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{
"rabbit hole":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a complexly bizarre or difficult state or situation conceived of as a hole into which one falls or descends",
": one in which the pursuit of something (such as an answer or solution) leads to other questions, problems, or pursuits"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[
"bind",
"box",
"catch-22",
"corner",
"dilemma",
"fix",
"hole",
"impasse",
"jackpot",
"jam",
"mire",
"pickle",
"predicament",
"quagmire",
"rattrap",
"spot",
"sticky wicket",
"swamp"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"shoreline residents are finding themselves helplessly falling down a rabbit hole in their Sisyphean efforts to halt beach erosion",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Dean fell down the Watergate rabbit hole and has been stuck there for five decades, which \u2014 for better and worse \u2014 has brought him fame, heartache, fortune, redemption and now the unofficial title of \u00e9minence grise of political scandals. \u2014 Roxanne Roberts, Washington Post , 2 June 2022",
"Lee comes from Parasite fame, and similar to the Academy Award-winning film, Dr. Brain takes you down a trippy rabbit hole to a sentimental core that anyone who has lost a loved one can relate to. \u2014 Keith Nelson, Men's Health , 25 May 2022",
"My own path down the rabbit hole began with a bout of insomnia, of course, and an irritating curiosity about the young Chevy Chase. \u2014 The Editors, Outside Online , 1 May 2021",
"And crucially, as directed by Lyonne and Alex Buono, Nadia\u2019s second time falling down the rabbit hole takes on a completely different complexion than the first, even as the two inevitably intersect. \u2014 Caroline Framke, Variety , 13 Apr. 2022",
"Netflix is not going any further down the rabbit hole with Archive 81. \u2014 Lauren Huff, EW.com , 25 Mar. 2022",
"The Yankees pulled one of their own before the Bleacher Creatures took everyone down a rabbit hole that no one wanted to visit. \u2014 Paul Hoynes, cleveland , 23 Apr. 2022",
"Would your account get pulled into some other kind of rabbit hole ? \u2014 Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic , 19 Nov. 2021",
"Sticking to its walled garden is increasingly risky for the billion-plus iPhone users and the rest of the world, caught in an SMS v1 rabbit hole because Apple will not move forwards. \u2014 Zak Doffman, Forbes , 9 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"from the rabbit hole that Alice enters in Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland ",
"first_known_use":[
"1938, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-201103"
},
"rabbit warren":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": warren sense 2a",
": warren sense 3b"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[
"labyrinth",
"maze",
"warren"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"The Pentagon is a rabbit warren of corridors.",
"the organization's headquarters is a rabbit warren of small, cramped offices",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Dating back to Byzantine times, the market is a rabbit warren of stalls selling jewellery, silk and traditional copperware and of course carpets. \u2014 Joanne Shurvell, Forbes , 30 Apr. 2022",
"Piazza San Marco, or St Mark's Square, is the center; radiating out around it is a rabbit warren of narrow calli (streets), taking you to the Rialto Bridge. \u2014 Travel + Leisure , 6 July 2021",
"Moonwater Farm in Compton, meanwhile, boasts a waterfall, a rabbit warren , and a goat pen \u2014 perfect for a family fun day. \u2014 Kelly Corbett, House Beautiful , 10 May 2021",
"Today, the site is a rabbit warren of layered conversations and a treasury of practical know-how. \u2014 Joanna Steinhardt, Wired , 12 Feb. 2021",
"Also a concern: The 68,000-square-foot store, which takes up a full city block, is a rabbit warren of rooms and corridors. \u2014 oregonlive , 21 May 2020",
"Behind the breathtaking and famous facade was a rabbit warren , some might say rat\u2019s nest. \u2014 Jane Margolies, New York Times , 28 June 2019",
"The Ghost Ship, a rabbit warren of artists\u2019 living quarters that housed some two dozen people, was crammed with old pianos, tapestries, wooden pallets and motor homes parked on the ground floor, witnesses said. \u2014 Hailey Branson-potts, latimes.com , 11 June 2019",
"Now 75, spectral and impish under a shock of white hair, Alexander putters around his rabbit warren -like home, cluttered with boxes and trunks full of memorabilia, the walls plastered with concert fliers, newspaper clippings, and holy pictures. \u2014 Peter Keough, BostonGlobe.com , 17 May 2018"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1766, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-210937"
},
"rabble":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": a disorganized or confused collection of things",
": a disorganized or disorderly crowd of people : mob",
": the lowest class of people",
": to insult or assault by or as a mob",
": a crowd that is noisy and hard to control : mob",
": a group of people looked down upon as ignorant and hard to handle"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ra-b\u0259l",
"\u02c8ra-b\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[
"proletariat",
"rabblement",
"ragtag and bobtail",
"riffraff",
"rout",
"scum",
"tag, rag, and bobtail",
"tagrag and bobtail",
"trash",
"unwashed"
],
"antonyms":[
"A-list",
"aristocracy",
"elite",
"gentry",
"quality",
"society",
"upper class",
"upper crust"
],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"the crown prince was reminded that even the rabble of the realm deserved his attention and compassion",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Desperate Morena supporters even tried to get up a rabble to block opposition legislators physically from entering the chamber. \u2014 Mary Anastasia O\u2019grady, WSJ , 1 May 2022",
"There couldn\u2019t be a better 420 spokesman than Killer Mike, a rabble -rousing political activist and astute businessman whose actual birthday falls on April 20, which makes for a hearty double celebration every year. \u2014 Roy Trakin, Variety , 20 Apr. 2022",
"In its opening stretch, the film chronicles how over several years this handsome, charismatic lawyer, with his piercing baby blues and gift for rabble -rousing, became the sharpest, most visible thorn in Putin\u2019s side. \u2014 Justin Changfilm Critic, Los Angeles Times , 11 Apr. 2022",
"And the answer, according to the website animalsandenglish.com, is that groups of butterflies may be referred to as a flight, a flutter, a kaleidoscope, a rabble , a shimmer, a swarm, and a wing. \u2014 Steven Litt, cleveland , 9 Jan. 2022",
"Darren Linvill, the lead researcher at Clemson University\u2019s Media Forensics Hub, said the sites have struggled to gain attention because their focus on right-wing rabble -rousers has pigeonholed them into one side of the American political debate. \u2014 Washington Post , 20 Jan. 2022",
"Odd Future emerged as a rabble -rousing crew with an iconoclastic motif that rankled older listeners while beguiling younger ones. \u2014 Marcus J. Moore, EW.com , 13 Jan. 2022",
"One-time rabble -rouser Nivellen brings up stories of their old adventures together; how is the hard-drinking Geralt now a dad? \u2014 Roxana Hadadi, Vulture , 17 Dec. 2021",
"How about a flying coach who doesn\u2019t teach you how to be a pilot but how to mix with the rabble ? \u2014 Brian Moylan, Vulture , 28 Nov. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a",
"Verb",
"1644, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-204105"
},
"rabid":{
"type":"adjective",
"definitions":[
"extremely violent furious",
"going to extreme lengths in expressing or pursuing a feeling, interest, or opinion",
"affected with rabies",
"very angry furious",
"having or expressing a very extreme opinion about or interest in something",
"affected with rabies",
"affected with rabies"
],
"pronounciation":"\u02c8ra-b\u0259d",
"synonyms":[
"extreme",
"extremist",
"fanatic",
"fanatical",
"radical",
"revolutionary",
"revolutionist",
"ultra"
],
"antonyms":[
"middle-of-the-road",
"nonrevolutionary",
"unrevolutionary"
],
"examples":[
"a politician with rabid supporters",
"Her husband is a rabid baseball fan.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Depp's rabid online fan base soon discovered that the product actually hadn't launched until December 2017, years after Heard alleges the abuse took place. \u2014 Alaina Demopoulos, Allure , 20 May 2022",
"The massive demand for vinyl is even negatively impacting record stores nationwide in terms of keeping shelves stocked and appeasing a rabid fan base. \u2014 Dart Adams, BostonGlobe.com , 6 May 2022",
"Ohio's top basketball recruit for the Class of 2023, Taft High School junior Rayvon Griffith will be a University of Cincinnati Bearcat to the delight of a rabid fan base hungry for a return to the NCAA tournament. \u2014 Scott Springer, The Enquirer , 1 May 2022",
"With this story, there\u2019s so many rabid fans and internet sleuths. \u2014 Sasha Urban, Variety , 5 May 2022",
"In 2021, 53 domestic animals were exposed to a rabid animal, but because the majority of pets are routinely vaccinated against the virus, Rigler said, transmission rates to and from pets remain low. \u2014 Julie Luchetta, The Arizona Republic , 20 Mar. 2022",
"It is most often transmitted via the bite of a rabid animal \u2014 typically bats, skunks, raccoons, and foxes \u2014 and is usually fatal within a few weeks of symptoms starting. \u2014 Catherine Garcia, The Week , 6 Jan. 2022",
"The case announced Friday is the second human bitten by a rabid animal in Autauga County this year, Jones said. \u2014 Howard Koplowitz | Hkoplowitz@al.com, al , 19 Nov. 2021",
"Rabies is a fatal but preventable viral disease that can spread to people and pets through the bite or scratch of a rabid animal, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). \u2014 Korin Miller, Health.com , 9 Nov. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Latin rabidus mad, from rabere ",
"first_known_use":[
"1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-163436"
},
"race":{
"type":[
"noun",
"noun ()",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": any one of the groups that humans are often divided into based on physical traits regarded as common among people of shared ancestry",
": the fact of dividing people, or of people being divided, into such groups : categorization by race",
": a group of people sharing a common cultural, geographical, linguistic, or religious origin or background",
": the descendants of a common ancestor : a group sharing a common lineage",
": a group of living things considered as a category",
": breed",
": the act of breeding or producing offspring",
": a group within a species that is distinguishable (as morphologically, genetically, or behaviorally) from others of the same species",
": a usually informal taxonomic category representing such a group that is often considered equivalent to a subspecies",
": a group of people sharing some habit or characteristic (such as profession or belief)",
": temperament , disposition",
": a competition between people, animals, vehicles, etc., to determine which one is the fastest : a contest of speed",
": a contest or competition in which different people, groups, or teams try to win something or to do something first",
": an event at which there is a series of horse races",
": a set course (such as the apparent movement of the sun along a path over the period of a day) or a duration of time",
": a person's progression through life or through a period in life",
": a track or channel in which something rolls or slides",
": a groove for the balls in a ball bearing or rollers in a roller bearing",
"\u2014 see roller bearing illustration",
": a strong or rapid current of water that flows through a narrow channel",
": a watercourse used or made for an industrial purpose (such as mining or for turning the waterwheel of a mill)",
": to compete in a race",
": to go, move, or function at top speed or out of control",
": to revolve too fast under a diminished load",
": to engage in a race with",
": to enter in a race",
": to drive or ride at high speed",
": to transport or propel at maximum speed",
": to speed (an engine) without a working load or with the transmission disengaged",
": to go, move, function, or drive at top speed",
": to take part in a contest of speed",
": to cause an engine of a motor vehicle in neutral to run fast",
": a contest of speed",
": a contest involving progress toward a goal",
": a strong or rapid current of water",
": any one of the groups that human beings are often divided into based on physical traits or ancestry",
": a major group of living things",
": a group within a species that is distinguishable (as morphologically, genetically, or behaviorally) from others of the same species",
": a usually informal taxonomic category representing such a group that is often considered equivalent to a subspecies",
": any one of the groups that humans are often divided into based on physical traits regarded as common among people of shared ancestry"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0101s",
"\u02c8r\u0101s",
"\u02c8r\u0101s"
],
"synonyms":[
"battle",
"compete",
"contend",
"face off",
"fight",
"rival",
"vie"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun (1)",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun (1)",
"1547, in the meaning defined at sense 1c",
"Noun (2)",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2b",
"Verb",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-194220"
},
"racecourse":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a course for racing",
": raceway sense 1",
": a place where races are held"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0101s-\u02cck\u022frs",
"\u02c8r\u0101s-\u02cck\u022frs"
],
"synonyms":[
"aqueduct",
"canal",
"channel",
"conduit",
"course",
"flume",
"raceway",
"watercourse",
"waterway"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"fell into the racecourse for an abandoned water mill",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Saturday, June 4 Several royal family members are expected to head to Epsom Downs racecourse in the afternoon for the 243rd edition of its famous horse race, the Derby. \u2014 Rob Picheta, CNN , 1 June 2022",
"The final weekend of the series involved multiple collisions, challenging winds and even a whale on the racecourse that forced a restart to the championship final race. \u2014 Michael Verdon, Robb Report , 28 Mar. 2022",
"The cause of the widespread sickness remains unclear, though one participant said that the racecourse shared space with the local equestrian center. \u2014 The Editors, Outside Online , 30 June 2015",
"This includes travel via cars, trains and/or planes; recon rides of the racecourse ; and lots of eating, stretching, resting and prepping for the inevitable race. \u2014 Washington Post , 22 Mar. 2022",
"SailGP has set up grandstands on the shoreline at the St. Francis Yacht Club and is offering spots aboard ferries that will station alongside the racecourse . \u2014 Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle , 22 Mar. 2022",
"Tony Petrillo, president of Arlington International Racecourse and senior vice president of Churchill Downs Inc., the owner of the racecourse , updated the board on operations at the facility in recent months. \u2014 Elizabeth Owens-schiele, chicagotribune.com , 10 Mar. 2022",
"Being mentally fit allows your physical fitness to manifest itself on the racecourse . \u2014 Mario Fraioli, Outside Online , 4 May 2014",
"Police along the racecourse didn\u2019t seem to notice or mind. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 14 Feb. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1764, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-202036"
},
"raceway":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a canal for a current of water",
": a channel for loosely holding electrical wires in buildings",
": race entry 2 sense 3",
": a course for racing"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0101s-\u02ccw\u0101"
],
"synonyms":[
"aqueduct",
"canal",
"channel",
"conduit",
"course",
"flume",
"racecourse",
"watercourse",
"waterway"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"the child who fell through the ice was helplessly swept along the raceway , still trapped under the ice, by the current",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Here, visitors are encouraged to get up close and personal, and there's a handy raceway background poster to make for more visually striking selfies. \u2014 Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica , 23 Mar. 2022",
"On the sliding track \u2014 the raceway of luge, skeleton and bobsled \u2014 a luge athlete, Nodar Kumaritashvili, was killed on the eve of the 2010 Vancouver Games. \u2014 New York Times , 6 Feb. 2022",
"This 6-lane raceway features 8 feet of multi-lane racing for the ultimate competition. \u2014 Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al , 6 Nov. 2021",
"The dad of one of our friends used to race his Pontiac at this raceway . \u2014 Paula Allen, San Antonio Express-News , 6 Nov. 2021",
"Also set to return is the ARCA Menards Series West, which will be one of four title races to take place at the raceway during the 2022 NASCAR Championship Weekend on Nov. 4-6. \u2014 Austin Nicholson, The Arizona Republic , 6 Oct. 2021",
"The raceway hosted its first NASCAR championship race in 2020, but capacity was limited to due to the COVID-19 pandemic. \u2014 The Arizona Republic , 4 Oct. 2021",
"Watkins said landing the 2021 concert is a great opportunity for the raceway . \u2014 Justin L. Mack, The Indianapolis Star , 14 July 2021",
"McCorkell had defended Oelke on the raceway 's Facebook page. \u2014 John Reinan, Star Tribune , 26 July 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1828, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-215546"
},
"rack":{
"type":[
"adverb",
"noun",
"noun ()",
"verb",
"verb ()"
],
"definitions":[
": a framework, stand, or grating on or in which articles are placed",
": an instrument of torture on which a body is stretched",
": a cause of anguish or pain",
": acute suffering",
": the action of straining or wrenching",
": a bar with teeth on one face for gearing with a pinion or worm gear to transform rotary motion to linear motion or vice versa (as in an automobile steering mechanism)",
": a notched bar used as a ratchet to engage with a pawl, click, or detent",
": a pair of antlers",
": bed , sack",
": a triangular frame used to set up the balls in a pool game",
": the balls as set up",
": a framework for holding fodder for livestock",
": under great emotional stress",
": to cause to suffer torture, pain, anguish, or ruin",
": to place (balls, such as pool balls) in a rack",
": to stretch or strain violently",
": to raise (rents) oppressively",
": to harass or oppress with high rents or extortions",
": to torture on the rack",
": to work or treat (material) on a rack",
": to work by a rack and pinion or worm so as to extend or contract",
": to seize (ropes, such as parallel ropes of a tackle) together",
": to become forced out of shape or out of plumb",
": the rib section of a lamb's forequarters used for chops or as a roast \u2014 see lamb illustration",
": the neck and spine of a forequarter of veal, pork, or especially mutton",
": destruction",
": either of two gaits of a horse:",
": pace sense 4b",
": a fast showy 4-beat gait similar to the pace but in which the feet of the same side do not touch down at the same time",
": to go at a rack",
": a wind-driven mass of high often broken clouds",
": to fly or scud in high wind",
": to draw off (wine) from the lees",
": a frame or stand for storing or displaying things",
": to cause to suffer torture, pain, or sorrow",
": to force to think hard"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rak",
"\u02c8rak"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun (1)",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun (1)",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 8",
"Verb (1)",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 4",
"Noun (2)",
"1570, in the meaning defined at sense 2",
"Noun (3)",
"1592, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun (4)",
"1580, in the meaning defined above",
"Verb (2)",
"1530, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun (5)",
"14th century, in the meaning defined above",
"Verb (3)",
"1590, in the meaning defined above",
"Verb (4)",
"15th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-181257"
},
"rack up":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": achieve , gain"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[
"score",
"tally"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"having racked up a huge number of points in the short program, the figure skater would have to have a disastrous long program in order to miss out on a medal",
"racked up their second consecutive Super Bowl victory"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1949, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-190625"
},
"racket":{
"type":[
"noun",
"noun (1)",
"noun (2)",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
"a lightweight implement that consists of a netting (as of nylon) stretched in a usually oval open frame with a handle attached and that is used for striking the ball or shuttlecock in various games (such as tennis, racquets, or badminton)",
"a game for two or four players with ball and racket on a 4-walled court",
"confused clattering noise clamor",
"social whirl or excitement",
"the strain of exciting or trying experiences",
"a fraudulent scheme, enterprise, or activity",
"a usually illegitimate enterprise made workable by bribery or intimidation",
"an easy and lucrative means of livelihood",
"occupation , business",
"to engage in active social life",
"to move with or make a racket",
"a loud confused noise",
"a dishonest scheme for obtaining money",
"a piece of sports equipment consisting of a handle and a frame with strings stretched tightly across it"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ra-k\u0259t",
"\u02c8ra-k\u0259t"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun (1)",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun (1)",
"circa 1520, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun (2)",
"1565, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
"1609, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-164607"
},
"rackety":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": noisy",
": rowdy",
": rickety"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ra-k\u0259-t\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[
"clangorous",
"dinning",
"discordant",
"noisy"
],
"antonyms":[
"noiseless",
"quiet",
"silent",
"soundless",
"still"
],
"examples":[
"anyone operating that rackety machine had better wear earplugs",
"the once-familiar sight of a rackety newspaper office with reporters pounding away at typewriters"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1773, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-221140"
},
"racking":{
"type":[
"adverb",
"noun",
"noun ()",
"verb",
"verb ()"
],
"definitions":[
": a framework, stand, or grating on or in which articles are placed",
": an instrument of torture on which a body is stretched",
": a cause of anguish or pain",
": acute suffering",
": the action of straining or wrenching",
": a bar with teeth on one face for gearing with a pinion or worm gear to transform rotary motion to linear motion or vice versa (as in an automobile steering mechanism)",
": a notched bar used as a ratchet to engage with a pawl, click, or detent",
": a pair of antlers",
": bed , sack",
": a triangular frame used to set up the balls in a pool game",
": the balls as set up",
": a framework for holding fodder for livestock",
": under great emotional stress",
": to cause to suffer torture, pain, anguish, or ruin",
": to place (balls, such as pool balls) in a rack",
": to stretch or strain violently",
": to raise (rents) oppressively",
": to harass or oppress with high rents or extortions",
": to torture on the rack",
": to work or treat (material) on a rack",
": to work by a rack and pinion or worm so as to extend or contract",
": to seize (ropes, such as parallel ropes of a tackle) together",
": to become forced out of shape or out of plumb",
": the rib section of a lamb's forequarters used for chops or as a roast \u2014 see lamb illustration",
": the neck and spine of a forequarter of veal, pork, or especially mutton",
": destruction",
": either of two gaits of a horse:",
": pace sense 4b",
": a fast showy 4-beat gait similar to the pace but in which the feet of the same side do not touch down at the same time",
": to go at a rack",
": a wind-driven mass of high often broken clouds",
": to fly or scud in high wind",
": to draw off (wine) from the lees",
": a frame or stand for storing or displaying things",
": to cause to suffer torture, pain, or sorrow",
": to force to think hard"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rak",
"\u02c8rak"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun (1)",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun (1)",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 8",
"Verb (1)",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 4",
"Noun (2)",
"1570, in the meaning defined at sense 2",
"Noun (3)",
"1592, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun (4)",
"1580, in the meaning defined above",
"Verb (2)",
"1530, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun (5)",
"14th century, in the meaning defined above",
"Verb (3)",
"1590, in the meaning defined above",
"Verb (4)",
"15th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-171401"
},
"racy":{
"type":[
"adjective ()",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": full of zest or vigor",
": having a strongly marked quality : piquant",
": risqu\u00e9 , suggestive",
": having the distinctive quality of something in its original or most characteristic form",
": having a body or shape that is suited for racing"
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"type":[
"noun"
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": the quality or state of being radiant",
": a deep pink",
": the flux density of radiant energy per unit solid angle and per unit projected area of radiating surface",
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"\u02c8r\u0101-d\u0113-\u0259n(t)s",
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"luminance",
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"luster",
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"lustrousness",
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"She had a youthful radiance about her.",
"Her face glowed with radiance .",
"the radiance of the rising sun",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Two other important research advances driving recent momentum in visual synthetic data are diffusion models and neural radiance fields (NeRF). \u2014 Rob Toews, Forbes , 12 June 2022",
"As its name suggests, the cream is made with real gold, which not only lends instant radiance , but is linked to other active ingredients for sustained skin strengthening and replenishment. \u2014 Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR , 9 June 2022",
"Powered by exfoliating glycolic and mandelic acids, this drugstore exfoliator is proven to smooth texture and increase radiance while being gentle on skin. \u2014 April Franzino, Good Housekeeping , 6 June 2022",
"Marian is the opposite of a showboat, but Foster dims her radiance more than is necessary. \u2014 Charles Mcnultytheater Critic, Los Angeles Times , 2 May 2022",
"Pat McGrath\u2019s complexion-perfecting remedy for her signature radiance is The Essence. \u2014 Emerald Elitou, Essence , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Otherwise, her regimen leans heavily into radiance , sun protection, and evening her complexion. \u2014 Kiana Murden, Vogue , 15 Apr. 2022",
"To maximize your skincare regimen, implement exfoliating and deep-cleaning treatments, such as peels, scrubs, and masks, which can boost skin tone, radiance , and firmness. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 10 Apr. 2022",
"Every shade of Blackness has shaped the story of our country and moved us all toward the radiance of liberation. \u2014 Michaela Angela Davis, Allure , 14 May 2022"
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"1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"adverb",
"noun"
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": radiating rays or reflecting beams of light",
": vividly bright and shining : glowing",
": marked by or expressive of love, confidence, or happiness",
": emitted or transmitted by radiation",
": emitting or relating to radiant heat",
": something that radiates : such as",
": a point in the heavens at which the visible paths of meteors appear to meet when traced backward",
": the part of a gas or electric heater that becomes incandescent",
": giving out or reflecting rays of light",
": glowing with love, confidence, or joy",
": transmitted by radiation",
": emitted or transmitted by radiation",
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"\u02c8r\u0101-d\u0113-\u0259nt",
"\u02c8r\u0101-d\u0113-\u0259nt",
"\u02c8r\u0101d-\u0113-\u0259nt"
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"aglow",
"beaming",
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"Adjective",
"She had a radiant inner glow.",
"She looked radiant at her wedding.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Many people covet a youthful, radiant complexion, and Alana Mitchell made that dream a reality with this Anti-Aging Collagen Facial Mask. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 9 June 2022",
"The radiant , glowy finish is ideal for full-glam looks. \u2014 Theresa Holland, PEOPLE.com , 6 June 2022",
"Thousands of royal fans packed the Mall to see the trooping the colour parade that kicked off the festivities under radiant sunshine and after a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic. \u2014 Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes , 2 June 2022",
"The secret to a radiant , youthful-looking complexion lies in this powerhouse product. \u2014 The Editors, Town & Country , 31 May 2022",
"The Rare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer offers a natural-looking radiant finish without the usual excess shimmer, thanks to the light-reflecting pearls found within the formula. \u2014 Lauren Dana, Glamour , 26 May 2022",
"Something small but budding, like a wad of paper uncrumpling, sullenly radiant and monochrome\u2014like a sequence out of a silent film. \u2014 Kent Russell, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 25 May 2022",
"Atop a scrim of strings and chimes, dipping woodwinds and radiant horns, Overton\u2019s voice was both monumental and precariously vulnerable. \u2014 Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post , 24 May 2022",
"Light gathering in the folds of the uniforms, washing the boot tops and the rifle barrels, radiant , hard as marble, soft as lambswool, painting the floors, drifting into the corners like snow, sleeping in the shadows. \u2014 Jeff Macgregor, Smithsonian Magazine , 23 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Magnesium, zinc and calcium derived from dragon fruit support the skin\u2019s moisture barrier, leaving it radiant , while pomegranate extract rich in puncici acid soothes the skin for an unmistakable fresh feeling. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 1 June 2022",
"For Under-eye Brightening Those who appreciate a luminous under-eye or radiant skin overall should look towards Rose Inc\u2019s buildable formula powered by squalane, vitamin E, and hyaluronic acid. \u2014 Kiana Murden, Vogue , 18 May 2022",
"Soothing rosehip oil, vitamin E and vitamin C help brighten dark circles under the eyes, leaving your skin looking radiant and glowing. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 19 May 2022",
"What was once an ode to a master, a radiant still life, has evolved into an immersive work in progress. \u2014 Louisa Chu, chicagotribune.com , 11 Apr. 2022",
"The Volcanic Ash also helps to visibly tighten and soften the appearance of the pores, leaving your skin looking radiant . \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 10 Apr. 2022",
"By pairing the loud garment with a simple, slick black haircut and minimal jewelry, St. Vincent created an intelligent, not to mention radiant , look. \u2014 ELLE , 4 Apr. 2022",
"While some people love full-coverage matte foundations that can help blur pores, others can\u2019t get enough of a light-to-medium coverage foundation with a radiant , glowing finish. \u2014 Cristina Montemayor, SELF , 24 Mar. 2022",
"One day, your face is spotless, shining, and radiant . \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 10 Apr. 2022"
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"adverb",
"noun"
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": of, relating to, or proceeding from a root: such as",
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": growing from the base of a stem, from a rootlike stem, or from a stem that does not rise above the ground",
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": designed to remove the root of a disease or all diseased and potentially diseased tissue",
": of or relating to the origin : fundamental",
": very different from the usual or traditional : extreme",
": favoring extreme changes in existing views, habits, conditions, or institutions",
": associated with political views, practices, and policies of extreme change",
": advocating extreme measures to retain or restore a political state of affairs",
": excellent , cool",
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": one who is radical",
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": a mathematical expression indicating a root by means of a radical sign",
": radical sign",
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": a person who favors rapid and sweeping changes especially in laws and government",
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": involving complete removal of an organ",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"At a time when the police have been called because Black people have been birdwatching or grilling or sleeping, exalting Black people for doing nothing is positively radical . \u2014 Robin Givhan, Washington Post , 9 June 2022",
"In March 2021, Emmanuel Faber, the CEO who had pushed for certification and a sustainability agenda that was radical for such a big company, was ousted by his board. \u2014 Cassie Werber, Quartz , 7 June 2022",
"But there\u2019s a good chance the change will be more radical , as Gen Z and millennial workers demand more flexibility. \u2014 Chloe Berger, Fortune , 27 May 2022",
"Weapons technology will also change dramatically in future decades, Milley said, and the shift will be as radical as the change from musket to the rifle, the rifle to the machine gun or from sailing to steam ships. \u2014 Thomas Phippen, Fox News , 21 May 2022",
"The lesbian radical feminist movement of the 1970s adopted it as a symbol of empowerment, and the symbol still appears on flags today. \u2014 Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping , 16 May 2022",
"The attack not only signaled the country's radical alt-right movement, but also highlighted the way white supremacy has permeated the community's basic functions, Carter said. \u2014 Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News , 16 May 2022",
"The group helped define the radical anti-Vietnam War movement with its violent protests and bombings. \u2014 Michael Hill, ajc , 2 May 2022",
"The Chartists, a radical movement uniting middle-class reformers with the artisanal upper crust of the workers, threatened French-style revolution. \u2014 Dominic Green, WSJ , 22 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Identity politics aside, Republicans will face two challenges in portraying Jackson as a wild-eyed radical . \u2014 Dan Mclaughlin, National Review , 3 Mar. 2022",
"Opa chafed in particular at the books and articles that reinforced the Nazi claim that Arthur had been a political radical . \u2014 Mattie Kahn, The Atlantic , 5 May 2022",
"The Left is busy convincing itself that Youngkin has morphed into a radical . \u2014 The Editors, National Review , 19 Jan. 2022",
"However, critics have painted her as a dangerous radical , recalling Zelaya's closeness to late Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez. \u2014 Reuters, CNN , 29 Nov. 2021",
"Thus, according to Biden, Sen. Mitt Romney is alternately an honorable man who will never break his word, or a dangerous radical who will put a predominantly African-American audience back in chains. \u2014 W. James Antle Iii, The Week , 23 July 2021",
"One explanation for her success is Ms. Wu herself, who is difficult to caricature as a radical . \u2014 Ellen Barry, New York Times , 3 Nov. 2021",
"Miles took pains to counter the notion of McCartney as a soapy balladeer and, by inference, of Lennon as the group\u2019s sole intellectual and artistic radical . \u2014 David Remnick, The New Yorker , 11 Oct. 2021",
"Her college-age daughter Olivia, played by Sydney Sweeney, is a left-wing radical in Golden Goose sneakers and vintage tees, while her best frenemy Paula, played by Brittany O\u2019Grady, lives in slogan T-shirts and a dark, brooding palette. \u2014 Steff Yotka, Vogue , 16 Aug. 2021"
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"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
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": marked by or suggestive of flashy vulgarity or crudeness",
": marked by a careless unconventionality : rakish"
],
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"common",
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"crude",
"gross",
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"incult",
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"lowbrow",
"rough",
"rough-hewn",
"roughneck",
"rude",
"rugged",
"tasteless",
"uncouth",
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"unrefined",
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"cultured",
"genteel",
"polished",
"refined",
"smooth",
"tasteful",
"ultrarefined",
"well-bred"
],
"examples":[
"the dowager cringed at the thought of raffish tourists in rough boots tromping all over her Persian rugs",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Theo Gibson \u2014 a cynical, chain-smoking bachelor who cut a raffish figure on Leverett\u2019s campus \u2014 looms over those years. \u2014 New York Times , 5 Apr. 2022",
"There\u2019s a lot of socializing but little distancing in Natchez Under-the-Hill, a strip of bars below the bluffs and a raffish echo of the old river town where musicians like Jerry Lee Lewis once played and partied. \u2014 Andrew Nelson, WSJ , 23 Apr. 2021",
"But McConaughey has a raffish charm that makes such high jinks forgivable. \u2014 Steve Chapman, chicagotribune.com , 21 Apr. 2021",
"Kevin, an Englishman living in Marseille, agreed to meet with the young Helder, who hoped to learn a few secrets of the trade from a master with a raffish reputation. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 13 Dec. 2020",
"To set the raffish Bentley apart from its stuffy stablemate Rolls-Royce, the Turbo R's cockpit boasts features like a tachometer and a gear selector that has been moved from the steering column to a much sportier position in the center console. \u2014 Barry Winfield, Car and Driver , 7 July 2020",
"Young Lendrum\u2019s prowess earned him a raffish preeminence among his peers. \u2014 Dennis Drabelle, Washington Post , 25 Feb. 2020",
"Max Hardberger, a raffish oceanic repo man, stars in Urbina\u2019s heist story. \u2014 Alyssa Rosenberg, Washington Post , 12 Sep. 2019",
"Brighton, a resort on the south coast, is well known as a raffish , radical place. \u2014 Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker , 10 Jan. 2020"
],
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"1795, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-195427"
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"noun",
"noun ()",
"verb"
],
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": a flat structure (as of wood) for support or transportation on water",
": an inflatable flat-bottomed watercraft",
": a collection of logs or timber fastened together in order to be floated downstream (as to a sawmill)",
": a floating naturally cohesive mass",
": an aggregation of animals (such as waterfowl) resting on the water",
": to transport by means of a raft (see raft entry 1 sense 1a )",
": to transport in the form of a raft (see raft entry 1 sense 1b )",
": to convey (something, such as pebbles) in floating ice or masses of organic material",
": to travel along or across (a river or other body of water) on a raft",
": to make into a raft",
": to travel by raft",
": a large collection or number",
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": a large amount or number"
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"\u02c8raft"
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"type":[
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"verb"
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": a waste piece of cloth",
": clothes usually in poor or ragged condition",
": clothing",
": something resembling a rag",
": newspaper",
": a sleazy newspaper",
": any of various hard rocks",
": a large roofing slate that is rough on one side",
": to rail at : scold",
": torment , tease",
": to make fun of",
": an outburst of boisterous fun",
": prank",
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": a worn piece of cloth",
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"\u02c8rag"
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"bawl out",
"berate",
"call down",
"castigate",
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"chew out",
"dress down",
"flay",
"hammer",
"jaw",
"keelhaul",
"lambaste",
"lambast",
"lecture",
"rail (at ",
"rant (at)",
"rate",
"ream (out)",
"rebuke",
"reprimand",
"reproach",
"scold",
"score",
"tongue-lash",
"upbraid"
],
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"examples":[
"Verb",
"several readers called in to rag the editor for his paper's repeated grammatical lapses"
],
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"Noun (1)",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Noun (2)",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
"1739, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun (3)",
"1825, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun (4)",
"1881, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-190548"
},
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"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a bag for scraps",
": a miscellaneous collection"
],
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"\u02c8rag-\u02ccbag"
],
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"agglomerate",
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"crazy quilt",
"farrago",
"gallimaufry",
"grab bag",
"gumbo",
"hash",
"hodgepodge",
"hotchpotch",
"jambalaya",
"jumble",
"jungle",
"litter",
"mac\u00e9doine",
"medley",
"m\u00e9lange",
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"miscellanea",
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"mishmash",
"mixed bag",
"montage",
"motley",
"muddle",
"olio",
"olla podrida",
"omnium-gatherum",
"pastiche",
"patchwork",
"patchwork quilt",
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"ragout",
"rummage",
"salad",
"salmagundi",
"scramble",
"shuffle",
"smorgasbord",
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"tumble",
"variety",
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"gave away a ragbag of souvenirs and trinkets she had accumulated over the years"
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"1789, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-181446"
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"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
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": violent and uncontrolled anger",
": a fit of violent wrath",
": insanity",
": violent action (as of wind or sea)",
": an intense feeling : passion",
": a fad pursued with intense enthusiasm",
": to be in a rage",
": to be in tumult",
": to prevail uncontrollably",
": very strong and uncontrolled anger : fury",
": a fit of anger",
": violent action (as of wind or sea)",
": fad",
": to feel or show extreme or uncontrolled anger",
": to continue out of control",
": violent and uncontrolled anger"
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"\u02c8r\u0101j",
"\u02c8r\u0101j",
"\u02c8r\u0101j"
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"agitation",
"deliriousness",
"delirium",
"distraction",
"fever",
"feverishness",
"flap",
"frenzy",
"furor",
"furore",
"fury",
"hysteria",
"rampage",
"uproar"
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"bristle",
"fume",
"storm"
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The unpredictability of rage giving, or fad funding, can hurt movements. \u2014 Thalia Beaty, ajc , 10 June 2022",
"Road rage led to shots fired in the parking lot of a Tuscaloosa business and a woman is facing charges. \u2014 Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al , 27 May 2022",
"The data indicate multiple factors are fueling rage quits, many well within an employer\u2019s control. \u2014 Michael Held, Forbes , 18 May 2022",
"Jerry West has demanded an apology and a retraction for the series\u2019 portrayal of him as a profane rage -aholic, and has threatened to somehow take his grievance to the Supreme Court. \u2014 Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone , 2 May 2022",
"Road rage led to a drive-by shooting on Interstate 17 on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety. \u2014 Brock Blasdell, The Arizona Republic , 6 Apr. 2022",
"Road rage violence in the U.S. is unparalleled elsewhere, according to Sarah Burd-Sharps, Everytown's senior director of research. \u2014 Graham Kates, CBS News , 4 Apr. 2022",
"And with growing inflation, baby formula shortages and midterm elections just around the corner, rage about January 6 seems to have faded as a top political concern. \u2014 Julian Zelizer, CNN , 7 June 2022",
"Tabloid journalism is often stigmatized for pandering to the basest human inclinations\u2014titillation, cheap horror, rage \u2014but the fact is that no publisher can control how an image will be consumed, no matter how sombre or austere the presentation. \u2014 The New Yorker , 4 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"But since then, inflation has continued to rage , hitting a fresh 40-year high. \u2014 Anneken Tappe, CNN , 4 May 2022",
"Firefighters clear brush and debris away from cabins along Highway 518 near the Taos County line in New Mexico on Friday as flames rage over the nearby ridge. \u2014 Dennis Romero, NBC News , 18 May 2022",
"Hong Kong plans to offer COVID-19 vaccines to children as young as 3 as infections rage through the city. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 15 Feb. 2022",
"The volatile climate also extended to the dry Southwest, where the McBride Fire continues to rage in New Mexico. \u2014 Julia Jacobo, ABC News , 13 Apr. 2022",
"Schoen and Stein would argue that the moment -- Covid-19 continuing to rage in the country, supply chain issues, the disastrous pullout of American troops from Afghanistan -- all point to the need for a steady hand at the top. \u2014 Chris Cillizza, CNN , 12 Jan. 2022",
"That\u2019s the forecast issued Tuesday by experts at the World Health Organization, as the Omicron variant continues to rage across the region, even as the Delta variant is still going strong. \u2014 Chris Morris, Fortune , 11 Jan. 2022",
"As many parents eagerly await the moment a COVID-19 vaccine becomes available for young children, the pandemic continues to rage across the country, with a recent surge in cases afflicting kids. \u2014 Angie Leventis Lourgos, chicagotribune.com , 2 Sep. 2021",
"But as the fighting continued to rage , Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow on Thursday of rejecting the U.N. proposal. \u2014 Washington Post , 24 Apr. 2022"
],
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Verb",
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],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-183305"
},
"ragout":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": well-seasoned meat and vegetables cooked in a thick sauce",
": mixture , m\u00e9lange"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ra-\u02c8g\u00fc"
],
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"agglomerate",
"agglomeration",
"alphabet soup",
"assortment",
"botch",
"clutter",
"collage",
"crazy quilt",
"farrago",
"gallimaufry",
"grab bag",
"gumbo",
"hash",
"hodgepodge",
"hotchpotch",
"jambalaya",
"jumble",
"jungle",
"litter",
"mac\u00e9doine",
"medley",
"m\u00e9lange",
"menagerie",
"miscellanea",
"miscellany",
"mishmash",
"mixed bag",
"montage",
"motley",
"muddle",
"olio",
"olla podrida",
"omnium-gatherum",
"pastiche",
"patchwork",
"patchwork quilt",
"potpourri",
"ragbag",
"rummage",
"salad",
"salmagundi",
"scramble",
"shuffle",
"smorgasbord",
"stew",
"tumble",
"variety",
"welter"
],
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"examples":[
"the movie is an uncertain ragout of fantasy, science fiction, and old-fashioned romance",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The lollipop shape contains a mix of nutmeg, ragout sauce and lasagna distillate covered in a b\u00e9chamel gel that creates a whitish coating of puffed, crispy egg pasta powder. \u2014 Silvia Marchetti, CNN , 17 Mar. 2022",
"Expect anything from rabbit leg, mushroom ragout , and leek soup with pear to curveball desserts such as pumpkin mousse, marshmallow ice cream, and caramel popcorn. \u2014 Nicola Leigh Stewart, Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler , 15 Nov. 2021",
"More rich, complex, and spicier, this wine might be more appropriate for meat and mushroom ragout pasta plates. \u2014 Aly Walansky, Forbes , 1 Sep. 2021",
"The first one was flavors from Provence, which included eggplant caviar, pesto soup, lamb ragout with olives and lavender cr\u00e9me br\u00fbl\u00e9e. \u2014 Ann Abel, Forbes , 10 Mar. 2021",
"The recipe, which is much more of a meat ragout than a sauce\u2014name notwithstanding\u2014depends on hours of cooking to break down the ingredients and quietly push them together to form a happy, concentrated mix. \u2014 Kate Krader, Bloomberg.com , 15 Jan. 2021",
"To make the mushroom ragout : In a large frying pan over medium heat, melt the butter. \u2014 Jessica Battilana, SFChronicle.com , 15 Jan. 2021",
"Meals that sound familiar today\u2014such as a mushroom ragout or an artichoke, leek and goat-cheese tart\u2014were revelatory then. \u2014 Emily Bobrow, WSJ , 11 Dec. 2020",
"Wild boar and sweet pepper ragout is served over mafalde pasta with eggplant, pecans and herbs. \u2014 Will Coviello, NOLA.com , 12 Oct. 2020"
],
"history_and_etymology":"French rago\u00fbt , from rago\u00fbter to revive the taste, from Middle French ragouster , from re- + a- ad- (from Latin ad- ) + goust taste, from Latin gustus ; akin to Latin gustare to taste \u2014 more at choose ",
"first_known_use":[
"1652, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-215755"
},
"rags":{
"type":[
"noun",
"noun ()",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": a waste piece of cloth",
": clothes usually in poor or ragged condition",
": clothing",
": something resembling a rag",
": newspaper",
": a sleazy newspaper",
": any of various hard rocks",
": a large roofing slate that is rough on one side",
": to rail at : scold",
": torment , tease",
": to make fun of",
": an outburst of boisterous fun",
": prank",
": a composition in ragtime",
": a worn piece of cloth",
": shabby or very worn clothing"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rag",
"\u02c8rag"
],
"synonyms":[
"baste",
"bawl out",
"berate",
"call down",
"castigate",
"chastise",
"chew out",
"dress down",
"flay",
"hammer",
"jaw",
"keelhaul",
"lambaste",
"lambast",
"lecture",
"rail (at ",
"rant (at)",
"rate",
"ream (out)",
"rebuke",
"reprimand",
"reproach",
"scold",
"score",
"tongue-lash",
"upbraid"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"several readers called in to rag the editor for his paper's repeated grammatical lapses"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun (1)",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun (1)",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Noun (2)",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
"1739, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun (3)",
"1825, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun (4)",
"1881, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-224632"
},
"ragtag":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": ragged , unkempt",
": motley sense 2",
": not well organized or put together"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rag-\u02cctag",
"\u02c8rag-\u02cctag"
],
"synonyms":[
"assorted",
"eclectic",
"heterogeneous",
"indiscriminate",
"kitchen-sink",
"magpie",
"miscellaneous",
"mixed",
"motley",
"patchwork",
"piebald",
"promiscuous",
"raggle-taggle",
"varied"
],
"antonyms":[
"homogeneous"
],
"examples":[
"a ragtag group of musicians",
"the team was a ragtag bunch who had only one thing in common: a lack of skill",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"There, a ragtag group of boys playing soccer caught her eye. \u2014 Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor , 9 June 2022",
"Cast members Dee Bradley Baker and Michelle Ang joined supervising director Brad Rau, head writer Jennifer Corbett, and story editor Matt Michnovetz to tease the next adventures of everyone's favorite ragtag clone squad. \u2014 Devan Coggan, EW.com , 31 May 2022",
"As the rest of the city fell into Russian hands, a ragtag assortment of Ukrainian troops and civilians bunkered in the steelworks even as their adversaries maintained a relentless siege \u2014 not to mention continuous bombardment \u2014 on the plant. \u2014 Tribune News Service, al , 21 May 2022",
"While exploring a mysterious planet, a mercenary and group of killers now become the prey as a new breed of alien hunters pursue the ragtag team through dense jungle. \u2014 Chaise Sanders, Country Living , 13 May 2022",
"Can a ragtag team of scientists save the planet in time? \u2014 Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping , 10 May 2022",
"The assembly of athletes was something of a ragtag bunch. \u2014 Outside Online , 29 July 2021",
"But as the ragtag group ups the law-breaking stakes and Quivoron ratchets up the tension and dread, the filmmaker delves into a realm of violence, horror and sacrifice that has nothing to do with crime. \u2014 Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter , 25 May 2022",
"Ju Ji-Hoon plays Crown Prince Lee Chang, who along with a ragtag crew including a physician, a mysterious warrior and a personal guard, uses 17th-century weapons like swords and arrows to battle the undead. \u2014 Jennifer Mcclellan, USA TODAY , 12 May 2022"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1865, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-214235"
},
"ragtag and bobtail":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": rabble"
],
"pronounciation":[],
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"proletariat",
"rabble",
"rabblement",
"riffraff",
"rout",
"scum",
"tag, rag, and bobtail",
"tagrag and bobtail",
"trash",
"unwashed"
],
"antonyms":[
"A-list",
"aristocracy",
"elite",
"gentry",
"quality",
"society",
"upper class",
"upper crust"
],
"examples":[
"locals complained that rental housing would attract the ragtag and bobtail to their well-groomed suburb"
],
"history_and_etymology":" rag entry 1 + tag entry 1 ",
"first_known_use":[
"1725, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-223317"
},
"raillery":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": good-natured ridicule : banter",
": jest",
": an act or instance of making fun of someone in a good-natured way"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0101-l\u0259-r\u0113",
"\u02c8r\u0101-l\u0259-r\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[
"backchat",
"badinage",
"banter",
"chaff",
"give-and-take",
"jesting",
"joshing",
"persiflage",
"repartee"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Luke had to put up with a lot of raillery from his sister the first time he asked a girl for a date."
],
"history_and_etymology":"French raillerie , from Middle French, from railler to mock",
"first_known_use":[
"1643, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-185008"
},
"raiment":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": clothing , garments",
": an article of clothing : garment",
": clothing"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0101-m\u0259nt",
"\u02c8r\u0101-m\u0259nt"
],
"synonyms":[
"apparel",
"attire",
"clobber",
"clothes",
"clothing",
"costumery",
"dress",
"duds",
"garments",
"gear",
"habiliment(s)",
"habit",
"rags",
"rig",
"rigging",
"threads",
"toggery",
"togs",
"vestiary",
"vestments",
"vesture",
"wear",
"wearables",
"weeds"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"the prince exchanged his silken raiment for the pauper's humble homespun",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Is not the life more than the food, and the body more than the raiment ? \u2014 Bob Odenkirk, The New Yorker , 28 Oct. 2019",
"Thousands of miles to the south, Inca rulers controlled as many as 37 million people, enriched by such abundance that the nobility clothed themselves in gilded raiments and decorated their homes with gold and silver ornaments. \u2014 Tom Gjelten, Washington Post , 23 Aug. 2019",
"Two of the giants on display, topped with gold crowns and clad in flowing red and deep green raiment , are region-specific. \u2014 Ryan P. Smith, Smithsonian , 3 July 2018",
"Floral Headpiece, who noticed an unusual amount of red raiment adorning the female guests, quickly took credit for it all. \u2014 The Masked Observer, AL.com , 31 Jan. 2018",
"The cabin at 11720 W. Howard Ave. was long ago enveloped in 20th century raiment . \u2014 Jane Ford-stewart, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 31 Oct. 2017",
"The play is about history and war and catastrophe and love, domestic and otherwise, in its glittering raiments . \u2014 Cynthia Zarin, The New Yorker , 12 Mar. 2017",
"The group, now with a wealthy and aristocratic membership of elite Catholics who parade in ornate raiment , has more recently specialized in aiding refugees and the poor in more than 100 countries. \u2014 Jason Horowitz, New York Times , 28 Jan. 2017",
"This traditional holiday treat returns \u2014 for the 38th straight year \u2014 from Nov. 24 through Dec. 24 with Hal Landon Jr. donning his Scrooge raiment for the 38th time and John-David Keller directing, also for the 38th year. \u2014 Tom Titus, Daily Pilot , 15 June 2017"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English rayment \"clothing, adornment,\" aphetic variant of arayment, arrayment \"preparation, equipment, furnishings, clothing,\" borrowed from Anglo-French arraiement \"preparation, arrangement,\" from arraier, arreyer \"to arrange, order, equip, attire, adorn\" + -ment -ment \u2014 more at array entry 1 ",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-222801"
},
"rainbow":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an arc or circle that exhibits in concentric bands the colors of the spectrum and that is formed opposite the sun by the refraction and reflection of the sun's rays in raindrops , spray, or mist",
": a multicolored array",
": a wide assortment or range",
": an illusory goal or hope",
": rainbow trout",
": having many colors",
": of, relating to, or being people of different races (see race entry 1 sense 1a ) or cultural backgrounds",
": an arc of colors that appears in the sky opposite the sun and is caused by the sun shining through rain, mist, or spray",
": a combination of the sodium derivatives of amobarbital and secobarbital in a blue and red capsule"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0101n-\u02ccb\u014d",
"\u02c8r\u0101n-\u02ccb\u014d",
"\u02c8r\u0101n-\u02ccb\u014d"
],
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"chromatic",
"colored",
"colorful",
"kaleidoscopic",
"motley",
"multicolored",
"multihued",
"polychromatic",
"polychrome",
"prismatic",
"varicolored",
"varied",
"variegated",
"various"
],
"antonyms":[
"colorless"
],
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"the rainbow costumes worn by mummers at Mardi Gras",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Shoppers will be over the rainbow with products that range from T-shirts to jewelry, from party goods to housewares. \u2014 cleveland , 3 June 2022",
"Hence, a rainbow is red along the top and violet on the inner side of the arc. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 4 Aug. 2021",
"The blue road jerseys from the 1980s with the rainbow on the shoulders - shown above worn by Nolan Ryan - is an underrated classic. \u2014 Matt Young, Chron , 18 May 2022",
"Ever dreamed of traveling all the way over the rainbow ? \u2014 Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure , 12 May 2022",
"The stage lights are all the colors in the B-52\u2019s rainbow : housedress orange, linoleum yellow, jellybean green, oxygen blue, posey purple. \u2014 Karen Schoemer, SPIN , 1 May 2022",
"Somewhere over the rainbow , someone wealthy is preparing to spend up to $1.2 million for this rare piece of Hollywood history! \u2014 Alexandra Meeks, CNN , 25 Apr. 2022",
"In one of her most popular arrangements, bears are squished alongside an ombr\u00e9 rainbow of stars, butterflies and other springy creatures. \u2014 New York Times , 25 Apr. 2022",
"The sunrise clock plays soothing nature sounds, such as bird calls, ocean waves, and white noise, and can display a rainbow of colors. \u2014 Sarah Madaus, SELF , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Siwa added even more rainbow pizazz to the ensemble with her denim vest. \u2014 Seventeen , 7 June 2022",
"For 30 days, every product from T-shirts to bagels come in a rainbow motif in a nod toward supporting (and earning money from) the LGBTQ+ community. \u2014 Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping , 7 June 2022",
"The crowd looked like a mini- rainbow coalition as Black, White and brown fans lined up to cheer the players. \u2014 John Blake, CNN , 31 Oct. 2021",
"Bright heaps of soft toys and rainbow balloons and candles. \u2014 Star Tribune , 24 July 2021",
"For $15, Utahans could rent rainbow flags from Project Rainbow during the duration of their city\u2019s Pride festivities, which took place at various times throughout the summer and fall. \u2014 Julie Compton, NBC News , 22 Oct. 2019",
"Tyresse Singleton, 20, is facing hate crime and arson charges for allegedly burning two rainbow flags displayed outside Alibi Lounge on May 31, the eve of LGBTQ Pride Month, and another Monday. \u2014 Tim Fitzsimons, NBC News , 11 July 2019",
"While rainbow flags decorate nearly everything from my Uber ride to streetlights, more than 10 trans women, the majority of them Black, have been murdered this year\u2014seven have been murdered in the past month. \u2014 Alicia Garza, Marie Claire , 24 June 2019",
"There\u2019s Jane Fonda on the red carpet looking smoking in Valentino, and C\u00e9line Dion showing off her mile-long legs in Alexandre Vauthier, and Baddiewinkle on Instagram wearing unitards so violently rainbow -colored, Miley Cyrus might wince. \u2014 Steff Yotka, Vogue , 4 Feb. 2019"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Adjective",
"1587, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-184521"
},
"rainspout":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": gutter sense 1a",
": downspout"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0101n-\u02ccspau\u0307t"
],
"synonyms":[
"drainpipe",
"eaves trough",
"gutter",
"spout",
"trough",
"waterspout"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"heavy rains had left a large puddle at the base of the rainspout"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1720, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-195059"
},
"rainy":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"geographical name"
],
"definitions":[
": marked by, abounding with, or bringing rain",
": having much rain",
"river 80 miles (129 kilometers) long on the Canada\u2013U.S. boundary between Ontario and Minnesota flowing from Rainy Lake into Lake of the Woods"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0101-n\u0113",
"\u02c8r\u0101-n\u0113",
"\u02c8r\u0101-n\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[
"pouring",
"precipitating",
"stormy",
"wet"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"found that the cold, rainy weather made his joints swell and ache",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Veterans, their families and French and international visitors braved the rainy weather to take part in series of events this weekend and on Monday for the 78th anniversary of D-Day. \u2014 Sylvie Corbet And Jeff Schaeffer, Chicago Tribune , 5 June 2022",
"Most gatherings at Iowa House are in the back yard, but on this night the cold, rainy weather kept everyone inside, Sunday, May 8, 2022. \u2014 Saige Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune , 1 June 2022",
"In the wake of last weekend\u2019s rainy weather in Baltimore and the Orioles\u2019 subsequent doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals, there was an opening in the Orioles\u2019 rotation. \u2014 Nathan Ruiz, Baltimore Sun , 12 May 2022",
"Wednesday may provide a brief break in the rainy weather with only a 30% chance of showers after about lunchtime. \u2014 oregonlive , 26 Apr. 2022",
"And, despite the rainy weather, the program continued the tradition of handing out its spring awards after Saturday\u2019s game, won 25-7 by the White team. \u2014 Michael Casagrande | Mcasagrande@al.com, al , 16 Apr. 2022",
"With so much rainy weather prior to the event, the village kept the dog park closed the week leading up to the Saturday gathering. \u2014 Mike Danahey, chicagotribune.com , 9 Apr. 2022",
"The group rested on Wednesday due to rainy weather and concerns about safety on the roads. \u2014 Washington Post , 10 Mar. 2022",
"Dressing for rainy weather should be your third option. \u2014 Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal , 9 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-194940"
},
"raise":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to cause or help to rise to a standing position",
": awaken , arouse",
": to stir up : incite",
": to flush (game) from cover",
": to recall from or as if from death",
": to set upright by lifting or building",
": to lift up",
": to place higher in rank or dignity : elevate",
": heighten , invigorate",
": to end or suspend the operation or validity of",
": to get together for a purpose : collect",
": grow , cultivate",
": to bring to maturity : rear",
": to breed and bring (an animal) to maturity",
": to give rise to : provoke",
": to give voice to",
": to bring up for consideration or debate",
": to increase the strength, intensity, or pitch of",
": to increase the degree of",
": to cause to rise in level or amount",
": to increase the amount of (a poker bet)",
": to bet more than (a previous bettor)",
": to make a higher bridge bid in (a partner's suit)",
": to increase the bid of (one's partner)",
": to make light and porous",
": to cause to ascend",
": to multiply (a quantity) by itself a specified number of times",
": to bring in sight on the horizon by approaching",
": to bring up the nap of (cloth)",
": to cause (something, such as a blister) to form on the skin",
": to increase the nominal value of fraudulently",
": to articulate (a sound) with the tongue in a higher position",
": to establish radio communication with",
": rise",
": to increase a bet or bid",
": to act wildly : create a disturbance",
": to scold or upbraid someone especially loudly",
": to cause surprise or mild disapproval",
": to set a higher standard",
": an act of raising or lifting",
": a rising stretch of road : an upward grade : rise",
": an increase in amount: such as",
": an increase of a bet or bid",
": an increase in wages or salary",
": a vertical or inclined opening or passageway connecting one mine working area with another at a higher level",
": to cause to rise : lift",
": collect sense 1",
": to look after the growth and development of : grow",
": to bring up a child : rear",
": to bring to notice",
": increase entry 1",
": to make louder",
": to give life to : arouse",
": to set upright by lifting or building",
": promote sense 1 , elevate",
": to give rise to : provoke",
": to make light and airy",
": to cause to form on the skin",
": an increase in amount (as of pay)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0101z",
"\u02c8r\u0101z"
],
"synonyms":[
"boost",
"crane",
"elevate",
"heave",
"heft",
"heighten",
"hike",
"hoist",
"jack (up)",
"lift",
"perk (up)",
"pick up",
"take up",
"up",
"uphold",
"uplift",
"upraise"
],
"antonyms":[
"accretion",
"accrual",
"addendum",
"addition",
"augmentation",
"boost",
"expansion",
"gain",
"increase",
"increment",
"more",
"plus",
"proliferation",
"rise",
"step-up",
"supplement",
"uptick"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Lately, its efforts to raise interest rates to combat surging inflation have further dented investors\u2019 risk appetite. \u2014 Paul Vigna, WSJ , 14 June 2022",
"This includes his contentious vow to raise the legal age of retirement progressively to 65 from 62. \u2014 New York Times , 12 June 2022",
"Employers face immense pressure to raise pay in a job market that remains robust, with low unemployment, few layoffs and near-record job openings. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 11 June 2022",
"There are no current plans to raise the wreck of the Gloucester because much of it is buried under sand. \u2014 Sylvia Hui, USA TODAY , 11 June 2022",
"Employers face immense pressure to raise pay in a job market that remains robust, with low unemployment, few layoffs and near-record job openings. \u2014 Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune , 10 June 2022",
"The president\u2019s appearances with actors and celebrities are a desperate attempt to raise his sinking popularity. \u2014 Arjun Singh, National Review , 10 June 2022",
"There are no current plans to raise the wreck of the Gloucester because much of it is buried under sand. \u2014 Sylvia Hui, BostonGlobe.com , 10 June 2022",
"Throughout the economy, employers are facing immense pressure to raise wages in a job market that remains robust, with low unemployment, few layoffs and near-record job openings. \u2014 Christopher Rugaber, ajc , 10 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The 26-year-old starter was headed into the fourth and final season of his rookie contract, placing him less than a year away from his first shot at free agency and a potentially significant raise in his second contract. \u2014 Joel A. Erickson, USA TODAY , 15 June 2022",
"The 26-year-old starter was headed into the fourth and final season of his rookie contract, placing him less than a year away from his first shot at free agency and a potentially significant raise in his second contract. \u2014 Joel A. Erickson, The Indianapolis Star , 15 June 2022",
"Its valuation shot up to $32 billion after a $500 million raise in January. \u2014 Isabel Contreras, Forbes , 7 June 2022",
"The budget reflects a five percent employee raise in each department. \u2014 al , 17 May 2022",
"The judges are scheduled to get another 5% raise in the next fiscal year. \u2014 Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant , 2 May 2022",
"The organization is seeking a raise in wages, reduction of student fees that workers are charged, better health care, adding no-lockout language to the contracts and trying to overhaul their nondiscrimination and harassment policy. \u2014 Chicago Tribune , 21 Apr. 2022",
"While the technicians gained an undisclosed pay raise in the new agreement, Rizzo said the 23 days without pay during the strike will take years for the workers to make up. \u2014 Robert Channick, chicagotribune.com , 7 Apr. 2022",
"Adjusted for inflation, which is currently at its highest point in 40 years, the raise for CEOs in 2021 was only about 1.3% over the previous year, according to an analysis from economics blogger Kevin Drum. \u2014 Andrew Marquardt, Fortune , 4 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1",
"Noun",
"1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-222458"
},
"raked":{
"type":[
"noun",
"noun ()",
"verb",
"verb ()"
],
"definitions":[
": an implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground",
": a machine for gathering hay",
": an implement like a rake",
": to gather, loosen, or smooth with or as if with a rake",
": to gain rapidly or in abundance",
": to touch in passing over lightly",
": scratch , scrape",
": to censure severely",
": to search through : ransack",
": to sweep the length of especially with gunfire : enfilade",
": to glance over rapidly",
": inclination from the perpendicular",
": the overhang of a ship's bow or stern",
": inclination from the horizontal : slope",
": the angle between the top cutting surface of a tool and a plane perpendicular to the surface of the work",
": to incline from the perpendicular",
": a dissolute person : libertine",
": a garden tool with a long handle and a bar with teeth or prongs at the end",
": to gather, loosen, or smooth thoroughly with or as if with a rake",
": to search through",
": to sweep the length of with gunfire"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0101k",
"\u02c8r\u0101k"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun (1)",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun (1)",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Verb (1)",
"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun (2)",
"circa 1621, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb (2)",
"1691, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun (3)",
"1687, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-193042"
},
"rakehell":{
"type":"noun",
"definitions":[
"libertine sense 2"
],
"pronounciation":"\u02c8r\u0101k-\u02cchel",
"synonyms":[
"backslider",
"debauchee",
"debaucher",
"decadent",
"degenerate",
"deviate",
"libertine",
"perv",
"pervert",
"profligate",
"rake",
"rip"
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"noun",
"verb"
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": to move aimlessly from place to place",
": to explore idly",
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": to be related or written in a long-winded or wandering fashion",
": to grow or extend irregularly",
": to wander over : roam",
": a leisurely excursion for pleasure",
": an aimless walk",
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"\u02c8ram-b\u0259l",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The property is regulated by National Park zoning restrictions, and anyone can ramble through or graze their flocks there. \u2014 Hannah Weinberger, Outside Online , 17 July 2014",
"Cox, who prefers cannabis to drink, can ramble on a bit. \u2014 New York Times , 21 Jan. 2022",
"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",
"Some are still at it, including the Strokes, who ramble on in their deadpan cool fashion, reuniting every few years for a new album and big festival dates. \u2014 Jem Aswad, Variety , 9 Sep. 2021",
"In the end, Adrian\u2019s transformation from frustrated weirdo into psycho killer happens abruptly, and largely offstage, as if Leonard, who likes to ramble on about murder, possesses demonic powers of suggestion. \u2014 Christian Lorentzen, Harper's Magazine , 17 Aug. 2021",
"At times, Klam can ramble and become repetitive, but her lively wit carries us along. \u2014 Washington Post , 7 Aug. 2021",
"Off the main drag, quaint Victorians and cute cottages start in the foothills and ramble down to the coastline, where even the oceanfront homes are surprisingly understated. \u2014 San Francisco Chronicle , 1 July 2021",
"Georgia Tech needed no big rally to ramble into the Sweet 16. \u2014 Jim Vertuno, Star Tribune , 23 Mar. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Judd Apatow, at least, is a man who knows a self-aware ramble . \u2014 Leah Greenblatt, EW.com , 1 Apr. 2022",
"Instead of a straight shot out and back across the country, maybe this is the year for a circular ramble in a state with less expensive gas. \u2014 Forrest Brown, CNN , 24 Mar. 2022",
"Hikers who want to explore parts of Griffith Park will meet up at 6 p.m. for a ramble followed by yoga (donation based). \u2014 Laura Blasey, Los Angeles Times , 18 Mar. 2022",
"The drama builds to a peak of emotional power in a long and wordless sequence in which Solange abandons herself to a desperate nighttime ramble through the city, which rises to a harrowing, quasi-operatic intensity. \u2014 Richard Brody, The New Yorker , 3 Mar. 2022",
"Kennedy, perched atop the drum riser of Brent Fitz, led the crowd, who waved their arms over their heads as the song\u2019s ending unfurled in a jam-like ramble . \u2014 Jim Ryan, Forbes , 7 Mar. 2022",
"It was followed by a secret and emotional ramble from Khrushchev about the spectre of nuclear holocaust. \u2014 Robin Wright, The New Yorker , 11 Feb. 2022",
"Its cast, particularly Nicole Kidman as Ball, is much better than Aaron Sorkin\u2019s exasperating ramble of a movie. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 25 Jan. 2022",
"Streamed from London\u2019s Southwark Playhouse, the play set Potter on a rapid ramble through a troubled mind, barbed with resentment. \u2014 New York Times , 3 Dec. 2021"
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"ram-\u02c8b\u0259\u014bk-sh\u0259s",
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"that beach is often taken over by packs of rambunctious young people, so don't go there expecting peace and quiet",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The rambunctious singer rose to fame in 2004 on Canadian Idol (which has since been cancelled), landing in the top three before signing with Universal Music Canada for his band Hedley, along with a new lineup. \u2014 Karen Bliss, Billboard , 5 June 2022",
"The 230i, redesigned for 2022, is an everyday car with a secret rambunctious side. \u2014 Ezra Dyer, Car and Driver , 31 May 2022",
"Nowhere is that clearer than the unlikely pairing of the consummate Washington insider with the rambunctious youthful outsiders in the Sunrise Movement. \u2014 Kara Voght, The New Republic , 31 May 2022",
"Screaming in front of the Supreme Court building is rambunctious democracy, but screaming at a Supreme Court justice from the sidewalk in front of her house is unhinged fanaticism. \u2014 The Editors, National Review , 12 May 2022",
"With the help of his friends, the finicky, devoted suckerfish Walter, and Darya, a rambunctious , deaf orca girl, Vincent must embrace his destiny and take his rightful place in the lineage of Whale Singers. \u2014 Leo Barraclough, Variety , 5 May 2022",
"His favorite story is about a rambunctious stunt caught on camera. \u2014 Rashika Jaipuriar, The Indianapolis Star , 2 May 2022",
"At the time, the active and rambunctious eight-month-old pup had been adopted and returned to the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals shelter by no less than five families. \u2014 Maureen Mackey, Fox News , 15 May 2022",
"Winding and rambunctious rivers still follow their ancient courses, flowing through thousand-year-old rainforests to pristine stretches of Pacific coast where wild islands harbor whales and trophy salmon. \u2014 Outside Online , 25 May 2015"
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": to split up into branches or constituent parts",
": to send forth branches or extensions",
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"the rise of cable television ramified the audience, creating ever smaller segments for an ever growing array of programming choices",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"For an object that is fundamentally a box, designed to keep things inside it, the shipping container is a remarkable lesson in the uncontainable nature of modern life\u2014the way our choices, like our goods, ramify around the world. \u2014 Kathryn Schulz, The New Yorker , 30 May 2022",
"The outcome of the Kings River conflict will ramify throughout the Central Valley and the state. \u2014 Susie Cagle, Wired , 12 Apr. 2022",
"But in complex technological systems, small mistakes may rapidly ramify and compound into large problems. \u2014 Naomi Oreskes, Scientific American , 16 Aug. 2021",
"But as the forking paths continue to ramify , Truth is to be found not in one place, but everywhere. \u2014 Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine , 5 Jan. 2021",
"These troubles ramify , with a brilliant dramatic turn, when a Philadelphia hipster (Th\u00e9odore Pellerin), who earlier targeted the girls with urgent and unwanted flirtation, turns up again, in the film's third act. \u2014 Richard Brody, The New Yorker , 12 Mar. 2020",
"Over subsequent decades, the explanations would ramify and mutate. \u2014 The Economist , 20 Dec. 2019"
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"\u02c8ram-\u02ccp\u0101j",
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"Verb",
"Rioters rampaged through the streets of the city.",
"Noun",
"some crazy guy went on a rampage in the public library and started grabbing books off the shelves and tossing them around",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Utah lawmakers are looking at officially ending Test to Stay, a mandatory testing program for schools experiencing coronavirus outbreaks, as long as COVID-19 continues to rampage through the state\u2019s population. \u2014 Bethany Rodgers, The Salt Lake Tribune , 19 Jan. 2022",
"Lewis\u2019 account then becomes a maddening page-turner, as politics, optics and profits thwart our heroes and allow the virus to rampage . \u2014 Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine , 8 Dec. 2021",
"Professor Ferguson said the decision to scrap restrictions in England was motivated by the determination of politicians to return to normal, not to build up immunity by allowing the virus to rampage through the population. \u2014 New York Times , 24 Nov. 2021",
"The reports were followed by rumors, inflated in the retelling, of protesters planning to rampage through towns along I-70, fears that proved unfounded. \u2014 Michael M. Phillips, WSJ , 23 Oct. 2021",
"There's no telling how long demand will outpace supply, especially as the pandemic continues to rampage through some of the world's biggest economies. \u2014 Parija Kavilanz, CNN , 13 Aug. 2021",
"There's no telling how long demand will outpace supply, especially as the pandemic continues to rampage through some of the world's biggest economies. \u2014 Parija Kavilanz, CNN , 13 Aug. 2021",
"There's no telling how long demand will outpace supply, especially as the pandemic continues to rampage through some of the world's biggest economies. \u2014 Parija Kavilanz, CNN , 13 Aug. 2021",
"The pandemic continues to rampage through Brazil and some expect its death toll to eventually outpace that of the U.S. \u2014 Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety , 30 Aug. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Police communications were a problem in 2019 when a gunman shot and killed seven people and wounded more than two dozen during a rampage in Odessa, Texas. \u2014 Sean Murphy, Chicago Tribune , 4 June 2022",
"Police communications were a problem in 2019 when a gunman shot and killed seven people and wounded more than two dozen during a rampage in Odessa, Texas. \u2014 Jay Reeves And Jake Bleiberg, Anchorage Daily News , 3 June 2022",
"Police communications were a problem in 2019 when a gunman shot and killed seven people and wounded more than two dozen during a rampage in Odessa, Texas. \u2014 Sean Murphy, BostonGlobe.com , 3 June 2022",
"Police communications were a problem in 2019 when a gunman shot and killed seven people and wounded more than two dozen during a rampage in Odessa, Texas. \u2014 Sean Murphy, Chron , 3 June 2022",
"The alleged gunman accused of shooting 13 people, most of whom were Black, during a rampage at a Buffalo, New York supermarket was indicted this week, prosecutors said. \u2014 Fox News , 1 June 2022",
"Frustrated parents gathered outside during the rampage . \u2014 Ray Sanchez, CNN , 29 May 2022",
"Her son Christian Garcia said a friend in law enforcement who was at the scene saw his mother shielding students during the rampage . \u2014 Daniella Silva, NBC News , 26 May 2022",
"Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia said the suspect fired a barrage of 50 shots during the rampage . \u2014 Bill Hutchinson, ABC News , 19 May 2022"
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": being or relating to a set or to an element of a set each of whose elements has equal probability of occurrence",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Your cryptography is thus only as strong as the random that supports it. \u2014 Denis Mandich, Forbes , 29 Sep. 2021",
"Each kentuki has two users: the keeper, who owns the toy, and the dweller, a volunteer assigned at random who controls it remotely, via software interface, from elsewhere in the world. \u2014 J. Robert Lennon, New York Times , 5 May 2020",
"The village of Blackhall Colliery in County Durham became a global spectacle when large sums of money began appearing at random near the main street in 2014. \u2014 Fox News , 15 Jan. 2020",
"Tilleson said the city and police expects to conduct up to four random directed patrol missions in East Tosa in the coming year. \u2014 Karen Pilarski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 22 Nov. 2019",
"Oregon State is also launching a four-week effort to collect samples at random from nearly 1,000 residents in Corvallis. \u2014 oregonlive , 18 Apr. 2020",
"This is typically slow because the electron has to hop from site to site in a kind of random , drift-like fashion. \u2014 Chris Lee, Ars Technica , 13 Mar. 2020",
"What her doctor said next surprised her: Amanda had likely entered perimenopause, the five to 10 years leading up to menopause when hormones start to go haywire, spiking and dipping seemingly at random . \u2014 Meryl Davids Landau, Woman's Day , 27 Jan. 2020",
"Even worse, the buggers appear at random from a draw bag as your exploration of the ship makes more of a ruckus. \u2014 Dan Thurot, Ars Technica , 18 Jan. 2020",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Investigators do not believe the stabbing was a random act of violence or that there is an immediate threat to the area nearby. \u2014 Jake Allen, The Indianapolis Star , 1 June 2022",
"Officials believe the shooting was not a random act, and there is no danger to the public, according to the statement. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 28 May 2022",
"San Antonio police said two people were shot in a far West Side Walmart parking lot Thursday in what appeared to be a random act of violence. \u2014 Timothy Fanning, San Antonio Express-News , 5 May 2022",
"Investigators are working to determine if the shooting was a random act of road rage or whether it was motivated by something else, including perhaps his Asian descent. \u2014 Danielle Wallace, Fox News , 2 May 2022",
"There were other goalposts along the way, random moments that elevated Burr a few more notches in public awareness. \u2014 James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter , 28 Apr. 2022",
"On the afternoon of June 5, 2019, a completely random act of gun violence caused the death of a teenager, who according to prosecutors, was waiting at a Mount Airy bus stop when he was struck by a stray bullet. \u2014 Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer , 25 Apr. 2022",
"The energy is regulated, though, so that instead of swinging back and forth with every movement, the star appears only at random moments\u2014usually four to six times an hour\u2014or on-demand by using the crown. \u2014 Carol Besler, Robb Report , 18 Apr. 2022",
"Nothing about the kidnapping or the murder indicated this was a random act, says Cercone. \u2014 CBS News , 2 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb",
"There\u2019s one really random one called Mindicine that a postpartum therapist recommended. \u2014 Collier Meyerson, WIRED , 16 Aug. 2019"
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Your cryptography is thus only as strong as the random that supports it. \u2014 Denis Mandich, Forbes , 29 Sep. 2021",
"Each kentuki has two users: the keeper, who owns the toy, and the dweller, a volunteer assigned at random who controls it remotely, via software interface, from elsewhere in the world. \u2014 J. Robert Lennon, New York Times , 5 May 2020",
"The village of Blackhall Colliery in County Durham became a global spectacle when large sums of money began appearing at random near the main street in 2014. \u2014 Fox News , 15 Jan. 2020",
"Tilleson said the city and police expects to conduct up to four random directed patrol missions in East Tosa in the coming year. \u2014 Karen Pilarski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 22 Nov. 2019",
"Oregon State is also launching a four-week effort to collect samples at random from nearly 1,000 residents in Corvallis. \u2014 oregonlive , 18 Apr. 2020",
"This is typically slow because the electron has to hop from site to site in a kind of random , drift-like fashion. \u2014 Chris Lee, Ars Technica , 13 Mar. 2020",
"What her doctor said next surprised her: Amanda had likely entered perimenopause, the five to 10 years leading up to menopause when hormones start to go haywire, spiking and dipping seemingly at random . \u2014 Meryl Davids Landau, Woman's Day , 27 Jan. 2020",
"Even worse, the buggers appear at random from a draw bag as your exploration of the ship makes more of a ruckus. \u2014 Dan Thurot, Ars Technica , 18 Jan. 2020",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Investigators do not believe the stabbing was a random act of violence or that there is an immediate threat to the area nearby. \u2014 Jake Allen, The Indianapolis Star , 1 June 2022",
"Officials believe the shooting was not a random act, and there is no danger to the public, according to the statement. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 28 May 2022",
"San Antonio police said two people were shot in a far West Side Walmart parking lot Thursday in what appeared to be a random act of violence. \u2014 Timothy Fanning, San Antonio Express-News , 5 May 2022",
"Investigators are working to determine if the shooting was a random act of road rage or whether it was motivated by something else, including perhaps his Asian descent. \u2014 Danielle Wallace, Fox News , 2 May 2022",
"There were other goalposts along the way, random moments that elevated Burr a few more notches in public awareness. \u2014 James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter , 28 Apr. 2022",
"On the afternoon of June 5, 2019, a completely random act of gun violence caused the death of a teenager, who according to prosecutors, was waiting at a Mount Airy bus stop when he was struck by a stray bullet. \u2014 Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer , 25 Apr. 2022",
"The energy is regulated, though, so that instead of swinging back and forth with every movement, the star appears only at random moments\u2014usually four to six times an hour\u2014or on-demand by using the crown. \u2014 Carol Besler, Robb Report , 18 Apr. 2022",
"Nothing about the kidnapping or the murder indicated this was a random act, says Cercone. \u2014 CBS News , 2 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb",
"There\u2019s one really random one called Mindicine that a postpartum therapist recommended. \u2014 Collier Meyerson, WIRED , 16 Aug. 2019"
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The vaccines overall have proved to be very safe, but many parents remain hesitant for a range of reasons. \u2014 New York Times , 18 June 2022",
"The company develops quantum processors for a range of supercomputing data centers and research labs, and employs around 160 people across Europe. \u2014 Adi Gaskell, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
"Their results, published in Nature Astronomy, support the twofold hypothesis while also raising the exciting possibility that data from other meteorological satellites may be repurposed for a broad range of astronomical observations. \u2014 Allison Gasparini, Scientific American , 17 June 2022",
"Legislation passed by the House would set a national drinking water standard for PFAS and direct the EPA to develop discharge limits for a range of industries suspected of releasing PFAS into the water. \u2014 Matthew Daly, BostonGlobe.com , 15 June 2022",
"That matters for a range of big reasons \u2013 not least the likelihood that Nevada will be in play in 2024. \u2014 Alisa Wiersema, ABC News , 15 June 2022",
"That legislation would require FEMA to establish a claims office to enable individuals to apply for a broader range of assistance than what is now available, the White House said. \u2014 Arlyssa Becenti, The Arizona Republic , 14 June 2022",
"The primary advantages of rotary tools over spiral saws is that there is a huge assortment of attachments available for a wider range of applications, which grants them a greater level of multipurpose functionality. \u2014 James Fitzgerald, Popular Mechanics , 13 June 2022",
"Fallout from Russia\u2019s invasion of Ukraine has aggravated the global slowdown by driving up prices for a range of commodities, fueling inflation. \u2014 David J. Lynch, Washington Post , 7 June 2022",
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"Content can range from writing articles, designing infographics, taking photos of properties and making videos of house tours. \u2014 Michael Fox, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
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"Legal costs in risk-protection cases can range from $5,000 to $10,000, according to some experts. \u2014 Dara Kam, Sun Sentinel , 3 June 2022",
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"According to Uber's price estimates, the fare from downtown Detroit to Detroit Metropolitan Airport can range from $24 to $43 depending on the vehicle selected, traffic conditions and other factors. \u2014 Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press , 3 June 2022",
"Symptoms can range from mild annoyances (typically spurred via environmental allergens like pollen or mold) to a severe and life-threatening medical emergency (typically spurred via food allergies, the most common trigger of anaphylaxis). \u2014 Lauren Krouse, SELF , 1 June 2022",
"The annual charge for a two-year permit for a 200-square-foot parklet \u2014 the size of an average parking space \u2014 would range from $2,000 to $6,000. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 27 May 2022",
"Herbivores can range from mammals like elephants and donkeys to reptiles like the tortoise and the iguana. \u2014 Zachary Smith, cleveland , 26 May 2022"
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"Following her performance in Rio de Janeiro, Harrison was promoted to a sixth Degree Black Belt, becoming the youngest American ever to ascend to that rank . \u2014 Brendan Connelly, The Enquirer , 18 June 2022",
"GuruFocus data shows companies with this rank return, on average, 10.6% annually. \u2014 Gurufocus, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
"All youth golfers starting in the organization begin at the PLAYer rank to learn about First Tee\u2019s code of conduct and the basics of golf. \u2014 Chloe Peterson, The Arizona Republic , 14 June 2022",
"The two charts, which began in September 2020, rank songs based on streaming and sales activity culled from more than 200 territories around the world, as compiled by Luminate. \u2014 Gary Trust, Billboard , 13 June 2022",
"The top four finishers advance to the rank choice election on Aug. 16. \u2014 Nathaniel Herz, Anchorage Daily News , 12 June 2022",
"Both veterans served in the same branch of service and retired at the same rank . \u2014 Will Langhorne, Arkansas Online , 12 June 2022",
"The sequel sees Maverick still flying as one of the Navy's top aviators, avoiding a rank promotion that would keep him grounded. \u2014 Glenn Garner, PEOPLE.com , 11 June 2022",
"Luna, who grew up in East L.A., joined the Long Beach force at 18 and, during his 36-year career there, held every rank . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 8 June 2022",
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"That growth was enough to rank the metro area 16th on the national list. \u2014 Ramsey Archibald | Rarchibald@al.com, al , 20 June 2022",
"When The Times polled experts in 2008 and asked them to rank the best SoCal residential architecture of all time, the design that finished No. 1 was none other the R.M. Schindler\u2019s King\u2019s Road House, which celebrates its 100th birthday this year. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 18 June 2022",
"Ohio spends enough per student in public schools to rank 20th in the nation. \u2014 Cliff Pinckard, cleveland , 17 June 2022",
"That means voters will be asked to rank the four candidates in the special election, then pick one of 31 candidates in the regular primary. \u2014 Nathaniel Herz, Anchorage Daily News , 14 June 2022",
"His solution was to remove partisan primaries and allow Alaskans to rank their preferences. \u2014 Dan Zak, Washington Post , 9 June 2022",
"The first of two Michigan golf course to rank inside Golfweek's top 50, the Greywalls Golf Course at Marquette Golf Club tied for No. 34 with a rating of 7.07. \u2014 Chandler Engelbrecht, Detroit Free Press , 8 June 2022",
"Pittman's new salary is believed to rank ninth among SEC head coaches. \u2014 Matt Jones, Arkansas Online , 2 June 2022",
"Stay current on trends to rank high in the algorithm. \u2014 Forbes , 2 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"The Escape itself, though, is a mid- rank player overall. \u2014 Joe Lorio, Car and Driver , 5 May 2022",
"The report also did not re- rank water parks, but topping the attendance in the U.S. for 2020 was Universal\u2019s Volcano Bay and Aquatica, part of SeaWorld Orlando. \u2014 Dewayne Bevil, orlandosentinel.com , 28 Oct. 2021",
"In none has the national government deliberately stepped away from managing the crisis or substituted rank partisanship for the sober assessment of scientific knowledge. \u2014 Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times , 4 Aug. 2021",
"In none has the national government deliberately stepped away from managing the crisis or substituted rank partisanship for the sober assessment of scientific knowledge. \u2014 Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times , 4 Aug. 2021",
"In none has the national government deliberately stepped away from managing the crisis or substituted rank partisanship for the sober assessment of scientific knowledge. \u2014 Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times , 4 Aug. 2021",
"In none has the national government deliberately stepped away from managing the crisis or substituted rank partisanship for the sober assessment of scientific knowledge. \u2014 Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times , 4 Aug. 2021",
"In none has the national government deliberately stepped away from managing the crisis or substituted rank partisanship for the sober assessment of scientific knowledge. \u2014 Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times , 4 Aug. 2021",
"In none has the national government deliberately stepped away from managing the crisis or substituted rank partisanship for the sober assessment of scientific knowledge. \u2014 Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times , 4 Aug. 2021"
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"Beyond party elites, there\u2019s clear evidence that the rank and file is recognizing the Big Lie ball and chain. \u2014 Abdul El-sayed, The New Republic , 3 June 2022",
"The rank and file know a lot that leadership never will. \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 18 Mar. 2022",
"And while the former president remains a popular figure among the base, the entire rank and file isn't entirely falling into line. \u2014 Kabir Khanna, CBS News , 15 Feb. 2022",
"The academy has long contemplated changing, if not eliminating, the presentation of some of the less starry awards, but stiff resistance to the idea among the organization\u2019s rank and file has kept such proposals from moving forward. \u2014 Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times , 1 Mar. 2022",
"Short of upending capitalism, shrinking the distance between chief executives and the rank and file would require two fundamental changes: a reduction of corporate power and an expansion of worker power. \u2014 New York Times , 17 Feb. 2022",
"In recent months, Colonel Mason has clashed with some rank and file troopers for requiring they be vaccinated against COVID. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 6 May 2022",
"Kelly\u2019s positioning as a senator willing to sometimes break with rank and file Democrats and the Biden administration. \u2014 Daniel Strauss, The New Republic , 27 Apr. 2022",
"Republican Whip John Thune said the deal still needs to be explained to rank and file members before their support can be gauged. \u2014 Allison Pecorin, ABC News , 4 Apr. 2022"
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"Following her performance in Rio de Janeiro, Harrison was promoted to a sixth Degree Black Belt, becoming the youngest American ever to ascend to that rank . \u2014 Brendan Connelly, The Enquirer , 18 June 2022",
"GuruFocus data shows companies with this rank return, on average, 10.6% annually. \u2014 Gurufocus, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
"All youth golfers starting in the organization begin at the PLAYer rank to learn about First Tee\u2019s code of conduct and the basics of golf. \u2014 Chloe Peterson, The Arizona Republic , 14 June 2022",
"The two charts, which began in September 2020, rank songs based on streaming and sales activity culled from more than 200 territories around the world, as compiled by Luminate. \u2014 Gary Trust, Billboard , 13 June 2022",
"The top four finishers advance to the rank choice election on Aug. 16. \u2014 Nathaniel Herz, Anchorage Daily News , 12 June 2022",
"Both veterans served in the same branch of service and retired at the same rank . \u2014 Will Langhorne, Arkansas Online , 12 June 2022",
"The sequel sees Maverick still flying as one of the Navy's top aviators, avoiding a rank promotion that would keep him grounded. \u2014 Glenn Garner, PEOPLE.com , 11 June 2022",
"Luna, who grew up in East L.A., joined the Long Beach force at 18 and, during his 36-year career there, held every rank . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 8 June 2022",
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"That growth was enough to rank the metro area 16th on the national list. \u2014 Ramsey Archibald | Rarchibald@al.com, al , 20 June 2022",
"When The Times polled experts in 2008 and asked them to rank the best SoCal residential architecture of all time, the design that finished No. 1 was none other the R.M. Schindler\u2019s King\u2019s Road House, which celebrates its 100th birthday this year. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 18 June 2022",
"Ohio spends enough per student in public schools to rank 20th in the nation. \u2014 Cliff Pinckard, cleveland , 17 June 2022",
"That means voters will be asked to rank the four candidates in the special election, then pick one of 31 candidates in the regular primary. \u2014 Nathaniel Herz, Anchorage Daily News , 14 June 2022",
"His solution was to remove partisan primaries and allow Alaskans to rank their preferences. \u2014 Dan Zak, Washington Post , 9 June 2022",
"The first of two Michigan golf course to rank inside Golfweek's top 50, the Greywalls Golf Course at Marquette Golf Club tied for No. 34 with a rating of 7.07. \u2014 Chandler Engelbrecht, Detroit Free Press , 8 June 2022",
"Pittman's new salary is believed to rank ninth among SEC head coaches. \u2014 Matt Jones, Arkansas Online , 2 June 2022",
"Stay current on trends to rank high in the algorithm. \u2014 Forbes , 2 June 2022",
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"The Escape itself, though, is a mid- rank player overall. \u2014 Joe Lorio, Car and Driver , 5 May 2022",
"The report also did not re- rank water parks, but topping the attendance in the U.S. for 2020 was Universal\u2019s Volcano Bay and Aquatica, part of SeaWorld Orlando. \u2014 Dewayne Bevil, orlandosentinel.com , 28 Oct. 2021",
"In none has the national government deliberately stepped away from managing the crisis or substituted rank partisanship for the sober assessment of scientific knowledge. \u2014 Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times , 4 Aug. 2021",
"In none has the national government deliberately stepped away from managing the crisis or substituted rank partisanship for the sober assessment of scientific knowledge. \u2014 Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times , 4 Aug. 2021",
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"In none has the national government deliberately stepped away from managing the crisis or substituted rank partisanship for the sober assessment of scientific knowledge. \u2014 Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times , 4 Aug. 2021",
"In none has the national government deliberately stepped away from managing the crisis or substituted rank partisanship for the sober assessment of scientific knowledge. \u2014 Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times , 4 Aug. 2021"
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"Still others would require them to submit their ranking algorithms to researchers or even the Federal Trade Commission. \u2014 Will Oremus, Washington Post , 30 May 2022",
"Russia has likely suffered devastating losses among its mid and junior ranking officers, the British Defense Ministry said in it latest assessment of the war. \u2014 John Bacon, USA TODAY , 30 May 2022",
"Toxic workers who are high ranking or high performing typically get away with disrespectful comments, bullying, placing blame on others, and lack of accountability, to name a few. \u2014 Heidi Lynne Kurter, Forbes , 27 May 2022",
"The school, which has 400 students, was named San Francisco\u2019s most diverse public elementary school in 2022 by Niche, a ranking site for schools. \u2014 Annie Vainshtein, San Francisco Chronicle , 21 May 2022",
"Leigh was awarded one of two Golden Lion prizes (the Biennale's highest ranking ), with Great Britain's Sonia Boyce scooping up the other. \u2014 Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN , 14 May 2022",
"Austin produced several first this season in Class 7A, including its first area championship, and first regional appearance along with a school record 45 wins and highest ranking (No. 3) in school history. \u2014 Dennis Victory, al , 10 May 2022",
"Other cities listed in this ranking include Cedar City (#4), Logan (#8), Eagle Mountain (#9), Lehi (#14), Pleasant Grove (#20), Midvale (#21), American Fork (#25) and Orem (#28). \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Earlier this month, Magistrate Judge Colin Lindsay ordered that Brown could be released on home incarceration, but stayed his decision to allow prosecutors to request a review by a higher ranking federal judge. \u2014 Tessa Duvall, The Courier-Journal , 21 Apr. 2022"
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"Imagine those views \u2026 Has to rankle NHL execs that one of the sights most often seen during playoff commercial breaks is winking NFL quarterback Matthew Stafford. \u2014 Matt Porter, BostonGlobe.com , 28 May 2022",
"But that language could rankle Pacific leaders, said Tess Newton Cain, a Pacific analyst at Griffith University in Brisbane. \u2014 Michael E. Miller, Washington Post , 26 May 2022",
"Biden is also requesting $773 billion for the Defense Department, which will likely rankle progressives in Congress. \u2014 Grace Segers, The New Republic , 28 Mar. 2022",
"While the new system may rankle some people who are used to driving freely along the Historic Columbia River Highway, the Oregon Department of Transportation said the permits will ultimately create a more enjoyable experience. \u2014 oregonlive , 22 Feb. 2022",
"The suggestion that the first President Bush was some elitist patrician who didn\u2019t know his way around a modern grocery store continues to rankle Barr three decades later. \u2014 New York Times , 27 Feb. 2022",
"An army of individual investors still love to rankle Wall Street pros and short sellers who bet against the stock. \u2014 Paul R. La Monica, CNN , 16 Feb. 2022",
"Occasionally, as with any good food, the story\u2019s richness can rankle in such great portions. \u2014 Natashia De\u00f3n, Los Angeles Times , 15 Feb. 2022",
"That state of affairs didn\u2019t just rankle those who disapproved of it but constituted an attack on their own right to live in a culture that supports their way of life. \u2014 Kathryn Joyce, The New Republic , 6 Jan. 2022"
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"Yet Eastman continued the pressure even during the riot, while Pence and lawmakers huddled in safe rooms as hundreds of people battled with police and broke windows to enter and ransack the building. \u2014 Sarah D. Wire, Los Angeles Times , 4 Apr. 2022",
"Thieves steal from about 90 cargo containers a day; sometimes an organized group halts trains and recruits people living on the street to ransack the containers. \u2014 Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times , 18 Jan. 2022",
"Guerrero estimates that about 90 cargo containers a day are compromised, sometimes by an organized group that has halted trains and recruited people living on the street to ransack the containers. \u2014 Rachel Uranga, oregonlive , 17 Jan. 2022",
"The committee was established to investigate the circumstances that caused a pro-Trump mob to ransack the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, briefly stopping lawmakers from certifying the results of the 2020 presidential election. \u2014 Matthew Brown, USA TODAY , 11 Jan. 2022",
"In such cases, several robbers swarm a store, ransack the shelves and run away, sometimes assaulting shoppers and store employees in the process. \u2014 CBS News , 27 Nov. 2021",
"The panelists react to the \u2018consequences\u2019 of the left\u2019s policies as a series of thieves ransack numerous stores. \u2014 Fox News , 22 Nov. 2021",
"Also in hiding was a former Interior Ministry police officer who had seen Taliban fighters ransack the ministry, combing through paperwork that contained detailed information about employees. \u2014 New York Times , 21 Aug. 2021",
"The new reporting on what US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Mark Milley did after Trump encouraged January 6 protesters to ransack the Capitol during the counting of electoral votes is both fantastical and reassuring. \u2014 Zachary B. Wolf, CNN , 15 Sep. 2021"
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"Calling out activist investors, seen by many as the most rapacious of capitalists and not a bunch of ESG sissies, nicely illustrates just how complicated this topological space is. \u2014 Robert G. Eccles, Forbes , 3 June 2022",
"And nonprofits can behave just as poorly as any rapacious robber baron. \u2014 Darius Tahir, Fortune , 18 May 2022",
"But few think those goals can be reached without curbing rapacious cattle ranching. \u2014 Washington Post , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Unprincipled and rapacious people at the top won\u2019t act differently because of a theoretical system. \u2014 Erik Sherman, Forbes , 27 Oct. 2021",
"Jenkins\u2019 twin sun in this universe of brutality and grift is Daniel Hersl (Josh Charles), whose reputation as a rapacious bruiser precedes him. \u2014 Joshua Alston, Variety , 22 Apr. 2022",
"But at some point, the United States needs to also decide what is more important\u2014supporting Ukraine against its rapacious and authoritarian neighbor or ensuing a more stable and predictable relationship with Moscow. \u2014 Michael A. Cohen, The New Republic , 8 Dec. 2021",
"But, with the U.S. government turned over to a leader with a transparently chaotic, transactional, and rapacious nature, the show met the national mood. \u2014 Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker , 23 Aug. 2021",
"Celebrity worship in 2022 comes freighted with rapacious consumerism, everyone pitching their own brand. \u2014 Darren Franich, EW.com , 29 Mar. 2022"
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"Adjective",
"There's been rapid growth in the number of new businesses in the town.",
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"She carefully guided the boat through the rapid water.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"After rapid growth in smartphone use, Metro announced new plans to launch a mobile payment system in 2019. \u2014 Gaya Gupta, Washington Post , 18 June 2022",
"For many organizations, the rapid digital transformation came with a load of platform solutions and features that many healthcare IT leaders now find difficult to harness effectively. \u2014 Joshua Titus, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
"John Mackey, the interim director of the Division of Water Quality, says water quality is impacted by the state\u2019s rapid growth. \u2014 Saige Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune , 16 June 2022",
"Inflation is likely to slow as supply chain troubles continue to ease and more Americans return to the work force, relieving workers shortages and rapid wage growth. \u2014 Paul Davidson, USA TODAY , 15 June 2022",
"Austin's rapid job growth isn't surprising considering the number of companies that have set up shop in the city since the pandemic began, including Oracle, Green Dot, and Tesla. \u2014 Jane Thier, Fortune , 10 June 2022",
"Shoehorning pre-existing Hotstar users into Disney+\u2019s global subscriber count back in 2020 was instrumental to the demonstration of rapid growth for Disney\u2019s flagship streaming service during its early quarters of operation. \u2014 Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter , 9 June 2022",
"The rapid growth and purchasing power of Asian Americans make the group a formidable consumer base for retailers. \u2014 Hannah Miao, NBC News , 7 June 2022",
"During the Gilded Age, which spanned from 1870 to 1900, New York experienced rapid growth, with people using their money to enjoy the city\u2019s nightlife and luxury spaces. \u2014 Tori Latham, Robb Report , 7 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Shawn is a very experienced rafter, but thanks to this chain of events, he and my seven-year-old daughter, Hollis, were suddenly headed toward a Class IV rapid called Velvet Falls, an infamous bottomless hydraulic that eats swimmers. \u2014 Tracy Ross, Outside Online , 2 Nov. 2020",
"There is a definitive need for rapid -acting, effective treatments. \u2014 Kathleen Frazier, Variety , 20 May 2022",
"Among the tips: People who have COVID-19 symptoms who test negative on their first rapid , at-home test should take additional tests to double-check the result. \u2014 Martin Finucane, BostonGlobe.com , 19 May 2022",
"There\u2019s not a single rapid in 100 river miles between Ruby Ranch, through Canyonlands National Park, to the confluence with the Colorado River, making this the most mellow of family flat-water floats. \u2014 Katie Arnold, Outside Online , 25 July 2014",
"On one commercial trip, while the rest of the guides and clients portaged the rafts along the bank of a Class VI rapid called Number 9, Coetzee, without telling anyone, ran it in his kayak. \u2014 Grayson Schaffer, Outside Online , 7 Feb. 2011",
"Sabine Heller, the chief commercial officer for Sollis, told me that the concierge service has expanded since then, with members now enjoying unlimited rapid , PCR, and antibody testing as well as monoclonal antibody treatments and other services. \u2014 Yasmeen Serhan, The Atlantic , 13 Feb. 2022",
"No appointments are required for the free rapid and PCR tests. \u2014 Sarah Ladd, The Courier-Journal , 22 Jan. 2022",
"Stookesberry lagged behind after that last rapid and then noticed Coetzee signaling him forward. \u2014 Grayson Schaffer, Outside Online , 7 Feb. 2011"
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"firing or adapted for firing shots in rapid succession",
"marked by rapidity, liveliness, or sharpness"
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"Adjective",
"There's been rapid growth in the number of new businesses in the town.",
"Scientists are concerned about the rapid disappearance of the island's coral reefs.",
"She carefully guided the boat through the rapid water.",
"Recent Examples on the Web Adjective",
"After rapid growth in smartphone use, Metro announced new plans to launch a mobile payment system in 2019. \u2014 Gaya Gupta, Washington Post , 18 June 2022",
"For many organizations, the rapid digital transformation came with a load of platform solutions and features that many healthcare IT leaders now find difficult to harness effectively. \u2014 Joshua Titus, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
"John Mackey, the interim director of the Division of Water Quality, says water quality is impacted by the state\u2019s rapid growth. \u2014 Saige Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune , 16 June 2022",
"Inflation is likely to slow as supply chain troubles continue to ease and more Americans return to the work force, relieving workers shortages and rapid wage growth. \u2014 Paul Davidson, USA TODAY , 15 June 2022",
"Austin's rapid job growth isn't surprising considering the number of companies that have set up shop in the city since the pandemic began, including Oracle, Green Dot, and Tesla. \u2014 Jane Thier, Fortune , 10 June 2022",
"Shoehorning pre-existing Hotstar users into Disney+\u2019s global subscriber count back in 2020 was instrumental to the demonstration of rapid growth for Disney\u2019s flagship streaming service during its early quarters of operation. \u2014 Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter , 9 June 2022",
"The rapid growth and purchasing power of Asian Americans make the group a formidable consumer base for retailers. \u2014 Hannah Miao, NBC News , 7 June 2022",
"During the Gilded Age, which spanned from 1870 to 1900, New York experienced rapid growth, with people using their money to enjoy the city\u2019s nightlife and luxury spaces. \u2014 Tori Latham, Robb Report , 7 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web Noun",
"Shawn is a very experienced rafter, but thanks to this chain of events, he and my seven-year-old daughter, Hollis, were suddenly headed toward a Class IV rapid called Velvet Falls, an infamous bottomless hydraulic that eats swimmers. \u2014 Tracy Ross, Outside Online , 2 Nov. 2020",
"There is a definitive need for rapid -acting, effective treatments. \u2014 Kathleen Frazier, Variety , 20 May 2022",
"Among the tips People who have COVID-19 symptoms who test negative on their first rapid , at-home test should take additional tests to double-check the result. \u2014 Martin Finucane, BostonGlobe.com , 19 May 2022",
"There\u2019s not a single rapid in 100 river miles between Ruby Ranch, through Canyonlands National Park, to the confluence with the Colorado River, making this the most mellow of family flat-water floats. \u2014 Katie Arnold, Outside Online , 25 July 2014",
"On one commercial trip, while the rest of the guides and clients portaged the rafts along the bank of a Class VI rapid called Number 9, Coetzee, without telling anyone, ran it in his kayak. \u2014 Grayson Schaffer, Outside Online , 7 Feb. 2011",
"Sabine Heller, the chief commercial officer for Sollis, told me that the concierge service has expanded since then, with members now enjoying unlimited rapid , PCR, and antibody testing as well as monoclonal antibody treatments and other services. \u2014 Yasmeen Serhan, The Atlantic , 13 Feb. 2022",
"No appointments are required for the free rapid and PCR tests. \u2014 Sarah Ladd, The Courier-Journal , 22 Jan. 2022",
"Stookesberry lagged behind after that last rapid and then noticed Coetzee signaling him forward. \u2014 Grayson Schaffer, Outside Online , 7 Feb. 2011"
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": an expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion",
": a state or experience of being carried away by overwhelming emotion",
": a mystical experience in which the spirit is exalted to a knowledge of divine things",
": the final assumption of Christians into heaven during the end-time according to Christian theology",
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"Noun",
"We listened with rapture as the orchestra played.",
"He listened to the wind in the trees, his eyes closed in rapture .",
"Verb",
"nature lovers will be raptured by the documentary's breathtaking cinematography",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The students thunderously applaud \u2014 an ovation of rapture , beaming smiles on eager faces. \u2014 Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter , 26 May 2022",
"That levitating Shaker woman isn\u2019t only a symbol of spiritual rapture . \u2014 Laura Jacobs, WSJ , 15 May 2022",
"What isn\u2019t small in these landscapes is the filmmaker, whose sense of rapture might as well be superimposed on these panoramic vistas like extreme closeups in swoon. \u2014 Richard Brody, The New Yorker , 11 May 2022",
"Decent rapture can\u2019t help but conjure the indecent variety; Millay knew both well. \u2014 Maggie Doherty, The New Yorker , 9 May 2022",
"Some agents\u2019 eyes glazed over when the couple talked about the fishing lodge, but the mention of orcas and black bears commanded complete rapture . \u2014 Jen Murphy, Robb Report , 7 May 2022",
"Maybe God was preparing for the rapture , Pam thought. \u2014 Washington Post , 17 Apr. 2022",
"To be surrounded by books is to be held rapt in an enchanted circle and to experience the rapture of being transported to other worlds. \u2014 New York Times , 24 Dec. 2021",
"There were hugs for family and a rapture that seemed primed for confetti and a presentation of the Larry O\u2019Brien trophy. \u2014 Jason Gay, WSJ , 14 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Monk\u2019s story is peppered with supernatural details, talk of evil spirits and unaccountable noises, and even an extremely old nun who may or may not rapture herself to heaven daily. \u2014 Mike Mariani, Slate Magazine , 22 Mar. 2017",
"At this time of year, Linnaeus had reached the farthest and most remote part of his journey, an alpine region, where he was driven to rapture by the diversity of flowering plants. \u2014 James Prosek, New York Times , 16 May 2017"
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],
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": seldom occurring or found : uncommon",
": marked by unusual quality, merit, or appeal : distinctive",
": superlative or extreme of its kind",
": marked by wide separation of component particles : thin",
": cooked so that the inside is still red",
": very uncommon",
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": cooked so that the inside is still red"
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"adjective",
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"definitions":[
": a mean, unprincipled, or dishonest person",
": a mischievous person or animal",
": a usually young mischievous person",
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"baddie",
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"examples":[
"Which one of you rascals woke me up?",
"some cold-blooded rascal had set the barn afire, killing all of the horses",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Musk also seems to like being a minor rascal , Morrison says. \u2014 Simon Constable, Time , 8 Apr. 2022",
"The consummate newswoman, but a rascal with a sense of humor. \u2014 Angelique Jackson, Variety , 3 Mar. 2022",
"Bruno Dumont knows there\u2019s more than one way to skin a media rascal . \u2014 Armond White, National Review , 5 Jan. 2022",
"Edwards tried to tell the groundskeepers and gameday staffers how to defend the rascal . \u2014 Greg Moore, The Arizona Republic , 8 Nov. 2021",
"Still at home, though, is William and Kate Middleton's youngest, Prince Louis\u2014who also happens to be a bit of a Zoom rascal . \u2014 Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country , 11 Sep. 2020",
"Though a severe and exacting scholar, Trevor-Roper was attracted to clever rascals , especially those whose antics played upon the endless credulity of the human mind and the gullibility of bureaucratic institutions. \u2014 Michael Dirda, Washington Post , 26 Feb. 2020",
"Sonic is every inch the peppy, computerized rascal he's supposed to be, sporting oversize eyes and lacking rows of realistic human teeth. \u2014 Frank Pallotta, CNN , 14 Feb. 2020",
"Oregon is chock-a-block with its own cast of rogues and rascals who stumble into strange situations or wind up on the wrong side of the law. \u2014 oregonlive , 26 Dec. 2019"
],
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-210518"
},
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"type":[
"noun"
],
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": rabble",
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"switching the entrance and exits signs in the school parking lot may seem like harmless rascality , if you're not the one involved in an accident"
],
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"adjective",
"adverb"
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"those rascally boys had let all of the lab mice out of their cages",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The Los Angeles Rams, starring as the rascally rabbit, defeated the slow-and-deliberate Cincinnati Bengals in a fascinating case study between completely opposite approaches to team-building. \u2014 Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune , 16 Feb. 2022",
"Esty\u2019s flight from Brooklyn has the feel of a thriller, complete with a cat-and-mouse chase as Yanky and his rascally cousin Moishe fly to Germany in pursuit. \u2014 Rachel Syme, The New Yorker , 9 Apr. 2020",
"Mitch and Haylie Ferguson said the rascally rodent had somehow gotten into the fireplace, then proceeded to go on a 10-minute rampage running around the living room, news agency SWNS reports. \u2014 Fox News , 19 Dec. 2019",
"The event, which is already sold-out in the elegant waterfront Clipper Room at Hammond Marina, will include topics from the history of farming to today's gardening and wrangling with rascally rabbit populations. \u2014 Philip Potempa, Post-Tribune , 30 Mar. 2018",
"Oldest sib Creighton, 32, thought back to the family\u2019s former home, the Cleveland suburb of Rocky River, and the cops who\u2019d bug him and his rascally brothers around town. \u2014 Sean Gregory/bongpyeong, Time , 11 Feb. 2018",
"The event, which is already sold-out in the elegant waterfront Clipper Room at Hammond Marina, will include topics from the history of farming to today's gardening and wrangling with rascally rabbit populations. \u2014 Philip Potempa, Post-Tribune , 30 Mar. 2018",
"Oldest sib Creighton, 32, thought back to the family\u2019s former home, the Cleveland suburb of Rocky River, and the cops who\u2019d bug him and his rascally brothers around town. \u2014 Sean Gregory/bongpyeong, Time , 11 Feb. 2018",
"The dead man is wearing authentic 18th-century clothes, down to the white tricorn hat and black wig that were trademarks of one of Bath\u2019s most famous (real-life) sons, the rascally fashion plate Beau Nash. \u2014 Adam Woog, The Seattle Times , 24 Dec. 2017"
],
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"1594, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-231359"
},
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"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
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": an eruption on the body",
": a large number of instances in a short period",
": marked by or proceeding from undue haste or lack of deliberation or caution",
": quickly effective",
": in a rash manner",
": done or made quickly and without thought of the likely result",
": a breaking out of the skin with red spots (as from illness or an allergic reaction)",
": a series of bad things that happen in a short time",
": an eruption on the body typically with little or no elevation above the surface"
],
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"\u02c8rash",
"\u02c8rash",
"\u02c8rash"
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"cursory",
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"flying",
"gadarene",
"hasty",
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"helter-skelter",
"hurried",
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"pell-mell",
"precipitate",
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"deliberate",
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"unrushed"
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Around 70 to 80 percent of people who contract Lyme disease develop a bull's-eye rash at the site of the tick bite, according to the CDC. \u2014 Aria Bendix, NBC News , 13 June 2022",
"But Bell\u2019s palsy is distinct from Ramsay Hunt, however, in that Ramsay Hunt is triggered by the varicella-zoster virus and is marked by blisters and rash in the ear, which Bell\u2019s palsy is not. \u2014 Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone , 13 June 2022",
"The demonstration, part of a larger national effort to end gun violence, aimed to draw attention to gun violence, particularly a rash of mass killings in schools and elsewhere, and urge policymakers to take action. \u2014 Eve Sampson, Detroit Free Press , 12 June 2022",
"The syndrome is usually diagnosed through a detailed medical history and identifying the characteristic rash and facial paralysis. \u2014 Victoria Bisset, BostonGlobe.com , 11 June 2022",
"Symptoms can include a painful rash inside the ear canal and outside the ear, at times attacking the tongue and roof of the mouth, according to the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. \u2014 Sandee Lamotte, CNN , 11 June 2022",
"Monkeypox, which is related to smallpox, has milder symptoms that include fever, chills, rash and aches, before lesions develop. \u2014 Andrew Mark Miller, Fox News , 11 June 2022",
"Policymakers in Europe and the U.S., angered by a rash of Big Tech privacy scandals and anti-competitive practices, are eyeing legal options for harnessing the power of global ad machines. \u2014 Jacob Carpenter, Fortune , 10 June 2022",
"Within 1 to 3 days after the appearance of fever, the patient develops a rash , often beginning on the face then spreading to other parts of the body. \u2014 Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant , 9 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"The most successful attacks count on near scientific understanding of what happens when fear is used as a tool, or a false urgency is introduced \u2013 these are moments where rash decisions are made. \u2014 Emil Sayegh, Forbes , 26 May 2022",
"In a blithe, even rash move, Lapsus$ also included two sensitive Nvidia code-signing certificates in its leaks. \u2014 Lily Hay Newman, Wired , 15 Mar. 2022",
"This would be a rash injustice to those young Americans with a secular viewpoint, who grew up in an areligious world. \u2014 WSJ , 21 Dec. 2021",
"Don't make rash decisions with 401(k) retirement plans amid rocky markets, experts advise. \u2014 Craig Harris, USA TODAY , 6 Feb. 2022",
"But the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals concluded Rakoff was too rash , and after the complaint was revived, Rakoff came to a new conclusion when denying summary judgment. \u2014 Eriq Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter , 11 Jan. 2022",
"Organizations with great leadership and a professional culture do not make such rash decisions. \u2014 Lance Reisland, cleveland , 7 Jan. 2022",
"In the 2010s, the agency cracked down on home genetic testing kits, concerned that people might make rash medical decisions as a result. \u2014 Lydia Depillis, ProPublica , 21 Dec. 2021",
"Sam is rash , funny, searching, entirely unpredictable. \u2014 New York Times , 15 Dec. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb",
"Whatever is causing the left-hander to pitch terribly away from home this season, the Giants need to address this road rash sooner rather than later. \u2014 Andrew Baggarly, The Mercury News , 2 May 2017"
],
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"noun"
],
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": an eruption on the body",
": a large number of instances in a short period",
": marked by or proceeding from undue haste or lack of deliberation or caution",
": quickly effective",
": in a rash manner",
": done or made quickly and without thought of the likely result",
": a breaking out of the skin with red spots (as from illness or an allergic reaction)",
": a series of bad things that happen in a short time",
": an eruption on the body typically with little or no elevation above the surface"
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"\u02c8rash",
"\u02c8rash",
"\u02c8rash"
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"cursory",
"drive-by",
"flying",
"gadarene",
"hasty",
"headlong",
"helter-skelter",
"hurried",
"overhasty",
"pell-mell",
"precipitate",
"precipitous",
"rushed"
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"deliberate",
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Around 70 to 80 percent of people who contract Lyme disease develop a bull's-eye rash at the site of the tick bite, according to the CDC. \u2014 Aria Bendix, NBC News , 13 June 2022",
"But Bell\u2019s palsy is distinct from Ramsay Hunt, however, in that Ramsay Hunt is triggered by the varicella-zoster virus and is marked by blisters and rash in the ear, which Bell\u2019s palsy is not. \u2014 Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone , 13 June 2022",
"The demonstration, part of a larger national effort to end gun violence, aimed to draw attention to gun violence, particularly a rash of mass killings in schools and elsewhere, and urge policymakers to take action. \u2014 Eve Sampson, Detroit Free Press , 12 June 2022",
"The syndrome is usually diagnosed through a detailed medical history and identifying the characteristic rash and facial paralysis. \u2014 Victoria Bisset, BostonGlobe.com , 11 June 2022",
"Symptoms can include a painful rash inside the ear canal and outside the ear, at times attacking the tongue and roof of the mouth, according to the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. \u2014 Sandee Lamotte, CNN , 11 June 2022",
"Monkeypox, which is related to smallpox, has milder symptoms that include fever, chills, rash and aches, before lesions develop. \u2014 Andrew Mark Miller, Fox News , 11 June 2022",
"Policymakers in Europe and the U.S., angered by a rash of Big Tech privacy scandals and anti-competitive practices, are eyeing legal options for harnessing the power of global ad machines. \u2014 Jacob Carpenter, Fortune , 10 June 2022",
"Within 1 to 3 days after the appearance of fever, the patient develops a rash , often beginning on the face then spreading to other parts of the body. \u2014 Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant , 9 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"The most successful attacks count on near scientific understanding of what happens when fear is used as a tool, or a false urgency is introduced \u2013 these are moments where rash decisions are made. \u2014 Emil Sayegh, Forbes , 26 May 2022",
"In a blithe, even rash move, Lapsus$ also included two sensitive Nvidia code-signing certificates in its leaks. \u2014 Lily Hay Newman, Wired , 15 Mar. 2022",
"This would be a rash injustice to those young Americans with a secular viewpoint, who grew up in an areligious world. \u2014 WSJ , 21 Dec. 2021",
"Don't make rash decisions with 401(k) retirement plans amid rocky markets, experts advise. \u2014 Craig Harris, USA TODAY , 6 Feb. 2022",
"But the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals concluded Rakoff was too rash , and after the complaint was revived, Rakoff came to a new conclusion when denying summary judgment. \u2014 Eriq Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter , 11 Jan. 2022",
"Organizations with great leadership and a professional culture do not make such rash decisions. \u2014 Lance Reisland, cleveland , 7 Jan. 2022",
"In the 2010s, the agency cracked down on home genetic testing kits, concerned that people might make rash medical decisions as a result. \u2014 Lydia Depillis, ProPublica , 21 Dec. 2021",
"Sam is rash , funny, searching, entirely unpredictable. \u2014 New York Times , 15 Dec. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb",
"Whatever is causing the left-hander to pitch terribly away from home this season, the Giants need to address this road rash sooner rather than later. \u2014 Andrew Baggarly, The Mercury News , 2 May 2017"
],
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"Adverb",
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],
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},
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"type":[
"adverb",
"noun",
"verb"
],
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": to rub with something rough",
": to abrade with a rasp",
": to grate upon : irritate",
": to utter in a raspy tone",
": scrape",
": to produce a grating sound",
": a coarse file with cutting points instead of lines",
": something used for rasping",
": an act of rasping",
": a rasping sound, sensation, or effect",
": to say with or make a harsh sound",
": to rub with or as if with a rough object or substance",
": a harsh sound or sensation",
": a coarse file used for shaping or smoothing"
],
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"\u02c8rasp",
"\u02c8rasp"
],
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"buff",
"file",
"grind",
"hone",
"rub",
"sand"
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"creak",
"grind",
"jar",
"scrape",
"scratch"
],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"\u201cLet go of my arm,\u201d she rasped .",
"The metal boxes rasped as they were dragged across the floor.",
"Noun",
"the rusted lock opened with a rasp",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"City did take their foot off the pedal a little, but Fernandinho still tested Pickford with a rasping drive in the 57th minute, which took a deflection off Calvert-Lewin. \u2014 SI.com , 31 Mar. 2018",
"The plummeting temperatures give rise to high-altitude clouds suffused with the CFCs still swirling in Earth\u2019s atmosphere, which then rasp away at the nearby ozone. \u2014 Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine , 1 Apr. 2020",
"With rasping percussion early on \u2014 four washboards! \u2014 dissonances rise through the winds. \u2014 Scott Cantrell, Dallas News , 10 Jan. 2020",
"While studying the ghost crabs, researchers noticed that when they were involved in agonistic interactions, the crustaceans made the aggressive rasping noises even with their claws outstretched. \u2014 Amy Woodyatt And Allen Kim, CNN , 12 Sep. 2019",
"Sometimes a bleaty quality crept in, sometimes a dry high note was rasped or snarled, sometimes an ornament emerged with the bite of a buzz saw. \u2014 Anne Midgette, Washington Post , 20 Oct. 2019",
"Ghost crabs owe their rasping stomach growls to a mechanism known as the gastric mill. \u2014 Meilan Solly, Smithsonian , 12 Sep. 2019",
"The beach-dwelling crustacean can create loud rasping sounds, not only with its claws, but also with its guts, new research reveals. \u2014 David Shultz, Science | AAAS , 10 Sep. 2019",
"Handanovic was called upon again moments later to keep out Emanuele Giaccherini's rasping effort from the right hand side of the box, as Chievo sought the opening goal that perhaps their positive play had warranted. \u2014 SI.com , 22 Apr. 2018",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Yanya has a singular voice\u2014a disarming rasp that turns every note into a smoldering ember\u2014and her restless pop-rock songs circle her feelings of emptiness and inadequacy. \u2014 Sheldon Pearce, The New Yorker , 8 Mar. 2022",
"Pat McAfee, his high-tempo howl reduced to a breathy rasp , was running out of energy. \u2014 Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY , 10 Feb. 2022",
"Punchmade Dev, from Lexington, Ky., delivers these lines over a rudimentary beat in a breathless rasp , the voice of a man who is trying to convey crucial information as quickly as possible. \u2014 New York Times , 14 Mar. 2022",
"The juice of the grapes is macerated with the skins, which provide a tinge of color and a mild rasp of tannin. \u2014 New York Times , 13 Jan. 2022",
"Caywood, a native Californian who sang in a sassy rasp reminiscent of Joplin\u2019s, didn\u2019t know the full story. \u2014 David Browne, Rolling Stone , 2 Jan. 2022",
"His voice is a booming rasp that grants gravity to each word while still sounding like a crisp wind is cutting through the syllables. \u2014 Spin Staff, SPIN , 26 Jan. 2022",
"Mostly a stage actor who\u2019s best known for her incredible physicality, Hunter communicates the witches\u2019 otherworldliness by gnarling her limbs in strange directions and delivering her lines in a frightening rasp . \u2014 David Sims, The Atlantic , 12 Jan. 2022",
"The voice: a low, guttural rasp , it\u2019s the aural equivalent of slithering, the wheezy lamentation of a leprechaun long past his sell-by date. \u2014 Henry Alford, The New Yorker , 10 Jan. 2022"
],
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1",
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],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-192918"
},
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"type":[
"adverb",
"noun",
"verb"
],
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": to rub with something rough",
": to abrade with a rasp",
": to grate upon : irritate",
": to utter in a raspy tone",
": scrape",
": to produce a grating sound",
": a coarse file with cutting points instead of lines",
": something used for rasping",
": an act of rasping",
": a rasping sound, sensation, or effect",
": to say with or make a harsh sound",
": to rub with or as if with a rough object or substance",
": a harsh sound or sensation",
": a coarse file used for shaping or smoothing"
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"\u02c8rasp",
"\u02c8rasp"
],
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"file",
"grind",
"hone",
"rub",
"sand"
],
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"grind",
"jar",
"scrape",
"scratch"
],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"\u201cLet go of my arm,\u201d she rasped .",
"The metal boxes rasped as they were dragged across the floor.",
"Noun",
"the rusted lock opened with a rasp",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"City did take their foot off the pedal a little, but Fernandinho still tested Pickford with a rasping drive in the 57th minute, which took a deflection off Calvert-Lewin. \u2014 SI.com , 31 Mar. 2018",
"The plummeting temperatures give rise to high-altitude clouds suffused with the CFCs still swirling in Earth\u2019s atmosphere, which then rasp away at the nearby ozone. \u2014 Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine , 1 Apr. 2020",
"With rasping percussion early on \u2014 four washboards! \u2014 dissonances rise through the winds. \u2014 Scott Cantrell, Dallas News , 10 Jan. 2020",
"While studying the ghost crabs, researchers noticed that when they were involved in agonistic interactions, the crustaceans made the aggressive rasping noises even with their claws outstretched. \u2014 Amy Woodyatt And Allen Kim, CNN , 12 Sep. 2019",
"Sometimes a bleaty quality crept in, sometimes a dry high note was rasped or snarled, sometimes an ornament emerged with the bite of a buzz saw. \u2014 Anne Midgette, Washington Post , 20 Oct. 2019",
"Ghost crabs owe their rasping stomach growls to a mechanism known as the gastric mill. \u2014 Meilan Solly, Smithsonian , 12 Sep. 2019",
"The beach-dwelling crustacean can create loud rasping sounds, not only with its claws, but also with its guts, new research reveals. \u2014 David Shultz, Science | AAAS , 10 Sep. 2019",
"Handanovic was called upon again moments later to keep out Emanuele Giaccherini's rasping effort from the right hand side of the box, as Chievo sought the opening goal that perhaps their positive play had warranted. \u2014 SI.com , 22 Apr. 2018",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Yanya has a singular voice\u2014a disarming rasp that turns every note into a smoldering ember\u2014and her restless pop-rock songs circle her feelings of emptiness and inadequacy. \u2014 Sheldon Pearce, The New Yorker , 8 Mar. 2022",
"Pat McAfee, his high-tempo howl reduced to a breathy rasp , was running out of energy. \u2014 Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY , 10 Feb. 2022",
"Punchmade Dev, from Lexington, Ky., delivers these lines over a rudimentary beat in a breathless rasp , the voice of a man who is trying to convey crucial information as quickly as possible. \u2014 New York Times , 14 Mar. 2022",
"The juice of the grapes is macerated with the skins, which provide a tinge of color and a mild rasp of tannin. \u2014 New York Times , 13 Jan. 2022",
"Caywood, a native Californian who sang in a sassy rasp reminiscent of Joplin\u2019s, didn\u2019t know the full story. \u2014 David Browne, Rolling Stone , 2 Jan. 2022",
"His voice is a booming rasp that grants gravity to each word while still sounding like a crisp wind is cutting through the syllables. \u2014 Spin Staff, SPIN , 26 Jan. 2022",
"Mostly a stage actor who\u2019s best known for her incredible physicality, Hunter communicates the witches\u2019 otherworldliness by gnarling her limbs in strange directions and delivering her lines in a frightening rasp . \u2014 David Sims, The Atlantic , 12 Jan. 2022",
"The voice: a low, guttural rasp , it\u2019s the aural equivalent of slithering, the wheezy lamentation of a leprechaun long past his sell-by date. \u2014 Henry Alford, The New Yorker , 10 Jan. 2022"
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],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-212055"
},
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"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": harsh , grating",
": irritable",
": having a harsh sound"
],
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"\u02c8ra-sp\u0113",
"\u02c8ras-p\u0113"
],
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"choleric",
"crabby",
"cranky",
"cross",
"crotchety",
"fiery",
"grouchy",
"grumpy",
"irascible",
"irritable",
"peevish",
"perverse",
"pettish",
"petulant",
"prickly",
"quick-tempered",
"ratty",
"short-tempered",
"snappish",
"snappy",
"snarky",
"snippety",
"snippy",
"stuffy",
"testy",
"waspish"
],
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"examples":[
"Her voice was raspy from yelling so much.",
"overwork tends to make him raspy",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Rod was one of my favorite artists and a raspy -voiced singer like me! \u2014 Sean Neumann, PEOPLE.com , 31 Mar. 2022",
"As her slightly raspy vocals float, a warm guitar instrumental loops in the background, amidst thumping kicks and rimshots. \u2014 Neena Rouhani, Billboard , 14 Feb. 2022",
"The exhaust note from the two-into-one muffler with two exits is pleasantly raspy on the over-run \u2014 sociable but still audible. \u2014 Joe Michaud, San Diego Union-Tribune , 16 Aug. 2020",
"Iris is a striking woman in her mid-30s, a former cosmetics salesperson who speaks in a low, raspy voice. \u2014 Washington Post , 3 June 2020",
"Apparently, the hip hop mogul\u2019s signature raspy voice and distinctive rap cadence have become popular material for those creating humorous audio impersonations using deepfake technology. \u2014 Jeremy Kahn, Fortune , 5 May 2020",
"The opening act begins at dusk with the male making what is typically described as a series of distinct nasal peeent sounds (to me the call is more a raspy bzeeent, similar to the nighthawk\u2019s), spaced five or six seconds apart. \u2014 Tom Fegely, Field & Stream , 13 Apr. 2020",
"John Prine, an iconic singer-songwriter who was known for his thoughtful lyrics, raspy voice and wry sense of humor, has died at age 73. \u2014 Mary Colurso | Mcolurso@al.com, al , 8 Apr. 2020",
"Will coach Tom Izzo give a breathless postgame interview in a raspy voice from way, WAY too much yelling? \u2014 Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press , 20 Mar. 2020"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1838, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-175842"
},
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"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": fink , informer"
],
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"betrayer",
"canary",
"deep throat",
"fink",
"informant",
"informer",
"nark",
"rat",
"snitch",
"snitcher",
"squealer",
"stool pigeon",
"stoolie",
"talebearer",
"tattler",
"tattletale",
"telltale",
"whistle-blower"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"who's the sorry rat fink that went squealing to the cops?",
"regrets ever doing business with that rat fink , who cheated him out of gobs of money"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1964, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-173203"
},
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"transitive verb",
"verb",
"verb ()"
],
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": a quantity, amount, or degree of something measured per unit of something else",
": an amount of payment or charge based on another amount",
": the amount of premium per unit of insurance",
": a charge, payment, or price fixed according to a ratio, scale, or standard: such as",
": a charge per unit of a public-service commodity",
": a charge per unit of freight or passenger service",
": a unit charge or ratio used in assessing property taxes",
": a local tax",
": a fixed ratio between two things",
": reckoned value : valuation",
": estimation",
": relative condition or quality : class",
": a fixed quantity",
": in any case : anyway",
": to set an estimate on : value , esteem",
": to determine or assign the relative rank or class of : grade",
": to estimate the normal capacity or power of",
": consider , regard",
": to have a right to : deserve",
": to fix the amount of premium to be charged per unit of insurance on",
": allot",
": to enjoy a status of special privilege",
": to rebuke angrily or violently",
": to drive away by scolding",
": to voice angry reprimands",
": a price or charge set according to a scale or standard",
": the amount of something measured in units of something else or in comparison with others",
": in any case",
": to be placed in comparison with others : rank",
": consider sense 3 , regard",
": to have a right to : deserve",
": a fixed ratio between two things",
": a quantity, amount, or degree of something measured per unit of something else \u2014 see death rate , heart rate , metabolic rate , pulse rate , sedimentation rate",
": a fixed ratio between two things",
": a charge, payment, or price fixed according to a ratio, scale, or standard: as",
": a charge per unit of a commodity provided by a public utility",
": a charge per unit of freight or passenger service \u2014 see also joint rate",
": a unit charge or ratio used in assessing property taxes",
": a quantity, amount, or degree of something measured per unit of something else",
": an amount of payment or charge based on another amount",
": the amount of premium per unit of insurance"
],
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"\u02c8r\u0101t",
"\u02c8r\u0101t",
"\u02c8r\u0101t"
],
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"calibre",
"class",
"grade",
"quality"
],
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"Noun",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3a",
"Verb (1)",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 5",
"Verb (2)",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-202503"
},
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"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": a food allowance for one day",
": food , provisions",
": a share especially as determined by supply",
": to supply with or put on rations",
": to distribute as rations",
": to distribute equitably",
": to use sparingly",
": a food allowance for one day",
": provision entry 1 sense 1",
": the amount each person is allowed by an authority",
": to control the amount an individual can use",
": to use sparingly",
": a food allowance for one day",
": to supply with or put on rations"
],
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"\u02c8ra-sh\u0259n",
"\u02c8r\u0101-",
"\u02c8ra-sh\u0259n",
"\u02c8r\u0101-sh\u0259n",
"\u02c8rash-\u0259n",
"\u02c8r\u0101-sh\u0259n"
],
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"allocate",
"allot",
"allow",
"apportion",
"assign",
"distribute",
"lot"
],
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"examples":[
"Noun",
"The soldiers were given their rations for the day.",
"The horse was fed its ration of oats.",
"weekly sugar and butter rations",
"Verb",
"During the war, the government rationed gasoline.",
"the region has had to ration water during times of drought",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"There are food- ration books and recipe books, some published by the government, to help people cook with those rations. \u2014 Bill Mckibben, The New Yorker , 22 Apr. 2022",
"Such reductions lasted in the US and the U.K. for some years following the OPEC oil crisis of 1973; motorists in Britain were even issued with fuel ration books. \u2014 Carlton Reid, Forbes , 13 Mar. 2022",
"The state still is trying to ration tests even though demand has dropped in recent days. \u2014 Erin Alberty, The Salt Lake Tribune , 26 Jan. 2022",
"The government later announced a support package for citizens which included one-time grants to those in need and reviewing the ration card budget ahead of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan. \u2014 Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN , 23 Mar. 2022",
"China\u2019s Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns have led to a shortage of a dye widely used in medical scans, prompting U.S. hospitals including the Mayo Clinic to ration supplies, postpone procedures or switch to less optimal imaging. \u2014 Peter Loftus, WSJ , 17 May 2022",
"Hit by high prices and supply disruptions, Beasley said the UN has been forced to ration food supplies to millions of people around the world. \u2014 Matt Egan, CNN , 13 May 2022",
"And labs that process most STD tests were forced to ration supplies to focus on the flood of incoming COVID-19 samples. \u2014 Matthew Perrone, Star Tribune , 7 Apr. 2021",
"Many retail chains are continuing to ration supplies by placing strict limits on orders, while others are trying to find substitutes with little success. \u2014 Annie Gasparro, WSJ , 12 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Meanwhile, Politico on Friday reported that the White House was preparing to ration COVID vaccines in light of the continued funding impasse. \u2014 Erin Prater, Fortune , 13 May 2022",
"Initially, health officials were forced to ration Paxlovid. \u2014 Evan Osnos, The New Yorker , 25 Apr. 2022",
"Low inventories and historically high prices for gas have fed fears for months that if the winter turns unseasonably cold, countries will have to roll out more help for struggling customers and businesses, and may even ration access to power. \u2014 Julia Horowitz, CNN , 27 Jan. 2022",
"The White House may have to ration the next generation of vaccines, Politico reports. \u2014 New York Times , 13 May 2022",
"University of Alabama at Birmingham officials have activated a plan to ration a key medical supply used in imaging and heart treatments in response to a global shortage caused by COVID-19 shutdowns in Shanghai, China. \u2014 al , 7 May 2022",
"Health experts note that the circumstances forcing tough decisions about how to ration precious lifesaving resources is not a new one: what is new is having to make these tough decisions in the middle of a pandemic. \u2014 Sasha Pezenik, ABC News , 30 Jan. 2022",
"Germany has already begun to prepare, recently initiating protocols to ration its energy. \u2014 Tristan Bove, Fortune , 6 Apr. 2022",
"The title referred to the two days per week when, by order of the new government, Pakistani citizens abstained from eating meat to ration the cattle and goat supply. \u2014 Washington Post , 1 Apr. 2022"
],
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"Noun",
"circa 1711, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Verb",
"1834, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-184223"
},
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"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
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": having reason or understanding",
": relating to, based on, or agreeable to reason : reasonable",
": involving only multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction and only a finite number of times",
": relating to, consisting of, or being one or more rational numbers",
": something rational",
": rational number",
": having the ability to reason",
": based on or showing reason",
": having reason or understanding",
": relating to, based on, or agreeable to reason",
": using medical treatments based on reason or general principles",
"\u2014 compare empirical sense 1a",
": having reason or understanding",
": relating to, based on, or guided by reason, principle, fairness, logic, a legitimate state interest, or a consideration of fact"
],
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"\u02c8rash-n\u0259l",
"\u02c8ra-sh\u0259-n\u1d4al",
"\u02c8ra-sh\u0259-n\u1d4al",
"\u02c8rash-n\u0259l, -\u0259n-\u1d4al",
"\u02c8ra-sh\u0259-n\u0259l"
],
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"intelligent",
"reasonable",
"reasoning",
"thinking"
],
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"irrational",
"nonrational",
"nonthinking",
"unintelligent",
"unreasonable",
"unreasoning",
"unthinking"
],
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"human beings are rational creatures",
"insisted there was a rational explanation for the strange creaking noises and that there were no such things as ghosts",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"This, sadly, is one of those occasions, with BMW\u2019s official confirmation of a car that rational market forces are set to deny us. \u2014 Mike Duff, Car and Driver , 21 June 2022",
"Buying some time to think is a rational way to manage the flow of a conversation. \u2014 Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune , 20 June 2022",
"Josh Minott was clearly reluctant to answer the question, to put himself out there and risk the wrath of the Twitter armchair masses, who are not always known to be kind or rational . \u2014 Eric Walden, The Salt Lake Tribune , 15 June 2022",
"Following Hinman\u2019s speech, Ripple met several times with key officials at the SEC, believing that rational minds would all agree on XRP\u2019s status as something other than a security. \u2014 Stu Alderoty, Fortune , 13 June 2022",
"Simply feeling your own presence while alone in a natural environment is a wonderful way to remember that\u2014to tune into your own deeper nature, beyond the rational brain and monkey mind. \u2014 Carolyn L. Todd, SELF , 8 June 2022",
"According to the Harvard Business Review, in a stressful situation\u2014like a possibly once-in-a-lifetime archival sale\u2014our brains react differently, forcing us to make reactionary decisions instead of thoughtful, rational ones. \u2014 Liana Satenstein, Vogue , 7 June 2022",
"As various local experiments demonstrate, rational conversation about topics such as immigration isn\u2019t impossible, even in the most unlikely places. \u2014 Bill Mckibben, The New Yorker , 3 June 2022",
"But a rational discussion about the Space Launch System rocket and its payload, the Orion spacecraft, is impossible without considering its enormous expense, ongoing delays, and looming obsolescence. \u2014 Eric Berger, Ars Technica , 25 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Empirical inquiry\u2014often considered strictly a province of the rational \u2014can also be fueled by fervent belief. \u2014 Faith Hill, The Atlantic , 6 May 2022",
"But other states and cities are taking their positive revenues as a rational for deep tax cuts. \u2014 Richard Mcgahey, Forbes , 14 Apr. 2022",
"The gas supply in 1974 was reported to have bottomed out at only about 20% below normal, but drivers acted about 50% below rational . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 22 Mar. 2022",
"In the book, Starhawk defines magic as awakening deeper levels of consciousness beyond the rational . \u2014 WSJ , 8 Dec. 2021",
"Darkside is something entirely distinct, a surreal form of magic at war with the rational . \u2014 Washington Post , 23 July 2021",
"In her 2017 essay, Khan also pointed to platforms\u2019 creating incentives for companies to favor growth over profits, which ostensibly makes predatory pricing rational . \u2014 Jessica Melugin, National Review , 22 June 2021",
"Advocates for race-conscious admissions accept the diversity rational as an article of faith. \u2014 Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes , 1 June 2021",
"Much of the rational of the calls to expand the court came from the fact that former President Donald Trump had appointed three justices, shifting the balance. \u2014 Peter Suciu, Forbes , 15 Apr. 2021"
],
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"Adjective",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Noun",
"1601, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-210759"
},
"rationale":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena",
": an underlying reason : basis",
": a basic explanation or reason for something"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccra-sh\u0259-\u02c8nal",
"\u02ccra-sh\u0259-\u02c8nal"
],
"synonyms":[
"account",
"accounting",
"argument",
"case",
"explanation",
"reason"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"the rationale for starting the school day an hour later is that kids will supposedly get an extra hour of sleep",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The organization had a sound medical rationale for imposing a vaccine mandate at the Orlando games. \u2014 Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times , 6 June 2022",
"From Joseph Smith to Russell Nelson, top church leaders have provided a rationale for reining in firearms. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 31 May 2022",
"The Illinois law does neither and has no public-interest rationale . \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 24 May 2022",
"The naturalized American citizen said a core rationale was to attract conservatives deeply suspicious of Big Tech censorship back to the platform. \u2014 Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune , 19 May 2022",
"This is, at best, an incomplete definition\u2014hardly even a passable use of TED\u2019s thought-leader airtime, much less a cogent rationale for a takeover bid equivalent to the G.D.P. of Turkmenistan. \u2014 Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker , 27 Apr. 2022",
"Appearing to give a rationale for Putin\u2019s attack on Ukraine and previous interventions in Georgia and Moldova, Paul noted that all those countries were once part of Russia\u2019s communist empire. \u2014 al , 26 Apr. 2022",
"And yet the Justice Department\u2019s push builds on a rationale for criminal antitrust enforcement articulated since the Obama administration. \u2014 New York Times , 14 Apr. 2022",
"The reshoring movement also has an obvious nationalist rationale . \u2014 Trond Arne Undheim, Forbes , 13 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Latin, neuter of rationalis ",
"first_known_use":[
"1657, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-184209"
},
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"type":"verb (1)",
"definitions":[
"to make a rapid succession of short sharp noises",
"to chatter incessantly and aimlessly",
"to move with a clatter or rattle",
"to be or move about in a place or station too large or grand",
"to say, perform, or affect in a brisk lively fashion",
"to cause to make a rattling sound",
"rouse",
"to beat (a cover) for game",
"to upset especially to the point of loss of poise and composure disturb",
"a device that produces a rattle",
"a case containing pellets used as a baby's toy",
"the sound-producing organ on a rattlesnake's tail",
"a rapid succession of sharp clattering sounds",
"noise , racket",
"death rattle",
"to furnish with ratlines",
"to make or cause to make a rapid series of short sharp sounds",
"to move with a clatter",
"to speak or say quickly or without stopping",
"to disturb the calmness of upset",
"a series of short sharp sounds",
"a toy that makes a rattling sound",
"a part at the end of a rattlesnake's tail that makes a buzzing rattle when shaken",
"the sound-producing organ on a rattlesnake's tail",
"a throat noise caused by air passing through mucus",
"death rattle \u2014 compare rale , rhonchus"
],
"pronounciation":"\u02c8ra-t\u1d4al",
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"babel",
"blare",
"bluster",
"bowwow",
"brawl",
"bruit",
"cacophony",
"chatter",
"clamor",
"clangor",
"decibel(s)",
"din",
"discordance",
"katzenjammer",
"noise",
"racket",
"roar"
],
"antonyms":[
"quiet",
"silence",
"silentness",
"still",
"stillness"
],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"I'd go nuts if I had to endure the rattle of that bottling plant every day.",
"Recent Examples on the Web Verb",
"If the blades are not even, then the fan will wobble and rattle during use. \u2014 Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens , 31 May 2022",
"Then there are the accounts that don\u2019t claim to provide therapy yet rattle out therapy-sounding advice in bite-size infographics. \u2014 Becky Burgum, refinery29.com , 24 May 2022",
"With that in mind, IndyStar Colts insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins take questions from the fan base and rattle off answers one by one, offering their thoughts on the burning questions left after free agency and the NFL draft. \u2014 Clark Wade, The Indianapolis Star , 12 May 2022",
"Their kids haven't needed any translation help After hosting about a dozen families in their home, Nick and Anna-Marie Roach's children now can rattle off a few words in Russian and Ukrainian. \u2014 Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN , 23 Apr. 2022",
"With a talented yet untested roster, Mira Costa coach Avery Drost\u2019s plan Saturday was simply to stay competitive \u2014 to hang tough and rattle Loyola in a high-pressure environment. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 19 Mar. 2022",
"However, nothing will encourage whistleblowers to come forward than seeing the KARP making awards \u2013 and nothing will more rattle the oligarchs and kleptocrats then seeing KARP awards being made and know that they are being dimed out. \u2014 Dean Zerbe, Forbes , 18 Mar. 2022",
"As Crow plays it on her acoustic guitar in the documentary, the effects of its lyrics about the onset of suffocating emotions still visibly rattle her core. \u2014 Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY , 6 May 2022",
"At the border post in Medyka, Poland, shopping trolleys filled with luggage still rattle down a small path leading from passport control, through a village of aid tents to buses waiting to carry Ukrainian refugees to a nearby town. \u2014 Jamey Keaten, chicagotribune.com , 28 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web Noun",
"The float also offers toys babies can touch and activate, including a squeaker, rattle , stacking rings, giant octopus, and a soft star. \u2014 Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics , 19 May 2022",
"The pigmy rattlesnake is small and has a tiny rattle . \u2014 Mandi Albright, ajc , 26 Apr. 2022",
"The second snake was more eager to escape into the brush, but neither of the snakes was using their rattle or exhibiting any aggressive behavior. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 24 Apr. 2022",
"The silence of the Polish countryside is shattered by the piercing rattle of heavy artillery fire. \u2014 Byshannon K. Crawford, ABC News , 28 Mar. 2022",
"From here, the distant rattle of passing trains reflects his wish to make Big Fan accessible to anyone by being near public transport. \u2014 Leena Tailor, Variety , 6 Apr. 2022",
"Or was that probably designed to saber rattle Russia a little bit? \u2014 NBC News , 27 Feb. 2022",
"Another amazing seed story Archaeologists found a 600-year-old rattle filled with canna lily seeds in a tomb in Argentina. \u2014 Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times , 17 Feb. 2022",
"The latest project to emerge from the rattle and hum of restaurant construction at the Pearl, Allora will open exclusively with dinner service to begin with. \u2014 Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News , 15 Feb. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web Verb",
"But Gazprom's move is still likely to rattle German industry, which is heavily reliant on Moscow's gas. \u2014 Anna Cooban, CNN , 31 May 2022",
"The Panthers\u2019 hitters also started to rattle Korth, with their persistence paying off on Tapusoa\u2019s shot to left field. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 27 May 2022",
"Officials for decades have been prepared for political turmoil to rattle operations in space, where the cost of entry has led to partnerships like the ISS. \u2014 Emre Kelly, USA TODAY , 25 Feb. 2022",
"Speaking of risk, in season three\u2019s fourth episode, there\u2019s a baby-proofing character who can rattle off household accidents stats in a way that would make Gael Garcia Bernal\u2019s Old character very proud. \u2014 Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter , 26 Jan. 2022",
"If the blades are not even, then the fan will wobble and rattle during use. \u2014 Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens , 31 May 2022",
"Then there are the accounts that don\u2019t claim to provide therapy yet rattle out therapy-sounding advice in bite-size infographics. \u2014 Becky Burgum, refinery29.com , 24 May 2022",
"In this case, an invasion of Ukraine by Russia would likely drive up the already-high cost of living in the United States, rattle investment portfolios and perhaps even slow down the economic recovery. \u2014 Matt Egan, CNN , 16 Feb. 2022",
"With that in mind, IndyStar Colts insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins take questions from the fan base and rattle off answers one by one, offering their thoughts on the burning questions left after free agency and the NFL draft. \u2014 Clark Wade, The Indianapolis Star , 12 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb (1)",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb (1)",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1",
"Noun",
"1519, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Verb (2)",
"1729, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-162340"
},
"rattlebrain":{
"type":"noun",
"definitions":[
"a flighty or thoughtless person"
],
"pronounciation":"\u02c8ra-t\u1d4al-\u02ccbr\u0101n",
"synonyms":[
"birdbrain",
"cuckoo",
"ditz",
"featherbrain",
"featherhead",
"flibbertigibbet",
"nitwit",
"scatterbrain",
"softhead"
],
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"examples":[
"in a medical situation of this seriousness we don't need some rattlebrain running around in a panic"
],
"history_and_etymology":null,
"first_known_use":[
"1704, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-090000"
},
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"type":"adjective",
"definitions":[
"lively , brisk",
"extraordinarily good splendid",
"to an extreme degree very"
],
"pronounciation":"\u02c8rat-li\u014b",
"synonyms":[
"blistering",
"breakneck",
"breathless",
"brisk",
"dizzy",
"fast",
"fleet",
"fleet-footed",
"flying",
"galloping",
"hasty",
"hot",
"lightning",
"nippy",
"quick",
"rapid",
"rapid-fire",
"snappy",
"speedy",
"splitting",
"swift",
"whirlwind",
"zippy"
],
"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",
"real",
"really",
"right",
"roaring",
"roaringly",
"seriously",
"severely",
"so",
"sore",
"sorely",
"spanking",
"specially",
"stinking",
"such",
"super",
"supremely",
"surpassingly",
"terribly",
"that",
"thumping",
"too",
"unco",
"uncommonly",
"vastly",
"very",
"vitally",
"way",
"whacking",
"wicked",
"wildly"
],
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"we drove off at a rattling pace"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"Adjective",
"1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Adverb",
"1828, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-162542"
},
"ratty":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": infested with rats",
": of, relating to, or suggestive of a rat",
": shabby , unkempt",
": despicable , treacherous",
": irritable",
": in bad condition : shabby"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ra-t\u0113",
"\u02c8ra-t\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[
"beat-up",
"bombed-out",
"dilapidated",
"dog-eared",
"down-at-the-heels",
"down-at-heel",
"down-at-the-heel",
"down-at-heels",
"dumpy",
"grungy",
"mangy",
"mean",
"miserable",
"moth-eaten",
"neglected",
"run-down",
"scrubby",
"scruffy",
"seedy",
"shabby",
"sleazy",
"tacky",
"tatterdemalion",
"tatty",
"threadbare",
"timeworn",
"tumbledown"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Those shoes are getting pretty ratty .",
"some ratty old magazines were the only reading material in the mountaintop cabin",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"He's been living in his ratty old sweats all year, so consider these Champion ones an overdue upgrade. \u2014 Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping , 20 Apr. 2022",
"For its set design, Backyard Theater Ensemble goes with a mix of some ratty , comfy furniture and a hipster wall hanging, and that\u2019s it. \u2014 Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant , 7 Apr. 2022",
"Nearly $2 billion in new development is bringing homes, offices, shops, and parks to a ratty part of the city. \u2014 Brian T. Allen, National Review , 12 Mar. 2022",
"In the mid-70s, punks dressed up their anti-establishment aggression in painted, studded leather jackets and ratty band shirts. \u2014 New York Times , 23 Feb. 2022",
"Ask everyone to launder the goods first\u2014and remind them to donate only clothing of a quality that a secondhand store would purchase; no ratty stuff. \u2014 Outside Online , 3 Dec. 2021",
"My late grandfather spent most of his weekends holed up in his study\u2014a sunken room, adorned with a ratty Chesterfield sofa and posters from various international chess championships\u2014listening to opera. \u2014 The New Yorker , 13 Dec. 2021",
"This was especially bad because Choriza changed out of her headpiece into a ratty wig that kept slipping off her head like a milkshake down Nigel Farage\u2019s suit. \u2014 Brian Moylan, Vulture , 28 Oct. 2021",
"The squat, one-story structure leased by Inner Ear Recording Studios \u2014 walls plastered in tour posters and surrealist paintings, floor carpeted in a ratty beige \u2014 had shaped generations of homegrown D.C. punk talent: Minor Threat. \u2014 Washington Post , 1 Aug. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1865, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-201611"
},
"raunch":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": vulgarity , lewdness"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u022fnch",
"\u02c8r\u00e4nch"
],
"synonyms":[
"bawdiness",
"blueness",
"coarseness",
"crudeness",
"crudity",
"dirt",
"dirtiness",
"filth",
"filthiness",
"foulness",
"grossness",
"impureness",
"impurity",
"indecency",
"lasciviousness",
"lewdness",
"nastiness",
"obscenity",
"profanity",
"raunchiness",
"ribaldry",
"smut",
"smuttiness",
"vulgarity",
"wantonness"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"a movie full of raunch",
"the sheer raunch of the movie earned it a NC-17 rating",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Neither the retro raunch that emits from Stephanie\u2019s mouth nor the satire of present-tense political correctitude is funnier than it is labored by any wide margin. \u2014 Dennis Harvey, Variety , 13 May 2022",
"Unlike Luke, Trick Daddy, or his mentor Trina, Rozay doesn\u2019t do unabashed raunch . \u2014 Will Dukes, Rolling Stone , 13 Dec. 2021",
"But this was a nasty show, too, boldly evoking the raunch of American Pie-era youth. \u2014 Darren Franich, EW.com , 6 Dec. 2021",
"Mikey is a vision of early-aughts raunch culture grown desperate in middle age, but his ugliness is always masked with a twinge of humor. \u2014 Nate Jones, Vulture , 8 Nov. 2021",
"McCartney injected that elevated raunch into the French house that had been long known for flouncy romance and femininity. \u2014 Liana Satenstein, Vogue , 22 Aug. 2021",
"For all its raunch , the book is very much a study of trust. \u2014 Katy Waldman, The New Yorker , 23 Jan. 2021",
"Megan and Cardi simply update ancient dirty-blues vulgarity, now common lingo for generations brought up on Internet raunch . \u2014 Armond White, National Review , 14 Aug. 2020",
"But Coel also uses musical cues and flashbacks to nod to the early 2000s, when raunch culture was defining sexuality for a generation of women who are only now coming to terms with its consequences. \u2014 Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic , 7 June 2020"
],
"history_and_etymology":"back-formation from raunchy ",
"first_known_use":[
"1957, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-224132"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": slovenly , dirty",
": very smelly",
": obscene , smutty"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u022fn-ch\u0113",
"\u02c8r\u00e4n-"
],
"synonyms":[
"bawdy",
"blue",
"coarse",
"crude",
"dirty",
"filthy",
"foul",
"gross",
"gutter",
"impure",
"indecent",
"lascivious",
"lewd",
"locker-room",
"nasty",
"obscene",
"pornographic",
"porny",
"profane",
"ribald",
"smutty",
"stag",
"trashy",
"unprintable",
"vulgar",
"wanton",
"X-rated"
],
"antonyms":[
"clean",
"decent",
"G-rated",
"nonobscene",
"wholesome"
],
"examples":[
"inappropriately used office e-mail for an exchange of raunchy jokes",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"It\u2019s also raunchy , disgusting and full of deliberate chicanery. \u2014 Jazz Tangcay, Variety , 9 June 2022",
"But their mutual attraction is undeniable, especially given the setting, in this raunchy comedy. \u2014 Whitney Perry, Glamour , 7 June 2022",
"Jagger has explained that the vagueness of the raunchy subject matter made for a hodgepodge of inappropriate material that was conducive to a great rock & roll song. \u2014 Derek Scancarelli, EW.com , 12 May 2022",
"Bad Bunny infuses it with electrifying beat switches, raunchy raps and astral synths. \u2014 New York Times , 6 May 2022",
"The studios were focused on young audiences who filled the multiplexes every weekend for raunchy comedies, many of them bad and a few terrific, and for ever-more-extravagant action adventures with digital beetles clattering through dank tombs. \u2014 Joe Morgenstern, WSJ , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Despite its staying power and influence, Bounce music and the dancing that goes along with it has a tendency to get a bad rap from some who see the genre as a raunchy expression, rather than a deeply cultural one. \u2014 Essence , 20 Apr. 2022",
"In 1997, Parsons started a web design company that would eventually become his most famous venture\u2014domain name reseller GoDaddy, which would become notorious for its raunchy Super Bowl commercials. \u2014 Will Yakowicz, Forbes , 17 Apr. 2022",
"This lovingly sarcastic chyron appears as stand-up legend Richard Pryor, played by Indianapolis native Mike Epps, walks off the screen after inviting a Lakers player to a raunchy post-game party. \u2014 Claire Rafford, The Indianapolis Star , 12 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"origin unknown",
"first_known_use":[
"1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-184019"
},
"rave(s)":{
"type":"verb",
"definitions":[
"to talk irrationally in or as if in delirium",
"to speak out wildly",
"to talk with extreme enthusiasm",
"to move or advance violently storm",
"to utter in madness or frenzy",
"an act or instance of raving",
"an extravagantly favorable criticism",
"a large overnight dance party featuring techno music and usually involving the taking of mind-altering drugs",
"to talk wildly or as if crazy",
"to talk with great enthusiasm"
],
"pronounciation":"\u02c8r\u0101v",
"synonyms":[
"drool",
"effuse",
"enthuse",
"fuss",
"gush",
"rhapsodize",
"slobber"
],
"antonyms":[
"acclamation",
"applause",
"cheer",
"cheering",
"ovation",
"plaudit(s)",
"r\u00e9clame"
],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"\u201cIt's his best performance yet,\u201d raved one movie critic.",
"The guy on the corner was raving like a madman.",
"The coach ranted and raved at the referee.",
"Noun",
"Her review of the movie was a rave .",
"the books have received even more raves from parents than from the kids they were written for",
"Recent Examples on the Web Verb",
"While most suits are pricey, online reviewers rave that these versatile picks last season to season while staying in great condition. \u2014 Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping , 6 June 2022",
"This lightweight pair of cargo joggers \u2014 which cost just $34 \u2014 has earned more than 4,000 five-star ratings on Amazon, and shoppers rave about their comfort and versatility. \u2014 Claire Harmeyer, PEOPLE.com , 15 May 2022",
"My fellow staff members would rave about these products and write complimentary reviews of their findings to convince millions of readers to buy them. \u2014 Bonnie Azoulay Elmann, Allure , 13 May 2022",
"Businesses can rave about their corporate culture, Kombucha on tap, ping pong tables and other perks, but these frills won\u2019t put gas in the car or food in the refrigerator at home. \u2014 Jack Kelly, Forbes , 3 May 2022",
"Every grill mat on our list has an average customer rating of 4.5 stars or more, as well as rave reviewers from a selection of buyers. \u2014 Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics , 18 May 2022",
"In a scene straight out of a Gregg Araki movie, Havok led the angstiest day rave Pasadena\u2019s ever seen. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 14 May 2022",
"The Vegas rave king is back, and bringing an explosion of energy big enough to set the sky on fire. \u2014 Billboard Staff, Billboard , 15 Apr. 2022",
"The clip ends with a Marie Antoinette rave up, and while the costume disappears when Charli returns to her bedroom, there\u2019s still a cheeky piece of cake waiting to be eaten. \u2014 Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web Noun",
"This set is a little pricey, but the sheets are made of 100% cotton and come with rave reviews. \u2014 Alesandra Dubin, Woman's Day , 12 June 2022",
"The Shell\u2019s unveiling last August earned rave reviews from as far afield as The New York Times and several newspapers in Canada, where Payare is the music director of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra. \u2014 George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune , 12 June 2022",
"Hanes' stretchy and breathable bike shorts are a hit with reviewers, racking up 23,000 five-star ratings and thousands of rave reviews. \u2014 Jessica Leigh Mattern, PEOPLE.com , 11 June 2022",
"Hive has a solid assortment of sweet and savory snacks, an abundance of spreads, plenty of cleaning supplies, and enough rave -worthy pantry staples to keep you stocked for decades. \u2014 Sarah Madaus, SELF , 6 Apr. 2022",
"Video footage of the rave -like atmosphere made its way onto social media, and the images of maskless travelers partying in the air amid surging coronavirus cases sparked broad condemnation. \u2014 Washington Post , 7 Jan. 2022",
"The track features vocals sampled from Cherish\u2019s 2006 R&B classic layered with ACRAZE\u2019s rave -ready sound. \u2014 Lisa Kocay, Forbes , 29 Dec. 2021",
"These picks are made up of our experts' favorites and popular brands with rave reviews. \u2014 Abigail Bailey, Good Housekeeping , 1 June 2022",
"The five-star David Kempinski Tel Aviv, a new beachfront hotel that opened on the city's boardwalk this spring, is getting rave reviews. \u2014 Jane Levere, CNN , 29 May 2022"
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"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a",
"Noun",
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],
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},
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"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
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": rapacious",
": very eager or greedy for food, satisfaction, or gratification",
": very hungry"
],
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"\u02c8ra-v\u0259-n\u0259s",
"\u02c8rav-n\u0259s",
"\u02c8ra-v\u0259-n\u0259s"
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"By the time dinner was ready, we were ravenous .",
"we were ravenous after our canoe paddling, and the chili bubbling over the campfire smelled heavenly",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The couple that burst through the screen door, ravenous for only California rolls, are really secret agents, in a hurry to finish their sushi and go fight crime. \u2014 Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times , 6 June 2022",
"Andrews wants to dispel the notion of gators as aggressive, ravenous menaces on the move. \u2014 Forrest Brown, CNN , 7 May 2022",
"Soon Charlotte\u2019s family and the eccentric characters of the building realize that they are all trapped, hunted by a ravenous spider with a taste for human flesh, and Charlotte is the only one who can stop it. \u2014 Manori Ravindran, Variety , 6 May 2022",
"This lack of conclusiveness has left people ravenous for additional information, which allows Twitch streams to function as a supplement, something that at least feels like more context as the trial plays out before viewers\u2019 eyes. \u2014 Washington Post , 5 May 2022",
"Levin said that the exchange demonstrated that the CryptoPunks collection still had a market, but perhaps not as ravenous as the auction house had hoped. \u2014 New York Times , 14 Apr. 2022",
"In 2019 Downton Abbey was released, earning nearly $195 million at the box office worldwide and making clear that the Downton audience was still ravenous . \u2014 Adam Rathe, Town & Country , 26 May 2022",
"Thanks to energy stored in their front leg joints, the males of a species of orb-weaving spiders called Philoponella prominens can catapult themselves off of a ravenous mate in a split second. \u2014 Jack Tamisiea, Scientific American , 25 Apr. 2022",
"Snare traps are commonly used by farmers on Sumatra island to catch wild boars, which are considered destructive pests with a wide and ravenous appetite for a variety of plants. \u2014 Yayan Zamzami, ajc , 25 Apr. 2022"
],
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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},
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"type":[
"noun"
],
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": a small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water",
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"he urged his horse down into the ravine where there was a thin stream of water flowing",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"A Day in the Country also features a garden on a ravine . \u2014 Jessi Virtusio, Chicago Tribune , 9 June 2022",
"Besides having its full lineup revealed, the Juneteenth celebration at the Hollywood Bowl is due to get an audience much bigger than can fit into a Los Angeles ravine . \u2014 Chris Willman, Variety , 2 June 2022",
"Across the arroyo, in Mt. Washington, a ravine park is named for 1920s subdivider Carlin G. Smith. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 3 May 2022",
"Before the war, Kavatsiuk, a soft-spoken, 40-year-old Ukrainian, served as the deputy director of the Babyn Yar Holocaust Memorial Center in Kyiv, which pays tribute to the 33,771 Jews slaughtered by Nazis in a nearby ravine of the same name. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 23 Apr. 2022",
"The bus was overloaded with 106 passengers and veered off the winding road near Chimanimani and hurtled into a deep ravine , police said. \u2014 Farai Mutsaka, ajc , 15 Apr. 2022",
"One of the first measures to create that marvel was the 1923 installation of a dam and spillway where a new road connecting Chicago Heights with Western Avenue bridged Thorn Creek over a particularly deep ravine . \u2014 Paul Eisenberg, chicagotribune.com , 10 Apr. 2022",
"The trail dipped into the oak and laurel trees, hugging the side of a ravine before turning steeply upward toward the ridge. \u2014 Sarah Trent, Outside Online , 27 May 2022",
"At the bottom of the ravine , the concrete flood-control channel is flanked by two busy roads lined with cafes, small grocery stores and a school. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 23 Apr. 2022"
],
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"1687, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-215303"
},
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"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
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": not cooked",
": being in or nearly in the natural state : not processed or purified",
": not diluted or blended",
": unprepared or imperfectly prepared for use",
": not being in polished, finished, or processed form",
": having the surface abraded or chafed",
": very irritated",
": lacking covering : naked",
": not protected : susceptible to hurt",
": lacking experience or understanding : green",
": marked by absence of refinements",
": vulgar , coarse",
": not tempered : unbridled",
": disagreeably damp or cold",
": a raw place or state",
": in a natural, unrefined, or crude state",
": naked",
": not cooked",
": having the skin scraped or roughened",
": being in or nearly in the natural state : not treated or prepared",
": not trained or experienced",
": unpleasantly damp or cold",
": lacking a normal or usual finish"
],
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"\u02c8r\u022f",
"\u02c8r\u022f"
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"uncooked"
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"altogether",
"bareness",
"birthday suit",
"bottomlessness",
"buff",
"nakedness",
"nude",
"nudity"
],
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"He entered the raw data into a spreadsheet.",
"The shoes rubbed my heels raw .",
"His throat was raw from the cold air.",
"Noun",
"a secluded swimming hole where we could swim in the raw",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Buenviaje\u2019s take is full of chest-rumbling culinary bass notes, with a sprinkle of raw scallions providing the countermelody. \u2014 Soleil Ho, San Francisco Chronicle , 21 June 2022",
"Lawmakers passed the measure (HB 7) during this year\u2019s regular legislative session after emotionally raw debates. \u2014 Ryan Dailey, Orlando Sentinel , 21 June 2022",
"Plenity is designed to help patients who want to eat less, and taking it is comparable to consuming a big salad before lunch and dinner, without the actual raw vegetables. \u2014 Julie Appleby, CBS News , 20 June 2022",
"Circe mines deep satisfaction from cultivating elemental herbs, swimming in limpid bays, shaping the raw energy of the place to her magical ends. \u2014 Maria Shollenbarger, Travel + Leisure , 20 June 2022",
"While the Mavericks may have won the trade in terms of raw talent, there's another perspective that seems to fly under the radar. \u2014 Morten Jensen, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
"Navigating it \u2014 surviving it \u2014 requires as much resilience and stubborn gumption as raw talent. \u2014 Bryce Millercolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune , 3 June 2022",
"Tiriac ranks his newest pupil at the top of that distinguished class in drive, raw talent, charisma, and, maybe, eccentricity. \u2014 Angela Gaudioso, SPIN , 22 May 2022",
"These go beyond raw materials\u2019 quality to include their own sustainability, fair labor practices and governance. \u2014 Christopher Marquis, Forbes , 9 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Raw beef stored above raw shelled eggs, crab and shrimp. \u2014 Ebony Day, azcentral , 4 Mar. 2020",
"Several open pans of raw shelled eggs stored directly above ready-to-eat leafy greens in cooler. \u2014 Ebony Day, azcentral , 15 Jan. 2020",
"Employee cracked a raw shelled egg with gloved hands then handled a clean plate and kitchen utensils without washing hands between tasks. \u2014 Ebony Day, azcentral , 25 Dec. 2019",
"Tim RoneyGetty Images Her 1995 raw , ragey, best-selling album, Jagged Little Pill, spoke to a generation\u2014and inspired a musical of the same name, opening on Broadway this month. \u2014 Alanis Morissette, Marie Claire , 8 Nov. 2019",
"Cooked rice, dosa batter, Biryani, sauces, chicken, shredded cabbage, milk, yogurt and raw shelled eggs not kept cold enough. \u2014 Ebony Day, azcentral , 19 June 2019",
"Cartons of raw shelled eggs and tofu at improper temperature. \u2014 Ryan Santistevan, azcentral , 9 May 2018",
"The Peanut Barn buys raw shelled peanuts to cook and flavor or grind into paste for its handcrafted and popular Natural Peanut Butter. \u2014 Robert Anglen, azcentral , 2 Mar. 2018",
"Or the movie that\u2019s making viewers pass out, like that cannibal horror film Raw . \u2014 Kenzie Bryant, Vanities , 9 Aug. 2017"
],
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"Adjective",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun",
"1823, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-174444"
},
"raw material":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
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": crude or processed material that can be converted by manufacture, processing, or combination into a new and useful product",
": something with a potential for improvement, development, or elaboration"
],
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"making",
"material",
"stuff",
"substance",
"timber"
],
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"examples":[
"His experiences during the war were the raw material for the story.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The top sources of inflation were increased raw material prices (97%), freight and transportation costs (84%), wages and salaries (80%), energy costs (56%) and shortage of workers (49%). \u2014 Matt Egan, CNN , 15 June 2022",
"Overall, raw material prices have been rising since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, leading to a cost increase of around 75% for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). \u2014 Niharika Sharma, Quartz , 13 Apr. 2022",
"Ancient history only serves as raw material for the work. \u2014 Erik Maza, Town & Country , 22 Feb. 2022",
"In turn, the nonprofit cultural group quickly announced its plan to melt down the bronze statue and use it as raw material for a new public artwork. \u2014 Frederick Gooding, Jr., Chron , 15 Feb. 2022",
"What\u2019s worse, those prices will compound the effects of other stressors\u2014like inflation, rising labor costs, supply-chain bottlenecks, and other raw material price spikes\u2014that are hitting auto manufacturers hard. \u2014 Emily Barone, Time , 26 May 2022",
"Overall, raw material shortages, worldwide port congestion and rising inflation forced merchants to lower their margins. \u2014 Omer Riaz, Forbes , 26 May 2022",
"Wind-turbine makers, like many manufacturing industries, have felt margin pressure from rising raw material costs and bottlenecks in supply chains and logistics. \u2014 Rochelle Toplensky, WSJ , 23 May 2022",
"In addition to the perennial challenges of shrinking margins, spikes in raw material costs, capacity fluctuations and supply chain disruptions, the industry is grappling with another set of issues centered on sustainability. \u2014 Mark Burstein, Forbes , 20 May 2022"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1612, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-200727"
},
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"adjective",
"biographical name ()",
"noun",
"noun ()",
"verb"
],
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": any of an order (Rajiformes) of usually marine cartilaginous fishes (such as stingrays and skates) having the body flattened dorsoventrally, the eyes on the upper surface, and enlarged pectoral fins fused with the head",
": any of the lines of light that appear to radiate from a bright object",
": a beam of radiant energy (such as light) of small cross section",
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": light cast by rays : radiance",
": a moral or intellectual light",
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": one of the bony rods that extend and support the membrane in the fin of a fish",
": one of the radiating divisions of the body of a radiate animal (such as a starfish)",
": a branch or flower stalk of an umbel",
": medullary ray",
": vascular ray",
": ray flower sense 1",
": particle , trace",
": to shine in or as if in rays",
": to issue as rays",
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": to emit in rays",
": to furnish or mark with rays",
": one of the lines of light that appear to be given off by a bright object",
": a thin beam of radiant energy (as light)",
": light cast in rays",
": a tiny bit : particle",
": any of a group of lines that spread out from the same center",
": a straight line extending from a point in one direction only",
": a slender plant or animal structure",
": a flat broad fish (as a skate or stingray) related to the shark that has its eyes on the top of its head and often winglike fins",
": any of numerous elasmobranch fishes (order Hypotremata) having the body flattened dorsoventrally, the eyes on the upper surface, and a much-reduced caudal region having typically a slender process often with venomous spines",
": one of the lines of light that appear to radiate from a bright object",
": a beam of radiant energy (as light) of small cross section",
": a stream of material particles traveling in the same line (as in radioactive phenomena)",
": a single particle of such a stream",
"John 1627\u20131705 English naturalist",
"Nicholas 1911\u20131979 born Raymond Nicholas Kienzle American film director",
"Satyajit 1921\u20131992 Indian film director, writer, and producer"
],
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"\u02c8r\u0101",
"\u02c8r\u0101",
"\u02c8r\u0101",
"\u02c8r\u0101",
"\u02c8r\u012b",
"\u02c8r\u0101"
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"beam",
"radiate",
"shine"
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"Verb",
"klieg lights were raying against the nighttime sky at the Hollywood premiere",
"laugh wrinkles rayed out from the corners of the old man's eyes"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun (1)",
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"Noun (1)",
"14th century, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun (2)",
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"Verb",
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],
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},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
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": having, admitting, or emitting no rays",
": dark"
],
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"\u02c8r\u0101-l\u0259s"
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"black",
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"dark",
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"darkling",
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"dim",
"dimmed",
"dusk",
"dusky",
"gloomy",
"lightless",
"murky",
"obscure",
"obscured",
"pitch-black",
"pitch-dark",
"pitchy",
"somber",
"sombre",
"stygian",
"tenebrific",
"tenebrous",
"unlit"
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"bright",
"brightened",
"brilliant",
"illuminated",
"illumined",
"light",
"lit",
"lighted",
"lightsome",
"lucent",
"lucid",
"luminous"
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"examples":[
"the strange creatures that lurk in the rayless depths of the sea"
],
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"1727, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-183318"
},
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"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to destroy to the ground : demolish",
": to scrape, cut, or shave off",
": erase",
": to destroy completely by knocking down or breaking to pieces : demolish"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0101z",
"\u02c8r\u0101z"
],
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"annihilate",
"cream",
"decimate",
"demolish",
"desolate",
"destroy",
"devastate",
"do in",
"extinguish",
"nuke",
"pull down",
"pulverize",
"rub out",
"ruin",
"shatter",
"smash",
"tear down",
"total",
"vaporize",
"waste",
"wrack",
"wreck"
],
"antonyms":[
"build",
"construct",
"erect",
"put up",
"raise",
"rear",
"set up"
],
"examples":[
"an entire city block razed by a terrible fire",
"the developer razed the old school building and built a high-rise condominium complex",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"During their approach to Sievierodonetsk, for example, Russian forces didn't so much assault the city of Rubizhne as raze it to the ground, hitting it with as many as 1,500 artillery rounds per day, according to BBC's Quentin Sommerville. \u2014 Grayson Quay, The Week , 16 June 2022",
"President Biden suggested to a local lawmaker while visiting Uvalde days after the shooting that the federal government could provide resources to raze the school and build a new one. \u2014 Paul Best, Fox News , 9 June 2022",
"Walsh said the town\u2019s plan is to raze the buildings and then seek buyers to redevelop it, possibly with a view toward an entertainment and dining complex. \u2014 Don Stacom, Hartford Courant , 29 May 2022",
"Ukraine\u2019s intelligence service wrote in a statement on Monday that the Russians were preparing to use three-ton bombs on the plant in an effort to raze it completely. \u2014 New York Times , 19 Apr. 2022",
"Last year, the building, wrapped in mesh, its concrete core bearing evidence of continuous leaks, was sold to a developer who prepared to raze it. \u2014 Carolina A. Mirandacolumnist, Los Angeles Times , 16 Apr. 2022",
"Developers plan to raze the former American Motors Corporation headquarters on Detroit\u2019s west side to make way for a new industrial facility, which is expected to generate more than 300 permanent jobs, officials announced Thursday. \u2014 Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press , 9 Dec. 2021",
"The Glendale Plan Commission on Tuesday approved a request from the Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin to raze the building. \u2014 Eddie Morales, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 13 Apr. 2022",
"The city has already issued a permit to raze the buildings, according to the letter. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 8 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"alteration of rase ",
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-190040"
},
"razz":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": raspberry sense 2",
": heckle , deride",
": to make fun of : tease"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8raz",
"\u02c8raz"
],
"synonyms":[
"bird",
"boo",
"Bronx cheer",
"catcall",
"hiss",
"hoot",
"jeer",
"raspberry",
"snort"
],
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"chaff",
"jive",
"joke",
"josh",
"kid",
"rally",
"rib",
"ride",
"roast",
"tease"
],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"notoriously difficult to please, opera buffs are as quick with a razz as with a rave",
"Verb",
"We razzed the other team's pitcher.",
"got razzed all day for wearing mismatched sneakers",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The gummies come in five varieties and colors: mango, watermelon, cherry, orange, and blue razz . \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 4 May 2022",
"Unknown Flavors: Sour with a hint of blue razz Natural Light On Monday, Natural Light, also known as Natty Light, announced two new seltzers. \u2014 Briana Rice, Cincinnati.com , 14 Aug. 2019",
"That is the unit that earned mainly the razz after being shut out, 31-0, in the playoff, the first such humiliation of Urban Meyer's coaching career. \u2014 Bill Livingston, cleveland.com , 30 Aug. 2017",
"A bouquet of roses to Wood\u2019s hospital room, but a razz for the failure to communicate. \u2014 Logan Jenkins, sandiegouniontribune.com , 26 May 2017",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Now, a lot of people will probably razz the host for caving and giving in to only four people. \u2014 Dalton Ross, EW.com , 21 Apr. 2022",
"But the comedian resurfaced Wednesday on Twitter to razz CBS for razzing his singing. \u2014 Nardine Saadstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 1 Apr. 2022",
"The seventh-grader stands six-foot-six, prompting some classmates to razz him for shoes his mother, Tiffany Jones, bought at bargain stores and ordered online through Amazon. \u2014 Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News , 4 Oct. 2021",
"While hosting, Macdonald also took advantage of the opportunity to razz SNL in his opening monologue. \u2014 Tyler Aquilina, EW.com , 15 Sep. 2021",
"And although Lars and Zoe are still somewhat unformed, Luke Evans and Grace Van Patten razz each other well enough that their tentative friendship continues to work. \u2014 Roxana Hadadi, Vulture , 25 Aug. 2021",
"Saltz had been following the rise of the NFT market and decided to razz Beeple\u2019s digital bigseller with his own effort. \u2014 Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine , 27 May 2021",
"Except when Van Halen and his compatriots wanted to razz their producer. \u2014 Sarah Rodman, EW.com , 9 Nov. 2020",
"Soon enough, the first of 15 San Francisco fire engines came by, its crews jumping off to razz him as usual. \u2014 Sam Whiting, SFChronicle.com , 14 Jan. 2020"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
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"Noun",
"1917, in the meaning defined above",
"Verb",
"1918, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-223110"
},
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"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the act or process or an instance of reacting",
": resistance or opposition to a force, influence, or movement",
": tendency toward a former and usually outmoded political or social order or policy",
": a response to some treatment, situation, or stimulus",
": such a response expressed verbally",
": bodily response to or activity aroused by a stimulus:",
": an action induced by vital resistance to another action",
": the response of tissues to a foreign substance (such as an antigen or infectious agent)",
": depression or exhaustion due to excessive exertion or stimulation",
": heightened activity and overaction succeeding depression or shock",
": a mental or emotional disorder forming an individual's response to his or her life situation",
": the force that a body subjected to the action of a force from another body exerts in the opposite direction",
": chemical transformation or change : the interaction of chemical entities",
": the state resulting from such a reaction",
": a process involving change in atomic nuclei",
": behavior or attitude in response to something",
": a response of the body to a stimulus",
": a chemical change that is brought about by the action of one substance on another and results in a new substance being formed",
": the act or process or an instance of reacting",
": bodily response to or activity aroused by a stimulus:",
": an action induced by vital resistance to another action",
": the response of tissues to a foreign substance (as an antigen or infectious agent)",
": depression or exhaustion due to excessive exertion or stimulation",
": abnormally heightened activity succeeding depression or shock",
": a mental or emotional disorder forming an individual's response to his or her life situation",
": the force that a body subjected to the action of a force from another body exerts in the opposite direction",
": chemical transformation or change : the interaction of chemical entities",
": the state resulting from such a reaction",
": a process involving change in atomic nuclei"
],
"pronounciation":[
"r\u0113-\u02c8ak-sh\u0259n",
"r\u0113-\u02c8ak-sh\u0259n",
"r\u0113-\u02c8ak-sh\u0259n"
],
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"answer",
"reply",
"response",
"take"
],
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Tai\u2019s reaction to the deal seemed to implicitly acknowledge those concerns. \u2014 David Meyer, Fortune , 17 June 2022",
"Lord Castlereagh, the foreign secretary who symbolized reaction from a long career beginning in his native Ireland, was a particular target. \u2014 William Anthony Hay, WSJ , 17 June 2022",
"Many on social media seemed to side with Karpman's reaction over that of Gray and Perloff. \u2014 Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic , 17 June 2022",
"Rose smiled and punched his fists in the air, resembling Justin Leonard\u2019s reaction to making a similar putt in the 1999 Ryder Cup. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 16 June 2022",
"Russia\u2019s seizure of Crimea and parts of the Donbas region in 2014-15 and de facto occupation of the separatist territories of South Ossetia and Abkhazia in Georgia in 2008 were met with little international reaction , Kallas noted. \u2014 Liz Sly, Washington Post , 16 June 2022",
"Khlo\u00e9 Kardashian's heartbreaking reaction to Tristan Thompson cheating on her once again has been revealed as her family's reality cameras rolled. \u2014 Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com , 16 June 2022",
"Short's testimony presents one of the only glimpses into the reaction of Ryan to Trump's effort to subvert his election loss. \u2014 Molly Beck, Journal Sentinel , 16 June 2022",
"Despite this different reaction to damage, being crumpled-up still made catnip leaves more attractive to cats and more repellant to mosquitoes. \u2014 Sam Zlotnik, Smithsonian Magazine , 15 June 2022"
],
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"1585, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-193957"
},
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"biographical name ()",
"noun",
"verb"
],
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": to study the movements of with mental formulation of the communication expressed",
": to utter aloud the printed or written words of",
": to learn from what one has seen or found in writing or printing",
": to deliver aloud by or as if by reading",
": to utter interpretively",
": to become acquainted with or look over the contents of (something, such as a book)",
": to make a study of",
": to read the works of",
": to check (something, such as copy or proof) for errors",
": to receive and understand (a voice message) by radio",
": understand , comprehend",
": to interpret the meaning or significance of",
": foretell , predict",
": to recognize or interpret as if by reading: such as",
": to learn the nature of by observing outward expression or signs",
": to note the action or characteristics of in order to anticipate what will happen",
": to predict the movement of (a putt) by reading a green",
": to anticipate by observation of an opponent's position or movement",
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": to attribute (a meaning) to something read or considered",
": to use as a substitute for or in preference to another word or phrase in a particular passage, text, or version",
": indicate",
": to interpret (a musical work) in performance",
": to acquire (information) from storage",
": to sense the meaning of (data) in recorded and coded form",
": to read the coded information on (something, such as a CD)",
": to perform the act of reading words : read something",
": to learn something by reading",
": to pursue a course of study",
": to yield a particular meaning or impression when read",
": to be readable or read in a particular manner or to a particular degree",
": to consist of specific words, phrases, or other similar elements",
": to understand more than is directly stated",
": to order a mob to disperse",
": to order or warn to cease something",
": to protest vehemently",
": to reprimand severely",
": instructed by or informed through reading",
": a period of reading",
": something (such as a book) that is read",
": the action or an instance of reading",
": to understand language through written symbols for speech sounds",
": to speak aloud written or printed words",
": to learn from information provided in writing or printing",
": to discover something about by looking at certain characteristics or behavior",
": to show by letters or numbers",
": to explain what something is",
": to interpret stored data (as on a computer drive or optical disk)",
"George 1733\u20131798 American statesman in Revolution",
"Sir Herbert 1893\u20131968 English writer"
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"\u02c8r\u0113d",
"\u02c8red",
"\u02c8r\u0113d",
"\u02c8r\u0113d",
"\u02c8r\u0113d"
],
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"peruse",
"pore (over)"
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"One by one, Saturday\u2019s award recipients, all wearing taupe vests embellished with multiple Girl Scout badges and patches, stood as their names were called and the titles of their projects were read . \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 11 June 2022",
"Hilderbrand, who has perfected the romantic beach read , returns with a summer scandal at a Nantucket hotel. \u2014 Barbara Vandenburgh, USA TODAY , 11 June 2022",
"These are both features found in some third-party apps, like the brilliant Mailbutler, which can also tell you when your emails have been read . \u2014 David Phelan, Forbes , 11 June 2022",
"Before calling the jury in, Baker admonished the courtroom to remain orderly while the verdicts were read . \u2014 Dale Ellis, Arkansas Online , 10 June 2022",
"In the past 12 months police have raided two media newsrooms and forced the closure and liquidation of the city\u2019s best read paper Apple Daily. \u2014 Patrick Frater, Variety , 10 June 2022",
"There was an audible gasp in the hearing room when Cheney read an account that said when Trump was told the Capitol mob was chanting for Vice President Mike Pence to be hanged for refusing to block the election results. \u2014 Anchorage Daily News , 10 June 2022",
"As her elderly teacher read a passage aloud for the 40 students to write down, Mary, then 17, saw the classroom door swing open and the school principal, Sister Michelle Carroll, enter with a slender young man. \u2014 Jonathan M. Pitts, Baltimore Sun , 10 June 2022",
"Tim McCormick, a 59-year-old who lives in Denton, Tex., did not watch the hearing but did read highlights of it after. \u2014 Amanda Erickson, Washington Post , 10 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Get some pre- read and pre-work done and shorten time together to be focused on meaty discussion and debate. \u2014 Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes , 20 May 2022",
"The Amazon Glow is a projector and video calling device that allows loved ones far away to do everything from read books, play games, create art projects and have digital adventures together. \u2014 Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence , 14 Apr. 2022",
"Meanwhile, Santiago also pursued bodybuilding, read philosophy, and wrote poetry and science fiction. \u2014 Matthew Hutson, WSJ , 11 Mar. 2022",
"His unique ability to stay balanced, read coverage and change direction has given him the ability to beat every type of coverage this season. \u2014 Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer , 10 Feb. 2022",
"The most read Dear Annie column of 2021 was actually originally run in 2017 and must have resonated with all sorts of young women who are totally embarrassed by their mothers. \u2014 oregonlive , 1 Jan. 2022",
"Defensively, Cleveland must make Jackson give the ball in the read run game and find Andrews on crucial passing situations. \u2014 Lance Reisland, cleveland , 3 Dec. 2021",
"Was hooked on the read side of the field without coming back and taking the swing or the under, get rid of the football, get it out of your hands. \u2014 Brad Biggs, chicagotribune.com , 27 Sep. 2021",
"Orsborn makes a quarterback\u2019s read progressions on pass plays. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 25 Nov. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The success that followed fixed the association in my mind: In debate, one read to win. \u2014 Bo Seo, The Atlantic , 1 June 2022",
"Allen\u2019s read of the landscape mirrors that of other conference leaders. \u2014 Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star , 26 May 2022",
"The first one read , in Chinese: To have Ho Wei teaching in our institute is truly treasonous. \u2014 Peter Hessler, The New Yorker , 9 May 2022",
"The engraving read : Henry Wilcox - Oct. 9, 1833 - April 17, 1922. \u2014 Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News , 24 Apr. 2022",
"Photos published on Tudum featured a cast table read , where India Amarteifio (young Queen Charlotte), Corey Mylchreest (young King George), and others get into character. \u2014 Leah Campano, Seventeen , 11 Apr. 2022",
"In the lobby, a display read , WE USE WOOD RESPONSIBLY. \u2014 Alexander Sammon, The New Republic , 16 Feb. 2022",
"An uncomfortable and frustrating read \u2014 which may tarnish some childhood memories \u2014 but a brilliant exploration into the ruin of Whedon\u2019s reputation. \u2014 Longreads , 18 Jan. 2022",
"That dinner table scene kind of read for us, like a one-act Pirandello play. \u2014 Karen Mizoguchi, PEOPLE.com , 11 Jan. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a(1)",
"Adjective",
"1586, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun",
"1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-222832"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": prepared mentally or physically for some experience or action",
": prepared for immediate use",
": willingly disposed : inclined",
": likely to do something indicated",
": displayed readily and spontaneously",
": immediately available",
": ready for immediate use",
": to make ready",
": prepared for use or action",
": likely to do something",
": willing sense 1",
": needing or wanting something as soon as possible",
": showing ease and promptness",
": available right away : handy",
": to prepare for use or action"
],
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"\u02c8re-d\u0113",
"\u02c8re-d\u0113"
],
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"fit",
"go",
"prepared",
"set"
],
"antonyms":[
"equip",
"fit",
"prepare",
"qualify",
"season",
"train"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Caitlyn Jennings, a swimming teacher by day and mermaid on weekends, spent an hour getting ready with her wig and waterproof makeup before going to a recent birthday party for a 5-year-old girl in the Washington, D.C., area. \u2014 Liyan Qi, WSJ , 17 June 2022",
"Obviously, all of my attention is on rest and recovery, getting ready . \u2014 Matt Eppers, USA TODAY , 17 June 2022",
"So Bianco, who just won the James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurateur on Monday, is getting ready to shut up and play the hits. \u2014 Andy Wang, Robb Report , 16 June 2022",
"The Corps of Engineers is getting ready to start construction next year. \u2014 Richard Mertens, The Christian Science Monitor , 16 June 2022",
"Have a 10,000-foot view of your business at the ready . \u2014 Mindy Diamond, Forbes , 15 June 2022",
"Even closer, Springfield, a city of nearly 63,000 that shares a border with Eugene, is also getting ready . \u2014 oregonlive , 15 June 2022",
"With interest rates rising, experts have predicted the red-hot real estate market is getting ready for a cool down. \u2014 Trevor Fraser, Orlando Sentinel , 13 June 2022",
"Separately, the school might be getting ready for a homecoming dance, given some of the posters in there. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 13 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Players with his mileage must dig increasingly deep into their mental and physical reserves to ready themselves. \u2014 Matt Porter, BostonGlobe.com , 16 May 2022",
"Three years after a major flu pandemic in 2012, federal health officials gave Emergent $163 million to ready the Bayview plant to produce vaccine for any novel virus. \u2014 Meredith Cohn, Baltimore Sun , 10 May 2022",
"The trainees rotate through all key filmmaking positions to ready them for opportunities on larger sets like those of Lifetime Movies. \u2014 Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter , 18 May 2022",
"Bentley\u2019s historic Pyms Lane plant in Cheshire will also be treated to a refit to ready it for the zero-emissions future. \u2014 Rachel Cormack, Robb Report , 5 May 2022",
"Most people at rapper-producer redveil\u2019s age are working on an identity outside a prescribed cycle of routines\u2013at school, at work, at home\u2013to ready themselves for the independence and uncertainties of early adulthood. \u2014 Tomas Miriti Pacheco, SPIN , 2 May 2022",
"Agencies should begin implementing the NRSS by investing in technologies that will ready our infrastructure for the future. \u2014 Mark Pittman, Forbes , 18 Mar. 2022",
"The Park District plans to formally break ground on the beach project Wednesday at the foot of Foss Park on North Chicago\u2019s Lake Michigan shore to ready it for swimming on July 4 after a 20-year effort to bring the project to fruition. \u2014 Steve Sadin, chicagotribune.com , 12 Apr. 2022",
"In his book, bestselling self-help author Pogue offers sensible, deeply researched advice for how people should start to ready themselves for the years ahead. \u2014 cleveland , 25 Mar. 2022"
],
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"Adjective",
"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-222828"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": made beforehand especially for general sale",
": lacking originality or individuality",
": readily available",
": something (such as a garment) that is ready-made",
": a commonplace artifact (such as a comb or ice tongs) selected and shown as a work of art",
": made beforehand in large numbers"
],
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"\u02ccre-d\u0113-\u02c8m\u0101d",
"\u02ccre-d\u0113-\u02c8m\u0101d"
],
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"bought",
"mass-produced",
"off-the-peg",
"off-the-rack",
"off-the-shelf",
"store",
"store-bought"
],
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"bespoke",
"bespoken",
"custom",
"customized",
"custom-made",
"tailored",
"tailor-made"
],
"examples":[],
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"Adjective",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun",
"1882, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-212539"
},
"real":{
"type":"adjective",
"definitions":[
"having objective independent existence",
"not artificial, fraudulent, or illusory genuine",
"being precisely what the name implies",
"occurring or existing in actuality",
"of or relating to practical or everyday concerns or activities",
"behaving or presented in a way that feels true, honest, or familiar and without pretension or affectation",
"existing as a physical entity and having properties that deviate from an ideal, law, or standard",
"\u2014 compare ideal sense 1b",
"complete , utter",
"fundamental , essential",
"measured by purchasing power",
"belonging to or having elements or components that belong to the set of real numbers",
"concerned with or containing real numbers",
"real-valued",
"of or relating to fixed, permanent, or immovable things (such as lands or tenements)",
"capable of being detected \u2014 compare virtual sense 4",
"genuine",
"genuinely good or capable of success (as in competition)",
"in earnest seriously",
"very , really",
"a real thing",
"a mathematically real quantity",
"the basic monetary unit of Brazil \u2014 see Money Table",
"a former monetary unit and coin of Portugal",
"a former monetary unit and coin of Spain and its possessions",
"not imaginary actual",
"not artificial genuine",
"very entry 1 sense 1",
"of or relating to real property",
"\u2014 see also real property at property",
"attached to a thing rather than a person",
"\u2014 see also real right \u2014 compare personal",
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],
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"authentic",
"bona fide",
"certifiable",
"certified",
"dinkum",
"echt",
"genuine",
"honest",
"pukka",
"pucka",
"right",
"sure-enough",
"true"
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"achingly",
"almighty",
"archly",
"awful",
"awfully",
"badly",
"beastly",
"blisteringly",
"bone",
"colossally",
"corking",
"cracking",
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"damned",
"dang",
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"eminently",
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"especially",
"ever",
"exceedingly",
"exceeding",
"extra",
"extremely",
"fabulously",
"fantastically",
"far",
"fiercely",
"filthy",
"frightfully",
"full",
"greatly",
"heavily",
"highly",
"hugely",
"immensely",
"incredibly",
"intensely",
"jolly",
"majorly",
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"mighty",
"monstrous",
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"much",
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"rattling",
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"right",
"roaring",
"roaringly",
"seriously",
"severely",
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"sorely",
"spanking",
"specially",
"stinking",
"such",
"super",
"supremely",
"surpassingly",
"terribly",
"that",
"thumping",
"too",
"unco",
"uncommonly",
"vastly",
"very",
"vitally",
"way",
"whacking",
"wicked",
"wildly"
],
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"Adjective",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Adverb",
"1718, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun (1)",
"circa 1626, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun (2)",
"1951, in the meaning defined at sense 2",
"Noun (3)",
"1555, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-090000"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
],
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": of, relating to, or marked by literary or artistic realism : accurately representing what is natural or real",
": convincingly rendered to appear natural",
": able to see things as they really are and to deal with them in a practical way",
": based on what is real rather than on what is wanted or hoped for : not impractical or visionary",
": true to life or nature",
": ready to see things as they really are and to deal with them sensibly"
],
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"\u02ccr\u0113-\u0259-\u02c8li-stik",
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u0259-\u02c8li-stik"
],
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"down-to-earth",
"earthy",
"hardheaded",
"matter-of-fact",
"practical",
"pragmatic",
"pragmatical"
],
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"blue-sky",
"idealistic",
"impractical",
"unrealistic",
"utopian",
"visionary"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1829, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-213642"
},
"reality":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the quality or state of being real",
": a real event, entity, or state of affairs",
": the totality of real things and events",
": something that is neither derivative nor dependent but exists necessarily",
": television programming that features videos of actual occurrences (such as a police chase, stunt, or natural disaster)",
": in actual fact",
": the way things actually are",
": someone or something that is real or actually exists"
],
"pronounciation":[
"r\u0113-\u02c8a-l\u0259-t\u0113",
"r\u0113-\u02c8a-l\u0259-t\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[
"actuality",
"case",
"fact",
"materiality"
],
"antonyms":[
"fantasy",
"phantasy",
"fiction",
"illusion"
],
"examples":[
"the difference between fiction and reality",
"The reality is that we can't afford to buy a house.",
"He used television as an escape from reality .",
"They made the plan a reality .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"But some economists argue that consumers\u2019 bad mood and increasing lack of faith in the economy\u2014which is sometimes unrelated to their own financial reality \u2014could in and of itself affect economic growth or even trigger a recession. \u2014 Will Daniel, Fortune , 4 June 2022",
"His new reality focuses on family life with his current wife and their three children. \u2014 Lisa Respers France, CNN , 4 June 2022",
"The book depicts a secret romance between a fictional First Son and a fictional British prince, crafting its gorgeous LGBTQ+ love story within an alternate reality that's extremely preferable to our own. \u2014 Emma Dibdin, Town & Country , 4 June 2022",
"The Aftermath Mourning the Victims: A week after the shooting, funerals for the 19 children and two teachers killed have begun in Uvalde, Texas, where families and a community must contemplate an agonizing new reality . \u2014 New York Times , 3 June 2022",
"Critics say these utopian dreams obscure a much darker reality . \u2014 Gerrit De Vynck, BostonGlobe.com , 3 June 2022",
"This year\u2019s spelling bee took a page from other popular reality TV contests, according to organizers. \u2014 Dawn Ennis, Forbes , 3 June 2022",
"For the first time, stars of multiple reality shows on numerous networks are coming together for a new competition series. \u2014 Emily Longeretta, Variety , 3 June 2022",
"The latter show is a celebration of reality television. \u2014 Paul Grein, Billboard , 3 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1550, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-195459"
},
"realm":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": kingdom sense 3",
": sphere , domain",
": a primary marine or terrestrial biogeographic division of the earth's surface",
": kingdom sense 1",
": field of activity or influence"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8relm",
"\u02c8relm"
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"area",
"arena",
"bailiwick",
"barony",
"business",
"circle",
"demesne",
"department",
"discipline",
"domain",
"element",
"fief",
"fiefdom",
"field",
"firmament",
"front",
"game",
"kingdom",
"line",
"precinct",
"province",
"specialty",
"sphere",
"terrain",
"walk"
],
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"examples":[
"new discoveries in the realm of medicine",
"in political and legal realms",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Not to mention that lifequakes are never limited to the professional realm . \u2014 Avivah Wittenberg-cox, Forbes , 8 June 2022",
"Once a year, Izaak Walton League of America\u2019s Porter County Chapter provides a portal to the fairy realm for a family outdoor adventure. \u2014 Jessi Virtusio, Chicago Tribune , 6 June 2022",
"Nonetheless, somewhat under the radar, the seeds of some kind of return to the public realm were sewn. \u2014 Chris Willman, Variety , 3 June 2022",
"The principles of the Enlightenment consigned religion in America to the private realm of the individual. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 24 May 2022",
"Chaperoning was, for her, a kind of trip back to the realm of parenting in normal circumstances, a chance to get used to seeing Melyssa venture farther afield. \u2014 Rowan Moore Gerety, The Atlantic , 18 May 2022",
"Also, Maggie and Harry (Rupert Evans) travel to a dangerous magical realm to chase down a lead in this new episode of the supernatural series. \u2014 Ed Stockly, Los Angeles Times , 29 Apr. 2022",
"One example is Prince Vladimir the Great, the 10th-century ruler who brought Christianity to the realm then known as the Kyivan Rus. \u2014 Yaroslav Trofimov, WSJ , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Princess Eugenie is taking her work with The Anti-Slavery Collective to the realm of podcasts. \u2014 Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR , 27 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English realme , from Anglo-French, alteration of Old French reiame , from Latin regimen control \u2014 more at regimen ",
"first_known_use":[
"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-225054"
},
"ream (out)":{
"type":[
"transitive verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to reprimand severely"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":" ream entry 5 ",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-174229"
},
"reams":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": a quantity of paper being 20 quires or variously 480, 500, or 516 sheets",
": a great amount",
": to widen the opening of (a hole) : countersink",
": to enlarge, shape, or smooth out (a hole) with a reamer",
": to enlarge the bore of (something, such as a gun) in this way",
": to remove by reaming",
": to press out with a reamer",
": to press out the juice of (a fruit, such as an orange) with a reamer",
": cheat , victimize",
": reprimand",
": a quantity of paper that may equal 480, 500, or 516 sheets",
": a great amount"
],
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"\u02c8r\u0113m",
"\u02c8r\u0113m"
],
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"beat",
"bilk",
"bleed",
"cheat",
"chisel",
"chouse",
"con",
"cozen",
"defraud",
"diddle",
"do",
"do in",
"euchre",
"fiddle",
"fleece",
"flimflam",
"gaff",
"hose",
"hustle",
"mulct",
"nobble",
"pluck",
"rip off",
"rook",
"screw",
"shake down",
"short",
"shortchange",
"skin",
"skunk",
"squeeze",
"stick",
"stiff",
"sting",
"sucker",
"swindle",
"thimblerig",
"victimize"
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"examples":[
"Verb",
"He got reamed in the press for his comments.",
"reamed a whole new generation of suckers with a variation of the Ponzi scheme",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Unable to speak for himself, P-22 has spawned a ream of imitators on Twitter and Facebook. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 21 Apr. 2022",
"She also was called to the Brazilian national ream for the 2016 Olympics. \u2014 Austin David, Orlando Sentinel , 16 Apr. 2022",
"Fouts tried out for the ream in 2019 but didn\u2019t make the roster after playing with the U19 team that summer. \u2014 Michael Casagrande | Mcasagrande@al.com, al , 7 Jan. 2022",
"The process requires an unwed mother to provide a ream of personal documents, take a DNA test and testify before a judge. \u2014 Fox News , 14 Dec. 2021",
"That type of group running will make for a strong ream , but a frontrunner would help. \u2014 Joe Magill, cleveland , 16 Aug. 2021",
"Five teachers will be selected to receive an EcoTank ET-4760, an extra set of replacement ink bottles and a ream of EcoTank Paper through a social media contest Monday through Friday. \u2014 Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY , 4 May 2021",
"In 1948, Cleary moved into a new house and discovered a ream of typing paper in the linen closet. \u2014 Elisabeth Egan, New York Times , 26 Mar. 2021",
"Place your laptop on a cardboard box, a stack of books, or a ream or two of paper to raise your laptop screen to eye level. \u2014 Kathryn Vasel, CNN , 8 Dec. 2020",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"There are a multitude of tools to ream or swage the crimp out of the primer pocket. \u2014 Bryce M. Towsley, Field & Stream , 23 June 2020",
"But when you get reamed in a sketch or online or however, that s--t stings. \u2014 Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping , 22 Dec. 2019",
"Drenched in dread, Wyeth\u2019s story is told mainly by an anonymous narrator via 84 flashback scenes reamed with abrupt, enigmatic silences. \u2014 J. Michael Lennon, Washington Post , 7 Nov. 2019",
"During Pike\u2019s first year as a starter, he was frequently reamed out on the sideline by Kelly for not making what Kelly thought was the correct read. \u2014 Bill Koch, Cincinnati.com , 11 Oct. 2019",
"Thus, the screw stays put but the extractor continues to turn, reaming out the hole in the process. \u2014 Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics , 8 Nov. 2018",
"Obviously, Saturday night was not our best performance and some coaches would ream you and dig into individuals, but that doesn\u2019t help anyone. \u2014 Julian Cardillo, Pro Soccer USA , 16 June 2019",
"One end of the Easy Out is a stubby, reaming -style drill bit. \u2014 Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics , 8 Nov. 2018",
"Those reaming seats are at all price points -- $60, $95, $155 and $435 - and will be released closer to the date of the show. \u2014 Andrea Simakis, cleveland.com , 13 Apr. 2018"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
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"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
"1815, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-212436"
},
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"type":[
"noun",
"noun,",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
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": to animate or become animated again: such as",
": to bring (someone or something) back to life or to come back to life",
": to regain vitality or to restore vigor and zest to (someone or something)",
": to restore to life : revive"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8a-n\u0259-\u02ccm\u0101t",
"(\u02c8)r\u0113-\u02c8an-\u0259-\u02ccm\u0101t"
],
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"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1611, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-203031"
},
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"type":[
"noun",
"noun,",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to animate or become animated again: such as",
": to bring (someone or something) back to life or to come back to life",
": to regain vitality or to restore vigor and zest to (someone or something)",
": to restore to life : revive"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8a-n\u0259-\u02ccm\u0101t",
"(\u02c8)r\u0113-\u02c8an-\u0259-\u02ccm\u0101t"
],
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"history_and_etymology":[],
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"1611, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-204743"
},
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"type":"verb",
"definitions":[
"to cut with a sickle, scythe, or reaping machine",
"to clear of a crop by reaping",
"to gather by reaping harvest",
"obtain , win",
"to reap something",
"to cut (as grain) or clear (as a field) with a sickle, scythe, or machine",
"harvest entry 2 sense 1",
"to get as a result"
],
"pronounciation":"\u02c8r\u0113p",
"synonyms":[
"gather",
"harvest",
"pick"
],
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"examples":[
"She is now reaping the benefits of her hard work.",
"He reaped large profits from his investments.",
"The workers were out reaping the crops.",
"The workers were out reaping in the fields.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Use circular motions to gently exfoliate your skin with this product and keep it on your face for 20 minutes to reap these benefits. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 9 June 2022",
"But the nearly $20 billion per month that Russia continues to reap from oil sales could sustain the sort of grinding conflict underway in eastern Ukraine and finance any future aggressions, according to officials and experts. \u2014 Edward Wong And Michael Crowley, BostonGlobe.com , 19 May 2022",
"Some are also beginning to reap the benefits of the greatest wealth transfer in modern history, with older generations expected to hand down trillions of dollars in the coming decades. \u2014 Gunjan Banerji, WSJ , 10 May 2022",
"Of these biking enthusiasts, many choose to bring their favorite mode of transportation with them on vacations in order to reap the many benefits afforded by cycling. \u2014 Roger Sands, Forbes , 3 May 2022",
"To reap success, everyone must buy into the data culture. \u2014 Jeffrey Ton, Forbes , 6 June 2022",
"Arguments earlier in the term suggested Republicans will reap the dividends from filling three vacancies during Donald Trump\u2019s presidency, giving the court a 6-3 conservative majority. \u2014 Greg Stohr, Anchorage Daily News , 2 June 2022",
"Arguments earlier in the term suggested Republicans will reap the dividends from filling three vacancies during Donald Trump\u2019s presidency, giving the court a 6-3 conservative majority. \u2014 Greg Stohr, BostonGlobe.com , 2 June 2022",
"But the nearly $20 billion per month that Russia continues to reap from oil sales could sustain the sort of conflict under way in eastern Ukraine and finance any future aggressions, according to officials and experts. \u2014 Democrat-gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online , 20 May 2022"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a(1)"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-090000"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to erect by building : construct",
": to raise upright",
": to breed and raise (an animal) for use or market",
": to bring to maturity or self-sufficiency usually through nurturing care",
": to cause (plants) to grow",
": to cause (a horse) to rise up on the hind legs",
": to rise high",
": to rise up on the hind legs",
": the back part of something: such as",
": the unit (as of an army) or area farthest from the enemy",
": the part of something located opposite its front",
": buttocks",
": the space or position at the back",
": being at the back",
": toward or from the rear",
": to rise up on the hind legs",
": to bring up",
": to rise high",
": to take care of the breeding and raising of",
": the space or position at the back",
": the part (as of an army) or area farthest from the enemy",
": the human buttocks",
": being at the back"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rir",
"transitive sense 4 & intransitive sense 2 are also",
"\u02c8rir",
"\u02c8rir",
"\u02c8rir",
"\u02c8rir"
],
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"breed",
"bring up",
"foster",
"nourish",
"nurse",
"raise"
],
"antonyms":[
"back",
"reverse",
"tail"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The living room runs from the front to rear of the home. \u2014 James Alexander, Hartford Courant , 12 June 2022",
"Who would have thought that Omicron, which wreaked havoc in December, January and early February, would rear its ugly head and come back at us with all these subvariants? \u2014 Peter Bergen, CNN , 13 May 2022",
"The all-wheel-drive system has a switch that enables the drive to control the front to rear torque balance between 30-70, 50-50 or 60-40 and limited slip differentials are standard at both axles. \u2014 Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
"But others still will try to rear and flip, and that\u2019s when vets need to administer medication that will calm the horse so cooling can start. \u2014 Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun , 20 May 2022",
"Another way decision fatigue can rear its ugly head is in the perception that every meal has to accomplish multiple things. \u2014 Casey Barber, CNN , 4 May 2022",
"Meanwhile, Cal and Maddie seemed to be a on a great path, but his anger issues started to rear their ugly head, culminating in a punch lobbed at an obsessive baseball fan in the finale. \u2014 Jessica Radloff, Glamour , 4 May 2022",
"Tiger litters are usually three or four in size, and half of all cubs born die in the first year of their lives; to rear a whopping five cubs is world-class. \u2014 Susan Orlean, The New Yorker , 19 Apr. 2022",
"For a moment, the movie\u2019s inciting gambit seems to rear its head again. \u2014 K. Austin Collins, Rolling Stone , 6 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"At the rear , a reshaped bumper helps the back look less massive, and our test car was darkened with Shadowline exterior trim. \u2014 Joe Lorio, Car and Driver , 8 June 2022",
"At the rear , OLED taillights and four stout tailpipes distinguish the S8 from the A8. \u2014 Robert Ross, Robb Report , 3 June 2022",
"What stands out are the upgraded Chipset (moving to the latest SnapDragon 8+ Gen 1), the triple-lens camera at the rear , and a lot of similarities to the Fold 3. \u2014 Ewan Spence, Forbes , 3 June 2022",
"At the rear of the building, white eaves blend with the white cladding to allow the architectural changes to be more pronounced, with black metal visual cues to what is new. \u2014 Regina Cole, BostonGlobe.com , 29 May 2022",
"One is called the glide, where the competitor starts at the rear of the ring and takes a couple big hops with their back to the board before launching the shot. \u2014 Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune , 25 May 2022",
"The driver, Lopez and a second officer at the rear of the bus exited the vehicle, the department said Wednesday. \u2014 Meredith Deliso, ABC News , 18 May 2022",
"But more intriguing is the view of the patio at the rear of the house, as seen through an array of French doors. \u2014 James Alexander, Hartford Courant , 2 May 2022",
"The construction worker was sitting at the rear of the second car. \u2014 New York Times , 16 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"The computerized system continuously monitors each tire\u2019s grip and distributes it between the front and rear axles (and across the axle) to optimize traction both on- and off-road. \u2014 Michael Harley, Forbes , 3 June 2022",
"The Morizo Edition comes with standard front and rear Torsen limited-slip differentials like the Circuit Edition. \u2014 Caleb Miller, Car and Driver , 1 June 2022",
"Low to the ground and with a wide track, the hypercar\u2019s carbon-fiber body retains its progenitor\u2019s curvaceous shape, including giant fenders in the front and rear . \u2014 Bryan Hood, Robb Report , 1 June 2022",
"Before and after those pace laps, teams will have a pair of five-minute work windows to adjust their front and rear wings and change tire pressure. \u2014 Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star , 21 May 2022",
"Stiffer springs, retuned front and rear sway bars, and new monotube dampers are also part of the mix, the latter of which offer faster damping force response than the twin-tube units used in the outgoing car. \u2014 Bradley Iger, Ars Technica , 16 May 2022",
"The ride is free and open to anyone with a bicycle, helmet, front and rear lights, and the willingness to heed the admonitions of volunteer monitors who make sure nobody falls behind. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 9 May 2022",
"According to police, two police vehicles were used to block the front and rear sides of the car after officers said the man had weapons and what appeared to be drugs inside of his car. \u2014 Haleigh Kochanski, The Arizona Republic , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Mid-drive motoros are usually positioned in-between the two pedals, while hub-drive motors are usually positioned in the middle of either the front or rear wheel. \u2014 Maren Estrada, BGR , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb",
"This may sound like it has been lifted from the brochure, but a prod of the accelerator out of a low-speed corner really does make the car feel rear -driven. \u2014 Alistair Charlton, Forbes , 26 Dec. 2021",
"The man's vehicle reportedly rear -ended an SUV, causing a rollover crash that resulted in the death of a woman, according to police. \u2014 Salma Reyes, The Arizona Republic , 21 Sep. 2021",
"The driver of a Toyota Tundra allegedly rear -ended the family buggy in Cumberland County and left the scene but came back a short time later, the statement said. \u2014 Sahar Akbarzai And Mirna Alsharif, CNN , 20 Oct. 2021",
"The woman, the sole occupant of the vehicle, was driving a Honda Accord that appeared to have rear -ended the bus. \u2014 Chris Perkins, sun-sentinel.com , 31 July 2021",
"Arlington police said the incident happened around 2:31 a.m. on April 17 at Washington and Arlington boulevards when a tractor-trailer was rear -ended by a pickup truck. \u2014 Washington Post , 29 Apr. 2021",
"To ensure your child doesn\u2019t outgrow the rear -facing weight and height dimensions, choose your car seat carefully. \u2014 Bre Richey, chicagotribune.com , 1 Apr. 2021",
"Babbitt spun her white SUV in a U-turn and began chasing Norris, according to the petition, eventually rear -ending the other woman\u2019s car three times and forcing her to stop. \u2014 Anchorage Daily News , 11 Jan. 2021",
"Babbitt spun her white SUV in a U-turn and began chasing Norris, according to the petition, eventually rear -ending the other woman's car three times and forcing her to stop. \u2014 Peter Jamison, BostonGlobe.com , 9 Jan. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1",
"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Adjective",
"14th century, in the meaning defined above",
"Adverb",
"1855, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-174202"
},
"rearmost":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": farthest in the rear : last"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rir-\u02ccm\u014dst"
],
"synonyms":[
"bottommost",
"closing",
"concluding",
"final",
"hindmost",
"lag",
"last",
"latest",
"latter",
"terminal",
"terminating",
"ultimate"
],
"antonyms":[
"beginning",
"earliest",
"first",
"foremost",
"headmost",
"inaugural",
"initial",
"leadoff",
"maiden",
"opening",
"original",
"pioneer",
"primary",
"starting"
],
"examples":[
"the rearmost part of the building",
"the rearmost people in the cafeteria line often get the dregs that nobody wanted and for good reason"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1718, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-181223"
},
"rearward":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": rear",
": the rear division (as of an army)",
": located at, near, or toward the rear",
": directed toward the rear",
": at, near, or toward the rear : backward"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rir-\u02ccw\u022frd",
"\u02c8rir-w\u0259rd",
"\u02c8rir-w\u0259rd"
],
"synonyms":[
"aft",
"after",
"back",
"hind",
"hinder",
"hindmost",
"posterior",
"rear"
],
"antonyms":[
"back",
"backward",
"backwards"
],
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"the rearward section of the store",
"got rearward quarters aboard the ship",
"Adverb",
"turned rearward for a moment, just for one final look at the haunting scene",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"As part of its average-inflation-targeting strategy, the Fed somehow adopted the shortcomings of its old rearward -looking policies as an objective, pledging not to tighten policy at all until its employment objective is reached. \u2014 Douglas Carr, National Review , 7 Feb. 2022",
"The criminal complaint noted that Potter holstered her handgun on the right side and her Taser on the left, both with their grips facing rearward . \u2014 CBS News , 17 May 2021",
"The criminal complaint noted that Potter holstered her handgun on the right side and her Taser on the left, both with their grips facing rearward . \u2014 Fox News , 17 May 2021",
"The criminal complaint noted that Potter holstered her handgun on the right side and her Taser on the left, both with their grips facing rearward . \u2014 Amy Forliti, Star Tribune , 17 May 2021",
"Normal sends 60 percent of torque forward, Sport changes the balance and dispatches 70 percent rearward , and Track splits the torque equally. \u2014 Mike Duff, Car and Driver , 3 Dec. 2020",
"The electric motor assisting the BRZ's rack is mounted high up on the firewall, contributing to a slightly higher center of gravity but simultaneously shifting the front/rear weight balance a touch rearward . \u2014 Car and Driver , 18 Nov. 2020",
"Here, as an aircraft approaches supersonic speed, the nose tends to dip down as shock waves, migrating rearward as speed increases, create pressure differentials that increase lift at the back of the wing, destabilizing it. \u2014 Eric Adams, Wired , 15 Oct. 2020",
"The Concept also summoned the spirit of Volvo\u2019s most beautiful car, the P1800 (1961-1972): the dramatic cab- rearward balance and intimate canopy; the peaked rear fender lines and almost vestigial tail fins; the teeth-baring grille. \u2014 Dan Neil, WSJ , 15 Oct. 2020",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Customers, however, complained about poor rearward visibility, and the feature was eliminated for the remaining years of C2 production. \u2014 Robert Ross, Robb Report , 16 May 2022",
"With no trunk to impede its progress, the roofline gently swoops completely rearward , kicked up right at the end by a subtle decklid spoiler. \u2014 Derek Powell, Car and Driver , 12 Nov. 2021",
"The blind spot, ironically, is the fault of the side mirrors, which stand far off the fenders to provide a rearward look past the Aston's hips but block your view of cross traffic at intersections. \u2014 Elana Scherr, Car and Driver , 23 June 2020",
"Mark spent a year fixing it up and amassing the parts required to convert the DMC-12 into a Back to the Future replica and another two years driving it around to get comfortable with the car's lack of rearward visibility. \u2014 Talon Homer, Car and Driver , 14 June 2020",
"And the gun-slit that passes for a backlight, neatly bisected by the rear wing, make rearward vision a four-to-one bet in favor of Seth's Volare. \u2014 John Phillips, Car and Driver , 18 June 2020",
"The system is smart enough to drop and raise the rearward quarter windows with the top. \u2014 John Pearley Huffman, Car and Driver , 16 Apr. 2020",
"The rearward hand, and that half of his body, propelled the tool; the forward hand, on the wood, resisted. \u2014 The Economist , 28 June 2019",
"The two engine nozzles are buried inside the tail of the aircraft, reducing its rearward radar aspect, and are shielded horizontally by the large horizontal stabilizers. \u2014 Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics , 9 Apr. 2018",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb",
"Moving rearward , both the Rebel and TRD Pro employ a conventional part-time transfer case with selectable high- and low-range four-wheel-drive modes. \u2014 Mike Sutton, Car and Driver , 20 Sep. 2021",
"There are also some resemblances to Porsche\u2019s real-life Mission R concept, although the VisionGT is far and away more extreme, with massive bulges above the wheels and a roof canopy that opens rearward like a fighter jet. \u2014 Laura Burstein, Robb Report , 9 Mar. 2022",
"Acura says the center of gravity shifts 3.4 inches rearward . \u2014 Dave Vanderwerp, Car and Driver , 24 Sep. 2020",
"All that power is sent rearward through a sequential six-speed gearbox. \u2014 Connor Hoffman, Car and Driver , 23 June 2020",
"Another problem: When the top is raised, vision rearward through that gun-slit backlight is Thurber-esque. \u2014 John Phillips, Car and Driver , 20 May 2020",
"When the pistol is fired, the Y drops ever so slightly (about 0.1 inch), which unlocks the little wings that then ride in slots machined into the slide, allowing the slide to move rearward under recoil and cycle the action. \u2014 John B. Snow, Outdoor Life , 6 Feb. 2020",
"When the breechblock was pulled rearward , all of the firing pins would be cocked against their own individual springs, and a plate would slide up between the firing pin and its port in the front of the breechblock. \u2014 Ian Mccollum, Popular Mechanics , 9 Dec. 2015",
"With Nissan\u2019s innovative EZ Flex Seating System, every seat except the driver\u2019s folds down \u2013 the front passenger seat folds rearward \u2013 to allow transportation of long items such as an eight-foot ladder. \u2014 Emma Jayne Williams, star-telegram , 5 May 2018"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined above",
"Adjective",
"1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Adverb",
"1625, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-192928"
},
"reason":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": a statement offered in explanation or justification",
": a rational ground or motive",
": the thing that makes some fact intelligible : cause",
": a sufficient ground of explanation or of logical defense",
": something (such as a principle or law) that supports a conclusion or explains a fact",
": the power of comprehending, inferring, or thinking especially in orderly rational ways : intelligence",
": proper exercise of the mind",
": sanity",
": the sum of the intellectual powers",
": treatment that affords satisfaction",
": rightly , justifiably",
": within reasonable limits",
": with good cause",
": to use the faculty of reason so as to arrive at conclusions",
": to talk with another so as to influence actions or opinions",
": to take part in conversation, discussion, or argument",
": to discover, formulate, or conclude by the use of reason",
": to persuade or influence by the use of reason",
": to justify or support with reasons",
": a statement given to explain a belief or an act",
": a fact that makes something right or fair to do",
": cause entry 1 sense 1",
": the power to think and understand in a logical way",
": a fair and sensible way of thinking about something",
": to think in a logical way",
": to talk with another in a sensible way so as to influence his or her actions or opinions",
": to state or ask logically",
": an underlying ground, justification, purpose, motive, or inducement",
": the faculty of comprehending, inferring, or distinguishing especially in a fair and orderly way",
": the proper and sane exercise of the mind"
],
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"\u02c8r\u0113-z\u1d4an",
"\u02c8r\u0113-z\u1d4an"
],
"synonyms":[
"account",
"accounting",
"argument",
"case",
"explanation",
"rationale"
],
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"conclude",
"decide",
"deduce",
"derive",
"extrapolate",
"gather",
"infer",
"judge",
"make out",
"understand"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"There\u2019s a reason there are so many great sports movies: sports are ready-made for dramatic story arcs. \u2014 Barbara Vandenburgh, USA TODAY , 4 June 2022",
"There\u2019s a reason why the menu at top-quality restaurants is pretty small. \u2014 Andy Meek, BGR , 3 June 2022",
"There\u2019s a reason Carbon Beach is nicknamed Billionaire\u2019s Beach. \u2014 Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times , 2 June 2022",
"There\u2019s a reason many yoga studios have patchouli incense burning. \u2014 Glamour , 2 June 2022",
"There\u2019s a reason PR\u2014and specifically media relations\u2014remains an integral part of a marketing strategy. \u2014 Lindsey Groepper, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
"There\u2019s a pretty simple reason behind the springtime dates: better weather\u2014although the event does go on rain or shine. \u2014 Elise Taylor, Vogue , 31 May 2022",
"There\u2019s a reason boneless chicken breast recipes are a staple of any good weeknight dinner arsenal. \u2014 Hannah Jeon, Good Housekeeping , 30 May 2022",
"There\u2019s a reason this film started an iconic horror film franchise and helped launch the career of a true master of horror in Wes Craven. \u2014 Keith Nelson, Men's Health , 30 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Equally or more important to my job, though, is getting students to reason mathematically. \u2014 Mark Wolfmeyer, Popular Mechanics , 25 May 2022",
"Some chapters are responses to a position those familiar with young children will recognize, of a rational being attempting to reason with an irrational one. \u2014 Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor , 12 May 2022",
"And that personality was a lot more violent and a lot less ready to reason with the other two. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 4 May 2022",
"Which, of course, may not apply when people don't have enough time to reason carefully. \u2014 John Timmer, Ars Technica , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Eden, then 16, screamed and tried to reason with her parents. \u2014 Adriana Gomez Licon, Sun Sentinel , 9 May 2022",
"Eden, then 16, screamed and tried to reason with her parents. \u2014 Adriana Gomez Licon, Orlando Sentinel , 7 May 2022",
"The government should stop trying to reason with the vaccine-mandate deniers. \u2014 WSJ , 1 Feb. 2022",
"Animals, on the other hand, can use their bodies to act upon the world and perceive that world\u2014often better than people\u2014but can\u2019t reason . \u2014 Diana Gitig, Ars Technica , 31 Dec. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Verb",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 2b"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-184414"
},
"reasonable":{
"type":"adjective",
"definitions":[
"being in accordance with reason",
"not extreme or excessive",
"moderate , fair",
"inexpensive",
"having the faculty of reason",
"possessing sound judgment",
"fair and sensible",
"not too expensive",
"fairly or moderately good",
"being in accordance with reason, fairness, duty, or prudence",
"of an appropriate degree or kind",
"supported or justified by fact or circumstance",
"commercially reasonable",
"applying reason or logic",
"rational sense 1"
],
"pronounciation":"\u02c8r\u0113z-n\u0259-b\u0259l",
"synonyms":[
"analytic",
"analytical",
"coherent",
"consequent",
"good",
"logical",
"rational",
"sensible",
"sound",
"valid",
"well-founded",
"well-grounded"
],
"antonyms":[
"illegitimate",
"illogical",
"incoherent",
"inconsequent",
"inconsequential",
"invalid",
"irrational",
"unreasonable",
"unsound",
"weak"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Our prefrontal cortex becomes less active and that's the part of our brain that helps us to make good judgments, be reasonable , have perspective, take a pause and think about what to say, regulate our emotions. \u2014 Julie Mazziotta, PEOPLE.com , 17 June 2022",
"Ultimately, if a job seeker's salary expectations are reasonable , there is no reason to settle for less pay, according to Thurlow. \u2014 Amiah Taylor, Fortune , 16 June 2022",
"Given the current data, this is reasonable since a recession is not likely until late-2022 or 2023. \u2014 Bill Stone, Forbes , 5 June 2022",
"That strategy is reasonable when everything's tranquil. \u2014 Darius Tahir, CBS News , 3 June 2022",
"But, Stephan said, Ruiz\u2019s perception in the moment was reasonable because Calva didn\u2019t drop the weapon. \u2014 David Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune , 29 May 2022",
"Your condo\u2019s accommodations for residents with disabilities must be reasonable and consider everyone\u2019s interests. \u2014 Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel , 26 May 2022",
"Depending on the pouring spout, size and decoration, the prices were reasonable . \u2014 Brenda Yenke, cleveland , 26 May 2022",
"Providing funds to help schools with implementing virtual learning is also reasonable . \u2014 Baltimore Sun , 18 May 2022"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Our prefrontal cortex becomes less active and that's the part of our brain that helps us to make good judgments, be reasonable , have perspective, take a pause and think about what to say, regulate our emotions. \u2014 Julie Mazziotta, PEOPLE.com , 17 June 2022",
"Ultimately, if a job seeker's salary expectations are reasonable , there is no reason to settle for less pay, according to Thurlow. \u2014 Amiah Taylor, Fortune , 16 June 2022",
"Given the current data, this is reasonable since a recession is not likely until late-2022 or 2023. \u2014 Bill Stone, Forbes , 5 June 2022",
"That strategy is reasonable when everything's tranquil. \u2014 Darius Tahir, CBS News , 3 June 2022",
"But, Stephan said, Ruiz\u2019s perception in the moment was reasonable because Calva didn\u2019t drop the weapon. \u2014 David Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune , 29 May 2022",
"Your condo\u2019s accommodations for residents with disabilities must be reasonable and consider everyone\u2019s interests. \u2014 Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel , 26 May 2022",
"Depending on the pouring spout, size and decoration, the prices were reasonable . \u2014 Brenda Yenke, cleveland , 26 May 2022",
"Providing funds to help schools with implementing virtual learning is also reasonable . \u2014 Baltimore Sun , 18 May 2022"
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"Recent Examples on the Web Noun",
"There\u2019s a reason there are so many great sports movies sports are ready-made for dramatic story arcs. \u2014 Barbara Vandenburgh, USA TODAY , 4 June 2022",
"There\u2019s a reason why the menu at top-quality restaurants is pretty small. \u2014 Andy Meek, BGR , 3 June 2022",
"There\u2019s a reason Carbon Beach is nicknamed Billionaire\u2019s Beach. \u2014 Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times , 2 June 2022",
"There\u2019s a reason many yoga studios have patchouli incense burning. \u2014 Glamour , 2 June 2022",
"There\u2019s a reason PR\u2014and specifically media relations\u2014remains an integral part of a marketing strategy. \u2014 Lindsey Groepper, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
"There\u2019s a pretty simple reason behind the springtime dates better weather\u2014although the event does go on rain or shine. \u2014 Elise Taylor, Vogue , 31 May 2022",
"There\u2019s a reason boneless chicken breast recipes are a staple of any good weeknight dinner arsenal. \u2014 Hannah Jeon, Good Housekeeping , 30 May 2022",
"There\u2019s a reason this film started an iconic horror film franchise and helped launch the career of a true master of horror in Wes Craven. \u2014 Keith Nelson, Men's Health , 30 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web Verb",
"Equally or more important to my job, though, is getting students to reason mathematically. \u2014 Mark Wolfmeyer, Popular Mechanics , 25 May 2022",
"Some chapters are responses to a position those familiar with young children will recognize, of a rational being attempting to reason with an irrational one. \u2014 Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor , 12 May 2022",
"And that personality was a lot more violent and a lot less ready to reason with the other two. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 4 May 2022",
"Which, of course, may not apply when people don't have enough time to reason carefully. \u2014 John Timmer, Ars Technica , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Eden, then 16, screamed and tried to reason with her parents. \u2014 Adriana Gomez Licon, Sun Sentinel , 9 May 2022",
"Eden, then 16, screamed and tried to reason with her parents. \u2014 Adriana Gomez Licon, Orlando Sentinel , 7 May 2022",
"The government should stop trying to reason with the vaccine-mandate deniers. \u2014 WSJ , 1 Feb. 2022",
"Animals, on the other hand, can use their bodies to act upon the world and perceive that world\u2014often better than people\u2014but can\u2019t reason . \u2014 Diana Gitig, Ars Technica , 31 Dec. 2021"
],
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],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-090000"
},
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"verb"
],
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": to assure anew",
": to restore to confidence",
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],
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"\u02ccr\u0113-\u0259-\u02c8shu\u0307r",
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"examples":[
"Experts reassured the public that the accident wouldn't happen again.",
"I tried to reassure myself that the children were safe.",
"The news didn't reassure him.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson, who less than three months ago ruled out NATO membership, has sought to reassure Swedes that the country won\u2019t lose its autonomy. \u2014 Sune Engel Rasmussen, WSJ , 22 May 2022",
"In his analysis of the State of the Union speech, Noah Bierman looked at how Biden sought to reassure the public about his stewardship. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 4 Mar. 2022",
"Brian Shiu, the company\u2019s vice president of development, sought to reassure the planning and zoning commission in an hourlong discussion Feb. 1. \u2014 Don Stacom, courant.com , 10 Feb. 2022",
"In a news release Monday evening, DPH sought to reassure the public its data is accurate, though its description of the problem differed from what DPH said occurred last week. \u2014 J. Scott Trubey, ajc , 11 Jan. 2022",
"President Joe Biden on Tuesday sought to reassure the public that the federal government is prepared to address the growing COVID-19 health crisis amid a staggering increase in infections driven by the highly transmissible omicron variant. \u2014 Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY , 4 Jan. 2022",
"How are you supposed to guide, to reassure , to parent teenagers in this situation? \u2014 Molly Jong-fast, The Atlantic , 24 May 2022",
"That alone will likely reassure investors that lenders aren\u2019t going to miss out on the upside of rising rates, with worries about the pace of loan growth and deposit competition not erasing that core advantage. \u2014 Telis Demos, WSJ , 23 May 2022",
"So executives can no longer reassure themselves that workers would dutifully come back once those rules relaxed. \u2014 Matthew Boyle, BostonGlobe.com , 11 May 2022"
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"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
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": given to or engaged in rebellion",
": of, relating to, or characteristic of a rebel or rebellion",
": resisting treatment or management : refractory",
": taking part in rebellion",
": fighting against or refusing to obey authority"
],
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"ri-\u02c8bel-y\u0259s"
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"insurgent",
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"examples":[
"the rebellious troops fought a pitched battle with divisions still loyal to the government",
"expected her son to grow a little more rebellious as he got older, but she knew he understood when to kick and when to obey",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"If your mom can't stop raving about The Crown, gift her Craig Brown's Ninety-Nine Glimpses of Princess Margaret, a somewhat unorthodox biography of the Queen's rebellious sister. \u2014 Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country , 1 June 2022",
"And Suzie\u2019s rather rebellious older sister is not happy that Suzie isn\u2019t helping to keep the younger siblings in line. \u2014 Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune , 25 May 2022",
"Think of freckle tattoos as the rebellious little sister of the permanent makeup industry. \u2014 Leah Prinzivalli, Allure , 25 May 2022",
"Someone who\u2019s authentic, fearless, rebellious , and full of life, explained both artists. \u2014 Jessica Roiz, Billboard , 23 Feb. 2022",
"Michael Caton-Jones\u2019 underrated domestic drama explores the relationship between a rebellious 1950s teenager (DiCaprio) and his abusive stepfather (Robert De Niro), based on the memoirs of writer and literature Professor Tobias Wolff. \u2014 Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al , 11 Nov. 2021",
"Because Junius was often on the road and died when John Wilkes was only 14, the rebellious teenager never had much interaction with his father, according to Fink. \u2014 Washington Post , 11 Oct. 2021",
"Ingram plays Jolene, a rebellious teenager at the Methuen Home, an orphanage for girls, who becomes the closest childhood friend of the protagonist, Beth Harmon (played by, at different ages, Annabeth Kelly, Isla Johnston and Anya Taylor-Joy). \u2014 New York Times , 25 Aug. 2021",
"What rebellious teenager does what their parents or president tells them to do? \u2014 Longreads , 12 Aug. 2021"
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-225022"
},
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"noun"
],
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": a new or second birth : metempsychosis",
": spiritual regeneration",
": renaissance , revival",
": a period in which something becomes popular again",
": a period of new life or growth"
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"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8b\u0259rth",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccb\u0259rth",
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u02c8b\u0259rth",
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"the natural cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in plants",
"a renewed interest in long-playing records led to the rebirth of the turntable among audiophiles",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Vasquez has been in the game for a decade and has seen the death and rebirth of carpet. \u2014 Dave Schilling, Los Angeles Times , 18 May 2022",
"There seemed to be an emphasis in this season on death and rebirth . \u2014 New York Times , 25 Apr. 2022",
"Mehretu used multi-layered strokes of color to communicate the Buddhist notion of the bardo, a period between death and rebirth when consciousness is detached from a physical body. \u2014 Steven Litt, cleveland , 31 Mar. 2022",
"Like a rebirth of a series that can never truly die. \u2014 Brittany Vincent, BGR , 6 Dec. 2021",
"The cinema has weathered crises of many sorts, economic and political, but if movies themselves hold any lesson a rebirth is as likely to resemble a zombie as a phoenix. \u2014 Richard Brody, The New Yorker , 2 Dec. 2021",
"This year, the rebirth may be more meaningful than in the past, but the chill of Hudson Yards is a far cry from the vivacious exuberance of Frieze\u2019s earlier setting. \u2014 Brian P. Kelly, WSJ , 6 May 2021",
"Among them is a rebirth of the West Coast-style IPA. \u2014 Adam Lukach, chicagotribune.com , 26 Feb. 2021",
"The rebirth of the original rocker is an attractive, smooth-rolling \u2014 but heavy \u2014 easy-day shoe. \u2014 Adam Chase, Outside Online , 8 Jan. 2021"
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"1837, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
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"noun",
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": to criticize sharply : reprimand",
": to serve as a rebuke to",
": to turn back or keep down : check",
": an expression of strong disapproval : reprimand",
": to criticize severely",
": an expression of strong disapproval"
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"ri-\u02c8by\u00fck",
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"chide",
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"Verb",
"the father was forced to rebuke his son for the spendthrift ways he had adopted since arriving at college",
"strongly rebuked the girl for playing with matches",
"Noun",
"delivered a stinging rebuke to the Congress, calling for an end to backstabbing and arguing",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Going into election night, a talking point in the national media was whether California voters would rebuke the left and move a bit more to the center. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 8 June 2022",
"Many chose to rebuke traditional gowns for their appearances in favor of more avant-garde silhouettes that packed a punch. \u2014 Christian Allaire, Vogue , 23 May 2022",
"National Review was there to rebuke the Republican president who, fearful of incurring Soviet displeasure, refused to meet Solzhenitsyn after his dramatic expulsion from Russia in 1974. \u2014 Peter J. Travers, National Review , 29 Mar. 2022",
"The appearance on Friday triggered new calls for the GOP to rebuke Greene. \u2014 Tribune News Service, Arkansas Online , 28 Feb. 2022",
"Chief Justice John Roberts issued a rare official statement a few years ago to rebuke then-President Donald Trump\u2019s denunciations of lower-court judges as partisan actors. \u2014 Matt Ford, The New Republic , 14 Sep. 2021",
"There's been some criticism of Israel's reluctance not to more strongly rebuke Russia. \u2014 CBS News , 4 May 2022",
"Republican strategists involved in this fall\u2019s races have said that the entire episode \u2014 from party resolution to recriminations to rebuke \u2014 has been a distraction from the goal of winning back congressional majorities. \u2014 New York Times , 10 Feb. 2022",
"Eastman\u2019s removal came on the heels of a resolution passed by the Alaska Republican Party during its convention on Saturday to rebuke the Foundation for Applied Conservative Leadership. \u2014 James Brooks, Anchorage Daily News , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The ruling on Wednesday by Wake County Superior Court Judge A. Graham Shirley was a harsh rebuke of Mr. Lindberg. \u2014 Mark Maremont, WSJ , 19 May 2022",
"The Senate bill is in some ways a rebuke of the Baker administration on critical parts of the state\u2019s effort on climate, said Senator Cynthia Creem. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 7 Apr. 2022",
"McConnell's comments were a rebuke of how far the party has gone to deny the reality of the violence that unfolded during the bloody assault on the Capitol, sending lawmakers from both parties running for safety. \u2014 Compiled Democrat-gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online , 9 Feb. 2022",
"The referendum was a stinging rebuke for the builders of the project. \u2014 Robert Bryce, Forbes , 5 Nov. 2021",
"This is the most stinging rebuke of the FBI's work since 2019. \u2014 Marisa Kwiatkowski, USA TODAY , 9 Aug. 2021",
"On June 28th, a federal judge named James E. Boasberg issued what appeared to be a stunning rebuke of the government\u2019s efforts to break up Facebook over alleged antitrust violations. \u2014 Sheelah Kolhatkar, The New Yorker , 6 July 2021",
"One of Trump\u2019s last initiatives in office was the formation of the 1776 Commission, undertaken as a rebuke to the New York Times\u2019 1619 Project. \u2014 Keeanga-yamahtta Taylor, The New Yorker , 15 May 2022",
"Such crossover voting has happened before, such as in the 2000 presidential primary, when Democrats helped deliver Michigan to John McCain over George W. Bush in what was largely seen as a rebuke to then-Michigan Gov. John Engler. \u2014 Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press , 19 Apr. 2022"
],
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"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Noun",
"15th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-181337"
},
"rebuttal":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the act of rebutting especially in a legal suit",
": argument or proof that rebuts",
": the act or procedure of rebutting",
": evidence or argument that rebuts"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8b\u0259-t\u1d4al",
"ri-\u02c8b\u0259t-\u1d4al"
],
"synonyms":[
"confutation",
"disconfirmation",
"disproof",
"refutation"
],
"antonyms":[
"proof"
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"examples":[
"an effective rebuttal to her claim of having the gift of clairvoyance",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The rebuttal to this perspective would be that the Lakers aren't properly valuing what is left of LeBron James' prime. \u2014 Rahat Huq, Chron , 13 June 2022",
"In a rebuttal , Congressman Al Green, a Democrat from Texas, later charged that Jordan's assessment of the bill ignored what Black Americans want. \u2014 Zak Hudak, CBS News , 18 Mar. 2022",
"Officials in Maricopa County this week released a detailed rebuttal of the claims the Cyber Ninjas made casting doubt on the validity of ballots. \u2014 Sara Murray, CNN , 7 Jan. 2022",
"The White House, meanwhile, issued a lengthy rebuttal of Manchin\u2019s claims. \u2014 Tony Romm, Anchorage Daily News , 19 Dec. 2021",
"Just in time for a debate on President Joe Biden\u2019s multitrillion-dollar bundle of federal commands, Mr. Buttigieg is providing a real-time rebuttal of one-size-fits-all government regulation. \u2014 James Freeman, WSJ , 18 Oct. 2021",
"With Fisher still talking about NIL deals over the weekend, Saban\u2019s rebuttal was a major recruiting win with a Top 10 quarterback who had been committed to Texas A&M. \u2014 Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al , 25 May 2022",
"Scott's nearly 15-minute rebuttal to Biden's hour-long speech was largely accurate, but some of his claims could have benefited from additional context. \u2014 Cnn Staff, CNN , 29 Apr. 2021",
"Closing arguments in the case began Monday and will continue Tuesday morning with a final rebuttal from the prosecution before the case goes to the jury. \u2014 NBC News , 23 Nov. 2021"
],
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"1830, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-220208"
},
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"adjective",
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": cancel , revoke",
": to call back",
": to bring back to mind",
": to remind one of : resemble",
": restore , revive",
": a call to return",
": the right or procedure by which an official may be removed by vote of the people",
": remembrance of what has been learned or experienced",
": the act of revoking",
": a public call by a manufacturer for the return of a product that may be defective or contaminated",
": to bring back to mind : remember",
": to ask or order to come back",
": the ability to remember or an instance of remembering",
": a command to return",
": remembrance of what has been previously learned or experienced",
": a call to return",
": the right or procedure by which an official may be removed by vote of the people",
": the act of revoking",
": a public call by a manufacturer for the return of a defective or especially unsafe product"
],
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"ri-\u02c8k\u022fl",
"ri-\u02c8k\u022fl",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02cck\u022fl",
"ri-\u02c8k\u022fl",
"ri-\u02c8k\u022fl",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02cck\u022fl",
"ri-\u02c8k\u022fl",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02cc",
"ri-\u02c8k\u0227l, \u02c8r\u0113-\u02cck\u022fl"
],
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"flash back (to)",
"hark back (to)",
"harken back (to)",
"hearken back (to)",
"mind",
"recollect",
"remember",
"reminisce (about)",
"reproduce",
"think (of)"
],
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"anamnesis",
"memory",
"recollection",
"remembrance",
"reminiscence"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Cubans in Miami recall growing up listening to the station in the kitchen or while in the car. \u2014 Adriana Gomez Licon, Sun Sentinel , 9 June 2022",
"Part of the success of Jane, members recall , reflected the disbelief among male authorities that women would be/could be engaged in such an elaborate, years-long, clandestine operation. \u2014 John Anderson, WSJ , 7 June 2022",
"Both actresses recall how kind Montalb\u00e1n was on set. \u2014 Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter , 7 June 2022",
"Crew members recall whispering amongst themselves about Fukunaga\u2019s advances and spending so much time with the younger female members of the cast and crew. \u2014 Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone , 31 May 2022",
"The long-hood/short-deck proportions recall the 1-series, and the grille is about half the size of that on the 4-series, with movable vanes to optimize cooling or aerodynamics, as needed. \u2014 Ezra Dyer, Car and Driver , 31 May 2022",
"Fans recall in the 2018 final between Liverpool and Real Madrid when Salah was forced to leave the UCL final. \u2014 Jay Ginsbach, Forbes , 28 May 2022",
"All these efforts to rebuild thermodynamics and the second law recall a challenge laid down by the German mathematician David Hilbert. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 26 May 2022",
"The taillights recall the blocky back lights of the much later 280ZX and 300ZX. \u2014 Peter Valdes-dapena, CNN , 22 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"An Engineering Analysis can be the precursor to a recall . \u2014 Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune , 10 June 2022",
"The probe, officially known as an engineering analysis, could lead to a safety recall . \u2014 Gregory Wallace, CNN , 9 June 2022",
"Federal testing on an Alabama seafood supplier revealed listeria in crab meat processing equipment and has led to a recall in Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Georgia. \u2014 al , 5 June 2022",
"Owners can check the NHTSA recalls site to see if their vehicle becomes subject to a recall . \u2014 Laura Sky Brown, Car and Driver , 3 June 2022",
"Good and Darling also set themselves apart from the field as the only two candidates opposed to the recall of Dist. \u2014 James Rainey, Los Angeles Times , 28 May 2022",
"The shortage worsened thanks to a February recall by Abbott Nutrition that exacerbated ongoing supply chain disruptions among formula makers, leaving fewer options on store shelves across much of the country. \u2014 Amy Nakamura, USA TODAY , 19 May 2022",
"The shortage is partly due to a recall of Abbott's formulas and a shutdown of its Sturgis facility, which the FDA determined had numerous problems. \u2014 Beth Mole, Ars Technica , 17 May 2022",
"Royal Philips has been subpoenaed by the Justice Department in relation to a recall of breathing-aid devices affecting millions of sleep-apnea patients. \u2014 WSJ , 26 Apr. 2022"
],
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"adjective",
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"verb ()"
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": retread"
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"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02cckap",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02cckap",
"ri-\u02c8kap",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02cckap",
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8kap"
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"Noun (1)",
"circa 1926, in the meaning defined above",
"Verb (1)",
"1945, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun (2)",
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"Verb (2)",
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"verb"
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": to retell or restate briefly : summarize",
": to give new form or expression to",
": to repeat the principal stages or phases of (a process, such as a biological process)",
": to reproduce or closely resemble (as in structure or function)",
": to make or be able to make a summary : sum up"
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"\u02ccr\u0113-k\u0259-\u02c8pi-ch\u0259-\u02ccl\u0101t"
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"examples":[
"To recapitulate what was said earlier, we need to develop new ways to gain customers.",
"We understood your point, there's no need to recapitulate .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"But a major limitation of the study is that it was performed in mice, which do not adequately recapitulate all aspects of TB or COVID in humans. \u2014 Anuradha Varanasi, Forbes , 26 Mar. 2022",
"But that adoration eventually limits the work\u2019s scope, forcing it to recapitulate a handful of themes to get us to the credits. \u2014 Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter , 12 Mar. 2022",
"The failure to do so will simply recapitulate the myriad mistakes of past. \u2014 Damon Linker, The Week , 25 June 2021",
"The virologist theorized that each of these women may have mounted a particularly potent killer T-cell response to the virus \u2014 an immunological full-court press that researchers could possibly one day recapitulate therapeutically. \u2014 Benjamin Ryan, NBC News , 15 Nov. 2021",
"The whole point of immunization is to recapitulate infection in a safer, more palatable package, like a driver\u2019s ed simulation, or a practice quiz handed out in advance of a final exam. \u2014 Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic , 16 Sep. 2021",
"Over the past year, Libyans have been riveted by an atrocity that seemed to recapitulate all the worst aspects of the Qaddafi era. \u2014 New York Times , 30 July 2021",
"On the one extreme is Elevian\u2019s reductionist approach, which attempts to recapitulate the benefits of young blood through supplementation with a single pro-youthful factor. \u2014 Elie Dolgin, Smithsonian Magazine , 13 May 2021",
"As varied as the styles and messages of these projects are, many recapitulate the passage from shock to hope. \u2014 Justin Davidson, Curbed , 15 Mar. 2021"
],
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": a concise summary",
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": the third section of a sonata form",
": the supposed repetition in the development of the individual of its phylogenetic history \u2014 see recapitulation theory"
],
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"\u02ccr\u0113-k\u0259-\u02ccpi-ch\u0259-\u02c8l\u0101-sh\u0259n",
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"r\u00e9sum\u00e9",
"resume",
"resum\u00e9",
"roundup",
"run-through",
"rundown",
"sum",
"sum-up",
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"summarization",
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"synopsis",
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"will begin his presentation with a recapitulation of the research done on the disease up to this point",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Compared with the recapitulation of these notes around the two-hour, nine-minute mark, the entry of certain notes during the exposition hits more harshly. \u2014 New York Times , 24 Mar. 2022",
"Putin desires most the recapitulation of the Russian Empire under his rule. \u2014 Matthew Continetti, National Review , 26 Mar. 2022",
"Approximately two hours later \u2014 after the serial-style transformations of the exposition have run their course \u2014 this same chord comes back during the recapitulation . \u2014 New York Times , 24 Mar. 2022",
"The result is a flat, almost robotic recapitulation of observations and events, narrating a vivid stream of footage from his life and career without emotion or intonation. \u2014 Daniel D'addario, Variety , 8 Mar. 2022",
"Violinists and violists transport their bodies\u2014and listeners along with them\u2014into the deep past of our identity as mammals, an atavistic recapitulation of evolution. \u2014 David George Haskell, Wired , 8 Mar. 2022",
"If Shapiro were a journalist, the unfolding of these events would be an almost exact recapitulation of the Kevin Williamson saga at The Atlantic back in 2018. \u2014 Damon Linker, The Week , 2 Feb. 2022",
"At first glance, the portion of Devarim is a random recapitulation of events the Jews experienced in the desert. \u2014 Rabbi Avi Weiss, sun-sentinel.com , 12 July 2021",
"Soberish, her first album in 11 years, brings to mind the glory of Guyville and its 1994 follow-up, Whip-Smart, without feeling at all like self-conscious recapitulation . \u2014 Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone , 4 June 2021"
],
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-192355"
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"noun",
"verb"
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": to cast again",
": remodel , refashion"
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"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8kast"
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"alter",
"change",
"make over",
"modify",
"redo",
"refashion",
"remake",
"remodel",
"revamp",
"revise",
"rework",
"vary"
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"fix",
"freeze",
"set",
"stabilize"
],
"examples":[
"The director decided to recast the movie with unknowns.",
"When she quit the movie, I was recast in the leading role.",
"The director recast some of the actors in the play.",
"You should recast the last sentence in your essay to make it clearer.",
"He recast his political image to fit the times.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In recent years, famous characters in print have also been recast as different racial identities \u2013 sometimes as alternate versions of superheroes. \u2014 Tyler Bey, The Christian Science Monitor , 8 June 2022",
"With their gradients, swerves and moir\u00e9, the antiques are recast as curios of contemporary times. \u2014 New York Times , 2 June 2022",
"The timeline once the gunman arrived at the school underscores how much the official narrative has been recast again and again. \u2014 Teo Armus, Mark Berman And Tim Craig, Anchorage Daily News , 28 May 2022",
"The timeline once the gunman arrived at the school underscores how much the official narrative has been recast again and again. \u2014 Tim Craig, Washington Post , 27 May 2022",
"The informational perspective on the second law is now being recast as a quantum problem. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 26 May 2022",
"With Rihanna not only refusing to hide hers but putting it into the forefront, the line has been recast as something powerful and foundational, a vital marking of motherhood. \u2014 Emily Barasch, Vogue , 17 May 2022",
"During a previous Disney's Investor Day, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige announced that in honor of Boseman, his role as the Wakandan superhero would not be recast . \u2014 Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com , 9 May 2022",
"It was also reported that her role would not be recast . \u2014 Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter , 5 Feb. 2022"
],
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"1625, in the meaning defined above"
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"verb",
"verb ()"
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": to move back or away : withdraw",
": to slant backward",
": to grow less or smaller : diminish , decrease",
": to cede back to a former possessor",
": to move back or away",
": to become smaller or weaker"
],
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"ri-\u02c8s\u0113d",
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8s\u0113d",
"ri-\u02c8s\u0113d"
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"YouGov poll taken after Buffalo but before Uvalde - though that support tends to recede as public attention fades. \u2014 Mike Debonis, Anchorage Daily News , 6 June 2022",
"Unfortunately, analysts aren't forecasting that gas prices will recede anytime soon. \u2014 Aimee Picchi, CBS News , 31 May 2022",
"Despite runaway inflation, economists think inflation will soon recede . \u2014 Jason Bisnoff, Forbes , 13 Apr. 2022",
"Congregations locked their Fellowship Halls and hurried to set up Zoom accounts with meeting schedules, all with hopes that the pandemic would recede in weeks or at worst months. \u2014 Don Stacom, courant.com , 21 Mar. 2022",
"The arrangements are crafted to facilitate her confessional lyricism, and, when her singing is nearly threadbare, the beats recede into a hushed atmosphere. \u2014 Sheldon Pearce, The New Yorker , 14 Apr. 2022",
"Approaching Ghazni, the mountains recede as the land between widens. \u2014 New York Times , 15 Mar. 2022",
"Oaks that are common in western and southwestern Minnesota are likely to migrate north, while the pines of the boreal forest in northeastern Minnesota are likely to recede north and perhaps disappear from the state entirely. \u2014 Dave Braunger, Star Tribune , 3 Feb. 2019",
"That oil prices will recede to somewhere between $40 and $80 a barrel. \u2014 Rich Karlgaard, Forbes , 21 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Unfortunately, analysts aren't forecasting that gas prices will recede anytime soon. \u2014 Aimee Picchi, CBS News , 2 June 2022",
"Press secretary Jen Psaki said administration economists, including those at the Federal Reserve, have anticipated short-term bursts of inflation that will recede as the economy returns to normal. \u2014 Kevin Liptak, CNN , 13 May 2021",
"The Great Salt Lake began to recede in the early 2000s, fueled by the current megadrought and unfettered diversion of its tributary rivers to water farms, cities and suburban turf. \u2014 Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune , 10 Apr. 2022",
"Smaller alliums, such as the yellow flowering Allium moly and the pink Allium unifolium, look good in drifts that are allowed to recede as the leaves wither in early summer and the bulb goes dormant. \u2014 Adrian Higgins, Washington Post , 20 Sep. 2021",
"That oil prices will recede to somewhere between $40 and $80 a barrel. \u2014 Rich Karlgaard, Forbes , 21 Apr. 2022",
"The arrangements are crafted to facilitate her confessional lyricism, and, when her singing is nearly threadbare, the beats recede into a hushed atmosphere. \u2014 Sheldon Pearce, The New Yorker , 14 Apr. 2022",
"Approaching Ghazni, the mountains recede as the land between widens. \u2014 New York Times , 15 Mar. 2022",
"Congregations locked their Fellowship Halls and hurried to set up Zoom accounts with meeting schedules, all with hopes that the pandemic would recede in weeks or at worst months. \u2014 Don Stacom, courant.com , 21 Mar. 2022"
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"Verb (1)",
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"Verb (2)",
"1771, in the meaning defined above"
],
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},
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"type":[
"adverb"
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": during a recent period of time : lately"
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"\u02c8r\u0113-s\u1d4ant-l\u0113"
],
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"freshly",
"just",
"late",
"lately",
"new",
"newly",
"now",
"only"
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"anciently"
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"examples":[
"She recently graduated from college.",
"I was going to paint the room white, but more recently I've been considering a light blue.",
"I saw him recently for the first time in many years.",
"Only recently did they decide to move.",
"Until recently I had no idea where I would end up finding a job.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The 10-year-old, wearing a green and yellow Storm No. 10 jersey, recently did a school project on Bird and has been wanting to see her play in person for a long time. \u2014 Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant , 18 June 2022",
"Wicks most recently worked at UnitedHealth Group until his retirement in 2021. \u2014 Mario Aguilar, STAT , 18 June 2022",
"Interestingly, a new term was coined recently to describe how the pandemic affects those in supporting roles: compassion fatigue. \u2014 Kelly Kubicek, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
"Daisuke Ido, the bZ4X's chief engineer, recently told Move Electric that a performance version is indeed under consideration and that it would be tuned by the Gazoo Racing team. \u2014 Eric Stafford, Car and Driver , 17 June 2022",
"For example, Goodwin Living, a caregiving organization for seniors, recently gave its nearly 1,000 employees a gift card for gasoline purchases to help offset the rising cost of commuting. \u2014 Beth Decarbo, Washington Post , 17 June 2022",
"Scanbox Entertainment recently changed ownership with a new board which includes Sigurjonsson, as well as COO Kim William Beich, commercial director Torben Thorup Jorgensen, and producer Chris Briggs. \u2014 Elsa Keslassy, Variety , 17 June 2022",
"Her stay was recently extended until at least July 2. \u2014 Jene\u00e9 Osterheldt, BostonGlobe.com , 17 June 2022",
"Japanese publisher Square Enix Holdings recently offloaded some of their most famous gaming brands, like Tomb Raider, to raise cash for investments in the blockchain. \u2014 Nicholas Gordon, Fortune , 17 June 2022"
],
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"1533, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-213227"
},
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"type":[
"noun"
],
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": the act or action or an instance of receiving : such as",
": receipt",
": admission",
": response , reaction",
": the receiving of a radio or television broadcast",
": the catching of a forward pass by a receiver",
": a social gathering often for the purpose of extending a formal welcome",
": the act or manner of welcoming",
": a social gathering to celebrate something or welcome someone",
": the ability to receive a radio or television broadcast",
": the act of catching a pass thrown toward the opponent's goal"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8sep-sh\u0259n",
"ri-\u02c8sep-sh\u0259n"
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"affair",
"bash",
"binge",
"blast",
"blowout",
"do",
"event",
"fete",
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"function",
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"party",
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"examples":[
"The school held a reception for the new students and their families.",
"He decided to run for a seat on the school committee only a year after his reception into the community.",
"Her job is to deal with the reception of donations.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The enthusiastic reception was surely a relief for Romano, 64, who had extreme anxiety about stepping behind the camera for the first time. \u2014 Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY , 11 June 2022",
"The only cellphone reception is on a single hilltop, where teenagers and soldiers anxiously amble around in search of a signal. \u2014 Gabe Joselow, NBC News , 9 June 2022",
"The reception for the watch was lukewarm, but over time, as the watch\u2019s health apps and battery life improved, its sales did too. \u2014 Jon Gertner, Washington Post , 3 June 2022",
"The reception and performance are free and open to all. \u2014 Tamarra Kemsley, The Salt Lake Tribune , 2 June 2022",
"During the cocktail reception , their friend Marc Armitano Domingo played the Lyre and Aaron changed into a white seersucker dinner jacket. \u2014 Vogue , 6 June 2022",
"As always, the awards ceremony was held during a garden reception at the Oceanside home of Janet and Stephen Lacy. \u2014 Lola Sherman, San Diego Union-Tribune , 5 June 2022",
"Vice President Kamala Harris smiles after greeting Sen. Tammy Duckworth in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington on May 17, 2022, during a reception to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. \u2014 Clare Spaulding, Chicago Tribune , 30 May 2022",
"During the reception , a 68-year-old man identified as David Chou entered and began shooting at people, the sheriff said. \u2014 Eric Levenson And Elizabeth Joseph, CNN , 17 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English recepcion , from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French reception , from Latin reception-, receptio , from recipere ",
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-215235"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"noun ()"
],
"definitions":[
": the act or action of receding : withdrawal",
": a departing procession (as of clergy and choir at the end of a church service)",
": a period of reduced economic activity",
": the act of ceding back to a former possessor",
": a period of reduced business activity",
": pathological withdrawal of tissue from its normal position"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8se-sh\u0259n",
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8se-sh\u0259n",
"ri-\u02c8se-sh\u0259n",
"ri-\u02c8sesh-\u0259n"
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"history_and_etymology":"Noun (2)",
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"Noun (1)",
"circa 1652, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
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"1828, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-210008"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": tending to recede",
": withdrawn sense 2",
": producing little or no phenotypic effect when occurring in heterozygous condition with a contrasting allele",
": expressed only when the determining gene is in the homozygous condition",
": an organism possessing one or more recessive characters",
": a recessive character or gene",
": being or produced by a form of a gene whose effect can be hidden by a dominant gene and which can produce a noticeable effect only when two copies of the gene are present",
": producing little or no phenotypic effect when occurring in heterozygous condition with a contrasting allele",
": expressed only when the determining gene is in the homozygous condition",
": a recessive character or gene",
": an organism possessing one or more recessive characters"
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"ri-\u02c8se-siv",
"ri-\u02c8se-siv",
"ri-\u02c8ses-iv"
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"backward",
"bashful",
"coy",
"demure",
"diffident",
"introverted",
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"retiring",
"self-effacing",
"sheepish",
"shy",
"withdrawn"
],
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"extroverted",
"extraverted",
"immodest",
"outgoing"
],
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"a recessive genius who was most comfortable working alone in his chemistry lab",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"But there was this recessive gene in the party that went through the Pat Buchanans and Sarah Palins. \u2014 New York Times , 17 Mar. 2022",
"Well, that\u2019s the only part of him that\u2019s not recessive . \u2014 New York Times , 10 Jan. 2022",
"Elsewhere, male leads can be recessive , and the battles-of-the-sexes dynamic works far better when there\u2019s a MacMurray, a Grant, a Flynn or a William Powell on the other side of the see-saw. \u2014 Jessica Kiang, Variety , 10 Feb. 2022",
"In fact, consumers almost won\u2019t recognize it as a Shiner product \u2014 the Shiner is pretty recessive on the packaging. \u2014 Richard Webner, Chron , 30 Jan. 2022",
"From the start, critics complained about a main character who seemed dangerously recessive , observing other people\u2019s foibles in loosey-goosey comic sketches that barely added up. \u2014 New York Times , 9 Dec. 2021",
"Four-month-old kitten Midas, from Turkey, was born with two sets of ears and a defective jaw due to a recessive genetic mutation, according to Reuters. \u2014 Jodi Upchurch, CNN , 26 Nov. 2021",
"Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease is often now diagnosed prenatally. \u2014 Hallie Levine, Health.com , 19 Nov. 2021",
"Equally prevalent in all races and ethnicities, there are two types of PKD: autosomal dominant PKD (ADPKD) and autosomal recessive PKD (ARPKD). \u2014 Kyle Roderick, Forbes , 4 Sep. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The ability to generate double- recessives would have been a valuable lab tool in itself. \u2014 Jennifer Kahn, New York Times , 8 Jan. 2020"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"Adjective",
"1654, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Noun",
"1900, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-190151"
},
"recharge":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to make a new attack",
": to regain energy or spirit",
": to become charged again : to refill with electric charge",
": to charge again",
": to restore anew the active materials in (a storage battery)",
": to inspire or invigorate afresh : renew"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8ch\u00e4rj"
],
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"freshen",
"recreate",
"refresh",
"refreshen",
"regenerate",
"rejuvenate",
"renew",
"repair",
"restore",
"resuscitate",
"revitalize",
"revive",
"revivify"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"When the computer beeps, you need to recharge the battery.",
"It takes about an hour for the battery to recharge .",
"Take a break to give yourself time to recharge .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The young players offer a cushion when the veterans need to recharge . \u2014 New York Times , 18 May 2022",
"At this time of year, most people take a break between Christmas and New Year, to spend time with friends and family, to recharge batteries, and to take a break from the rigours of life. \u2014 Ewan Spence, Forbes , 29 Dec. 2021",
"Indeed, highway driving doesn\u2019t benefit as much from the car\u2019s regenerative-braking technology\u2014which uses energy generated in slowing down to help a car recharge its battery\u2014Kia spokesman James Bell tells me later. \u2014 Rachel Wolfe, WSJ , 3 June 2022",
"Great pass rushes have long been Kirk Cousins' Achilles Heel, and the Colts could have one licking its chops after a week to recharge . \u2014 Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star , 1 June 2022",
"Specifically, after about two weeks or so of operation, while doing regular maintenance, technicians collect all the potassium hydroxide that has accumulated and recharge it with new chemicals to create potassium carbonate. \u2014 Anne Field, Forbes , 26 May 2022",
"And according to those present at the dance-till-dawn extravaganza, a full day to recharge was absolutely required. \u2014 Lilah Ramzi, Vogue , 26 May 2022",
"Elsewhere, there will be 28 superchargers on site that will allow drivers to recharge EVs while watching a flick. \u2014 Rachel Cormack, Robb Report , 25 May 2022",
"Accidents are more likely on longer trips, but Tesla drivers have to stop and recharge more frequently and for a longer time than gas car drivers stop to refuel, McMahon said. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 25 May 2022"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1598, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-183607"
},
"reckon":{
"type":"verb",
"definitions":[
"count",
"estimate , compute",
"to determine by reference to a fixed basis",
"to regard or think of as consider",
"think , suppose",
"to settle accounts",
"to make a calculation",
"judge",
"suppose , think",
"to accept something as certain place reliance",
"to take into consideration",
"to fail to consider ignore",
"to believe that something is true or possible",
"calculate sense 1",
"to regard or think of as consider"
],
"pronounciation":"\u02c8re-k\u0259n",
"synonyms":[
"calculate",
"call",
"conjecture",
"estimate",
"figure",
"gauge",
"gage",
"guess",
"judge",
"make",
"place",
"put",
"suppose"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"I reckon that we'll have to leave early.",
"Do you reckon you'll be able to go to the grocery store after work?",
"We'll have to leave early, I reckon .",
"They reckoned that they would reach their destination by noon.",
"Losses were reckoned to be over a million dollars.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"But even if the measure were blocked, providers may still have to reckon with fallout from the upcoming Supreme Court ruling. \u2014 Caroline Kitchener, Anchorage Daily News , 4 June 2022",
"Danes acquits herself well in the moments when Cora has to reckon with her overwhelming feelings, and there\u2019s hardly anyone better in the tortured romance game than Hiddleston. \u2014 Caroline Framke, Variety , 12 May 2022",
"Newman published the book in January, before most of the Western world had to reckon with Putin\u2019s murderous, kleptocratic regime. \u2014 Michael Taylor, San Antonio Express-News , 27 Apr. 2022",
"But unlike those boy bands \u2014 who were handed the songs, taught the moves \u2014 Nguyen was on her own and had to reckon with just how terrifying that is for a young artist. \u2014 Izzy Col\u00f3n, SPIN , 22 Apr. 2022",
"This theory was outlined by an anonymous senior Biden administration official who explained to CNN on Wednesday that as a result of the escalating sanctions on Russia, Putin would eventually have to reckon with his people. \u2014 Peter Bergen, CNN , 7 Apr. 2022",
"Dictators around the globe, when depredating their own subjects or nursing ambitions beyond their borders, had to reckon with the daunting question What will America do? \u2014 Joshua Muravchik, WSJ , 30 Mar. 2022",
"Any effective biographical study of Gramsci has to reckon with the fact that, with the collapse of communist parties around the world, much of his thought lost its context and hence some of its contact with the present. \u2014 Thomas Meaney, The New Republic , 30 Mar. 2022",
"This new policy is being implemented at a time when many cultural institutions are being forced to reckon with the colonial histories that have shaped their collections. \u2014 Melissa Noel, Essence , 11 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English rekenen , from Old English -recenian (as in gerecenian to narrate); akin to Old English reccan ",
"first_known_use":[
"13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-090000"
},
"reclaim":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to recall from wrong or improper conduct : reform",
": tame , subdue",
": to rescue from an undesirable state",
": to restore to a previous natural state",
": to make available for human use by changing natural conditions",
": to obtain from a waste product or by-product : recover",
": to demand or obtain the return of",
": to regain possession of",
": to get back (something that was lost or taken away)",
": to restore to an original state",
": to obtain from a waste product or by-product",
": to make fit or available for human use",
": to demand the return of by right",
": to regain possession of"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8kl\u0101m",
"ri-\u02c8kl\u0101m",
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u02c8kl\u0101m"
],
"synonyms":[
"get back",
"re-collect",
"reacquire",
"recapture",
"recoup",
"recover",
"regain",
"repossess",
"retake",
"retrieve"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Carmen hopes the process to reclaim the Yaqui items can be applied to other Indigenous repatriation campaigns. \u2014 Isabella Grull\u00f3n Paz, BostonGlobe.com , 18 June 2022",
"Black doulas like Bradley are helping mothers reclaim their child birthing processes by empowering them to make decisions around their own health care. \u2014 Candace Smith, ABC News , 17 June 2022",
"Perhaps everyone should have listened when Curry, Green, Thompson and others vowed that Golden State would reclaim its place at the top of the league hierarchy. \u2014 Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle , 16 June 2022",
"The original idea, after Nationalist leaders fled to Taiwan in 1949, was to one day reclaim the mainland. \u2014 New York Times , 13 June 2022",
"Along with her oldest friend June, her first love Nick and her brother Ryan, Laurie sets out to find and reclaim the duck to discover its true meaning and value. \u2014 Mary Cadden, USA TODAY , 13 June 2022",
"Drew must fight to abolish the tyranny of the Lionlords and reclaim the throne. \u2014 Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter , 9 June 2022",
"The sword-yielding princess must fight to regain her freedom and reclaim her family's kingdom with all her might. \u2014 Jasmine Washington, Seventeen , 3 June 2022",
"Artist Lucas Morneau cheekily crocheted 14 fictional hockey jerseys, imagining team names that reclaim LGBTQ slurs. \u2014 Paul J. Heney, Travel + Leisure , 1 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English reclamen , from Anglo-French reclamer , from Latin reclamare to cry out, protest, from re- + clamare to cry out \u2014 more at claim ",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-032546"
},
"reclamation":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the act or process of reclaiming : such as",
": reformation , rehabilitation",
": restoration to use : recovery",
": the act or process of recovering : the state of being recovered",
": the act or process of reclaiming",
": a right to reclaim (as under commercial law)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccre-kl\u0259-\u02c8m\u0101-sh\u0259n",
"\u02ccre-kl\u0259-\u02c8m\u0101-sh\u0259n",
"\u02ccre-kl\u0259-\u02c8m\u0101-sh\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[
"recapture",
"recoupment",
"recovery",
"repossession",
"retrieval"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"pumped water out of the field as part of the land reclamation program designed to provide farmers with more farmland",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"This issue is a bit of a reclamation of our heritage and all the contributions people of color have bestowed on the beauty world. \u2014 Jessica Cruel, Allure , 12 May 2022",
"This has perhaps left rock and roll available for a reclamation . \u2014 Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker , 17 Jan. 2022",
"Included on his long rap-sheet was breaking up the approval process of Ocean Flower Island to skirt limits on the size of land reclamation projects. \u2014 Washington Post , 4 Jan. 2022",
"Land reclamation is often a controversial subject due to its environmental impact. \u2014 Philip Heller, Forbes , 26 May 2021",
"The current threat to purchase Twitter might be seen as an act of revenge, a jilted fan\u2019s reclamation project. \u2014 Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker , 21 Apr. 2022",
"The Bengals desperately need another cornerback to avoid giving reclamation project Eli Apple too many snaps. \u2014 Baltimore Sun , 4 Apr. 2022",
"The water reclamation department and the building inspectors are both represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 436. \u2014 Ed Wittenberg, cleveland , 7 Mar. 2022",
"Huntsville also has plans to test oxygen and water reclamation on the station for the long haul to the Red Planet. \u2014 Lee Roop | Lroop@al.com, al , 2 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"French r\u00e9clamation , from Latin reclamation-, reclamatio , from reclamare ",
"first_known_use":[
"1633, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-211751"
},
"reclusive":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": seeking solitude : retiring from society",
": marked by seclusion or retirement : solitary"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8kl\u00fc-siv",
"-ziv"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Bullock stars as a reclusive romance-adventure author who goes on a publicity tour with her handsome cover model (Tatum). \u2014 Pamela Mcclintock, The Hollywood Reporter , 26 Mar. 2022",
"Since the first day the two met at freshman orientation, Ian always included my slightly reclusive boy in any gathering and invited him into his circle. \u2014 Petula Dvorak, Washington Post , 16 May 2022",
"This charming Japanese tale celebrates life and books through the transformation of a reclusive teenage boy named Rintaro. \u2014 Monitor Reviewers, The Christian Science Monitor , 15 Dec. 2021",
"Count Orlok, played by Max Schreck, is reclusive and antisocial, not a courtly debonair. \u2014 Roy Schwartz, CNN , 2 Apr. 2022",
"In a sort of Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre turn, Charlotte finds work as a governess for a brooding, reclusive and mysterious Mr. Colbourne. \u2014 Sheena Scott, Forbes , 27 Mar. 2022",
"The Taliban leadership today is different from the one-man rule of Mullah Mohammad Omar, the reclusive founder of the Taliban movement in the mid-1990s who reigned with a heavy hand. \u2014 Kathy Gannon, chicagotribune.com , 28 Mar. 2022",
"That\u2019s one of the things Marta Ortega P\u00e9rez learned from her father, Amancio Ortega, the reclusive founder of the multibillion-dollar fashion behemoth Zara. \u2014 Rosie Mcguinness, WSJ , 3 Sep. 2021",
"Manser maintains Ismay acted honorably on Titanic and was anything but reclusive afterward. \u2014 People Staff, PEOPLE.com , 15 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1600, in the meaning defined at sense 2"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-203621"
},
"recognize":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to acknowledge formally: such as",
": to admit as being lord or sovereign",
": to admit as being of a particular status",
": to admit as being one entitled to be heard : give the floor to",
": to acknowledge the de facto existence or the independence of",
": to acknowledge or take notice of in some definite way: such as",
": to acknowledge with a show of appreciation",
": to acknowledge acquaintance with",
": to perceive to be something or someone previously known",
": to perceive clearly : realize",
": to know and remember upon seeing",
": to be willing to accept",
": to take approving notice of",
": to acknowledge formally: as",
": to admit as being of a particular status",
": to acknowledge (as a right, cause of action, or defense) as valid",
": to admit as being one entitled to be heard : give the floor to",
": to acknowledge the de facto existence or the independence of",
": to account for as real, received, or incurred and treat and record appropriately",
": to account for (a gain, loss, expense, or income) on current accounting or tax records",
"\u2014 compare realize"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-kig-\u02ccn\u012bz",
"-k\u0259g-",
"\u02c8re-kig-\u02ccn\u012bz"
],
"synonyms":[
"appreciate",
"apprehend",
"assimilate",
"behold",
"catch",
"catch on (to)",
"cognize",
"compass",
"comprehend",
"conceive",
"cotton (to ",
"decipher",
"decode",
"dig",
"discern",
"get",
"grasp",
"grok",
"intuit",
"know",
"make",
"make out",
"perceive",
"register",
"savvy",
"see",
"seize",
"sense",
"tumble (to)",
"twig",
"understand"
],
"antonyms":[
"miss"
],
"examples":[
"I didn't recognize you at first with your new haircut.",
"I can always recognize him from far away by the way he walks.",
"They recognized the odor at once.",
"The U.S. government has now recognized the newly formed country.",
"They refused to recognize the treaty.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"His prepared testimony was written in language that is reasoned and thoughtful in its analysis, yet still piercing in its attempt to shake Americans not to turn away but to recognize the dangers and respond to them. \u2014 Dan Balz, Anchorage Daily News , 18 June 2022",
"Another barrier to repatriation of Indigenous items is that countries often do not recognize Indigenous groups as legitimate governments, Carmen said. \u2014 Isabella Grull\u00f3n Paz, BostonGlobe.com , 18 June 2022",
"Scientists still don't understand completely how the turtles recognize the beaches. \u2014 Zoe Sottile, CNN , 18 June 2022",
"Make sure your tools understand the unique language of OT and can translate it in terms that your systems recognize . \u2014 Francis Cianfrocca, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
"Bachelder renders a scene many beleaguered parents will recognize : how, sometimes, something as simple as a vacant seat on the couch can feel like a throne. \u2014 Oliver Munday, The Atlantic , 17 June 2022",
"Hamby, who also is on the board, declined to comment on specifics other than stressing that the district and Imperial Valley growers recognize the gravity of the drought and are willing to do their part. \u2014 Janet Wilson, USA TODAY , 16 June 2022",
"Not long after the coronavirus struck Connecticut more than two years ago, many state officials pledged the state would financially recognize those who risked their lives to maintain essential services. \u2014 Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant , 16 June 2022",
"The New York County Supreme Court mandated Tuesday that Yeshiva University (YU) in New York City must recognize the YU Pride Alliance, an LGBT club on campus. \u2014 Jon Brown, Fox News , 16 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"modification of Anglo-French reconois- , stem of reconoistre , from Latin recognoscere , from re- + cognoscere to know \u2014 more at cognition ",
"first_known_use":[
"1537, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-222551"
},
"recognized":{
"type":"verb",
"definitions":[
"to acknowledge formally such as",
"to admit as being lord or sovereign",
"to admit as being of a particular status",
"to admit as being one entitled to be heard give the floor to",
"to acknowledge the de facto existence or the independence of",
"to acknowledge or take notice of in some definite way such as",
"to acknowledge with a show of appreciation",
"to acknowledge acquaintance with",
"to perceive to be something or someone previously known",
"to perceive clearly realize",
"to know and remember upon seeing",
"to be willing to accept",
"to take approving notice of",
"to acknowledge formally as",
"to admit as being of a particular status",
"to acknowledge (as a right, cause of action, or defense) as valid",
"to admit as being one entitled to be heard give the floor to",
"to acknowledge the de facto existence or the independence of",
"to account for as real, received, or incurred and treat and record appropriately",
"to account for (a gain, loss, expense, or income) on current accounting or tax records",
"\u2014 compare realize"
],
"pronounciation":"\u02c8re-kig-\u02ccn\u012bz",
"synonyms":[
"appreciate",
"apprehend",
"assimilate",
"behold",
"catch",
"catch on (to)",
"cognize",
"compass",
"comprehend",
"conceive",
"cotton (to ",
"decipher",
"decode",
"dig",
"discern",
"get",
"grasp",
"grok",
"intuit",
"know",
"make",
"make out",
"perceive",
"register",
"savvy",
"see",
"seize",
"sense",
"tumble (to)",
"twig",
"understand"
],
"antonyms":[
"miss"
],
"examples":[
"I didn't recognize you at first with your new haircut.",
"I can always recognize him from far away by the way he walks.",
"They recognized the odor at once.",
"The U.S. government has now recognized the newly formed country.",
"They refused to recognize the treaty.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"His prepared testimony was written in language that is reasoned and thoughtful in its analysis, yet still piercing in its attempt to shake Americans not to turn away but to recognize the dangers and respond to them. \u2014 Dan Balz, Anchorage Daily News , 18 June 2022",
"Another barrier to repatriation of Indigenous items is that countries often do not recognize Indigenous groups as legitimate governments, Carmen said. \u2014 Isabella Grull\u00f3n Paz, BostonGlobe.com , 18 June 2022",
"Scientists still don't understand completely how the turtles recognize the beaches. \u2014 Zoe Sottile, CNN , 18 June 2022",
"Make sure your tools understand the unique language of OT and can translate it in terms that your systems recognize . \u2014 Francis Cianfrocca, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
"Bachelder renders a scene many beleaguered parents will recognize how, sometimes, something as simple as a vacant seat on the couch can feel like a throne. \u2014 Oliver Munday, The Atlantic , 17 June 2022",
"Hamby, who also is on the board, declined to comment on specifics other than stressing that the district and Imperial Valley growers recognize the gravity of the drought and are willing to do their part. \u2014 Janet Wilson, USA TODAY , 16 June 2022",
"Not long after the coronavirus struck Connecticut more than two years ago, many state officials pledged the state would financially recognize those who risked their lives to maintain essential services. \u2014 Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant , 16 June 2022",
"The New York County Supreme Court mandated Tuesday that Yeshiva University (YU) in New York City must recognize the YU Pride Alliance, an LGBT club on campus. \u2014 Jon Brown, Fox News , 16 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"modification of Anglo-French reconois- , stem of reconoistre , from Latin recognoscere , from re- + cognoscere to know \u2014 more at cognition ",
"first_known_use":[
"1537, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-090000"
},
"recoil":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to fall back under pressure",
": to shrink back physically or emotionally",
": to spring back to or as if to a starting point : rebound",
": degenerate",
": the act or action of recoiling",
": the kickback of a gun upon firing",
": reaction",
": to draw back",
": to spring back to or as if to a starting position",
": a sudden backward movement or springing back (as of a gun just fired)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8k\u022fi(-\u0259)l",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02cck\u022fi(-\u0259)l",
"ri-\u02c8k\u022fi(-\u0259)l",
"ri-\u02c8k\u022fil"
],
"synonyms":[
"blench",
"cringe",
"flinch",
"quail",
"shrink",
"squinch",
"wince"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"We recoiled in horror at the sight of his wounded arm.",
"He recoiled from her touch.",
"The rifle recoiled and bruised my shoulder.",
"Noun",
"The gun has a sharp recoil .",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"But while some marvel at N\u00fa\u00f1ez Vicente's innovation, others recoil , concerned about claustrophobia and convinced sitting underneath someone else would be worse, not better, than the current airplane economy set-up. \u2014 Francesca Street, CNN , 14 June 2022",
"When the prominent British sports promoter pitches his vision of drawing impressive crowds and strong U.S. television viewership with darts, the initial reaction is to recoil as if an unsightly plate of bangers and mash has been set before them. \u2014 Lance Pugmire, USA TODAY , 25 May 2022",
"This can be very unsettling for managers, who often recoil from the unexpected intensity. \u2014 Nancy Doyle, Forbes , 25 Apr. 2022",
"There are plenty of New Yorkers who recoil at the name. \u2014 Washington Post , 11 Apr. 2022",
"The exact same brotherly ties between Ukraine and Russia that Putin wrote about in an essay on their historical unity may cause a significant number of Russians to recoil if the war becomes long, or particularly bloody. \u2014 Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review , 25 Feb. 2022",
"Some Republicans recoil from the legislative efforts. \u2014 New York Times , 12 Apr. 2022",
"But the elderly Filipinos did not shudder or recoil . \u2014 Washington Post , 22 Feb. 2022",
"In my experience, things that get relatively close to me recoil and vanish. \u2014 Ginny Hogan, The New Yorker , 10 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Indeed, his overeager, rather clumsy attempt to reconnect after two-and-a-half decades of absence is perhaps the one reaction most certain to make his prodigal daughter recoil . \u2014 Jessica Kiang, Variety , 27 May 2022",
"At each checkpoint, Russian soldiers make male passengers lift up their shirts, looking for nationalist tattoos and bruises from the recoil of a Kalashnikov. \u2014 Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker , 16 May 2022",
"For kids and new shooters, suppressors take away the two things that bother them \u2013 recoil and noise. \u2014 al , 31 Mar. 2022",
"The main advantage of the gas gun is greatly reduced felt recoil . \u2014 Phil Bourjaily, Field & Stream , 25 Jan. 2021",
"When properly fit, this change will make a tremendous difference in felt recoil , as well as increase the shootability of your gun. \u2014 Chris Mudgett, Outdoor Life , 18 Sep. 2020",
"That, combined with the recoil of the weapon, Merrill said, makes the pistol impossible to control and significantly raises the danger of bystanders being caught in the line of fire. \u2014 Dale Ellis, Arkansas Online , 28 Mar. 2022",
"Our delicate sensibilities in the West recoil from notions that civilizations offer histories and a present that represent greatly differing and clashing values, ways of understanding the world, patterns of belief, and systems of behavior. \u2014 John Hillen, National Review , 26 Mar. 2022",
"Pistols are firearms that can be fired one-handed if necessary and fire a low- recoil cartridge. \u2014 Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics , 2 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-212016"
},
"recollect":{
"type":[
"verb",
"verb ()"
],
"definitions":[
": to bring back to the level of conscious awareness : remember",
": to remind (oneself) of something temporarily forgotten",
": to call something to mind",
": to collect again",
": rally , recover",
": to call to mind : remember"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccre-k\u0259-\u02c8lekt",
"\u02ccr\u0113-k\u0259-\u02c8lekt",
"\u02ccre-k\u0259-\u02c8lekt"
],
"synonyms":[
"flash back (to)",
"hark back (to)",
"harken back (to)",
"hearken back (to)",
"mind",
"recall",
"remember",
"reminisce (about)",
"reproduce",
"think (of)"
],
"antonyms":[
"calm",
"collect",
"compose",
"contain",
"control",
"settle"
],
"examples":[
"Verb (1)",
"I've been trying to recollect what happened.",
"I don't recollect telling him anything, but maybe I did.",
"She couldn't recollect who had mentioned his name in the first place.",
"From what I recollect , they said four of them were coming.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Hays, on the contrary, had feigned not to recollect quizzing dozens of students on their times tables, the prosecutor reminded the judge. \u2014 oregonlive , 6 June 2022",
"Thanks for giving me a reason to go back in time and to recollect a nice memory. \u2014 Demetria Gallegos, WSJ , 14 May 2022",
"Ask those who recollect the eight years George H.W. Bush served as vice president. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 7 Dec. 2021",
"Simmers told Dateline that through the investigation, witnesses were eventually questioned, but most could only recollect hearing books falling. \u2014 NBC News , 28 Nov. 2021",
"Jimin apologized before taking a breath to recollect himself. \u2014 NBC News , 20 Sep. 2021",
"As the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics draw to a close today, many will recollect some of this year\u2019s highlights and look ahead to the next games due to be held in Paris in a little under three years from now. \u2014 Gus Alexiou, Forbes , 5 Sep. 2021",
"Mendoza's girlfriend, whom police also arrested but did not name, was intoxicated when she was arrested and couldn't recollect what happened other than someone had hit their car, according to police. \u2014 Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic , 16 Aug. 2021",
"Many recollect the ghastly smell of burning flesh discharged from the crematoriums; others recall Kristallnacht, that fateful overnight in 1938 that saw hundreds of synagogues and thousands of Jewish businesses destroyed by Nazi forces. \u2014 Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times , 20 May 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb (1)",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb (1)",
"1559, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1",
"Verb (2)",
"1604, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-223158"
},
"recollected":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
"composed , calm"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u0113-k\u0259-\u02c8lek-t\u0259d"
],
"synonyms":[
"calm",
"collected",
"composed",
"cool",
"coolheaded",
"equal",
"level",
"limpid",
"peaceful",
"placid",
"possessed",
"sedate",
"self-composed",
"self-possessed",
"serene",
"smooth",
"together",
"tranquil",
"undisturbed",
"unperturbed",
"unruffled",
"unshaken",
"untroubled",
"unworried"
],
"antonyms":[
"agitated",
"discomposed",
"disturbed",
"flustered",
"perturbed",
"unglued",
"unhinged",
"unstrung",
"upset"
],
"examples":[
"are you recollected enough to talk about your close call?"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1595, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-164517"
},
"reconcile":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to restore to friendship or harmony",
": settle , resolve",
": to make consistent or congruous",
": to cause to submit to or accept something unpleasant",
": to check (a financial account) against another for accuracy",
": to account for",
": to become reconciled",
": to make friendly again",
": to settle by agreement : adjust",
": to make agree",
": to cause to give in or accept",
": to restore to harmony",
": to bring to resolution",
": to check (a financial account) against another for accuracy",
": to account for",
": to become reconciled",
": to voluntarily resume cohabitation as spouses prior to a divorce becoming final with the mutual intention of remaining together and reestablishing a harmonious relationship"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-k\u0259n-\u02ccs\u012b(-\u0259)l",
"\u02c8re-k\u0259n-\u02ccs\u012bl",
"\u02c8re-k\u0259n-\u02ccs\u012bl"
],
"synonyms":[
"accommodate",
"attune",
"conciliate",
"conform",
"coordinate",
"harmonize",
"key"
],
"antonyms":[
"disharmonize"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Luke and Jacob have a complicated reunion as Ally and Paul seemingly reconcile , but Paul is enraged when Ava\u2019s life-altering choices come to light. \u2014 Olivia Mccormack, Washington Post , 13 June 2022",
"The House passed its own version that includes tougher oversight provisions by a 364-60 vote in 2021, but House leaders decided in recent weeks to take up the Senate version rather than try to reconcile the separate measures. \u2014 Paul Berger, WSJ , 10 June 2022",
"But the constant bombardment by the Russian Army presents a contradiction that they are forced to reconcile . \u2014 New York Times , 6 June 2022",
"Some might say the best way to reconcile these two beliefs is to have a full year of Daylight Saving Time. \u2014 Harry Enten, CNN , 12 Mar. 2022",
"In this situation, establishing zero trust means finding a way to reconcile identities between two different IDPs, so your system can serve users either from the cloud or the on-premises identity systems. \u2014 Eric Olden, Forbes , 3 Jan. 2022",
"And if early conversations are any indication, the organizations will have to reconcile divergent views among Native Hawaiians. \u2014 Rob Perez, ProPublica , 30 May 2022",
"Kanye West's love life drama remains very public today, with the rapper posting an Instagram imploring God to reconcile him and Kim Kardashian. \u2014 Alyssa Bailey, ELLE , 10 Feb. 2022",
"These and other more laudable provisions are likely to be stripped out in the Senate as lawmakers reconcile it with the upper chamber\u2019s U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (USICA) from last year. \u2014 Kate Aronoff, The New Republic , 8 Feb. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French reconciler , from Latin reconciliare , from re- + conciliare to conciliate",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-223327"
},
"reconstruct":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to construct again: such as",
": to build or assemble (something) again",
": to subject (an organ or part) to surgery to re-form its structure or correct a defect",
": to re-create or reimagine (something from the past) especially by using information acquired through research",
": to create an accurate reenactment or understanding of (a past occurrence or event, such as an accident) by applying scientific principles and techniques to physical evidence",
": to make or form again : rebuild",
": to subject (an organ or part) to surgery so as to re-form the structure of or to correct a defect"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u0113-k\u0259n-\u02c8str\u0259kt",
"\u02ccr\u0113-k\u0259n-\u02c8str\u0259kt",
"\u02ccr\u0113-k\u0259n-\u02c8str\u0259kt"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"After the earthquake, many houses needed to be reconstructed .",
"Archaeologists were able to reconstruct most of the ancient village from their findings.",
"They are attempting to reconstruct the events that led to the bridge's collapse.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Their conversations encouraged Jobe to invent a surgical procedure that could reconstruct the damage to the elbow. \u2014 Lee Igel, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
"The sarcophagus was buried below the central nave, where crews were digging footing holes for the scaffolding needed to reconstruct the cathedral\u2019s roof and spire that collapsed during the fire. \u2014 Jane Recker, Smithsonian Magazine , 25 Mar. 2022",
"However, Grindr and other apps that are built to encourage users to share their location generate particularly specific data sets that can be used to reconstruct data about individual users. \u2014 Georgia Wells, WSJ , 2 May 2022",
"Investigators with the Little Rock Police Department were working Saturday to reconstruct the accident and complete a full report. \u2014 Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online , 16 Apr. 2022",
"In the months since, authorities have attempted to reconstruct what happened during those 12 hours between the tip and the explosion to understand how things went so wrong. \u2014 Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times , 6 Mar. 2022",
"The authority hired two firms, including Hogan's, to reconstruct what happened during the summer flooding and suggest improvements. \u2014 Christine Macdonald, Detroit Free Press , 28 Oct. 2021",
"Georgia\u2019s sister, Angel, co-host of They Called Her Georgia Lee, is starting from the beginning in order to reconstruct what happened to her sister and find out who is responsible. \u2014 Vulture Editors, Vulture , 20 Aug. 2021",
"The Chronicle obtained videos and documents to reconstruct what happened. \u2014 Taylor Kate Brown, San Francisco Chronicle , 21 July 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1762, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-203547"
},
"record":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"noun ()",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to set down in writing : furnish written evidence of",
": to deposit an authentic official copy of",
": to state for or as if for the record",
": to register permanently by mechanical means",
": indicate , read",
": to give evidence of",
": to cause (sound, visual images, data, etc.) to be registered on something (such as a disc or magnetic tape) in reproducible form",
": to record something",
": the state or fact of being recorded",
": something that records : such as",
": something that recalls or relates past events",
": an official document that records the acts of a public body or officer",
": an authentic official copy of a document deposited with a legally designated officer",
": the official copy of the papers used in a law case",
": a body of known or recorded facts about something or someone especially with reference to a particular sphere of activity that often forms a discernible pattern",
": a collection of related items of information (as in a database) treated as a unit",
": an attested top performance",
": an unsurpassed statistic",
": something on which sound or visual images have been recorded",
": a disc with a spiral groove carrying recorded sound for phonograph reproduction",
": for public knowledge : on the record",
": not for publication",
": being documented or attested",
": being authoritative or sanctioned",
": in the position of having publicly declared oneself",
": being known, published, or documented",
": for publication",
": of, relating to, or being one that is extraordinary among or surpasses others of its kind",
": a function of an electronic device that causes it to record",
": to set down in writing",
": to show a measurement of",
": to change sound or visual images into a form (as on an optical disk or hard drive) that can be listened to or watched at a later time",
": something written to give proof of something or tell about past events",
": something that recalls or tells about past events",
": a performance or achievement that is the best of its kind",
": the known or recorded facts about a person or thing",
": something on which sound or visual images have been recorded",
": made known in public documents",
": published in official documents",
": outstanding among other like things",
": to put in a record",
": to deposit or otherwise cause to be registered in the appropriate office as a record and notice of a title or interest in property",
"\u2014 see also recording act",
": to cause (as sound, images, or data) to be registered on something in reproducible form",
": to record something",
": the documentary account of something",
": as",
": an official document that records the acts of a public body or officer",
": an official copy of a document deposited with a designated officer",
": the official set of papers used and generated in a proceeding",
": documented evidence or history of one or more arrests or convictions \u2014 see also business records exception , public records exception",
": something (as a disc or tape) on which images, sound, or data has been recorded",
": on the record of the court in connection with a particular proceeding",
": being documented or attested"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8k\u022frd",
"\u02c8re-k\u0259rd",
"also",
"\u02c8re-k\u0259rd",
"also",
"ri-\u02c8k\u022frd",
"ri-\u02c8k\u022frd",
"\u02c8re-k\u0259rd",
"\u02c8re-k\u0259rd",
"ri-\u02c8k\u022frd",
"\u02c8re-k\u0259rd"
],
"synonyms":[
"jot (down)",
"log",
"mark",
"note",
"put down",
"register",
"report",
"set down",
"take down",
"write down"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a(1)",
"Noun (1)",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Adjective",
"1884, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun (2)",
"1946, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-185418"
},
"recount":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb",
"verb ()"
],
"definitions":[
": to relate in detail : narrate",
": to count again",
": a second or fresh count",
": to tell all about : narrate",
": to count again",
": a counting again (as of election votes)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8kau\u0307nt",
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8kau\u0307nt",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02cckau\u0307nt",
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8kau\u0307nt",
"ri-\u02c8kau\u0307nt",
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u02c8kau\u0307nt",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02cckau\u0307nt",
"-\u02c8kau\u0307nt"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"The election was very close and the loser demanded a recount ."
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb (1)",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb (1)",
"15th century, in the meaning defined above",
"Verb (2)",
"1764, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun",
"1850, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-215600"
},
"recoupment":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to get an equivalent for (losses) : make up for",
": reimburse , compensate",
": regain",
": to make good or make up for something lost",
": recuperate",
": recover sense 1"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8k\u00fcp",
"ri-\u02c8k\u00fcp"
],
"synonyms":[
"get back",
"re-collect",
"reacquire",
"recapture",
"reclaim",
"recover",
"regain",
"repossess",
"retake",
"retrieve"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"It will be hard for us to recoup the loss.",
"Movie studios can turn to video sales to recoup the costs of a movie that does poorly at the box office.",
"She recouped only a portion of her investment.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Credit card companies often protect customers against scams and can help recoup your money if a product is purchase but never delivered. \u2014 Megan Cerullo, CBS News , 18 May 2022",
"The city is suing the apartment owners to recoup the money. \u2014 Ko Lyn Cheang, The Indianapolis Star , 13 Apr. 2022",
"The 1996 welfare reform law signed by then-President Bill Clinton encouraged states to recoup money spent on public assistance in this way, and most states still do it. \u2014 Eli Hager, ProPublica , 11 Mar. 2022",
"The high volume of new claims has led to significant overpayments by the state, which has been notifying recipients and seeking to recoup the money. \u2014 Robert Channick, chicagotribune.com , 30 June 2021",
"If Heard were to to prevail on those grounds, she would be entitled to recoup her attorneys\u2019 fees from Depp. \u2014 Gene Maddaus, Variety , 24 May 2022",
"If work/life balance wasn\u2019t already a hot topic, COVID blew it up, and more than ever, employees have a voice and leverage in asking for and getting more time to recoup and recharge. \u2014 Wayne And Wanda, Anchorage Daily News , 22 May 2022",
"Carman filed an $85,000 claim to recoup the loss of the Chicken Pox and sued when the insurance company refused to pay, the AP reported. \u2014 Washington Post , 11 May 2022",
"The lawsuit seeks to delay the merger's closing until at least 2025, declare that Twitter directors breached their fiduciary duties, and recoup legal fees and costs. \u2014 Reuters, CNN , 6 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"French recouper to cut back, from Old French, from re- + couper to cut \u2014 more at cope entry 1 ",
"first_known_use":[
"1628, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-221540"
},
"recoverable":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"intransitive verb",
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb",
"verb ()"
],
"definitions":[
": to get back : regain",
": to bring back to normal position or condition",
": rescue",
": to make up for",
": to gain by legal process",
": reach",
": to find or identify again",
": to obtain from an ore, a waste product, or a by-product",
": to save from loss and restore to usefulness : reclaim",
": to regain a normal position or condition (as of health)",
": to obtain a final legal judgment in one's favor",
": to cover again or anew",
": to get back : regain",
": to regain or return to a normal or usual state (as of health or composure)",
": to make up for",
": to regain a normal position or condition (as of health)",
": to get back or get back an equivalent for",
": to obtain or get back (as damages, satisfaction for a debt, or property) through a judgment or decree",
": to obtain (a judgment) in one's favor",
": to get something back",
": to obtain damages or something else through a judgment"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8k\u0259-v\u0259r",
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8k\u0259-v\u0259r",
"ri-\u02c8k\u0259-v\u0259r",
"ri-\u02c8k\u0259v-\u0259r",
"ri-\u02c8k\u0259-v\u0259r"
],
"synonyms":[
"get back",
"reacquire",
"recapture",
"reclaim",
"re-collect",
"recoup",
"regain",
"repossess",
"retake",
"retrieve"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"For example, when stocks crashed in the fall of 2008, the U.S. stock market did not sufficiently recover until mid-2013. \u2014 Jim Osman, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
"To recover funds, ODJFS shares data with financial institutions regarding potentially fraudulent transactions. \u2014 cleveland , 9 June 2022",
"How to recover a tradition of rebellion against monied claims to property. \u2014 Eula Biss, The New Yorker , 8 June 2022",
"Mathis, who picked up her 21st win of the season, would recover to throw six shutout innings the rest of the way, permitting just four hits and striking out three. \u2014 Shelby Dermer, The Enquirer , 3 June 2022",
"Despite the valiant efforts of his classmates and the medical staff at USCMD, Officer Houston Tipping could not recover . \u2014 Jason Duaine Hahn, PEOPLE.com , 31 May 2022",
"Disabled students can recover some damages under state education laws for harm caused by discrimination. \u2014 Bob Egelko, San Francisco Chronicle , 24 May 2022",
"On their own, kids cannot recover from the devastating impact of trauma. \u2014 Tiffani Dhooge, Sun Sentinel , 19 May 2022",
"The economy will recover all jobs lost during COVID this summer. \u2014 Paul Davidson, USA TODAY , 19 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb (1)",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb (1)",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1",
"Verb (2)",
"15th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-205451"
},
"recovery":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the act, process, or an instance of recovering",
": an economic upturn (as after a depression)",
": the process of combating a disorder (such as alcoholism) or a real or perceived problem",
": the act or process of regaining or returning to a normal or usual state",
": the act of regaining or returning toward a normal or healthy state",
": the act, process, or fact of recovering",
": the obtaining, getting back, or vindication of a right or property by judgment or decree",
": the obtaining of damages",
": an amount awarded by or collected as a result of a judgment or decree"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8k\u0259-v\u0259-r\u0113",
"-\u02c8k\u0259v-r\u0113",
"ri-\u02c8k\u0259-v\u0259-r\u0113",
"-\u02c8k\u0259v-r\u0113",
"ri-\u02c8k\u0259v-(\u0259-)r\u0113",
"ri-\u02c8k\u0259-v\u0259-r\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[
"recapture",
"reclamation",
"recoupment",
"repossession",
"retrieval"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"This policy may slow the pace of economic recovery .",
"We hope for the recovery of the stolen paintings.",
"Their mission was the recovery of the space capsule.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"China's State Council, the central government's top policymaking body, has vowed to speed recovery in Shanghai and the broader national economy with a 33-point plan that has been widely touted in China's state media since its release last week. \u2014 Grady Mcgregor And Clay Chandler, Fortune , 3 June 2022",
"Laced with humor, Le Lambeau recounts Lan\u00e7on\u2019s recovery and his effort to reclaim his life. \u2014 Andrew Aoyama, The Atlantic , 3 June 2022",
"Our fabrics have technical stretch and recovery for long term wear that are comfortable and flattering. \u2014 Felicity Carter, Forbes , 2 June 2022",
"The popular probiotic supplement is thought to improve mental clarity, attention, sleep, recovery , energy levels, gas, and bloating in just a few days. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 2 June 2022",
"All of the travel chaos has an impact on players\u2019 game preparation and recovery . \u2014 Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant , 1 June 2022",
"Marine Patrol Division continues to assist Daphne Search and Rescue, Logan Fire and Rescue and Cullman County Fire and Rescue in the search and recovery effort. \u2014 Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al , 31 May 2022",
"The war on drugs should be regarded as a failure, and the U.S. should take the approach of decriminalization and recovery . \u2014 WSJ , 31 May 2022",
"Legislation supported by President Biden that has passed the House of Representatives, but not the Senate, would allow the U.S. to sell the luxurious ship and direct the proceeds toward the Ukraine war and recovery effort. \u2014 Graham Kates, CBS News , 27 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-185353"
},
"recreant":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": crying for mercy : cowardly",
": unfaithful to duty or allegiance",
": coward",
": apostate , deserter"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-kr\u0113-\u0259nt"
],
"synonyms":[
"chicken",
"chicken-livered",
"chickenhearted",
"cowardly",
"craven",
"dastardly",
"gutless",
"lily-livered",
"milk-livered",
"poltroon",
"pusillanimous",
"spineless",
"unheroic",
"yellow"
],
"antonyms":[
"apostate",
"defector",
"deserter",
"renegade"
],
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"the victors had only contempt for the recreant enemy soldiers who surrendered without firing a shot",
"recreant campaign workers who walked out as soon as their candidate began dropping in the polls",
"Noun",
"traditionally armies have dealt harshly with recreants , with execution being a common punishment for desertion during wartime",
"the historian reserved his greatest contempt for those recreants who opposed the witch hunt but lacked the courage to speak out against it"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Adjective",
"first_known_use":[
"Adjective",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-220427"
},
"recreate":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb ()"
],
"definitions":[
": to give new life or freshness to : refresh",
": to take recreation",
": to create again",
": to form anew in the imagination"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-kr\u0113-\u02cc\u0101t",
"\u02ccr\u0113-kr\u0113-\u02c8\u0101t"
],
"synonyms":[
"freshen",
"recharge",
"refresh",
"refreshen",
"regenerate",
"rejuvenate",
"renew",
"repair",
"restore",
"resuscitate",
"revitalize",
"revive",
"revivify"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Verb (2)",
"The movie set re-creates a London street of 1895.",
"The scene of the crime was re-created based upon police photographs."
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb (1)",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb (1)",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense",
"Verb (2)",
"1587, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-214853"
},
"recreation":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": refreshment of strength and spirits after work",
": a means of refreshment or diversion : hobby",
": something done for fun and relaxation"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccre-kr\u0113-\u02c8\u0101-sh\u0259n",
"\u02ccrek-r\u0113-\u02c8\u0101-sh\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[
"dalliance",
"frolic",
"frolicking",
"fun",
"fun and games",
"play",
"relaxation",
"rollicking",
"sport"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"The fields next to the school are used for recreation .",
"decided to take a bike tour of the island for recreation and relaxation",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The Beautiful annual pass will give your dad access to more than 2,000 national parks and other federal recreation sites. \u2014 Robin Raven, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
"Friends of the Blackstone and its partners have worked for decades to make the river a recreation destination. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 10 June 2022",
"Recently Parker celebrated a huge win by finalizing a deal with REI, a huge outdoor recreation retailer. \u2014 Ebony Williams, ajc , 10 June 2022",
"So yeah, this would help keep the beaches open and, and safer for swimmers and recreation Chris: people. \u2014 Laura Johnston, cleveland , 9 June 2022",
"Doubts were sown even in 1968, when the idea of turning Big Sky into a ski and recreation area was hatched by TV news anchor Chet Huntley, of the NBC Nightly News, and a consortium of corporations. \u2014 Antonia Hitchens, Town & Country , 8 June 2022",
"It\u2019s now the home of evo Campus Salt Lake, a collaboration of outdoor sports retailers and recreation providers. \u2014 Kaitlyn Bancroft, The Salt Lake Tribune , 8 June 2022",
"But its purpose was recreation , not subsistence, and it was made for the benefit of the middle class, not the poor. \u2014 Eula Biss, The New Yorker , 8 June 2022",
"In response, the water board banned watering turf at commercial, industrial and institutional properties, excluding turf grass used for recreation or community purposes. \u2014 Stephanie Elam, CNN , 7 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English recreacioun \"act of refreshment, action of amusing,\" borrowed from Anglo-French & Late Latin; Anglo-French, borrowed from Late Latin recre\u0101ti\u014dn-, recre\u0101ti\u014d \"spiritual refreshment, amusement, new birth,\" going back to Latin, \"act of restoring,\" from recre\u0101re \"to make new, restore, revive\" (from re- re- + cre\u0101re \"to bring into being, beget, give birth to\") + -ti\u014dn-, -ti\u014d, suffix of verbal action \u2014 more at create entry 1 ",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-191046"
},
"recruit":{
"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to fill up the number of with new members : reinforce",
": to enlist as a member of an armed service",
": to increase or maintain the number of",
": to secure the services of : engage , hire",
": to seek to enroll",
": replenish",
": to restore or increase the health, vigor, or intensity of",
": to enlist new members",
": a fresh or additional supply",
": a newcomer to a field or activity",
": a newly enlisted or drafted member of the armed forces",
": a former enlisted man of the lowest rank in the army",
": to enlist as a member of the armed forces",
": to get the services of",
": a newly enlisted member of the armed forces",
": a newcomer to a group or field of activity",
": to restore or increase the health, vigor, or intensity of"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8kr\u00fct",
"ri-\u02c8kr\u00fct",
"ri-\u02c8kr\u00fct"
],
"synonyms":[
"assume",
"employ",
"engage",
"fee",
"hire",
"lay on",
"pay",
"place",
"retain",
"sign (up ",
"take on"
],
"antonyms":[
"abecedarian",
"apprentice",
"babe",
"beginner",
"colt",
"cub",
"fledgling",
"freshman",
"greenhorn",
"neophyte",
"newbie",
"newcomer",
"novice",
"novitiate",
"punk",
"rook",
"rookie",
"tenderfoot",
"tyro",
"virgin"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The report recommends greater representation for Asian American and Pacific Islanders on public higher education governing boards and more robust efforts to recruit faculty from those groups. \u2014 Teresa Watanabestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 31 May 2022",
"Many Russian-speaking criminal hacker groups recruit from Ukraine and other countries in Eastern Europe. \u2014 WSJ , 19 May 2022",
"Airlines and airports are competing to recruit employees from a tight labor market, after many of them laid workers off at the height of the pandemic. \u2014 Chloe Taylor, Fortune , 16 May 2022",
"The Chinese army later entered the war to support the North, and the US worked through a nascent UN to recruit infantrymen from fifteen other countries. \u2014 E. Tammy Kim, The New York Review of Books , 11 May 2022",
"Yes, there are certain companies or hiring managers who pretentiously recruit from prestigious schools. \u2014 Washington Post , 27 Apr. 2022",
"Companies can recruit from sources that have until now been underutilized, such as historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), says Frierson, who also serves as the board chair of the National Association of Black Accountants. \u2014 Forbes , 14 Apr. 2022",
"Don\u2019t be surprised if Plattner opts to recruit from the player agent pool, following Montreal\u2019s hire this season of Kent Hughes. \u2014 Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com , 9 Apr. 2022",
"Russia\u2019s defense ministry on Wednesday also acknowledged that some conscripts were taking part in the war, while US officials say that Moscow is also seeking to recruit foreign fighters from Syria. \u2014 Katie Bo Lillis, CNN , 11 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Devon Allen, who was a four-star recruit at wide receiver coming out of high school and played three seasons for the Oregon Ducks while simultaneously pursuing track and field. \u2014 Glenn Erby, USA TODAY , 13 June 2022",
"Benjamin, who was a four-star recruit in 2017, passed along recruiting advice to the athletes in attendance. \u2014 Theo Mackie, The Arizona Republic , 12 June 2022",
"Donovan Clingan is a four-star recruit and the only true freshman. \u2014 Shreyas Laddha, Hartford Courant , 9 June 2022",
"Baker, one of 18 scholarship players to transfer from Alabama since the start of last season, was a four-star recruit in 2020 from Georgia. \u2014 Mike Rodak | Mrodak@al.com, al , 8 June 2022",
"Young was a five-star recruit in the 2017 class whose talent preceded the size that needed to come along with it. \u2014 Stephen Means, cleveland , 3 June 2022",
"During a recent appearance on an athletic department podcast, Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh shared a story about Makari Paige, a safety who was a four-star recruit out of West Bloomfield. \u2014 Michael Cohen, Detroit Free Press , 5 May 2022",
"Melton was a four-star recruit with an offer from Ohio State who chose to stay home and do a little of everything for a rebuilding Rutgers program, as a receiver, runner and kick returner. \u2014 Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star , 30 Apr. 2022",
"The 6-2, 250-pound Ebiketie, who transferred to Penn State after four seasons at Temple, was a three-star recruit from Albert Einstein High in Kensington. \u2014 Ryan Mcfadden And C.j. Doon, Baltimore Sun , 28 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"1642, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a(1)",
"Noun",
"1645, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-191845"
},
"rectifying":{
"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to set right : remedy",
": to purify especially by repeated or fractional distillation",
": to correct by removing errors : adjust",
": to make (an alternating current) unidirectional",
": to set or make right",
": to purify (as alcohol) especially by repeated or fractional distillation",
": to make (an alternating current) unidirectional"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rek-t\u0259-\u02ccf\u012b",
"\u02c8rek-t\u0259-\u02ccf\u012b",
"\u02c8rek-t\u0259-\u02ccf\u012b"
],
"synonyms":[
"amend",
"correct",
"debug",
"emend",
"red-pencil",
"reform",
"remedy"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"The hotel management promised to rectify the problem.",
"let me get the store manager, and he'll rectify the invoice for your order",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The best way to scale initially is to identify the operational inefficiencies that already exist and rectify those first. \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
"Courageous conversations are dialogues about difficult, often unspoken and possibly taboo issues that are brought to the center stage for awareness, reflection, unlearning and productive action to rectify as needed. \u2014 Arthi Rabikrisson, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
"At least one official has raised concerns that Arkansas veterans and their families may consider burial options elsewhere if cemetery staffers aren't able to rectify the errors at the North Little Rock cemetery. \u2014 Will Langhorne, Arkansas Online , 29 May 2022",
"And what options might be available now to rectify these past wrongs? \u2014 Anna Altman, The New Republic , 27 May 2022",
"That doesn\u2019t mean selling exceptional museum art to rectify the disproportion makes sense. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 6 May 2022",
"Now its largest shareholder, China\u2019s Ping An Insurance, 601318 1.03% is pushing for strong measures to rectify this unwieldy arrangement\u2014including a potential spinoff of the Asian business. \u2014 Nathaniel Taplin, WSJ , 5 May 2022",
"There has been a push to rectify the Earth-science gap. \u2014 Kendra Pierre-louis, The Atlantic , 4 May 2022",
"The government later hit Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. with a record $2.8 billion fine for abuse of market dominance, and told other top internet companies to rectify anti-competitive practices. \u2014 Bloomberg.com , 21 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English rectifien , from Anglo-French rectifier , from Medieval Latin rectificare , from Latin rectus right \u2014 more at right ",
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1529, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-230050"
},
"rectitude":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the quality or state of being straight",
": moral integrity : righteousness",
": the quality or state of being correct in judgment or procedure"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rek-t\u0259-\u02cct\u00fcd",
"-\u02ccty\u00fcd"
],
"synonyms":[
"character",
"decency",
"goodness",
"honesty",
"integrity",
"morality",
"probity",
"righteousness",
"rightness",
"uprightness",
"virtue",
"virtuousness"
],
"antonyms":[
"badness",
"evil",
"evildoing",
"immorality",
"iniquity",
"sin",
"villainy",
"wickedness"
],
"examples":[
"encouraged the graduates to go on to live lives of unimpeachable rectitude and integrity",
"has a finely honed sense of rectitude that keeps him from cheating on exams",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Like the Duke of Hastings, Anthony eventually gets the Mr. Darcy treatment; his outward callousness is revealed to belie an inner softness and a misplaced ethical rectitude . \u2014 Washington Post , 9 Mar. 2022",
"But the brazenness with which the Thomases have flouted the most reasonable expectations of judicial rectitude is without precedent. \u2014 Richard Galant, CNN , 27 Mar. 2022",
"Growing up in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kerby suffered from scrupulosity, an obsessive compulsive disorder that focuses on moral rectitude and brings with it pathological guilt. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 20 Mar. 2022",
"His own sense of rectitude , Flores said in 2019, shortly before his mother, Maria, died of breast cancer, had been instilled by her unwavering values. \u2014 New York Times , 4 Feb. 2022",
"On Twitter, the suggestion that the Prime Minister\u2019s rectitude in launching an investigation had rendered unseemly any questions about the actual events under investigation was met with scathing incredulity. \u2014 Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker , 11 Jan. 2022",
"He is regarded as one of baseball\u2019s most outstanding citizens, with an image of humility and rectitude . \u2014 Kurt Streeter, New York Times , 23 Aug. 2021",
"Some were more serious than others, but each held on to their own notion of morality, honor, and rectitude . \u2014 Tom Mctague, The Atlantic , 23 Jan. 2022",
"All awards organizations struggled to balance commercialism, celebration, and ethical rectitude during the pandemic. \u2014 Lee Seymour, Forbes , 22 Sep. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Middle French, from Late Latin rectitudo , from Latin rectus straight, right",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-223612"
},
"recuperate":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to get back : regain",
": to bring back into use or currency : revive",
": to regain a former state or condition",
": to recover health or strength",
": to regain health or strength",
": to get back or recover",
": to recover health or strength"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8k\u00fc-p\u0259-\u02ccr\u0101t",
"-\u02c8ky\u00fc-",
"ri-\u02c8k\u00fc-p\u0259-\u02ccr\u0101t",
"-\u02c8ky\u00fc-",
"ri-\u02c8k(y)\u00fc-p\u0259-\u02ccr\u0101t"
],
"synonyms":[
"come back",
"convalesce",
"gain",
"heal",
"mend",
"pull round",
"rally",
"recoup",
"recover",
"snap back"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"She took a day off to recuperate .",
"half the office was out today, many employees being sick or recuperating from the flu",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Alex Garland\u2019s film Men has a deceptively simple premise: A woman rents a home in the English countryside to recuperate after a personal tragedy but is soon stalked by several residents of the town. \u2014 David Sims, The Atlantic , 25 May 2022",
"The law does not provide any specific civil penalties for breaking the law, besides allowing users to sue to recuperate their court costs from the company found in violation. \u2014 Andrew Zhang, San Antonio Express-News , 13 May 2022",
"The goal, shared especially by people who had both witnessed the mad destruction of the war in Europe and fallen in love with European culture, was to recuperate , on informal American terms, the heritage of formal European manners. \u2014 Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker , 23 May 2022",
"This means that teams must closely monitor energy consumption and find ways to conserve or recuperate it. \u2014 Rohit Amarnath, Forbes , 2 May 2022",
"That\u2019s why both recreational and elite outdoor enthusiasts have turned to a number of solutions to help their muscles and feet recuperate faster. \u2014 Outside Online , 2 May 2022",
"For the rest of her life, Margaret made several unsuccessful attempts to recuperate her reputation and once again monetize her social standing. \u2014 Leena Kim, Town & Country , 22 Apr. 2022",
"The new owners raised fees to recuperate some of their investment, upsetting the community. \u2014 Nicole Goodkind, CNN , 2 Apr. 2022",
"At night, the parasympathetic nervous system helps the body rest, digest, and recuperate . \u2014 Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics , 28 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Latin recuperatus , past participle of recuperare \u2014 more at recover ",
"first_known_use":[
"1542, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-224039"
},
"recuperation":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to get back : regain",
": to bring back into use or currency : revive",
": to regain a former state or condition",
": to recover health or strength",
": to regain health or strength",
": to get back or recover",
": to recover health or strength"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8k\u00fc-p\u0259-\u02ccr\u0101t",
"-\u02c8ky\u00fc-",
"ri-\u02c8k\u00fc-p\u0259-\u02ccr\u0101t",
"-\u02c8ky\u00fc-",
"ri-\u02c8k(y)\u00fc-p\u0259-\u02ccr\u0101t"
],
"synonyms":[
"come back",
"convalesce",
"gain",
"heal",
"mend",
"pull round",
"rally",
"recoup",
"recover",
"snap back"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"She took a day off to recuperate .",
"half the office was out today, many employees being sick or recuperating from the flu",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Alex Garland\u2019s film Men has a deceptively simple premise: A woman rents a home in the English countryside to recuperate after a personal tragedy but is soon stalked by several residents of the town. \u2014 David Sims, The Atlantic , 25 May 2022",
"The law does not provide any specific civil penalties for breaking the law, besides allowing users to sue to recuperate their court costs from the company found in violation. \u2014 Andrew Zhang, San Antonio Express-News , 13 May 2022",
"The goal, shared especially by people who had both witnessed the mad destruction of the war in Europe and fallen in love with European culture, was to recuperate , on informal American terms, the heritage of formal European manners. \u2014 Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker , 23 May 2022",
"This means that teams must closely monitor energy consumption and find ways to conserve or recuperate it. \u2014 Rohit Amarnath, Forbes , 2 May 2022",
"That\u2019s why both recreational and elite outdoor enthusiasts have turned to a number of solutions to help their muscles and feet recuperate faster. \u2014 Outside Online , 2 May 2022",
"For the rest of her life, Margaret made several unsuccessful attempts to recuperate her reputation and once again monetize her social standing. \u2014 Leena Kim, Town & Country , 22 Apr. 2022",
"The new owners raised fees to recuperate some of their investment, upsetting the community. \u2014 Nicole Goodkind, CNN , 2 Apr. 2022",
"At night, the parasympathetic nervous system helps the body rest, digest, and recuperate . \u2014 Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics , 28 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Latin recuperatus , past participle of recuperare \u2014 more at recover ",
"first_known_use":[
"1542, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-214847"
},
"red hot":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": extremely hot: such as",
": glowing with heat",
": exhibiting or marked by intense emotion, enthusiasm, or violence",
": fresh , new",
": extremely popular",
": one who shows intense emotion or partisanship",
": hot dog sense 1",
": a small red candy strongly flavored with cinnamon",
": glowing red with heat",
": very active or successful",
": extremely popular"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8red-\u02c8h\u00e4t",
"\u02c8red-\u02c8h\u00e4t"
],
"synonyms":[
"contemporary",
"current",
"designer",
"hot",
"mod",
"modern",
"modernistic",
"new",
"new age",
"new-fashioned",
"newfangled",
"present-day",
"space-age",
"state-of-the-art",
"ultramodern",
"up-to-date",
"up-to-the-minute"
],
"antonyms":[
"crusader",
"fanatic",
"ideologue",
"idealogue",
"militant",
"partisan",
"partizan",
"true believer",
"zealot"
],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"the inflammatory language favored by the red hots is simply polarizing voters and stifling all dialogue"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"Adjective",
"14th century, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun",
"1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-201425"
},
"red-blooded":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": vigorous , lusty"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8red-\u02c8bl\u0259-d\u0259d"
],
"synonyms":[
"dynamic",
"energetic",
"flush",
"gingery",
"lusty",
"peppy",
"robust",
"vigorous",
"vital"
],
"antonyms":[
"dull",
"lethargic",
"listless",
"sluggish",
"torpid"
],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1836, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-204828"
},
"red-pencil":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": censor",
": correct , revise"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8red-\u02ccpen(t)-s\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[
"amend",
"correct",
"debug",
"emend",
"rectify",
"reform",
"remedy"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1946, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-202140"
},
"redd (up ":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": redded up : tidied"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"from past participle of redd up ",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-192419"
},
"redeem":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to buy back : repurchase",
": to get or win back",
": to free from what distresses or harms: such as",
": to free from captivity by payment of ransom",
": to extricate from or help to overcome something detrimental",
": to release from blame or debt : clear",
": to free from the consequences of sin",
": to change for the better : reform",
": repair , restore",
": to free from a lien by payment of an amount secured thereby",
": to remove the obligation of by payment",
": to exchange for something of value",
": to make good : fulfill",
": to atone for : expiate",
": to offset the bad effect of",
": to make worthwhile : retrieve",
": to make up for",
": to buy, get, or win back",
": to make good : fulfill",
": to exchange for something of value",
": to free from sin",
": repurchase",
": to repurchase by right and not on the open market",
": to free from a lien or pledge usually by payment of the amount secured thereby",
": to exercise an equity of redemption in (real property) by payment in full of a mortgage debt after default but prior to a foreclosure becoming effective",
"\u2014 see also equity of redemption",
": to exercise a right of redemption in (real property) within the period set by law by a repurchase that voids the effect of foreclosure or sale \u2014 see also right of redemption",
": to remove the obligation of by payment (as at maturity)",
": to present and have redeemed",
": to exchange for something of value",
": to redeem something (as real property)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8d\u0113m",
"ri-\u02c8d\u0113m",
"ri-\u02c8d\u0113m"
],
"synonyms":[
"answer",
"complete",
"comply (with)",
"fill",
"fulfill",
"fulfil",
"keep",
"meet",
"satisfy"
],
"antonyms":[
"breach",
"break",
"transgress",
"violate"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"So, begin to redeem frequent flyer miles as soon \u2014 and as often \u2014 as possible. \u2014 Peter Greenberg, CBS News , 20 June 2022",
"That plot\u2019s object is to redeem Tracy, and its climax is a feat of heroism that feels imported from a Marvel comic. \u2014 Katy Waldman, The New Yorker , 13 June 2022",
"Historically, around 54 percent of shareholders would opt to redeem shares when a merger was announced. \u2014 New York Times , 3 June 2022",
"This week, Tims Rewards Members who purchase a donut via the Tim Hortons App or at timhortons.com will receive a free donut offer to redeem on their next order. \u2014 Jacob Siegal, BGR , 3 June 2022",
"Tether, for instance, is always meant to be worth $1, and promises to redeem coins for $1 if customers want their money back. \u2014 Chloe Taylor, Fortune , 24 May 2022",
"Kimpton is one of the many IHG Rewards hotel brands where members can earn and redeem points. \u2014 Ramsey Qubein, Forbes , 22 May 2022",
"Stablecoins typically peg themselves to the dollar and hold a reserve of actual dollars in a bank deposit to redeem the coins. \u2014 Greg Ip, WSJ , 18 May 2022",
"The more expensive packages include perks like unlimited points to play games, free tickets to redeem for prizes, Dippin' Dots ice cream and goody bags. \u2014 Amy Schwabe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 17 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English redemen , from Anglo-French redemer , modification of Latin redimere , from re-, red- re- + emere to take, buy; akin to Lithuanian imti to take",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-192623"
},
"redolence":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an often pungent or agreeable odor",
": the quality or state of being redolent"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-d\u0259-l\u0259n(t)s"
],
"synonyms":[
"aroma",
"attar",
"otto",
"balm",
"bouquet",
"fragrance",
"fragrancy",
"incense",
"perfume",
"scent",
"spice"
],
"antonyms":[
"fetor",
"malodor",
"reek",
"stench",
"stink"
],
"examples":[
"breathed in the redolence of the apple orchard",
"the redolence of fir trees always reminds me of Christmas"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-214521"
},
"redolent":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": exuding fragrance : aromatic",
": full of a specified fragrance : scented",
": evocative , suggestive"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-d\u0259-l\u0259nt"
],
"synonyms":[
"ambrosial",
"aromatic",
"fragrant",
"perfumed",
"savory",
"savoury",
"scented",
"sweet"
],
"antonyms":[
"fetid",
"foul",
"malodorous",
"noisome",
"putrid",
"rancid",
"rank",
"reeking",
"reeky",
"skunky",
"smelly",
"stenchful",
"stenchy",
"stinking",
"stinky",
"strong"
],
"examples":[
"my grandmother's house always seemed to be redolent with the aroma of baking bread",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Some burst with juniper flavor, while others are redolent with the aroma of rose petals. \u2014 Bon App\u00e9tit , 18 Dec. 2019",
"But while their observations are interesting, their presence in the film (and the clips from the production) seem more redolent of star power than insightful historical commentary. \u2014 Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter , 1 Oct. 2019",
"The spaghettoni al limone is especially strong, a twist on the Southern Italian dish with a redolent fruitiness that seems to infuse every pasta strand. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 27 Aug. 2019",
"So soothing, so redolent of simpler times (which is sort of my ZIP Code). \u2014 Chris Erskine, latimes.com , 3 July 2019",
"The finished pickles are slightly salty, redolent with herbaceous Mexican oregano and laced with chipotle smoke, followed by the sharper heat of fresh jalape\u00f1o. \u2014 SFChronicle.com , 26 July 2019",
"David D\u2019Orio\u2019s arsenal, a dozen weapons made of colorful glass, are too redolent of Flash Gordon serials to frighten. \u2014 Mark Jenkins, Washington Post , 21 June 2019",
"The elegiac score by Lisa Gutkin and Aaron Halva is redolent with the buoyant melancholy of klezmer. \u2014 Charles Mcnulty, latimes.com , 11 June 2019",
"When Jeffrey Kalinsky opened his eponymous store in New York\u2019s Meatpacking district in the late 90s, the neighborhood was still redolent with the industry that gave it its name. \u2014 Olivia Martin, Town & Country , 30 Aug. 2018"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin redolent-, redolens , present participle of redol\u0113re to emit a scent, from re-, red- + ol\u0113re to smell \u2014 more at odor ",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-194433"
},
"reduce":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to draw together or cause to converge : consolidate",
": to diminish in size, amount, extent, or number",
": to decrease the volume and concentrate the flavor of by boiling",
": to narrow down : restrict",
": to make shorter : abridge",
": to restore to righteousness : save",
": to bring to a specified state or condition",
": to force to capitulate",
": force , compel",
": to bring to a systematic form or character",
": to put down in written or printed form",
": to correct (a fracture) by bringing displaced or broken parts back into their normal positions",
": to lower in grade or rank : demote",
": to lower in condition or status : downgrade",
": to diminish in strength or density",
": to diminish in value",
": to change the denominations or form of without changing the value",
": to construct a geometrical figure similar to but smaller than (a given figure)",
": to transpose from one form into another : convert",
": to change (an expression) to an equivalent but more fundamental expression",
": to break down (as by crushing or grinding) : pulverize",
": to bring to the metallic state by removal of nonmetallic elements",
": deoxidize",
": to combine with or subject to the action of hydrogen",
": to change (an element or ion) from a higher to a lower oxidation state",
": to add one or more electrons to (an atom or ion or molecule)",
": to change (a stressed vowel) to an unstressed vowel",
": to become diminished or lessened",
": to lose weight by dieting",
": to become reduced",
": to become concentrated or consolidated",
": to undergo meiosis",
": to become converted or equated",
": to make smaller or less",
": to bring to a usually worse state",
": to lower in grade or rank",
": to change to a simpler form",
": to lose weight by dieting",
": to correct (as a fracture or a herniated mass) by bringing displaced or broken parts back into their normal positions",
": to bring to the metallic state by removal of nonmetallic elements",
": deoxidize",
": to combine with or subject to the action of hydrogen",
": to change (an element or ion) from a higher to a lower oxidation state",
": to add one or more electrons to (an atom or ion or molecule)",
": to become diminished or lessened",
": to lose weight by dieting",
": to become reduced",
": to undergo meiosis",
": to make smaller",
": to convert (a chose in action) into a chose in possession",
": to convert by enforcement through litigation",
": to cause to undergo reduction to practice"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8d\u00fcs",
"-\u02c8dy\u00fcs",
"ri-\u02c8d\u00fcs",
"-\u02c8dy\u00fcs",
"ri-\u02c8d(y)\u00fcs",
"ri-\u02c8d\u00fcs, -\u02c8dy\u00fcs"
],
"synonyms":[
"break",
"bust",
"degrade",
"demote",
"disrate",
"downgrade"
],
"antonyms":[
"advance",
"elevate",
"promote",
"raise"
],
"examples":[
"The medicine reduces the risk of infection.",
"We are trying to reduce our debt.",
"Stricter speed limit enforcement has reduced the number of car accidents.",
"Her prison sentence was reduced from 15 years to 10.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"On days with air quality advisories, people are encouraged to take action to help reduce ozone formation by taking the bus, carpooling, biking or walking instead of driving. \u2014 Emily Deletter, The Enquirer , 15 June 2022",
"Cruise said that its vehicles have logged millions of miles of roadway travel in complex urban settings, such as San Francisco, and that deployment of autonomous vehicles should help reduce fatal crashes in the U.S. \u2014 Ryan Felton, WSJ , 15 June 2022",
"Therefore, although many cases of Ramsay Hunt syndrome may resolve on their own with time, treatment with antiviral medications and steroids may help reduce the risk of such persistent problems. \u2014 Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes , 12 June 2022",
"The medication relaxes muscles in the airways and tightens blood vessels, which help reduce symptoms, according to the NLM. \u2014 Julie Marks, SELF , 11 June 2022",
"Creamy Vegan Asparagus PestoCashews are a luxurious mainstay that also help reduce total and LDL cholesterol. \u2014 Time , 10 June 2022",
"Such export bans sometimes help reduce domestic prices of the commodities in question, analysts say. \u2014 New York Times , 10 June 2022",
"This can then help reduce feelings of anxiety and other things in adults. \u2014 Joshua Hawkins, BGR , 10 June 2022",
"These noise-canceling Bluetooth earbuds help reduce ambient noise and give a no-pressure feel, delivering clearer tones with even punchier sound and deeper bass. \u2014 Nicole Charky-chami, The Hollywood Reporter , 9 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, to lead back, from Latin reducere , from re- + ducere to lead \u2014 more at tow entry 1 ",
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-211627"
},
"reduction":{
"type":"noun",
"definitions":[
"the act or process of reducing the state of being reduced",
"something made by reducing",
"the amount by which something is reduced",
"a South American Indian settlement directed by Jesuit missionaries",
"meiosis sense 2",
"production of the gametic chromosome number in the first meiotic division",
"the act of making something smaller or less the state of being made smaller or less",
"the amount by which something is made smaller or less",
"the replacement or realignment of a body part in normal position or restoration of a bodily condition to normal",
"the process of reducing by chemical or electrochemical means",
"the psychological diminishment of emotion or needs through activity or adjustment",
"meiosis",
"production of the gametic chromosome number in the first meiotic division"
],
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"abatement",
"deduction",
"discount"
],
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"accession",
"addition"
],
"examples":[
"a drastic reduction in size",
"Many voters want to see some reduction of the deficit.",
"There is a 20 percent reduction on selected items during this sale.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The May 28 speech came and went without a word about debt reduction . \u2014 Andrew Restuccia, WSJ , 18 June 2022",
"Despite the urging of doctors to abort most of the fetuses to increase the chances that some would survive, called multifetal reduction , the Kempels refused. \u2014 Diane Herbst, PEOPLE.com , 17 June 2022",
"However, that reduction fell to 11% in 1987 to 1991, and to a statistically insignificant 1% in 1992 to 1998. \u2014 Doug Lawson, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
"And in Vietnam, a decade of assessment shows poverty reduction across society. \u2014 Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor , 17 June 2022",
"While Beanfield is still on top with a PCMag Speed Index of 395.9, that\u2019s a slight reduction from last year\u2019s 417.4\u2014which was, in turn, a decrease from 2020. \u2014 PCMAG , 17 June 2022",
"Participants drew some cheer from an announcement Thursday by Australia\u2019s new government, which formally pledged to raise its target for cutting greenhouse gas reduction to 43 percent by the end of the decade compared with 2005 levels. \u2014 Frank Jordans, BostonGlobe.com , 16 June 2022",
"Teams will have to run three consecutive laps without using the drag reduction system to generate a baseline for porpoising, and the FIA will police teams to ensure no one runs at an uncompetitive slow pace to avoid the phenomenon. \u2014 Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica , 16 June 2022",
"The Supreme Court said Wednesday that the federal government improperly lowered drug reimbursement payments to hospitals and clinics that serve low-income communities, a reduction that cost the facilities billions of dollars. \u2014 Jessica Gresko, ajc , 15 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English reduccion restoration, from Middle French reducion , from Late Latin & Latin; Late Latin reduction-, reductio reduction (in a syllogism), from Latin, restoration, from reducere ",
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-090000"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
],
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": exceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous",
": characterized by or containing an excess",
": using more words than necessary",
": characterized by similarity or repetition",
": no longer needed for a job and hence laid off",
": profuse , lavish",
": serving as a duplicate for preventing failure of an entire system (such as a spacecraft) upon failure of a single component",
": characterized by or containing an excess or superfluous amount"
],
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"ri-\u02c8d\u0259n-d\u0259nt",
"ri-\u02c8d\u0259n-d\u0259nt"
],
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"excess",
"extra",
"spare",
"supererogatory",
"superfluous",
"supernumerary",
"surplus"
],
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"And not to continually be redundant here, but Kyle was brought in at Jimmy Butler\u2019s behest. \u2014 Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel , 10 June 2022",
"Barton wants the justices to go back to riding circuit to interact with regular Americans and routine cases, but that seems redundant with selecting justices who have prior practical experience. \u2014 Dan Mclaughlin, National Review , 17 Mar. 2022",
"Some passages might seem redundant , but so is grief, so viciously efficient in its elasticity. \u2014 Washington Post , 11 May 2021",
"But even apps that are not redundant can also be risky. \u2014 Ritish Puttaparthi, Forbes , 17 May 2022",
"Something so quintessentially White that a qualifier was redundant . \u2014 Washington Post , 9 May 2022",
"The first part is redundant \u2014no one gets doxxed voluntarily. \u2014 Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic , 22 Apr. 2022",
"This has resulted in a redundant system in which prescribers enter lab values into the online clozapine REMS system to meet FDA requirements while also faxing hard copies to pharmacies. \u2014 Brian Barnett, STAT , 9 May 2022",
"While their dissatisfaction does come across, its a long and slow introduction that takes the majority of the pilot\u2019s runtime to be engaging, and without being grabbed it\u2019s a little hard to see where these redundant scenes tie in. \u2014 Jeff Ewing, Forbes , 7 May 2022"
],
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"1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-213148"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an act or instance of doubling or reiterating",
": an often grammatically functional repetition of a radical element or a part of it occurring usually at the beginning of a word and often accompanied by change of the radical vowel",
": a word or form produced by reduplication",
": the repeated element in such a word or form",
": anadiplosis",
": an act or instance of doubling"
],
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"ri-\u02ccd\u00fc-pli-\u02c8k\u0101-sh\u0259n",
"\u02ccr\u0113-",
"-\u02c8dy\u00fc-",
"ri-\u02ccd(y)\u00fc-pli-\u02c8k\u0101-sh\u0259n, \u02ccr\u0113-"
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"carbon",
"carbon copy",
"clone",
"copy",
"dummy",
"dupe",
"duplicate",
"duplication",
"facsimile",
"imitation",
"mock",
"replica",
"replication",
"reproduction"
],
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"archetype",
"original",
"prototype"
],
"examples":[
"that old-looking colonial mansion is actually a 20th-century reduplication of the original, which was destroyed many years ago",
"ever since I was forced to do a reduplication of a day's work, I've been more conscientious about hitting my computer's \u201csave\u201d button"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-201931"
},
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"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to repeat or return an echo : echo again or repeatedly : reverberate",
": to echo back : repeat"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8e-(\u02cc)k\u014d"
],
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"echo",
"resonate",
"resound",
"reverberate",
"sound"
],
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"examples":[
"thunder reechoing through the canyon",
"she reechoed an earlier speaker's points, only with a slightly different emphasis"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1590, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-224456"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"biographical name ()",
"noun",
"verb"
],
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": any of various tall grasses with slender often prominently jointed stems that grow especially in wet areas",
": a stem of a reed",
": a person or thing too weak to rely on : one easily swayed or overcome",
": a growth or mass of reeds",
": reeds for thatching",
": arrow",
": a wind instrument made from the hollow joint of a plant",
": an ancient Hebrew unit of length equal to six cubits",
": a thin elastic tongue (as of cane, wood, metal, or plastic) fastened at one end over an air opening in a wind instrument (such as a clarinet, organ pipe, or accordion) and set in vibration by an air current",
": a woodwind instrument that produces sound by the vibrating of a reed against the mouthpiece",
": a device on a loom resembling a comb and used to space warp yarns evenly",
": reeding sense 1a",
": mill sense 2",
": a tall slender grass that grows in wet areas",
": a stem or a growth or mass of reeds",
": a thin flexible piece of cane, plastic, or metal fastened to the mouthpiece of an instrument (as a clarinet) or over an air opening in an instrument (as an accordion) and made to vibrate by an air current",
"John 1887\u20131920 American journalist, poet, and Communist",
"Stanley Forman 1884\u20131980 American jurist",
"Thomas Brackett 1839\u20131902 American politician",
"Walter 1851\u20131902 American army surgeon"
],
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"\u02c8r\u0113d",
"\u02c8r\u0113d",
"\u02c8r\u0113d"
],
"synonyms":[
"doormat",
"jellyfish",
"namby-pamby",
"pushover",
"weakling",
"wimp"
],
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"stalwart"
],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"the reeds along the edge of a pond",
"the reed section of the orchestra",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Running through a hypnotic brass-and- reed -driven megamix of instant funk, Manu Dibango and Kool & the Gang riffs gave the Roots immediate command of the crowd. \u2014 A.d. Amorosi, Variety , 6 June 2022",
"The prints were likely made by blowing red pigment through a hollow reed or bone over a hand used as a stencil. \u2014 Joanna Thompson, Scientific American , 14 May 2022",
"Whereas most top prospects sign as 16-year-olds, Bello, a reed -thin 6-footer who weighed just over 130 pounds, joined the Sox as an 18-year-old in 2017, signing for less than $30,000. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 12 May 2022",
"Last season, the reed -thin 6-foot wideout compiled 1,593 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns on 100 receptions. \u2014 Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News , 10 May 2022",
"Both began lessons on the saxophone, then switched to more difficult double- reed instruments. \u2014 New York Times , 22 Apr. 2022",
"In Sebungwe Mouth, one of the villages in Binga, Brandina Mundimba is using a reed known locally as malala to weave a basket which, when complete, will be transported to the market along with the rest and sold for 1500 Zimbabwean dollars (Z$) ($4). \u2014 Farai Shawn Matiashe, CNN , 22 Apr. 2022",
"Ka\u2019Teen, with its own curved reed tunnel entrance, is off the 212- room Tommie Hollywood\u2019s lobby and is chef Wes Avila\u2019s innovative take on Yucatan cuisine. \u2014 Kathy A. Mcdonald, Variety , 25 Mar. 2022",
"The nutrients in the water also stimulated the growth of reed grasses and other vegetation within collection pools. \u2014 Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun , 24 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The keyboard has reed switches, which use magnets to actuate. \u2014 Scharon Harding, Ars Technica , 3 Dec. 2021",
"Thorne was 22 of 31 for 287 yards with a 51-yard touchdown pass to Montorie Foster and a 29-yard pass to Jayden reed for a score in the first quarter. \u2014 Raul Dominguez, BostonGlobe.com , 13 Nov. 2021",
"Lisa starts berating Chris, who appears on the verge of passing out from the one-two punch of wearing a three-piece suit under hot lights and huffing that box-fresh vanilla reed diffuser straight from the source. \u2014 Olivia Crandall, Vulture , 4 Oct. 2021",
"After tittering over the album cover \u2014 which features the musician in silhouette, reed clenched between his teeth \u2014 Fallon shared a selection from the record, wincing all the while. \u2014 Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone , 13 Sep. 2021",
"And partitions are being installed in the orchestra pit to try to contain any aerosols emitted by reed and brass instruments. \u2014 Michael Paulson, New York Times , 2 Aug. 2021",
"Roused by the recurring ripple of notes, Mr. Sanders\u2019 initially raspy reed smoothes into lengthy, crystalline phrases. \u2014 Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor , 23 June 2021",
"Why Its intimate Chamilandu Bushcamp has just three thatch-and- reed houses on stilts in an ebony grove on the banks of the Luangwa River\u2014authentic African wilderness magic. \u2014 Klara Glowczewska, Town & Country , 2 June 2021",
"Kristen Pumphrey and Thomas Neuberger\u2019s home fragrance company offers vegan soy candles, reed diffusers, incense and room sprays. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 3 Mar. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Verb",
"1951, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-212713"
},
"reek":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": smoke",
": vapor , fog",
": a strong or disagreeable fume or odor",
": to emit smoke or vapor",
": to give off or become permeated with a strong or offensive odor",
": to give a strong impression of some constituent quality or feature",
": emanate",
": to subject to the action of smoke or vapor",
": exude , give off",
": a strong or unpleasant smell",
": to have a strong or unpleasant smell"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0113k",
"\u02c8r\u0113k"
],
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"funk",
"stench",
"stink"
],
"antonyms":[
"stink"
],
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"Noun",
"a terrible reek coming from the garbage can",
"couldn't see through the reek of smog and smoke surrounding the steel plant",
"Verb",
"those old sneakers reek something awful",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The judge referred to is Obama appointee Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker, whose prior decisions, in my view, largely reek of left-wing activism. \u2014 orlandosentinel.com , 8 Apr. 2022",
"His 35-inch vertical leap and 4.32 shuttle time reek of explosion and agility. \u2014 Tyler J. Davis, Detroit Free Press , 22 Mar. 2022",
"And while Campion's victory represents progress for female recognition in the arts, her comments reek of white privilege, ignoring intersectional challenges faced by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of colour). \u2014 Alicia Vrajlal, refinery29.com , 15 Mar. 2022",
"The volcanic lands of dragons reek of sulfur and smog. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 24 Feb. 2022",
"Chateaus, villas and trophy cult wines that reek of privilege, entitlement and wealth. \u2014 Washington Post , 10 Feb. 2022",
"Such shootings at sunset reek of ulterior motives and hidden vendettas. \u2014 Steven Tian, Fortune , 7 Feb. 2022",
"So much about this place could be seen as out of step \u2014 the sawdust, the reek , the cash-only stance. \u2014 New York Times , 17 Nov. 2021",
"There is plenty of room for luggage behind the seats, and the premium cabin appointments reek of luxury \u2014 everyone commented on the leather and attractive use of aluminum trim. \u2014 Michael Harley, Forbes , 31 Aug. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Siefertson also complained that a few days after testing positive, his cabin and two other cabins near him began to reek of sewage. \u2014 CNN , 7 May 2022",
"Such social engineering, and patrician largesse, can reek of neo-colonialism\u2014a charge that Shuttleworth doesn\u2019t dismiss. \u2014 Mark Ellwood, Robb Report , 30 Jan. 2022",
"In addition to the area\u2019s stifling heat, the pools reek of rotten eggs. \u2014 Jack Tamisiea, Scientific American , 22 Dec. 2021",
"Even his hobbies and personal habits reek of transaction. \u2014 New York Times , 2 Nov. 2021",
"Universities allegedly reek with positive spillover effects. \u2014 Richard Vedder, Forbes , 7 June 2021",
"Most importantly, the bad losses can reek like days-old gym socks. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 23 Feb. 2021",
"Bruised, bloodied, and reeking of fuel, the three men were handcuffed in the back of a police truck and driven to a hospital in Toluca. \u2014 Seth Harp, Harper's Magazine , 27 Apr. 2020",
"Bruised, bloodied, and reeking of fuel, the three men were handcuffed in the back of a police truck and driven to a hospital in Toluca. \u2014 Seth Harp, Harper's magazine , 2 Mar. 2020"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
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"Noun",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-192950"
},
"reeky":{
"type":"noun",
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"smoke",
"vapor , fog",
"a strong or disagreeable fume or odor",
"to emit smoke or vapor",
"to give off or become permeated with a strong or offensive odor",
"to give a strong impression of some constituent quality or feature",
"emanate",
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"exude , give off",
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"to have a strong or unpleasant smell"
],
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"funk",
"stench",
"stink"
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"Noun",
"a terrible reek coming from the garbage can",
"couldn't see through the reek of smog and smoke surrounding the steel plant",
"Verb",
"those old sneakers reek something awful",
"Recent Examples on the Web Noun",
"The judge referred to is Obama appointee Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker, whose prior decisions, in my view, largely reek of left-wing activism. \u2014 orlandosentinel.com , 8 Apr. 2022",
"His 35-inch vertical leap and 4.32 shuttle time reek of explosion and agility. \u2014 Tyler J. Davis, Detroit Free Press , 22 Mar. 2022",
"And while Campion's victory represents progress for female recognition in the arts, her comments reek of white privilege, ignoring intersectional challenges faced by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of colour). \u2014 Alicia Vrajlal, refinery29.com , 15 Mar. 2022",
"The volcanic lands of dragons reek of sulfur and smog. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 24 Feb. 2022",
"Chateaus, villas and trophy cult wines that reek of privilege, entitlement and wealth. \u2014 Washington Post , 10 Feb. 2022",
"Such shootings at sunset reek of ulterior motives and hidden vendettas. \u2014 Steven Tian, Fortune , 7 Feb. 2022",
"So much about this place could be seen as out of step \u2014 the sawdust, the reek , the cash-only stance. \u2014 New York Times , 17 Nov. 2021",
"There is plenty of room for luggage behind the seats, and the premium cabin appointments reek of luxury \u2014 everyone commented on the leather and attractive use of aluminum trim. \u2014 Michael Harley, Forbes , 31 Aug. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web Verb",
"Siefertson also complained that a few days after testing positive, his cabin and two other cabins near him began to reek of sewage. \u2014 CNN , 7 May 2022",
"Such social engineering, and patrician largesse, can reek of neo-colonialism\u2014a charge that Shuttleworth doesn\u2019t dismiss. \u2014 Mark Ellwood, Robb Report , 30 Jan. 2022",
"In addition to the area\u2019s stifling heat, the pools reek of rotten eggs. \u2014 Jack Tamisiea, Scientific American , 22 Dec. 2021",
"Even his hobbies and personal habits reek of transaction. \u2014 New York Times , 2 Nov. 2021",
"Universities allegedly reek with positive spillover effects. \u2014 Richard Vedder, Forbes , 7 June 2021",
"Most importantly, the bad losses can reek like days-old gym socks. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 23 Feb. 2021",
"Bruised, bloodied, and reeking of fuel, the three men were handcuffed in the back of a police truck and driven to a hospital in Toluca. \u2014 Seth Harp, Harper's Magazine , 27 Apr. 2020",
"Bruised, bloodied, and reeking of fuel, the three men were handcuffed in the back of a police truck and driven to a hospital in Toluca. \u2014 Seth Harp, Harper's magazine , 2 Mar. 2020"
],
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
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],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-090000"
},
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"adjective",
"noun",
"noun ()",
"verb",
"verb ()"
],
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": a revolvable device on which something flexible is wound: such as",
": a small windlass at the butt of a fishing rod for the line",
": a spool or bobbin for sewing thread",
": a flanged spool for photographic film",
": one for motion pictures",
": a quantity of something wound on a reel",
": to wind on or as if on a reel",
": to draw by reeling a line",
": to turn a reel",
": to turn or move round and round",
": to be in a whirl",
": to behave in a violent disorderly manner",
": to waver or fall back (as from a blow)",
": to walk or move unsteadily",
": to cause to reel",
": a reeling motion",
": a lively Scottish-Highland dance",
": the music for this dance",
": virginia reel",
": a device that can be turned round and round to wind up something flexible",
": a quantity of something wound on a reel",
": to wind on a reel",
": to pull by the use of a reel",
": to say or recite rapidly or easily",
": to whirl or spin around",
": to be in a confused or dizzy state",
": to fall back suddenly (as after being hit)",
": to walk or move unsteadily : stagger",
": a lively folk dance"
],
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"\u02c8r\u0113l",
"\u02c8r\u0113l"
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"Noun (1)",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb (1)",
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"Verb (2)",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a",
"Noun (2)",
"1572, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun (3)",
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],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-195158"
},
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"type":"noun",
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"one to whom a thing is referred such as",
"a person to whom a legal matter is referred for investigation and report or for settlement",
"a person who reviews a paper and especially a technical paper and recommends that it should or should not be published",
"reference sense 4a",
"a sports official usually having final authority in administering a game",
"to conduct (a match or game) as referee",
"to arbitrate (something, such as a legal matter) as a judge or third party",
"to review (something, such as a technical paper) before publication",
"to act as a referee",
"a sports official with final authority for conducting a game",
"a person who is asked to settle a disagreement",
"to act or be in charge of as referee",
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],
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"arbiter",
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"judge",
"umpire"
],
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"adjudge",
"adjudicate",
"arbitrate",
"decide",
"determine",
"judge",
"rule (on)",
"settle",
"umpire"
],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"served as the unofficial referee in disputes over the family business",
"Verb",
"She refereed the basketball game.",
"He has refereed for several years now.",
"Recent Examples on the Web Noun",
"Joe Borgia, who retired from the N.B.A.\u2019s referee operations department in 2020, also does commentary for Turner Sports. \u2014 New York Times , 20 May 2022",
"Former football referee Keith Hackett oversaw some of the biggest games of English football. \u2014 Exness Contributor, Forbes , 17 May 2022",
"When Russia invaded Ukraine in February, professional soccer referee Sergii Demianchuk instantly felt compelled to join the fight. \u2014 oregonlive , 26 Apr. 2022",
"The game continued with one referee and two linesmen. \u2014 Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press , 1 Dec. 2021",
"Not when the English game has just one Black referee and Black representation in the dug out in single figures. \u2014 Matias Grez, Aleks Klosok And Darren Lewis, CNN , 14 Oct. 2020",
"Wardlow paid tribute to Shawn Michaels with his referee attire, rife with compression biker shorts. \u2014 Alfred Konuwa, Forbes , 25 May 2022",
"For erupting after the Lemieux call, Roy received a 10-minute misconduct from referee Paul Devorski. \u2014 Gene Myers, Detroit Free Press , 22 May 2022",
"Monty McCutchen, the senior vice president of referee training for the N.B.A. and a former longtime colleague of Javie\u2019s, disputed the perception that Javie had a temper. \u2014 New York Times , 20 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web Verb",
"O\u2019Sullivan was allowed to start the eighth but the Cuban drove him back with another hard left and referee Benjy Esteves waved an end to the fight. \u2014 Brian Mahoney, ajc , 29 May 2022",
"State officials have moved Thursday's meeting of the Board of State Canvassers to a room with larger capacity as board members prepare to referee a fraudulent signature scandal that is expected to cut the field of Republican candidates in half. \u2014 Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press , 26 May 2022",
"Only slightly less annoying is the ex- referee the networks keep on standby who pops up to chime in on whether the call was correct, and roughly 98 percent of the time finds a way to agree with the call or rationalize why a bad one was made. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 21 May 2022",
"There was trash-talking, fun banter, technical fouls and referee commentary. \u2014 Damichael Cole, USA TODAY , 27 Apr. 2022",
"Across Massachusetts, hundreds of hockey games have been canceled this spring because no one was available to referee them, said Eugene Binda, who manages and assigns youth referees in the state. \u2014 New York Times , 21 Apr. 2022",
"In Uttar Pradesh, India\u2019s most populous state, the commission was forced to referee a bitter family feud in 2017 between Akhilesh Yadav, then-chief minister of the state, and his father over control of the regional Samajwadi Party. \u2014 Rajesh Roy, WSJ , 6 Mar. 2022",
"After a brief delay, referee Alex Kemp announced the game was over. \u2014 Schuyler Dixon, Chron , 16 Jan. 2022",
"Then referee Kelly Pfeifer stood on a chair and tried to give it a poke. \u2014 Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star , 18 Mar. 2022"
],
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"Noun",
"1549, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
"1883, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense"
],
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},
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"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
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": to free (something, such as metal, sugar, or oil) from impurities or unwanted material",
": to free from moral imperfection : elevate",
": to improve or perfect by pruning or polishing",
": to reduce in vigor or intensity",
": to free from what is coarse, vulgar, or uncouth",
": to become pure or perfected",
": to make improvement by introducing subtleties or distinctions",
": to bring to a pure state",
": to make better : improve",
": to free (as sugar or oil) from impurities or unwanted material"
],
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"ri-\u02c8f\u012bn",
"ri-\u02c8f\u012bn",
"ri-\u02c8f\u012bn"
],
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"ameliorate",
"amend",
"better",
"enhance",
"enrich",
"help",
"improve",
"meliorate",
"perfect",
"upgrade"
],
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"worsen"
],
"examples":[
"The inventor of the machine spent years refining the design.",
"The class is meant to help you refine your writing style.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Your network can offer insight to help refine your options. \u2014 Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY , 19 Apr. 2022",
"This information can also then be fed back into the system to help refine its strategies. \u2014 Jeremy Kahn, Fortune , 5 Apr. 2022",
"Here, in a hangar-sized 11,000-square-foot warehouse, are aisle after aisle of alcoholic libations and a staff of more than 20 to help refine your tastes. \u2014 Mary Carole Mccauley, baltimoresun.com , 27 Feb. 2022",
"Like Warren Buffet, read voraciously, which can help to refine rather than reinforce your existing view. \u2014 Nuala Walsh, Forbes , 28 Oct. 2021",
"Barkley says a closer look at adults with ADHD, who have been studied much less than kids, may help refine the diagnostic criteria, which are focused on childhood behavior. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 13 Aug. 2021",
"The data can also help refine theories for how magnetars could produce fast radio bursts. \u2014 National Geographic , 4 Nov. 2020",
"And, Robinson said, perhaps a new General Orders Board could help refine the K-9 policy if necessary. \u2014 Ryan Martin, The Indianapolis Star , 25 Oct. 2020",
"Understanding what asteroids like Bennu and Ryugu are made of help refine these theories. \u2014 Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics , 20 Oct. 2020"
],
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"1582, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1"
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},
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"type":[
"adjective"
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": free from impurities",
": fastidious , cultivated",
": precise , exact",
": having or showing good taste or training",
": freed from impurities : pure"
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"ri-\u02c8f\u012bnd",
"ri-\u02c8f\u012bnd"
],
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"advanced",
"developed",
"evolved",
"forward",
"high",
"higher",
"improved",
"late",
"progressive"
],
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"backward",
"low",
"lower",
"nonprogressive",
"primitive",
"retarded",
"rude",
"rudimentary",
"undeveloped"
],
"examples":[
"She has become more refined in her painting technique.",
"He has very refined manners.",
"refined and elegant works of art",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Each batch is created using a refined broad-spectrum extract. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 13 June 2022",
"But this year oil and refined fuel prices have risen to their highest levels in 14 years, due largely to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and resulting sanctions, and a rebound in energy use as the economy recovers from the coronavirus pandemic. \u2014 Clifford Kraus And Marie Solis, BostonGlobe.com , 11 June 2022",
"But this year oil and refined fuel prices have risen to their highest levels in 14 years, due largely to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and resulting sanctions, and a rebound in energy use as the economy recovers from the coronavirus pandemic. \u2014 New York Times , 11 June 2022",
"In the face of emerging cultural dynamics, Leslie remains optimistic that with refined innovation from a brand like Nike, along with the intersection of sport and culture, the future is and will continue to be in good hands. \u2014 Aley Arion, Essence , 10 June 2022",
"MacBook Air is a refined , slimmed down design that brings back the Magsafe power connector, improves the webcam to 1080P resolution and ups the screen size to 13.6 inches. \u2014 Bob O'donnell, USA TODAY , 9 June 2022",
"From kaftans to dresses and swimsuits, expect refined silhouettes designed with the modern wanderluster in mind. \u2014 Felicity Carter, Forbes , 8 June 2022",
"Staying true to Carhartt\u2019s minimalist, practical design approach, Toogood worked within a refined color palette to create a six-piece capsule. \u2014 Kevin Leblanc, ELLE , 8 June 2022",
"This is indicative of the market\u2019s growing appetite for refined tech talent. \u2014 Martin Siele, Quartz , 6 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1582, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-214737"
},
"reformatory":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": reformative",
": a penal institution to which especially young or first offenders are committed for training and reformation",
": a penal institution to which especially young or first offenders are committed for training and reformation"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8f\u022fr-m\u0259-\u02cct\u022fr-\u0113",
"ri-\u02c8f\u022fr-m\u0259-\u02cct\u014dr-\u0113"
],
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"amendatory",
"corrective",
"rectifying",
"reformative",
"remedial",
"remedying"
],
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"examples":[
"Adjective",
"the belief that manual labor was a reformatory experience for convicted felons, who would learn the value of hard work",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"In 1963, he was sentenced to two years in the reformatory and five years probation for an armed robbery in Kentucky. \u2014 Sarah Nelson, The Courier-Journal , 6 Apr. 2022",
"In 1963, he was sentenced to two years in the reformatory and five years probation for an armed robbery in Kentucky. \u2014 Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star , 5 Apr. 2022",
"Merle Haggard was sixteen by the time he was released from the reformatory , tougher than ever and hardly reformed. \u2014 Steven Gaydos, Variety , 10 Feb. 2022",
"The daughter of a social worker and a correctional supervisor at a reformatory prison, Davis comes from a family dedicated to public service. \u2014 Christopher Gray, Forbes , 7 Apr. 2021",
"Kat Von D has joined Paris Hilton in the call to shut down a Provo reformatory school. \u2014 Julie Jag, The Salt Lake Tribune , 8 Oct. 2020",
"Nine inmates from the reformatory were hospitalized as of last Thursday, Brown said. \u2014 Deborah Yetter, The Courier-Journal , 3 Aug. 2020",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The state took its $76 million reformatory to Grafton, in Lorain County, where its men\u2019s prison remains. \u2014 Kaitlin Durbin, cleveland , 4 Apr. 2022",
"Starting as a youth, when he was sent to a state reformatory , Mr. Bellecourt amassed a long criminal record. \u2014 Washington Post , 18 Jan. 2022",
"Yet, many tourists make the hour or so drive to the reformatory when visiting Northeast Ohio. \u2014 Troy L. Smith, cleveland , 12 Oct. 2021",
"For his transgression, he was forced to spend a year in a reformatory and was banned from returning to Southern California for an additional year. \u2014 New York Times , 11 Feb. 2021",
"The reformatory has a capacity for around 1,000 inmates. \u2014 Deborah Yetter, The Courier-Journal , 3 Aug. 2020",
"That was followed by mass testing of all staff and inmates at the reformatory . \u2014 Deborah Yetter, The Courier-Journal , 3 Aug. 2020",
"After leaving the reformatory , she was sent to live with a distant relative of her mother. \u2014 Petula Dvorak, Anchorage Daily News , 20 May 2020",
"But in fact the bar is always coming up with these kinds of reformatory codes. \u2014 Michael Knox Beran, National Review , 6 Feb. 2020"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"Adjective",
"1589, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun",
"1834, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-210317"
},
"refrainment":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": curb , restrain",
": to keep oneself from doing, feeling, or indulging in something and especially from following a passing impulse",
": a regularly recurring phrase or verse especially at the end of each stanza or division of a poem or song : chorus",
": the musical setting of a refrain",
": a comment or statement that is often repeated",
": to keep from giving in to a desire or impulse",
": a phrase or verse repeated regularly in a poem or song"
],
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"ri-\u02c8fr\u0101n",
"ri-\u02c8fr\u0101n"
],
"synonyms":[
"burden",
"chorus"
],
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"examples":[
"Verb",
"I was going to make a joke but I refrained .",
"Noun",
"A common refrain among teachers these days is that the schools need more funding.",
"I didn't know the verses of the song, so I only sang on the refrain .",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"To keep your new screen in top shape, refrain from pushing on the screen material, such as when sliding the screen frame or when removing for cleaning. \u2014 Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens , 16 June 2022",
"But in the final audit report, dated just days before the impactful Supreme Court decision, the audit staff recommended the commission refrain from making a finding due to the then ongoing court case. \u2014 Kaitlin Lange, The Indianapolis Star , 9 June 2022",
"Under President Biden, ICE ended mass worksite arrests and instructed agents to refrain from detaining certain groups, such as pregnant women and victims of serious crimes. \u2014 Camilo Montoya-galvez, CBS News , 7 June 2022",
"Assuming the stamp eventually gets approved, Lonnie Ali encouraged everyone to refrain from sending an email for at least one day and use the stamp to mail out a letter of kindness to a friend or peer. \u2014 Jason Gonzalez, The Courier-Journal , 3 June 2022",
"Of course, there is reason for local officials to refrain from outwardly supporting \u2014 or hyping up \u2014 cryptocurrencies. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 19 May 2022",
"The drink proved especially popular with Mormons, who typically refrain from drinking alcohol. \u2014 Ebony Williams, ajc , 6 May 2022",
"Despite almost being arrested, Crews was let go, later making a promise to his wife to refrain from getting violent should a similar situation arise again. \u2014 Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter , 22 Apr. 2022",
"China\u2019s market regulator gave window guidance to some big mutual fund houses to refrain from net selling A-shares on Monday, according to people familiar with the matter. \u2014 Jeanny Yu, Bloomberg.com , 11 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Bill heard a similar refrain from his son throughout training camp. \u2014 Lance Pugmire, USA TODAY , 31 May 2022",
"For weeks now, as COVID-19 cases have ticked upward in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, pundits and political leaders have offered a supposedly reassuring refrain : Cases might be climbing, but hospitalizations aren\u2019t yet following suit. \u2014 Ed Yong, The Atlantic , 18 May 2022",
"That\u2019s been a consistent refrain for the Diamondbacks \u2014 even after last month\u2019s series win against the Dodgers, their first in three years. \u2014 Theo Mackie, The Arizona Republic , 26 May 2022",
"Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue, or so the classic wedding refrain goes. \u2014 Anika Reed, USA TODAY , 27 Dec. 2021",
"Domestic violence was a common refrain in the stories family members told at the Capitol. \u2014 Sarah Volpenhein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 6 May 2022",
"That is a common refrain of officials in the Biden administration. \u2014 New York Times , 11 Feb. 2022",
"For those on one side of the political aisle, the refrain that invading Californians are imminently going to change our politics echoes loudly \u2014 despite significant evidence to the contrary. \u2014 Andy Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune , 1 Apr. 2022",
"The need for more funds was a constant refrain from the clerks who participated. \u2014 Nick Tabor, The New Republic , 5 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
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"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense",
"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-170223"
},
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"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the act of refreshing : the state of being refreshed",
": something (such as food or drink) that refreshes",
": a light meal",
": assorted light foods",
": something (as food or drink) that refreshes"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8fresh-m\u0259nt",
"ri-\u02c8fresh-m\u0259nt"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Light refreshments will be served at the meeting.",
"The workers were in need of refreshment .",
"We went camping for relaxation and refreshment .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The complimentary refreshment bar\u2014stocked with local, fair trade, organic products\u2014makes post-workout recovery even easier. \u2014 Nick Davidson, Outside Online , 1 Oct. 2014",
"Stay warm during cold winter nights with a sensual, woody eau de parfum, or enjoy energizing refreshment during the summer heat with an aromatic eau de toilette. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 7 Apr. 2022",
"Witch hazel, aloe vera, bisabolol, and eucalyptus combine to purify the skin while offering supreme comfort and refreshment . \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 10 May 2022",
"And as ice became more available to wealthier drinkers, it was added to the drink for dilution and refreshment . \u2014 Washington Post , 2 May 2022",
"Proceeds from all ticket and refreshment sales will benefit Ukrainian relief efforts through the CRS Ukrainian Relief Fund. \u2014 Joan Rusek, cleveland , 14 Mar. 2022",
"Organic menthol is also included to provide a pleasant refreshment on the skin. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 21 Apr. 2022",
"But unlike those vaccines, flu shots are high maintenance, requiring refreshment through adolescence and adulthood, every single year. \u2014 Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic , 18 Mar. 2022",
"The comments came as Unilever reported a 5.4% rise in first-half underlying sales growth to 25.8 billion euros, equivalent to $30.4 billion, boosted by strong sales of its food and refreshment products. \u2014 Nick Kostov, WSJ , 22 July 2021"
],
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-182559"
},
"refrigerate":{
"type":"verb",
"definitions":[
"to make or keep cold or cool",
"to freeze or chill for preservation",
"to make or keep cold or cool especially by placing in a refrigerator"
],
"pronounciation":"ri-\u02c8fri-j\u0259-\u02ccr\u0101t",
"synonyms":[
"chill",
"cool"
],
"antonyms":[
"heat",
"toast",
"warm"
],
"examples":[
"Refrigerate the mixture for an hour before serving.",
"refrigerate the cake after you frost it so that the frosting doesn't melt",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Slice off the crowns and refrigerate them for use when serving. \u2014 M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post , 20 May 2022",
"Cover with foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. \u2014 Alysha Witwicki, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 17 Jan. 2022",
"Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 22 Dec. 2021",
"Cover with foil and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight. \u2014 Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press , 22 Dec. 2021",
"Mix the dipping sauce first by combining the mayonnaise, garlic mustard leaves and lemon juice, then refrigerate . \u2014 Chicago Tribune , 12 May 2022",
"Place half the shanks back into the braising liquid, and allow to cool, then refrigerate for tomorrow. \u2014 Danny Chau, The New Yorker , 13 Mar. 2022",
"Then, refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 3 days. \u2014 Washington Post , 21 Jan. 2022",
"If desired, roll dough by hand into bite-sized balls, then refrigerate for another 30 minutes to further set. \u2014 Abigail Abesamis Demarest, Forbes , 27 Oct. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Latin refrigeratus , past participle of refrigerare , from re- + frigerare to cool, from frigor-, frigus cold \u2014 more at frigid ",
"first_known_use":[
"1534, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-163530"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a radiant or resplendent quality or state : brilliance"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8fu\u0307l-j\u0259n(t)s",
"-\u02c8f\u0259l-"
],
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"brightness",
"brilliance",
"brilliancy",
"candor",
"dazzle",
"effulgence",
"illumination",
"lambency",
"lightness",
"luminance",
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"luster",
"lustre",
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"splendor"
],
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"blackness",
"dark",
"darkness",
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"dulness",
"duskiness"
],
"examples":[
"the refulgence of a full moon on a clear autumn night"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Latin refulgentia , from refulgent-, refulgens , present participle of refulg\u0113re to shine brightly, from re- + fulg\u0113re to shine \u2014 more at fulgent ",
"first_known_use":[
"1634, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-182214"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
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": a radiant or resplendent quality or state : brilliance"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8fu\u0307l-j\u0259n(t)s",
"-\u02c8f\u0259l-"
],
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"brightness",
"brilliance",
"brilliancy",
"candor",
"dazzle",
"effulgence",
"illumination",
"lambency",
"lightness",
"luminance",
"luminosity",
"luminousness",
"luster",
"lustre",
"lustrousness",
"radiance",
"splendor"
],
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"blackness",
"dark",
"darkness",
"dullness",
"dulness",
"duskiness"
],
"examples":[
"the refulgence of a full moon on a clear autumn night"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Latin refulgentia , from refulgent-, refulgens , present participle of refulg\u0113re to shine brightly, from re- + fulg\u0113re to shine \u2014 more at fulgent ",
"first_known_use":[
"1634, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-224548"
},
"refuse":{
"type":"verb",
"definitions":[
"to express oneself as unwilling to accept",
"to show or express unwillingness to do or comply with",
"to not allow someone to have or do (something) deny",
"give up , renounce",
"to decline to jump or leap over",
"to withhold acceptance, compliance, or permission",
"the worthless or useless part of something leavings",
"trash , garbage",
"thrown aside or left as worthless",
"to express unwillingness to accept turn down (something)",
"to express or show unwillingness to do, give, or allow something",
"trash sense 1 , rubbish"
],
"pronounciation":"ri-\u02c8fy\u00fcz",
"synonyms":[
"decline",
"deny",
"disallow",
"disapprove",
"negative",
"nix",
"reject",
"reprobate",
"withhold"
],
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"chaff",
"deadwood",
"debris",
"dreck",
"drek",
"dross",
"dust",
"effluvium",
"effluvia",
"garbage",
"junk",
"litter",
"offal",
"offscouring",
"raffle",
"riffraff",
"rubbish",
"scrap",
"spilth",
"trash",
"truck",
"waste"
],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"When they offered me the money, I couldn't refuse .",
"They asked her to help but she refused .",
"Noun",
"refuse had littered the playground until our volunteer group cleaned it up",
"Recent Examples on the Web Verb",
"Stone and countless other students have been tragically injured or killed because people in power refuse to protect them. \u2014 Cliff Pinckard, cleveland , 16 June 2022",
"But three states \u2013 New Hampshire, Montana and Wyoming \u2013 still refuse to submit them. \u2014 Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY , 16 June 2022",
"My family physician and endocrinologist both refuse to acknowledge this. \u2014 Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive , 10 June 2022",
"To that effect, Herrin, designer Vicki Mortimer and lighting designer Paule Constable refuse to create a standard study in nostalgia. \u2014 David Benedict, Variety , 1 June 2022",
"Most restaurant managers refuse to approach bad tippers. \u2014 Adam Reiner, Bon App\u00e9tit , 31 May 2022",
"Many insurance companies refuse to cover new weight loss drugs that their doctors deem medically necessary. \u2014 New York Times , 31 May 2022",
"Because Jehovah\u2019s Witnesses refuse to salute national flags or engage in military service, their history has been characterized by frequent conflicts with totalitarian states, most famously in Nazi Germany. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 28 Feb. 2022",
"Exact data are almost impossible to obtain, in large part because some states refuse to report timely and accurate stats. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 27 Jan. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web Noun",
"Covered in refuse , empty oxygen bottles, even human remains, the peak now sees hundreds of summit attempts each spring, paid by fees of some $50,000 per client. \u2014 Michael O\u2019donnell, WSJ , 25 May 2022",
"The current contract with Republic Services includes weekly refuse , recycling and yard waste (from April to mid-November) pickups, as well as monthly bulk collections. \u2014 John Benson, cleveland , 6 Apr. 2022",
"Yard waste bags set out with garbage will be picked up for free \u2014 no refuse sticker required \u2014 on residents\u2019 regular pickup days the weeks of March 21 and 28. \u2014 Mike Danahey, chicagotribune.com , 8 Mar. 2022",
"Officers advised him that the refuse company would replace it if necessary. \u2014 cleveland , 5 May 2022",
"But still, there are small joys to be snatched in those moments of coming together, a vision of something better amid the refuse . \u2014 New York Times , 3 May 2022",
"These can include plastics, fabrics and other refuse . \u2014 Shanti Lerner, The Arizona Republic , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Municipal trucks, which make weekly rounds in Los Laureles Canyon, only collect about 2 percent of all the refuse produced in the area, said Fay Crevoshay, communications and policy director for Wildcoast. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 23 Apr. 2022",
"But the Russia Pavilion stands empty and rebuked (one curator told me that workers preparing the other pavilions have used it to deposit their refuse ). \u2014 Washington Post , 22 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1",
"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Adjective",
"15th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-090000"
},
"refutation":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the act or process of refuting"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccre-fyu\u0307-\u02c8t\u0101-sh\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[
"confutation",
"disconfirmation",
"disproof",
"rebuttal"
],
"antonyms":[
"proof"
],
"examples":[
"these are hard scientific facts against which there can be no reasonable refutation",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Some of your essays seem like a refutation of that idea. \u2014 Martin Fritz Huber, Outside Online , 13 Apr. 2022",
"The Oppo merger also feels like a refutation of the original OnePlus strategy. \u2014 Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica , 18 Apr. 2022",
"Read the entire refutation at The Wall Street Journal. \u2014 Peter Weber, The Week , 15 Apr. 2022",
"This is the crucial point, underscoring the scholarly refutation of the doctrinaire nonsense about the supposedly pro-slavery Revolution. \u2014 Sean Wilentz, The New York Review of Books , 13 Jan. 2022",
"The authors offer an eloquent and fact-filled refutation to the Reagans of the world who see untamed nature as a blank space on the map that cries out to be developed for human uses. \u2014 Washington Post , 1 Apr. 2022",
"Because the scorpion can't change its nature \u2014 but then again, what has this entire series been if not a refutation of that notion? \u2014 Kat Rosenfield, EW.com , 14 Mar. 2022",
"But it is constrained by evidence, and underpinned by scientific principles of discovery, interpretation, and refutation . \u2014 Kwame Anthony Appiah, The New York Review of Books , 16 Dec. 2021",
"In Taiwan, where many pop stars stay out of the political realm to retain access to China\u2019s lucrative market, the song has been greeted as a refreshing, and rare, send-up of its giant neighbor\u2019s refutation of Taiwanese sovereignty. \u2014 Chris Horton, The Atlantic , 9 Nov. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
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"1536, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-203257"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous",
": to deny the truth or accuracy of",
": to say or prove that something is wrong or untrue"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8fy\u00fct",
"ri-\u02c8fy\u00fct"
],
"synonyms":[
"contradict",
"deny",
"disaffirm",
"disallow",
"disavow",
"disclaim",
"disconfirm",
"disown",
"gainsay",
"negate",
"negative",
"reject",
"repudiate"
],
"antonyms":[
"acknowledge",
"admit",
"allow",
"avow",
"concede",
"confirm",
"own"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"And research that could persuasively refute his contention was initially lacking, notes Daniel Salmon, the director of the Institute for Vaccine Safety at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. \u2014 New York Times , 25 May 2022",
"But missing here are any knowledgable critics who might refute these points, and allow the advocates to defend their stances in turn. \u2014 Dennis Harvey, Variety , 4 May 2022",
"Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said Thursday that the U.S. can\u2019t confirm Ukrainian reports of a missile strike, but couldn\u2019t refute it either, and was unable to confirm what caused the explosion. \u2014 NBC News , 15 Apr. 2022",
"The team also cites declarations from former chief operating officer Mitch Gershman and former general counsel David Donovan along with emails and other documents to refute allegations cited by the Oversight Committee. \u2014 oregonlive , 18 Apr. 2022",
"The judge \u2014 though skeptical \u2014 granted the collateral attack because the state could not refute her claim. \u2014 Bruce Vielmetti, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 21 Apr. 2022",
"The brief filed Wednesday was in an effort by the committee to refute attorney-client privilege claims made by Eastman in order to withhold records from congressional investigators. \u2014 Eric Tucker, Farnoush Amiri, Mary Clare Jalonick, Anchorage Daily News , 3 Mar. 2022",
"That drone and satellite images can immediately refute Russian claims about when bodies were left on the streets in Bucha is a remarkable thing. \u2014 Zachary B. Wolf, CNN , 7 Apr. 2022",
"For instance, people can easily refute hysterical accusations that parents and health care providers are allowing trans children to permanently change their bodies with surgery. \u2014 Claire Mccully, CNN , 15 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Latin refutare to check, suppress, refute",
"first_known_use":[
"1545, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-181156"
},
"reg":{
"type":[
"abbreviation",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": regulation",
"region",
"register; registered; registration",
"regular",
"region",
"regular",
"regulation",
"register"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8reg"
],
"synonyms":[
"bylaw",
"ground rule",
"regulation",
"rule"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"a list of proposed regs",
"according to army regs , dress uniforms must be starched and boots polished at all times",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Just saying the Cougars look prepared not to get thrashed and thumped on the reg . \u2014 Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune , 28 Nov. 2021",
"The rest of reg . section 301.6103(n)-1 could also be revisited in light of recent computational developments. \u2014 Marie Sapirie, Forbes , 8 Nov. 2021",
"But there are other specialties the customers \u2014 mostly Chinese \u2014 tear through on the reg . \u2014 Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com , 14 Oct. 2021",
"The muscles required to fasten buttons and other complicated garment closures atrophied many moons ago, along with our ability to make polite conversation and shower on the reg . Not that those pants actually fit \u2014 ha! \u2014 Washington Post , 12 Feb. 2021",
"Anybody out there not think horse racing is compromised on the reg ? \u2014 Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune , 11 May 2021",
"In fact, Kidman gives her husband and their two daughters pedicures on the reg . \u2014 Elizabeth Logan, Glamour , 13 Apr. 2021",
"Drew Lock takes Broncos first snap in Week 1 of 2021 reg . \u2014 Zack Jones, Forbes , 25 Feb. 2021",
"In the beginning of the pandemic, many of us were wiping down surfaces constantly, disinfecting our countertops (and groceries), and wearing gloves on the reg . \u2014 Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com , 9 Dec. 2020"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"1904, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-212121"
},
"regain":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to gain (something) anew : to get (something) again : recover",
": to get back to (something) : to reach (something) again",
": to gain or get again : get back",
": to get back to : reach again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8g\u0101n",
"ri-\u02c8g\u0101n"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1569, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-212741"
},
"regard":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": a protective interest : care",
": attention , consideration",
": a feeling of respect and affection : esteem",
": friendly greetings implying such feeling",
": the worth or estimation in which something or someone is held",
": an aspect to be taken into consideration : respect",
": look , gaze",
": a basis of action or opinion : motive",
": appearance",
": intention",
": with respect to : concerning",
": in regard to",
": to consider and appraise usually from a particular point of view",
": to pay attention to : take into consideration or account",
": to look at",
": to show respect or consideration for",
": to hold in high esteem",
": to relate to",
": to look attentively : gaze",
": to pay attention : heed",
": consideration sense 2",
": a feeling of respect",
": friendly greetings",
": a point to be considered",
": look entry 2 sense 1",
": in relation to",
": in relation to",
": to think of in a particular way : consider",
": to look at",
": to give consideration to"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8g\u00e4rd",
"ri-\u02c8g\u00e4rd"
],
"synonyms":[
"account",
"admiration",
"appreciation",
"esteem",
"estimation",
"favor",
"respect"
],
"antonyms":[
"behold",
"catch",
"descry",
"discern",
"distinguish",
"espy",
"eye",
"look (at)",
"note",
"notice",
"observe",
"perceive",
"remark",
"see",
"sight",
"spot",
"spy",
"view",
"witness"
],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"I have no regard for his opinions.",
"I have a deep regard for humanitarian aid workers who risk everything to help the poor.",
"Verb",
"The police officer regarded the group of teenagers with suspicion.",
"she regarded him with astonishment when he announced he had gotten engaged",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Meta says that its method for counting impressions without regard to how long a user dwells on an ad is common in the digital advertising industry. \u2014 Jonathan Vanian, Fortune , 10 June 2022",
"State law calls for the state school board to appoint a commissioner without regard to political affiliation, though the commissioner is subject to the approval of the governor. \u2014 James Brooks, Anchorage Daily News , 9 June 2022",
"Meanwhile the communist regime in China is doing what communist regimes do\u2014making policy without regard to individual liberty. \u2014 James Freeman, WSJ , 9 May 2022",
"The need for policies to confront environmental concerns exists without regard to the legislative calendar. \u2014 Tax Notes Staff, Forbes , 3 May 2022",
"These days, entertainment continues to be the top industry in that regard . \u2014 Josh Wilson, Forbes , 6 June 2022",
"In that regard , Depp possessed distinct advantages. \u2014 New York Times , 2 June 2022",
"The playoffs raised significant concerns in that regard . \u2014 Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel , 1 June 2022",
"Russia, by the way, didn't need any help in that regard , right? \u2014 CBS News , 1 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"In Savarkar\u2019s view, only those who regard India as both their country and their sacred Hindu homeland could be truly Indian. \u2014 Yasmeen Serhan, The Atlantic , 27 May 2022",
"In the United States and elsewhere, the company has benefited from fanatically loyal buyers who regard Mr. Musk as a visionary and are willing to wait months or years for the company\u2019s cars. \u2014 New York Times , 20 May 2022",
"The bottom line is that smart companies regard existing employees as their future and invest in upskilling opportunities. \u2014 Jason Richmond, Forbes , 6 May 2022",
"Those mulling whether to deal with Iran based on Biden\u2019s deal should understand that the U.S. government, under Republican control, will regard them as flouting sanctions. \u2014 Andrew C. Mccarthy, National Review , 19 Mar. 2022",
"For Fears\u2019 now-former manager and record company would regard as commercial suicide. \u2014 George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune , 29 May 2022",
"However, Chinese officials will almost certainly regard major parts of the speech as the outlines of an effort at containment of China, similar to previous American policy toward the Soviet Union. \u2014 New York Times , 26 May 2022",
"Many conservatives \u2014 some of them erstwhile believers in free markets \u2014 regard it as plutocratic and destructive: the source of our various economic troubles. \u2014 Andrew Stuttaford, National Review , 21 May 2022",
"In most parts of the country, farmers would regard the plants as spent, tilling them to replant in the spring. \u2014 Jonathan Kauffman, Bon App\u00e9tit , 13 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 6",
"Verb",
"1509, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-213317"
},
"regardless":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": despite everything",
": heedless , careless",
": in spite of something that might be a problem"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8g\u00e4rd-l\u0259s",
"ri-\u02c8g\u00e4rd-l\u0259s"
],
"synonyms":[
"anyhow",
"anyway",
"anyways",
"whatever"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Adverb",
"the weather looked bad, but they were resolved to go on with their picnic regardless",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb",
"Even if central banks can pull off the delicate balancing act and avoid a recession, higher interest rates put downward pressure on stocks and all kinds of investments regardless . \u2014 CBS News , 9 June 2022",
"Most heirs and emperors are not up to the job, but the system sustains them regardless . \u2014 Dominic Green, WSJ , 7 June 2022",
"But now, Twitter shareholders are supposed to get the same cash regardless . \u2014 Daniel Arkin, NBC News , 21 May 2022",
"All of it, regardless , was a positive setup for what comes next. \u2014 Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune , 17 Apr. 2022",
"Stewart insists that the north Nashville development will happen regardless and that his promise to his people remains unwavering. \u2014 New York Times , 29 May 2022",
"The game started about 45 minutes late, though that probably would have been the case regardless due to the rain. \u2014 Kyle Neddenriep, The Indianapolis Star , 26 May 2022",
"But regardless , the Flight Attendant actor looked stunning and happy with her plus-one in Pelphrey. \u2014 Alexis Gaskin, Glamour , 24 May 2022",
"There's still uncertainty about where the heaviest bands of snow will set up, but regardless , there will be widespread, impressive snowfall rates, the Bismarck forecast office said in its forecast discussion. \u2014 Jennifer Gray, CNN , 12 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"Adverb",
"1872, in the meaning defined above",
"Adjective",
"1578, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-210418"
},
"regenerate":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": formed or created again",
": spiritually reborn or converted",
": restored to a better, higher, or more worthy state",
": to become formed again",
": to become regenerate : reform",
": to undergo regeneration",
": to subject to spiritual regeneration",
": to change radically and for the better",
": to generate or produce anew",
": to replace (a body part) by a new growth of tissue",
": to produce again chemically sometimes in a physically changed form",
": to restore to original strength or properties",
": one that is regenerated : such as",
": an individual who is spiritually reborn",
": an organism that has undergone regeneration",
": a regenerated body part",
": to grow (as a lost body part) once more",
": to become formed again",
": to undergo regeneration",
": to generate or produce anew",
": to replace (a body part) by a new growth of tissue",
": to produce again chemically sometimes in a physically changed form"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8je-n\u0259-r\u0259t",
"-\u02c8jen-r\u0259t",
"ri-\u02c8je-n\u0259-\u02ccr\u0101t",
"ri-\u02c8je-n\u0259-r\u0259t",
"-\u02c8jen-r\u0259t",
"ri-\u02c8je-n\u0259-\u02ccr\u0101t",
"ri-\u02c8jen-\u0259-\u02ccr\u0101t"
],
"synonyms":[
"freshen",
"recharge",
"recreate",
"refresh",
"refreshen",
"rejuvenate",
"renew",
"repair",
"restore",
"resuscitate",
"revitalize",
"revive",
"revivify"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"The lizard's tail can regenerate .",
"The lizard is able to regenerate its tail.",
"The tissue cells can regenerate themselves .",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Povlsen, who lives in Denmark, has been steadily buying up estates to regenerate the forests and peatlands and restore biodiversity. \u2014 Cathleen O'grady, The Atlantic , 20 May 2022",
"Storms may trigger as early as 2 p.m., especially in our western areas, and regenerate in the area over the following five to six hours. \u2014 Jeff Halverson, Washington Post , 2 June 2022",
"There is other evidence that human cartilage can regenerate . \u2014 Claudia Wallis, Scientific American , 1 June 2022",
"While the Gen2 could regenerate up to 250kW, the Gen3 increases this dramatically to 600kW. \u2014 James Morris, Forbes , 7 May 2022",
"Kusumi and his team analyzed three more tails from juvenile alligators and found further evidence that the tails could regenerate . \u2014 Rasha Aridi, Smithsonian Magazine , 28 Dec. 2020",
"Snorkeling and scuba diving at Cabo Pulmo National Marine Reserve: In the 1990s, local fishermen stopped commercial fishing to let the waters and reefs regenerate . \u2014 Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online , 30 Jan. 2020",
"Livers, for example, have the ability to regenerate , even after damage. \u2014 NBC News , 16 Apr. 2022",
"But there are opportunities to regenerate soil through regenerative farming methods, and Soil Heroes works to support farmers to transition to these regenerative practices. \u2014 Christopher Marquis, Forbes , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Overnight Detox Oil by Caudalie: Simply apply onto the face at bedtime to help stressed skin regenerate overnight thanks to the omega 6 and vitamin E. \u2014 Felicity Carter, Forbes , 6 May 2021",
"Medical experts say adults require between seven and nine hours of sleep a night, during which the body repairs, regenerates , and recovers. \u2014 oregonlive , 9 Apr. 2020",
"At Shinji\u2019s pleading, the EVA powers back on and physically transforms; its arm regenerates , but the limb now looks human, like Shinji\u2019s, and the EVA roars, runs on all fours like a beast, and rabidly tears its enemy apart. \u2014 Maya Phillips, The New Yorker , 21 June 2019",
"Yes, the Doctor regenerates and takes on a new face and body every time, along with some individual quirks. \u2014 Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica , 12 Dec. 2018",
"Be warned: your commander health bar regenerates very slowly, and getting killed while spying on a foe (or waiting for your map-warping burrow) will freeze you out for a few seconds' worth of respawn. \u2014 Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica , 17 Sep. 2017",
"Rule 6: Get Eight Hours of Good Sleep Each Night Sleep is when your body recovers and regenerates . \u2014 Anthony J. Yeung, Esquire , 29 Dec. 2016"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Adjective",
"first_known_use":[
"Adjective",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
"circa 1525, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a",
"Noun",
"1551, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-205619"
},
"regeneration":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated",
": spiritual renewal or revival",
": renewal or restoration of a body, bodily part, or biological system (such as a forest) after injury or as a normal process",
": utilization by special devices of heat or other products that would ordinarily be lost",
": an act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated",
": the renewal, regrowth, or restoration of a body or a bodily part, tissue, or substance after injury or as a normal bodily process",
"\u2014 compare regulation sense 2a"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02ccje-n\u0259-\u02c8r\u0101-sh\u0259n",
"\u02ccr\u0113-",
"ri-\u02ccjen-\u0259-\u02c8r\u0101-sh\u0259n, \u02ccr\u0113-"
],
"synonyms":[
"reanimation",
"rebirth",
"rejuvenation",
"rejuvenescence",
"renewal",
"resurgence",
"resurrection",
"resuscitation",
"revitalization",
"revival",
"revivification"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"the regeneration of knitting and crocheting is in full bloom, with Hollywood stars admitting they knit and crochet on movie sets",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Great cities are in a constant state of regeneration . \u2014 Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune , 10 June 2022",
"But if regeneration requires having a multitude of genes with long introns, that could make the goal more challenging. \u2014 Douglas Fox, Scientific American , 1 Feb. 2022",
"And here, regeneration is the most rational, albeit ambitious, option available. \u2014 Simon Mainwaring, Forbes , 15 Sep. 2021",
"Drawing upon his medical degree and research focused on cardiac regeneration following heart attacks, Elfenbein was inspired to apply the principles of stem cell biology beyond medicine and to address the growing problems in our food system. \u2014 Brian Kateman, Forbes , 6 June 2022",
"There has been progress in regeneration , getting hair cells produced by other cells in the tissue that basically convert into hair cells. \u2014 Elizabeth Cooney, STAT , 9 May 2022",
"One-pedal driving engages regeneration early and often to maximize range and to ease city driving. \u2014 Tribune News Service, cleveland , 7 May 2022",
"In addition, the prairie is maintained regularly with prescribed burns, and a timber cut was conducted in 2020 to open up sections of the property and help improve oak regeneration . \u2014 Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 2 May 2022",
"The team said that the fact that only a brief exposure to the drugs set in motion a monthslong regeneration suggested that frogs -- and perhaps other animals -- have dormant regenerative capabilities that can be triggered into action. \u2014 Katie Hunt, CNN , 26 Jan. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-202230"
},
"regime":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": regimen sense 1",
": a regular pattern of occurrence or action (as of seasonal rainfall)",
": the characteristic behavior or orderly procedure of a natural phenomenon or process",
": mode of rule or management",
": a form of government",
": a government in power",
": a period of rule",
": a form or system of government",
": regimen",
": regimen",
": a system of principles, rules, or regulations for administration (as of property)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"r\u0101-\u02c8zh\u0113m",
"ri-",
"also",
"r\u0101-\u02c8zh\u0113m",
"ri-",
"r\u0101-\u02c8zh\u0113m, ri-",
"r\u0101-\u02c8zh\u0113m, ri-"
],
"synonyms":[
"administration",
"authority",
"governance",
"government",
"jurisdiction",
"regimen",
"rule"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"The new regime is sure to fall.",
"Under the new regime , all workers must file a weekly report.",
"He was put on a strict exercise regime .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The objective shifted from regime change to capturing the Donbas, in the east. \u2014 Grayson Quay, The Week , 16 June 2022",
"The move empowers Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, a brutal dictator that the Trump administration hit with harsh sanctions to encourage regime change. \u2014 Dan Eberhart, Forbes , 15 June 2022",
"White House aides scrambled to clarify the president\u2019s comments, saying the administration did not have a strategy of regime change in Russia. \u2014 Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY , 1 June 2022",
"New scrutiny is being applied to these high-living oligarchs who have made or maintained their fortunes under Vladimir Putin\u2019s regime . \u2014 David Browne, Rolling Stone , 30 May 2022",
"The result was a media campaign that falsely painted Ar\u00e9valo and his successor, Jacobo \u00c1rbenz, as communists and puppets of the Soviet Union, thus creating a justification for regime change. \u2014 David Conrads, The Christian Science Monitor , 25 May 2022",
"Ukraine was a society with which many Russian citizens identified and a powerful example for an uprising against Mr. Putin\u2019s regime . \u2014 Chris Blattman, WSJ , 25 Apr. 2022",
"But in the 1970s, the demographics of Cambodian immigrants to the United States changed quickly: Refugees were fleeing the Khmer Rouge, a violent regime that killed nearly 2 million people. \u2014 Shannon Liao, Washington Post , 31 May 2022",
"Many of them had fled the Khmer Rouge, a brutal political party and military force operating under the regime of Pol Pot in 1970s Cambodia. \u2014 Christina Polomoff, The Conversation , 24 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"French r\u00e9gime , from Old French regimen, regime , from Late Latin regimin-, regimen ",
"first_known_use":[
"1776, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-200904"
},
"region":{
"type":"noun",
"definitions":[
"an administrative area, division, or district",
"the basic administrative unit for local government in Scotland",
"an indefinite area of the world or universe",
"a broad geographic area distinguished by similar features",
"a major world area that supports a characteristic fauna",
"an area characterized by the prevalence of one or more vegetational climax types",
"any of the major subdivisions into which the body or one of its parts is divisible",
"an indefinite area surrounding a specified body part",
"a sphere of activity or interest field",
"any of the zones into which the atmosphere is divided according to height or the sea according to depth",
"an open connected set together with none, some, or all of the points on its boundary",
"an area having no definite boundaries",
"a broad geographic area",
"vicinity sense 1",
"any of the major subdivisions into which the body or one of its parts is divisible",
"an indefinite area surrounding a specified body part"
],
"pronounciation":"\u02c8r\u0113-j\u0259n",
"synonyms":[
"area",
"demesne",
"field",
"zone"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"The bird returns to this region every year.",
"He's the company sales manager for the entire Southwest region .",
"She has a pain in the lower back region .",
"attempts to go outside of London and stimulate cultural life in the regions",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Both sides have expended large amounts of weaponry in what has become a grinding war of attrition for the eastern region of coal mines and factories known as the Donbas, placing huge strains on their resources and stockpiles. \u2014 Ella Lee, USA TODAY , 11 June 2022",
"Both sides have expended large amounts of weaponry in what has become a grinding war of attrition for the eastern region of coal mines and factories known as the Donbas, placing huge strains on their resources and stockpiles. \u2014 David Keyton And John Leicester, Chicago Tribune , 11 June 2022",
"Reaugh said the sizzling heat wave can be attributed to what is known as a upper level ridge, which occurs when a region of less dense air mixes with warmer temperatures. \u2014 Jason Gonzalez, The Courier-Journal , 10 June 2022",
"Finally, the hippocampus, which is the region of the brain that\u2019s largely responsible for memory, isn\u2019t fully developed in the infancy period. \u2014 Vanessa Lobue, Scientific American , 10 June 2022",
"International outcry continues over the disappearances of British journalist Dom Phillips and Indigenous rights expert Bruno Ara\u00fajo Pereira, who have been missing in a remote region of the Brazilian Amazon since Sunday. \u2014 ABC News , 10 June 2022",
"Each voter from a different North American region independently chose seven top bars based on their experience in an 18-month period. \u2014 Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune , 10 June 2022",
"That shortage can be attributed to weather conditions in a single region of Mexico, according to Donna Lam, executive operations officer for the company. \u2014 Tribune News Service, oregonlive , 10 June 2022",
"That shortage can be attributed to weather conditions in a single region of Mexico, according to Donna Lam, executive operations officer for the company. \u2014 Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times , 10 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English regioun , from Anglo-French regiun , from Latin region-, regio line, direction, area, from regere to direct",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-090000"
},
"register":{
"type":[
"noun",
"noun ()",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": a written record containing regular entries of items or details",
": a book or system of public records",
": a roster of qualified or available individuals",
": an entry in a register",
": a set of organ pipes of like quality : stop",
": the range of a human voice or a musical instrument",
": a portion of such a range similarly produced or of the same quality",
": any of the varieties of a language that a speaker uses in a particular social context",
": a grille often with shutters for admitting heated air or for ventilation",
": registration , registry",
": an automatic device registering a number or a quantity",
": a number or quantity so registered",
": cash register",
": a condition of correct alignment or proper relative position",
": a device (as in a computer) for storing small amounts of data",
": one in which data can be both stored and operated on",
": to make or secure official entry of in a register",
": to enroll formally especially as a voter or student",
": to record automatically : indicate",
": to make a record of : note",
": perceive",
": comprehend",
": to make or adjust so as to correspond exactly",
": to secure special protection for (a piece of mail) by prepayment of a fee",
": to convey an impression of : express",
": achieve",
": to enroll one's name in a register",
": to enroll one's name officially as a prerequisite for voting",
": to enroll formally as a student",
": to correspond exactly",
": to be in correct alignment or register",
": to make or convey an impression",
": registrar",
": an official list or book for keeping records of something",
": a mechanical device (as a cash register) that records items",
": a device for regulating ventilation or the flow of heated air from a furnace",
": to enter or enroll in an official list or book of public records",
": to record automatically",
": to show by expression and bodily movements",
": to make known officially and publicly",
": to be recognized or remembered",
": to get special protection for (something mailed) by paying extra postage",
": a written record containing regular entries of items or details",
": police register",
": a book or system of public records (as titles or patents)",
": a roster of qualified or available individuals",
": the formal record maintained by a corporation of the names and addresses of holders of its registered securities",
": registry",
": registrar",
": to make or secure official entry of in a register",
": to enroll formally especially as a voter or student",
": to secure special protection for (a piece of mail) by prepayment of a fee",
": to enroll one's name in a register",
": to enroll one's name officially as a prerequisite for voting"
],
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"\u02c8re-j\u0259-st\u0259r",
"\u02c8re-j\u0259-st\u0259r",
"\u02c8re-j\u0259-st\u0259r"
],
"synonyms":[
"enroll",
"enrol",
"inscribe",
"list",
"matriculate"
],
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"delist"
],
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"history_and_etymology":"Noun (1)",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun (1)",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a",
"Noun (2)",
"15th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-183116"
},
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"type":[
"intransitive verb",
"noun",
"verb"
],
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": an act or the privilege of going or coming back",
": reentry sense 1",
": movement backward to a previous and especially worse or more primitive state or condition",
": the act of reasoning backward",
": to make or undergo regress : retrograde",
": to be subject to or exhibit regression",
": to tend to approach or revert to a mean",
": to induce a state of psychological regression in",
": to undergo or exhibit regression",
": to induce a state of psychological regression in"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccgres",
"ri-\u02c8gres",
"ri-\u02c8gres"
],
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"retrogress",
"return",
"revert"
],
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"advance",
"develop",
"evolve",
"progress"
],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"The patient is regressing to a childlike state.",
"in extreme circumstances, people sometimes regress to the behavior they exhibited in childhood",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"In theory, demand is easy to forecast: regress demand against income growth and prices, dataseries of which can be downloaded in seconds. \u2014 Michael Lynch, Forbes , 6 June 2022",
"Kaepernick's play started to regress in 2014 and he got hurt halfway through the next season and lost his starting job. \u2014 Josh Dubow, BostonGlobe.com , 25 May 2022",
"The guys also give a short recap of the Jazz\u2019s regular season \u2014 one that saw them regress record-wise. \u2014 Xoel Cardenas, The Salt Lake Tribune , 14 Apr. 2022",
"Several months after moving in, Ziona started to regress . \u2014 New York Times , 29 Mar. 2022",
"Leto and Hathaway have the slightly unenviable task of playing characters who neither learn nor grow, but rather regress and devolve, so the conflicts between them and their co-stars are often repeated. \u2014 Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY , 18 Mar. 2022",
"But when schools shut down, Michelle O\u2019Neal saw Janae regress in reading and math. \u2014 Perry Stein, Anchorage Daily News , 15 Mar. 2022",
"Should a runner take insufficient rest, add too much stress, or a combination of both, their gains will likely stall or regress , ending up with them being burnt out or injured. \u2014 Rick Prince, Outside Online , 18 July 2019",
"Hachimura and Avdija regress while Kyle Kuzma fails to live up to his contract. \u2014 Christopher Dodson, Forbes , 13 Oct. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Which is to regress in time, to invade childhood or injustice. \u2014 Ilana Luna, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 25 May 2022",
"Cease\u2019s slider was a strong pop up generator (13.9% pop up rate), though his low 14.9% liner rate was largely due to random chance and is likely to regress to the mean moving forward. \u2014 Tony Blengino, Forbes , 26 Apr. 2022",
"In all, the Raptors had six players reach double figures against a Cleveland defense that continues to regress without All-Star center Jarrett Allen. \u2014 Chris Fedor, cleveland , 24 Mar. 2022",
"Their bullpen was lights out, but a bullpen is bound to regress . \u2014 Daniel Kohn, SPIN , 6 Apr. 2022",
"But a hazy quarterback situation and lack of a first-round pick are reasons to wonder if the Niners, who haven't reached postseason in back-to-back seasons under coach Kyle Shanahan and GM John Lynch, might regress . \u2014 Nate Davis, USA TODAY , 31 Mar. 2022",
"The right is using it as a smokescreen for a power grab, one that seeks to regress California to a Reagan-era police state. \u2014 Justin Phillips, San Francisco Chronicle , 28 Nov. 2021",
"If this is not properly outlined and monitored, the tendon could potentially regress instead of progress. \u2014 Laura Peill, Outside Online , 2 Apr. 2020",
"Willis, who previously spoke to SELF about her how rewarding it's been to share her struggles with skin-picking on Instagram, concluded her post by speculating that her skin's health might regress at some point. \u2014 Carolyn L. Todd, SELF , 24 Sep. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
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"Noun",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Verb",
"circa 1522, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-210220"
},
"regret":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
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": to mourn the loss or death of",
": to miss very much",
": to be very sorry for",
": to experience regret",
": sorrow aroused by circumstances beyond one's control or power to repair",
": an expression of distressing emotion (such as sorrow)",
": a note politely declining an invitation",
": to be sorry for",
": sadness or disappointment caused especially by something beyond a person's control",
": an expression of sorrow or disappointment",
": a note politely refusing to accept an invitation"
],
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"ri-\u02c8gret",
"ri-\u02c8gret"
],
"synonyms":[
"bemoan",
"deplore",
"lament",
"repent",
"rue"
],
"antonyms":[
"contriteness",
"contrition",
"guilt",
"penitence",
"remorse",
"remorsefulness",
"repentance",
"rue",
"self-reproach",
"shame"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Doyle\u2019s warning went unheeded, a fact that Southern Baptist leaders must now regret . \u2014 Matthew Schmitz, WSJ , 31 May 2022",
"In fact, those who receive abortions overwhelmingly experience relief rather than regret (more on this later). \u2014 Rosemary Donahue, Allure , 31 May 2022",
"The poll reports that one in five employees who quit jobs in the past two years regret it, with only 26% of job switchers liking their new jobs enough to stay. \u2014 Lynne Curry | Alaska Workplace, Anchorage Daily News , 23 May 2022",
"Who\u2019s the player the Browns could regret passing on drafting by trading out of the No. 44 pick? \u2014 Dan Labbe, cleveland , 5 May 2022",
"The majority of women who have abortions express relief as opposed to regret . \u2014 Alexandra Zayas, ProPublica , 5 May 2022",
"While Supreme Court justices have claimed in the past that people regret abortions, actual research says that\u2019s not true. \u2014 Glamour , 5 May 2022",
"Be prepared to regret what seemed like such an easy and small decision back then. \u2014 Tom Rasmussen, Vogue , 4 May 2022",
"Several teams passed on Udoka over the past few years and likely regret it. \u2014 Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com , 30 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Bryan expressed regret for being the only judge who rejected Hager during his first audition. \u2014 Charles Trepany, USA TODAY , 16 May 2022",
"Still, Lanier expressed regret at the time for departing the Motor City. \u2014 Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press , 11 May 2022",
"Her mother rushed her, still conscious, to the hospital, where Elaniv expressed regret at the overdose and described her terror. \u2014 New York Times , 23 Apr. 2022",
"When reached via email late last year, Parker expressed regret . \u2014 ELLE , 4 Apr. 2022",
"In a statement previously filed with the court, two branches of the family, heirs of Raymond and Mortimer Sackler, expressed regret . \u2014 Washington Post , 11 Mar. 2022",
"Utah Senate leaders expressed regret Wednesday afternoon following Tuesday\u2019s raucous committee meeting that resulted in an audience member being hauled out in handcuffs. \u2014 Bryan Schott, The Salt Lake Tribune , 3 Mar. 2022",
"Other affected brands have similarly expressed regret . \u2014 Krishna Pokharel, WSJ , 8 Feb. 2022",
"Iowa cornfield to play ball and deliver one of cinema\u2019s all-time monologues about the love of the game, in a turn bursting with wonderment, regret , redemption and luminous charisma. \u2014 Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times , 26 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
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"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a",
"Noun",
"circa 1500, in the meaning defined at sense 2a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-184731"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": full of regret : feeling or expressing regret",
": feeling or showing regret"
],
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"ri-\u02c8gret-f\u0259l",
"ri-\u02c8gret-f\u0259l"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1647, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-171342"
},
"regretfully":{
"type":[
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": with regret : in a regretful way"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8gret-f\u0259-l\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[
"agonizingly",
"bitterly",
"dolefully",
"dolorously",
"grievously",
"hard",
"hardly",
"inconsolably",
"lugubriously",
"mournfully",
"painfully",
"plaintively",
"resentfully",
"ruefully",
"sadly",
"sorely",
"sorrowfully",
"unhappily",
"wailfully",
"woefully",
"wretchedly"
],
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"blissfully",
"gladly",
"happily",
"joyfully",
"joyously"
],
"examples":[
"\u201cI must leave now,\u201d he said regretfully .",
"I must regretfully decline your invitation.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Michael Gosney was a seventh-grader in Shawnee, Kan. during the Human Be-In on Jan. 14, 1967 and regretfully missed it. \u2014 Sam Whiting, San Francisco Chronicle , 19 May 2022",
"Yet Brice, knowing all that, still adored him, which makes a far more interesting tale than the bowdlerized one the show offers, of a duped woman finally and regretfully seeing the light. \u2014 New York Times , 24 Apr. 2022",
"The Queen has regretfully canceled several official engagements recently, on her doctors' medical advice. \u2014 Iris Goldsztajn, Marie Claire , 3 Nov. 2021",
"In the instantly infamous Episode 6, Oh\u2019s character literally loses his marbles as his younger partner deviously, regretfully feeds him bad information in order to win. \u2014 The New Yorker , 14 Oct. 2021",
"Better to choose one wedding and regretfully decline the other. \u2014 Washington Post , 20 June 2021",
"The legacy of her feminist forebears ( regretfully including me: guilty by association if not by intention) made her fantasies feel problematic. \u2014 Washington Post , 17 June 2021",
"Thankfully for the dogs, but regretfully for the plot, Cruella reveals that the coat is made of synthetic fur. \u2014 Anne Cohen, refinery29.com , 29 May 2021",
"The album thematically traces a breakup, with Laroi looking back regretfully on his and a partner\u2019s mistakes. \u2014 Andrew R. Chow, Time , 6 May 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1682, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-205845"
},
"regular":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": constituted, conducted, scheduled, or done in conformity with established or prescribed usages, rules, or discipline",
": recurring, attending, or functioning at fixed, uniform, or normal intervals",
": orderly , methodical",
": formed, built, arranged, or ordered according to some established rule, law, principle, or type",
": both equilateral and equiangular",
": having faces that are congruent regular polygons and all the polyhedral angles congruent",
": having the arrangement of floral parts exhibiting radial symmetry with members of the same whorl similar in form",
": normal , standard : such as",
": absolute , complete",
": thinking or behaving in an acceptable, normal, or agreeable manner",
": conforming to the normal or usual manner of inflection",
": weak sense 7",
": issued in large numbers over a long period for general use in prepayment of postage",
": of, relating to, or constituting the permanent standing military force of a state",
": belonging to a religious order",
": one who is regular: such as",
": one who is usually present or participating",
": a long-standing regular customer",
": one who can be trusted or depended on",
": a player on an athletic team who usually starts every game",
": one of the regular clergy",
": a soldier in a regular army",
": something of average or medium size",
": a clothing size designed to fit a person of average height",
": steady in practice or occurrence : happening on or as if on a schedule",
": following established usages or rules",
": normal entry 1 sense 1",
": following the usual manner of inflection",
": having all sides equal and all angles equal",
": having or constituting an isometric system",
": conforming to what is usual or normal: as",
": recurring or functioning at fixed or normal intervals",
": having menstrual periods or bowel movements at normal intervals"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-gy\u0259-l\u0259r",
"\u02c8re-g(\u0259-)l\u0259r",
"also",
"\u02c8re-gy\u0259-l\u0259r",
"\u02c8reg-y\u0259-l\u0259r"
],
"synonyms":[
"constant",
"frequent",
"habitual",
"periodic",
"periodical",
"repeated",
"steady"
],
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"dogface",
"fighter",
"legionary",
"legionnaire",
"man-at-arms",
"serviceman",
"soldier",
"trooper",
"warrior"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Oleksiy Arestovych, in his regular online interview, said Friday that the attack on Stara Zburivka, a village along the Dnieper River, killed dozens, including a Russian army general and a general in the FSB intelligence service. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 11 June 2022",
"Roy notes that the evidence for this is compelling, with one 2021 survey finding that approximately 26% of regular online shoppers in Australia used buy now, pay later (BNPL) services. \u2014 Gordon Kelly, Forbes , 11 June 2022",
"The migrants were given a migratory document that accredits their regular stay in Mexico, according to the INM. \u2014 Michelle Velez And Marlon Sorto, CNN , 11 June 2022",
"Sought after \u2014 today Democratic candidates at all levels make regular appearances before the Dolphins. \u2014 Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel , 11 June 2022",
"Tech has benefited immensely from the roaring bull market of the past decade, with soaring valuations enriching not just owners and investors but hundreds of thousands of employees who were paid in stock on top of their regular salaries. \u2014 Rachel Lerman, Washington Post , 11 June 2022",
"Ecuador has issued a decree to create a pathway to regular migration status for Venezuelans who legally entered through port of entry but are currently unlawfully in the country. \u2014 Armando Garcia, ABC News , 11 June 2022",
"Not a true spinach, the leaves are thicker than regular spinach. \u2014 Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer , 11 June 2022",
"Boosters can only be given to those who are at least five months past their last regular dose, meaning that only about 77,000 of the 138,000 in this range who are fully vaccinated are now far enough along to qualify for a boost. \u2014 Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune , 11 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Jackson became a regular at the ballpark with Matt, spending more time in clubhouses than the family rooms and focusing from the stands while wearing a tiny glove. \u2014 Jacob Unruh, USA TODAY , 24 May 2022",
"Barrymore has had a seat on the couch for the evolution of the form as a regular on the talk show circuit for the better part of the past four decades. \u2014 Rebecca Rubin, Variety , 5 May 2022",
"Six of them \u2013 Straw, Kwan, Miller, Clement, right fielder Oscar Mercado, and infielder Andres Gimenez \u2013 have played either one or no full seasons as a regular at the big-league level. \u2014 Jim Ingraham, Forbes , 14 Apr. 2022",
"Long before that, though, Sewell had played baseball (and football) at Alabama, then gone on to a 14-year career in the big leagues, all as a regular . \u2014 Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al , 5 Apr. 2022",
"The Canadian American actor, who first pursued acting as a teenager, booked various guest roles in his early career before he was cast as a regular on the 1990 show Sydney as the younger brother of Valerie Bertinelli's title character. \u2014 Karen Mizoguchi, PEOPLE.com , 10 Feb. 2022",
"Another local music luminary, the guitarist and producer Chet Atkins, was the first to bring her on as a regular at his recording sessions, and his recommendations brought her a steady stream of work in and out of the studio. \u2014 New York Times , 28 Jan. 2022",
"But that said, Damian's time as a regular on Billions has come to an end. \u2014 Derek Lawrence, EW.com , 4 Oct. 2021",
"Patterson was a regular at The State Tabernacle Church of God, Buffalo News reported. \u2014 Cady Stanton, USA TODAY , 16 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Adjective",
"first_known_use":[
"Adjective",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 6",
"Noun",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-202248"
},
"regulate":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to govern or direct according to rule",
": to bring under the control of law or constituted authority",
": to make regulations for or concerning",
": to bring order, method, or uniformity to",
": to fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of",
": to bring under the control of authority : make rules concerning",
": to control the time, amount, degree, or rate of",
": to bring order or method to",
": to control or direct according to rule or law",
": to fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of",
": to govern or direct according to rule",
": to bring under the control of law",
": to make regulations for or concerning"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-gy\u0259-\u02ccl\u0101t",
"also",
"\u02c8re-gy\u0259-\u02ccl\u0101t",
"\u02c8reg-y\u0259-\u02ccl\u0101t"
],
"synonyms":[
"bridle",
"check",
"constrain",
"contain",
"control",
"curb",
"govern",
"hold",
"inhibit",
"keep",
"measure",
"pull in",
"rein (in)",
"restrain",
"rule",
"tame"
],
"antonyms":[
"lose"
],
"examples":[
"The dam regulates the flow of water into the river.",
"We need better laws to regulate the content of the Internet.",
"Laws have been made to regulate working conditions.",
"The government regulates how much lead may be found in our water supply.",
"The department regulates foreign trade.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The law remains at the heart of the state's debate over how to regulate guns. \u2014 Fifth & Mission Podcast, San Francisco Chronicle , 3 June 2022",
"At the same time, government agencies began working on how to regulate what\u2019s expected to be a multi-billion-dollar industry in the state. \u2014 Andrea Marks, Rolling Stone , 26 May 2022",
"Dozens of states are considering legislation to restrict how social media platforms regulate people's speech, though none has gotten this far. \u2014 Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY , 11 May 2022",
"At the same time, the U.S. Agriculture Department and the Food and Drug Administration continue to work out rules on how to regulate the forthcoming multibillion-dollar industry. \u2014 Tim Carman, Washington Post , 23 Apr. 2022",
"City of Atlanta leaders spent years debating how to regulate the burgeoning short-term rental industry, which allows visitors to book rooms, apartments or entire houses through platforms like Airbnb and VRBO. \u2014 J.d. Capelouto, ajc , 4 Apr. 2022",
"Having a say in crypto regulation will only become more important in the coming months, as the White House, government agencies, and Capitol Hill grapple with how to regulate the asset class. \u2014 Jennifer Epstein, Fortune , 22 Mar. 2022",
"India's crypto industry is booming among young investors, but the government there has yet to decide how to regulate the industry, and the possibility of a ban lingers. \u2014 Eoin Mcsweeney, CNN , 22 Feb. 2022",
"For years, the city of San Diego has been wrestling with how to regulate vacation rentals popularized by online home-sharing platforms like Airbnb and HomeAway. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 27 Jan. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Late Latin regulatus , past participle of regulare , from Latin regula rule",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-170110"
},
"regulation":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the act of regulating : the state of being regulated",
": an authoritative rule dealing with details or procedure",
": a rule or order issued by an executive authority or regulatory agency of a government and having the force of law",
": the process of redistributing material (as in an embryo) to restore a damaged or lost part independent of new tissue growth",
": the mechanism by which an early embryo maintains normal development",
": the standard period of time established by the rules of a game or contest excluding overtime",
": the standard number of strokes allowed by par for reaching the green on a given hole (that is, one stroke on a par 3, two strokes on a par 4, and three strokes on a par 5)",
": conforming to regulations : official",
": a rule or law telling how something is to be done",
": the act of controlling or bringing under control",
": the act of regulating",
": the resulting state or condition",
": the process of redistributing material (as in an embryo) to restore a damaged or lost part independent of new tissue growth \u2014 compare regeneration sense 2",
": the mechanism by which an early embryo maintains normal development",
": the control of the kind and rate of cellular processes by controlling the activity of individual genes",
": the act of regulating or state of being regulated",
": an authoritative rule",
": a rule or order issued by a government agency and often having the force of law \u2014 see also Administrative Procedure Act"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccre-gy\u0259-\u02c8l\u0101-sh\u0259n",
"\u02ccre-g\u0259-",
"also",
"\u02ccre-gy\u0259-\u02c8l\u0101-sh\u0259n",
"\u02ccreg-y\u0259-\u02c8l\u0101-sh\u0259n, \u02ccreg-\u0259-\u02c8l\u0101-"
],
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"bylaw",
"ground rule",
"reg",
"rule"
],
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"examples":[
"Noun",
"Builders must comply with the regulations .",
"regulations on the disposal of waste",
"Each agency has its own set of rules and regulations .",
"Adjective",
"Students must wear regulation uniforms.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Environmental groups that have been calling for stronger regulation of PFAS said the new levels would likely trigger greater public concern in communities where PFAS have already been found in water systems. \u2014 Kris Maher, WSJ , 15 June 2022",
"The collapse of Terra has spurred calls for reform from the cryptocurrency industry, and calls for Congressional regulation . \u2014 Ken Sweet, Chicago Tribune , 13 June 2022",
"The collapse of Terra has spurred calls for reform from the cryptocurrency industry, and calls for Congressional regulation . \u2014 Ken Sweet, BostonGlobe.com , 13 June 2022",
"The collapse of Terra has spurred calls for reform from the cryptocurrency industry, and calls for Congressional regulation . \u2014 Ken Sweet, ajc , 13 June 2022",
"After the collapse of TerraUSD last month, several politicians and public officials called for more regulation for stablecoins. \u2014 Marco Quiroz-gutierrez, Fortune , 8 June 2022",
"But others in the community said guns weren\u2019t the problem\u2014people were, and there was no need for gun regulation . \u2014 Rose Minutaglio, ELLE , 4 June 2022",
"If these companies are unwilling to make these changes on their own, regulation may be required to guarantee optimal consumer choice and portability. \u2014 Anshel Sag, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
"That doesn\u2019t necessarily mean Pearl believes that federal regulation will be required to make for a more level playing field with NIL across the country, though. \u2014 Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al , 1 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Florida's housing woes have been festering for years, with the state enjoying robust population growth while also courting new residents and businesses attracted by the low taxes and an anti- regulation agenda. \u2014 Irina Ivanova, CBS News , 2 May 2022",
"Florida's housing woes have been festering for years, with the state enjoying robust population growth while also courting new residents and businesses attracted by the low taxes and an anti- regulation agenda. \u2014 Irina Ivanova, CBS News , 2 May 2022",
"Florida's housing woes have been festering for years, with the state enjoying robust population growth while also courting new residents and businesses attracted by the low taxes and an anti- regulation agenda. \u2014 Irina Ivanova, CBS News , 2 May 2022",
"Florida's housing woes have been festering for years, with the state enjoying robust population growth while also courting new residents and businesses attracted by the low taxes and an anti- regulation agenda. \u2014 Irina Ivanova, CBS News , 2 May 2022",
"Florida's housing woes have been festering for years, with the state enjoying robust population growth while also courting new residents and businesses attracted by the low taxes and an anti- regulation agenda. \u2014 Irina Ivanova, CBS News , 27 Apr. 2022",
"The group often supports Republicans based on their adherence to a free-market, free-trade, and anti- regulation agenda. \u2014 al , 24 Mar. 2022",
"For years, the debate about California-to-Texas migration has pitted low-cost, anti- regulation Texas against higher-income, socially liberal Calfornia. \u2014 Lauren Hepler, San Francisco Chronicle , 24 Sep. 2021",
"In June, Mark Buse, the top lobbying executive at the dating app company Match Group and a former board member of a pro- regulation group called the Coalition for App Fairness, wrote to Mr. Jo, the Korean lawmaker, supporting the proposal. \u2014 New York Times , 23 Aug. 2021"
],
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"Noun",
"1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Adjective",
"1803, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-174241"
},
"rehabilitate":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to restore to a former capacity : reinstate",
": to restore to good repute : reestablish the good name of",
": to restore to a former state (as of efficiency, good management, or solvency)",
": to restore or bring to a condition of health or useful and constructive activity",
": to restore or bring to a condition of health or useful and constructive activity",
": to restore to a former capacity",
": to restore credibility to (a witness or testimony)",
"\u2014 compare impeach",
": to restore to a former state (as of good repair or solvency)",
": to restore (as a convicted criminal defendant) to a useful and constructive place in society through therapy, job training, and other counseling"
],
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"\u02ccr\u0113-\u0259-\u02c8bi-l\u0259-\u02cct\u0101t",
"\u02ccr\u0113-h\u0259-",
"\u02ccr\u0113-(h)\u0259-\u02c8bil-\u0259-\u02cct\u0101t",
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u0259-\u02c8bi-l\u0259-\u02cct\u0101t, \u02ccr\u0113-h\u0259-"
],
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"habilitate",
"reclaim",
"redeem",
"reform",
"regenerate"
],
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Likewise for service providers who run programs to shelter, house and rehabilitate people, but may not have the capacity to follow their clients over several years to measure long-term success. \u2014 Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune , 8 June 2022",
"Some lawmakers argue inmates serving life without parole are going to die in prison, so there\u2019s no point in spending money to educate or rehabilitate them. \u2014 Ivana Hrynkiw | Ihrynkiw@al.com, al , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Like Perkins, all of the president's commutations targeted individuals serving sentences for low-level drug offenses who the White House said have displayed efforts to rehabilitate themselves. \u2014 Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Many are Black or brown, and the White House said each has displayed efforts to rehabilitate themselves. \u2014 Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Another program, run through Renew Indianapolis, will rehabilitate 10 existing homes. \u2014 Amelia Pak-harvey, The Indianapolis Star , 17 Nov. 2021",
"Mahoning Valley Sanitary District - $500,000 to rehabilitate an earthen dam on the Meander Reservoir that serves the Meander Water Treatment Plant. \u2014 Peter Krouse, cleveland , 26 Oct. 2021",
"Kentucky also would get $438 million in bridge-specific funding to support efforts to rehabilitate , repair and replace bridges across the state. \u2014 Bailey Loosemore, The Courier-Journal , 12 Aug. 2021",
"The money will be leveraged with other sources to provide incentives for developers to build or rehabilitate affordable housing across the county. \u2014 Kaitlin Durbin, cleveland , 31 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Medieval Latin rehabilitatus , past participle of rehabilitare , from Latin re- + Late Latin habilitare to habilitate",
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1581, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-220351"
},
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"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to say again : repeat",
": to recite aloud in a formal manner",
": to present an account of : relate",
": to recount in order : enumerate",
": to give a rehearsal of",
": to train or make proficient by rehearsal",
": to perform or practice as if in a rehearsal",
": to engage in a rehearsal",
": to practice in private in preparation for a public performance"
],
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"ri-\u02c8h\u0259rs",
"ri-\u02c8h\u0259rs"
],
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"exercise",
"practice",
"practise",
"run over"
],
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"examples":[
"The orchestra is rehearsing a piece by Schumann.",
"The band stayed up late rehearsing for the big show.",
"We were allowed to watch the director rehearse the dancers.",
"lawyers rehearsing their closing arguments",
"He rehearsed his dance moves in front of the mirror.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Garland is Jane, a farm girl whose sister Abigail (Gloria DeHaven) brings her theater troupe home to rehearse . \u2014 Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com , 10 June 2022",
"There is no need to rehearse all those threats, or all the flaws with Facebook or girl-boss feminism. \u2014 Nicole Hemmer, CNN , 3 June 2022",
"Dancers rehearse in North County on Monday and Thursday mornings. \u2014 Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune , 3 June 2022",
"Harrison has a few hours before games to show players their moves and rehearse with them. \u2014 David Wharton, Los Angeles Times , 16 May 2022",
"Under the shade of a dusty canvas tent in the sweltering heat, five men rehearse for a circus tour of France the following week. \u2014 Guy Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor , 26 Apr. 2022",
"The actors rehearse three different endings, and the king has the audience decide who\u2019s telling the truth at the play\u2019s finale. \u2014 Sheryl Devore, chicagotribune.com , 15 Mar. 2022",
"Dancers rehearse in North County on Monday and Thursday mornings. \u2014 Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune , 21 May 2022",
"While pandemic restrictions meant there was less time to rehearse , Moore was able to fulfil his dream of shooting the film in order. \u2014 K.j. Yossman, Variety , 14 Feb. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English rehersen , from Anglo-French rehercer , from re- + hercer to harrow, from herce harrow \u2014 more at hearse ",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1b"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-201318"
},
"reign":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": royal authority : sovereignty",
": the dominion, sway, or influence of one resembling a monarch",
": the time during which someone (such as a sovereign) reigns",
": to possess or exercise sovereign power : rule",
": to hold office as chief of state although possessing little governing power",
": to exercise authority in the manner of a monarch",
": to be predominant or prevalent",
": the authority or rule of a monarch",
": the time during which a monarch rules",
": to rule as a monarch",
": to be usual or widespread",
": to be the best or most powerful"
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"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0101n",
"\u02c8r\u0101n"
],
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"ascendance",
"ascendence",
"ascendancy",
"ascendency",
"dominance",
"domination",
"dominion",
"hegemony",
"imperium",
"predominance",
"predominancy",
"preeminence",
"sovereignty",
"sovranty",
"supremacy"
],
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"All three of the Cambridge kids\u2014Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis\u2014joined their parents, Kate Middleton and Prince William at the festivities today to watch the parade and performance paying homage to the Queen's reign . \u2014 Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country , 5 June 2022",
"Friday, June 3: The main event is a thanksgiving service paying tribute to the Queen's lengthy reign at St Paul's Cathedral, with family members in attendance. \u2014 Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes , 2 June 2022",
"Unforgiven marks a sort of mature capstone to Clint Eastwood's reign as outlaw king. \u2014 Josh St. Clair, Men's Health , 23 May 2022",
"Based on a list dated to the reign of Ine of Wessex (around 688 to 726), each guest would have eaten roughly 4,140 calories. \u2014 Jane Recker, Smithsonian Magazine , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Comprising approximately 100 lots, the auction will feature a selection of RGB\u2019s heavily annotated law tomes from her time as a student at Harvard and Columbia Law School through to her reign in the US Supreme Court. \u2014 Rachel Cormack, Robb Report , 4 Jan. 2022",
"Each section revolves around a Swart family funeral in a different decade under a different regime, ranging from the apartheid-era 1980s to the reign of Jacob Zuma. \u2014 Anderson Tepper, Los Angeles Times , 1 Dec. 2021",
"Members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters this week elected Sean O\u2019Brien as the union\u2019s new general president by a wide margin, a victory that will formally bring an end to the reign of James P. Hoffa. \u2014 Allison Prang, WSJ , 19 Nov. 2021",
"Dating back at least to the reign of former House Speaker John Boehner, GOP leaders have often found themselves at the mercy of their party's most ideological wing. \u2014 W. James Antle Iii, The Week , 29 Sep. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"And which reality show will reign supreme over the others? \u2014 Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com , 8 June 2022",
"Blue and orange may reign supreme, especially during basketball and lacrosse seasons, but the area also boasts numerous museums, art galleries, boutique hotels, and farm-to-table menus rivaling some of the best restaurants in the world. \u2014 Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure , 1 June 2022",
"However, thanks to the precision of Jordy Bahl and the power of Jocelyn Alo and Co., to no one\u2019s surprise, the Oklahoma Sooners will reign supreme and capture their sixth national title. \u2014 Usa Today Sports Network, USA TODAY , 1 June 2022",
"Sun should reign but as afternoon dew points rise toward moist (palpable humidity) levels of upper 50s to low 60s, a few clouds may enter the picture. \u2014 Washington Post , 23 Apr. 2022",
"But which of these framerate-boosting techs will reign supreme? \u2014 Chris Stobing, PCMAG , 24 Mar. 2022",
"The Carlson kicking dynasty will reign on the Plains for one more season, as Auburn will maintain some continuity on special teams heading into Year 2 of the Bryan Harsin era. \u2014 Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al , 11 Mar. 2022",
"And though fashion week may have come to an end, these two pieces reign strong in my everyday obsessions. \u2014 Alexis Bennett, Vogue , 1 Mar. 2022",
"Throughout Xi\u2019s reign the world has been presented with an ever-changing array of impressive images to create an impression of strength and achievement and to mask the troubles that now are becoming too obvious to ignore. \u2014 Therese Shaheen, National Review , 27 Feb. 2022"
],
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"Noun",
"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-174144"
},
"rein (in)":{
"type":[
"phrasal verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to limit or control (someone or something)",
": to make (an animal) stop by using reins"
],
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-195406"
},
"reinforcement":{
"type":"noun",
"definitions":[
"the action of strengthening or encouraging something the state of being reinforced",
"something that strengthens or encourages something such as",
"an addition of troops, supplies, etc., that augments the strength of an army or other military force",
"something designed to provide additional strength (as in a weak area)",
"a response to someone's behavior that is intended to make that person more likely to behave that way again",
"the action of causing a subject to learn to give or to increase the frequency of a desired response that in classical conditioning involves the repeated presentation of an unconditioned stimulus (such as the sight of food) paired with a conditioned stimulus (such as the sound of a bell) and that in operant conditioning involves the use of a reward following a correct response or a punishment following an incorrect response",
"the reward, punishment, or unconditioned stimulus used in reinforcement",
"people or things (as supplies) sent to help or support",
"the act of making something stronger or able to last longer",
"the action of causing a subject (as a student or an experimental animal) to learn to give or to increase the frequency of a desired response that in classical conditioning involves the repeated presentation of an unconditioned stimulus (as the sight of food) paired with a conditioned stimulus (as the sound of a bell) and that in operant conditioning involves the use of a reward following a correct response or a punishment following an incorrect response",
"the reward, punishment, or unconditioned stimulus used in reinforcement \u2014 compare recruitment sense 1"
],
"pronounciation":"\u02ccr\u0113-\u0259n-\u02c8f\u022frs-m\u0259nt",
"synonyms":[
"brace",
"buttress",
"mount",
"mounting",
"prop",
"shore",
"spur",
"stay",
"support",
"underpinning"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"\u201cWe're outnumbered! Call for reinforcements !\u201d",
"We need to prevent enemy reinforcements from reaching the front line.",
"The bridge is in need of reinforcement .",
"You should encourage good behavior with positive reinforcement .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Other reinforcement from within could help by the end of the season. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 6 Apr. 2022",
"Stories are how the present calls for reinforcement from the past. \u2014 Washington Post , 7 Oct. 2021",
"Remote workers often feel alienated from their colleagues and need extra reinforcement from their managers. \u2014 Josh Millet, Forbes , 12 Apr. 2021",
"Dogs are taught using positive reinforcement ; similar strategies are used to train them to find termites or sniff out drugs. \u2014 Aria Bendix, NBC News , 2 June 2022",
"For both dogs, call around to find a dog trainer who works with leash-reactive dogs and who uses positive reinforcement . \u2014 Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News , 10 Mar. 2022",
"Positive reinforcement is the best way to build your dog\u2019s confidence and foster trust between you and your dog. \u2014 Outside Online , 23 May 2022",
"Hoare says reinforcement is important, since a behavior must be repeated for many days to become a habit. \u2014 Carol Milberger, Wired , 11 Mar. 2022",
"Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh published a paper about using deep reinforcement learning\u2014in which computers learn through repetition\u2014to create an energy efficient parking monitoring system that only activates when needed. \u2014 Jonathan Vanian, Fortune , 22 Feb. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1602, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-162513"
},
"rejected":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": not given approval or acceptance",
": marked by or exhibiting immunological rejection (see rejection sense 1b )"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8jek-t\u0259d"
],
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"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1567, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-222322"
},
"rejoice":{
"type":[
"adverb",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to give joy to : gladden",
": to feel joy or great delight",
": have , possess",
": to feel or show joy or happiness"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8j\u022fis",
"ri-\u02c8j\u022fis"
],
"synonyms":[
"crow",
"delight",
"exuberate",
"exult",
"glory",
"joy",
"jubilate",
"kvell",
"triumph"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"We all rejoiced over our friend's good luck.",
"rejoiced over our unexpected victory on the soccer field",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Anytime, Netflix Fans of podiatry and/or dermatology, rejoice . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 1 May 2022",
"Cat people, rejoice : Your feline predilections have been greenlighted in the highest halls of power, as the Biden White House announced on Friday that the first family had welcomed a shorthair tabby named Willow into their fold. \u2014 Emma Specter, Vogue , 28 Jan. 2022",
"For weeks after the first cases of Covid-19 were reported at the end of February, L\u00f3pez Obrador continued traveling across the country, organizing mass meetings and inviting people to gather, rejoice , and embrace. \u2014 Enrique Krauze, The New York Review of Books , 2 July 2020",
"Bigfoot believers and enthusiasts rejoice : The ape-like sasquatch will invade Pacific Northwest scenery this summer. \u2014 oregonlive , 18 May 2022",
"Birding enthusiasts rejoice : Mayakoba maintains 80% of its mangrove forests, which means that hundreds of species of birds can be found migrating here in a sprawling natural habitat that spans 240 hectares. \u2014 Perri Ormont Blumberg, Travel + Leisure , 7 May 2022",
"So, those who may have put off getting Dad a gift can rejoice knowing there are plenty of options that will arrive quickly. \u2014 Terri Huggins Hart, Woman's Day , 26 Apr. 2022",
"In a statement, Marcos thanked his supporters, some of whom gathered to rejoice outside his party\u2019s national headquarters in Metro Manila. \u2014 Time , 10 May 2022",
"Today, those fans have reason to rejoice , as Taco Bell announced its signature Mexican Pizza will return May 19. \u2014 Alicia Kelso, Forbes , 18 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Anglo-French rejois- , stem of rejoier, rejoir , from re- + joir to welcome, enjoy, from Latin gaud\u0113re to be glad \u2014 more at joy ",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-181415"
},
"rejoice (in)":{
"type":[
"adverb",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to give joy to : gladden",
": to feel joy or great delight",
": have , possess",
": to feel or show joy or happiness"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8j\u022fis",
"ri-\u02c8j\u022fis"
],
"synonyms":[
"crow",
"delight",
"exuberate",
"exult",
"glory",
"joy",
"jubilate",
"kvell",
"triumph"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"We all rejoiced over our friend's good luck.",
"rejoiced over our unexpected victory on the soccer field",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Anytime, Netflix Fans of podiatry and/or dermatology, rejoice . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 1 May 2022",
"Cat people, rejoice : Your feline predilections have been greenlighted in the highest halls of power, as the Biden White House announced on Friday that the first family had welcomed a shorthair tabby named Willow into their fold. \u2014 Emma Specter, Vogue , 28 Jan. 2022",
"For weeks after the first cases of Covid-19 were reported at the end of February, L\u00f3pez Obrador continued traveling across the country, organizing mass meetings and inviting people to gather, rejoice , and embrace. \u2014 Enrique Krauze, The New York Review of Books , 2 July 2020",
"Bigfoot believers and enthusiasts rejoice : The ape-like sasquatch will invade Pacific Northwest scenery this summer. \u2014 oregonlive , 18 May 2022",
"Birding enthusiasts rejoice : Mayakoba maintains 80% of its mangrove forests, which means that hundreds of species of birds can be found migrating here in a sprawling natural habitat that spans 240 hectares. \u2014 Perri Ormont Blumberg, Travel + Leisure , 7 May 2022",
"So, those who may have put off getting Dad a gift can rejoice knowing there are plenty of options that will arrive quickly. \u2014 Terri Huggins Hart, Woman's Day , 26 Apr. 2022",
"In a statement, Marcos thanked his supporters, some of whom gathered to rejoice outside his party\u2019s national headquarters in Metro Manila. \u2014 Time , 10 May 2022",
"Today, those fans have reason to rejoice , as Taco Bell announced its signature Mexican Pizza will return May 19. \u2014 Alicia Kelso, Forbes , 18 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Anglo-French rejois- , stem of rejoier, rejoir , from re- + joir to welcome, enjoy, from Latin gaud\u0113re to be glad \u2014 more at joy ",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-205658"
},
"rejoicing":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the action of one that rejoices",
": an instance, occasion, or expression of joy : festivity"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8j\u022fi-si\u014b"
],
"synonyms":[
"conviviality",
"festivity",
"gaiety",
"gayety",
"jollification",
"jollity",
"merriment",
"merrymaking",
"reveling",
"revelling",
"revelry",
"whoopee"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"there was great rejoicing at the launch party for the book",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"But a new study finds the rejoicing may turn to regret after the home\u2019s completion. \u2014 Jeffrey Steele, Forbes , 13 Apr. 2022",
"In a normal season, a College Football Playoff contender beating Texas Tech 52-21 wouldn't inspire much confidence or be the reason for much rejoicing . \u2014 Erick Smith, USA TODAY , 30 Oct. 2021",
"What might have been a comparatively perfunctory celebration had Kentucky been taking care of business was instead the kind of rejoicing that usually attends a rescue operation. \u2014 Tim Sullivan, The Courier-Journal , 19 Sep. 2021",
"Quiet, mostly private rejoicing will commence across the NBA at 11 a.m. Friday when free agents are permitted to sign their contracts and some of the league\u2019s biggest stars can sign their mega-dollar contract extensions. \u2014 Dallas News , 6 Aug. 2021",
"Yet for parents of children under age 12, the rejoicing might be short-lived. \u2014 Nancy S. Jecker, The Conversation , 7 June 2021",
"Several investors have already filed suits against Robinhood, posting their legal documents on r/WallStreetbets to much rejoicing . \u2014 Anonymous, The New Republic , 1 Feb. 2021",
"That means there may not be a single moment that feels right for a national rejoicing \u2014which might not be appropriate anyway, given the hundreds of thousands who have died. \u2014 Maryn Mckenna, Wired , 31 Dec. 2020",
"But economists and experts believe such rejoicing is misguided. \u2014 Prathamesh Mulye, Quartz India , 3 Aug. 2020"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-200206"
},
"rejuvenate":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to make young or youthful again : give new vigor to",
": to restore to an original or new state",
": to stimulate (a stream) to renewed erosive activity especially by uplift",
": to develop youthful features of topography in",
": to cause or undergo rejuvenescence",
": to make young or youthful again",
": to restore sexual vigor in (as by hormones or an operation)",
": to cause or undergo a renewal of youthfulness"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8j\u00fc-v\u0259-\u02ccn\u0101t",
"ri-\u02c8j\u00fc-v\u0259-\u02ccn\u0101t"
],
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"freshen",
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"recreate",
"refresh",
"refreshen",
"regenerate",
"renew",
"repair",
"restore",
"resuscitate",
"revitalize",
"revive",
"revivify"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"The spa treatment rejuvenated me.",
"Each candidate claims to have a plan to rejuvenate the sagging economy.",
"Her efforts to rejuvenate her career have so far been unsuccessful.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Enjoy horseback riding, a leisurely day on an 18-hole golf course, or, if that grandmother with antiquated views is sending your blood pressure into hypertensive territory, simply relax and rejuvenate at the onsite spa. \u2014 J.d. Simkins, Sunset Magazine , 27 Apr. 2022",
"Many employers attempt to fix workplace burnout by offering employees time off to rest and rejuvenate . \u2014 Sandee Lamotte, CNN , 10 Mar. 2022",
"Early autumn also features countless monarch butterflies gathered together at Wendy Park to rest and rejuvenate after a long flight over Lake Erie. \u2014 Chris M. Worrell, cleveland , 6 Jan. 2022",
"Muir\u2019s curated collection of amenities includes the ultra-premium wellness centre, Windward Wellness, where high-performance fitness equipment, a vitality spa pool and a halotherapy salt room encourage guests to rest and rejuvenate . \u2014 Sandra Macgregor, Forbes , 10 Dec. 2021",
"Organic, all-natural ingredients rejuvenate the outer layer of skin, get rid of dead skins, and encourage collagen production. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 24 May 2022",
"This commitment to the City may rejuvenate both commerce and social activities, which declined during the virus outbreak. \u2014 Jack Kelly, Forbes , 14 Apr. 2022",
"Also, the Blazers and Lillard sought time away from the game to rejuvenate him mentally and physically. \u2014 oregonlive , 16 May 2022",
"The jaw-dropping sunsets from this hillside perch will also rejuvenate you. \u2014 Jennifer Kester, Forbes , 31 Jan. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":" re- + Latin juvenis young \u2014 more at young ",
"first_known_use":[
"1742, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-195930"
},
"rejuvenating":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to make young or youthful again : give new vigor to",
": to restore to an original or new state",
": to stimulate (a stream) to renewed erosive activity especially by uplift",
": to develop youthful features of topography in",
": to cause or undergo rejuvenescence",
": to make young or youthful again",
": to restore sexual vigor in (as by hormones or an operation)",
": to cause or undergo a renewal of youthfulness"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8j\u00fc-v\u0259-\u02ccn\u0101t",
"ri-\u02c8j\u00fc-v\u0259-\u02ccn\u0101t"
],
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"freshen",
"recharge",
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"refresh",
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"renew",
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"revitalize",
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"revivify"
],
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"examples":[
"The spa treatment rejuvenated me.",
"Each candidate claims to have a plan to rejuvenate the sagging economy.",
"Her efforts to rejuvenate her career have so far been unsuccessful.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Enjoy horseback riding, a leisurely day on an 18-hole golf course, or, if that grandmother with antiquated views is sending your blood pressure into hypertensive territory, simply relax and rejuvenate at the onsite spa. \u2014 J.d. Simkins, Sunset Magazine , 27 Apr. 2022",
"Many employers attempt to fix workplace burnout by offering employees time off to rest and rejuvenate . \u2014 Sandee Lamotte, CNN , 10 Mar. 2022",
"Early autumn also features countless monarch butterflies gathered together at Wendy Park to rest and rejuvenate after a long flight over Lake Erie. \u2014 Chris M. Worrell, cleveland , 6 Jan. 2022",
"Muir\u2019s curated collection of amenities includes the ultra-premium wellness centre, Windward Wellness, where high-performance fitness equipment, a vitality spa pool and a halotherapy salt room encourage guests to rest and rejuvenate . \u2014 Sandra Macgregor, Forbes , 10 Dec. 2021",
"Organic, all-natural ingredients rejuvenate the outer layer of skin, get rid of dead skins, and encourage collagen production. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 24 May 2022",
"This commitment to the City may rejuvenate both commerce and social activities, which declined during the virus outbreak. \u2014 Jack Kelly, Forbes , 14 Apr. 2022",
"Also, the Blazers and Lillard sought time away from the game to rejuvenate him mentally and physically. \u2014 oregonlive , 16 May 2022",
"The jaw-dropping sunsets from this hillside perch will also rejuvenate you. \u2014 Jennifer Kester, Forbes , 31 Jan. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":" re- + Latin juvenis young \u2014 more at young ",
"first_known_use":[
"1742, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-182732"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a renewal of youthfulness or vigor : rejuvenation"
],
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"ri-\u02ccj\u00fc-v\u0259-\u02c8ne-s\u0259n(t)s",
"\u02ccr\u0113-"
],
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"reanimation",
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"rejuvenation",
"renewal",
"resurgence",
"resurrection",
"resuscitation",
"revitalization",
"revival",
"revivification"
],
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"examples":[
"the newly discovered oil deposits have led to a rejuvenescence of the nation's economy"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Medieval Latin rejuvenescere to become young again, from Latin re- + juvenescere to become young, from juvenis ",
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1631, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-194806"
},
"rekindle":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to kindle (something) again",
": to start or stir up (something) again",
": to begin to burn again : to flare up again",
": to cause to be active again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u02c8kin-d\u1d4al",
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u02c8kin-d\u1d4al"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1592, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-184618"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
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": the act of telling or recounting : account",
": an aspect or quality (such as resemblance) that connects two or more things or parts as being or belonging or working together or as being of the same kind",
": a property (such as one expressed by is equal to, is less than , or is the brother of ) that holds between an ordered pair of objects",
": the referring by a legal fiction of an act to a prior date as the time of its taking effect",
": a person connected by consanguinity or affinity : relative",
": a person legally entitled to a share of the property of an intestate",
": relationship by consanguinity or affinity : kinship",
": reference , respect",
": the attitude or stance which two or more persons or groups assume toward one another",
": the state of being mutually or reciprocally interested (as in social or commercial matters)",
": dealings , intercourse",
": sexual intercourse",
": connection sense 2 , relationship",
": a related person : relative",
": reference sense 2 , respect",
": the interaction between two or more people, groups, or countries",
": an aspect or quality (as resemblance or causality) that connects two or more things or parts as being or belonging or working together, as being of the same kind, or as being logically connected",
": the attitude or stance which two or more persons or groups assume toward one another",
": the state of being mutually or reciprocally interested (as in social matters)",
": sexual intercourse"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8l\u0101-sh\u0259n",
"ri-\u02c8l\u0101-sh\u0259n",
"ri-\u02c8l\u0101-sh\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[
"commerce",
"dealings",
"interaction",
"intercourse"
],
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"examples":[
"The incident led to tense international relations .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The diocese emphasizes that Kevin Fisette has no relation to the Rev. Carl Fisette, an active priest in good standing in the diocese. \u2014 Brian Amaral, BostonGlobe.com , 6 June 2022",
"Police do not believe the shooting had any relation to the shots fired outside Simmons Bank Arena earlier Tuesday evening, following the North Little Rock High School graduation ceremony. \u2014 Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online , 18 May 2022",
"Since then, investigators pursued more than 70 possible genetic matches, who were each eventually found to have no relation to the babies. \u2014 Washington Post , 10 May 2022",
"The two have no relation , and officials believe that the corrections officer assisted Casey White. \u2014 Adam Sabes, Fox News , 6 May 2022",
"Burke Harris has no relation to the vice president. \u2014 Courtney Subramanianstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 21 Apr. 2022",
"The company, which has no relation at all to Elon Musk, is working on a full-body haptic suit for VR. \u2014 Joshua Hawkins, BGR , 19 Apr. 2022",
"Fittingly, the fragrance starts out with a blast of Sichuan pepper, the misnomer spice that has no relation to peppercorns but is instead a berry of the prickly ash tree. \u2014 Janelle Okwodu, Vogue , 19 Apr. 2022",
"But the video was created in 2014, long before Russia's assault on Ukraine/began on Feb. 24 and has no relation to the current conflict. \u2014 Bayliss Wagner, USA TODAY , 14 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English relacion , from Anglo-French, from Latin relation-, relatio , from referre (past participle relatus ) to carry back",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-193453"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": freed from or lacking in precision or stringency",
": set or being at rest or at ease",
": easy of manner : informal",
": somewhat loose-fitting and usually casual in style"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8lakst"
],
"synonyms":[
"canny",
"comfortable",
"comfy",
"cozy",
"snug"
],
"antonyms":[
"uncomfortable"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Saban has frequently compared the current model of college football, which includes relaxed transfer rules in addition to NIL revenue, to free agency in professional sports -- but with no salary cap. \u2014 Mike Rodak | Mrodak@al.com, al , 19 May 2022",
"As the June 30 deadline draws near, school district officials and school nutrition advocates are asking state and federal lawmakers to intervene by either extending the relaxed rules or offering free meals to all students permanently. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 17 May 2022",
"The relaxed rules on masks and testing apply only in areas that have low COVID hospital admissions \u2014 meaning the rules could be reimposed if there is a surge in hospitalizations. \u2014 Gene Maddaus, Variety , 6 May 2022",
"Another took advantage of relaxed telemedicine rules to bill for telemedicine encounters that never occurred. \u2014 Grayson Quay, The Week , 20 Apr. 2022",
"After years of banning most foreign nationals, all of the places -- apart from Hong Kong -- eased border restrictions and relaxed rules for citizens. \u2014 Julia Hollingsworth, CNN , 30 Mar. 2022",
"The relaxed rules come weeks after Canada started allowing travelers to opt for a pre-arrival rapid antigen test taken within a day of their departure instead of the PCR test the country previously required. \u2014 Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure , 17 Mar. 2022",
"Clegg also said the relaxed rules, which still allow for broad incitements of violence against Russia\u2019s military, now only apply to users in Ukraine. \u2014 Jacob Carpenter, Fortune , 14 Mar. 2022",
"Nonetheless, downshifts are seamless, and highway cruising is relaxed \u2013 expect to get about 30 mpg on the open road. \u2014 Michael Harley, Forbes , 2 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-224957"
},
"release":{
"type":"verb (1)",
"definitions":[
"to set free from restraint, confinement, or servitude",
"to let go dismiss",
"to relieve from something that confines, burdens, or oppresses",
"to give up in favor of another relinquish",
"to give permission for publication, performance, exhibition, or sale of",
"to make available to the public",
"to move from one's normal position (as in football or basketball) in order to assume another position or to perform a second assignment",
"relief or deliverance from sorrow, suffering, or trouble",
"discharge from obligation or responsibility",
"relinquishment of a right or claim",
"an act by which a legal right is discharged",
"a conveyance of a right in lands or tenements to another having an estate in possession",
"the act or an instance of liberating or freeing (as from restraint)",
"the act or manner of concluding a musical tone or phrase",
"the act or manner of ending a sound the movement of one or more vocal organs in quitting the position for a speech sound",
"the action or manner of throwing a ball",
"an instrument effecting a legal release",
"the state of being freed",
"a device adapted to hold or release a mechanism as required",
"the act of permitting performance or publication",
"performance , publication",
"the matter released",
"a statement prepared for the press",
"to lease again",
"to set free or let go of",
"to allow to escape",
"to relieve from a duty, responsibility, or burden",
"to give up or hand over to someone else",
"to permit to be published, sold, or shown",
"the act of setting free or letting go",
"the act of allowing something to escape",
"a discharge from an obligation or responsibility",
"relief or rescue from sorrow, suffering, or trouble",
"a device for holding or releasing a mechanism",
"the act of making something available to the public",
"something (as a new product or song) that is made available to the public",
"to relieve or free from obligation, liability, or responsibility",
"to give up (a claim, title, or right) to the benefit of another person surrender",
"to set free from confinement",
"discharge from an obligation or responsibility that bars a cause of action",
"the giving up or renunciation of a right or claim that bars a cause of action",
"an act or instrument that effects a release",
"the act or instance of freeing especially from custody"
],
"pronounciation":"ri-\u02c8l\u0113s",
"synonyms":[
"loose",
"loosen",
"uncork",
"unleash",
"unlock",
"unloose",
"unloosen"
],
"antonyms":[
"delivery",
"discharge",
"quietus",
"quittance"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web Verb",
"According to Prokupecz, a school spokesperson came out to meet reporters before a live shot to say the school would release a statement. \u2014 Timothy Fanning, San Antonio Express-News , 1 June 2022",
"Sky Ferreira fans were starting to give up hope that the punky pop star would ever release new music again, but the day is finally here. \u2014 Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone , 25 May 2022",
"The first tweet promoted an exclusive NFT drop with Louis Vuitton and the second announced that Beeple would release a set of exclusive NFTs for free, according to Crypto Daily. \u2014 Andrew Marquardt, Fortune , 23 May 2022",
"Taylor said the group would release a statement about its progress toward the end of May. \u2014 Rachel Herzog, Arkansas Online , 22 May 2022",
"Several, like me, needed to verify their identities so the IRS would release 2021 refunds. \u2014 Laura Saunders, WSJ , 20 May 2022",
"Moran argued that including all levels of talent on a representational basis would release those who are stigmatized by minoritization the confidence to shine. \u2014 Nancy Doyle, Forbes , 19 May 2022",
"Opponents of the project have, in the past, confused what would be a mixing facility with an asphalt plant or manufacturer, which would involve more intense heating operations that would release particles, according to Walker. \u2014 Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press , 17 May 2022",
"In an early morning tweet, Dallas police said Chief Garcia would release further information on the arrest later on Tuesday. \u2014 Lawrence Richard, Fox News , 17 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web Noun",
"But expectations were higher for a release this high-profile and based on a beloved character. \u2014 Lindsey Bahr, USA TODAY , 19 June 2022",
"Jeff Laviero, 57, of Bristol, is recovering nicely after undergoing the kidney transplant last week at Yale New Haven Hospital and was scheduled for release Saturday. \u2014 Pam Mcloughlin, Hartford Courant , 19 June 2022",
"Under new restrictions, which had been approved on a party-line vote in the House, about 500 inmates will no longer be eligible for early release on July 1. \u2014 Laura Vozzella, Washington Post , 18 June 2022",
"The documentary, timed for release on Juneteenth, follows him around the country in 2020 and 2021 as the Black Lives Matter movement gained international prominence and sparked outrage about the treatment of Black people by the police. \u2014 Fortune , 18 June 2022",
"Park Attendants were trained by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources in tying knots, setting up fishing poles, removing hooks and other tips on keeping the fish alive for their release . \u2014 cleveland , 17 June 2022",
"For his newest release , Drake did something a little special for his Apple Music listeners. \u2014 Hannah Dailey, Billboard , 17 June 2022",
"The Justice Department, which had fought the disclosure of the records for more than a year, lost a recent key appeals court ruling that set the stage for their release . \u2014 Sarah D. Wire, Los Angeles Times , 17 June 2022",
"Just in time for its theatrical release , Lightyear already has several collectibles that celebrate Buzz and new characters, like Sox. \u2014 John Lonsdale, Rolling Stone , 16 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb (1)",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb (1)",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1",
"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb (2)",
"1828, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-090000"
},
"relegate":{
"type":"verb",
"definitions":[
"to send into exile banish",
"assign such as",
"to assign to a place of insignificance or of oblivion put out of sight or mind",
"to assign to an appropriate place or situation on the basis of classification or appraisal",
"to submit to someone or something for appropriate action delegate",
"to transfer (a sports team) to a lower ranking division"
],
"pronounciation":"\u02c8re-l\u0259-\u02ccg\u0101t",
"synonyms":[
"banish",
"deport",
"displace",
"exile",
"expatriate",
"transport"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"The bill has been relegated to committee for discussion.",
"courtiers and generals who incurred the emperor's disfavor were soon relegated to the farther reaches of the empire",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The Geneva Conventions, ratified in 1949, established humanitarian war standards that hoped to relegate the mass carnage of World War II to the past. \u2014 The Week Staff, The Week , 8 May 2022",
"In 2019, the Academy announced \u2014 and again, quickly reversed amid backlash \u2014 a plan to relegate four craft categories to the show\u2019s commercial breaks to keep audiences engaged. \u2014 Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter , 23 Feb. 2022",
"Launching the line with Macy\u2019s was a dream come true for Parker, who values the opportunity to bring sizes XL-4X in-store, where so many other brands relegate them to online-only, special orders. \u2014 Essence , 25 Apr. 2022",
"When the Pirates get serious about competing, MLB can relegate another NL Central team to play a schedule heavier on the Marlins and lighter on the Cardinals. \u2014 Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times , 1 Apr. 2022",
"Campion makes a choice, both necessary and bold, to relegate Johnny\u2019s life and tragic death to backstory. \u2014 Bonnie Johnson, Los Angeles Times , 16 Mar. 2022",
"Instead, the consensus has been to largely relegate the Myanmar question to the less-than-decisive hands of the ASEAN group of nations, which is divided on how far to push and isolate the military rulers. \u2014 Washington Post , 4 Feb. 2022",
"This is in part because some of the most powerful voices in financial services would still rather relegate the practice as a means to the end of product sales rather than advice as an end unto itself. \u2014 Tim Maurer, Forbes , 10 Oct. 2021",
"Carving out a broad exception to those protections could relegate gay and transgender Americans to a second-class status of sorts in parts of this country. \u2014 Matt Ford, The New Republic , 23 Feb. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Latin relegatus , past participle of relegare , from re- + legare to send with a commission \u2014 more at legate ",
"first_known_use":[
"1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-090000"
},
"relent":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity",
": to cease resistance : give in",
": let up , slacken",
": soften , mollify",
": to become less severe, harsh, or strict",
": to give in after first resisting or refusing"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8lent",
"ri-\u02c8lent"
],
"synonyms":[
"blink",
"bow",
"budge",
"capitulate",
"concede",
"give in",
"knuckle under",
"quit",
"submit",
"succumb",
"surrender",
"yield"
],
"antonyms":[
"resist"
],
"examples":[
"Our application was initially refused, but the city relented in the end and the permit was issued.",
"They had refused to pay and relented only after being threatened with a lawsuit.",
"The winds would not relent .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The market would not relent and the central bank made good on its word. \u2014 John Kicklighter, Forbes , 25 Apr. 2022",
"If by July 25 the union does not relent to an international draft by 2024, MLB will reattach draft-pick compensation and qualifying offers to free agents. \u2014 Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY , 10 Mar. 2022",
"From time to time, my terrible pain\u2014imagine being stabbed with a pencil in the meat just between your shin and calf until the feeling radiates downward, across the ankle, and beneath the big toe\u2014would relent . \u2014 Outside Online , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Ian does finally relent and tell Kaheroton that God chose him to be with her. \u2014 Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com , 28 Mar. 2022",
"Like when Bennett wanted to sing jazz, and Mitch Miller, the white-bread chieftain of Columbia Records, would rarely relent . \u2014 A.d. Amorosi, Variety , 21 Mar. 2022",
"That is what the left is counting on now as Build Back Better joins the ranks of other Washington fixtures, and future Republicans relent to the new regime. \u2014 Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes , 5 Nov. 2021",
"The policies have led to outrage over extreme cases that ended with defendants receiving short sentences for gruesome crimes, which led Gasc\u00f3n in February to relent on some of his all-or-nothing policies. \u2014 James Queallystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 1 Apr. 2022",
"Buncombe County\u2019s school board members did relent on one part of the mask mandate. \u2014 Washington Post , 2 Aug. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, to melt, soften, from Anglo-French relenter , from re- + Latin lentare to bend, from lentus soft, pliant, slow \u2014 more at lithe ",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-184423"
},
"relentless":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": showing or promising no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace : unrelenting",
": showing no lessening of severity, intensity, or strength"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8lent-l\u0259s",
"ri-\u02c8lent-l\u0259s"
],
"synonyms":[
"determined",
"dogged",
"grim",
"implacable",
"unappeasable",
"unflinching",
"unrelenting",
"unyielding"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Her relentless optimism held the team together.",
"The hunter was relentless in pursuit of his prey.",
"a relentless opponent of deregulation",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The relentless pursuit: Make the decision to move forward no matter what. \u2014 Max Simkoff, Forbes , 2 June 2022",
"The Heat may be the toughest of the four and are relentless when healthy. \u2014 Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com , 21 May 2022",
"The pressure to push Autopilot features out to customers fast, ready or not, was relentless , according to several former members of the Autopilot development team featured in the documentary. \u2014 Russ Mitchellstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 20 May 2022",
"Striking prose and unforgettable characters\u2014including a young Black woman in relentless pursuit of justice\u2014make for a shocking page-turner and timely reflection. \u2014 V\u00e9ronique Hyland, ELLE , 18 May 2022",
"No chance \u2014 zero, zilch, nada \u2014 Petco gets built without Lucchino\u2019s relentless pursuit. \u2014 Nick Canepacolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune , 14 May 2022",
"Both players rely on relentless pursuit and maximum effort to bring down quarterbacks and cause disruption in the backfield. \u2014 Bob Mcmanaman, The Arizona Republic , 13 May 2022",
"Their son Telemachus, who has grown up fatherless, is facing death at the hands of the suitors who see him as an obstacle in their relentless pursuit of Penelope and the kingdom. \u2014 Manori Ravindran, Variety , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Their son Telemachus, who has grown up fatherless, is facing death at the hands of the suitors who see him as an obstacle in their relentless pursuit of Penelope and the kingdom. \u2014 Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter , 28 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1592, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-214205"
},
"reliant":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": having reliance on something or someone : dependent"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8l\u012b-\u0259nt"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"And yet New Orleans has always been so reliant on tourism that the consensus of locals is never the final word. \u2014 Nathaniel Adams, Chron , 2 June 2022",
"This lag is why the U.S. is so reliant on data from other countries to predict the path of variants here. \u2014 ABC News , 22 Mar. 2022",
"That said, Keep itself has no way of quickly exporting its complete set of notes to other devices, making users more reliant on Google\u2019s cloud. \u2014 Anshel Sag, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
"Volozh has only recently begun to make his company less reliant on its Russian business\u2014and on the whims of President Vladimir Putin\u2014by tiptoeing westward. \u2014 Paul Starobin, Wired , 22 Mar. 2022",
"Department of Energy officials like Wilcox see coal waste as a new opportunity to make the US less reliant on foreign supply. \u2014 Ella Nilsen, CNN , 14 Feb. 2022",
"Reducing concentration in key industries could also fight inflation over time, administration officials have suggested, by increasing competition and making supply chains less reliant on a small number of companies. \u2014 Ryan Tracy, WSJ , 7 Feb. 2022",
"The switch made Apple less reliant on Intel, which had slipped from its best-in-class standing. \u2014 Jacob Carpenter, Fortune , 28 Jan. 2022",
"In 2022, non-blockbusters may release directly to streaming more frequently, making cinemas even more reliant on superhero movies to stay in business. \u2014 David Sims, The Atlantic , 4 Jan. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1849, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-200220"
},
"relic":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr",
": souvenir , memento",
": remains , corpse",
": a survivor or remnant left after decay, disintegration, or disappearance",
": a trace of some past or outmoded practice, custom, or belief",
": something left behind after decay or disappearance",
": an object that is considered holy because of its connection with a saint or martyr"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-lik",
"\u02c8re-lik"
],
"synonyms":[
"echo",
"ghost",
"shadow",
"trace",
"vestige"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"a crude stone ax and other relics of the Neanderthals",
"in my grandparents' attic are many \u201cgroovy\u201d relics from the 1960s",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Fallout shelters reemerged\u2014though the family of the 1950s happily starting a new life underground had by then become a quaint relic of an already bygone past. \u2014 Thomas Bishop, Smithsonian Magazine , 25 Apr. 2022",
"But the confusing and often disruptive biannual practice, which has been associated with adverse effects on health and public safety, may become a relic of the past. \u2014 Washington Post , 18 Mar. 2022",
"In-person, face-to-face interaction seems to have largely become a relic of the past\u2014personally and in business. \u2014 Nancy Marshall, Forbes , 14 Mar. 2022",
"Culkin will be asking the questions that anyone who is dealing with the process of aging, fatherhood and lifetime partnership needs to ask themselves in order to ensure that unbridled passion does not become a relic of our youth. \u2014 M\u00f3nica Marie Zorrilla, Variety , 3 Feb. 2022",
"But come Tuesday, the cellphone turned status symbol will become one more relic of a bygone era as the transition to 5G wireless technology grinds forward. \u2014 Taylor Telford, Anchorage Daily News , 4 Jan. 2022",
"Catchers' signals \u2014 and stealing them \u2014 could become a relic if an experimental electronic device is successful. \u2014 Noah Trister, Star Tribune , 23 July 2021",
"Catchers' signals \u2014 and stealing them \u2014 could become a relic if an experimental electronic device is successful. \u2014 Noah Trister, ajc , 23 July 2021",
"This year\u2019s chaotic round of Emmy nominations should be a wake-up call to an Academy whose Emmy telecasts keep hitting new ratings lows: modernize or become a relic . \u2014 Judy Berman, Time , 13 July 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English relik , from Anglo-French relike , from Medieval Latin reliquia , from Late Latin reliquiae , plural, remains of a martyr, from Latin, remains, from relinquere to leave behind \u2014 more at relinquish ",
"first_known_use":[
"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-224011"
},
"relics":{
"type":"noun",
"definitions":[
"an object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr",
"souvenir , memento",
"remains , corpse",
"a survivor or remnant left after decay, disintegration, or disappearance",
"a trace of some past or outmoded practice, custom, or belief",
"something left behind after decay or disappearance",
"an object that is considered holy because of its connection with a saint or martyr"
],
"pronounciation":"\u02c8re-lik",
"synonyms":[
"echo",
"ghost",
"shadow",
"trace",
"vestige"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"a crude stone ax and other relics of the Neanderthals",
"in my grandparents' attic are many \u201cgroovy\u201d relics from the 1960s",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Fallout shelters reemerged\u2014though the family of the 1950s happily starting a new life underground had by then become a quaint relic of an already bygone past. \u2014 Thomas Bishop, Smithsonian Magazine , 25 Apr. 2022",
"But the confusing and often disruptive biannual practice, which has been associated with adverse effects on health and public safety, may become a relic of the past. \u2014 Washington Post , 18 Mar. 2022",
"In-person, face-to-face interaction seems to have largely become a relic of the past\u2014personally and in business. \u2014 Nancy Marshall, Forbes , 14 Mar. 2022",
"Culkin will be asking the questions that anyone who is dealing with the process of aging, fatherhood and lifetime partnership needs to ask themselves in order to ensure that unbridled passion does not become a relic of our youth. \u2014 M\u00f3nica Marie Zorrilla, Variety , 3 Feb. 2022",
"But come Tuesday, the cellphone turned status symbol will become one more relic of a bygone era as the transition to 5G wireless technology grinds forward. \u2014 Taylor Telford, Anchorage Daily News , 4 Jan. 2022",
"Catchers' signals \u2014 and stealing them \u2014 could become a relic if an experimental electronic device is successful. \u2014 Noah Trister, Star Tribune , 23 July 2021",
"Catchers' signals \u2014 and stealing them \u2014 could become a relic if an experimental electronic device is successful. \u2014 Noah Trister, ajc , 23 July 2021",
"This year\u2019s chaotic round of Emmy nominations should be a wake-up call to an Academy whose Emmy telecasts keep hitting new ratings lows modernize or become a relic . \u2014 Judy Berman, Time , 13 July 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English relik , from Anglo-French relike , from Medieval Latin reliquia , from Late Latin reliquiae , plural, remains of a martyr, from Latin, remains, from relinquere to leave behind \u2014 more at relinquish ",
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"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-090000"
},
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"adjective",
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to free from a burden : give aid or help to",
": to set free from an obligation, condition, or restriction",
": to ease of a burden, wrong, or oppression by judicial or legislative interposition",
": to bring about the removal or alleviation of : mitigate",
": rob , deprive",
": to release from a post, station, or duty",
": to take the place of",
": to remove or lessen the monotony of",
": to set off by contrast",
": to raise in relief",
": to discharge the bladder or bowels of (oneself)",
": to bring or give relief",
": to stand out in relief",
": to serve as a relief pitcher",
": to free partly or wholly from a burden, pain, or distress",
": to bring about the removal or lessening of",
": to release from a post or duty",
": to break the sameness of",
": to bring about the removal or alleviation of (pain or discomfort)",
": to discharge the bladder or bowels of (oneself)",
": to set free from a duty, burden, or liability"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8l\u0113v",
"ri-\u02c8l\u0113v",
"ri-\u02c8l\u0113v"
],
"synonyms":[
"allay",
"alleviate",
"assuage",
"ease",
"help",
"mitigate",
"mollify",
"palliate",
"soothe"
],
"antonyms":[
"aggravate",
"exacerbate"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"To help relieve pain or discomfort in the ankles and feet, mobility exercises often focus on stretching the hamstrings and calves. \u2014 Stephanie Mansour, CNN , 9 June 2022",
"Hogan said the coordinated pop-up centers would help relieve pressure on hospitals, which were inundated with people seeking tests during the omicron surge. \u2014 Erin Cox, Washington Post , 9 June 2022",
"These ingredients work together to help relieve dryness, remove excess oil, and get rid of embarrassing flakes. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 3 June 2022",
"Laemmle sold the building in 2020 to help relieve its massive debt load but continued to run the location under a lease-back agreement with landlord GD Realty. \u2014 Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times , 26 May 2022",
"Medications like Flomax shrink the prostate and normally help relieve the pressure, but no medication is perfect. \u2014 Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive , 11 May 2022",
"Asking them your questions can help relieve your fears. \u2014 Chicago Tribune , 30 Apr. 2022",
"The pillow, which is made of the same material, can even help relieve any tension felt in her face or neck. \u2014 Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping , 29 Apr. 2022",
"To help relieve the itch, your doctor may prescribe pramoxine, which helps numb the skin and reduce the itch, according to the National Library of Medicine. \u2014 Stephanie Watson, SELF , 26 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English releven , from Anglo-French relever to raise, relieve, from Latin relevare , from re- + levare to raise \u2014 more at lever ",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-181142"
},
"relinquish":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind",
": give up",
": to stop holding physically : release",
": to give over possession or control of : yield",
": to let go of : give up"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8li\u014b-kwish",
"-\u02c8lin-",
"ri-\u02c8li\u014b-kwish"
],
"synonyms":[
"cede",
"cough up",
"deliver",
"give up",
"hand over",
"lay down",
"render",
"surrender",
"turn in",
"turn over",
"yield"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The documents from the sheriff's department show that Parnell was required to relinquish his firearms under both protection from abuse orders and, in one case, he was required to leave the family home. \u2014 Sara Murray, CNN , 25 Oct. 2021",
"Elliott took over Milan less than four years ago after previous Milan owner, Yonghong Li, defaulted on his $300m loan with Elliott and therefore had to relinquish control of the club. \u2014 Emmet Gates, Forbes , 22 Apr. 2022",
"To remedy this situation, the FDA should immediately relinquish decision-making around clozapine neutrophil monitoring and place it entirely into the hands of prescribers. \u2014 Brian Barnett, STAT , 9 May 2022",
"Trusting God's plan for you can relinquish external pressures that may be weighing you down. \u2014 Kelsey Hurwitz, Woman's Day , 4 May 2022",
"Barrett will also relinquish her seat as the court's most junior justice to Jackson. \u2014 Ariane De Vogue, CNN , 5 Apr. 2022",
"The two sides haven\u2019t held formal talks in more than two years and remain far apart on when, and even how, North Korea would relinquish its arsenal. \u2014 Timothy W. Martin, WSJ , 25 Mar. 2022",
"Upon that news, and after an insurrectionist board member was removed after sending a letter to Head Start asking it to reverse the decision to fire Myles, it was pressured to relinquish that grant. \u2014 Roy S. Johnson | Rjohnson@al.com, al , 1 Dec. 2021",
"Several called on Andrew to relinquish his dukedom. \u2014 Washington Post , 29 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English relinquisshen , from Anglo-French relinquiss- , stem of relinquir , from Latin relinquere to leave behind, from re- + linquere to leave \u2014 more at loan ",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-210058"
},
"reluctant":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": feeling or showing aversion , hesitation, or unwillingness",
": having or assuming a specified role unwillingly",
": showing doubt or unwillingness"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8l\u0259k-t\u0259nt",
"ri-\u02c8l\u0259k-t\u0259nt"
],
"synonyms":[
"cagey",
"cagy",
"disinclined",
"dubious",
"hesitant",
"indisposed",
"loath",
"loth",
"loathe",
"reticent"
],
"antonyms":[
"disposed",
"inclined"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Fear of inflation and the threat of a recession could make people reluctant to dip into savings or other funds to pay down debt. \u2014 Julia Carpenter, WSJ , 15 June 2022",
"But Jackson is reluctant to take credit for the accomplishments of Nash and other high-achieving students. \u2014 Javacia Harris Bowser, Good Housekeeping , 13 June 2022",
"The labor shortage, however, makes employers reluctant to address moonlighting in a manner employees might resent. \u2014 Lynne Curry | Alaska Workplace, Anchorage Daily News , 8 Mar. 2022",
"Appellate courts are very, very reluctant to do a reassessment of credibility findings. \u2014 Jessica Wang, EW.com , 3 June 2022",
"In a call with Iowa reporters, the senator was reluctant to take credit for the apparent decision, The Des Moines Register reported\u2014perhaps an indication that the political ramifications of overturning Roe might not be an unmitigated good. \u2014 Grace Segers, The New Republic , 2 June 2022",
"Although the abuse allegations at the Lincoln Hills site \u2014 and its uncertain status due to Act 185 \u2014 has made some judges reluctant to send more girls there, few other options exist. \u2014 Talis Shelbourne, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 1 June 2022",
"But slumping stocks, rising interest rates and other market factors have made LPs a little more reluctant than expected to reup. \u2014 Kevin Dowd, Forbes , 27 May 2022",
"Even if the current business environment is giving them a reason to keep expanding capital spending, a troubled stock market could make some companies reluctant to play along. \u2014 Justin Lahart, WSJ , 25 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Latin reluctant-, reluctans , present participle of reluctari to struggle against, from re- + luctari to struggle",
"first_known_use":[
"1638, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-223152"
},
"remains":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to be a part not destroyed, taken, or used up",
": to be something yet to be shown, done, or treated",
": to stay in the same place or with the same person or group",
": to stay behind",
": to continue unchanged",
": a dead body",
": a remaining part or trace",
": stay",
": to stay in the same place",
": to stay after others have gone",
": to continue to be",
": to be left after others have been removed, subtracted, or destroyed",
": to be something yet to be done or considered"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8m\u0101n",
"ri-\u02c8m\u0101n"
],
"synonyms":[
"abide",
"dwell",
"hang around",
"stay",
"stick around",
"tarry"
],
"antonyms":[
"bail",
"bail out",
"bug out",
"buzz (off)",
"clear off",
"clear out",
"cut out",
"depart",
"exit",
"get off",
"go",
"go off",
"leave",
"move",
"pack (up ",
"peel off",
"pike (out ",
"pull out",
"push off",
"push on",
"quit",
"shove (off)",
"take off",
"vamoose",
"walk out"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Prescription drug prices remain stubbornly high in the U.S. even though making drugs more affordable is a priority for both Democrats and Republicans. \u2014 Ravi Gupta And Joseph S. Ross, STAT , 18 June 2022",
"Most European governments remain reluctant to penalize the bank and risk cutting off the flow of natural gas completely, Western officials and experts say. \u2014 Dan De Luce, NBC News , 18 June 2022",
"The 424 home runs hit in regionals and super regionals already are a tournament record, and at least 14 games remain to be played in the CWS. \u2014 Tim Bielik, cleveland , 17 June 2022",
"An isolated shower or thunderstorm is possible, but most locations will remain dry. \u2014 Hartford Courant , 17 June 2022",
"Though dogs are welcome to be off-leash on the sand, officials ask that dogs remain leashed for the walk from the parking lot to the sand and that only well-behaved, obedient dogs be let off-leash. \u2014 Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure , 17 June 2022",
"According to the New York Post, some Border Patrol agents were cleared of criminal wrongdoing, but many remain under an administrative investigation that could lead to disciplinary action. \u2014 Essence , 17 June 2022",
"There will be no changes to Green Line service, the MBTA said, and weekend service on the Blue, Orange, and Red lines will remain the same. \u2014 Laura Crimaldi, BostonGlobe.com , 17 June 2022",
"This lead truck essentially guides the non-lead truck, increasing the total time the trucks remain in use. \u2014 Rich Blake, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"About 12,000 to 13,000 remain in the city, where 90% of the buildings are damaged, the mayor told The Associated Press. \u2014 Yuras Karmanau, BostonGlobe.com , 28 May 2022",
"Zubar believes the number to be no more than 700,000, while Maria Avdeeva, a think-tanker turned wartime videographer filming the fate of her city, estimates that as few as 300,000 remain . \u2014 Tim Judah, The New York Review of Books , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Many refugees have moved on to other European countries, though about 100,000 remain in the country currently, according to Education Cannot Wait, the United Nation\u2019s global fund for education in emergencies. \u2014 Meredith Deliso, ABC News , 14 Apr. 2022",
"Even with more than half under construction, almost a third remain in pre-development, the city controller said, with most expected to open only between 2023 and 2026. \u2014 Linus Chua, Bloomberg.com , 23 Feb. 2022",
"At the same time, concerns of another variant remain , as well as the lack of a vaccine available to children ages 4 and under. \u2014 Anne Flaherty, ABC News , 24 Feb. 2022",
"About 8,000 to 10,000 remain in the wild, according to the Barbary Macaque Awareness & Conservation organization. \u2014 Jay Croft, CNN , 12 Feb. 2022",
"While the lounge and the separate Signature Room restaurant remain closed during the pandemic, their eventual reopening is sure to draw tourists once again. \u2014 Adam Lukach, chicagotribune.com , 4 Mar. 2022",
"Most renters\u2019 economic prospects may have brightened (employment is close to pre-pandemic levels at 4%), but fundamental issues that make renting tougher remain . \u2014 Camille Squires, Quartz , 17 Feb. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Noun",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-184919"
},
"remark":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": the act of remarking : notice",
": an expression of opinion or judgment",
": mention of that which deserves attention or notice",
": to take notice of : observe",
": to express as an observation or comment : say",
": to notice something and comment thereon",
": a brief comment",
": a short speech",
": to make a comment : express as an observation"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8m\u00e4rk",
"ri-\u02c8m\u00e4rk"
],
"synonyms":[
"comment",
"note",
"reflection"
],
"antonyms":[
"allow",
"comment",
"editorialize",
"note",
"observe",
"opine",
"reflect",
"weigh in"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson will serve a one-game suspension for a remark to White Sox star Tim Anderson about Jackie Robinson when New York opens a home series against Tampa Bay after the ban was upheld on appeal Monday. \u2014 Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al , 14 June 2022",
"Witnesses have told the House Jan. 6 committee that, immediately after Trump made that remark , Secret Service agents contacted D.C. police about blocking intersections, according to the people briefed on the testimony. \u2014 Anchorage Daily News , 7 June 2022",
"Russian State Duma Deputy Oleg Morozov, using language Russia has sought to justify its bloody invasion of Ukraine, made the remark on his Telegram page, according to Russian state media. \u2014 Greg Norman, Fox News , 13 May 2022",
"But interrupting someone else's big win to slap someone for a spicy remark about your wife is a pretty unsustainable model for fatherly behavior \u2014 not to mention a rubbish example for his millions of fans. \u2014 Holly Thomas, CNN , 28 Mar. 2022",
"That was disingenuous, and sounds a bit like a comedian or actor today, wriggling out of responsibility for some cruel remark , claiming only to be an entertainer. \u2014 Washington Post , 3 Mar. 2022",
"Bush's awkward grammar and delivery made the remark an object of satire, most famously in the Coen Brothers film The Big Lebowski. \u2014 Samuel Goldman, The Week , 24 Feb. 2022",
"The Auschwitz Memorial and other anti-hate organizations have condemned British-Irish comedian Jimmy Carr for a remark about the Gypsy and Roma people slaughtered by Nazi Germany during the Holocaust. \u2014 NBC News , 4 Feb. 2022",
"In a court filing Tuesday, Depp's attorney's took issue with that remark and asked that it be disregarded and the jurors told not to consider it in their decision-making. \u2014 Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE.com , 1 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"People walking by frequently stopped to remark on the damage. \u2014 Kolbie Peterson, The Salt Lake Tribune , 30 May 2022",
"On three occasions during his seven-minute postgame news conference, Kidd went out of his way to remark on how much zone his team has seen in the Western Conference finals. \u2014 Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle , 25 May 2022",
"Professor Dafny said the FTC's reluctance to publicly remark on the merger isn't unusual. \u2014 Jc Reindl, Detroit Free Press , 26 May 2022",
"Sometimes during his later life journey, Jackie would remark that baseball seemed far away from him and somehow part of a different, other life. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 14 Apr. 2022",
"Those of us who strap into every car to extract the best performance numbers often remark that the cars at the very pointy end of the performance spectrum tend to require the least driver skill to achieve the blistering straight-line times. \u2014 Dave Vanderwerp, Car and Driver , 24 Mar. 2022",
"People often stop and remark on Sophie\u2019s good looks, Alan says. \u2014 The New Yorker , 26 Mar. 2022",
"At one point the president took a moment to remark on the career of Justice Stephen Breyer, who is retiring and giving Biden an opportunity to make a historic appointment to the Supreme Court. \u2014 Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY , 2 Mar. 2022",
"If there's a problem with what a ballot is marked with, two poll workers would have to remark a new ballot, and that takes time when the ballots are being processed on election day. \u2014 Laura Schulte, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 8 Feb. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"1656, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
"1581, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-223116"
},
"remarkable":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": worthy of being or likely to be noticed especially as being uncommon or extraordinary",
": worthy of being or likely to be noticed especially as being unusual"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8m\u00e4r-k\u0259-b\u0259l",
"ri-\u02c8m\u00e4r-k\u0259-b\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[
"bizarre",
"bizarro",
"cranky",
"crazy",
"curious",
"eccentric",
"erratic",
"far-out",
"funky",
"funny",
"kinky",
"kooky",
"kookie",
"odd",
"off-kilter",
"off-the-wall",
"offbeat",
"out-of-the-way",
"outlandish",
"outr\u00e9",
"peculiar",
"quaint",
"queer",
"queerish",
"quirky",
"rum",
"screwy",
"spaced-out",
"strange",
"wacky",
"whacky",
"way-out",
"weird",
"weirdo",
"wild"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Competing in the Olympics is a remarkable achievement.",
"The girl has a remarkable talent.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In so doing, this team has been remarkable in bringing some of the most fantastic and poignant stories to life with some of the best creators in the business. \u2014 Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter , 9 June 2022",
"The length of that race is remarkable in and of itself; the races of the Triple Crown number less than two miles each. \u2014 Samantha Baskind, Smithsonian Magazine , 8 June 2022",
"To someone driving through, there is probably nothing remarkable about the place, a stopover on the way to the more bustling Winchester or historic Harpers Ferry. \u2014 Caitlin L. Chandler, Washington Post , 23 May 2022",
"But depending on when this string of heatwaves finally subsides, this event may look even more remarkable in the final accounting. \u2014 Scott K. Johnson, Ars Technica , 23 May 2022",
"With her hair perfectly coiffed and her slender frame encased in couture, Bass telegraphed a polish remarkable even in her rarefied circles. \u2014 Ian Malone, Vogue , 11 May 2022",
"What is remarkable to me is that CMS stood up to intense lobbying from the pharmaceutical industry, advocacy groups, and members of Congress and put patients first, above all other considerations. \u2014 Anand Kumar, STAT , 9 May 2022",
"Tisue, 53, an investigations editor at the Tribune since 2009 and a 25-year veteran at the newspaper, said the efforts of Reyes and Hopkins are even more remarkable in light of navigating the logistical challenges of the pandemic. \u2014 Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune , 9 May 2022",
"And the company\u2019s achievements seem even more remarkable in comparison to this underwhelming mishmash, which opened on Monday at the Broadway Theater. \u2014 New York Times , 11 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1604, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-221340"
},
"remediable":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": capable of being remedied",
": capable of being remedied",
": capable of being remedied"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8m\u0113-d\u0113-\u0259-b\u0259l",
"ri-\u02c8m\u0113d-\u0113-\u0259-b\u0259l",
"ri-\u02c8m\u0113-d\u0113-\u0259-b\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[
"correctable",
"corrigible",
"fixable",
"redeemable",
"repairable",
"reparable"
],
"antonyms":[
"incorrigible",
"irrecoverable",
"irredeemable",
"irremediable",
"irreparable",
"unredeemable"
],
"examples":[
"This problem is easily remediable .",
"the problems with the local transportation system were severe but still remediable"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-225153"
},
"remedial":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": intended as a remedy",
": concerned with the correction of faulty study habits and the raising of a pupil's general competence",
": receiving or requiring remedial instruction",
": intended to make something better",
": affording a remedy : intended as a remedy",
": intended as or providing a remedy",
": concerned with the correction, removal, or abatement of an evil, defect, or disease",
": of, relating to, or being a law enacted for the purpose of providing a method of enforcing an already existing substantive right : procedural"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8m\u0113-d\u0113-\u0259l",
"ri-\u02c8m\u0113-d\u0113-\u0259l",
"ri-\u02c8m\u0113d-\u0113-\u0259l",
"ri-\u02c8m\u0113-d\u0113-\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[
"amendatory",
"corrective",
"rectifying",
"reformative",
"reformatory",
"remedying"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Officials have pledged remedial action to repair damaged bridges.",
"Thirty percent of the new students need remedial classes in math.",
"He's taking a course in remedial reading.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The 2019 law requires the colleges to direct students away from remedial education \u2014 which often does not count toward degree or transfer credits. \u2014 Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times , 4 June 2022",
"The Air National Guard is already working to find ways to remediate the soil at Truax Field, recently announcing the end of its remedial investigation of both soil and water in the area. \u2014 Laura Schulte, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 4 May 2022",
"The show offers a teachable moment for a remedial culture and an eight-episode apology to Pamela Anderson. \u2014 Washington Post , 20 Apr. 2022",
"Reporter Ed Enoch focused on a recent overhaul of the Alabama Community College System\u2019s remedial education program, which promises to save students time and money and is more important than ever during the pandemic. \u2014 Ruth Serven Smith | Rserven@al.com, al , 25 Aug. 2021",
"The company said remedial measures have been taken, including an end to its relationship with its commercial agents in Brazil and a reduction in the use of commercial agents world-wide. \u2014 David Smagalla, WSJ , 3 June 2022",
"As a result, each year businesses spend over $3 billion on remedial writing training. \u2014 Ryan Craig, Forbes , 13 May 2022",
"Excelsior is particularly stringent, requiring 15 credits per semester, and excludes remedial courses from being counted towards those 15 credits. \u2014 Edward Conroy, Forbes , 23 May 2022",
"Airbnb Payments also implemented remedial measures to strengthen its sanctions compliance program and fully cooperated with OFAC, according to the agreement. \u2014 Mengqi Sun, WSJ , 3 Jan. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-190436"
},
"remedy":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": a medicine, application, or treatment that relieves or cures a disease",
": something that corrects or counteracts",
": the legal means to recover a right or to prevent or obtain redress for a wrong",
": to provide or serve as a remedy for : relieve",
": a medicine or treatment that cures or relieves",
": something that corrects a problem",
": to provide or serve as a cure or solution for",
": a medicine, application, or treatment that relieves or cures a disease",
": the means to enforce a right or to prevent or obtain redress for a wrong : the relief (as damages, restitution, specific performance, or an injunction) that may be given or ordered by a court or other tribunal for a wrong",
": to provide or serve as a remedy for"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-m\u0259-d\u0113",
"\u02c8re-m\u0259-d\u0113",
"\u02c8rem-\u0259d-\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[
"cure",
"drug",
"medicament",
"medication",
"medicinal",
"medicine",
"pharmaceutical",
"physic",
"specific"
],
"antonyms":[
"cure",
"heal",
"mend"
],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"Building more roads isn't always the best remedy for traffic congestion.",
"The problem was beyond remedy .",
"She was left without remedy since the court did not recognize her claim.",
"Verb",
"Something must be done to remedy the problem.",
"The conflict can be remedied by scheduling the meeting for next week.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"But overall, the best remedy would be if the Arizona regulators who are paid to ensure marijuana is safe, did that. \u2014 Ryan Randazzo, The Arizona Republic , 16 May 2022",
"Until then, maybe, the remedy is simple: Keep swiping. \u2014 Anumita Kaurstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 13 May 2022",
"But Judge Thapar notes that the Supreme Court has said such a remedy is only justified under narrow circumstances. \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 31 May 2021",
"Whatever the remedy , experts say it\u2019s a necessary part of recovering from such a deeply traumatic event. \u2014 Connor Sheets, Anchorage Daily News , 6 June 2022",
"Now attempts to update the confusing and contradictory statute have become the most likely legislative remedy to emerge from the investigation of the Capitol attack of Jan. 6, 2021. \u2014 Bart Jansen, USA TODAY , 6 June 2022",
"But any legal remedy could be difficult to achieve. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 5 June 2022",
"In that case, both the BOP, through the administrative remedy process, and prosecutors fought in court to prevent Dyer from getting any FSA credits. \u2014 Walter Pavlo, Forbes , 4 June 2022",
"But any legal remedy could be difficult to achieve. \u2014 Mike Baker, BostonGlobe.com , 4 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Governor Roy Cooper and his current environmental chief unveiled a three-pronged strategy last week to further reduce and remedy a broad category of PFAS chemicals in water sources. \u2014 Matthew Daly, BostonGlobe.com , 15 June 2022",
"Conversely, the Department of Justice and agencies do take the company\u2019s efforts to investigate and remedy reported violations into consideration when deciding how to assess penalties or whether to bring charges at all. \u2014 The Insider, Forbes , 15 June 2022",
"The movie is set in Japan, in a near future where a government program called Plan 75 encourages senior citizens to be voluntarily euthanized in order to remedy the aging society. \u2014 Elsa Keslassy, Variety , 27 May 2022",
"Now scientists hope new technology can remedy the mistake. \u2014 Frances Vinall, Washington Post , 26 May 2022",
"Things will not get better unless the approach to it can effectively remedy this deeply engrained pessimism. \u2014 Steven C. Schlozman, STAT , 24 May 2022",
"The person got mean and started making ultimatums by saying people had to do this or that to remedy the issue. \u2014 Susan Johnston, Rolling Stone , 27 Apr. 2022",
"Thankfully, Donatella Versace was on hand to remedy the situation by yanking some fabric from each frock, and voil\u00e0: two different looks. \u2014 Washington Post , 28 Mar. 2022",
"The world is inviting you to remedy that by exploring what sits beyond your own backyard. \u2014 Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com , 11 Mar. 2022"
],
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"verb"
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": a medicine, application, or treatment that relieves or cures a disease",
": something that corrects or counteracts",
": the legal means to recover a right or to prevent or obtain redress for a wrong",
": to provide or serve as a remedy for : relieve",
": a medicine or treatment that cures or relieves",
": something that corrects a problem",
": to provide or serve as a cure or solution for",
": a medicine, application, or treatment that relieves or cures a disease",
": the means to enforce a right or to prevent or obtain redress for a wrong : the relief (as damages, restitution, specific performance, or an injunction) that may be given or ordered by a court or other tribunal for a wrong",
": to provide or serve as a remedy for"
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"\u02c8re-m\u0259-d\u0113",
"\u02c8re-m\u0259-d\u0113",
"\u02c8rem-\u0259d-\u0113"
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"physic",
"specific"
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"cure",
"heal",
"mend"
],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"Building more roads isn't always the best remedy for traffic congestion.",
"The problem was beyond remedy .",
"She was left without remedy since the court did not recognize her claim.",
"Verb",
"Something must be done to remedy the problem.",
"The conflict can be remedied by scheduling the meeting for next week.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"But overall, the best remedy would be if the Arizona regulators who are paid to ensure marijuana is safe, did that. \u2014 Ryan Randazzo, The Arizona Republic , 16 May 2022",
"Until then, maybe, the remedy is simple: Keep swiping. \u2014 Anumita Kaurstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 13 May 2022",
"But Judge Thapar notes that the Supreme Court has said such a remedy is only justified under narrow circumstances. \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 31 May 2021",
"Whatever the remedy , experts say it\u2019s a necessary part of recovering from such a deeply traumatic event. \u2014 Connor Sheets, Anchorage Daily News , 6 June 2022",
"Now attempts to update the confusing and contradictory statute have become the most likely legislative remedy to emerge from the investigation of the Capitol attack of Jan. 6, 2021. \u2014 Bart Jansen, USA TODAY , 6 June 2022",
"But any legal remedy could be difficult to achieve. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 5 June 2022",
"In that case, both the BOP, through the administrative remedy process, and prosecutors fought in court to prevent Dyer from getting any FSA credits. \u2014 Walter Pavlo, Forbes , 4 June 2022",
"But any legal remedy could be difficult to achieve. \u2014 Mike Baker, BostonGlobe.com , 4 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Governor Roy Cooper and his current environmental chief unveiled a three-pronged strategy last week to further reduce and remedy a broad category of PFAS chemicals in water sources. \u2014 Matthew Daly, BostonGlobe.com , 15 June 2022",
"Conversely, the Department of Justice and agencies do take the company\u2019s efforts to investigate and remedy reported violations into consideration when deciding how to assess penalties or whether to bring charges at all. \u2014 The Insider, Forbes , 15 June 2022",
"The movie is set in Japan, in a near future where a government program called Plan 75 encourages senior citizens to be voluntarily euthanized in order to remedy the aging society. \u2014 Elsa Keslassy, Variety , 27 May 2022",
"Now scientists hope new technology can remedy the mistake. \u2014 Frances Vinall, Washington Post , 26 May 2022",
"Things will not get better unless the approach to it can effectively remedy this deeply engrained pessimism. \u2014 Steven C. Schlozman, STAT , 24 May 2022",
"The person got mean and started making ultimatums by saying people had to do this or that to remedy the issue. \u2014 Susan Johnston, Rolling Stone , 27 Apr. 2022",
"Thankfully, Donatella Versace was on hand to remedy the situation by yanking some fabric from each frock, and voil\u00e0: two different looks. \u2014 Washington Post , 28 Mar. 2022",
"The world is inviting you to remedy that by exploring what sits beyond your own backyard. \u2014 Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com , 11 Mar. 2022"
],
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"Noun",
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],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-193326"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
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": to bring to mind or think of again",
": bethink sense 1b",
": remind",
": to keep in mind for attention or consideration",
": reward",
": to retain in the memory",
": to convey greetings from",
": record , commemorate",
": to exercise or have the power of memory",
": to have a recollection or remembrance",
": to bring to mind or think of again",
": to keep in mind",
": to pass along greetings from"
],
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"ri-\u02c8mem-b\u0259r",
"ri-\u02c8mem-b\u0259r"
],
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"flash back (to)",
"hark back (to)",
"harken back (to)",
"hearken back (to)",
"mind",
"recall",
"recollect",
"reminisce (about)",
"reproduce",
"think (of)"
],
"antonyms":[
"disremember",
"forget",
"unlearn"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"For people who don't want the hassle of trying to remember to take a daily pill, there also is the option of taking Apretude, a shot that is given once every other month. \u2014 Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press , 20 June 2022",
"The film from Anthony Minghella tells the story of a man (Ralph Fiennes) who has been badly burned and cannot remember his identity. \u2014 Lia Beck, EW.com , 18 June 2022",
"Although Newton\u2019s performance left a lasting impression on Hurley, the coach didn\u2019t quite remember everything. \u2014 Shreyas Laddha, Hartford Courant , 16 June 2022",
"As for what role he was offered in the wildly popular HBO series, Plant could not remember . \u2014 Rania Aniftos, Billboard , 15 June 2022",
"If infants can form memories in their first few months, why don\u2019t people remember things from that earliest stage of life? \u2014 Vanessa Lobue, Scientific American , 10 June 2022",
"Benet\u2019s Andrew Donovan can\u2019t remember a time when Noah Bobofchak wasn\u2019t a part of his life. \u2014 Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune , 9 June 2022",
"If infants can form memories in their first few months, why don\u2019t people remember things from that earliest stage of life? \u2014 Vanessa Lobue, The Conversation , 8 June 2022",
"One of John Clare\u2019s poems of loss is about a spring where, for as long as anyone could remember , the young people of his village had gathered on a certain Sunday to drink sweetened water. \u2014 Eula Biss, The New Yorker , 8 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English remembren , from Anglo-French remembrer , from Late Latin rememorari , from Latin re- + Late Latin memorari to be mindful of, from Latin memor mindful \u2014 more at memory ",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-205834"
},
"remembrance":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the state of bearing in mind",
": the ability to remember : memory",
": the period over which one's memory extends",
": an act of recalling to mind",
": a memory of a person, thing, or event",
": something that serves to keep in or bring to mind : reminder",
": commemoration , memorial",
": a greeting or gift recalling or expressing friendship or affection",
": the act of thinking about again",
": memory sense 4",
": something that is done to honor the memory of a person or event",
": something (as a souvenir) that brings to mind a past experience"
],
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"ri-\u02c8mem-br\u0259n(t)s",
"also",
"ri-\u02c8mem-br\u0259ns"
],
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"anamnesis",
"memory",
"recall",
"recollection",
"reminiscence"
],
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"examples":[
"a happy couple with many fond remembrances of when they were dating in college",
"she gave her boyfriend on the eve of his military service one of her lockets as a remembrance of their abiding affection",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Juneteenth to me is not only a day of celebration but also a day of remembrance . \u2014 Kiana Murden, Vogue , 17 June 2022",
"Ukrainians honor the lives lost with memorials and a national day of remembrance . \u2014 Julian Duplain, Washington Post , 7 June 2022",
"For the campaign, fans are encouraged to donate to the Doris Day Animal Foundation and then share a post on social media with a favorite remembrance about Doris Day and her legacy in entertainment and animal welfare. \u2014 Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com , 31 Mar. 2022",
"Much of the programming dealt not with the paradise implicit in the sacred music, but with mourning, and with remembrance as a path to hope. \u2014 New York Times , 25 July 2021",
"After beginning with an emotional remembrance of his late son, Biden acknowledged the unheralded sacrifices made by the service members and their families. \u2014 Jonathan Lemire, Star Tribune , 30 May 2021",
"After beginning with an emotional remembrance of his late son, Biden acknowledged the unheralded sacrifices made by the service members and their families. \u2014 Jonathan Lemire, ajc , 30 May 2021",
"After beginning with an emotional remembrance of his late son, Biden acknowledged the unheralded sacrifices made by the service members and their families. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 30 May 2021",
"After beginning with an emotional remembrance of his late son, Biden acknowledged the unheralded sacrifices made by the service members and their families. \u2014 Jonathan Lemire, chicagotribune.com , 30 May 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-201217"
},
"reminiscence":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": apprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence",
": recall to mind of a long-forgotten experience or fact",
": the process or practice of thinking or telling about past experiences",
": a remembered experience",
": an account of a memorable experience",
": something so like another as to be regarded as an unconscious repetition, imitation, or survival",
": the act of recalling or telling of a past experience",
": a story of a person's memorable experiences"
],
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"\u02ccre-m\u0259-\u02c8ni-s\u1d4an(t)s",
"\u02ccre-m\u0259-\u02c8ni-s\u1d4ans"
],
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"anamnesis",
"memory",
"recall",
"recollection",
"remembrance"
],
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"examples":[
"his reminiscences about the war were painful to hear",
"we wondered whether she could trust her reminiscence of events that happened so long ago",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Those are notions that, as this winning little film reminiscence makes clear, are common to us all. \u2014 Michael O'sullivan, Washington Post , 24 May 2022",
"As a result, 'Girls' is a bittersweet comedic reminiscence of what was a tragic time in pop culture. \u2014 Mary Cadden, USA TODAY , 23 Mar. 2022",
"At the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on Saturday, the intrepid journalist got lost again, in a good way \u2014in reminiscence and in conversation with Times columnist Mary McNamara. \u2014 Tyler Malone, Los Angeles Times , 23 Apr. 2022",
"The whole walk after Crum Hall was maybe a mile, part reminiscence and part photo opp. \u2014 Brett Dawson, The Courier-Journal , 19 Mar. 2022",
"Both Licorice Pizza and West Side Story also revel in cinephilic reminiscence , though less memoiristically than Belfast. \u2014 Robyn Bahr, The Hollywood Reporter , 14 Mar. 2022",
"The book-for-one (though written as if others would read it as well, someday) contains 14 little chapters, each a reminiscence by a different friend/colleague. \u2014 Washington Post , 10 Mar. 2022",
"Such frank moments punctuate this dense book, and these, more than strict reminiscence , constitute the personal nature of his history. \u2014 Claire Messud, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 16 Feb. 2022",
"The essay is a strange brew: part cultural reminiscence , part memoir, part attempt to delineate the difference between a good work of art and a perfect one. \u2014 Washington Post , 23 Dec. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-195413"
},
"remiss":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": negligent in the performance of work or duty : careless",
": showing neglect or inattention : lax",
": careless in the performance of work or duty"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8mis",
"ri-\u02c8mis"
],
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"careless",
"derelict",
"disregardful",
"lax",
"lazy",
"neglectful",
"neglecting",
"negligent",
"slack"
],
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"attentive",
"careful",
"conscientious",
"nonnegligent"
],
"examples":[
"It would be remiss of me if I did not share with you the vital role God has played in my recovery. \u2014 Jennifer Howard , Undoing Time , 2001",
"But if we do not address these complexities in the public arena, and in ways that are spatially theoretically grounded, we will be remiss in carrying out our scholarly and civic responsibilities. \u2014 Saul B. Cohen , Annals of the Association of American Geographers , December 1991",
"\"Well, Sally, I'm in fault, and I acknowledge it; I've been remiss ; but I won't let tomorrow go by without stopping up them holes.\" \u2014 Mark Twain , The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn , 1885",
"I would be remiss if I didn't tell you how much I appreciated the lovely gift.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"And trendwatchers would be remiss to overlook that this was in large part thanks to Kate Middleton. \u2014 Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country , 20 May 2022",
"As the 2022 awards race starts to take shape, Oscar-watchers would be remiss to underestimate The Power of the Dog. \u2014 Mary Sollosi, EW.com , 22 Nov. 2021",
"While a detest for specific platforms such as TikTok is understandable, law firms are remiss to ignore the advantage of this type of medium. \u2014 Yec, Forbes , 5 Nov. 2021",
"In several instances, schools or teachers were remiss in sharing study material online. \u2014 Washington Post , 2 Oct. 2021",
"But teams would be remiss to think the development process is 90% complete. \u2014 Greg Samios, Forbes , 24 Sep. 2021",
"But Phoenix would be remiss to overlook the Liberty. \u2014 New York Times , 22 Sep. 2021",
"Additionally, the Longview native would be remiss to not display his wheels yet again. \u2014 Dallas News , 9 Sep. 2021",
"That was less about being remiss than about being real: Risks that could be mitigated were, but at the same time events had to go on. \u2014 CBS News , 9 Aug. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English remisse, borrowed from Latin remissus \"relaxed, free from constraint, casual, lenient,\" from past participle of remittere \"to send back, release, relax, ease off\" \u2014 more at remit entry 1 ",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-223607"
},
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"type":"verb",
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"to lay aside (a mood or disposition ) partly or wholly",
"to desist from (an activity)",
"to let (attention or diligence ) slacken relax",
"to release from the guilt or penalty of",
"to refrain from exacting",
"to cancel or refrain from inflicting",
"to give relief from (suffering)",
"to submit or refer for consideration , judgment, decision, or action",
"remand",
"to restore or consign to a former status or condition",
"postpone , defer",
"to send (money) to a person or place especially in payment of a demand, account, or draft",
"to abate in force or intensity moderate",
"to abate symptoms (as of a disease) for a period",
"to send money (as in payment)",
"an area of responsibility or authority",
"an act of remitting",
"something remitted to another person or authority",
"to send money (as in payment)",
"pardon entry 2 sense 2",
"to abate symptoms for a period go into or be in remission",
"to release from the guilt or penalty of",
"to refrain from exacting",
"to cancel or refrain from inflicting",
"to submit or refer for consideration, judgment, decision, or action",
"remand",
"to restore or consign to a former status or condition",
"to send (money) to a person or place especially in payment of a demand, account, or draft",
"to send money (as in payment)"
],
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"synonyms":[
"abate",
"de-escalate",
"decline",
"decrease",
"die (away ",
"diminish",
"drain (away)",
"drop (off)",
"dwindle",
"ease",
"ebb",
"fall",
"fall away",
"lessen",
"let up",
"lower",
"moderate",
"pall",
"phase down",
"ratchet (down)",
"rachet (down)",
"recede",
"relent",
"shrink",
"subside",
"taper",
"taper off",
"wane"
],
"antonyms":[
"accumulate",
"balloon",
"build",
"burgeon",
"bourgeon",
"enlarge",
"escalate",
"expand",
"grow",
"increase",
"intensify",
"mount",
"mushroom",
"pick up",
"rise",
"snowball",
"soar",
"swell",
"wax"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web Verb",
"Woodfin is using his executive authority to remit these traffic fines and parking fees. \u2014 al , 22 Mar. 2022",
"The builder needs to remit funds Friday to repay a maturing loan that backs a private bond, REDD reported. \u2014 Rebecca Choong Wilkins, Bloomberg.com , 11 Mar. 2022",
"The hotels then remit those taxes to the state and the state sends that money back to the county. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 21 Mar. 2022",
"Non-resident companies such as Netflix and Meta, who offer digital services are also required to remit 6% of the annual turnover of their business with Nigeria to the FIRS under the new regulation. \u2014 Adegoke Oyeniyi, Quartz , 4 Mar. 2022",
"Most experts have their patients on methimazole for one to two years, as many cases of Graves\u2019 disease will remit in that time. \u2014 Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive , 24 Feb. 2022",
"In addition, a way to remit funds directly is also boon for an economy such as that of Nigeria, relying heavily on a diaspora. \u2014 Vipin Bharathan, Forbes , 2 Jan. 2022",
"Airbnb Payments has agreed to remit more than $91,000 as part of the settlement. \u2014 Mengqi Sun, WSJ , 3 Jan. 2022",
"Short-term rentals also have to collect and remit the city's 2% hotel, motel and restaurant sales tax. \u2014 Stacy Ryburn, Arkansas Online , 20 Dec. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web Noun",
"Inventory management often falls under the remit of operational executives such as chief operating or merchandising officers. \u2014 Kristin Broughton And Mark Maurer, WSJ , 8 June 2022",
"Accordingly, Echevarria grants the Mason a wide remit in styling terms. \u2014 Eric Twardzik, Robb Report , 1 June 2022",
"The evolved remit of the CMO makes the position particularly tenuous. \u2014 Avi Dan, Forbes , 16 May 2022",
"The military\u2019s space activities were formerly under the remit of the Air Force. \u2014 Washington Post , 22 Mar. 2022",
"The plans will set out the BFI\u2019s objectives and remit , particularly with regard to its distribution of funding, from April 2023 to 2033. \u2014 K.j. Yossman, Variety , 21 May 2022",
"The remit to create a work about the Black experience of the Civil War. \u2014 New York Times , 10 Mar. 2022",
"Many organizations, and their marketers, see marketing\u2019s remit as creating interest in or demand for a product and thus to drive sales and consumption. \u2014 Forrester, Forbes , 22 Apr. 2022",
"Mavahalli will have a remit to develop and produce a slate of original drama from Sky Studios in the U.K. \u2014 Naman Ramachandran, Variety , 8 Sep. 2021"
],
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"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a",
"Noun",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-090000"
},
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"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to alter the structure of : remake",
": to cause (living tissue) to undergo structural reorganization, alteration, or renewal",
": to change the structure or appearance of"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8m\u00e4-d\u1d4al",
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u02c8m\u00e4-d\u1d4al"
],
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"alter",
"change",
"make over",
"modify",
"recast",
"redo",
"refashion",
"remake",
"revamp",
"revise",
"rework",
"vary"
],
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"fix",
"freeze",
"set",
"stabilize"
],
"examples":[
"We remodeled the kitchen last year.",
"we completely remodeled the house right after we moved in",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"People wanted to build or remodel homes, but the lumberyards couldn\u2019t meet the demand. \u2014 Rachel Siegel, Anchorage Daily News , 14 June 2022",
"People wanted to build or remodel homes, but the lumberyards couldn\u2019t meet the demand. \u2014 Rachel Siegel, Washington Post , 14 June 2022",
"There is change in the air, as 41% want to expand or remodel their businesses and 39.7% want to invest in digital marketing. \u2014 Beth Worthy, Forbes , 26 May 2022",
"But some homes are in such bad condition or so hopelessly outdated that the cost to remodel them would exceed that formula. \u2014 Robyn A. Friedman, WSJ , 19 May 2022",
"Pramoth Lertsinsongserm is seeking city approval for the development, which would remodel a building, at 2159-2161 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., and construct another building on a vacant lot at that location \u2014 a block south of Becher Street. \u2014 Tom Daykin, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 17 May 2022",
"Owner Jorge Trujillo first presented plans to the Lansing Village Board in August 2018 and asked for a Class 8 tax incentive to remodel the Golden Crown building. \u2014 Bob Bong, Chicago Tribune , 3 May 2022",
"Instead of demolishing the oldest section of the sprawling high school, the town should remodel it, Bea Stockwell told the town council in a letter last week. \u2014 Don Stacom, Hartford Courant , 11 Apr. 2022",
"Harris told aldermen on the committee this week that after the litigation is fully finished, WAH Group has a contractor ready to remodel the building at 35 N. Broadway within 12 weeks. \u2014 Steve Lord, chicagotribune.com , 10 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
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"1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-220251"
},
"remodeling":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to alter the structure of : remake",
": to cause (living tissue) to undergo structural reorganization, alteration, or renewal",
": to change the structure or appearance of"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8m\u00e4-d\u1d4al",
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u02c8m\u00e4-d\u1d4al"
],
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"alter",
"change",
"make over",
"modify",
"recast",
"redo",
"refashion",
"remake",
"revamp",
"revise",
"rework",
"vary"
],
"antonyms":[
"fix",
"freeze",
"set",
"stabilize"
],
"examples":[
"We remodeled the kitchen last year.",
"we completely remodeled the house right after we moved in",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"People wanted to build or remodel homes, but the lumberyards couldn\u2019t meet the demand. \u2014 Rachel Siegel, Anchorage Daily News , 14 June 2022",
"People wanted to build or remodel homes, but the lumberyards couldn\u2019t meet the demand. \u2014 Rachel Siegel, Washington Post , 14 June 2022",
"There is change in the air, as 41% want to expand or remodel their businesses and 39.7% want to invest in digital marketing. \u2014 Beth Worthy, Forbes , 26 May 2022",
"But some homes are in such bad condition or so hopelessly outdated that the cost to remodel them would exceed that formula. \u2014 Robyn A. Friedman, WSJ , 19 May 2022",
"Pramoth Lertsinsongserm is seeking city approval for the development, which would remodel a building, at 2159-2161 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., and construct another building on a vacant lot at that location \u2014 a block south of Becher Street. \u2014 Tom Daykin, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 17 May 2022",
"Owner Jorge Trujillo first presented plans to the Lansing Village Board in August 2018 and asked for a Class 8 tax incentive to remodel the Golden Crown building. \u2014 Bob Bong, Chicago Tribune , 3 May 2022",
"Instead of demolishing the oldest section of the sprawling high school, the town should remodel it, Bea Stockwell told the town council in a letter last week. \u2014 Don Stacom, Hartford Courant , 11 Apr. 2022",
"Harris told aldermen on the committee this week that after the litigation is fully finished, WAH Group has a contractor ready to remodel the building at 35 N. Broadway within 12 weeks. \u2014 Steve Lord, chicagotribune.com , 10 Mar. 2022"
],
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"1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-224107"
},
"remonstrance":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an earnest presentation of reasons for opposition or grievance",
": a document formally stating such points",
": an act or instance of remonstrating",
": an earnest presentation of reasons in opposition to something",
": a document formally stating points of opposition or grievance"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8m\u00e4n(t)-str\u0259n(t)s",
"ri-\u02c8m\u00e4n-str\u0259ns"
],
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"challenge",
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"demur",
"demurral",
"demurrer",
"difficulty",
"exception",
"expostulation",
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"kick",
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"protest",
"question",
"stink"
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"examples":[
"Many residents wrote letters of remonstrance to city officials.",
"over the vociferous remonstrances of my parents I decided to drop my music lessons",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The adoption of the ordinance, which passed with council approval vote Sept. 13, occurs at the Oct. 25 with information provided to all Prairie Ridge residents about the opportunity for remonstrance . \u2014 Philip Potempa, chicagotribune.com , 27 Sep. 2021",
"Fast-forward to 1958, by which time Yard\u2019s remonstrance had long been forgotten. \u2014 Christopher Ketcham, Harper's Magazine , 16 Mar. 2021",
"In defending his vote for the rezone, Rider explained that there is remonstrance to nearly every project that has come before him on council. \u2014 Kaitlin Lange, The Indianapolis Star , 4 Aug. 2020",
"Despite the remonstrances of her children (Andr\u00e9s Talero and Catherine Nunez) and the transplant surgeon, Dr. Castillo (Ariel Texid\u00f3), Millie befriends the organ recipient, Am\u00e9r (Joel Hern\u00e1ndez Lara). \u2014 Celia Wren, Washington Post , 13 Feb. 2020",
"His order penalizing anyone who harbored Quakers provoked 31 residents of Flushing on Long Island \u2014 none of them Quakers themselves \u2014 to sign a remonstrance , a collective appeal to redress their grievance. \u2014 Sam Roberts, New York Times , 27 June 2018",
"No one spoke out for or against a plan being considered by Lake County officials to issue $12 million in capital improvement bonds during a public hearing Tuesday opening the remonstrance period for the proposal. \u2014 Carrie Napoleon, Post-Tribune , 9 May 2017"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1573, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-191727"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach",
": compassion",
": deep regret for doing or saying something wrong"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8m\u022frs",
"ri-\u02c8m\u022frs"
],
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"contriteness",
"contrition",
"guilt",
"penitence",
"regret",
"remorsefulness",
"repentance",
"rue",
"self-reproach",
"shame"
],
"antonyms":[
"impenitence",
"remorselessness"
],
"examples":[
"I could forgive him for what he did if he showed some remorse .",
"he felt a deep remorse for having neglected his family over the years",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Less than three years after electing a progressive visionary, residents appeared to be having buyer\u2019s remorse , Chow said. \u2014 Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle , 10 June 2022",
"Judge Lewey has been very firm about wanting to see remorse it\u2019s today in Ohios. \u2014 Laura Johnston, cleveland , 9 June 2022",
"Some Wall Street analysts have said this pushback may be a case of buyer's remorse and an effort to pressure Twitter into negotiating a lower price for the $44 billion deal. \u2014 Brian Fung, CNN , 6 June 2022",
"Analysts have speculated that these factors have given Mr. Musk buyer\u2019s remorse about spending $44 billion on the social media company. \u2014 New York Times , 6 June 2022",
"Immediately, though, Musk seems to have encountered buyer's remorse . \u2014 Arjun Singh, National Review , 3 June 2022",
"Whistoff-Ito questioned the authenticity of Clark\u2019s remorse . \u2014 Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun , 18 May 2022",
"If Musk really is having buyer's remorse , that break-up fee might look like a cheap way out. \u2014 Nicholas Gordon, Fortune , 18 May 2022",
"All those intense adolescent feelings come flooding back, complicated by remorse over paths not taken. \u2014 Barbara Vandenburgh, USA TODAY , 15 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Anglo-French remors , from Medieval Latin remorsus , from Late Latin, act of biting again, from Latin remord\u0113re to bite again, from re- + mord\u0113re to bite \u2014 more at mordant ",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-181053"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": having no remorse : merciless",
": relentless"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8m\u022frs-l\u0259s"
],
"synonyms":[
"impenitent",
"shameless",
"unashamed",
"unrepentant"
],
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"apologetic",
"ashamed",
"compunctious",
"contrite",
"guilty",
"penitent",
"regretful",
"remorseful",
"repentant",
"rueful",
"shamed",
"sorry"
],
"examples":[
"his remorseless pursuit of justice",
"the remorseless killer was sentenced to life in prison without chance of parole",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"After getting defeated in the Battle of Kyiv, the Russians are making incremental gains in the east based on remorseless artillery barrages. \u2014 The Editors, National Review , 8 June 2022",
"The work can seem to invoke the cascading fatalities of the Covid pandemic and, by chance, the remorseless current carnage in Ukraine, whereby the destruction of so many people occasions news headlines as sullen as those stones. \u2014 Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker , 4 Apr. 2022",
"The remorseless fact is that, despite Biden\u2019s bravado, his coalition is clearly not ready to get that tough. \u2014 Andrew C. Mccarthy, National Review , 24 Feb. 2022",
"The Denver public saw the young Black face of a remorseless criminal, someone who deserved a life sentence or worse. \u2014 Lynnell Hancock, The New Republic , 23 Nov. 2021",
"Trying to defend the seemingly remorseless killing of an unarmed suspect is another. \u2014 Star Tribune , 24 Jan. 2021",
"Under the remorseless influence of the pandemic, the U.S. economy is being reshaped. \u2014 David J. Lynch, Washington Post , 11 July 2020",
"Twitter is rife with complaints about shoppers getting blindsided by them, hit in the ankle or shin by an errant cart and its remorseless driver. \u2014 Joe Pinsker, The Atlantic , 6 Feb. 2020",
"But the sheer joy of controlling one of nature\u2019s most remorseless killers is strong enough here to pique our interest. \u2014 Kyle Orland And Sarah Leboeuf, Ars Technica , 7 Mar. 2020"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-204834"
},
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"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
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": separated by an interval or space greater than usual",
": far removed in space, time, or relation : divergent",
": out-of-the-way , secluded",
": being, relating to, or involving a means of doing or using something indirectly or from a distance: such as",
": using or involving a network connection between computers or systems in different locations",
": being or relating to a means of collecting data about something (such as an object or an area) from a distance (as by using radar or photography)",
"\u2014 see also remote access , remote control , remote controlled",
": not arising from a primary or proximate action",
": small in degree : slight",
": distant in manner : aloof",
": a radio or television program or a portion of a program originating outside the studio",
": remote control sense 2",
": far off in place or time",
": secluded sense 1",
": small in degree",
": distant in manner : aloof",
": not closely connected or related",
": remote control sense 1",
": far removed in space, time, or relation",
": exceeding the time allowed under the rule against perpetuities for the vesting of interests",
": being in violation of the rule against perpetuities",
": acting, acted on, or controlled indirectly or from a distance",
": not proximate or acting directly",
": not arising from the effect of that which is proximate",
": small in degree"
],
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"ri-\u02c8m\u014dt",
"ri-\u02c8m\u014dt"
],
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"fragile",
"frail",
"negligible",
"off",
"outside",
"slight",
"slim",
"small"
],
"antonyms":[
"good"
],
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"She enjoys reading about remote lands.",
"The mission is to transport medical supplies to remote areas of the globe.",
"a tradition that dates back to remote antiquity",
"an invention that may be available in the remote future",
"There is a remote possibility that I'll be free Friday night.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Chris Cerra, founder of RemoteBase, a newsletter for remote workers, suggests checking sites like Sonder, which specializes in serviced apartments. \u2014 Christopher Elliott, Forbes , 11 June 2022",
"But what about remote workers who began their careers during the pandemic? \u2014 Martha Bird, Fortune , 9 June 2022",
"In countries like the US, China, and the UK, the average round-trip commute is nearly an hour\u2014time that remote workers have become accustomed to redirecting toward more productive or enjoyable activities in the months since March 2020. \u2014 Sarah Todd, Quartz , 9 June 2022",
"The pandemic sent remote workers and streams of tourists to the mountains, adding new pressure to Tahoe\u2019s lean infrastructure and sparking conversations about how communities there will manage going forward. \u2014 Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle , 8 June 2022",
"Fully remote workers, though, are also a minority, and two-thirds of them worry about missing out on career development opportunities, PwC found. \u2014 Matthew Boyle, BostonGlobe.com , 5 June 2022",
"The most common benefit updates for remote workers included flexible working hours and performance bonuses. \u2014 Jasmine Browley, Essence , 2 June 2022",
"Growing up, Ja\u00edne Mackievicz -- who lived in a remote town in Brazil -- loved being in the kitchen and cooking with her parents. \u2014 Janelle Davis, CNN , 30 May 2022",
"Officer Nolan locks himself in for a week in a remote town with a young colleague who needs to learn the ropes. \u2014 Hau Chu, Washington Post , 14 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The ability to control a TV using a single remote is a nice feature. \u2014 Mark Sparrow, Forbes , 8 May 2022",
"In a presentation with Alaska climate expert Rick Thoman recently, Johnson pointed out that a few dozen remote snow-measuring sites in the upper Yukon River drainage measured their highest or second-highest ever amounts of snow this winter. \u2014 Ned Rozell, Anchorage Daily News , 7 May 2022",
"Nintendo quickly started shipping a thicker wrist strap (up from 0.024 inches to 0.04 inches thick) with every Wii remote and offered free replacements to anyone stuck with the flimsier launch version. \u2014 Kyle Orland, Ars Technica , 3 May 2022",
"In addition, the remote has a power button for turning the TV on and off, plus controls for pausing, playing, skipping and replaying videos or music. \u2014 Mark Sparrow, Forbes , 8 May 2022",
"Update to a smart remote with this Fire Stick \u2014 on sale for half off. \u2014 Stephanie Perry, PEOPLE.com , 29 Nov. 2021",
"The new remote has a voice option for controlling your TV hands-free. \u2014 Medea Giordano, Wired , 9 Nov. 2021",
"Here\u2019s a mock-up of what the ambient-mode cards look like on Google TV: Google also announced that a virtual remote for Google TV is coming soon to the Google Home app (both iOS and Android versions). \u2014 Todd Spangler, Variety , 11 Oct. 2021",
"Each remote has eight big black rubber buttons used to control the trolleys that slide the rotors along the deck, so they can be moved out of the way of cranes at port. \u2014 New York Times , 24 June 2021"
],
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"Adjective",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
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],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-215827"
},
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],
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": separated by an interval or space greater than usual",
": far removed in space, time, or relation : divergent",
": out-of-the-way , secluded",
": being, relating to, or involving a means of doing or using something indirectly or from a distance: such as",
": using or involving a network connection between computers or systems in different locations",
": being or relating to a means of collecting data about something (such as an object or an area) from a distance (as by using radar or photography)",
"\u2014 see also remote access , remote control , remote controlled",
": not arising from a primary or proximate action",
": small in degree : slight",
": distant in manner : aloof",
": a radio or television program or a portion of a program originating outside the studio",
": remote control sense 2",
": far off in place or time",
": secluded sense 1",
": small in degree",
": distant in manner : aloof",
": not closely connected or related",
": remote control sense 1",
": far removed in space, time, or relation",
": exceeding the time allowed under the rule against perpetuities for the vesting of interests",
": being in violation of the rule against perpetuities",
": acting, acted on, or controlled indirectly or from a distance",
": not proximate or acting directly",
": not arising from the effect of that which is proximate",
": small in degree"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8m\u014dt",
"ri-\u02c8m\u014dt"
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"fragile",
"frail",
"negligible",
"off",
"outside",
"slight",
"slim",
"small"
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"antonyms":[
"good"
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"examples":[
"Adjective",
"She enjoys reading about remote lands.",
"The mission is to transport medical supplies to remote areas of the globe.",
"a tradition that dates back to remote antiquity",
"an invention that may be available in the remote future",
"There is a remote possibility that I'll be free Friday night.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Chris Cerra, founder of RemoteBase, a newsletter for remote workers, suggests checking sites like Sonder, which specializes in serviced apartments. \u2014 Christopher Elliott, Forbes , 11 June 2022",
"But what about remote workers who began their careers during the pandemic? \u2014 Martha Bird, Fortune , 9 June 2022",
"In countries like the US, China, and the UK, the average round-trip commute is nearly an hour\u2014time that remote workers have become accustomed to redirecting toward more productive or enjoyable activities in the months since March 2020. \u2014 Sarah Todd, Quartz , 9 June 2022",
"The pandemic sent remote workers and streams of tourists to the mountains, adding new pressure to Tahoe\u2019s lean infrastructure and sparking conversations about how communities there will manage going forward. \u2014 Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle , 8 June 2022",
"Fully remote workers, though, are also a minority, and two-thirds of them worry about missing out on career development opportunities, PwC found. \u2014 Matthew Boyle, BostonGlobe.com , 5 June 2022",
"The most common benefit updates for remote workers included flexible working hours and performance bonuses. \u2014 Jasmine Browley, Essence , 2 June 2022",
"Growing up, Ja\u00edne Mackievicz -- who lived in a remote town in Brazil -- loved being in the kitchen and cooking with her parents. \u2014 Janelle Davis, CNN , 30 May 2022",
"Officer Nolan locks himself in for a week in a remote town with a young colleague who needs to learn the ropes. \u2014 Hau Chu, Washington Post , 14 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The ability to control a TV using a single remote is a nice feature. \u2014 Mark Sparrow, Forbes , 8 May 2022",
"In a presentation with Alaska climate expert Rick Thoman recently, Johnson pointed out that a few dozen remote snow-measuring sites in the upper Yukon River drainage measured their highest or second-highest ever amounts of snow this winter. \u2014 Ned Rozell, Anchorage Daily News , 7 May 2022",
"Nintendo quickly started shipping a thicker wrist strap (up from 0.024 inches to 0.04 inches thick) with every Wii remote and offered free replacements to anyone stuck with the flimsier launch version. \u2014 Kyle Orland, Ars Technica , 3 May 2022",
"In addition, the remote has a power button for turning the TV on and off, plus controls for pausing, playing, skipping and replaying videos or music. \u2014 Mark Sparrow, Forbes , 8 May 2022",
"Update to a smart remote with this Fire Stick \u2014 on sale for half off. \u2014 Stephanie Perry, PEOPLE.com , 29 Nov. 2021",
"The new remote has a voice option for controlling your TV hands-free. \u2014 Medea Giordano, Wired , 9 Nov. 2021",
"Here\u2019s a mock-up of what the ambient-mode cards look like on Google TV: Google also announced that a virtual remote for Google TV is coming soon to the Google Home app (both iOS and Android versions). \u2014 Todd Spangler, Variety , 11 Oct. 2021",
"Each remote has eight big black rubber buttons used to control the trolleys that slide the rotors along the deck, so they can be moved out of the way of cranes at port. \u2014 New York Times , 24 June 2021"
],
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],
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},
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"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to change the location, position, station, or residence of",
": to transfer (a legal proceeding) from one court to another",
": to move by lifting, pushing aside, or taking away or off",
": to dismiss from office",
": to get rid of : eliminate",
": to change location, station, or residence",
": to go away",
": to be capable of being removed",
": removal",
": move sense 2c",
": a distance or interval separating one person or thing from another",
": a degree or stage of separation",
": to move by lifting or taking off or away",
": to get rid of",
": to dismiss from a job or office",
": to change the location, position, station, status, or residence of: as",
": to have (an action) transferred from one court to another and especially from a state court to a federal court \u2014 see also separable controversy",
": to dismiss from office",
": to take away"
],
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"ri-\u02c8m\u00fcv",
"ri-\u02c8m\u00fcv",
"ri-\u02c8m\u00fcv"
],
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"doff",
"douse",
"peel (off)",
"put off",
"shrug off",
"take off"
],
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"distance",
"lead",
"length",
"spacing",
"spread",
"stretch",
"way"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"MacRumors warns that Apple could add, remove , or change any of these widgets for the launch of iOS 16 this fall. \u2014 Jacob Siegal, BGR , 10 June 2022",
"Leaders remove roadblocks along the way so that employees can feel really great about delivering their best. \u2014 Brooks Sutherland, The Enquirer , 10 June 2022",
"In spring 2021, the Alexandria City Council voted to remove police from the city\u2019s schools, against the wishes of the superintendent and his top officials. \u2014 Hannah Natanson, Washington Post , 10 June 2022",
"Before applying, remove as much water from hair as possible; squeeze with a towel but don\u2019t rub, said Mr. Buckett. \u2014 Fiorella Valdesolo, WSJ , 10 June 2022",
"Obtaining republic status would remove Queen Elizabeth II as head of state. \u2014 Melissa Noel, Essence , 10 June 2022",
"Afterward, remove the racks from the bag, lightly scrub away any stubborn residue and rinse them well. \u2014 Carolyn Fort\u00e9, Good Housekeeping , 10 June 2022",
"But Spears said she hadn\u2019t been allowed to remove an intrauterine device for birth control or even drive. \u2014 Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY , 9 June 2022",
"The company will also remove nondisclosure clauses from settlements and separation agreements, publicize salary ranges for U.S. jobs starting in 2023, and conduct a third-party diversity audit in fiscal year 2023. \u2014 oregonlive , 9 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Everything coexists in what feels like a physical acoustic space \u2014 rich and reverberant, but also distant, held at a remove , seen through a dense fog. \u2014 New York Times , 9 June 2022",
"Strong passages aside, Zink seems to be operating at a remove here, examining young love like a scientist looking at a specimen, and the novel never really fully jells because of it. \u2014 Michael Schaub, BostonGlobe.com , 19 May 2022",
"After a particularly volatile phone call between Morton and his mother, the camera quietly eyes Morton\u2019s young daughter, who is standing at a remove in the hallway. \u2014 Lisa Kennedy, Variety , 15 Mar. 2022",
"Mostly portraits and group scenes, these oils look strikingly modern even at a six-decade remove . \u2014 Brian P. Kelly, WSJ , 9 Mar. 2022",
"But compared with the virus, the risks are also at more of a remove . \u2014 Washington Post , 16 Mar. 2022",
"The attempt to answer these questions put the Satmars in a paradoxical position: the path to an existence at a remove from American life necessitated a messy and prolonged engagement with American law. \u2014 Gideon Lewis-kraus, The New Yorker , 23 Feb. 2022",
"On stage, Viva Las Vegas doesn\u2019t keep herself at an emotional remove from her audience. \u2014 oregonlive , 15 Feb. 2022",
"Many health care leaders work at a safe remove from blanket problems and might not realize why these seemingly small issues are profound and perilous for clinicians and patients. \u2014 Jay Baruch, STAT , 8 Feb. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
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],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-201635"
},
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"verb"
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": to remove from place by violence : wrest",
": to split or tear apart or in pieces by violence",
": to tear (the hair or clothing) as a sign of anger, grief, or despair",
": to lacerate mentally or emotionally",
": to pierce with sound",
": to divide (something, such as a nation) into contesting factions",
": to perform an act of tearing or splitting",
": to become torn or split",
": to tear apart by force"
],
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"\u02c8rend",
"\u02c8rend"
],
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"rip",
"rive",
"shred",
"tatter",
"tear"
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"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"They rent the cloth to shreds.",
"mourners rending their clothes in grief"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Old English rendan ; akin to Old Frisian renda to tear and perhaps to Sanskrit randhra hole",
"first_known_use":[
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-215807"
},
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"type":"noun",
"definitions":[
"a place appointed for assembling or meeting",
"a place of popular resort haunt",
"a meeting at an appointed place and time",
"the process of bringing two spacecraft together",
"to meet or come together at a particular time and place come together for a rendezvous",
"to bring together at a particular time and place bring together for a rendezvous",
"to meet at a rendezvous",
"a place agreed on for a meeting",
"a planned meeting"
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"pronounciation":"\u02c8r\u00e4n-di-\u02ccv\u00fc",
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"hangout",
"haunt",
"purlieu",
"resort",
"stamping ground",
"stomping ground"
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"assemble",
"cluster",
"collect",
"concenter",
"concentrate",
"conglomerate",
"congregate",
"convene",
"converge",
"forgather",
"foregather",
"gather",
"meet"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web Noun",
"But by the end of the first episode, instead of meeting up with one such married lady for a hotel rendezvous , Billy gets possessed by the Mind Flayer, who has not been defeated as previously assumed. \u2014 Helena Andrews-dyer, Washington Post , 27 May 2022",
"And remember The sheer top isn\u2019t only reserved for a late-night rendezvous . \u2014 Vogue , 9 May 2022",
"Blasting off in your pod, away from the ethical complexities of life among the current masses, is another side of the transhumanist dream of the ultimate escape, a way to cheat death, en route to a rendezvous with the stars. \u2014 Hari Kunzru, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 16 Feb. 2022",
"Your plan was to reach it, head back to a rendezvous with the Berserk, and sail north. \u2014 Christopher Keyes, Outside Online , 17 May 2021",
"Spritz the fragrance on your pulse points and immediately transport yourself to a blue-sky brunch in the French countryside \u2014 just save the rendezvous for afterwards. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 10 May 2022",
"As the song title implies, the setting for her impending rendezvous is her own personal Bronco truck. \u2014 Candace Mcduffie, Essence , 27 Apr. 2022",
"The rendezvous ended with the victim injured and on the ground in an alleyway, his belongings stolen, after he was robbed at gunpoint, Fort Lauderdale Police said. \u2014 Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel , 4 May 2022",
"Earth\u2019s northern and southern lights\u2014the result of a rendezvous between magnetic fields, energized particles from the Sun, and our planet\u2019s atmospheric admixture\u2014are wondrous spectacles. \u2014 Robin Andrews, Wired , 22 Feb. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web Verb",
"More than a dozen volunteer drivers, including one whose relief work was normally limited to helping motorists stranded on the highway, had driven hood-to-taillight almost around-the-clock to rendezvous with Ukrainian fighters. \u2014 Washington Post , 16 Mar. 2022",
"Scientists have eagerly proposed possible missions to rendezvous with the object on or around its passage in 2029. \u2014 Jonathan O'callaghan, Scientific American , 5 May 2022",
"Venus and Jupiter will rendezvous this weekend, with the two bright planets appearing to pass close to each other in what astronomers call a planetary conjunction. \u2014 Aylin Woodward, WSJ , 29 Apr. 2022",
"As the stage enters the capture zone, Rocket Lab's Sikorsky S-92 helicopter will attempt to rendezvous with the returning stage and capture the parachute line via a hook. \u2014 Eric Berger, Ars Technica , 8 Apr. 2022",
"Destined to rendezvous with the Mir space station, the device was designed to help NASA study the effect of zero gravity on human hearts and lungs. \u2014 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 14 Mar. 2022",
"Afterward, the convoy will rendezvous with other participating truckers from across the nation. \u2014 Alex Wittwer | Eo Media Group, oregonlive , 28 Feb. 2022",
"But since Inspiration4 doesn't have to rendezvous with the International Space Station or plans to place a satellite in a particular orbit, the normal timing restraints don't apply. \u2014 John Mccarthy, USA TODAY , 10 Sep. 2021",
"In the film, Tony and Mar\u00eda decide to rendezvous at a subway station after meeting in secret at her balcony after the dance. \u2014 Jackson Mchenry, Vulture , 2 Dec. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun and Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"1582, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Verb",
"1645, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-090000"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": a deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another",
": an individual who rejects lawful or conventional behavior",
": to become a renegade",
": having deserted a faith, cause, or religion for a hostile one",
": having rejected tradition : unconventional",
": a person who deserts a faith, cause, or party",
": a person who does not obey rules"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-ni-\u02ccg\u0101d",
"\u02c8re-ni-\u02ccg\u0101d"
],
"synonyms":[
"apostate",
"defector",
"deserter",
"recreant"
],
"antonyms":[
"loyalist"
],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"The group was full of free spirits and renegades who challenged every assumption of what art should be.",
"She regaled him with stories about pirates and renegades on the high seas.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Taiwan remains a thorn in the side of Beijing, which regards the island nation as a renegade state. \u2014 Bradford Betz, Fox News , 30 May 2022",
"Nurse Tup expertly navigates every accidental apocalypse created by renegade doctors Sleech and Klak, and looks good doing it. \u2014 Joe Otterson, Variety , 23 May 2022",
"Hundreds of hikers, and a few renegade mountain bikers, traipsed across the path to Donut Falls last weekend. \u2014 Julie Jag, The Salt Lake Tribune , 20 May 2022",
"The Boys follows a group of celebrity superheroes who abuse their powers for their own selfish gains and a renegade group of outlaws who are trying to bring them down. \u2014 James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter , 16 May 2022",
"This action film imagines the scenario through the eyes of a group of renegade teens, defending midwest America from Soviet invaders. \u2014 Amy Mitchell, Country Living , 3 June 2022",
"A few nights later, the Hasidic community patrol found renegade cyclists repainting it at 3:30 a.m. \u2014 Zo\u00eb Beery, The Atlantic , 31 May 2022",
"Taylor-Joy was cast in Furiosa back in 2020 and is set to play the eponymous renegade warrior that Theron, 46, originated in 2015's Fury Road alongside Tom Hardy's Max. \u2014 Glenn Garner, PEOPLE.com , 23 Apr. 2022",
"Buchanon has traditionally carried tape and black Sharpies to camouflage renegade logos on cleats or other equipment on the spot. \u2014 Diane Bell Columnist, San Diego Union-Tribune , 10 Feb. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Do Not Disturb follows Karegeya\u2019s life from African herd boy to BMW-driving government spy to renegade refugee who fell prey to the boredom, loneliness, and conspiracies of exile. \u2014 Claude Gatebuke, The New York Review of Books , 10 June 2021",
"Do Not Disturb follows Karegeya\u2019s life from African herd boy to BMW-driving government spy to renegade refugee who fell prey to the boredom, loneliness, and conspiracies of exile. \u2014 Claude Gatebuke, The New York Review of Books , 10 June 2021",
"Do Not Disturb follows Karegeya\u2019s life from African herd boy to BMW-driving government spy to renegade refugee who fell prey to the boredom, loneliness, and conspiracies of exile. \u2014 Claude Gatebuke, The New York Review of Books , 10 June 2021",
"Do Not Disturb follows Karegeya\u2019s life from African herd boy to BMW-driving government spy to renegade refugee who fell prey to the boredom, loneliness, and conspiracies of exile. \u2014 Claude Gatebuke, The New York Review of Books , 10 June 2021",
"Do Not Disturb follows Karegeya\u2019s life from African herd boy to BMW-driving government spy to renegade refugee who fell prey to the boredom, loneliness, and conspiracies of exile. \u2014 Claude Gatebuke, The New York Review of Books , 10 June 2021",
"Do Not Disturb follows Karegeya\u2019s life from African herd boy to BMW-driving government spy to renegade refugee who fell prey to the boredom, loneliness, and conspiracies of exile. \u2014 Claude Gatebuke, The New York Review of Books , 10 June 2021",
"Do Not Disturb follows Karegeya\u2019s life from African herd boy to BMW-driving government spy to renegade refugee who fell prey to the boredom, loneliness, and conspiracies of exile. \u2014 Claude Gatebuke, The New York Review of Books , 10 June 2021",
"Do Not Disturb follows Karegeya\u2019s life from African herd boy to BMW-driving government spy to renegade refugee who fell prey to the boredom, loneliness, and conspiracies of exile. \u2014 Claude Gatebuke, The New York Review of Books , 10 June 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Yesterday, Kristen Stewart touched down in Cannes for the premiere of her new film, David Cronenberg\u2019s Crimes of the Future, bringing her renegade style to the festival in the process. \u2014 Christian Allaire, Vogue , 24 May 2022",
"Since bursting onto the scene in the late aughties with hip-hop collective Odd Future, Tyler, The Creator has become known as much for his bombastic lyrics as his renegade personal style. \u2014 Rachel Marlowe, Vogue , 8 Dec. 2021",
"Moscow, Washington and a CIA analyst track a renegade Soviet captain and his new submarine. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 26 Mar. 2021",
"The war in Ukraine has rattled many in Taiwan, renewing interest in preparing to resist an invasion by China, which regards the island as a renegade province and has vowed to take control of it\u2014if necessary, by force. \u2014 Josh Chin, WSJ , 10 Mar. 2022",
"Lithuania is also dealing with pressure from another large power \u2014 China \u2014 for its relationship with Taiwan, the island China regards as a renegade province. \u2014 Matthew Lee, BostonGlobe.com , 7 Mar. 2022",
"The mainland's official position is that Ukraine and Taiwan can't be compared because the former is an independent sovereign entity, while the latter is a renegade province that has always been a part of China. \u2014 Clay Chandler, Fortune , 5 Mar. 2022",
"Lightning In a Bottle festival and Symbiosis festivals, along with the dozens of smaller, more renegade gatherings that happened throughout the region. \u2014 Katie Bain, Billboard , 3 Feb. 2022",
"China has long argued that Taiwan\u2014a self-ruling island off the coast of the mainland\u2014is a renegade province, and has insisted that it will be reintegrated into China. \u2014 Erich Schwartzel, The Atlantic , 8 Feb. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"circa 1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
"circa 1611, in the meaning defined above",
"Adjective",
"1636, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-221448"
},
"renew":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to make like new : restore to freshness, vigor, or perfection",
": to make new spiritually : regenerate",
": to restore to existence : revive",
": to make extensive changes in : rebuild",
": to do again : repeat",
": to begin again : resume",
": replace , replenish",
": to grant or obtain an extension of or on",
": to grant or obtain an extension on the loan of",
": to become new or as new",
": to begin again : resume",
": to make a renewal (as of a lease)",
": to make or become new, fresh, or strong again",
": to make, do, or begin again",
": to put in a fresh supply of",
": to continue in force for a new period",
": to make like new : restore to freshness, vigor, or perfection",
": to prevent the lapse of (a judgment) due to expiration of a statute of limitations",
": to do or state again",
": to grant or obtain again or as an extension",
": to become new or as new",
": to make a renewal (as of a contract)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8n\u00fc",
"-\u02c8ny\u00fc",
"ri-\u02c8n\u00fc",
"-\u02c8ny\u00fc",
"ri-\u02c8n\u00fc, -\u02c8ny\u00fc"
],
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"freshen",
"recharge",
"recreate",
"refresh",
"refreshen",
"regenerate",
"rejuvenate",
"repair",
"restore",
"resuscitate",
"revitalize",
"revive",
"revivify"
],
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Hanen ordered the Biden administration to close DACA to new applicants, but paused part of his ruling to allow current recipients to renew their work permits and deportation protections. \u2014 Camilo Montoya-galvez, CBS News , 15 June 2022",
"This year, voters will be asked to renew the levy for five years. \u2014 cleveland , 14 June 2022",
"The verdicts are likely to renew international concern about Cambodia's veteran prime minister, Hun Sen, and what his critics say has been elimination, over many years, of opposition to his rule. \u2014 Reuters, CNN , 14 June 2022",
"Lapid said in a tweet after the measure failed to pass. Failure to renew the civil law legislation would mark an upheaval in Israeli governance \u2014 the legal umbrella over the settlements has been renewed routinely for more than 50 years. \u2014 Shira Rubin, Washington Post , 12 June 2022",
"Talks in Vienna to renew the agreement have been deadlocked for months. \u2014 Fox News , 12 June 2022",
"Now, with another string of mass shootings bringing gun control back into the national conversation, organizers of this weekend\u2019s events say the time is right to renew their push for a national overhaul. \u2014 Time , 11 June 2022",
"Now, with another string of mass shootings bringing gun control back into the national conversation, organizers of this weekend\u2019s events said the time was right to renew their push for a national overhaul. \u2014 Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel , 11 June 2022",
"In a speech Thursday, President Biden asked Congress to renew the ban. \u2014 New York Times , 4 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-201850"
},
"renovate":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)",
": to restore to life, vigor, or activity : revive",
": to put in good condition again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-n\u0259-\u02ccv\u0101t",
"\u02c8re-n\u0259-\u02ccv\u0101t"
],
"synonyms":[
"doctor",
"fix",
"mend",
"patch",
"recondition",
"repair",
"revamp"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"It's an old factory that has been renovated as office space.",
"We renovated the kitchen three years ago.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In the final proposal, Metro Council members approved spending a portion of the ARP money to renovate and reopen the Parkland ($800,000) and Fern Creek ($5 million) branches of the Louisville Free Public Library. \u2014 Billy Kobin, The Courier-Journal , 10 June 2022",
"After years of study, the school board this month endorsed a plan to replace two schools, renovate and expand two others and shut down the fourth. \u2014 Don Stacom, Hartford Courant , 19 May 2022",
"The Lindner Center of Hope announced plans to renovate and expand its Mason facility as part of a $30 million campaign that includes new wellness and diagnostic assessment centers. \u2014 Brooks Sutherland, The Enquirer , 4 May 2022",
"In 2018, a breach in the hull caused the ship to begin sinking before the government supplied funds to renovate and secure the ship into the future. \u2014 Fox News , 16 Apr. 2022",
"The county has allocated $70 million for school capital improvements for Fiscal Year 2023 as part of a larger 15-year plan \u2014 called the Multiyear Improvement Plan for All Schools \u2014 to renovate and rebuild many schools across the system. \u2014 Sabrina Leboeuf, Baltimore Sun , 28 Mar. 2022",
"Owner Michael Shvo and his partners have hired world-renowned architect Norman Foster to redesign the iconic tower\u2019s interiors and plan to invest $250 million to renovate the 1972 building and expand its Redwood Park. \u2014 Roland Li, San Francisco Chronicle , 22 Mar. 2022",
"In an update, museum staff and members of the design team provided a new snapshot of the institution\u2019s evolving, 17-year, $150 million project to renovate and expand its complex on the west side of Wade Oval in University Circle. \u2014 Steven Litt, cleveland , 9 Jan. 2022",
"The company had an existing 200,000 square-foot facility in Franklin Park at 10601 Belmont Avenue, but shared plans to renovate and expand the space and add staff. \u2014 chicagotribune.com , 27 Dec. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Latin renovatus , past participle of renovare , from re- + novare to make new, from novus new \u2014 more at new ",
"first_known_use":[
"1535, in the meaning defined at sense 2"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-180508"
},
"renowned":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": widely acclaimed and highly honored : celebrated",
": widely and favorably known"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8nau\u0307nd",
"ri-\u02c8nau\u0307nd"
],
"synonyms":[
"big-name",
"celebrated",
"famed",
"famous",
"noted",
"notorious",
"prominent",
"star",
"visible",
"well-known"
],
"antonyms":[
"anonymous",
"nameless",
"obscure",
"uncelebrated",
"unfamous",
"unknown",
"unsung"
],
"examples":[
"Poggio prospected for manuscripts across much of western Europe, visiting the renowned monasteries of Reichenau and Fulda, and wandering as far afield as Cologne, London, Paris, and Rome. \u2014 Fred Lerner , The Story of Libraries , 1998",
"He was renowned for his appetite\u2014in the mid-60's, his daily breakfast consisted of six steaks, four plates of pasta and a dozen eggs \u2026 \u2014 Maureen Dowd , New York Times , 24 June 1993",
"\u2026 it was hard for me to realize that I was to be honoured by a degree from the oldest and most renowned university in America. \u2014 Booker T. Washington , Up From Slavery , 1901",
"a restaurant renowned for its wine list",
"the renowned painter, sculptor, architect, and engineer, Leonardo da Vinci",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Now, the returning Voice coach is returning to her roots once again with the help of the renowned reggae artist. \u2014 Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping , 6 June 2022",
"Russian troops burned down a museum in the town of Ivankiv that housed a collection of paintings by the renowned Ukrainian folk artist Maria Prymachenko, who was an inspiration to Pablo Picasso. \u2014 Lauren Egan, NBC News , 30 May 2022",
"This iteration takes us to Craters of the Moon, where alpine lakes, mountain vistas, volcanic oceans, and a renowned author take center stage. \u2014 Sunset Magazine , 16 May 2022",
"The Friendship Force of Connecticut presents a lecture on Nepal by renowned author Deborah Roe between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. \u2014 Hartford Courant , 12 May 2022",
"For years, Vincent Gillespie waged a legal battle to try to gain control of hundreds of paintings by his father \u2014 renowned postwar American artist Gregory Gillespie. \u2014 Steve Leblanc And Ben Fox, Chron , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Spring/Summer 2020 collection look book, shot by renowned South African portrait artist Pieter Hugo in wildly vibrant fashion. \u2014 Kathryn Romeyn, The Hollywood Reporter , 2 Apr. 2022",
"Steve Lee has a story about the renowned artist who will be doing it, whose name is hard to pronounce. \u2014 Laura Johnston, cleveland , 1 Apr. 2022",
"Janet Cooling, the nationally renowned contemporary artist who helped bring gay and lesbian imagery into the mainstream art world, has passed away from breast cancer. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 1 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"see renown entry 1 ",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-203904"
},
"rent":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"noun ()",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": property (such as a house) rented or for rent",
": a usually fixed periodical return made by a tenant or occupant of property to the owner for the possession and use thereof",
": an agreed sum paid at fixed intervals by a tenant to the landlord",
": the amount paid by a hirer of personal property to the owner for the use thereof",
": the portion of the income of an economy (as of a nation) attributable to land as a factor of production in addition to capital and labor",
": economic rent",
": available for use or service in return for payment",
": to grant the possession and enjoyment of in exchange for rent",
": to take and hold under an agreement to pay rent",
": to be for rent",
": to obtain the possession and use of a place or article in exchange for rent",
": to allow the possession and use of property in exchange for rent",
": an opening made by or as if by rending",
": a split in a party or organized group : schism",
": an act or instance of rending",
": money paid for the use of another's property",
": available for use at a price",
": to pay money in exchange for the use of someone else's property",
": to give the possession and use of in return for an agreed upon amount of money",
": to be available for use at a price",
": a return made by a tenant or occupant of real property to the owner for possession and use thereof",
": a sum of money agreed upon between a landlord and tenant for the use of real property",
": a contract by which one party conveys to another to hold as owner a tract of land or other immovable property in perpetuity in exchange for payment of an annual sum or quantity of fruits",
": the amount paid by a hirer of personal property to the owner for the use thereof",
": a royalty under a mineral lease",
": the portion of the income of an economy (as of a nation) attributable to land as a factor of production in addition to capital and labor",
": available for use or service in return for payment",
": to grant the possession and enjoyment of in exchange for rent",
": to take and hold under an agreement to pay rent",
": to be for rent",
": to obtain use and possession of a place or property in exchange for rent",
": to allow the possession and use of property in exchange for rent"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rent",
"\u02c8rent"
],
"synonyms":[
"lease",
"let"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"We rented our friends' cottage for the month of August.",
"Do you own or rent ?",
"We rented them the upstairs apartment in our house.",
"The cottage rents for $400 a week."
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun (1)",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun (1)",
"12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1",
"Noun",
"1535, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-170804"
},
"repair":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"noun ()",
"transitive verb",
"verb",
"verb ()"
],
"definitions":[
": to restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken : fix",
": to restore to a sound or healthy state : renew",
": to make good : compensate for : remedy",
": to make repairs",
": an instance or result of repairing",
": the act or process of repairing",
": the replacement of destroyed cells or tissues by new formations",
": relative condition with respect to soundness or need of repairing",
": the state of being in good or sound condition",
": to betake oneself : go",
": to come together : rally",
": return",
": the act of repairing : resort",
": a popular gathering place",
": to put back in good condition : fix",
": to make up for",
": the act or process of putting back in good condition",
": condition entry 1 sense 1",
": to restore to a sound or healthy state",
": the act or process of repairing",
": an instance or result of repairing",
": the replacement of destroyed cells or tissues by new formations"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8per",
"ri-\u02c8per",
"ri-\u02c8pa(\u0259)r, -\u02c8pe(\u0259)r"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb (1)",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb (1)",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a",
"Noun (1)",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Verb (2)",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Noun (2)",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-171625"
},
"repartee":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a quick and witty reply",
": a succession or interchange of clever retorts : amusing and usually light sparring with words",
": adroitness and cleverness in reply : skill in repartee"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccre-p\u0259r-\u02c8t\u0113",
"-\u02ccp\u00e4r-",
"-\u02c8t\u0101"
],
"synonyms":[
"comeback",
"retort",
"riposte"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"The two comedians engaged in witty repartee .",
"that repartee to the reporter's question drew laughs from the bystanders",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The language of the play moves between the vernacular and the elevated, informed by the repartee of TV sitcoms as well as by the poetry of William Blake. \u2014 Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker , 19 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",
"Fischer was immediately taken in by the courtroom, the repartee between lawyers and the judge, the ambience and even the fresh smell of lemon Pledge on the furnishings. \u2014 Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer , 26 Apr. 2022",
"The pleasures remain intact \u2014 the gowns, the hats, the posh dinners, the enviable real estate, the sparkling repartee . \u2014 David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter , 25 Apr. 2022",
"The artists create the arch, cynical, practical environment in government in which repartee is valued. \u2014 Bill Hirschman, Sun Sentinel , 25 Apr. 2022",
"Setups, compromised motives and sharp repartee abound. \u2014 Nina Metz, chicagotribune.com , 31 Mar. 2022",
"With beloved characters, heartwarming dialogue and snappy repartee , this beloved of-Broadway hit \u2013 that inspired a blockbuster movie of the same name \u2013 revels in the power and grace of female friendship. \u2014 Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer , 13 Mar. 2022",
"There wasn\u2019t any loudness or movement or action scenes or witty repartee to get lost in and lean into. \u2014 David Sims, The Atlantic , 11 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"French repartie , from repartir to retort, from Middle French, from re- + partir to divide \u2014 more at part ",
"first_known_use":[
"1637, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-211142"
},
"repeal":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to rescind or annul by authoritative act",
": to revoke or abrogate by legislative enactment",
": abandon , renounce",
": to summon to return : recall",
": to do away with especially by legislative action",
": to rescind or annul by authoritative act",
": to revoke or abrogate by legislative enactment"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8p\u0113l",
"ri-\u02c8p\u0113l",
"ri-\u02c8p\u0113l"
],
"synonyms":[
"abandon",
"abort",
"call",
"call off",
"cancel",
"cry off",
"drop",
"recall",
"rescind",
"revoke",
"scrap",
"scrub"
],
"antonyms":[
"continue",
"keep"
],
"examples":[
"the company called the furniture store to repeal the order for six new desks",
"in 1933, Congress passed the 21st Amendment which repealed the Prohibition Amendment of 1919, thus making the sale, distribution, and use of alcohol legal once again",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Shortly after the Senate\u2019s override vote, Diehl and his running mate, Leah Allen, published a statement expressing their support for a ballot question to repeal the law. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 13 June 2022",
"Corado, Pynoos and Soto-Martinez criticized the Echo Park operation, and vowed to repeal the city\u2019s anti-camping law, which O\u2019Farrell supports. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 5 June 2022",
"President Joe Biden promised to attempt to repeal the law before he was elected. \u2014 Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY , 3 June 2022",
"In the aftermath of the shooting at an elementary school in Texas, Republican legislators from Northwest Indiana don\u2019t see any need to repeal the state\u2019s open carry law that goes into effect July 1.. \u2014 Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune , 25 May 2022",
"Chapek said the company would work to repeal the law, seen by many to be potentially harmful to LGBTQ youth. \u2014 Washington Post , 22 Apr. 2022",
"Disney, whose initial lack of response to the legislation led to employee protests, has pledged to help repeal the law. \u2014 Nimah Quadri, Fortune , 29 Mar. 2022",
"Even if a bill to repeal the law if formally proposed, Disney has proved successful in influencing governmental affairs. \u2014 Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter , 7 Apr. 2022",
"In West Virginia, a bill to repeal the state law governing tabulation machines died in committee earlier this month. \u2014 Holly Ramer, Fortune , 12 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English repelen, borrowed from Anglo-French repeler, rapeler, reapeler \"to call back, bring back, recover, rescind, deter,\" from re- re- + apeler, appeler to call, summon, call before a court\" \u2014 more at appeal entry 2 ",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-193852"
},
"repeated":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": renewed or recurring again and again",
": said, done, or presented again",
": done or happening again and again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8p\u0113-t\u0259d",
"ri-\u02c8p\u0113-t\u0259d"
],
"synonyms":[
"constant",
"frequent",
"habitual",
"periodic",
"periodical",
"regular",
"steady"
],
"antonyms":[
"inconstant",
"infrequent",
"irregular"
],
"examples":[
"The landlord ignored her repeated requests to have the stove repaired.",
"He never succeeded in spite of repeated attempts.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The agency said about 25% of arrests in May involved repeated border crossers, with agents arresting 177,793 unique people. \u2014 Alicia A. Caldwell, WSJ , 16 June 2022",
"Each hero and enemy is loaded with comical and exaggerated animations, along with visual gags that don't get old over repeated playthroughs. \u2014 Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica , 15 June 2022",
"Has made repeated and unsuccessful efforts to stop gambling. \u2014 Washington Post , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Cue the most repeated and moped-upon fact around this time of year: The Stanley Cup has not been won by a Canadian team since Montreal did so in 1993. \u2014 New York Times , 23 Apr. 2022",
"Perhaps ironically, Meadows served as a key mouthpiece in amplifying Trump's repeated and baseless claims of widespread and outcome-altering voter fraud in 2020. \u2014 Brigid Kennedy, The Week , 13 Apr. 2022",
"Su Tzu-yun, a researcher at the Institute for National Defense and Security Research, which is backed by the Taiwanese military, said Mr. Biden\u2019s repeated comments and statements about Taiwan by U.S. allies marked a shift. \u2014 Andrew Restuccia, WSJ , 23 May 2022",
"Israeli-Palestinian tensions have been heightened by repeated outbreaks of violence at Al-Aqsa Mosque compound \u2014 the holiest site in Jerusalem for Muslims and for Jews, who revere it as the Temple Mount, the site of two ancient Jewish temples. \u2014 Ronen Bergman, BostonGlobe.com , 6 May 2022",
"The repeated rejections of the maps caused delays in preparations for the May 3 election, and ultimately led state officials to postpone state legislative elections. \u2014 Andrew J. Tobias, cleveland , 26 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1545, in the meaning defined at sense 2"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-220034"
},
"repel":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to drive back : repulse",
": to fight against : resist",
": turn away , reject",
": to drive away : discourage",
": to be incapable of adhering to, mixing with, taking up, or holding",
": to force away or apart or tend to do so by mutual action at a distance",
": to cause aversion in : disgust",
": to cause aversion",
": to drive back",
": to push away",
": to keep out : resist",
": disgust entry 2"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8pel",
"ri-\u02c8pel"
],
"synonyms":[
"beat off",
"fend (off)",
"rebut",
"repulse",
"stave off",
"turn away",
"turn back"
],
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"examples":[
"a fabric that repels water",
"Their superior forces repelled the invasion.",
"Two positive electrical charges repel each other.",
"Magnets can both repel and attract one another.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The skin could also repel water, which expanded what tasks the robot could perform. \u2014 Megan Marples, CNN , 10 June 2022",
"Both tend to feature a coating to block UV rays, repel water, and prevent mold. \u2014 Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics , 15 May 2022",
"The smell will repel some insects, but bees love it. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 14 May 2022",
"Not only will the covers repel water, but the brand notes they're also designed to resist dust, too. \u2014 Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens , 10 May 2022",
"Some cited the baby formula shortage and inflation as domestic concerns that should override deepening involvement in Ukraine's war to repel Russia. \u2014 W. James Antle Iii, The Week , 12 May 2022",
"Water-resistant fabrics only repel water while water-proof fabric provides a complete water barrier. \u2014 Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens , 4 May 2022",
"Those negative and positive electrons repel each other, leaving your hair sticking out all over the place and difficult to style. \u2014 Catharine Malzahn, Good Housekeeping , 22 Apr. 2022",
"Whether Avdiivka and towns like it in the Donbas can repel the Russian forces will determine whether Moscow can claim a narrower victory after being soundly defeated in the north. \u2014 New York Times , 20 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English repellen, borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French repeller, borrowed from Latin repellere \"to push away, drive back, fend off,\" from re- re- + pellere \"to beat against, push, strike, rouse\" \u2014 more at pulse entry 1 ",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-211029"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": serving or tending to drive away or ward off",
": arousing aversion or disgust : repulsive",
": something that repels",
": a substance that repels insects",
": a substance used to keep off pests (as insects)",
": serving or tending to drive away or ward off",
": something that repels",
": a substance used to prevent insect attacks",
": a method used to avoid or discourage a hostile corporate takeover"
],
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"ri-\u02c8pe-l\u0259nt",
"ri-\u02c8pe-l\u0259nt",
"ri-\u02c8pe-l\u0259nt"
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"abhorrent",
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"awful",
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"dreadful",
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"fulsome",
"gross",
"hideous",
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"horrible",
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"loathsome",
"nasty",
"nauseating",
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"obnoxious",
"obscene",
"odious",
"offensive",
"rancid",
"repugnant",
"repulsive",
"revolting",
"scandalous",
"shocking",
"sickening",
"ugly"
],
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"innocuous",
"inoffensive"
],
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"The candle has a repellent effect on insects.",
"your snobbish behavior towards my friends is so repellent I can't stand to be around you anymore",
"Noun",
"a can of insect repellent",
"Coat the exterior with a water repellent .",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"The canopy is made from a durable polyester fabric that guards against fading and is water- repellent . \u2014 Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics , 13 May 2022",
"Plus, the outside of the coat is made with polyester fabric that's water- repellent and wind-resistant. \u2014 Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com , 20 Jan. 2022",
"In a Consumer Reports spray-off study, a product with 20% picaridin repelled mosquitoes for 8 hours and was considered the best repellent overall. \u2014 Lauren Oster, Health.com , 23 Apr. 2021",
"And their new bomber jacket checks all the fashionable and functional boxes, with its cool navy color and water- repellent finish. \u2014 Thomas Hindle, The Hollywood Reporter , 13 May 2022",
"This one from Filson checks all the boxes of a work brief, and it's infused with the outerwear brand's all-weather features like a water- repellent nylon fabric and slotted pockets to hold small multi-tools. \u2014 Christian Gollayan, Men's Health , 21 Apr. 2022",
"The durable water- repellent fabric guards against the elements, and resists snags and tears, while an internal pocket keeps passports, phones, and other essentials safe while traveling. \u2014 Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes , 6 Dec. 2021",
"The Apex is the ultimate travel companion, designed with a stretchy water- repellent fabric, internal chest pocket for valuables, and a hood that zips into the collar. \u2014 Gabriela Aoun, Outside Online , 10 Nov. 2021",
"Ground conditions may be wet/muddy, so wear sturdy, water- repellent footwear. \u2014 Hartford Courant , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"With the approach of summer, Lyme disease-bearing ticks are out, and volunteers in Belgorod have been making homemade insect repellent , putting it into spray bottles and delivering it to the front. \u2014 Anton Troianovski, BostonGlobe.com , 28 May 2022",
"With the approach of summer, Lyme disease-bearing ticks are out, and volunteers in Belgorod have been making homemade insect repellent , putting it into spray bottles and delivering it to the front. \u2014 New York Times , 28 May 2022",
"The only step left was to thing-test\u2014her term for evaluating a product\u2014its deet-free repellent . \u2014 Leah Prinzivalli, Outside Online , 22 Apr. 2020",
"Active ingredient: Picaridin Mosquito repellent is notorious for its harsh odor. \u2014 Lauren Oster, Health.com , 23 Apr. 2021",
"Some jackets will come with additional details to further protect you from the rain, like a durable water repellent (DWR) coating or tight-locking, waterproof zippers. \u2014 Sara Coughlin, SELF , 24 Mar. 2022",
"The silky stretch-polyester fabric boasts UPF 40-plus sun blocking and an odorless insect repellent that lasts up to 70 washes. \u2014 Blair Braverman, Outside Online , 10 May 2021",
"Picaridin, another synthetic repellent , is also effective at keeping mosquitoes at bay for extended periods of time. \u2014 Lauren Oster, Health.com , 23 Apr. 2021",
"To keep your plants from becoming a meal, apply a deer repellent such as Liquid Fence once per week for at least three weeks. \u2014 Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News , 19 Nov. 2021"
],
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"Adjective",
"1575, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun",
"1583, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-225854"
},
"repellent":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": serving or tending to drive away or ward off",
": arousing aversion or disgust : repulsive",
": something that repels",
": a substance that repels insects",
": a substance used to keep off pests (as insects)",
": serving or tending to drive away or ward off",
": something that repels",
": a substance used to prevent insect attacks",
": a method used to avoid or discourage a hostile corporate takeover"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8pe-l\u0259nt",
"ri-\u02c8pe-l\u0259nt",
"ri-\u02c8pe-l\u0259nt"
],
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"abhorrent",
"abominable",
"appalling",
"awful",
"disgusting",
"distasteful",
"dreadful",
"evil",
"foul",
"fulsome",
"gross",
"hideous",
"horrendous",
"horrible",
"horrid",
"loathsome",
"nasty",
"nauseating",
"nauseous",
"noisome",
"noxious",
"obnoxious",
"obscene",
"odious",
"offensive",
"rancid",
"repugnant",
"repulsive",
"revolting",
"scandalous",
"shocking",
"sickening",
"ugly"
],
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"innocuous",
"inoffensive"
],
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"The candle has a repellent effect on insects.",
"your snobbish behavior towards my friends is so repellent I can't stand to be around you anymore",
"Noun",
"a can of insect repellent",
"Coat the exterior with a water repellent .",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"The canopy is made from a durable polyester fabric that guards against fading and is water- repellent . \u2014 Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics , 13 May 2022",
"Plus, the outside of the coat is made with polyester fabric that's water- repellent and wind-resistant. \u2014 Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com , 20 Jan. 2022",
"In a Consumer Reports spray-off study, a product with 20% picaridin repelled mosquitoes for 8 hours and was considered the best repellent overall. \u2014 Lauren Oster, Health.com , 23 Apr. 2021",
"And their new bomber jacket checks all the fashionable and functional boxes, with its cool navy color and water- repellent finish. \u2014 Thomas Hindle, The Hollywood Reporter , 13 May 2022",
"This one from Filson checks all the boxes of a work brief, and it's infused with the outerwear brand's all-weather features like a water- repellent nylon fabric and slotted pockets to hold small multi-tools. \u2014 Christian Gollayan, Men's Health , 21 Apr. 2022",
"The durable water- repellent fabric guards against the elements, and resists snags and tears, while an internal pocket keeps passports, phones, and other essentials safe while traveling. \u2014 Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes , 6 Dec. 2021",
"The Apex is the ultimate travel companion, designed with a stretchy water- repellent fabric, internal chest pocket for valuables, and a hood that zips into the collar. \u2014 Gabriela Aoun, Outside Online , 10 Nov. 2021",
"Ground conditions may be wet/muddy, so wear sturdy, water- repellent footwear. \u2014 Hartford Courant , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"With the approach of summer, Lyme disease-bearing ticks are out, and volunteers in Belgorod have been making homemade insect repellent , putting it into spray bottles and delivering it to the front. \u2014 Anton Troianovski, BostonGlobe.com , 28 May 2022",
"With the approach of summer, Lyme disease-bearing ticks are out, and volunteers in Belgorod have been making homemade insect repellent , putting it into spray bottles and delivering it to the front. \u2014 New York Times , 28 May 2022",
"The only step left was to thing-test\u2014her term for evaluating a product\u2014its deet-free repellent . \u2014 Leah Prinzivalli, Outside Online , 22 Apr. 2020",
"Active ingredient: Picaridin Mosquito repellent is notorious for its harsh odor. \u2014 Lauren Oster, Health.com , 23 Apr. 2021",
"Some jackets will come with additional details to further protect you from the rain, like a durable water repellent (DWR) coating or tight-locking, waterproof zippers. \u2014 Sara Coughlin, SELF , 24 Mar. 2022",
"The silky stretch-polyester fabric boasts UPF 40-plus sun blocking and an odorless insect repellent that lasts up to 70 washes. \u2014 Blair Braverman, Outside Online , 10 May 2021",
"Picaridin, another synthetic repellent , is also effective at keeping mosquitoes at bay for extended periods of time. \u2014 Lauren Oster, Health.com , 23 Apr. 2021",
"To keep your plants from becoming a meal, apply a deer repellent such as Liquid Fence once per week for at least three weeks. \u2014 Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News , 19 Nov. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Adjective",
"first_known_use":[
"Adjective",
"1575, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun",
"1583, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-221533"
},
"repercussion":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": reflection , reverberation",
": an action or effect given or exerted in return : a reciprocal action or effect",
": a widespread, indirect, or unforeseen effect of an act, action, or event",
": a widespread, indirect, or unexpected effect of something said or done"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u0113-p\u0259r-\u02c8k\u0259-sh\u0259n",
"\u02ccre-",
"\u02ccr\u0113-p\u0259r-\u02c8k\u0259-sh\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[
"effect",
"impact",
"influence",
"mark",
"sway"
],
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"examples":[
"your decision not to go to college will have repercussions you'll feel for years to come",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Another repercussion may be an onslaught of arms races. \u2014 Byshannon K. Crawford, ABC News , 22 Mar. 2022",
"Baldassare\u2019s reassignment is the latest repercussion . \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 22 Apr. 2022",
"Psychological safety is the ability to show your true self at work, without fear of repercussion . \u2014 Lindsay Kohler, Forbes , 4 Jan. 2022",
"Advocates cite fear of repercussion and the requirement of reporting to a commander \u2014 who may be the assailant \u2014 as reasons for the lack of reporting. \u2014 Peggy Mccarthy, courant.com , 20 Dec. 2021",
"What a great gig, getting millions of dollars each week to lie about, bash and slander Democrats, liberals, progressives, leftists and anyone who exposes your grift without fear of any repercussion . \u2014 Ed Stockly, Los Angeles Times , 22 Nov. 2021",
"Don't let fear of repercussion stop you from potentially saving someone's life. \u2014 Sarah Fielding, Health.com , 16 Nov. 2021",
"One consequential repercussion from the charges may be damage to the alliance between Ridley-Thomas and mayoral candidate Rep. Karen Bass. \u2014 Benjamin Oreskes, Los Angeles Times , 16 Oct. 2021",
"Binance\u2019s security team has long-standing guidelines for investigating wrongdoing and holding workers accountable, with termination being the minimal repercussion , the spokesperson added. \u2014 Tom Schoenberg, Fortune , 17 Sep. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Latin repercussion-, repercussio , from repercutere to drive back, from re- + percutere to beat \u2014 more at percussion ",
"first_known_use":[
"1543, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-223639"
},
"repine":{
"type":"verb",
"definitions":[
"to feel or express dejection or discontent complain",
"to long for something"
],
"pronounciation":"ri-\u02c8p\u012bn",
"synonyms":[
"beef",
"bellyache",
"bitch",
"bleat",
"carp",
"caterwaul",
"complain",
"crab",
"croak",
"fuss",
"gripe",
"grizzle",
"grouch",
"grouse",
"growl",
"grumble",
"grump",
"holler",
"inveigh",
"keen",
"kick",
"kvetch",
"maunder",
"moan",
"murmur",
"mutter",
"nag",
"scream",
"squawk",
"squeal",
"wail",
"whimper",
"whine",
"whinge",
"yammer",
"yawp",
"yaup",
"yowl"
],
"antonyms":[
"crow",
"delight",
"rejoice"
],
"examples":[
"there is no use repining over a love that's been long lost"
],
"history_and_etymology":null,
"first_known_use":[
"1529, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-090000"
},
"replace":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to restore to a former place or position",
": to take the place of especially as a substitute or successor",
": to put something new in the place of",
": to put back in a former or proper place",
": to take the place of",
": to put something new in the place of"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8pl\u0101s",
"ri-\u02c8pl\u0101s"
],
"synonyms":[
"cut out",
"displace",
"displant",
"relieve",
"substitute",
"supersede",
"supplant"
],
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Following discussions with McGahn, Rao was nominated in 2018 to replace Kavanaugh on the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit after he was elevated to the Supreme Court. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 19 June 2022",
"Lee, the former deputy leader of Hong Kong, will be sworn in to replace Chief Executive Carrie Lam on July 1, a day after the end of her five-year term. \u2014 Reuters, NBC News , 19 June 2022",
"The Encinitas City Council reaffirmed its selection of Robert Prendergast to replace Bruce Ehlers on the city\u2019s Planning Commission after some residents raised concerns that its decision last month may have violated city codes. \u2014 Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune , 10 June 2022",
"Calipari is reportedly set to replace Lucas on his staff with former Oklahoma assistant K.T. Turner, but UK has yet to confirm the hire. \u2014 Jon Hale, The Courier-Journal , 8 June 2022",
"In the race to replace Sheila Kuehl on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, early returns Tuesday night showed three candidates in the lead. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 7 June 2022",
"Last June, a coalition of investors led by Engine No. 1 managed to replace three directors on the board of Exxon in an effort to push the company to transition intelligently to a future based on sustainable energy. \u2014 New York Times , 3 June 2022",
"The top candidates to replace Mack on the roster are Jake Brendel, who has three career starts, and incumbent right guard Daniel Brunskill, who started eight games at center in 2020. \u2014 Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle , 2 June 2022",
"Udoka was a San Antonio Spurs assistant for seven years, then was with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2019-20 and Brooklyn Nets in '20-21 before former Butler coach Brad Stevens hired Udoka to replace him on the Celtics bench. \u2014 Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star , 31 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1587, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-190840"
},
"replacement":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the action or process of replacing : the state of being replaced",
": one that replaces another especially in a job or function",
": the act of putting back, taking the place of, or substituting : the state of being put back or substituted",
": substitute entry 1",
": the act of replacing : the state of being replaced",
": an insurer's option under a policy to replace or repair damaged property rather than pay the insured for the loss",
": something that replaces",
": a new fixed asset or portion of an asset that takes the place of one discarded (as because of deterioration)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8pl\u0101s-m\u0259nt",
"ri-\u02c8pl\u0101s-m\u0259nt"
],
"synonyms":[
"backup",
"cover",
"designated hitter",
"fill-in",
"locum tenens",
"pinch hitter",
"relief",
"reserve",
"stand-in",
"sub",
"substitute"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"We need a replacement for our old vacuum cleaner.",
"Where can we get replacement parts for the tractor?",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Hebner retired from referee work after knee replacement surgery and became a road agent before the company released him in 2005. \u2014 Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al , 19 June 2022",
"Jacqueline Taylor started falling behind on her water bills in 2016 after a hip replacement surgery left her in the hospital and in rehab for several weeks. \u2014 Nushrat Rahman And Malachi Barrett, Detroit Free Press , 13 June 2022",
"Jagger has certainly proved resilient after health scares before, having picked up touring in 2019 months after heart valve replacement surgery. \u2014 Chris Willman, Variety , 13 June 2022",
"Almost eight years to the day later, a little more wrinkled and worn and walking with the help of a forearm crutch after a second hip replacement surgery, Snyder sat in that same building to say goodbye. \u2014 Eric Walden, The Salt Lake Tribune , 10 June 2022",
"Moderate-to-severe osteoarthritis treatment options include glucosamine, chondroitin, opioids, steroid injection and possibly joint replacement surgery. \u2014 Forbes , 13 May 2022",
"Some patients with knee osteoarthritis continue to have pain after joint- replacement surgery. \u2014 New York Times , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Francona told me that in a recent interview, as he seems fully recovered from hip replacement surgery and making progress from a staph infection in a toe which became a very serious situation. \u2014 Terry Pluto, cleveland , 6 Apr. 2022",
"Then, third base coach Matt Williams underwent hip replacement surgery. \u2014 Bryce Millercolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune , 24 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1743, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-222840"
},
"replete":{
"type":"adjective",
"definitions":[
"fully or abundantly provided or filled",
"abundantly fed",
"fat , stout",
"complete",
"well supplied"
],
"pronounciation":"ri-\u02c8pl\u0113t",
"synonyms":[
"blubbery",
"chubby",
"corpulent",
"fat",
"fleshy",
"full",
"gross",
"lardy",
"obese",
"overweight",
"plump",
"podgy",
"portly",
"pudgy",
"roly-poly",
"rotund",
"round",
"tubby"
],
"antonyms":[
"lean",
"skinny",
"slender",
"slim",
"spare",
"thin"
],
"examples":[
"The book is replete with photographs.",
"The country's history is replete with stories of people who became successful by working hard.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Other times, cabins are clad in wood, replete with nautical motifs, like a yacht from the 1930s. \u2014 Michael Verdon, Robb Report , 13 May 2022",
"Humidity is starting to creep in again, replete with hot, thick air that even the air conditioning or cooling bed sheets can't disrupt. \u2014 Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com , 8 May 2022",
"Organizers estimated more than 400 people attended the event, replete with a Mexican food truck and DJ. \u2014 Zayna Syed, The Arizona Republic , 24 Apr. 2022",
"Inspired by ocean waves, the 144-footer is replete with ZHA\u2019s signature fluid lines and asymmetrical curves that together create a futuristic silhouette. \u2014 Rachel Cormack, Robb Report , 2 June 2022",
"And yet Britain\u2019s history is replete with examples of its people seeking to separate themselves from Europe, usually with force. \u2014 Tunku Varadarajan, WSJ , 27 May 2022",
"The horror movie is replete with jump scares and potent dread. \u2014 David Sims, The Atlantic , 25 May 2022",
"Not after four years bereft of such loftiness and replete with petty incitements to violence and bigotry. \u2014 Yvonne Abraham, BostonGlobe.com , 20 Jan. 2021",
"The article was replete with examples of doctors whose problems were well known but who were targeted anyway by sales representatives. \u2014 Charles Ornstein, ProPublica , 17 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French replet , from Latin repletus , past participle of repl\u0113re to fill up, from re- + pl\u0113re to fill \u2014 more at full ",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-090000"
},
"replica":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an exact reproduction (as of a painting) executed by the original artist",
": a copy exact in all details",
": copy",
": a very exact copy"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-pli-k\u0259",
"\u02c8re-pli-k\u0259"
],
"synonyms":[
"alter ego",
"carbon",
"carbon copy",
"clone",
"counterpart",
"doppelg\u00e4nger",
"doppelganger",
"double",
"duplicate",
"duplication",
"facsimile",
"fetch",
"image",
"likeness",
"look-alike",
"match",
"mirror image",
"picture",
"ringer",
"spit",
"spitting image",
"twin"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"We toured a replica of the ship.",
"It's an authentic replica of an ancient Greek urn.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Researchers are working quickly to digitize and map the cave and its artwork to both preserve it for posterity and create the virtual replica , which is accurate to within millimeters. \u2014 Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine , 9 June 2022",
"Off the ice: Shortly before 9 a.m. Sunday, a helicopter eased a 2,500-pound, 25-foot steel replica of the Stanley Cup onto a ledge of the Wayne County Building. \u2014 Gene Myers, Detroit Free Press , 9 June 2022",
"The replica , which can be found at 13752 Francisquito Ave., nods to a pivotal moment in fast food history. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 19 May 2022",
"Features include a 12-foot-long replica of a white shark, a collection of shark jaw bones from species found around New England, and a hands-on sand table that reveals how sharks and seals travel around sandbars on the outer Cape. \u2014 Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com , 18 May 2022",
"At its very basic level, a digital twin is a virtual replica of a real-world object, being, or system that can be updated continuously with data from its physical counterpart. \u2014 Jennifer Kite-powell, Forbes , 16 May 2022",
"The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel eEdition \u2014 an exact replica of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel newspaper, plus bonus national content, updated each morning with the latest edition. \u2014 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 13 May 2022",
"The one-third replica of the Eiffel Tower, standing 314 feet tall, was the eye-catching centerpiece of International Street. \u2014 Jeff Suess, The Enquirer , 1 Apr. 2022",
"An image/clone is a replica of all of your data\u2014every file and folder, even the programs and system files\u2014a true snapshot of the drive at the moment of backup. \u2014 PCMAG , 31 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Italian, repetition, from replicare to repeat, from Late Latin, from Latin, to fold back \u2014 more at reply ",
"first_known_use":[
"1824, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-174212"
},
"replicate":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": duplicate , repeat",
": to undergo replication : produce a replica of itself",
": manifold , repeated",
": one of several identical experiments, procedures, or samples",
": to repeat or duplicate (as an experiment)",
": to undergo replication : produce a replica of itself",
": one of several identical experiments, procedures, or samples",
": something (as a gene, DNA, or a cell) produced by replication"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-pl\u0259-\u02cck\u0101t",
"\u02c8re-pl\u0259-k\u0259t",
"\u02c8re-pl\u0259-k\u0259t",
"\u02c8rep-l\u0259-\u02cck\u0101t",
"-li-k\u0259t"
],
"synonyms":[
"clone",
"copy",
"copycat",
"duplicate",
"imitate",
"reduplicate",
"render",
"reproduce"
],
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"They are working on computer-generated speech that replicates the human voice.",
"DNA replicates itself in the cell nucleus.",
"DNA replicates in the cell nucleus.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Modern digital tools can replicate some of this effect, Demain said, but the experience for the musician and the audience can\u2019t be programmed into a computer. \u2014 Andrew Dyer, San Diego Union-Tribune , 12 June 2022",
"Suppressing these innate immune responses, as well as later immune mechanisms, determines how well the virus can replicate and infect others. \u2014 William A. Haseltine, Forbes , 6 June 2022",
"Hey, there still could be two more games in this series, and if Jimmy Butler can replicate his Game 1 effort two more times, then Jimmy just might get to meet Larry. \u2014 Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel , 27 May 2022",
"This site is protected by recaptcha Privacy Policy | Terms of Service ACAM2000, which is manufactured by Emergent BioSolutions, relies on a live vaccinia virus that can replicate . \u2014 Evan Bush, NBC News , 23 May 2022",
"That doesn\u2019t mean that Disney will replicate that model. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 18 May 2022",
"Yet is seems unlikely that far-right segments of the Republican Party can replicate the metamorphosis that allowed Rassemblement National to appeal to youth voters. \u2014 Camille G\u00e9lix, The Conversation , 3 May 2022",
"At Adath Jeshurun synagogue, Lipp said Passover services will replicate Sabbath services with an appropriate variation of the liturgy. \u2014 Jason Gonzalez, The Courier-Journal , 12 Apr. 2022",
"The Cardinal offense breaks through UConn's defense just enough behind Lexie Hull and Haley Jones, while Bueckers doesn't replicate her performance against NC State. \u2014 USA TODAY , 1 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"By identifying the structures to which antibodies bind, scientists can then synthesize a replicate of the antigen structure. \u2014 William A. Haseltine, Forbes , 3 May 2022",
"Though difficult and a few years away, Aganovic believes that harnessing a microbe's ability to adapt, self- replicate , and repair could make all of this and more possible. \u2014 Jessica Chia, Allure , 10 Feb. 2022",
"After all, her 2020 campaign was a hard-to- replicate mix of timing and execution. \u2014 Gilbert Garcia, San Antonio Express-News , 22 Jan. 2022",
"The state attorneys general allege that some of the replicate snacks containing cannabis exceed even the maximum legal adult serving. \u2014 Tori B. Powell, CBS News , 28 Oct. 2021",
"Virulent phages, like many other viruses, operate on an invade- replicate -kill program. \u2014 Ivan Erill, The Conversation , 19 Oct. 2021",
"The authors find that the 46K version of OAS1 inhibits many other pathogenic viruses that like SARS-CoV-2 replicate within their own double-membrane vesicle concealment, including encephalomyocarditis virus and some other coronaviruses. \u2014 William A. Haseltine, Forbes , 5 Oct. 2021",
"La Marcha Express is a takeout-only replicate of the Berkeley original, while the latter two are new fusion concepts. \u2014 Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle , 15 July 2021",
"Because the stem cells self- replicate , the team has a decent stockpile and can try different methods to see which works best. \u2014 Jessie Yeung, CNN , 14 Aug. 2020"
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"Noun",
"1929, in the meaning defined above"
],
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},
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"noun"
],
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": answer , reply",
": an answer to a reply : rejoinder",
": a plaintiff's reply to a defendant's plea, answer, or counterclaim",
": echo , reverberation",
": copy , reproduction",
": the action or process of reproducing or duplicating",
": performance of an experiment or procedure more than once",
": the action or process of reproducing or duplicating",
": performance of an experiment or procedure more than once",
": reply"
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"\u02ccre-pl\u0259-\u02c8k\u0101-sh\u0259n",
"\u02ccrep-l\u0259-\u02c8k\u0101-sh\u0259n",
"\u02ccre-pl\u0259-\u02c8k\u0101-sh\u0259n"
],
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"carbon",
"carbon copy",
"clone",
"copy",
"dummy",
"dupe",
"duplicate",
"duplication",
"facsimile",
"imitation",
"mock",
"reduplication",
"replica",
"reproduction"
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"archetype",
"original",
"prototype"
],
"examples":[
"bought a smaller and cheaper replication of the marble statue for his garden",
"we'll need to do a replication of that experiment so we can collect more data",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The protease, a slicing-and-dicing protein essential for viral replication . \u2014 Jason Mast, STAT , 29 May 2022",
"An analysis narrowed the RNA sequences down to ones that contained the RdRp gene, which is needed for virus replication . \u2014 Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine , 14 Apr. 2022",
"On the contrary, the occurrence of more infections increases the opportunity for replication of the virus, which is when mutations occur. \u2014 WSJ , 20 Jan. 2022",
"In part, that\u2019s a result of math: By providing more opportunities for replication and evolution, each new spillback species increases the likelihood of new variants that could circumvent our fortifications entirely, or in entirely new ways. \u2014 New York Times , 19 Jan. 2022",
"The effect of this mutation on replication and helical activity is worth further study. \u2014 William A. Haseltine, Forbes , 20 Sep. 2021",
"Gottesman worked with Martin Gellert, who had at that point just discovered the enzyme DNA ligase, the central enzyme for DNA replication and repair. \u2014 Viviane Callier, Wired , 6 Sep. 2021",
"The replication of these records across the network is part of what prevents an incorrect or fake transaction from being logged. \u2014 CBS News , 22 Apr. 2022",
"The replication of these records across the network is part of what prevents an incorrect or fake transaction from being logged. \u2014 CBS News , 22 Apr. 2022"
],
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-202332"
},
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"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
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": to respond in words or writing",
": echo , resound",
": to make a legal replication",
": to do something in response",
": to return gunfire or an attack",
": to give as an answer",
": something said, written, or done in answer or response",
": replication sense 1b(2)",
": to say or do in answer : respond",
": something said, written, or done in answer",
": a plaintiff's or complainant's response to a plea, allegation, or counterclaim in the defendant's answer"
],
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"ri-\u02c8pl\u012b",
"ri-\u02c8pl\u012b"
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"react",
"respond"
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"answer",
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Ripley's did not reply to PEOPLE's request for additional information regarding the source of the report or where it was published. \u2014 Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE.com , 16 June 2022",
"Google did not reply to Fortune's request for comment. \u2014 Sophie Mellor, Fortune , 13 June 2022",
"The Trump Organization did not reply to requests for comment. \u2014 Justin Birnbaum, Forbes , 11 June 2022",
"China\u2019s Foreign Affairs Ministry did not reply to a request for comment. \u2014 Ellen Nakashima And Cate Cadell, Anchorage Daily News , 6 June 2022",
"Stolfi did not reply to a request from The Washington Post seeking comment. \u2014 Steven Zeitchik, Washington Post , 3 June 2022",
"District officials did not reply to calls for comment. \u2014 Richard Wintonstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 23 May 2022",
"The therapist didn\u2019t reply to Watson, according to the lawsuit. \u2014 Terry Pluto, cleveland , 22 May 2022",
"Kobabe and Maas' representative didn't immediately reply to a request for comment. \u2014 Aimee Picchi, CBS News , 20 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The museum\u2019s reply has been edited to remove the image of the label. \u2014 Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post , 6 June 2022",
"Dean Griswold did just that, with Richardson\u2019s short reply of April 26 included in the file. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 14 May 2022",
"While introducing the recipe, Jennifer gets her first sassy reply from Pat. \u2014 Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE.com , 9 May 2022",
"Bayraktar is a Turkish celebrity, and his social-media feeds are crowded with patriotic reply guys. \u2014 The New Yorker , 9 May 2022",
"Initial comments will be due 45 days after the Notice of Inquiry is published in the Federal Register, and reply comments will be due 75 days after publication. \u2014 Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica , 22 Apr. 2022",
"This reply has becomes Ukraine\u2019s battle cry in its war against Russia. \u2014 Robert Zafft, Forbes , 15 Apr. 2022",
"With every reply from Elizabeth \u2014 about how the healthcare industry wasn\u2019t ready, etc. \u2014 Kate Aurthur, Variety , 8 Apr. 2022",
"Something tells me Johnson was having a little fun with that comment because Kessler\u2019s reply seemed to hint at an inside joke, too. \u2014 Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al , 18 Mar. 2022"
],
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": common talk or an account spread by common talk : rumor",
": quality of reputation",
": a usually detailed account or statement",
": an account or statement of a judicial opinion or decision",
": a usually formal record of the proceedings of a meeting or session",
": an explosive noise",
": subject to disciplinary action",
": to give an account of : relate",
": to describe as being in a specified state",
": to serve as carrier of (a message)",
": to relate the words or sense of (something said)",
": to make a written record or summary of",
": to watch for and write about the newsworthy aspects or developments of : cover",
": to prepare or present an account of for broadcast",
": to give a formal or official account or statement of",
": to return or present (a matter referred for consideration) with conclusions or recommendations",
": to announce or relate as the result of investigation",
": to announce the presence, arrival, or sighting of",
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": to present oneself",
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": a usually complete description or statement",
": a written or spoken statement that may or may not be true",
": reputation sense 1",
": an explosive noise",
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": to make known to the proper authorities",
": to complain about (someone) for misconduct",
": to make a statement that may or may not be true",
": to prepare or present an account of something (as for television or a newspaper)",
": to show up",
": a usually detailed account or statement: as",
": an account or statement of the facts of a case heard and of the decision and opinion of the court or of a quasi-judicial tribunal determining the case",
": a written submission of a question of law (as by a lower court) to an appellate court for review before final decision is entered",
": a usually formal and sometimes official statement giving the conclusions and recommendations of a person (as a master) or group (as a legislative committee) authorized or delegated to consider a matter or proposal",
": a usually formal account of the results of an investigation given by a person or group delegated or authorized to make the investigation",
": an analysis of operations and progress and a statement of future plans made at stated intervals by an administrator or executive or group of executives to those to whom such a report is owed",
": to make a written record or summary of",
": to make a shorthand record of",
": to give a formal or official account or statement of",
": to return or present (a matter officially referred for consideration) with conclusions or recommendations",
": report out",
": to announce or relate as the result of a special search, examination, or investigation",
": to make known to the proper authorities",
": to make a charge of misconduct against",
": to present oneself",
": to make, issue, submit, or present a report"
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"ri-\u02c8p\u022frt",
"ri-\u02c8p\u022frt"
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"synonyms":[
"bang",
"blast",
"boom",
"clap",
"crack",
"crash",
"pop",
"slam",
"smash",
"snap",
"thunderclap",
"thwack",
"whack",
"whomp",
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"chart",
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"recount",
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"According to a new TrendForce report (seen by MacRumors), controversial claims that Apple equip the iPhone 14 with the same A15 chip used in the iPhone 13 are not completely accurate. \u2014 Gordon Kelly, Forbes , 4 June 2022",
"Their report , released in February, says roughly 385,000 acres were drought idled in the Central Valley. \u2014 Nicole Chavez, CNN , 4 June 2022",
"The report , which the task force spent a year crafting and released Wednesday, makes an extensive case for reparations. \u2014 Justin Phillips, San Francisco Chronicle , 3 June 2022",
"Fortune\u2019s Jeremy Kahn and Jonathan Vanian report on how Sheryl Sandberg\u2019s imminent departure may go down internally, at a time when there\u2019s already big disquiet over Meta\u2019s metaverse push. \u2014 David Meyer, Fortune , 3 June 2022",
"The report by the Truth and Healing Council, due in 2025, could include recommendations for reparations. \u2014 Janie Har, The Christian Science Monitor , 3 June 2022",
"The committee's final report , containing recommendations on how to keep another Jan. 6 from happening again, will be published before the November midterm elections. \u2014 Catherine Garcia, The Week , 3 June 2022",
"The data come from the state\u2019s weekly vaccination report , which is updated every Thursday. \u2014 Christina Prignano, BostonGlobe.com , 2 June 2022",
"The May jobs report , being released Friday, is widely expected to reflect continued strength in the labor market, though the pace of growth may be moderating from recent highs. \u2014 Abha Bhattarai, Anchorage Daily News , 1 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"City manager must report findings by July 26 Cronk, who recommends policies and programs to the Austin City Council, must return his findings about the city's gun restriction options by July 26, the resolution states. \u2014 Steve Almasy, Andy Rose And Jarrod Wardwell, CNN , 17 June 2022",
"The greater the number of organizations that adopt and report against ESG standards, the faster the world can make meaningful, lasting progress. \u2014 Punit Renjen, Forbes , 15 June 2022",
"The federal probes come as researchers and security services from Ukraine, Britain and elsewhere report finding a host of Western electronics in Russian military gear damaged or abandoned in Ukraine. \u2014 Jeanne Whalen, Washington Post , 15 June 2022",
"Teachers at her schools report discipline and classroom management issues are at an all-time high, and their observations were echoed by other early learning and care professionals across the country. \u2014 USA Today , 15 June 2022",
"Biden also cited high job growth, low unemployment, and the strength of the labor market, aiming to shore up economic confidence before the midterms, as Americans report the lowest economic confidence since 2009. \u2014 Grayson Quay, The Week , 14 June 2022",
"Productivity has gone up among workers with more flexible schedules, and hybrid employees report feeling the most bonded with their coworkers. \u2014 Chloe Berger, Fortune , 14 June 2022",
"Both countries require financial institutions to detect and report suspicious transactions by their customers. \u2014 Richard Vanderford, WSJ , 13 June 2022",
"Though the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration has vowed not to monitor or report whether Florida health care facilities are following the requirement, that isn\u2019t stopping the federal government from checking. \u2014 Caroline Catherman, Orlando Sentinel , 10 June 2022"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-190846"
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"noun",
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": a state of resting after exertion or strain",
": rest in sleep",
": eternal or heavenly rest",
": a place of rest",
": peace , tranquility",
": a harmony in the arrangement of parts and colors that is restful to the eye",
": lack of activity : quiescence",
": cessation or absence of activity, movement, or animation",
": composure of manner : poise",
": to lay at rest",
": to lie at rest",
": to lie dead",
": to remain still or concealed",
": to take a rest",
": to rest for support : lie",
": rely",
": to place (confidence, trust, etc.) in someone or something",
": to place for control, management, or use",
": to put away or set down : deposit",
": to lay or lie at rest",
": a state of resting",
": freedom from disturbance or excitement : calm"
],
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"ri-\u02c8p\u014dz",
"ri-\u02c8p\u014dz"
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"bed",
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"napping",
"rest",
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"shut-eye",
"sleep",
"slumber",
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"snoozing",
"z's",
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"Noun",
"typically the wealthy socialite spends most of the morning in repose , is served lunch, and then embarks on an exhaustive afternoon of shopping",
"enjoyed the repose of a serene summer evening",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Known for his abstract color field paintings, the chapel contains 14 paintings, either grouped as triptychs or as individual works, hanging in dark velvety repose . \u2014 Rebecca Treon, Chron , 15 Mar. 2022",
"See the audience, say, swiveling one\u2019s avatar head restlessly, or, just to take a random example, slumping in a state of half-napping repose ? \u2014 Washington Post , 4 Feb. 2022",
"There\u2019s the repose on the left side, with the heaving making the right upper arm go up and down, as with Norway\u2019s Lotta Udnes Weng. \u2014 Chuck Culpepper, Anchorage Daily News , 11 Feb. 2022",
"Others show a pale butt in repose against the ocean, or a disembodied tangle of toned arms and hairy legs on the sand \u2014 all flesh but for their moppy haircuts and colorful Speedos. \u2014 New York Times , 6 Jan. 2022",
"Building on that obsession, Lake Austin Spa Resort offers a waterside haven of repose and wellness, just 20 minutes from downtown. \u2014 Becca Hensley, Travel + Leisure , 26 Dec. 2021",
"The Thinker\u2019s repose was interrupted in September 2000, when it was moved indoors ahead of the restoration of the south plaza. \u2014 Randal Doane, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 7 Dec. 2021",
"But Ringo\u2019s up on his drum riser, arms loose, in desolate repose , in his characteristic rubbery slouch. \u2014 James Parker, The Atlantic , 2 Dec. 2021",
"But the psychology and the practicalities of the story are ultimately thinly sketched, the abrupt transitions calculated to elide reflection in repose . \u2014 Richard Brody, The New Yorker , 5 Oct. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Although, based on their various states of repose around a woodstove, our six English setters and two Labradors give the impression that a day off is not too much of an imposition. \u2014 Christine Cunningham, Anchorage Daily News , 20 Nov. 2021",
"The hour had come to repose the Blessed Sacrament, to move it from exposition to rest. \u2014 New York Times , 26 June 2021",
"Vincenzo Anastagi, in field armor\u2014the forty-four-year-old sergeant major of Castel Sant\u2019Angelo seen in momentary repose in El Greco\u2019s swagger portrait\u2014commands the room with his suspicious, unflinching gaze. \u2014 Colin B. Bailey, The New York Review of Books , 27 Apr. 2021",
"Explore the many natural beauties of the state that repose in its parks, beaches and mountains. \u2014 WSJ , 13 Apr. 2021",
"Ojih Odutola's ability to capture movement and repose felt symbolic. \u2014 Osayi Endolyn, Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler , 7 May 2020",
"Many of us saw it as an end-run around the Senate\u2019s advice-and-consent power (Article II, Section 2), as a way to repose power in radical thinkers who stood no chance of being confirmed. \u2014 Andrew C. Mccarthy, National Review , 17 Apr. 2020",
"This influence is evident in the way the leads\u2019 full frontal nudity, specifically, is shown in moments of quiet and repose . \u2014 Eleanor Stanford, New York Times , 17 Apr. 2020",
"In fact, the nearby Henry Mountains, later to be immortalized by a candy bar, repose in the last area in the continental U.S. to be mapped. \u2014 John Phillips, Car and Driver , 24 Mar. 2020",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Although, based on their various states of repose around a woodstove, our six English setters and two Labradors give the impression that a day off is not too much of an imposition. \u2014 Christine Cunningham, Anchorage Daily News , 20 Nov. 2021",
"The hour had come to repose the Blessed Sacrament, to move it from exposition to rest. \u2014 New York Times , 26 June 2021",
"Vincenzo Anastagi, in field armor\u2014the forty-four-year-old sergeant major of Castel Sant\u2019Angelo seen in momentary repose in El Greco\u2019s swagger portrait\u2014commands the room with his suspicious, unflinching gaze. \u2014 Colin B. Bailey, The New York Review of Books , 27 Apr. 2021",
"Explore the many natural beauties of the state that repose in its parks, beaches and mountains. \u2014 WSJ , 13 Apr. 2021",
"Ojih Odutola's ability to capture movement and repose felt symbolic. \u2014 Osayi Endolyn, Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler , 7 May 2020",
"This influence is evident in the way the leads\u2019 full frontal nudity, specifically, is shown in moments of quiet and repose . \u2014 Eleanor Stanford, New York Times , 17 Apr. 2020",
"In fact, the nearby Henry Mountains, later to be immortalized by a candy bar, repose in the last area in the continental U.S. to be mapped. \u2014 John Phillips, Car and Driver , 24 Mar. 2020",
"The questions are sometimes amalgams of several highly similar questions posed or reposed during the course of a discussion on one topic. \u2014 Chris Wilson, Time , 20 Feb. 2020"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-190103"
},
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"verb"
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": deposit , store",
": to put back in place : replace"
],
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"ri-\u02c8p\u00e4-z\u0259t",
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-"
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"keep",
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"store",
"stow"
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"the radioactive waste will be stored on-site until it can be reposited elsewhere"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Latin repositus , past participle of reponere to replace, from re- + ponere to place \u2014 more at position ",
"first_known_use":[
"1630, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-194525"
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"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
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": the act of repositing : the state of being reposited",
": to change the position of",
": to revise the marketing strategy for (a product or a company) so as to increase sales",
": to return to or place in a normal or proper position"
],
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"\u02ccr\u0113-p\u0259-\u02c8zi-sh\u0259n",
"\u02ccre-",
"\u02ccr\u0113-p\u0259-\u02c8zi-sh\u0259n",
"\u02ccr\u0113-p\u0259-\u02c8zish-\u0259n"
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"budge",
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"remove",
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"transfer",
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"Verb",
"she repositioned the wood before taking another swing with the ax",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"However, the changing business landscape towards a far more global approach at all company sizes has been a powerful driver of this reposition . \u2014 Daniel Webber, Forbes , 18 May 2022",
"To embrace this new pipeline of talent, reposition internal communication styles to align with remote-friendly work. \u2014 Velia Carboni, Forbes , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Furthermore, rapid high-volume fires enhance survival, allowing artillery to quickly complete their fire missions and reposition to avoid counter-battery attacks from opposing artillery. \u2014 Sebastien Roblin, Forbes , 21 Apr. 2022",
"President Biden said the U.S. would in turn reposition a Patriot missile system to Slovakia. \u2014 WSJ , 9 Apr. 2022",
"Scholars of siege warfare say the tactic serves different purposes: to weaken enemies while avoiding clashes that can kill the besieging force\u2019s own soldiers, or to freeze active fronts while attacking forces reposition . \u2014 New York Times , 29 Mar. 2022",
"Western officials suggested the relative lull in the Russian offensive around the capital was to lay low and reposition forces for a new push. \u2014 Alan Cullison, WSJ , 12 Mar. 2022",
"AirAsiaX is among the few Asian airlines that swiftly implemented financial restructuring in the past year to reposition for a post-pandemic recovery. \u2014 Jonathan Burgos, Forbes , 17 Mar. 2022",
"Germany announced a major increase in defense spending, and NATO moved to reposition forces in Eastern Europe, both as a show of solidarity with Ukraine and as a warning in the highly unlikely event that Putin is tempted to continue West. \u2014 David Faris, The Week , 3 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Air-assault forces must move their helicopters into the area of operations, a complex process if the helicopters can\u2019t self-deploy, but once in theater, can rapidly reposition both paratroopers and air-assault forces. \u2014 Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics , 9 June 2022",
"The company can reposition onboard cameras to collect imagery of what\u2019s happening on the ground across a larger area, including border regions with Ukraine, Mr. Wood said. \u2014 Robert Wall, WSJ , 1 May 2022",
"One way to lower anxiety is to, quite literally, move your body or at least reposition your physical self, according to Dr. Fu. \u2014 Bonnie Darves, SELF , 1 June 2022",
"Shareholders at Under Armour\u2019s virtual annual meeting Wednesday heard how the athletic apparel maker wrapped up a multi-year turnaround to reposition the brand but still faces ongoing struggles from the pandemic. \u2014 Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun , 11 May 2022",
"Over the next few weeks, officials expect Russian forces to resupply and reposition with the aim of launching a brutal new offensive in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Tuesday. \u2014 Natasha Bertrand And Katie Bo Lillis, CNN , 6 Apr. 2022",
"But both Western and Ukrainian officials have cast doubt on that statement, suggesting that in reality the Kremlin wants to resupply and reposition its forces in the northern areas. \u2014 Patrick J. Mcdonnell, Henry Chu And Kate Linthicum, Anchorage Daily News , 2 Apr. 2022",
"But both Western and Ukrainian officials have cast doubt on that statement, suggesting that in reality the Kremlin wants to resupply and reposition its forces in the northern areas. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 1 Apr. 2022",
"Moscow has described the withdrawal as a tactical move to regroup and reposition its forces for a major push in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine. \u2014 Compiled Democrat-gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online , 3 Apr. 2022"
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"circa 1859, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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": to restore to possession",
": to regain possession of",
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],
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"\u02ccr\u0113-p\u0259-\u02c8zes",
"also",
"\u02ccr\u0113-p\u0259-\u02c8zes"
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"get back",
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"The bank repossessed her truck.",
"if you don't pay off the loan, the bank will come and repossess your car",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Or last year, when a Kenton County constable tried to repossess furniture. \u2014 Scott Wartman, The Enquirer , 18 May 2022",
"Sanctions by multiple countries required international aircraft leasing companies that owned the jets to repossess them by the end of March. \u2014 Chris Isidore, CNN , 17 May 2022",
"Generally, auto loan servicers don\u2019t immediately move to repossess a vehicle. \u2014 Washington Post , 2 Mar. 2022",
"Unable to repossess their planes, lessors are now trying to recoup their losses from insurers. \u2014 Nicholas Gordon, Fortune , 29 Mar. 2022",
"But lessors have few options to repossess planes within Russia, especially after Russian airlines like Aeroflot have halted almost all their international flights to protect their planes from seizure. \u2014 Nicholas Gordon, Fortune , 29 Mar. 2022",
"An attempt to repossess an Aeroflot A321neo in Egypt early this month narrowly failed, with the aircraft hastily returning to Russia via a Mediterranean and Turkish route. \u2014 Eric Tegler, Forbes , 18 Mar. 2022",
"And aircraft leasing companies, which own about 80% of the nearly 900 commercial planes in Russia's fleet, have been ordered to repossess those planes by the end of this month. \u2014 Chris Isidore, CNN , 11 Mar. 2022",
"Earlier this year, citing safety concerns, Columbia moved to repossess the building. \u2014 Ian Volner, The New Yorker , 22 Nov. 2021"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-224844"
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"that denomination reprehends murder in any form, contending that the taking of life is never justified",
"without exception, book reviewers reprehended the novel's tired plot"
],
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"14th century, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-221526"
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"worthy of or deserving reprehension culpable",
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"a reprehensible tyrant, who oppressed his country for decades, has finally been brought to justice",
"your behavior towards the other team was truly reprehensible , so you're being suspended from the next three games",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Former President Donald Trump giving JD Vance his stamp of approval for Ohio Senate primary on May 3rd, backing the candidate who once called him reprehensible and an idiot. \u2014 ABC News , 24 Apr. 2022",
"Though Tony Soprano frequently engages in criminal or otherwise reprehensible behavior, the series famously leaves open the question of his own final comeuppance. \u2014 Colin Marshall, The New Yorker , 14 Apr. 2022",
"The Wahhabis have, historically, treated these visits as un-Islamic and reprehensible . \u2014 Graeme Wood, The Atlantic , 3 Mar. 2022",
"That\u2019s reprehensible on more levels than Valieva has quadruple jumps in her repertoire. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 14 Feb. 2022",
"The new Bluebook citation rule shines a light on this practice, forcing lawyers in search of precedent to find some not entangled with the reprehensible human trafficking that has riven the Western Hemisphere since 1619. \u2014 Washington Post , 18 Jan. 2022",
"Instead, ample time is devoted to volatile high school athlete Nate (Jacob Elordi) and his equally reprehensible dad, Cal (Eric Dane). \u2014 Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY , 10 Jan. 2022",
"Now, 40+ years after his animated debut in the otherwise reprehensible Star Wars Holiday Special, Boba finally steps fully into the spotlight with The Book of Boba Fett. \u2014 Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone , 29 Dec. 2021",
"Several uber-Trumpy candidates could prove similarly problematic in a general election, especially if their fealty to the former president puts his reprehensible behavior front-and-center. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 22 Dec. 2021"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-090000"
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"noun",
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"verb",
"verb ()"
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": to bring clearly before the mind : present",
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": to portray or exhibit in art : depict",
": to serve as the counterpart or image of : typify",
": to produce on the stage",
": to act the part or role of",
": to take the place of in some respect",
": to act in the place of or for usually by legal right",
": to manage the legal and business affairs of",
": to serve especially in a legislative body by delegated authority usually resulting from election",
": to describe as having a specified character or quality",
": to give one's impression and judgment of : state in a manner intended to affect action or judgment",
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": to present again or anew",
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": to be a sign or symbol of",
": to act for or in place of",
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": to serve especially in a legislative body by delegated authority usually resulting from an election",
": to provide legal representation to as a lawyer",
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"\u02ccre-pri-\u02c8zent",
"\u02ccr\u0113-pri-\u02c8zent",
"\u02ccre-pri-\u02c8zent"
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"portray"
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Arizona's 30,400 deaths represent about 3% of COVID-19 deaths in the United States. \u2014 Alison Steinbach, The Arizona Republic , 15 June 2022",
"The stars represent the county\u2019s 38 townships with one slightly larger star representing the city of Chicago. \u2014 Chicago Tribune , 14 June 2022",
"But Black and Hispanic doctors still represent a small part of total clinical faculty and growth and representation of Black men in academic medicine has remained flat or decreased. \u2014 Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune , 14 June 2022",
"While Armstead\u2019s prowess in net is well-documented, his athleticism and field awareness represent underappreciated aspects of his game. \u2014 Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun , 14 June 2022",
"These two categories represent about 90% of US sales. \u2014 Joseph V Micallef, Forbes , 11 June 2022",
"The doc takes a more interesting turn when the directors also examine the role of quarterbacks within the NFL \u2014 what players in this storied position represent in the league, and therefore the American imagination. \u2014 Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter , 10 June 2022",
"The court appointments represent the latest development in the ongoing crisis of public defense in Oregon. \u2014 oregonlive , 10 June 2022",
"MacCallum and Peterson represent the latest defections of senior CNN digital staff. \u2014 Brian Steinberg, Variety , 8 June 2022"
],
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"Verb (1)",
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"Verb (2)",
"1564, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-185558"
},
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"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb",
"verb (1)",
"verb (2)"
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": to check by or as if by pressure : curb",
": to put down by force : subdue",
": to hold in by self-control",
": to prevent the natural or normal expression, activity, or development of",
": to exclude from consciousness",
": to inactivate (a gene or formation of a gene product) by allosteric combination at a DNA binding site",
": to take repressive action",
": to press again",
": to hold in check by or as if by pressure",
": to exclude from consciousness",
": to inactivate (a gene or formation of a gene product) by allosteric combination at a DNA binding site"
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"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8pres",
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"ri-\u02c8pres"
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"crack down (on)",
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"quell",
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"slap down",
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"squash",
"squelch",
"subdue",
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],
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"examples":[
"Verb (1)",
"Religious groups were severely repressed .",
"quickly repressed the rebellion in the provincial city and restored order",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Audiences are meant to identify with Halim, who has been forced to repress his true identity all these years. \u2014 Peter Debruge, Variety , 5 June 2022",
"Now 30, the woman said the abuse poisoned later relationships and forced her to repress most of her memories of high school, as those experiences are now inextricably linked with trauma. \u2014 oregonlive , 2 June 2022",
"When his family is murdered, he is trained by a mysterious shaman to repress his childish imagination and become an instrument of death. \u2014 Manori Ravindran, Variety , 9 May 2022",
"The CEOs were shaped by experiences such as the Arab Spring, where everyday activists used social media services to share their experiences even as governments were trying to repress them. \u2014 Washington Post , 18 Apr. 2022",
"Searching for your part in your life\u2019s low ebbs might lead you to repress your own suffering or, worse, compound it. \u2014 Virginia Heffernan, Wired , 19 Apr. 2022",
"How might her parents react to her digging in the dirt, alongside students, excavating memories that many families spent years trying to repress ? \u2014 Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor , 5 Apr. 2022",
"Grant said that from a young age, society expects boys to repress their emotions. \u2014 NBC News , 29 Mar. 2022",
"This is, as much as anything, about recognizing that the imposition of media and imposition of imagery \u2013 especially in this digital era \u2013 restrain us and repress us as much as political and economic forces. \u2014 Harmeet Kaur, CNN , 1 Mar. 2022"
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"Verb (2)",
"14th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-170240"
},
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"noun",
"verb"
],
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": a severe or formal reproof",
": to reprove sharply or censure formally usually from a position of authority",
": a severe or formal criticism : censure",
": to criticize (a person) severely or formally"
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"Noun",
"while reviewing the troops, the officer delivered a curt reprimand to one of the soldiers",
"Verb",
"The soldiers were severely reprimanded .",
"reprimanded the summer intern for her constant tardiness",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"If the committee had voted to uphold the complaint, recommendations could have included a formal reprimand or even expulsion, though the latter outcome was extremely unlikely. \u2014 Chris Lehman, oregonlive , 11 May 2022",
"A day later, Allen received a reprimand from the Atlantic Coast Conference. \u2014 Mike Hart, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Harvey Weinstein was caught with contraband Milk Duds in November, prompting a reprimand from L.A. County jail guards, according to records viewed by Variety. \u2014 NBC News , 5 Mar. 2022",
"He was not criminally charged and instead the Florida Commission on Ethics imposed a $2,500 fine and public censure and reprimand . \u2014 Lisa J. Huriash, sun-sentinel.com , 30 Aug. 2021",
"At the Tuskegee Airmen annual banquet in 1995, the Air Force Chief of Staff Ronald Rogleman announced the military had, at last, expunged the letters of reprimand from the permanent records of the airmen. \u2014 Ko Lyn Cheang, The Indianapolis Star , 30 Mar. 2022",
"Harvey Weinstein was caught with contraband Milk Duds in November, prompting a reprimand from L.A. County jail guards, according to records viewed by Variety. \u2014 NBC News , 5 Mar. 2022",
"Harvey Weinstein was caught with contraband Milk Duds in November, prompting a reprimand from L.A. County jail guards, according to records viewed by Variety. \u2014 Gene Maddaus, Variety , 3 Mar. 2022",
"Yet unlike the hundreds of Americans being prosecuted for their roles in Jan. 6, many members of Congress face no reprimand \u2014 and could be rewarded for their actions. \u2014 Lisa Mascaro, ajc , 6 Jan. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"If youngsters got into mischief, any parent on the block was liable to reprimand them. \u2014 Mary Grace Keller, Baltimore Sun , 29 May 2022",
"In addition to the fine, board also voted unanimously to reprimand the medical license of the doctor, Marc D. Legris, and ordered him to take a course in ethics and to practice in a supervised office setting. \u2014 Kate Farrish, Hartford Courant , 17 May 2022",
"Gold medal favorite Kalina Valieva finished her disastrous final performance at Thursday\u2019s Olympics and skated over to the edge of the rink, where her Russian Olympic Committee coach began to reprimand her. \u2014 Washington Post , 18 Feb. 2022",
"Lawmakers can reprimand and censure members with a majority vote, or expel them with a 2/3 vote, according to Senate rules. \u2014 Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic , 1 Mar. 2022",
"Certainly Beijing will not reprimand him for his treatment of dissidents. \u2014 Graeme Wood, The Atlantic , 3 Mar. 2022",
"One of the officers even had the audacity to reprimand Young for raising her voice at the invading men. \u2014 Washington Post , 9 Feb. 2022",
"Lange \u2014 who has never attended a commission meeting in-person, citing medical reasons \u2014 accused Kellom of personally attacking her and asked Szetela to reprimand Kellom. \u2014 Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press , 27 Jan. 2022",
"The staff member did nothing to reprimand them but did share what had been witnessed with a number of other staff members who have been discussing this conduct among themselves and with volunteers. \u2014 New York Times , 7 Dec. 2021"
],
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"1681, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-175746"
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"adverb",
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"verb"
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": an expression of rebuke or disapproval",
": the act or action of reproaching or disapproving",
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": discredit , disgrace",
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": to express disappointment in or displeasure with (a person) for conduct that is blameworthy or in need of amendment",
": to make (something) a matter of reproach",
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"ri-\u02c8pr\u014dch",
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Unsurprisingly for a Lotus, the Emira's steering is beyond reproach . \u2014 Mike Duff, Car and Driver , 7 June 2022",
"In contrast to the dominant culture of Silicon Valley, where the standard personal narrative includes one or two episodes of failure on the path to inevitable achievement, Wardle is unusually prone to ambivalence and self- reproach . \u2014 Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker , 7 Mar. 2022",
"In China, senior party leaders such as Zhang are typically beyond public reproach , even when retired. \u2014 Helen Regan, CNN , 23 Nov. 2021",
"If prices keep rising and Democrats keep whiffing, the governor\u2019s race in Virginia might look like a mild reproach compared with the wrath of the voters in elections to come. \u2014 The Editors, National Review , 11 Nov. 2021",
"Moral crucibles that upend the lives of everyday people, never above reproach but always deserving of sympathy, are a dramatic propellant for the films of Iranian writer-director Asghar Farhadi. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 14 Jan. 2022",
"Critically, sanctioning Nazarbayev directly would illustrate that in the White House\u2019s new war on kleptocracy, no figure is above reproach . \u2014 Casey Michel, The New Republic , 12 Jan. 2022",
"Decency and compassion belong to the large category of ideals which float above our heads as a reproach to our actual behavior. \u2014 The New Yorker , 8 Aug. 2021",
"Truman\u2019s ostensible modesty in his presidential retirement is commonly used as a reproach to his money-grubbing successors. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 5 Aug. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The failure to reproach Nebenzya for his near daily false claims is yet another way the U.N.'s credibility has taken a hit during the crisis, according to some critics. \u2014 Conor Finnegan, ABC News , 5 Apr. 2022",
"The European countries that had seen fit to reproach Russia over the war had now moved on. \u2014 New York Times , 16 Jan. 2022",
"This was not the moment to reproach the sailor deputies, though, or even to devise a punishment. \u2014 Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, National Review , 12 Oct. 2021",
"In addition to employing targeted and national sanctions, democratic countries have other ways to reproach states that violate international law. \u2014 Shelley Inglis, The Conversation , 22 Apr. 2021",
"In addition to targeted and national sanctions, democratic countries have other ways to reproach states that violate international law. \u2014 Shelley Inglis, The Conversation , 7 Apr. 2021",
"Parents reproach their children for failing to supply a polite answer instead of the real one. \u2014 Washington Post , 26 Mar. 2021",
"But while aggression in women remains suspect, the public is drawn, now more than ever, to girls who reproach and rebuke, calling the world to account for its ills \u2014 and girls in turn are learning to harness that public gaze to effect larger change. \u2014 Ligaya Mishan, New York Times , 30 Sep. 2020",
"His oppressive trainer reproaches him for being too soft, too feminine. \u2014 David Kortava, The New Yorker , 5 June 2020"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-173130"
},
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"verb"
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"ri-\u02c8pr\u014dch",
"ri-\u02c8pr\u014dch"
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"score",
"tongue-lash",
"upbraid"
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Unsurprisingly for a Lotus, the Emira's steering is beyond reproach . \u2014 Mike Duff, Car and Driver , 7 June 2022",
"In contrast to the dominant culture of Silicon Valley, where the standard personal narrative includes one or two episodes of failure on the path to inevitable achievement, Wardle is unusually prone to ambivalence and self- reproach . \u2014 Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker , 7 Mar. 2022",
"In China, senior party leaders such as Zhang are typically beyond public reproach , even when retired. \u2014 Helen Regan, CNN , 23 Nov. 2021",
"If prices keep rising and Democrats keep whiffing, the governor\u2019s race in Virginia might look like a mild reproach compared with the wrath of the voters in elections to come. \u2014 The Editors, National Review , 11 Nov. 2021",
"Moral crucibles that upend the lives of everyday people, never above reproach but always deserving of sympathy, are a dramatic propellant for the films of Iranian writer-director Asghar Farhadi. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 14 Jan. 2022",
"Critically, sanctioning Nazarbayev directly would illustrate that in the White House\u2019s new war on kleptocracy, no figure is above reproach . \u2014 Casey Michel, The New Republic , 12 Jan. 2022",
"Decency and compassion belong to the large category of ideals which float above our heads as a reproach to our actual behavior. \u2014 The New Yorker , 8 Aug. 2021",
"Truman\u2019s ostensible modesty in his presidential retirement is commonly used as a reproach to his money-grubbing successors. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 5 Aug. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The failure to reproach Nebenzya for his near daily false claims is yet another way the U.N.'s credibility has taken a hit during the crisis, according to some critics. \u2014 Conor Finnegan, ABC News , 5 Apr. 2022",
"The European countries that had seen fit to reproach Russia over the war had now moved on. \u2014 New York Times , 16 Jan. 2022",
"This was not the moment to reproach the sailor deputies, though, or even to devise a punishment. \u2014 Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, National Review , 12 Oct. 2021",
"In addition to employing targeted and national sanctions, democratic countries have other ways to reproach states that violate international law. \u2014 Shelley Inglis, The Conversation , 22 Apr. 2021",
"In addition to targeted and national sanctions, democratic countries have other ways to reproach states that violate international law. \u2014 Shelley Inglis, The Conversation , 7 Apr. 2021",
"Parents reproach their children for failing to supply a polite answer instead of the real one. \u2014 Washington Post , 26 Mar. 2021",
"But while aggression in women remains suspect, the public is drawn, now more than ever, to girls who reproach and rebuke, calling the world to account for its ills \u2014 and girls in turn are learning to harness that public gaze to effect larger change. \u2014 Ligaya Mishan, New York Times , 30 Sep. 2020",
"His oppressive trainer reproaches him for being too soft, too feminine. \u2014 David Kortava, The New Yorker , 5 June 2020"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-223400"
},
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"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
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": morally corrupt : depraved",
": foreordained to damnation",
": of, relating to, or characteristic of a reprobate",
": expressing or involving reprobation",
": rejected as worthless or not standing a test : condemned",
": to condemn strongly as unworthy, unacceptable, or evil",
": to refuse to accept : reject",
": to foreordain to damnation"
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"scalawag",
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"corrupt",
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"debauched",
"decadent",
"degenerate",
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"demoralized",
"depraved",
"dissipated",
"dissolute",
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"libertine",
"loose",
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"perverted",
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"rakehelly",
"rakish",
"sick",
"unclean",
"unwholesome",
"warped"
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"Noun",
"a program for rehabilitating hard-core reprobates and turning them into hard-working, law-abiding citizens",
"Adjective",
"a reprobate judge who could be bribed, and often with astonishing ease",
"Verb",
"the board will most likely reprobate the request for parole",
"without hesitation she reprobated such an indecent idea",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"This era of the Rolling Stones is the look every band strived for less than a decade later, when every unwashed reprobate on the Sunset Strip embraced the unkempt hair look that turned into glam rock. \u2014 Tim Moffatt, EW.com , 10 June 2022",
"Jack is variously described and self-described as a ne\u2019er-do-well, a reprobate , a black sheep and a scoundrel. \u2014 Sam Sacks, WSJ , 25 Sep. 2020",
"Today\u2019s Rand movement is full of transgressors and reprobates . \u2014 Alexander Sammon, The New Republic , 14 Aug. 2019",
"Joann Jimenez described reprobates as people who have been rejected by God. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 2 Aug. 2019",
"Get our daily newsletter The scandal over Harvey Weinstein\u2019s treatment of women, and over the other reprobates exposed in his wake, is changing Hollywood irrevocably. \u2014 The Economist , 1 Mar. 2018",
"Baseball catches just a handful of reprobates each year. \u2014 Michael Powell, New York Times , 21 Sep. 2017",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Batiste is not a reprobate minstrel like late-night regular Lil Nas X; yet the weakness of both is held in equivalent esteem by the cultural mainstream. \u2014 Armond White, National Review , 6 Apr. 2022",
"That\u2019s when Regina\u2019s sardonic sister (Wanda Skyes, the show\u2019s co-creator) steps in and lets him and his reprobate pals have it. \u2014 Jeanne Jakle, San Antonio Express-News , 21 Apr. 2021",
"For reference, consider the late, reprobate Southwest Conference. \u2014 Kevin Sherrington, Dallas News , 13 Jan. 2020",
"While Brussels often pulls its punches on enforcing the rules, the stigma of being a fiscal pariah can be enough to rattle financial markets and push reprobate countries into compliance. \u2014 Washington Post , 20 Sep. 2019",
"Bryan Cranston gets wild as a free-spirited, reprobate bar owner. \u2014 Chris Ball, cleveland.com , 4 Feb. 2018",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Some of it was the sheer allure of mischief-making, the unrepentant reprobate being more compelling than the nice guy. \u2014 Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker , 5 Apr. 2021",
"Lemme hear from you reprobates who bet the rent money and lost. \u2014 Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com , 28 Oct. 2019"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"1592, in the meaning defined above",
"Adjective",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4",
"Verb",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-175029"
},
"reproduce":{
"type":[
"adjective or noun",
"adverb",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to produce again: such as",
": to produce (new individuals of the same kind) by a sexual or asexual process",
": to cause to exist again or anew",
": to imitate closely",
": to present again",
": to make a representation (such as an image or copy) of",
": to revive mentally : recall",
": to translate (a recording) into sound",
": to undergo reproduction",
": to produce offspring",
": to produce another living thing of the same kind",
": to imitate closely",
": to make a copy of",
": to produce (new individuals of the same kind) by a sexual or asexual process",
": to achieve (an original result or score) again or anew by repeating an experiment or test",
": to undergo reproduction",
": to produce offspring"
],
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"\u02ccr\u0113-pr\u0259-\u02c8d\u00fcs",
"-\u02c8dy\u00fcs",
"\u02ccr\u0113-pr\u0259-\u02c8d\u00fcs",
"-\u02c8dy\u00fcs",
"\u02ccr\u0113-pr\u0259-\u02c8d(y)\u00fcs"
],
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"breed",
"multiply",
"procreate",
"propagate"
],
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"examples":[
"The concert will be reproduced on compact disc.",
"Sound effects can reproduce the sound of thunder.",
"They haven't been able to reproduce the results of the first experiment.",
"Salmon return to the stream to reproduce offspring.",
"The virus is able to reproduce itself very rapidly.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Some factors common to many invasive plants include rapid growth and early maturity, production of many seeds, wide dispersal of seeds by birds and wind, seeds that germinate quickly, few natural enemies and an ability to reproduce vegetatively. \u2014 Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune , 4 June 2022",
"Shaping a particular tone involved setting multiple knobs, switches or dials, and trying to reproduce that tone afterward meant writing down all the settings and hoping to get similar results the next time. \u2014 Jon Pareles, New York Times , 8 June 2022",
"One thing about being unhappily single in your thirties\u2014besides the very real biological and social pressure to reproduce \u2014is everybody thinks there must be a reason why. \u2014 Morgan Parker, ELLE , 4 June 2022",
"Pollination is necessary for plants to reproduce ; for the species to survive. \u2014 Chris Mckeown, The Enquirer , 21 May 2022",
"Waiting beyond five days after symptoms first appeared may allow the virus to reproduce too much for Paxlovid to make much of a difference. \u2014 Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes , 20 May 2022",
"High-ranking females begin to reproduce when younger than their lower-ranking counterparts, breeding for more years all told. \u2014 David P. Barash, WSJ , 17 May 2022",
"As a result, cultural attributes that favor education and innovation become more valuable, so families with those attributes are more likely to reproduce , resulting in a population that is more favorable for further technological development. \u2014 Washington Post , 29 Apr. 2022",
"The specimens, mostly collected by Da Silva, were found in at least two layers of sediment, indicating that these long-necked behemoths returned year after year to this location to reproduce . \u2014 Jeanne Timmons, Ars Technica , 13 Apr. 2022"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"circa 1611, in the meaning defined at transitive sense"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-222414"
},
"reproduction":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the act or process of reproducing",
": the process by which plants and animals give rise to offspring and which fundamentally consists of the segregation of a portion of the parental body by a sexual or an asexual process and its subsequent growth and differentiation into a new individual",
": something reproduced : copy",
": young seedling trees in a forest",
": the process by which living things produce offspring",
": the act or process of copying something",
": copy entry 1 sense 1",
": the act or process of reproducing",
": the process by which plants and animals give rise to offspring and which fundamentally consists of the segregation of a portion of the parental body by a sexual or an asexual process and its subsequent growth and differentiation into a new individual"
],
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"\u02ccr\u0113-pr\u0259-\u02c8d\u0259k-sh\u0259n",
"\u02ccr\u0113-pr\u0259-\u02c8d\u0259k-sh\u0259n",
"\u02ccr\u0113-pr\u0259-\u02c8d\u0259k-sh\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[
"carbon",
"carbon copy",
"clone",
"copy",
"dummy",
"dupe",
"duplicate",
"duplication",
"facsimile",
"imitation",
"mock",
"reduplication",
"replica",
"replication"
],
"antonyms":[
"archetype",
"original",
"prototype"
],
"examples":[
"the mass reproduction of fine art",
"a reproduction of the painting",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Video is vivid and detailed, with good color reproduction , and support for HDR. \u2014 Christian De Looper, BGR , 1 June 2022",
"While some natural reproduction takes place, stocking programs help maintain the populations of trout and salmon in the lake. \u2014 Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 23 May 2022",
"Fill the reverse mold with melted wax to create the reproduction , reintroducing any detail lost in the first step. \u2014 Jeff Macgregor, Smithsonian Magazine , 23 May 2022",
"Antivirals can slow viral reproduction but not eliminate it. \u2014 USA Today , 23 May 2022",
"Like poetry, the political speech is a traditionally oral form whose influence proliferates through reproduction in print and other media. \u2014 Priya Satia, The New Republic , 20 May 2022",
"In this collection that spans identity and genre, writers explore a breadth of experiences involving human reproduction , including pregnancy, surrogacy, and sterilization. \u2014 New York Times , 20 May 2022",
"And just like condoms, Paxlovid doesn\u2019t work after reproduction has already occurred. \u2014 Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes , 20 May 2022",
"In parts of the U.S., winter ticks have been seriously harming moose populations in recent years, by killing off calves and hindering reproduction among adults, outlets report. \u2014 Mitchell Willetts, Anchorage Daily News , 13 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1640, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-222706"
},
"reproof":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": criticism for a fault : rebuke",
": blame or criticism for a fault"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8pr\u00fcf",
"ri-\u02c8pr\u00fcf"
],
"synonyms":[
"censure",
"commination",
"condemnation",
"denunciation",
"excoriation",
"objurgation",
"rebuke",
"reprimand",
"reproach",
"riot act",
"stricture"
],
"antonyms":[
"citation",
"commendation",
"endorsement",
"indorsement"
],
"examples":[
"The fear of reproof prevented them from complaining.",
"even in church we were not free from Mother's familiar reproof of our ingrained tendency to fidget in our seats"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English repref, reprofe , from Anglo-French reproefe , from reprover ",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-202438"
},
"reprove":{
"type":[
"adverb",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent",
": to express disapproval of : censure",
": disprove , refute",
": convince , convict",
": to express rebuke or reproof",
": to express blame or disapproval of : scold"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8pr\u00fcv",
"ri-\u02c8pr\u00fcv"
],
"synonyms":[
"admonish",
"chide",
"rebuke",
"reprimand",
"reproach",
"tick off"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"The teacher reproved the student for being late.",
"my piano teacher often reproves me for slouching while playing, observing that good posture helps one play better"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English repreven, reproven , from Anglo-French reprover , from Late Latin reprobare to disapprove, condemn, from Latin re- + probare to test, approve \u2014 more at prove ",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-192057"
},
"republic":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a government having a chief of state who is not a monarch and who in modern times is usually a president",
": a political unit (such as a nation) having such a form of government",
": a government in which supreme power resides in a body of citizens entitled to vote and is exercised by elected officers and representatives responsible to them and governing according to law",
": a political unit (such as a nation) having such a form of government",
": a usually specified republican government of a political unit",
": a body of persons freely engaged in a specified activity",
": a constituent political and territorial unit of the former nations of Czechoslovakia, the Soviet Union, or Yugoslavia",
": a country with elected representatives and an elected chief of state who is not a monarch and who is usually a president",
": a government having a chief of state who is not a monarch and who in modern times is usually a president",
": a political unit (as a nation) having such a form of government",
": a government in which supreme power resides in a body of citizens entitled to vote and is exercised by elected officers and representatives responsible to them and governing according to law",
": a political unit (as a nation) having such a form of government"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8p\u0259-blik",
"ri-\u02c8p\u0259-blik"
],
"synonyms":[
"democracy",
"self-government",
"self-rule"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"when asked by a passerby what sort of government the constitutional convention had formulated for the new nation, Benjamin Franklin memorably replied, \u201cA republic , if you can keep it\u201d",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Moldova, a former Soviet republic with a Romanian-speaking majority, has only 6,000 troops and a constitutional ban on joining any military alliances, including NATO. \u2014 Democrat-gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online , 5 May 2022",
"Excluding the Baltics, Belarus was the former Soviet republic with the highest standard of living. \u2014 New York Times , 30 Mar. 2022",
"Ukraine also has three decades of history as a former Soviet republic that has long had to defend against Moscow's political influence campaigns and cyberattacks. \u2014 Amanda Seitz, Fortune , 23 Mar. 2022",
"The bill includes more than $4 billion to assist Ukraine and others in eastern Europe grappling with the millions of refugees fleeing the former Soviet republic after it was invaded two weeks ago by Russia. \u2014 Jennifer Haberkorn, Los Angeles Times , 9 Mar. 2022",
"Ukraine is a former Soviet Union republic perched at the edge of Europe. \u2014 al , 24 Feb. 2022",
"Charles traveled to Barbados on Sunday to take part in celebrations marking its move to a republic . \u2014 NBC News , 29 Nov. 2021",
"Beset by plague and famine, and in 1529-30 besieged by imperial Spanish forces (with the backing of the Vatican and the Hapsburg emperor Charles V), this republic too suffered an early demise. \u2014 Mary Tompkins Lewis, WSJ , 30 June 2021",
"In the counterworld of Gutfeld!, there is no eclipse of the republic , no fascist sludge on the rise, no QAnon nibbling at the roots of reason. \u2014 James Parker, The Atlantic , 5 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"French r\u00e9publique , from Middle French republique , from Latin respublica , from res thing, wealth + publica , feminine of publicus public \u2014 more at real , public ",
"first_known_use":[
"1596, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-213253"
},
"repudiate":{
"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to refuse to accept",
": to reject as unauthorized or as having no binding force",
": to reject as untrue or unjust",
": to refuse to acknowledge or pay",
": to refuse to have anything to do with : disown",
": to divorce or separate formally from (a woman to whom one is betrothed or married)",
": to refuse to have anything to do with",
": to refuse to believe or approve of",
": to disavow or reject an obligation (as a debt) or duty (as performance under a contract)",
": to indicate an inability or unwillingness to perform as promised under (a contract)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8py\u00fc-d\u0113-\u02cc\u0101t",
"ri-\u02c8py\u00fc-d\u0113-\u02cc\u0101t",
"ri-\u02c8py\u00fc-d\u0113-\u02cc\u0101t"
],
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"contradict",
"deny",
"disaffirm",
"disallow",
"disavow",
"disclaim",
"disconfirm",
"disown",
"gainsay",
"negate",
"negative",
"refute",
"reject"
],
"antonyms":[
"acknowledge",
"admit",
"allow",
"avow",
"concede",
"confirm",
"own"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Monday\u2019s vote creates full parity for the descendants of the enslaved in the leadership of the Montpelier Foundation, and amounts to a sharp turnaround from the board\u2019s effort in March to repudiate the Montpelier Descendants Committee. \u2014 Gregory S. Schneider, Washington Post , 16 May 2022",
"The Supreme Court is reluctant to discard its previous rulings, following precedent unless there is a substantial reason to repudiate the old reasoning. \u2014 Morgan Marietta, The Conversation , 4 May 2022",
"But anyone looking for GOP voters to repudiate Trump will have to keep looking a while longer. \u2014 Byrick Klein, ABC News , 3 May 2022",
"In New York, soprano Anna Netrebko has withdrawn from future engagements with the Metropolitan Opera over her failure to repudiate Russian President Vladimir Putin and the invasion. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 5 Mar. 2022",
"Yet the notion that every Russian should have to repudiate Putin before being allowed to perform in America or Europe is grim. \u2014 Alex Ross, The New Yorker , 3 Mar. 2022",
"The exodus of multinational companies from Russia continued Monday as firms face pressure from employees and customers to repudiate the war. \u2014 Washington Post , 7 Mar. 2022",
"Meanwhile, opera singer Anna Netrebko withdrew from her future engagements at the Metropolitan Opera rather than repudiate her support for Putin, according to the Associated Press. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 4 Mar. 2022",
"Soprano Anna Netrebko withdrew from her future engagements at the Metropolitan Opera rather than repudiate her support for Russian President Vladimir Putin, costing the company one of its top singers and best box-office draws. \u2014 NBC News , 4 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Latin repudiatus , past participle of repudiare , from repudium rejection of a prospective spouse, divorce, probably from re- + pud\u0113re to shame",
"first_known_use":[
"1545, in the meaning defined at sense 4"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-181803"
},
"repugnance":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the quality or fact of being contradictory or inconsistent",
": an instance of such contradiction or inconsistency",
": strong dislike, distaste, or antagonism",
": a strong feeling of dislike or disgust"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8p\u0259g-n\u0259n(t)s",
"ri-p\u0259g-n\u0259nts"
],
"synonyms":[
"aversion",
"disgust",
"distaste",
"horror",
"loathing",
"nausea",
"repulsion",
"revulsion"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"They expressed their repugnance at the idea.",
"They felt nothing but repugnance for the group's violent history.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The comparison of Covid-19 public health efforts to the actions of Nazis has become a recurring theme, even though its repugnance never fades. \u2014 Zachary B. Wolf, CNN , 24 Jan. 2022",
"But the switch stuck in his mind as a way to physically portray the repugnance of fascism through a rodent-eating alien race. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 7 Dec. 2021",
"When the survey concluded, researchers discovered that people who had the greatest levels of repugnance had fewer levels of inflammatory markers in their blood tied to infection. \u2014 Christine Clarridge, Star Tribune , 25 Feb. 2021",
"Is there not a repugnance to the thought of looking back? \u2014 Rich Lowry, National Review , 24 Oct. 2019",
"Politicians on both sides of the aisle did, indignantly, chastising the moral repugnance of a U.S. business operating on the very capitalist principles that form the bedrock of our economy. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 7 Oct. 2019",
"Helicopter parenting, along with high expectations and a societal repugnance to the possibility of failure, contributes to what American high schools have become: petri dishes of high stress and exhaustion. \u2014 Zach Schermele, Teen Vogue , 22 Mar. 2019"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-223429"
},
"repulsion":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed",
": the action of repelling : the force with which bodies, particles, or like forces repel one another",
": a feeling of aversion : repugnance",
": the tendency of some linked genetic characters to be inherited separately because a dominant allele for each character occurs on the same chromosome as a recessive allele of the other \u2014 compare coupling sense 2"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8p\u0259l-sh\u0259n",
"ri-\u02c8p\u0259l-sh\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[
"aversion",
"disgust",
"distaste",
"horror",
"loathing",
"nausea",
"repugnance",
"revulsion"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"I read about what happened with a feeling of shock and repulsion .",
"She felt a repulsion for politics.",
"a repulsion between the particles",
"their successful repulsion of the attack",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"But at higher energies, protons generate a magnetic field that counters this repulsion , and more can fit into the same space. \u2014 Daniel Garisto, Scientific American , 27 Apr. 2022",
"My repulsion towards my scars didn't stem from any sadness that my arm was gone. \u2014 Allure , 19 Apr. 2022",
"Murphy\u2019s live-in-concert repulsion fantasias belie a tenderness that resides at the core of some of his work. \u2014 New York Times , 19 Apr. 2022",
"Engineers and molecular geneticists built a web server that can analyze noncoding RNA\u2019s raw CLASH data, and scientists described the cognitive repulsion mechanism that causes people to get lost in supermarkets. \u2014 Rafil Kroll-zaidi, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 16 Mar. 2022",
"Under the intensive, focused gaze of the film\u2019s long shots, Thompson and Negga deliver performances dense with desire and repulsion . \u2014 New York Times , 20 Oct. 2021",
"But now the pull is coupled with a powerful push \u2014 in other words, repulsion \u2014 that keeps us from being seduced. \u2014 Helen Shaw, Vulture , 21 Sep. 2021",
"The film also explores the attraction- repulsion relationship between a victim and her perpetrator. \u2014 Elsa Keslassy, Variety , 4 Sep. 2021",
"That\u2019s why a proposal, the first in decades, to dig a new coal mine in Whitehaven, a faded harbor town in northwest England, has excited so much interest \u2014 enthusiasm from some, repulsion from others. \u2014 New York Times , 26 Aug. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English repulsioun, borrowed from Middle French & Medieval Latin; Middle French repulcion, repulsion, borrowed from Medieval Latin repulsi\u014dn, repulsi\u014d \"action of driving away or expelling\" (Late Latin, \"refutation\"), derivative, with the suffix of verbal action -ti\u014dn-, -ti\u014d, of Latin repellere \"to push away, drive back, fend off \" (with -s- from past participle and verbal noun repulsus ) \u2014 more at repel ",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-200310"
},
"repulsiveness":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": serving or able to repulse",
": tending to repel or reject : cold , forbidding",
": arousing aversion or disgust",
": causing disgust"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8p\u0259l-siv",
"ri-\u02c8p\u0259l-siv"
],
"synonyms":[
"abhorrent",
"abominable",
"appalling",
"awful",
"disgusting",
"distasteful",
"dreadful",
"evil",
"foul",
"fulsome",
"gross",
"hideous",
"horrendous",
"horrible",
"horrid",
"loathsome",
"nasty",
"nauseating",
"nauseous",
"noisome",
"noxious",
"obnoxious",
"obscene",
"odious",
"offensive",
"rancid",
"repellent",
"repellant",
"repugnant",
"revolting",
"scandalous",
"shocking",
"sickening",
"ugly"
],
"antonyms":[
"innocuous",
"inoffensive"
],
"examples":[
"Magnets have a repulsive effect on each other.",
"a repulsive display of shameless flattery that made the embarrassed actor wrinkle his nose in disgust",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The sotah laws offer a useful example of how the Torah approaches repulsive social norms of ancient times such as honor killing. \u2014 Rabbi Avi Weiss, Sun Sentinel , 6 June 2022",
"This phenomenon acts as a mysterious repulsive force that accelerates the expansion rate. \u2014 Ashley Strickland, CNN , 23 May 2022",
"Love was dangerous, violent, with an element of something repulsive . \u2014 Elif Batuman, The New Yorker , 18 Apr. 2022",
"But the pair told me the repulsive elements of their films are a Trojan horse for their long-running experiment to examine the immense power cinema wields over viewers, a power that often feels perilous to them. \u2014 Shirley Li, The Atlantic , 7 Apr. 2022",
"The viewer is engrossed in the plot because of the triggering events, often repulsive yet captivating, but also because of the production techniques and stylistic choices. \u2014 Caroline Downey, National Review , 13 Mar. 2022",
"This means the attractive force between the pen and the electron is greater than the repulsive force between the pen and the proton. \u2014 Rhett Allain, Wired , 28 Jan. 2022",
"The team also discovered two new receptors in the nose that help distinguish between certain pleasant and repulsive odors. \u2014 Corryn Wetzel, Smithsonian Magazine , 7 Feb. 2022",
"Behold, the new repulsive narrator, a post-menopausal white woman who might be complicit in her husband\u2019s crimes. \u2014 Jessica Ferri, Los Angeles Times , 1 Feb. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English repulsyve \"(in medicine) dissipating collected humors,\" borrowed from Middle French & Medieval Latin; Middle French repulsif \"repelling, dissipating humors,\" borrowed from Medieval Latin repuls\u012bvus, from Latin repulsus, past participle of repellere \"to push away, drive back, fend off\" + -\u012bvus -ive \u2014 more at repel ",
"first_known_use":[
"1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-220654"
},
"reputable":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": enjoying good repute : held in esteem",
": employed widely or sanctioned by good writers",
": having a good reputation"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-py\u0259-t\u0259-b\u0259l",
"\u02c8re-py\u0259-t\u0259-b\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[
"esteemed",
"estimable",
"name",
"prestigious",
"recognized",
"reputed",
"respectable",
"respected"
],
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"disreputable"
],
"examples":[
"make sure you buy your used car from a reputable dealer",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Avoid preparers who base their fee on a percentage of the amount of the refund. Use a reputable tax professional who provides you with a copy for your records. \u2014 Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press , 16 June 2022",
"Powered by a reputable Bosch battery and motor, this e-bike offers top-of-the-line performance and safety. \u2014 Olivia Lipski, Good Housekeeping , 15 June 2022",
"Although businesses or individuals charged with price gouging could differ from state to state, most states are encouraging residents to be cautious and advising them to buy formula from reputable merchants rather than pop-up sellers when possible. \u2014 Jen Christensen, CNN , 8 June 2022",
"Even the most reputable sandals can come with defects. \u2014 Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure , 31 May 2022",
"Our final picks have been highly rated by hundreds of happy porch swingers, and all come from reputable brands with solid warranty plans and customer service. \u2014 Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics , 2 May 2022",
"The immersive virtual world, which has attracted an array of reputable brands such as Sotheby\u2019s and the NFL, has welcomed a new building designed by BIG. \u2014 Rachel Cormack, Robb Report , 3 Mar. 2022",
"By 2030, balance will have been achieved through collaborative and reputable security frameworks. \u2014 Maxim Galash, Fortune , 7 June 2022",
"To be eligible for the hall, a player must be a first-team All-American from a reputable source that the hall acknowledges. \u2014 Doug Lesmerises, cleveland , 6 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-230025"
},
"required":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": stipulated as necessary to be done, made, or provided"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8kw\u012b(-\u0259)rd"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1540, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-192148"
},
"requirement":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": something required :",
": something wanted or needed : necessity",
": something essential to the existence or occurrence of something else : condition",
": something that is necessary"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8kw\u012b(-\u0259)r-m\u0259nt",
"ri-\u02c8kw\u012br-m\u0259nt"
],
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"condition",
"demand",
"essential",
"must",
"must-have",
"necessary",
"necessity",
"need",
"needful",
"requisite",
"sine qua non"
],
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"nonessential",
"nonnecessity"
],
"examples":[
"He has met the basic requirements for graduation.",
"She has fulfilled the general requirements of the course.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Changing this requirement likely will encourage more travelers to consider a trip to Europe this summer. \u2014 Scott Mcmurren, Anchorage Daily News , 18 June 2022",
"Despite this requirement , Ang didn't disclose his Chinese patents to the university and, when interviewed by an FBI agent, lied about his involvement in the inventions, according to the news release. \u2014 Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online , 17 June 2022",
"This requirement applies to travelers at least 18 years old. \u2014 Geoff Whitmore, Forbes , 15 June 2022",
"Soldano touted his campaign achieving the required number of signatures and questioned how candidates unable to meet the requirement would be able to run the state. \u2014 Andrew Murray, Fox News , 3 June 2022",
"Hussey-Albao wants the homestead for her adult son, who also lives on Kauai but is not a homeowner and doesn\u2019t meet the blood-level requirement to be on the waitlist; beneficiaries must be at least 50% Native Hawaiian. \u2014 Rob Perez, ProPublica , 30 May 2022",
"In 45 games after a 9+ rebound outing, Adebayo logged at least nine rebounds again 29 times (64.4%), topping this prop\u2019s requirement in 21 of those outings (46.7%). \u2014 Xl Media, cleveland , 29 May 2022",
"But most dioceses did not actually do this, and this requirement was removed when the code was updated in 1983. \u2014 Joseph P. Laycock, The Conversation , 24 May 2022",
"This requirement can deter frivolous searches\u2014but it can also be evaded with relative ease. \u2014 Sophie Bushwick, Scientific American , 13 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1662, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-210117"
},
"requisite":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"noun,"
],
"definitions":[
": needed for a particular purpose : essential , necessary",
": needed for reaching a goal or achieving a purpose",
": requirement"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-kw\u0259-z\u0259t",
"\u02c8re-kw\u0259-z\u0259t"
],
"synonyms":[
"all-important",
"critical",
"essential",
"imperative",
"indispensable",
"integral",
"must-have",
"necessary",
"necessitous",
"needed",
"needful",
"required",
"vital"
],
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"dispensable",
"inessential",
"needless",
"nonessential",
"unessential",
"unnecessary",
"unneeded"
],
"examples":[
"this new CD is the requisite album of the year for classical music lovers",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"And in addition to all the other requisite qualifications, there remains the X factor of chemistry. \u2014 Jeremy Eichler, BostonGlobe.com , 12 Feb. 2022",
"Cruise, who famously enjoys doing his own stunts, supposedly trained his castmates in the requisite skills of aerial cinematography. \u2014 Richard Brody, The New Yorker , 26 May 2022",
"Unfortunately, most countries do not have the requisite infrastructure for this purpose. \u2014 Naveen Joshi, Forbes , 2 May 2022",
"The transaction is expected to close within six months and is subject to closing conditions and requisite approvals. \u2014 Naman Ramachandran, Variety , 27 Apr. 2022",
"This is the outdoorsy member of the Taycan family, as evidenced by the seemingly requisite chunky black plastic cladding applied beneath the bumpers and atop the wheel arches. \u2014 Derek Powell, Car and Driver , 21 Apr. 2022",
"The next year, Dustin passed the requisite 180 score needed to make the team. \u2014 J.l. Kirven, The Courier-Journal , 19 Apr. 2022",
"Cobalt and nickel ores, similarly, have to be clawed out of the earth and then processed heavily to achieve the requisite purity levels. \u2014 Samanth Subramanian, Quartz , 19 Apr. 2022",
"After visiting a friend in Milwaukee, with the requisite day trip to Chicago for deep dish, Thompson and his wife, Margaret, returned home with a taste for the pie. \u2014 Washington Post , 18 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Latin requisitus , past participle of requirere ",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-202453"
},
"requisition":{
"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb"
],
"definitions":[
": the act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action",
": a formal demand made by one nation upon another for the surrender or extradition of a fugitive from justice",
": the act of requiring something to be furnished",
": a demand or application made usually with authority: such as",
": a demand made by military authorities upon civilians for supplies or other needs",
": a written request for something authorized but not made available automatically",
": the state of being in demand or use",
": the taking of property by a public authority for a public use : the exercise of the power of eminent domain",
": a formal demand made by one international jurisdiction (as a nation) upon another for the surrender or extradition of a fugitive from justice in accordance with an extradition treaty"
],
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"\u02ccre-kw\u0259-\u02c8zi-sh\u0259n",
"\u02ccre-kw\u0259-\u02c8zi-sh\u0259n"
],
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"claim",
"demand",
"dun",
"importunity",
"ultimatum"
],
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"examples":[
"a brand-new, top-notch computer was the new science teacher's first requisition",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Interview training is a must for companies to equip hiring managers with the ability to look beyond just the skills needed for an open requisition to also ensure the candidate aligns with the organization\u2019s values. \u2014 Sherika Epko, Forbes , 25 Apr. 2022",
"Time to hire: This is the time from the search kickoff to accepted offer and includes hours spent on each requisition . \u2014 Vikram Ahuja, Forbes , 5 Oct. 2021",
"Replacing a broken office printer needs a requisition form approved by a manager. \u2014 Roger Dooley, Forbes , 29 Sep. 2021",
"The formal requisition process began with a November request for qualifications, proceeded with a request for proposals and resulted in two bids. \u2014 Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune , 5 Mar. 2021",
"Department are required to follow procurement guidelines, and his staff review the requisition and approve if the department has followed those rules, Bilby added. \u2014 Gustavo Solis, San Diego Union-Tribune , 6 Dec. 2020",
"Since Higgins was arrested last month, Whitmer signed on Nov. 9 a document required for extradition called a requisition for rendition. \u2014 Joe Guillen, Detroit Free Press , 18 Nov. 2020",
"For mothers with all their hats -- requisition and inventory officer, accountant, staff sergeant, teacher, coach, shrink, healer, chaplain, chef, dishwasher, shaman, farmer, artist, employee and boss. \u2014 John Archibald | Jarchibald@al.com, al , 10 May 2020",
"Congress could pass requisitions , which were basically requests for money from the states. \u2014 Lindsay M. Chervinsky, Time , 6 Apr. 2020"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English requisicion , from Middle French or Medieval Latin; Middle French requisition , from Medieval Latin requisition-, requisitio , from Latin, act of searching, from requirere ",
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-201210"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to take away : remove",
": take back , cancel",
": to abrogate (a contract) and restore the parties to the positions they would have occupied had there been no contract",
": to make void by action of the enacting authority or a superior authority : repeal",
": to take back and make void",
": to abrogate (a contract or transaction) by mutual agreement, judicial decree, or unilateral declaration because of fraud, mistake, duress, misrepresentation, illegality, a breach, or another sufficient ground with both parties restored to their positions before the contract was made \u2014 compare cancel , terminate",
": to make void by the same or by a superior authority",
": to rescind something (as a contract)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8sind",
"ri-\u02c8sind"
],
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"abandon",
"abort",
"call",
"call off",
"cancel",
"cry off",
"drop",
"recall",
"repeal",
"revoke",
"scrap",
"scrub"
],
"antonyms":[
"continue",
"keep"
],
"examples":[
"The enemies these efforts made for him concocted charges of disloyalty, and following a hearing before the Atomic Energy Commission in 1954, Oppenheimer's security clearance was rescinded . \u2014 Kai Bird et al. , Smithsonian , Aug. 2005",
"But Maria convinced Leverich that she had the authority to rescind the executor's decision to appoint him as biographer. \u2014 John Lahr , New Yorker , 19 Dec. 1994",
"The Navy barred its personnel from his church, but he challenged the decree in federal court as a constitutional violation of freedom of religion. Eventually, the Navy rescinded its ban. \u2014 Randall Samborn , National Law Journal , 14 Jan. 1991",
"The navy rescinded its ban on women sailors.",
"The company later rescinded its offer.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Coinbase is providing severance as part of the decision to rescind offers. \u2014 Declan Harty, Fortune , 9 June 2022",
"The White House decision to rescind Title 42, the Trump-era immigration policy, has Democrats running for political cover as border chaos spreads. \u2014 Kimberley A. Strassel, WSJ , 28 Apr. 2022",
"The administration making this decision to rescind Title 42. \u2014 ABC News , 17 Apr. 2022",
"Biden's critics frequently point to his Day One decision to rescind the permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline. \u2014 Matt Egan, CNN , 28 Dec. 2021",
"The governor can make, amend and rescind state regulations and suspend state statutes, and has the power to redirect state funds to help in an emergency \u2014 even funds appropriated by the Legislature for an entirely different purpose. \u2014 Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times , 15 Mar. 2022",
"Apple, Google, Gap, Meta, and Ikea signed a full-page ad by the Human Rights Campaign in the Dallas Morning News asking Gov. Greg Abbott to rescind the executive order. \u2014 Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune , 14 Mar. 2022",
"In Maryland, Hogan wrote to the state\u2019s education board on Thursday asking officials to rescind the mask mandate that is in place in schools. \u2014 Washington Post , 11 Feb. 2022",
"Various Republican members of the Indiana House asked Gov. Eric Holcomb to block the mandate and the entirety of the state Senate GOP caucus railed against the decision in a letter asking the university to rescind the requirement. \u2014 Arika Herron, The Indianapolis Star , 1 June 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French rescinder \"to reduce, cut, cancel, break (a contract),\" borrowed from Latin rescindere \"to remove or lay bare by hewing and cutting, cut or tear open, cancel, annul,\" from re- re- + scindere \"to split, cleave, separate\" \u2014 more at shed entry 1 ",
"first_known_use":[
"1579, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-195330"
},
"resemblance":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the quality or state of resembling",
": correspondence in appearance or superficial qualities",
": a point of likeness : similarity",
": representation , image",
": characteristic appearance",
": probability",
": the quality or state of being similar to another"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8zem-bl\u0259n(t)s",
"ri-\u02c8zem-bl\u0259ns"
],
"synonyms":[
"common denominator",
"commonality",
"congruity",
"correspondence",
"parallel",
"similarity",
"similitude"
],
"antonyms":[
"dissimilarity"
],
"examples":[
"He doesn't look exactly like his father, but there is some resemblance .",
"There is no resemblance between her and her sister.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The 52-year-old rapper and producer sat courtside with his eldest daughter, who bore a striking resemblance to mom Beyonc\u00e9. \u2014 Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE.com , 14 June 2022",
"Two years after that, Apple revealed the expensive Mac Pro, a high-powered workstation that bore a passing resemblance to a cheese grater on wheels. \u2014 Chris Velazco, Washington Post , 6 June 2022",
"The world\u2019s largest crypto exchange, Binance, came under fire from Twitter users after tweeting out a new emoji that bore a striking resemblance to a swastika. \u2014 Declan Harty, Fortune , 21 Apr. 2022",
"Over the years Anna published several novels, one of which featured a family that bore a striking resemblance to her own. \u2014 Beth Marengo, CNN , 17 Apr. 2022",
"The game bore a striking resemblance to SDSU\u2019s trip up Highway 99 a year ago: fall behind early, look completely out of sorts, then come alive with a big game from an unlikely source for a double-digit victory. \u2014 Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune , 19 Feb. 2022",
"One of those suspects bore a striking resemblance to that man witnesses reported sitting in a car outside the yogurt shop. \u2014 CBS News , 5 Feb. 2022",
"The same year, the toy manufacturer MGA Entertainment released an LOL Surprise doll that bore a striking resemblance to a hairstyle Mucciolo wore in a 2018 Instagram post. \u2014 NBC News , 5 Jan. 2022",
"The next year, the association embraced Campbell\u2019s plan with a fanciful bridge with two main central towers that bore more than a resemblance to the Tower Bridge in London, which spans the Thames River. \u2014 Frederick N. Rasmussen, Baltimore Sun , 5 May 2022"
],
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-202509"
},
"resemblant":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": marked by or showing resemblance"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8zem-bl\u0259nt"
],
"synonyms":[
"akin",
"alike",
"analogous",
"cognate",
"comparable",
"connate",
"correspondent",
"corresponding",
"ditto",
"like",
"matching",
"parallel",
"resembling",
"similar",
"such",
"suchlike"
],
"antonyms":[
"different",
"dissimilar",
"diverse",
"unakin",
"unlike"
],
"examples":[
"hay fever and the common cold are such resemblant conditions that it can be difficult to tell which one you have"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-193834"
},
"resembling":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to be like or similar to",
": to represent as like",
": to be like or similar to"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8zem-b\u0259l",
"ri-\u02c8zem-b\u0259l"
],
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"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"He strongly resembles his father in appearance and in temperament.",
"Terrier dogs closely resemble each other.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Future plans include adding beer and wine to the menu, and making the outdoor seating area resemble a beer garden. \u2014 Steve Smith, Hartford Courant , 16 June 2022",
"Does the tangled halo of herbs, sliced Fresno chiles and cilantro buds atop the scallop resemble an exceptionally handsome squirrel\u2019s nest? \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 16 June 2022",
"How about a different strategy this year: Make Whole Foods prices resemble costs from Planet Earth. \u2014 David Goldman, CNN , 16 June 2022",
"Because cases can resemble chickenpox, herpes or syphilis, anyone who develops lesions associated with those illnesses should also be checked for monkeypox, the CDC said. \u2014 Aria Bendix, NBC News , 15 June 2022",
"Porada\u2019s Callisto marble nesting tables, which resemble a stone mosaic when styled together. \u2014 Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor , 14 June 2022",
"The flats, which resemble snow, are actually a blinding-white salt crust that's five feet thick in some areas. \u2014 Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure , 11 June 2022",
"With their narrow depth-of-field, the photos do resemble historic artifacts. \u2014 Mark Jenkins, Washington Post , 10 June 2022",
"Dots on the ground of what looked like blood, along with blue tape on storefronts that marked bullet holes, made the area, one of the most popular nightlife spots in Philadelphia, resemble a war zone. \u2014 New York Times , 5 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Anglo-French resembler , from re- + sembler to be like, seem, from Latin similare to copy, from similis like \u2014 more at same ",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-212746"
},
"resentful":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": full of resentment : inclined to resent",
": caused or marked by resentment",
": full of angry displeasure"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8zent-f\u0259l",
"ri-\u02c8zent-f\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[
"acrid",
"acrimonious",
"bitter",
"embittered",
"hard",
"rancorous",
"sore"
],
"antonyms":[
"unbitter"
],
"examples":[
"She is resentful about being demoted.",
"She gave me a resentful glare.",
"a resentful letter to the editor",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The resentful locals are not too keen on the effects on the local economy and the resulting escalation in home prices that keeps many locals from buying. \u2014 Mary Cadden, USA TODAY , 15 June 2022",
"Any increase in performance that\u2019s rooted in fear is temporary\u2014and resentful . \u2014 Jeff Abbott, Forbes , 6 June 2022",
"Western officials say that Turkey would only cause more problems as a resentful NATO outsider \u2014 and one that could align itself more closely with Russia. \u2014 New York Times , 30 May 2022",
"Tom Cruise\u2019s Pete Mitchell returns to the elite flight academy to train a new class of top pilots for a near-impossible mission, and one of the recruits happens to be the late Goose\u2019s resentful son (played by Miles Teller). \u2014 Melissa Giannini, ELLE , 18 May 2022",
"Putin\u2019s has built his regime ideology on the idea of Russia as a righteous, orthodox state, besieged by a hostile and decadent West, fostering a sense of resentful victimhood. \u2014 Washington Post , 9 May 2022",
"Unions help prevent workers from growing resentful and alienated by delivering economic gains, by rooting workers in social networks, and by reducing racial resentment among white workers. \u2014 Steven Greenhouse, The New Republic , 6 May 2022",
"Morosini plays most of what follows for comedy, which is certainly a better solution than using the movie as a resentful act of revenge. \u2014 Peter Debruge, Variety , 14 Mar. 2022",
"Before the invasion, Western countries widely viewed Russia as a resentful , revisionist power, led by a president who was unhappy with his country\u2019s global position but pragmatic and opportunistic. \u2014 Richard Fontaine, WSJ , 11 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1656, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-212124"
},
"resentfully":{
"type":"adjective",
"definitions":[
"full of resentment inclined to resent",
"caused or marked by resentment",
"full of angry displeasure"
],
"pronounciation":"ri-\u02c8zent-f\u0259l",
"synonyms":[
"acrid",
"acrimonious",
"bitter",
"embittered",
"hard",
"rancorous",
"sore"
],
"antonyms":[
"unbitter"
],
"examples":[
"She is resentful about being demoted.",
"She gave me a resentful glare.",
"a resentful letter to the editor",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The resentful locals are not too keen on the effects on the local economy and the resulting escalation in home prices that keeps many locals from buying. \u2014 Mary Cadden, USA TODAY , 15 June 2022",
"Any increase in performance that\u2019s rooted in fear is temporary\u2014and resentful . \u2014 Jeff Abbott, Forbes , 6 June 2022",
"Western officials say that Turkey would only cause more problems as a resentful NATO outsider \u2014 and one that could align itself more closely with Russia. \u2014 New York Times , 30 May 2022",
"Tom Cruise\u2019s Pete Mitchell returns to the elite flight academy to train a new class of top pilots for a near-impossible mission, and one of the recruits happens to be the late Goose\u2019s resentful son (played by Miles Teller). \u2014 Melissa Giannini, ELLE , 18 May 2022",
"Putin\u2019s has built his regime ideology on the idea of Russia as a righteous, orthodox state, besieged by a hostile and decadent West, fostering a sense of resentful victimhood. \u2014 Washington Post , 9 May 2022",
"Unions help prevent workers from growing resentful and alienated by delivering economic gains, by rooting workers in social networks, and by reducing racial resentment among white workers. \u2014 Steven Greenhouse, The New Republic , 6 May 2022",
"Morosini plays most of what follows for comedy, which is certainly a better solution than using the movie as a resentful act of revenge. \u2014 Peter Debruge, Variety , 14 Mar. 2022",
"Before the invasion, Western countries widely viewed Russia as a resentful , revisionist power, led by a president who was unhappy with his country\u2019s global position but pragmatic and opportunistic. \u2014 Richard Fontaine, WSJ , 11 Mar. 2022"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1656, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-090000"
},
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"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury",
": a feeling of angry displeasure at a real or imagined wrong, insult, or injury"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8zent-m\u0259nt",
"ri-\u02c8zent-m\u0259nt"
],
"synonyms":[
"down",
"grievance",
"grudge",
"score"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"She bore bitter feelings of resentment toward her ex-husband.",
"He's filled with resentment at his boss.",
"He expressed his resentment of the new policies.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"According to Talent Board\u2019s 2021 candidate experience benchmark research report, conducted on nearly 200,000 candidates, the candidate resentment in North America rose from 8% in 2020 to 14% in 2021. \u2014 Vinay Johar, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
"His newfound status only increases his co-workers\u2019 resentment . \u2014 Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter , 9 June 2022",
"This version of a Trumpian takeover might get deployed to other blue cities: A wealthy conservative cloaks himself in the Democratic label and runs on resentment with the status quo\u2014particularly with the growing problems of homelessness and crime. \u2014 Alex Shephard, The New Republic , 8 June 2022",
"Once again, the resentment of Ukrainian civilians and effectiveness of the Ukrainian military stood in sharp contrast to his expected outcome. \u2014 Lowell Barrington, The Conversation , 23 May 2022",
"The resentment helped fuel a fledgling State of Jefferson movement to have the northeastern corner of the state secede from lower California. \u2014 Phil Willonstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 16 May 2022",
"The 50-minute show details their struggles with the diagnosis, labeling and social challenges and the mother\u2019s guilt and resentment and their triumphs and trauma. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 29 May 2022",
"After World War I, Allied nations imposed huge penalties on Germany in the Treaty of Versailles, fueling bitter resentment that carried into World War II. \u2014 New York Times , 20 May 2022",
"The inevitable result has been continuous tension and resentment between Harris and most of her colleagues in the White House. \u2014 George Packer, The Atlantic , 18 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1619, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-214815"
},
"reserve":{
"type":"verb",
"definitions":[
"to hold in reserve keep back",
"to set aside (part of the consecrated elements) at the Eucharist for future use",
"to retain or hold over to a future time or place defer",
"to make legal reservation of",
"to set or have set aside or apart",
"something reserved or set aside for a particular purpose, use, or reason such as",
"a military force withheld from action for later decisive use",
"forces not in the field but available",
"the military forces of a country not part of the regular services",
"reservist",
"a tract (as of public land) set apart reservation",
"something stored or kept available for future use or need stock",
"an act of reserving qualification",
"restraint, closeness, or caution in one's words and actions",
"forbearance from making a full explanation, complete disclosure, or free expression of one's mind",
"secret",
"money or its equivalent kept in hand or set apart usually to meet liabilities",
"the liquid resources of a nation for meeting international payments",
"substitute",
"reserve price",
"a wine made from select grapes, bottled on the maker's premises, and aged differently from the maker's other wines of the same vintage",
"held back for future or special use",
"to arrange to have set aside and held for someone's use",
"to keep in store for special use",
"to keep from using until a future time",
"to hold over to a future time or place",
"military forces held back or available for later use",
"an area of land set apart",
"caution in words and behavior",
"something stored for future use",
"an act of setting something aside for future use",
"something stored or kept available for future use or need",
"\u2014 see cardiac reserve",
"the capacity of a solution to neutralize alkali or acid when its reaction is shifted from one hydrogen-ion concentration to another",
"the capacity of blood or bacteriological media to react with acid or alkali within predetermined and usually physiological limits of hydrogen-ion concentration \u2014 compare buffer , buffer solution",
"constituting or having the form or function of a reserve",
"to keep back or set apart as",
"to keep (a right, power, or interest) especially by express declaration",
"\u2014 compare waive",
"to defer a determination of (a question of law)",
"something stored or kept available for future use",
"an act of reserving",
"money kept in a separate account to meet future liabilities",
"the minimum amount as determined by government standards of the deposits held by a bank or of the assets of a life insurance company required by law to be kept as reserves",
"a reserve allocated by a bank for the purpose of absorbing losses",
"an insurance company's reserve representing the discounted value of future payments to be made on losses which may have already occurred",
"an insurance company's reserve representing the difference in value between the net premiums and assumed claims for a given year in life insurance",
"a reserve of funds which represents premiums paid to an insurance company but not yet applied to policy coverage and from which a policyholder is paid a refund in the event of cancellation prior to the period for which premiums have been paid",
"reserve price",
"with a reserve price and with a seller reserving the right to reject all bids",
"without a reserve price and with the seller bound to accept the highest bid"
],
"pronounciation":"ri-\u02c8z\u0259rv",
"synonyms":[
"bespeak",
"book"
],
"antonyms":[
"constraint",
"continence",
"discipline",
"discretion",
"inhibition",
"refrainment",
"repression",
"restraint",
"self-command",
"self-control",
"self-restraint",
"suppression"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web Verb",
"Those flying into Charlottesville Albermarle Airport (CHO) can rent a car at the location \u2014 just be sure to reserve ahead of time. \u2014 Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure , 1 June 2022",
"In the summer months, guests are able to reserve an overnight stay only, but beware; the sun will only go down for a few hours. \u2014 Katie Lockhart, House Beautiful , 1 June 2022",
"The networks are hopeful that automakers will seek to reserve time for 2023, when there is an expectation of new model launches. \u2014 Brian Steinberg, Variety , 1 June 2022",
"Visitors can simply walk in or reserve a stop ahead of time. \u2014 Erik S. Hanley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 1 June 2022",
"Baines also said it\u2019s common for bouncers to accept cash at the door to allow patrons to skip the line, reserve a table or order bottle service. \u2014 Kevin Redfern, The Arizona Republic , 30 May 2022",
"For more information about Grande Lakes Orlando, its Grande Summer programming and to reserve your stay, visit the resort website. \u2014 Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes , 28 May 2022",
"Samsung just opened up a reservation system for the monitor, offering a $50 discount to those who reserve one. \u2014 Mark Knapp, PCMAG , 23 May 2022",
"And now, for an additional charge, visitors will be able to reserve space on the 400-foot-high Sky Tower to watch the show and be served Champagne and chocolate. \u2014 Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel , 19 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web Noun",
"Crack cocaine kind of hit my reserve in my early 20s. \u2014 Jingnan Peng, The Christian Science Monitor , 9 June 2022",
"This reduces the young man to convulsive tears, prompting Halim finally to abandon his reserve and offer comfort. \u2014 David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter , 26 May 2022",
"Put on the spot by public discussions of these potential conflicts, Mr. Corrigan emerged from his usual reserve to address the issue. \u2014 Jon Hilsenrath, WSJ , 19 May 2022",
"This slim novel is written in a cool, elegant voice, like that of a singer who never wastes a note and who suggests strong emotion underneath her reserve . \u2014 Jim Higgins, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 1 Apr. 2022",
"The federal government set out to fulfill a critical need for thousands of medical workers added to its emergency reserve . \u2014 Amy Nakamura, USA TODAY , 24 Mar. 2022",
"That prompted the president who has promised a future without fossil fuels to make a record-setting release from the U.S. petroleum reserve to help tamp down the cost of gasoline. \u2014 chicagotribune.com , 14 Jan. 2022",
"The reserve also held cryptocurrencies Binance coin and Avalanche. \u2014 Caitlin Ostroff, WSJ , 24 May 2022",
"Biden added during the press conference on Monday that his administration has taken steps to prevent the price at the pump from going even higher, such as the release of 1 million barrels of oil from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum reserve . \u2014 Adam Sabes, Fox News , 24 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Noun",
"1648, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-090000"
},
"reserved":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": restrained in words and actions",
": kept or set apart or aside for future or special use",
": cautious in words and actions",
": kept or set apart for future or special use"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8z\u0259rvd",
"ri-\u02c8z\u0259rvd"
],
"synonyms":[
"closemouthed",
"dumb",
"laconic",
"reticent",
"silent",
"taciturn",
"tight-lipped",
"uncommunicative"
],
"antonyms":[
"blabby",
"chatty",
"communicative",
"conversational",
"gabby",
"garrulous",
"loquacious",
"motormouthed",
"mouthy",
"talkative",
"talky",
"unreserved"
],
"examples":[
"She is a very reserved young woman.",
"The front row is reserved for faculty.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"For that reason, this style of headphone is best reserved for listening to favorite music in a quiet room where there are no external sounds to spoil the listener\u2019s enjoyment. \u2014 Mark Sparrow, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
"However, Viggo Mortensen\u2019s reserved take on Tom Stall and Maria Bello\u2019s career-best turn as Edie, Tom\u2019s cheerleading-dress-up wife, were ignored. \u2014 Clayton Davis, Variety , 5 June 2022",
"Thus, this shoe is best reserved for making a fashion statement and is a more casual use. \u2014 Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure , 31 May 2022",
"Add the Broccolini and \u00bc cup of the reserved pasta cooking water and stir. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 3 Nov. 2021",
"Toss with pasta, adding reserved pasta cooking water, 2 tablespoons at a time, if pasta seems dry. \u2014 Taylor Murray, Good Housekeeping , 6 Jan. 2021",
"Whisk in the 2 cups Parmesan, then add the cooked spaghetti and all of the reserved pasta cooking liquid and toss to coat. \u2014 The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post , 7 June 2020",
"But in this moment, Lux was also more reserved , reflective, trying to reconcile a roller coaster start to his big league career. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 27 Apr. 2022",
"Arrive five minutes before your departure time, hand your luggage to the driver and check in with the attendant before settling into your reserved seat. \u2014 Kathryn Streeter, Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler , 11 Nov. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-214347"
},
"residence":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the act or fact of dwelling in a place for some time",
": the act or fact of living or regularly staying at or in some place for the discharge of a duty or the enjoyment of a benefit",
": the place where one actually lives as distinguished from one's domicile or a place of temporary sojourn",
": domicile sense 2a",
": the place where a corporation is actually or officially established",
": the status of a legal resident",
": a building used as a home : dwelling",
": housing or a unit of housing provided for students",
": the period or duration of abode in a place",
": a period of active and especially full-time study, research, or teaching at a college or university",
": engaged to live and work at a particular place often for a specified time",
": the act or fact of living in a place",
": a building used for a home",
": the time during which a person lives in a place",
": the act or fact of living in a place",
": the place where one actually lives as distinguished from a domicile or place of temporary sojourn",
": a place in which a corporation does business or is licensed to do business",
": the status of a resident",
": dwelling"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-z\u0259-d\u0259n(t)s",
"\u02c8rez-d\u0259n(t)s",
"\u02c8re-z\u0259-\u02ccden(t)s",
"\u02c8re-z\u0259-d\u0259ns",
"\u02c8re-z\u0259-d\u0259ns"
],
"synonyms":[
"abode",
"diggings",
"domicile",
"dwelling",
"fireside",
"habitation",
"hearth",
"hearthstone",
"home",
"house",
"lodging",
"pad",
"place",
"quarters",
"roof"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"He recently ended his residence at the apartment complex.",
"They were granted residence in this country.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Grantham never made it to Trudeau's residence , and instead went to Vancouver police headquarters to turn himself in. \u2014 Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com , 16 June 2022",
"After years of being a largely unremarked on royal residence , Frogmore House has been in the spotlight for the past few years after Prince Harry and Meghan held their wedding reception there before moving into a cottage on its grounds. \u2014 Victoria Murphy, Town & Country , 16 June 2022",
"The outlet said Grantham never made it to Trudeau's residence , and instead went to Vancouver police headquarters to turn himself in. \u2014 Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE.com , 15 June 2022",
"But don't worry, the couple is still expected to maintain a residence in London. \u2014 Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure , 15 June 2022",
"The bomb was found in the street in front of Davis\u2019 residence Monday morning. \u2014 Jordan Parker, San Francisco Chronicle , 15 June 2022",
"Located in Highland Beach, Florida, which is part of Palm Beach County, this residence also pleasantly stands out from its neighbors with its gorgeous Renaissance-style architecture. \u2014 Emma Reynolds, Robb Report , 15 June 2022",
"Roske arrived at Kavanaugh's Maryland residence in the early morning of June 8. \u2014 CBS News , 15 June 2022",
"In Act Two, as the crew takes up residence on scenic Martha\u2019s Vineyard, Mass., the set changes to an ocean backdrop and projection screen. \u2014 Misha Berson, Variety , 14 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-213828"
},
"residue":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": something that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant , remainder : such as",
": the part of a testator's estate remaining after the satisfaction of all debts, charges, allowances, and previous devises and bequests",
": the remainder after subtracting a multiple of a modulus from an integer or a power of the integer that can appear as the second of the two terms in an appropriate congruence",
": a constituent structural unit (such as a group or monomer) of a usually complex molecule",
": whatever remains after a part is taken, set apart, or lost",
": something that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated",
": a constituent structural unit (as a group or monomer) of a usually complex molecule",
": something that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated",
": the part of a testator's estate remaining after the satisfaction of all debts, charges, taxes, and legacies other than residuary legacies"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-z\u0259-\u02ccd\u00fc",
"-\u02ccdy\u00fc",
"\u02c8re-z\u0259-\u02ccd\u00fc",
"-\u02ccdy\u00fc",
"\u02c8rez-\u0259-\u02ccd(y)\u00fc",
"\u02c8re-z\u0259-\u02ccd\u00fc, -\u02ccdy\u00fc"
],
"synonyms":[
"ashes",
"debris",
"detritus",
"flotsam",
"remains",
"rubble",
"ruins",
"wreck",
"wreckage"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"The grill was covered in a greasy residue from the hamburgers.",
"The divorce left a residue of pain in the family.",
"There was some kind of sticky residue on the floor.",
"She left the residue of her estate to her daughter.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"So the team decided to analyze the residue on four ceramic vessel shards excavated from the Armenian Gardens in Jerusalem between 1961 and 1967, an area that was also the site of the Crusader royal palace. \u2014 Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica , 3 May 2022",
"Skin Start with a clean and fresh base using CeraVe Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser and CeraVe Hydrating Toner to remove any dirt/ residue and lock in moisture. \u2014 Seventeen , 2 May 2022",
"Blot the area with a clean cloth until the stain is completely gone and remove any residue with a damp cloth. \u2014 Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Once you\u2019re all finished, rinse out thoroughly, using the same massaging technique to fully remove any residue . \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 6 Apr. 2022",
"Add a few drops of dish soap to a warm, wet washcloth to remove soap residue in bathrooms and stubborn greasy spots in kitchens. \u2014 Washington Post , 13 Oct. 2021",
"Lotion is the lightweight option, doesn\u2019t feel heavy on the skin, and won\u2019t leave greasy streaks or residue . \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 24 May 2022",
"Piquettes, a byproduct of winemaking that involves mixing grape pomace (leftover skins and other residue ) with water, have only four to nine percent alcohol. \u2014 Fiorella Valdesolo, WSJ , 11 May 2022",
"Shake the product to activate the two-phase product, which uses a lipid phase to easily lift heavy waterproof mascara and other cosmetics and an emollient phase that clears away makeup residue . \u2014 Celia Shatzman, The Hollywood Reporter , 11 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin residuum , from neuter of residuus left over, from resid\u0113re to remain",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-192439"
},
"resilient":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": characterized or marked by resilience : such as",
": capable of withstanding shock without permanent deformation or rupture",
": tending to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change",
": characterized or marked by resilience"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8zil-y\u0259nt",
"-y\u0259nt"
],
"synonyms":[
"bouncy",
"elastic",
"flexible",
"rubberlike",
"rubbery",
"springy",
"stretch",
"stretchable",
"stretchy",
"supple",
"whippy"
],
"antonyms":[
"inelastic",
"inflexible",
"nonelastic",
"rigid",
"stiff"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"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",
"This can eventually lead to more warehouses to store domestic goods and make America\u2019s supply chain even more resilient in the long run. \u2014 Shawn Clark, Forbes , 3 June 2022",
"Now Carolina faces the challenge of putting away a team that has been resilient , even stubborn, when facing a series deficit. \u2014 Aaron Beard, Hartford Courant , 27 May 2022",
"The medical field expects doctors to be resilient in the wrong way: Be strong, don\u2019t open up, keep it to yourself. \u2014 Mike Kessler, Men's Health , 25 May 2022",
"Helping children to be resilient is key to reversing these troubling trends, and the report includes recommendations for federal, state and local governments, Reavis said. \u2014 Julie Washington, cleveland , 24 May 2022",
"The Asian allies are also essential to building a more resilient supply chain that has been racked by shortages during the pandemic. \u2014 Jiyoung Sohn And Andrew Restuccia, WSJ , 20 May 2022",
"Since January, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has acted as spokesman for the effort, saying the facility would create a more resilient supply chain for the US. \u2014 Nate Dicamillo, Quartz , 3 Mar. 2022",
"Its aim is to help build a resilient local food chain that can provide insurance against the kinds of supply disruptions the pandemic has produced. \u2014 Laura Reiley, BostonGlobe.com , 17 Dec. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Latin resilient-, resiliens , present participle of resilire to jump back, recoil, from re- + salire to leap \u2014 more at sally ",
"first_known_use":[
"1674, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-215620"
},
"resolutely":{
"type":"adjective",
"definitions":[
"marked by firm determination resolved",
"bold , steady",
"a resolute person",
"firmly determined"
],
"pronounciation":"\u02c8re-z\u0259-\u02ccl\u00fct",
"synonyms":[
"bent (on ",
"bound",
"decisive",
"determined",
"do-or-die",
"firm",
"hell-bent (on ",
"intent",
"out",
"purposeful",
"resolved",
"set",
"single-minded"
],
"antonyms":[
"faltering",
"hesitant",
"indecisive",
"irresolute",
"undetermined",
"unresolved",
"vacillating",
"wavering",
"weak-kneed"
],
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"She is a resolute competitor.",
"He has remained resolute in his opposition to the bill.",
"a leader with a stern and resolute manner",
"Recent Examples on the Web Adjective",
"The games simultaneously had great variety and a resolute similarity. \u2014 John Warner, Chicago Tribune , 21 May 2022",
"Marko Kolanovic is resolute that things can get better for U.S. stocks as the year progresses, even with the S&P 500 tumbling and bullish catalysts seeming rare these days. \u2014 Joanna Ossinger, Fortune , 19 May 2022",
"But Zelensky\u2019s serene yet resolute appearance at Cannes\u2014decked out in his trademark, sober-looking olive-drab shirt, looking perhaps a little tired but nothing close to weary\u2014brought a dash of humility to this assertively imperious festival. \u2014 Stephanie Zacharek, Time , 18 May 2022",
"Yet the fear that it was intended to strike in the hearts of Ukrainians seems to have manifested more as resolute courage. \u2014 Tim Maurer, Forbes , 15 May 2022",
"For Ukrainians, a decision to fight to the end may be akin to a decision to watch the destruction of their nation in a resolute attempt to save it. \u2014 Nick Dowling, CNN , 20 Mar. 2022",
"Sadly, one looks in vain for such farsighted and resolute leaders in Western capitals today. \u2014 WSJ , 17 Mar. 2022",
"Seated in the guest of honor position in the center of the parterre, Sergiy Kyslytsya, Ukraine\u2019s ambassador to the United Nations, responded to an ovation at the start by raising his arms and making resolute V-for-victory signs. \u2014 New York Times , 15 Mar. 2022",
"Ukraine\u2019s resolute resistance to the invasion is at odds with what Russia appears to have expected; some Western officials have noted in recent days that the conflict could last for months, if not years. \u2014 Washington Post , 6 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web Noun",
"Something about that squirrel\u2019s posture \u2014 calm, resolute \u2014 reminded Michele of a politician. \u2014 Washington Post , 13 Apr. 2022",
"Obituary The actor\u2019s portrayal of resolute heroes helped open the door for Black actors in the film industry. \u2014 New York Times , 31 Mar. 2022",
"Bad universe had offered up one of its most gripping and inevitable deaths, a man resolute in purpose \u2014 and in self-sacrifice. \u2014 Dan Snierson, EW.com , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Investors had already expected a half-point increase in May, but after the report\u2019s release on Friday markets became more resolute in that prediction. \u2014 Jeanna Smialek, New York Times , 1 Apr. 2022",
"Democrats and Republicans from both chambers stood up and clapped as the president discussed the strength and resolute of the Ukrainian people in the face of Russian aggression. \u2014 Farnoush Amiri, ajc , 2 Mar. 2022",
"All sides are following delicate strategies, trying to appear resolute but not inflexible, so as to avoid blame in the event of war. \u2014 New York Times , 16 Feb. 2022",
"All sides are following delicate strategies, trying to appear resolute but not inflexible, so as to avoid blame in the event of war. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 16 Feb. 2022",
"With her cover blown, the boxer grows more resolute in her search and tries to find the kingpin. \u2014 Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter , 11 Feb. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Adjective",
"first_known_use":[
"Adjective",
"1522, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun",
"1578, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-163601"
},
"resoluteness":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": marked by firm determination : resolved",
": bold , steady",
": a resolute person",
": firmly determined"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-z\u0259-\u02ccl\u00fct",
"-l\u0259t",
"\u02c8re-z\u0259-\u02ccl\u00fct"
],
"synonyms":[
"bent (on ",
"bound",
"decisive",
"determined",
"do-or-die",
"firm",
"hell-bent (on ",
"intent",
"out",
"purposeful",
"resolved",
"set",
"single-minded"
],
"antonyms":[
"faltering",
"hesitant",
"indecisive",
"irresolute",
"undetermined",
"unresolved",
"vacillating",
"wavering",
"weak-kneed"
],
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"She is a resolute competitor.",
"He has remained resolute in his opposition to the bill.",
"a leader with a stern and resolute manner",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"The games simultaneously had great variety and a resolute similarity. \u2014 John Warner, Chicago Tribune , 21 May 2022",
"Marko Kolanovic is resolute that things can get better for U.S. stocks as the year progresses, even with the S&P 500 tumbling and bullish catalysts seeming rare these days. \u2014 Joanna Ossinger, Fortune , 19 May 2022",
"But Zelensky\u2019s serene yet resolute appearance at Cannes\u2014decked out in his trademark, sober-looking olive-drab shirt, looking perhaps a little tired but nothing close to weary\u2014brought a dash of humility to this assertively imperious festival. \u2014 Stephanie Zacharek, Time , 18 May 2022",
"Yet the fear that it was intended to strike in the hearts of Ukrainians seems to have manifested more as resolute courage. \u2014 Tim Maurer, Forbes , 15 May 2022",
"For Ukrainians, a decision to fight to the end may be akin to a decision to watch the destruction of their nation in a resolute attempt to save it. \u2014 Nick Dowling, CNN , 20 Mar. 2022",
"Sadly, one looks in vain for such farsighted and resolute leaders in Western capitals today. \u2014 WSJ , 17 Mar. 2022",
"Seated in the guest of honor position in the center of the parterre, Sergiy Kyslytsya, Ukraine\u2019s ambassador to the United Nations, responded to an ovation at the start by raising his arms and making resolute V-for-victory signs. \u2014 New York Times , 15 Mar. 2022",
"Ukraine\u2019s resolute resistance to the invasion is at odds with what Russia appears to have expected; some Western officials have noted in recent days that the conflict could last for months, if not years. \u2014 Washington Post , 6 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Something about that squirrel\u2019s posture \u2014 calm, resolute \u2014 reminded Michele of a politician. \u2014 Washington Post , 13 Apr. 2022",
"Obituary: The actor\u2019s portrayal of resolute heroes helped open the door for Black actors in the film industry. \u2014 New York Times , 31 Mar. 2022",
"Bad universe had offered up one of its most gripping and inevitable deaths, a man resolute in purpose \u2014 and in self-sacrifice. \u2014 Dan Snierson, EW.com , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Investors had already expected a half-point increase in May, but after the report\u2019s release on Friday markets became more resolute in that prediction. \u2014 Jeanna Smialek, New York Times , 1 Apr. 2022",
"Democrats and Republicans from both chambers stood up and clapped as the president discussed the strength and resolute of the Ukrainian people in the face of Russian aggression. \u2014 Farnoush Amiri, ajc , 2 Mar. 2022",
"All sides are following delicate strategies, trying to appear resolute but not inflexible, so as to avoid blame in the event of war. \u2014 New York Times , 16 Feb. 2022",
"All sides are following delicate strategies, trying to appear resolute but not inflexible, so as to avoid blame in the event of war. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 16 Feb. 2022",
"With her cover blown, the boxer grows more resolute in her search and tries to find the kingpin. \u2014 Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter , 11 Feb. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Adjective",
"first_known_use":[
"Adjective",
"1522, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun",
"1578, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-184042"
},
"resolution":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the act or process of resolving : such as",
": the act of analyzing a complex notion into simpler ones",
": the act of answering : solving",
": the act of determining",
": the passing of a voice part from a dissonant to a consonant tone or the progression of a chord from dissonance to consonance",
": the separating of a chemical compound or mixture into its constituents",
": the division of a prosodic element into its component parts",
": the substitution in Greek or Latin prosody of two short syllables for a long syllable",
": the analysis of a vector into two or more vectors of which it is the sum",
": the subsidence of a pathological state (such as inflammation)",
": something that is resolved",
": firmness of resolve",
": a formal expression of opinion, will, or intent voted by an official body or assembled group",
": the point in a literary work at which the chief dramatic complication is worked out",
": the process or capability of making distinguishable the individual parts of an object, closely adjacent optical images, or sources of light",
": a measure of the sharpness of an image or of the fineness with which a device (such as a video display, printer, or scanner) can produce or record such an image usually expressed as the total number or density of pixels in the image",
": something decided on",
": firmness of purpose : determination",
": the act of solving",
": the solution to a problem",
": a statement of the feelings, wishes, or decisions of a group",
": the separating of a chemical compound or mixture into its constituents",
": the process or capability of making distinguishable the individual parts of an object, closely adjacent optical images, or sources of light",
": the subsidence of a pathological state (as inflammation)",
": a formal expression of opinion, will, or intention voted by an official body (as a legislature) or assembled group \u2014 see also concurrent resolution , joint resolution",
": an expression or document containing authorization usually by a corporate board of directors of a particular act, transaction, agent, or representative"
],
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"\u02ccre-z\u0259-\u02c8l\u00fc-sh\u0259n",
"\u02ccre-z\u0259-\u02c8l\u00fc-sh\u0259n",
"\u02ccrez-\u0259-\u02c8l\u00fc-sh\u0259n",
"\u02ccre-z\u0259-\u02c8l\u00fc-sh\u0259n"
],
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"award",
"call",
"conclusion",
"decision",
"deliverance",
"determination",
"diagnosis",
"judgment",
"judgement",
"opinion",
"verdict"
],
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"After the University of Texas Faculty Council passed a resolution in February 2022 to affirm the academic freedom to teach about race, gender justice and critical race theory, the state\u2019s Republican lieutenant governor fired back. \u2014 Kyle Stucker, USA TODAY , 15 June 2022",
"The board passed a resolution condemning House Bill 616 in April. \u2014 Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer , 14 June 2022",
"The state Assembly Transportation Committee on Monday passed a resolution that encourages cities with decades-old anti-cruise ordinances, such as National City, to repeal them and recognize the cruising culture. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 13 June 2022",
"Akron City Council also passed a resolution last year designating June 19 as Juneteenth Independence Day in Akron. \u2014 Megan Becka, cleveland , 13 June 2022",
"The Killingworth Board of Selectmen passed a resolution strongly supporting preservation of the property. \u2014 Tom Condon, Hartford Courant , 11 June 2022",
"Voters in Iowa this November will decide whether to add gun rights language to their state constitution, after majority Republicans in the Legislature passed a resolution last year that got it onto the ballot, with no signature-gathering required. \u2014 Andrew Selsky, ajc , 10 June 2022",
"Iran had warned of retaliation if the IAEA's board of governors passed a resolution drafted by the United States, France, Britain and Germany criticizing Tehran for its failure to explain uranium traces found at undeclared sites. \u2014 Hadas Gold, CNN , 10 June 2022",
"Louisville Metro Council also passed a bipartisan resolution in April calling on Beshear and the General Assembly to request a waiver from the EPA to suspend the RFG mandate through the end of 2022. \u2014 Joe Sonka, The Courier-Journal , 9 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English resolucioun , from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French resolucion , from Latin resolution-, resolutio , from resolvere \u2014 see resolve entry 1 ",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-221357"
},
"resolve":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to deal with successfully : clear up",
": to find an answer to",
": to make clear or understandable",
": to find a mathematical solution of",
": to split up into two or more components especially in assigned directions",
": to reach a firm decision about",
": to declare or decide by a formal resolution and vote",
": to change by resolution or formal vote",
": break up , separate",
": to change by disintegration",
": to reduce by analysis",
": to distinguish between or make independently visible adjacent parts of",
": to separate (a racemic compound or mixture) into the two components",
": to make (something, such as one or more voice parts or the total musical harmony) progress from dissonance to consonance",
": to work out the resolution of (something, such as a play)",
": to cause resolution of (a pathological state)",
": dissolve , melt",
": to become separated into component parts",
": to become reduced by dissolving or analysis",
": to form a resolution : determine",
": consult , deliberate",
": to progress from dissonance to consonance",
": fixity of purpose : resoluteness",
": something that is resolved",
": a legal or official determination",
": a formal resolution",
": to find an answer to : solve",
": to reach a firm decision about something",
": to decide by a formal resolution and vote",
": firmness of purpose : determination",
": to separate (a racemic compound or mixture) into the two components",
": to cause resolution of (as inflammation)",
": to distinguish between or make independently visible adjacent parts of",
": to become separated into component parts",
": to become reduced by dissolving or analysis",
": to undergo resolution",
": to deal with successfully : clear up",
": to declare or decide by formal resolution and vote",
": to change by resolution or formal vote",
": to form a resolution",
": something that is resolved",
": a legal or official determination",
": a legislative declaration"
],
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"ri-\u02c8z\u00e4lv",
"-\u02c8z\u022flv",
"also",
"or",
"ri-\u02c8z\u00e4lv",
"ri-\u02c8z\u00e4lv, -\u02c8z\u022flv",
"ri-\u02c8z\u00e4lv"
],
"synonyms":[
"choose",
"conclude",
"decide",
"determine",
"figure",
"name",
"opt",
"settle (on "
],
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"decidedness",
"decision",
"decisiveness",
"determination",
"determinedness",
"firmness",
"granite",
"purposefulness",
"resoluteness",
"resolution",
"stick-to-itiveness"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"So that\u2019s a bunch of people who already have the distinction of being beaten by Biden, some of whom fail to resolve the age issue that is supposedly a preeminent concern. \u2014 Alex Shephard, The New Republic , 14 June 2022",
"This column won\u2019t address that debate, nor any deal to resolve it that\u2019s been made. \u2014 Kevin Fisher-paulson, San Francisco Chronicle , 7 June 2022",
"Ordinary leaders just look at the immediate problem and try to resolve it as quickly and efficiently as possible. \u2014 Jedidiah Alex Koh, Forbes , 7 June 2022",
"The result: Testy divisions between the Democrats\u2019 two ideological factions, and knotty questions for party leaders about how to resolve them and push a pandemic package to passage. \u2014 Alan Fram, Anchorage Daily News , 1 June 2022",
"The felony domestic violence charge carried a maximum five-year term, and on Sept. 27, attorneys from both sides met with Strunsky to discuss how to resolve it. \u2014 Christopher Goffardstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 1 June 2022",
"Ukrainian officials have been candid about the army\u2019s travails while arguing more rapid deliveries of Western weaponry will resolve them. \u2014 Andrew E. Kramer, New York Times , 1 June 2022",
"The result: Testy divisions between the Democrats' two ideological factions, and knotty questions for party leaders about how to resolve them and push a pandemic package to passage. \u2014 Alan Fram, ajc , 1 June 2022",
"Erika Girardi doesn't anticipate her divorce from estranged husband Tom Girardi will resolve itself any time soon. \u2014 Hattie Lindert, PEOPLE.com , 11 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"At home, the leaders face a public resolve to back Ukraine that is fraying because the war, with no end in sight, is proving costly to economies far beyond Ukraine and Russia\u2019s borders, affecting harvests, supply chains and the price of gas. \u2014 New York Times , 15 June 2022",
"There\u2019s a vulnerability in that openness, but also a resolve . \u2014 Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune , 9 June 2022",
"Yet there is a common resolve to help Ukraine with sometimes everyday steps. \u2014 Yesica Fisch And Jon Gambrell, Anchorage Daily News , 27 Apr. 2022",
"During a photo session with scientists and others involved in the Hwasong-17 test, Kim expressed a resolve to build up the country\u2019s attack capability to cope with threats, according to the official Korean Central News Agency. \u2014 Hyung-jin Kim, BostonGlobe.com , 28 Mar. 2022",
"During a photo session with scientists and others involved in the Hwasong-17 test, Kim expressed a resolve to build up the country\u2019s attack capability to cope with threats, according to the official Korean Central News Agency. \u2014 Fox News , 28 Mar. 2022",
"The shock of the first days of the war have settled into a quiet resolve . \u2014 Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY , 11 Mar. 2022",
"But also showing a strong resolve from the United States. \u2014 Gabriel Pietrorazio, ABC News , 23 Jan. 2022",
"Chavez added the crew maintained a steel resolve during the chaotic rescue. \u2014 Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press , 11 Jan. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 8",
"Noun",
"1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-174040"
},
"resonant":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": continuing to sound : echoing",
": capable of inducing resonance",
": relating to or exhibiting resonance",
": intensified and enriched by or as if by resonance",
": marked by grandiloquence",
": making a long loud, clear, and deep sound",
": capable of inducing resonance",
": relating to or exhibiting resonance"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-z\u0259-n\u0259nt",
"\u02c8rez-n\u0259nt",
"\u02c8re-z\u0259-n\u0259nt",
"\u02c8rez-\u1d4an-\u0259nt, \u02c8rez-n\u0259nt"
],
"synonyms":[
"golden",
"orotund",
"plangent",
"resounding",
"reverberant",
"reverberating",
"reverberative",
"ringing",
"rotund",
"round",
"sonorous",
"vibrant"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"the resonant tones of the piano",
"He has a deep, resonant voice.",
"His words were resonant with meaning.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Perhaps the most resonant takeaway of the latest Jan. 6 committee hearing was the strong message that threats to democracy didn't end on that fateful day--or with the end of the Trump presidency. \u2014 Rick Klein, ABC News , 17 June 2022",
"But the most resonant performance comes from McKinley Belcher III, who fully disappears into GTTF member Momodu Gondo. \u2014 Joshua Alston, Variety , 22 Apr. 2022",
"In the first episode, Eleanor is shown providing the most resonant words of FDR's famed 1933 inauguration address. \u2014 Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY , 18 Apr. 2022",
"That process is one of the essential rituals of time capsules: a sorting out of significance, weighing the present for its most resonant signs and markers. \u2014 Washington Post , 3 Mar. 2022",
"And as the world plods through the third year of the pandemic, one of her most peculiar works might be the most resonant today. \u2014 Lovia Gyarkye, The Atlantic , 1 Feb. 2022",
"Keong Sim narrates the book in a serene, resonant voice, capturing the author\u2019s humor and feelings of awe and fatalism. \u2014 Washington Post , 18 Nov. 2021",
"Armstrong went on to become a towering figure in jazz and popular music, appealing to Black and White audiences alike with his deep, resonant voice and virtuosic trumpet playing. \u2014 Faith Karimi, CNN , 30 Aug. 2021",
"Ryder\u2019s resonant voice -- which, at times, recalls Tracy Chapman here -- reimagines this song, about getting sober, with Earle for her forthcoming project, The Art of Falling Apart. \u2014 Melinda Newman, Billboard , 16 Apr. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1592, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-221148"
},
"resort":{
"type":"noun",
"definitions":[
"one that affords aid or refuge resource",
"recourse sense 1a",
"frequent, habitual, or general visiting",
"persons who frequent a place throng",
"a frequently visited place haunt",
"a place designed to provide recreation, entertainment, and accommodation especially to vacationers a community or establishment whose purpose or main industry is catering to vacationers",
"to go especially frequently or habitually repair",
"to have recourse",
"to sort again",
"someone or something that is looked to for help",
"a place where people go on vacation",
"to seek aid, relief, or advantage"
],
"pronounciation":"ri-\u02c8z\u022frt",
"synonyms":[
"hangout",
"haunt",
"purlieu",
"rendezvous",
"stamping ground",
"stomping ground"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"Our first resort was to go to the police.",
"the island port was once the resort of smugglers, pirates, and other unsavory characters",
"Recent Examples on the Web Noun",
"Nation/World HONOLULU \u2014 After guests checked out of a corner room at the Hilton Hawaiian Village resort on Waikiki beach, housekeeper Luz Espejo collected enough trash, some strewn under beds, to stuff seven large garbage bags. \u2014 Jennifer Sinco Kelleher And Anita Snow, Anchorage Daily News , 26 May 2022",
"As Fox news reported the tourists were found dead earlier this month at the all-inclusive resort . \u2014 Amy Mcgorry, Fox News , 25 May 2022",
"Testifying remotely from London, Moss challenged Heard\u2019s third-party account of the incident at the GoldenEye resort in Jamaica. \u2014 Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter , 25 May 2022",
"John Kerry, President Biden\u2019s special climate envoy, and a group of billionaire corporate titans \u2014 including Bill Gates, the cofounder of Microsoft, and Marc Benioff, the CEO of Salesforce \u2014 are gathering at a Swiss Alps resort for the forum. \u2014 Lisa Friedman, BostonGlobe.com , 25 May 2022",
"As for the big day on May 21, it was held at the Silversands Grenada resort and was attended by everyone from Yvonne Orji and Kellee Stewart to Dewanda Wise and husband, fellow actor Alano Miller, and many more. \u2014 Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence , 23 May 2022",
"For half a century, the global organization held the event at this popular ski resort in January. \u2014 Ellen Gamerman, WSJ , 22 May 2022",
"Firefighting efforts continued Sunday morning as firefighters worked to extinguish a blaze at a vacant former resort in St. Charles, which began Saturday afternoon. \u2014 Tatyana Turner, Chicago Tribune , 22 May 2022",
"Framed as a look back at a father-daughter holiday at a Turkish resort in the late 1990s, with occasional mini DV footage adding to the period texture, the film is an ode to nostalgia with hints of something far darker. \u2014 Naman Ramachandran, Variety , 20 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web Verb",
"This shortage had led the Russians to resort to other inefficient weapons systems that are less precise but can still cause major damage, according to Britain\u2019s Defense Ministry. \u2014 New York Times , 11 June 2022",
"Analysts say that at times of crisis, the president tends to resort to populist moves to deflect attention from problems at home. \u2014 Mohammed Abdelbary, CNN , 3 June 2022",
"The government will have to resort to borrowing to fill the gap. \u2014 Mimansa Verma, Quartz , 13 May 2022",
"Some people have surgery to reduce their tongue size and create space in the airway, but Dougherty didn\u2019t want to resort to that for Elliot. \u2014 Theresa Gaffney, STAT , 24 Apr. 2022",
"Walter said the willingness to resort to violence (and even turn against your own children) is symptomatic of a new extremism in America that believes modern society is irredeemable and its end must be hastened. \u2014 Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune , 24 Apr. 2022",
"Rational, market-following CEOs having thus gotten away from them, these Republicans have to resort to government power instead. \u2014 Robert Schlesinger, The New Republic , 22 Apr. 2022",
"The pandemic erupted in the country in March 2020, just ahead of Easter, forcing many churches to resort to online or televised worship. \u2014 Steve Leblanc, chicagotribune.com , 17 Apr. 2022",
"The pandemic erupted in the country in March 2020, just ahead of Easter, forcing many churches to resort to online or televised worship. \u2014 Anchorage Daily News , 17 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Verb (1)",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb (2)",
"1889, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-090000"
},
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"type":[
"phrasal verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to do or use (something) especially because no other choices are possible"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-212936"
},
"resound":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to become filled with sound : reverberate",
": to sound loudly",
": to produce a sonorous or echoing sound",
": to become renowned",
": to extol loudly or widely : celebrate",
": echo , reverberate",
": to sound or utter in full resonant tones",
": to become filled with sound : reverberate",
": to sound loudly"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8zau\u0307nd",
"also",
"ri-\u02c8zau\u0307nd"
],
"synonyms":[
"bless",
"carol",
"celebrate",
"emblazon",
"exalt",
"extol",
"extoll",
"glorify",
"hymn",
"laud",
"magnify",
"praise"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"The organ resounded throughout the church.",
"His speech resounded throughout the world.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Now, in the days following Hanych\u2019s death, stories of the friendly bar owner and the famed music venue continue to resound in Northeast Ohio. \u2014 Annie Nickoloff, cleveland , 16 June 2022",
"His talking points about corrupt elections resound daily across right-wing media. \u2014 Steve Coll, The New Yorker , 5 June 2022",
"The family moved in 1950 to a small town in Illinois, and Larry was 9 when his mother died \u2014 a loss that would resound in his writing for decades. \u2014 Matt Schudel, Washington Post , 17 May 2022",
"Matt Wake: Along those lines, their music and influence continue to resound . \u2014 Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al , 27 Apr. 2022",
"Wong\u2019s efforts to clean up a cape that doesn\u2019t belong to him will resound with viewers, Lobaton says, who may have experienced a similar situation. \u2014 Brian Steinberg, Variety , 19 Apr. 2022",
"And freedom's song will resound throughout all of Ukraine. \u2014 Mike Snider, USA TODAY , 27 Feb. 2022",
"Mercuriale turns out to be one of those voices from the distant past which resound with pragmatic and humanistic good sense. \u2014 Margaret Talbot, The New Yorker , 14 Mar. 2022",
"Echoes of Olympia, with its 6,330 new homes proposed on 933 acres now being annexed into Herriman, also continue to resound . \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 28 Oct. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English resounen , from Middle French resoner , from Latin resonare , from re- + sonare to sound \u2014 more at sound entry 1 ",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-211804"
},
"resounding":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": producing or characterized by resonant sound : resonating",
": impressively sonorous",
": emphatic , unequivocal",
": producing resonant sound",
": leaving no doubt"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8zau\u0307n-di\u014b",
"also",
"ri-\u02c8zau\u0307n-di\u014b"
],
"synonyms":[
"clamorous",
"clangorous",
"clattering",
"clattery",
"noisy",
"rackety",
"uproarious"
],
"antonyms":[
"hushed",
"noiseless",
"quiet",
"silent",
"soundless",
"stilled",
"stilly"
],
"examples":[
"The class answered with a resounding no.",
"the resounding hubbub of the streets of New York City",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"His loyal supporters answered a resounding \u2018yes\u2019, with 91% of the 912,867 votes cast. \u2014 Will Daniel, Fortune , 11 Apr. 2022",
"Despite a gallant Dallas comeback attempt, Golden State held on for a resounding victory at Chase Center. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 27 May 2022",
"That can sometimes result in a plurality that will propel someone to the general election in a crowded primary race, but isn\u2019t exactly evidence of a resounding victory. \u2014 Walter Shapiro, The New Republic , 24 May 2022",
"Trump had tried to make the governor\u2019s race about himself, and Kemp was on the verge of a resounding victory. \u2014 The New Yorker , 23 May 2022",
"Organizers hoped the protests send a resounding message that the majority of Americans support upholding Roe. \u2014 Ngan Ho, Baltimore Sun , 14 May 2022",
"Organizers hope the protesters are able to send a resounding message to leaders that the majority of Americans support upholding Roe. \u2014 Ellie Silverman, Washington Post , 14 May 2022",
"Beeple\u2019s $70 million auction at Christies was a resounding message. \u2014 Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes , 7 Dec. 2021",
"That was the resounding message out of USC on Tuesday, even while many still were riding a high from Sunday\u2019s bombshell hire. \u2014 Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times , 30 Nov. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-224133"
},
"respect":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": a relation or reference to a particular thing or situation",
": an act of giving particular attention : consideration",
": high or special regard : esteem",
": the quality or state of being esteemed",
": expressions of high or special regard or deference",
": particular , detail",
": with respect to : concerning",
": with respect to : concerning",
": with reference to : in relation to",
": to consider worthy of high regard : esteem",
": to refrain from interfering with",
": to have reference to : concern",
": high or special regard : esteem",
": thoughtfulness or consideration",
": an expression of regard or courtesy",
": detail entry 1 sense 2",
": relation to or concern with something specified",
": to consider worthy of high regard : esteem",
": to pay attention to"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8spekt",
"ri-\u02c8spekt",
"ri-\u02c8spekt"
],
"synonyms":[
"reference",
"regard"
],
"antonyms":[
"admire",
"appreciate",
"consider",
"esteem",
"regard"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Americans of all political stripes are grieving and crying out to God to ask when our beloved nation will restore its respect for human life. \u2014 Timothy Dolan, WSJ , 8 June 2022",
"Your love, your respect , your home and family environment. \u2014 Carolyn Hax, Washington Post , 5 June 2022",
"Such experiences can be worth their weight in gold and stand as a demonstration that your respect for work-life balance is not just lip service. \u2014 Mike Weinberger, Rolling Stone , 2 June 2022",
"Biden has repeatedly affirmed his respect for the Fed\u2019s independence. \u2014 Colin Lodewick, Fortune , 31 May 2022",
"Several marquee musical performers, including Lee Greenwood, Don McLean and Larry Gatlin, opted out, citing their respect for the victims and their families. \u2014 New York Times , 28 May 2022",
"This time, the ghost haunting Maverick is Goose, and the film\u2019s emotional weight rests on him fighting to earn the respect of Rooster, a crack pilot who holds Maverick responsible for his father\u2019s death. \u2014 David Sims, The Atlantic , 27 May 2022",
"All of us on the other side didn\u2019t really have to include demands for the respect of our personhood in our introductions. \u2014 Brooklyn White, Essence , 25 May 2022",
"When the Lakers fired Vogel, the rumors intensified, many believing that Rivers was the perfect fit for the team, the one person who could coach and command the respect of L.A.\u2019s three stars, LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 16 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Make sure that all employees understand and respect each other\u2019s work preferences. \u2014 Jason Richmond, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
"But attorneys familiar with Russia\u2019s government and legal system are skeptical that authorities there will respect U.S. companies\u2019 intellectual property rights. \u2014 Tim Carman, Washington Post , 31 May 2022",
"It\u2019s these meaningful moments as an Asian role model that were inspirational for the community who respect his contributions now, creating a path for the next generation to be comfortable embracing their otherness. \u2014 Eric Diep, Billboard , 31 May 2022",
"Joe McGinley, a committeeman for the Natrona County GOP, said voters would respect Cheney\u2019s honesty. \u2014 David Weigel And Josh Dawsey, Anchorage Daily News , 30 May 2022",
"Companies that respect diverse viewpoints are better equipped to serve people and communities with diverse values, recruit and retain top talent, and contribute to a public culture that supports liberal democracy and open markets. \u2014 Robert Netzly, WSJ , 25 May 2022",
"There\u2019s also esteem or respect from others (patient experience) and, finally, self-actualization (functional status). \u2014 Michael L. Millenson And J. Matthew Austin, STAT , 24 May 2022",
"The archbishop of Boston showed the good people at St. Brendan something the finger-wagging, judgmental archbishop of San Francisco doesn\u2019t understand: respect . \u2014 Kevin Cullen, BostonGlobe.com , 23 May 2022",
"The other reason is that people respect the incumbent. \u2014 al , 19 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun and Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
"1560, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-184001"
},
"respectably":{
"type":"adjective",
"definitions":[
"worthy of respect estimable",
"decent or correct in character or behavior proper",
"fair in size or quantity",
"moderately good tolerable",
"fit to be seen presentable",
"a respectable person",
"decent or correct in conduct proper",
"fit to be seen presentable",
"deserving high regard",
"fair in size or quantity"
],
"pronounciation":"ri-\u02c8spek-t\u0259-b\u0259l",
"synonyms":[
"esteemed",
"estimable",
"name",
"prestigious",
"recognized",
"reputable",
"reputed",
"respected"
],
"antonyms":[
"disreputable"
],
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"She comes from a very respectable family.",
"no respectable dietician would advise people to eat just one kind of food",
"Recent Examples on the Web Adjective",
"That rapid pace was achieved when corporate profit margins went from an already respectable 9.2% to a nosebleed 13.4%. \u2014 Spencer Jakab, WSJ , 18 May 2022",
"Embiid is having a career year, starting with career highs in points (29.8) and assists (4.3) per game while also averaging 11.3 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.1 steals and shooting 48.7 from the field and a respectable 35.9% on 3-pointers. \u2014 Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY , 24 Mar. 2022",
"Stefanovic shot a respectable 2-of-5 (40%) against Michigan State but his teammates shouldered most of the offensive load with five Boilermakers reaching double figures in the semifinal win. \u2014 Akeem Glaspie, The Indianapolis Star , 18 Mar. 2022",
"The Robot returned a respectable 17.2%, but the S&P 500 roared to a 28.7% return. \u2014 John Dorfman, Forbes , 3 Jan. 2022",
"The London Stock exchange went from raucous joint to respectable financial institution. \u2014 Amanda Shendruk, Quartz , 20 May 2022",
"Produced primarily for export, this sparkling wine is crisp, rather refreshing and reasonably dry\u2014not the least bit complex, but in terms of price-quality ratio, quite respectable . \u2014 Lettie Teague, WSJ , 9 Feb. 2022",
"After that Georgia loss, Auburn was at least respectable in that regard, giving up touchdowns on just 11-of-19 (57.89 percent) of opponents\u2019 trips inside the red zone. \u2014 Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al , 8 Nov. 2021",
"The pressure on the Vikings to improve on defense is palpable, and general manager Rick Spielman has made several key moves in the offseason to help the defense at least get to respectable level, and perhaps exceed that. \u2014 Steve Silverman, Forbes , 23 May 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web Noun",
"Shaken respectables thought the Paris Commune had crossed the Atlantic. \u2014 Sean Wilentz, New York Times , 19 Sep. 2017"
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"noun"
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"the fabled resplendence of the Taj Mahal"
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"noun"
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"the hills of Vermont were awash in the resplendency of the state's celebrated autumnal foliage"
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Have immune systems that over-corrected in response to COVID and now under- respond to pathogens. \u2014 Erin Prater, Fortune , 4 June 2022",
"The suit says Bush failed to wait for cover officers or ask that officers trained in crisis intervention from the department\u2019s Behavioral Health Unit respond before entering the home. \u2014 oregonlive , 10 May 2022",
"Devices need to interpret user activity and context and respond \u2014that\u2019s their purpose. \u2014 Mark Lippett, Forbes , 5 May 2022",
"How ocean life at the North and South poles respond will be different than species in the tropics. \u2014 Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Indy police's critical incident respond team and internal affairs department are conducting separate investigations. \u2014 Jake Allen, USA TODAY , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Most patients who get post-vaccine myocarditis who receive medical treatment respond well and felt better quickly, the CDC said. \u2014 Rong-gong Lin Ii And Luke Money, chicagotribune.com , 26 Feb. 2022",
"Most patients who get post-vaccine myocarditis who receive medical treatment respond well and felt better quickly, the CDC said. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 26 Feb. 2022",
"Hampered by limited resources \u2014 and facing growing caseloads on voting rights, hate crimes and other civil rights issues \u2014 Justice officials are struggling to sort through the requests and respond . \u2014 Washington Post , 30 July 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Cr\u00e9dito Real didn\u2019t respond to requests for comment. \u2014 Alexander Saeedy, WSJ , 13 June 2022",
"Wolverine executives did not respond to phone and email messages left Friday. \u2014 Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune , 13 June 2022",
"His employer, Cornwall Security Services, did not respond to requests for comment in early June. \u2014 Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times , 12 June 2022",
"Board Chairwoman Julie Henn did not respond to a request for comment Saturday. \u2014 Alison Knezevich, Baltimore Sun , 12 June 2022",
"Stovall did not immediately respond Saturday to telephone and email messages. \u2014 Ken Ritter, Chicago Tribune , 11 June 2022",
"Stovall did not immediately respond Saturday to telephone and email messages. \u2014 Ken Ritter, BostonGlobe.com , 11 June 2022",
"Stovall did not immediately respond Saturday to telephone and email messages. \u2014 CBS News , 11 June 2022",
"Price and Ginter did not respond to requests for comment. \u2014 Jeff Mcdonald, San Diego Union-Tribune , 11 June 2022"
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"noun"
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": an act or instance of replying : answer",
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"He got a response to his letter.",
"I am writing in response to your letter of July 17.",
"When I told him my plan, I wasn't expecting such an enthusiastic response .",
"Her response to their decision was to threaten to quit her job.",
"When you knocked on the door, was there any response ?",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In response , the U.K.\u2019s central bank first raised its key interest rate in December while the Federal Reserve announced its first move in March. \u2014 Paul Hannon, WSJ , 16 June 2022",
"The post drew 70 comments in response , many of them offering staunch support for Snarski. \u2014 Gavin Good, Chicago Tribune , 16 June 2022",
"In response , workers built a protest camp that lasted for months, and then started a hunger strike that lasted six days. \u2014 New York Times , 15 June 2022",
"In response , iQiyi\u2019s shares crashed from a $27.77 peak in 2021 to as low as $1.86 last year. \u2014 Patrick Frater, Variety , 15 June 2022",
"In response , Kelly posted a follow-up essay that summarized Lanier\u2019s skepticism and asked his large readership to help assuage Lanier\u2019s fears. \u2014 Cal Newport, The New Yorker , 15 June 2022",
"The mysterious musician, whose last public appearance was in 2014, has issued rare statements in response . \u2014 Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor , 15 June 2022",
"In response , a new commission being formed in South Euclid aims to recommend, design and implement fair and affordable housing programs within the city. \u2014 cleveland , 14 June 2022",
"In response , Trump lashed out in a 12-page statement trashing the committee\u2019s work. \u2014 Alexandra Meeks, CNN , 14 June 2022"
],
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-205041"
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"adverb",
"noun"
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": liable to be called on to answer",
": liable to be called to account as the primary cause, motive , or agent",
": being the cause or explanation",
": liable to legal review or in case of fault to penalties",
": able to answer for one's conduct and obligations : trustworthy",
": able to choose for oneself between right and wrong",
": marked by or involving responsibility or accountability",
": politically answerable",
": required to submit to the electorate if defeated by the legislature",
": getting the credit or blame for acts or decisions",
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": liable to be called to account as the primary cause, motive, or agent",
": liable to legal review or in case of fault to penalties",
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"ri-\u02c8sp\u00e4n(t)-s\u0259-b\u0259l",
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"accountable",
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"\"If you all die of typhoid I won't be responsible !\" he snapped. \"If you die of dullness, neither will I,\" Helen echoed in her heart. \u2014 Virginia Woolf , The Voyage Out , 1915",
"I have long since ceased to cherish any spirit of bitterness against the Southern white people on account of the enslavement of my race. No one section of our country was wholly responsible for its introduction, and, besides, it was recognized and protected for years by the General Government. \u2014 Booker T. Washington , Up from Slavery , 1900, 1901",
"He resumed our walk with me, passing his hand into my arm. \"Then when AM I going back?\" I wore, in turning it over, my most responsible air. \u2014 Henry James , The Turn of the Screw , 1898",
"She is a very responsible worker.",
"Is he responsible enough to have a car?",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Former Boston president of basketball ops Danny Ainge had a significant role in shaping this team, but Stevens is responsible for the development of players during his term as coach (Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Grant Williams and Robert Williams). \u2014 Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY , 18 June 2022",
"In the world our investors want to live in, the government is responsible for weapons and defense, and that is not a private activity. \u2014 New York Times , 18 June 2022",
"The keepers will live on the island and be responsible for mowing the lawn, maintaining trails, greeting visitors, and managing overnight campers and guests. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 18 June 2022",
"Rather, a couple of clusters of cases \u2014 in Alabama and in Scotland \u2014 may be giving the scientific community an opportunity to figure out what has been responsible for some of the cases all along. \u2014 Helen Branswell, STAT , 18 June 2022",
"Toyota's motorsport division, Gazoo Racing, is currently responsible for several exciting models, including the GR86 and GR Supra sports cars. \u2014 Eric Stafford, Car and Driver , 17 June 2022",
"This also means your business is responsible for ensuring the data is collected (with options to opt out) and stored responsibly. \u2014 Paula Chiocchi, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
"It\u2019s marketing guru Ciara Ahern who is responsible for that. \u2014 Marc Bona, cleveland , 17 June 2022",
"Smith, the service\u2019s senior enlisted leader, is responsible for matters dealing with enlisted personnel and their families. \u2014 Melissa Chan, NBC News , 17 June 2022"
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"1643, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
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},
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"noun"
],
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": a business establishment where meals or refreshments may be purchased",
": a public eating place"
],
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"\u02c8re-st\u0259-\u02ccr\u00e4nt",
"-str\u00e4nt",
"also",
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"\u02c8re-st\u0259-r\u0259nt",
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"when we get sick of cooking dinner at home, we like to go out to eat at a nice restaurant",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Our appetites piqued, Kirov ushered us into the restaurant at Rozhenski Han, which has an open stone courtyard decorated with local ceramics. \u2014 Sarah Souli, Travel + Leisure , 18 June 2022",
"The Wahlburgers restaurant chain is known for its signature burgers, home-style sides, chicken and vegetarian options, as well as full bar featuring specialty drinks, like adult shakes and floats. \u2014 Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel , 9 June 2022",
"Southern restaurant chain partnering with local influencers to promote nearby locations that offer regional favorite foods. \u2014 Danielle Wiley, Forbes , 9 June 2022",
"Friendly Toast visual designer Ann-Marie Morse (pictured, in the Chestnut Hill location) sources all the colorful, funky decor found in the restaurant chain's eight locations. \u2014 Megan Johnson, BostonGlobe.com , 5 June 2022",
"Subway is currently the biggest restaurant chain in the U.S. and for a time was the biggest in the world. \u2014 Ky Henderson, Rolling Stone , 23 May 2022",
"Pie lovers can wear the official uniform of Surfer Boy Pizza (the fictional restaurant chain seen in the show\u2019s trailer) comprising a tee, shorts, a hoodie and a visor. \u2014 Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter , 19 May 2022",
"Tuesday marks the first day Taco Bell will offer the Mexican Pizza, which had been removed from its menu for two years, but relaunched after fans begged the restaurant chain to bring the popular dish back. \u2014 Brett Molina, USA TODAY , 17 May 2022",
"Portillo\u2019s, the Chicago-style restaurant chain, which began as a small hot dog stand in the suburb of Villa Park, unleashes its vegan Garden Dog at all locations across the country Tuesday. \u2014 Louisa Chu, Chicago Tribune , 16 May 2022"
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"\u02c8rest-f\u0259l",
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"It's restful by the stream.",
"I hope you had a relaxing and restful weekend.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Cooler lows in the mid-50s to near 60 make for a more tranquil night for restful sleep. \u2014 Molly Robey, Washington Post , 22 May 2022",
"Science says that restful sleep can be a powerful natural stress-buster. \u2014 Noma Nazish, Forbes , 26 Apr. 2022",
"The region\u2019s waterfalls and picturesque colonial towns have long offered Brazilian vacationers a restful retreat from the major cities. \u2014 Samantha Pearson, WSJ , 29 Jan. 2022",
"This neurotransmitter is used to promote deep, restful sleep by relaxing brain activity. \u2014 Glamour , 26 May 2022",
"The videos have subverted the notion that using TikTok or Instagram is restful . \u2014 Washington Post , 5 Mar. 2022",
"Following a whirlwind wedding week, and before jetting off on their globe-hopping honeymoon, the pair are briefly back in Newport Beach spending some much-appreciated restful time at home. \u2014 Hannah Chubb, PEOPLE.com , 27 Oct. 2021",
"Besides spurring out-of-the-box thinking, these brief mental interludes may promote relaxation by serving as a restful escape, suggests a UC Berkeley research. \u2014 Noma Nazish, Forbes , 1 May 2022",
"Of course, there is no coffee nap restful enough (nor a tune peppy enough or light bright enough) to maintain the focus of a person who just needs a good night's sleep, Zhou says. \u2014 Sonya Collins, Fortune , 27 Apr. 2022"
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"the resting cat was curled up in my favorite chair"
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"adjective",
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": stubbornly resisting control : balky",
": marked by impatience or uneasiness : fidgety",
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"the restive horse threw its head and refused to move when the rider urged it forward",
"spent a restive night worrying about the next day's exam",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The result leaves Conservatives restive and divided, after a tense day in which senior members of the party sparred openly on social media. \u2014 New York Times , 6 June 2022",
"But the Mapuche\u2014afflicted by political marginalization, endemic poverty, and land grabs by outsiders\u2014have remained a restive social force. \u2014 Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker , 6 June 2022",
"A month later, the Chinese Embassy in Kinshasa urged its citizens to leave three provinces for safer parts of the country as violence worsened in the restive , mineral-rich regions. \u2014 Nicholas Bariyo, WSJ , 12 Mar. 2022",
"Such a finding would increase the chances of restive Conservatives calling for a no-confidence vote in their leader. \u2014 Jill Lawless, Anchorage Daily News , 12 Jan. 2022",
"Bola\u00f1os also said the government remained committed to negotiations with separatists on the future of the restive northeastern region of Catalonia. \u2014 Aritz Parra, ajc , 24 Apr. 2022",
"In the mid-1990s, Yeltsin had tried and failed to put down a guerrilla rebellion in Chechnya, a restive region governed by Moscow under different guises for most of the past 200 years. \u2014 Alexander Smith, NBC News , 18 Mar. 2022",
"That gives Democrats few options and little time to act on a major party priority while their restive base has become increasingly frustrated by the lack of progress on the issue. \u2014 CBS News , 21 Oct. 2021",
"Abbott\u2019s order shows that Texas Republicans, Steinhauser said, see an advantage in siding with the restive GOP base over their traditional allies in big business. \u2014 Annie Linskey, Fenit Nirappil, Ian Duncan, Anchorage Daily News , 13 Oct. 2021"
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"examples":[
"the restive horse threw its head and refused to move when the rider urged it forward",
"spent a restive night worrying about the next day's exam",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The result leaves Conservatives restive and divided, after a tense day in which senior members of the party sparred openly on social media. \u2014 New York Times , 6 June 2022",
"But the Mapuche\u2014afflicted by political marginalization, endemic poverty, and land grabs by outsiders\u2014have remained a restive social force. \u2014 Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker , 6 June 2022",
"A month later, the Chinese Embassy in Kinshasa urged its citizens to leave three provinces for safer parts of the country as violence worsened in the restive , mineral-rich regions. \u2014 Nicholas Bariyo, WSJ , 12 Mar. 2022",
"Such a finding would increase the chances of restive Conservatives calling for a no-confidence vote in their leader. \u2014 Jill Lawless, Anchorage Daily News , 12 Jan. 2022",
"Bola\u00f1os also said the government remained committed to negotiations with separatists on the future of the restive northeastern region of Catalonia. \u2014 Aritz Parra, ajc , 24 Apr. 2022",
"In the mid-1990s, Yeltsin had tried and failed to put down a guerrilla rebellion in Chechnya, a restive region governed by Moscow under different guises for most of the past 200 years. \u2014 Alexander Smith, NBC News , 18 Mar. 2022",
"That gives Democrats few options and little time to act on a major party priority while their restive base has become increasingly frustrated by the lack of progress on the issue. \u2014 CBS News , 21 Oct. 2021",
"Abbott\u2019s order shows that Texas Republicans, Steinhauser said, see an advantage in siding with the restive GOP base over their traditional allies in big business. \u2014 Annie Linskey, Fenit Nirappil, Ian Duncan, Anchorage Daily News , 13 Oct. 2021"
],
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"transitive verb",
"verb"
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": give back , return",
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": to bring back to or put back into a former or original state : renew",
": to put again in possession of something",
": to put or bring back to an earlier or original state",
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": to give back",
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"ri-\u02c8st\u022fr",
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"examples":[
"The police restored law and order.",
"The government needs to restore confidence in the economy.",
"an antique car that is being carefully restored",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Scalia also had a conversation with Pompeo, which Pompeo shared with multiple people, in which Scalia suggested that someone should talk to Trump about the need do something to restore confidence in the government and a peaceful transition of power. \u2014 Maggie Haberman, BostonGlobe.com , 11 June 2022",
"Facing parent criticism and concern, the council eventually reversed itself and voted to restore police to schools. \u2014 Hannah Natanson, Washington Post , 10 June 2022",
"Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized his own narrative Thursday, claiming that the invasion of Ukraine has been a rightful mission to restore what is inherently Russian. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 9 June 2022",
"The total was still down 17% from last May, indicating that the industry has a way to go to restore its fortunes even as China\u2019s economy is showing signs of recovery from punishing anti-Covid 19 lockdowns. \u2014 Raffaele Huang, WSJ , 9 June 2022",
"For example, to restore the HI trust fund\u2019s long-term financial stability, payroll taxes would have to be increased by 24 percent, benefits would have to be cut by 15 percent, or some combination of both. \u2014 Howard Gleckman, Forbes , 8 June 2022",
"Biden, who came to office pledging to restore human rights and support for democracy at the forefront of American foreign policy, has for the most part gone all in with America\u2019s Middle East partners. \u2014 Michael A. Cohen, The New Republic , 8 June 2022",
"His attorney, Ben Chew, implored the Virginia jury to restore his name, his reputation and his career, and the jury responded \u2014 finding that Depp\u2019s ex-wife, Amber Heard, had defamed him when accusing him of domestic violence. \u2014 Gene Maddaus, Variety , 6 June 2022",
"To restore order, Dream must journey across different worlds and timelines to mend the mistakes he\u2019s made during his vast existence, revisiting old friends and foes, and meeting new entities\u2014both cosmic and human\u2014along the way. \u2014 Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica , 6 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Anglo-French restorer , from Latin restaurare to renew, rebuild, alteration of instaurare to renew",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-204522"
},
"restraint":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an act of restraining : the state of being restrained",
": a means of restraining : a restraining force or influence",
": a device that restricts movement",
": a control over the expression of one's emotions or thoughts",
": the act of stopping or holding back : the state of being stopped or held back",
": a force or influence that stops or holds back",
": control over thoughts or feelings",
": a device that restricts movement",
": an act or fact of restraining \u2014 see also prior restraint",
": the state of being restrained",
": a means of restraining",
": a device that restricts movement (as of prisoners or violent psychiatric patients)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8str\u0101nt",
"ri-\u02c8str\u0101nt",
"ri-\u02c8str\u0101nt",
"ri-\u02c8str\u0101nt"
],
"synonyms":[
"constraint",
"continence",
"discipline",
"discretion",
"inhibition",
"refrainment",
"repression",
"reserve",
"self-command",
"self-control",
"self-restraint",
"suppression"
],
"antonyms":[
"disinhibition",
"incontinence",
"unconstraint"
],
"examples":[
"Make sure the child safety restraint is in place.",
"The prisoner was placed in restraints .",
"His angry response showed a lack of restraint .",
"The government has acted with restraint in dealing with this crisis.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"China has urged countries involved in the escalating situation to exercise restraint and to find a diplomatic solution, as Beijing tries to strike a delicate balance between Russia and Ukraine. \u2014 Jane Li, Quartz , 23 Feb. 2022",
"Responding to the situation, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urged the authorities to show restraint . \u2014 Samuel Goldman, The Week , 11 Feb. 2022",
"But Andrew Bailey, the governor of the Bank of England, thinks workers should exercise restraint so policymakers can get the situation under control. \u2014 Julia Horowitz, CNN , 4 Feb. 2022",
"Show more restraint , former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has advised Big Tech companies in the wake of Facebook\u2019s scandal deluge. \u2014 David Meyer, Fortune , 5 Nov. 2021",
"More than a dozen civil society groups, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, issued a letter Wednesday urging authorities to show restraint . \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 5 Sep. 2021",
"India's Muslim scholars have been urging people to exercise restraint and adhere to health protocols. \u2014 Mariam Fam, ajc , 20 July 2021",
"India\u2019s Muslim scholars have been urging people to exercise restraint and adhere to health protocols. \u2014 Mariam Fam And Amr Nabil, chicagotribune.com , 20 July 2021",
"Yet even before the Germans started their synod last year, Pope Francis was calling on them to show restraint . \u2014 Francis X. Rocca, WSJ , 16 July 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Anglo-French restreinte , from restreindre ",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-214301"
},
"restriction":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": something that restricts : such as",
": a regulation that restricts or restrains",
": a limitation on the use or enjoyment of property or a facility",
": an act of restricting : the condition of being restricted",
": something (as a law or rule) that limits",
": an act of limiting : the condition of being limited",
": the breaking of double-stranded DNA into fragments by restriction enzymes",
": something that restricts: as",
": a regulation that restricts or restrains",
": a limitation on the use or enjoyment of property or a facility",
": an act of restricting",
": the state of being restricted"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8strik-sh\u0259n",
"ri-\u02c8strik-sh\u0259n",
"ri-\u02c8strik-sh\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[
"check",
"circumscription",
"condition",
"constraint",
"curb",
"fetter",
"limitation",
"restraint",
"stricture"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Building in that area came with some restrictions .",
"They placed restrictions on smoking indoors.",
"They will lift export restrictions .",
"illegal restriction of free speech",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The restriction does not apply to people who commit the abuse while dating \u2013 but not living with \u2013 the victim. \u2014 Katherine Swartz, USA TODAY , 16 June 2022",
"The restriction is why many no-waste stores, like the two-location Portland business Mama & Hapa\u2019s, have decided to only sell non-food household items. \u2014 Kristine De Leon, oregonlive , 12 June 2022",
"Meanwhile, the restriction on foreign fintechs remained the same even though the pioneers of mobile money products in Ethiopia were developed by foreign firms like Moss ICT (owner of M-birr) and Belcash (owner of Hellocash). \u2014 Hawi Dadhi, Quartz , 8 June 2022",
"Some federal laws, such as the restriction on young adults buying handguns from licensed federal dealers, could come under new scrutiny. \u2014 Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times , 25 May 2022",
"The state argued that the age restriction was justified, citing data showing that young adults are responsible for a disproportionate number of violent gun crimes and evidence that people under 21 are less mature. \u2014 Jacob Gershman, WSJ , 11 May 2022",
"Local agencies who fail to meet the restriction can be fined up to $2,000 per acre foot of water. \u2014 Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY , 2 June 2022",
"The Beer & Meet bar in downtown Kyiv got around the restriction on movement by offering fans the possibility to stay there until 5 a.m., when the curfew ends. \u2014 Graham Dunbar, Chicago Tribune , 1 June 2022",
"The other major restriction has been closing schools for girls after the sixth grade. \u2014 Somayeh Malekian, ABC News , 28 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English restriccioun , from Anglo-French restriction , from Late Latin restriction-, restrictio , from Latin restringere ",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-195420"
},
"result":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to proceed or arise as a consequence, effect, or conclusion",
": to have an issue or result",
": revert sense 2",
": something that results as a consequence, issue, or conclusion",
": beneficial or tangible effect : fruit",
": something obtained by calculation or investigation",
": to come about as an effect",
": to end as an effect",
": something that comes about as an effect or end",
": a good effect"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8z\u0259lt",
"ri-\u02c8z\u0259lt"
],
"synonyms":[
"aftereffect",
"aftermath",
"backwash",
"child",
"conclusion",
"consequence",
"corollary",
"development",
"effect",
"fate",
"fruit",
"issue",
"outcome",
"outgrowth",
"precipitate",
"product",
"resultant",
"sequel",
"sequence",
"upshot"
],
"antonyms":[
"antecedent",
"causation",
"cause",
"occasion",
"reason"
],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"If you take this drug, side effects may result .",
"Noun",
"The book is the result of years of hard work and dedication.",
"The end result of his work was a classic American novel.",
"The investigation continued without result .",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"That move, ironically, may result in saddling local residents with billions of dollars in tax bills while giving Disney a big tax break. \u2014 Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times , 3 June 2022",
"Midcorner bumps result in some unsettling shimmies, which the all-wheel-drive Arteon also exhibits but to a lesser degree. \u2014 Mark Takahashi, Car and Driver , 3 June 2022",
"Difficult clients usually result from not establishing standards and boundaries early in the relationship. \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 3 June 2022",
"Such judgments result in liens on the properties, preventing them from being sold until the debt is paid. \u2014 Richard A. Webster, ProPublica , 31 May 2022",
"Statewide recounts rarely result in a different candidate emerging as a winner. \u2014 Ben Kamisar, NBC News , 27 May 2022",
"Some instances of gun violence result in remuneration following lawsuits. \u2014 Time , 26 May 2022",
"Police raids in Rio de Janeiro regularly result in high death tolls, drawing sharp criticism from human rights defenders. \u2014 Rodrigo Pedroso And Jorge Engels, CNN , 24 May 2022",
"In this simplified example of a market that declines each month by a constant amount, various buying methods result in very different outcomes. \u2014 Jason Zweig, WSJ , 20 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"As a result , when the nation awarded 146 Medals of Honor to U.S. servicemen for extraordinary valor in the Korean War, Williams didn\u2019t make the list. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 17 June 2022",
"As a result , the recruiter crafts an offer that\u2019s completely astray from competitive benchmarks for the startup\u2019s funding stage and industry, endangering the organization\u2019s monthly burn and commitment to pay equity. \u2014 Thanh Nguyen, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
"The driver of the truck had been shot through the passenger side window at the intersection and crashed into the sedan as a result . \u2014 Matt Rivers, CNN , 17 June 2022",
"Sacrifices have come with being Maddie\u2019s dad, and Scott is not the same person as a result . \u2014 Rachel Fradette, The Indianapolis Star , 17 June 2022",
"As a result , the Fed used other tools, including asset purchases and verbal commitments to keep interest rates lower for longer, to provide extra stimulus. \u2014 Nick Timiraos, WSJ , 17 June 2022",
"As a result , cities across the state have opened cooling centers and extended pool hours to help residents cool off. \u2014 Laura Hancock, cleveland , 16 June 2022",
"As a result , a sense of heartbreak pervades the episode. \u2014 Mj Corey, Vogue , 16 June 2022",
"As a result , USA TODAY removed 23 articles from its website and other platforms for not meeting our editorial standards. \u2014 USA TODAY , 16 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Noun",
"1610, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-194813"
},
"resume":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to assume or take again : reoccupy",
": to return to or begin (something) again after interruption",
": to take (something) back to oneself : reclaim",
": to pick (something) up again : to go back to using or doing (something, such as a way of behaving)",
": to begin again after a pause or interruption",
": a short account of one's career and qualifications : curriculum vitae",
": a set of accomplishments",
": summary",
": to begin again",
": to take or occupy again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8z\u00fcm",
"\u02c8re-z\u0259-\u02ccm\u0101",
"\u02ccre-z\u0259-\u02c8m\u0101",
"also",
"or",
"ri-\u02c8z\u00fcm"
],
"synonyms":[
"continue",
"pick up",
"proceed (with)",
"renew",
"reopen",
"restart"
],
"antonyms":[
"abstract",
"breviary",
"brief",
"capsule",
"conspectus",
"digest",
"encapsulation",
"epitome",
"inventory",
"outline",
"pr\u00e9cis",
"recap",
"recapitulation",
"roundup",
"run-through",
"rundown",
"sum",
"sum-up",
"summa",
"summarization",
"summary",
"summing-up",
"synopsis",
"wrap-up"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Roberts also announced that negotiations between the company and the union will resume next week. \u2014 William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al , 17 June 2022",
"In a letter the following day, Transportation Department officials told cadets that Sea Year assignments would resume that month under the stricter standards. \u2014 Michael Laris, Anchorage Daily News , 15 June 2022",
"Freeport LNG, which liquefies and exports natural gas from Quintana Island, Texas, said its facility won\u2019t resume full operations until late 2022 after a fire that broke out last week. \u2014 Jinjoo Lee, WSJ , 15 June 2022",
"In a statement, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice said inmate transportation would resume with three corrections officers for each transport instead of the previous two and other new security measures. \u2014 Chron , 12 June 2022",
"There is no anticipation the 35-year-old Bishop will resume playing. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 10 June 2022",
"At the time, state officials said executions would resume after the state revised its protocol and obtained the drugs necessary for the procedure. \u2014 Andy Rose And Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN , 10 June 2022",
"The Abbott production facility that shut down, prompting a nationwide shortage of infant formula, will resume production, the company announced on Saturday. \u2014 Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune , 6 June 2022",
"By shifting from its traditional winter-time slot from January to June, streamlining this year\u2019s edition from four days to three and consolidating it with the 2022 summer NAMM show, which will resume in Nashville in July 2023. \u2014 George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune , 2 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Before he was cast, Asghari expressed a desire to diversify his acting resume . \u2014 Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE.com , 9 June 2022",
"Her resume boasts enterprises that span the gamut, from custom designing personal creative music studios to managing international real estate projects with full staff. \u2014 Kimberly Wilson, Essence , 8 June 2022",
"Job seekers can submit their resume online prior to the event and speak with employers directly during the expo through private, one-on-one chats and interviews. \u2014 Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic , 7 June 2022",
"Considering the source Stein covered the NBA at ESPN, then the New York Times \u2014 his resume and reporting is sterling. \u2014 Andy Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune , 4 June 2022",
"His resume won\u2019t be considered one of the best of this era. \u2014 Shane Young, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
"The actor and producer can now add college graduate to her lengthy and impressive resume . \u2014 Jasmine Washington, Seventeen , 31 May 2022",
"Auburn also bolstered its resume this season with series wins at Texas A&M and at LSU, along with being the only top-four team in the SEC West to play Tennessee this season. \u2014 Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al , 29 May 2022",
"Pence meanwhile, in a rare act of open defiance against Trump, burnished his political resume and showed the first hints of an independent streak by backing the winner, who now goes on to vie against Democratic nominee Stacy Abrams. \u2014 Michael D'antonio, CNN , 25 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1",
"Noun",
"1782, in the meaning defined at sense 2"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-204022"
},
"resum\u00e9":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to assume or take again : reoccupy",
": to return to or begin (something) again after interruption",
": to take (something) back to oneself : reclaim",
": to pick (something) up again : to go back to using or doing (something, such as a way of behaving)",
": to begin again after a pause or interruption",
": a short account of one's career and qualifications : curriculum vitae",
": a set of accomplishments",
": summary",
": to begin again",
": to take or occupy again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8z\u00fcm",
"\u02c8re-z\u0259-\u02ccm\u0101",
"\u02ccre-z\u0259-\u02c8m\u0101",
"also",
"or",
"ri-\u02c8z\u00fcm"
],
"synonyms":[
"continue",
"pick up",
"proceed (with)",
"renew",
"reopen",
"restart"
],
"antonyms":[
"abstract",
"breviary",
"brief",
"capsule",
"conspectus",
"digest",
"encapsulation",
"epitome",
"inventory",
"outline",
"pr\u00e9cis",
"recap",
"recapitulation",
"roundup",
"run-through",
"rundown",
"sum",
"sum-up",
"summa",
"summarization",
"summary",
"summing-up",
"synopsis",
"wrap-up"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Roberts also announced that negotiations between the company and the union will resume next week. \u2014 William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al , 17 June 2022",
"In a letter the following day, Transportation Department officials told cadets that Sea Year assignments would resume that month under the stricter standards. \u2014 Michael Laris, Anchorage Daily News , 15 June 2022",
"Freeport LNG, which liquefies and exports natural gas from Quintana Island, Texas, said its facility won\u2019t resume full operations until late 2022 after a fire that broke out last week. \u2014 Jinjoo Lee, WSJ , 15 June 2022",
"In a statement, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice said inmate transportation would resume with three corrections officers for each transport instead of the previous two and other new security measures. \u2014 Chron , 12 June 2022",
"There is no anticipation the 35-year-old Bishop will resume playing. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 10 June 2022",
"At the time, state officials said executions would resume after the state revised its protocol and obtained the drugs necessary for the procedure. \u2014 Andy Rose And Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN , 10 June 2022",
"The Abbott production facility that shut down, prompting a nationwide shortage of infant formula, will resume production, the company announced on Saturday. \u2014 Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune , 6 June 2022",
"By shifting from its traditional winter-time slot from January to June, streamlining this year\u2019s edition from four days to three and consolidating it with the 2022 summer NAMM show, which will resume in Nashville in July 2023. \u2014 George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune , 2 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Before he was cast, Asghari expressed a desire to diversify his acting resume . \u2014 Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE.com , 9 June 2022",
"Her resume boasts enterprises that span the gamut, from custom designing personal creative music studios to managing international real estate projects with full staff. \u2014 Kimberly Wilson, Essence , 8 June 2022",
"Job seekers can submit their resume online prior to the event and speak with employers directly during the expo through private, one-on-one chats and interviews. \u2014 Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic , 7 June 2022",
"Considering the source Stein covered the NBA at ESPN, then the New York Times \u2014 his resume and reporting is sterling. \u2014 Andy Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune , 4 June 2022",
"His resume won\u2019t be considered one of the best of this era. \u2014 Shane Young, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
"The actor and producer can now add college graduate to her lengthy and impressive resume . \u2014 Jasmine Washington, Seventeen , 31 May 2022",
"Auburn also bolstered its resume this season with series wins at Texas A&M and at LSU, along with being the only top-four team in the SEC West to play Tennessee this season. \u2014 Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al , 29 May 2022",
"Pence meanwhile, in a rare act of open defiance against Trump, burnished his political resume and showed the first hints of an independent streak by backing the winner, who now goes on to vie against Democratic nominee Stacy Abrams. \u2014 Michael D'antonio, CNN , 25 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1",
"Noun",
"1782, in the meaning defined at sense 2"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-184920"
},
"resurgence":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a rising again into life, activity, or prominence"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8s\u0259r-j\u0259n(t)s"
],
"synonyms":[
"reanimation",
"rebirth",
"regeneration",
"rejuvenation",
"rejuvenescence",
"renewal",
"resurrection",
"resuscitation",
"revitalization",
"revival",
"revivification"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"There has been some resurgence in economic activity recently.",
"the downtown has experienced a resurgence since the commercial revitalization project was completed",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The report finds that last year\u2019s resurgence of M&A activity can be somewhat sustained, but perhaps not at the record levels seen in 2021. \u2014 Sheryl Estrada, Fortune , 15 June 2022",
"In the wake of the song\u2019s resurgence , the avant-garde German pop star Kim Petras recorded and released her own version. \u2014 Carrie Battan, The New Yorker , 13 June 2022",
"Not everyone has a turntable\u2026 hard as that is to believe amid the current vinyl resurgence that has the format finally re-surpassing CDs as the top physical medium in the music business. \u2014 Chris Willman, Variety , 7 June 2022",
"The Tribune\u2019s Talia Soglin and Mar\u00eda Paula Mijares Torres take a sweeping look at the union resurgence in Chicago. \u2014 Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune , 2 June 2022",
"Much of the Mets\u2019 resurgence and the Phillies\u2019 stagnation can be credited to/blamed on the respective front offices. \u2014 Jerry Beach, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
"The song got another resurgence in 2020 when Meg Meyers' cover brought it to the No. 1 spot on the Billboard's Rock Airplay chart. \u2014 Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY , 30 May 2022",
"Experts are paying close attention to the Southeast for a potential covid resurgence because the region did not experience as many cases in the spring as the Northeast, and rising temperatures are driving people indoors. \u2014 The Washington Post, Arkansas Online , 29 May 2022",
"Experts are paying close attention to the Southeast for a potential covid resurgence because the region did not experience as many cases in the spring as the Northeast, and rising temperatures are driving people indoors. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 28 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1798, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-213433"
},
"resuscitate":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness",
": revitalize",
": come to , revive",
": to bring back from apparent death or unconsciousness",
": to revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8s\u0259-s\u0259-\u02cct\u0101t",
"ri-\u02c8s\u0259-s\u0259-\u02cct\u0101t",
"ri-\u02c8s\u0259s-\u0259-\u02cct\u0101t"
],
"synonyms":[
"freshen",
"recharge",
"recreate",
"refresh",
"refreshen",
"regenerate",
"rejuvenate",
"renew",
"repair",
"restore",
"revitalize",
"revive",
"revivify"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"The patient stopped breathing but doctors were able to resuscitate him.",
"she hopes to resuscitate the currently defunct charity organization",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Officers and Miami Fire Rescue tried desperately to resuscitate the children. \u2014 al , 13 Apr. 2022",
"Park rangers and search and rescue personnel responded and tried to resuscitate Radcliff Spencer of Jackson, Wyoming, who was skiing in the area. \u2014 Marina Pitofsky, USA TODAY , 14 Feb. 2022",
"Schwartz spearheaded a program to help resuscitate local farm economies in Romania, setting up processing and distribution of foodstuffs while diverting surpluses to the country's brimming orphanages. \u2014 Dwain Hebda, Arkansas Online , 5 June 2022",
"First responders tried but were unable to resuscitate a person inside. \u2014 Jennifer Edwards Baker, The Enquirer , 6 Apr. 2022",
"Paramedics rushed Teresa to the hospital, but doctors were unable to resuscitate the girl. \u2014 Andrea Salcedo, Anchorage Daily News , 9 Feb. 2022",
"Paramedics rushed Teresa to the hospital, but doctors were unable to resuscitate the girl. \u2014 Washington Post , 9 Feb. 2022",
"Hawkins had complained of chest pains shortly before his death, and paramedics dispatched to his Bogot\u00e1 hotel room attempted unsuccessfully to resuscitate him. \u2014 Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE.com , 3 Apr. 2022",
"Park rangers flew to the location by helicopter, but efforts to resuscitate Kelley were unsuccessful, the statement said. \u2014 Dakin Andone, CNN , 27 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Latin resuscitatus , past participle of resuscitare to reawaken, from re- + suscitare to rouse, from sub-, sus- up + citare to put in motion, stir \u2014 more at sub- , cite ",
"first_known_use":[
"1532, in the meaning defined at transitive sense"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-181843"
},
"retain":{
"type":[
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to keep in possession or use",
": to keep in one's pay or service",
": to employ by paying a retainer",
": to keep in mind or memory : remember",
": to hold secure or intact",
": to keep or continue to use",
": to hold safe or unchanged",
": to hold or keep in",
": to keep in mind or memory",
": to keep in possession or use",
": to keep in one's pay or service",
": to employ (as a lawyer) by paying a retainer"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8t\u0101n",
"ri-\u02c8t\u0101n",
"ri-\u02c8t\u0101n",
"ri-\u02c8t\u0101n"
],
"synonyms":[
"hold",
"keep",
"reserve",
"withhold"
],
"antonyms":[
"give up",
"hand over",
"release",
"relinquish",
"surrender",
"yield"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"As part of the sales deal, whose monetary terms were not announced, the new operation agreed to retain all 62,000 people employed by McDonald\u2019s prior to its exit. \u2014 Jim Heintz, The Christian Science Monitor , 13 June 2022",
"Businesses are struggling to recruit and retain talent, and spending a great deal on employee retention efforts. \u2014 Jasmine Browley, Essence , 13 June 2022",
"As part of the sales deal, whose monetary terms were not announced, the new operation agreed to retain all 62,000 people employed by McDonald's prior to its exit. \u2014 Jim Heintz, ajc , 12 June 2022",
"As part of the sales deal, whose monetary terms were not announced, the new operation agreed to retain all 62,000 people employed by McDonald's prior to its exit. \u2014 Jim Heintz, BostonGlobe.com , 12 June 2022",
"This new, collaborative approach to labor relations could be a continuation of that strategy, softening the company\u2019s public image while potentially helping to attract and retain talent. \u2014 Caroline O'donovan, Washington Post , 2 June 2022",
"Companies that respect diverse viewpoints are better equipped to serve people and communities with diverse values, recruit and retain top talent, and contribute to a public culture that supports liberal democracy and open markets. \u2014 Robert Netzly, WSJ , 25 May 2022",
"Appropriately policy, which allows people to work remotely if their job allows for it, will help attract and retain talent. \u2014 Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press , 20 May 2022",
"This process starts by ensuring that our police and first responders have the funding to hire, properly train, and retain top talent. \u2014 Baltimore Sun , 17 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English reteinen, retainen , from Anglo-French retenir, reteigner , from Latin retin\u0113re to hold back, restrain, from re- + ten\u0113re to hold \u2014 more at thin ",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-210324"
},
"retainer":{
"type":[
"noun",
"noun ()"
],
"definitions":[
": a person attached or owing service to a household",
": servant",
": employee",
": one that retains",
": a device or structure that holds something in place: such as",
": the part of a dental replacement (such as a bridge) by which it is made fast to adjacent natural teeth",
": a dental appliance used to hold teeth in correct position especially following orthodontic treatment",
": the act of a client by which the services of a lawyer, counselor, or adviser are engaged",
": a fee paid to a lawyer or professional adviser for advice or services or for a claim on services when needed",
": the part of a dental replacement (as a bridge) by which it is made fast to adjacent natural teeth",
": a dental appliance used to hold teeth in their correct position especially following orthodontic treatment",
": the act of a client by which the services of a lawyer are engaged",
": a fee paid to a lawyer for advice or services or for a claim on services when needed"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8t\u0101-n\u0259r",
"ri-\u02c8t\u0101n-\u0259r",
"ri-\u02c8t\u0101-n\u0259r"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun (2)",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun (1)",
"1508, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Noun (2)",
"1767, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-221908"
},
"retake":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to take or receive again",
": recapture",
": to photograph again",
": a subsequent filming, photographing, or recording undertaken to improve upon the first",
": an instance of this"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8t\u0101k",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02cct\u0101k"
],
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"get back",
"re-collect",
"reacquire",
"recapture",
"reclaim",
"recoup",
"recover",
"regain",
"repossess",
"retrieve"
],
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"examples":[
"Verb",
"They helped their party retake the Senate.",
"He retook the lead close to the finish line.",
"We will have to retake the photograph.",
"Students can retake the test.",
"Noun",
"The director called for a retake .",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Most are taking heed, well aware of the tens of thousands of mines and unexploded ordnances that have been defused as Ukrainians retake control over most of the northern portion of the country. \u2014 Max Bearak, Washington Post , 12 June 2022",
"President Joe Biden's approval rating, now at 39% according to CNN's Poll of Polls, will have a bigger impact on whether Republicans retake Congress than these hearings. \u2014 Scott Jennings, CNN , 10 June 2022",
"McCarthy has tried to tame Greene preemptively for whenever Republicans retake control of Congress. \u2014 Daniel Strauss, The New Republic , 2 May 2022",
"Those pushing for delaying action on the carbon tax want to wait until after the midterm elections, when Republicans could retake control of the House and Senate, the people said. \u2014 Timothy Puko And Ted Mann, WSJ , 21 Apr. 2022",
"Notably, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell recently refused to say if Biden Supreme Court nominees would be considered if Republicans retake the Senate. \u2014 Libby Cathey, ABC News , 4 Apr. 2022",
"Ukrainian forces even mounted a counter-attack to try to retake Kherson, according to the official. \u2014 Matt Seyler, ABC News , 22 Mar. 2022",
"The Kremlin has handed out hundreds of thousands of Russian passports in areas in eastern Ukraine out of Kyiv\u2019s control and repeatedly warned that Kyiv is planning to try to retake such areas by force, something Ukrainian officials deny. \u2014 James Marson, WSJ , 20 Jan. 2022",
"Kevin McCullar drained a 3-point shot to retake the lead \u2026 and then Banchero answered with his own 3, pushing the Blue Devils back ahead. \u2014 Ron Kroichick, San Francisco Chronicle , 24 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Florida deputies helped a plane retake the skies after a pilot made an emergency landing on the highway. \u2014 Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel , 3 June 2022",
"Similarly, the Nasdaq failed to hold its recent retake of the 50-DMA and has broken its 50-DMA and 100-DMA over the past several sessions. \u2014 Randy Watts, Forbes , 21 Dec. 2021",
"How did the Taliban retake Afghanistan so quickly?What's happening now? \u2014 Editors, USA TODAY , 16 Aug. 2021",
"However, Indiana then missed six consecutive shots and committed three turnovers, which allowed Denver to go on a 9-0 run a retake the lead. \u2014 James Boyd, The Indianapolis Star , 12 Nov. 2021",
"Moments later, the VAR forced a retake , ruling Room encroached on Dike\u2019s penalty. \u2014 Mike Gramajo, orlandosentinel.com , 27 Oct. 2021",
"More:How did the Taliban retake Afghanistan so quickly? \u2014 Katie Vogel, USA TODAY , 16 Aug. 2021",
"More:How did the Taliban retake Afghanistan so quickly? \u2014 Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer , 16 Aug. 2021",
"Looming over everything is the potential -- increasingly likely, according to intelligence assessments -- that the Taliban will overwhelm Ghani's government and retake control of the country. \u2014 Kevin Liptak, CNN , 2 July 2021"
],
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"Verb",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun",
"1913, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-212058"
},
"retard":{
"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment",
": to become delayed : to undergo retardation",
": a holding back or slowing down : retardation",
": a person affected with intellectual disability",
": a foolish or stupid person",
": to slow down : delay",
": to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or development"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8t\u00e4rd",
"ri-\u02c8t\u00e4rd",
"ri-\u02c8t\u00e4rd"
],
"synonyms":[
"brake",
"decelerate",
"slacken",
"slow"
],
"antonyms":[
"accelerate",
"hasten",
"hurry",
"quicken",
"rush",
"speed (up)",
"step up"
],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"The chemical will retard the spread of fire.",
"The problems have retarded the progress of the program."
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense",
"Noun",
"1781, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-223502"
},
"retardation":{
"type":"noun",
"definitions":[
"an act or instance of retarding",
"the extent to which something is retarded",
"a musical suspension",
"one that resolves upward",
"an abnormal slowness of thought or action",
"intellectual disability",
"slowness in development or progress",
"an abnormal slowness of thought or action",
"intellectual disability",
"slowness in development or progress"
],
"pronounciation":"\u02ccr\u0113-\u02cct\u00e4r-\u02c8d\u0101-sh\u0259n",
"synonyms":[
"braking",
"deceleration",
"downshift",
"letup",
"slowdown"
],
"antonyms":[
"acceleration",
"hastening",
"quickening"
],
"examples":[
"The child suffered severe mental retardation .",
"The chemical induced a retardation of cell growth.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The Everrati's left pedal operates pads on discs in the normal fashion, but the motors also give powerful regenerative retardation when the accelerator is lifted. \u2014 Mike Duff, Car and Driver , 18 June 2021",
"The Vantage\u2019s brake pedal has a nice firm weight but little travel, retardation being down to pressure rather than movement. \u2014 Mike Duff, Car and Driver , 28 Feb. 2018",
"The policy of retardation of submarine technology ended right after the beginning of the Anglo-German naval race (marked by the German Naval Laws of 1898 and 1900). \u2014 chicagotribune.com , 28 July 2017",
"At the end Austen had psychomotor retardation and could barely move. \u2014 Rene Chun, Los Angeles Magazine , 19 June 2017",
"The autism spectrum refers to a broad range of symptoms, from the relatively mild social awkwardness of Asperger's syndrome to profound mental retardation , debilitating repetitive behaviors and an inability to communicate. \u2014 Maggie Fox, NBC News , 13 June 2017",
"J.D.S. suffered from cerebral palsy, epilepsy and mental retardation . \u2014 Gray Rohrer, OrlandoSentinel.com , 2 June 2017",
"The survey found that the majority of respondents would elect to screen for diseases like mental retardation , blindness, cancer and heart disease, and a hefty minority (20%) would screen for a disease that would result in death by the age of 50. \u2014 Daniel Macarthur, WIRED , 1 Feb. 2009",
"The front wheels threaten to lock up under what feels like normal levels of retardation at low speeds. \u2014 Mike Duff, Car and Driver , 30 June 2017"
],
"history_and_etymology":null,
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-090000"
},
"reticence":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the quality or state of being reticent : reserve , restraint",
": an instance of being reticent",
": reluctance sense 1"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-t\u0259-s\u0259n(t)s"
],
"synonyms":[
"disinclination",
"hesitance",
"hesitancy",
"reluctance",
"unwillingness"
],
"antonyms":[
"inclination",
"willingness"
],
"examples":[
"the publisher's reticence to make content available online for free",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"For elderly immigrants in particular, language barriers precluded them from accessing social services, and their own reticence to inconvenience people with their needs kept them silent. \u2014 Karissa Chen, Bon App\u00e9tit , 31 May 2022",
"Thomas, who once went a decade without asking a question from the Supreme Court bench, has lately shed his reticence and is an active participant in oral arguments. \u2014 Adam Liptak, BostonGlobe.com , 14 May 2022",
"Democrats, anti-Trump Republicans and even President Biden have been frustrated with Mr. Garland over his apparent reticence to investigate Mr. Trump for his role in trying to overturn the 2020 election. \u2014 New York Times , 12 May 2022",
"This reticence is felt similarly in America, but US regulators are looking at ways to facilitate a stable market rather than ban the new financial phenomenon. \u2014 Carolyn Campbell, Quartz , 11 Apr. 2022",
"According to Daniel Swain, a climate scientist at UCLA, there were some good reasons for this reticence . \u2014 Grace Huckins, Wired , 15 Dec. 2021",
"The reticence to punish aggressive tech investors isn\u2019t necessarily a surprise. \u2014 Jacob Carpenter, Fortune , 31 May 2022",
"That reticence is due, in part, to a fear of retribution. \u2014 New York Times , 12 Apr. 2022",
"But much of Democratic leaders\u2019 reticence flows from their knowledge of how the issue of crime can block their criminal justice reform agenda. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 18 Feb. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-205745"
},
"retinue":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a group of retainers or attendants"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-t\u0259-\u02ccn\u00fc",
"-\u02ccny\u00fc"
],
"synonyms":[
"cortege",
"cort\u00e8ge",
"entourage",
"following",
"posse",
"suite",
"tail",
"train"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"the king and his retinue",
"a pop star traveling with his retinue",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"On Sunday, Biden is expected to stop at a memorial outside Robb Elementary School, bringing the retinue of the world\u2019s most powerful leader to a quiet grid of streets overhung with pecan trees and roamed by quarrelsome chickens. \u2014 Teo Armus, Washington Post , 29 May 2022",
"Three weeks later, a retinue of 15 managers from Japanese company swooped down on the team\u2019s homegrown Bitcoin farm in New Orleans. \u2014 Shawn Tully, Fortune , 9 Mar. 2022",
"The Dassault Falcon 900 carried a retinue of Secret Service agents, other support staffers, Trump and some of his advisers, according to the people familiar with the incident. \u2014 Washington Post , 10 Mar. 2022",
"The Dassault Falcon 900 carried a retinue of Secret Service agents, other support staff, Trump and some of his advisers, the people said. \u2014 Josh Dawsey And Ian Duncan, Anchorage Daily News , 9 Mar. 2022",
"The baritone Quinn Kelsey, a Met stalwart for over a decade, had a breakthrough as the jester Rigoletto, part of the retinue of the lecherous Duke of Mantua. \u2014 New York Times , 2 Jan. 2022",
"In 1615 the sultan of Morocco arrived with his retinue to witness for himself the villa\u2019s splendors. \u2014 Klara Glowczewska, Town & Country , 25 Feb. 2022",
"One gang leader, Jimmy Cherizier, known as Barbeque, marched with his retinue dressed in a white suit to the downtown of Port-au-Prince in July to hold a memorial service for Mo\u00efse, without meeting any resistance from police. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 16 Dec. 2021",
"Vimeo page, the production brings the mezzo-soprano Kayleigh Butcher into the retinue of Ashley\u2019s contemporary interpreters. \u2014 New York Times , 18 Nov. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English retenue , from Anglo-French, from feminine of retenu , past participle of retenir to retain",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-194747"
},
"retire":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to withdraw from action or danger : retreat",
": to withdraw especially for privacy",
": to move back : recede",
": to withdraw from one's position or occupation : conclude one's working or professional career",
": to go to bed",
": withdraw : such as",
": to march (a military force) away from the enemy",
": to withdraw from circulation or from the market : recall",
": to withdraw from usual use or service",
": to cause to retire from one's position or occupation",
": to put out (a batter) in baseball",
": to cause (a side) to end a turn at bat in baseball",
": to win permanent possession of (something, such as a trophy)",
": to pay in full : settle",
": to give up a job permanently : quit working",
": to go away especially to be alone",
": to go to bed",
": to withdraw from use or service",
": to get away from action or danger : retreat",
": to withdraw from an action",
": to withdraw from circulation or from the market"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8t\u012b(-\u0259)r",
"ri-\u02c8t\u012br"
],
"synonyms":[
"bed",
"crash",
"doss (down)",
"turn in"
],
"antonyms":[
"arise",
"get up",
"rise",
"uprise"
],
"examples":[
"I want to be healthy when I retire .",
"She had to retire during the first set because of a muscle strain.",
"The Navy is retiring the old battleship.",
"The manufacturer plans to retire that car model in a few years.",
"The team is retiring his jersey number in honor of his great career.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Diarra played with the Huskies from 2016-19 until a chronic knee condition forced him to retire . \u2014 Shreyas Laddha, Hartford Courant , 11 June 2022",
"Chief Justice Loretta Rush announced last November that David would retire in the fall of 2022 after 12 years on the state\u2019s highest court. \u2014 Rick Callahan, Chicago Tribune , 10 June 2022",
"The first famous person to be diagnosed was, of course, Lou Gehrig, a New York Yankees player, who was forced to retire after his diagnosis in 1939 and after whom the disease is now nicknamed. \u2014 Katie C Reilly, ELLE , 3 June 2022",
"After over 40 years in business, founders Mr. and Mrs. Chen were ready to retire . \u2014 Anna Haines, Forbes , 26 May 2022",
"The National Wild Turkey Federation announced Thursday that Becky Humphries, CEO of the organization since 2017, will retire in February 2023. \u2014 Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 14 May 2022",
"Dustin Brown, whose fearless physicality and commanding leadership as the Kings\u2019 captain became cornerstones of their Stanley Cup championships in 2012 and 2014, will retire at the end of the playoffs, the club announced on Thursday. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Atlanta Police Chief Rodney Bryant will retire in June after serving the city for over three decades, the mayor\u2019s office announced Friday morning. \u2014 J.d. Capelouto, ajc , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Indiana University announced Tuesday that Helmer, who directs men\u2019s and women\u2019s programs, would retire at the end of the 2022-23 season. \u2014 David Woods, The Indianapolis Star , 5 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle French retirer , from re- + tirer to draw",
"first_known_use":[
"1533, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-182453"
},
"retiring":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": reserved , shy",
": shy entry 1 sense 2 , reserved"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8t\u012b(-\u0259)r-i\u014b",
"ri-\u02c8t\u012br-i\u014b"
],
"synonyms":[
"backward",
"bashful",
"coy",
"demure",
"diffident",
"introverted",
"modest",
"recessive",
"self-effacing",
"sheepish",
"shy",
"withdrawn"
],
"antonyms":[
"extroverted",
"extraverted",
"immodest",
"outgoing"
],
"examples":[
"a shy, retiring young woman",
"one retiring young girl was sitting alone quietly in a corner during the party"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1566, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-184724"
},
"retrieval":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an act or process of retrieving",
": possibility of being retrieved or of recovering"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8tr\u0113-v\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[
"recapture",
"reclamation",
"recoupment",
"recovery",
"repossession"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"the retrieval of stolen goods",
"The system allows quick storage and retrieval of data.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Humans are not designed to hoard a lot of information for retrieval at an undetermined time in the future. \u2014 David James, Forbes , 9 June 2022",
"Gray\u2019s body was still in the river, as rescuers have determined the river is too dangerous for retrieval , the release said. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 27 May 2022",
"The TwoVision model is even equipped with an auto tee and ball retrieval system. \u2014 Shaun Tolson, Robb Report , 3 May 2022",
"Dig out about half of the hot rocks from the pit with the shovel, even out the spacing of the rest across the bottom, and lower the wire tray down, keeping the handles near the rim of the hole for easy retrieval . \u2014 Murat Oztaskin, Outside Online , 10 July 2021",
"In other cases, morticians have removed them and put them aside for retrieval by a disposal team, or, on rare occasions, people have been buried with them, which Mr. White said was a last resort. \u2014 Becky Yerak, WSJ , 17 Jan. 2022",
"Thirty states allow for the retrieval of roadkill, though their rules for doing so are varied. \u2014 Ashley Stimpson, Popular Mechanics , 28 Mar. 2022",
"The $569,000 included in the new federal budget bill will finance a coalition, led by The Maritime Aquarium of Norwalk, which will oversee retrieval of the traps. \u2014 Susan Haigh, courant.com , 23 Mar. 2022",
"The retrieval of the young girl marks the second time this month that a migrant child was found alone on the border. \u2014 Andrew Mark Miller, Fox News , 22 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1643, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-195704"
},
"retrieve":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)",
": to call to mind again",
": to get back again : regain",
": rescue , salvage",
": to return (something, such as a ball or shuttlecock that is difficult to reach) successfully",
": restore , revive",
": to remedy the evil consequences of : correct",
": to get and bring back",
": to recover from storage",
": to bring in game",
": to bring back an object thrown by a person",
": retrieval",
": the successful return of a ball that is difficult to reach or control (as in tennis)",
": to get and bring back",
": to find and bring back killed or wounded game"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8tr\u0113v",
"ri-\u02c8tr\u0113v"
],
"synonyms":[
"get back",
"re-collect",
"reacquire",
"recapture",
"reclaim",
"recoup",
"recover",
"regain",
"repossess",
"retake"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The report says that as a deputy was trying to retrieve his K-9 that had gotten loose, Smith allegedly fired and struck a patrol vehicle. \u2014 Minyvonne Burke, NBC News , 22 Apr. 2022",
"Sure, a couple gems were lost while trying to retrieve them from their sticker sheet with one hand, but that comes with the one-arm territory. \u2014 Allure , 19 Apr. 2022",
"Jim Brown also starred in the story of mercenaries in the Congo trying to retrieve millions of dollars in diamonds, some refugees and Mimieux\u2019s character. \u2014 Carmel Dagan, Variety , 18 Jan. 2022",
"Fearing Garcia was trying to retrieve a weapon, Liu began shooting. \u2014 James Queally, Los Angeles Times , 3 Nov. 2021",
"While trying to retrieve the item, Suzan Weaver fell into the water. \u2014 Caroleina Hassett, The Arizona Republic , 20 Oct. 2021",
"Authorities said Epperson was trying to retrieve an item from the roadway when he was struck. \u2014 Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al , 18 Oct. 2021",
"The poor snaps continued and gave Miramar good field position at the Mustangs\u2019 49 when punter Gerald Hernandez had his knee touch the ground for an 11-yard loss trying to retrieve the bad snap. \u2014 Gary Curreri, sun-sentinel.com , 16 Oct. 2021",
"Officers learned the tenant, a 49-year-old woman, was trying to retrieve property without a court order or permission from the homeowner. \u2014 cleveland , 8 Oct. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The police alerted the F.B.I., which had an agent retrieve Ms. Biden\u2019s diary and other belongings. \u2014 New York Times , 20 Mar. 2022",
"Keeping the rod high, at least 45 degrees above the surface, greatly facilitates this retrieve and allows feeling a pickerel taking the lure or bait. \u2014 Bill May, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll , 21 Nov. 2021",
"Their level-wind line retrieve combined with high amount of line storage set them apart from other types for reels for deep saltwater applications. \u2014 The Editors, Field & Stream , 3 Sep. 2019",
"The retrieve can be lengthened by letting the fly drift downcurrent before retrieving. \u2014 Bill May, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll , 24 Oct. 2021",
"An aggressive retrieve might be overkill on a calm surface, but these plugs excel amid riffles and chops. \u2014 Joe Doggett, Chron , 14 Oct. 2021",
"The casting fishermen are targeting the walleye suspending about 8 to 10 feet below the surface to feed, relying on a slow retrieve to get bites. \u2014 cleveland , 10 June 2021",
"It can easily be adjusted for a right or left-handed retrieve . \u2014 Outdoor Life , 22 Mar. 2021",
"One of my favorite ways to fish it is called the yo-yo retrieve . \u2014 Dave Hurteau, Field & Stream , 19 Mar. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"1814, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1",
"Noun",
"1658, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-221306"
},
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"type":"adjective",
"definitions":[
"having or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars",
"having or being a direction of rotation or revolution that is clockwise as viewed from the north pole of the sky or a planet",
"moving, occurring, or performed in a backward direction",
"occurring or performed in a direction opposite to the normal or forward direction of conduction or flow such as",
"occurring along nerve cell processes toward the cell body",
"\u2014 compare anterograde sense 1a",
"occurring opposite to the normal direction or path of blood circulation",
"\u2014 compare anterograde sense 1b",
"contrary to the normal order inverse",
"tending toward or resulting in a worse or previous state",
"contradictory , opposed",
"characterized by retrogression",
"affecting memories of a period prior to a precipitating event (such as brain injury or disease)",
"\u2014 compare anterograde sense 2",
"retro",
"backward , reversely",
"to turn back reverse",
"to go back retreat",
"to go back over or recapitulate something",
"to decline to a worse condition",
"characterized by retrogression",
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"Adjective",
"a retrograde policy that would leave more people poorer than they are now",
"retrograde pedaling will engage the brakes on that bike",
"Verb",
"the Dark Ages, the period following the fall of the Roman Empire when Western civilization seriously retrograded",
"Recent Examples on the Web Adjective",
"Saturn slips into retrograde movement today, bringing your bonds that much more into focus. \u2014 Chicago Tribune , 4 June 2022",
"Their reasons were many and complex and mostly came back to a retrograde view of time that Putin seemed to share. \u2014 James Verini, New York Times , 19 May 2022",
"But yesterday\u2019s revolution can come to seem retrograde . \u2014 New York Times , 5 May 2022",
"Despite the retrograde motion of both our outer planets, Pluto, Saturn, Jupiter, and several asteroids like Chiron, Pallas, and Juno, there\u2019s a steady forward motion to the week. \u2014 Gala Mukomolova, refinery29.com , 3 Aug. 2021",
"Here, time is displayed via a retrograde function at the fountain\u2019s base on a 12-hour scale with a sliding feather indicator. \u2014 Paige Reddinger, Robb Report , 30 Mar. 2022",
"Some of the tropes might come off as markedly retrograde , especially considering the open minds about gender elsewhere, but Kaczmarek takes a more theatrical approach to clothing\u2014more like costume design and less like a statement of identity. \u2014 Steff Yotka, Vogue , 27 Jan. 2022",
"But while the character is the kind of flashy New York boss that women of color rarely get to portray, having a South Asian woman invent a fake boyfriend to appease her traditional parents is retrograde . \u2014 Washington Post , 2 Jan. 2022",
"When Biden announced the summit, back in August, the goal seemed to be to re\u00ebstablish America\u2019s standing in the world by championing human rights and democratic practices in the wake of the retrograde foreign policy of the Trump Administration. \u2014 Sue Halpern, The New Yorker , 30 Nov. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web Verb",
"Republicans are adopting such regressive, retrograde politics at the precise moment when matters of race have emerged in the public\u2019s consciousness and Black Americans have gained more visibility and influence in business and higher education. \u2014 Jelani Cobb, The New Yorker , 2 May 2022",
"The chaotic vibes continue when Mercury goes retrograde on 10th May in Gemini. \u2014 Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com , 18 Apr. 2022",
"Sparked by a year that submits to Venus in Capricorn and anchored by the conjunctions that Mercury, Venus, and Mars make to Saturn in Aquarius on March 2, March 28, and April 4, respectively, before Saturn, too, stations retrograde . \u2014 Gala Mukomolova, refinery29.com , 28 Dec. 2021",
"Others, however, embrace that retrograde vibe to become something far more basic. \u2014 Caroline Framke, Variety , 11 Apr. 2022",
"Finally, on January 30, speedy Mercury stations retrograde in quirky Aquarius, encouraging us to slow down. \u2014 Venus Australis, refinery29.com , 1 Jan. 2021",
"Others, morally retrograde members of society, will resist and face denunciation for their recalcitrance. \u2014 Damon Linker, The Week , 26 Oct. 2021",
"On May 24, Venus in Gemini will form an opposition to retrograde Juno (which Mont\u00fafar calls the asteroid of commitment) in Sagittarius. \u2014 Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com , 7 May 2021",
"But in the context of rapidly evolving conversations about gender diversity, with real stakes for trans and non-binary people, the musical\u2019s central maneuver feels cheap, retrograde and like little more than a gimmick. \u2014 Naveen Kumar, Variety , 5 Dec. 2021"
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"verb"
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": to move backward : revert"
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"regress",
"return",
"revert"
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"develop",
"evolve",
"progress"
],
"examples":[
"the quality of research at the university lab has begun to retrogress since the massive budget cuts went into effect"
],
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"1812, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-215747"
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": a reversal in development or condition: as",
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": subsidence or decline of symptoms or manifestations of a disease"
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"social instability that has led to a retrogression of moral values and standards of decent behavior",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Progressives de nos jours seem inordinately attached to retrogression . \u2014 Kyle Smith, National Review , 8 June 2021",
"What explains the wide perception of racial retrogression at a time when surveys show that racial attitudes and behaviors have never been better? \u2014 Jason L. Riley, WSJ , 27 Apr. 2021",
"For Fantom, his card showed nines of 40 and 39 for his 79, but his win wasn\u2019t official until through retrogression , his score on the eighth handicap hole, was a stroke better better than that of Patterson Mill\u2019s Brandon Palen, who also shot 79. \u2014 Randy Mcroberts, baltimoresun.com , 24 Oct. 2020",
"This duplicity is, as the museum called it, part of the American paradox: a museum that represents both stagnancy and change, advancement and retrogression , black America and the rest. \u2014 Maya Phillips, The New Yorker , 24 Oct. 2019",
"Such were the devolutions and betrayals in those days, and retrogressions to the ways of shame. \u2014 Lance Morrow, WSJ , 4 Oct. 2018",
"The plan will avoid retrogression in the position of racial minorities and language minorities as defined in the Voting Rights Act with respect to their effective exercise of the electoral franchise. \u2014 Staff Report, Houston Chronicle , 14 June 2018"
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"verb"
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": reply , retort",
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": results",
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": to come or go back again",
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": proof of service",
": return day",
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": a report of the results of balloting",
": an official declaration of the election of a candidate",
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": the profit from labor, investment, or business : yield",
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"ri-\u02c8t\u0259rn"
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"GuruFocus data found companies with this rank return an average of 1.1% annually. \u2014 Gurufocus, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
"So using the platform to build the superstructure and then return it to the neighborhood on my own terms is a huge step for me. \u2014 New York Times , 8 June 2022",
"Buyers should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 8 June 2022",
"That ability to read serves and return them with a purpose still stings. \u2014 Howard Frendrich, The Christian Science Monitor , 5 June 2022",
"That statement says that when American authorities arrived to take Alkonis into custody and return him to a U.S. base, he already was held by the Japanese. \u2014 Eric Tucker, ajc , 5 June 2022",
"West sent a warrant to the exchange and froze the money, and plans to return it to the victim. \u2014 Kevin Collier, NBC News , 5 June 2022",
"That ability to read serves and return them with a purpose still stings. \u2014 Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune , 5 June 2022",
"The premise of the first three episodes \u2014 as Obi-Wan rescues Leia in an attempt to return her to Alderaan \u2014 show that Leia not only knows Ben Kenobi\u2019s true identity, but that the princess owes her life to him. \u2014 Sydney Odman, The Hollywood Reporter , 2 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"His return has some serious consequences for the couple. \u2014 Aim\u00e9e Lutkin, ELLE , 13 June 2022",
"Prince Harry has made his return to the polo grounds in California after traveling for Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee. \u2014 Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR , 12 June 2022",
"This year marked its return to an in-person format \u2014 with virtual options chosen by 1,200 participants \u2014 since the start of the pandemic. \u2014 Chris Bieri, Anchorage Daily News , 12 June 2022",
"After sitting out Sun Valley last year, billionaire entrepreneur Peter Thiel is poised to make his return . \u2014 Brent Lang, Variety , 11 June 2022",
"Christopher John Rogers wowed the fashion crowd this week with his return to the runway for his resort 2023 collection. \u2014 Sam Sussman, Vogue , 11 June 2022",
"Charlene made her return to the annual F1 Grand Prix in a powder blue jumpsuit by Terrence Bray, with puff sleeves and a back-to-front collar, and neutral shoes. \u2014 Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country , 11 June 2022",
"Rich Strike, the long shot winner of the Kentucky Derby, will make his triumphant return to the track Saturday in New York for the 154th running of the Belmont Stakes. \u2014 Evan Hilbert, USA TODAY , 11 June 2022",
"One big step in our plans for the future has been our return to another Times test kitchen, this one newly constructed at our El Segundo offices. \u2014 Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times , 11 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"The Crew-2 astronauts, fielding questions from reporters Friday during an orbital pre- return news conference. \u2014 William Harwood, CBS News , 6 Nov. 2021",
"Any Jacobs: Age: Not listed on his website, and Jacobs did not return questions sent by IndyStar. \u2014 Kaitlin Lange, Indianapolis Star , 31 May 2020",
"Officials at Oakdale and the federal Bureau of Prisons headquarters in Washington, D.C., did not return messages Wednesday. \u2014 M.l. Elrick, Detroit Free Press , 28 May 2020",
"Hertz and Avis Budget Group did not return requests seeking answers to specific questions about their operations. \u2014 Peter Valdes-dapena, CNN , 24 May 2020",
"Response: Exterran did not return requests seeking comment. \u2014 Desperation Town, ProPublica , 12 May 2020",
"The alert recommends that visitors from out of state return home immediately. \u2014 Aubrey Wieber, Anchorage Daily News , 21 Mar. 2020",
"Luther\u2019s two ex-husbands did not return interview requests. \u2014 Cassandra Jaramillo, Dallas News , 6 May 2020",
"An Alaska spokeswoman did not return questions in time for this story about the company\u2019s ongoing near-term North Slope development projects such as Greater Mooses Tooth-2 and Nuna. \u2014 Elwood Brehmer, Anchorage Daily News , 17 Apr. 2020"
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": remake , revise",
": renovate , reconstruct"
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"alter",
"change",
"make over",
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"recast",
"redo",
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"remodel",
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"rework",
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"set",
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"examples":[
"The company has revamped the design of its best-selling car.",
"the automaker is revamping a number of its cars in an effort to make them more appealing to younger consumers",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"JRTC Holdings is working with the late Jahn\u2019s firm on its plan to revamp a building, named for former Gov. James R. \u2014 Dan Petrella, chicagotribune.com , 31 Mar. 2022",
"The location, at 500 Old Town Road, is one of 30 restaurants the company has slated for remodeling this year as part of a three-year-plan to revamp every location. \u2014 William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al , 12 Nov. 2021",
"The Minneapolis Park Board will again try to pass a plan to revamp the 18-hole Hiawatha Golf Course into a nine-hole course. \u2014 Susan Du, Star Tribune , 8 July 2021",
"Policymakers, too, have turned their focus to student mental health with budget proposals and efforts to revamp a health care system that lacks enough beds and providers to meet the needs of youths who are battling mental illness at growing rates. \u2014 Koby Levin, Detroit Free Press , 14 Mar. 2022",
"All that is a backdrop to fading efforts to revamp the U.S. immigration system. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 11 Mar. 2022",
"Now is the time to revamp talent management, from designing the job through conducting the exit interview. \u2014 Keahn Gary, Forbes , 25 Jan. 2022",
"Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are the perfect time to revamp your wardrobe. \u2014 Lindsey Vickers, USA TODAY , 29 Nov. 2020",
"The county board recently committed $21 million to revamp the electrical systems for two of the three county wastewater treatment plants, in Burr Ridge and Woodridge. \u2014 Giles Bruce, Chicago Tribune , 5 May 2022"
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": to make known through divine inspiration",
": to make (something secret or hidden) publicly or generally known",
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": the act or an instance of showing, revealing, or disclosing something (such as surprising information or a new product) for the first time",
": the side of an opening (as for a window) between a frame and the outer surface of a wall",
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": to show clearly"
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"cover (up)",
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"hide",
"mask",
"shroud",
"veil"
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The aforementioned shows are staged similarly, too, with small casts and wordy songs that reveal a character\u2019s interiority to open-hearted audiences. \u2014 Scottie Andrew, CNN , 11 June 2022",
"The Supreme Court is heading into the final weeks of a term that may reveal the full impact of its newly dominant conservative bloc. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 1 June 2022",
"The Supreme Court is heading into the final weeks of a term that may reveal the full impact of its newly dominant conservative bloc. \u2014 David G. Savage, Anchorage Daily News , 31 May 2022",
"Organizers told community members to watch for social media comments that might reveal the identities of those involved in the shooting. \u2014 Will Langhorne, Arkansas Online , 31 May 2022",
"Southern Baptist must see this report as part of a reckoning that will reveal God's wrath, but also as mercy each in rightful proportion. \u2014 Tyler O'neil, Fox News , 27 May 2022",
"We are thrilled to be partnered with Filmbank, Keith Robert Patterson and Serena Turner on this film that will finally reveal if Leona was mean, a misunderstood genius, falsely maligned by Donald and the legal system \u2014 or all of the above. \u2014 Matt Donnelly, Variety , 25 May 2022",
"Instead of asking each person to just share their name and title, ask them to also share an interesting fact that might reveal unexpected areas of commonality or connection. \u2014 Dana Brownlee, Forbes , 19 May 2022",
"The authors are tireless reporters, and the book\u2019s impact lies less in any headline revelations than in the accumulation of small details that can almost seem routine but that reveal the deeper condition of American democracy. \u2014 George Packer, The Atlantic , 18 May 2022"
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"1688, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-200700"
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"adjective",
"adverb"
],
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": allowing a look at or an understanding of something inner or hidden",
": tending to expose more typically hidden parts of the body"
],
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"ri-\u02c8v\u0113-li\u014b"
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"examples":[
"The book is a revealing account of being part of a gang.",
"Her comments about her childhood were revealing .",
"She wore a very revealing shirt.",
"That skirt is much too revealing .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Cheney\u2019s statement about what Trump allegedly said about Pence was one of the most revealing moments in a night full of them. \u2014 Timothy Bella, Washington Post , 10 June 2022",
"At the end of her presentation, Cheney showed what might have been the night\u2019s most revealing witness statement\u2014a short clip of Jared Kushner. \u2014 Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker , 10 June 2022",
"In a single page from her poetic exploration of the everyday violence faced by Black people, Rankine captures one of literature\u2019s most revealing encounters between a narrator and their would-be therapist. \u2014 Ana Cecilia Alvarez, The Atlantic , 1 May 2022",
"Some of the most revealing discussions take place between Stern and Mango, who acts as a general manager within Conti. \u2014 Matt Burgess, Wired , 16 Mar. 2022",
"Perhaps the most revealing aspect of the debate was that Republicans, in making the states' right case, did not differentiate between the Democrats' two bills. \u2014 Ronald Brownstein, CNN , 25 Jan. 2022",
"The pop icon, who loves a topless selfie, took to Instagram on Thursday, January 6, to post her most revealing photo yet. \u2014 Christopher Rosa, Glamour , 7 Jan. 2022",
"It\u2019s the kind of question that is often asked about politicians and the media \u2013 and could be very revealing in this circumstance. \u2014 Gina Glantz, CNN , 13 May 2022",
"Such information can be even more revealing when combined with health data. \u2014 Sophie Bushwick, Scientific American , 13 May 2022"
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"circa 1925, in the meaning defined above"
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"ended his tall tale with a revelatory wink that indicated that it had all been an elaborate put-on",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"What\u2019s most striking about the collection is how personally revelatory Lopez could be as a writer. \u2014 Jonathan Russell Clark, BostonGlobe.com , 19 May 2022",
"Yes, Piers is referring to none other than Iona, and thus begins the absorbing, amusing \u2013 and often revelatory \u2013 perspective shifts that propel the novel. \u2014 Erin Douglass, The Christian Science Monitor , 6 June 2022",
"In 2014, the Metropolitan Museum of Art mounted a large and revelatory survey of Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux, one of the leading sculptors of 19th-century Europe. \u2014 Philip Kennicott, Washington Post , 14 May 2022",
"The twice-yearly gatherings are touted as being prophetic and revelatory \u2014 must-see TV for Latter-day Saints the world over. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 4 Apr. 2022",
"Given that the singer-songwriter has long provided glimpses, at least, of what any grander versions of his material might sound like, the additional elements felt more enriching than completely revelatory . \u2014 Chris Willman, Variety , 27 Feb. 2022",
"On an unseasonably warm day in the middle of February \u2014 the kind where the sun shines and the wind sighs and boring observations about pleasant weather feel revelatory \u2014 hundreds of spectators descend upon New York City\u2019s Washington Square Park. \u2014 Maria Sherman, SPIN , 2 May 2022",
"And as Cohen\u2019s many fans can attest, the music that resulted from this uncanny intersection is almost revelatory . \u2014 Washington Post , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Beale and Godley, who have been with the show since its original English-language run at the National Theater in London, are particularly revelatory \u2014 their flawless transitions between characters a theatrical slight of hand. \u2014 Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com , 10 Mar. 2022"
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"verb"
],
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": to take part in a revel : carouse",
": to take intense pleasure or satisfaction",
": a usually wild party or celebration",
": to take great pleasure",
": a noisy or merry celebration"
],
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"\u02c8re-v\u0259l",
"\u02c8re-v\u0259l"
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"binge",
"birl",
"carouse",
"roister",
"wassail"
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"fling",
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"Verb",
"reveling all night is not conducive to a productive next day at work",
"Noun",
"in Finland, Midsummer Day ushers in a nationwide revel as the Finns celebrate the endless hours of sunlight with bonfires and parties",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"But Astley understands that people who will fill arenas on The Mixtape tour, headlined by New Kids on the Block and featuring En Vogue and Salt-N-Pepa as well has himself, want to revel in the familiar. \u2014 Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY , 10 May 2022",
"Vancouver is known for at Stanley Park or revel in the nightlife on Granville Street. \u2014 Sandra Macgregor, Forbes , 18 Apr. 2022",
"Now that the episode has aired, Hart can finally show off the room's new additions and revel publicly in her victory. \u2014 Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY , 19 Oct. 2021",
"Make a morning dash for the top of the 699-foot High Dune to beat the heat and revel in stunning views of the San Juan and Sangre De Cristo Mountains. \u2014 Outside Online , 15 June 2021",
"On the outskirts of Flagstaff \u2013 where tourists and locals revel in hiking and horseback riding trails, camping spots, and the vast expanse of cinder fields for off-road vehicle use \u2013 flames soared as high as 100 feet. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 21 Apr. 2022",
"Ted Cruz, who appears to revel in browbeating social media executives as much as anyone, voted against Khan\u2019s confirmation. \u2014 Gilad Edelman, Wired , 19 June 2021",
"Others revel in the opportunity to explore niche knowledge that goes beyond the plays to their sources and afterlives. \u2014 Jeffrey R. Wilson, CNN , 22 Apr. 2022",
"This is a place to revel in Jaipur's intricate design work and to lounge in luxury \u2014 or the gorgeous hotel pool. \u2014 Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure , 9 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Fans of the game revel in watching tour players launch moon balls that fly forever. \u2014 Dave Shedloski, WSJ , 16 June 2022",
"Many highlights along the track revel in the awesome beauty of the Serpentine and Ormiston Gorges and the astonishing immensity of Standley Chasm, seen from the Summit of Mount Sonder. \u2014 Anabel Dean, CNN , 18 May 2022",
"The honeymoon phase will be short-lived, so help your loved one revel in it. \u2014 Kris Frieswick, WSJ , 13 May 2022",
"Some who have lost a loved one revel in defying convention and remaining joyful. \u2014 Washington Post , 19 Apr. 2022",
"The cast revel in this challenge, all working in concert to create the illusion of what isn't there. \u2014 Nick Romano, EW.com , 14 Apr. 2022",
"Throughout this in vino veritas revel , every sip of Jack Daniels and every comestible gives the partiers sustenance. \u2014 Armond White, National Review , 1 Oct. 2021",
"Keep this amazing flavor combination going in your next baking session by making some revel bars or giving your chocolate chip cookies a peanut butter upgrade. \u2014 Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens , 1 Oct. 2020",
"This year, Mardi Gras was a harbinger: according to official counts, attendance at the revel , which spanned a week in late February, was down by about twenty per cent compared with 2019. \u2014 Helen Rosner, The New Yorker , 28 Aug. 2020"
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"Verb",
"reveling all night is not conducive to a productive next day at work",
"Noun",
"in Finland, Midsummer Day ushers in a nationwide revel as the Finns celebrate the endless hours of sunlight with bonfires and parties",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"But Astley understands that people who will fill arenas on The Mixtape tour, headlined by New Kids on the Block and featuring En Vogue and Salt-N-Pepa as well has himself, want to revel in the familiar. \u2014 Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY , 10 May 2022",
"Vancouver is known for at Stanley Park or revel in the nightlife on Granville Street. \u2014 Sandra Macgregor, Forbes , 18 Apr. 2022",
"Now that the episode has aired, Hart can finally show off the room's new additions and revel publicly in her victory. \u2014 Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY , 19 Oct. 2021",
"Make a morning dash for the top of the 699-foot High Dune to beat the heat and revel in stunning views of the San Juan and Sangre De Cristo Mountains. \u2014 Outside Online , 15 June 2021",
"On the outskirts of Flagstaff \u2013 where tourists and locals revel in hiking and horseback riding trails, camping spots, and the vast expanse of cinder fields for off-road vehicle use \u2013 flames soared as high as 100 feet. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 21 Apr. 2022",
"Ted Cruz, who appears to revel in browbeating social media executives as much as anyone, voted against Khan\u2019s confirmation. \u2014 Gilad Edelman, Wired , 19 June 2021",
"Others revel in the opportunity to explore niche knowledge that goes beyond the plays to their sources and afterlives. \u2014 Jeffrey R. Wilson, CNN , 22 Apr. 2022",
"This is a place to revel in Jaipur's intricate design work and to lounge in luxury \u2014 or the gorgeous hotel pool. \u2014 Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure , 9 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Fans of the game revel in watching tour players launch moon balls that fly forever. \u2014 Dave Shedloski, WSJ , 16 June 2022",
"Many highlights along the track revel in the awesome beauty of the Serpentine and Ormiston Gorges and the astonishing immensity of Standley Chasm, seen from the Summit of Mount Sonder. \u2014 Anabel Dean, CNN , 18 May 2022",
"The honeymoon phase will be short-lived, so help your loved one revel in it. \u2014 Kris Frieswick, WSJ , 13 May 2022",
"Some who have lost a loved one revel in defying convention and remaining joyful. \u2014 Washington Post , 19 Apr. 2022",
"The cast revel in this challenge, all working in concert to create the illusion of what isn't there. \u2014 Nick Romano, EW.com , 14 Apr. 2022",
"Throughout this in vino veritas revel , every sip of Jack Daniels and every comestible gives the partiers sustenance. \u2014 Armond White, National Review , 1 Oct. 2021",
"Keep this amazing flavor combination going in your next baking session by making some revel bars or giving your chocolate chip cookies a peanut butter upgrade. \u2014 Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens , 1 Oct. 2020",
"This year, Mardi Gras was a harbinger: according to official counts, attendance at the revel , which spanned a week in late February, was down by about twenty per cent compared with 2019. \u2014 Helen Rosner, The New Yorker , 28 Aug. 2020"
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"\u02c8re-v\u0259l-r\u0113",
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"conviviality",
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"reveling",
"revelling",
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"examples":[
"Each city has its own Carnival, but none, not even the revelry of Mardi Gras, is as spectacular as Brooklyn's. \u2014 Peter Noel , Village Voice , 6 Sept. 1994",
"Wassailing is an ancient English custom, part of the feasts and revelry of New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, which have been revived in Colonial Williamsburg. \u2014 Joan P. Dutton , The Williamsburg Cookbook , 1975",
"The tall minister stood again at the altar. He waited for the song and the revelry to die. \u2014 Maya Angelou , I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings , 1969",
"The small birds were taking their farewell banquets. In the fullness of their revelry , they fluttered, chirping and frolicking from bush to bush, and tree to tree \u2026 \u2014 Washington Irving , The Legend of Sleepy Hollow , 1820",
"the lottery winner was exhausted after a long night of revelry",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"For the ballet\u2019s second half, Ad\u00e8s abandons Lisztian revelry . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 4 May 2022",
"Perched in front of the stage, Woods moved slowly in a circle as the camera captured the height of St. Patrick\u2019s Day revelry . \u2014 Washington Post , 25 Mar. 2022",
"O\u2019Reilly\u2019s, which opened in 2006, is a longtime destination for St. Patrick\u2019s Day revelry . \u2014 Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star , 16 Mar. 2022",
"Sunday came as millions of Americans were heading back to public venues such as bars, restaurants and movie theaters and as the Chicago area was getting its first real taste of St. Patrick\u2019s Day revelry in two years. \u2014 William Lee, chicagotribune.com , 14 Mar. 2022",
"Even with globalization on hold \u2014 or unraveling or perfectly intact, depending on the view \u2014 the revelry in Davos continued after hours. \u2014 Abha Bhattarai, Washington Post , 26 May 2022",
"The feel-good revelry reached the point that, as play continued, DJ Khaled rose from his courtside seat and provided Heat coach Erik Spoelstra with a shoulder rub during the third quarter. \u2014 Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel , 10 May 2022",
"Later in the visual, the duo shed their work uniforms to sneak into the hotel\u2019s resident nightclub, where Jonas, in hot-pink sequins, challenges the Norwegian DJ to a battle on the dance floor as confetti rains down on the revelry . \u2014 Glenn Rowley, Billboard , 28 Feb. 2022",
"For all this revelry , rooms are rather sober by contrast. \u2014 Travel + Leisure , 12 Apr. 2022"
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"adjective",
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": tending to reverberate",
": marked by reverberation : resonant"
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"ri-\u02c8v\u0259r-b(\u0259-)r\u0259nt"
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"resonant",
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"examples":[
"the pastor's reverberant voice could be heard all over the cemetery as he read the final prayers for the deceased",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Everything coexists in what feels like a physical acoustic space \u2014 rich and reverberant , but also distant, held at a remove, seen through a dense fog. \u2014 New York Times , 9 June 2022",
"The new track is an adrenaline rush from start to finish, with the 39-year-old rap queen spitting both fast and slow over an eerie, reverberant vocal sample. \u2014 Hannah Dailey, Billboard , 25 Mar. 2022",
"This makes the case material important: with higher material density, gold (in particular rose gold) and even titanium are more reverberant than platinum, which gives a softer and more muffled chime. \u2014 Tim Barber, Wired , 18 Dec. 2021",
"Meaning coalesces not only through reams of dialogue but also through expressive glances, reverberant silences and many atmospheric shots of Kafuku\u2019s car rolling down roads and highways. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 29 Nov. 2021",
"While breathtakingly sophisticated in their content, their tone recalls the best and most beloved children's books: playful but gentle, earnest without being naive, reverberant with ontological wonder. \u2014 Amy Brady, Scientific American , 9 Sep. 2021",
"For example, a scene that finds Norman in a shallow pool of water requires an understanding of this reverberant space, with feet splashing through the area. \u2014 Aaron Neuwirth, Variety , 16 Aug. 2021",
"For extra credit, belt out a reverberant grito. Aced it? \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 13 June 2021",
"In the car that day Ruiz played Gregorian chants, reverberant voices that harken to a Catholic monastery. \u2014 Chris Kenning, courier-journal.com , 20 Aug. 2020"
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"1781, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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},
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"type":[
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": constituting reverberation",
": tending to reverberate : reverberant"
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"ri-\u02c8v\u0259r-b\u0259-\u02ccr\u0101-tiv",
"-b(\u0259-)r\u0259-"
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"resonant",
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"the reverberative sounds of the pipe organ filled every corner of the majestic Gothic cathedral"
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"1716, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"geographical name",
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"verb"
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": to show devoted deferential honor to : regard as worthy of great honor",
": revers",
": to have great respect for",
"Paul 1735\u20131818 American patriot and silversmith",
"city in eastern Massachusetts on an inlet of the Atlantic just north of the northeasternmost part of Boston population 51,755"
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"ri-\u02c8vir",
"ri-\u02c8vir",
"ri-\u02c8vir",
"ri-\u02c8vir"
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"adore",
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"glorify",
"reverence",
"venerate",
"worship"
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"examples":[
"Verb",
"The family reveres old traditions.",
"in some cultures people revere their ancestors, even leaving food offerings for them",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"People largely revere the Avengers, the saviors of the planet. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 13 June 2022",
"Dutiful sons often revere their fathers for their instruction in the ways of the world\u2014by direction and indirection, sterling example and train wreck. \u2014 Edward Kosner, WSJ , 5 May 2022",
"Baseball reveres Jackie Robinson, but Robinson didn\u2019t revere baseball. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 14 Apr. 2022",
"The compound also is the holiest site for Jews, who call it the Temple Mount and revere it as the home of the biblical Temples. \u2014 Josef Federman, ajc , 29 May 2022",
"Muslims call it the Haram al-Sharif (Noble Sanctuary) and revere it as the third holiest site in Islam. \u2014 Zeena Saifi, CNN , 27 Apr. 2022",
"Using the handle to revere an automobile, abode, or aperitif implies a sense of refinement and elegance. \u2014 Chip Bell, Forbes , 14 Apr. 2022",
"Chapek already faced heavy skepticism among a Hollywood crowd that had come to revere his predecessor Bob Iger as one of the great entertainment chief executives, if not a full-blown Mouse messiah. \u2014 Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times , 15 Mar. 2022",
"His teammates revere his machinations on the mound, and the skill required to effectively pull them off. \u2014 New York Times , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"While Pollock is among the artists the Gutai revere , Steir takes their agenda a step further, leaving more space for the paint itself to surface. \u2014 Kelsey Ables, Washington Post , 23 Jan. 2020"
],
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"Noun",
"1899, in the meaning defined above"
],
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},
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"adjective"
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"ri-\u02c8vird"
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"examples":[],
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},
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"type":[
"noun"
],
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": an act or the process of reversing",
": a conversion of a photographic positive into a negative or vice versa",
": a change (as of fortune) often for the worse",
": a change to an opposite or former state, condition, view, or direction",
": an act or the process of reversing",
": an act or the process of reversing",
": an instance of reversing"
],
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"ri-\u02c8v\u0259r-s\u0259l",
"ri-\u02c8v\u0259r-s\u0259l",
"ri-\u02c8v\u0259r-s\u0259l"
],
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"knock",
"lapse",
"reverse",
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Fifteen months after Trump left office, lawmakers reversed his reversal and the plans to relocate the FBI were back on. \u2014 Zach Everson, Forbes , 26 Apr. 2022",
"His reversal was earlier reported by the New York Post. \u2014 Juliet Chung, WSJ , 25 Apr. 2022",
"The health department did not release data to back up its reversal on masking, saying more information would be provided Friday. \u2014 NBC News , 22 Apr. 2022",
"The health department did not release data to back up its reversal on masking, saying more information would be provided Friday. \u2014 CBS News , 22 Apr. 2022",
"His reversal sent shock waves throughout the sports world, and his teammates and Buccaneers fans reacted with jubilation. \u2014 Rob Maaddi, ajc , 14 Mar. 2022",
"His reversal sent shock waves throughout the sports world, and his teammates and Buccaneers fans reacted with jubilation. \u2014 San Francisco Chronicle , 13 Mar. 2022",
"While a white shopper (Chloe Fineman) obliviously changed her mind about a box of cereal without any fanfare, a Black shopper (Chris Redd) called outsize attention to his reversal . \u2014 Amanda Wicks, The Atlantic , 13 Mar. 2022",
"In a reversal from how Japan reacted when Russia invaded Crimea in 2014, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was quick to respond to Russia\u2019s move on Ukraine as a challenge to the global order. \u2014 Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY , 19 May 2022"
],
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"verb"
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": opposite or contrary to a previous or normal condition",
": having the back presented to the observer or opponent",
": made with one's back to the basketball net",
": coming from the rear of a military force",
": acting, operating, or arranged in a manner contrary to the usual",
": effecting reverse movement",
": so made that the part which normally prints in color appears white against a colored background",
": to turn completely about in position or direction",
": to turn upside down : invert",
": to cause to take an opposite point of view",
": negate , undo : such as",
": to overthrow, set aside, or make void (a legal decision) by a contrary decision",
": to change to the contrary",
": to undo or negate the effect of (something, such as a condition or surgical operation)",
": to cause to go in the opposite direction",
": to cause (something, such as an engine) to perform its action in the opposite direction",
": to turn or move in the opposite direction",
": to put a mechanism (such as an engine) in reverse",
": to make a sudden reversal in direction or opinion",
": something directly contrary to something else : opposite",
": an act or instance of reversing",
": defeat , setback",
": the back part of something",
": the side of a coin or currency note that is opposite the obverse",
": a gear that reverses something",
": the whole mechanism brought into play when such a gear is used",
": movement in reverse",
": an offensive play in football in which a back moving in one direction gives the ball to a player moving in the opposite direction",
": in an opposite manner or direction",
": opposite to a previous, normal, or usual condition",
": opposite to the front",
": to turn completely around or upside down or inside out",
": to change the order or position of",
": to change or cause to change to an opposite or former state, condition, or view",
": to go or cause to go in the opposite direction",
": something opposite to something else : contrary",
": an act or instance of changing to an opposite or former state, condition, view, or direction",
": the back part of something",
": a gear that reverses something",
": to change drastically or completely the course or effect of: as",
": to initiate recovery from",
": to make of no effect or as if not done",
": to set aside or make void (a judgment or decision) by a contrary decision \u2014 compare affirm",
": to reverse a decision or judgment"
],
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"ri-\u02c8v\u0259rs",
"ri-\u02c8v\u0259rs",
"ri-\u02c8v\u0259rs"
],
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"switch"
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"knock",
"lapse",
"reversal",
"setback"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Immediately achieve a 7% NOPAT margin (twice Nautilus\u2019s TTM margin of 3.5%) See the math behind this reverse DCF scenario. \u2014 David Trainer, Forbes , 6 Dec. 2021",
"But a potential major disruption to that campaign sent stocks in reverse Tuesday. \u2014 David Goldman, CNN , 13 Apr. 2021",
"The remainder of the non-playoff teams go in reverse order of finish. \u2014 Andrew Seligman, Chicago Tribune , 17 May 2022",
"For example, individuals asked to quickly multiply 1x2x3x4x5x6x7x8 estimated a far lower value than people asked to multiple the same exact numbers in reverse order\u2014even though the answer is mathematically identical. \u2014 Lila Thulin, Smithsonian Magazine , 10 May 2022",
"It\u2019s an amazing movie told in reverse chronological order and is filled with shocking twists that keep you on the edge of your seat. \u2014 Jihane Bousfiha, ELLE , 30 Apr. 2022",
"The first round consists of single-car, single-lap runs in reverse order of the season standings before the race. \u2014 Gary Gastelu, Fox News , 29 Apr. 2022",
"The top six picks among those 18 teams will be determined by lottery, the rest in reverse order of winning percentage. \u2014 Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times , 4 Apr. 2022",
"After the top four picks are decided, teams slot in reverse order of regular season standings, so the remaining team with the worst record picks fifth and so on. \u2014 Marlowe Alter, Detroit Free Press , 4 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Attorneys for the state had asked the high court to reverse Friday's order from Superior Court Judge Una Gandbhir. \u2014 Landon Mion, Fox News , 12 June 2022",
"Attorneys for the Division of Elections filed an emergency petition to the Alaska Supreme Court asking them to reverse the injunction. \u2014 Iris Samuels, Anchorage Daily News , 11 June 2022",
"The plaintiffs asked the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston to reverse that ruling. \u2014 Jennifer Mcdermott, BostonGlobe.com , 11 June 2022",
"News came in through someone\u2019s social media feed that Ukrainian antiaircraft missiles had prevented a rocket attack in the southeastern region of Zaporizhzhia, where a fierce Ukrainian counteroffensive is attempting to reverse Russian gains. \u2014 Max Bearak, Washington Post , 10 June 2022",
"They were told to have the nasal spray naloxone on hand to administer to try to reverse the effects of opioids. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 9 June 2022",
"With inflation slowing, the central bank started to reverse its initial rate rise in early April, and is expected to bring its key rate close to its preinvasion rate Friday, when officials next meet to set policy. \u2014 Paul Hannon, WSJ , 8 June 2022",
"Again, no one should be under any illusion that what will unfold is going to reverse anyone\u2019s electoral fortunes. \u2014 Alex Shephard, The New Republic , 8 June 2022",
"Back at BioSyn, mad scientist Henry Wu (BD Wong) explains that our best shot at beating the buggers is to reverse -engineer a genetic process used on the aforementioned girl. \u2014 Peter Debruge, Variety , 8 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The woman then put the car in reverse , knocking the officer to the ground. \u2014 Paige Fry, Chicago Tribune , 13 June 2022",
"In reverse , identifying the right retail partner or pop-up location can help digitally native DTC brands acquire new consumers. \u2014 Patrick Bousquet-chavanne, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
"Uzeyman\u2019s heady, hallucinatory images are enhanced by slo-mo, dissolves and even running the film in reverse . \u2014 Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times , 9 June 2022",
"Benny was cycling the Camino de Santiago in reverse , toward his home in Belgium, finishing a charity ride in honor of his late wife. \u2014 Patty Hodapp, Outside Online , 8 June 2022",
"And then there is module that Kazantsev says kind of runs that semantic parser in reverse to make the auto-complete suggestions. \u2014 Jeremy Kahn, Fortune , 7 June 2022",
"But for many hours on our surprising Saturday, the heat index seemed to run in reverse . \u2014 Martin Weil, Washington Post , 5 June 2022",
"In September, an ascending escalator malfunctioned at the Back Bay Station and suddenly plummeted in reverse , causing a bloody pileup of people at the bottom. \u2014 Taylor Dolven, BostonGlobe.com , 2 June 2022",
"So very much like a 13 going on 30, situation but in reverse . \u2014 James Brown, USA TODAY , 29 May 2022"
],
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
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"adjective",
"noun"
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": the part of a simple estate remaining in the control of its owner after the owner has granted therefrom a lesser particular estate",
": a future interest in property left in the control of a grantor or the grantor's successor",
": the right of succession or future possession or enjoyment",
": an act or the process of returning (as to a former condition)",
": a return toward an ancestral type or condition : reappearance of an ancestral character",
": an act or instance of turning the opposite way : the state of being so turned",
": a product of reversion",
": an organism with an atavistic character : throwback",
": an act or the process of returning (as to a former condition)",
": a return toward an ancestral type or condition : reappearance of an ancestral character",
": a product of reversion",
": an organism with an atavistic character",
": the returning of an estate upon its termination to the former owner or to his or her successor in interest",
": the present vested interest in the residue of an estate that remains in its owner after the grant therefrom of a lesser estate (as a life estate) and that will commence in possession by operation of law upon termination of the lesser estate",
": the future interest in property left in a grantor or his or her successor in interest that is not subject to a condition precedent \u2014 compare possibility of reverter , remainder"
],
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"ri-\u02c8v\u0259r-zh\u0259n",
"-sh\u0259n",
"ri-\u02c8v\u0259r-zh\u0259n, -sh\u0259n",
"ri-\u02c8v\u0259r-zh\u0259n"
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"regression",
"retrogression"
],
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"advancement",
"development",
"evolution",
"progression"
],
"examples":[
"His photos document the land's reversion to swamp.",
"the reversion of the estate",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"On June 28, 1997 \u2013 three days before Hong Kong\u2019s reversion to China \u2013 Lin recalls being at a rally with 60,000 people outside Taipei\u2019s World Trade Center. \u2014 Deepa Bharath, ajc , 19 May 2022",
"This implies little-to-no reversion in wallet share from durable goods. \u2014 Jacob Wolinsky, Forbes , 13 May 2022",
"The reversion to lockdown is the latest reminder that despite the easing of restrictions, the government's zero-Covid policy -- comprised of mass testing, extensive quarantine and snap lockdowns -- will continue to dominate everyday life. \u2014 Nectar Gan And Cnn's Beijing Bureau, CNN , 3 June 2022",
"According to her suit, UMPG paid Wilson nearly $32 million for his songwriter share, and another $19 million for his reversion rights. \u2014 Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone , 30 Mar. 2022",
"The stock is also below its 200-week simple moving average or reversion to the mean at $52.85. \u2014 Richard Henry Suttmeier, Forbes , 26 Oct. 2021",
"Those monkeys were reproductively normal, but in one, researchers found evidence of reversion . \u2014 Stephen S. Hall, Wired , 11 Mar. 2021",
"For some, this included reversion to a positive diagnostic Covid-19 test. \u2014 Kent Sepkowitz, CNN , 10 May 2022",
"But alongside those long-term shifts, companies are also witnessing a general reversion to a 2019 mode of living. \u2014 Rachel Wolfe, WSJ , 4 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin reversion-, reversio act of returning, from revertere ",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-205216"
},
"revise":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": an act of revising : revision",
": a printing proof that incorporates changes marked in a previous proof",
": to look over again in order to correct or improve",
": to study again : review",
": to make a new, amended, improved, or up-to-date version of",
": to provide with a new taxonomic arrangement",
": review sense 1",
": to make changes that correct or improve"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccv\u012bz",
"ri-\u02c8v\u012bz",
"ri-\u02c8v\u012bz",
"ri-\u02c8v\u012bz"
],
"synonyms":[
"alteration",
"change",
"difference",
"modification",
"redoing",
"refashioning",
"remaking",
"remodeling",
"revamping",
"review",
"revision",
"reworking",
"variation"
],
"antonyms":[
"alter",
"change",
"make over",
"modify",
"recast",
"redo",
"refashion",
"remake",
"remodel",
"revamp",
"rework",
"vary"
],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"that paper needs one more revise , and then I think it's ready to turn in",
"Verb",
"We have to revise our plans because of the delays.",
"I would like to revise my estimate.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Goodman phoned back to revise and extend his remarks. \u2014 Timothy Noah, The New Republic , 6 Jan. 2022",
"As the calendar rolls forward into 2022, this is the perfect time to revisit, revise , and improve rules and policies around stablecoins. \u2014 Sean Stein Smith, Forbes , 3 Jan. 2022",
"City officials are pushing to open those neighborhoods up for facilities with up to 12 children, as well as revise where larger child care centers can operate in other areas. \u2014 Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal , 9 Nov. 2021",
"Dynamic goals need to be accessible and team members need to be able to revisit, revise , and review their priorities. \u2014 Sesil Pir, Forbes , 11 Oct. 2021",
"Associate Principal Norman Bell went on to elaborate that students are encouraged to retake/ revise tests, quizzes, papers, projects and have a 10-day window to do so from the date the grade is posted. \u2014 Fox News , 1 Oct. 2021",
"Coppola\u2019s continued mission to recut, revise , and rerelease his previous films suggests a dissatisfaction that might be either a personal eccentricity or related to the discontent that characterizes our current Walpurgisnacht. \u2014 Armond White, National Review , 29 Sep. 2021",
"Refresh emergency contact lists based on where staff is located, revise floor plans and share important safety information in new places \u2014 both in offices and digitally. \u2014 Todd Piett, Forbes , 24 Sep. 2021",
"Muldrow does what Black artists have always done uniquely well \u2014 signify upon, revise and refigure a theme, expanding an existing form through a clever new one. \u2014 New York Times , 11 Mar. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"No representation is made with respect to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of information and Boyar assumes no obligation to update or revise such information. \u2014 Jonathan Boyar, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
"The Biden administration named hospitals as one business where consolidation harmed consumers and asked the Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission to review and possibly revise their merger guidelines for all industries. \u2014 Melanie Evans, WSJ , 11 June 2022",
"This means the Michigan Legislature may revise the state law, which could take months. \u2014 Katherine Drabiak, The Conversation , 3 June 2022",
"But there is no grand overhaul currently planned -- no concrete bulkheads or other seawalls that could dramatically revise the post's visual character, no master plan to raise buildings all at once. \u2014 Michelle Liu, ajc , 21 May 2022",
"According to the Guttmacher Institute, nine states did not repeal or revise their prohibitions on the procedure after 1973. \u2014 Matt Ford, The New Republic , 9 May 2022",
"Publishers now must appeal this decision, or revise the submissions to meet Florida's expectations. \u2014 Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News , 22 Apr. 2022",
"The board will also consider a separate proposal which would revise the county code regulate short-term rentals in all residential zones, a step toward formally recognizing rentals that aren\u2019t explicitly permitted under the existing zoning code. \u2014 oregonlive , 9 Apr. 2022",
"James Madison helped revise the Virginia state constitution and served as president of the American Colonization Society, which helped former slaves settle in Liberia. \u2014 Grayson Quay, The Week , 7 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
"1545, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-215411"
},
"revitalization":{
"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to give new life or vigor to",
": to impart new life or vigor to : restore to an active or fresh condition"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8v\u012b-t\u0259-\u02ccl\u012bz"
],
"synonyms":[
"freshen",
"recharge",
"recreate",
"refresh",
"refreshen",
"regenerate",
"rejuvenate",
"renew",
"repair",
"restore",
"resuscitate",
"revive",
"revivify"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"The mayor hopes to revitalize the city.",
"a new cream that claims to revitalize sun-damaged skin",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Similar agreements with zoos around the world have helped revitalize the giant panda population. \u2014 Ashraf Khalil, BostonGlobe.com , 16 Apr. 2022",
"The third pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, Mobley has helped revitalize a franchise that won 60 total games the previous three seasons. \u2014 Chris Fedor, cleveland , 30 Mar. 2022",
"Then Hom started a real estate business and helped revitalize downtown San Diego, becoming the founding president of the Gaslamp Quarter Association in 1982. \u2014 Joshua Emerson Smith, San Diego Union-Tribune , 12 Feb. 2022",
"Austin and her team have proven their creativity and willingness to experiment over the past few years, and that has really helped to revitalize what was once kind of an overlooked and uninspiring brand. \u2014 Jonah Flicker, Robb Report , 4 Feb. 2022",
"Under a plan to revitalize the Riegart Square strip center in downtown Fairfield, curb cuts would be reduced from 14 to four on the east side of Pleasant Avenue. \u2014 Sue Kiesewetter, The Enquirer , 29 May 2022",
"Overall, this incredible smelling face lotion is perfect for any person\u2019s skincare collection with its amazing scent and hard working ability to revitalize our skin. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 16 May 2022",
"More than $166 million in state funding will go toward a comprehensive effort to revitalize downtown Baltimore and the Inner Harbor, state officials announced Thursday. \u2014 Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Maye said plans to revitalize Bayfront Park have been pitched for years. \u2014 al , 15 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1848, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-221943"
},
"revive":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to return to consciousness or life : become active or flourishing again",
": to restore to consciousness or life",
": to restore from a depressed, inactive, or unused state : bring back",
": to renew in the mind or memory",
": to bring back or come back to life, consciousness, freshness, or activity",
": to bring back into use or popularity",
": to return to consciousness or life",
": to restore to consciousness or life",
": to restore from a depressed, inactive, or unused state",
": to restore the force, effect, or validity of (as a contract, will, or action)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8v\u012bv",
"ri-\u02c8v\u012bv",
"ri-\u02c8v\u012bv",
"ri-\u02c8v\u012bv"
],
"synonyms":[
"reanimate",
"recharge",
"regenerate",
"rejuvenate",
"rekindle",
"renew",
"resurrect",
"resuscitate",
"revitalize",
"revivify",
"rewake",
"rewaken"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Indonesia, along with the rest of Southeast Asia, is trying to revive its tourism sector after years of travel restrictions crashed visitor numbers in tourist hotspots. \u2014 Nicholas Gordon, Fortune , 7 June 2022",
"But now Sabrina was pounding on her mother\u2019s chest and trying to revive her, clearly terrified. \u2014 New York Times , 1 June 2022",
"Jos\u00e9 Benavidez, David's father and trainer, said his son Jos\u00e9 Benavidez Jr., who is trying to revive his once-promising boxing career, is training for a fight that could come in July or August. \u2014 Jos\u00e9 M. Romero, The Arizona Republic , 20 May 2022",
"In this Netflix sports drama, Adam Sandler plays a former NBA scout trying to revive his career with some dubious dealings. \u2014 Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com , 20 May 2022",
"Around the same time, Hirata learned about Noma chef Ren\u00e9 Redzepi, who was trying to revive Nordic cuisine in Denmark by encouraging people to forage like the Nordic people used to. \u2014 Rachel Ng, Bon App\u00e9tit , 19 May 2022",
"Nestle SA, for example, has been trying to revive the business in that market, while Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc has started a sale of its baby nutrition business after exiting China last year. \u2014 Time , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Razorbacks can revive an old Southwest Conference rivalry with Texas, while keeping The Golden Boot and whatever their deal is with Missouri. \u2014 Bennett Durando, USA TODAY , 3 June 2022",
"Supporters of the Terra blockchain project last week voted to revive Luna, on the advice of creator Do Kwon, but not the TerraUSD stablecoin. \u2014 Chris Morris, Fortune , 31 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Anglo-French revivre , from Latin revivere to live again, from re- + vivere to live \u2014 more at quick entry 1 ",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-210329"
},
"revivify":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to give new life to : revive"
],
"pronounciation":[
"r\u0113-\u02c8vi-v\u0259-\u02ccf\u012b"
],
"synonyms":[
"freshen",
"recharge",
"recreate",
"refresh",
"refreshen",
"regenerate",
"rejuvenate",
"renew",
"repair",
"restore",
"resuscitate",
"revitalize",
"revive"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"looking for ways to revivify the city's economy",
"a new director hoping to revivify the region's oldest repertory company",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Emergencies remind us that people admire selflessness and enjoy demands on their generosity, and that the community as a whole is revivified by such demands. \u2014 Marilynne Robinson, The New York Review of Books , 27 May 2020",
"Few films express as well as this one how an immigrant\u2019s sadness at leaving one\u2019s homeland is countered by the prospect of a revivifying renewal. \u2014 Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor , 6 May 2020",
"Left for dead by some original participants, Facebook\u2019s Libra digital currency project is revivifying . \u2014 Aaron Pressman, Fortune , 17 Apr. 2020",
"But the robustness of the entries as a whole was revivifying . \u2014 Jon Caramanica, New York Times , 11 Apr. 2020",
"Chanin was able to revivify her hometown and create new jobs. \u2014 Cintra Wilson, The New York Review of Books , 11 Feb. 2020",
"Over the years, various schemes for revivifying it have been floated, from a church to storage space. \u2014 William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al , 25 Sep. 2019",
"The celebrated British photojournalist\u2019s 1950s images and memorabilia revivify Laika, the first dog to embark on the journey into the cosmos, and her successors, who paved the way for human astronauts during the U.S.-Soviet space race. \u2014 New York Times , 19 July 2019",
"Louis barely remembers Alexandre, but, nearing retirement, divorced and in a slump, he is revivified by the attention, and spurred to reconsider his past life. \u2014 Judith Thurman, The New Yorker , 3 Sep. 2019"
],
"history_and_etymology":"French r\u00e9vivifier , from Late Latin revivificare , from Latin re- + Late Latin vivificare to vivify",
"first_known_use":[
"1675, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-202139"
},
"reviving":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to return to consciousness or life : become active or flourishing again",
": to restore to consciousness or life",
": to restore from a depressed, inactive, or unused state : bring back",
": to renew in the mind or memory",
": to bring back or come back to life, consciousness, freshness, or activity",
": to bring back into use or popularity",
": to return to consciousness or life",
": to restore to consciousness or life",
": to restore from a depressed, inactive, or unused state",
": to restore the force, effect, or validity of (as a contract, will, or action)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8v\u012bv",
"ri-\u02c8v\u012bv",
"ri-\u02c8v\u012bv",
"ri-\u02c8v\u012bv"
],
"synonyms":[
"reanimate",
"recharge",
"regenerate",
"rejuvenate",
"rekindle",
"renew",
"resurrect",
"resuscitate",
"revitalize",
"revivify",
"rewake",
"rewaken"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Indonesia, along with the rest of Southeast Asia, is trying to revive its tourism sector after years of travel restrictions crashed visitor numbers in tourist hotspots. \u2014 Nicholas Gordon, Fortune , 7 June 2022",
"But now Sabrina was pounding on her mother\u2019s chest and trying to revive her, clearly terrified. \u2014 New York Times , 1 June 2022",
"Jos\u00e9 Benavidez, David's father and trainer, said his son Jos\u00e9 Benavidez Jr., who is trying to revive his once-promising boxing career, is training for a fight that could come in July or August. \u2014 Jos\u00e9 M. Romero, The Arizona Republic , 20 May 2022",
"In this Netflix sports drama, Adam Sandler plays a former NBA scout trying to revive his career with some dubious dealings. \u2014 Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com , 20 May 2022",
"Around the same time, Hirata learned about Noma chef Ren\u00e9 Redzepi, who was trying to revive Nordic cuisine in Denmark by encouraging people to forage like the Nordic people used to. \u2014 Rachel Ng, Bon App\u00e9tit , 19 May 2022",
"Nestle SA, for example, has been trying to revive the business in that market, while Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc has started a sale of its baby nutrition business after exiting China last year. \u2014 Time , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Razorbacks can revive an old Southwest Conference rivalry with Texas, while keeping The Golden Boot and whatever their deal is with Missouri. \u2014 Bennett Durando, USA TODAY , 3 June 2022",
"Supporters of the Terra blockchain project last week voted to revive Luna, on the advice of creator Do Kwon, but not the TerraUSD stablecoin. \u2014 Chris Morris, Fortune , 31 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Anglo-French revivre , from Latin revivere to live again, from re- + vivere to live \u2014 more at quick entry 1 ",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-180003"
},
"revoke":{
"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to annul by recalling or taking back : rescind",
": to bring or call back",
": to fail to follow suit when able in a card game in violation of the rules",
": an act or instance of revoking in a card game",
": to take away or cancel",
": to annul by recalling or taking back: as",
": to destroy the effectiveness of (one's will) by executing another or by an act of destruction (as tearing in half)",
": to put an end to (a trust)",
": to withdraw (an offer) especially before acceptance",
": to withdraw (acceptance of goods) by refusing to keep goods because of nonconformity \u2014 see also rejection",
": to take back (as a license or a grant of parole or probation) especially because of misconduct"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8v\u014dk",
"ri-\u02c8v\u014dk",
"ri-\u02c8v\u014dk"
],
"synonyms":[
"abandon",
"abort",
"call",
"call off",
"cancel",
"cry off",
"drop",
"recall",
"repeal",
"rescind",
"scrap",
"scrub"
],
"antonyms":[
"continue",
"keep"
],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"The judge revoked her driver's license.",
"Their work permits were revoked .",
"Their privileges were revoked after they misbehaved.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"After so much dysfunction, the General Assembly more than 350 miles away in Richmond has taken the unusual step of voting to revoke the town\u2019s charter over the objections of its residents. \u2014 Gregory S. Schneider, Washington Post , 23 May 2022",
"On a cold winter day three weeks after his arrest for murder and kidnapping, Fotis Dulos was ordered to court for an emergency hearing on whether to revoke his bond. \u2014 Erin Moriarty, CBS News , 21 May 2022",
"Gableman recommended in March that the state Legislature revoke the state's electoral votes for Biden even though his attorney and other experts have said that's legally impossible. \u2014 Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 17 May 2022",
"In response, the Planning Commission appointed a committee to investigate whether the city should make changes or even revoke the conditional use permit granted to the nonprofit. \u2014 Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune , 10 May 2022",
"No device, user or application is safe, and every user requires express authorization to access any resource\u2014which an identity management system can then revoke . \u2014 Nick Dearden, Forbes , 5 May 2022",
"Lucas, who was hired in February from rival Arkansas Pine-Bluff, had decided to drop all 19 players and revoke their scholarships. \u2014 Francisco Rosa, USA TODAY , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Parents must give schools permission to offer mental health services to their children and can revoke permission at any time. \u2014 Trisha Powell Crain | Tcrain@al.com, al , 12 Apr. 2022",
"The Senate will vote Thursday on measures to revoke normal trade relations with Russia and ban oil imports from the country. \u2014 Bloomberg.com , 6 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Georgetown's Black Law Students' Association, in a letter published on Friday, demanded that the university revoke Shapiro's employment and condemn his statements. \u2014 Nadine El-bawab, ABC News , 1 Feb. 2022",
"The Justice Department will take additional steps to crack down on gun trafficking and revoke licenses for gun dealers who willfully violate federal law. \u2014 WSJ , 23 June 2021",
"First, revoke privileges upon user termination to make sure departing employees are no longer in the game. \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 26 May 2021",
"The final release of Android 11 then delivered additional features related to Auto revoke permission. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 21 Apr. 2021",
"This session may also see the state revoke riot immunity for police and restore voting rights to prisoners. \u2014 Tim Gruver, Washington Examiner , 26 Feb. 2021",
"The president has long demanded that Congress revoke Section 230, a liability waiver social media companies depend upon to allow relatively unfettered speech on their platforms. \u2014 Tribune News Service, Arkansas Online , 11 Jan. 2021",
"The most extreme end of the six steps could have the commission revoke PG&E\u2019s operating license, and if that happens, the state of California may seize control of the company. \u2014 J.d. Morris, SFChronicle.com , 25 Nov. 2020",
"On Monday, the acting head of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (and Rick Bright's replacement), Gary Disbrow, requested that the FDA revoke the Emergency Use Authorization. \u2014 John Timmer, Ars Technica , 15 June 2020"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1",
"Noun",
"1709, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-205454"
},
"revolting":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": extremely offensive"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8v\u014dl-ti\u014b",
"also"
],
"synonyms":[
"abhorrent",
"abominable",
"appalling",
"awful",
"disgusting",
"distasteful",
"dreadful",
"evil",
"foul",
"fulsome",
"gross",
"hideous",
"horrendous",
"horrible",
"horrid",
"loathsome",
"nasty",
"nauseating",
"nauseous",
"noisome",
"noxious",
"obnoxious",
"obscene",
"odious",
"offensive",
"rancid",
"repellent",
"repellant",
"repugnant",
"repulsive",
"scandalous",
"shocking",
"sickening",
"ugly"
],
"antonyms":[
"innocuous",
"inoffensive"
],
"examples":[
"The bloody scenes in the movie were positively revolting .",
"the revolting sight of animals being slaughtered for no good reason",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The hundreds of true-crime podcasts are even more revolting . \u2014 Aron Ravin, National Review , 15 Aug. 2021",
"If in future years the sport is slightly more sanitary and dugouts less revolting after games, great. \u2014 Susan Slusser, SFChronicle.com , 20 May 2020",
"There is just a lot of spitting; a dugout after a game is truly revolting . \u2014 Susan Slusser, SFChronicle.com , 1 Apr. 2020",
"The moldy Whopper may look revolting , but Restaurant Brands International (QSR), which owns Burger King, is betting customers are craving healthier, organic ingredients. \u2014 Chauncey Alcorn, CNN , 19 Feb. 2020",
"More of a study in anthropology than anything else, this eccentric museum displays some of the most revolting , cringeworthy food and drink from cultures around the world. \u2014 Washington Post , 31 Jan. 2020",
"Wade Miley\u2019s revolting end to the regular season only simplified the decision. \u2014 Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle , 26 Oct. 2019",
"That worms like nematodes are, to human sensibilities, revolting creatures with revolting lives is surely the result of millions of years of co-evolution that has favoured avoiding any contact with them. \u2014 The Economist , 21 Nov. 2019",
"In a variation of that revolting ritual in which young parents assume other people's reproductive choices are their business, curious women assail Jen at a party, amplifying her unease. \u2014 John Defore, The Hollywood Reporter , 8 Oct. 2019"
],
"history_and_etymology":"from present participle of revolt entry 1 ",
"first_known_use":[
"1806, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-223846"
},
"revolution":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the action by a celestial body of going round in an orbit or elliptical course",
": apparent movement of such a body round the earth",
": the time taken by a celestial body to make a complete round in its orbit",
": the rotation of a celestial body on its axis",
": completion of a course (as of years)",
": the period made by the regular succession of a measure of time or by a succession of similar events",
": a progressive motion of a body around an axis so that any line of the body parallel to the axis returns to its initial position while remaining parallel to the axis in transit and usually at a constant distance from it",
": motion of any figure about a center or axis",
": rotation sense 1b",
": a sudden, radical, or complete change",
": a fundamental change in political organization",
": the overthrow or renunciation of one government or ruler and the substitution of another by the governed",
": activity or movement designed to effect fundamental changes in the socioeconomic situation",
": a fundamental change in the way of thinking about or visualizing something : a change of paradigm",
": a changeover in use or preference especially in technology",
": the action by a heavenly body of going round in a fixed course",
": a spinning motion around a center or axis : rotation",
": a single complete turn (as of a wheel)",
": a sudden, extreme, or complete change (as in manner of living or working)",
": the overthrow of a ruler or government by violent action"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccre-v\u0259-\u02c8l\u00fc-sh\u0259n",
"\u02ccre-v\u0259-\u02c8l\u00fc-sh\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[
"gyration",
"pirouette",
"reel",
"roll",
"rotation",
"spin",
"twirl",
"wheel",
"whirl"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"This battle between revolution and convention is the central tension within and without Pistol, directed by Danny Boyle. \u2014 Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone , 31 May 2022",
"Alex despised capitalism, embracing societal revolution and the gift economy, where goods and services are not bought or sold, but freely given. \u2014 Larry Light, Forbes , 26 May 2022",
"Without a Cat, an essay-film about revolution and counterrevolution in the Sixties, is almost as long as The Sorrow and the Pity but denser and more fast-moving. \u2014 Rachel Kushner, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 25 May 2022",
"The area\u2019s music scene, a historical haven for punk, has changed, beyond just reggae \u2014 priced and digitized out by a revolution in home-recording technology and a skyrocketing cost of living. \u2014 Washington Post , 17 Apr. 2022",
"It is no longer possessed by an ideology that demands universal revolution and compulsory atheism. \u2014 Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review , 6 Apr. 2022",
"This monument of Byzantine architecture survived the Mongol invasion, Russian revolution and artillery fire and bombing in World War II, among other cataclysms. \u2014 Cristina Florea, CNN , 4 Apr. 2022",
"So far, marijuana legalization has been less a revolution and more a grim continuation of a deeply American form of inequality, in which prosperity and social mobility are technically possible but utterly unlikely. \u2014 Amanda Chicago Lewis, The New Republic , 4 Apr. 2022",
"From the streaming revolution and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on movie going and distribution windows to Hollywood mega-deals, the entertainment industry has gone through major changes. \u2014 Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter , 25 Feb. 2022"
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"\u02ccre-v\u0259-\u02c8l\u00fc-sh\u0259-\u02ccner-\u0113",
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"Adjective",
"a candidate with a lot of crazy, revolutionary ideas that no one seems to be going for",
"revolutionary forces that were soundly defeated before reaching the capital",
"Noun",
"after the collapse of the Russian monarchy, the moderate socialists briefly governed until being overthrown by the Bolshevik revolutionaries",
"at first the government was not worried about this small band of unarmed revolutionaries",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"His work on Batman, Green Lantern, and many more was revolutionary . \u2014 Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone , 29 Apr. 2022",
"But the concept of being real on social media isn\u2019t revolutionary . \u2014 Grace Mccarty, Glamour , 28 Apr. 2022",
"In 1961, The Oregon Journal had said the Levacar was revolutionary . \u2014 oregonlive , 12 Apr. 2022",
"When it was introduced in 1965, almost everything about the Fulvia was revolutionary . \u2014 Brendan Mcaleer, Car and Driver , 3 Apr. 2022",
"The other change is more subtle, but no less revolutionary . \u2014 New York Times , 28 May 2022",
"That split leaves the youthful Mr. Boric walking a perilous tightrope, balancing between sustaining the hopes that propelled him into office and tamping down expectations \u2013 and fears \u2013 of quick and revolutionary change, some political analysts say. \u2014 Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor , 12 May 2022",
"Pistol covers the band\u2019s chaotic, revolutionary , and wildly brief three-year rise and fall. \u2014 Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone , 3 May 2022",
"In this social climate, daring to found or attend a samba school, an institution that celebrates the lives and traditions of those who have always been under attack, is, to say the least, revolutionary . \u2014 Beatriz Miranda, refinery29.com , 19 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The former guerrilla fighter, who today preaches reconciliation and an end to violence, has framed his campaign around whether Colombia is ready to elect a revolutionary . \u2014 Stefano Pozzebon, CNN , 27 May 2022",
"In 1976, the artist travels to Tehran to take Polaroids of the Shah of Iran\u2019s wife but encounters a young revolutionary . \u2014 Doug George, chicagotribune.com , 20 Apr. 2022",
"Long Walk to Freedom which chronicles the anti-apartheid revolutionary and former South African president\u2019s life from childhood. \u2014 Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter , 5 Mar. 2022",
"This musicial blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway to tell the story of Alexander Hamilton, an American revolutionary , statesman and Founding Father of the United States. \u2014 Yaa Bofah, Good Housekeeping , 6 May 2022",
"But in a lengthy interview with NBC News, progressive state party chair Judith Whitmer didn\u2019t sound like a revolutionary attempting to upend Harry Reid\u2019s legacy. \u2014 NBC News , 22 Apr. 2022",
"Song of Arirang was written not in Kim\u2019s native Korean or fluent Japanese or Chinese, but in English, and not by Kim himself but by Helen Foster Snow, an American woman who had been close to Chairman Mao Zedong in his early days as a revolutionary . \u2014 E. Tammy Kim, The New York Review of Books , 17 Dec. 2020",
"Brazilian filmmaker\u2019s Hector Babenco\u2019s award-winning adaptation of Manuel Puig\u2019s novel cast Hurt as a homosexual window dresser named Luis who\u2019s been imprisoned in a South American jail; his cellmate, Raul Julia, is a political revolutionary . \u2014 David Fear, Rolling Stone , 13 Mar. 2022",
"In that bruising character study pitting self-delusion against political idealism, Hurt and Ra\u00fal Juli\u00e1 played reluctant cellmates in a Brazilian prison, the former a gay fantasist, the latter a hardline leftist revolutionary . \u2014 David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter , 13 Mar. 2022"
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"1638, in the meaning defined above"
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"extravagantly emotional rapturous",
"resembling or characteristic of a rhapsody"
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"ecstatic",
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"the jingle used in the commercial is a humorously rhapsodic celebration of fast food",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Bantering back and forth on a joint Zoom call with EW, the two actors alternate between waxing rhapsodic about history and morality and cracking wise at every opportunity. \u2014 Tyler Aquilina, EW.com , 24 Apr. 2022",
"The cadenza in the first movement was arrestingly rhapsodic , and the second movement was gorgeously shaped and juicy with portamento. \u2014 Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Instead, Brown\u2019s delirious, rhapsodic mass of bodies come together and move apart through messier, more quotidian movements like stumbling and falling, even as every slip is meticulously choreographed. \u2014 Vogue , 17 Mar. 2022",
"The character\u2019s rhapsodic soliloquies on why baseball is better than democracy and on the poetry of the home run trot are odes in which Ferguson exults. \u2014 Frank Rizzo, Variety , 4 Apr. 2022",
"Because there\u2019s a kind of rhapsodic freedom when they are stranded. \u2014 Kate Aurthur, Variety , 17 Jan. 2022",
"The season ended with a rhapsodic portrayal of her relapse. \u2014 Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter , 9 Jan. 2022",
"His images of the river are as poetic and rhapsodic as those of the fictionalized Siddheshwari, who is shown in her solitary contemplations and her family relationships. \u2014 Richard Brody, The New Yorker , 3 Nov. 2021",
"Auster\u2019s rhapsodic treatments of his favorite Crane works \u2014 which don\u2019t always overlap with the critical consensus \u2014 can be infectious. \u2014 Mark Athitakis, Los Angeles Times , 21 Oct. 2021"
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"rave",
"slobber"
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"rhapsodized about the food so as not to hurt their host's feelings",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"At the university campuses on the edge of town, scholars of ancient China were put forward to rhapsodize about new gains in governance, diplomacy, and intellectual life. \u2014 Evan Osnos, The New Yorker , 11 Feb. 2022",
"Cars will likely crash, odometers will reach their maximum setting, quips will be made and Vin Diesel will almost invariably rhapsodize about the importance of family. \u2014 Brent Lang, Variety , 14 Dec. 2021",
"All these practices corrupt the information processing of market institutions about which neoliberal ideologues like Friedrich Hayek love to rhapsodize . \u2014 Ryan Cooper, The Week , 25 Oct. 2021",
"Kids rhapsodize about bug-eyed dolls with raspy mini boom boxes inside them, light-up teapots that giggle out tinny tunes. \u2014 Hillary Kelly, Vulture , 4 Nov. 2021",
"CinemaCon is traditionally an opportunity not just to rhapsodize about the magic of movies, but to openly bash streaming services. \u2014 Rebecca Rubin, Variety , 19 Aug. 2021",
"When workers rhapsodize about the benefits of the four-day week, their statements can sound suspiciously like testimonials from an infomercial. \u2014 Joe Pinsker, The Atlantic , 17 June 2021",
"Ricks doesn\u2019t rhapsodize the ancients, but there are plenty of people who do, often in grotesquely ignorant ways. \u2014 Charles King, Washington Post , 6 Nov. 2020",
"Postal stans rhapsodize about its sprawling history, its enduring enrichment of our daily lives. \u2014 Washington Post , 28 Aug. 2020"
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"1787, in the meaning defined above"
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"the art of speaking or writing effectively such as",
"the study of principles and rules of composition formulated by critics of ancient times",
"the study of writing or speaking as a means of communication or persuasion",
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The country\u2019s leadership has been accused of fanning communal violence in the country by engaging in divisive political rhetoric against minority religious groups, especially Muslims, ever since they were elected to power in 2014. \u2014 Siladitya Ray, Forbes , 6 June 2022",
"But Bolsonaro appears to be working against such initiatives, at least in his rhetoric among supporters. \u2014 Rodrigo Pedroso And Marcia Reverdosa, CNN , 2 June 2022",
"As a young man, Abraham Lincoln steeped himself in the rhetoric of the classical authors, the wisdom of Aesop, the music of the King James Bible, and the expansive humanity of William Shakespeare, John Bunyan, Daniel Defoe, and Robert Burns. \u2014 Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune , 28 May 2022",
"However, as conservatives have regrouped after losing control of Washington, there has been a resurgence in rhetoric suggesting that talking about gay and transgender-related topics is a threat to children. \u2014 Ellen Mccarthy, Washington Post , 20 May 2022",
"Stoltenberg would have been so certain in their rhetoric about the enlargement. \u2014 Eli Stokols, Los Angeles Times , 19 May 2022",
"Some conservative media outlets have also trafficked in similar rhetoric . \u2014 Rick Klein, ABC News , 17 May 2022",
"And they are rooted in the rhetoric of right-wing groups at the national level that are targeting Muslims through provocation, a campaign emboldened by the silence of the country\u2019s top leaders. \u2014 New York Times , 11 May 2022",
"Indeed, when Russian military authorities recently announced a shift in strategy, away from seeking to capture Kyiv and focusing instead on the Donbas region of Eastern Ukraine, it was not matched by a de-escalation in Russian rhetoric . \u2014 Michael A. Cohen, The New Republic , 28 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English rethorik , from Anglo-French rethorique , from Latin rhetorica , from Greek rh\u0113torik\u0113 , literally, art of oratory, from feminine of rh\u0113torikos of an orator, from rh\u0113t\u014dr orator, rhetorician, from eirein to say, speak \u2014 more at word ",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The dismal maternal and child health outcomes in many of these states suggest this is merely a rhetorical question, and a bitterly laughable one at that. \u2014 Amanda Allen, ELLE , 24 May 2022",
"Charlotte Valuer, Founder of the Institute of Neurodiversity, asked this rhetorical question recently in a panel. \u2014 Nancy Doyle, Forbes , 1 May 2022",
"Given the current situation in Belarus, a prudent approach may be to provide financial, rhetorical , and organizational support to the leaders of the pro-democracy movement beyond the borders of the country. \u2014 Alexander Vindman And Andrei Sannikov, CNN , 16 Nov. 2021",
"Her question is urgent, but for the reader, entirely rhetorical . \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 30 Sep. 2021",
"While discussing the atrocity in Uvalde from the White House on Tuesday evening, President Biden indulged himself in a cynical rhetorical game. \u2014 The Editors, National Review , 27 May 2022",
"The Los Angeles mayor\u2019s race has seemingly devolved in recent days into a rhetorical brawl between two of the city\u2019s richest men, Benjamin Oreskes wrote. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 27 May 2022",
"Liberals have been losing the rhetorical battle over guns for decades. \u2014 Walter Shapiro, The New Republic , 26 May 2022",
"The Chinese have given the Russians all kinds of rhetorical and political support. \u2014 CBS News , 22 May 2022"
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},
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"type":[
"noun"
],
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": any of a genus ( Rheum ) of Asian plants of the buckwheat family having large leaves with thick petioles often used as food",
": the petioles of rhubarb",
": the tart, succulent, usually pink or red petioles of rhubarb used especially in pies and preserves",
": the dried rhizome and roots of any of various rhubarbs (such as Rheum officinale and R. palmatum ) grown chiefly in temperate parts of China and used in folk medicine especially as a laxative, diuretic, and ulcer treatment",
": a heated dispute or controversy",
": the thick juicy pink or red stems of a garden plant that have a tart flavor and are used cooked especially in jams and desserts",
": any of several plants of the genus Rheum having large leaves with thick succulent petioles often used as food",
": the dried rhizome and roots of any of several rhubarbs (especially Rheum officinale and R. palmatum ) grown in China and Tibet and used as a purgative and stomachic"
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"altercation",
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"disagreement",
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"donnybrook",
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"fight",
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"imbroglio",
"kickup",
"misunderstanding",
"quarrel",
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"tiff",
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"examples":[
"The coach got into a rhubarb with the umpire.",
"a basketball coach whose ranting rhubarbs with officials are the stuff of legend",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Add the rhubarb and its juices to the pan, then pour in 3 Tbsp. \u2014 Christian Reynoso, Bon App\u00e9tit , 26 May 2022",
"Here a person might find the Kurdish alchemilla, the Syrian rhubarb and the Iranian onion sharing a single clearing. \u2014 New York Times , 20 Apr. 2022",
"This cake looks like a traditional birthday cake on the outside, but keeps things interesting with a strawberry- rhubarb filling. \u2014 Olivia Muenter, Woman's Day , 14 Apr. 2022",
"Place the rhubarb , onion, figs, wine and sugar in a saucepan and simmer gently for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. \u2014 Star Tribune , 19 May 2021",
"These delicacies\u2014wild-cherry-and- rhubarb pasties, plump whortleberry pies, potato-and-mushroom turnovers\u2014make an appearance at every feast, and in every traveller\u2019s knapsack. \u2014 Ruby Tandoh, The New Yorker , 19 Nov. 2021",
"Sour cherries and rhubarb dominate the tart, pleasing palate on this bright, crisp wine. \u2014 Lana Bortolot, Forbes , 31 Aug. 2021",
"Chopped rhubarb makes a nice, slightly tart addition, as well. \u2014 Washington Post , 13 July 2021",
"My sister-in-law offered us ALL the rhubarb from her garden. \u2014 Tribune News Service, cleveland , 16 June 2021"
],
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"adjective",
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"verb"
],
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": rhyming verse",
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": a composition in verse that rhymes",
": correspondence in terminal sounds of units of composition or utterance (such as two or more words or lines of verse)",
": one of two or more words thus corresponding in sound",
": correspondence of other than terminal word sounds: such as",
": alliteration",
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": to cause to rhyme : use as rhyme",
": to make rhymes",
": to compose rhyming verse",
": to end in syllables that are rhymes",
": to be in accord : harmonize",
": close similarity in the final sounds of two or more words or lines of writing",
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"\u02c8r\u012bm",
"\u02c8r\u012bm"
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"consist",
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"differ (from)",
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"Noun",
"She used \u201cmoon\u201d as a rhyme for \u201cJune.\u201d",
"He couldn't think of a rhyme for \u201corange.\u201d",
"They're learning about meter and rhyme .",
"Verb",
"Please find the two lines that rhyme .",
"She rhymed \u201cmoon\u201d with \u201cJune.\u201d",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Kehlani shows off their ability to rhyme on the second verse, surrounded by an unforgettable vocal performance throughout the track. \u2014 Quincy Green, Billboard , 24 May 2022",
"In these postmortem portraits, Gunn achieves a highly effective balance between heartbreaking details and the soothing consolations of form and rhyme . \u2014 Mark Ford, The New York Review of Books , 25 May 2022",
"Costly signaling explains human aesthetic judgments; complex rhyme schemes constrain rap lyricists, making expert verses that much more impressive. \u2014 Matthew Hutson, WSJ , 24 Apr. 2022",
"With her slippery smooth-like butter vocal runs, nimbly sensual rhyme schemes, and emotive storytelling, Muni deserves to feel the love under her solo spotlight. \u2014 Carl Lamarre, Billboard , 31 Jan. 2022",
"Talking with friends There\u2019s no particular rhyme or rhythm to how the show books its guests, Leach said. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 15 Apr. 2022",
"In a new adaptation by Martin Crimp, the production strips the story down, using rap, rhyme , and poetry to distill the tale of passion into something rapturous in its simplicity. \u2014 Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com , 3 Mar. 2022",
"Tuesday\u2019s child, the old rhyme says, is full of grace. \u2014 William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al , 22 Feb. 2022",
"Confidence is, indeed, a foundational tenet of hip-hop, arguably as important as the beat or the rhyme because it is so irrevocably intertwined with both. \u2014 Outside Online , 28 Oct. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Spears is a heart-first performer, who makes Juicy\u2019s moments of anguish rhyme with his shady asides, pointing out how both attitudes flow from a deep deposit of frustrated affection for the sensual world, and a hope for a life of his own making. \u2014 Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker , 30 May 2022",
"Born Russell Jones in 1968 in Brooklyn, NY, ODB developed a unique persona and rhyme style that set him apart from his contemporaries. \u2014 Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter , 31 Mar. 2022",
"Yet Earnest's words seem to rhyme with Faulkner's fundamental point. \u2014 Darren Franich, EW.com , 8 Apr. 2022",
"Seeing all of those weird, warped houses and reading those Dr. Seuss stories with crazy characters and nothing but rhyme \u2026it\u2019s like the intersection of hip-hop and Dr. Seuss. \u2014 Evan Nicole Brown, The Hollywood Reporter , 7 Apr. 2022",
"Carlos Santana and Stewart Copeland follow \u2013 the latter reprising his Police service with the Oregon Symphony \u2013 while Koffee spins rhyme and rhythm to taste. \u2014 Nathan Rizzo | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive , 28 Feb. 2022",
"My rhyme style with the echo is from a girl, Sha Rock, the first greatest female MC ever, who\u2019s better than 99% of the dudes rappin\u2019 today. \u2014 Al Shipley, SPIN , 4 Jan. 2022",
"And nature writes poems in the lives of her creatures, with lines that echo and rhyme through the generations. \u2014 Janet Barber, Scientific American , 9 Nov. 2021",
"Whose life, child or elder, will rhyme with them today? \u2014 Janet Barber, Scientific American , 9 Nov. 2021"
],
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"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)",
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],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-200246"
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"adjective",
"noun"
],
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": marked by coarseness or lewdness : crude , offensive",
": characterized by or using coarse, indecent humor",
": a person coarse or lewd in appearance, speech, writing, or thought : a ribald person"
],
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"\u02c8ri-b\u0259ld",
"also",
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"bawdy",
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"unprintable",
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"wanton",
"X-rated"
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"clean",
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"G-rated",
"nonobscene",
"wholesome"
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"Adjective",
"some of the movie's most ribald , and thus funniest, scenes were cut for showing on broadcast television",
"a ribald tale rife with double entendres and racy innuendo",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Eight years ago that original, decidedly more ribald version, was a surprise hit with gay men. \u2014 Rod Stafford Hagwood, sun-sentinel.com , 14 Oct. 2020",
"But, Brigman found, the men in Stieglitz\u2019s scene often belittled the subject, ogling and making ribald jokes. \u2014 Sarah Blackwood, The New Yorker , 11 May 2020",
"But Beforeigners eschews the supernatural, and the campier teen soap elements, to deliver a thoughtful, moving, and often quite ribald and funny tale of various worlds colliding. \u2014 Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica , 21 Feb. 2020",
"Later, Society members on the city commission pulled funding from a chamber-of-commerce event, citing concerns about an allegedly ribald country-and-western band. \u2014 Emma Green, The Atlantic , 12 Dec. 2019",
"The Los Angeles artist, known for her ribald depictions of middle-aged men and babies (and baby men) wreaking all manner of havoc (bodily and otherwise), is presenting a series of paintings and videos. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 17 Oct. 2019",
"The Los Angeles artist, known for her ribald depictions of middle-aged men and babies (and baby men) wreaking all manner of havoc (bodily and otherwise), is presenting a new series of paintings and videos. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 5 Sep. 2019",
"Some more-than-meets-the-eye introspection punctuated with a ribald quip. \u2014 Dan Wiederer, chicagotribune.com , 26 Aug. 2019",
"Haywood discussed her campaign on a recent afternoon at her two-story brick home on the South Side of Chicago, showing a ribald sense of humor and a gift for gab. \u2014 Malika Andrews, New York Times , 8 May 2018"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Adjective",
"first_known_use":[
"Adjective",
"circa 1500, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun",
"13th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-173927"
},
"ribbon":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": a flat or tubular narrow closely woven fabric (as of silk or rayon) used for trimmings or knitting",
": a narrow fabric used for tying packages",
": a piece of usually multicolored ribbon worn as a military decoration or in place of a medal",
": a strip of colored satin given for winning a place in a competition",
": a strip of inked fabric (as in a typewriter)",
": reins for controlling an animal",
": tatter , shred",
": ribband",
": to adorn with ribbons",
": to divide into ribbons",
": to cover with or as if with ribbons",
": to rip to shreds",
": a narrow strip of usually colorful fabric used especially for decoration or to tie things",
": a ribbon that is given as an award",
": tatter sense 1 , shred"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ri-b\u0259n",
"\u02c8ri-b\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[
"list",
"slip",
"strip"
],
"antonyms":[
"rend",
"rip",
"rive",
"shred",
"tatter",
"tear"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Every table is set with a vase wrapped in blue and yellow ribbon for the colors of the Ukrainian flag, and filled with sunflowers, the national flower of Ukraine. \u2014 Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle , 4 May 2022",
"Zoom was the blue- ribbon loser, scoring number 22 in 2021 but face-planting in 2022, coming in dead last at 100. \u2014 Oliver Rist, PCMAG , 8 Feb. 2022",
"In the wake of Gabriel\u2019s death, the county Board of Supervisors votes to create a blue- ribbon commission to investigate the agency and propose reforms to its handling of child welfare cases. \u2014 Gabriel Fernandez, Los Angeles Times , 19 Jan. 2022",
"With that, the blue- ribbon panel of pint-size husband hunters head over to the guys' suite and begin their interrogations. \u2014 Kristen Baldwin, EW.com , 24 Nov. 2021",
"The pendulum swung so far in the opposite direction in recent years under the blue- ribbon committees \u2014 swung so ageist, arguably \u2014 that anybody over 40 had a hard time getting in. \u2014 Chris Willman, Variety , 23 Nov. 2021",
"As Westmoreland County\u2019s winner, Harhai is eligible to take his pie on the road to compete against other blue- ribbon hometown bakers at the 106th Pennsylvania Farm Show. \u2014 Tribune News Service, cleveland , 19 Oct. 2021",
"Shockingly, nothing would come of this proposal for a blue- ribbon fiscal reform panel. \u2014 Joseph Thorndike, Forbes , 12 Oct. 2021",
"The idea of a temporary waste storage facility took root under Obama, who eliminated funding for Yucca Mountain and commissioned a blue- ribbon panel of experts to craft a new set of policies for the country\u2019s handling of nuclear waste. \u2014 Washington Post , 15 Sep. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The Hoover Dam went from legislation to ribbon cutting in eight years. \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 16 June 2022",
"Look 1 Kenneth Nicholson white gauze Dorcas tunic with letter and ribbon pocket detail from his spring/summer 2019 collection and vintage black sweatpants. \u2014 Lindzi Scharf, Los Angeles Times , 16 Sep. 2021",
"The Orland Park native and Sandburg graduate was the 2021 U.S. ball champion and the all-around, clubs and ribbon silver medalist. \u2014 Colleen Kane, chicagotribune.com , 19 July 2021",
"Louie\u2019s eye for design isn\u2019t limited to just ribbon work either. \u2014 Christian Allaire, Vogue , 22 Mar. 2021",
"Thread twine or ribbon through to hang on the tree. \u2014 Sunset Magazine , 16 Dec. 2020",
"Thread twine or ribbon through to hang on the tree. \u2014 Sunset Magazine , 16 Dec. 2020",
"Thread twine or ribbon through to hang on the tree. \u2014 Sunset Magazine , 16 Dec. 2020",
"Thread twine or ribbon through to hang on the tree. \u2014 Sunset Magazine , 16 Dec. 2020"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Verb",
"1656, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-215947"
},
"rich":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"biographical name",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": having abundant possessions and especially material wealth",
": having high value or quality",
": well supplied or endowed",
": magnificently impressive : sumptuous",
": vivid and deep in color",
": full and mellow in tone and quality",
": having a strong fragrance",
": highly productive or remunerative",
": having abundant plant nutrients",
": highly seasoned, fatty, oily, or sweet",
": high in the combustible component",
": high in some component",
": entertaining",
": laughable",
": meaningful , significant",
": lush",
": pure or nearly pure",
": having a lot of money and possessions : wealthy",
": valuable entry 1 sense 1 , expensive",
": well supplied : abundant",
": fertile sense 1",
": containing much sugar, fat, or seasoning",
": deep and pleasing in color or tone",
"Adrienne Cecile 1929\u20132012 American poet"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rich",
"\u02c8rich",
"\u02c8rich"
],
"synonyms":[
"affluent",
"deep-pocketed",
"fat",
"fat-cat",
"flush",
"loaded",
"moneyed",
"monied",
"opulent",
"silk-stocking",
"wealthy",
"well-endowed",
"well-fixed",
"well-heeled",
"well-off",
"well-to-do"
],
"antonyms":[
"destitute",
"impecunious",
"impoverished",
"indigent",
"needy",
"penniless",
"penurious",
"poor",
"poverty-stricken"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Maya Rudolph is rich , divorced and saving the world in the first trailer for her Apple TV+ series Loot. \u2014 Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter , 3 June 2022",
"America has brought us so many moments of amazing creative synthesis, so many amazing, brand-new, rich , and extraordinary ideas. \u2014 Vogue , 29 May 2022",
"The effect is supremely sophisticated; Platinum 22 smells rich , regal, and, thanks to the warmth of tonka and the smoothness of orris, somehow familiar. \u2014 April Long, Town & Country , 24 May 2022",
"This is a gorgeous whisky, rich and multi-layered, still vibrant and vital in spite of its great age. \u2014 Joseph V Micallef, Forbes , 23 May 2022",
"However, from her reflective but effortlessly relatable lyricism to her rich , resounding voice and her spiritual curiosity, Debbie sings like someone who has experience beyond her years. \u2014 Carl Lamarre, Billboard , 23 May 2022",
"The wife of railroad baron Leland Stanford, Jane was rich , duplicitous and convinced that God was whispering in her ear. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 20 May 2022",
"These three organizations, all led by black women, are part of a growing group of classical schools\u2014public, charter, private and religious\u2014that provide a rich , deep and broad education. \u2014 Angel Adams Parham, WSJ , 20 May 2022",
"Taking from Melissa, who has had her own affairs, feels like Robin Hood-ing to Frances: stealing from the hot, rich , and blonde to feed the middle class and meek. \u2014 Jenny Singer, Glamour , 15 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English riche , from Old English r\u012bce ; akin to Old High German r\u012bhhi rich, Old English r\u012bce kingdom, Old High German r\u012bhhi , noun; all from prehistoric Germanic words borrowed from Celtic words akin to Old Irish r\u00ed (genitive r\u00edg ) king \u2014 more at royal ",
"first_known_use":[
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-190827"
},
"richen":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to make rich or richer"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ri-ch\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The engine control module will indeed richen up the overall mix in an attempt to bring the excess oxygen in the exhaust back to an appropriately low level\u2014but that will force the other cylinders to be too rich. \u2014 Mike Allen, Popular Mechanics , 2 Oct. 2020",
"The manual choke helped richen the Weber carb's fuel mixture to get the engine turned over, but the nearly 50-year-old powerplant didn't want to start. \u2014 John Pearley Huffman, Car and Driver , 15 Aug. 2020",
"Roasting removes the shell and richens the flavor of chestnuts. \u2014 House Beautiful , 30 Sep. 2012",
"After the sauce has formed in the pan over medium heat, add a bit of butter to richen the sauce. \u2014 The Courier-Journal , 11 July 2017",
"After the sauce has formed in the pan over medium heat, add a bit of butter to richen the sauce. \u2014 The Courier-Journal , 11 July 2017",
"After the sauce has formed in the pan over medium heat, add a bit of butter to richen the sauce. \u2014 The Courier-Journal , 11 July 2017",
"After the sauce has formed in the pan over medium heat, add a bit of butter to richen the sauce. \u2014 The Courier-Journal , 30 June 2017"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1795, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-170236"
},
"richly":{
"type":[
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": in a rich manner",
": in full measure : amply"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rich-l\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[
"expensively",
"extravagantly",
"fatly",
"grandly",
"high",
"large",
"lavishly",
"luxuriously",
"opulently",
"palatially",
"plushly",
"sumptuously"
],
"antonyms":[
"austerely",
"humbly",
"modestly",
"plainly",
"simply"
],
"examples":[
"The room was richly decorated.",
"They were richly rewarded for their efforts.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Artistic director Kenji Bunch brings forward the ongoing discrimination toward Asian Americans by offering a multi-dimensional look at the lives and richly diverse influences of Asian cultures. \u2014 oregonlive , 4 May 2022",
"Despite all the fodder for bitterness, Cooper notes, Joseph is ultimately vindicated and richly rewarded. \u2014 Kate Santich, Orlando Sentinel , 5 June 2022",
"The counsel proved wise, and both Joseph and his descendants were richly rewarded. \u2014 Robert Hockett, Forbes , 5 June 2022",
"Thompson was richly rewarded for leaving behind reportage for subjective analysis, reportedly making the equivalent of $1.8 million a year by the late nineteen-thirties. \u2014 Krithika Varagur, The New Yorker , 17 Mar. 2022",
"If you are intrigued by this rare opportunity to pull back the curtain on how humans and computers learn, then you will be richly rewarded. \u2014 Washington Post , 4 Mar. 2022",
"Fans cite that despite the present slump, Bitcoin has richly rewarded long-term investors. \u2014 Shawn Tully, Fortune , 10 Jan. 2022",
"His work is characterized by sharp tailoring, bold silhouettes, and richly textured fabrics, all rendered with an elegant sensuality. \u2014 Time , 11 May 2022",
"In light of the spring season, Swisher partnered with HSN on a versatile collection of vibrant and richly -textured decor items that'll make your space stand out in an instant. \u2014 Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping , 9 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English richely , from Old English r\u012bcl\u012bce , from r\u012bce rich",
"first_known_use":[
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-193342"
},
"rickety":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": affected with rickets",
": lacking stability or firmness : shaky sense 2a",
": in unsound physical condition",
": in poor condition and likely to break",
": affected with rickets : rachitic"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ri-k\u0259-t\u0113",
"\u02c8ri-k\u0259-t\u0113",
"\u02c8rik-\u0259t-\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Stocks are way down, real estate is trapped on a rickety bridge, between slower demand and higher lending rates. \u2014 Rich Karlgaard, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
"None of a dozen or so anglers fishing alongside Schroeder and his rickety white plastic lawn chair catch any. \u2014 Matt Tunseth For The Daily News, Anchorage Daily News , 31 May 2022",
"The beach has been closed since 2020 following a deadly record of drownings and has had a rickety fence sectioning off the beach from the walkway near the edge of McKinley. \u2014 Vanessa Swales, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 24 May 2022",
"Ringing the stadium are vendors in rickety wooden stalls who do a lively trade in black-and-red scarfs, hats, shirts and wristbands stamped Atlas campe\u00f3n, some with the dates 1951-2021. \u2014 Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times , 13 May 2022",
"One family walked on a rickety pathway of boards over a sprawl of sticky black mud in their yard. \u2014 New York Times , 27 Apr. 2022",
"My first solo apartment in Queens offered a depressing, glossy white fridge and rickety white range. \u2014 Washington Post , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Analysts likened the move to tearing off a Band-Aid to address its rickety balance sheet. \u2014 Kristin Broughton, WSJ , 21 Apr. 2022",
"Even that tiny number exaggerates the inventory because 1,300 courtside seats in the rickety wooden bleachers are reserved for students. \u2014 Andrew Beaton And Ben Cohen, WSJ , 4 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1673, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-172953"
},
"ride":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"biographical name",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to sit and travel on the back of an animal that one directs",
": to travel in or on a conveyance",
": to travel as if on a conveyance : be borne",
": to lie moored or anchored",
": sail",
": to move like a floating object",
": to become supported on a point or surface",
": to travel over a surface",
": to move on the body",
": to continue without interference",
": to be contingent : depend",
": to become bet",
": to travel on",
": to move with like a rider",
": to traverse by conveyance",
": to ride a horse in",
": survive , outlast",
": to traverse on horseback to inspect or maintain",
": to mount in copulation",
": obsess , oppress",
": to harass persistently : nag",
": tease , rib",
": carry , convey",
": to project over : overlap",
": to give with (a punch) to soften the impact",
": to keep in partial engagement by resting a foot continuously on the pedal",
": to hold court in the various towns of a judicial circuit",
": to court disaster",
": to keep a check on : supervise",
": to experience success",
": to ride in the front passenger seat of a vehicle",
": an act of riding",
": a trip on horseback or by vehicle",
": a way (such as a road or path) suitable for riding",
": any of various mechanical devices (as at an amusement park) for riding on",
": a trip on which gangsters take a victim to murder him",
"\u2014 see also take for a ride",
": a means of transportation",
": one's personal vehicle",
": the qualities of travel comfort in a vehicle",
": to travel or move by sitting or standing on or in",
": to sit on and control so as to be carried along",
": to be supported or carried on",
": to travel over a surface",
": to endure without great harm or damage",
": depend sense 2",
": a trip on horseback or by vehicle",
": a mechanical device (as a merry-go-round) that moves around while people sit or stand on it for entertainment",
": a way of getting from one place to another",
"Sally Kristen 1951\u20132012 American astronaut"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u012bd",
"\u02c8r\u012bd",
"\u02c8r\u012bd"
],
"synonyms":[
"bait",
"hassle",
"haze",
"heckle",
"needle",
"taunt",
"tease"
],
"antonyms":[
"lift",
"transportation"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Stores at that higher price point have been able to ride out inflation far better. \u2014 Jinjoo Lee, WSJ , 28 May 2022",
"This happens periodically in financial markets, yet those very markets tend to produce wealth for people who are able to ride out this turbulence. \u2014 New York Times , 6 May 2022",
"Post-treatment, Klock was able to ride a real glass elevator to the restaurant atop Atlanta\u2019s Westin Peachtree Plaza, rather than trudging up 72 flights of stairs. \u2014 Raleigh Mcelvery, Smithsonian Magazine , 6 May 2022",
"Because of this sudden rule change, people are going to be flying in from other states expecting to be able to ride in an Uber or a Lyft without a mask. \u2014 Jacob Siegal, BGR , 19 Apr. 2022",
"This was the first time since January 2020 that the hosts were able to return to Florida for tapings, and of course one of the big highlights was being able to ride the VelociCoaster, which opened last summer. \u2014 Amanda Kondolojy, orlandosentinel.com , 9 Mar. 2022",
"The Bruins were able to ride out the clock while hitting clutch free throws late for a 56-41 win over Wells. \u2014 oregonlive , 5 Mar. 2022",
"Next winter, skiers and snowboarders will be able to ride a new gondola through the mountains in North Lake Tahoe between the ski areas at Alpine Meadows and Olympic Valley. \u2014 Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle , 28 Feb. 2022",
"Being able to ride horses and watch Texas sunsets sounds like a dream to us too! \u2014 Chaise Sanders, Country Living , 29 Jan. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The program will include citizen ride -alongs, where community members will join police officers on nights they are followed by cameras. \u2014 Madison Smalstig, The Indianapolis Star , 15 June 2022",
"Michael likes to teach and train Brazilian jiu jitsu, go to the beach, ride jet skis, and go out with friends. \u2014 Kara Warner, PEOPLE.com , 14 June 2022",
"The ride is presented with its owner\u2019s book and relevant paperwork, along with a spare wheel, two keys and an audio adapter with DAB and Bluetooth. \u2014 Rachel Cormack, Robb Report , 14 June 2022",
"During the ride , Tyre slipped through that gap, according to a report. \u2014 Lindsey Bever, Washington Post , 14 June 2022",
"The app helps to streamline your experience, including keeping tickets in one spot, allowing for personalized itinerary building, making dining reservations (including character dining), checking out ride wait times, and so much more. \u2014 Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure , 14 June 2022",
"The ride will help everyone work up an appetite before the celebratory barbecue. \u2014 Leigh Crandall, Country Living , 14 June 2022",
"One-day unlimited ride carnival passes cost $35 and a mega pass for unlimited rides all four days for $65. \u2014 Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune , 14 June 2022",
"During the ride to the hospital, the man spoke of self harm. \u2014 cleveland , 13 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a",
"Noun",
"1708, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-192449"
},
"ridiculer":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": the act of ridiculing : derision , mockery",
": to make fun of",
": the act of making fun of someone or something in a cruel or harsh way : mean or unkind comments or behavior",
": to make fun of in a cruel or harsh way"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ri-d\u0259-\u02ccky\u00fcl",
"\u02c8ri-d\u0259-\u02ccky\u00fcl"
],
"synonyms":[
"derision",
"mockery",
"sport"
],
"antonyms":[
"deride",
"gibe",
"jibe",
"jeer",
"laugh (at)",
"mock",
"scout",
"shoot down",
"skewer"
],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"She didn't show anyone her artwork for fear of ridicule .",
"the early efforts by the suffragists to obtain voting rights for women were met with ridicule",
"Verb",
"The other kids ridiculed him for the way he dressed.",
"They ridiculed all of her suggestions.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"After widespread ridicule , the university let the class proceed. \u2014 Jay Nordlinger, National Review , 2 May 2022",
"The student also carried a Bible with him at school, which was the source of much ridicule , according to the suit. \u2014 Fox News , 2 Mar. 2022",
"This week my mind has been on the kinds of books that attempt to deliberately discomfort us by holding up those individual or societal flaws to a kind of scrutiny that is critical, even reaching toward a place of ridicule . \u2014 John Warner, Chicago Tribune , 7 May 2022",
"Now, Souza uses his popular Twitter feed, which has more than 233,000 followers, almost exclusively to ridicule and reproach Jackson, who represents Texas\u2019 13th Congressional District, one of the most conservative in the country. \u2014 Annie Karni, BostonGlobe.com , 18 Mar. 2022",
"Pete Souza, the former White House photographer-turned-Trump troll, now uses his popular Twitter feed almost exclusively to ridicule Representative Ronny Jackson, the former White House doctor-turned-Trump acolyte. \u2014 New York Times , 18 Mar. 2022",
"The tweet swiftly attracted ridicule from urbanists, many of whom pointed out that the Lancashire town declared a climate emergency three years ago. \u2014 Carlton Reid, Forbes , 14 Apr. 2022",
"When Spears shaved her head at the peak of her career, she was met with ridicule rather than compassion. \u2014 Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY , 8 Apr. 2022",
"The idea was met with ridicule even from some of Trump\u2019s most vociferous supporters. \u2014 Michael Kranish, Anchorage Daily News , 28 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Here Duncan summarizes several literary skirmishes that took place in the late 1600s and early 1700s in which a writer created an index to a rival\u2019s work in order to satirize or ridicule it. \u2014 Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor , 10 Mar. 2022",
"Zelensky was quick to ridicule the Russian leader\u2019s claims. \u2014 James Hookway, WSJ , 1 Mar. 2022",
"Don\u2019t ridicule your congregants\u2019 doubts or questions. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 16 Feb. 2022",
"None of this is to ridicule Putin\u2019s account of Russian history. \u2014 Tom Mctague, The Atlantic , 8 Feb. 2022",
"To ridicule this isn\u2019t to deny that there are real threats. \u2014 Gerard Baker, WSJ , 24 Jan. 2022",
"Three current or former TSM employees say that, sometimes, Dinh would ridicule employees for hours. \u2014 Cecilia D'anastasio, Wired , 11 Jan. 2022",
"Her character became yet another way to casually ridicule women\u2019s bodies and their stories. \u2014 Shelley Puhak, Smithsonian Magazine , 6 Jan. 2022",
"Television talk show hosts ridicule the scientists. \u2014 New York Times , 9 Dec. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"1675, in the meaning defined above",
"Verb",
"1680, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-212256"
},
"riffle":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to form, flow over, or move in riffles",
": to flip cursorily : thumb",
": to ruffle slightly : ripple",
": to leaf through hastily",
": to leaf by sliding a thumb along the edge of the leaves",
": to shuffle (playing cards) by separating the deck into two parts and riffling with the thumbs so the cards intermix",
": to manipulate (small objects) idly between the fingers",
": a shallow extending across a streambed and causing broken water",
": a stretch of water flowing over a riffle",
": a small wave or succession of small waves : ripple",
": any of various contrivances (such as blocks or rails) laid on the bottom of a sluice or launder to make a series of grooves or interstices to catch and retain a mineral (such as gold)",
": a groove or interstice so formed",
": a cleat or bar fastened to an inclined surface in a gold-washing apparatus to catch and hold mineral grains",
": the act or process of shuffling something (such as a deck of cards)",
": the sound made while doing this",
": to move lightly",
": to look through quickly",
": a shallow area of a stream bed that causes ripples",
": ripple entry 2 sense 1"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ri-f\u0259l",
"\u02c8ri-f\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[
"flip",
"leaf",
"skim",
"thumb"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"He riffled the pages of the magazine.",
"Web research is convenient but doesn't offer the tactile pleasures of riffling through heavy old books.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Keep reading to check out more weekend deals, or head straight to Amazon to riffle through everything else that's on sale right now. \u2014 Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com , 6 May 2022",
"Two Guns spread through madly riffling brush, the path crunching under my hiking boots going uphill. \u2014 Chris Malloy, Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler , 8 June 2020",
"To simulate clapping, kids could be hired to ride their bikes around the cart paths, with playing cards clipped to the bike frames to riffle in the spokes. \u2014 Scott Ostler, SFChronicle.com , 16 May 2020",
"The Watergate hearings, which stretched into 1974, played like Shakespeare spliced with courtroom drama: riffling papers, conspirators, men in the wings and the penetrating southern drawl of Sen. Sam Ervin, which reverberated with moral urgency. \u2014 Jeffrey Fleishman, chicagotribune.com , 4 Oct. 2019",
"The Watergate hearings, which stretched into 1974, played like Shakespeare spliced with courtroom drama: riffling papers, conspirators, men in the wings and the penetrating southern drawl of Sen. Sam Ervin, which reverberated with moral urgency. \u2014 Jeffrey Fleishman, chicagotribune.com , 4 Oct. 2019",
"The Watergate hearings, which stretched into 1974, played like Shakespeare spliced with courtroom drama: riffling papers, conspirators, men in the wings and the penetrating southern drawl of Sen. Sam Ervin, which reverberated with moral urgency. \u2014 Jeffrey Fleishman, chicagotribune.com , 4 Oct. 2019",
"The Watergate hearings, which stretched into 1974, played like Shakespeare spliced with courtroom drama: riffling papers, conspirators, men in the wings and the penetrating southern drawl of Sen. Sam Ervin, which reverberated with moral urgency. \u2014 Jeffrey Fleishman, chicagotribune.com , 4 Oct. 2019",
"Justin Herbert with a ton of time, riffles a 28-yard laser to Johnny Johnson III for a touchdown. \u2014 oregonlive , 30 Nov. 2019",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The riffle beetle lives in the water but can\u2019t swim, and has wings but can\u2019t fly. \u2014 Annie Blanks, San Antonio Express-News , 13 Jan. 2022",
"This particular riffle had six species, including the Texas logperch and the Guadalupe bass, both of which have been historically scarce in the Mission Reach. \u2014 Elena Bruess, San Antonio Express-News , 27 Nov. 2021",
"Durkalec suggested targeting the river waters from the first riffle down to Lake Erie, and reported that successful anglers are pitching casting spoons, in-line spinners and small diving plugs. \u2014 cleveland , 30 Sep. 2021",
"Not long after comes a series of little 10-inch browns, all eager to eat in the same riffle , then a nice rainbow, and then, amazingly, a 14-inch brookie. \u2014 Frank Sargeant, al , 8 Aug. 2021",
"Meacham\u2019s long riffle through the files of the totally familiar is not without some interesting findings. \u2014 Thomas Frank, Harper's Magazine , 22 June 2021",
"Steve dropped his fly into a riffle near the bank and instantly brought out a 8-inch rainbow. \u2014 R. Gregory Nokes | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive , 9 Dec. 2020",
"Mormon Mountain, O\u2019Leary Peak, Pine Mountain and the San Francisco Peaks stand out over acres of golden grasses while the shallow gorge of Anderson Draw makes an abrupt riffle at the lake\u2019s north end. \u2014 Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic , 5 Sep. 2020",
"Choosing to begin the riffle with the same card each time is an example of a prime. \u2014 Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics , 29 July 2020"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun and Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"1754, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1",
"Noun",
"1785, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-191518"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": disreputable persons",
": rabble",
": one of the riffraff",
": refuse , rubbish",
": a group of people who are not considered respectable or honest"
],
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"\u02c8rif-\u02ccraf",
"\u02c8rif-\u02ccraf"
],
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"chaff",
"deadwood",
"debris",
"dreck",
"drek",
"dross",
"dust",
"effluvium",
"effluvia",
"garbage",
"junk",
"litter",
"offal",
"offscouring",
"raffle",
"refuse",
"rubbish",
"scrap",
"spilth",
"trash",
"truck",
"waste"
],
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"examples":[
"Try not to associate with that riffraff .",
"the sight of piles and piles of riffraff at the town dump was a sobering reminder that we are indeed a society of consumers",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"By being difficult, the script kept the riffraff out. \u2014 The New Yorker , 22 Nov. 2021",
"Yes, the usual riffraff tried gatecrashing and engaged in drunken brawls. \u2014 Tribune News Service, cleveland , 10 July 2021",
"Imagine the bargain-hunting riffraff such an establishment might attract. \u2014 Rex Huppke, chicagotribune.com , 10 Mar. 2021",
"The common riffraff , the ones All too ready to mix it up. \u2014 Douglas O. Linder, Scientific American , 20 Oct. 2020",
"Then came the rare native Hawaiians, then the various riffraff of white newcomers from the continent, then the Chinese with their skill in amassing money. \u2014 John Dos Passos, National Review , 28 Sep. 2020",
"With the label maker, the riffraff of my kitchen\u2014homemade dukkah! Preserved radish! \u2014 Sarah Jampel, Bon App\u00e9tit , 23 Apr. 2020",
"Tour buses are no longer allowed to cruise the street, and the stores have other ways to keep out the riffraff . \u2014 Laura Randall, Washington Post , 13 June 2019",
"In , historian Ted Gioia reclaims the story of music for the riffraff , insurgents, and provocateurs. \u2014 Ted Gioia, Smithsonian , 18 Oct. 2019"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English ryffe raffe , from rif and raf every single one, from Anglo-French rif e raf altogether",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-210456"
},
"rift":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": fissure , crevasse",
": fault sense 4",
": a clear space or interval",
": breach , estrangement",
": to burst open",
": cleave , divide",
": penetrate",
": an opening made by splitting or separation : cleft",
": a break in friendly relations"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rift",
"\u02c8rift"
],
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"check",
"chink",
"cleft",
"crack",
"cranny",
"crevice",
"fissure",
"split"
],
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"examples":[
"Noun",
"The fight will only widen the rift with his brother.",
"the rift in the rock",
"We could see some stars through the rifts in the clouds.",
"Scientists are studying the Mid-Atlantic Rift .",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The quarterback spoke highly of the organization and his teammates during this week's minicamp despite an apparent rift between him and Packers' executives over the last two seasons. \u2014 Natasha Dye, PEOPLE.com , 8 June 2022",
"The eleventh-hour proposals suggested a rift in the committee\u2019s ability to work together and agree on a final map with little over a week left to make adjustments. \u2014 Megan Stringer, San Antonio Express-News , 8 June 2022",
"The postelection fraud claims quickly exposed a rift within the Trump family. \u2014 New York Times , 8 June 2022",
"School board members, staff, parents, students and community members say the problems stem from a rift that formed years ago and trace their roots back to the debate over when to reopen schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. \u2014 Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune , 5 June 2022",
"One of the scenes that was particularly difficult to crack arrives in Episode 7 when Nancy, Steve, Robin, and Eddie escape the Upside Down by climbing through a rift that has opened up in the ceiling of Eddie\u2019s trailer home. \u2014 Josh Weiss, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
"That weekend, Manchin crushes White House hopes of passing a sweeping economic package after a rift emerges between him and the president. \u2014 Mike Madden And Rachel Siegel, Anchorage Daily News , 31 May 2022",
"That weekend, Manchin crushes White House hopes of passing a sweeping economic package after a rift emerges between him and the president. \u2014 Rachel Siegel, Washington Post , 30 May 2022",
"The rift with China, coupled with later problems getting supplies from Chinese factories and ports closed because of the pandemic, has also encouraged U.S. companies to relocate from China\u2014another U.S. goal. \u2014 Bob Davis, WSJ , 20 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The police, unsurprisingly, started to fire tear gas canisters again, trying to rift and wedge the fleeing protesters. \u2014 Quartz Staff, Quartz , 28 Dec. 2019",
"Collectively, the two plates are also rifting away from the Arabian Plate, which already separates Africa from the Middle East. \u2014 Susmita Baral, Teen Vogue , 13 Apr. 2018",
"That is, for fall, alongside rifted -upon replicas of archival pieces, Balenciaga sent out tote bags in fuchsia taffeta and feathers to match the flouncy dresses. \u2014 Chelsea Peng, Marie Claire , 15 Mar. 2017"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-214429"
},
"rig":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb",
"verb ()"
],
"definitions":[
": to fit out with rigging",
": clothe , dress",
": to furnish with special gear : equip",
": to put in condition or position for use : adjust , arrange",
": construct",
": the distinctive shape, number, and arrangement of sails and masts of a ship",
": equipage",
": a carriage with its horse",
": clothing , dress",
": tackle, equipment, or machinery fitted for a specified purpose",
": a tractor-trailer combination",
": to manipulate or control usually by deceptive or dishonest means",
": to fix in advance for a desired result",
": to build or set up usually quickly and for temporary use",
": to provide (as a ship) with rigging",
": clothe sense 1 , dress",
": to provide with gear",
": the shape, number, and arrangement of sails and masts of a ship that sets it apart from other types of ships",
": equipment or machinery for a certain purpose"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rig",
"\u02c8rig"
],
"synonyms":[
"carriage",
"equipage"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"He drives a big rig .",
"the rig of a schooner"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb (1)",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb (1)",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun",
"1822, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb (2)",
"1851, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-192821"
},
"rigging":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": lines and chains used aboard a ship especially in working sail and supporting masts and spars",
": a similar network (as in theater scenery) used for support and manipulation",
": clothing",
": lines and chains used on a ship to help support the masts and sails"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ri-gi\u014b",
"-g\u0259n",
"\u02c8ri-gi\u014b"
],
"synonyms":[
"apparel",
"attire",
"clobber",
"clothes",
"clothing",
"costumery",
"dress",
"duds",
"garments",
"gear",
"habiliment(s)",
"habit",
"rags",
"raiment",
"rig",
"threads",
"toggery",
"togs",
"vestiary",
"vestments",
"vesture",
"wear",
"wearables",
"weeds"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"They checked the rigging before they set sail.",
"even at the Ivies they dress in the standard rigging of the college student: T-shirt and jeans",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Bernie Sanders would have won the 2016 and 2020 DNC primaries if not for intraparty rigging . \u2014 David Masciotra, CNN , 11 June 2022",
"In those text messages, which were dated as early as October 2020 and were read out loud by government witnesses, Hale-Cusanelli held several conversations about election rigging . \u2014 Beatrice Peterson, ABC News , 27 May 2022",
"Republicans in numerous states have made election law a key priority over the last year, a trend driven partly by Trump\u2019s false claims that his 2020 election loss was driven by widespread vote- rigging . \u2014 Mason Bissada, Forbes , 25 Apr. 2022",
"Not unlike past political bosses, Mr. Trump has focused heavily on the mechanics of elections \u2014 who counts the votes, who certifies them \u2014 while ceaselessly sowing distrust in the system through false claims of vote rigging . \u2014 New York Times , 17 Apr. 2022",
"The municipal contest drew attention in August, when the Los Angeles County district attorney\u2019s office charged Galvan with election rigging and bribery. \u2014 James Queally, Los Angeles Times , 30 May 2022",
"The elaborate rigging of a rope ladder to enable the mighty descent is voided of its physical details, its practicalities, its exertions, and, above all, of the intricate thought behind it. \u2014 Richard Brody, The New Yorker , 11 May 2022",
"Fog creeping into the cabooses of collier-brigs; fog lying out on the yards and hovering in the rigging of great ships; fog drooping on the gunwales of barges and small boats. \u2014 The New Yorker , 28 Feb. 2022",
"The Carnegie underwent repairs: new masts were erected, new rigging was installed, new scientific instruments were brought onboard and a new engine and radio were purchased. \u2014 Kimberly Bowker, Smithsonian Magazine , 8 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English ragging, riggyng fitting out of a ship",
"first_known_use":[
"1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-201833"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": righteous , upright",
": being in accordance with what is just, good, or proper",
": conforming to facts or truth : correct",
": suitable , appropriate",
": straight",
": genuine , real",
": of, relating to, situated on, or being the side of the body which is away from the side on which the heart is mostly located",
": located nearer to the right hand than to the left",
": located to the right of an observer facing the object specified or directed as the right arm would point when raised out to the side",
": located on the right of an observer facing in the same direction as the object specified",
": located on the right when facing downstream",
": done with the right hand",
": having the axis perpendicular to the base",
": of, relating to, or constituting the principal or more prominent side of an object",
": acting or judging in accordance with truth or fact",
": being in good physical or mental health or order",
": being in a correct or proper state",
": most favorable or desired : preferable",
": socially acceptable",
": of, adhering to, or constituted by the Right especially in politics",
": qualities (such as adherence to duty or obedience to lawful authority) that together constitute the ideal of moral propriety or merit moral approval",
": something to which one has a just claim: such as",
": the power or privilege to which one is justly entitled",
": the interest that one has in a piece of property",
": the property interest possessed under law or custom and agreement in an intangible thing especially of a literary and artistic nature",
": something that one may properly claim as due",
": the cause of truth or justice",
": right hand sense 1a",
": a blow struck with this hand",
": the location or direction of the right side",
": the part on the right side",
": right field",
": a turn to the right",
": the true account or correct interpretation",
": the quality or state of being factually correct",
": the part of a legislative chamber located to the right of the presiding officer",
": the members of a continental European legislative body occupying the right as a result of holding more conservative political views than other members",
": individuals professing support of the established order and favoring traditional attitudes and practices and conservative governmental policies",
": a conservative position",
": a privilege given stockholders to subscribe pro rata to a new issue of securities generally below market price",
": the negotiable certificate evidencing such privilege",
": with reason or justice : properly",
": by virtue of one's own qualifications or properties",
": as an absolute right",
": legally or morally exactable",
": into proper order",
": according to right",
": in the exact location, position, or moment : precisely",
": in a suitable, proper, or desired manner",
": in a direct line, course, or manner : directly , straight",
": according to fact or truth : truly",
": all the way",
": in a complete manner",
": without delay : immediately",
": to a great degree : very",
": on or to the right",
": to do justice to : redress the injuries of",
": justify , vindicate",
": avenge",
": to adjust or restore to the proper state or condition",
": to bring or restore to an upright position",
": to become upright",
": following or in accordance with what is just, good, or proper",
": accurate , correct",
": suitable , appropriate",
": located on the side of the body away from the heart",
": located nearer to the right side of the body than to the left",
": being or meant to be the side on top, in front, or on the outside",
": in a normal or healthy state or condition",
": straight entry 1 sense 1",
": the ideal of what is just, good, or proper",
": something to which a person has a just claim",
": the cause of truth or justice",
": the right side : a part or location that is on or toward the right side",
": according to what is just, good, or proper",
": in the exact location, position, or moment : precisely",
": in a direct line or course : straight",
": according to truth or fact",
": in a suitable, proper, or desired way",
": all the way",
": without delay : immediately",
": on or to the right",
": in a complete way",
": without delay : immediately",
": to make better or more just",
": to adjust or restore to a proper state or condition",
": to bring or bring back to an upright position",
": to become upright",
": of, relating to, or being the side of the body which is away from the heart and on which the hand is stronger in most people",
": located nearer to this side than to the left",
": qualities (as adherence to duty or obedience to lawful authority) that together constitute the ideal of moral propriety or merit moral approval",
": something that is morally just",
": something to which one has a just claim: as",
": a power, privilege, or condition of existence to which one has a natural claim of enjoyment or possession",
"\u2014 see also natural right",
": a power, privilege, immunity, or capacity the enjoyment of which is secured to a person by law",
": a legally enforceable claim against another that the other will do or will not do a given act",
": the interest that one has in property : a claim or title to property",
"\u2014 see also real right",
": the interest in property possessed (as under copyright law) in an intangible thing and especially an item of intellectual property",
": a privilege given stockholders to subscribe pro rata to a new issue of securities generally below market price",
": as an absolute right",
": demandable or enforceable under the law"
],
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"\u02c8r\u012bt",
"\u02c8r\u012bt",
"\u02c8r\u012bt",
"\u02c8r\u012bt"
],
"synonyms":[
"accurate",
"authentic",
"exact",
"faithful",
"precise",
"strict",
"true",
"veracious"
],
"antonyms":[
"appanage",
"apanage",
"birthright",
"prerogative"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"After needing three shots to get out of the fescue on the third hole on Friday, Rory McIlroy wanted nothing to do with the right side of the green on Sunday. \u2014 Jason Mastrodonato, Hartford Courant , 20 June 2022",
"He was thrown out at third on Mullins\u2019 subsequent ground ball to the right side. \u2014 Nathan Ruiz, Baltimore Sun , 19 June 2022",
"He was also charged with driving under suspension and driving on the right side of the roadway. \u2014 cleveland , 19 June 2022",
"The mastodon died at the ripe age of 34, when the tusk tip of another male mastodon punctured the right side of its skull. \u2014 Katie Hunt, CNN , 18 June 2022",
"After the 2000 flag raising ceremony, the date June 19, 1865 was added to the banner\u2019s right side in white letters. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 18 June 2022",
"Kennedy slapped a single through the right side of the infield in the bottom of the fifth inning for his first career big league hit. \u2014 Jos\u00e9 M. Romero, The Arizona Republic , 17 June 2022",
"The best crime shows don't always have police on the right side of things. \u2014 Milan Polk, Men's Health , 17 June 2022",
"There's storage along the right side across from a couch that folds out to become the almost-full-size bed. \u2014 Sasha Richie, Car and Driver , 16 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Walters will deliver a masterclass on making the leap from stunt professional to director and cast members Greg Townley and Bobby Holland Hanton, highly regarded stunt professionals in their own right , also join the panel. \u2014 Naman Ramachandran, Variety , 20 June 2022",
"There is still a deep bench of colorful supporting characters played by great comic performers in their own right , with new ones being added. \u2014 Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone , 20 June 2022",
"With sumptuous interiors imagined by renowned designer Kelly Wearstler, this Santa Monica location of the beloved Proper brand is a destination in its own right . \u2014 Anna Haines, Forbes , 20 June 2022",
"Chris Taylor, who also hasn\u2019t played much in right , started there Saturday night, with Gavin Lux in left. \u2014 Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times , 19 June 2022",
"Lange then got Kole Calhoun to line to Reyes in right to end the inning. \u2014 Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press , 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",
"Biles joins a long list of legendary sports figures to appear on the classic orange Wheaties box, including Muhammad Ali and Michael Jordan, who have both influenced and shifted culture in their own right . \u2014 Aley Arion, Essence , 18 June 2022",
"Gonz\u00e1lez smoked a leadoff homer out of the stadium, driving it through the trees above the high tier of seats in right , and Pederson hit his out to left off Zach Thompson to open the fourth. \u2014 Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle , 17 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb",
"Geraldo Perdomo\u2019s bunt \u2014 firm and right back to the mound \u2014 was not a good one, but Santillan threw wide of second, pulling shortstop Kyle Farmer off the bag. \u2014 Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic , 9 June 2022",
"This year\u2019s edition is in the United States, for the second time ever \u2014 and the summit will happen right here in Los Angeles. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 8 June 2022",
"FC Barcelona are targetting the signing of a player being dubbed the 'new Dani Alves' in Shakhtar Donetsk right back Dodo. \u2014 Tom Sanderson, Forbes , 8 June 2022",
"Inflation could even push some households which have recently left poverty right back into it. \u2014 Tristan Bove, Fortune , 8 June 2022",
"Sweeney just knows that Cassidy, who all but waved a magic wand over a team that was dead on double runners upon taking over in February 2017, isn\u2019t the guy for right here, right now. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 7 June 2022",
"For a look at some of the other new Netflix shows coming soon, check out the streamer\u2019s recap right here. \u2014 Andy Meek, BGR , 7 June 2022",
"Less than a minute later, the Lightning\u2019s Riley Nash ran into Shesterkin and was called for goalie interference, putting the Rangers right back on the power play. \u2014 New York Times , 5 June 2022",
"Nadal, however, broke right back, and didn\u2019t lose a game the rest of the match. \u2014 Sean Gregory, Time , 5 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The Hoosiers still have time and opportunity to right the ship, with four games remaining after this one, plus the Big Ten tournament. \u2014 Dustin Dopirak, The Indianapolis Star , 21 Feb. 2022",
"After a 34-7 beating from the Colts, the Bills have to right the ship for the trip to the Big Easy. \u2014 Adam Burke Vsin, Los Angeles Times , 22 Nov. 2021",
"Every child should have to right to move through the world without fear of being hunted by adults. \u2014 Kara Alaimo, CNN , 7 Nov. 2021",
"Will France feel any impulse to right the historic wrong? \u2014 Amy Wilentz, The New Republic , 25 May 2022",
"Jack Mayfield opened the bottom of the eighth with a single to right . \u2014 Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times , 11 May 2022",
"When courts make changes weeks before a filing deadline or Election Day, the justices\u2019 ability to right the wrong is severely constrained. \u2014 David B. Rivkin Jr. And Andrew M. Grossman, WSJ , 24 Apr. 2022",
"John Mellencamp is hoping to right a past wrong with an extra special Easter gift to his daughter's family. \u2014 Georgia Slater, PEOPLE.com , 22 Apr. 2022",
"Citing both non-baseball case law and examples from Major League Baseball\u2019s past, the students\u2019 document argues that Manfred should exercise his authority to right a blatant wrong. \u2014 Jerry Carino, USA TODAY , 19 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Adjective",
"first_known_use":[
"Adjective",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Adverb",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-171735"
},
"right now":{
"type":[
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": right away",
": at present"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[
"anymore",
"currently",
"now",
"nowadays",
"presently",
"today"
],
"antonyms":[
"before",
"formerly",
"long",
"once",
"then"
],
"examples":[
"right now we are in the middle of a major home renovation",
"answer my question right now",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"What are what are these types of social media promos worth right now ? \u2014 Erica L. Ayala, Forbes , 13 June 2022",
"But that\u2019s probably not something that is wise right now . \u2014 Terry Pluto, cleveland , 12 June 2022",
"Over the last month, Greene looked like a pitcher who\u2019s capable of being a front-of-the-rotation starter right now for a contending team. \u2014 Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer , 11 June 2022",
"Another popular style right now are one-piece swimsuits. \u2014 Sanah Faroke, PEOPLE.com , 11 June 2022",
"The idea that the 2020 election was somehow stolen is a major through line in Republican politics right now . \u2014 James Pindell, BostonGlobe.com , 10 June 2022",
"Speaking of, a lot of your costumes have Batsheva prairie-dress vibes that are popular right now . \u2014 Julie Vadnal, Vogue , 10 June 2022",
"Therapists are in high demand right now , but there\u2019s no harm in putting yourself on a provider\u2019s waiting list, Dr. Bennett says. \u2014 Maggie O'neill, SELF , 10 June 2022",
"The togetherness that this team has is unbelievable, right now and has been for the last two months. \u2014 Akeem Glaspie, The Indianapolis Star , 10 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-213203"
},
"right-minded":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": having a right or honest mind"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u012bt-\u02c8m\u012bn-d\u0259d"
],
"synonyms":[
"all right",
"decent",
"ethical",
"good",
"honest",
"honorable",
"just",
"moral",
"nice",
"right",
"righteous",
"straight",
"true",
"upright",
"virtuous"
],
"antonyms":[
"bad",
"dishonest",
"dishonorable",
"evil",
"evil-minded",
"immoral",
"indecent",
"sinful",
"unethical",
"unrighteous",
"wicked",
"wrong"
],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1586, in the meaning defined above"
],
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"His nomination is supported by the party's left wing but opposed by the right wing .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Despite the allegations about working with law enforcement, Sutter maintained cachet within the extreme right wing , in large part because Tempel ov Blood and Martinet Press produced graphic, ultraviolent literature popular with the extremist crowd. \u2014 Ali Winston, Rolling Stone , 5 June 2022",
"The most surprising move was shifting Chytil from center to right wing and elevating him to the top line with Chris Kreider and Mika Zibanejad. \u2014 Vincent Z. Mercogliano, USA TODAY , 22 May 2022",
"The Bruins will keep the 5-foot-10-inch, 172-pound Lysell at right wing rather than try him in the middle. \u2014 Matt Porter, BostonGlobe.com , 18 May 2022",
"Duclair\u2019s first-period goal found the back of the net on an assist from Jonathan Huberdeau, who came down the right wing and put the puck on Duclair\u2019s stick. \u2014 Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel , 17 May 2022",
"Kounde is comfortable playing as one half of a centre back partnership, can operate on the right side of a back three and is even capable at right wing back. \u2014 Graham Ruthven, Forbes , 16 May 2022",
"Business leaders pledged to stand firm against the assaults from the political right wing on voting rights, women\u2019s reproductive healthcare rights and democracy itself. \u2014 Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times , 3 May 2022",
"His first bucket in the second quarter was a left side baseline drive for a two-fisted jam after Paul skipped a pass from the right wing around the 10-minute mark. \u2014 Dana Scott, The Arizona Republic , 22 Apr. 2022",
"Lafreni\u00e8re played right wing on the second line with Artemi Panarin and Ryan Strome, while Kakko remained on the third line and was joined by Frank Vatrano and Andrew Copp. \u2014 Vincent Z. Mercogliano, USA TODAY , 22 May 2022"
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"1856, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"\u02c8r\u012b-ch\u0259s",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Those who did broach the scandal brought their righteous anger A-game. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 19 May 2022",
"This is the philosophical question of tzaddik v\u2019ra lo (a righteous person who suffers). \u2014 Rabbi Avi Weiss, Sun Sentinel , 23 May 2022",
"The rest of the song is a hook-laden rodeo ride through the current cultural landscape, featuring some righteous jabs at the paparazzi for their treatment of Britney Spears, Princess Diana, and Whitney Houston. \u2014 Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone , 18 May 2022",
"Mickey is neither righteous nor scummy, which seem to be the only two lawyer characterizations Hollywood has of late. \u2014 Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune , 16 May 2022",
"These two have never stopped needing each other, and their separation stands in for how the fatal estrangement of family members can be rooted in a battle of righteous blindness. \u2014 Owen Gleiberman, Variety , 11 May 2022",
"The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. \u2014 David Woods, The Indianapolis Star , 8 Apr. 2022",
"Ukraine\u2019s brave resistance has given the West an opportunity to push back against Russia and show the world\u2019s authoritarians that democratic states can unite in defense for a righteous cause. \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 20 Mar. 2022",
"The Ukrainian resistance has all of the former \u2014 a righteous cause, an inspiring leader, the support of most of the world \u2014 and Russia has a preponderance of the latter. \u2014 Rich Lowry, National Review , 4 Mar. 2022"
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"1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Those who did broach the scandal brought their righteous anger A-game. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 19 May 2022",
"This is the philosophical question of tzaddik v\u2019ra lo (a righteous person who suffers). \u2014 Rabbi Avi Weiss, Sun Sentinel , 23 May 2022",
"The rest of the song is a hook-laden rodeo ride through the current cultural landscape, featuring some righteous jabs at the paparazzi for their treatment of Britney Spears, Princess Diana, and Whitney Houston. \u2014 Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone , 18 May 2022",
"Mickey is neither righteous nor scummy, which seem to be the only two lawyer characterizations Hollywood has of late. \u2014 Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune , 16 May 2022",
"These two have never stopped needing each other, and their separation stands in for how the fatal estrangement of family members can be rooted in a battle of righteous blindness. \u2014 Owen Gleiberman, Variety , 11 May 2022",
"The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. \u2014 David Woods, The Indianapolis Star , 8 Apr. 2022",
"Ukraine\u2019s brave resistance has given the West an opportunity to push back against Russia and show the world\u2019s authoritarians that democratic states can unite in defense for a righteous cause. \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 20 Mar. 2022",
"The Ukrainian resistance has all of the former \u2014 a righteous cause, an inspiring leader, the support of most of the world \u2014 and Russia has a preponderance of the latter. \u2014 Rich Lowry, National Review , 4 Mar. 2022"
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"The property should be returned to its rightful owner.",
"He will be given his rightful place in the history books.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Beijing has denounced such efforts as attempts to thwart China\u2019s rightful rise, saying it wouldn\u2019t be constrained by American bullying. \u2014 New York Times , 9 June 2022",
"Beijing has denounced such efforts as attempts to thwart China\u2019s rightful rise, saying it wouldn\u2019t be constrained by American bullying. \u2014 Austin Ramzy, BostonGlobe.com , 9 June 2022",
"Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized his own narrative Thursday, claiming that the invasion of Ukraine has been a rightful mission to restore what is inherently Russian. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 9 June 2022",
"Two women are facing additional charges this week in an alleged South Florida real estate scam that involved illegally taking over people\u2019s homes and swiping profits from rightful heirs, authorities say. \u2014 Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel , 2 June 2022",
"Southern Baptist must see this report as part of a reckoning that will reveal God's wrath, but also as mercy each in rightful proportion. \u2014 Tyler O'neil, Fox News , 27 May 2022",
"Both proclaimed themselves the sole rightful government of the entire Chinese territory. \u2014 Jessie Yeung, Nectar Gan And Steven Jiang, CNN , 24 May 2022",
"But then Cap returned the hammer to its rightful place in the multiverse. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 24 May 2022",
"With the help of his friends, the finicky, devoted suckerfish Walter, and Darya, a rambunctious, deaf orca girl, Vincent must embrace his destiny and take his rightful place in the lineage of Whale Singers. \u2014 Leo Barraclough, Variety , 5 May 2022"
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-090000"
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"the principles and views of the Right",
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"first_known_use":[
"1939, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"type":[
"noun"
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": harsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity",
": the quality of being unyielding or inflexible : strictness",
": severity of life : austerity",
": an act or instance of strictness, severity, or cruelty",
": a tremor caused by a chill",
": a condition that makes life difficult, challenging, or uncomfortable",
": extremity of cold",
": strict precision : exactness",
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": rigidness or torpor of organs or tissue that prevents response to stimuli",
": rigor mortis",
": a harsh condition (as of discipline)",
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": rigidity or torpor of organs or tissue that prevents response to stimuli",
": rigor mortis"
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"They underwent the rigors of military training.",
"the rigors of life in the wilderness",
"They conducted the experiments with scientific rigor .",
"a scholar known for her intellectual rigor",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"With such powerful incentives, Pogue feared that analytical rigor , literary merit, and political accountability would get lost in the endless quest for swashbuckling yarns. \u2014 Molly Fischer, The New Yorker , 13 June 2022",
"But that scholar would also have acknowledged their courage, intellectual rigor , sagacity and political skill. \u2014 Barton Swaim, WSJ , 24 May 2022",
"Having spent years investigating police departments from Chicago to Newark to Missoula, Mont., she is struck by the newfound rigor with which police behavior is now being overseen. \u2014 Karl Vick, Time , 7 Oct. 2021",
"The rigor with which Rooney conformed narrative voice to the shape of her characters\u2019 consciousness won her praise as a portraitist of her Millennial generation\u2014and also left her vulnerable to political critique. \u2014 Caleb Crain, The Atlantic , 10 Aug. 2021",
"Regardless, over the years I have been continuously impressed by the rigor with which Vivid built its business. \u2014 Eric Fuller, Forbes , 17 Mar. 2021",
"Adrienne Valencia understands the joy and rigor that come from pursuing an arts practice. \u2014 Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune , 4 June 2022",
"True technological progress lies in being fluid, not in sticking to outdated rigor . \u2014 Natan Linder, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
"All wide eyes, pinched cheeks and rigor -mortis hands \u2014 and a penchant for putting his foot in mouth on national television. \u2014 Washington Post , 8 May 2022"
],
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-215737"
},
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": manifesting, exercising, or favoring rigor : very strict",
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"examples":[
"rigorous enforcement of the rules",
"a rigorous course of study",
"We subjected the data to a rigorous analysis.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Hyde ruled Jones out for the remainder of the 2022 season and presumed the prospect could miss part of 2023, too, although the recovery process for a position player compared with a pitcher is less rigorous . \u2014 Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun , 28 May 2022",
"Being rigorous about your routines and rituals will help children feel more secure. \u2014 Amy Joyce, Washington Post , 25 May 2022",
"However, consumer-grade DNA tests may not always be as rigorous as clinical-grade DNA tests that your doctor\u2019s office may order for you, Rajagopolan says. \u2014 Kimberly Hickok, Popular Mechanics , 24 May 2022",
"Yet activists have been rigorous in their campaigns for change on social media and on the ground. \u2014 Tamara Qiblawi, CNN , 13 May 2022",
"Rusk was rigorous in making sure each team had different skills in an effort to reduce bias to any one type of investment. \u2014 Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune , 4 May 2022",
"Customers need to be rigorous in the sales inquiry process. \u2014 John Hayes, Forbes , 27 Apr. 2022",
"The disclosure requirements are more rigorous for shareholders with 10% or more of a company\u2019s shares, and there are additional rules against quick profit-taking. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 19 Apr. 2022",
"In middle school, my mother sent me to the Atlanta International School, which was academically rigorous . \u2014 Marc Myers, WSJ , 8 Feb. 2022"
],
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"verb"
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": to make agitated and angry : upset",
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"\u02c8r\u012b(-\u0259)l",
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"Her comments riled the professor.",
"one sure way to rile me is to keep yelling for me",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"According to the Journal Star, authorities have reported some drivers tried to rile up crowds with dangerous tricks at the event in previous years. \u2014 Abigail Adams, PEOPLE.com , 31 May 2022",
"Some Republicans seem to be resurfacing these false stereotypes as a political tool to rile up their base and further marginalize LGBTQ people, experts say. \u2014 Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News , 7 May 2022",
"Someone may speak about a delicate subject for you, or even directly rile you up to try and prompt a response from you. \u2014 Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com , 16 Apr. 2022",
"Trump is using the January 6 Committee\u2019s blatant bias and Javert style to rile up his supporters in anticipation of a revenge-tour presidential run. \u2014 Andrew C. Mccarthy, National Review , 14 Feb. 2022",
"But perhaps the drug could help another group of long-haulers, who are thought to harbor hard-to-reach reservoirs of virus that regularly rile the body up. \u2014 Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic , 10 May 2022",
"To borrow a term from pro wrestling, this reputation has made Cambage the closest thing the WNBA has to a heel (also known as the ring villain, sent in to cause trouble, kick ass and generally rile up the crowd). \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 5 May 2022",
"All that\u2019s missing is a spark that will rile the people and elites and move them to take action. \u2014 Alexander Motyl, The Conversation , 30 Mar. 2022",
"That seemed to rile up Mr. DeSantis, leading to a tit for tat between his press secretary and a Disney spokesman. \u2014 New York Times , 21 Apr. 2022"
],
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"1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-192407"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"biographical name"
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"definitions":[
": turbid",
": angry",
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"\u02c8r\u012b-l\u0113",
"\u02c8r\u012b-l\u0113"
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"angered",
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"angerless",
"delighted",
"pleased"
],
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"some visibly riley people were lined up in the customer service department",
"take care not to stir up the bottom of the stream when you fill the dipper, or your water will be riley"
],
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"1805, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-190740"
},
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"type":[
"verb"
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"definitions":[
": to make agitated and angry : upset",
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": to make angry"
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"\u02c8r\u012b(-\u0259)l",
"\u02c8r\u012bl"
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"gall",
"get",
"grate",
"gripe",
"hack (off)",
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"irritate",
"itch",
"nark",
"nettle",
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"put out",
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"examples":[
"Her comments riled the professor.",
"one sure way to rile me is to keep yelling for me",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"According to the Journal Star, authorities have reported some drivers tried to rile up crowds with dangerous tricks at the event in previous years. \u2014 Abigail Adams, PEOPLE.com , 31 May 2022",
"Some Republicans seem to be resurfacing these false stereotypes as a political tool to rile up their base and further marginalize LGBTQ people, experts say. \u2014 Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News , 7 May 2022",
"Someone may speak about a delicate subject for you, or even directly rile you up to try and prompt a response from you. \u2014 Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com , 16 Apr. 2022",
"Trump is using the January 6 Committee\u2019s blatant bias and Javert style to rile up his supporters in anticipation of a revenge-tour presidential run. \u2014 Andrew C. Mccarthy, National Review , 14 Feb. 2022",
"But perhaps the drug could help another group of long-haulers, who are thought to harbor hard-to-reach reservoirs of virus that regularly rile the body up. \u2014 Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic , 10 May 2022",
"To borrow a term from pro wrestling, this reputation has made Cambage the closest thing the WNBA has to a heel (also known as the ring villain, sent in to cause trouble, kick ass and generally rile up the crowd). \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 5 May 2022",
"All that\u2019s missing is a spark that will rile the people and elites and move them to take action. \u2014 Alexander Motyl, The Conversation , 30 Mar. 2022",
"That seemed to rile up Mr. DeSantis, leading to a tit for tat between his press secretary and a Disney spokesman. \u2014 New York Times , 21 Apr. 2022"
],
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"1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-220519"
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"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": brink",
": the outer often curved or circular edge or border of something",
": the outer part of a wheel joined to the hub usually by spokes",
": a removable outer metal band on an automobile wheel to which the tire is attached",
": frame sense 3b(2)",
": to run around the rim of",
": to serve as a rim for : border",
": to form or show a rim",
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": to form a rim around"
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"\u02c8rim",
"\u02c8rim"
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"border",
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"skirt",
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"examples":[
"Noun",
"There were chips on the rim of the plate.",
"the rim of the volcano",
"He bought stainless steel rims for his new car.",
"Verb",
"She rimmed her eyes with eyeliner.",
"a porcelain bowl rimmed with gold",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Jackon\u2019s biggest focus this summer will be improving his finishing around the rim . \u2014 Shreyas Laddha, Hartford Courant , 9 June 2022",
"Can Robert Williams take advantage around the rim if the Warriors go completely small? \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 1 June 2022",
"Murray is also an explosive athlete and shows great toughness and timing around the rim at 6-8 and 225 pounds. \u2014 Tyler J. Davis, Detroit Free Press , 24 May 2022",
"The 76ers and Raptors appeared headed into overtime when Kawhi Leonard hit the incredible fadeaway buzzer beater over big Joel Embiid that bounced around the rim and slowly dropped through to send Canada into a state of oh my freaking goodness. \u2014 Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic , 14 May 2022",
"Phillips can blow past defenders with either hand and finish around the rim . \u2014 Nick Alvarez | Nalvarez@al.com, al , 12 May 2022",
"Turns out deflections are Brook Lopez\u2019s thing, and not just around the rim . \u2014 Lori Nickel, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 3 May 2022",
"Still, Huntley-Hatfield has the tools to score around the rim , as a mid-range shooter and from 3-point range. \u2014 Brett Dawson, The Courier-Journal , 25 Apr. 2022",
"Andre Drummond used his bulk around the rim , finishing with 15 points and 12 boards. \u2014 Chris Fedor, cleveland , 8 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Nevertheless, the 6-10 forward from Togo can rim protect, command a fast break and even hit a 3 or two. \u2014 Shreyas Laddha, Hartford Courant , 9 June 2022",
"Sherman got a wide-open look to tie in the final seconds, and after a long rebounds Williams had an off-balance shot ultimately rim out. \u2014 Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal , 5 Mar. 2022",
"The federal government has a similar Rigs to Reefs program, created in 1984, that runs in coordination with states that rim the Gulf of Mexico. \u2014 Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times , 29 Nov. 2021",
"After Detroit forward Jerami Grant\u2019s 3-point attempt hit back iron, Cory Joseph got the offensive rebound, only for Frank Jackson\u2019s potentially game-tying 27-footer to rim out at the buzzer. \u2014 Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle , 19 Nov. 2021",
"Rub edges of jelly jars with lime wedges and rim with chile-salt mixture. \u2014 Marian Cooper Cairns And Mary Allen Perry, Country Living , 13 Oct. 2021",
"But his main objectives are to rim protect, score inside, and facilitate. \u2014 oregonlive , 5 Oct. 2021",
"The salt forward-flavor makes this a nice contrast for limey drinks, so this is our pick to rim a margarita glass or dress a cold beer. \u2014 Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News , 16 June 2021",
"Fasten the blocks to the can through the top holes, then use a square held along the can's rim and the block's edge to align each block on the can's surface. \u2014 James Schadewald, Popular Mechanics , 3 July 2021"
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"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
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"Noun",
"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Verb",
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"ring":{
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"intransitive verb",
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": a circular band for holding, connecting, hanging, pulling, packing, or sealing",
": a circlet usually of precious metal worn especially on the finger",
": a circular line, figure, or object",
": an encircling arrangement",
": a circular or spiral course",
": an often circular space especially for exhibitions or competitions",
": such a space at a circus",
": a structure containing such a ring",
": a usually square enclosure in which a fighting contest (such as a boxing or wrestling match) takes place",
": a band of small objects revolving around a planet (such as Saturn) and composed of dust and icy or rocky fragments",
": annual ring",
": an exclusive combination of persons for a selfish and often corrupt purpose (as to control a market)",
": gang",
": the field of a political contest : race",
": food in the shape of a circle",
": an arrangement of atoms represented in formulas or models in a cyclic manner",
": a set of mathematical elements that is closed under two binary operations of which the first forms a commutative group with the set and the second is associative over the set and is distributive with respect to the first operation",
": a pair of usually rubber-covered metal rings suspended from a ceiling or crossbar to a height of approximately eight feet above the floor and used for hanging, swinging, and balancing feats in gymnastics",
": an event in gymnastics competition in which the rings are used",
": boxing entry 1",
": to provide with a ring",
": to place or form a ring around : encircle",
": girdle sense 2",
": to throw a ringer over (the peg) in a game (such as horseshoes or quoits)",
": to move in a ring",
": to rise in the air spirally",
": to form or take the shape of a ring",
": to sound resonantly or sonorously",
": to be filled with a reverberating sound : resound",
": to have the sensation of being filled with a humming sound",
": to cause something to ring",
": to be filled with talk or report",
": to have great renown",
": to sound repetitiously",
": to have a sound or character expressive of some quality",
": to make a telephone call",
": to cause to sound especially by striking",
": to make (a sound) by or as if by ringing a bell",
": to announce by or as if by ringing",
": to repeat often, loudly, or earnestly",
": to summon especially by bell",
": telephone",
": to arouse a response",
": to conclude a performance or an action",
": to ring frequently or constantly with incoming calls",
": to run through the range of possible variations",
": to begin a performance or an action",
": a set of bells",
": a clear resonant sound made by or resembling that made by vibrating metal",
": resonant tone : sonority",
": a loud sound continued, repeated, or reverberated",
": a sound or character expressive of some particular quality",
": the act or an instance of ringing",
": a telephone call",
": a circular band used for holding, fastening, or connecting",
": a circular band usually of precious metal worn especially on the finger as jewelry",
": something circular in shape",
": an often circular space for shows or contests",
": a group of people who work together for dishonest purposes",
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": to place or form a ring around",
": to make or cause to make a clear vibrating sound",
": to announce by or as if by striking a bell",
": to sound loudly",
": to fill or be filled with the sound of something",
": to be filled with a humming sound",
": to seem to be a certain way",
": to call for especially by ringing a bell",
": a clear sound made by or as if by vibrating metal",
": a continuous or repeating loud sound",
": something that suggests a certain quality",
": a telephone call",
": a circular band",
": an anatomical structure having a circular opening : annulus",
": an arrangement of atoms represented in formulas or models in a cyclic manner as a closed chain",
": to have the sensation of being filled with a humming sound"
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"\u02c8ri\u014b",
"\u02c8ri\u014b",
"\u02c8ri\u014b"
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"Noun (1)",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb (1)",
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"Verb (2)",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1",
"Noun (2)",
"1549, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-193550"
},
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"type":"adjective",
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"clear and full in tone resounding",
"vigorously unequivocal decisive"
],
"pronounciation":"\u02c8ri\u014b-i\u014b",
"synonyms":[
"blaring",
"blasting",
"booming",
"clamorous",
"clangorous",
"deafening",
"earsplitting",
"loud",
"piercing",
"plangent",
"resounding",
"roaring",
"slam-bang",
"sonorous",
"stentorian",
"thundering",
"thunderous"
],
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"gentle",
"low",
"soft"
],
"examples":[
"Do you hear that ringing sound?",
"an angry, ringing denial of the charges"
],
"history_and_etymology":null,
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-090000"
},
"rip off":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": an act or instance of stealing : theft",
": a financial exploitation",
": a usually cheap exploitive imitation",
": rob",
": cheat , defraud",
": steal",
": to copy or imitate blatantly or unscrupulously",
": to perform, achieve, or score quickly or easily"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rip-\u02cc\u022ff"
],
"synonyms":[
"grab",
"heist",
"pinch",
"snatching",
"swiping",
"theft"
],
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"burglarize",
"burgle",
"knock off",
"knock over",
"rob",
"steal (from)",
"take off"
],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"the teens ripped off the store where they had been working for the summer",
"the thief ripped off some jewelry as soon as no one was looking"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"1969, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
"1967, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-230135"
},
"rip-roaring":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": noisily excited or exciting"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rip-\u02c8r\u022fr-i\u014b"
],
"synonyms":[
"breathtaking",
"charged",
"electric",
"electrifying",
"exciting",
"exhilarating",
"exhilarative",
"galvanic",
"galvanizing",
"hair-raising",
"heart-stopping",
"inspiring",
"intoxicating",
"kicky",
"mind-bending",
"mind-blowing",
"mind-boggling",
"rousing",
"stimulating",
"stirring",
"thrilling"
],
"antonyms":[
"unexciting"
],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1834, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-170004"
},
"ripe":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": fully grown and developed : mature",
": having mature knowledge, understanding, or judgment",
": of advanced years : late",
": suitable , appropriate",
": fully prepared : ready",
": brought by aging to full flavor or the best state : mellow",
": smelly , stinking",
": ruddy, plump, or full like ripened fruit",
": indecent",
": fully grown and developed",
": of advanced years",
": ready entry 1 sense 1",
": of, relating to, or being a claim for relief that is ready for judicial resolution because the injury is certain to occur and is not merely hypothetical or speculative \u2014 compare moot",
": ready and appropriate for disclosure because reasonably determined to be valid and not required to be kept secret for business reasons"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u012bp",
"\u02c8r\u012bp"
],
"synonyms":[
"adult",
"full-blown",
"full-fledged",
"mature",
"matured",
"ripened"
],
"antonyms":[
"adolescent",
"green",
"immature",
"juvenile",
"unripe",
"unripened",
"young",
"youngish",
"youthful"
],
"examples":[
"The apples are nearly ripe .",
"the clothes of the field hands were sweaty and ripe after a hard day's work",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Insurance, for example, has long been viewed by many startups as laggard and ripe for disruption at the hands of new technology. \u2014 Amit Nisenbaum, Forbes , 15 June 2022",
"An appealing floral note accents ripe peach and apricot flavors. \u2014 Dave Mcintyre, Washington Post , 9 June 2022",
"The storm turned into what's called a supercell thunderstorm, a type of storm that can produce conditions ripe for damage, including high winds and the kind of tornado that ripped through Gaylord. \u2014 Amy Huschka, Detroit Free Press , 22 May 2022",
"While other winemakers source from Helluva Vineyard, this Pinot is made in a notably ripe , easy to drink style. \u2014 Lettie Teague, WSJ , 19 May 2022",
"Outside, their once-bustling street was quiet, the fear of another explosion still ripe . \u2014 New York Times , 1 May 2022",
"The landscape is stunning, offering everything from above tree-line peaks to cool, sub-tropical forests ripe with waterfalls. \u2014 Outside Online , 25 Mar. 2022",
"Full-bodied, the palate is impactful yet maintains compelling restraint, featuring layers of crunchy black fruits, exotic spices and floral hints, framed by firm, exquisitely ripe tannins and seamless freshness, finishing with epic length and depth. \u2014 Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report , 28 Feb. 2022",
"Try mashed avocado in place of mayonnaise or butter on a sandwich, whip up one or all of these 25 recipes to save for that moment your avocados are perfectly ripe , or snack on a slide of the trendy yet timeless avocado toast. \u2014 Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens , 28 Feb. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Old English r\u012bpe ; akin to Old English r\u012bpan, reopan to reap",
"first_known_use":[
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-195006"
},
"ripened":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to grow or become ripe",
": to make ripe",
": to bring to completeness or perfection",
": to age or cure (cheese) to develop characteristic flavor, odor, body, texture, and color",
": to improve flavor and tenderness of (beef or game) by aging under refrigeration",
": to make or become ripe"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u012b-p\u0259n",
"\u02c8r\u012b-p\u1d4am",
"\u02c8r\u012b-p\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[
"age",
"develop",
"grow",
"grow up",
"mature",
"progress"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"The tomatoes finished ripening on the windowsill.",
"You can ripen the fruit by placing it in a paper bag and storing it at room temperature for a few days.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Alaskan grizzlies, so fond of salmon runs, now preferring berries that ripen sooner. \u2014 Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune , 14 May 2022",
"Your plant appears normal in an email photo with several hands of green fruits that should ripen later in the season. \u2014 Tom Maccubbin, Orlando Sentinel , 14 May 2022",
"Made only in years that favor varieties that ripen late in the season, this exquisite Rh\u00f4ne red is mostly Mourvedre, known for its long aging potential, blended with Syrah, Grenache and Counoise. \u2014 Mike Desimone, Robb Report , 10 Apr. 2022",
"Every year when the apples ripen , approximately 50 to 75 apples drop on our side of the fence for several weeks. \u2014 Washington Post , 4 Apr. 2022",
"How to ripen an avocado in a few hours: Use the oven! \u2014 Amy Mitchell, Country Living , 20 Apr. 2022",
"Plants produce an abundance of flowers in spring and ripen their intensely aromatic fruits in the fall. \u2014 oregonlive , 13 Jan. 2022",
"In 1986, Howard Mozeico planted a small vineyard behind his Parrett Mountain home to see if grapes would ripen 1,000 feet above sea level. \u2014 Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive , 4 Apr. 2022",
"Winemakers dream of these kinds of mild, even temperatures, which allow grapes to ripen slowly, taking more time to develop complex flavors. \u2014 Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle , 6 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-210112"
},
"riposte":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": a fencer's quick return thrust following a parry",
": a retaliatory verbal sally : retort",
": a retaliatory maneuver or measure"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8p\u014dst"
],
"synonyms":[
"comeback",
"repartee",
"retort"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"he's known for having a brilliant riposte to nearly any insult",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The poster is an effective visual riposte to the divide-and-conquer culture war issue ginned up by Republicans eager for a mid-term rebound in November. \u2014 Steven Litt, cleveland , 2 June 2022",
"But there\u2019s also another argument: for the nude as art, for the nude as autonomy, for the nude as a riposte to the stuffy traditions of art history. \u2014 Tom Rasmussen, Vogue , 18 May 2022",
"Reacting to a Fremaux tease about making films slowly, the Polish-British filmmaker Pawel Pawlikowski hit back with a witty riposte . \u2014 Patrick Frater, Variety , 25 May 2022",
"To some, The Babylon Bee\u2019s riposte was an assertion of biological fact. \u2014 Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor , 4 May 2022",
"His answer is a version of his riposte to charges that green-minded investments produce, by definition, lackluster returns. \u2014 Larry Light, Forbes , 27 Mar. 2022",
"The sure-to-arrive riposte from the former president duly followed. \u2014 Alex Shephard, The New Republic , 9 Feb. 2022",
"Potter\u2019s exquisite drawings of fungi from the 1880s and 90s were a colorful riposte to the largely black-and-white versions that then filled the scientific literature, says the curator. \u2014 J.s. Marcus, WSJ , 21 Jan. 2022",
"The progressive riposte to these contentions typically assert that Democrats should excite people by running on bold and transformative ideas, deliver on these promises, and then run again on the promise to deliver more. \u2014 Natalie Shure, The New Republic , 8 Nov. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"French, modification of Italian risposta , literally, answer, from rispondere to respond, from Latin respond\u0113re ",
"first_known_use":[
"1707, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-215559"
},
"ripped":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": being under the influence of alcohol or drugs : high , stoned",
": having high muscle definition"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ript"
],
"synonyms":[
"blasted",
"blitzed",
"bombed",
"high",
"hopped-up",
"loaded",
"spaced-out",
"spaced",
"stoned",
"strung out",
"wasted",
"wiped out",
"zonked",
"zonked-out"
],
"antonyms":[
"sober",
"straight"
],
"examples":[
"She was wearing ripped jeans.",
"when I got to his house, he was already pretty ripped",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Pratt \u2014 who plays dinosaur handler Owen Grady \u2014 has transformed himself from an actor best known for playing chubby goofballs into a ripped and bankable action star who leads two major franchises. \u2014 Frank Pallotta, CNN , 9 June 2022",
"Those injuries included the remnants of a ripped medial collateral ligament, a separated shoulder, a torn hamstring, and a broken elbow. NBD. \u2014 Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune , 11 Feb. 2022",
"Jean-Marc pointed out sites along the way \u2013 candy stores, bagel shops, his favorite movie theater, the kind with ripped velvet seats and floors sticky with stale popcorn butter. \u2014 Malina Saval, Variety , 28 Dec. 2021",
"Sensing a less than favorable outcome for the pop group, Fallon suggested maybe looking for some lesser known/less ripped relatives of the Australian actors. \u2014 Ruth Kinane, EW.com , 21 July 2021",
"My jeans dragged on the floor, getting more ripped and dirt-stained with each wear. \u2014 Irina Grechko, refinery29.com , 12 Feb. 2021",
"The garage workouts depict a more ripped Mayfield than the one on vacay with his Giants pals in January. \u2014 Mary Kay Cabot, cleveland , 27 Mar. 2020",
"Pelosi later waved the ripped pieces in the air, and audience members left in the chamber and public-viewing gallery could see Trump's prominent signature. \u2014 Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY , 5 Feb. 2020",
"At another point, a page put a piece of paper with ragged edges such as those from a ripped notebook, on Murkowski's desk. \u2014 Laurie Kellman, Anchorage Daily News , 31 Jan. 2020"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1966, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-193019"
},
"ripper":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": one that rips",
": a machine used to break up solid material (such as rock or ore)",
": an excellent example or instance of its kind"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ri-p\u0259r"
],
"synonyms":[
"beaut",
"beauty",
"bee's knees",
"cat's meow",
"corker",
"crackerjack",
"crackajack",
"daisy",
"dandy",
"dilly",
"doozy",
"doozie",
"doozer",
"dream",
"honey",
"hot stuff",
"humdinger",
"hummer",
"jim-dandy",
"knockout",
"lollapalooza",
"lulu",
"nifty",
"peach",
"pip",
"pippin",
"ripsnorter",
"snorter",
"sockdolager",
"sockdologer",
"standout",
"sweetheart"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"the comedian's last routine was a real ripper , leaving the audience in those proverbial stitches",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Kids Trucker hat looks cool, too, so your little ripper will fit right in with the rest of the crew. \u2014 Bryan Rogala, Outside Online , 27 Mar. 2019",
"The Piano, a bodice- ripper set in her native New Zealand and so considered exotic, maybe romantic. \u2014 Armond White, National Review , 31 Dec. 2021",
"She\u2019s in high demand, though, so for the rest of us, there\u2019s Taos\u2019s new pro-guided experience, where a local ripper will show you secret stashes and the best way to get your tails into the fall line on the double blacks off West Basin Ridge. \u2014 Tim Neville, Outside Online , 26 Dec. 2021",
"They can be used to import and play music from almost any hard drive, SSD or even CD transport or ripper . \u2014 Mark Sparrow, Forbes , 20 Oct. 2021",
"This news would make any fan of the bodice- ripper excited \u2014 even the likes of Lady Whistledown. \u2014 Natalie Morin, refinery29.com , 4 Aug. 2021",
"Every subscription comes with a complimentary starter kit that includes a sharp set of floral shears, a custom re-usable floral grid (which is an easy-to-use alternative to floral tape), stem ripper , and ruler, along with a stylish lucite vase. \u2014 Amanda Lauren, Forbes , 27 May 2021",
"This seam ripper is purple and white to give you easy identification. \u2014 Chris Hachey, BGR , 10 May 2021",
"There are soft finger grips that are located on both ends of the seam ripper . \u2014 Chris Hachey, BGR , 10 May 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-210905"
},
"ripsnorter":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": something extraordinary : humdinger"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rip-\u02c8sn\u022fr-t\u0259r"
],
"synonyms":[
"beaut",
"beauty",
"bee's knees",
"cat's meow",
"corker",
"crackerjack",
"crackajack",
"daisy",
"dandy",
"dilly",
"doozy",
"doozie",
"doozer",
"dream",
"honey",
"hot stuff",
"humdinger",
"hummer",
"jim-dandy",
"knockout",
"lollapalooza",
"lulu",
"nifty",
"peach",
"pip",
"pippin",
"ripper",
"snorter",
"sockdolager",
"sockdologer",
"standout",
"sweetheart"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"had high hopes that the football game would be a ripsnorter , but it turned out to be a real snoozer"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1840, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-190127"
},
"rise":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to assume an upright position especially from lying, kneeling, or sitting",
": to get up from sleep or from one's bed",
": to return from death",
": to take up arms",
": to respond warmly : applaud",
": to end a session : adjourn",
": to appear above the horizon",
": to move upward : ascend",
": to increase in height, size, volume, or pitch",
": to extend above other objects",
": to become heartened or elated",
": to increase in fervor or intensity",
": to attain a higher level or rank",
": to increase in quantity or number",
": to take place : happen",
": to come into being : originate",
": to follow as a consequence : result",
": to exert oneself to meet a challenge",
": a spot higher than surrounding ground : hilltop",
": an upward slope",
": an act of rising or a state of being risen : such as",
": a movement upward : ascent",
": emergence (as of the sun) above the horizon",
": the upward movement of a fish to seize food or bait",
": beginning , origin",
": the distance or elevation of one point above another",
": an increase especially in amount, number, or volume",
": raise sense 3b",
": an increase in price, value, rate, or sum",
": an angry reaction",
": the distance from the crotch to the waistline on pants",
": to get up from lying, kneeling, or sitting",
": to get up from sleeping in a bed",
": to go or move up",
": to swell in size or volume",
": to increase in amount or number",
": to become encouraged or grow stronger",
": to appear above the horizon",
": to gain a higher rank or position",
": to come into being",
": to successfully deal with a difficult situation",
": to return from death",
": to launch an attack or revolt",
": an increase in amount, number, or volume",
": upward movement",
": the act of gaining a higher rank or position",
": beginning sense 1 , origin",
": an upward slope",
": a spot higher than surrounding ground",
": an angry reaction"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u012bz",
"\u02c8r\u012bz",
"also",
"\u02c8r\u012bz"
],
"synonyms":[
"accelerate",
"accumulate",
"appreciate",
"balloon",
"boom",
"build up",
"burgeon",
"bourgeon",
"climb",
"enlarge",
"escalate",
"expand",
"gain",
"increase",
"mount",
"multiply",
"mushroom",
"proliferate",
"roll up",
"snowball",
"spread",
"swell",
"wax"
],
"antonyms":[
"advancement",
"ascent",
"creation",
"elevation",
"preference",
"preferment",
"promotion",
"upgrade",
"upgrading"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The price of a home continues to rise in the Baltimore metro area, but for the first time in about three years, the amount of homes for sale has also increased. \u2014 Giacomo Bologna, Baltimore Sun , 13 June 2022",
"That demographic is expected to rise to 44,920 \u2014 a nearly 32 percent increase \u2014 by 2035. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 13 June 2022",
"At last, interest rates for money market funds have started to rise . \u2014 New York Times , 12 June 2022",
"Hot, dry conditions continued through Sunday, but temperatures were forecasted to cool slightly and humidity was expected to rise . \u2014 Anchorage Daily News Staff And Wire Reports, Anchorage Daily News , 12 June 2022",
"Grocery prices, according to the report, are expected to rise between 3% and 4% in the coming months. \u2014 Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press , 10 June 2022",
"Using fewer antibiotics is not only beneficial to dairy farmers but also to consumers with antibiotic resistance continuing to rise . \u2014 Steven Savage, Forbes , 9 June 2022",
"When one of them, a man known as Igor Strelkov, began to rise as almost a national hero in certain constituencies, the Kremlin scaled it down. \u2014 Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker , 8 June 2022",
"But wastewater data show that coronavirus levels are actually continuing to rise . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 8 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Others include residential towers in Harbor Beach and Flagler Village, a business hotel on Marina Mile and a low- rise apartment complex in the Uptown section. \u2014 David Lyons, Sun Sentinel , 14 June 2022",
"Sirous, who is thirty-six, and their partner, Olya Onypko, who is thirty-seven, own a condo in a high- rise apartment complex on the outskirts of Kyiv, just east of where the front line lay for all of March. \u2014 Masha Gessen, The New Yorker , 14 June 2022",
"At the fair, Baxter\u2019s booth was stuffed with curved, low- rise furnishings in hues like gray and aubergine, and at Dior\u2019s garden party, the \u201970s were literally in the air thanks to the funky Italo soundtrack. \u2014 Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor , 14 June 2022",
"The hotel near La Guardia was completed in 2019, while the high- rise residences in Queens have not been approved yet. \u2014 Matthew Haag, New York Times , 13 June 2022",
"Their success led to the construction of an Italian Renaissance high- rise with twin 13-story dormitories for fledging theologians. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 10 June 2022",
"Whether strutting in a pair of dangerously low- rise leather trousers or grocery shopping in just her bra and underwear, the Uncut Gems actress knows how to turn heads. \u2014 Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR , 9 June 2022",
"But these 21st-century falcons chose a city high- rise instead of a bare mountain peak. \u2014 Alison Gopnik, WSJ , 9 June 2022",
"Over the past few years, Fox\u2019s early 2000s style \u2014 which included Y2K signatures like baby tees, low- rise jeans, and bodycon dresses \u2014 has become the go-to inspiration for people wanting to channel the pink Motorola Razr era. \u2014 Frances Sol\u00e1-santiago, refinery29.com , 8 June 2022"
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
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"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
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": attended with risk or danger : hazardous",
": dangerous sense 1"
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"\u02c8ri-sk\u0113",
"\u02c8ris-k\u0113"
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"perilous",
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"harmless",
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"innocuous",
"nonhazardous",
"nonthreatening",
"safe",
"unthreatening"
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"examples":[
"Her plan is too risky .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"But if sporting a flashy collar\u2014with or without pearls\u2014for your 9-to-5 seems daunting, Mr. Fisher proposed date night as a less- risky test site. \u2014 Todd Plummer, WSJ , 16 June 2022",
"Crypto prices are crashing as investors flee to less- risky assets. \u2014 Nicholas Gordon, Fortune , 15 June 2022",
"Additionally, skyrocketing inflation and spiking interest rates have sent many investors scurrying to less- risky assets. \u2014 Q.ai - Powering A Personal Wealth Movement, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
"Their hesitation could be at least partly because the virus is typically less risky for young children. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 10 June 2022",
"Their hesitation could be at least partly due to the fact that the virus is typically less risky for young children. \u2014 Noah Weiland, BostonGlobe.com , 9 June 2022",
"The prospect of rapid increases has sent shudders through stock markets, as higher rates would raise the returns on less risky alternatives to stocks. \u2014 CBS News , 9 June 2022",
"They are promoted as less risky relative to the volatility of investing in other cryptos, such as bitcoin or ethereum. \u2014 Michelle Singletary, Washington Post , 3 June 2022",
"While the Kayes region has been less risky than Mali's north, there have been growing reports of extremism spreading in the area linked to a group known as Katiba Macina. \u2014 Baba Ahmed, ajc , 2 June 2022"
],
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"1813, in the meaning defined above"
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"rival":{
"type":"noun",
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"one of two or more striving to reach or obtain something that only one can possess",
"one striving for competitive advantage",
"companion , associate",
"equal , peer",
"having the same pretensions or claims competing",
"to act as a rival compete",
"to be in competition with",
"to strive to equal or excel emulate",
"to possess qualities or aptitudes that approach or equal (those of another)",
"someone or something that tries to defeat or be more successful than another",
"being equally good",
"to be as good as or almost as good as"
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"coordinate",
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"equivalent",
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"like",
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"peer"
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"vie"
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"Noun",
"The teams have been longtime rivals .",
"The men are romantic rivals for her affection.",
"Verb",
"The company manufactures paper that rivals the world's best.",
"The new museum will rival the largest in the world.",
"Recent Examples on the Web Noun",
"These days, Facebook faces a new and arguably more potent rival TikTok. \u2014 Yoni Heisler, BGR , 19 June 2022",
"On his third attempt, Petro is not alone on his promises to change the status quo, as his runoff rival , Hern\u00e1ndez, also claims the label of outsider and disruptor. \u2014 Stefano Pozzebon, CNN , 17 June 2022",
"Nike, named for the Greek goddess of victory, has become not just the most valuable apparel brand in the world (worth more than twice as much as Adidas, its closest sportswear rival , and ahead of Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Chanel). \u2014 New York Times , 15 June 2022",
"The closest rival \u2014and the only other not in the red for 2022\u2014is the utilities sector, up 0.3% year-to-date. \u2014 John Dobosz, Forbes , 13 June 2022",
"Texas will play its biggest rival \u2014 No. 1 seed and defending national champion Oklahoma \u2014 in a best-of-three championship series starting Wednesday. \u2014 Cliff Brunt, Chron , 7 June 2022",
"The series focused heavily on Oklahoma zoo operator Joe Exotic, who also was targeted for animal mistreatment and was convicted in a plot to kill a rival , Carole Baskin. \u2014 Meg Kinnard, USA TODAY , 6 June 2022",
"Her nearest rival , developer Rick Caruso, has 32%, according to the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll, co-sponsored by The Times. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 5 June 2022",
"As part of President Ellen Claremont's reelection campaign, her PR team decides to stage a friendship between Alex and his longtime rival a young British royal named Prince Henry. \u2014 Emma Dibdin, Town & Country , 4 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web Adjective",
"The two prospects most commonly connected to the Pacers by rival teams are Keegan Murray and Jaden Ivey. \u2014 Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star , 7 June 2022",
"Instead, fans of the rival teams were guided to separate venues closer to the city limits. \u2014 New York Times , 28 May 2022",
"The Park View Locos quickly discovered that Escobar Mendez was not a rival gang member and withheld that information from MS-13 leaders for fear of being punished, Vigil Mejia said. \u2014 Salvador Rizzo, Washington Post , 25 May 2022",
"The rapper is not accused of murder, but of allegedly renting a car that was used in the killing or a rival gang member. \u2014 Deena Zaru, ABC News , 24 May 2022",
"Most notably, prosecutors said that in 2015, Williams rented an Infiniti Q50 sedan from Hertz, which was later used in the murder of a rival gang member. \u2014 Leah Asmelash, CNN , 11 May 2022",
"The 88-page grand jury indictment reveals Young Thug is accused of renting 2014 Infiniti Q50 sedan from Hertz, which was later used in connection with the of the murder of rival gang member Donovan Thomas, Jr. on Jan. 10, 2015. \u2014 Kat Bouza, Rolling Stone , 10 May 2022",
"Mahle was a popular trade target throughout the offseason as rival teams called the Reds to inquire about his availability. \u2014 Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer , 23 Mar. 2022",
"As the sides hammered out details over that two-day stretch, Fred said two rival teams tried to make late, aggressive pushes for Freeman\u2019s signature, one offering to fly in for an in-person meeting. \u2014 Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times , 19 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web Verb",
"But the best parks in Houston also offer great perks\u2014waterfalls, fountains, footbridges, sculptures, waterside promenades, skyline panoramas and even terraces that rival those of private clubs. \u2014 Robin Soslow, Chron , 18 Mar. 2022",
"And, in between the liquor stores and Latino barber shops, a strip mall bustled with restaurants offering a stunning assortment of regional cuisines that rival those found in the open-air markets of Mexico. \u2014 Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic , 23 Feb. 2022",
"Society may tell you that vans are frumpy, but those in the know will agree that today's minivans offer more practicality than SUVs, and some full-size vans offer towing and hauling capabilities that rival those of pickup trucks. \u2014 Car and Driver , 4 Feb. 2022",
"The Bulldogs have added another pair of options in LSU transfer Arik Gilbert, who may rival Bowers for pure talent and athleticism, and freshman Oscar Delp, who had seven catches in the spring game. \u2014 Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY , 22 Apr. 2022",
"Aiming to rival or even outdo Agatha Christie and John Dickson Carr in clever plotting and misdirection, the subgenre nonetheless plays absolutely fair in presenting all the clues needed to determine who-and-howdunit. \u2014 Washington Post , 6 Apr. 2022",
"His new car will rival the first all-electric Bugatti, which is due before 2030 and is likely to be a four-seat GT or SUV, to differentiate it from the two-seat GTs of its new partner Rimac. \u2014 Ben Oliver, Robb Report , 30 Nov. 2021",
"At first, trip costs would rival a luxury flight but could decline to rates similar to a car trip in about a decade, a Lillium official speculated. \u2014 Ryan Gillespie, orlandosentinel.com , 7 Oct. 2021",
"Several opposition parties called the appointment of a man who was, until recently, seen as Rajapaksa\u2019s rival an unsavory deal to keep the president in power. \u2014 Gerry Shih, Washington Post , 12 May 2022"
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"Noun",
"1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
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},
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"type":[
"verb"
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": to wrench open or tear apart or to pieces : rend",
": to split with force or violence",
": to divide into pieces or fractions",
": fracture",
": to become split : crack"
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"\u02c8r\u012bv"
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"break",
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"fragment"
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"examples":[
"road pavement that had been riven by the annual freeze-and-thaw cycle",
"the bitter disappointment threatened to rive my heart in two",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"And new attention will be paid to the class divisions that have riven American society. \u2014 Walter Shapiro, The New Republic , 8 Apr. 2020",
"News reports this autumn detailed her disorganised, riven and functionally leaderless campaign, beset by internal rivalries and fund-raising woes. \u2014 The Economist , 4 Dec. 2019",
"After more than three decades without baseball, the Montreal Expos moved to Washington in 2005 rebranded as the Nationals, becoming perhaps the only bipartisan agreement in a capital rived by tribalism as Republicans and Democrats flocked to games. \u2014 Peter Baker, New York Times , 24 Oct. 2019",
"The divisions in the states riven by civil war are ethnic, denominational, interreligious, geographical, tribal, and ideological. \u2014 New York Times , 12 May 2020",
"The strong bipartisan vote showed a rare level of unity in a Washington riven by partisan divides with a backdrop of a bitter fight for the Senate and the White House this fall. \u2014 Laura Litvan, Bloomberg.com , 5 May 2020",
"The South American nation has been riven by protests for weeks, with clashes between government allies and opponents seeking Maduro\u2019s ouster resulting in at least 30 deaths. \u2014 Christine Jenkins, Bloomberg.com , 5 May 2017"
],
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a"
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},
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"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
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": a headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head",
": to fasten with or as if with rivets",
": to upset the end or point of (something, such as a metallic pin, rod, or bolt) by beating or pressing so as to form a head",
": to fasten or fix firmly",
": to attract and hold (something, such as a person's attention) completely",
": a bolt with a head that is passed through two or more pieces and is hammered into place",
": to fasten with rivets",
": to attract and hold (as someone's attention) completely",
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"\u02c8ri-v\u0259t",
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"Verb",
"The iron plates are riveted rather than welded.",
"everyone riveted their eyes on the trick that the magician was performing on stage",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"On a gravel bike, head up the Boulder Creek Path to Four Mile Canyon, then bang a left on Logan Mill and follow signs for the Escape Route, a forest-fire egress that\u2019s steep enough to put you on the rivet . \u2014 Marc Peruzzi, Outside Online , 25 Mar. 2019",
"Now, fresh out of a five-year nut, bolt and last rivet restoration in Australia, this legendary 79-year-old Supermarine Spitfire Mark IX, is being offered for sale with a \u00a34.5 million, or roughly $6.1 million, price tag. \u2014 Howard Walker, Robb Report , 25 Jan. 2022",
"More to the point, denim has moved on since Levi Strauss and Jacob W.Davis patented the rivet in 1873. \u2014 Joseph Deacetis, Forbes , 15 Oct. 2021",
"Some motorists are also installing anti-theft cages and covers that rivet into the underbody of a vehicle. \u2014 Paul A. Eisenstein, NBC News , 22 July 2021",
"Integral to the design are the principles of acupuncture\u2014there\u2019s a round copper rivet on the bottom of the shoe, which touches the ground as well as the foot. \u2014 Wendy Altschuler, Forbes , 1 June 2021",
"Then bend the aluminum into a cone as shown and drill the rivet holes. \u2014 Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics , 17 Apr. 2021",
"Each blade has a satin polish finish and the triple- rivet handles feature ergonomic designs. \u2014 NBC News , 2 Mar. 2021",
"The cover of the Memorial Day 1943 issue of The Saturday Evening Post featured a Norman Rockwell painting of a muscular woman calmly eating a sandwich while balancing a rivet gun on her lap. \u2014 John Pope, NOLA.com , 24 Sep. 2020",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Once more, widescreen black-and-white lends the action welcome veracity (more in spirit than in fact), but the director\u2019s unending capacity to surprise will rivet viewers. \u2014 David Mermelstein, WSJ , 17 May 2022",
"Another former colleague, Rosemary Gordon Panuco, now a special magistrate in Tucson, Arizona, said Reynolds not only knew the law but how to rivet a jury. \u2014 Joe Swickard, Detroit Free Press , 5 Mar. 2022",
"Mamet's star has been considerably tarnished by his own doing, but his work still has the power to rivet audiences. \u2014 Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com , 3 Mar. 2022",
"These are incomparable real-time documents from a man with a singular perspective on the unfolding events that still rivet us today. \u2014 Mark Peikert, Town & Country , 14 Feb. 2022",
"Anderson and his assistant, Amy Lahey (no relation to Jim), bend, weld, grind, polish and rivet each of the boxes in their workshop in Newburgh, N.Y., and are often told that the finished products work a little too well. \u2014 New York Times , 4 Feb. 2021",
"Jimmy's goofy Elder Law practice turned into a subplot that totally riveted me. \u2014 James Hibberd, EW.com , 15 Apr. 2020",
"The episode has riveted the criminology community\u2014and severed a once close relationship after one of the researchers accused his former mentor of falsifying data. \u2014 Dalmeet Singh Chawla, Science | AAAS , 26 Nov. 2019",
"Think: automatons riveting bolts on a auto production line. \u2014 Greg Jefferson, ExpressNews.com , 17 Apr. 2020"
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"Noun",
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},
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"noun"
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": a small stream",
": a small stream"
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"\u02c8ri-vy\u0259-l\u0259t",
"-v\u0259-",
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"examples":[
"small rivulets trickled down the side of the cliff",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The tiny fish had navigated what remained of the river at that time: a rivulet a person could often leap across, a few inches deep at times, Benkert said. \u2014 Alex Demarban, Anchorage Daily News , 3 Oct. 2021",
"At the lower left, a rivulet of water trickles from a half-round wooden pipe into the cool darkness of a catchment pool. \u2014 William E. Wallace, WSJ , 23 Apr. 2021",
"In a few short weeks, a torrential global river of money sprang from NFTs; in a few short days, a few celebrities diked it and drained off a rivulet of cash to a 15-employee nonprofit in Washington. \u2014 Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic , 23 Mar. 2021",
"What starts as a worrying dot of pigment becomes a puddle, and then a rivulet , then begins to look, undeniably, like the basin of an overflowing toilet. \u2014 Jenny Singer, Glamour , 20 Nov. 2020",
"In the sewers and rivulets along the streets in the city of masks the rats ride in masks like passengers in boats crossing the Lethe. \u2014 Daniel Torday, Wired , 3 Apr. 2020",
"Column continues below video: Not 90 seconds into his tribute, tears ran down Jordan\u2019s face like tiny rivulets . \u2014 Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY , 24 Feb. 2020",
"This further contributes to erosion, which snowballs as moving water increases speed and carves out rivulets and then gullies. \u2014 Washington Post , 22 Oct. 2019",
"The pulses sometimes caused the lava channel to overtop its banks, creating new rivulets that threatened nearby property. \u2014 Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American , 5 Dec. 2019"
],
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"1587, in the meaning defined above"
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"type":"noun",
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"roadstead",
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"roadbed sense 2b",
"a route or way to an end, conclusion, or circumstance",
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Meanwhile, the Terps will only play Iowa, Michigan State and Rutgers on the road . \u2014 Ryan Mcfadden, Baltimore Sun , 16 June 2022",
"And there is the potential for (though not the guarantee of) a Big East opponent in the Gavitt Games in November, possibly on the road . \u2014 Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star , 16 June 2022",
"But the Celtics have already won there once in this series, and are 8-4 on the road in these playoffs. \u2014 Adam Himmelsbach, BostonGlobe.com , 15 June 2022",
"Since forming Lit in 1988, the brothers have retained a reputation for one of the best live shows on the road . \u2014 Liza Lentini, SPIN , 15 June 2022",
"The Browns took mandatory minicamp on the road on Wednesday, practicing at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium at the Pro Football Hall of Fame before visiting the museum. \u2014 Dan Labbe, cleveland , 15 June 2022",
"The company has about 830,000 vehicles with the systems on the road . \u2014 Tom Krisher, Detroit Free Press , 15 June 2022",
"The company has about 830,000 vehicles with the systems on the road . \u2014 Tom Krisher, USA TODAY , 15 June 2022",
"Colorado is 12-2 in the postseason, with sweeps in the first and third rounds and a 7-0 record on the road . \u2014 Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times , 15 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English rode , from Old English r\u0101d ride, journey; akin to Old English r\u012bdan to ride",
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-090000"
},
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"type":[
"noun"
],
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": the strip of land over which a road passes",
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],
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"\u02c8r\u014dd-\u02ccw\u0101",
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"trace",
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"examples":[
"Police cleared the roadway for the parade.",
"a cow wandered into the roadway",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Authorities say the bodies of seven men were found dumped on a roadway late Thursday in the Huasteca region with extensive bruising that suggest they were beaten. \u2014 Andrew Mark Miller, Fox News , 11 June 2022",
"Their flagship automotive product is the LaserLight\u2122 engine which provides high-intensity lighting to illuminate the roadway at a 650 m range (1 km is possible, but is currently constrained by regulations). \u2014 Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
"An unlocked 2021 Ford Explorer was reported stolen May 23 from the roadway at a residence in the 1100 block of Oak Street, police said. \u2014 Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune , 6 June 2022",
"The crash took place just after 10:45 p.m. Sunday night when a black Ford Taurus traveling westbound on O Street struck a white Toyota Corolla facing eastbound on the roadway , the Lincoln Police Department said in a statement on Monday. \u2014 Abigail Adams, PEOPLE.com , 31 May 2022",
"According to officials, Flores-Ba\u00f1uelos was helping the occupants of a car that was disabled on a roadway near Salton City when another driver struck the disabled car and the agent, fatally injuring him. \u2014 Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune , 16 May 2022",
"Maraj was walking on a roadway in Mineola, N.Y., on Feb. 12, 2021, when he was struck by a hit-and-run driver. \u2014 Bill Donahue, Billboard , 6 May 2022",
"An officer then found another victim inside a sedan that was stopped on the roadway at 50th Street North and Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard. \u2014 Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al , 12 Apr. 2022",
"Protesters block the roadway at the Ambassador Bridge border crossing in Windsor, Ontario, on Wednesday. \u2014 Paul A. Eisenstein, NBC News , 10 Feb. 2022"
],
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],
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},
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"very active or strong",
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"wildly"
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"examples":[
"Adjective",
"a roaring party that annoyed the neighbors mightily",
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"It\u2019s a rip- roaring romp that combines black comedy with Hitchcockian horror and social realism\u2014a fable about two clans, one destitute but ambitious and the other naive and wealthy, whose lives become intertwined. \u2014 Radhika Seth, Vogue , 12 May 2022",
"The first Mazda 3 to grace the 10Best list was the first-generation Mazdaspeed 3, a rip- roaring , turbocharged, torque-steering hot hatch that won the award in 2007 and 2008. \u2014 Alexander Stoklosa, Car and Driver , 17 Nov. 2021",
"Early indications suggest complete devotion to an up-tempo offense based on fastbreaks, rip- roaring finishes and 3-point shots. \u2014 Bruce Jenkins, SFChronicle.com , 18 Dec. 2020",
"What hard rock needed was a rip- roaring , full-on party band that could fill a stadium with shameless ecstasy. \u2014 Kyle Smith, National Review , 6 Oct. 2020",
"His announcement spurred a roaring round of applause from the concert crowd. \u2014 Brian Mccollum, Detroit Free Press , 6 July 2019",
"The first of the four Warner Bros. movies, 2014's The Lego Movie, got off to a roaring start, netting $468 million worldwide and rave reviews on a budget of $60 million. \u2014 Aric Jenkins, Fortune , 23 Apr. 2020",
"His new push for giving is not off to a roaring start. \u2014 Owen Thomas, SFChronicle.com , 8 Apr. 2020",
"Ending at the Horine Conference Center, where there will be a roaring fire, hot beverages, mocktails, hors d\u2019oeuvres and desserts. \u2014 Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal , 4 Feb. 2020",
"Recent Examples on the Web Noun",
"Dior roaring with newborn power and dominating because of that newness; Balenciaga midcareer and moving inexorably toward his late-period transcendence in the 1960s. \u2014 Laura Jacobs, WSJ , 15 June 2022",
"The Bronco Raptor is more efficient than its closest rival, the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392, but the Jeep is powered by a roaring V-8. \u2014 Caleb Miller, Car and Driver , 24 May 2022",
"The opening-night crowd burst into applause during several numbers and showered the performers with a roaring , standing ovation once the curtains closed. \u2014 Jordan Moreau, Variety , 11 Feb. 2022",
"The inaugural Tiger 5K road race and Fun Run got off to a roaring start May 14, with a little help from Travis Kelce and the founding brothers of Mitchell\u2019s Homemade Ice Cream. \u2014 Thomas Jewell, cleveland , 18 May 2022",
"Just to the east of central Oslo, Gr\u00f8nland hosted a funfair where ice cream vendors did a roaring trade. \u2014 David Nikel, Forbes , 17 May 2022",
"The blaze was reported at 4 38 p.m. on May 2 and was not knocked down until 9 19 p.m., as firefighters from nine neighboring communities, as well as the Department of Conservation and Recreation, battled the roaring flames. \u2014 Charlie Mckenna, BostonGlobe.com , 15 May 2022",
"His absence impacted again Sunday even in the Dodgers\u2019 breathtaking, 5-4 comeback victory over the Philadelphia Phillies at a roaring and shaking Dodger Stadium. \u2014 Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times , 15 May 2022",
"In a stunning upset that sent the crowd roaring , Rich Strike won the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby yesterday. \u2014 Alexandra Meeks, CNN , 8 May 2022"
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"We had a roaring good time.",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"It\u2019s a rip- roaring romp that combines black comedy with Hitchcockian horror and social realism\u2014a fable about two clans, one destitute but ambitious and the other naive and wealthy, whose lives become intertwined. \u2014 Radhika Seth, Vogue , 12 May 2022",
"The first Mazda 3 to grace the 10Best list was the first-generation Mazdaspeed 3, a rip- roaring , turbocharged, torque-steering hot hatch that won the award in 2007 and 2008. \u2014 Alexander Stoklosa, Car and Driver , 17 Nov. 2021",
"Early indications suggest complete devotion to an up-tempo offense based on fastbreaks, rip- roaring finishes and 3-point shots. \u2014 Bruce Jenkins, SFChronicle.com , 18 Dec. 2020",
"What hard rock needed was a rip- roaring , full-on party band that could fill a stadium with shameless ecstasy. \u2014 Kyle Smith, National Review , 6 Oct. 2020",
"His announcement spurred a roaring round of applause from the concert crowd. \u2014 Brian Mccollum, Detroit Free Press , 6 July 2019",
"The first of the four Warner Bros. movies, 2014's The Lego Movie, got off to a roaring start, netting $468 million worldwide and rave reviews on a budget of $60 million. \u2014 Aric Jenkins, Fortune , 23 Apr. 2020",
"His new push for giving is not off to a roaring start. \u2014 Owen Thomas, SFChronicle.com , 8 Apr. 2020",
"Ending at the Horine Conference Center, where there will be a roaring fire, hot beverages, mocktails, hors d\u2019oeuvres and desserts. \u2014 Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal , 4 Feb. 2020",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Dior roaring with newborn power and dominating because of that newness; Balenciaga midcareer and moving inexorably toward his late-period transcendence in the 1960s. \u2014 Laura Jacobs, WSJ , 15 June 2022",
"The Bronco Raptor is more efficient than its closest rival, the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392, but the Jeep is powered by a roaring V-8. \u2014 Caleb Miller, Car and Driver , 24 May 2022",
"The opening-night crowd burst into applause during several numbers and showered the performers with a roaring , standing ovation once the curtains closed. \u2014 Jordan Moreau, Variety , 11 Feb. 2022",
"The inaugural Tiger 5K road race and Fun Run got off to a roaring start May 14, with a little help from Travis Kelce and the founding brothers of Mitchell\u2019s Homemade Ice Cream. \u2014 Thomas Jewell, cleveland , 18 May 2022",
"Just to the east of central Oslo, Gr\u00f8nland hosted a funfair where ice cream vendors did a roaring trade. \u2014 David Nikel, Forbes , 17 May 2022",
"The blaze was reported at 4:38 p.m. on May 2 and was not knocked down until 9:19 p.m., as firefighters from nine neighboring communities, as well as the Department of Conservation and Recreation, battled the roaring flames. \u2014 Charlie Mckenna, BostonGlobe.com , 15 May 2022",
"His absence impacted again Sunday even in the Dodgers\u2019 breathtaking, 5-4 comeback victory over the Philadelphia Phillies at a roaring and shaking Dodger Stadium. \u2014 Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times , 15 May 2022",
"In a stunning upset that sent the crowd roaring , Rich Strike won the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby yesterday. \u2014 Alexandra Meeks, CNN , 8 May 2022"
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"Recent Examples on the Web Verb",
"Although relatively compact, the stainless steel Cuisinart Deluxe Convection Toaster Oven Broiler can roast a golden brown chicken in an hour and is almost as fast at toasting as a pop-up toaster. \u2014 Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping , 22 May 2022",
"Airfry, broil, bake, roast , dehydrate, reheat, rotisserie, toast, warm and convection. \u2014 Josie Howell | Jhowell@al.com, al , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Traditional chiles rellenos are battered and deep-fried, but San Francisco chef Traci Des Jardins prefers to roast them instead, which means that her version is easier and a little lighter. \u2014 Christine Byrne, Outside Online , 16 Jan. 2021",
"The heat will sizzle in major Texas cities such as Dallas and Houston, while the midwestern hubs of Chicago and St. Louis will also roast , AccuWeather said. \u2014 Doyle Rice, USA TODAY , 11 May 2022",
"While beans roast , heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. \u2014 Tribune News Service, cleveland , 2 May 2022",
"At least, that was the initial justification for combining their live acts, where Leggero and Kasher would each perform for 30 minutes and then proceed to roast couples in the audience as a third segment. \u2014 Rachel Brodsky, Los Angeles Times , 28 Apr. 2022",
"The same high-heat non-stick cast iron pan can sear a beautiful ribeye, roast a whole chicken and bake buttery cornbread. \u2014 Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com , 15 Apr. 2022",
"The farmstand worker encouraged me to roast the greens whole stem and flower bud along with the leaves. \u2014 Jonathan Kauffman, Bon App\u00e9tit , 13 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web Noun",
"Choose from ground or whole beans, light or dark roast (or a variety), the number of bags in each shipment (half, one or two bags) and frequency (two to four weeks for subscriptions or three, six or 12 months for gifts). \u2014 Nicole Charky-chami, The Hollywood Reporter , 31 May 2022",
"Brainchild is Wunderground\u2019s bold, full-bodied roast , crafted with a powerhouse of adaptogens (hello, Lion\u2019s Mane and Cordyceps!). \u2014 Leslie Kelly, Forbes , 23 May 2022",
"Air fry, roast , bake, dehydrate, pressure cook, slow cook, rice cooker, yogurt maker, steamer, saut\u00e9 pan, yogurt maker, sterilizer and food warmer. \u2014 Josie Howell | Jhowell@al.com, al , 29 Apr. 2022",
"There will be drinks like scorpion bowls and punch bowls, a pig roast , or build-your-own tacos. \u2014 Dahlia Ghabour, The Courier-Journal , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Drizzle with olive oil, and roast for about 35 minutes, or until a fork or metal skewer goes through with very little resistance. \u2014 Washington Post , 27 Mar. 2022",
"Starting them off in a cold oven gives the natural fat in the nuts enough time to gradually warm up and come to the surface, resulting in a more even, tawny roast . \u2014 Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon App\u00e9tit , 3 Mar. 2022",
"Take 22% off the Ninja Foodi 5-in-1 Indoor Grill with air fry, roast , bake, and dehydrate functions. \u2014 Heath Owens, Good Housekeeping , 27 Jan. 2022",
"With the ability to fry, roast , broil, and reheat, this little gadget does the work of numerous kitchen appliances, all while taking up about a square-foot of counter space. \u2014 Chloe Irving, Health.com , 11 Jan. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web Adjective",
"The options are egg salad, tuna salad, chicken salad, ham and Swiss, turkey club, Italian and roast beef. \u2014 Susan Dunne, courant.com , 27 Jan. 2022",
"Christmas specials to include roast goose shanks, as well as the full regular menu. \u2014 Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 9 Dec. 2021",
"The 10 smart Programs are roast , stew, bake, steam, slow cook, sear/saut\u00e9, rice, yogurt, ferment and warm. \u2014 Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al , 11 Nov. 2021",
"Tran came up in comedy through the roast scene as a performer on Roast Battle and writer for Historical Roasts, and her stand-up retains that defiant, gutsy style. \u2014 Jesse David Fox, Vulture , 1 Nov. 2021",
"Best of all was the evening\u2019s special ($38), an enormous filet of tender grouper fish cooked to perfection, topped with olive tapenade and served with roast purple potato, heirloom tomatoes and a buttery sauce. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 16 July 2021",
"Our family's traditional holiday dinner is roast beef with all the trimmings served late in the day on a candlelit table, a once-a-year, festive feast. \u2014 Star Tribune , 23 Dec. 2020",
"Go to Fiore\u2019s in Hoboken, New Jersey, and get the roast beef mozzarella with the hot peppers. \u2014 Safid Deen, sun-sentinel.com , 27 Nov. 2020",
"Convection Works\u2019 toaster oven includes rotisserie spit and rods to slow- roast poultry ($174.39, save 20%). \u2014 oregonlive , 14 Oct. 2020"
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"So when graduation arrived, Gorham\u2019s mother, Shantres Shaw, donned a blue robe and graduation cap to dance across the stage and receive the 17-year-old\u2019s diploma in his memory. \u2014 Lilly Price, Baltimore Sun , 12 June 2022",
"Fisher, wearing a black clerical robe and red stole, said the group has been learning about white privilege and hate organizations. \u2014 Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant , 24 Apr. 2022",
"Charlotte du Rietz, a worldly Swedish baroness, also chose to be depicted as Diana, dressed in a leopard-pelt robe and a floral choker, bearing a spear. \u2014 Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker , 21 Mar. 2022",
"The tall and burly Ukrainian military chaplain clutched a wooden cross and wore a long, camouflage-green cleric\u2019s robe and a gold embroidered vestment. \u2014 Washington Post , 3 Mar. 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 Marry Me star started the clip fresh out of the shower in a white robe with wet hair. \u2014 Gabi Thorne, Allure , 7 Apr. 2022",
"The Marvel actor and presenter relaxed in a red Versace robe and shared a selfie as his makeup artist applied a bit of powder beneath his eyes. \u2014 Kaitlyn Frey, PEOPLE.com , 27 Mar. 2022",
"And sometimes the beauty seems double-edged, as when Amina walks through the city clad in a bright-hued robe \u2014 a vibrant expression of style and sensibility that nonetheless serves to hide her body from wandering male eyes. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 17 Feb. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The dress and robe the Queen wore at her coronation will be displayed. \u2014 Emily Burack, Town & Country , 12 May 2022",
"Perfect for cosplaying, Halloween or just staying comfy at home, this textured tunic will help fans robe up like Rey (no trip to Batuu required). \u2014 Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter , 4 May 2022",
"Consider this ultra-cozy cotton terry cloth robe the Netflix & Chill version of the Little Black Dress. \u2014 Alexandra Cavallo, USA TODAY , 1 June 2020"
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"Noun",
"The priest wore a purple robe .",
"with the coming of spring the hills will once again don their robes of green",
"Verb",
"robed the queen in her ceremonial garments",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"So when graduation arrived, Gorham\u2019s mother, Shantres Shaw, donned a blue robe and graduation cap to dance across the stage and receive the 17-year-old\u2019s diploma in his memory. \u2014 Lilly Price, Baltimore Sun , 12 June 2022",
"Fisher, wearing a black clerical robe and red stole, said the group has been learning about white privilege and hate organizations. \u2014 Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant , 24 Apr. 2022",
"Charlotte du Rietz, a worldly Swedish baroness, also chose to be depicted as Diana, dressed in a leopard-pelt robe and a floral choker, bearing a spear. \u2014 Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker , 21 Mar. 2022",
"The tall and burly Ukrainian military chaplain clutched a wooden cross and wore a long, camouflage-green cleric\u2019s robe and a gold embroidered vestment. \u2014 Washington Post , 3 Mar. 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 Marry Me star started the clip fresh out of the shower in a white robe with wet hair. \u2014 Gabi Thorne, Allure , 7 Apr. 2022",
"The Marvel actor and presenter relaxed in a red Versace robe and shared a selfie as his makeup artist applied a bit of powder beneath his eyes. \u2014 Kaitlyn Frey, PEOPLE.com , 27 Mar. 2022",
"And sometimes the beauty seems double-edged, as when Amina walks through the city clad in a bright-hued robe \u2014 a vibrant expression of style and sensibility that nonetheless serves to hide her body from wandering male eyes. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 17 Feb. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The dress and robe the Queen wore at her coronation will be displayed. \u2014 Emily Burack, Town & Country , 12 May 2022",
"Perfect for cosplaying, Halloween or just staying comfy at home, this textured tunic will help fans robe up like Rey (no trip to Batuu required). \u2014 Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter , 4 May 2022",
"Consider this ultra-cozy cotton terry cloth robe the Netflix & Chill version of the Little Black Dress. \u2014 Alexandra Cavallo, USA TODAY , 1 June 2020"
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"whole",
"wholesome"
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"ill",
"sick",
"unfit",
"unhealthy",
"unsound",
"unwell"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"That ordinance, which council is expected to approve on Monday, is intended to bring more robust safety and environmental design features to city street projects. \u2014 Courtney Astolfi, cleveland , 3 June 2022",
"India\u2019s economy grew 4.1% in the fourth quarter compared with the same period last year, as rising inflation restrained a more robust recovery from its recession during the pandemic. \u2014 Vibhuti Agarwal, WSJ , 31 May 2022",
"However, hikers looking for top performance on difficult and wet terrain should consider upgrading to one of the more robust sandals on this list. \u2014 Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure , 31 May 2022",
"The report recommends greater representation for Asian American and Pacific Islanders on public higher education governing boards and more robust efforts to recruit faculty from those groups. \u2014 Teresa Watanabestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 31 May 2022",
"Now may be the right moment to make your internships more robust . \u2014 Rhett Power, Forbes , 29 May 2022",
"The phenomena of short-pulse lasers are now far better understood, and the new solid-state lasers are cheaper, more reliable, and more robust than old chemical lasers. \u2014 David Hambling, Popular Mechanics , 23 May 2022",
"However, previous research in mice has also shown that CMV infections may actually lead to more robust immune responses to other infections later in life. \u2014 USA Today , 23 May 2022",
"The data from San Francisco\u2019s point-in-time count, which was conducted during one night in February, is preliminary, pending a more robust analysis to be released in July. \u2014 Andres Picon, San Francisco Chronicle , 16 May 2022"
],
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
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"adverb",
"noun"
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"r\u014d-\u02c8b\u0259s-ch\u0259s"
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"hell-raising",
"knockabout",
"rambunctious",
"raucous",
"roisterous",
"rollicking",
"rowdy",
"rumbustious"
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"his buddies sent him off to the navy with many robustious and hearty toasts"
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"geographical name",
"noun",
"noun ()",
"verb"
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": to move back and forth in or as if in a cradle",
": to cause to sway back and forth",
": to cause to shake violently",
": to daze with or as if with a vigorous blow",
": to astonish or disturb greatly",
": to rouse to excitement (as by performing rock music)",
": to wear, display, or feature (something striking, distinctive, or attractive)",
": to become moved backward and forward under often violent impact",
": to move gently back and forth",
": to move forward at a steady pace",
": to move forward at a high speed",
": to sing, dance to, or play rock music",
": to be extremely enjoyable, pleasing, or effective",
": to do something that disturbs the equilibrium of a situation",
": a rocking movement",
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": a concreted mass of stony material",
": broken pieces of such masses",
": consolidated or unconsolidated solid mineral matter",
": a particular mass of it",
": something like a rock in firmness:",
": foundation , support",
": refuge",
": something that threatens or causes disaster",
": a flavored stick candy with color running through",
": rock candy sense 1",
": gem",
": diamond",
": a small crystallized mass of crack cocaine",
": crack sense 9",
": the ball used in basketball",
": in a difficult or uncomfortable position with no attractive way out",
": in or into a state of destruction or wreckage",
": on ice cubes",
": distaff",
": the wool or flax on a distaff",
": to move gently back and forth or side to side",
": to cause (something) to shake violently",
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": popular music played on instruments that are amplified electronically",
": a small crystallized mass of crack cocaine",
": crack",
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"\u02c8r\u00e4k",
"\u02c8r\u00e4k",
"\u02c8r\u00e4k",
"\u02c8r\u00e4k"
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"careen",
"lurch",
"pitch",
"roll",
"seesaw",
"sway",
"toss",
"wobble",
"wabble"
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"Verb",
"12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1",
"Noun (1)",
"1559, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun (2)",
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"Noun (3)",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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": being the very lowest",
": fundamental",
": the lowest or most fundamental part or level"
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"\u02c8r\u00e4k-\u02c8b\u00e4-t\u0259m"
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"bottom",
"bottommost",
"low",
"lowermost",
"nethermost",
"undermost"
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"base",
"basement",
"bottom",
"foot",
"nadir"
],
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"Noun",
"After years of heavy drug use, she has finally reached rock bottom .",
"Their marriage has hit rock bottom .",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"JetBlue is banking on the acquisition as its best shot at near-term growth, even though the deal would mean combining its own full-service product with a model based around offering rock bottom prices and charging for every extra. \u2014 Charlotte Ryan, Fortune , 16 May 2022",
"For a decade, rock bottom mortgage rates helped home buyers steadily bid up the cost of housing. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 20 Apr. 2022",
"Other parents cited the higher risks children face from auto accidents and other dangers, noting the rock bottom rate of serious infection and deaths from COVID among children in the state. \u2014 Jesse Leavenworth, courant.com , 8 Feb. 2022",
"Amazon has so many best-selling iRobot models on sale at rock bottom prices. \u2014 Maren Estrada, BGR , 25 Nov. 2021",
"As for stocks, there are some signs that the market may have hit rock bottom . \u2014 Elisabeth Buchwald, USA TODAY , 10 May 2022",
"But James said Alabama\u2019s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the rock bottom rankings of the state\u2019s public schools in math and reading helped convince him to challenge Gov. Kay Ivey. \u2014 Mike Cason | Mcason@al.com, al , 11 May 2022",
"Alcoholism led to spousal abuse and the proverbial descent to rock bottom . \u2014 Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic , 11 May 2022",
"But for investors hungry for relief from the latest market selloff, rock bottom couldn\u2019t come soon enough. \u2014 Elisabeth Buchwald, USA TODAY , 10 May 2022"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"Adjective",
"1884, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun",
"1890, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-210536"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
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": being the very lowest",
": fundamental",
": the lowest or most fundamental part or level"
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"\u02c8r\u00e4k-\u02c8b\u00e4-t\u0259m"
],
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"bottom",
"bottommost",
"low",
"lowermost",
"nethermost",
"undermost"
],
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"base",
"basement",
"bottom",
"foot",
"nadir"
],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"After years of heavy drug use, she has finally reached rock bottom .",
"Their marriage has hit rock bottom .",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"JetBlue is banking on the acquisition as its best shot at near-term growth, even though the deal would mean combining its own full-service product with a model based around offering rock bottom prices and charging for every extra. \u2014 Charlotte Ryan, Fortune , 16 May 2022",
"For a decade, rock bottom mortgage rates helped home buyers steadily bid up the cost of housing. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 20 Apr. 2022",
"Other parents cited the higher risks children face from auto accidents and other dangers, noting the rock bottom rate of serious infection and deaths from COVID among children in the state. \u2014 Jesse Leavenworth, courant.com , 8 Feb. 2022",
"Amazon has so many best-selling iRobot models on sale at rock bottom prices. \u2014 Maren Estrada, BGR , 25 Nov. 2021",
"As for stocks, there are some signs that the market may have hit rock bottom . \u2014 Elisabeth Buchwald, USA TODAY , 10 May 2022",
"But James said Alabama\u2019s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the rock bottom rankings of the state\u2019s public schools in math and reading helped convince him to challenge Gov. Kay Ivey. \u2014 Mike Cason | Mcason@al.com, al , 11 May 2022",
"Alcoholism led to spousal abuse and the proverbial descent to rock bottom . \u2014 Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic , 11 May 2022",
"But for investors hungry for relief from the latest market selloff, rock bottom couldn\u2019t come soon enough. \u2014 Elisabeth Buchwald, USA TODAY , 10 May 2022"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"Adjective",
"1884, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun",
"1890, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-213745"
},
"roguery":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an act or behavior characteristic of a rogue",
": mischievous play"
],
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"\u02c8r\u014d-g(\u0259-)r\u0113"
],
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"antic",
"caper",
"capriccio",
"dido",
"escapade",
"frolic",
"gag",
"jest",
"knavery",
"monkeyshine(s)",
"practical joke",
"prank",
"rag",
"shavie",
"shine(s)",
"trick",
"waggery"
],
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"examples":[
"those adolescent rogueries that seemed funny at the time\u2014but only stupid when considered in hindsight",
"the old fraternity brothers fondly recounted how their roguery used to rile the dean"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1592, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-221456"
},
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"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to make turbid by stirring up the sediment or dregs of",
": to stir up : disturb , disorder",
": rile sense 1",
": to move turbulently : be in a state of turbulence or agitation"
],
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"\u02c8r\u022fi(-\u0259)l",
"transitive sense 2 is also"
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"boil",
"churn",
"moil",
"seethe"
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"examples":[
"Financial markets have been roiled by the banking crisis.",
"the waters of the gulf tossed and roiled as the hurricane surged toward the shore",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In the past week, Bitcoin plunged nearly 20% while Ethereum slumped 22% over mounting Ukraine-Russia tensions, undercutting the theory that cryptocurrency prices can withstand geopolitical events that roil traditional financial markets. \u2014 Yvonne Lau, Fortune , 24 Feb. 2022",
"Many Democrats feel there would be nothing gained from quick votes now or other public pressure that could roil him or another party maverick, Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema. \u2014 Alan Fram, ajc , 12 Feb. 2022",
"Frustration between Galvez and Keller had continued to roil . \u2014 Jon Billman, Outside Online , 13 Mar. 2017",
"As the formula shortage continues to roil the United States, many parents are desperate for other sources of nutrition for their infants. \u2014 Amy Joyce, Washington Post , 19 May 2022",
"His administration this month announced yet another extension of the payment pause on federal student loans \u2014 this time, through Aug. 31 \u2014 as concerns about inflation and rising gas prices roil the country. \u2014 NBC News , 18 Apr. 2022",
"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday didn't signal any concern that Biden's remarks would roil talks with Russia. \u2014 Paul Leblanc, CNN , 21 Mar. 2022",
"The musical underscores the point that, as in mid-19th century New York, the issues of racial injustice, class conflict, the plight of immigrants, and the struggle for equality continue to roil society. \u2014 Iris Fanger, The Christian Science Monitor , 30 Mar. 2022",
"Stocks plunged and oil prices surged by more than $8 per barrel Thursday after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched military action in Ukraine, prompting Washington and Europe to vow sanctions on Moscow that may roil the global economy. \u2014 courant.com , 24 Feb. 2022"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-225946"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun",
"verb"
],
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": to engage in noisy revelry : carouse"
],
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"\u02c8r\u022fi-st\u0259r"
],
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"birl",
"carouse",
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"wassail"
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"Verb",
"the earl's wastrel son had spent the best part of his youth roistering and gambling"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-193114"
},
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"adverb",
"noun",
"verb"
],
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],
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"birl",
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],
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],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-202025"
},
"roll":{
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"noun ()",
"verb"
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": a written document that may be rolled up : scroll",
": a document containing an official or formal record",
": a manuscript book",
": a list of names or related items : catalog",
": an official list",
": such as",
": muster roll",
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": such as",
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": a small piece of baked yeast dough",
": a cylindrical twist of tobacco",
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": a flexible case (as of leather) in which articles may be rolled and fastened by straps or clasps",
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": to cause to revolve by turning over and over on or as if on an axis",
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": to impel forward with an easy continuous motion",
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": to put a wrapping around : enfold , envelop",
": to wrap round on itself : shape into a ball or roll",
": to produce by such shaping",
": to press, spread, or level with a roller : make smooth, even, or compact",
": to move on rollers or wheels",
": to cause to begin operating or moving",
": to sound with a full reverberating tone",
": to make a continuous beating sound upon : sound a roll upon",
": to utter with a trill",
": to play (a chord) in arpeggio style",
": to combine so as to comprise one entity",
": to rob (a drunk, sleeping, or unconscious person) usually by going through the pockets",
": rob",
": bowl sense 1",
": to move along a surface by rotation without sliding",
": to turn over and over",
": to luxuriate in an abundant supply : wallow",
": to move onward or around as if by completing a revolution : elapse , pass",
": to shift the gaze continually",
": to revolve on an axis",
": to move about : roam , wander",
": to go forward in an easy, gentle, or undulating manner",
": to flow in a continuous stream : pour",
": to flow as part of a stream of words or sounds",
": to have an undulating contour",
": to lie extended : stretch",
": to travel in a vehicle",
": to become carried on a stream",
": to move on wheels",
": to make a deep reverberating sound",
": trill",
": to swing from side to side",
": to walk with a swinging gait : sway",
": to take the form of a cylinder or ball",
": to respond to rolling in a specified way",
": to get underway : begin to move or operate",
": to move forward : develop and maintain impetus",
": to proceed or progress with notable ease or success",
": to execute a somersault",
": to run toward one flank usually parallel to the line of scrimmage especially before throwing a pass",
": to shoot craps",
": to assume a risk by taking action",
": to move so as to lessen the impact of blows",
": to adjust to things as they happen",
": a sound produced by rapid strokes on a drum",
": a sonorous and often rhythmical flow of speech",
": a heavy reverberatory sound",
": a rolling movement or an action or process involving such movement",
": such as",
": a swaying movement of the body",
": a side-to-side movement (as of a ship or train)",
": a flight maneuver in which a complete revolution about the longitudinal axis of an airplane is made with the horizontal direction of flight being approximately maintained",
": the motion of an aircraft or spacecraft about its longitudinal axis",
": a somersault executed in contact with the ground",
": in the midst of a series of successes : on a hot streak",
": to move or cause to move by turning over and over on a surface",
": to shape or become shaped in rounded form",
": to sound with a full echoing tone or with a continuous beating sound",
": to flow in or as if in a continuous stream",
": to move or cause to move in a circular manner",
": to go by : pass",
": to move with a side-to-side sway",
": to make smooth, even, or firm with a roller",
": to move on rollers or wheels",
": to happen again",
": something or a quantity of something that is rolled up or rounded as if rolled",
": a small piece of baked bread dough",
": a writing that may be rolled up : scroll",
": an official list of names",
": a sound produced by rapid strokes on a drum",
": a heavy echoing sound",
": a movement or action that involves turning over and over or circling around",
": a document containing an official record",
": an official list",
": as",
": a list of members of a legislative body",
": a list of practitioners in a court or the courts of a state",
": a record kept by an authorized official of persons or property or both that are subject to taxation"
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"\u02c8r\u014dl",
"\u02c8r\u014dl"
],
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"agglomerate",
"ball",
"round",
"wad"
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"Noun (1)",
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"Verb",
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"Noun (2)",
"1688, in the meaning defined at sense 1c"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-175805"
},
"roll back":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
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": the act or an instance of rolling back",
": to reduce (something, such as a commodity price) to or toward a previous level on a national scale",
": to cause to retreat or withdraw : push back",
": rescind"
],
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"\u02c8r\u014dl-\u02ccbak"
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"abate",
"abolish",
"abrogate",
"annul",
"avoid",
"cancel",
"disannul",
"dissolve",
"invalidate",
"negate",
"null",
"nullify",
"quash",
"repeal",
"rescind",
"strike down",
"vacate",
"void"
],
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"examples":[
"Noun",
"a government-ordered rollback of gasoline prices",
"a rollback in environmental regulations",
"a rollback of previous wage concessions",
"Verb",
"lobbyists for the industry pressured the legislators to roll back the new automotive safety standards",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The lightbulb rollback was part of the Trump administration\u2019s government-wide war on federal regulations. \u2014 Anna Phillips, Anchorage Daily News , 26 Apr. 2022",
"The Trump administration\u2019s rollback of auto emission standards was one of the most overt examples of its anti-science agenda. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 21 Apr. 2021",
"Economists see little evidence that Mr. Trump\u2019s rollback of climate change rules bolstered the economy. \u2014 Coral Davenport, New York Times , 9 Nov. 2020",
"With seemingly endless sales and rollback prices, the department store is a wonderful option for updating your home on a budget. \u2014 Anna Logan, Country Living , 23 May 2022",
"By the way, broadband investment slumped from 2018 to 2019, while Trump\u2019s rollback of telecom regulation was in full cry, by even more in dollar terms than in 2015-2016. \u2014 Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times , 19 May 2022",
"Already there have been dire effects of the current rollback . \u2014 Washington Post , 20 Apr. 2022",
"After Trump\u2019s rollback , California adopted its own light bulb standards that withstood a legal challenge from the industry. \u2014 Michael Smolenscolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune , 29 Apr. 2022",
"At the time, the Natural Resources Defense Council advocacy group said the rollback could boost energy consumption by an amount equal to the output of 30 large power plants. \u2014 Anna Phillips, Anchorage Daily News , 26 Apr. 2022"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"1937, in the meaning defined above",
"Verb",
"1942, in the meaning defined at sense 2"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-190034"
},
"roll call":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the act or an instance of calling off a list of names (as for checking attendance)",
": a time for a roll call",
": list entry 1",
": the act or an instance of calling off a list of names (as for checking attendance)",
": an act or instance of calling the roll of a legislative body to determine if there is a quorum or to vote on a matter"
],
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"synonyms":[
"canon",
"catalog",
"catalogue",
"checklist",
"list",
"listing",
"menu",
"register",
"registry",
"roll",
"roster",
"schedule",
"table"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Two students missed roll call .",
"the roll call of the fallen was read aloud at the memorial service",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Brink was confirmed unanimously by the Senate without a formal roll call vote. \u2014 Celina Tebor, USA TODAY , 19 May 2022",
"She was confirmed by the Senate unanimously without a formal roll call vote. \u2014 NBC News , 19 May 2022",
"Rose ceremony roll call : Sarah, Marlena, Genevieve, Mara, Gabby, Susie, Eliza, Hunter, and Shanae join Rachel, Teddi, and Serene in the Circle of Safety\u2122. \u2014 Kristen Baldwin, EW.com , 8 Feb. 2022",
"That story, like multiple episodes of The Mandalorian including the second season premiere, involves a roll call of Tatooine favorites, including Tusken raiders, banthas, a red Rodian (like Greedo, only, well, red) and more. \u2014 Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter , 29 Dec. 2021",
"About roll call , where commanders read names alphabetically. \u2014 Keith Bierygolick, The Enquirer , 11 Nov. 2021",
"This year\u2019s edition of the Dia de los Muertos festival features expanded altar sites, as well as a nightly artist mercado, food trucks, a memorial roll call , music, and a beer garden with Modelo beer and Hornitos margaritas. \u2014 al , 4 Nov. 2021",
"The service will also include a riderless horse, motor procession, presentation of colors and invocation, public remarks, roll call of heroes, rifle salute and a helicopter spotlight fly over. \u2014 Athena Ankrah, The Arizona Republic , 29 Sep. 2021",
"It\u2019s all very predictable, down to when and where the montages show up, the end-credits roll call of the real-life figures involved and how the arc winds its way toward a queasy, delusional yet somehow upbeat sense of redemption for our heroine. \u2014 David Fear, Rolling Stone , 17 Sep. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1763, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-214113"
},
"roll out":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": the public introduction of a new aircraft",
": the widespread public introduction of a new product",
": a football play in which the quarterback rolls to the left or right",
": to get out of bed",
": to introduce (something, such as a new product) especially for widespread sale to the public"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u014dl-\u02ccau\u0307t"
],
"synonyms":[
"arise",
"get up",
"rise",
"turn out",
"uprise"
],
"antonyms":[
"bed (down)",
"retire",
"turn in"
],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"the national rollout of a new wireless service",
"Verb",
"you'll have to roll out by at least 8:00 a.m. in order to get there on time",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Indy Parks is doing a limited rollout of the city's 17 pools to start the summer. \u2014 Claire Rafford, The Indianapolis Star , 13 June 2022",
"The film is also in the midst of a national theatrical rollout , exposing it to new audiences across the country. \u2014 Leah Asmelash, CNN , 12 June 2022",
"Dutchie Pay launched in alpha during the first quarter and will have a wider rollout by the fall. \u2014 Will Yakowicz, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
"With the approval process underway for young children's COVID-19 vaccines, the White House is preparing a rollout to doctors' offices, pharmacies and children's hospitals across the country. \u2014 Cheyenne Haslett, ABC News , 9 June 2022",
"Drug stores are also expected to play a smaller role in this rollout in part because of pandemic liability protections that only authorize pharmacists to vaccinate children as young as 3 years old. \u2014 Alexander Tin, CBS News , 9 June 2022",
"An iOS 16 public beta arrives next month ahead of a full rollout in the fall. \u2014 Dave Leclair, PCMAG , 7 June 2022",
"But Webster also cautioned against writing off what can be an incredibly successful anti-violence strategy because of some apparent hiccups in the rollout . \u2014 Jessica Anderson, Baltimore Sun , 3 June 2022",
"Drag Race France premieres Saturday, June 25 on the WOW Presents Plus subscription streaming app, followed by a regular weekly rollout beginning June 30. \u2014 Joey Nolfi, EW.com , 2 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The first Electra EV will roll out of an assembly plant a year later. \u2014 Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver , 1 June 2022",
"Bay Area districts that delayed the roll out of vaccine mandates cited the low vaccination rates in their communities. \u2014 Jill Tucker, San Francisco Chronicle , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Festival organizers plan to roll out more information about the event in the coming months, including the line-up of artists and applications for vendors and volunteers. \u2014 al , 1 June 2022",
"To kick off the month-long celebration, brands continue to roll out their new Pride campaigns, along with new actionable initiatives and Ralph Lauren is the latest fashion company to launch its 2022 Pride Campaign. \u2014 Greg Emmanuel, Essence , 1 June 2022",
"With cases subsiding, the government plans to roll out new measures to accept more foreigners, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Tuesday. \u2014 Julia Mio Inuma, Washington Post , 1 June 2022",
"The Accessibility Scorecard is due to roll out on July 22. \u2014 Manori Ravindran, Variety , 1 June 2022",
"While a lot of artists have had to roll out the vinyl release of their albums weeks or months later because of production delays, Harry\u2019s blockbuster number really makes a case for giving fans everything at once. \u2014 Billboard Staff, Billboard , 1 June 2022",
"The campus tried to roll out a pilot program to provide free menstrual products, but the products ran out within a couple of weeks. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 28 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"1947, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
"1884, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-195552"
},
"roll up":{
"type":"verb",
"definitions":[
"to increase or acquire by successive accumulations accumulate",
"to become larger by successive accumulations",
"to arrive in a vehicle",
"limited partnership rollup transaction"
],
"pronounciation":"\u02c8r\u014dl-\u02cc\u0259p",
"synonyms":[
"accelerate",
"accumulate",
"appreciate",
"balloon",
"boom",
"build up",
"burgeon",
"bourgeon",
"climb",
"enlarge",
"escalate",
"expand",
"gain",
"increase",
"mount",
"multiply",
"mushroom",
"proliferate",
"rise",
"snowball",
"spread",
"swell",
"wax"
],
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"contract",
"decrease",
"diminish",
"dwindle",
"lessen",
"recede",
"wane"
],
"examples":[
"ticket sales are expected to roll up as the date of the concert nears",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In Birmingham, where guns roll up and down Interstate 20 faster than 18 wheelers. \u2014 Roy S. Johnson | Rjohnson@al.com, al , 26 May 2022",
"Pescatori del Trasimeno -- where fishermen themselves roll up their sleeves and cook classic dishes of the lake, alongside their partners. \u2014 Julia Buckley, CNN , 12 May 2022",
"There's also a driver's-side airbag, air conditioning, a scrunchy black soft top, windows that roll up and down, and absolutely immaculate Geo hubcaps. \u2014 Clifford Atiyeh, Car and Driver , 6 Apr. 2022",
"In addition to the suits, which are produced in Timmer\u2019s native Netherlands, a South African outpost produces Shelterbags\u2014portable beds with a sleeping bag and pillow that roll up into a functional backpack. \u2014 Annie Davidson, Robb Report , 22 Mar. 2022",
"The space on Old River Road has been transformed, offering a 280-capacity venue with a large back patio facing the Cuyahoga River and garage doors that can roll up in the summer. \u2014 Anne Nickoloff, cleveland , 15 Mar. 2022",
"With covered tops that roll up or close, these desks offer both visual interest and storage. \u2014 Helen Carefoot, BostonGlobe.com , 6 Mar. 2022",
"Think large-screen televisions that could roll up when not in use, or form-fit screens that wrap around smart speakers or the corners of a room. \u2014 Boone Ashworth, Wired , 8 Feb. 2022",
"With covered tops that roll up or close, these desks offer both visual interest and storage. \u2014 Washington Post , 13 Oct. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1822, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 2"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-162659"
},
"rollick":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to move or behave in a carefree joyous manner : frolic"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00e4-lik"
],
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"dally",
"disport",
"frolic",
"play",
"recreate",
"skylark",
"sport",
"toy"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"an educator who realized that children need to rollick as well as to study and learn",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Lured by its lively reputation, tourists like to pile into the Kitzloch bar for rollicking music and filling Teutonic food after a long day hitting the slopes in the Austrian Alps. \u2014 Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune , 28 Mar. 2020",
"Brad Paisley kicks things off with his first variety special, a rollicking romp through comedy, song and the wild streets of Nashville. \u2014 Nancy Kruh, PEOPLE.com , 3 Dec. 2019",
"There are no rollicking , fun-time tracks on Ghosteen. \u2014 Lars Brandle, Billboard , 4 Oct. 2019",
"In the spare, rollicking adaptation by Lisa Peterson and Denis O\u2019Hare, Flanagan narrated the events of the Trojan War, playing some 54 characters, from the fearsome Greek warrior Achilles to his nemesis, Hector, a prince of Troy. \u2014 Andrea Simakis, cleveland , 28 Dec. 2019",
"Restaurants and bars were open, and people sat together at tables, somehow rollicking with laughter. \u2014 Washington Post , 5 Dec. 2019",
"First came the novel The Nuclear Age, a rollicking book about one man and family\u2019s attempts to reconcile everyday life with The Bomb. \u2014 Matt Gallagher, Time , 10 Oct. 2019",
"The rest of Jung\u2019s incisive, rollicking profile situates Bong\u2019s identity in contemporary culture as both vital and iconoclastic. \u2014 Longreads , 18 Dec. 2019",
"His marriages could seem like interruptions to Mr. Evans\u2019s rollicking bachelor life, around which legends grew. \u2014 Paul Brownfield, Washington Post , 28 Oct. 2019"
],
"history_and_etymology":"origin unknown",
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1837, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-195638"
},
"roly-poly":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": being short and pudgy : rotund",
": a roly-poly person or thing",
": a sweet dough spread with a filling, rolled, and baked or steamed"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u014d-l\u0113-\u02c8p\u014d-l\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[
"blubbery",
"chubby",
"corpulent",
"fat",
"fleshy",
"full",
"gross",
"lardy",
"obese",
"overweight",
"plump",
"podgy",
"portly",
"pudgy",
"replete",
"rotund",
"round",
"tubby"
],
"antonyms":[
"lean",
"skinny",
"slender",
"slim",
"spare",
"thin"
],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Adjective",
"first_known_use":[
"Adjective",
"1820, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun",
"1836, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-173605"
},
"romping":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": one that romps",
": a romping girl or woman",
": high-spirited, carefree, and boisterous play",
": something suggestive of such play: such as",
": a light fast-paced narrative, dramatic, or musical work usually in a comic mood",
": an episode of lovemaking",
": an easy winning pace",
": runaway sense 3",
": to run or play in a lively, carefree, or boisterous manner",
": to move or proceed in a brisk, easy, or playful manner",
": to win a contest easily",
": to play in a rough and noisy way",
": rough and noisy play : frolic"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00e4mp",
"\u02c8r\u022fmp",
"\u02c8r\u00e4mp"
],
"synonyms":[
"binge",
"fling",
"frisk",
"frolic",
"gambol",
"idyll",
"idyl",
"lark",
"ploy",
"revel",
"rollick",
"spree"
],
"antonyms":[
"caper",
"cavort",
"disport",
"frisk",
"frolic",
"gambol",
"lark",
"rollick",
"sport"
],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"The dogs love a good romp through the woods.",
"The game turned into a romp in the second half.",
"His latest film is a wildly amusing romp .",
"Verb",
"The kids were romping in the yard.",
"the kids romped on the lawn until dinner was ready",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Surrounding the city is the world\u2019s largest contiguous stand of ponderosa pine forest, and some of the finest runs are a romp through the woods. \u2014 Jen Rose Smith, Washington Post , 10 June 2022",
"After a long night of drinking and a random bedroom romp with one of the restaurant-goers (Kim Dong-Seok), who will soon enough be confronted by her malevolence, Freddie heads to the adoption center. \u2014 Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter , 26 May 2022",
"If the Headless Horseman is too frightening, the other half of the feature is a romp based on The Wind in the Willows that should make kids forget all about their fears. \u2014 Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping , 20 May 2022",
"On paper, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is a formulaic Marvel Studios superhero romp . \u2014 Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica , 5 May 2022",
"This double bill pairs George Cukor\u2019s 1940 rom-com starring Katherine Hepburn, Cary Grant and James Stewart with Leo McCarey\u2019s 1937 romp with Grant and Irene Dunne. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 16 July 2021",
"North scored 102 goals this season, a record tops all-time among male or female players, including a record 31 in BC\u2019s five-game romp through the NCAA tournament. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 5 June 2021",
"Battling putting problems for the most part, Johnson has not won on the PGA Tour since his authoritative romp in the November Masters of 2020. \u2014 Steve Dimeglio, USA TODAY , 21 May 2022",
"During their unexpected, joyful romp through the regular season, the Arizona Wildcats displayed a little bit of everything that can get a team to the Final Four. \u2014 Bruce Pascoe, The Arizona Republic , 17 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The company hosts weekly farm-to-table barbecues and an annual field day for staff to get outside and romp with kickball, dodgeball, ultimate Frisbee, and calisthenics. \u2014 Nick Davidson, Outside Online , 1 Oct. 2014",
"His 60-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter from Dickey gave the Packers a 7-3 lead over the St. Louis Cardinals, and Green Bay went on to romp , 41-16. \u2014 Jr Radcliffe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 22 Jan. 2022",
"On-site, there's a pellet stove in the lobby and picnic tables and a fire pit in the yard, where guests can chat with the owner, hang out with her resident pups, or let their own dogs romp off-leash. \u2014 Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure , 8 Jan. 2022",
"April Stringfield dreamed for years of owning a home with a yard large enough for her son to romp around with his puppy and play with his friends. \u2014 Washington Post , 7 Jan. 2022",
"And the Utes will romp across the same ground where the Four Horsemen ran, where Archie Griffin and Anthony Davis carried the ball, where Warren Moon and Gary Beban and Jim Plunkett threw it and Don Hutson and Lynn Swann caught it. \u2014 Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune , 31 Dec. 2021",
"At their best, Infinite's Scorpion tanks romp through strongholds and blow stuff up. \u2014 Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica , 6 Dec. 2021",
"The park\u2019s surfaces \u2014 which come in AstroTurf and gravel \u2014 are power washed at least twice a week, and hotel Wi-Fi is available so owners can work while their pets romp . \u2014 New York Times , 17 Nov. 2021",
"The event was less a showdown over who will win the election on November 2, when Adams is expected to romp to victory, than a chance for the moderators and Sliwa to cross-examine the future mayor. \u2014 Gregory Krieg, CNN , 20 Oct. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"1671, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
"1662, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-182851"
},
"roof":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": the cover of a building",
": material used for a roof : roofing",
": the roof of a dwelling conventionally designating the home itself",
": the highest point : summit",
": an upper limit : ceiling",
": the vaulted upper boundary of the mouth",
": a covering structure of any of various parts of the body",
": something suggesting a roof: such as",
": a canopy of leaves and branches",
": the top over the passenger section of a vehicle",
": to an extremely or excessively high level",
": to cover with or as if with a roof",
": to provide with a particular kind of roof or roofing",
": to constitute a roof over",
": the upper covering part of a building",
": something like a roof in form, position, or purpose",
": to cover with a roof",
": the vaulted upper boundary of the mouth supported largely by the palatine bones and limited anteriorly by the dental lamina and posteriorly by the uvula and upper part of the fauces",
": a covering structure of any of various parts of the body other than the mouth"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00fcf",
"\u02c8ru\u0307f",
"\u02c8r\u00fcf",
"\u02c8ru\u0307f",
"\u02c8r\u00fcf",
"\u02c8ru\u0307f"
],
"synonyms":[
"awning",
"canopy",
"ceiling",
"cover",
"tent"
],
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"accommodate",
"bestow",
"billet",
"bivouac",
"board",
"bunk",
"camp",
"chamber",
"domicile",
"encamp",
"harbor",
"house",
"lodge",
"put up",
"quarter",
"room",
"shelter",
"take in"
],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"the roof of a car",
"The roof of the old barn collapsed.",
"He bit into a hot slice of pizza and burned the roof of his mouth.",
"Verb",
"fed and roofed the emergency volunteers for a week",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Evoking elements of traditional Japanese design and Viennese Modernism (Schindler was born in Austria), the home \u2014 with its flat roof and sliding doors \u2014 helped point the way for domestic architecture in the United States. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 15 June 2022",
"But a few weeks ago, a Tesla Model Y was spotted in Canada with a LiDAR system integrated into its roof . \u2014 James Morris, Forbes , 11 June 2022",
"Its roof and tail are also equipped with 16.4 square feet of solar panels that will add up to 44 miles of range per day. \u2014 Bryan Hood, Robb Report , 10 June 2022",
"Having stuff on your roof increases aerodynamic drag and lowers fuel economy. \u2014 Emily Sweeney, BostonGlobe.com , 8 June 2022",
"El Ranchito, founded in 2004, will continue to operate autonomously out of Spain, with about 200 artists under its roof . \u2014 Cynthia Littleton, Variety , 7 June 2022",
"Thanks to its stadium-style roof revealing the open sky, catching a game at The Sporting Club is reminiscent of being inside a real arena. \u2014 Megha Mcswain, Chron , 4 June 2022",
"The elaborate coach, which is seven meters long and weighs four tons, is the third oldest surviving coach in the United Kingdom and features engraved lion heads, palm trees and cherubs on its roof . \u2014 Jennifer Hassan, Washington Post , 4 June 2022",
"Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department found the car rolled over on its roof . \u2014 Marlene Lenthang, NBC News , 3 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Others attach lights to roof racks or cargo baskets. \u2014 Wes Siler, Outside Online , 26 Jan. 2021",
"The sites offer people a bed, roof over their heads and security. \u2014 Sarah Ravani, San Francisco Chronicle , 11 Apr. 2022",
"Photos showed a storm ripped the wall and roof off parts of Jacksboro High School and left debris scattered in the city about 60 miles northwest of Fort Worth. \u2014 Christine Fernando, USA TODAY , 22 Mar. 2022",
"Visibility is also excellent for a mid-engined supercar, roof up or down, giving you more confidence in traffic. \u2014 Tim Pitt, Robb Report , 26 Jan. 2022",
"This means Lotus can lower the floor, seats, and roof to drop the ride height to 105 mm. \u2014 Jeremy White, Wired , 1 Jan. 2022",
"On the first the Hawks initially stifled the rush but allowed Jeannot to get ahead of the defense as a trailer and roof it on a sharp angle past Soderblom off Colton Sissons\u2019 feed. \u2014 Phil Thompson, chicagotribune.com , 1 Jan. 2022",
"Stego translates roughly to roof , while uros means tail. \u2014 Joshua Hawkins, BGR , 8 Dec. 2021",
"Tile is a key component in residential construction, cladding many homes\u2019 floors, backsplashes and shower surrounds for decades, and more recently expanding to porcelain slab countertops, cabinet fronts, outdoor spaces and even roof surfacing. \u2014 Jamie Gold, Forbes , 30 Oct. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)",
"Verb",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-191823"
},
"rook":{
"type":[
"noun",
"noun ()",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": a common Old World gregarious crow ( Corvus frugilegus ) that nests and roosts in usually treetop colonies",
": to defraud by cheating or swindling",
": either of two pieces of each color in a set of chessmen having the power to move along the ranks or files across any number of unoccupied squares",
": rookie",
": a crow of Europe and Asia that nests and sleeps in groups usually in the tops of trees",
": cheat entry 1 sense 2 , swindle",
": one of the pieces in the game of chess"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ru\u0307k",
"\u02c8ru\u0307k"
],
"synonyms":[
"beat",
"bilk",
"bleed",
"cheat",
"chisel",
"chouse",
"con",
"cozen",
"defraud",
"diddle",
"do",
"do in",
"euchre",
"fiddle",
"fleece",
"flimflam",
"gaff",
"hose",
"hustle",
"mulct",
"nobble",
"pluck",
"ream",
"rip off",
"screw",
"shake down",
"short",
"shortchange",
"skin",
"skunk",
"squeeze",
"stick",
"stiff",
"sting",
"sucker",
"swindle",
"thimblerig",
"victimize"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"once you learn to recognize these swindler's tricks, no one will be able to use them to rook you"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun (1)",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun (1)",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above",
"Verb",
"circa 1595, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun (2)",
"14th century, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun (3)",
"1905, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-184558"
},
"rookie":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": recruit",
": novice",
": a first-year participant in a major professional sport",
": beginner , recruit"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ru\u0307-k\u0113",
"\u02c8ru\u0307-k\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[
"abecedarian",
"apprentice",
"babe",
"beginner",
"colt",
"cub",
"fledgling",
"freshman",
"greenhorn",
"neophyte",
"newbie",
"newcomer",
"novice",
"novitiate",
"punk",
"recruit",
"rook",
"tenderfoot",
"tyro",
"virgin"
],
"antonyms":[
"old hand",
"old-timer",
"vet",
"veteran"
],
"examples":[
"There are three rookies in the starting lineup.",
"an experienced policeman whose partner is a rookie",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Beat out Jamie Pushor, a fellow rookie , for a spot in the lineup in the playoffs and didn\u2019t disappoint his coaches. \u2014 Gene Myers, Detroit Free Press , 12 June 2022",
"Jim\u00e9nez, their rookie closer, had pitched five times in that stretch and allowed 11 runs, spiking his ERA from 0.49 to 4.91. \u2014 Matt Kawahara, San Francisco Chronicle , 11 June 2022",
"Last offseason, Miami went right up against the start of training camp before signing its final drafted 2021 rookie , second-round pick Liam Eichenberg on July 27, 2021. \u2014 David Furones, Sun Sentinel , 10 June 2022",
"These Colts practices have Dezmon Patmon feeling like a rookie and a veteran at the same time. \u2014 Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star , 9 June 2022",
"Thomas, a rookie who was playing in his 28th career game on Wednesday, is a smooth, natural defender in center field, the kind of outfielder who tends to make the difficult plays look routine. \u2014 Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic , 8 June 2022",
"But Greene is a 22-year-old rookie still learning how to successfully navigate lineups multiple times. \u2014 Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer , 2 June 2022",
"Detmers, a 22-year-old rookie , threw 108 pitches in the no-hitter, which also was his first complete game in college or the pros. \u2014 Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times , 25 May 2022",
"Yvonne Anderson, a 32-year-old rookie who had played 37 total minutes across three games this season, was also the beneficiary of more playing time. \u2014 Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant , 24 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"perhaps alteration of recruit ",
"first_known_use":[
"1868, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-212154"
},
"room":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": an extent of space occupied by or sufficient or available for something",
": an appropriate or designated position, post, or station",
": place , stead",
": a partitioned part of the inside of a building",
": such a part used as a lodging",
": the people in a room",
": a suitable or fit occasion or opportunity : chance",
": to occupy or share a room especially as a lodger",
": to accommodate with lodgings",
": a divided part of the inside of a building",
": a bedroom in a home or hotel",
": the people in a room",
": available space",
": a suitable opportunity",
": to provide with or live in lodgings",
": a partitioned part of the inside of a hospital",
": a space for lodging patients"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00fcm",
"\u02c8ru\u0307m",
"\u02c8r\u00fcm",
"\u02c8ru\u0307m",
"\u02c8r\u00fcm",
"\u02c8ru\u0307m"
],
"synonyms":[
"elbow room",
"place",
"space",
"way"
],
"antonyms":[
"accommodate",
"bestow",
"billet",
"bivouac",
"board",
"bunk",
"camp",
"chamber",
"domicile",
"encamp",
"harbor",
"house",
"lodge",
"put up",
"quarter",
"roof",
"shelter",
"take in"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Iger\u2019s ability to read the room seems to permeate nearly everything written about him. \u2014 Nicole Gull Mcelroy, Fortune , 16 June 2022",
"Pence himself won't be near the hearing room Thursday afternoon and instead is keeping a commitment to talk energy policy in Ohio. \u2014 Rick Klein, ABC News , 16 June 2022",
"Moments later, the soy milk is extracted and the room fills with the aroma of Japanese-style tonyu -- known for having a thicker consistency and a lower water-to-soybean ratio. \u2014 Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN , 16 June 2022",
"No matter the room , the consensus is it's beautifully woven and easy to vacuum. \u2014 Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR , 16 June 2022",
"The church put him and his partner up in a spare room , providing food and shelter in exchange for volunteer work. \u2014 Tami Abdollah, USA TODAY , 16 June 2022",
"The hands will turn every minute, the chime will ring every hour, and a gentle tick-tick-tick will fill a quiet room with the sound of passing time. \u2014 Dan Horn, The Enquirer , 16 June 2022",
"This stunning Arizona wine destination is getting a new tasting room . \u2014 Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic , 16 June 2022",
"Trays of summertime treats, including shrimp ceviche and asparagus roles, circulated the energetic room . \u2014 Ian Malone, Vogue , 16 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"At the same time the teacher runs to room 132 to retrieve her cell phone and walks back to the exit door. \u2014 Taylor Pettaway, San Antonio Express-News , 27 May 2022",
"But regardless of who plays QB for them, the Panthers got a great future left tackle in Ekwonu, who has outstanding physical tools and still room to grow. \u2014 Tim Bielik, cleveland , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Atlanta\u2019s star guard complains, says Heat isn\u2019t giving him and his guys room to shoot. \u2014 Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel , 27 Apr. 2022",
"The organization says that mothers and infants can room -in safely, as long as the mother is well enough. \u2014 Meredith Deliso, ABC News , 5 Mar. 2022",
"Store leftovers in the refrigerator, but let warm to room temperature to serve. Adapted from www.cakespy.com. \u2014 Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press , 13 Feb. 2022",
"For now, corporate profits look strong and productivity is high, which may give companies room to absorb bigger wage bills. \u2014 New York Times , 10 Feb. 2022",
"While crews are working to clear the roads, Homan warned residents to continue to stay off of them to allow the emergency responders room to work. \u2014 Julia Jacobo, ABC News , 17 Jan. 2022",
"Rittmanic and Bailey went upstairs to room 308 with the intention of issuing a ticket for a local noise ordinance violation against Harris because of the barking dogs, and to arrest Sullivan on outstanding warrants, prosecutors said. \u2014 CBS News , 4 Jan. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
"1809, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-201231"
},
"roost":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": a support on which birds rest",
": a place where winged animals and especially birds customarily roost",
": a group of birds roosting together",
": to settle down for rest or sleep : perch",
": to settle oneself as if on a roost",
": to supply a roost for or put to roost",
": a place where birds rest or sleep",
": to settle down for rest or sleep"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00fcst",
"\u02c8r\u00fcst"
],
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"alight",
"land",
"light",
"perch",
"settle",
"touch down"
],
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"blast off",
"take off"
],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"Pigeons roost on the building's ledge.",
"pigeons flying home to roost on the roof",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Creem rose in an age when rock ruled the musical roost and shaped the personal identities of generations. \u2014 Brian Mccollum, Detroit Free Press , 1 June 2022",
"Today the Fed, other central banks, and fiscal authorities around the world understand that inflation and unemployment naturally rise or fall together when supply shocks rule the roost . \u2014 Alan S. Blinder, WSJ , 28 Apr. 2022",
"So vampire bats will readily help out a hungry roost mate by regurgitating blood into their companion\u2019s mouth. \u2014 Jack Tamisiea, Scientific American , 25 Mar. 2022",
"So [the Million Dollar Pigeon Race] may have ruled the roost for many years, but now everybody wants a piece of the action. \u2014 Christopher Vourlias, Variety , 6 May 2022",
"Kelli Hubly grew up in a wine-loving Illinois family where bold California reds ruled the roost . \u2014 Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive , 12 Feb. 2022",
"Keep your roost warm and toasty with this mountable heater when temperatures take a dip. \u2014 Bianca Rodriguez, Country Living , 19 May 2022",
"Donna, who hosted virtual dinners and wine events from the late Cesco Osteria in Bethesda during the pandemic, is as much glad-hander as chef in his new roost . \u2014 Washington Post , 15 Apr. 2022",
"After maybe 45 minutes of this spectacular aerial display, the birds all at once drop down into their roost for the night. \u2014 Tom Langen, The Conversation , 14 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"This erasure comes home to roost and undermines the season finale when Bonnet finally returns home \u2014 to his plantation \u2014 and shares his war stories. \u2014 Nina Metz, chicagotribune.com , 7 Apr. 2022",
"To do that, the US will need to bring enrichment home to roost . \u2014 Gregory Barber, Wired , 17 Mar. 2022",
"Pyrotechnics wouldn't need to be used all night, just when the vultures are returning in the evenings to roost , said Byrd. \u2014 Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online , 7 Mar. 2022",
"After years of unsuccessful attempts to get the crows to roost elsewhere, the bird problem needed innovative solutions, Klein said. \u2014 Andres Picon, San Francisco Chronicle , 25 Jan. 2022",
"Cooper\u2019s hawks, peregrine falcons and California spotted owls roost in the boughs of trees in and around the zoo. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 20 Oct. 2021",
"But in the summer, the population nearly doubles as seasonal residents roost in second homes and RV parks, some vacationing while others take up seasonal jobs. \u2014 Rae Ellen Bichell, CNN , 1 Oct. 2021",
"The main problem is Netflix has overvalued itself with these constant price hikes, and now that\u2019s coming home to roost . \u2014 Paul Tassi, Forbes , 21 Apr. 2022",
"Scientists believe crows mainly roost in groups as protection from predators, said Douglas Wacker, an associate professor who studies crows at the University of Washington Bothell. \u2014 Washington Post , 21 Jan. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
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"Noun",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Verb",
"1530, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-204604"
},
"root (out)":{
"type":[
"phrasal verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to find and remove (something or someone)",
": to find (something or someone) after searching for a long time"
],
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"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-183504"
},
"rope":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": a large stout cord of strands of fibers or wire twisted or braided together",
": a long slender strip of material used as rope",
": a hangman's noose",
": lariat",
": a row or string consisting of things united by or as if by braiding, twining, or threading",
": special or basic techniques or procedures",
": line drive",
": in a defensive and often helpless position",
": to bind, fasten, or tie with a rope or cord",
": to partition, separate, or divide by a rope",
": lasso",
": to draw as if with a rope : lure",
": to take the form of or twist in the manner of rope",
": a strong thick cord of strands (as of fiber or wire) twisted or braided together",
": a number of similar things held together on a string",
": to bind, fasten, or tie with a cord",
": to set off or divide by a cord",
": lasso entry 1"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u014dp",
"\u02c8r\u014dp"
],
"synonyms":[
"cable",
"cord",
"lace",
"lacing",
"line",
"string",
"wire"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The rope barrier was stretched to the limit as fans extended hats, flags, and golf balls into Mickelson\u2019s reach. \u2014 Jayna Bardahl, BostonGlobe.com , 14 June 2022",
"Perkins tweeted that Department of Public Safety deputies, as well as a DPS helicopter and rope -rescue personnel, responded to the scene. \u2014 Anastasia Hufham, The Salt Lake Tribune , 10 June 2022",
"From rope construction to padded-mattress models, hammocks come in a wide variety of styles, fabrics (like comfy cotton to mold-resistant nylon) and uses. \u2014 Abigail Bailey, Good Housekeeping , 10 June 2022",
"Custom beds by Coastal Cabinets are accessed via rope ladders. \u2014 Hadley Keller, House Beautiful , 9 June 2022",
"All cases had contact with pet prairie dogs that had been housed near small mammals\u2014including rope squirrels, tree squirrels, and African giant-pouched rats\u2014imported from Ghana. \u2014 Erin Prater, Fortune , 6 June 2022",
"But its wide top keeps rope handling and Munter-hitch management just as easy. \u2014 Owen Clarke, Outside Online , 27 May 2022",
"Plus, the rope belt with tassels adds a playful flair. \u2014 Karla Pope, Woman's Day , 24 May 2022",
"Lab testing conducted by the CDC revealed that at least 14 rodents in that shipment were infected with monkeypox, including two African giant pouched rats, nine dormice, and three rope squirrels. \u2014 Carolyn L. Todd, SELF , 24 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Uhde often tried to rope others into trouble with him, Baden said. \u2014 Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel , 5 June 2022",
"For the pups and felines, there are collars and leashes ($16 to $25) from Buckle Down inspired by classic DC superheroes and their super pets, and rope tug toys, plushes and more by Fetch for Pets. \u2014 Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter , 24 May 2022",
"Producers brought in the likes of BTS and Tony Hawk to rope in more viewers. \u2014 Jake Coyle, Anchorage Daily News , 28 Mar. 2022",
"Producers brought in the likes of BTS and Tony Hawk to rope in more viewers. \u2014 Jake Coyle, chicagotribune.com , 28 Mar. 2022",
"Producers brought in the likes of BTS and Tony Hawk to rope in more viewers. \u2014 Jake Coyle, ajc , 28 Mar. 2022",
"Producers brought in the likes of BTS and Tony Hawk to rope in more viewers. \u2014 Jake Coyle, chicagotribune.com , 28 Mar. 2022",
"Producers brought in the likes of BTS and Tony Hawk to rope in more viewers. \u2014 Jake Coyle, ajc , 28 Mar. 2022",
"Producers brought in the likes of BTS and Tony Hawk to rope in more viewers. \u2014 Jake Coyle, Chron , 27 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
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"Noun",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-210127"
},
"roster":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a roll or list of personnel",
": such a list giving the order in which a duty is to be performed",
": the persons listed on a roster",
": an itemized list",
": an orderly list of people belonging to some group"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00e4-st\u0259r",
"also",
"or",
"\u02c8r\u00e4-st\u0259r"
],
"synonyms":[
"canon",
"catalog",
"catalogue",
"checklist",
"list",
"listing",
"menu",
"register",
"registry",
"roll",
"roll call",
"schedule",
"table"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"His name has been added to the team roster .",
"The team has a roster of 40 players.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Last season\u2019s team \u2014 without a senior on the roster \u2014 went 17-16 and lost to Ballard in the first round of the regional. \u2014 Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal , 19 June 2022",
"Houstan and fellow small forward Terrance Williams II were the only wings to log significant minutes for Howard last year, and Baker will arrive at Michigan having played more games than anyone on the roster . \u2014 Michael Cohen, Detroit Free Press , 18 June 2022",
"Part of that can be rectified with improvement from players already on the roster . \u2014 Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY , 18 June 2022",
"Ramage and Vermillion are the first Arkansas players to be on the roster three times in Omaha. \u2014 Matt Jones, Arkansas Online , 18 June 2022",
"Lowrie was on the roster but didn\u2019t play when the Athletics were at Fenway Park this past week because of a wrist injury. \u2014 Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com , 18 June 2022",
"In 2017, even with Hassan Whiteside on the roster , the Heat drafted Adebayo. \u2014 Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel , 17 June 2022",
"Teams that need a scoring injection off the bench, and who have playmakers already on the roster , would be far more interested in bringing in an off-ball scorer to pair with backcourt mates who are inclined to set him up. \u2014 Morten Jensen, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
"There are 20 former Houston-area high school baseball stars on teams in the double-elimiation tournament and six of the eight teams in the field have at least one local player on the roster . \u2014 Matt Young, Chron , 16 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Dutch rooster , literally, gridiron; from the parallel lines",
"first_known_use":[
"1727, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-202744"
},
"rosy":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": of the color rose",
": having a pinkish usually healthy-looking complexion : blooming",
": marked by blushes",
": characterized by or tending to promote optimism",
": having a pink color",
": promising , hopeful"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u014d-z\u0113",
"\u02c8r\u014d-z\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[
"blooming",
"florid",
"flush",
"full-blooded",
"glowing",
"red",
"rubicund",
"ruddy",
"sanguine"
],
"antonyms":[
"ashen",
"ashy",
"doughy",
"livid",
"lurid",
"mealy",
"pale",
"paled",
"palish",
"pallid",
"pasty",
"peaked",
"peaky",
"sallow",
"sallowish",
"wan"
],
"examples":[
"rosy and cheerful after a day outside in the snow",
"that's a particularly rosy view of the economic situation, and one that may not be justified",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The rosy revenue picture has improved even since Pritzker proposed his $45.4 billion spending plan in February, with the legislature\u2019s bipartisan forecasting commission projecting almost $500 million in additional receipts in the coming year. \u2014 Clare Spaulding, chicagotribune.com , 3 Apr. 2022",
"True to Charlotte Tilbury's signature shades, Barrymore's lips, cheeks, and lids are all decked out in shades of rosy pink, with lush lashes and strategic highlighting in the corners of her eyes. \u2014 Marci Robin, Allure , 31 Mar. 2022",
"This rosy financial picture has led many governors and legislatures to propose sharing the largesse with their residents \u2013 either through income tax cuts or one-time refunds. \u2014 Maeve Reston, CNN , 26 Mar. 2022",
"The Brigitte is currently being sold in rosy pink and red hues, as well as a wool version in cobalt blue, on major retailer sites. \u2014 Sophie Dweck, Town & Country , 23 Mar. 2022",
"For that appearance, Parker wore a custom ensemble by Oscar de la Renta's Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia that included a rosy -pink tulle skirt, a sweetheart neckline, glitter embroidery, and a matching sheer cape. \u2014 Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR , 15 Feb. 2022",
"All 23 lip kit colors are on sale, including a rosy pink named after the brand's founder. \u2014 Lauren Rearick, PEOPLE.com , 18 Sep. 2021",
"While things look rosy for current homeowners, this is possibly one of the worst times ever to be a first-time homebuyer. \u2014 Ben Carlson, Fortune , 14 Apr. 2022",
"Sugarhill Gang looks rosy in the rear view, just like Roxanne Shant\u00e9, the Fat Boys, Kid Frost, Biz Markie. \u2014 New York Times , 14 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-225914"
},
"rot":{
"type":[
"intransitive verb",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to undergo decomposition from the action of bacteria or fungi",
": to become unsound or weak (as from use or chemical action)",
": to go to ruin : deteriorate",
": to become morally corrupt : degenerate",
": to cause to decompose or deteriorate with or as if with rot",
": the process of rotting : the state of being rotten : decay",
": something rotten or rotting",
": a wasting putrescent disease",
": any of several parasitic diseases especially of sheep marked by necrosis and wasting",
": plant disease marked by breakdown of tissues and caused especially by fungi or bacteria",
": nonsense",
": to undergo decay",
": to go to ruin",
": the process of decaying : the state of being decayed",
": something that has decayed or is decaying",
": to undergo decomposition from the action of bacteria or fungi",
": the process of rotting : the state of being rotten",
": any of several parasitic diseases especially of sheep marked by necrosis and wasting"
],
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"\u02c8r\u00e4t",
"\u02c8r\u00e4t",
"\u02c8r\u00e4t"
],
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"atrophy",
"crumble",
"decay",
"decline",
"degenerate",
"descend",
"deteriorate",
"devolve",
"ebb",
"regress",
"retrograde",
"sink",
"worsen"
],
"antonyms":[
"applesauce",
"balderdash",
"baloney",
"boloney",
"beans",
"bilge",
"blah",
"blah-blah",
"blarney",
"blather",
"blatherskite",
"blither",
"bosh",
"bull",
"bunk",
"bunkum",
"buncombe",
"claptrap",
"codswallop",
"crapola",
"crock",
"drivel",
"drool",
"fiddle",
"fiddle-faddle",
"fiddlesticks",
"flannel",
"flapdoodle",
"folderol",
"falderal",
"folly",
"foolishness",
"fudge",
"garbage",
"guff",
"hogwash",
"hokeypokey",
"hokum",
"hoodoo",
"hooey",
"horsefeathers",
"humbug",
"humbuggery",
"jazz",
"malarkey",
"malarky",
"moonshine",
"muck",
"nerts",
"nonsense",
"nuts",
"piffle",
"poppycock",
"punk",
"rubbish",
"senselessness",
"silliness",
"slush",
"stupidity",
"taradiddle",
"tarradiddle",
"tommyrot",
"tosh",
"trash",
"trumpery",
"twaddle"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Water rot can cause stained or discolored baseboards, and musty odors mean water is hiding somewhere. \u2014 Tribune News Service, al , 7 June 2022",
"The one big change is that, whereas the old future was set amid clean and hard-edged modern structures, the future that is now foreseen by Cronenberg unfolds in a world of abandonment and rot . \u2014 The New Yorker , 3 June 2022",
"Stones have been left unturned, under which the real wormy rot at the center of the SBC continues to fester. \u2014 Audrey Clare Farley, The New Republic , 30 May 2022",
"Unsparing excavations of ongoing racial trauma and creeping social rot coexist with sour hectoring that can sometimes make Lamar seem older than his 34 years. \u2014 Andrew Barker, Variety , 16 May 2022",
"Doing so prevents rot , and keeps many crops flowering and producing. \u2014 Deanna Kizis, Sunset Magazine , 11 May 2022",
"Squashes start to develop but stop at a few inches long and then turn brown and rot . \u2014 Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune , 7 May 2022",
"This option from Soil Sunrise is blended specifically for growing African violets, draining quickly to promote healthy, thriving plant roots and avoid rot . \u2014 Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens , 6 May 2022",
"This brilliant poem travels the world of everyday objects and occurrences, from foreign airports to tire rotations, doctors\u2019 charts, washers and gaskets, landfills with rats and rot , and dreams of winter bears. \u2014 Nancy Lord, Anchorage Daily News , 30 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The wind shifted, and an odor of rot enveloped the barge. \u2014 New York Times , 14 June 2022",
"Heavy irrigation and winter rains increase chance of rot . \u2014 oregonlive , 22 May 2022",
"Infant formula is a lifeline for millions of families, but the industry that creates it has shown evidence of rot for decades. \u2014 Amanda Mull, The Atlantic , 14 May 2022",
"Check all fruits and vegetables for rot , decay, or overripeness. \u2014 Natalie Schumann, Country Living , 23 May 2022",
"And if the rot is pervasive, buy a new roof with a new car under it instead. \u2014 Ray Magliozzi, San Diego Union-Tribune , 20 Feb. 2022",
"This is called blossom end rot and results from uneven watering. \u2014 Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune , 7 May 2022",
"The story of the Senate\u2019s rot is first and foremost the story of Mitch McConnell. \u2014 Ira Shapiro, The New Republic , 6 May 2022",
"Language patterns can be reliable harbingers of such rot , allowing it to be addressed sooner rather than later. \u2014 Lee D. Cooper, STAT , 5 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a",
"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-182548"
},
"rote":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun",
"noun ()"
],
"definitions":[
": the use of memory usually with little intelligence",
": mechanical or unthinking routine or repetition",
": learned or memorized by rote",
": mechanical sense 3a",
": crowd entry 3 sense 1",
": the noise of surf on the shore",
": the act of repeating over and over often without attention to meaning"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u014dt",
"\u02c8r\u014dt"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun (1)",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun (1)",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Adjective",
"1844, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun (2)",
"14th century, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun (3)",
"1610, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-214645"
},
"rotten":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": having rotted : putrid",
": morally corrupt",
": extremely unpleasant or inferior",
": very uncomfortable",
": of very poor quality : lousy , abominable",
": to an extreme degree",
": having rotted",
": morally bad",
": of poor quality",
": very unpleasant"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00e4-t\u1d4an",
"\u02c8r\u00e4-t\u1d4an"
],
"synonyms":[
"addled",
"bad",
"corrupted",
"decayed",
"decomposed",
"putrefied",
"putrid",
"spoiled"
],
"antonyms":[
"undecomposed"
],
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"They did a rotten job.",
"What rotten weather we're having.",
"Adverb",
"Those kids were spoiled rotten by their mother.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Since 2007, only the 2017 Beavers \u2013 that terrible, rotten , no-good 2017 season -- had a leading receiver with fewer receptions than last year\u2019s team. \u2014 oregonlive , 20 May 2022",
"Generation after generation, trapped in this rotten , degrading way of life. \u2014 Jay Nordlinger, National Review , 3 June 2022",
"What\u2019s rotten is that applications for new uses of generic drugs are reviewed under different standards than those for novel treatments. \u2014 Allysia Finley, WSJ , 30 May 2022",
"And both teams have shown the inconsistency to also look rotten at home. \u2014 Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel , 29 May 2022",
"Something that smells rotten in the state of Arizona. \u2014 Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times , 12 May 2022",
"Instead of rotten food employees may have expected to find, a donor left a much more generous gift: about four pounds, or 64 ounces, of marijuana. \u2014 Camille Fine, USA TODAY , 11 May 2022",
"The sargassum smells like rotten eggs, attracts insects and hurts tourism. \u2014 Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel , 1 May 2022",
"But the vessel instead sat on its side in 4 feet of water Wednesday, only smelling of saltwater, rotten food and sweat. \u2014 Austen Erblat, Sun Sentinel , 11 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb",
"If underlings are afraid to question authority or the board lack independent voices, a corporate culture can soon turn rotten . \u2014 Chris Bryant | Bloomberg, Washington Post , 29 Aug. 2019"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Adjective",
"first_known_use":[
"Adjective",
"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Adverb",
"1880, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-205759"
},
"rotter":{
"type":"noun",
"definitions":[
"a thoroughly objectionable person"
],
"pronounciation":"\u02c8r\u00e4-t\u0259r",
"synonyms":[
"bastard",
"beast",
"bleeder",
"blighter",
"boor",
"bounder",
"bugger",
"buzzard",
"cad",
"chuff",
"churl",
"clown",
"creep",
"cretin",
"crud",
"crumb",
"cur",
"dirtbag",
"dog",
"fink",
"heel",
"hound",
"jerk",
"joker",
"louse",
"lout",
"pill",
"rat",
"rat fink",
"reptile",
"schmuck",
"scum",
"scumbag",
"scuzzball",
"skunk",
"sleaze",
"sleazebag",
"sleazeball",
"slime",
"slimeball",
"slob",
"snake",
"so-and-so",
"sod",
"stinkard",
"stinker",
"swine",
"toad",
"varmint",
"vermin"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"the dirty rotter dumped his wife to marry his secretary"
],
"history_and_etymology":null,
"first_known_use":[
"1879, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-090000"
},
"rough (up)":{
"type":[
"phrasal verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to hit and hurt (someone)"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-191253"
},
"rough-hewn":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": being in a rough, unsmoothed, or unfinished state : crudely formed",
": lacking refinement"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0259f-\u02c8hy\u00fcn"
],
"synonyms":[
"artless",
"clumsy",
"crude",
"jerry-built",
"jerry-rigged",
"jury-rigged",
"rough",
"rough-and-ready",
"rough-and-tumble",
"rude",
"unrefined"
],
"antonyms":[
"refined"
],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-192208"
},
"roughen":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to make rough or rougher",
": to become rough",
": to make or become rough"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0259-f\u0259n",
"\u02c8r\u0259-f\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Roughen the surface with a file before you apply the glue.",
"Her hands were roughened by years of hard work.",
"Age caused his skin to roughen .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"To try to remedy the situation, workers dragged tires and scrubbed the slick surface to try to roughen it up a bit. \u2014 Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star , 22 Apr. 2022",
"The optional mirror-bright 20-inch wheels look great but roughen the ride. \u2014 Dan Neil, WSJ , 3 Feb. 2022",
"That can roughen up the cuticle, which leads to tangles, frizz, and then breakage. \u2014 Sable Yong, Allure , 29 Dec. 2021",
"Fisher has recruited sturdily in his four seasons at A&M, but that road will roughen in the state with UT and OU joining the mighty football conference, one that has led the nation in NFL draft picks for 15 consecutive years. \u2014 Brent Zwerneman, San Antonio Express-News , 28 Sep. 2021",
"This will roughen up the paneling\u2019s glossy surface, so the primer will adhere better. \u2014 Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics , 18 Dec. 2020",
"Prine sang his conversational lyrics in a voice roughened by a hard-luck life, particularly after throat cancer left him with a disfigured jaw. \u2014 NBC News , 8 Apr. 2020",
"Winner of a lifetime achievement Grammy earlier this year, Prine sang his conversational lyrics in a voice roughened by a difficult life, particularly after throat cancer left him with a disfigured jaw. \u2014 CBS News , 8 Apr. 2020",
"Like many of his contemporaries, Mr. Caballero prefers a shorter soak, just long enough to infiltrate the seafood and slightly roughen its slippery texture. \u2014 Pete Wells, New York Times , 18 Feb. 2020"
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"1582, in the meaning defined at transitive sense"
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"in a rough manner such as",
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"Roughly translated, it means \u201churry up!\u201d.",
"The new product is modeled roughly on an earlier design.",
"He threw the package roughly in the truck.",
"The guard told us roughly that we had to stand back.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The median sale price of luxury homes rose 19.8% year over year to $1.15 million during the three months ending April 30, roughly the same growth rate as non-luxury homes. \u2014 Brenda Richardson, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
"The revenue would be divided between the government of Gwinnett County and its 16 cities roughly depending on population. \u2014 Alia Malik, ajc , 10 June 2022",
"The amount diverted is roughly what lawmakers had discussed in recent Senate negotiations. \u2014 Noah Weiland, BostonGlobe.com , 9 June 2022",
"My optimism does depend on the Federal Reserve getting monetary policy roughly right. \u2014 Mark Zandi For Cnn Business Perspectives, CNN , 9 June 2022",
"More than 90% of the food consumed in this island nation roughly the size of the San Fernando Valley is imported from more than 170 countries. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 9 June 2022",
"Others might settle at 15 or 18 weeks, roughly where democratic laws in Europe have come out. \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 9 June 2022",
"That\u2019s roughly the same amount that might be found in hemp, a cannabis variety mostly grown for fibers that are used for industrial purposes. \u2014 Time , 9 June 2022",
"The roughly 300-person list was made public last month after a lengthy court battle by Baltimore Action Legal Team, a nonprofit seeking to make the legal system more accessible. \u2014 Darcy Costello, Baltimore Sun , 8 June 2022"
],
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
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},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
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": a rough or uncouth person",
": rowdy , tough",
": a worker of an oil-well-drilling crew other than the driller",
": having the characteristics of or suitable for a roughneck",
": a rough aggressive person"
],
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"\u02c8r\u0259f-\u02ccnek",
"\u02c8r\u0259f-\u02ccnek"
],
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"bully",
"gangbanger",
"gangsta",
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"hoodlum",
"hooligan",
"mobster",
"mug",
"plug-ugly",
"punk",
"rowdy",
"ruffian",
"thug",
"tough",
"toughie",
"toughy",
"yob",
"yobbo"
],
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"common",
"crass",
"crude",
"gross",
"ill-bred",
"illiberal",
"incult",
"insensible",
"low",
"lowbred",
"lowbrow",
"raffish",
"rough",
"rough-hewn",
"rude",
"rugged",
"tasteless",
"uncouth",
"uncultivated",
"uncultured",
"unpolished",
"unrefined",
"vulgar"
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"Noun",
"a town overrun by roughnecks",
"a group of roughnecks like to hang out at the roadhouse and harass people",
"Adjective",
"their roughneck antics were amusing only if you were as drunk as they were",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"After all, one of the things that typified a lot of Willis\u2019 earlier career was his ability to play trash with conviction, like his turn as the roughneck who saves the world in Michael Bay\u2019s Armageddon. \u2014 Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone , 30 Mar. 2022",
"His loathing of Rose and Peter seems to spring from something deeper and more vindictive than standard roughneck ignorance. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 16 Nov. 2021",
"Matt Damon stars as the Oklahoman, a goateed, denim-wearing roughneck named Bill with a sad past. \u2014 Mark Kennedy, Detroit Free Press , 30 July 2021",
"Matt Damon stars as the Oklahoman, a goateed, denim-wearing roughneck named Bill with a sad past. \u2014 Mark Kennedy, Detroit Free Press , 30 July 2021",
"Matt Damon stars as the Oklahoman, a goateed, denim-wearing roughneck named Bill with a sad past. \u2014 Mark Kennedy, Detroit Free Press , 30 July 2021",
"Matt Damon stars as the Oklahoman, a goateed, denim-wearing roughneck named Bill with a sad past. \u2014 Mark Kennedy, Detroit Free Press , 30 July 2021",
"Matt Damon stars as the Oklahoman, a goateed, denim-wearing roughneck named Bill with a sad past. \u2014 Mark Kennedy, Detroit Free Press , 30 July 2021",
"Matt Damon stars as the Oklahoman, a goateed, denim-wearing roughneck named Bill with a sad past. \u2014 Mark Kennedy, Detroit Free Press , 30 July 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Overwatch\u2019s latest short focused on McCree, the game\u2019s popular, roughneck cowboy character. \u2014 Julia Alexander, The Verge , 2 Nov. 2018"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
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"Noun",
"1834, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Adjective",
"1906, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-190403"
},
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"type":"adjective",
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"marked by inequalities, ridges, or projections on the surface coarse",
"covered with or made up of coarse and often shaggy hair",
"\u2014 compare smooth , wirehaired",
"having a broken, uneven, or bumpy surface",
"difficult to travel through or penetrate wild",
"turbulent , tempestuous",
"characterized by harshness, violence, or force",
"presenting a challenge difficult",
"coarse or rugged in character or appearance such as",
"harsh to the ear",
"crude in style or expression",
"indelicate",
"marked by a lack of refinement or grace uncouth",
"crude , unfinished",
"executed or ventured hastily, tentatively, or imperfectly",
"approximate",
"roughly sense 1",
"without usual conveniences",
"without proper shelter",
"uneven ground covered with high grass, brush, and stones",
"such ground bordering a golf fairway",
"the rugged or disagreeable side or aspect",
"something in a crude, unfinished, or preliminary state",
"broad outline general terms",
"a hasty preliminary drawing or layout",
"rowdy",
"roughen",
"to subject to abuse manhandle , beat",
"to subject to unnecessary and intentional violence in a sport",
"shell sense 3",
"to calk or otherwise roughen (a horse's shoes) to prevent slipping",
"to shape, make, or dress in a rough or preliminary way",
"to indicate the chief lines of",
"to live under harsh or primitive conditions",
"uneven in surface",
"having many bumps and jolts",
"not calm",
"being harsh or violent",
"difficult or unpleasant to deal with",
"coarse or rugged in nature or look",
"having a harsh sound",
"not complete or exact",
"uneven ground covered with high grass, brush, and stones",
"something in a crude or unfinished state",
"to handle violently beat",
"to make or shape coarsely or unevenly",
"to live without ordinary comforts",
"having a broken, uneven, or bumpy surface",
"forming or being rough colonies usually made up of organisms that form chains or filaments and tend to marked decrease in capsule formation and virulence",
"\u2014 compare smooth"
],
"pronounciation":"\u02c8r\u0259f",
"synonyms":[
"bristly",
"brushy",
"cottony",
"fleecy",
"furred",
"furry",
"hairy",
"hirsute",
"shaggy",
"silky",
"unshorn",
"woolly",
"wooly"
],
"antonyms":[
"bald",
"furless",
"glabrous",
"hairless",
"shorn",
"smooth"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web Adjective",
"Friedl and Hoffman picked up the team on a day where rookie starting pitcher Graham Ashcraft made the first rough start of his career. \u2014 Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer , 12 June 2022",
"Oklahoma\u2019s Jordy Bahl (22-1), the NFCA Freshman of the Year, settled down after a rough start. \u2014 cleveland , 9 June 2022",
"Both Tilly and the pup's father, B.C., are rescue animals who had a rough start to life. \u2014 People Staff, PEOPLE.com , 8 June 2022",
"Kuhl got off to a rough start, walking two and allowing two singles in the first. \u2014 Mike Cranston, ajc , 4 June 2022",
"Considering his rough start offensively, Bart has done some nice things lately to impress management. \u2014 John Shea, San Francisco Chronicle , 2 June 2022",
"Netflix show \u2018The Crown,\u2019 the royals\u2019 rough ride began in early 2020. \u2014 Alexander Smith, NBC News , 1 June 2022",
"The Royals are off to a rough start, winning just 14 of their first 39 games entering Sunday. \u2014 Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic , 22 May 2022",
"The last few years have been pretty rough for the Boeing Company. \u2014 Eric Berger, Ars Technica , 16 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web Adverb",
"But instead of its wild side being inaccessible to most, this system\u2019s rough -cut gem spins off an easy trail less than a mile from a trailhead and appeals to hikers with a sense of adventure, experience, and sturdy boots with good traction. \u2014 Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic , 31 Mar. 2022",
"Alex Borstein, who plays Susie Myerson, Midge\u2019s rough -around-the-edges manager, also saw filming as a brief escape from the anxieties of the pandemic. \u2014 Meg Donohue, Town & Country , 25 Feb. 2022",
"At first, her encounters with De Casta\u2019s Chief, a rough -talking teenage parking attendant, only reinforce her frosty disdain. \u2014 Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter , 11 Jan. 2022",
"Playing on a field left rough and rutted by a weekend music event, Vancouver broke in front in the 15th minute on a counter-attack goal from D\u00e1jome, his 10th of the season. \u2014 Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times , 2 Nov. 2021",
"Hotel staff stayed on while the country mostly shut down, collaborating with rough -sleeping charities round the clock. \u2014 Shafi Musaddique, The Christian Science Monitor , 17 Dec. 2021",
"Nevertheless, Mitch and Mike McLusky enjoy great respect in their working-class town and are definitely serving a need, as evidenced by the large (and rough -looking) crowd that fills their office waiting room. \u2014 Lynette Rice, EW.com , 14 Nov. 2021",
"The game is a huge upgrade from the original\u2019s rough -looking graphics. \u2014 Washington Post , 24 May 2021",
"Six-inch rough -cut logs are $3.20 per lineal foot in Fairbanks. \u2014 John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News , 1 May 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web Noun",
"Champ managed to chip out onto the primary rough , then scoot up the fairway. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 26 July 2021",
"Champ managed to chip out onto the primary rough , then scoot up the fairway. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 26 July 2021",
"Champ managed to chip out onto the primary rough , then scoot up the fairway. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 26 July 2021",
"Champ managed to chip out onto the primary rough , then scoot up the fairway. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 26 July 2021",
"The left rough awaited him on No. 4 as well, as did a greenside bunker on No. 7. \u2014 Tim Reynolds, ajc , 27 Feb. 2022",
"Champ managed to chip out onto the primary rough , then scoot up the fairway. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 26 July 2021",
"His wedge shot on No. 12, from the right rough , landed on the front of the green, rolled and rolled and rolled \u2026 and then disappeared into the hole for eagle, abruptly vaulting Homa one shot behind McNealy. \u2014 Ron Kroichick, San Francisco Chronicle , 19 Sep. 2021",
"Champ managed to chip out onto the primary rough , then scoot up the fairway. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 26 July 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web Verb",
"Glamping is for those who don\u2019t want to rough it too much but do want a close-to-camping-outdoors experience. \u2014 Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel , 2 June 2022",
"Last season, when the going to rough against the Bucks in the playoffs, the Heat wilted. \u2014 Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel , 27 Apr. 2022",
"While Taylor and her then-husband, actor Richard Burton, were filming on location in Mexico in the 1960s, Burton sent his bodyguards after Mr. Galella to rough him up and confiscate his film. \u2014 Washington Post , 5 May 2022",
"Last season, when the going to rough against the Bucks in the playoffs, the Heat wilted. \u2014 Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel , 27 Apr. 2022",
"Last season, when the going to rough against the Bucks in the playoffs, the Heat wilted. \u2014 Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel , 27 Apr. 2022",
"November 2018 Justin Hartley and Chrishell Stause escape to Alaska Just after their first wedding anniversary, Stause and Hartley broke out of their vacation comfort zone to rough it out in St. Elias National Park in Wrangell, Alaska. \u2014 Jessica Sager, PEOPLE.com , 21 Apr. 2022",
"Last season, when the going to rough against the Bucks in the playoffs, the Heat wilted. \u2014 Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com , 24 Mar. 2022",
"The ease of settling into an outdoor environment can benefit any type of recreationist, even someone who wants to rough it a bit. \u2014 Joe Jackson, Outside Online , 28 Feb. 2022"
],
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
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": having every part of the surface or circumference equidistant from the center",
": cylindrical",
": approximately round",
": well filled out : plump , shapely",
": complete , full",
": approximately correct",
": exact only to a specific decimal or place",
": substantial in amount : ample",
": direct in utterance : outspoken",
": moving in or forming a circle",
": brought to completion or perfection : finished",
": presented with lifelike fullness or vividness",
": delivered with a swing of the arm",
": having full or unimpeded resonance or tone : sonorous",
": pronounced with rounded lips : labialized",
": of or relating to handwriting predominantly curved rather than angular",
": around",
": something (such as a circle, globe, or ring) that is round",
": a knot of people",
": a circle of things",
": round dance sense 1",
": a musical canon in which each part begins on the same note and is continuously repeated",
": a rung of a ladder or a chair",
": a rounded molding",
": a circling or circuitous path or course",
": motion in a circle or a curving path",
": a route or circuit habitually covered (as by a security guard or police officer)",
": a series of similar or customary calls or stops",
": a series of regularly scheduled professional calls on hospital patients made by a doctor or nurse",
": a drink of liquor apiece served at one time to each person in a group",
": a sequence of recurring routine or repetitive actions or events",
": a period of time that recurs in a fixed pattern",
": one shot fired by a weapon or by each man in a military unit",
": a unit of ammunition consisting of the parts necessary to fire one shot",
": a unit of action in a contest or game which comprises a stated period, covers a prescribed distance, includes a specified number of plays, or gives each player one turn",
": a division of a tournament in which each contestant plays an opponent",
": a prolonged burst (as of applause)",
": a cut of meat (such as beef) especially between the rump and the lower leg \u2014 see beef illustration",
": a slice of food",
": a rounded or curved part",
": in full sculptured form unattached to a background",
": with an inclusive or comprehensive view or representation",
": with a center stage surrounded by an audience",
": to make round",
": to make (the lips) round and protruded (as in the pronunciation of \\\u00fc\\)",
": to pronounce with lip rounding : labialize",
": go around",
": to pass part of the way around",
": encircle , encompass",
": to bring to completion or perfection",
": to express as a round number",
": to become round, plump, or shapely",
": to reach fullness or completion",
": to follow a winding course : bend",
": to turn against : assail",
": around",
": all during : throughout",
": whisper",
": to speak to in a whisper",
": having every part of the surface or circumference the same distance from the center : shaped like a circle or ball",
": shaped like a cylinder",
": plump entry 1",
": having curves rather than angles",
": complete entry 1 sense 1 , full",
": nearly correct or exact",
": large",
": moving in or forming a circle",
": around entry 1",
": a regularly covered route",
": something (as a circle or globe) that is round",
": one shot fired by a soldier or a gun",
": a series or cycle of repeated actions or events",
": a song in which three or four singers sing the same melody and words one after another at intervals",
": a period of applause",
": an indirect path",
": ammunition for one shot",
": one of the parts into which a contest or game is divided",
": a cut of beef especially between the rump and the lower leg",
": to go or pass around",
": to express as a round number",
": to bring to completion",
": to make or become round",
": to collect (as cattle) by circling in vehicles or on horseback and forcing them in",
": to gather in or bring together",
": around entry 2",
": to go on rounds"
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"\u02c8rau\u0307nd",
"\u02c8rau\u0307nd",
"\u02c8rau\u0307nd"
],
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"global",
"globular",
"spherical"
],
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"around",
"over",
"through",
"throughout"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Desert sand is too round and smooth to create cement strong enough to hold together a building. \u2014 Kayla Steinberg, NBC News , 2 June 2022",
"From Marion and surrounding counties, tickets have topped $110 round -trip. \u2014 Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star , 24 May 2022",
"Generous acidity in this complex juice that provides an oily cheekful that is round , rich and includes flavors of green apples and some salt. \u2014 Tom Mullen, Forbes , 22 May 2022",
"The famous athlete doubts the planet is round and sweet. \u2014 Gregory Pardlo, The New Republic , 19 May 2022",
"Arancini can be round or molded into a conical shape in honor of the Sicilian volcano Mount Etna. \u2014 Casey Barber, CNN , 18 May 2022",
"These bees earn their name because of their natural tendency to bore one-half-inch holes that appear to be perfectly round on exterior wood surfaces. \u2014 Cole Sikes Alabama Cooperative Extension System, al , 16 May 2022",
"The airline, which has resumed flying to the French Riviera and will operate three flights each week to and from Nice, is marking the occasion with fares starting as low as $2,000 per person round -trip, the company shared with Travel + Leisure. \u2014 Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure , 11 May 2022",
"The public restroom designed by Ando is round with frames for the exterior walls, to allow air to circulate. \u2014 Yuri Kageyama, ajc , 11 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb",
"Even better, long skirts can be worn all year- round \u2014even in the sweltering summer\u2014when styled creatively. \u2014 Lauren Caruso, Harper's BAZAAR , 14 June 2022",
"No matter what your skin tone or skin type, self-tanners help deliver a flawless glow year- round without exposing skin to damaging UV rays from the actual sun or a tanning bed. \u2014 Jasmine Washington, Seventeen , 13 June 2022",
"Another $16 million in federal relief money to keep the shelter open year- round through at least December 2024 was approved Tuesday by the City Council. \u2014 Haleigh Kochanski, The Arizona Republic , 9 June 2022",
"The foundation relies on individual and corporate donations year- round , and members participate in other functions to raise funds to help majority Black communities in D.C. and Prince George\u2019s County. \u2014 Luz Lazo, Washington Post , 29 May 2022",
"Because housing is scarce and expensive in Anderson Valley, Roederer Estate furnishes most of its employees, both seasonal and year- round , with a place to live. \u2014 Lettie Teague, WSJ , 24 May 2022",
"There\u2019ll be plenty of clues and answers to go round . \u2014 Kris Holt, Forbes , 20 May 2022",
"Suitable for wear all year round , give Tommy Now a try. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 18 May 2022",
"Logan, 14, nearly didn't advance past the word meaning round . \u2014 Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY , 3 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"In its third round of public hearings Thursday, the special congressional committee put a spotlight on the intense pressure former Vice President Pence received from Donald Trump to overturn the 2020 election results. \u2014 Charles Trepany, USA TODAY , 18 June 2022",
"Cameron Young hit an ace on the sixth hole, a 165-yard par-3, during his second round at the 2022 US Open. \u2014 Katie Mcinerney, BostonGlobe.com , 17 June 2022",
"McIlroy was two holes into his round when an errant approach landed in waist-high fescue. \u2014 Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune , 17 June 2022",
"Walmart owns three-quarters of Flipkart, which was valued $37.6 billion after its fundraising round last July. \u2014 Megha Mandavia, WSJ , 17 June 2022",
"The Food and Drug Administration issued three new authorizations for Covid-19 vaccines on Friday, paving the way for those younger than 5 years old to receive their first round of shots. \u2014 Aria Bendix, NBC News , 17 June 2022",
"That led to getting our Series B round for Stax Connect, which is the API arm of our business. \u2014 Yola Robert, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
"McIlroy made two straight birdies late in his round to become the first player to reach 4 under, only to miss the ninth green and make his only bogey. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 16 June 2022",
"Her mother, Nicki, served as her caddie and her father, Steve, watched her final round closely just a few days after serving as tournament host for the PGA Tour Champions' American Family Insurance Championship. \u2014 Ben Steele, Journal Sentinel , 16 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The ball flew off of Dylan Holmes' bat with a loud thud, bringing Millington's side to their feet and causing the Cardinals' Trinity Fessler to round the bases during Saturday's Division 3 state title game. \u2014 Chandler Engelbrecht, Detroit Free Press , 18 June 2022",
"The star wore both black and red minidresses, as well as a two-toned \u2019fit to round off her and Asghari\u2019s big day. \u2014 Ana Escalante, Glamour , 10 June 2022",
"The Philadelphia Eagles and the Las Vegas Raiders had their receiving corps round out the Top 5. \u2014 Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic , 9 June 2022",
"And to round it all off, Blu Atlas included hyaluronic acid as the final touch to one of the hottest new serums on the market. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 1 June 2022",
"Be open to taking courses that round you out as a leader and professional, rather than focusing on depth in your functional expertise area. \u2014 Jenn Lofgren, Forbes , 25 Mar. 2022",
"The seven-member South Korean boyband will meet with President Joe Biden on Tuesday to discuss rising anti-Asian hate incidents and round out AANHPI Heritage Month. \u2014 Sakshi Venkatraman, NBC News , 26 May 2022",
"One way to spot a bot is if an account tweets round the clock or if the replies feel automated. \u2014 Aimee Picchi, CBS News , 17 May 2022",
"Tamara Smart and Ella Balinska portray the younger and older versions of Wesker\u2019s daughter Jade, while Siena Agudong, Adeline Rudolph, Paola Nu\u00f1ez, Ahad Raza Mir, Connor Gossatti and Turlough Convery round out the cast in undisclosed roles. \u2014 Wilson Chapman, Variety , 12 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Preposition",
"Nearly three months after the slap heard round the world, Jada Pinkett Smith is ready to address the controversy involving her husband, Will Smith, and the comedian who made light of her struggle with alopecia, Chris Rock. \u2014 Sam Reed, Glamour , 1 June 2022",
"He is charged with illuminating the line between right and wrong at a time when war seems but a hair trigger from peace, when the ways to kill grow ever more sophisticated, when the consequences stream round the world instantaneously. \u2014 Mary Beth Mccauley, The Christian Science Monitor , 23 May 2022",
"Does the war in Ukraine create a rally- round -the-flag effect for the president\u2019s party like John F. Kennedy got after the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis? \u2014 Karl Rove, WSJ , 27 Apr. 2022",
"One big lesson Grode shared with the crowd of legal eagles was the enormous difference between the work of lawyering round the clock to get a major transaction done, and the day-to-day grind of running the business. \u2014 Cynthia Littleton, Variety , 20 Apr. 2022",
"While Biden has directed the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to move to 24/7 operations, the ports can't yet work round the clock because importers don't have enough drivers to move their cargo at all hours. \u2014 Paul Leblanc, CNN , 21 Oct. 2021",
"And in a speech heard round the world, Mia Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados and a voice for countries on the front lines of climate change, made clear the intersection between environmental action and equity. \u2014 Edward Felsenthal, Time , 23 May 2022",
"That is a result of the IRS shot heard round the world in Notice 2014-21, when the IRS announced that crypto is property for tax purposes. \u2014 Robert W. Wood, Forbes , 19 May 2022",
"While sanitation workers have been at it round the clock at over 500 clogged locations in the city, officials with the electricity department have had a hard time as well, with many doing their bit even as their own families struggled. \u2014 Niharika Sharma, Quartz , 11 Nov. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Later that day, Staud wanted to change into something a bit more retro, so the Staud team made a mollusk shell skirt and a tie top to round out the roster of looks. \u2014 Alexandra Macon, Vogue , 16 June 2022",
"Be ready for when fall gets here with a cozy sweatshirt or waffle lounge joggers to round out any look. \u2014 Brittany Vincent, SELF , 14 June 2022",
"Closing Brunch & Panel at Seaspice Restaurant Lourdes Fernandez Velasco, Executive Director of MIAFW, led a panel discussion at Seaspice on the future of digital fashion and sustainability to round out the week. \u2014 Corein Carter, Forbes , 13 June 2022",
"Sunday, June 12 Central Alabama PrideFest Magic City Fashion Week and Central Alabama PrideFest will collaborate to round out a weekend of fashion, art, culture and unity. \u2014 al , 9 June 2022",
"Schick selected a more familiar classic to round out the program, Brahms\u2019 Symphony No. 2. \u2014 Christian Hertzog, San Diego Union-Tribune , 6 June 2022",
"Pair with vintage lanterns and blue hydrangea blooms to round out the look. \u2014 Charlyne Mattox, Country Living , 6 June 2022",
"The journalist also included additional adorable shots of Wyatt to round out the birthday tribute. \u2014 Georgia Slater, PEOPLE.com , 3 June 2022",
"Cece Kuwatch found the net to round out the scoring. \u2014 Scott Springer, The Enquirer , 2 June 2022"
],
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)",
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"14th century, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Verb (1)",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a",
"Preposition",
"1573, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb (2)",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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},
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"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb"
],
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": to trim or finish into curved or rounded form",
": to bring to symmetry or completion",
": round entry 6 sense 7a",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-200026"
},
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"noun",
"verb"
],
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": the act or process of collecting animals (such as cattle) by riding around them and driving them in",
": the cowboys and ranch personnel engaged in a cattle roundup",
": a gathering in of scattered persons or things",
": a summary of information",
": to collect (animals, such as cattle) by means of a roundup",
": to gather in or bring together from various quarters",
": the act of gathering together animals on the range by circling them in vehicles or on horseback and driving them in",
": the act of gathering together scattered persons or things",
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"\u02c8rau\u0307nd-\u02cc\u0259p",
"\u02c8rau\u0307nd-\u02cc\u0259p"
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"abstract",
"breviary",
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"conspectus",
"digest",
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"outline",
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"r\u00e9sum\u00e9",
"resume",
"resum\u00e9",
"run-through",
"rundown",
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"sum-up",
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"summarization",
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"accumulate",
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"examples":[
"Noun",
"The police ordered a roundup of all the suspects.",
"Here's a roundup of today's news.",
"Verb",
"rounded everyone up for one final training session",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Here\u2019s a quick roundup of the latest information on the rare disease. \u2014 Alexander Thompson, BostonGlobe.com , 13 June 2022",
"Also on this episode: a roundup of the headlines everyone is talking about. \u2014 Ew Staff, EW.com , 3 June 2022",
"Here\u2019s a roundup of where the traditional drive-ins can be found. \u2014 Paula Wethington, Detroit Free Press , 14 May 2022",
"Radar is a weekly roundup of theme park odds, ends and insights. \u2014 Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel , 11 May 2022",
"Here\u2019s a roundup of some interesting white wines for Mother\u2019s Day. \u2014 Jeanette Hurt, Forbes , 7 May 2022",
"Here\u2019s a roundup of every story written for the project. \u2014 Kaitlyn Bancroft, The Salt Lake Tribune , 13 Feb. 2022",
"Here\u2019s a roundup of the month\u2019s most noteworthy movies and TV shows, as covered by The Wall Street Journal\u2019s critics. \u2014 Wsj Arts, WSJ , 27 May 2022",
"Here\u2019s a roundup of high school varsity action on Saturday, May 21. Track and Field Class 2A North Reigonal: The Dunbar boys and Hereford girls won their halves of the Class 2A North Region meet Saturday at Woodlawn. \u2014 Baltimore Sun , 22 May 2022"
],
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"Noun",
"1847, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)",
"Verb",
"1849, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-220919"
},
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"type":[
"adverb"
],
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": in a complete or thorough manner : thoroughly",
": by nearly everyone : widely",
": in a plainspoken manner : bluntly",
": with vigor or asperity"
],
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"\u02c8rau\u0307n(d)-l\u0113"
],
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"dynamically",
"energetically",
"explosively",
"firmly",
"forcefully",
"forcibly",
"hard",
"mightily",
"muscularly",
"powerfully",
"stiffly",
"stoutly",
"strenuously",
"strongly",
"sturdily",
"vigorously"
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"feebly",
"gently",
"softly",
"weakly"
],
"examples":[
"Her leadership is roundly praised.",
"She roundly criticized the plan.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"But his impeachment vote was roundly jeered in his ruby-red district on the South Carolina coast. \u2014 Marianna Sotomayor, Washington Post , 11 June 2022",
"But the Bruins\u2019 decision to can Cassidy, who leaves with a .672 points percentage in the regular season and a 6-for-6 run of playoff appearances, was roundly bashed by fans and questioned by the media. \u2014 Matt Porter, BostonGlobe.com , 10 June 2022",
"Salgado's enthusiastic sentiments were roundly echoed by Jaimoe, a founding member and drummer of the Allman Brothers Band. \u2014 Iris Dorbian, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
"Nobel Peace Prize-winning civilian leader Aung Sang Suu Kyi, had roundly defeated the military\u2019s political proxies and obtained 83% of the vote. \u2014 Patrick Frater, Variety , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Chris Jericho was roundly booed throughout this match, flipped off the crowd in response, intimidated Aubrey Edwards and even undid a turnbuckle. \u2014 Alfred Konuwa, Forbes , 7 Mar. 2022",
"That violence has always been roundly and unequivocally denounced, from the halls of government to the pages of this magazine, and, especially, by pro-life organizations and committed pro-life activists. \u2014 The Editors, National Review , 12 May 2022",
"That theory has been roundly debunked by cognitive scientists. \u2014 Natalie Wexler, Forbes , 12 Apr. 2022",
"Orrick roundly rejected Tesla\u2019s argument that damages should be no more than $300,000. \u2014 Joel Rosenblatt, Fortune , 14 Apr. 2022"
],
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-212245"
},
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"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a conference for discussion or deliberation by several participants",
": the participants in such a conference",
": the large circular table of King Arthur and his knights",
": the knights of King Arthur"
],
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"\u02c8rau\u0307n(d)-\u02cct\u0101-b\u0259l"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-220736"
},
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"type":[
"noun",
"noun ()",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to arouse from or as if from sleep or repose : awaken",
": to stir up : excite",
": to cause to break from cover",
": to become aroused : awaken",
": to become stirred",
": an act or instance of rousing",
": an excited stir",
": carousal",
": drink , toast",
": awake entry 1 sense 1",
": to stir up : excite"
],
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"\u02c8rau\u0307z",
"\u02c8rau\u0307z"
],
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"arouse",
"awake",
"awaken",
"knock up",
"wake",
"waken"
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"lull"
],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"I've been unable to rouse her.",
"I was so tired I could barely rouse myself to prepare dinner.",
"These animals are dangerous when roused .",
"She was roused to anger by their indifference."
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
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"Verb",
"1531, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 2",
"Noun (1)",
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"Noun (2)",
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],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-205556"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
],
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": giving rise to excitement : stirring",
": brisk , lively",
": exceptional , superlative"
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"\u02c8rau\u0307-zi\u014b"
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"breathtaking",
"charged",
"electric",
"electrifying",
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"exhilarating",
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"galvanic",
"galvanizing",
"hair-raising",
"heart-stopping",
"inspiring",
"intoxicating",
"kicky",
"mind-bending",
"mind-blowing",
"mind-boggling",
"rip-roaring",
"stimulating",
"stirring",
"thrilling"
],
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"unexciting"
],
"examples":[
"She was met with a rousing reception.",
"a rousing rendition of our national anthem",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The biopic starring Austin Butler as Elvis opposite Tom Hanks as his controversial manager, received a rousing 12-minute standing ovation at Cannes, the longest at this year\u2019s edition. \u2014 Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety , 10 June 2022",
"Before the pandemic, Hunter led an all-star band in a rousing rendition at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. \u2014 James Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com , 7 June 2022",
"The crowd at Comerica Park gave him a rousing ovation and fireworks were shot out of the scoreboard. \u2014 NBC News , 23 Apr. 2022",
"Mitchell led a rousing ovation for House after a number of hustle plays in the third quarter. . \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 9 Apr. 2022",
"The most rousing applause came for the film\u2019s young leads, Banks Repeta and Jaylin Webb, with special attention paid to stars Hathaway and Jeremy Strong. \u2014 Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter , 19 May 2022",
"But both streaks came to a chaotic conclusion Saturday in another rousing rendition of the crosstown rivalry, one that begs for a Pac-12 tournament redux Friday in Las Vegas. \u2014 Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times , 6 Mar. 2022",
"But instead of sinking into a prolonged downturn, the economy staged an unexpectedly rousing recovery, fueled by vast infusions of government aid and emergency intervention by the Fed, which slashed rates, among other things. \u2014 Paul Wiseman, Chron , 12 Apr. 2022",
"Appearing with a live band, the British singer gave a rousing rendition of the catchy song. \u2014 Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone , 31 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1576, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-221810"
},
"route":{
"type":"noun",
"definitions":[
"a traveled way highway",
"a means of access channel",
"a line of travel course",
"an established or selected course of travel or action",
"an assigned territory to be systematically covered",
"to send by a selected route direct",
"to divert in a specified direction",
"a regular, chosen, or assigned course of travel",
"to send or transport by a selected course",
"a method of transmitting a disease or of administering a remedy"
],
"pronounciation":"\u02c8r\u00fct",
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"arterial",
"artery",
"avenue",
"boulevard",
"carriageway",
"drag",
"drive",
"expressway",
"freeway",
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"pike",
"road",
"roadway",
"row",
"street",
"thoroughfare",
"thruway",
"trace",
"turnpike",
"way"
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"conduct",
"direct",
"guide",
"lead",
"marshal",
"marshall",
"pilot",
"show",
"steer",
"usher"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web Noun",
"South Floridians heading to one of the region\u2019s most popular beaches \u2014 the city of Hollywood\u2019s \u2014 will need to find a new route this summer now that a bridge is closed for three months. \u2014 Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel , 13 June 2022",
"Chaney took a circuitous route to self-acceptance and advocacy, surmounting staggering odds to find success with her company, Jae Bae Productions. \u2014 oregonlive , 12 June 2022",
"In week five, Benson rattled off a 100-plus yard game and a crisply-ran post route for a touchdown. \u2014 Nick Alvarez | Nalvarez@al.com, al , 12 June 2022",
"While Lowry sailed into the ninth, Zache and Saint Joseph took a more treacherous route . \u2014 Brian Haenchen, The Indianapolis Star , 11 June 2022",
"An escape route has taken shape, run by caring police officers and volunteers. \u2014 Sudarsan Raghavan, Washington Post , 31 May 2022",
"The 6-1, 300-pound Mercer star is training as both a guard and a fullback and recently showed off his route -running and pass-catching ability on Twitter. \u2014 Jonas Shaffer, Baltimore Sun , 27 Apr. 2022",
"Is a smooth runner with impressive acceleration, route -running skills, and reliable hands. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 20 Apr. 2022",
"Eventually, Marc manages to break free from his restraints and can search the facility for an escape route . \u2014 Milan Polk, Men's Health , 20 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web Verb",
"Stop-and-go traffic is one thing, but the EQS won't be able to route itself around the obstruction on surface streets. \u2014 Mike Duff, Car and Driver , 12 May 2022",
"Families from Central America, hoping to free their children from the poverty and gang violence at home, often pay smugglers to route the children through openings in the border wall, knowing that Border Patrol agents will pick them up. \u2014 New York Times , 9 May 2022",
"New Mexico is highlighting its support for proposals that would route an international rail line through its Santa Teresa port of entry, capitalizing on Mexico's unease with disruptions along the Texas portion of the U.S. border with Mexico. \u2014 Morgan Lee, ajc , 5 May 2022",
"To modernize the interchange, officials plan to build a flyover overpass that would route cars over existing lanes, said Blakespear, who is chair of the San Diego Association of Governments. \u2014 Deborah Sullivan Brennan, San Diego Union-Tribune , 24 Jan. 2022",
"The budget airline previously offered the Sioux Falls route out of San Diego in the summer of 2020. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 4 Feb. 2022",
"With 10 14 remaining in Sunday\u2019s game, White tried that route one more time. \u2014 Jeff Mcdonald, San Antonio Express-News , 13 Dec. 2021",
"Chase ran a go route down the right sideline, and Burrow\u2019s only choice was to throw it to him. \u2014 Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer , 12 Oct. 2021",
"And some non-Russian retailers may route their goods through China to bypass Europe. \u2014 New York Times , 9 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Verb",
"1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-090000"
},
"routeway":{
"type":"noun",
"definitions":[
"route sense 3a"
],
"pronounciation":"\u02c8r\u00fct-\u02ccw\u0101",
"synonyms":[
"course",
"line",
"path",
"pathway",
"route",
"steps",
"track",
"way"
],
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"examples":[
"the courier's preferred routeway between the two offices takes him right past Trafalgar Square"
],
"history_and_etymology":null,
"first_known_use":[
"1880, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-090000"
},
"routine":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a regular course of procedure",
": habitual or mechanical performance of an established procedure",
": a reiterated speech or formula",
": a worked-out part (as of an entertainment or sports contest) that may be often repeated",
": a theatrical number",
": a sequence of computer instructions for performing a particular task",
": of a commonplace or repetitious character : ordinary",
": of, relating to, or being in accordance with established procedure",
": a usual order and way of doing something",
": a series of things that are repeated as part of a performance",
": done very often",
": done or happening in a standard or usual way"
],
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"r\u00fc-\u02c8t\u0113n",
"r\u00fc-\u02c8t\u0113n",
"\u02c8r\u00fc-\u02cct\u0113n",
"r\u00fc-\u02c8t\u0113n"
],
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"drill",
"grind",
"groove",
"lockstep",
"pattern",
"rote",
"rut",
"treadmill"
],
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"average",
"common",
"commonplace",
"cut-and-dried",
"cut-and-dry",
"everyday",
"garden-variety",
"normal",
"ordinary",
"prosaic",
"run-of-the-mill",
"standard",
"standard-issue",
"unexceptional",
"unremarkable",
"usual",
"workaday"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The formula is packed with soothing botanicals to heal any sort of chafing you may have experienced before introducing this product into your routine . \u2014 ELLE , 18 June 2022",
"The latest products to hit the market are easy to layer into your regular skincare routine and not only supremely protective against sun damage, but also packed with nourishing ingredients to improve the tone and texture of your skin over time. \u2014 Jennifer Chan, PEOPLE.com , 9 June 2022",
"In theory, almost everyone can incorporate a vitamin C serum into their skincare routine . \u2014 Danusia Wnek, Good Housekeeping , 28 May 2022",
"Incorporating castor oil into your hair care routine can improve your hair's health all around. \u2014 Jasmine Washington, Seventeen , 27 May 2022",
"Anyone in their mid to late 20s should toss a wrinkle cream or serum into their routine . \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 24 May 2022",
"In fact, a beginner calisthenics workout is actually a great way to bring some fun, bootcamp-style cardio into your regular workout routine . \u2014 Jenny Mccoy, SELF , 21 May 2022",
"Below, experts unearth how prickly pear is beneficial to the skin along with the best ways to incorporate the ingredient into your beauty routine . \u2014 Kiana Murden, Vogue , 12 May 2022",
"Huffington suggests that bringing gratitude and intentionality into your nightly routine can make all the difference in the quality of your sleep. \u2014 Amiah Taylor, Fortune , 12 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Many countries, including the United States, Britain, Canada and France, stopped routine smallpox vaccinations in the 1970s, as the disease was eliminated around the world. \u2014 Ellen Francis, Washington Post , 24 May 2022",
"Citizens are used to lining up in public health centers for routine vaccinations, despite the anti-vax attitude of its president, Jair Bolsonaro. \u2014 Claudio Araujo, Scientific American , 18 May 2022",
"There were no serious side effects, and the shots triggered fewer fevers than other routine vaccinations. \u2014 Lauran Neergaard, Anchorage Daily News , 28 Apr. 2022",
"There were no serious side effects, and the shots triggered fewer fevers than other routine vaccinations. \u2014 Lauran Neergaard, Chicago Tribune , 28 Apr. 2022",
"There were no serious side effects, and the shots triggered fewer fevers than other routine vaccinations. \u2014 Lauran Neergaard, Chron , 28 Apr. 2022",
"The Washington Post Kindergartners in the United States fell behind on routine childhood vaccinations during the pandemic, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. \u2014 Stephanie H. Murray, The Week , 26 Apr. 2022",
"The armed conflict has even derailed routine childhood vaccinations. \u2014 New York Times , 26 Mar. 2022",
"Gavi, a vaccine alliance, said in September that the pandemic had caused a global drop in routine childhood vaccinations to 78% in 2021 from 82% in 2020. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 20 Mar. 2022"
],
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"Noun",
"1661, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Adjective",
"1744, in the meaning defined at sense 2"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-205137"
},
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"type":"verb (1)",
"definitions":[
"to propel a boat by means of oars",
"to move by or as if by the propulsion of oars",
"to propel with or as if with oars",
"to participate in (a rowing match)",
"to compete against in rowing",
"to pull (an oar) in a crew",
"to transport in an oar-propelled boat",
"an act or instance of rowing",
"a number of objects arranged in a usually straight line",
"the line along which such objects are arranged",
"way , street",
"a street or area dominated by a specific kind of enterprise or occupancy",
"twelve-tone row",
"a continuous strip usually running horizontally or parallel to a baseline",
"a horizontal arrangement of items",
"one after another successively",
"to form into rows",
"a noisy disturbance or quarrel",
"to engage in a row have a quarrel",
"to move a boat by using oars",
"to travel or carry in a rowboat",
"a series of persons or things lined up in an orderly arrangement",
"way entry 1 sense 10 , street",
"noisy disturbance or quarrel",
"an act or instance of using oars to move a boat"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb (1)",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb (1)",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1",
"Noun (1)",
"1767, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun (2)",
"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb (2)",
"1582, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun (3)",
"1746, in the meaning defined above",
"Verb (3)",
"1797, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-090000"
},
"royalty":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": royal status or power : sovereignty",
": a right or perquisite of a sovereign (such as a percentage paid to the crown of gold or silver taken from mines)",
": regal character or bearing : nobility",
": persons of royal lineage",
": a person of royal rank",
": an elite class",
": a right of jurisdiction granted to an individual or corporation by a sovereign",
": a share of the product or profit reserved by the grantor especially of an oil or mining lease",
": a payment to an author or composer for each copy of a work sold or to an inventor for each item sold under a patent",
": the status or power of a king or queen or his or her family",
": members of the royal family of a king or queen",
": a share of a product or profit (as of a mine) claimed by the owner for allowing another to use the property",
": payment made to the owner of a patent or copyright for the use of it",
": a right delegated (as to an individual or corporation) by a sovereign",
": a share of the profit or product reserved by the grantor especially of an oil or mineral lease \u2014 compare overriding royalty",
": a payment made to an author or composer for each copy of a work sold or to an inventor for each article sold under a patent"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u022fi(-\u0259)l-t\u0113",
"\u02c8r\u022fi-\u0259l-t\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[
"augustness",
"kingliness",
"majesty",
"stateliness"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"It was an honor and a privilege to dine with royalty .",
"On our wedding day, we were treated like royalty .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"There is no ceremony to separate common champions from hockey royalty . \u2014 John Romano, Orlando Sentinel , 14 June 2022",
"Justice Stephen Breyer, who is retiring when the court finishes its work in early summer, reported $7,800 in royalty income from Penguin Random House. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 11 June 2022",
"For decades, world leaders, royalty and billionaires have been fitting out the types of planes most of us fly in commercially, made by the likes of Airbus and Boeing. \u2014 Karla Cripps, CNN , 11 June 2022",
"Along with their expansion to the Echoplex came a slew of emo and pop-punk royalty making guest appearances, the first of which was Mark Hoppus, who had a guest DJ set their first night in the new venue. \u2014 Jessica Shalvoy, Variety , 10 June 2022",
"Show creator and head writer Steven Knight wanted to showcase working-class people, rather than royalty and nobility\u2014something that's rare in British period pieces. \u2014 Janaya Wecker, Town & Country , 10 June 2022",
"In the end, Wertheimer settled the quarrel by paying Chanel out with $400,000 in cash and giving her 2% running royalty for the sale of No. 5 perfume. \u2014 Sophie Mellor, Fortune , 10 June 2022",
"In general, net investment income includes, but is not limited to: interest, dividends, capital gains, rental and royalty income, and non-qualified annuities. \u2014 Luke Mccarty, Forbes , 8 June 2022",
"This isn't the first time Paddington Bear has met with royalty . \u2014 Simon Perry, PEOPLE.com , 6 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English roialte , from Anglo-French realt\u00e9, roialt\u00e9 , from real ",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-224538"
},
"rub out":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to obliterate by or as if by rubbing",
": to destroy completely",
": kill , murder"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[
"annihilate",
"cream",
"decimate",
"demolish",
"desolate",
"destroy",
"devastate",
"do in",
"extinguish",
"nuke",
"pull down",
"pulverize",
"raze",
"ruin",
"shatter",
"smash",
"tear down",
"total",
"vaporize",
"waste",
"wrack",
"wreck"
],
"antonyms":[
"build",
"construct",
"erect",
"put up",
"raise",
"rear",
"set up"
],
"examples":[
"aerial bombs rubbed out the oil refinery",
"an elaborate setup to rub out rival mobsters",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The resort can arrange a local masseuse to rub out all that daring inside the comfort of your cabin. \u2014 Rina Nehdar, Travel + Leisure , 4 Mar. 2022",
"The man, Eric Charles Maund, whose family runs Volkswagen and Toyota dealerships in and around Austin, is alleged to have hired the trio to rub out Holly Williams, 33, and William Lanway, 36, in March 2020, police and prosecutors said. \u2014 NBC News , 13 Dec. 2021",
"His mission, ostensibly, is to retrieve the sword and rub out Akemi, who\u2019s just turned 21 and unknowingly inherited the Kawa crime family empire. \u2014 Richard Kuipers, Variety , 30 Aug. 2021",
"For at-home maintenance, Away (which doesn\u2019t cover superficial markings under warranty), recommends using a Magic Eraser sponge to rub out scuffs and scratches, while Rimowa suggests using isopropyl alcohol as a cleaning and restoring agent. \u2014 Laura Neilson, WSJ , 18 Mar. 2021",
"Robby Fabbri put in a hard shift to set up the goal; Nikita Zadorov tried to rub out Fabbri along the boards, but Fabbri refused to be denied space. \u2014 Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press , 28 Feb. 2021",
"Exotic has served a year of his more than 20-year sentence for attempting to hire a hitman to rub out Baskin. \u2014 Ben Feuerherd, Fox News , 21 Jan. 2021",
"Use a dry erase marker instead of a Sharpie when designing to easily rub out any mistakes or errant marks. \u2014 Beth Segal, cleveland , 15 Oct. 2020",
"An extensive torture campaign has been documented by human rights workers, intended to rub out any sense of disloyalty from the military. \u2014 Nick Paton Walsh, CNN , 21 Jan. 2020"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-170614"
},
"rubbery":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": resembling rubber (as in elasticity, consistency, or texture)",
": weak, shaky, and unstable"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0259-b(\u0259-)r\u0113",
"\u02c8r\u0259-b\u0259-r\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[
"bouncy",
"elastic",
"flexible",
"resilient",
"rubberlike",
"springy",
"stretch",
"stretchable",
"stretchy",
"supple",
"whippy"
],
"antonyms":[
"inelastic",
"inflexible",
"nonelastic",
"rigid",
"stiff"
],
"examples":[
"The hard-boiled eggs were tough and rubbery .",
"Her legs were rubbery when she stepped off the roller coaster.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The broiler is ideal for transforming rubbery eggplant slices into silken perfection in no time, with very little effort. \u2014 Becky Krystal, Washington Post , 25 May 2022",
"Many are suffering from bacterial necrosis, its telltale ugly gashes marring trunks that were once a healthy, rubbery green. \u2014 Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic , 21 May 2022",
"The Birkenstock supporters delivered a dizzying blow to Camp Crocs, sending the rubbery clog home packing. \u2014 Jeremy Rellosa, Outside Online , 6 May 2022",
"The less expensive mats are usually foam-based, may give off more of a rubbery smell, and may wear out more quickly. \u2014 Sara Gaynes Levy, PEOPLE.com , 15 Apr. 2022",
"That band was male and female, Black and white \u2014 weird, rubbery , ecstatic, yet tight, hailing from no appreciable tradition, inventing one instead. \u2014 New York Times , 24 June 2021",
"Then, there are sportier interpretations primed for comfort with an equally stylish look, like platform leather thongs and striped or rubbery silhouettes. \u2014 Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue , 4 Apr. 2022",
"Tiger salamanders, their yellow lips giving them the appearance of a dopey grin, twisting their wet, rubbery bodies around each other in breeding ponds. \u2014 Carolyn Wells, Longreads , 24 Mar. 2022",
"Your vertebrae connect with each other at the back via flexible joints, and rubbery cushions known as discs are in between each one to provide some cushioning. \u2014 Demetria Wambia, SELF , 17 Feb. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1879, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-223804"
},
"rubbishy":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": useless waste or rejected matter : trash",
": something that is worthless or nonsensical",
": trash sense 1",
": nonsense"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0259-bish",
"dialectal",
"\u02c8r\u0259-bish"
],
"synonyms":[
"chaff",
"deadwood",
"debris",
"dreck",
"drek",
"dross",
"dust",
"effluvium",
"effluvia",
"garbage",
"junk",
"litter",
"offal",
"offscouring",
"raffle",
"refuse",
"riffraff",
"scrap",
"spilth",
"trash",
"truck",
"waste"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Please, pick the rubbish up off the ground.",
"I think what he says is absolute rubbish !",
"\u201cI'm sorry, but I had to do it.\u201d \u201c Rubbish !\u201d",
"The food at that restaurant is complete rubbish .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Comments like this perpetuate the rubbish that journalists are enemies of the public rather than part of the community. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 24 May 2022",
"When one cyclist tossed a beer can at a car, Warnock squeezed on his brakes, picked up the rubbish , apologized to the driver and, along with others, scolded the rider. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 10 May 2022",
"And a tale-teller was a servant hired to put people to sleep by talking a load of rubbish to them. \u2014 Ali Smith, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 25 May 2022",
"In addition, failures of municipal rubbish collection have contributed to widespread littering. \u2014 Glen Retief, The New Republic , 11 May 2022",
"Krewson said the city received a complaint last August and issued a violation notice for things like peeling paint, rubbish , unlicensed vehicles in the lot and a hanging gutter that Damra said occurred during a storm and has since been fixed. \u2014 Thomas Jewell, cleveland , 11 Jan. 2022",
"Everything from construction rubbish to old boats to dead animals has been discarded in alleys, streets and vacant lots. \u2014 Robert J. Lopez, Los Angeles Times , 15 Apr. 2022",
"In Dhar-el-Jebel, hundreds stayed in a single hall for months, with food delivered through a grate in the door and a pile of rubbish with maggots crawling through it at one end. \u2014 Sally Hayden, Wired , 29 Mar. 2022",
"Officers arrived to find rubbish in the road in front of the address. \u2014 cleveland , 4 Jan. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English robous ",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-181725"
},
"rube":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an awkward unsophisticated person : rustic",
": a naive or inexperienced person"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00fcb"
],
"synonyms":[
"bumpkin",
"chawbacon",
"churl",
"clodhopper",
"cornball",
"countryman",
"hayseed",
"hick",
"provincial",
"rustic",
"yokel"
],
"antonyms":[
"cosmopolitan",
"cosmopolite",
"sophisticate"
],
"examples":[
"They treated us as if we were a bunch of rubes .",
"rural voters were tired of being treated as rubes by state officials, who showed interest in them only at election time",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Being a rube , though, Lucien cannot carry off the performance. \u2014 Kyle Smith, WSJ , 9 June 2022",
"Red has utter disdain for Jerry, looking at him as a rube who exists only to help maintain Red\u2019s place at the top of the pyramid. \u2014 Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone , 14 Mar. 2022",
"Tom, that ineffectual rube from Minnesota who swallowed his own semen at his bachelor party. \u2014 Scott Tobias, Vulture , 14 Dec. 2021",
"Thalberg robbed the Marx Brothers of their anarchy and Keaton of his elegance, turning him, as Stevens complains, into a mere stock rube figure. \u2014 Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker , 24 Jan. 2022",
"Macdonald liked to portray himself as a rube from small-town Canada, yet could conjure opinions on such matters as the merits of competing Proust translations. \u2014 New York Times , 25 Dec. 2021",
"The whole thing took on a grifter-and- rube dynamic at the worst moment. \u2014 Joe Delessio, Curbed , 15 Apr. 2021",
"Salt was my friend, too, because to undersalt something is to be a rube . \u2014 Washington Post , 3 Mar. 2021",
"Maybe some lingering guilt is what causes Lindsay to tell Kim, like a rube , that her parents have banned them from being friends. \u2014 Roxana Hadadi, Vulture , 16 Feb. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":" Rube , nickname for Reuben ",
"first_known_use":[
"1891, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-194142"
},
"rubicund":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": ruddy"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00fc-bi-(\u02cc)k\u0259nd"
],
"synonyms":[
"blooming",
"florid",
"flush",
"full-blooded",
"glowing",
"red",
"rosy",
"ruddy",
"sanguine"
],
"antonyms":[
"ashen",
"ashy",
"doughy",
"livid",
"lurid",
"mealy",
"pale",
"paled",
"palish",
"pallid",
"pasty",
"peaked",
"peaky",
"sallow",
"sallowish",
"wan"
],
"examples":[
"the rubicund face of his father",
"the rubicund face of a man who clearly got a lot of fresh air and exercise"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English rubicunde , from Latin rubicundus , from rub\u0113re to be red; akin to Latin rubeus ",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-215147"
},
"rucksack":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a bag that is strapped to the back with two shoulder straps and is used for carrying personal belongings and supplies : knapsack",
": knapsack"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0259k-\u02ccsak",
"\u02c8ru\u0307k-",
"\u02c8r\u0259k-\u02ccsak",
"\u02c8ru\u0307k-"
],
"synonyms":[
"backpack",
"kit bag",
"knapsack",
"pack",
"packsack"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"hikers carrying their food and water in rucksacks",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The commuter in your life will feel special sporting this waterproof rucksack . \u2014 Gabriela Aoun, Outside Online , 10 Nov. 2020",
"Unlike long-range Predator drones, which look similar to small planes and fire missiles at targets, the smallest Switchblade model fits in a rucksack and flies directly into targets to detonate its small warhead. \u2014 Luis Martinez, ABC News , 16 Mar. 2022",
"The rucksack even received a coveted Gold Rating from the Leather Working Group, which promotes sustainable practices in the leather industry. \u2014 Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure , 14 Mar. 2022",
"Fitzroy rucksack is made of 10-ounce waxed canvas with a double urethane coating, an internal frame sheet and the brand\u2019s signature Arkiv closure to ensure your stuff stays safe and out of the elements. \u2014 Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter , 15 Feb. 2022",
"Some of the rocks in the rucksack can be removed by women. \u2014 Joy Burnford, Forbes , 28 Oct. 2021",
"Pack your rucksack , walk, or roll, with your family and friends, and raise awareness for Veterans and military families struggling at home and abroad. \u2014 Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal , 5 Oct. 2021",
"The Army and Marine Corps also evaluated wearable, high-efficiency, solar cells that can be attached to a rucksack or helmet. \u2014 Vikram Mittal, Forbes , 2 June 2021",
"Designed with portability in mind, Beosound Explore\u2019s cylindrical shell provides a secure grip and fits easily into the pockets of a rucksack . \u2014 Mark Sparrow, Forbes , 20 May 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"German, from German dialect, from Rucken back + Sack sack",
"first_known_use":[
"1853, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-213147"
},
"ruckus":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a noisy fight or disturbance : row , commotion",
": a state or situation in which many people are angry or upset : fuss , uproar",
": a noisy disturbance or quarrel"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0259-k\u0259s",
"also",
"or",
"\u02c8r\u0259-k\u0259s"
],
"synonyms":[
"affray",
"brawl",
"broil",
"donnybrook",
"fracas",
"fray",
"free-for-all",
"melee",
"m\u00eal\u00e9e",
"rough-and-tumble",
"row",
"ruction"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"the ruckus left one person with a sprained wrist",
"quit creating such a ruckus \u2014I'm trying to sleep!",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Our reporters talk quietly to families far from the ruckus . \u2014 Liz Vaccariello, PEOPLE.com , 1 June 2022",
"Although few dead animals were spotted on this September afternoon, plenty of Kodiak brown bears could be seen bounding across open fields and along the beaches, trying to escape the ruckus of the approaching chopper. \u2014 Susanne Rust, Anchorage Daily News , 26 Dec. 2021",
"The driver, 35, said her shirt was torn and her arm scratched in the ruckus . \u2014 Thomas Jewell, cleveland , 14 May 2022",
"Schedules that day had to be adjusted because the ruckus canceled some tests and triggered a school emergency drill. \u2014 Petula Dvorak, Washington Post , 19 May 2022",
"Instead of raising a ruckus , the players are quiet. \u2014 Kurt Streeter, New York Times , 2 May 2022",
"Where traditional ways of raising a ruckus are harder to come by in an environment cluttered with pandemic and war, one viral post can sway opinion. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 31 Mar. 2022",
"The subsequent reaction caused a desmadre \u2014 a big ol\u2019 ruckus \u2014 across Southern California. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 30 Mar. 2022",
"With each Coachella lineup announcement, there is a ruckus over which artists are deserving of becoming marquee headliners and which acts are too good to be written in fine print. \u2014 ELLE , 25 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"probably blend of ruction and rumpus ",
"first_known_use":[
"1885, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-181653"
},
"ruddy":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": having a healthy reddish color",
": red , reddish",
": having a healthy reddish color",
": having a healthy reddish color"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0259-d\u0113",
"\u02c8r\u0259-d\u0113",
"\u02c8r\u0259d-\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[
"blooming",
"florid",
"flush",
"full-blooded",
"glowing",
"red",
"rosy",
"rubicund",
"sanguine"
],
"antonyms":[
"ashen",
"ashy",
"doughy",
"livid",
"lurid",
"mealy",
"pale",
"paled",
"palish",
"pallid",
"pasty",
"peaked",
"peaky",
"sallow",
"sallowish",
"wan"
],
"examples":[
"She has a ruddy face.",
"the ruddy surface of Mars",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Soothe your dry, ruddy complexion with this collection that includes the beloved Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment that my mom uses daily. \u2014 Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens , 15 Oct. 2021",
"In Hanapepe, the bottom layer turns a ruddy color like the soil. \u2014 Malia Wollan, New York Times , 15 Dec. 2020",
"The man leaned his bulky body back in his seat and his ruddy face, surrounded by a white beard, took on the faraway look the woman knew well. \u2014 Polly Campbell, Cincinnati.com , 16 June 2020",
"After being harvested, chili peppers are sun-dried until the long, tapering pods, some five or six inches in length, turn a rich, ruddy crimson color and take on a smooth, leathery sheen. \u2014 Jeff Koehler, sacbee , 22 Aug. 2017",
"The large lagoons at the facility attract a wide variety of waterfowl species, including up to 12,000 ruddy ducks and over 5,000 northern shovelers during spring and fall migration. \u2014 Michigan Wildlife Council, Detroit Free Press , 21 Aug. 2017",
"Mockett, with his ruddy face and thunderous laugh, was hardly inconspicuous. \u2014 Bloomberg.com , 27 July 2017",
"Who hasn't been drawn to a big plump strawberry or a ruddy round tomato or a crisp green leaf of lettuce? \u2014 Bill Daley, chicagotribune.com , 25 July 2017",
"How does Greene inflect her descriptions of nature\u2014from the humming cicadas and pine trees to the murky caves and ruddy clay of the earth\u2014to tell the troubled history of the region\u2019s landscape? 2. \u2014 Patricia Shannon, Southern Living , 11 July 2017"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English rody, rudy, going back to Old English rudi (attested once), from rudu \"red color, redness\" (going back to a Germanic base *ru\u0111-, zero-grade ablaut of *rau\u0111a- \"red,\" whence also Old Icelandic ro\u00f0i \"redness\") + -i, -ig -y entry 1 \u2014 more at red entry 1 ",
"first_known_use":[
"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-224204"
},
"rude":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": being in a rough or unfinished state : crude",
": natural , raw",
": primitive , undeveloped",
": simple , elemental",
": lacking refinement or delicacy:",
": ignorant , unlearned",
": inelegant , uncouth",
": offensive in manner or action : discourteous",
": uncivilized , savage",
": coarse , vulgar",
": marked by or suggestive of lack of training or skill : inexperienced",
": robust , sturdy",
": occurring abruptly and disconcertingly",
": impolite",
": not refined or cultured",
": roughly made"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00fcd",
"\u02c8r\u00fcd"
],
"synonyms":[
"artless",
"clumsy",
"crude",
"jerry-built",
"jerry-rigged",
"jury-rigged",
"rough",
"rough-and-ready",
"rough-and-tumble",
"rough-hewn",
"unrefined"
],
"antonyms":[
"refined"
],
"examples":[
"I was shocked by her rude behavior.",
"I can't believe that he was so rude to me.",
"I heard someone make a rude noise .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"For most of us, being on our phones for anything outside of something urgent on a date was considered rude . \u2014 Ian Kerner, CNN , 30 May 2022",
"Calling off plans at the last minute used to be seen as rude . \u2014 Alina Dizik, WSJ , 30 May 2022",
"But as these young people are rude enough to discuss plans that do not include everyone present, Miss Manners would not have thought this was a great loss. \u2014 Jacobina Martin, Washington Post , 25 May 2022",
"Scrolling through Yelp reviews always reveals a plethora of unreasonable complaints, or an excuse to dump on working class people who have the very difficult job of serving rude , entitled patrons every day. \u2014 Emma Balter, Chron , 24 May 2022",
"Knowing, for instance, that your nephew in college can\u2019t be locked up for saying rude things on Twitter after a few beers? \u2014 Kyle Smith, National Review , 6 Apr. 2022",
"Marcella Arguello says she is used to fielding rude questions about her heritage. \u2014 Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press , 18 May 2022",
"What your nervy acquaintance did was breach whatever privacy is left in our society these days, which was thoughtless, rude and inexcusable. \u2014 Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive , 17 May 2022",
"According to Braunizer, in suggesting that Schr\u00f6dinger was a pedophile, his biographer had jumped to rude conclusions. \u2014 Rebecca Coffey, Forbes , 17 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin rudis ; probably akin to Latin rudus rubble",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-223314"
},
"rudimentary":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": consisting in first principles : fundamental",
": of a primitive kind",
": very imperfectly developed or represented only by a vestige",
": elementary , simple",
": not fully developed",
": very imperfectly developed or represented only by a vestige"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u00fc-d\u0259-\u02c8men-t\u0259-r\u0113",
"-\u02c8men-tr\u0113",
"\u02ccr\u00fcd-\u0259-\u02c8men-t\u0259-r\u0113",
"\u02ccr\u00fcd-\u0259-\u02c8ment-\u0259-r\u0113, -\u02c8men-tr\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[
"crude",
"low",
"primitive",
"rude"
],
"antonyms":[
"advanced",
"developed",
"evolved",
"high",
"higher",
"late"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Right now, the experiences available to those users are relatively rudimentary , mostly involving games like virtual laser tag or events like digital dance parties. \u2014 Jeremy Kahn, Fortune , 13 June 2022",
"Scotland Yard only began employing a rudimentary fingerprint system in 1894, and only as an auxiliary to anthropometrics, which identified criminals by physical characteristics like skull width and foot length. \u2014 Roy Schwartz, CNN , 20 May 2022",
"The Crap is at once chaotic and defanged, with rudimentary drum machine grooves doing a poor job of taking the place of Headon. \u2014 Al Shipley, SPIN , 14 May 2022",
"Then the mini-cases vanish and, in the middle of the main trial, Mickey illustrates his gifts as a lawyer by mansplaining extremely rudimentary legal principles to Izzy from the back of his Lincoln. \u2014 Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter , 11 May 2022",
"In it, he is seen emerging shirtless from a small, thatched hut, carrying a rudimentary stone hatchet. \u2014 New York Times , 6 Apr. 2022",
"Has the market for rudimentary pixelated cartoon heads already peaked? \u2014 Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune , 9 May 2022",
"For one, his rudimentary English skills and subsequent low SAT scores prevented him from making the jump straight to Division I. \u2014 Theo Mackie, The Arizona Republic , 6 May 2022",
"Lean startups take a rudimentary product and rapidly test it on prospective clients. \u2014 Yec, Forbes , 5 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"see rudiment ",
"first_known_use":[
"1619, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-220628"
},
"rue":{
"type":[
"noun",
"noun ()",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to feel penitence, remorse, or regret for",
": to feel sorrow, remorse, or regret",
": regret , sorrow",
": a European strong-scented perennial woody herb ( Ruta graveolens of the family Rutaceae, the rue family) that has bitter leaves used medicinally",
": to feel sorrow or regret for",
": a strong-scented perennial woody herb ( Ruta graveolens of the family Rutaceae, the rue family) that has bitter leaves used in medicine"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00fc",
"\u02c8r\u00fc",
"\u02c8r\u00fc"
],
"synonyms":[
"bemoan",
"deplore",
"lament",
"regret",
"repent"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"He must be ruing his decision now.",
"I rue the day I agreed to this stupid plan."
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun (1)",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense",
"Noun (1)",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun (2)",
"12th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-230310"
},
"rueful":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": exciting pity or sympathy : pitiable",
": mournful , regretful",
": exciting pity or sympathy",
": mournful sense 1 , regretful"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00fc-f\u0259l",
"\u02c8r\u00fc-f\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[
"aching",
"agonized",
"anguished",
"bemoaning",
"bewailing",
"bitter",
"deploring",
"doleful",
"dolesome",
"dolorous",
"funeral",
"grieving",
"heartbroken",
"lamentable",
"lugubrious",
"mournful",
"plaintive",
"plangent",
"regretful",
"sorrowful",
"sorry",
"wailing",
"weeping",
"woeful"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"He gave me a rueful smile and apologized.",
"the rueful faces of friends and family who had gathered to pay their last respects",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"There\u2019s a stripper wife, a perhaps- rueful stepfather, and a retired DEA investigator, Louis Fisher, who somehow has convinced himself that working for these guys wasn\u2019t a monumental crime. \u2014 John Defore, The Hollywood Reporter , 12 June 2022",
"With a stern face that quietly communicates no-nonsense badassery and rueful -dreamy thoughtfulness, McClarnon seems to shift the gravity of his projects. \u2014 Leah Greenblatt, EW.com , 10 June 2022",
"As with that series, laughs maybe aren\u2019t the goal here, so much as half-smiles of rueful recognition. \u2014 Washington Post , 11 May 2022",
"That\u2019s the story told by the film\u2019s poster, which features a diptych of star Mark Wahlberg, looking rough and rueful in a mug shot and then beatific in Catholic clergy apparel. \u2014 Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times , 12 Apr. 2022",
"Knowing laughter rippled through the audience as Smith cracked a rueful smile. \u2014 Erika D. Smithcolumnist, Los Angeles Times , 28 Mar. 2022",
"That 2002 film is Lyne's masterwork, embedding all his gaudy stimulations in rueful yearning. \u2014 Darren Franich, EW.com , 16 Mar. 2022",
"Antonio Banderas introduces another threat as a villainous Spanish tycoon who delivers every line with a rueful purr. \u2014 David Sims, The Atlantic , 16 Feb. 2022",
"Here were some other moments that brought relief\u2014or at least a diversion, some bafflement, or a rueful chuckle\u2014in 2021. \u2014 Ian Crouch, The New Yorker , 2 Dec. 2021"
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"There\u2019s a stripper wife, a perhaps- rueful stepfather, and a retired DEA investigator, Louis Fisher, who somehow has convinced himself that working for these guys wasn\u2019t a monumental crime. \u2014 John Defore, The Hollywood Reporter , 12 June 2022",
"With a stern face that quietly communicates no-nonsense badassery and rueful -dreamy thoughtfulness, McClarnon seems to shift the gravity of his projects. \u2014 Leah Greenblatt, EW.com , 10 June 2022",
"As with that series, laughs maybe aren\u2019t the goal here, so much as half-smiles of rueful recognition. \u2014 Washington Post , 11 May 2022",
"That\u2019s the story told by the film\u2019s poster, which features a diptych of star Mark Wahlberg, looking rough and rueful in a mug shot and then beatific in Catholic clergy apparel. \u2014 Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times , 12 Apr. 2022",
"Knowing laughter rippled through the audience as Smith cracked a rueful smile. \u2014 Erika D. Smithcolumnist, Los Angeles Times , 28 Mar. 2022",
"That 2002 film is Lyne's masterwork, embedding all his gaudy stimulations in rueful yearning. \u2014 Darren Franich, EW.com , 16 Mar. 2022",
"Antonio Banderas introduces another threat as a villainous Spanish tycoon who delivers every line with a rueful purr. \u2014 David Sims, The Atlantic , 16 Feb. 2022",
"Here were some other moments that brought relief\u2014or at least a diversion, some bafflement, or a rueful chuckle\u2014in 2021. \u2014 Ian Crouch, The New Yorker , 2 Dec. 2021"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Alisha\u2019s timid granddaughter Izzy (Keke Palmer), a clueless neophyte (Taika Waititi) and a rugged middle-aged female ex-convict (Dale Soules). \u2014 Kyle Smith, WSJ , 16 June 2022",
"Sales dipped by a further 33,000 units last year as the rugged Bronco Sport arrived as internal competition. \u2014 Caleb Miller, Car and Driver , 15 June 2022",
"Add into the mix the fact that the rugged little Emberton II is rated at IP67 which means it\u2019s dust and water-resistant and can be dunked in up to one meter of water for up to 30 minutes. \u2014 Mark Sparrow, Forbes , 15 June 2022",
"So, a team of conservationists and explorers in 2019 were astonished with a discovery on the rugged island: a lone female giant tortoise. \u2014 Sammy Westfall, Washington Post , 15 June 2022",
"Vocal standouts included M\u00e1t\u00e9 S\u00f3lyom-Nagy\u2019s rugged Figaro, Florence Losseau\u2019s spicy Cherubino, and Kakhaber Shavidze\u2019s stentorian Bartolo. \u2014 Alex Ross, The New Yorker , 13 June 2022",
"Chris Evans does a great job of both referencing Tim Allen\u2019s old-school Buzz and sounding like someone parodying the rugged tones of Chris Evans, Handsome MCU Movie Star. \u2014 David Fear, Rolling Stone , 13 June 2022",
"Needless to say, the rugged approach quickly fell out of vogue. \u2014 Kristin Tablang, House Beautiful , 13 June 2022",
"Its rugged , water-resistant shell has survived getting whacked on rocks and tree branches while hanging off the back of my daypack on countless trips. \u2014 The Editors, Outside Online , 10 June 2022"
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"Water pollution is causing the ruination of the fishing industry.",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Perhaps the most ghoulish sight of ruination in Kharkiv was the Barabashovo Market, the biggest outdoor market in the city, whose shops and kiosks and stalls were now bent metal and ash. \u2014 James Verini, New York Times , 19 May 2022",
"The thick, wobbly black lines were evidence of constant repainting, and could suggest ruination or collapse. \u2014 New York Times , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Just two ingredients, yet capable of merciless ruination . \u2014 Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com , 31 Mar. 2022",
"For these populist archivists, the project would not be so urgent if there were a scintilla of hope for a future without the ceaseless, inevitable ruination of so many landscapes, buildings, and cultural artifacts. \u2014 Hallel Yadin, Longreads , 24 Mar. 2022",
"This is McVicar\u2019s eleventh outing at the Met, and his formulas have become tiresome: Old Master-ish tableaux, sumptuous costumes, a vaguely modernist patina of ruination . \u2014 Alex Ross, The New Yorker , 14 Mar. 2022",
"For too long, the barrier to enter warlording has been too high for regular people; W.M.D.s 2.0 welcome everyone to the American imperial dream of democratizing destruction and finally making ruination accessible. \u2014 Zach Zimmerman, The New Yorker , 1 Mar. 2022",
"For many years, controversially, the old don avoided contextualizing his writing and broadcasting about the natural world with caveats about its ruination . \u2014 Washington Post , 25 Feb. 2022",
"Morris in particular is brought so low that he is reduced to begging on his hands and knees for Russell to undo their financial ruination . \u2014 Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com , 8 Feb. 2022"
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"Noun",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The most immediate effect of the court's ruling beyond Maine probably will be felt next door in Vermont, which has a similar program. \u2014 Mark Sherman, ajc , 21 June 2022",
"The judge's ruling comes after competing filings from the defense and prosecution. \u2014 Adrienne Broaddus, CNN , 21 June 2022",
"In a twist, while DiMasi is at the center of the case, he won\u2019t be impacted by any ruling . \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 21 June 2022",
"Staff can only hope their information is right and the ruling won't come before then, especially not on a day when patients are there, getting services. \u2014 Devi Shastri, Journal Sentinel , 21 June 2022",
"The most immediate effect of the court\u2019s ruling beyond Maine probably will be felt next door in Vermont, which has a similar program. \u2014 Mark Sherman, Chicago Tribune , 21 June 2022",
"The ruling could implicate public funding for schools more broadly, even in traditional public districts without subsidies, some experts have suggested. \u2014 John Fritze, USA TODAY , 21 June 2022",
"The March ruling came after the Kremlin had already moved to limit access to Facebook in February in response to the social media site restricting access to some pro-Russia news media accounts. \u2014 Madeline Halpert, Forbes , 20 June 2022",
"What makes the ruling weird is that Kavanaugh\u2019s majority opinion does not mention Chevron deference at all. \u2014 Matt Ford, The New Republic , 20 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Runaway inflation in the 1930s and 1940s helped undermine the ruling Nationalist government and open the door to the Communist Party\u2019s takeover. \u2014 Stella Yifan Xie, WSJ , 8 May 2022",
"Signs of a rift in the ruling PDP-Laban party began in March when the former boxer criticized Duterte's stance on a maritime dispute with China and accused government agencies of corruption. \u2014 Rebecca Wright, Ivan Watson And Jinky Jorgio, CNN , 16 Nov. 2021",
"Support for the ruling Liberal Party \u2014 the main conservative party in Australia \u2014 has been slowly declining among women for years, even before the assault allegations emerged, said Sarah Cameron, a lecturer in politics at the University of Sydney. \u2014 Washington Post , 23 Mar. 2021",
"For sure, most were looked down on as unworthy minorities for much of American history by the ruling Anglo-Saxon Protestants. \u2014 WSJ , 20 Nov. 2020",
"Just as the purveyors of apartheid did, the ruling African Nation Congress seems to often prioritize self-aggrandizement and neglect social development. \u2014 Norma Young, Quartz Africa , 23 Sep. 2020",
"It was released in several European countries in 1969 \u2014 the year it was nominated \u2014 but was banned under the ruling military junta in Greece and would not screen there until after the junta fell in 1974. \u2014 Sara Aridi, New York Times , 10 Feb. 2020",
"She was awarded the prize in 1991, for leading the opposition to the ruling military junta and calling for a nonviolent transition to a democratic society. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 12 Dec. 2019",
"Dave Sharma, a member of parliament for the ruling Liberal party and former Australian envoy to Israel told the Australian Parliament in October. \u2014 Washington Post , 28 Dec. 2019"
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"Noun",
"a fiery sermon on the evils of demon rum",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"With the Revolutionary War still underway, George Washington celebrated the first anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by providing extra rum to the Revolutionary soldiers. \u2014 Maggie Horton, Country Living , 10 June 2022",
"If a bottle of this speciality rum isn\u2019t enough, surprise dad with a trip to the hacienda to turn a singular gift into the trip of a lifetime. \u2014 Jillian Dara, Forbes , 6 June 2022",
"The cocktail menu at Second Sight also offers a delightful old fashioned as well as drinks made from their rum . \u2014 Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal , 6 June 2022",
"The others have white rum : Perfect Storm combines ginger and lime; Ocean Break includes blueberry and lemon. \u2014 Ann Trieger Kurland, BostonGlobe.com , 31 May 2022",
"Like mezcal to tequila, rhum agricole has a depth and complexity that can make regular rum seem sanitized and even a bit anodyne. \u2014 Jason O'bryan, Robb Report , 7 May 2022",
"Yo, ho, ho and a bottle of limited edition, oak cask-aged rum with notes of butterscotch. \u2014 Saabira Chaudhuri, WSJ , 9 Apr. 2022",
"Conversely, there\u2019s the unexpectedly spicy Tom Ford Lost Cherry, or Maison Margiela\u2019s Jazz Club, which features notes of pepper, neroli oil, and rum . \u2014 Kiana Murden, Vogue , 1 Apr. 2022",
"Taiwan has also started importing large quantities of Lithuanian goods, mostly food products and rum . \u2014 New York Times , 21 Feb. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"The whiskey was distilled in 1989 and matured in ex- rum casks before being finished for three years in barrels that previously contained Pedro Xim\u00e9nez (PX) Sherry. \u2014 Joseph V Micallef, Forbes , 9 Apr. 2022"
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"while American university debates tend to be sedate affairs, their counterparts in Oxford are wholeheartedly rumbustious",
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"The movie is both exquisite and rumbustious , stylized and energized. \u2014 Richard Brody, The New Yorker , 5 May 2022",
"From 1657, when tea first became available in London\u2019s coffeehouses, to the early seventeen-hundreds, when women were invited in, recreational tea drinking was the preserve of rumbustious gentlemen. \u2014 David Kortava, The New Yorker , 17 Dec. 2021",
"Still, there\u2019s a lot of pleasing vitality to this great American story about how clever brewers took an ancient idea and unlocked an unheard-of range of innovations with a combination of capitalist energy and rumbustious creativity. \u2014 Kyle Smith, National Review , 18 Apr. 2021",
"The tech titans, with their somewhat rumbustious Bay Area staffers, look quite vulnerable. \u2014 The Economist , 22 June 2020",
"In August Tito Mboweni, his rumbustious finance minister, published a paper proposing sweeping yet doable reforms. \u2014 The Economist , 19 Oct. 2019",
"Another popular view holds that Mr Trump\u2019s rude and rumbustious character is really a merit in a time of great geopolitical and spiritual danger. \u2014 The Economist , 5 July 2019",
"Ausilia, destined for spinsterhood, switches her spying from the lovers to the rumbustious , intimidating Jewish family who gather around the couple. \u2014 Tim Parks, Harper's magazine , 10 Feb. 2019",
"The rumbustious suffragettes are relegated to small etchings on the new statue\u2019s plinth, a marginalisation that hints at lingering unease with their methods. \u2014 The Economist , 19 Apr. 2018"
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": to make a thorough search or investigation",
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"Verb",
"He rummaged through the attic for his baseball card collection.",
"He rummaged in his pocket for the receipt.",
"I heard you rummaging around in the refrigerator.",
"Noun",
"a rummage of textbooks, notebooks, and old school papers all over the desk",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"As a student at LaGuardia High School of Music and Art, Kosann would head downtown after class to rummage through antiques stores. \u2014 Lindsay Talbot, New York Times , 25 Mar. 2022",
"Another man who had been waiting for a bus stopped to rummage through the debris. \u2014 Rachel Uranga, oregonlive , 17 Jan. 2022",
"Another man who had been waiting for a bus stopped to rummage through the debris. \u2014 Rachel Uranga, oregonlive , 17 Jan. 2022",
"Another man who had been waiting for a bus stopped to rummage through the debris. \u2014 Rachel Uranga, oregonlive , 17 Jan. 2022",
"Another man who had been waiting for a bus stopped to rummage through the debris. \u2014 Rachel Uranga, oregonlive , 17 Jan. 2022",
"Another man who had been waiting for a bus stopped to rummage through the debris. \u2014 Rachel Uranga, oregonlive , 17 Jan. 2022",
"Another man who had been waiting for a bus stopped to rummage through the debris. \u2014 Rachel Uranga, oregonlive , 17 Jan. 2022",
"Another man who had been waiting for a bus stopped to rummage through the debris. \u2014 Rachel Uranga, oregonlive , 17 Jan. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Mark your calendar for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Fairview Park Senior Center for the center\u2019s rummage and craft sale, just in time for the holidays. \u2014 Carol Kovach, cleveland , 10 Nov. 2021",
"The man shouts up to the loft into which a ladder disappears, and after a minute\u2019s rummage some invisible hand tosses down bundles of fresh stock and a packet of sample invitations. \u2014 Rafil Kroll-zaidi, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 4 Jan. 2022",
"The money, about $150,000 so far, has been raised by bake sales, rummage sales, tea parties, tours of the local castle, everything imaginable, even historical cheese. \u2014 Carl Nolte, San Francisco Chronicle , 9 Oct. 2021",
"If someone needs something from the office, management will have interns rummage through your desk for you. \u2014 Eugene Lim, The New Yorker , 19 Aug. 2021",
"After the pandemic canceled many area communitywide rummage sales last summer, some are making a comeback this year. \u2014 Cathy Kozlowicz, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 21 Apr. 2021",
"Chavez, 33, stood in the backyard on Wednesday morning watching his three dogs and a potbellied pig rummage in the snow. \u2014 Maria Jimenez Moya, Star Tribune , 18 Feb. 2021",
"Garage, rummage and yard sales can allow the lesser of the three: 50% of the total occupancy, one person for every 30 square feet or 250 people. \u2014 Mary Spicuzza, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 26 June 2020",
"Her daughter just left for college and her apartment seems to have turned into one of those rummage shops that mostly sell Disney collectible glasses. \u2014 Jodi Walker, EW.com , 3 Apr. 2020"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun and Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"1582, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1",
"Noun",
"1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-212227"
},
"rummy":{
"type":[
"adjective ()",
"noun",
"noun ()"
],
"definitions":[
": any of several card games for two or more players in which each player tries to assemble groups of three or more cards of the same rank or of consecutive sequence in the same suit and to be the first to meld them all \u2014 see also gin rummy",
": drunkard",
": of, involving, or containing rum",
": affected by or as if by an excessive intake of rum",
": peculiar , odd",
": a card game in which each player tries to lay down cards in groups of three or more"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0259-m\u0113",
"\u02c8r\u0259-m\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun (1)",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun (1)",
"1910, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun (2)",
"1843, in the meaning defined above",
"Adjective (1)",
"1742, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Adjective (2)",
"1828, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-174722"
},
"rumor":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": talk or opinion widely disseminated with no discernible source",
": a statement or report current without known authority for its truth",
": talk or report of a notable person or event",
": a soft low indistinct sound : murmur",
": to tell or spread by rumor",
": information or a story that is passed from one person to another but has not been proven to be true and has no known source",
": to spread information or a story that has not been proven to be true"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00fc-m\u0259r",
"\u02c8r\u00fc-m\u0259r"
],
"synonyms":[
"buzz",
"dish",
"gossip",
"hearsay",
"noise",
"report",
"scuttlebutt",
"talk",
"tattle",
"word"
],
"antonyms":[
"bruit (about)",
"circulate",
"noise (about ",
"whisper"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The skatepark is being managed by a company called Action Park Alliance, and there was a rumor circulating that Action Park Alliance was going to be charging daily fees. \u2014 Joseph Goodman, al , 17 June 2022",
"That was a malicious rumor born in the fever swamps of the message board 4chan. \u2014 Tim Dickinson, Rolling Stone , 25 May 2022",
"Shortly after that, there was a rumor that this friend would soon be moving out of state with her sister, 13 hours away. \u2014 Jacobina Martin, Washington Post , 23 May 2022",
"According to a source who spoke with Entertainment Tonight, the relationship is no longer a rumor . \u2014 Glamour , 21 May 2022",
"However, Apple\u2019s iPhone display design above is an unconfirmed rumor at this stage. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 11 May 2022",
"Every single day, there would be a rumor that the Ukrainian army was going to come to break through the siege. \u2014 Mstyslav Chernov, The Christian Science Monitor , 22 Mar. 2022",
"Every single day, there would be a rumor that the Ukrainian army was going to come to break through the siege. \u2014 NBC News , 22 Mar. 2022",
"Every single day, there would be a rumor that the Ukrainian army was going to come to break through the siege. \u2014 Mstyslav Chernov, USA TODAY , 21 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Journalists too must step up, avoiding false equivalency or both-sides-ism; there is no need to give equal time to rumor mongers or conspiracy theorists simply to appear balanced. \u2014 Jeffrey Kluger, Time , 5 Jan. 2021",
"Contrary to rumor , there have been no evacuations ordered. \u2014 Julie Jag, The Salt Lake Tribune , 13 Sep. 2020",
"Medvedev\u2019s job had long been rumored to be at risk as Russia\u2019s economy stagnated and wages shrank for five years running, helping to erode Putin\u2019s popularity. \u2014 Jake Rudnitsky, Bloomberg.com , 29 Apr. 2020",
"Patterson, originally out of Canada, has long been rumored to be an Oregon lean and his commitment would continue a long line of top-flight Canadian prospects winding up in Eugene. \u2014 oregonlive.com , 18 Aug. 2019",
"The lone exception might be five-star center Moussa Cisse, who has widely been rumored to be planning a move to the 2020 class, but Kentucky is believed to be trailing other schools in his recruitment. \u2014 Jon Hale, The Courier-Journal , 15 May 2020",
"The exact way forward is not yet clear, but Volkswagen, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, and Tesla have all announced or are rumored to be restarting production this week or next. \u2014 Sebastian Blanco, Car and Driver , 27 Apr. 2020",
"Some members of the national media criticized the credentials of those rumored to be joining a second White House task force focused on reopening the American economy after the coronavirus pandemic. \u2014 Dominick Mastrangelo, Washington Examiner , 13 Apr. 2020",
"The Coleman deal was of keen interest to the Bruins, who were rumored to have bids in for him in recent days. \u2014 Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com , 17 Feb. 2020"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
"1548, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-182507"
},
"rump":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the upper rounded part of the hindquarters of a quadruped mammal",
": buttocks",
": the sacral or dorsal part of the posterior end of a bird",
": a cut of meat (such as beef) between the loin and round \u2014 see beef illustration",
": a small or inferior remnant or offshoot",
": a group (such as a parliament) carrying on in the name of the original body after the departure or expulsion of a large number of its members",
": the back part of an animal's body where the hips and thighs join",
": a cut of beef between the loin and the round",
": the upper rounded part of the hindquarters of a quadruped mammal",
": the seat of the body : buttocks"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0259mp",
"\u02c8r\u0259mp",
"\u02c8r\u0259mp"
],
"synonyms":[
"backside",
"behind",
"booty",
"bootie",
"bottom",
"breech",
"bum",
"buns",
"butt",
"buttocks",
"caboose",
"can",
"cheeks",
"derriere",
"derri\u00e8re",
"duff",
"fanny",
"fundament",
"hams",
"haunches",
"heinie",
"hunkers",
"keister",
"keester",
"nates",
"posterior",
"rear",
"rear end",
"seat",
"tail",
"tail end",
"tush"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"I slipped and fell on my rump .",
"she plopped down on her rump to listen to the campfire story",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Murphy gave Bassitt a good laugh, too, with the viral video of him getting knocked in the rump by a pitch last week. \u2014 Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle , 18 Apr. 2022",
"In August, 2020, Navalny, a persistent gadfly on the rump of a totalitarian state, was poisoned during a trip to Tomsk, in Siberia. \u2014 Anthony Lane, The New Yorker , 24 Apr. 2022",
"McVey couldn\u2019t dart her in the optimal spot \u2013 the neck \u2013 because of the lid, so opted for her rump . \u2014 Karen Ch\u00e1vez, USA TODAY , 24 Apr. 2022",
"Cody Riley executed a crossover dribble while sitting on his rump , eliciting wide-mouthed awe from teammate Jules Bernard. \u2014 Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times , 17 Mar. 2022",
"Likelier outcomes would involve setting up a Russia-friendly puppet government in Kyiv or incorporating large parts of eastern Ukraine into Russia while leaving a pro-Western rump in the west. \u2014 Grayson Quay, The Week , 5 Mar. 2022",
"The rump -covering to come will be Olympian, in its own right. \u2014 Bryce Miller Columnist, San Diego Union-Tribune , 14 Feb. 2022",
"A few hundred yards from yesterday\u2019s turnaround point, a scraggly, blond grizzly was scratching his rump on a concrete guardrail. \u2014 Emily Pennington, Outside Online , 24 May 2021",
"Nearby was a unique political artifact: a depiction of Teddy Roosevelt with his rump where his front should be. \u2014 Michael Ames, The New Yorker , 15 Dec. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Danish rumpe rump; akin to Middle High German rumph torso",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-201527"
},
"rumple":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": fold , wrinkle",
": wrinkle , crumple",
": to make unkempt : tousle",
": to become rumpled",
": to make (something) messy or wrinkled"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0259m-p\u0259l",
"\u02c8r\u0259m-p\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[
"crinkle",
"crumple",
"scrunch",
"wrinkle"
],
"antonyms":[
"flatten",
"iron out",
"smooth",
"smoothen",
"uncrumple"
],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"He rumpled her hair affectionately.",
"the guest rumpled the antique bedspread by lying down on it",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The sleeves of her green satin gown are rolled up at her wrists, and its skirt rumples against the polished floor. \u2014 Stephen O\u2019connor, Harper's Magazine , 27 Apr. 2020",
"The sleeves of her green satin gown are rolled up at her wrists, and its skirt rumples against the polished floor. \u2014 Stephen O\u2019connor, Harper's Magazine , 27 Apr. 2020",
"The sleeves of her green satin gown are rolled up at her wrists, and its skirt rumples against the polished floor. \u2014 Stephen O\u2019connor, Harper's Magazine , 27 Apr. 2020",
"The sleeves of her green satin gown are rolled up at her wrists, and its skirt rumples against the polished floor. \u2014 Stephen O\u2019connor, Harper's magazine , 20 Jan. 2020",
"The front-runner to be the next British prime minister, Boris Johnson, is barnstorming across the countryside, campaigning on his Latin-quoting, rumple -suited, Oxford-educated, optimistic, populist Englishness. \u2014 Washington Post , 6 July 2019",
"The end of Chasm 1 is currently about 2.5 miles away from the ice rumples . \u2014 National Geographic , 25 Mar. 2019",
"The rumples form when the bottom of the ice shelf, which flows downhill toward the ocean like very slow putty, runs up against an underwater ridge. \u2014 National Geographic , 25 Mar. 2019",
"Or Liz Taylor, whose luxe rumple of espresso curls had all the drama of her famous violet eyes. \u2014 Sophie Schulte-hillen, Vogue , 28 July 2018",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Anthony\u2019s lawyer, Marty Lumetta (Richard Schiff, the picture of rumpled , put-upon frustration), has also worked too many of these cases to be optimistic. \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, Detroit Free Press , 6 Feb. 2020",
"Anthony\u2019s lawyer, Marty Lumetta (Richard Schiff, the picture of rumpled , put-upon frustration), has also worked too many of these cases to be optimistic. \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, Detroit Free Press , 6 Feb. 2020",
"Anthony\u2019s lawyer, Marty Lumetta (Richard Schiff, the picture of rumpled , put-upon frustration), has also worked too many of these cases to be optimistic. \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, Detroit Free Press , 6 Feb. 2020",
"It was returned to me with its chiffon over-layer in shreds and my previously thriving silk buds were rumpled , drooping, and wilted\u2014like a flower bed dug up by the neighbor\u2019s dog. \u2014 Lilah Ramzi, Vogue , 16 Mar. 2020",
"Anthony\u2019s lawyer, Marty Lumetta (Richard Schiff, the picture of rumpled , put-upon frustration), has also worked too many of these cases to be optimistic. \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, Detroit Free Press , 6 Feb. 2020",
"Anthony\u2019s lawyer, Marty Lumetta (Richard Schiff, the picture of rumpled , put-upon frustration), has also worked too many of these cases to be optimistic. \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, Detroit Free Press , 6 Feb. 2020",
"Anthony\u2019s lawyer, Marty Lumetta (Richard Schiff, the picture of rumpled , put-upon frustration), has also worked too many of these cases to be optimistic. \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, Detroit Free Press , 6 Feb. 2020",
"Anthony\u2019s lawyer, Marty Lumetta (Richard Schiff, the picture of rumpled , put-upon frustration), has also worked too many of these cases to be optimistic. \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, Detroit Free Press , 6 Feb. 2020"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"circa 1513, in the meaning defined above",
"Verb",
"1593, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-185657"
},
"rumpled":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": fold , wrinkle",
": wrinkle , crumple",
": to make unkempt : tousle",
": to become rumpled",
": to make (something) messy or wrinkled"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0259m-p\u0259l",
"\u02c8r\u0259m-p\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[
"crinkle",
"crumple",
"scrunch",
"wrinkle"
],
"antonyms":[
"flatten",
"iron out",
"smooth",
"smoothen",
"uncrumple"
],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"He rumpled her hair affectionately.",
"the guest rumpled the antique bedspread by lying down on it",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The sleeves of her green satin gown are rolled up at her wrists, and its skirt rumples against the polished floor. \u2014 Stephen O\u2019connor, Harper's Magazine , 27 Apr. 2020",
"The sleeves of her green satin gown are rolled up at her wrists, and its skirt rumples against the polished floor. \u2014 Stephen O\u2019connor, Harper's Magazine , 27 Apr. 2020",
"The sleeves of her green satin gown are rolled up at her wrists, and its skirt rumples against the polished floor. \u2014 Stephen O\u2019connor, Harper's Magazine , 27 Apr. 2020",
"The sleeves of her green satin gown are rolled up at her wrists, and its skirt rumples against the polished floor. \u2014 Stephen O\u2019connor, Harper's magazine , 20 Jan. 2020",
"The front-runner to be the next British prime minister, Boris Johnson, is barnstorming across the countryside, campaigning on his Latin-quoting, rumple -suited, Oxford-educated, optimistic, populist Englishness. \u2014 Washington Post , 6 July 2019",
"The end of Chasm 1 is currently about 2.5 miles away from the ice rumples . \u2014 National Geographic , 25 Mar. 2019",
"The rumples form when the bottom of the ice shelf, which flows downhill toward the ocean like very slow putty, runs up against an underwater ridge. \u2014 National Geographic , 25 Mar. 2019",
"Or Liz Taylor, whose luxe rumple of espresso curls had all the drama of her famous violet eyes. \u2014 Sophie Schulte-hillen, Vogue , 28 July 2018",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Anthony\u2019s lawyer, Marty Lumetta (Richard Schiff, the picture of rumpled , put-upon frustration), has also worked too many of these cases to be optimistic. \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, Detroit Free Press , 6 Feb. 2020",
"Anthony\u2019s lawyer, Marty Lumetta (Richard Schiff, the picture of rumpled , put-upon frustration), has also worked too many of these cases to be optimistic. \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, Detroit Free Press , 6 Feb. 2020",
"Anthony\u2019s lawyer, Marty Lumetta (Richard Schiff, the picture of rumpled , put-upon frustration), has also worked too many of these cases to be optimistic. \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, Detroit Free Press , 6 Feb. 2020",
"It was returned to me with its chiffon over-layer in shreds and my previously thriving silk buds were rumpled , drooping, and wilted\u2014like a flower bed dug up by the neighbor\u2019s dog. \u2014 Lilah Ramzi, Vogue , 16 Mar. 2020",
"Anthony\u2019s lawyer, Marty Lumetta (Richard Schiff, the picture of rumpled , put-upon frustration), has also worked too many of these cases to be optimistic. \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, Detroit Free Press , 6 Feb. 2020",
"Anthony\u2019s lawyer, Marty Lumetta (Richard Schiff, the picture of rumpled , put-upon frustration), has also worked too many of these cases to be optimistic. \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, Detroit Free Press , 6 Feb. 2020",
"Anthony\u2019s lawyer, Marty Lumetta (Richard Schiff, the picture of rumpled , put-upon frustration), has also worked too many of these cases to be optimistic. \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, Detroit Free Press , 6 Feb. 2020",
"Anthony\u2019s lawyer, Marty Lumetta (Richard Schiff, the picture of rumpled , put-upon frustration), has also worked too many of these cases to be optimistic. \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, Detroit Free Press , 6 Feb. 2020"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"circa 1513, in the meaning defined above",
"Verb",
"1593, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-182617"
},
"rumpus":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a usually noisy commotion",
": a noisy disturbance or quarrel"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0259m-p\u0259s",
"\u02c8r\u0259m-p\u0259s"
],
"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",
"shindy",
"splore",
"squall",
"stew",
"stir",
"storm",
"to-do",
"tumult",
"turmoil",
"uproar",
"welter",
"whirl",
"williwaw",
"zoo"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"the kids made such a rumpus that they woke up everyone else in the house",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Use the climbing rope, rubber sheets and mineral oil to upgrade your rumpus . \u2014 Pat Myers, Washington Post , 12 May 2022",
"Anderson's tender, funny ramble captures all the hope and absurdity of adolescence, one wild polyblend rumpus at a time. \u2014 Leah Greenblatt, EW.com , 7 Dec. 2021",
"Call it the stink of being square, which turned those body styles into icons of messy familial rumpus . \u2014 Jonathon Ramsey, Car and Driver , 27 Oct. 2021",
"The growing presence of the boars has sparked a rumpus in local discourse. \u2014 New York Times , 9 Apr. 2021",
"Without the rumpus of an internal combustion engine, wind roar and tire slap sound all the louder. \u2014 Brett Berk, Wired , 28 Mar. 2020",
"As of last Friday, our senior level contacts in both governments were still discussing venues for a presidential meeting to sign an agreement, so this latest rumpus comes as a surprise. \u2014 NBC News , 11 Nov. 2019",
"Give your children Sendak, and let the wild rumpus begin. \u2014 Daniel Ross Goodman, National Review , 21 Sep. 2019",
"The rumpus encapsulated the trick that several Gulf states are trying to pull off. \u2014 The Economist , 4 July 2019"
],
"history_and_etymology":"origin unknown",
"first_known_use":[
"1745, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-191241"
},
"run":{
"type":"verb",
"definitions":[
"to go faster than a walk",
"to go steadily by springing steps so that both feet leave the ground for an instant in each step",
"to move at a fast gallop",
"flee , retreat , escape",
"to utilize a running play on offense",
"to go without restraint move freely about at will",
"to keep company consort",
"to sail before the wind in distinction from reaching or sailing close-hauled",
"roam , rove",
"to go rapidly or hurriedly hasten",
"to go in urgency or distress resort",
"to make a quick, easy, or casual trip or visit",
"to contend in a race",
"to enter into an election contest",
"to move on or as if on wheels glide",
"to roll forward rapidly or freely",
"to pass or slide freely",
"to ravel lengthwise",
"to sing or play a musical passage quickly",
"to go back and forth ply",
"to migrate or move in considerable numbers",
"to move up or down a river to spawn",
"turn , rotate",
"function , operate",
"to continue in force, operation, or production",
"to have a specified duration, extent, or length",
"to accompany as a valid obligation or right",
"to continue to accrue or become payable",
"to pass from one state to another",
"to flow rapidly or under pressure",
"melt , fuse",
"spread , dissolve",
"to discharge liquid (such as pus or serum)",
"to develop rapidly in some specific direction",
"to throw out an elongated shoot of growth",
"to tend to produce or develop a specified quality or feature",
"to lie in or take a certain direction",
"to lie or extend in relation to something",
"to go back reach",
"to be in a certain form or expression",
"to be in a certain order of succession",
"to occur persistently",
"to remain of a specified size, amount, character, or quality",
"to have or maintain a relative position or condition (as in a race)",
"to exist or occur in a continuous range of variation",
"to spread or pass quickly from point to point",
"to be current circulate",
"to cause (an animal) to go rapidly ride or drive fast",
"to bring to a specified condition by or as if by running",
"to go in pursuit of hunt , chase",
"to follow the trail of backward trace",
"to enter, register, or enroll as a contestant in a race",
"to put forward as a candidate for office",
"to carry (the football) on a running play",
"to drive (livestock) especially to a grazing place",
"to provide pasturage for (livestock)",
"to keep or maintain (livestock) on or as if on pasturage",
"to pass over or traverse with speed",
"to run on or over in athletic competition",
"to accomplish or perform by or as if by running",
"to slip or go through or past",
"to travel on in a boat",
"to cause to penetrate or enter thrust",
"stitch",
"to cause to pass lead",
"to cause to collide",
"smuggle",
"to cause to pass lightly or quickly over, along, or into something",
"to cause or allow (a vehicle or a vessel) to go in a specified manner or direction",
"operate",
"to direct the business or activities of manage , conduct",
"to employ or supervise in espionage",
"to be full of or drenched with",
"contain , assay",
"to cause to move or flow in a specified way or into a specified position",
"to cause to produce a flow (as of water)",
"to prepare by running a faucet",
"to melt and cast in a mold",
"treat , process , refine",
"to make oneself liable to incur",
"to mark out draw",
"to permit (charges) to accumulate before settling",
"cost sense 1",
"to produce by or as if by printing",
"to carry in a printed medium print",
"to make (a series of counts) without a miss",
"to lead winning cards of (a suit) successively",
"to alter by addition",
"to make (a golf ball) roll forward after alighting",
"to eject (a player, coach, or manager) from a game",
"to meet with or discover by chance",
"to have a fever",
"pursue , chase",
"to seek the company of",
"to take up with follow",
"to meet suddenly or unexpectedly",
"to work or take effect unfavorably to disfavor , oppose",
"to have strict and exacting standards in controlling or managing something (such as a business)",
"to present to (as for evaluation)",
"to show marked superiority over defeat decisively or overwhelmingly",
"to use up an available supply",
"to become exhausted or spent",
"to provide assistance by or as if by clearing a path through obstructions",
"to change or transform into become",
"to merge with",
"to mount up to",
"to collide with",
"to meet by chance",
"to approach running out of",
"to talk excessively or foolishly",
"to act wildly or without restraint",
"to occur in profusion",
"to become insufficient",
"to use up run low on",
"to perform calculations",
"to sink all remaining shots without missing in pool",
"to win all remaining contests",
"to mount up to",
"to run across meet with",
"to use or exploit fully make the most of",
"to publicize widely",
"an act or the action of running continued rapid movement",
"a quickened gallop",
"a migration of fish (as up or down a river) especially to spawn",
"such fish in the process of migration",
"a running race",
"a score made in baseball by a runner reaching home plate safely",
"strength or ability to run",
"a gain of a usually specified distance made on a running play in football",
"a running play",
"a sustained usually aggressive effort (as to win or obtain something)",
"creek sense 1",
"something that flows in the course of an operation or during a particular time",
"the stern of the underwater body of a ship from where it begins to curve or slope upward and inward",
"the direction in which a vein of ore lies",
"a direction of secondary or minor cleavage grain",
"a horizontal distance (such as that covered by a flight of steps)",
"general tendency or direction",
"a continuous period or series especially of things of identical or similar sort",
"such as",
"a rapid passage up or down a scale in vocal or instrumental music",
"a number of rapid small dance steps executed in even tempo",
"the act of making successively a number of successful shots or strokes",
"the score thus made",
"an unbroken course of performances or showings",
"a set of consecutive measurements, readings, or observations",
"persistent and heavy demands from depositors, creditors, or customers",
"sequence sense 2b",
"the quantity of work turned out in a continuous operation",
"the usual or normal kind, character, type, or group",
"the distance covered in a period of continuous traveling or sailing",
"a course or trip especially if mapped out and traveled with regularity",
"a news reporter's regular territory beat",
"freedom of movement in or access to a place or area",
"the period during which a machine or plant is in continuous operation",
"the use of machinery for a single set of processing procedures",
"a way, track, or path frequented by animals",
"an enclosure for domestic animals where they may feed or exercise",
"a large area of land used for grazing",
"ranch , station",
"an inclined passageway",
"an inclined course (as for skiing or bobsledding)",
"a support (such as a track, pipe, or trough) on which something runs",
"a ravel in a knitted fabric (as in hosiery) caused by the breaking of stitches",
"a paint defect caused by excessive flow",
"diarrhea",
"in haste without pausing",
"in retreat in flight (as from the law)",
"a serious challenge to one's supremacy",
"being in a melted state",
"made from molten material cast in a mold",
"having made a migration or spawning run",
"exhausted or winded from running",
"to go at a pace faster than a walk",
"to go rapidly or hurriedly",
"to take to flight",
"to pass over, across, or through",
"function entry 2",
"to cause to function",
"extend sense 2",
"to move freely about",
"flow entry 1 sense 1",
"to be in charge of manage",
"to do something by or as if by running",
"to take part in a race",
"to move on or as if on wheels",
"to go back and forth often according to a fixed schedule",
"to migrate or move in schools",
"to continue in force",
"to pass into a specified condition",
"to spread into another area",
"to give off liquid",
"to tend to develop a specified feature or quality",
"to slip through or past",
"to cause to penetrate",
"to cause to go",
"to take on",
"to print or broadcast",
"to be a candidate for office",
"to occur again and again",
"to leave home secretly without intending to return",
"to meet by chance",
"to leave in a hurry",
"to come to an end",
"to become used up",
"to use up the available supply of",
"overflow entry 1 sense 1",
"an act or the action of running",
"a score made in baseball by a base runner reaching home plate",
"an enclosure for animals where they may feed and exercise",
"the usual or normal kind",
"a continuous series especially of similar things",
"sudden heavy demands from depositors, creditors, or customers",
"the quantity of work turned out in a continuous operation",
"the distance covered in a period of continuous traveling",
"a regular course or trip",
"freedom of movement",
"a way, track, or path frequented by animals",
"slope entry 1 sense 1",
"a spot in knitted fabric that has unraveled",
"to discharge fluid (as pus or serum)",
"to have a fever",
"to be or continue to be in operation or effect",
"to proceed toward expiration or effectiveness",
"\u2014 compare toll",
"to continue to accrue or become payable in an amount increasing with the passing of time",
"to pass as a right or encumbrance upon the transfer of real property"
],
"pronounciation":"\u02c8r\u0259n",
"synonyms":[
"dash",
"gallop",
"jog",
"scamper",
"sprint",
"trip",
"trot"
],
"antonyms":[
"current",
"direction",
"drift",
"leaning",
"tendency",
"tide",
"trend",
"wind"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web Verb",
"The Sox scored twice in the bottom of the 10th and brought the potential winning run to the plate with one out. \u2014 Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune , 12 June 2022",
"The race is already far longer than any of them have run , and there\u2019s a peculiar math to that, too. \u2014 Guy Martin, Forbes , 11 June 2022",
"Tyler Nevin blasted the go-ahead three- run home run. \u2014 Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun , 11 June 2022",
"Results may not last all day If you're headed out for a job interview or need to snap a quick selfie ASAP, mist this product all over your hair, run your hands or a brush overtop, and vo\u00edla, no more frizz. \u2014 ELLE , 10 June 2022",
"Montgomery added an insurance run with a fifth-inning solo home run in a 4-2 victory over Brebeuf. \u2014 Akeem Glaspie, The Indianapolis Star , 10 June 2022",
"Poison Waters gets everybody in the mood for Portland Frontrunners\u2019 run , walk, or roll on the waterfront, followed by snacks, beverages, and music at the finish line. \u2014 oregonlive , 10 June 2022",
"Former heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko is in Ukraine alongside his brother, Vitali, helping run the capital city of Kyiv during the ongoing war against invading Russia. \u2014 Tim Dahlberg, San Francisco Chronicle , 10 June 2022",
"The Bombers approached their postseason run with an underdog mentality, upsetting North Royalton 4-0, and Walsh Jesuit, 4-1, in regionals. \u2014 Matt Goul, cleveland , 10 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web Noun",
"The second run of the inning scored when Reds third baseman Brandon Drury made a throwing error on a routine ground ball. \u2014 Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer , 11 June 2022",
"The improbable run of Uxbridge is reaching new heights. \u2014 Alex Walulik, BostonGlobe.com , 11 June 2022",
"There was even a seasonal run of a Stuckey\u2019s Pecan Log Roll beer in partnership with an Atlanta-area brewery. \u2014 New York Times , 11 June 2022",
"The Pilots outhit the Bucs 6-5, but the only run of the game came during the top of the fourth inning. \u2014 Josh Reed, Anchorage Daily News , 10 June 2022",
"The team began spending lavishly and the club, which had previously been in the relegation zone, ended the season on an exceptional run of form. \u2014 Alex Shephard, The New Republic , 10 June 2022",
"But this wasn\u2019t just any run -of-the-mill commercial tank top from Ford\u2019s reign on the Italian house. \u2014 Liana Satenstein, Vogue , 10 June 2022",
"Needless to say, there are more run -of-the-mill explanations for character flaws. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 10 June 2022",
"Active military, with proper credentials, are admitted free throughout the run of the event. \u2014 Shirley Macfarland, cleveland , 10 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a",
"Noun",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Adjective",
"1685, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-090000"
},
"run (over)":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": matter for publication that exceeds the space allotted",
": extending beyond the allotted space",
": to exceed a limit",
": overflow",
": to go over, examine, repeat, or rehearse quickly",
": to collide with, knock down, and often drive over"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0259n-\u02cc\u014d-v\u0259r",
"\u02c8r\u0259n-\u02c8\u014d-v\u0259r"
],
"synonyms":[
"exercise",
"practice",
"practise",
"rehearse"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"let's run over this dance number one more time",
"I could run over right now if that's good for you.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Fox\u2019s viewership was boosted by a 38-minute runover of its afternoon NFL coverage into prime time in the Eastern and Central time zones which averaged 21.921 million viewers. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 13 Oct. 2021",
"Sunday\u2019s edition began 21 minutes later than usual in the Eastern and Central time zones, where the bulk of the nation\u2019s population lives, because of the runover of the coverage of the final round of the Masters Tournament. \u2014 City News Service, Los Angeles Times , 12 Apr. 2022",
"The hourlong runover of CBS\u2019 Sunday afternoon NFL coverage into prime time, mainly the Kansas City Chiefs\u2019 32-29 victory over the New Orleans Saints, averaged 25.256 million viewers. \u2014 City News Service, Los Angeles Times , 22 Dec. 2020",
"The runover is not considered a separate program but was included in the weekly average. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 13 Oct. 2021",
"The CBS News magazine followed a 34-minute runover of CBS\u2019 afternoon NFL coverage, which went into prime time and averaged 24.63 million viewers. \u2014 City News Service, Los Angeles Times , 14 Sep. 2021",
"The runover is not considered a separate program but is included in the weekly network average. \u2014 City News Service, Los Angeles Times , 14 Apr. 2021",
"The CBS News magazine followed a 14-minute runover of the network\u2019s coverage of the Michigan-Florida State NCAA Tournament game that averaged 9.59 million viewers. \u2014 City News Service, Los Angeles Times , 30 Mar. 2021",
"The runover is not considered a separate program but is included in the weekly average. \u2014 City News Service, Los Angeles Times , 14 Jan. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Nothing ruins a trip to the mountains like being run over by a mountain bike or running over a young hiker. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 11 Aug. 2021",
"The Marion County Coroner\u2019s Office determined Smith died as a result of being intentionally run over . \u2014 Fox News , 5 June 2022",
"The case has thousands of five-star ratings and reviews praising its durability and sturdiness, with one recent shopper even noting that her iPhone survived undamaged after being run over by her car, thanks to its protective shield. \u2014 Rachel Simon, EW.com , 11 Apr. 2022",
"The Lake County coroner\u2019s office said it was called to the 1500 block of Lincoln Street in North Chicago at 2:19 a.m. Saturday for a report of a pedestrian killed after being run over by a car. \u2014 Clifford Ward, chicagotribune.com , 20 Jan. 2022",
"After getting run over by the New England Patriots in Week 13, the Bills looked determined to win in a diametrically opposite manner. \u2014 Nate Davis, USA TODAY , 13 Dec. 2021",
"Monica Gonzalez Guzman died about 20 minutes after being run over by a white Cadillac, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. \u2014 Chris Harris, PEOPLE.com , 10 Dec. 2021",
"The volunteers pushed pedestrian crosswalk buttons on traffic lights and waved down cars to prevent the otters from being run over during twice-daily hunting trips. \u2014 Washington Post , 22 Oct. 2021",
"Demoing the moves below are Teresa Hui (GIF 1), a native New Yorker who has run over 150 road races; and Francine Delgado-Lugo (GIF 2), cofounder of FORM Fitness Brooklyn. \u2014 Jenny Mccoy, SELF , 28 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"1900, in the meaning defined above",
"Adjective",
"1931, in the meaning defined above",
"Verb",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-223329"
},
"run down":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": an item-by-item report or review : summary",
": a play in baseball in which a base runner who is caught off base is chased by two or more opposing players who throw the ball from one to another in an attempt to tag the runner out",
": being in poor repair : dilapidated",
": worn-out , exhausted",
": completely unwound",
": to collide with and knock down",
": to run against and cause to sink",
": to chase to exhaustion or until captured",
": to trace the source of",
": to tag out (a base runner) between bases on a rundown",
": disparage",
": to cease to operate because of the exhaustion of motive power",
": to decline in physical condition or vigor",
": in poor condition",
": in poor health"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0259n-\u02ccdau\u0307n",
"\u02c8r\u0259n-\u02c8dau\u0307n",
"\u02c8r\u0259n-\u02c8dau\u0307n"
],
"synonyms":[
"abstract",
"breviary",
"brief",
"capsule",
"conspectus",
"digest",
"encapsulation",
"epitome",
"inventory",
"outline",
"pr\u00e9cis",
"recap",
"recapitulation",
"r\u00e9sum\u00e9",
"resume",
"resum\u00e9",
"roundup",
"run-through",
"sum",
"sum-up",
"summa",
"summarization",
"summary",
"summing-up",
"synopsis",
"wrap-up"
],
"antonyms":[
"beat-up",
"bombed-out",
"dilapidated",
"dog-eared",
"down-at-the-heels",
"down-at-heel",
"down-at-the-heel",
"down-at-heels",
"dumpy",
"grungy",
"mangy",
"mean",
"miserable",
"moth-eaten",
"neglected",
"ratty",
"scrubby",
"scruffy",
"seedy",
"shabby",
"sleazy",
"tacky",
"tatterdemalion",
"tatty",
"threadbare",
"timeworn",
"tumbledown"
],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"They gave us a rundown on the main points of the news.",
"a rundown of our public services",
"He was caught in a rundown .",
"Verb",
"finally ran down the answer after hours of research",
"constantly running down the city's cultural life won't do anything to improve it",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Here\u2019s a rundown of what to have on your radar this season. \u2014 Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes , 13 May 2022",
"Here\u2019s a brief rundown of why these 5 companies are our top picks for the best credit repair services. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 11 May 2022",
"Here\u2019s a rundown of some major categories, as well as examples and suggestions on how to use them. \u2014 Washington Post , 9 May 2022",
"Here\u2019s a rundown of the best Coachella Weekend 2 moments so far. \u2014 Christi Carrasstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 24 Apr. 2022",
"Here\u2019s a rundown of this year\u2019s biggest snubs and surprises: The duo of Bruno Mars and Anderson. \u2014 Chris Willman, Variety , 3 Apr. 2022",
"Here\u2019s a rundown of some of the notable numbers that have shaped the ceremony over the years. \u2014 NBC News , 28 Mar. 2022",
"Here\u2019s a rundown of some of Apple\u2019s biggest announcements. \u2014 Jonathan Vanian, Fortune , 8 Mar. 2022",
"Here\u2019s a complete rundown of where to find all the major awards hopefuls. \u2014 New York Times , 8 Feb. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Then, four minutes later, Gavi went on a slalom run down the right flank that Dembele would be proud of and set Pedri up for his third goal in five games as the Catalans took the lead. \u2014 Tom Sanderson, Forbes , 12 Apr. 2022",
"Sisson cannot remember thinking about Bell or his crash before or after his own fateful run down a track in St. Moritz in early 2002. \u2014 New York Times , 4 Jan. 2022",
"Go right at the water tower, and run down the steep dirt path before taking a sharp left at the second power line access trail and cut through some desert scrub and manzanita to the horse trail that takes you up to Paint Mountain. \u2014 Dax Ross, Outside Online , 21 July 2020",
"The sequence on the first goal started with a corner kick that North Carolina defender Kaleigh Kurtz deflected out the right side of the penalty area, where it was run down by Endo. \u2014 Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Holthaus pointed to two reasons for his team\u2019s stellar run down the stretch. \u2014 Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal , 10 Mar. 2022",
"Shaun White failed on his signature trick on his first run down the halfpipe, the Double McTwist 1260, and was in 19th place in men\u2019s qualifying. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 9 Feb. 2022",
"Leila\u2019s curls run down the side of her face, framing her affectionate grin. \u2014 Ryce Stoughtenborough, San Francisco Chronicle , 24 Mar. 2022",
"That quintet helped deliver a 16-3 run down the stretch, including 10 straight points, and No. 7 seed MSU hung on in a wild final minute for a 74-73 victory Friday night at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. \u2014 Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press , 19 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"1908, in the meaning defined at sense 2",
"Adjective",
"1815, in the meaning defined at sense 3",
"Verb",
"1686, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-202408"
},
"run in":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": the final part of a race or racetrack",
": altercation , quarrel",
": something inserted as a substantial addition in copy or typeset matter",
": to insert as additional matter",
": to make (typeset matter) continuous without a paragraph or other break",
": to arrest for a usually minor offense",
": to break in (a new machine) gradually by careful operation",
": to pay a casual visit",
": an angry argument"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0259n-\u02ccin",
"\u02c8r\u0259n-\u02ccin"
],
"synonyms":[
"brush",
"encounter",
"hassle",
"scrape",
"skirmish"
],
"antonyms":[
"call",
"come by",
"come over",
"drop by",
"drop in",
"pop (in)",
"run (over)",
"step in",
"stop (by ",
"visit"
],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"I just thought I'd run in and pick up my package.",
"if we catch you shoplifting again, we're going to run you in",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Icarus problem, so players will have to step lively if that causes a race-day money-migration over to the next-best only-slightly-better option, Mo Donegal, who\u2019s at least run in a Triple Crown race before. \u2014 Guy Martin, Forbes , 11 June 2022",
"Generically speaking, the cars running at Road America on and off since 1982 have been the same ones that run in the world\u2019s biggest race, the Indianapolis 500, with uncovered wheels, partially open cockpits and wings at the front and rear. \u2014 Dave Kallmann, Journal Sentinel , 7 June 2022",
"Many of the cars that run in that race also compete in the World Endurance Championship, which is organized by the Federation Internationale de L'Automobile (or FIA). \u2014 Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica , 6 June 2022",
"The state primary utilizes a nonpartisan top-two-finisher system where all candidates run in one race and the No. 1 and No.2 vote-getters advance to the general, regardless of political party. \u2014 ABC News , 6 June 2022",
"Collectors spend large sums on machine guns, which can run in the tens of thousands of dollars, and ammunition to feed into them. \u2014 oregonlive , 31 May 2022",
"But Rick Dawson, Rich Strike\u2019s owner, decided not the pursue the Triple Crown by making the quick turnaround to run in Baltimore. \u2014 Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al , 21 May 2022",
"Then there\u2019s Simplification, whose fast-closing stretch run in the Derby to finish fourth was largely overlooked because Rich Strike closed quicker. \u2014 Dan Wolken, USA TODAY , 20 May 2022",
"There are no drug controversies around the nine horses that will run in Saturday\u2019s Preakness. \u2014 Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun , 20 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"1799, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
"1888, in the meaning defined at sense 1b"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-183746"
},
"run off":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": a final race, contest, or election to decide an earlier one that has not resulted in a decision in favor of any one competitor",
": the portion of precipitation on land that ultimately reaches streams often with dissolved or suspended material",
": to recite, compose, or produce rapidly",
": to cause to be run or played to a finish",
": to decide (a race) by a runoff",
": carry out",
": to drain off : draw off",
": to drive off (someone, such as a trespasser)",
": to steal (animals, such as cattle) by driving away",
": run away sense 1",
": to carry off : steal"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0259n-\u02cc\u022ff"
],
"synonyms":[
"banish",
"boot (out)",
"bounce",
"cast out",
"chase",
"dismiss",
"drum (out)",
"eject",
"expel",
"extrude",
"kick out",
"oust",
"out",
"rout",
"throw out",
"turf (out)",
"turn out"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"the dog often ran off cats and other animals that had intruded upon his owner's property",
"their rebellious daughter's run off because she was disciplined again",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Late one afternoon in July 2021, a heavy downpour erupted over Trestletree, and a knee-high wave of stormwater and sewer runoff surged through the front doors of the ground-level apartments of Beyah\u2019s building. \u2014 Alan Judd, ajc , 19 June 2022",
"Ramirez had requested the recount after trailing by just 20 votes in a May 24 runoff . \u2014 CBS News , 18 June 2022",
"On his third attempt, Petro is not alone on his promises to change the status quo, as his runoff rival, Hern\u00e1ndez, also claims the label of outsider and disruptor. \u2014 Stefano Pozzebon, CNN , 17 June 2022",
"In the final days before Tuesday\u2019s runoff , Britt leads the race by 16 percentage points, according to the most recent polls. \u2014 al , 17 June 2022",
"Be sure to direct water away from sensitive areas and install drainage that drops runoff on the ground or grass, not on the deck. \u2014 Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens , 17 June 2022",
"But, this weekend, two candidates who are eschewing the status quo face off in what is expected to be a historically close runoff . \u2014 Christina Noriega, The Christian Science Monitor , 17 June 2022",
"Because only those two candidates were running, there is no runoff in that race. \u2014 David Lauter, Los Angeles Times , 17 June 2022",
"Outside groups have spent $4.3 million on ads ahead of next week\u2019s GOP Senate primary runoff in Alabama, with the vast majority of the spending benefitting former Senate aide Katie Britt over GOP Rep. Mo Brooks. \u2014 Bridget Bowman, NBC News , 16 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The woman driving the vehicle stopped momentarily, allowing four people to jump out of the back seat of the car and run off , Michael said in a statement. \u2014 Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune , 12 May 2022",
"This helps to ensure that the phosphorus gets properly absorbed and doesn't run off . \u2014 Samantha Jones, Better Homes & Gardens , 10 May 2022",
"Earthships are designed to be self-contained and run off the power grid. \u2014 NBC News , 30 Apr. 2022",
"Trenton Quartermaine drove in the tying run off Kolby Somers. \u2014 James Crepea | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive , 9 Apr. 2022",
"Cardinal Gibbons junior Nik Yancey has captured two Class 1A state championships and run off 64 consecutive victories to be named the Sun Sentinel\u2019s Broward County wrestler of the year. \u2014 Gary Curreri, sun-sentinel.com , 27 Mar. 2022",
"The victory was part of a big turnaround for West G, which lost four of its first six games and was 5-6 just before Christmas but now has run off 13 consecutive victories. \u2014 Joe Magill, cleveland , 21 Feb. 2022",
"In a scene where her character was chased by a bear, she was told to dip her hand in honey, run off into the distance, and stick her hand out to feed the animal. \u2014 Brendan Morrow, The Week , 14 Jan. 2022",
"Officials from the children's home told police that Ian had run off before and had followed a particular path through Devou Park to eventually reach a cluster of fast-food restaurants around West Fourth and Philadelphia streets. \u2014 Terry Demio, The Enquirer , 6 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"1867, in the meaning defined at sense 2",
"Verb",
"1680, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-222637"
},
"run over":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": matter for publication that exceeds the space allotted",
": extending beyond the allotted space",
": to exceed a limit",
": overflow",
": to go over, examine, repeat, or rehearse quickly",
": to collide with, knock down, and often drive over"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0259n-\u02cc\u014d-v\u0259r",
"\u02c8r\u0259n-\u02c8\u014d-v\u0259r"
],
"synonyms":[
"exercise",
"practice",
"practise",
"rehearse"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"let's run over this dance number one more time",
"I could run over right now if that's good for you.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Fox\u2019s viewership was boosted by a 38-minute runover of its afternoon NFL coverage into prime time in the Eastern and Central time zones which averaged 21.921 million viewers. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 13 Oct. 2021",
"Sunday\u2019s edition began 21 minutes later than usual in the Eastern and Central time zones, where the bulk of the nation\u2019s population lives, because of the runover of the coverage of the final round of the Masters Tournament. \u2014 City News Service, Los Angeles Times , 12 Apr. 2022",
"The hourlong runover of CBS\u2019 Sunday afternoon NFL coverage into prime time, mainly the Kansas City Chiefs\u2019 32-29 victory over the New Orleans Saints, averaged 25.256 million viewers. \u2014 City News Service, Los Angeles Times , 22 Dec. 2020",
"The runover is not considered a separate program but was included in the weekly average. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 13 Oct. 2021",
"The CBS News magazine followed a 34-minute runover of CBS\u2019 afternoon NFL coverage, which went into prime time and averaged 24.63 million viewers. \u2014 City News Service, Los Angeles Times , 14 Sep. 2021",
"The runover is not considered a separate program but is included in the weekly network average. \u2014 City News Service, Los Angeles Times , 14 Apr. 2021",
"The CBS News magazine followed a 14-minute runover of the network\u2019s coverage of the Michigan-Florida State NCAA Tournament game that averaged 9.59 million viewers. \u2014 City News Service, Los Angeles Times , 30 Mar. 2021",
"The runover is not considered a separate program but is included in the weekly average. \u2014 City News Service, Los Angeles Times , 14 Jan. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Nothing ruins a trip to the mountains like being run over by a mountain bike or running over a young hiker. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 11 Aug. 2021",
"The Marion County Coroner\u2019s Office determined Smith died as a result of being intentionally run over . \u2014 Fox News , 5 June 2022",
"The case has thousands of five-star ratings and reviews praising its durability and sturdiness, with one recent shopper even noting that her iPhone survived undamaged after being run over by her car, thanks to its protective shield. \u2014 Rachel Simon, EW.com , 11 Apr. 2022",
"The Lake County coroner\u2019s office said it was called to the 1500 block of Lincoln Street in North Chicago at 2:19 a.m. Saturday for a report of a pedestrian killed after being run over by a car. \u2014 Clifford Ward, chicagotribune.com , 20 Jan. 2022",
"After getting run over by the New England Patriots in Week 13, the Bills looked determined to win in a diametrically opposite manner. \u2014 Nate Davis, USA TODAY , 13 Dec. 2021",
"Monica Gonzalez Guzman died about 20 minutes after being run over by a white Cadillac, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. \u2014 Chris Harris, PEOPLE.com , 10 Dec. 2021",
"The volunteers pushed pedestrian crosswalk buttons on traffic lights and waved down cars to prevent the otters from being run over during twice-daily hunting trips. \u2014 Washington Post , 22 Oct. 2021",
"Demoing the moves below are Teresa Hui (GIF 1), a native New Yorker who has run over 150 road races; and Francine Delgado-Lugo (GIF 2), cofounder of FORM Fitness Brooklyn. \u2014 Jenny Mccoy, SELF , 28 May 2022"
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"constantly running down the city's cultural life won't do anything to improve it",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Here\u2019s a rundown of what to have on your radar this season. \u2014 Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes , 13 May 2022",
"Here\u2019s a brief rundown of why these 5 companies are our top picks for the best credit repair services. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 11 May 2022",
"Here\u2019s a rundown of some major categories, as well as examples and suggestions on how to use them. \u2014 Washington Post , 9 May 2022",
"Here\u2019s a rundown of the best Coachella Weekend 2 moments so far. \u2014 Christi Carrasstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 24 Apr. 2022",
"Here\u2019s a rundown of this year\u2019s biggest snubs and surprises: The duo of Bruno Mars and Anderson. \u2014 Chris Willman, Variety , 3 Apr. 2022",
"Here\u2019s a rundown of some of the notable numbers that have shaped the ceremony over the years. \u2014 NBC News , 28 Mar. 2022",
"Here\u2019s a rundown of some of Apple\u2019s biggest announcements. \u2014 Jonathan Vanian, Fortune , 8 Mar. 2022",
"Here\u2019s a complete rundown of where to find all the major awards hopefuls. \u2014 New York Times , 8 Feb. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Then, four minutes later, Gavi went on a slalom run down the right flank that Dembele would be proud of and set Pedri up for his third goal in five games as the Catalans took the lead. \u2014 Tom Sanderson, Forbes , 12 Apr. 2022",
"Sisson cannot remember thinking about Bell or his crash before or after his own fateful run down a track in St. Moritz in early 2002. \u2014 New York Times , 4 Jan. 2022",
"Go right at the water tower, and run down the steep dirt path before taking a sharp left at the second power line access trail and cut through some desert scrub and manzanita to the horse trail that takes you up to Paint Mountain. \u2014 Dax Ross, Outside Online , 21 July 2020",
"The sequence on the first goal started with a corner kick that North Carolina defender Kaleigh Kurtz deflected out the right side of the penalty area, where it was run down by Endo. \u2014 Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Holthaus pointed to two reasons for his team\u2019s stellar run down the stretch. \u2014 Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal , 10 Mar. 2022",
"Shaun White failed on his signature trick on his first run down the halfpipe, the Double McTwist 1260, and was in 19th place in men\u2019s qualifying. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 9 Feb. 2022",
"Leila\u2019s curls run down the side of her face, framing her affectionate grin. \u2014 Ryce Stoughtenborough, San Francisco Chronicle , 24 Mar. 2022",
"That quintet helped deliver a 16-3 run down the stretch, including 10 straight points, and No. 7 seed MSU hung on in a wild final minute for a 74-73 victory Friday night at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. \u2014 Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press , 19 Mar. 2022"
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Icarus problem, so players will have to step lively if that causes a race-day money-migration over to the next-best only-slightly-better option, Mo Donegal, who\u2019s at least run in a Triple Crown race before. \u2014 Guy Martin, Forbes , 11 June 2022",
"Generically speaking, the cars running at Road America on and off since 1982 have been the same ones that run in the world\u2019s biggest race, the Indianapolis 500, with uncovered wheels, partially open cockpits and wings at the front and rear. \u2014 Dave Kallmann, Journal Sentinel , 7 June 2022",
"Many of the cars that run in that race also compete in the World Endurance Championship, which is organized by the Federation Internationale de L'Automobile (or FIA). \u2014 Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica , 6 June 2022",
"The state primary utilizes a nonpartisan top-two-finisher system where all candidates run in one race and the No. 1 and No.2 vote-getters advance to the general, regardless of political party. \u2014 ABC News , 6 June 2022",
"Collectors spend large sums on machine guns, which can run in the tens of thousands of dollars, and ammunition to feed into them. \u2014 oregonlive , 31 May 2022",
"But Rick Dawson, Rich Strike\u2019s owner, decided not the pursue the Triple Crown by making the quick turnaround to run in Baltimore. \u2014 Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al , 21 May 2022",
"Then there\u2019s Simplification, whose fast-closing stretch run in the Derby to finish fourth was largely overlooked because Rich Strike closed quicker. \u2014 Dan Wolken, USA TODAY , 20 May 2022",
"There are no drug controversies around the nine horses that will run in Saturday\u2019s Preakness. \u2014 Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun , 20 May 2022"
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"Verb",
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"constantly running down the city's cultural life won't do anything to improve it",
"Recent Examples on the Web Noun",
"Here\u2019s a rundown of what to have on your radar this season. \u2014 Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes , 13 May 2022",
"Here\u2019s a brief rundown of why these 5 companies are our top picks for the best credit repair services. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 11 May 2022",
"Here\u2019s a rundown of some major categories, as well as examples and suggestions on how to use them. \u2014 Washington Post , 9 May 2022",
"Here\u2019s a rundown of the best Coachella Weekend 2 moments so far. \u2014 Christi Carrasstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 24 Apr. 2022",
"Here\u2019s a rundown of this year\u2019s biggest snubs and surprises The duo of Bruno Mars and Anderson. \u2014 Chris Willman, Variety , 3 Apr. 2022",
"Here\u2019s a rundown of some of the notable numbers that have shaped the ceremony over the years. \u2014 NBC News , 28 Mar. 2022",
"Here\u2019s a rundown of some of Apple\u2019s biggest announcements. \u2014 Jonathan Vanian, Fortune , 8 Mar. 2022",
"Here\u2019s a complete rundown of where to find all the major awards hopefuls. \u2014 New York Times , 8 Feb. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web Verb",
"Then, four minutes later, Gavi went on a slalom run down the right flank that Dembele would be proud of and set Pedri up for his third goal in five games as the Catalans took the lead. \u2014 Tom Sanderson, Forbes , 12 Apr. 2022",
"Sisson cannot remember thinking about Bell or his crash before or after his own fateful run down a track in St. Moritz in early 2002. \u2014 New York Times , 4 Jan. 2022",
"Go right at the water tower, and run down the steep dirt path before taking a sharp left at the second power line access trail and cut through some desert scrub and manzanita to the horse trail that takes you up to Paint Mountain. \u2014 Dax Ross, Outside Online , 21 July 2020",
"The sequence on the first goal started with a corner kick that North Carolina defender Kaleigh Kurtz deflected out the right side of the penalty area, where it was run down by Endo. \u2014 Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Holthaus pointed to two reasons for his team\u2019s stellar run down the stretch. \u2014 Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal , 10 Mar. 2022",
"Shaun White failed on his signature trick on his first run down the halfpipe, the Double McTwist 1260, and was in 19th place in men\u2019s qualifying. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 9 Feb. 2022",
"Leila\u2019s curls run down the side of her face, framing her affectionate grin. \u2014 Ryce Stoughtenborough, San Francisco Chronicle , 24 Mar. 2022",
"That quintet helped deliver a 16-3 run down the stretch, including 10 straight points, and No. 7 seed MSU hung on in a wild final minute for a 74-73 victory Friday night at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. \u2014 Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press , 19 Mar. 2022"
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": any of the characters of any of several alphabets used by the Germanic peoples from about the 3rd to the 13th centuries",
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"wrote many mournful runes after her lover's untimely death",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"It\u2019s soon revealed that the Rune of Death was stolen by Ranni herself, taken from Marika\u2019s bodyguard and keeper of the rune , Maliketh the Black Blade. \u2014 Washington Post , 17 Apr. 2020",
"The sixty-four-character private key for your bitcoin looks like any other computer rune and is nearly impossible to memorize. \u2014 D. T. Max, The New Yorker , 6 Dec. 2021",
"The result is striking: two fantastic images of his new, rune -like symbol for the brand, which was transformed into two rafts and then shot from above. \u2014 Luke Leitch, Vogue , 13 Apr. 2021",
"The stage at the Hyatt Regency Orlando, a diamond shape with bent extensions branching off to the sides, was said on Twitter to resemble an Odal rune , a symbol used on some Nazi uniforms. \u2014 Steven Lemongello, orlandosentinel.com , 28 Feb. 2021",
"Dissatisfied with that response, some activists alleged that the stage design where speakers addressed the crowd mirrored the Odal rune , a symbol used by the Nazi regime. \u2014 Joseph Simonson, Washington Examiner , 4 Mar. 2021",
"Early on in the four-day event, outrage erupted over the CPAC stage design, which drew comparisons to a Norse rune used by Nazis during World War II. \u2014 Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes , 1 Mar. 2021",
"The shape of the platform drew condemnation on social media for its resemblance to the Odal rune , a symbol adopted by Nazis during Adolf Hitler's rule in Germany. \u2014 Mike Brest, Washington Examiner , 3 Mar. 2021",
"The stage at the Hyatt Regency Orlando, a diamond shape with bent extensions branching off to the sides, resembles an Odal rune , a symbol used on some Nazi uniforms. \u2014 Steven Lemongello, orlandosentinel.com , 2 Mar. 2021"
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"noun"
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": a rounded crosspiece between the legs of a chair",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Let that sink in: Hall jumped from third on the depth chart of the team on the second-lowest rung of Milwaukee's ladder of full-season affiliates to the major leagues. \u2014 Todd Rosiak, Journal Sentinel , 3 June 2022",
"Tom Parker, communications specialist for the SEIU-UHW, said that the union had demanded a more than 40% hike in the minimum wage level, applying only to workers in the lowest rung , to $25 per hour from about $17 per hour. \u2014 Somesh Jha, Los Angeles Times , 9 May 2022",
"To climb, the metal arm first latches on to a rung and pulls the robot up. \u2014 Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic , 20 Apr. 2022",
"With each rung climbed, the system is more closely monitored and regulated, until the animal reaches the top of the ladder, the processing plant, where it is slaughtered and its meat butchered. \u2014 Washington Post , 29 Apr. 2022",
"The low rung garners four points, the medium six, the high bar 10, and the uppermost, known as the traversal, a solid 15. \u2014 Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic , 20 Apr. 2022",
"There is likely to be much more turnover in the full Politburo, the second-highest rung of power. \u2014 New York Times , 14 Feb. 2022",
"Back in 2014, IndyCar, the longtime owner of the Indy Lights series, looked to Dan Andersen\u2019s \u2018Andersen Promotions\u2019 to help elevate the level and performance of the top rung of the Road to Indy Ladder system. \u2014 Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star , 25 Sep. 2021",
"Errim has now grown to include 164 women from the area, benefiting families on each rung in the supply chain, from veteran pepper pickers to women who otherwise could not find work. \u2014 Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor , 29 Apr. 2022"
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above"
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"And with Orlando being one of 16 cities still in the running , there\u2019s optimism regarding the City Beautiful\u2019s bid to host games. \u2014 Mike Gramajo, Orlando Sentinel , 15 June 2022",
"Some schools still in the running provide a chance at immediate playing time and perhaps an early Name, Image and Likeness payday. \u2014 Stephen Means, cleveland , 14 June 2022",
"Restaurant in Homewood was in the running , along with chefs from three restaurants in New Orleans: Blake Aguillard and Trey Smith of Saint-Germain, Melissa M. Martin of Mosquito Supper Club and Isaac Toups of Toups\u2019 Meatery. \u2014 Mary Colurso | Mcolurso@al.com, al , 13 June 2022",
"The city\u2019s real estate department is currently vetting three development teams in the running to lease and dramatically redo the 48-acre property with thousands of apartments, ground-floor retail shops, public amenities and a new arena. \u2014 Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune , 9 June 2022",
"According to new data gathered by Spotify, these three tracks are among 20 in the running . \u2014 Ellise Shafer, Variety , 6 June 2022",
"The role of board members is critical not only in the running of a nonprofit but also in fundraising. \u2014 Patrick Coleman, Forbes , 2 June 2022",
"Yes, coal was in the running , according to now sixth grader Matej Naunov. \u2014 Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune , 27 May 2022",
"Peyton Manning and John Elway, are in the running to buy the Broncos. \u2014 Tyler J. Davis, Detroit Free Press , 26 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Something else that will help the Cardinals overcome the loss of Hopkins for the first month and a half of the season would be the ability to rely a lot more on the running game. \u2014 Bob Mcmanaman, USA TODAY , 14 May 2022",
"It\u2019s 3-1. 10:54 AM, End 3: That inning, the running game came back to haunt Etowah. \u2014 Ben Thomas | Bthomas@al.com, al , 18 May 2022",
"Losing Quitoriano is an enormous loss in the running game, in addition to an underrated receiver near the goal line. \u2014 oregonlive , 16 May 2022",
"Something else that will help the Cardinals overcome the loss of Hopkins for the first month and a half of the season would be the ability to rely a lot more on the running game. \u2014 Bob Mcmanaman, USA TODAY , 14 May 2022",
"Something else that will help the Cardinals overcome the loss of Hopkins for the first month and a half of the season would be the ability to rely a lot more on the running game. \u2014 Bob Mcmanaman, The Arizona Republic , 13 May 2022",
"Offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby arrives from Mississippi and will rely more on the running game if the offensive line can do its part. \u2014 Erick Smith, USA TODAY , 4 May 2022",
"The Reds have had 7-or-fewer hits in 10 of their 11 losses in this streak, so Reds Manager David Bell tried to use the running game as a spark. \u2014 Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer , 23 Apr. 2022",
"The strength of the team will again be its running game with holdover DeShaun Fenwick becoming the top threat. \u2014 Erick Smith, USA TODAY , 21 Apr. 2022"
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
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"noun"
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": companion",
": a horse entered in a race to set the pace for a horse of the same owner or stable",
": a candidate running for a subordinate place on a ticket",
": the candidate for vice president"
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"examples":[
"When John F. Kennedy ran for president, his running mate was Lyndon Johnson.",
"inseparable running mates who first met when they were in elementary school",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Before President Biden announced Kamala Harris as his running mate for the 2020 election, Lance Bottoms was considered to be among the top contenders for the position. \u2014 Nancy Cordes, CBS News , 14 June 2022",
"Following the resignation of her former Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin on corruption charges, the Governor has nominated Rep. Antonio Delgado to both fill that position and serve as her running mate in the election. \u2014 John Zogby, Forbes , 26 May 2022",
"McCain\u2019s ties to a lobbyist and insulted his judgment for picking Sarah Palin as his running mate . \u2014 Yvonne Wingett Sanchez, The Arizona Republic , 10 May 2022",
"Whaley, meanwhile, picked Cuyahoga County Council Vice President Cheryl Stephens as her running mate . \u2014 Jeremy Pelzer, cleveland , 5 May 2022",
"In his statement, Trump also hit the 2008 presidential campaign of his former rival, the late GOP Sen. John McCain of Arizona, who had tapped Palin as his running mate . \u2014 Greg Clary, CNN , 3 Apr. 2022",
"Politics Republican gubernatorial candidate and Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Charlie Pierce has picked the chair of Alaska\u2019s parole board, Edie Grunwald, as his running mate . \u2014 James Brooks, Anchorage Daily News , 8 Mar. 2022",
"Wrentham Republican Chris Doughty plucked former state Representative Kate Campanale as his running mate , anchoring his campaign for Massachusetts governor in the establishment wing of the Republican party. \u2014 Matt Stout, BostonGlobe.com , 1 Mar. 2022",
"Biden\u2019s nomination of Jackson to the Supreme Court on Friday, along with his historic choice of Kamala D. Harris as his running mate in 2020, has likely solidified the Black female vote for Democrats for the next century. \u2014 Washington Post , 28 Feb. 2022"
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"1867, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"one kitten was definitely the runt , weighing only six ounces at birth"
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"\u02c8ru\u0307r(-\u0259)l",
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"She lives in a rural area.",
"grew up in a rural community where more than half the people were farmers",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Formerly sleepy rural towns hummed with lawnmowers and weed wackers. \u2014 Tom Condon, Hartford Courant , 11 June 2022",
"Many of the retirees have come from the north, residents say, with subdivisions sprouting all over rural towns like Aynor and Conway. \u2014 Marianna Sotomayor, Washington Post , 11 June 2022",
"Starting in 1932, government medical workers in rural Alabama withheld treatment from unsuspecting Black men infected with syphilis so doctors could track the disease and dissect their bodies afterward. \u2014 Jay Reeves, ajc , 11 June 2022",
"Rod Magnuson has a nice spread in rural Utah, raising cattle and alfalfa in an operation that is the backbone of a fourth-generation legacy spent in agriculture. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 11 June 2022",
"To reach smaller pediatric offices and rural providers, the White House said Thursday, doses are being packaged by the hundred. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 10 June 2022",
"The artisans reside in rural Thailand, and one of the company's aims is to create ethical jobs to help alleviate poverty in the area. \u2014 Abigail Bailey, Good Housekeeping , 10 June 2022",
"An employee opened fire at a manufacturing business in rural western Maryland on Thursday, killing three coworkers before the suspect and a state trooper were wounded in a shootout, authorities said. \u2014 Michael Kunzelman, Anchorage Daily News , 10 June 2022",
"German-Kosovar filmmaker Morina got the nod for the pitch for his upcoming feature Hatixhe and Shaban, which looks at a family in rural Kosovo, which loses its farm and is forced to move to the city to earn a living. \u2014 Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter , 10 June 2022"
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"15th century, in the meaning defined above"
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": to move forward, progress, or act with haste or eagerness or without preparation",
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": to run toward or against in attack : charge",
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": to move in quickly on (a kicker or passer) to hinder, prevent, or block a kick or pass",
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": demanding special speed",
": a rapid and extensive wave of peristalsis along the walls of the intestine",
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"Benjamin 1745\u20131813 American physician and patriot"
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"\u02c8r\u0259sh",
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": any of various monocotyledonous often tufted marsh plants (as of the genera Juncus and Luzula of the family Juncaceae, the rush family) with cylindrical often hollow stems which are used in bottoming chairs and plaiting mats",
": to move forward, progress, or act with haste or eagerness or without preparation",
": to advance a football by running plays",
": to push or impel on or forward with speed, impetuosity, or violence",
": to perform in a short time or at high speed",
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": to run toward or against in attack : charge",
": to carry (a ball) forward in a running play",
": to move in quickly on (a kicker or passer) to hinder, prevent, or block a kick or pass",
": to lavish attention on : court",
": to try to secure a pledge of membership (as in a fraternity) from",
": a violent forward motion",
": attack , onset",
": a surging of emotion",
": a burst of activity, productivity, or speed",
": a sudden insistent demand",
": a thronging of people usually to a new place in search of wealth",
": the act of carrying a football during a game : running play",
": the action or an instance of rushing a passer or kicker in football",
": a round of attention usually involving extensive social activity",
": a drive by a fraternity or sorority to recruit new members",
": a print of a motion-picture scene processed directly after the shooting for review by the director or producer : daily sense 3",
": the immediate pleasurable feeling produced by a drug (such as heroin or cocaine)",
": a surge in energy following the intake of sugar or caffeine",
": a sudden feeling of intense pleasure or excitement : thrill",
": requiring or marked by special speed or urgency",
": to move forward or act very quickly or in a way that shows eagerness or the need to hurry",
": to perform in a short time or at high speed",
": to make (someone) act quickly",
": to bring (someone) to a place quickly",
": attack entry 1 sense 1 , charge",
": a quick strong forward motion",
": a burst of activity or speed",
": an eager migration of people usually to a new place in search of wealth",
": a grasslike marsh plant with hollow stems used in chair seats and mats",
": demanding special speed",
": a rapid and extensive wave of peristalsis along the walls of the intestine",
": the immediate pleasurable feeling produced by a drug (as heroin or amphetamine)",
"Benjamin 1745\u20131813 American physician and patriot"
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"\u02c8r\u0259sh",
"\u02c8r\u0259sh",
"\u02c8r\u0259sh",
"\u02c8r\u0259sh"
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"Adjective",
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": of, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural",
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": finished by rusticating",
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": lacking in social graces or polish",
": appropriate to the country (as in plainness or sturdiness)",
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"Adjective",
"The inn has a rustic atmosphere.",
"rustic yokels whose first impulse was to smirk gawkily at anyone not of their own kind",
"Noun",
"a rustic who was awed by the prices that city dwellers had to pay",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"For a rustic , weathered look, try the dry brush paint technique, leaving some of the wood from the shims exposed. \u2014 Tierney Mcafee, Country Living , 23 May 2022",
"Porous clay pots have a lovely rustic look, but plastic pots are lighter to move around and hold moisture longer. \u2014 Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor , 2 May 2022",
"This handsome fire pit table has the rustic look of stone, but is faced with a weather-resistant synthetic material that requires almost no maintenance. \u2014 Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics , 27 Apr. 2022",
"Walmart's cedar porch swing can easily enhance any rustic , farmhouse look. \u2014 Kelly Allen, House Beautiful , 22 Apr. 2022",
"The rustic , sliding barn doors on this modern farmhouse TV stand $269.99 (originally $745) remind us of grandpa\u2019s barn. \u2014 cleveland , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Despite the accommodation being more rustic than Solberg anticipated, the two had a wonderful time in Topanga. \u2014 Francesca Street, CNN , 9 May 2022",
"Groll says most of the Haitian boats are rustic , pieced together basic materials that barely float. \u2014 Rebekah Castor, Fox News , 3 May 2022",
"Denim platforms can be grungy in one look, sweetly rustic with the next. \u2014 Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR , 27 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Near Great Sand Dunes National Park, the rustic and clothing-optional Valley View Hot Springs allows all-night soaking (RVs welcome, though hook-ups are unavailable). \u2014 Outside Online , 4 Aug. 2021",
"Financial issues and Brando\u2019s concerns about damaging the fragile atoll ecosystems kept the project limited in scope: only the airstrip and a dozen rustic bungalows were ultimately built. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 23 Nov. 2021",
"The interconnected great room and kitchen blend rustic and glam decor seamlessly, using pieces from Best Made Co, Shaws, Ferguson, The Home Depot, as well as antique shops. \u2014 Mary Elizabeth Andriotis, House Beautiful , 28 Sep. 2021",
"Combining the rustic with the modern was deliberate. \u2014 Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News , 25 Mar. 2021",
"Among the rustics , Akaina Ghosh is sweetly doting as Silvius, a simple shepherd lovesick for Phebe, who has no interest in Silvius but becomes smitten with Ganymede. \u2014 Sam Hurwitt, The Mercury News , 10 July 2019",
"Hudson, an English naturalist at the turn of the last century, interviewed elderly rustics who still belonged as entirely to their landscape as the wildlife. \u2014 Kieran Dodds, Smithsonian , 20 Apr. 2018",
"Mendelssohn was perhaps the ultimate Biedermeier composer, most inspired with his miniature Songs Without Words or when portraying the fairies and rustics of Shakespeare\u2019s A Midsummer Night\u2019s Dream. \u2014 David Patrick Stearns, Philly.com , 22 June 2017"
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"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
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": to make or cause a rustle",
": to act or move with energy or speed",
": to forage food",
": to steal cattle",
": to cause to rustle",
": to obtain by one's own exertions",
": forage",
": to steal (livestock) especially from a farm or ranch",
": a quick succession or confusion of small sounds",
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"Verb",
"The trees rustled in the wind.",
"Her skirt rustled as she walked.",
"He rustled the papers on his desk.",
"Noun",
"He heard a rustle of leaves behind him.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"For those wanting to rustle up food at home, the big grocery chains have dedicated sections on their websites to help. \u2014 Karla Adam, Washington Post , 31 May 2022",
"Some, like Sebastian Faena and Gary Sorrenti, were able to rustle up a late-night snack in the form of beef carpaccio and pasta for the adjacent kitchen servicing Cipriani Downtown Miami. \u2014 Zachary Weiss, Vogue , 7 Dec. 2021",
"Previous franchise stars who\u2019ve appeared on DWTS are likely to offer their support on social media and rustle up some extra votes. \u2014 Mary Colurso | Mcolurso@al.com, al , 20 Sep. 2021",
"For example, whenever a tree moves, leaves need to rustle . \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 26 Aug. 2021",
"Birds rustle in the branches of a large, wizened hemlock. \u2014 Zoya Teirstein, Wired , 14 Aug. 2021",
"The Green Knight, as seen in Lowery's enchanting Arthurian dream, is an imposing tree of a man, with a wispy beard of twigs and a wooden mane whose movements rustle with the sound of bended, creaking branches. \u2014 Jake Coyle, Star Tribune , 28 July 2021",
"Government and philanthropic funding is no match for corporate purses, and few institutions can rustle up the data and computing power needed to match work from companies like Google. \u2014 Tom Simonite, Wired , 8 June 2021",
"Last week, Anthony Blinken, the US secretary of State, headlined an online fundraiser to rustle up an additional $2 billion from private donors. \u2014 Samanth Subramanian, Quartz , 19 Apr. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"But with the top raised, there\u2019s hardly a rustle of wind noise, so good is the sealing. \u2014 Howard Walker, Robb Report , 8 June 2022",
"Some pictures will stir your soul and cause a rustle of recognition. \u2014 Michael Johnston, The New Yorker , 31 Mar. 2022",
"All come with a backdrop of stunning towering mountains, the rustle of the wind through the trees and the allure of an endless expanse of clear blue water merging with the sky. \u2014 Lisa Morrow, CNN , 25 Mar. 2022",
"The subject matter caused a rustle , but Chandler, who died in 1997, stood by Davidson. \u2014 New York Times , 28 Jan. 2022",
"The muffled, vaguely sonographic rustle of a pocket, or a purse. \u2014 Meghan O'gieblyn, Wired , 24 Jan. 2022",
"The rustle of the bag seemed to echo across the course and through the canyons. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 26 Jan. 2022",
"Whether a light hum or a loud rustle , almost everyone knows someone who snores\u2014even if that person may be you. \u2014 Sarah Fielding, Health.com , 7 Oct. 2021",
"Not a rustle from any client, employee, friend or foe. \u2014 Jeff Bradford, Forbes , 11 Oct. 2021"
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": compassion for the misery of another",
": sorrow for one's own faults : remorse",
": a Moabite woman who accompanied Naomi to Bethlehem and became the ancestress of David",
": a short narrative book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scriptures \u2014 see Bible Table",
"George Herman 1895\u20131948 Babe Ruth or the Babe American baseball player"
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"kindliness",
"kindness",
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"mercy",
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"sympathy",
"warmheartedness"
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"inhumanity",
"inhumanness",
"mercilessness",
"pitilessness"
],
"examples":[
"Noun (1)",
"listening to your flippant comments about the homeless, I wonder if you have any ruth"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-204409"
},
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"having no pity merciless , cruel",
"having no pity cruel"
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"affectless",
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"inhuman",
"inhumane",
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"ironhearted",
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"obdurate",
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"pitiless",
"remorseless",
"slash-and-burn",
"soulless",
"stony",
"stoney",
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"take-no-prisoners",
"thick-skinned",
"uncharitable",
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"unmerciful",
"unsparing",
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"charitable",
"compassionate",
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"kindly",
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"softhearted",
"sympathetic",
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"warm",
"warmhearted"
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"examples":[
"The journalist was ruthless in his criticism.",
"an office supervisor with a ruthless disregard for others' feelings",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"When Navarro describes himself as ruthless , unscrupulous and a liar, he should be taken at his word. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 16 June 2022",
"In an ecosystem that often rewards more-is-more, the level of self-scrutiny and ruthless editing prompted by this most recent lockdown is not something the Chinese fashion industry has witnessed before. \u2014 Margaret Zhang, Vogue , 13 June 2022",
"Just as with testimony during the trial, the arguments over punishment portrayed her in wildly different terms \u2014 an experienced and ruthless human smuggler or herself a victim of organized crime. \u2014 Jacob Beltran, San Antonio Express-News , 6 May 2022",
"The Wall Street Journal recently reported Biden had dispatched CIA Director William Burns to meet and explore fence-mending with the reckless and ruthless Crown Prince. \u2014 Aaron David Miller, CNN , 5 May 2022",
"The leaks depict a highly professional and ruthless ransomware organization at the top of its game, said John Fokker, head of cyber investigations with the security firm Trellix. \u2014 Robert Mcmillan, WSJ , 28 Mar. 2022",
"The Mandalorian figure is holding up a love letter stamped with a heart, which is charmingly off-cannon given the Mandalorian's calculating, stoic, and somewhat ruthless personality type. \u2014 Sarah Toscano, EW.com , 25 Jan. 2022",
"The mood has dimmed in Denmark, and Nyborg\u2014now 53 and the country\u2019s foreign minister\u2014is more ruthless and driven than ever. \u2014 Taylor Antrim, Vogue , 2 June 2022",
"At the time, as Buzzfeed points out, the public could be ruthless towards celebrities, and making fun of their struggles was not uncommon. \u2014 Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone , 17 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":null,
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-090000"
},
"r\u00e9gime":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": regimen sense 1",
": a regular pattern of occurrence or action (as of seasonal rainfall)",
": the characteristic behavior or orderly procedure of a natural phenomenon or process",
": mode of rule or management",
": a form of government",
": a government in power",
": a period of rule",
": a form or system of government",
": regimen",
": regimen",
": a system of principles, rules, or regulations for administration (as of property)"
],
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"r\u0101-\u02c8zh\u0113m",
"ri-",
"also",
"r\u0101-\u02c8zh\u0113m",
"ri-",
"r\u0101-\u02c8zh\u0113m, ri-",
"r\u0101-\u02c8zh\u0113m, ri-"
],
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"administration",
"authority",
"governance",
"government",
"jurisdiction",
"regimen",
"rule"
],
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"examples":[
"The new regime is sure to fall.",
"Under the new regime , all workers must file a weekly report.",
"He was put on a strict exercise regime .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The objective shifted from regime change to capturing the Donbas, in the east. \u2014 Grayson Quay, The Week , 16 June 2022",
"The move empowers Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, a brutal dictator that the Trump administration hit with harsh sanctions to encourage regime change. \u2014 Dan Eberhart, Forbes , 15 June 2022",
"White House aides scrambled to clarify the president\u2019s comments, saying the administration did not have a strategy of regime change in Russia. \u2014 Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY , 1 June 2022",
"New scrutiny is being applied to these high-living oligarchs who have made or maintained their fortunes under Vladimir Putin\u2019s regime . \u2014 David Browne, Rolling Stone , 30 May 2022",
"The result was a media campaign that falsely painted Ar\u00e9valo and his successor, Jacobo \u00c1rbenz, as communists and puppets of the Soviet Union, thus creating a justification for regime change. \u2014 David Conrads, The Christian Science Monitor , 25 May 2022",
"Ukraine was a society with which many Russian citizens identified and a powerful example for an uprising against Mr. Putin\u2019s regime . \u2014 Chris Blattman, WSJ , 25 Apr. 2022",
"But in the 1970s, the demographics of Cambodian immigrants to the United States changed quickly: Refugees were fleeing the Khmer Rouge, a violent regime that killed nearly 2 million people. \u2014 Shannon Liao, Washington Post , 31 May 2022",
"Many of them had fled the Khmer Rouge, a brutal political party and military force operating under the regime of Pol Pot in 1970s Cambodia. \u2014 Christina Polomoff, The Conversation , 24 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"French r\u00e9gime , from Old French regimen, regime , from Late Latin regimin-, regimen ",
"first_known_use":[
"1776, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-223705"
},
"r\u00e9sum\u00e9":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to assume or take again : reoccupy",
": to return to or begin (something) again after interruption",
": to take (something) back to oneself : reclaim",
": to pick (something) up again : to go back to using or doing (something, such as a way of behaving)",
": to begin again after a pause or interruption",
": a short account of one's career and qualifications : curriculum vitae",
": a set of accomplishments",
": summary",
": to begin again",
": to take or occupy again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8z\u00fcm",
"\u02c8re-z\u0259-\u02ccm\u0101",
"\u02ccre-z\u0259-\u02c8m\u0101",
"also",
"or",
"ri-\u02c8z\u00fcm"
],
"synonyms":[
"continue",
"pick up",
"proceed (with)",
"renew",
"reopen",
"restart"
],
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"abstract",
"breviary",
"brief",
"capsule",
"conspectus",
"digest",
"encapsulation",
"epitome",
"inventory",
"outline",
"pr\u00e9cis",
"recap",
"recapitulation",
"roundup",
"run-through",
"rundown",
"sum",
"sum-up",
"summa",
"summarization",
"summary",
"summing-up",
"synopsis",
"wrap-up"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Roberts also announced that negotiations between the company and the union will resume next week. \u2014 William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al , 17 June 2022",
"In a letter the following day, Transportation Department officials told cadets that Sea Year assignments would resume that month under the stricter standards. \u2014 Michael Laris, Anchorage Daily News , 15 June 2022",
"Freeport LNG, which liquefies and exports natural gas from Quintana Island, Texas, said its facility won\u2019t resume full operations until late 2022 after a fire that broke out last week. \u2014 Jinjoo Lee, WSJ , 15 June 2022",
"In a statement, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice said inmate transportation would resume with three corrections officers for each transport instead of the previous two and other new security measures. \u2014 Chron , 12 June 2022",
"There is no anticipation the 35-year-old Bishop will resume playing. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 10 June 2022",
"At the time, state officials said executions would resume after the state revised its protocol and obtained the drugs necessary for the procedure. \u2014 Andy Rose And Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN , 10 June 2022",
"The Abbott production facility that shut down, prompting a nationwide shortage of infant formula, will resume production, the company announced on Saturday. \u2014 Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune , 6 June 2022",
"By shifting from its traditional winter-time slot from January to June, streamlining this year\u2019s edition from four days to three and consolidating it with the 2022 summer NAMM show, which will resume in Nashville in July 2023. \u2014 George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune , 2 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Before he was cast, Asghari expressed a desire to diversify his acting resume . \u2014 Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE.com , 9 June 2022",
"Her resume boasts enterprises that span the gamut, from custom designing personal creative music studios to managing international real estate projects with full staff. \u2014 Kimberly Wilson, Essence , 8 June 2022",
"Job seekers can submit their resume online prior to the event and speak with employers directly during the expo through private, one-on-one chats and interviews. \u2014 Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic , 7 June 2022",
"Considering the source Stein covered the NBA at ESPN, then the New York Times \u2014 his resume and reporting is sterling. \u2014 Andy Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune , 4 June 2022",
"His resume won\u2019t be considered one of the best of this era. \u2014 Shane Young, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
"The actor and producer can now add college graduate to her lengthy and impressive resume . \u2014 Jasmine Washington, Seventeen , 31 May 2022",
"Auburn also bolstered its resume this season with series wins at Texas A&M and at LSU, along with being the only top-four team in the SEC West to play Tennessee this season. \u2014 Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al , 29 May 2022",
"Pence meanwhile, in a rare act of open defiance against Trump, burnished his political resume and showed the first hints of an independent streak by backing the winner, who now goes on to vie against Democratic nominee Stacy Abrams. \u2014 Michael D'antonio, CNN , 25 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1",
"Noun",
"1782, in the meaning defined at sense 2"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220623-174110"
},
"redoubtable":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": causing fear or alarm : formidable",
": illustrious , eminent",
": worthy of respect"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8dau\u0307-t\u0259-b\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[
"alarming",
"dire",
"direful",
"dread",
"dreadful",
"fearful",
"fearsome",
"forbidding",
"formidable",
"frightening",
"frightful",
"ghastly",
"hair-raising",
"horrendous",
"horrible",
"horrifying",
"intimidating",
"scary",
"shocking",
"spine-chilling",
"terrible",
"terrifying"
],
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"examples":[
"There is a new biography of the redoubtable Winston Churchill.",
"his next opponent, the reigning champion, would be by far the most redoubtable adversary the young boxer had ever faced",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Its twinkling eye is instead trained on three redoubtable forces: dreams, family and British eccentricity. \u2014 Kyle Smith, WSJ , 2 June 2022",
"Real Madrid could risk absorbing pressure, conceding chances, safe in the knowledge that Courtois is a redoubtable last line of defense. \u2014 New York Times , 28 May 2022",
"That would excite me enough even if the movie didn\u2019t boast two leads as redoubtable as Marion Cotillard and Melvil Poupaud. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 17 May 2022",
"Our second father/son-in-law street-name duo was the redoubtable Otis/Chandler pairing. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 10 May 2022",
"The redoubtable Christine Lahti stars as Alice Murchow, the kind of strung-out character that in Williams\u2019 lifetime would have been played to the hilt by Elizabeth Ashley. \u2014 Charles Mcnultytheater Critic, Los Angeles Times , 31 Mar. 2022",
"Hunt wound up selling Vanderbilt on a stupendously sumptuous design inspired by redoubtable piles such as Blois and the Palace of Jacques Coeur in Bourges. \u2014 Catesby Leigh, WSJ , 11 Mar. 2022",
"Adopting the formulation of the redoubtable George Kennan, the Truman Doctrine argued that the United States needed to contain an aggressive and expansionist Soviet Union, lest the world end up with another totalitarian blitzkrieg across Europe. \u2014 Beverly Gage, The New Yorker , 7 Mar. 2022",
"The dilemmas of when and how to signal a plan to step away from formal office and confirm an heir could test Mr. Xi\u2019s redoubtable political skills. \u2014 New York Times , 14 Feb. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English redoutable , from Anglo-French, from reduter to dread, from re- + duter to doubt",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-105635"
},
"rally":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb",
"verb ()"
],
"definitions":[
": to muster for a common purpose",
": to recall to order",
": to arouse for action",
": to rouse from depression or weakness",
": to come together again to renew an effort",
": to join in a common cause",
": recover , rebound",
": to engage in a rally",
": a mustering of scattered forces to renew an effort",
": a summoning up of strength or courage after weakness or dejection",
": a recovery of price after a decline",
": a renewed offensive",
": a mass meeting intended to arouse group enthusiasm",
": a series of shots interchanged between players (as in tennis) before a point is won",
": an automobile competition using public roads and ordinary traffic rules with the object of maintaining a specified average speed between checkpoints over a route unknown to the participants until the start of the event",
": to attack with raillery : banter",
": to bring or come together for a common purpose",
": to publicly support or oppose",
": to rouse from low spirits or weakness",
": a sudden improvement in performance or condition",
": a big meeting held to rouse enthusiasm",
"[French rallye , from English rally entry 1 ]"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ra-l\u0113",
"\u02c8ra-l\u0113"
],
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"marshaling",
"marshalling",
"mobilization",
"rallying"
],
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"examples":[
"Noun",
"Supporters held a rally for the candidate.",
"Protesters staged an antiwar rally .",
"Stock prices are up after the dollar's rally yesterday.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Over 30 food trucks will rally in Blue Ash to support the Cincinnati Food Truck Association. \u2014 Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer , 15 June 2022",
"March for Our Lives protesters rally in Parkland to voice their frustrations over the inaction toward ending gun violence. \u2014 Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel , 11 June 2022",
"On Saturday, supporters of March for Our Lives, the organization founded by student survivors of the 2018 mass shooting at a high school in Parkland, Fla., will rally at noon near the Washington Monument. \u2014 Ellie Silverman, Washington Post , 10 June 2022",
"In a two-man contest, the party \u2014 and anti-Villanueva voters \u2014 could rally around Luna. \u2014 Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times , 8 June 2022",
"Despite the return of pitcher Mariah Mazon to the lineup, the Beavers couldn\u2019t rally . \u2014 oregonlive , 3 June 2022",
"Our Bodies rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court, May 14. \u2014 Adam J. White, WSJ , 23 May 2022",
"Pence will rally for Kemp on Monday, the day before the primary. \u2014 Merdie Nzanga, USA TODAY , 22 May 2022",
"Hundreds of pro-choice supporters rally in front of Baltimore City Hall for the #BansOffOurBody protest. \u2014 Ngan Ho, Baltimore Sun , 14 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Event Strategies received the permit for the rally on the Ellipse before rioters breached the Capitol. \u2014 Kenneth Tran, USA TODAY , 17 June 2022",
"Thursday\u2019s decline reversed a rally in stocks Wednesday. \u2014 Caitlin Ostroff, WSJ , 17 June 2022",
"Pence only briefly mentioned the 2020 election, for instance, at a campaign rally last month for Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp. \u2014 Isaac Arnsdorf, Washington Post , 16 June 2022",
"He was seen with armed militia members, who appeared to be attending a counter-protest to the rally in downtown Phoenix, which called for stricter gun laws following recent deadly shootings in the U.S. \u2014 Sam Burdette, The Arizona Republic , 13 June 2022",
"Joseph Kesto, 18, of Sterling Heights, was a Detroit march organizer who headed to the rally in Washington, D.C. \u2014 Eve Sampson, Detroit Free Press , 12 June 2022",
"The older Begich was presumed to have died in 1972 when his plane disappeared en route to a rally in Alaska -- a plane also carrying then-House Majority Leader Hale Boggs. \u2014 Hannah Demissie, ABC News , 10 June 2022",
"The game was blown open with a lengthy two-out rally in the bottom of the third inning, starting with an RBI double by Holmes. \u2014 oregonlive , 7 June 2022",
"Former Deputy Chief of Staff and White House Social Media Director Dan Scavino Jr. has been accused of helping Trump spread false information about election fraud on social media and recruiting a crowd to come to the rally in Washington on Jan. 6. \u2014 Sarah D. Wire, Los Angeles Times , 7 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Speaking to donors Friday at a Democratic fundraiser in Los Angeles, Biden talked about his work to rally support for Ukraine as the war continues. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 11 June 2022",
"Clevelanders have tried at least nine times over the past 35 years to rally support for a way to build a stronger link between the city\u2019s downtown and its Lake Erie waterfront. \u2014 Steven Litt, cleveland , 29 May 2022",
"The young women have been in Italy for over two weeks seeking to rally international support for a diplomatic resolution to the standoff at the plant, the last holdout of Ukrainian resistance in the strategic port city. \u2014 Nicole Winfield, ajc , 11 May 2022",
"The problem is that President Vladimir Putin has tried to rally support \u2014 among both his own people and those of other countries \u2014 by portraying Russia as the victim of a U.S. plot. \u2014 Doyle Mcmanuswashington Columnist, Los Angeles Times , 8 May 2022",
"Anticipation of the military celebration stoked fears that Russian President Vladimir Putin could use the occasion to rally support for expanding his war. \u2014 Harold Maass, The Week , 5 May 2022",
"Meanwhile, the Liberty Defense PAC, which has worked to rally support for its endorsed candidates, had raised a total of about $95,000 by the end of March. \u2014 Tom Davies, Chicago Tribune , 4 May 2022",
"Brezhnev needed a new idea to rally popular support behind the Communist Party, and the war was the best available option at the time. \u2014 Katie Stallard, WSJ , 4 May 2022",
"The speech was the latest in a series of video addresses by Mr. Zelensky since Russia\u2019s invasion on Feb. 24, all aiming to rally international support for Ukraine\u2019s cause. \u2014 New York Times , 21 Apr. 2022"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"Verb (1)",
"1599, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a",
"Noun",
"1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Verb (2)",
"1668, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-110527"
},
"relevancy":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": relevance",
": something relevant",
": relevance"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-l\u0259-v\u0259n(t)-s\u0113",
"\u02c8re-l\u0259-v\u0259n-s\u0113"
],
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"applicability",
"bearing",
"connection",
"materiality",
"pertinence",
"relevance"
],
"antonyms":[
"extraneousness",
"inapplicability",
"irrelevance",
"irrelevancy"
],
"examples":[
"this new information has no relevancy to the case",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Tongue piercings may seem like a thing of the '90s and early aughts, but rest assured that the edgy piercing still maintains its relevancy today. \u2014 Gabi Thorne, Allure , 25 Apr. 2022",
"Reactions to their antics are part of the massive PR machination central to their relevancy and economic status. \u2014 Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter , 12 Apr. 2022",
"This blog will primarily focus on the quality of relationships and relevancy to the quality of work and the social environment, from both a workplace and a personal perspective. \u2014 Cindy Gordon, Forbes , 1 May 2022",
"Streaming has quickly degraded the value and relevancy of some of Turner\u2019s former crown jewel cable networks such as TNT, TBS and Cartoon Network, which all have sizable footprints in Atlanta. \u2014 Rodney Ho, ajc , 24 Apr. 2022",
"Notably among these changes is an upgrade to the search relevancy found on the site. \u2014 Joshua Hawkins, BGR , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Through generations of rockstars like The Clash, The Who, and Elton John wearing them on stage, the brand has managed to maintain a sense of relevancy and appeal. \u2014 Christian Allaire, Vogue , 13 Apr. 2022",
"Passover and Easter will occur in the coming days, events that inspire faith leaders to speak to the relevancy of ancient scripture in a way that resonates to modern times. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 9 Apr. 2022",
"The Gators\u2019 rise from the depths of dysfunction under Cam Newbauer to national relevancy under interim coach Kelly Rae Finley has defied expectations, if not suspended disbelief. \u2014 Edgar Thompson, orlandosentinel.com , 9 Feb. 2022"
],
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"1561, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-111745"
},
"recurrent":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": running or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course",
": returning or happening time after time",
": happening or appearing again and again",
": running or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course",
": returning or happening time after time"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8k\u0259r-\u0259nt",
"-\u02c8k\u0259-r\u0259nt",
"ri-\u02c8k\u0259r-\u0259nt",
"-\u02c8k\u0259r-\u0259nt, -\u02c8k\u0259-r\u0259nt"
],
"synonyms":[
"continual",
"intermittent",
"on-and-off",
"periodic",
"periodical",
"recurring"
],
"antonyms":[
"constant",
"continuous",
"incessant",
"unceasing"
],
"examples":[
"The loss of innocence is a recurrent theme in his stories.",
"had recurrent problems with the computer for months and finally junked it",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Book 3, which, at nearly 350 pages, constitutes almost half of the entire novel, tells the story of a United States that slides into a totalitarian dictatorship in response to recurrent pandemics and climate disasters. \u2014 Jordan Kisner, The Atlantic , 21 Dec. 2021",
"So this was a recurrent infection in a young woman whose immune system was already compromised. \u2014 New York Times , 27 Apr. 2022",
"The recurrent image of Cypress Hill lost in a haze of THC masks a musical legacy dense with innovative, bracing sounds and snapshots of a city on the cusp of breakdown. \u2014 Randall Roberts, Los Angeles Times , 20 Apr. 2022",
"Thus, stocking up on food was a recurrent family adventure, in which the goal was to spend every single dime while ensuring that the food would last until the next paycheck arrived. \u2014 Rodrigo Zeidan And Melissa Nogueira, CNN , 12 Apr. 2022",
"Gottfried's representative said his recurrent heart rhythm problem was due to myotonic dystrophy type II. \u2014 CBS News , 12 Apr. 2022",
"Perhaps most fascinating to such an audience will be the recurrent Americanisms in it\u2014including an appearance by Al Capone and references to the likes of Huckleberry Finn, Bill Clinton, and the John F. Kennedy assassination. \u2014 Courtney Sender, The Atlantic , 6 Apr. 2022",
"The situation in the DRC is recurrent in different parts of the country, with conflict being caused by armed groups interested in minerals, as well as ethnic, cultural, religious, and political rivalries. \u2014 Carlos Mureithi, Quartz , 31 Mar. 2022",
"The notion of trust was recurrent throughout the panel discussion. \u2014 Lise Pedersen, Variety , 30 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"borrowed from Latin recurrent-, recurrens, present participle of recurrere \"to run back, run in the opposite direction, return\" \u2014 more at recur ",
"first_known_use":[
"1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-112907"
},
"ruction":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a noisy fight",
": disturbance , uproar"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0259k-sh\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[
"affray",
"brawl",
"broil",
"donnybrook",
"fracas",
"fray",
"free-for-all",
"melee",
"m\u00eal\u00e9e",
"rough-and-tumble",
"row",
"ruckus"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"the ruction ended with everyone involved getting arrested",
"the ruction outside the door prompted me to investigate what was going on",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"This week\u2019s lira ruction was caused by Mr. Erdogan\u2019s sacking on Saturday of the head of the central bank. \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 23 Mar. 2021",
"Once again, waspish commentators noted, an American woman has caused a ruction in the royal family. \u2014 Washington Post , 9 Jan. 2020",
"Deteriorating finances come at a bad time, however, with ructions in China\u2019s money markets threatening to damp demand for corporate bonds. \u2014 Nathaniel Taplin, WSJ , 21 June 2019",
"The volcano\u2019s ructions escalated on Sunday, prompting the provincial government in Batangas to declare a state of calamity. \u2014 Washington Post , 13 Jan. 2020",
"Once again, waspish commentators noted, an American woman has caused a ruction in the British royal family. \u2014 Danica Kirka, Anchorage Daily News , 9 Jan. 2020",
"But Gerwig resists that temptation by keeping her eye firmly on the economics to which Alcott herself was all too keenly aware, and allowing her characters to experience joy even within their severest ructions and reversals. \u2014 Ann Hornaday, Houston Chronicle , 20 Dec. 2019",
"At some point, ructions in financial markets would force a change\u2014a weak pound makes imports more expensive, trimming living standards. \u2014 The Economist , 30 Oct. 2019",
"America's political ructions keep bursting from its borders. \u2014 Stephen Collinson, CNN , 11 Oct. 2019"
],
"history_and_etymology":"perhaps by shortening & alteration from insurrection ",
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1825, in the meaning defined at sense 2"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-113016"
},
"reform":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb",
"verb ()"
],
"definitions":[
": to put or change into an improved form or condition",
": to amend or improve by change of form or removal of faults or abuses",
": to put an end to (an evil) by enforcing or introducing a better method or course of action",
": to induce or cause to abandon evil ways",
": to subject (hydrocarbons) to cracking",
": to produce (gasoline, gas, etc.) by cracking",
": to become changed for the better",
": amendment of what is defective, vicious, corrupt, or depraved",
": removal or correction of errors or of an abuse or a wrong",
": reform judaism",
": relating to or favoring reform",
": of, relating to, or practicing Reform Judaism",
": to form again",
": to take form again",
": to make better or improve by removal of faults",
": to stop engaging in bad habits or behavior",
": the improvement of something by removing faults or problems",
": to put (a writing) into a corrected form that more accurately reflects the agreement of the parties",
"\u2014 compare ratify",
": to induce or cause to abandon wrongful or harmful ways",
": to become changed for the better"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8f\u022frm",
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8f\u022frm",
"ri-\u02c8f\u022frm",
"ri-\u02c8f\u022frm"
],
"synonyms":[
"habilitate",
"reclaim",
"redeem",
"regenerate",
"rehabilitate"
],
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The antitrust bills with the best chance to become law in the short term are still those that reform the system around the edges, such as one that would raise merger filing fees to increase federal antitrust enforcement funding. \u2014 Washington Post , 29 June 2021",
"The rules for drawing the maps changed after voters passed a constitutional amendment in 2015 attempting to reform the process and reduce gerrymandering. \u2014 Laura Hancock, cleveland , 27 May 2022",
"With lawmakers unable to reach agreement on how to reform police policies and on efforts to reduce mass shootings, the president has limited avenues for advancing his campaign promises. \u2014 Josh Boak And Chris Megerian, Anchorage Daily News , 25 May 2022",
"Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons are among those to have agreed to back the Alliance in a fresh push to reform the U.K.\u2019s controversial business rates and to demand the introduction of a new online sales tax. \u2014 Mark Faithfull, Forbes , 3 May 2022",
"Policy makers have the best chance in generations to reform and improve this system while bringing the rest of the world along. \u2014 Jason Furman, WSJ , 2 May 2022",
"When four officers were convicted last year for killing Floyd, Biden urged Congress to pass legislation to reform police by the anniversary of his death. \u2014 Time , 26 May 2022",
"When four officers were convicted last year for killing Floyd, Biden urged Congress to pass legislation to reform police by the anniversary of his death. \u2014 Josh Boak And Chris Megerian, Anchorage Daily News , 25 May 2022",
"When four officers were convicted last year for killing Floyd, Biden urged Congress to pass legislation to reform police by the anniversary of his death. \u2014 Michael Collins, USA TODAY , 25 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The lawsuit references the findings of the Department of Justice investigation that resulted in a federal consent decree mandating reform of the Baltimore Police Department in 2017. \u2014 Lea Skene, Baltimore Sun , 15 June 2022",
"The Cleveland Community Police Commission says nine smaller police agencies in the city have mostly complied with changing their policies to adhere to the city\u2019s reform of its department. \u2014 Olivia Mitchell, cleveland , 15 June 2022",
"Episodes of competence continue to be seen periodically: the Giuliani crime reduction in New York, Gina Raimondo\u2019s reform of Rhode Island\u2019s pension system, the Trump administration\u2019s vaccine initiative. \u2014 Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ , 14 June 2022",
"Of all the new breed of reform -minded progressive district attorneys in major American cities, none had the revolutionary bona fides of Chesa Boudin. \u2014 Kevin Cullen, BostonGlobe.com , 13 June 2022",
"Tuesday's press conference was part of a campaign to build pressure on Congress and argue that American public opinion favors serious reform of gun laws at a national level. \u2014 Ashraf Khalil, The Arizona Republic , 7 June 2022",
"The election for California attorney general is poised to be a contest of stark contrasts, between a reform -minded liberal incumbent and a staunchly conservative challenger who\u2019s looking to seize on public fears about crime. \u2014 Dustin Gardiner, San Francisco Chronicle , 7 June 2022",
"The Philadelphia District Attorney at the heart of this Independent Lens docuseries is Larry Krasner, a criminal justice reform -minded lawyer who approached his role as a chance to rethink how the city of Philadelphia understood criminality. \u2014 Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter , 7 June 2022",
"The Illinois Legislature sets the property tax code and therefore plays an important role in any reform of the Illinois or Cook County property tax systems. \u2014 The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune , 2 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Actual corporate tax revenue in 2021 was $46 billion higher than the Congressional Budget Office\u2019s post- reform forecast. \u2014 Tyler Goodspeed, WSJ , 8 May 2022",
"Under Mullins\u2019 nearly two decades of leadership, the union has fought for better pay \u2014 with contracts resulting in pay increases of 40% \u2014 and staked a prominent position in the anti- reform movement. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 6 Oct. 2021",
"The initial results also showed that pro- reform candidates who emerged from the 2019 protests had gained several seats in the 329-member parliament. \u2014 Reuters, CNN , 12 Oct. 2021",
"The initial results also showed that pro- reform candidates who emerged from the 2019 protests had gained several seats in the 329-member parliament. \u2014 NBC News , 12 Oct. 2021",
"Under Mullins\u2019 nearly two decades of leadership, the union has fought for better pay \u2013 with contracts resulting in pay increases of 40% \u2013 and staked a prominent position in the anti- reform movement. \u2014 Michael R. Sisak, USA TODAY , 5 Oct. 2021",
"The pugilistic rhetoric sheds light on where the post- reform coalition education debate will lead. \u2014 Kathryn Joyce, The New Republic , 30 Sep. 2021",
"Her anti- reform message plays well to a base of very reliable voters \u2014 older, whiter, more conservative. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 3 Sep. 2021",
"Sandu, a former prime minister who used to lead the pro- reform Party of Action and Solidarity, or PAS, promised to clean up corruption, fight poverty and strengthen relations with the EU. \u2014 Corneliu Rusnac And Stephen Mcgrath, Star Tribune , 11 July 2021"
],
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"Verb (1)",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a",
"Noun",
"1606, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Adjective",
"1819, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb (2)",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-120445"
},
"road map":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a map showing roads especially for automobile travel",
": a detailed plan to guide progress toward a goal",
": a detailed explanation"
],
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"synonyms":[
"arrangement",
"blueprint",
"design",
"game",
"game plan",
"ground plan",
"master plan",
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"program",
"project",
"scheme",
"strategy",
"system"
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"examples":[
"Did you bring a road map ?",
"a road map to peace",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Planning for retirement requires a road map that is unique to each individual. \u2014 Forbes , 17 June 2022",
"The letter includes what amounts to a road map for Georgia to overturn its election results, suggesting the lawmakers might ultimately choose a new slate of electors \u2014 for Trump. \u2014 Sarah D. Wire, Los Angeles Times , 9 June 2022",
"Often, within a few hours or days of the updates like these becoming available, hackers have already reverse engineered them and use them as an exploit road map . \u2014 Dan Goodin, Ars Technica , 25 May 2022",
"Yet the vehicles also offered police a road map of sorts that showed their movements within those 11 days. \u2014 Eric Levenson, CNN , 11 May 2022",
"The \u2026 complaint lays out a neat road map of a lot of circumstantial evidence that points in the direction of Lawrence Rudolph as the murderer of his wife, Bianca. ACCIDENT OR MURDER? \u2014 CBS News , 16 Apr. 2022",
"Jones, LaPaglia, and both Davis thespians (especially Judy Davis\u2019s face \u2014 a road map of experience) refuse actorly self-protection. \u2014 Armond White, National Review , 8 Apr. 2022",
"The strategic plan put forward by the CJCC, according to its authors and D.C. officials, could provide the road map the city needs. \u2014 Emily Davies, Washington Post , 14 May 2022",
"Is the product road map based on budgeted resources? \u2014 Bernard Fraenkel, Forbes , 26 Apr. 2022"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1741, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-120740"
},
"revenue":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the total income produced by a given source",
": the gross income returned by an investment",
": the yield of sources of income (such as taxes) that a political unit (such as a nation or state) collects and receives into the treasury for public use",
": a government department concerned with the collection of the national revenue",
": money that is made by or paid to a business or organization",
": money collected by a government (as through taxes)",
": the total income produced by a given source",
": the gross income returned by an investment",
": the yield of sources of income (as taxes) that a political unit (as a nation or state) collects and receives into the treasury for public use",
": a government department concerned with the collection of national revenue"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-v\u0259-\u02ccn\u00fc",
"-\u02ccny\u00fc",
"\u02c8re-v\u0259-\u02ccn\u00fc",
"-\u02ccny\u00fc",
"\u02c8re-v\u0259-\u02ccn\u00fc, -\u02ccny\u00fc"
],
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"earnings",
"gain(s)",
"income",
"incoming(s)",
"proceeds",
"profit",
"return",
"yield"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"The factory lost revenue because of the strike by the workers.",
"The firm is looking for another source of revenue .",
"Government officials have reported a decrease in revenue .",
"state and federal tax revenues",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Since 2014, the company has built IQOS from scratch\u2014a noncombustible heated-tobacco brand that now generates $9 billion in annual revenue . \u2014 Carol Ryan, WSJ , 4 June 2022",
"Retailers using a marketplace to complement their existing offerings could experience an increase in digital revenue by upward of 10%. \u2014 Ryan Lee, Forbes , 3 June 2022",
"Fenty made more than $550 million in revenue in its first year and today is worth $2.8 billion. \u2014 Kelsee Majette, The Week , 3 June 2022",
"To put that in perspective, Tesla\u2019s automotive business contributed $16.9 billion in revenue , or 90% of the group\u2019s topline, in the first quarter. \u2014 Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune , 3 June 2022",
"The new parking will bring in an estimated $1.2 million to $1.4 million in annual revenue . \u2014 Susan Glaser, cleveland , 2 June 2022",
"Sandberg joined Facebook in 2008 and was key to turning it into a social media giant that generated almost $120 billion in revenue last year. \u2014 Kurt Wagner And Emily Chang / Bloomberg, Time , 1 June 2022",
"Sandberg joined Facebook in 2008 and was key to turning it into a social media giant that generated almost $120 billion in revenue last year. \u2014 Emily Chang, BostonGlobe.com , 1 June 2022",
"The projects generate $150 million in revenue during a typical year, with around 80% of that coming from the Glen Canyon Dam. \u2014 Zak Podmore, The Salt Lake Tribune , 30 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, return, revenue, from Anglo-French, from revenir to return, from Latin revenire , from re- + venire to come \u2014 more at come ",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-121825"
},
"realizable":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to bring into concrete existence : accomplish",
": to cause to seem real : make appear real",
": to convert into actual money",
": to bring or get by sale, investment, or effort : gain",
": to conceive vividly as real : be fully aware of",
": to be aware of : understand",
": to bring into being : accomplish",
": to get as a result of effort : gain",
": to convert into money",
": to obtain or incur (as a gain or loss) especially as the result of a sale, exchange, or other disposition of an asset",
"\u2014 compare recognize"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u0259-\u02ccl\u012bz",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u0259-\u02ccl\u012bz",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u0259-\u02ccl\u012bz"
],
"synonyms":[
"ascertain",
"catch on (to)",
"discover",
"find out",
"get on (to)",
"hear",
"learn",
"see",
"wise (up)"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"With Gundam: Cucuruz Doan\u2019s Island performing very well at the Japanese box office, not many realize that the movie\u2019s titular island is in fact a real place. \u2014 Ollie Barder, Forbes , 7 June 2022",
"Finally, realize that towels are an investment, so take care of them. \u2014 Laura Daily, Washington Post , 7 June 2022",
"As of right now, fans realize Vecna's existence is the biggest risk for the kids surviving at the moment. \u2014 Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping , 4 June 2022",
"But as the colony of humans on the remote planet is on the verge of being torn apart by religious differences, the androids realize the challenge and danger of attempting to control humans' beliefs. \u2014 Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com , 3 June 2022",
"As in Harry Potter, as in Star Wars\u2014as in so many journeys of this sort\u2014so too in Stranger Things does our hero realize how to defeat evil: not using one\u2019s powers out of fear or anger, but out of love. \u2014 Josh St. Clair, Men's Health , 29 May 2022",
"Aside from advocating for Black women during pregnancy to prevent unfortunate situations like this, many don\u2019t realize that birthing doulas can also be of assistance for moms postpartum. \u2014 Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence , 26 May 2022",
"Some people realize that days filled with leisure time aren\u2019t ideal, after all. \u2014 Shlomo Benartzi, WSJ , 20 May 2022",
"At what point did each of you realize that the whole was greater than the sum of its parts? \u2014 David Fear, Rolling Stone , 14 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"French r\u00e9aliser , from Middle French realiser , from real real",
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-122645"
},
"reckoning":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the act or an instance of reckoning: such as",
": account , bill",
": computation",
": calculation of a ship's position",
": a settling of accounts",
": a summing up"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-k\u0259-ni\u014b",
"\u02c8rek-ni\u014b"
],
"synonyms":[
"appraisal",
"appraisement",
"assessment",
"estimate",
"estimation",
"evaluation",
"valuation"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"I was more than $10 off in my reckoning .",
"When the day of reckoning comes, we will have to face some unpleasant truths.",
"Our football team hardly comes into the reckoning .",
"Because of his injury, he is out of the reckoning .",
"The team is still in the reckoning .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In the midst of a racial reckoning , retailers anxious to bolster diversity within their rosters began recruiting more Black founders. \u2014 Indya Brown, Harper's BAZAAR , 3 June 2022",
"But for those contemplating the transition now, and for their dogs, a day of reckoning has arrived. \u2014 John Leland, BostonGlobe.com , 21 May 2022",
"But for those contemplating the transition now, and for their dogs, a day of reckoning has arrived. \u2014 New York Times , 19 May 2022",
"The Buffalo shooting comes two years after the nation saw what appeared to be the start of a racial reckoning . \u2014 Char Adams, NBC News , 18 May 2022",
"If history is any indication, a time of great reckoning is coming both in crypto and other conventional assets linked to it through margin loans or collateral. \u2014 Jon Markman, Forbes , 16 May 2022",
"But the March verdict has unleashed another type of reckoning . \u2014 Washington Post , 11 May 2022",
"By his own reckoning , Medrano came to mariachi through a backward process. \u2014 Gilbert Garcia, San Antonio Express-News , 31 May 2022",
"Another virtuous philanthropist, by her reckoning , is Jane Addams, of Hull House, in Chicago. \u2014 Nicholas Lemann, The New Yorker , 23 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-131406"
},
"redirect":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to change the course or direction of",
": an examination of a witness that follows a cross-examination : redirect examination",
": to change the course or direction of"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u0113-d\u0259-\u02c8rekt",
"\u02ccr\u0113-(\u02cc)d\u012b-",
"\u02ccr\u0113-d\u0259-\u02c8rekt",
"-d\u012b-"
],
"synonyms":[
"deflect",
"divert",
"swing",
"turn",
"veer",
"wheel",
"whip"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"They dug trenches near the river to redirect the flow of the water.",
"Traffic will be redirected to avoid downtown.",
"Visitors to the old website address are redirected automatically to the new one.",
"I tried to redirect their attention to the other painting.",
"It's time to redirect your energy to your homework.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Should America invest more in its police or redirect funding and attention elsewhere? \u2014 New York Times , 3 June 2022",
"Later this year, Wojcicki said YouTube will release a new shopping feature that will allow creators to redirect viewers during a livestream to a brand\u2019s YouTube channel, essentially letting two channels to co-host a single livestream. \u2014 J. Clara Chan, The Hollywood Reporter , 17 May 2022",
"Lobbyists for public four-year colleges have said states might redirect funding from their institutions. \u2014 Julie Bykowicz And Douglas Belkin, WSJ , 20 Oct. 2021",
"During an interview with NPR in March, Brunson revealed that the show\u2019s production team and ABC agreed to redirect some of the show\u2019s marketing money to help real-life teachers in need. \u2014 Gina Vivinetto, NBC News , 27 May 2022",
"Those budget cuts came during a period of social unrest following the murder of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis and calls to redirect money into alternative justice programs. \u2014 Washington Post , 7 Mar. 2022",
"Moderate Senate Democrats have pushed to redirect some of those funds to invest in infrastructure and to expand the broadband network. \u2014 Rachel Siegel, Anchorage Daily News , 11 Mar. 2021",
"At times of distress, kids need to be heard, and not only to correct and redirect any errors in thinking or facts. \u2014 John Duffy, CNN , 17 May 2022",
"For example, a metro transportation system might predict traffic anomalies that could affect schedules and automatically redirect vehicles. \u2014 Alexander Shevchenko, Forbes , 13 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"1650, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun",
"1880, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-140520"
},
"ripen":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to grow or become ripe",
": to make ripe",
": to bring to completeness or perfection",
": to age or cure (cheese) to develop characteristic flavor, odor, body, texture, and color",
": to improve flavor and tenderness of (beef or game) by aging under refrigeration",
": to make or become ripe"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u012b-p\u0259n",
"\u02c8r\u012b-p\u1d4am",
"\u02c8r\u012b-p\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[
"age",
"develop",
"grow",
"grow up",
"mature",
"progress"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"The tomatoes finished ripening on the windowsill.",
"You can ripen the fruit by placing it in a paper bag and storing it at room temperature for a few days.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Alaskan grizzlies, so fond of salmon runs, now preferring berries that ripen sooner. \u2014 Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune , 14 May 2022",
"Your plant appears normal in an email photo with several hands of green fruits that should ripen later in the season. \u2014 Tom Maccubbin, Orlando Sentinel , 14 May 2022",
"Made only in years that favor varieties that ripen late in the season, this exquisite Rh\u00f4ne red is mostly Mourvedre, known for its long aging potential, blended with Syrah, Grenache and Counoise. \u2014 Mike Desimone, Robb Report , 10 Apr. 2022",
"Every year when the apples ripen , approximately 50 to 75 apples drop on our side of the fence for several weeks. \u2014 Washington Post , 4 Apr. 2022",
"How to ripen an avocado in a few hours: Use the oven! \u2014 Amy Mitchell, Country Living , 20 Apr. 2022",
"Plants produce an abundance of flowers in spring and ripen their intensely aromatic fruits in the fall. \u2014 oregonlive , 13 Jan. 2022",
"In 1986, Howard Mozeico planted a small vineyard behind his Parrett Mountain home to see if grapes would ripen 1,000 feet above sea level. \u2014 Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive , 4 Apr. 2022",
"Winemakers dream of these kinds of mild, even temperatures, which allow grapes to ripen slowly, taking more time to develop complex flavors. \u2014 Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle , 6 Mar. 2022"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-140558"
},
"richness":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"biographical name",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": having abundant possessions and especially material wealth",
": having high value or quality",
": well supplied or endowed",
": magnificently impressive : sumptuous",
": vivid and deep in color",
": full and mellow in tone and quality",
": having a strong fragrance",
": highly productive or remunerative",
": having abundant plant nutrients",
": highly seasoned, fatty, oily, or sweet",
": high in the combustible component",
": high in some component",
": entertaining",
": laughable",
": meaningful , significant",
": lush",
": pure or nearly pure",
": having a lot of money and possessions : wealthy",
": valuable entry 1 sense 1 , expensive",
": well supplied : abundant",
": fertile sense 1",
": containing much sugar, fat, or seasoning",
": deep and pleasing in color or tone",
"Adrienne Cecile 1929\u20132012 American poet"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rich",
"\u02c8rich",
"\u02c8rich"
],
"synonyms":[
"affluent",
"deep-pocketed",
"fat",
"fat-cat",
"flush",
"loaded",
"moneyed",
"monied",
"opulent",
"silk-stocking",
"wealthy",
"well-endowed",
"well-fixed",
"well-heeled",
"well-off",
"well-to-do"
],
"antonyms":[
"destitute",
"impecunious",
"impoverished",
"indigent",
"needy",
"penniless",
"penurious",
"poor",
"poverty-stricken"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Maya Rudolph is rich , divorced and saving the world in the first trailer for her Apple TV+ series Loot. \u2014 Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter , 3 June 2022",
"America has brought us so many moments of amazing creative synthesis, so many amazing, brand-new, rich , and extraordinary ideas. \u2014 Vogue , 29 May 2022",
"The effect is supremely sophisticated; Platinum 22 smells rich , regal, and, thanks to the warmth of tonka and the smoothness of orris, somehow familiar. \u2014 April Long, Town & Country , 24 May 2022",
"This is a gorgeous whisky, rich and multi-layered, still vibrant and vital in spite of its great age. \u2014 Joseph V Micallef, Forbes , 23 May 2022",
"However, from her reflective but effortlessly relatable lyricism to her rich , resounding voice and her spiritual curiosity, Debbie sings like someone who has experience beyond her years. \u2014 Carl Lamarre, Billboard , 23 May 2022",
"The wife of railroad baron Leland Stanford, Jane was rich , duplicitous and convinced that God was whispering in her ear. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 20 May 2022",
"These three organizations, all led by black women, are part of a growing group of classical schools\u2014public, charter, private and religious\u2014that provide a rich , deep and broad education. \u2014 Angel Adams Parham, WSJ , 20 May 2022",
"Taking from Melissa, who has had her own affairs, feels like Robin Hood-ing to Frances: stealing from the hot, rich , and blonde to feed the middle class and meek. \u2014 Jenny Singer, Glamour , 15 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English riche , from Old English r\u012bce ; akin to Old High German r\u012bhhi rich, Old English r\u012bce kingdom, Old High German r\u012bhhi , noun; all from prehistoric Germanic words borrowed from Celtic words akin to Old Irish r\u00ed (genitive r\u00edg ) king \u2014 more at royal ",
"first_known_use":[
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-141620"
},
"retrievable":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)",
": to call to mind again",
": to get back again : regain",
": rescue , salvage",
": to return (something, such as a ball or shuttlecock that is difficult to reach) successfully",
": restore , revive",
": to remedy the evil consequences of : correct",
": to get and bring back",
": to recover from storage",
": to bring in game",
": to bring back an object thrown by a person",
": retrieval",
": the successful return of a ball that is difficult to reach or control (as in tennis)",
": to get and bring back",
": to find and bring back killed or wounded game"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8tr\u0113v",
"ri-\u02c8tr\u0113v"
],
"synonyms":[
"get back",
"re-collect",
"reacquire",
"recapture",
"reclaim",
"recoup",
"recover",
"regain",
"repossess",
"retake"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"But about an hour in, as the climax approaches, Stitch's alien creator, Jumba, comes to retrieve him. \u2014 Christian Holub, EW.com , 21 June 2022",
"After three hours, a SWAT team came to retrieve them. \u2014 Nicole Asbury, Anchorage Daily News , 20 June 2022",
"San Francisco police said that, with the help of the FBI and international law enforcement, burglary detectives found Zhang in Taiwan, where he was detained until city detectives could retrieve him. \u2014 Dennis Romero, NBC News , 5 June 2022",
"When an organ comes up for donation, doctors furiously hop onto airplanes to retrieve it, and then shuttle back to the recipient \u2014 all within hours \u2014 trying to keep the organ in stable condition. \u2014 Pranshu Verma, Washington Post , 3 June 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",
"Orders delivered via the Hyundai sedan will be stored in a thermal container in the back seat, where the customer will retrieve them. \u2014 Matt Mcfarland, CNN , 13 May 2022",
"This machine also has a convenient handle to easily retrieve it from the water, which is helpful since this robot weighs a little over 20 pounds. \u2014 Adria Greenhauff, Better Homes & Gardens , 13 May 2022",
"While Rimml\u2019s body has been located, search teams have been unable to retrieve it as rescue teams must get acclimated to the rescue conditions, the park said. \u2014 Lawrence Richard, Fox News , 7 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The police alerted the F.B.I., which had an agent retrieve Ms. Biden\u2019s diary and other belongings. \u2014 New York Times , 20 Mar. 2022",
"Keeping the rod high, at least 45 degrees above the surface, greatly facilitates this retrieve and allows feeling a pickerel taking the lure or bait. \u2014 Bill May, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll , 21 Nov. 2021",
"Their level-wind line retrieve combined with high amount of line storage set them apart from other types for reels for deep saltwater applications. \u2014 The Editors, Field & Stream , 3 Sep. 2019",
"The retrieve can be lengthened by letting the fly drift downcurrent before retrieving. \u2014 Bill May, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll , 24 Oct. 2021",
"An aggressive retrieve might be overkill on a calm surface, but these plugs excel amid riffles and chops. \u2014 Joe Doggett, Chron , 14 Oct. 2021",
"The casting fishermen are targeting the walleye suspending about 8 to 10 feet below the surface to feed, relying on a slow retrieve to get bites. \u2014 cleveland , 10 June 2021",
"It can easily be adjusted for a right or left-handed retrieve . \u2014 Outdoor Life , 22 Mar. 2021",
"One of my favorite ways to fish it is called the yo-yo retrieve . \u2014 Dave Hurteau, Field & Stream , 19 Mar. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"1814, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1",
"Noun",
"1658, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-141722"
},
"romp":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": one that romps",
": a romping girl or woman",
": high-spirited, carefree, and boisterous play",
": something suggestive of such play: such as",
": a light fast-paced narrative, dramatic, or musical work usually in a comic mood",
": an episode of lovemaking",
": an easy winning pace",
": runaway sense 3",
": to run or play in a lively, carefree, or boisterous manner",
": to move or proceed in a brisk, easy, or playful manner",
": to win a contest easily",
": to play in a rough and noisy way",
": rough and noisy play : frolic"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00e4mp",
"\u02c8r\u022fmp",
"\u02c8r\u00e4mp"
],
"synonyms":[
"binge",
"fling",
"frisk",
"frolic",
"gambol",
"idyll",
"idyl",
"lark",
"ploy",
"revel",
"rollick",
"spree"
],
"antonyms":[
"caper",
"cavort",
"disport",
"frisk",
"frolic",
"gambol",
"lark",
"rollick",
"sport"
],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"The dogs love a good romp through the woods.",
"The game turned into a romp in the second half.",
"His latest film is a wildly amusing romp .",
"Verb",
"The kids were romping in the yard.",
"the kids romped on the lawn until dinner was ready",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Surrounding the city is the world\u2019s largest contiguous stand of ponderosa pine forest, and some of the finest runs are a romp through the woods. \u2014 Jen Rose Smith, Washington Post , 10 June 2022",
"After a long night of drinking and a random bedroom romp with one of the restaurant-goers (Kim Dong-Seok), who will soon enough be confronted by her malevolence, Freddie heads to the adoption center. \u2014 Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter , 26 May 2022",
"If the Headless Horseman is too frightening, the other half of the feature is a romp based on The Wind in the Willows that should make kids forget all about their fears. \u2014 Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping , 20 May 2022",
"On paper, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is a formulaic Marvel Studios superhero romp . \u2014 Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica , 5 May 2022",
"This double bill pairs George Cukor\u2019s 1940 rom-com starring Katherine Hepburn, Cary Grant and James Stewart with Leo McCarey\u2019s 1937 romp with Grant and Irene Dunne. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 16 July 2021",
"North scored 102 goals this season, a record tops all-time among male or female players, including a record 31 in BC\u2019s five-game romp through the NCAA tournament. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 5 June 2021",
"Battling putting problems for the most part, Johnson has not won on the PGA Tour since his authoritative romp in the November Masters of 2020. \u2014 Steve Dimeglio, USA TODAY , 21 May 2022",
"During their unexpected, joyful romp through the regular season, the Arizona Wildcats displayed a little bit of everything that can get a team to the Final Four. \u2014 Bruce Pascoe, The Arizona Republic , 17 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The company hosts weekly farm-to-table barbecues and an annual field day for staff to get outside and romp with kickball, dodgeball, ultimate Frisbee, and calisthenics. \u2014 Nick Davidson, Outside Online , 1 Oct. 2014",
"His 60-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter from Dickey gave the Packers a 7-3 lead over the St. Louis Cardinals, and Green Bay went on to romp , 41-16. \u2014 Jr Radcliffe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 22 Jan. 2022",
"On-site, there's a pellet stove in the lobby and picnic tables and a fire pit in the yard, where guests can chat with the owner, hang out with her resident pups, or let their own dogs romp off-leash. \u2014 Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure , 8 Jan. 2022",
"April Stringfield dreamed for years of owning a home with a yard large enough for her son to romp around with his puppy and play with his friends. \u2014 Washington Post , 7 Jan. 2022",
"And the Utes will romp across the same ground where the Four Horsemen ran, where Archie Griffin and Anthony Davis carried the ball, where Warren Moon and Gary Beban and Jim Plunkett threw it and Don Hutson and Lynn Swann caught it. \u2014 Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune , 31 Dec. 2021",
"At their best, Infinite's Scorpion tanks romp through strongholds and blow stuff up. \u2014 Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica , 6 Dec. 2021",
"The park\u2019s surfaces \u2014 which come in AstroTurf and gravel \u2014 are power washed at least twice a week, and hotel Wi-Fi is available so owners can work while their pets romp . \u2014 New York Times , 17 Nov. 2021",
"The event was less a showdown over who will win the election on November 2, when Adams is expected to romp to victory, than a chance for the moderators and Sliwa to cross-examine the future mayor. \u2014 Gregory Krieg, CNN , 20 Oct. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"1671, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
"1662, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-142735"
},
"recoup":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to get an equivalent for (losses) : make up for",
": reimburse , compensate",
": regain",
": to make good or make up for something lost",
": recuperate",
": recover sense 1"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8k\u00fcp",
"ri-\u02c8k\u00fcp"
],
"synonyms":[
"get back",
"re-collect",
"reacquire",
"recapture",
"reclaim",
"recover",
"regain",
"repossess",
"retake",
"retrieve"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"It will be hard for us to recoup the loss.",
"Movie studios can turn to video sales to recoup the costs of a movie that does poorly at the box office.",
"She recouped only a portion of her investment.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Credit card companies often protect customers against scams and can help recoup your money if a product is purchase but never delivered. \u2014 Megan Cerullo, CBS News , 18 May 2022",
"The city is suing the apartment owners to recoup the money. \u2014 Ko Lyn Cheang, The Indianapolis Star , 13 Apr. 2022",
"The 1996 welfare reform law signed by then-President Bill Clinton encouraged states to recoup money spent on public assistance in this way, and most states still do it. \u2014 Eli Hager, ProPublica , 11 Mar. 2022",
"The high volume of new claims has led to significant overpayments by the state, which has been notifying recipients and seeking to recoup the money. \u2014 Robert Channick, chicagotribune.com , 30 June 2021",
"If Heard were to to prevail on those grounds, she would be entitled to recoup her attorneys\u2019 fees from Depp. \u2014 Gene Maddaus, Variety , 24 May 2022",
"If work/life balance wasn\u2019t already a hot topic, COVID blew it up, and more than ever, employees have a voice and leverage in asking for and getting more time to recoup and recharge. \u2014 Wayne And Wanda, Anchorage Daily News , 22 May 2022",
"Carman filed an $85,000 claim to recoup the loss of the Chicken Pox and sued when the insurance company refused to pay, the AP reported. \u2014 Washington Post , 11 May 2022",
"The lawsuit seeks to delay the merger's closing until at least 2025, declare that Twitter directors breached their fiduciary duties, and recoup legal fees and costs. \u2014 Reuters, CNN , 6 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"French recouper to cut back, from Old French, from re- + couper to cut \u2014 more at cope entry 1 ",
"first_known_use":[
"1628, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-143122"
},
"remake":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to make anew or in a different form",
": one that is remade",
": a new version of a motion picture",
": to make again or in a different form"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8m\u0101k",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccm\u0101k",
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u02c8m\u0101k"
],
"synonyms":[
"alter",
"change",
"make over",
"modify",
"recast",
"redo",
"refashion",
"remodel",
"revamp",
"revise",
"rework",
"vary"
],
"antonyms":[
"fix",
"freeze",
"set",
"stabilize"
],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"They will be remaking the film with American actors.",
"one of those people who left the security and conformity of a small town to remake their lives in the big city",
"Noun",
"The director's next project will be a remake of King Kong.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"General Motors will make all of its Buick models electric by 2030 in a move to remake the brand in the United States. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 1 June 2022",
"At the beginning of the 20th century, the traditional masks of sub-Saharan Africa motivated artists such as Picasso and Matisse to remake the human form. \u2014 J.s. Marcus, WSJ , 20 May 2022",
"His quest to remake baseball began with disappointment, a shoulder injury that ended his college pitching career and dashed any big-league dreams. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 16 May 2022",
"In the next few weeks, work will begin to remake Cylburn\u2019s venerable stone carriage house as the Nature Education Center. \u2014 Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun , 23 Apr. 2022",
"Five bidders are in the running to remake the 48-acre sports arena site with residential and commercial towers not possible by current building restrictions. \u2014 Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune , 22 Apr. 2022",
"Amtrak has for years planned to remake its concourse to double capacity, improve accessibility, and relieve crowding. \u2014 Washington Post , 14 Apr. 2022",
"But his name, now synonymous with the plan that would remake the city\u2019s lakefront, barely merited a mention in Tribune\u2019s early coverage. \u2014 Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune , 29 May 2022",
"Dior was so supportive in helping remake a dress from a past season for this. \u2014 Alyssa Bailey, ELLE , 18 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Raponi moved to Los Angeles in 1975 to work on producer Dino De Laurentiis\u2019 1976 remake of King Kong, on which Rambaldi received a special achievement award at the Oscars. \u2014 Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter , 2 June 2022",
"The remake of the classic Stephen King adaptation, Firestarter, bombed at the US box office this weekend, pulling in just $3.8 million. \u2014 Adario Strange, Quartz , 16 May 2022",
"The West Side Story remake is nominated for seven Academy Awards all its own, but Moreno was admittedly reticent about appearing in the film. \u2014 Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country , 27 Mar. 2022",
"Steven Spielberg\u2019s remake of \u2018West Side Story\u2019 earned seven nominations. \u2014 Shalom Goodman, WSJ , 8 Feb. 2022",
"Spielberg, 75, and Tony Kushner, who recently collaborated on the West Side Story remake , co-wrote the screenplay together. \u2014 Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE.com , 4 Feb. 2022",
"These themes may be reintroduced in pop culture on Friday when Steven Spielberg\u2019s remake of the film opens in theaters. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 10 Dec. 2021",
"Following its first teaser trailer during the Oscars, Steven Spielberg\u2019s remake of the classic musical West Side Story has shared the first full-length look at the film ahead of its December release. \u2014 Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone , 15 Sep. 2021",
"Then came Monday, and an interesting-but-not-overwhelming remake . \u2014 Angie Dimichele, sun-sentinel.com , 4 Aug. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"circa 1635, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun",
"1936, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-151619"
},
"revolt":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to renounce allegiance or subjection (as to a government) : rebel",
": to experience disgust or shock",
": to turn away with disgust",
": to cause to turn away or shrink with disgust or abhorrence",
": a renouncing of allegiance (as to a government or party)",
": a determined armed uprising",
": a movement or expression of vigorous dissent",
": to rebel against a ruler or government",
": to be or cause to be disgusted or shocked",
": violent action against a ruler or government : rebellion"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8v\u014dlt",
"also",
"ri-\u02c8v\u014dlt"
],
"synonyms":[
"disgust",
"gross out",
"nauseate",
"put off",
"repel",
"repulse",
"sicken",
"turn off"
],
"antonyms":[
"insurgence",
"insurgency",
"insurrection",
"mutiny",
"outbreak",
"rebellion",
"revolution",
"rising",
"uprising"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"If Russia ever calls NATO\u2019s bluff and invades a member state, the American public may revolt at the prospect of sending troops to die in places that do not threaten the country\u2019s security. \u2014 Jordan Michael Smith, The New Republic , 13 Apr. 2022",
"There is no evidence that these officials are opposed to the overall plan, or would revolt against Putin's orders, two of the sources said. \u2014 Natasha Bertrand, Jim Sciutto And Katie Bo Lillis, CNN , 7 Feb. 2022",
"At least a dozen Democrats threatened to revolt and paraded in and out of Pelosi's office throughout Wednesday morning and into the afternoon, some noticeably upset and trying to avoid talking to the press. \u2014 Melanie Zanona, CNN , 9 Mar. 2022",
"Students revolt while the dean (Brenneman) tries to manage the situation as current and former students (Numrich, Scott and Millan) get caught up in the storm. \u2014 Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter , 18 Feb. 2022",
"Assuredly, some drivers would abide, while many others would revolt . \u2014 Lance Eliot, Forbes , 27 Jan. 2022",
"D'Arezzo and others warn that shoppers tied to Dollar Tree's $1 image could revolt and a competitor like Dollar General may move to undercut Dollar Tree by selling more stuff for a buck. \u2014 Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN , 30 Nov. 2021",
"Eat too much, and your gut may revolt , sending you to the roadside (or trailside) privy. \u2014 Patrick Wilson, Outside Online , 24 July 2020",
"Some have dubbed this worker revolt the Great Resignation; others, Striketober. \u2014 Laurent Belsie, The Christian Science Monitor , 2 Nov. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The chief executive of Disney, Bob Chapek, tried not to take a side at first, at least not publicly, which prompted an employee revolt . \u2014 New York Times , 10 June 2022",
"Pearl Jam\u2019s revolt is informed by generosity and almost naive idealism; the band is staking its future on a battle to reform the entertainment ticketing industry that, it is hoped, would make concerts more affordable and accessible. \u2014 Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune , 9 June 2022",
"The latter firestorm led to a near staff revolt and a brutal standoff with Gov. Ron DeSantis that could cost Disney the right to essentially self-govern the area around their theme parks in the state. \u2014 Brent Lang, Variety , 30 Apr. 2022",
"Reuters reports 34 investors responsible for managing over $7 trillion in assets have written to 17 of Europe\u2019s largest companies to warn their climate accounting practices might lead to an investor revolt in the boardroom. \u2014 Eamon Barrett, Fortune , 6 Apr. 2022",
"Now Bob Chapek, with two years in the job, is facing a staff revolt and insiders are speculating about his longevity in the job and who might succeed him (entertainment chief Peter Rice and ex-CFO Tom Staggs would seem to be favorites). \u2014 Kim Masters, The Hollywood Reporter , 30 Mar. 2022",
"Those were treacherous times, fomented by Martin Luther\u2019s theological revolt , beginning in 1517, against the universal sway of Roman Catholicism in Europe and racked by sporadic, bloody warfare. \u2014 Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker , 21 Feb. 2022",
"Then came revolt , in the form of the Yellow Vest movement against rising inequality and globe-trotting financiers \u2014 Mr. Macron was once one \u2014 seen as blind to widespread social hardship. \u2014 New York Times , 18 Feb. 2022",
"There's mycophobia, there's disgust and revolt that goes along with it. \u2014 Extra Spicy Podcast, San Francisco Chronicle , 16 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"1539, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1",
"Noun",
"1560, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-151939"
},
"rod":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a straight slender stick growing on or cut from a tree or bush",
": osier",
": a stick or bundle of twigs used to punish",
": punishment",
": a shepherd's cudgel",
": a pole with a line and usually a reel attached for fishing",
": a slender bar (as of wood or metal)",
": a bar or staff for measuring",
": scepter",
": a wand or staff carried as a badge of office (as of marshal)",
": a unit of length \u2014 see Weights and Measures Table",
": a square rod",
": any of the long rod-shaped photosensitive receptors in the retina responsive to faint light \u2014 compare cone sense 3a",
": a rod-shaped bacterium",
": handgun",
": a light flexible pole often with line and a reel attached used in fishing",
": a stick or bundle of twigs used in whipping a person",
": a straight slender stick or bar",
": a measure of length equal to 16\u00b9/\u2082 feet (about 5 meters)",
": a cell of the retina of the eye that is shaped like a rod and is sensitive to faint light",
": a straight slender pole or bar",
": any of the long rod-shaped photosensitive receptors in the retina responsive to faint light \u2014 compare cone sense 2a",
": a bacterium shaped like a rod"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00e4d",
"\u02c8r\u00e4d",
"\u02c8r\u00e4d"
],
"synonyms":[
"bastinado",
"bastinade",
"bat",
"baton",
"billy",
"billy club",
"bludgeon",
"cane",
"club",
"cudgel",
"nightstick",
"rung",
"sap",
"shillelagh",
"shillalah",
"staff",
"truncheon",
"waddy"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"arrested for using a rod on his dogs in violation of the state's animal cruelty laws",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Multiple surgeries later, his leg and foot have since been stabilized with a rod and multiple pins, screws, and plates. \u2014 Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE.com , 7 June 2022",
"The veterans who had fished in the tournament\u201428 of them in all\u2014were given a standing ovation and then each presented with a brand new Tsunami rod and reel. \u2014 Monte Burke, Forbes , 5 June 2022",
"Atherton reeled tight to set the hook and began his battle on rod and reel. \u2014 Ed Killer, USA TODAY , 11 Apr. 2022",
"Tarpon have held a fascination for anglers since the first specimens were caught by rod and reel in southwest Florida in the late 1800s, thanks to their size, power and proclivity for acrobatic jumps. \u2014 Washington Post , 23 Mar. 2022",
"Dan Lanning owns a fly-fishing rod and a pair of size 13 boots. \u2014 John Canzano, oregonlive , 27 Feb. 2022",
"The rod for the draperies and valances should be 10 to 12 inches longer than the width of the window and be installed nine to 12 inches above the top. \u2014 Catherine Gaugh, San Diego Union-Tribune , 22 May 2022",
"The goal was to turn the pegs in the proper order to remove the rod . \u2014 A.j. Jacobs, The Atlantic , 24 Apr. 2022",
"At first, some squirrels swung over the rigid landing rod , others under. \u2014 Washington Post , 12 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Old English rodd ; akin to Old Norse rudda club",
"first_known_use":[
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-152006"
},
"ravishing":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": unusually attractive, pleasing, or striking",
": very beautiful"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ra-vi-shi\u014b",
"\u02c8ra-vi-shi\u014b"
],
"synonyms":[
"aesthetic",
"esthetic",
"aesthetical",
"esthetical",
"attractive",
"beauteous",
"beautiful",
"bonny",
"bonnie",
"comely",
"cute",
"drop-dead",
"fair",
"fetching",
"good",
"good-looking",
"goodly",
"gorgeous",
"handsome",
"knockout",
"likely",
"lovely",
"lovesome",
"pretty",
"seemly",
"sightly",
"stunning",
"taking",
"well-favored"
],
"antonyms":[
"grotesque",
"hideous",
"homely",
"ill-favored",
"plain",
"ugly",
"unaesthetic",
"unattractive",
"unbeautiful",
"uncomely",
"uncute",
"unhandsome",
"unlovely",
"unpleasing",
"unpretty",
"unsightly"
],
"examples":[
"She is a ravishing beauty.",
"a ravishing view of the ocean",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The heat and purity of the music make the trio both elegant and ravishing . \u2014 New York Times , 6 Sep. 2018",
"The ravishing Keisha, 22, has just married the wealthy William Radford, a man 40 years her senior. \u2014 Carol Memmott, Washington Post , 26 Feb. 2020",
"Other terms of praise home in on desirable attributes\u2014this view is glorious\u2014or describe an effect on the viewer: look at those ravishing mountains. \u2014 Katy Waldman, The New Yorker , 26 Feb. 2020",
"But between the influx of modern beauty disruptors like Rihanna and Zendaya, and the 2019 Met Gala bringing the ethos of camp back into the collective conscious, here's hoping it's primed for a ravishing comeback. \u2014 Lauren Valenti, Vogue , 2 May 2019",
"Another coastal elegy, still more ravishing in its precision and restraint, is LATER: MY LIFE AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD (Graywolf Press, $16), Paul Lisicky\u2019s memoir of the complicated idyll that Provincetown offered gay men at the start of the 1990s. \u2014 Lidija Haas, Harper's magazine , 2 Mar. 2020",
"The 24-year-old actress looked ravishing in a custom Louis Vuitton gown, with a daring thigh-high slit to that corset top. \u2014 James Love, Essence , 22 Sep. 2019",
"That\u2019s just one masterstroke in a film full of them: Michael Ballhaus\u2019 ravishing cinematography; a powerfully wistful coda; Wharton\u2019s wry, mannered prose transposed near-verbatim into an omniscient narrator\u2019s sharp-tongued voice-over. \u2014 Tyler Aquilina, EW.com , 1 Nov. 2019",
"White morphs are snowy in winter and brown-grey in summer, while blue morphs stay a ravishing indigo, brown and charcoal mix year-round. \u2014 Steph Yin, New York Times , 28 Mar. 2018"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English ravyschinge \"rapacious, rapidly moving, delightful, enchanting,\" from present participle of ravisshen \"to ravish \"",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-163000"
},
"rapture":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": an expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion",
": a state or experience of being carried away by overwhelming emotion",
": a mystical experience in which the spirit is exalted to a knowledge of divine things",
": the final assumption of Christians into heaven during the end-time according to Christian theology",
": enrapture",
": a strong feeling of joy, delight, or love"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rap-ch\u0259r",
"\u02c8rap-ch\u0259r"
],
"synonyms":[
"cloud nine",
"ecstasy",
"elatedness",
"elation",
"euphoria",
"exhilaration",
"heaven",
"high",
"intoxication",
"paradise",
"rhapsody",
"seventh heaven",
"swoon",
"transport"
],
"antonyms":[
"carry away",
"enrapture",
"enthrall",
"enthral",
"entrance",
"rap",
"ravish",
"transport"
],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"We listened with rapture as the orchestra played.",
"He listened to the wind in the trees, his eyes closed in rapture .",
"Verb",
"nature lovers will be raptured by the documentary's breathtaking cinematography",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The students thunderously applaud \u2014 an ovation of rapture , beaming smiles on eager faces. \u2014 Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter , 26 May 2022",
"That levitating Shaker woman isn\u2019t only a symbol of spiritual rapture . \u2014 Laura Jacobs, WSJ , 15 May 2022",
"What isn\u2019t small in these landscapes is the filmmaker, whose sense of rapture might as well be superimposed on these panoramic vistas like extreme closeups in swoon. \u2014 Richard Brody, The New Yorker , 11 May 2022",
"Decent rapture can\u2019t help but conjure the indecent variety; Millay knew both well. \u2014 Maggie Doherty, The New Yorker , 9 May 2022",
"Some agents\u2019 eyes glazed over when the couple talked about the fishing lodge, but the mention of orcas and black bears commanded complete rapture . \u2014 Jen Murphy, Robb Report , 7 May 2022",
"Maybe God was preparing for the rapture , Pam thought. \u2014 Washington Post , 17 Apr. 2022",
"To be surrounded by books is to be held rapt in an enchanted circle and to experience the rapture of being transported to other worlds. \u2014 New York Times , 24 Dec. 2021",
"There were hugs for family and a rapture that seemed primed for confetti and a presentation of the Larry O\u2019Brien trophy. \u2014 Jason Gay, WSJ , 14 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Monk\u2019s story is peppered with supernatural details, talk of evil spirits and unaccountable noises, and even an extremely old nun who may or may not rapture herself to heaven daily. \u2014 Mike Mariani, Slate Magazine , 22 Mar. 2017",
"At this time of year, Linnaeus had reached the farthest and most remote part of his journey, an alpine region, where he was driven to rapture by the diversity of flowering plants. \u2014 James Prosek, New York Times , 16 May 2017"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
"1637, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-180338"
},
"reckless":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": marked by lack of proper caution : careless of consequences",
": irresponsible",
": showing lack of caution : engaging in wild careless behavior",
": characterized by the creation of a substantial and unjustifiable risk to the lives, safety, or rights of others and by a conscious and sometimes wanton and willful disregard for or indifference to that risk that is a gross deviation from the standard of care a reasonable person would exercise in like circumstances \u2014 see also involuntary manslaughter at manslaughter , reckless homicide at homicide , recklessness \u2014 compare careless"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-kl\u0259s",
"\u02c8re-kl\u0259s"
],
"synonyms":[
"daredevil",
"devil-may-care",
"foolhardy",
"harum-scarum",
"hell-for-leather",
"irresponsible",
"kamikaze"
],
"antonyms":[
"responsible"
],
"examples":[
"He is a wild and reckless young man.",
"He showed a reckless disregard for the safety of others.",
"He spends money with reckless abandon .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Ukrainian officials accuse Russian forces of being reckless and careless in their shelling. \u2014 New York Times , 6 June 2022",
"This national program is intended to eliminate reckless and distracted driving, the number one killer of young people in America. \u2014 Rich Heileman, cleveland , 3 June 2022",
"That's why Martin Luther King said power without love is reckless and abusive, and love without power is sentimental and anemic. \u2014 Christopher Marquis, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
"Cawthorn ultimately proved to be reckless and incompetent in a way the GOP couldn\u2019t tolerate, but that doesn\u2019t mean that the larger model is being thrown out. \u2014 Alex Shephard, The New Republic , 20 May 2022",
"Phil\u2019s game was occasionally reckless and dumb, but never dull. \u2014 Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer , 18 May 2022",
"The Wall Street Journal recently reported Biden had dispatched CIA Director William Burns to meet and explore fence-mending with the reckless and ruthless Crown Prince. \u2014 Aaron David Miller, CNN , 5 May 2022",
"During an appearance on Entertainment Weekly\u2019s The Awardist podcast, the actress shared that Nate\u2019s reckless and erratic driving in the premiere episode led her to believe that Cassie\u2019s end was near. \u2014 Leah Campano, Seventeen , 27 Apr. 2022",
"For more than a decade, German leaders have coddled and appeased not only the Kremlin but also the European Union\u2019s most reckless and openly anti-Western government\u2014in Budapest. \u2014 Dalibor Rohac, WSJ , 17 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-182640"
},
"relevant":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": having significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand",
": affording evidence tending to prove or disprove the matter at issue or under discussion",
": having social relevance",
": proportional , relative",
": having something to do with the matter at hand",
": tending logically to prove or disprove a fact of consequence or to make the fact more or less probable and thereby aiding the trier of fact in making a decision",
": having a bearing on or reasonably calculated to lead to a matter that bears on any issue in a case for purposes of pretrial discovery \u2014 see also relevant evidence at evidence",
": having significant and demonstrable bearing on facts or issues"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-l\u0259-v\u0259nt",
"\u02c8re-l\u0259-v\u0259nt",
"\u02c8re-l\u0259-v\u0259nt"
],
"synonyms":[
"applicable",
"apposite",
"apropos",
"germane",
"material",
"pertinent",
"pointed",
"relative"
],
"antonyms":[
"extraneous",
"immaterial",
"impertinent",
"inapplicable",
"inapposite",
"irrelative",
"irrelevant",
"pointless"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Building relationships with VCs can lead to helpful advice, actual investments, and connections to more relevant (or, frankly, more interested) VCs. \u2014 Mike Ghaffary, Fortune , 15 June 2022",
"Not all relevant crashes may be included in the data set, NHTSA said, because crash data recording may vary widely among manufacturers. \u2014 Matt Mcfarland, CNN , 15 June 2022",
"The ride is presented with its owner\u2019s book and relevant paperwork, along with a spare wheel, two keys and an audio adapter with DAB and Bluetooth. \u2014 Rachel Cormack, Robb Report , 14 June 2022",
"The appearance in Ohio also is the latest sign that Pence is trying to stay politically relevant in an electorally significant state. \u2014 Andrew J. Tobias, cleveland , 14 June 2022",
"Armstrong said that his institute invites corporate research sponsors to weigh in on how their money is spent and to provide relevant data and information to academics. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 13 June 2022",
"The body should contain relevant header tags with appropriate keywords. \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 13 June 2022",
"The feature dovetails with HBO Max Latin America\u2019s mandate to produce locally- relevant projects for the region. \u2014 Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety , 13 June 2022",
"As a mother of a daughter, the most relevant question is: What is the purpose of my daughter playing sports to begin with? \u2014 Monica Hesse, Washington Post , 13 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Medieval Latin relevant-, relevans , from Latin, present participle of relevare to raise up \u2014 more at relieve ",
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1540, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-184823"
},
"red-hot":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": extremely hot: such as",
": glowing with heat",
": exhibiting or marked by intense emotion, enthusiasm, or violence",
": fresh , new",
": extremely popular",
": one who shows intense emotion or partisanship",
": hot dog sense 1",
": a small red candy strongly flavored with cinnamon",
": glowing red with heat",
": very active or successful",
": extremely popular"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8red-\u02c8h\u00e4t",
"\u02c8red-\u02c8h\u00e4t"
],
"synonyms":[
"contemporary",
"current",
"designer",
"hot",
"mod",
"modern",
"modernistic",
"new",
"new age",
"new-fashioned",
"newfangled",
"present-day",
"space-age",
"state-of-the-art",
"ultramodern",
"up-to-date",
"up-to-the-minute"
],
"antonyms":[
"crusader",
"fanatic",
"ideologue",
"idealogue",
"militant",
"partisan",
"partizan",
"true believer",
"zealot"
],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"the inflammatory language favored by the red hots is simply polarizing voters and stifling all dialogue"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"Adjective",
"14th century, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun",
"1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-185338"
},
"relate":{
"type":[
"intransitive verb",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to give an account of : tell",
": to show or establish logical or causal connection between",
": to apply or take effect retroactively",
": to have relationship or connection",
": to have or establish a relationship : interact",
": to respond especially favorably",
": to understand and like or have sympathy for someone or something",
": to give an account of : narrate",
": to show or have a relationship to or between : connect",
": to have meaningful social relationships : interact realistically"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8l\u0101t",
"ri-\u02c8l\u0101t",
"ri-\u02c8l\u0101t"
],
"synonyms":[
"bond",
"click",
"commune"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"You must be feeling awful. I went through something similar myself last year, so I can relate .",
"We listened eagerly as she related the whole exciting story.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Someone who could relate and seconded her comments included actress Yvette Nicole Brown. \u2014 Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence , 17 June 2022",
"And at least one of the Janes could also relate to hers. \u2014 Naomi Shulman, BostonGlobe.com , 2 June 2022",
"Thomasine and Bushrod join up (as sheriffs relate ) and share their pelf with Mexicans, Native Americans, other Black people, and poor white people. \u2014 Richard Brody, The New Yorker , 13 May 2022",
"And not all of these are specifically about being a mom, though some are, but there is plenty in them for moms to relate to. \u2014 Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping , 16 Apr. 2022",
"According to Fraser, the allegations relate to the theft of more than $4 million hidden at Ramaphosa's farm in the northern province of Limpopo, where the President was involved in a lucrative and legal big game trade for years. \u2014 David Mckenzie, CNN , 6 June 2022",
"Moreover, the forward-looking statements made in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. \u2014 Shehan Chandrasekera, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
"How does Vecna relate to Eleven on Stranger Things? \u2014 Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE.com , 31 May 2022",
"McIntosh apples, for example, produce lots of ethylene and are very sensitive to it (anyone who has had a mushy one can relate ), while varieties such as Fuji and Pink Lady produce much less, Watkins says. \u2014 Becky Krystal, Washington Post , 31 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Latin relatus (past participle of referre to carry back), from re- + latus , past participle of ferre to carry \u2014 more at tolerate , bear ",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-190704"
},
"remittable":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"intransitive verb",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to lay aside (a mood or disposition ) partly or wholly",
": to desist from (an activity)",
": to let (attention or diligence ) slacken : relax",
": to release from the guilt or penalty of",
": to refrain from exacting",
": to cancel or refrain from inflicting",
": to give relief from (suffering)",
": to submit or refer for consideration , judgment, decision, or action",
": remand",
": to restore or consign to a former status or condition",
": postpone , defer",
": to send (money) to a person or place especially in payment of a demand, account, or draft",
": to abate in force or intensity : moderate",
": to abate symptoms (as of a disease) for a period",
": to send money (as in payment)",
": an area of responsibility or authority",
": an act of remitting",
": something remitted to another person or authority",
": to send money (as in payment)",
": pardon entry 2 sense 2",
": to abate symptoms for a period : go into or be in remission",
": to release from the guilt or penalty of",
": to refrain from exacting",
": to cancel or refrain from inflicting",
": to submit or refer for consideration, judgment, decision, or action",
": remand",
": to restore or consign to a former status or condition",
": to send (money) to a person or place especially in payment of a demand, account, or draft",
": to send money (as in payment)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8mit",
"ri-\u02c8mit",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccmit",
"ri-\u02c8mit",
"ri-\u02c8mit",
"ri-\u02c8mit"
],
"synonyms":[
"abate",
"de-escalate",
"decline",
"decrease",
"die (away ",
"diminish",
"drain (away)",
"drop (off)",
"dwindle",
"ease",
"ebb",
"fall",
"fall away",
"lessen",
"let up",
"lower",
"moderate",
"pall",
"phase down",
"ratchet (down)",
"rachet (down)",
"recede",
"relent",
"shrink",
"subside",
"taper",
"taper off",
"wane"
],
"antonyms":[
"accumulate",
"balloon",
"build",
"burgeon",
"bourgeon",
"enlarge",
"escalate",
"expand",
"grow",
"increase",
"intensify",
"mount",
"mushroom",
"pick up",
"rise",
"snowball",
"soar",
"swell",
"wax"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Woodfin is using his executive authority to remit these traffic fines and parking fees. \u2014 al , 22 Mar. 2022",
"The builder needs to remit funds Friday to repay a maturing loan that backs a private bond, REDD reported. \u2014 Rebecca Choong Wilkins, Bloomberg.com , 11 Mar. 2022",
"The hotels then remit those taxes to the state and the state sends that money back to the county. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 21 Mar. 2022",
"Non-resident companies such as Netflix and Meta, who offer digital services are also required to remit 6% of the annual turnover of their business with Nigeria to the FIRS under the new regulation. \u2014 Adegoke Oyeniyi, Quartz , 4 Mar. 2022",
"Most experts have their patients on methimazole for one to two years, as many cases of Graves\u2019 disease will remit in that time. \u2014 Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive , 24 Feb. 2022",
"In addition, a way to remit funds directly is also boon for an economy such as that of Nigeria, relying heavily on a diaspora. \u2014 Vipin Bharathan, Forbes , 2 Jan. 2022",
"Airbnb Payments has agreed to remit more than $91,000 as part of the settlement. \u2014 Mengqi Sun, WSJ , 3 Jan. 2022",
"Short-term rentals also have to collect and remit the city's 2% hotel, motel and restaurant sales tax. \u2014 Stacy Ryburn, Arkansas Online , 20 Dec. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Inventory management often falls under the remit of operational executives such as chief operating or merchandising officers. \u2014 Kristin Broughton And Mark Maurer, WSJ , 8 June 2022",
"Accordingly, Echevarria grants the Mason a wide remit in styling terms. \u2014 Eric Twardzik, Robb Report , 1 June 2022",
"The evolved remit of the CMO makes the position particularly tenuous. \u2014 Avi Dan, Forbes , 16 May 2022",
"The military\u2019s space activities were formerly under the remit of the Air Force. \u2014 Washington Post , 22 Mar. 2022",
"The plans will set out the BFI\u2019s objectives and remit , particularly with regard to its distribution of funding, from April 2023 to 2033. \u2014 K.j. Yossman, Variety , 21 May 2022",
"The remit : to create a work about the Black experience of the Civil War. \u2014 New York Times , 10 Mar. 2022",
"Many organizations, and their marketers, see marketing\u2019s remit as creating interest in or demand for a product and thus to drive sales and consumption. \u2014 Forrester, Forbes , 22 Apr. 2022",
"Mavahalli will have a remit to develop and produce a slate of original drama from Sky Studios in the U.K. \u2014 Naman Ramachandran, Variety , 8 Sep. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a",
"Noun",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-192843"
},
"regalia":{
"type":[
"plural noun"
],
"definitions":[
": royal rights or prerogatives",
": the emblems, symbols, or paraphernalia indicative of royalty",
": decorations or insignia indicative of an office or membership",
": special dress",
": finery"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8g\u0101l-y\u0259"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"As her friends took selfies in their regalia and stuffed cold packs into their gowns, Maya fastened a belt to her waist, a support to help her carry the Class of 2022 flag. \u2014 AZCentral.com , 22 May 2022",
"Paige, who was all decked out in her graduation regalia , snapped photos with her siblings, grandparents and more extended family members. \u2014 Antonia Debianchi, PEOPLE.com , 16 May 2022",
"Last year, some families found having to seek approval to wear their own traditional regalia to be an insulting requirement. \u2014 Morgan Krakow, Anchorage Daily News , 2 May 2022",
"Halloween apart, masks are the regalia of bandits and political criminals. \u2014 Richard Brookhiser, National Review , 3 Mar. 2022",
"In addition to evening wear, the contestants showcase traditional Indigenous clothing and are expected to explain the significance of each facet of their regalia . \u2014 Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY , 10 Nov. 2021",
"Operations are also busy at Balfour & Co., a competing regalia retailer, where employees are working extra shifts and shipping items overnight, said CEO Ryan Esko. \u2014 Melissa Korn, WSJ , 13 May 2022",
"This carving on the cave ceiling is 6 feet long and appears to show a human figure wearing Native American regalia . \u2014 Tom Metcalfe, NBC News , 4 May 2022",
"Utah joins the states of California, Minnesota, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, and Washington, which have legalized the use of tribal regalia during graduation ceremonies. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 20 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Medieval Latin, from Latin, neuter plural of regalis ",
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1540, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-195340"
},
"raffle":{
"type":[
"noun",
"noun ()",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to engage in a raffle",
": to dispose of by means of a raffle",
": a lottery in which the prize is won by one of numerous persons buying chances",
": rubbish",
": a jumble or tangle of nautical equipment",
": a contest for a prize in which people buy tickets and which is won by the person whose ticket is picked at a drawing",
": to give (something) as a prize in a raffle"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ra-f\u0259l",
"\u02c8ra-f\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun (1)",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"circa 1680, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense",
"Noun (1)",
"1709, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun (2)",
"1543, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-201352"
},
"ruminate":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"intransitive verb",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly",
": to chew repeatedly for an extended period",
": to chew again what has been chewed slightly and swallowed : chew the cud",
": to engage in contemplation : reflect",
": to think carefully and deeply : meditate",
": to chew again what has been chewed slightly and swallowed : chew the cud",
": to engage in contemplation"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00fc-m\u0259-\u02ccn\u0101t",
"\u02c8r\u00fc-m\u0259-\u02ccn\u0101t",
"\u02c8r\u00fc-m\u0259-\u02ccn\u0101t"
],
"synonyms":[
"chew over",
"cogitate",
"consider",
"contemplate",
"debate",
"deliberate",
"entertain",
"eye",
"kick around",
"meditate",
"mull (over)",
"perpend",
"ponder",
"pore (over)",
"question",
"revolve",
"study",
"think (about ",
"turn",
"weigh",
"wrestle (with)"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"The question got us ruminating on the real value of wealth.",
"He ruminated over the implications of their decision.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Nobody is moved to ruminate on the rights and wrongs of the situation. \u2014 The New Yorker , 6 May 2022",
"Snyder, asked to ruminate on some specifics about what went wrong, had an embarrassment of options to choose from. \u2014 Eric Walden, The Salt Lake Tribune , 24 Mar. 2022",
"Rather than ruminate on defeat, Sundquist instead cultivated a laser focus on the positive rewards, a recurring theme in his story. \u2014 Bruce Tulgan, Forbes , 12 Apr. 2022",
"The show is spread out over the campus\u2019s two galleries and includes a salon-style hang of paintings, drawings and found photographic images that ruminate on her family\u2019s migration from Cali, Colombia, to Cali \u2014 as in: SoCal. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 12 Mar. 2022",
"Being alone gives me time to ruminate and talk to myself and helps my self-awareness. \u2014 Heran Mamo, Billboard , 18 Mar. 2022",
"The finished product naturally reflects the ebbs and flows of the previous few decades, as its songs ruminate on grief, loss, anger, and despair, and search for ways out of the darkness. \u2014 Annie Zaleski, Variety , 25 Feb. 2022",
"In motherhood, there is no space anymore; there are no idle stretches of time within which to ruminate or look at the sky or simply let your mind do nothing at all. \u2014 Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic , 25 Jan. 2022",
"University of Michigan psychologist Ethan Kross conducted research into the value of first-name self-talk as a way to disable anxiety before and after a stressful event when people often ruminate about their performance. \u2014 Bryan Robinson, Forbes , 4 Jan. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Latin ruminatus , past participle of ruminari to chew the cud, muse upon, from rumin-, rumen rumen; perhaps akin to Sanskrit romantha act of chewing the cud",
"first_known_use":[
"1533, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-201448"
},
"rancor":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": bitter deep-seated ill will",
": deep hatred"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ra\u014b-k\u0259r",
"-\u02cck\u022fr",
"\u02c8ra\u014b-k\u0259r"
],
"synonyms":[
"animosity",
"animus",
"antagonism",
"antipathy",
"bad blood",
"bitterness",
"enmity",
"gall",
"grudge",
"hostility",
"jaundice"
],
"antonyms":[
"amity"
],
"examples":[
"She answered her accusers calmly and without rancor .",
"In the end, the debate created a degree of rancor among the committee members.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Despite the ubiquitous partisan rancor that dominates much discourse in the U.S., recent data from education technology provider EverFi suggest that kids aren\u2019t necessarily following adults\u2019 lead in embracing tribalism. \u2014 Kat Mckim, Fortune , 14 Apr. 2022",
"Liberals and conservatives point to different beginning and inflection points in the great judicial wars of the past couple decades, but few people disagree that the partisan rancor over Supreme Court picks is real and intense. \u2014 Peter Weber, The Week , 29 Jan. 2022",
"Battles with liberals are enduring and predictable, but what worries Fuller is the deepening rancor between Republican moderates and far-right conservatives over what America should look, sound and feel like. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 10 May 2021",
"The city\u2019s residents pulled together, by and large embracing masks, testing and vaccines with less rancor than elsewhere. \u2014 New York Times , 17 Mar. 2022",
"The backdrop of this rancor is activist investor Macellum\u2019s attempt to take control of Kohl\u2019s, including replacing ten of its directors. \u2014 Sanford Stein, Forbes , 2 May 2022",
"The aim is to revitalize the democratic process while draining some of the rancor out of politics. \u2014 New York Times , 6 Apr. 2022",
"The deal came at a cost, though, with years of public rancor again casting both owners and players as money obsessed. \u2014 Joe Noga, cleveland , 10 Mar. 2022",
"The deal came at a cost, though, with years of public rancor again casting both owners and players as money obsessed. \u2014 Ronald Blum, Anchorage Daily News , 10 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English rancour , from Anglo-French rancur , from Late Latin rancor rancidity, rancor, from Latin ranc\u0113re ",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-203109"
},
"reworking":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to work again or anew: such as",
": revise",
": to reprocess (something, such as used material) for further use"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8w\u0259rk"
],
"synonyms":[
"alter",
"change",
"make over",
"modify",
"recast",
"redo",
"refashion",
"remake",
"remodel",
"revamp",
"revise",
"vary"
],
"antonyms":[
"fix",
"freeze",
"set",
"stabilize"
],
"examples":[
"The design has been completely reworked .",
"the sculptor reworked the clay into another shape",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The relief dollars gave institutions time to rework their business models, make necessary budget cuts, and, supposedly, chart a more sustainable path forward the way Florida Memorial has. \u2014 Emma Whitford, Forbes , 9 June 2022",
"Apple is expected to make messages more social and interactive and to rework the notification system and lock screen with a greater focus on widgets, according to Bloomberg. \u2014 Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN , 5 June 2022",
"A century after an agreement to divide Colorado River water among western states, there\u2019s an urgent call to rework the pact amid ever-worsening drought. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 20 May 2022",
"Their disengagement is forcing Russia to hastily rework its commodity-export business, the foundation of the country\u2019s economic wealth and the feedstock for Vladimir Putin\u2019s war machine. \u2014 Joe Wallace, WSJ , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Macron, which has long called for France to be a leader of a foreign policy that is allied with but independent of Washington, has cast himself as the key European interlocutor as the Kremlin demands to rework the continent\u2019s security architecture. \u2014 Washington Post , 9 Feb. 2022",
"For the second time this month, Homer Glen officials have asked a developer to rework a proposal, saying a 256-unit apartment complex would be too dense for the area. \u2014 Michelle Mullins, chicagotribune.com , 27 Jan. 2022",
"The lenders agreed to rework the deal\u2014granting Elder a $3 million mortgage over 40 years that includes a balloon payment of $920,000 in 2053. \u2014 Matt Durot, Forbes , 10 Sep. 2021",
"Get ready for a lot of talk about boosters: who should get additional shots and when, and how regulators should go about deciding when to rework the design of the vaccines. \u2014 Andrew Joseph And Matthew Herper, STAT , 9 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1842, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-203619"
},
"ream":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": a quantity of paper being 20 quires or variously 480, 500, or 516 sheets",
": a great amount",
": to widen the opening of (a hole) : countersink",
": to enlarge, shape, or smooth out (a hole) with a reamer",
": to enlarge the bore of (something, such as a gun) in this way",
": to remove by reaming",
": to press out with a reamer",
": to press out the juice of (a fruit, such as an orange) with a reamer",
": cheat , victimize",
": reprimand",
": a quantity of paper that may equal 480, 500, or 516 sheets",
": a great amount"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0113m",
"\u02c8r\u0113m"
],
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"beat",
"bilk",
"bleed",
"cheat",
"chisel",
"chouse",
"con",
"cozen",
"defraud",
"diddle",
"do",
"do in",
"euchre",
"fiddle",
"fleece",
"flimflam",
"gaff",
"hose",
"hustle",
"mulct",
"nobble",
"pluck",
"rip off",
"rook",
"screw",
"shake down",
"short",
"shortchange",
"skin",
"skunk",
"squeeze",
"stick",
"stiff",
"sting",
"sucker",
"swindle",
"thimblerig",
"victimize"
],
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"examples":[
"Verb",
"He got reamed in the press for his comments.",
"reamed a whole new generation of suckers with a variation of the Ponzi scheme",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Unable to speak for himself, P-22 has spawned a ream of imitators on Twitter and Facebook. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 21 Apr. 2022",
"She also was called to the Brazilian national ream for the 2016 Olympics. \u2014 Austin David, Orlando Sentinel , 16 Apr. 2022",
"Fouts tried out for the ream in 2019 but didn\u2019t make the roster after playing with the U19 team that summer. \u2014 Michael Casagrande | Mcasagrande@al.com, al , 7 Jan. 2022",
"The process requires an unwed mother to provide a ream of personal documents, take a DNA test and testify before a judge. \u2014 Fox News , 14 Dec. 2021",
"That type of group running will make for a strong ream , but a frontrunner would help. \u2014 Joe Magill, cleveland , 16 Aug. 2021",
"Five teachers will be selected to receive an EcoTank ET-4760, an extra set of replacement ink bottles and a ream of EcoTank Paper through a social media contest Monday through Friday. \u2014 Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY , 4 May 2021",
"In 1948, Cleary moved into a new house and discovered a ream of typing paper in the linen closet. \u2014 Elisabeth Egan, New York Times , 26 Mar. 2021",
"Place your laptop on a cardboard box, a stack of books, or a ream or two of paper to raise your laptop screen to eye level. \u2014 Kathryn Vasel, CNN , 8 Dec. 2020",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"There are a multitude of tools to ream or swage the crimp out of the primer pocket. \u2014 Bryce M. Towsley, Field & Stream , 23 June 2020",
"But when you get reamed in a sketch or online or however, that s--t stings. \u2014 Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping , 22 Dec. 2019",
"Drenched in dread, Wyeth\u2019s story is told mainly by an anonymous narrator via 84 flashback scenes reamed with abrupt, enigmatic silences. \u2014 J. Michael Lennon, Washington Post , 7 Nov. 2019",
"During Pike\u2019s first year as a starter, he was frequently reamed out on the sideline by Kelly for not making what Kelly thought was the correct read. \u2014 Bill Koch, Cincinnati.com , 11 Oct. 2019",
"Thus, the screw stays put but the extractor continues to turn, reaming out the hole in the process. \u2014 Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics , 8 Nov. 2018",
"Obviously, Saturday night was not our best performance and some coaches would ream you and dig into individuals, but that doesn\u2019t help anyone. \u2014 Julian Cardillo, Pro Soccer USA , 16 June 2019",
"One end of the Easy Out is a stubby, reaming -style drill bit. \u2014 Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics , 8 Nov. 2018",
"Those reaming seats are at all price points -- $60, $95, $155 and $435 - and will be released closer to the date of the show. \u2014 Andrea Simakis, cleveland.com , 13 Apr. 2018"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
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"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
"1815, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-204402"
},
"romance":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"noun ()",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": a medieval tale based on legend, chivalric love and adventure, or the supernatural",
": a prose narrative treating imaginary characters involved in events remote in time or place and usually heroic, adventurous, or mysterious",
": a love story especially in the form of a novel",
": a class of such literature",
": something (such as an extravagant story or account) that lacks basis in fact",
": an emotional attraction or aura belonging to an especially heroic era, adventure, or activity",
": love affair",
": the Romance languages",
": to exaggerate or invent detail or incident",
": to entertain romantic thoughts or ideas",
": to try to influence or curry favor with especially by lavishing personal attention, gifts, or flattery",
": to carry on a love affair with",
": a short instrumental piece in ballad style",
": of, relating to, or being any of the languages developed from Latin (such as Italian, French, and Spanish)",
": an attraction or appeal to the emotions",
": a love story",
": a love affair",
": an old tale of knights and noble ladies",
": an adventure story",
": relating to or being the languages (as French, Italian, and Spanish) that are descended from Latin"
],
"pronounciation":[
"r\u014d-\u02c8man(t)s",
"r\u0259-",
"\u02c8r\u014d-\u02ccman(t)s",
"r\u014d-\u02c8man(t)s",
"r\u0259-",
"\u02c8r\u014d-\u02ccman(t)s",
"r\u014d-\u02c8mans",
"r\u014d-\u02c8mans"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"He was always romancing younger women.",
"She was romanced by several wealthy young men.",
"The museum's director spends a lot of time romancing potential donors.",
"a college athlete who's being romanced by several pro teams",
"They were romancing about the past."
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun (1)",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun (1)",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)",
"Verb",
"1653, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1",
"Noun (2)",
"circa 1854, in the meaning defined above",
"Adjective",
"15th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-210353"
},
"really":{
"type":[
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": in reality : actually",
": truly , unquestionably",
": very sense 1",
": in fact",
": without question"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0113-(\u0259-)l\u0113",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u0259-l\u0113",
"\u02c8r\u0113-l\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[
"actually",
"authentically",
"certifiably",
"genuinely",
"truly",
"veritably",
"very"
],
"antonyms":[
"professedly",
"supposedly"
],
"examples":[
"The dog runs really fast.",
"The water is really hot.",
"She's a really nice person.",
"I had a really good time at the party.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Others are really adult songs that aren't too scary for kids (though, as always, your mileage may vary). \u2014 Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping , 21 June 2022",
"Acting isn\u2019t really about lying at all, one character notes, but telling the truth. \u2014 Michael O'sullivan, Washington Post , 21 June 2022",
"The Insider Preference Test of \u00a7 5(b) is not really a voidable transaction test at all, but rather a preference test (one creditor preferred by the debtor over another) very similar to the Bankruptcy Code's preference provisions. \u2014 Jay Adkisson, Forbes , 20 June 2022",
"The Celtics bench probably could use an upgrade, but its decrease in playoff minutes wasn\u2019t really an indication of coach Ime Udoka\u2019s lack of trust in his reserves. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 20 June 2022",
"The fluctuating output and conflicting narratives surrounding the industry demonstrate the disarray Libya\u2019s oil sector is in, with little clarity on who really is in control of the nation\u2019s most valuable resource. \u2014 Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN , 20 June 2022",
"That's really been the big thing the past three weeks. \u2014 Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online , 19 June 2022",
"Maybe the day, the timing, the opponent, the circumstances, that's really the only thing that's changed. \u2014 Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press , 18 June 2022",
"And really , their friendship is a love story in itself. \u2014 Emily Longeretta, Variety , 18 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-212240"
},
"ringer":{
"type":[
"noun ()"
],
"definitions":[
": one that sounds especially by ringing",
": one that enters a competition under false representations",
": imposter , fake",
": one that strongly resembles another",
": one that encircles or puts a ring around (such as a quoit or horseshoe that lodges so as to surround the peg)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ri\u014b-\u0259r"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"Noun (1)",
"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun (2)",
"1834, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-213244"
},
"refashion":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": remake , alter"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8fa-sh\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[
"alter",
"change",
"make over",
"modify",
"recast",
"redo",
"remake",
"remodel",
"revamp",
"revise",
"rework",
"vary"
],
"antonyms":[
"fix",
"freeze",
"set",
"stabilize"
],
"examples":[
"refashioned my old pair of jeans into a cover for my scrapbook",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"But otherwise, Villanueva made an increasingly hard turn to the right to refashion himself as a conservative law-and-order sheriff. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 8 June 2022",
"And in the aftermath of 9/11, the Middle East took on importance as Washington hunted down terrorists and sought, however haphazardly, to refashion a political culture that had generated so much hate. \u2014 Reuel Marc Gerecht And Ray Takeyh, WSJ , 22 Mar. 2022",
"If history is a guide, the Rams can refashion the line one of two ways: veteran players or rookies. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 19 Mar. 2022",
"In response to these critics, President Joe Biden forged the commission of 34 scholars, lawyers, and former government officials to explore ways to refashion the Court. \u2014 Michael Bobelian, Forbes , 25 Jan. 2022",
"After decades of trying to refashion itself as a 9-to-5 business center geared toward commuters arriving by car, the city is attracting new residents who demand better amenities, higher levels of service, and a stronger sense of place. \u2014 Steven Litt, cleveland , 22 Dec. 2021",
"In the process, Curry continues to refashion the 3-point line as his personal canvas, and with each week that passes, his record-setting total will grow: 2,977 career 3-pointers and counting in 789 games. \u2014 New York Times , 14 Dec. 2021",
"Stitch Fix, the online styling service and apparel seller, is trying to refashion its own look. \u2014 Phil Wahba, Fortune , 8 Dec. 2021",
"This period is an opportunity to refashion your life, says Saladino. \u2014 Dina Cheney, Health.com , 12 Oct. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1613, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-214259"
},
"reside":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to be in residence as the incumbent of a benefice or office",
": to dwell permanently or continuously : occupy a place as one's legal domicile",
": to be present as an element or quality",
": to be vested as a right",
": to live permanently and continuously : dwell",
": to have its place : exist"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8z\u012bd",
"ri-\u02c8z\u012bd"
],
"synonyms":[
"abide",
"dwell",
"live"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"He resides in St. Louis.",
"He still resides at his parents' house.",
"Meaning resides within the text of the poem.",
"The importance of this decision resides in the fact that it relates to people across the country.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Abroad, clusters of former officials and lawmakers reside in major European cities, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey, the records and interviews show. \u2014 Jessica Donati, WSJ , 13 June 2022",
"All reside in Maryland, except for his sister, Joann Brazier, who lives in Mechanicsville, Virginia. \u2014 Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun , 10 June 2022",
"About 60 animals of 30 different species reside at the free-admission zoo, which opened in 1926, according to Mike Hardy, Baraboo's parks, recreation and forestry director. \u2014 Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel , 9 June 2022",
"These parts reside in each of us to varying degrees. \u2014 Chris Herndon, Forbes , 8 June 2022",
"Indigenous people does not reside within any economic system or method of monetary exchange. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 6 June 2022",
"His most famous works fittingly reside in prominent museums and private collections. \u2014 Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star , 6 June 2022",
"Hurricane-force winds still reside in this quadrant along with flooding rains. \u2014 David Heckard, Orlando Sentinel , 31 May 2022",
"The fossils currently reside in the Laboratory and Museum of Dinosaurs in Mendoza, per the Independent. \u2014 Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine , 25 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French resider , from Latin resid\u0113re to sit back, remain, abide, from re- + sed\u0113re to sit \u2014 more at sit ",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-215351"
},
"ridicule":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": the act of ridiculing : derision , mockery",
": to make fun of",
": the act of making fun of someone or something in a cruel or harsh way : mean or unkind comments or behavior",
": to make fun of in a cruel or harsh way"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ri-d\u0259-\u02ccky\u00fcl",
"\u02c8ri-d\u0259-\u02ccky\u00fcl"
],
"synonyms":[
"derision",
"mockery",
"sport"
],
"antonyms":[
"deride",
"gibe",
"jibe",
"jeer",
"laugh (at)",
"mock",
"scout",
"shoot down",
"skewer"
],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"She didn't show anyone her artwork for fear of ridicule .",
"the early efforts by the suffragists to obtain voting rights for women were met with ridicule",
"Verb",
"The other kids ridiculed him for the way he dressed.",
"They ridiculed all of her suggestions.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"After widespread ridicule , the university let the class proceed. \u2014 Jay Nordlinger, National Review , 2 May 2022",
"The student also carried a Bible with him at school, which was the source of much ridicule , according to the suit. \u2014 Fox News , 2 Mar. 2022",
"This week my mind has been on the kinds of books that attempt to deliberately discomfort us by holding up those individual or societal flaws to a kind of scrutiny that is critical, even reaching toward a place of ridicule . \u2014 John Warner, Chicago Tribune , 7 May 2022",
"Now, Souza uses his popular Twitter feed, which has more than 233,000 followers, almost exclusively to ridicule and reproach Jackson, who represents Texas\u2019 13th Congressional District, one of the most conservative in the country. \u2014 Annie Karni, BostonGlobe.com , 18 Mar. 2022",
"Pete Souza, the former White House photographer-turned-Trump troll, now uses his popular Twitter feed almost exclusively to ridicule Representative Ronny Jackson, the former White House doctor-turned-Trump acolyte. \u2014 New York Times , 18 Mar. 2022",
"The tweet swiftly attracted ridicule from urbanists, many of whom pointed out that the Lancashire town declared a climate emergency three years ago. \u2014 Carlton Reid, Forbes , 14 Apr. 2022",
"When Spears shaved her head at the peak of her career, she was met with ridicule rather than compassion. \u2014 Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY , 8 Apr. 2022",
"The idea was met with ridicule even from some of Trump\u2019s most vociferous supporters. \u2014 Michael Kranish, Anchorage Daily News , 28 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Here Duncan summarizes several literary skirmishes that took place in the late 1600s and early 1700s in which a writer created an index to a rival\u2019s work in order to satirize or ridicule it. \u2014 Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor , 10 Mar. 2022",
"Zelensky was quick to ridicule the Russian leader\u2019s claims. \u2014 James Hookway, WSJ , 1 Mar. 2022",
"Don\u2019t ridicule your congregants\u2019 doubts or questions. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 16 Feb. 2022",
"None of this is to ridicule Putin\u2019s account of Russian history. \u2014 Tom Mctague, The Atlantic , 8 Feb. 2022",
"To ridicule this isn\u2019t to deny that there are real threats. \u2014 Gerard Baker, WSJ , 24 Jan. 2022",
"Three current or former TSM employees say that, sometimes, Dinh would ridicule employees for hours. \u2014 Cecilia D'anastasio, Wired , 11 Jan. 2022",
"Her character became yet another way to casually ridicule women\u2019s bodies and their stories. \u2014 Shelley Puhak, Smithsonian Magazine , 6 Jan. 2022",
"Television talk show hosts ridicule the scientists. \u2014 New York Times , 9 Dec. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"1675, in the meaning defined above",
"Verb",
"1680, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-220159"
},
"reduplicate":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"intransitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to make or perform again : copy , repeat",
": to form (a word) by reduplication",
": to undergo reduplication"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8d\u00fc-pli-\u02cck\u0101t",
"\u02ccr\u0113-",
"-\u02c8dy\u00fc-",
"ri-\u02c8d(y)\u00fc-pli-\u02cck\u0101t, \u02c8r\u0113-"
],
"synonyms":[
"clone",
"copy",
"copycat",
"duplicate",
"imitate",
"render",
"replicate",
"reproduce"
],
"antonyms":[
"originate"
],
"examples":[
"reduplicate a recording of the concert for my friend",
"found out halfway through the project that I was reduplicating another team member's efforts, so we had to figure out who was going to do what"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Late Latin reduplicatus , past participle of reduplicare , from Latin re- + duplicare to double \u2014 more at duplicate ",
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1570, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-223255"
},
"recherch\u00e9":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": exquisite , choice",
": exotic , rare",
": excessively refined : affected entry 2",
": pretentious , overblown"
],
"pronounciation":[
"r\u0259-\u02ccsher-\u02c8sh\u0101",
"-\u02c8sher-\u02ccsh\u0101"
],
"synonyms":[
"choice",
"dainty",
"delicate",
"elegant",
"exquisite",
"fine",
"rare",
"select"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"a high-end restaurant with a particularly recherch\u00e9 selection of wines"
],
"history_and_etymology":"French, from past participle of rechercher to seek out, alteration of recercher , from Middle French \u2014 more at research ",
"first_known_use":[
"1689, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-224528"
},
"run along":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to go away : be on one's way : depart"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[
"bail",
"bail out",
"begone",
"book",
"bug off",
"bug out",
"bugger off",
"buzz (off)",
"clear off",
"clear out",
"cut out",
"depart",
"dig out",
"exit",
"get",
"get off",
"go",
"go off",
"move",
"pack (up ",
"part",
"peel off",
"pike (out ",
"pull out",
"push off",
"push on",
"quit",
"sally (forth)",
"scarper",
"shove (off)",
"step (along)",
"take off",
"vamoose",
"walk out"
],
"antonyms":[
"arrive",
"come",
"show up",
"turn up"
],
"examples":[
"I'd love to stay longer, but I must be running along ."
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1803, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-224706"
},
"refashioning":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": remake , alter"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8fa-sh\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[
"alter",
"change",
"make over",
"modify",
"recast",
"redo",
"remake",
"remodel",
"revamp",
"revise",
"rework",
"vary"
],
"antonyms":[
"fix",
"freeze",
"set",
"stabilize"
],
"examples":[
"refashioned my old pair of jeans into a cover for my scrapbook",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"But otherwise, Villanueva made an increasingly hard turn to the right to refashion himself as a conservative law-and-order sheriff. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 8 June 2022",
"And in the aftermath of 9/11, the Middle East took on importance as Washington hunted down terrorists and sought, however haphazardly, to refashion a political culture that had generated so much hate. \u2014 Reuel Marc Gerecht And Ray Takeyh, WSJ , 22 Mar. 2022",
"If history is a guide, the Rams can refashion the line one of two ways: veteran players or rookies. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 19 Mar. 2022",
"In response to these critics, President Joe Biden forged the commission of 34 scholars, lawyers, and former government officials to explore ways to refashion the Court. \u2014 Michael Bobelian, Forbes , 25 Jan. 2022",
"After decades of trying to refashion itself as a 9-to-5 business center geared toward commuters arriving by car, the city is attracting new residents who demand better amenities, higher levels of service, and a stronger sense of place. \u2014 Steven Litt, cleveland , 22 Dec. 2021",
"In the process, Curry continues to refashion the 3-point line as his personal canvas, and with each week that passes, his record-setting total will grow: 2,977 career 3-pointers and counting in 789 games. \u2014 New York Times , 14 Dec. 2021",
"Stitch Fix, the online styling service and apparel seller, is trying to refashion its own look. \u2014 Phil Wahba, Fortune , 8 Dec. 2021",
"This period is an opportunity to refashion your life, says Saladino. \u2014 Dina Cheney, Health.com , 12 Oct. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1613, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-225919"
},
"remorsefulness":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": motivated or marked by remorse"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8m\u022frs-f\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[
"apologetic",
"compunctious",
"contrite",
"penitent",
"regretful",
"repentant",
"rueful",
"sorry"
],
"antonyms":[
"impenitent",
"remorseless",
"unapologetic",
"unrepentant"
],
"examples":[
"was remorseful about all the trouble that he had caused in the family",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Schroder is 'extremely remorseful ,' defense attorney says Schroder\u2019s attorney is former Hamilton County prosecutor Mike Allen, who now has a private criminal defense practice. \u2014 Fox 19 & Enquirer Staff, The Enquirer , 21 Apr. 2022",
"Defense lawyer Adrian Guzman told Judge Salvador Vasquez that Collins was remorseful and had no criminal history. \u2014 Chicago Tribune , 23 May 2022",
"Guney\u2019s attorney, Hollynd Hoskins, said Guney is remorseful and willing to perform community service and cover any reasonable costs of repairs. \u2014 Washington Post , 28 Mar. 2022",
"Defense attorney Kevin Spellacy said his client was remorseful and apologized. \u2014 John Caniglia, cleveland , 17 Feb. 2022",
"Maggie Gyllenhaal announces herself to the writer/director world in this captivating drama, with Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley delivering brilliant performances as the same remorseful character at different ages. \u2014 Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al , 22 Mar. 2022",
"The Yeezy founder\u2019s remorseful post comes less than a day after his split from Uncut Gems actress Julia Fox, whose representative confirmed their break up in a statement to E! \u2014 Starr Bowenbank, Billboard , 15 Feb. 2022",
"During that first interview, Hanson was remorseful and promised not to make any more threats, according to court records. \u2014 Washington Post , 25 Apr. 2022",
"During that first interview, Hanson was remorseful and promised not to make any more threats, according to court records. \u2014 Jonathan Edwards, BostonGlobe.com , 25 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1592, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-231809"
},
"rangy":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": able to range for considerable distances",
": long-limbed and long-bodied",
": tall and slender",
": having room for ranging",
": having great scope",
": tall and slender"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0101n-j\u0113",
"\u02c8r\u0101n-j\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[
"gangling",
"gangly",
"lanky",
"spindling",
"spindly"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"we could use a rangy girl like you on our basketball team",
"a speech that took a rangy look at the problems facing the university",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Senior goalkeeper Sofia Iori is athletic and rangy . \u2014 Patrick Z. Mcgavin, chicagotribune.com , 14 Mar. 2022",
"Dugger is rangy and ferocious at safety, while linebacker Josh Uche was a downright menace to opposing quarterbacks during preseason and joint practices. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 8 Sep. 2021",
"Pierce Davidson, senior, Marshfield: A rangy 6-6 target, Davidson recorded 33 receptions, 465 receiving yards and four touchdowns last season. \u2014 Jack Heffernan | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive , 30 Aug. 2021",
"Tyson is a rangy three-level scorer who was named TAPPS 6A-D2 MVP last season, his second straight year claiming the award. \u2014 Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News , 8 Apr. 2021",
"Even now, if America sent its A-team instead of the C-team, rangy wings are the players who would set the U.S. apart from the field. \u2014 Andrew Sharp, SI.com , 5 Sep. 2019",
"That\u2019s counter-intuitive, but rubbery bacon on the Max Out Meat pizza ($16.99 medium) was compounded by dry and rangy beef and sausage, detracting from decent pepperoni and ham. \u2014 Mike Sutter, ExpressNews.com , 14 Feb. 2020",
"Nebraska also added a couple of bigger, rangier outside receivers in four-stars Zavier Betts and Omar Manning. \u2014 Orion Sang, Detroit Free Press , 5 Feb. 2020",
"There is vast potential with dynamic forwards Jericho Sims and Kai Jones, sturdy team defender Kamaka Hepa, rangy wing Jase Febres, perimeter stopper Matt Coleman and dogged guard Courtney Ramey. \u2014 Nick Moyle, ExpressNews.com , 24 Jan. 2020"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1868, in the meaning defined at sense 2a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-231911"
},
"ruins":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to damage irreparably",
": bankrupt , impoverish",
": to subject to frustration, failure, or disaster",
": to reduce to ruins : devastate",
": to become ruined",
": the state of being ruined",
": the remains of something destroyed",
": a ruined building, person, or object",
": the action of destroying, laying waste, or wrecking",
": damage , injury",
": physical, moral, economic, or social collapse",
": a falling down : collapse",
": a cause of destruction",
": to reduce to wreckage",
": to damage beyond repair",
": to have a very bad effect on the quality of (something)",
": bankrupt entry 2",
": complete collapse or destruction",
": the remains of something destroyed",
": the situation in which someone experiences loss of money, social status, or position",
": nearly or completely destroyed"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00fc-\u0259n",
"-\u02ccin",
"\u02c8r\u00fcn",
"\u02c8r\u00fc-\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[
"bankrupt",
"break",
"bust"
],
"antonyms":[
"annihilation",
"decimation",
"demolishment",
"demolition",
"desolation",
"destruction",
"devastation",
"extermination",
"extinction",
"havoc",
"loss",
"mincemeat",
"obliteration",
"ruination",
"wastage",
"wreckage"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"There are few things that can ruin a hike as completely as poor-fitting shoes or boots. \u2014 Rachel Walker, Washington Post , 9 June 2022",
"Every year, at least a handful of people (celebrities very much included) come up with cringe-worthy, harmful and offensive Halloween costumes that ruin everyone's good time. \u2014 Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping , 6 June 2022",
"Ideological conservatives warn of a socialist uprising that would ruin American capitalism. \u2014 Baltimore Sun , 18 May 2022",
"There was this fear that Margaret was going to ruin them. \u2014 Jazz Tangcay, Variety , 26 Apr. 2022",
"One bad night's sleep isn't going to ruin you, but several days in a row will. \u2014 Jill Duffy, PCMAG , 18 Apr. 2022",
"Say hi to the bra that's going to ruin all other bras for you. \u2014 Talia Abbas, Glamour , 24 Jan. 2022",
"This site is protected by recaptcha Privacy Policy | Terms of Service Gutierrez, 47, has said Petro is a threat to democracy and warned the leftist\u2019s economic plans, including a ban on new oil and gas projects, will ruin Colombia\u2019s economy. \u2014 Reuters, NBC News , 29 May 2022",
"Mark the tile in the first row that needs to be cut with a wax pencil because the water on a tile saw will ruin a pencil line. \u2014 Sal Vaglica, USA TODAY , 8 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"And her tirades ruin gatherings for me, occur on my time, happen in my home, and insult my family. \u2014 Carolyn Hax, Washington Post , 5 June 2022",
"Through the three months of Russia\u2019s invasion, New York Times journalists have chronicled carnage and courage, ruin and resolve, across the wide arc of combat through eastern Ukraine, where Vladimir V. Putin\u2019s brutal offensive is now concentrated. \u2014 New York Times , 1 June 2022",
"She is involved in an obscure botanical research program that entails tramping from her pretty cottage across the island, past a ruin and a well, to measure the soil temperature at the same cliffside spot, then tramping back to record her findings. \u2014 Jessica Kiang, Variety , 26 May 2022",
"The political gods, in their unfathomable wisdom, have handed Republicans a once-in-a-generation chance to help voters understand how to build a future from this ruin . \u2014 Daniel Henninger, WSJ , 25 May 2022",
"So yeah, this was a very stupid episode, capping off a very stupid conflict over a stupid office building that is now a smoldering ruin . \u2014 Erik Kain, Forbes , 22 May 2022",
"Finally, the Yoga 9i doesn't let slimness ruin port selection. \u2014 Scharon Harding, Ars Technica , 13 May 2022",
"The cuts mark a drastic move that ASU System President Chuck Welch said is necessary to save the university from financial ruin and closure. \u2014 Jaime Adame, Arkansas Online , 6 May 2022",
"In recent history, victors have often forced reparations on the losers of war \u2013 as was the case following both World War I and World War II \u2013 especially when they are deemed responsible for massive death and ruin . \u2014 Paul B. Stephan, The Conversation , 3 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"1572, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 3",
"Noun",
"12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4b"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-234235"
},
"revel":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to take part in a revel : carouse",
": to take intense pleasure or satisfaction",
": a usually wild party or celebration",
": to take great pleasure",
": a noisy or merry celebration"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-v\u0259l",
"\u02c8re-v\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[
"binge",
"birl",
"carouse",
"roister",
"wassail"
],
"antonyms":[
"binge",
"fling",
"frisk",
"frolic",
"gambol",
"idyll",
"idyl",
"lark",
"ploy",
"rollick",
"romp",
"spree"
],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"reveling all night is not conducive to a productive next day at work",
"Noun",
"in Finland, Midsummer Day ushers in a nationwide revel as the Finns celebrate the endless hours of sunlight with bonfires and parties",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"But Astley understands that people who will fill arenas on The Mixtape tour, headlined by New Kids on the Block and featuring En Vogue and Salt-N-Pepa as well has himself, want to revel in the familiar. \u2014 Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY , 10 May 2022",
"Vancouver is known for at Stanley Park or revel in the nightlife on Granville Street. \u2014 Sandra Macgregor, Forbes , 18 Apr. 2022",
"Now that the episode has aired, Hart can finally show off the room's new additions and revel publicly in her victory. \u2014 Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY , 19 Oct. 2021",
"Make a morning dash for the top of the 699-foot High Dune to beat the heat and revel in stunning views of the San Juan and Sangre De Cristo Mountains. \u2014 Outside Online , 15 June 2021",
"On the outskirts of Flagstaff \u2013 where tourists and locals revel in hiking and horseback riding trails, camping spots, and the vast expanse of cinder fields for off-road vehicle use \u2013 flames soared as high as 100 feet. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 21 Apr. 2022",
"Ted Cruz, who appears to revel in browbeating social media executives as much as anyone, voted against Khan\u2019s confirmation. \u2014 Gilad Edelman, Wired , 19 June 2021",
"Others revel in the opportunity to explore niche knowledge that goes beyond the plays to their sources and afterlives. \u2014 Jeffrey R. Wilson, CNN , 22 Apr. 2022",
"This is a place to revel in Jaipur's intricate design work and to lounge in luxury \u2014 or the gorgeous hotel pool. \u2014 Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure , 9 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Fans of the game revel in watching tour players launch moon balls that fly forever. \u2014 Dave Shedloski, WSJ , 16 June 2022",
"Many highlights along the track revel in the awesome beauty of the Serpentine and Ormiston Gorges and the astonishing immensity of Standley Chasm, seen from the Summit of Mount Sonder. \u2014 Anabel Dean, CNN , 18 May 2022",
"The honeymoon phase will be short-lived, so help your loved one revel in it. \u2014 Kris Frieswick, WSJ , 13 May 2022",
"Some who have lost a loved one revel in defying convention and remaining joyful. \u2014 Washington Post , 19 Apr. 2022",
"The cast revel in this challenge, all working in concert to create the illusion of what isn't there. \u2014 Nick Romano, EW.com , 14 Apr. 2022",
"Throughout this in vino veritas revel , every sip of Jack Daniels and every comestible gives the partiers sustenance. \u2014 Armond White, National Review , 1 Oct. 2021",
"Keep this amazing flavor combination going in your next baking session by making some revel bars or giving your chocolate chip cookies a peanut butter upgrade. \u2014 Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens , 1 Oct. 2020",
"This year, Mardi Gras was a harbinger: according to official counts, attendance at the revel , which spanned a week in late February, was down by about twenty per cent compared with 2019. \u2014 Helen Rosner, The New Yorker , 28 Aug. 2020"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-234644"
},
"recollection":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": tranquility of mind",
": religious contemplation",
": the action or power of recalling to mind",
": something recalled to the mind",
": the act or power of remembering : memory",
": something remembered"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccre-k\u0259-\u02c8lek-sh\u0259n",
"\u02ccre-k\u0259-\u02c8lek-sh\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[
"anamnesis",
"memory",
"recall",
"remembrance",
"reminiscence"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Her recollection of the accident is very different from mine.",
"She has only a vague recollection of her seventh birthday party.",
"His novel is largely based on his own recollections of his childhood in the inner city.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"My recollection of the horrific events of that day is not much different from Edwards'. \u2014 Michael Fanone, CNN , 12 June 2022",
"Ayers got information about his early years and family history from his mom, who surprised him with her vivid recollection . \u2014 Alamin Yohannes, EW.com , 3 June 2022",
"Attempting to undermine Heard\u2019s credibility and her recollection of the fight, Vasquez challenged the actress\u2019 assertion that Depp was able to assault her after severing the top of his finger. \u2014 Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone , 17 May 2022",
"Monla\u00fc and her friend eventually grew apart, and throughout the years her recollection of their carefree bond took on a new perspective, tinged with the drama of her friend\u2019s family dynamic. \u2014 The New Yorker , 11 May 2022",
"Later, her recollection of his death is devastating. \u2014 Washington Post , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Roth would press Harris on his recollection of statements during meetings of the group. \u2014 Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press , 31 Mar. 2022",
"Advertising manager William Laughead wrote those Red River stories based on his own recollection from hearing them in Minnesota and California logging camps, embellished with his own inventions, including naming Bunyan\u2019s ox Babe. \u2014 Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 8 Feb. 2022",
"Yet neither playing in the \u201888 US Open nor calling Leonard\u2019s instantly legendary putt 11 years later stands out as Maltbie\u2019s favorite recollection from The Country Club. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 11 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220624-235811"
},
"refutable":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous",
": to deny the truth or accuracy of",
": to say or prove that something is wrong or untrue"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8fy\u00fct",
"ri-\u02c8fy\u00fct"
],
"synonyms":[
"contradict",
"deny",
"disaffirm",
"disallow",
"disavow",
"disclaim",
"disconfirm",
"disown",
"gainsay",
"negate",
"negative",
"reject",
"repudiate"
],
"antonyms":[
"acknowledge",
"admit",
"allow",
"avow",
"concede",
"confirm",
"own"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"And research that could persuasively refute his contention was initially lacking, notes Daniel Salmon, the director of the Institute for Vaccine Safety at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. \u2014 New York Times , 25 May 2022",
"But missing here are any knowledgable critics who might refute these points, and allow the advocates to defend their stances in turn. \u2014 Dennis Harvey, Variety , 4 May 2022",
"Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said Thursday that the U.S. can\u2019t confirm Ukrainian reports of a missile strike, but couldn\u2019t refute it either, and was unable to confirm what caused the explosion. \u2014 NBC News , 15 Apr. 2022",
"The team also cites declarations from former chief operating officer Mitch Gershman and former general counsel David Donovan along with emails and other documents to refute allegations cited by the Oversight Committee. \u2014 oregonlive , 18 Apr. 2022",
"The judge \u2014 though skeptical \u2014 granted the collateral attack because the state could not refute her claim. \u2014 Bruce Vielmetti, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 21 Apr. 2022",
"The brief filed Wednesday was in an effort by the committee to refute attorney-client privilege claims made by Eastman in order to withhold records from congressional investigators. \u2014 Eric Tucker, Farnoush Amiri, Mary Clare Jalonick, Anchorage Daily News , 3 Mar. 2022",
"That drone and satellite images can immediately refute Russian claims about when bodies were left on the streets in Bucha is a remarkable thing. \u2014 Zachary B. Wolf, CNN , 7 Apr. 2022",
"For instance, people can easily refute hysterical accusations that parents and health care providers are allowing trans children to permanently change their bodies with surgery. \u2014 Claire Mccully, CNN , 15 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Latin refutare to check, suppress, refute",
"first_known_use":[
"1545, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-000217"
},
"research":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": studious inquiry or examination",
": investigation or experimentation aimed at the discovery and interpretation of facts, revision of accepted theories or laws in the light of new facts, or practical application of such new or revised theories or laws",
": the collecting of information about a particular subject",
": careful or diligent search",
": to search or investigate exhaustively",
": to do research for",
": to engage in research",
": careful study and investigation for the purpose of discovering and explaining new knowledge",
": to search or investigate thoroughly"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8s\u0259rch",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccs\u0259rch",
"ri-\u02c8s\u0259rch",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccs\u0259rch"
],
"synonyms":[
"delving",
"disquisition",
"examen",
"examination",
"exploration",
"inquest",
"inquiry",
"inquisition",
"investigation",
"probation",
"probe",
"probing",
"study"
],
"antonyms":[
"delve (into)",
"dig (into)",
"examine",
"explore",
"inquire (into)",
"investigate",
"look (into)",
"probe"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"After the 9/11 attacks, Meloy expanded his research to examine terrorists who share some characteristics with other kinds of mass murderers and started working with the Behavioral Analysis Unit of the FBI. \u2014 Peter Bergen, CNN , 18 June 2022",
"Their research suggests there has not been an increase in cases of pediatric hepatitis of unknown origin, at least in the United States. \u2014 Helen Branswell, STAT , 18 June 2022",
"In response to our research , Airbnb commissioned a task force and then gradually reintroduced anonymity at various steps in the process. \u2014 Michael Luca, WSJ , 17 June 2022",
"But in doing her research , Temple developed a profound appreciation for the pivotal role McCartt played in bringing The Godfather to fruition. \u2014 Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter , 17 June 2022",
"In an unprecedented age of technological evolution and groundbreaking innovation, companies are driving business by advancing their research and development (R&D) efforts. \u2014 Mara Garcia, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
"Scientific American Custom Media, in partnership with The Kavli Prize, spoke with Huda to learn more about her research . \u2014 Scientific American Custom Media, Scientific American , 17 June 2022",
"The university, which disclosed the donation on Wednesday, focuses its research on how viruses and bacteria cause disease, resistance to antibiotics, and preventing and treating infections in children with cancer. \u2014 Paige Mcglauflin, Fortune , 17 June 2022",
"In my dissertation research , the women who did best in terms of even obeying the law of chastity were the most at peace with their sexuality. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 14 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Young people can now research and investigate words against actions. \u2014 Kian Bakhtiari, Forbes , 5 June 2022",
"Journalists can and will research information about your type of company. \u2014 Eric Mitchell, Rolling Stone , 23 May 2022",
"So the question now becomes: How can research scientists better understand and develop suicide prevention efforts that precisely address racial minorities like Asian Americans? \u2014 Amelia Noor-oshiro, The Conversation , 23 Apr. 2021",
"Normally, defense attorneys receive the names of prosecution witnesses in advance, and can research their backgrounds while preparing for cross-examination. \u2014 Patrick Radden Keefe, The New Yorker , 6 June 2022",
"Alternatively, many people may find that taking the time to research and select the right shampoo, conditioner, and styling products is all that\u2019s necessary. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 3 June 2022",
"Take the time to research organizations that nurture small businesses and spur their growth. \u2014 Blake Caldwell, Forbes , 3 June 2022",
"In 2021, Laketown and five other communities formed the Large Livestock Town Partnership to research potential problems with CAFOs and develop a model ordinance that individual towns could adopt to regulate them. \u2014 Diana Kruzman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 1 June 2022",
"Dow is part of a mapping project paid for by the National Integrated Heat Health Information System to identify and research heat islands, or small areas that are hotter than their surroundings just feet away. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 31 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"1577, in the meaning defined at sense 3",
"Verb",
"1588, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-000425"
},
"royal":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": of kingly ancestry",
": of, relating to, or subject to the crown",
": being in the crown's service",
": suitable for royalty : magnificent",
": requiring no exertion : easy",
": of superior size, magnitude, or quality",
": established or chartered by the crown",
": of, relating to, or being a part (such as a mast, sail, or yard) next above the topgallant",
": a person of royal blood",
": a small sail on the royal mast immediately above the topgallant sail",
": a stag of 8 years or more having antlers with at least 12 points",
": of or relating to a king or queen : regal",
": fit for a king or queen"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u022fi(-\u0259)l",
"\u02c8r\u022fi-\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[
"kingly",
"monarchal",
"monarchial",
"monarchical",
"monarchic",
"princely",
"queenly",
"regal"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"They received a royal welcome as they stepped off the plane.",
"the school superintendent received a royal welcome",
"Noun",
"magazine stories about the private lives of royals",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"From the Queen's direct heirs, to her other children, and grandchildren, everyone in the British royal family has a role to play. \u2014 Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country , 10 June 2022",
"Many members of the royal family, including Prince Edward as vice-patron of the Commonwealth Games Federation, are expected to attend the Commonwealth Games, which see athletes from across the Commonwealth of Nations competing. \u2014 Stephanie Petit And Simon Perry, PEOPLE.com , 9 June 2022",
"At Trooping the Colour on Thursday, Harry and Meghan were photographed watching the parade inside the Major General's Office with other senior members of the royal family. \u2014 Alyssa Bailey, ELLE , 9 June 2022",
"Several members of the royal family wished Lilibet a happy birthday Saturday \u2014 including Harry\u2019s brother Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, who were in Wales that day to mark the jubilee. \u2014 Annabelle Timsit, Washington Post , 6 June 2022",
"The jubilee celebrations also brought a visit from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who made their first appearance with the royal family in more than two years. \u2014 Kelsee Majette, The Week , 6 June 2022",
"For her first outing with the royal family since exiting her role as Duchess, Meghan Markle wore an all-white Dior Haute Couture ensemble\u2014including a coat, hat, and matching gloves\u2014that commanded attention. \u2014 Christian Allaire, Vogue , 6 June 2022",
"Attendees' identities were not disclosed but most of the royal family spent Saturday at various jubilee events. \u2014 Maria Puente, USA TODAY , 6 June 2022",
"Over the weekend, members of the royal family shared sweet birthday tributes to baby Lili, including her namesake, Queen Elizabeth, as well as Prince William and Duchess Kate, and Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla. \u2014 Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR , 6 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The six-year-old Crown Prince of Bhutan, Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck, the youngest crown prince in the world, is already taking on public duties as a royal . \u2014 Emily Burack, Town & Country , 8 June 2022",
"The Queen has long been a fan of recycling outfits, with the Duchess of Cambridge often following suit during her 11 years as a royal . \u2014 Hayley Maitland, Vogue , 4 June 2022",
"While presenting the Reina Letizia 202 awards at the Royal Board on Disability Council meeting, recipient Inmaculada Vivas Teson stepped up wearing the same black and white color block midi dress accented with a belt as the royal . \u2014 Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com , 10 May 2022",
"Marie Ledin, managing director of the Polar Music Prize and daughter of the late Stig Anderson, spoke at the Tuesday evening royal banquet, which followed the ceremony. \u2014 Rania Aniftos, Billboard , 24 May 2022",
"Tapped as a royal bridesmaid yet again, Princess Charlotte attends the wedding of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank at St. George's Chapel on October 12, 2018 in Windsor, England. \u2014 Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping , 23 May 2022",
"Glenfeshie is the largest of Povlsen\u2019s 12 estates in Scotland, which together make up a 230,000-acre empire\u2014larger than the Scottish holdings of the Queen or any other royal . \u2014 Cathleen O'grady, The Atlantic , 20 May 2022",
"At 77, The Duke of Gloucester is well into his 4th decade as a full-time working royal . \u2014 Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country , 17 May 2022",
"Kate and William reflected on their primary school visit on their royal Instagram this morning. \u2014 Alyssa Bailey, ELLE , 12 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Adjective",
"first_known_use":[
"Adjective",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Noun",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-001722"
},
"racing":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the sport or profession of engaging in or holding races"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0101-si\u014b"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Featuring agriculture displays and competitions, food, rides, harness racing, pageants, drag racing , kiddie tractor pull, car cruise in, live entertainment and more. \u2014 Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer , 10 June 2022",
"Adult and youth classes include introductory through advanced sailing, racing , windsurfing and paddling. \u2014 Erin E. Williams, Washington Post , 9 June 2022",
"Rodeo enthusiasts can witness seven traditional events including saddle bronc riding, women\u2019s barrel racing, steer racing and team roping June 3-4. \u2014 Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel , 1 June 2022",
"Thursday: Twilight Thursday features Thoroughbred racing , $2 select domestic beer, live music, food trucks and more (5-8 p.m. in the Paddock Plaza). \u2014 Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal , 1 June 2022",
"Class rules include those for \u2018one-design, owner-driver\u2019 racing . \u2014 Tom Mullen, Forbes , 29 May 2022",
"Wilson was a rising star in a discipline called gravel racing , a burgeoning hybrid of road cycling and mountain biking. \u2014 Elizabeth Wolfe And Hannah Sarisohn, CNN , 24 May 2022",
"Half of the participants were taught to anticipate and interpret their responses\u2014hearts racing , butterflies in their stomach, stumbling over words\u2014as signs that they were energized and preparing to face the challenge ahead. \u2014 Tracy Dennis-tiwary, WSJ , 6 May 2022",
"The event was a huge success not just for the racing , but for the optics. \u2014 Greg Engle, Forbes , 19 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1630, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-002006"
},
"related":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": connected by reason of an established or discoverable relation",
": connected by common ancestry or sometimes by marriage",
": having close harmonic connection",
": sharing some connection",
": connected by common ancestry or by marriage",
": connected by a usually distant common ancestor and typically sharing similar characteristics"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8l\u0101-t\u0259d",
"ri-\u02c8l\u0101-t\u0259d"
],
"synonyms":[
"affiliated",
"akin",
"allied",
"kindred"
],
"antonyms":[
"unrelated"
],
"examples":[
"ancient history and other related subjects",
"I just found out that my best friend and I are related through distant cousins.",
"Horses and donkeys are related .",
"The words \u201cplay\u201d and \u201cplayful\u201d are related .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Tom Verdin \u2014 a more than 20-year veteran of the AP who spent the past seven years leading its state government team \u2014 will take up the role,managing coverage on challenges to democracy, voting rights, election processes and related areas. \u2014 Clare Duffy, CNN , 19 June 2022",
"Because of Applegate, one of the patterns investigators have learned to look for is the frequent running of license plates with no related transactions, House said. \u2014 oregonlive , 18 June 2022",
"The findings showed related methylation patterns within the FKBP5 gene in both Holocaust parents and their children. \u2014 Rachel Yehuda, Scientific American , 18 June 2022",
"MedPAC recommends replacing the quality rating system and its related bonus payments. \u2014 Next Avenue, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
"Conjuring up the 514-mile course were the drive specialists at Radius, including co-founders Don Harple and Laszlo Nagy with nearly a half-century in motorsport and related consulting and support services between them. \u2014 Viju Mathew, Robb Report , 17 June 2022",
"Joseph Fox, 28, had pleaded guilty to second-degree murder while armed and related offenses in the killing of Sierra Johnson, who was shot to death in a car while her two children sat in the back seat. \u2014 Omari Daniels, Washington Post , 17 June 2022",
"Great Salt Lake State Park and Marina are temporarily closed due to a nearby wildfire and related power outages, the park announced Friday afternoon. \u2014 Anastasia Hufham, The Salt Lake Tribune , 17 June 2022",
"Malta has doubled the resources of a registry showing the ultimate owners of companies in the country and has taken dozens of related enforcement actions, up from zero cases at the time of listing, Mr. Pleyer said. \u2014 Mengqi Sun, WSJ , 17 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-002014"
},
"rusty":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adjective ()",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": affected by or as if by rust",
": stiff with or as if with rust",
": inept and slow through lack of practice or old age",
": of the color rust",
": dulled in color or appearance by age and use",
": outmoded",
": hoarse , grating",
": ill-natured , surly",
": affected by rust",
": less skilled and slow through lack of practice or use"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0259-st\u0113",
"\u02c8r\u0259-st\u0113",
"\u02c8r\u0259-st\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Adjective (2)",
"first_known_use":[
"Adjective (1)",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Adjective (2)",
"1694, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-003504"
},
"rite":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a prescribed form or manner governing the words or actions for a ceremony",
": the ceremonial practices of a church or group of churches",
": a ceremonial act or action",
": a division of the Christian church using a distinctive liturgy",
": an act performed in a ceremony"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u012bt",
"\u02c8r\u012bt"
],
"synonyms":[
"ceremonial",
"ceremony",
"form",
"formality",
"observance",
"ritual",
"solemnity"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Incense is often burned in their religious rites .",
"the annual summer rite of loading up the car for the big family vacation",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Classical music gets the street fest treatment in this Ravenswood rite , hosted by the nonprofit Access Contemporary Music. \u2014 Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune , 18 May 2022",
"This was no lesser a sacrifice, for the cucumber was understood to be the ox, to become it within the context of the rite . \u2014 New York Times , 11 May 2022",
"Adas Israel held its first bat mitzvah in 1962 \u2014 four decades after the rite was introduced in America in New York City. \u2014 Washington Post , 1 Mar. 2022",
"Saturday's decree makes clear that the Vatican must explicitly authorize new priests to celebrate the rite . \u2014 Arkansas Online , 19 Dec. 2021",
"Saturday's decree makes clear the Vatican must explicitly authorize new priests to celebrate the rite . \u2014 Nicole Winfield, ajc , 18 Dec. 2021",
"It will be celebrated by the dean of the College of Cardinals, Giovanni Battista Re, while Pope Francis will perform a traditional funeral rite at the end of the ceremony. \u2014 Frances D'emilio, BostonGlobe.com , 28 May 2022",
"Its stretches of incantation turn into something like a sacred rite . \u2014 New York Times , 15 May 2022",
"For 50 years, our culture and media have treated this flawed decision as right and rite . \u2014 David Harsanyi, National Review , 5 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Latin ritus ; akin to Greek arithmos number \u2014 more at arithmetic ",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-010314"
},
"rostrum":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an ancient Roman platform for public orators",
": a stage for public speaking",
": a raised platform on a stage",
": the curved end of a ship's prow",
": the beak of a war galley",
": a bodily part or process suggesting a bird's bill: such as",
": the beak, snout, or proboscis of any of various insects or arachnids",
": the often spinelike anterior median prolongation of the carapace of a crustacean (such as a crayfish or lobster)",
": a stage or platform for public speaking",
": a bodily part or process suggesting a bird's bill: as",
": the reflected anterior portion of the corpus callosum below the genu",
": the interior median spine of the body of the basisphenoid bone articulating with the vomer",
"[Latin Rostra , plural, a platform for speakers in the Roman Forum decorated with the beaks of captured ships, from plural of rostrum ]"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00e4-str\u0259m",
"also",
"\u02c8r\u00e4-str\u0259m",
"\u02c8r\u00e4s-tr\u0259m"
],
"synonyms":[
"dais",
"platform",
"podium",
"stage",
"stand",
"tribune"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"stood on a rostrum to address the huge crowd",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Putin spoke from his rostrum set up by the Lenin Mausoleum, overseeing Moscow's traditional Victory Day military parade. \u2014 Compiled Democrat-gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online , 10 May 2022",
"Carvel\u2019s entrance is hilarious \u2014 driving a golf cart onto the stage, before making a putt that misses the flag and sends his ball off the edge of the rostrum . \u2014 Demetrios Matheou, The Hollywood Reporter , 9 Apr. 2022",
"Biden will step up to the House speaker\u2019s rostrum to address a nation in conflict with itself. \u2014 Calvin Woodward And Zeke Miller, chicagotribune.com , 27 Feb. 2022",
"After becoming president in 2009, Biden sat at the rostrum , with the House speaker, for President Barack Obama's State of the Union addresses. \u2014 Darlene Superville, ajc , 1 Mar. 2022",
"The foreign minister of Tuvalu, the island nation a smidge above sea level, beamed in from a rostrum submerged in the Pacific Ocean to talk about the concept of underwater sovereignty. \u2014 Washington Post , 14 Nov. 2021",
"While delivering her inaugural address, Lightfoot invoked Chicago\u2019s history of corruption and turned to face aldermen on the rostrum behind her, which some interpreted as an attack on their integrity. \u2014 Gregory Pratt, chicagotribune.com , 28 Feb. 2022",
"Gavin Strang, managing director and head of private collections at Lyon & Turnbull, was on the rostrum of the Edinburgh auction house when the dish was sold. \u2014 CNN , 7 Oct. 2021",
"On Friday, three vice presidents and five prime ministers \u2014 including Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina and New Zealand's Jacinda Arden \u2014 will take the rostrum or give their address in a prerecorded video. \u2014 Mallika Sen, ajc , 24 Sep. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Latin, beak, ship's beak, from rodere to gnaw \u2014 more at rodent ",
"first_known_use":[
"1542, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-011653"
},
"relaxation":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the act of relaxing or state of being relaxed",
": a relaxing or recreative state, activity, or pastime : diversion",
": the lengthening that characterizes inactive muscle fibers or muscles",
": the act or fact of being or becoming rested, calm, or less tense or severe",
": a way of becoming rested or calm and free from stress",
": the act of relaxing or state of being relaxed",
": the reduction of contractile force in a muscle or muscle fiber",
": the lengthening that typically characterizes inactive muscles or muscle fibers"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u02cclak-\u02c8s\u0101-sh\u0259n",
"ri-\u02cclak-",
"especially British",
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u02cclak-\u02c8s\u0101-sh\u0259n",
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u02cclak-\u02c8s\u0101-sh\u0259n, ri-\u02cclak-,"
],
"synonyms":[
"dalliance",
"frolic",
"frolicking",
"fun",
"fun and games",
"play",
"recreation",
"rollicking",
"sport"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"I like to play the guitar for relaxation .",
"What I need is some rest and relaxation .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Physical rest is divided into passive and active: The former requires napping and sleeping; the latter invites muscle relaxation , such as doing yoga. \u2014 Alisha Acquaye, Allure , 12 June 2022",
"This helps to improve mood, reduce anxiety, and promote relaxation . \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 25 May 2022",
"Besides spurring out-of-the-box thinking, these brief mental interludes may promote relaxation by serving as a restful escape, suggests a UC Berkeley research. \u2014 Noma Nazish, Forbes , 1 May 2022",
"Professionals use music therapy to help promote relaxation , reduce pain, encourage positive memories and allow for self-expression. \u2014 cleveland , 5 Apr. 2021",
"The infrared saunas raise the body's core temperature as a health and wellness alternative to promote relaxation , stress relief and other benefits. \u2014 Sarah Hauer, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 1 Apr. 2021",
"Suntheanine is a form of L-theanine that helps promote relaxation without any drowsiness. \u2014 Andrea Navarro, Travel + Leisure , 17 Mar. 2021",
"The items not only aid with anxiety but also support kinetic movement, promote relaxation and encourage overall healthy coping mechanisms. \u2014 Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press , 25 Feb. 2021",
"Despite all the organizing, there is room for relaxation . \u2014 Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune , 22 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1548, in the meaning defined at sense 2"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-013407"
},
"roundup":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": the act or process of collecting animals (such as cattle) by riding around them and driving them in",
": the cowboys and ranch personnel engaged in a cattle roundup",
": a gathering in of scattered persons or things",
": a summary of information",
": to collect (animals, such as cattle) by means of a roundup",
": to gather in or bring together from various quarters",
": the act of gathering together animals on the range by circling them in vehicles or on horseback and driving them in",
": the act of gathering together scattered persons or things",
": summary entry 2"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rau\u0307nd-\u02cc\u0259p",
"\u02c8rau\u0307nd-\u02cc\u0259p"
],
"synonyms":[
"abstract",
"breviary",
"brief",
"capsule",
"conspectus",
"digest",
"encapsulation",
"epitome",
"inventory",
"outline",
"pr\u00e9cis",
"recap",
"recapitulation",
"r\u00e9sum\u00e9",
"resume",
"resum\u00e9",
"run-through",
"rundown",
"sum",
"sum-up",
"summa",
"summarization",
"summary",
"summing-up",
"synopsis",
"wrap-up"
],
"antonyms":[
"accumulate",
"amass",
"assemble",
"bulk (up)",
"collect",
"concentrate",
"congregate",
"constellate",
"corral",
"garner",
"gather",
"group",
"lump",
"pick up"
],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"The police ordered a roundup of all the suspects.",
"Here's a roundup of today's news.",
"Verb",
"rounded everyone up for one final training session",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Here\u2019s a quick roundup of the latest information on the rare disease. \u2014 Alexander Thompson, BostonGlobe.com , 13 June 2022",
"Also on this episode: a roundup of the headlines everyone is talking about. \u2014 Ew Staff, EW.com , 3 June 2022",
"Here\u2019s a roundup of where the traditional drive-ins can be found. \u2014 Paula Wethington, Detroit Free Press , 14 May 2022",
"Radar is a weekly roundup of theme park odds, ends and insights. \u2014 Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel , 11 May 2022",
"Here\u2019s a roundup of some interesting white wines for Mother\u2019s Day. \u2014 Jeanette Hurt, Forbes , 7 May 2022",
"Here\u2019s a roundup of every story written for the project. \u2014 Kaitlyn Bancroft, The Salt Lake Tribune , 13 Feb. 2022",
"Here\u2019s a roundup of the month\u2019s most noteworthy movies and TV shows, as covered by The Wall Street Journal\u2019s critics. \u2014 Wsj Arts, WSJ , 27 May 2022",
"Here\u2019s a roundup of high school varsity action on Saturday, May 21. Track and Field Class 2A North Reigonal: The Dunbar boys and Hereford girls won their halves of the Class 2A North Region meet Saturday at Woodlawn. \u2014 Baltimore Sun , 22 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"1847, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)",
"Verb",
"1849, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-021004"
},
"rising":{
"type":[
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": insurrection , uprising",
": approaching a stated age : nearly"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u012b-zi\u014b"
],
"synonyms":[
"insurgence",
"insurgency",
"insurrection",
"mutiny",
"outbreak",
"rebellion",
"revolt",
"revolution",
"uprising"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"He was the leader of an armed rising against the elected government.",
"a great rising of the people was all it took to bring down a regime that imagined that it would endure for a thousand years",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"As the third track on her upcoming album, rising , which drops May 20, the Chinese pop star takes a quick visit to her adolescence years \u2014 even at just 21. \u2014 James Dinh, Billboard , 3 May 2022",
"Now Chris: part of this though, is there is a rising . \u2014 Leila Atassi, cleveland , 22 Apr. 2022",
"The world was awash in dollar income streams from Treasury debt, and with redemptions of dollars for gold rising , Nixon had to close the gold window. \u2014 John Tamny, Forbes , 27 Mar. 2022",
"Drifting beside their rhythmic rising , our small group was awed into silence. \u2014 Cassidy Randall, Outside Online , 11 Jan. 2020",
"Still, with average hourly pay rising and unemployment rate steadily dropping, analysts say spending and growth could pick up, at least modestly, once omicron fades. \u2014 Anne D'innocenzio, chicagotribune.com , 14 Jan. 2022",
"But the growing Haredi population \u2014 about 13 percent of the nation and rising \u2014 has amplified secular demands for Haredim to participate more fully in the protection and economy of the country. \u2014 New York Times , 25 Oct. 2021",
"With the demand for talent rising and freelancers becoming increasingly favorable in the eyes of the corporate world, digital talent platforms became a much larger player in the talent game. \u2014 Yec, Forbes , 19 Oct. 2021",
"As the water\u2019s rising , the elderly woman is panicking. \u2014 Sydney Pereira, Curbed , 2 Sep. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined above",
"Adverb",
"1734, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-024436"
},
"raincoat":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a waterproof or water-resistant coat",
": a coat of waterproof or water-resistant material"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0101n-\u02cck\u014dt",
"\u02c8r\u0101n-\u02cck\u014dt"
],
"synonyms":[
"mac",
"mack",
"mackintosh",
"macintosh",
"oilskin",
"slicker",
"waterproof"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"I grabbed my umbrella and raincoat before going out in the thunderstorm.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"By today\u2019s standards, that seems like fending off a nuclear explosion by wearing a raincoat . \u2014 Carol Besler, Robb Report , 8 June 2022",
"He was dressed in a light blue raincoat , khaki pants, black sneakers and a blue-green backpack, the office said. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 26 May 2022",
"Then Rudolf nodded, picked up his raincoat , and went to Hell. \u2014 Elif Batuman, The New Yorker , 18 Apr. 2022",
"The video \u2014 shot by her longtime collaborator Nick Mckk \u2014 features the Australian singer-songwriter in Split Point Lighthouse in Victoria, sporting a raincoat . \u2014 Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone , 10 May 2022",
"An old photo shows Skip Anderson dressed in oversized overalls and a large raincoat on Kentucky Derby Day in 1977. \u2014 Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal , 27 Apr. 2022",
"The Spring Coat Trade your heavy-duty layers for lightweight, seasonally-appropriate styles\u2014like the Ahluwalia\u2019s magical trench or a polished raincoat from Rains. \u2014 Vogue , 24 Mar. 2022",
"Everybody needs a good raincoat , but especially my mother. \u2014 The Editors, Outside Online , 16 Apr. 2020",
"Umbrella, yes, several times, but the raincoat stayed in my suitcase. \u2014 Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure , 27 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1830, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-025034"
},
"relax":{
"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to make less tense or rigid : slacken",
": to make less severe or stringent : modify",
": to deprive of energy, zeal, or strength of purpose",
": to relieve from nervous tension",
": to treat (hair) chemically in order to relax curls",
": to become lax, weak, or loose : rest",
": to become less intense or severe",
": to become inactive and lengthen",
": to cast off social restraint, nervous tension, or anxiety",
": to seek rest or recreation",
": to relieve constipation",
": to attain equilibrium following the abrupt removal of some influence (such as light, high temperature, or stress)",
": to make or become loose or less tense",
": to make or become less severe or strict",
": to become calm and free from stress",
": to seek rest or enjoyment",
": to slacken or make less tense or rigid",
": to relieve from nervous tension",
": to relieve from constipation",
": to return to an inactive or resting state",
": to become inactive and lengthen",
": to cast off social restraint, nervous tension, or anxiety"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8laks",
"ri-\u02c8laks",
"ri-\u02c8laks"
],
"synonyms":[
"chill",
"chill out",
"decompress",
"de-stress",
"loosen up",
"mellow (out)",
"unwind",
"wind down"
],
"antonyms":[
"tense (up)"
],
"examples":[
"The muscles in my neck and shoulders should relax after a nice hot shower.",
"A hot shower relaxed the tight muscles in my neck and shoulders.",
"I can't relax with all this noise!",
"Just relax , there's nothing to worry about.",
"Try to relax and enjoy the ride.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Guests can relax and take a dip in the turquoise waters of the Straits of Malacca at the island\u2019s Emerald Bay Beach. \u2014 Roger Sands, Forbes , 9 June 2022",
"No more scrolling; just relax , and add this to your cart. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 1 June 2022",
"Reading poetry from Rumi tonight to help me relax again. \u2014 Ghausia Ludwig, Washington Post , 24 May 2022",
"Thinking about J\u00e9r\u00f4me running this market would relax me a little. \u2014 Marta Balaga, Variety , 24 May 2022",
"And finally, after you\u2019ve sent your truly show-stopping nude, relax . \u2014 Tom Rasmussen, Vogue , 18 May 2022",
"Set the mood and relax by the wood-burning stone fireplace. \u2014 Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant , 29 May 2022",
"Like Oval Beach, Van Buren State Park offers guests a scenic spot to relax and enjoy the sun, sand and fresh Lake Michigan water. \u2014 Alec Brzezinski, Detroit Free Press , 28 May 2022",
"Workers were invited to relax with service dogs and take part in a meditation session, in addition to other techniques the hospital system has begun offering regularly to boost staff mental wellness. \u2014 Helena Oliviero, Anchorage Daily News , 28 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Latin relaxare , from re- + laxare to loosen, from laxus loose \u2014 more at slack ",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-025053"
},
"rebellious":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": given to or engaged in rebellion",
": of, relating to, or characteristic of a rebel or rebellion",
": resisting treatment or management : refractory",
": taking part in rebellion",
": fighting against or refusing to obey authority"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8bel-y\u0259s",
"ri-\u02c8bel-y\u0259s"
],
"synonyms":[
"insurgent",
"insurrectionary",
"mutinous",
"revolutionary"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"the rebellious troops fought a pitched battle with divisions still loyal to the government",
"expected her son to grow a little more rebellious as he got older, but she knew he understood when to kick and when to obey",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"If your mom can't stop raving about The Crown, gift her Craig Brown's Ninety-Nine Glimpses of Princess Margaret, a somewhat unorthodox biography of the Queen's rebellious sister. \u2014 Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country , 1 June 2022",
"And Suzie\u2019s rather rebellious older sister is not happy that Suzie isn\u2019t helping to keep the younger siblings in line. \u2014 Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune , 25 May 2022",
"Think of freckle tattoos as the rebellious little sister of the permanent makeup industry. \u2014 Leah Prinzivalli, Allure , 25 May 2022",
"Someone who\u2019s authentic, fearless, rebellious , and full of life, explained both artists. \u2014 Jessica Roiz, Billboard , 23 Feb. 2022",
"Michael Caton-Jones\u2019 underrated domestic drama explores the relationship between a rebellious 1950s teenager (DiCaprio) and his abusive stepfather (Robert De Niro), based on the memoirs of writer and literature Professor Tobias Wolff. \u2014 Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al , 11 Nov. 2021",
"Because Junius was often on the road and died when John Wilkes was only 14, the rebellious teenager never had much interaction with his father, according to Fink. \u2014 Washington Post , 11 Oct. 2021",
"Ingram plays Jolene, a rebellious teenager at the Methuen Home, an orphanage for girls, who becomes the closest childhood friend of the protagonist, Beth Harmon (played by, at different ages, Annabeth Kelly, Isla Johnston and Anya Taylor-Joy). \u2014 New York Times , 25 Aug. 2021",
"What rebellious teenager does what their parents or president tells them to do? \u2014 Longreads , 12 Aug. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-040812"
},
"repulse":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to drive or beat back : repel",
": to repel by discourtesy, coldness, or denial",
": to cause repulsion in",
": rebuff , rejection",
": the action of repelling an attacker : the fact of being repelled",
": to drive or beat back : repel",
": to reject in a rude or unfriendly way : snub",
": to cause dislike or disgust in",
": rebuff entry 2 , snub",
": the action of driving back an attacker"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8p\u0259ls",
"ri-\u02c8p\u0259ls"
],
"synonyms":[
"disgust",
"gross out",
"nauseate",
"put off",
"repel",
"revolt",
"sicken",
"turn off"
],
"antonyms":[
"brush-off",
"cold shoulder",
"rebuff",
"silent treatment",
"snub"
],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"The troops repulsed the attack.",
"I was repulsed by the movie's violence.",
"The moldy bread repulsed him.",
"He repulsed all attempts to help him.",
"Noun",
"the waiter's incredibly rude repulse of our polite request for a better table\u2014one that wasn't right next to the kitchen\u2014prompted us to walk out",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The next week will likely determine whether Ukraine can repulse Russian momentum in this sector. \u2014 Sebastien Roblin, Forbes , 22 May 2022",
"With the conflict turning into a war of attrition, only continuing foreign support could allow Ukraine to survive and repulse its much bigger and better-armed neighbor, Ukrainian officials say. \u2014 Yaroslav Trofimov, WSJ , 12 May 2022",
"Protein-digesting enzymes also helped to repulse attackers. \u2014 Stephanie Pain, Smithsonian Magazine , 9 Mar. 2022",
"But the thought of scoring cash for munching on crunchy insect wings didn't repulse her enough to nix it from the realm of possibility altogether. \u2014 Joey Nolfi, EW.com , 25 Jan. 2022",
"The pandemic in 2020 has held a mirror to Christianity, just as the epidemics of antiquity did, but today\u2019s reflection carries the potential to repulse rather than attract. \u2014 Michael Luo, The New Yorker , 20 Dec. 2020",
"Michael Bloomberg, then mayor of the Big Apple, commissioned McKinsey to study how his city could repulse the attack in 2007. \u2014 The Economist , 24 Oct. 2020",
"For example, the odor of a strong-smelling food could remind one sniffer of family and home\u2014and repulse another who has never encountered it. \u2014 Popular Science , 18 Sep. 2020",
"We are completely repulsed by the actions of these individuals and offer our support of those who were subject to or in any way impacted by it. \u2014 Tanya A. Christian, Essence , 27 Apr. 2020",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Stories about chemical and biological weapons are often oversold, for the same reason stories of cannibalistic serial killers are: Peculiar forms of murder repulse and excite us, and old-fashioned forms do not. \u2014 Washington Post , 19 Feb. 2021",
"Yet Mr Trump\u2019s decision to change course represents neither a disastrous retreat nor a major moral repulse . \u2014 The Economist , 23 June 2018",
"After another great inwash of Hispanics, peaking during the late 1990s at around 750,000 arrivals a year, a repulse was inevitable. \u2014 The Economist , 18 Jan. 2018",
"Fog stalled airborne reinforcements to British forces at Arnhem in 1944, contributing to the German repulse of a major Allied initiative. \u2014 Victor Davis Hanson, National Review , 18 Oct. 2017",
"Valerian wheezes to a close and then gives us a sloppy, oafish grin, one that, much like an ugly dog, both endears and repulses . \u2014 Jillian Selzer, Cosmopolitan , 24 July 2017",
"Valerian wheezes to a close and then gives us a sloppy, oafish grin, one that, much like an ugly dog, both endears and repulses . \u2014 Jillian Selzer, Cosmopolitan , 24 July 2017",
"Valerian wheezes to a close and then gives us a sloppy, oafish grin, one that, much like an ugly dog, both endears and repulses . \u2014 Richard Lawson, HWD , 18 July 2017",
"Valerian wheezes to a close and then gives us a sloppy, oafish grin, one that, much like an ugly dog, both endears and repulses . \u2014 Richard Lawson, vanityfair.com , 18 July 2017"
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
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],
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"type":[
"adjective"
],
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": having a rose color",
": seeing or seen in a promising light : optimistic"
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"\u02c8r\u014dz-\u02cck\u0259-l\u0259rd"
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"auspicious",
"bright",
"encouraging",
"fair",
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"likely",
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"propitious",
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"rosy",
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"bleak",
"dark",
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"desperate",
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"disheartening",
"dismal",
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"unlikely",
"unpromising",
"unpropitious"
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"1526, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
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": to deal with successfully : clear up",
": to find an answer to",
": to make clear or understandable",
": to find a mathematical solution of",
": to split up into two or more components especially in assigned directions",
": to reach a firm decision about",
": to declare or decide by a formal resolution and vote",
": to change by resolution or formal vote",
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": to reduce by analysis",
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": to work out the resolution of (something, such as a play)",
": to cause resolution of (a pathological state)",
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": to become reduced by dissolving or analysis",
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": consult , deliberate",
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": something that is resolved",
": a legal or official determination",
": a formal resolution",
": to find an answer to : solve",
": to reach a firm decision about something",
": to decide by a formal resolution and vote",
": firmness of purpose : determination",
": to separate (a racemic compound or mixture) into the two components",
": to cause resolution of (as inflammation)",
": to distinguish between or make independently visible adjacent parts of",
": to become separated into component parts",
": to become reduced by dissolving or analysis",
": to undergo resolution",
": to deal with successfully : clear up",
": to declare or decide by formal resolution and vote",
": to change by resolution or formal vote",
": to form a resolution",
": something that is resolved",
": a legal or official determination",
": a legislative declaration"
],
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"ri-\u02c8z\u00e4lv",
"-\u02c8z\u022flv",
"also",
"or",
"ri-\u02c8z\u00e4lv",
"ri-\u02c8z\u00e4lv, -\u02c8z\u022flv",
"ri-\u02c8z\u00e4lv"
],
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"choose",
"conclude",
"decide",
"determine",
"figure",
"name",
"opt",
"settle (on "
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"decidedness",
"decision",
"decisiveness",
"determination",
"determinedness",
"firmness",
"granite",
"purposefulness",
"resoluteness",
"resolution",
"stick-to-itiveness"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"So that\u2019s a bunch of people who already have the distinction of being beaten by Biden, some of whom fail to resolve the age issue that is supposedly a preeminent concern. \u2014 Alex Shephard, The New Republic , 14 June 2022",
"This column won\u2019t address that debate, nor any deal to resolve it that\u2019s been made. \u2014 Kevin Fisher-paulson, San Francisco Chronicle , 7 June 2022",
"Ordinary leaders just look at the immediate problem and try to resolve it as quickly and efficiently as possible. \u2014 Jedidiah Alex Koh, Forbes , 7 June 2022",
"The result: Testy divisions between the Democrats\u2019 two ideological factions, and knotty questions for party leaders about how to resolve them and push a pandemic package to passage. \u2014 Alan Fram, Anchorage Daily News , 1 June 2022",
"The felony domestic violence charge carried a maximum five-year term, and on Sept. 27, attorneys from both sides met with Strunsky to discuss how to resolve it. \u2014 Christopher Goffardstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 1 June 2022",
"Ukrainian officials have been candid about the army\u2019s travails while arguing more rapid deliveries of Western weaponry will resolve them. \u2014 Andrew E. Kramer, New York Times , 1 June 2022",
"The result: Testy divisions between the Democrats' two ideological factions, and knotty questions for party leaders about how to resolve them and push a pandemic package to passage. \u2014 Alan Fram, ajc , 1 June 2022",
"Erika Girardi doesn't anticipate her divorce from estranged husband Tom Girardi will resolve itself any time soon. \u2014 Hattie Lindert, PEOPLE.com , 11 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"At home, the leaders face a public resolve to back Ukraine that is fraying because the war, with no end in sight, is proving costly to economies far beyond Ukraine and Russia\u2019s borders, affecting harvests, supply chains and the price of gas. \u2014 New York Times , 15 June 2022",
"There\u2019s a vulnerability in that openness, but also a resolve . \u2014 Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune , 9 June 2022",
"Yet there is a common resolve to help Ukraine with sometimes everyday steps. \u2014 Yesica Fisch And Jon Gambrell, Anchorage Daily News , 27 Apr. 2022",
"During a photo session with scientists and others involved in the Hwasong-17 test, Kim expressed a resolve to build up the country\u2019s attack capability to cope with threats, according to the official Korean Central News Agency. \u2014 Hyung-jin Kim, BostonGlobe.com , 28 Mar. 2022",
"During a photo session with scientists and others involved in the Hwasong-17 test, Kim expressed a resolve to build up the country\u2019s attack capability to cope with threats, according to the official Korean Central News Agency. \u2014 Fox News , 28 Mar. 2022",
"The shock of the first days of the war have settled into a quiet resolve . \u2014 Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY , 11 Mar. 2022",
"But also showing a strong resolve from the United States. \u2014 Gabriel Pietrorazio, ABC News , 23 Jan. 2022",
"Chavez added the crew maintained a steel resolve during the chaotic rescue. \u2014 Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press , 11 Jan. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 8",
"Noun",
"1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-112536"
},
"rhapsodic":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": extravagantly emotional : rapturous",
": resembling or characteristic of a rhapsody"
],
"pronounciation":[
"rap-\u02c8s\u00e4-dik"
],
"synonyms":[
"ecstatic",
"elated",
"elevated",
"enrapt",
"enraptured",
"entranced",
"euphoric",
"exhilarated",
"giddy",
"heady",
"intoxicated",
"rapt",
"rapturous"
],
"antonyms":[
"depressed"
],
"examples":[
"the jingle used in the commercial is a humorously rhapsodic celebration of fast food",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Among those who love to chase trout with flies made of feathers, just the mention of a certain seven-mile stretch of Utah\u2019s Green River can turn a hardened man rhapsodic . \u2014 Bill Weir, CNN , 18 June 2022",
"Bantering back and forth on a joint Zoom call with EW, the two actors alternate between waxing rhapsodic about history and morality and cracking wise at every opportunity. \u2014 Tyler Aquilina, EW.com , 24 Apr. 2022",
"The cadenza in the first movement was arrestingly rhapsodic , and the second movement was gorgeously shaped and juicy with portamento. \u2014 Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Instead, Brown\u2019s delirious, rhapsodic mass of bodies come together and move apart through messier, more quotidian movements like stumbling and falling, even as every slip is meticulously choreographed. \u2014 Vogue , 17 Mar. 2022",
"The character\u2019s rhapsodic soliloquies on why baseball is better than democracy and on the poetry of the home run trot are odes in which Ferguson exults. \u2014 Frank Rizzo, Variety , 4 Apr. 2022",
"Because there\u2019s a kind of rhapsodic freedom when they are stranded. \u2014 Kate Aurthur, Variety , 17 Jan. 2022",
"The season ended with a rhapsodic portrayal of her relapse. \u2014 Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter , 9 Jan. 2022",
"His images of the river are as poetic and rhapsodic as those of the fictionalized Siddheshwari, who is shown in her solitary contemplations and her family relationships. \u2014 Richard Brody, The New Yorker , 3 Nov. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1782, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-115349"
},
"ram":{
"type":[
"noun",
"noun ()",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": a male sheep",
": aries",
": battering ram",
": a warship with a heavy beak at the prow for piercing an enemy ship",
": any of various guided pieces for exerting pressure or for driving or forcing something by impact: such as",
": the plunger of a hydrostatic press or force pump",
": the weight that strikes the blow in a pile driver",
": to strike with violence : crash",
": to move with extreme rapidity",
": to force in by or as if by driving",
": to make compact (as by pounding)",
": cram , crowd",
": to force passage or acceptance of",
": to strike against violently",
": a computer memory on which data can be both read and written and on which the location of data does not affect the speed of its retrieval",
": RAM that acts as the main storage available to the user for programs and data",
": to strike or strike against with violence",
": to force in, down, or together by driving or pressing",
": force entry 2 sense 2",
": a male sheep",
": battering ram",
": a computer memory that provides the main storage available to the user for programs and data",
": a male sheep"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ram",
"\u02c8ram",
"\u02c8ram",
"\u02c8ram",
"\u02c8ram"
],
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"bang",
"bash",
"bump",
"collide",
"crash",
"hit",
"impact",
"impinge",
"knock",
"slam",
"smash",
"strike",
"swipe",
"thud"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Why was the ram called a rude host at his dinner party? \u2014 Manal Aman, Woman's Day , 9 June 2022",
"Khnum was the Egyptian god of fertility, associated with water and represented as a man with a ram \u2019s head. \u2014 Jane Recker, Smithsonian Magazine , 26 May 2022",
"Rosh Hashanah begins Monday at sundown, customarily with the blowing of the shofar, the ram 's horn, a sound traditionally meant to wake up people from their slumber, or perhaps in this year's case, quarantine. \u2014 Ryan Prior, CNN , 6 Sep. 2021",
"Synagogues will also blow a shofar, a curved ram 's horn, during Rosh Hashanah. \u2014 Marina Pitofsky, USA TODAY , 2 Sep. 2021",
"Skip straight to your sign: Aries, a fiery and ambitious ram is the first sign of the zodiac. \u2014 Sophie Saint Thomas, Allure , 26 Apr. 2022",
"On the 20th March \u2014 the same day as the Spring Equinox \u2014 the Sun will officially enter into the sign of the ram . \u2014 Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com , 18 Mar. 2022",
"Cody Etherson, 29, the state's first witness, testified on Wednesday he was awakened by the loud boom of the ram used to breach Taylor's door. \u2014 Aaron Cooper And Ray Sanchez, CNN , 24 Feb. 2022",
"This one comes with a 256 gig solid state drive, 8 gigs of ram , and an Intel Core i5. \u2014 Gear Team, Wired , 16 Oct. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Last month, Dearborn police stationed officers outside mosques in the city after receiving reports of a man threatening Islamic houses of worship in metro Detroit and using his vehicle to ram drivers who are racial minorities. \u2014 Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press , 26 May 2022",
"One of the partygoers in The First Purge has a mask with a long nose and ram horns. \u2014 Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping , 11 May 2022",
"In such instances, a strong executive can ram through an abrupt policy change in one moment, explains Mr. Barker. \u2014 Lenora Chu, The Christian Science Monitor , 28 Apr. 2022",
"British enterprise entrepreneur Richard Branson has used his speaking slots at events over the last decade to ram home one central message. \u2014 Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Police had to ram the apartment\u2019s front door to open it, Contee said. \u2014 NBC News , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Facing the 'Robo-Scout' 1990 \u2013 NFL players who use the helmet to butt, spear or ram an opponent can face ejection if the action is deemed flagrant or violent. \u2014 Chase Goodbread, USA TODAY , 25 Apr. 2022",
"Danikovsky said the two then chased Arbery past Bryan's house, who then got in his own pickup truck to join in the pursuit of Arbery, at times trying to ram the truck into him. \u2014 Nicholas Reimann, Forbes , 5 Nov. 2021",
"The supermajority has allowed Mr. Orban to ram through changes to the Constitution as part of his illiberal agenda. \u2014 New York Times , 31 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun (1)",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun (1)",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Verb",
"1519, in the meaning defined at transitive sense",
"Noun (2)",
"1957, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-115748"
},
"remorseless":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": having no remorse : merciless",
": relentless"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8m\u022frs-l\u0259s"
],
"synonyms":[
"impenitent",
"shameless",
"unashamed",
"unrepentant"
],
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"apologetic",
"ashamed",
"compunctious",
"contrite",
"guilty",
"penitent",
"regretful",
"remorseful",
"repentant",
"rueful",
"shamed",
"sorry"
],
"examples":[
"his remorseless pursuit of justice",
"the remorseless killer was sentenced to life in prison without chance of parole",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"After getting defeated in the Battle of Kyiv, the Russians are making incremental gains in the east based on remorseless artillery barrages. \u2014 The Editors, National Review , 8 June 2022",
"The work can seem to invoke the cascading fatalities of the Covid pandemic and, by chance, the remorseless current carnage in Ukraine, whereby the destruction of so many people occasions news headlines as sullen as those stones. \u2014 Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker , 4 Apr. 2022",
"The remorseless fact is that, despite Biden\u2019s bravado, his coalition is clearly not ready to get that tough. \u2014 Andrew C. Mccarthy, National Review , 24 Feb. 2022",
"The Denver public saw the young Black face of a remorseless criminal, someone who deserved a life sentence or worse. \u2014 Lynnell Hancock, The New Republic , 23 Nov. 2021",
"Trying to defend the seemingly remorseless killing of an unarmed suspect is another. \u2014 Star Tribune , 24 Jan. 2021",
"Under the remorseless influence of the pandemic, the U.S. economy is being reshaped. \u2014 David J. Lynch, Washington Post , 11 July 2020",
"Twitter is rife with complaints about shoppers getting blindsided by them, hit in the ankle or shin by an errant cart and its remorseless driver. \u2014 Joe Pinsker, The Atlantic , 6 Feb. 2020",
"But the sheer joy of controlling one of nature\u2019s most remorseless killers is strong enough here to pique our interest. \u2014 Kyle Orland And Sarah Leboeuf, Ars Technica , 7 Mar. 2020"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-121533"
},
"rotation":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the action or process of rotating on or as if on an axis or center",
": the act or an instance of rotating something",
": one complete turn : the angular displacement required to return a rotating body or figure to its original orientation",
": return or succession in a series",
": crop rotation",
": the turning of a body part about its long axis as if on a pivot",
": a game of pool in which all 15 object balls are shot in numerical order",
": the series of pitchers on a baseball team who regularly start successive games in turn",
": the act of turning about an axis",
": the system of growing different crops in the same field usually in a regular order",
": the action or process of rotating on or as if on an axis or center",
": the turning of a body part about its long axis as if on a pivot"
],
"pronounciation":[
"r\u014d-\u02c8t\u0101-sh\u0259n",
"r\u014d-\u02c8t\u0101-sh\u0259n",
"r\u014d-\u02c8t\u0101-sh\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[
"gyration",
"pirouette",
"reel",
"revolution",
"roll",
"spin",
"twirl",
"wheel",
"whirl"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Manager David Ross needed few words to describe the state of the Chicago Cubs rotation . \u2014 Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune , 12 June 2022",
"What\u2019s been good: The starting rotation has rebounded from a slow start with 13 quality starts and a 2.78 ERA over the last 16 games. \u2014 Paul Hoynes, cleveland , 4 June 2022",
"There are two vacancies in the starting rotation outside of Tyler Mahle, Luis Castillo and Hunter Greene. \u2014 Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer , 23 May 2022",
"His return isn\u2019t just sentimental but valuable \u2014 with a starting rotation missing Clayton Kershaw and Andrew Heaney, Roberts has been forced to stretch his bullpen in recent games. \u2014 Luca Evans, Los Angeles Times , 17 May 2022",
"The starting rotation entered with a 2.97 ERA, eighth best in baseball. \u2014 Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun , 24 Apr. 2022",
"Alexander, in the starting rotation while Michael Pineda works his way through his equivalent of spring training in Triple-A Toledo, was still pleased with his outing. \u2014 Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press , 12 Apr. 2022",
"With the ace Jacob deGrom, a two-time National League Cy Young Award winner, possibly out for months with a right shoulder injury, the Mets will need the rest of the starting rotation to carry a heavier load. \u2014 James Wagner, New York Times , 10 Apr. 2022",
"The Red Sox will go into the season with a starting rotation of Nathan Eovaldi, Nick Pivetta, Tanner Houck, Michael Wacha and Rich Hill. \u2014 Jason Mastrodonato, courant.com , 4 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1550, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-121549"
},
"rodomontade":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a bragging speech",
": vain boasting or bluster : rant"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u00e4-d\u0259-m\u0259n-\u02c8t\u0101d",
"\u02ccr\u014d-",
"-\u02c8t\u00e4d"
],
"synonyms":[
"bluster",
"bombast",
"brag",
"braggadocio",
"bull",
"cockalorum",
"fanfaronade",
"gas",
"gasconade",
"grandiloquence",
"hot air",
"magniloquence",
"rant"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"for all of its jingoistic rodomontade , the government had no thought-out plan for the war and its aftermath"
],
"history_and_etymology":"French, from Middle French, from rodomont blusterer, from Italian Rodomonte , character in Orlando Innamorato by Matteo M. Boiardo",
"first_known_use":[
"1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-124725"
},
"rebelling":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": opposing or taking arms against a government or ruler",
": of or relating to rebels",
": disobedient , rebellious",
": one who rebels or participates in a rebellion",
": to oppose or disobey one in authority or control",
": to renounce and resist by force the authority of one's government",
": to act in or show opposition or disobedience",
": to feel or exhibit anger or revulsion",
": a person who opposes or fights against a government",
": a person who does not obey authority or follow usual standards",
": to be or fight against authority and especially the authority of a person's government",
": to feel or show anger, strong dislike, or disapproval",
": opposing or fighting against a government or ruler"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-b\u0259l",
"ri-\u02c8bel",
"\u02c8re-b\u0259l",
"ri-\u02c8bel",
"\u02c8re-b\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[
"balky",
"contrary",
"contumacious",
"defiant",
"disobedient",
"froward",
"incompliant",
"insubordinate",
"intractable",
"obstreperous",
"rebellious",
"recalcitrant",
"recusant",
"refractory",
"restive",
"ungovernable",
"unruly",
"untoward",
"wayward",
"willful",
"wilful"
],
"antonyms":[
"insurgent",
"insurrectionary",
"insurrectionist",
"mutineer",
"red",
"revolter",
"revolutionary",
"revolutionist"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Presley wore a patriotic all-American outfit -- a rebel act against fashion norms of the time with its glamorous, gender-fluid take on menswear. \u2014 CNN , 22 June 2022",
"When General Granger shared the news in Texas about the Emancipation Proclamation, slaves in the remaining rebel state were unaware that President Abraham Lincoln had issued the 1863 proclamation that freed slaves in Confederate states. \u2014 Fox News , 19 June 2022",
"Last weekend, Mickelson, who turned 52 on Thursday, was reportedly paid $200 million to be the star attraction of the rebel LIV Golf tour, whose major shareholder is the Private Investment Fund, the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia. \u2014 Bill Pennington, New York Times , 16 June 2022",
"Then, Obi-Wan gets away before Vader arrives and races back to the rebel transport. \u2014 Erik Kain, Forbes , 15 June 2022",
"Russia initially controlled small parts of the Luhansk and Donetsk regions, but after shifting targets to the rebel states, Putin has found his troops gaining the initiative. \u2014 Peter Aitken, Fox News , 9 June 2022",
"The likes of Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson were among the names at the inaugural event of this rebel golf tour, lured by the financial backing of Saudi Arabia. \u2014 Patrick Smith, NBC News , 9 June 2022",
"The rebel guy who absolutely would not help Ben save Leia . . . \u2014 Erik Kain, Forbes , 9 June 2022",
"It was called by rebel lawmakers from his ruling conservative party who wanted to oust him as leader. \u2014 Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY , 7 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Venus, the planet of pleasure, is coming together in a once-a-year conjunction with rebel Uranus in your income sector. \u2014 Chicago Tribune , 11 June 2022",
"Resident rebel heroine serves a throwback in two-tone red hair and jumpsuit as part of the mutant crew. \u2014 Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping , 8 June 2022",
"Many now see the Spencer tiara as a kind of floral-diamond- rebel -yell from a young woman thrust into a spotlight and a scandal. \u2014 Stellene Volandes, Town & Country , 7 June 2022",
"Haftar had appeared to be faltering, but, together, Wagner and rebel fighters launched a new offensive that brought their combined forces to the outskirts of Tripoli. \u2014 Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica , 30 May 2022",
"One rebel is tortured by boiling fondue poured over his head, another stabbed to death through his mouth by a Swiss hard chocolate dagger. \u2014 John Hopewell, Variety , 26 May 2022",
"In an ecosystem where political themes were imposed by the state, to rebel was to look away, to look inward\u2014to draw apples. \u2014 Jennifer Wilson, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 25 May 2022",
"Cruise\u2019s character is somehow positioned by Ehren Kruger, Eric Warren and Christopher McQuarrie\u2019s screenplay as simultaneously a rule-breaking rebel and a selfless saint. \u2014 David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter , 12 May 2022",
"Russia\u2019s annexation of Ukraine\u2019s Crimean Peninsula in 2014, for example, or Moscow\u2019s role propping up the Assad regime in Syria by hammering rebel strongholds to rubble. \u2014 Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor , 11 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Venus, with her natural beauty, is making her once-a-year connection to rebel Uranus at this time. \u2014 Chicago Tribune , 11 June 2022",
"Voters in Central Florida, a crucial battleground in state and national elections, could see their property taxes go way up and rebel . \u2014 Noah Biermanstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 27 Apr. 2022",
"Amazon shareholders have been advised to rebel against the company\u2019s recommendation that they re-elect Judith McGrath to its Board of Directors later this month. \u2014 Chloe Taylor, Fortune , 6 May 2022",
"The building doesn\u2019t rebel completely \u2014 the fresh air only travels into the multistory common areas that inhabit the perimeter of the building, where employees at Uber can hang out, eat lunch, work on a task or gather for meetings. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 30 Apr. 2022",
"So far, and probably for decades to come, the way the office workers will rebel is outside the workplace. \u2014 Fanny Howe, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 27 Apr. 2022",
"In all of these novels there is an estrangement, particularly between mothers and daughters, as daughters rebel in order to be fully themselves. \u2014 Nanjala Nyabola, Vogue , 26 Apr. 2022",
"In 2010, the FBI charged nine members of a fundamentalist Christian sect in southeastern Michigan called Hutaree with conspiring to rebel against the government. \u2014 John Flesher, ajc , 6 Mar. 2022",
"Practical new arrangements are in the spotlight near the full Moon of the 28th but the 19th holds an aspect that prompts you to rebel against the status quo. \u2014 Katharine Merlin, Town & Country , 16 Mar. 2022"
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"ri-\u02c8kal-s\u0259-tr\u0259n(t)s"
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"balkiness",
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"waywardness",
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"submission",
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"subordination",
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"tractableness"
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"punished her recalcitrance by taking away her driving privileges",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"There was a 20-year track record of recalcitrance , after all. \u2014 Frederick Reimers, Outside Online , 3 Oct. 2020",
"This recalcitrance was particularly surprising given that the 2017 fire was not the hospital\u2019s first in recent times. \u2014 Tabassum Barnagarwala, Quartz , 13 Apr. 2022",
"Despite the recalcitrance of the GOP duo, the committee continues be reluctant to take the step of forcing their cooperation. \u2014 Annie Grayer, CNN , 12 Jan. 2022",
"Why is Chuck Schumer so baffled by Joe Manchin\u2019s recalcitrance ? \u2014 Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review , 18 Mar. 2022",
"Biden should embrace bipartisanship despite the past year of Republican recalcitrance . \u2014 Paul Begala, CNN , 26 Feb. 2022",
"There is also the matter of the House select committee on January 6, which continues to unearth information about the siege of the Capitol a year later, and will persist with its investigation despite recalcitrance from potential witnesses. \u2014 Grace Segers, The New Republic , 22 Dec. 2021",
"Others, morally retrograde members of society, will resist and face denunciation for their recalcitrance . \u2014 Damon Linker, The Week , 26 Oct. 2021",
"That recalcitrance to discuss matters with the board continued in 2018, according to the report, when regulators began to investigate claims of employee misconduct. \u2014 Chris Morris, Fortune , 16 Nov. 2021"
],
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": repertory sense 2b",
": repertory sense 3",
": represent sense 6",
": the dosage of an ionizing radiation that will develop the same amount of energy upon absorption in human tissue as one roentgen of X-ray or gamma-ray exposure",
": repetition sense 1b",
"repair",
"repeat",
"report; reporter",
"republic",
"Republican",
"representative",
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"\u02c8rep",
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"Noun (1)",
"1677, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun (2)",
"1789, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun (3)",
"1858, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun (4)",
"1906, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
"1922, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun (5)",
"1947, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun (6)",
"1953, in the meaning defined above"
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"noun",
"verb"
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": to do over or again",
": redecorate",
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"alter",
"change",
"make over",
"modify",
"recast",
"refashion",
"remake",
"remodel",
"revamp",
"revise",
"rework",
"vary"
],
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"fix",
"freeze",
"set",
"stabilize"
],
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"Let's hope we don't have to redo our paperwork.",
"I want to redo the kitchen and put in new cabinets and new appliances.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Take an optional rest day then redo the sequence for the rest of the week. \u2014 Jeff Tomko, Men's Health , 26 May 2022",
"Users can also tap the keyboard button to type replies, and may redo or edit an answer as many times as required. \u2014 Stephanie Mlot, PCMAG , 18 May 2022",
"Toshinsky also asked drummer Shannon Forrest to redo the original percussion track, mostly to take advantage of the sound at Forrest\u2019s home studio. \u2014 Tom Roland, Billboard , 3 May 2022",
"The couple hired Cooper Henk of Skyline Landscaping to redo the lot. \u2014 Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News , 12 Apr. 2022",
"During a special meeting Wednesday (March 23) that turned testy on several occasions, City Council voted to redo its vote from two days earlier and agree to move forward with the Cedar Road repaving project. \u2014 cleveland , 24 Mar. 2022",
"Souki got Bechtel to redo the entire project an an export facility, and today Cheniere is thriving, courtesy in large part to heavy demand from Europe. \u2014 Shawn Tully, Fortune , 15 Mar. 2022",
"Port of San Diego Commissioners question size and overall feasibility of 1HWY1\u2019s $3.5 billion plan to redo the Central Embarcadero. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 9 Mar. 2022",
"The goal, the attorney said, is to get the city to redo the negotiations with proper public input. \u2014 Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times , 1 Mar. 2022"
],
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"1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"noun",
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": possibility of loss or injury : peril",
": someone or something that creates or suggests a hazard",
": the chance of loss or the perils to the subject matter of an insurance contract",
": the degree of probability of such loss",
": a person or thing that is a specified hazard to an insurer",
": an insurance hazard from a specified cause or source",
": the chance that an investment (such as a stock or commodity) will lose value",
": in a state or condition marked by a high level of risk or susceptibility",
": to expose to hazard or danger",
": to incur the risk or danger of",
": possibility of loss or injury",
": something or someone that may cause loss or injury",
": to expose to danger",
": to take the risk or danger of",
": possibility of loss, injury, disease, or death",
": a person considered in terms of the possible bad effects of a particular course of treatment",
": in a state or condition marked by a high level of risk or susceptibility",
": possibility of loss or injury",
": liability for loss or injury if it occurs",
": the chance of loss to the subject matter of an insurance contract : uncertainty with regard to loss",
": the degree of probability of such loss \u2014 compare peril",
": a person or thing that is a specified hazard to an insurer",
": an insurance hazard from a specified cause or source"
],
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"\u02c8risk",
"\u02c8risk",
"\u02c8risk"
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"danger",
"hazard",
"imminence",
"menace",
"peril",
"pitfall",
"threat",
"trouble"
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"adventure",
"chance",
"gamble (on)",
"hazard",
"tempt",
"venture"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The buddy system is especially beneficial for people with seizure disorders or other medical conditions that increase their risk of drowning. \u2014 Jake Allen, The Indianapolis Star , 16 June 2022",
"The large profits that drugmakers notch from successful drugs are needed to reward shareholders for their investment risk and encourage future investment. \u2014 Allysia Finley, WSJ , 15 June 2022",
"For counties at the medium level, federal health authorities recommend residents consider masking based on their personal risk . \u2014 Luke Money, Los Angeles Times , 14 June 2022",
"So that would minimize their risk of launching a new route. \u2014 Laura Johnston, cleveland , 13 June 2022",
"The good news is that there is a vaccine that can reduce your risk of getting any type of herpes zoster. \u2014 Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes , 12 June 2022",
"The same goes for outdoor pests such as flies \u2014 sit outside at your own risk . \u2014 Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure , 12 June 2022",
"How to prevent future attacks Experiencing an anaphylactic reaction increases your risk of having future attacks, which may be more severe than the initial episode, according to the Mayo Clinic. \u2014 Julie Marks, SELF , 11 June 2022",
"Currently, there are two smallpox vaccines approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that people who have been exposed to monkeypox can take to reduce their risk of infection. \u2014 Mary Kekatos, ABC News , 9 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Many were tourists, some with medical issues, who didn't want to risk waiting for the Montana National Guard, which has rescued at least 87 people, according to the Department of Defense. \u2014 Hannah Phillips, USA TODAY , 15 June 2022",
"However, if this is more than any of you want to risk , see this sibling separately one-on-one. \u2014 Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive , 2 June 2022",
"The region\u2019s smaller businesses certainly do not want to risk missing out. \u2014 David Prosser, Forbes , 26 May 2022",
"And few want to risk losing the largest standing army within NATO after the US, especially one that also commands the strategic Bosporus and access to the Black Sea. \u2014 David A. Andelman, CNN , 16 May 2022",
"Man, Milwaukee really didn\u2019t want to risk facing the Nets in the first round. \u2014 Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel , 27 Apr. 2022",
"The Reds had a week to place O\u2019Brien on waivers or trade him, and the Mariners didn\u2019t want to risk another team claiming him before their spot in the waivers order. \u2014 Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer , 18 Apr. 2022",
"But Trout suffered a season-ending right-calf injury last May 17, and with flu symptoms possibly leaving him susceptible to dehydration, the Angels didn\u2019t want to risk another muscle strain or pull. \u2014 Mike Digiovannastaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 11 Apr. 2022",
"With a bare Senate majority, Democrats didn\u2019t want to risk waiting until the summer for confirmation hearings and a vote. \u2014 Mark Sherman, chicagotribune.com , 8 Apr. 2022"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-133516"
},
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": to make impossible : prevent"
],
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"ban",
"bar",
"close out",
"count (out)",
"debar",
"eliminate",
"except",
"exclude",
"freeze out",
"shut out"
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"include"
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"another loss would rule them out of the tournament"
],
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"verb"
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": the action or process of rehabilitating : rehabilitation",
": a program for rehabilitating especially drug or alcohol abusers",
": a rehabilitated building or dwelling",
": rehabilitation",
": a program for rehabilitating especially drug or alcohol abusers"
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"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02cchab"
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"healing",
"mending",
"rally",
"recovery",
"recuperation",
"rehabilitation",
"snapback"
],
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"examples":[
"The rehab for his leg injury is going well.",
"the accident victim had to undergo months of rehab before she could walk again",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Arraez homered as part of a five-run third inning against Baz (0-1), Tampa Bay\u2019s top pitching prospect who returned after elbow surgery in March and four strong rehab starts. \u2014 Wire Reports, BostonGlobe.com , 11 June 2022",
"Mize\u2019s attempts to return to the Tigers\u2019 rotation were unsuccessful as his throwing program was shut down twice and a minor-league rehab outing with the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens on May 12 lasted 29 pitches. \u2014 Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al , 10 June 2022",
"Around the horn Executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias said outfielder Heston Kjerstad is nearing the completion of his hamstring injury rehab , but there\u2019s no exact timeline on when Kjerstad will return to the field. \u2014 Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun , 5 June 2022",
"Aleph intervened, successfully making the case to a judge to have her sent to a one-year rehab instead. \u2014 Elizabeth Macbride, Forbes , 4 June 2022",
"Lions general manager Brad Holmes has pledged to take things slowly with Williams' rehab , and the Lions will have a decision to make this summer on how best to get Williams up to speed. \u2014 Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press , 3 June 2022",
"There was no real rehab for this injury other than rest. \u2014 Jon Hale, The Courier-Journal , 25 May 2022",
"Since his most recent rescue, Freeway has been in a rehab of sorts, getting his behavior assessed. \u2014 Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune , 16 May 2022",
"One rehab start served as sufficient buildup for Chicago Cubs left-hander Wade Miley. \u2014 Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune , 10 May 2022"
],
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"1941, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-141638"
},
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"noun",
"verb"
],
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": continuing without rhetorical pause from one line of verse into another",
": something (such as a dictionary entry) that is run on",
": run-on sentence",
": to talk or narrate at length",
": to keep going : continue",
": to continue (matter in type) without a break or a new paragraph : run in",
": to place or add (something, such as an entry in a dictionary) at the end of a paragraphed item"
],
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"\u02c8r\u0259n-\u02c8\u022fn",
"-\u02c8\u00e4n",
"\u02c8r\u0259n-\u02cc\u022fn",
"-\u02cc\u00e4n"
],
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"blab",
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"chaffer",
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"chatter",
"chin",
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"gabble",
"gas",
"jabber",
"jaw",
"kibitz",
"kibbitz",
"natter",
"palaver",
"patter",
"prate",
"prattle",
"rap",
"rattle",
"schmooze",
"shmooze",
"talk",
"twitter",
"visit"
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"Verb",
"we were just running on about how neither of us has aged a bit after all these years",
"allow the savings account to run on for now"
],
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"Adjective",
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"Noun",
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"Verb",
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"type":[
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": without delay or hesitation : immediately"
],
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"bang",
"directly",
"forthwith",
"headlong",
"immediately",
"incontinently",
"instantaneously",
"instanter",
"instantly",
"now",
"PDQ",
"plumb",
"presently",
"promptly",
"pronto",
"right",
"right now",
"right off",
"straight off",
"straightaway",
"straightway"
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"examples":[
"you need to have this fixed right away",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Still, Joe Sakic, the Avalanche\u2019s general manager and a former star player for the team, called Carvel after Makar\u2019s first year at UMass and told the coach that the Avalanche intended to offer Makar a contract to join the team right away . \u2014 New York Times , 17 June 2022",
"Whoever gets to a shooting scene can work together right away instead of waiting for others officers to show up, McCampbell said. \u2014 Claire Bryan, San Antonio Express-News , 17 June 2022",
"Representatives of SpaceX and Tesla, and Tesla\u2019s legal counsel, also didn\u2019t respond right away . \u2014 Fortune , 16 June 2022",
"Aguilar pointed to evidence that White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows was notified of the Capitol breach before 2 p.m. and informed the president right away . \u2014 Sarah D. Wire, Los Angeles Times , 16 June 2022",
"Serve right away with a green salad or as side for a larger meal. \u2014 Kitty Greenwald, WSJ , 16 June 2022",
"For example, if someone asks you to do something for them, don't answer right away . \u2014 Womensmedia, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
"Jes\u00fas Ferreria and Weston McKennie making a notable impact on proceedings right away . \u2014 Seth Vertelney, USA TODAY , 15 June 2022",
"Collins could both step in right away and help Lillard\u2019s quest to contend now, yet still be in his prime after the Blazers\u2019 six-time All-Star exits his. \u2014 oregonlive , 15 June 2022"
],
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"1749, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-143026"
},
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"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to damage irreparably",
": bankrupt , impoverish",
": to subject to frustration, failure, or disaster",
": to reduce to ruins : devastate",
": to become ruined",
": the state of being ruined",
": the remains of something destroyed",
": a ruined building, person, or object",
": the action of destroying, laying waste, or wrecking",
": damage , injury",
": physical, moral, economic, or social collapse",
": a falling down : collapse",
": a cause of destruction",
": to reduce to wreckage",
": to damage beyond repair",
": to have a very bad effect on the quality of (something)",
": bankrupt entry 2",
": complete collapse or destruction",
": the remains of something destroyed",
": the situation in which someone experiences loss of money, social status, or position",
": nearly or completely destroyed"
],
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"\u02c8r\u00fc-\u0259n",
"-\u02ccin",
"\u02c8r\u00fcn",
"\u02c8r\u00fc-\u0259n"
],
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"bankrupt",
"break",
"bust"
],
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"annihilation",
"decimation",
"demolishment",
"demolition",
"desolation",
"destruction",
"devastation",
"extermination",
"extinction",
"havoc",
"loss",
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"obliteration",
"ruination",
"wastage",
"wreckage"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"There are few things that can ruin a hike as completely as poor-fitting shoes or boots. \u2014 Rachel Walker, Washington Post , 9 June 2022",
"Every year, at least a handful of people (celebrities very much included) come up with cringe-worthy, harmful and offensive Halloween costumes that ruin everyone's good time. \u2014 Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping , 6 June 2022",
"Ideological conservatives warn of a socialist uprising that would ruin American capitalism. \u2014 Baltimore Sun , 18 May 2022",
"There was this fear that Margaret was going to ruin them. \u2014 Jazz Tangcay, Variety , 26 Apr. 2022",
"One bad night's sleep isn't going to ruin you, but several days in a row will. \u2014 Jill Duffy, PCMAG , 18 Apr. 2022",
"Say hi to the bra that's going to ruin all other bras for you. \u2014 Talia Abbas, Glamour , 24 Jan. 2022",
"This site is protected by recaptcha Privacy Policy | Terms of Service Gutierrez, 47, has said Petro is a threat to democracy and warned the leftist\u2019s economic plans, including a ban on new oil and gas projects, will ruin Colombia\u2019s economy. \u2014 Reuters, NBC News , 29 May 2022",
"Mark the tile in the first row that needs to be cut with a wax pencil because the water on a tile saw will ruin a pencil line. \u2014 Sal Vaglica, USA TODAY , 8 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"And her tirades ruin gatherings for me, occur on my time, happen in my home, and insult my family. \u2014 Carolyn Hax, Washington Post , 5 June 2022",
"Through the three months of Russia\u2019s invasion, New York Times journalists have chronicled carnage and courage, ruin and resolve, across the wide arc of combat through eastern Ukraine, where Vladimir V. Putin\u2019s brutal offensive is now concentrated. \u2014 New York Times , 1 June 2022",
"She is involved in an obscure botanical research program that entails tramping from her pretty cottage across the island, past a ruin and a well, to measure the soil temperature at the same cliffside spot, then tramping back to record her findings. \u2014 Jessica Kiang, Variety , 26 May 2022",
"The political gods, in their unfathomable wisdom, have handed Republicans a once-in-a-generation chance to help voters understand how to build a future from this ruin . \u2014 Daniel Henninger, WSJ , 25 May 2022",
"So yeah, this was a very stupid episode, capping off a very stupid conflict over a stupid office building that is now a smoldering ruin . \u2014 Erik Kain, Forbes , 22 May 2022",
"Finally, the Yoga 9i doesn't let slimness ruin port selection. \u2014 Scharon Harding, Ars Technica , 13 May 2022",
"The cuts mark a drastic move that ASU System President Chuck Welch said is necessary to save the university from financial ruin and closure. \u2014 Jaime Adame, Arkansas Online , 6 May 2022",
"In recent history, victors have often forced reparations on the losers of war \u2013 as was the case following both World War I and World War II \u2013 especially when they are deemed responsible for massive death and ruin . \u2014 Paul B. Stephan, The Conversation , 3 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
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"Verb",
"1572, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 3",
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],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-143041"
},
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"type":[
"noun",
"noun,"
],
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": a literary, artistic, and philosophical movement originating in the 18th century, characterized chiefly by a reaction against neoclassicism and an emphasis on the imagination and emotions, and marked especially in English literature by sensibility and the use of autobiographical material, an exaltation of the primitive and the common man, an appreciation of external nature, an interest in the remote, a predilection for melancholy, and the use in poetry of older verse forms",
": an aspect of romanticism",
": adherence to a romantic attitude or style",
": the quality or state of being romantic"
],
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"examples":[
"Try not to discourage the romanticism of college students.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Hall's signature blend of lush romanticism , explorations of family trauma, and banter worthy of a Wimbledon match are firing on all cylinders here. \u2014 Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com , 9 June 2022",
"Euphoria favorite Maude Apatow leaned into English rose romanticism , relying on a flawless complexion, nudish-rose lip, and bold brow\u2014along with a razor-sharp bob\u2014to communicate a dreamy feel. \u2014 Calin Van Paris, Vogue , 20 Feb. 2022",
"Born in Col\u00f3n Province, Akim has a certain swag and romanticism in his voice that\u2019s best reflected in his reggae plena and R&B fusions. \u2014 Billboard Staff, Billboard , 3 Feb. 2022",
"Overlong and overdramatic, the two-hour-plus biopic does feature some exquisite filmmaking, in scenes where the romanticism of Tchaikovsky\u2019s music is met with flowing camera movements that capture the action in artfully staged tableaux. \u2014 Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter , 18 May 2022",
"Designed and made in France, the home of romanticism , 401 is the ultimate romantic scent for those lustful summer days. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 10 May 2022",
"Matt Winn, who managed Churchill Downs at the time, was fostering a romanticism of sorts around horse racing and southern hospitality. \u2014 Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal , 20 Apr. 2022",
"There was a romanticism about them, which isn't there anymore. \u2014 Steve Baltin, Forbes , 19 Sep. 2021",
"Few modern fairy tales can compete with Bridgerton, and at the series\u2019 season two premiere, its cast brought some of the Netflix hit\u2019s romanticism to the red carpet. \u2014 Janelle Okwodu, Vogue , 28 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1821, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-143459"
},
"rule":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": a prescribed guide for conduct or action",
": the laws or regulations prescribed by the founder of a religious order for observance by its members",
": an accepted procedure, custom, or habit",
": a usually written order or direction made by a court regulating court practice or the action of parties",
": a legal precept or doctrine",
": a regulation or bylaw governing procedure or controlling conduct",
": a usually valid generalization",
": a generally prevailing quality, state, or mode",
": a standard of judgment : criterion",
": a regulating principle",
": a determinate method for performing a mathematical operation and obtaining a certain result",
": the exercise of authority or control : dominion",
": a period during which a specified ruler or government exercises control",
": a strip of material marked off in units used especially for measuring : ruler sense 3 , tape measure",
": a metal strip with a type-high face that prints a linear design",
": a linear design produced by or as if by such a strip",
": for the most part : generally",
": to exert control, direction, or influence on",
": to exercise control over especially by curbing or restraining",
": to exercise authority or power over often harshly or arbitrarily",
": to be preeminent in : dominate",
": to determine and declare authoritatively",
": to command or determine judicially",
": to mark with lines drawn along or as if along the straight edge of a ruler",
": to mark (a line) on a paper with a ruler",
": to arrange in a line",
": to exercise supreme authority",
": to be first in importance or prominence : predominate",
": to exist in a specified state or condition",
": to lay down a legal rule",
": to be extremely cool or popular",
": a guide or principle for conduct or action",
": an accepted or usual method, custom, or habit",
": the exercise of authority or control : government",
": ruler sense 2",
": to exercise authority over : govern",
": control entry 1 sense 1 , direct",
": to be supreme or outstanding in",
": to give or state as a considered decision",
": to mark with lines drawn along the straight edge of a ruler",
": a prescribed guide for conduct or action",
": a regulating principle or precept",
": an order or directive issued by a court in a particular proceeding especially upon petition of a party to the proceeding that commands an officer or party to perform an act or show cause why an act should not be performed",
": a usually judicially promulgated regulation having the force of law that governs judicial practice or procedure",
"\u2014 see also rule of court",
": rule of law sense 1",
": all or part of a statement (as a regulation) by an administrative agency that has general or particular applicability and future effect and that is designed to implement, interpret, or prescribe law or policy or that describes the organization, procedure, or practice of the agency itself",
": a regulation or bylaw governing procedure or conduct in a body, organization, institution, or proceeding",
": a resolution of a legislative rules committee setting forth the terms for consideration of a particular bill by the entire body",
": the exercise of authority or control",
"\u2014 see also home rule , rule of law sense 2",
": to exercise authority or power over",
": to determine and declare authoritatively",
": to command or determine judicially",
": to exercise supreme authority",
": to lay down a rule or ruling"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00fcl",
"\u02c8r\u00fcl"
],
"synonyms":[
"bylaw",
"ground rule",
"reg",
"regulation"
],
"antonyms":[
"boss",
"captain",
"command",
"control",
"govern",
"preside (over)",
"sway"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"In general, spritzes are easy to make and follow a simple rule : two parts bitter liqueur, three parts sparkling wine and one part soda water. \u2014 Mackensy Lunsford, USA TODAY , 4 June 2022",
"The report paves the way for DeSantis to enact a rule that would ban Medicaid coverage for transgender people of any age. \u2014 Lori Rozsa, Washington Post , 4 June 2022",
"As a general rule , most people hate being marketed to. \u2014 Kristopher Jones, Forbes , 3 June 2022",
"The feud between Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Tammy Wendt and the Board of Ethics has escalated to the courts after Wendt continued to defy a rule against nepotism by refusing to fire her cousin. \u2014 Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune , 2 June 2022",
"What to know: Fourth in line to the throne, Princess Charlotte was born into a more equitable era: In 2011, the British monarchy abolished a rule that gave preference to male heirs over their sisters in the line of succession. \u2014 Cnn Staff, CNN , 2 June 2022",
"In May, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court heard arguments from a group suing to stop the ballot measure, and expressed concerns that the gig companies were trying to sneak a seemingly unrelated rule past voters. \u2014 New York Times , 1 June 2022",
"Stop letting a small minority rule how things happen to us. \u2014 Erik Morse, Vogue , 30 May 2022",
"But a majority of insurance plans have gone ahead and authorized free at-home test kits given a new insurance rule that allows individuals to ask for full refunds. \u2014 Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping , 29 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Some saw the shipwreck as a way to question the duke's judgment under pressure and fitness to rule as a future monarch, Jowitt said. \u2014 Ashley Strickland, CNN , 17 June 2022",
"Included in these documents is a December 2020 email that Eastman wrote considering asking the courts to rule on the proper interpretation of the Electoral Count Act. \u2014 Freddy Brewster, Los Angeles Times , 16 June 2022",
"The European Court of Justice has jurisdiction to rule on matters of EU law in Northern Ireland. \u2014 Fox News , 15 June 2022",
"Other states, like New Jersey and Washington, already have a corrections ombudsperson, an independent office that can rule on disputes within the department of corrections. \u2014 Shannon Heffernan, ProPublica , 14 June 2022",
"The cases arrived at the court at a time when the justices have tended to rule against immigrants. \u2014 John Fritze, USA TODAY , 13 June 2022",
"Now, a certain administration came down the pike, and the people who were screaming seemed to rule the day. \u2014 David Marchese, New York Times , 10 June 2022",
"Following Edward\u2019s death in 1553 at age 15, possibly due to tuberculosis, Mary took the throne as the first woman to rule England in her own right. \u2014 Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine , 9 June 2022",
"Streaming, the cheap and convenient format that came to rule the industry in the past decade, has begun to grate on a diverse range of artists and listeners. \u2014 Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic , 9 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Verb",
"13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-150405"
},
"remaking":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to make anew or in a different form",
": one that is remade",
": a new version of a motion picture",
": to make again or in a different form"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8m\u0101k",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccm\u0101k",
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u02c8m\u0101k"
],
"synonyms":[
"alter",
"change",
"make over",
"modify",
"recast",
"redo",
"refashion",
"remodel",
"revamp",
"revise",
"rework",
"vary"
],
"antonyms":[
"fix",
"freeze",
"set",
"stabilize"
],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"They will be remaking the film with American actors.",
"one of those people who left the security and conformity of a small town to remake their lives in the big city",
"Noun",
"The director's next project will be a remake of King Kong.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"General Motors will make all of its Buick models electric by 2030 in a move to remake the brand in the United States. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 1 June 2022",
"At the beginning of the 20th century, the traditional masks of sub-Saharan Africa motivated artists such as Picasso and Matisse to remake the human form. \u2014 J.s. Marcus, WSJ , 20 May 2022",
"His quest to remake baseball began with disappointment, a shoulder injury that ended his college pitching career and dashed any big-league dreams. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 16 May 2022",
"In the next few weeks, work will begin to remake Cylburn\u2019s venerable stone carriage house as the Nature Education Center. \u2014 Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun , 23 Apr. 2022",
"Five bidders are in the running to remake the 48-acre sports arena site with residential and commercial towers not possible by current building restrictions. \u2014 Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune , 22 Apr. 2022",
"Amtrak has for years planned to remake its concourse to double capacity, improve accessibility, and relieve crowding. \u2014 Washington Post , 14 Apr. 2022",
"But his name, now synonymous with the plan that would remake the city\u2019s lakefront, barely merited a mention in Tribune\u2019s early coverage. \u2014 Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune , 29 May 2022",
"Dior was so supportive in helping remake a dress from a past season for this. \u2014 Alyssa Bailey, ELLE , 18 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Raponi moved to Los Angeles in 1975 to work on producer Dino De Laurentiis\u2019 1976 remake of King Kong, on which Rambaldi received a special achievement award at the Oscars. \u2014 Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter , 2 June 2022",
"The remake of the classic Stephen King adaptation, Firestarter, bombed at the US box office this weekend, pulling in just $3.8 million. \u2014 Adario Strange, Quartz , 16 May 2022",
"The West Side Story remake is nominated for seven Academy Awards all its own, but Moreno was admittedly reticent about appearing in the film. \u2014 Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country , 27 Mar. 2022",
"Steven Spielberg\u2019s remake of \u2018West Side Story\u2019 earned seven nominations. \u2014 Shalom Goodman, WSJ , 8 Feb. 2022",
"Spielberg, 75, and Tony Kushner, who recently collaborated on the West Side Story remake , co-wrote the screenplay together. \u2014 Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE.com , 4 Feb. 2022",
"These themes may be reintroduced in pop culture on Friday when Steven Spielberg\u2019s remake of the film opens in theaters. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 10 Dec. 2021",
"Following its first teaser trailer during the Oscars, Steven Spielberg\u2019s remake of the classic musical West Side Story has shared the first full-length look at the film ahead of its December release. \u2014 Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone , 15 Sep. 2021",
"Then came Monday, and an interesting-but-not-overwhelming remake . \u2014 Angie Dimichele, sun-sentinel.com , 4 Aug. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"circa 1635, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun",
"1936, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-151934"
},
"ratify":{
"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to approve and sanction formally : confirm",
": to give legal approval to (as by a vote)",
": to make valid or effective",
": to adopt or affirm (as the prior act or contract of an agent) by express or implied consent with the effect of original authorization",
"\u2014 compare reform"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ra-t\u0259-\u02ccf\u012b",
"\u02c8ra-t\u0259-f\u012b",
"\u02c8ra-t\u0259-\u02ccf\u012b"
],
"synonyms":[
"accredit",
"approbate",
"approve",
"authorize",
"clear",
"confirm",
"finalize",
"formalize",
"homologate",
"OK",
"okay",
"sanction",
"warrant"
],
"antonyms":[
"decline",
"deny",
"disallow",
"disapprove",
"negative",
"reject",
"turn down",
"veto"
],
"examples":[
"A number of countries have refused to ratify the treaty.",
"Lincoln's home state of Illinois was the first to ratify the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which provided for the abolition of slavery.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The leadership has also warned that failing to ratify would only weaken the union and benefit the employers. \u2014 Gene Maddaus, Variety , 10 Nov. 2021",
"Casting director and associate members of the Teamsters Local 399 and Local 817 have voted to ratify a new three-year agreement with the major studios and streamers. \u2014 Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter , 25 May 2022",
"The public hearings Hoffer cited took place immediately before the council voted to ratify agreements reached between city staff and Arte Moreno\u2019s company, not during the process of negotiations. \u2014 Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times , 21 Mar. 2022",
"Kellogg's employees who have been on strike since early October have voted to ratify a tentative labor contract at the company's four U.S. cereal plants. \u2014 CBS News , 22 Dec. 2021",
"The union announced Tuesday that members voted to ratify a new contract. \u2014 Andrew Keiper, Fox News , 22 Dec. 2021",
"Equality Day, in Salt Lake City for a rally hosted by the Utah ERA Coalition and other organizations to encourage state lawmakers to ratify the ERA. \u2014 Becky Jacobs, The Salt Lake Tribune , 26 Aug. 2021",
"The Cardiff School District board met Thursday to ratify the collective bargaining agreement with the Cardiff Elementary Teachers Association. \u2014 Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune , 15 May 2022",
"The Anaheim City Council is expected to ratify the agreement Tuesday, after which the city and state plan to submit it to a court for final approval. \u2014 Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times , 25 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English ratifien , from Anglo-French ratifier , from Medieval Latin ratificare , from Latin ratus determined, from past participle of reri to calculate \u2014 more at reason entry 1 ",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-152121"
},
"rear end":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to crash into the back of (a vehicle)",
": the back part or section of something (such as a motor vehicle)",
": buttocks"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rir-\u02c8end",
"-\u02ccend"
],
"synonyms":[
"backside",
"behind",
"booty",
"bootie",
"bottom",
"breech",
"bum",
"buns",
"butt",
"buttocks",
"caboose",
"can",
"cheeks",
"derriere",
"derri\u00e8re",
"duff",
"fanny",
"fundament",
"hams",
"haunches",
"heinie",
"hunkers",
"keister",
"keester",
"nates",
"posterior",
"rear",
"rump",
"seat",
"tail",
"tail end",
"tush"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"She stood up and brushed off her rear end .",
"The car's rear end was badly damaged in the accident.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"In the film, Faye delivers a version of this and slaps her rear end for effect. \u2014 Callahan Tormey, Town & Country , 8 May 2022",
"One person is dead after a pick-up truck struck the rear end of a Valley Metro bus on Interstate 10 between 35th and 43rd avenues Thursday night. \u2014 Haleigh Kochanski, The Arizona Republic , 29 Apr. 2022",
"The rear end is a bit more cohesive, with smooth surfaces and taillights that remind us of the handsome units on the Kia EV6. \u2014 Joey Capparella, Car and Driver , 2 May 2022",
"Millennium Gate Museum portrays Tomochichi making a wide, welcoming gesture with his right hand while using his left to clutch a bear pelt that fails to cover his rear end . \u2014 Michael Warren, ajc , 7 Feb. 2022",
"This light green 1968 Chevrolet C10 pickup has a BluePrint 383ci stroker engine with FiTech fuel injection mated to a 700R4 transmission backed to a 12-bolt positraction rear end . \u2014 Staff Reports, The Arizona Republic , 28 Jan. 2022",
"Knees, thighs, and rear end are reinforced with water-repellant and wind-resistant three-layer fabric, for a high level of performance through all weather conditions. \u2014 Outside Online , 10 Dec. 2019",
"Depending on conditions, the system can funnel up to 70 percent of the engine's torque to the rear end and route up to 100 percent of that grunt to either rear wheel. \u2014 Mike Sutton, Car and Driver , 14 Apr. 2022",
"The lines are clean, front end imposing enough and the rear end stylish but subtle. \u2014 Kyle Edward, Forbes , 26 Sep. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"1957, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun",
"1785, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-152701"
},
"rationalize":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"noun,",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as",
": to substitute a natural for a supernatural explanation of",
": to attribute (one's actions) to rational and creditable motives without analysis of true and especially unconscious motives",
": to create an excuse or more attractive explanation for",
": to free (a mathematical expression) from irrational parts",
": to apply research-based managerial principles to (something, such as an industry or its operations) for increased productivity and efficiency",
": to provide plausible but untrue reasons for conduct",
": to find an excuse for something that seems reasonable or believable",
": to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable",
": to attribute (one's actions) to rational and creditable motives without analysis of true and especially unconscious motives",
": to provide plausible but untrue reasons for conduct"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rash-n\u0259-\u02ccl\u012bz",
"\u02c8ra-sh\u0259-n\u0259-\u02ccl\u012bz",
"\u02c8ra-sh\u0259-n\u0259-\u02ccl\u012bz"
],
"synonyms":[
"account (for)",
"attribute",
"explain",
"explain away"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"She tried to rationalize her grandson's strange behavior by blaming it on the boy's father.",
"He couldn't rationalize buying such an expensive car.",
"She knows she shouldn't have done it\u2014she's just trying to rationalize .",
"Management is thinking of ways to rationalize our system of production.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"My brain tried to explain and rationalize it, but my therapist kept challenging me and asking me to quiet my mind and go deeper\u2014to go into the feeling. \u2014 Mike Kessler, Men's Health , 25 May 2022",
"One theory circulating among social scientists holds that White men have fewer collective histories of persecution that can rationalize poor life outcomes, which worsens their humiliation at unrealized ambitions. \u2014 Jose A. Del Real, Washington Post , 23 May 2022",
"Only slightly less annoying is the ex-referee the networks keep on standby who pops up to chime in on whether the call was correct, and roughly 98 percent of the time finds a way to agree with the call or rationalize why a bad one was made. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 21 May 2022",
"Ultimately, though, publishers need to rationalize their relationship with AI and consider how to apply and embrace it. \u2014 David Kostman, Forbes , 27 Apr. 2022",
"Hamlin later tried to rationalize his reasons for the message and has since deleted the tweet. \u2014 Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY , 26 Apr. 2022",
"The company\u2019s computers will optimize, rationalize , and monetize the world\u2019s narratives, as Mandala has done for consciousness. \u2014 Mark Greif, The Atlantic , 15 Mar. 2022",
"Companies rationalize this as control and risk reduction. \u2014 Jason Gould, Forbes , 6 May 2022",
"Those left behind fill it with stories that aspire to rationalize their ultimately unfathomable plight. \u2014 Andrew Solomon, The New Yorker , 4 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1665, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-154255"
},
"restrain":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to prevent from doing, exhibiting, or expressing something",
": to limit, restrict , or keep under control",
": to moderate or limit the force, effect, development, or full exercise of",
": to deprive of liberty",
": to place under arrest or restraint",
": to keep from doing something",
": to keep back : curb",
": to prevent from doing something \u2014 see also restraining order at order sense 3b",
": to limit, restrict, or keep under control",
": to moderate or limit the force, effect, development, or full exercise of",
": to deprive of liberty and especially of physical movement"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8str\u0101n",
"ri-\u02c8str\u0101n",
"ri-\u02c8str\u0101n"
],
"synonyms":[
"bridle",
"check",
"constrain",
"contain",
"control",
"curb",
"govern",
"hold",
"inhibit",
"keep",
"measure",
"pull in",
"regulate",
"rein (in)",
"rule",
"tame"
],
"antonyms":[
"lose"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"On the actual policy question \u2014 whether raising corporate income taxes would in fact restrain inflation \u2014 most economists give Biden the edge, with a caveat. \u2014 Christopher Rugaber, BostonGlobe.com , 16 May 2022",
"The Kenosha, Wisconsin, Police Department asked the FBI to look into a March incident in which an off-duty officer held his knee on a 12-year-old girl's neck to restrain her during a fight. \u2014 NBC News , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Several police officers were charged in his death for allegedly arresting him under false pretenses and failing to properly restrain him in the back of a transport, but none were convicted. \u2014 Larry Hogan, Fox News , 25 Apr. 2022",
"Like the passenger before, the crew had to physically restrain her. \u2014 Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE.com , 13 Apr. 2022",
"Entrepreneurs don\u2019t like to hear it, but the job of an investor is not just to advise the founder but occasionally to restrain them. \u2014 Walter Frick, Quartz , 20 Mar. 2022",
"Gray told the jury that Lane was the only officer on the scene who asked about rolling Floyd on his side to help with his breathing or using a hobble device to restrain him instead. \u2014 Bill Hutchinson, ABC News , 14 Feb. 2022",
"Then, as a linesman tried to restrain him, Marchand skated by Jarry and struck the goaltender in the mask with his stick. \u2014 Jace Evans, USA TODAY , 9 Feb. 2022",
"Prosecutors said Henry headed toward the main cabin door, and one of the flight attendants blocked her path and attempted to restrain her. \u2014 Christina Carrega, CNN , 28 Dec. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English restraynen , from Anglo-French restreindre , from Latin restringere to restrain, restrict, from re- + stringere to bind tight \u2014 more at strain ",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-160012"
},
"rooted":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"biographical name",
"noun",
"verb",
"verb ()"
],
"definitions":[
": the usually underground part of a seed plant body that originates usually from the hypocotyl, functions as an organ of absorption, aeration, and food storage or as a means of anchorage and support, and differs from a stem especially in lacking nodes, buds, and leaves",
": any subterranean plant part (such as a true root or a bulb, tuber, rootstock , or other modified stem) especially when fleshy and edible",
": the part of a tooth within the socket",
": any of the processes into which this part is often divided \u2014 see tooth illustration",
": the enlarged basal part of a hair within the skin",
": the proximal end of a nerve",
": the part of an organ or physical structure by which it is attached to the body",
": something that is an origin or source (as of a condition or quality)",
": one or more progenitors of a group of descendants",
": an underlying support : basis",
": the essential core : heart",
": close relationship with an environment : tie",
": a quantity taken an indicated number of times as an equal factor",
": a number that reduces an equation to an identity when it is substituted for one variable",
": the lower part : base",
": the part by which an object is attached to something else",
": the simple element inferred as the basis from which a word is derived by phonetic change or by extension (such as composition or the addition of an affix or inflectional ending)",
": the lowest tone of a chord (such as C in a C minor chord) when the tones are arranged in ascending thirds",
": a level of access to a computer system that allows complete access to files on the system and complete control over the system's functions",
": to furnish with or enable to develop roots",
": to fix or implant by or as if by roots",
": to remove altogether by or as if by pulling out by the roots",
": to grow roots or take root",
": to have an origin or base",
": to turn up or dig in the earth with the snout : grub",
": to poke or dig about",
": to turn over, dig up, or discover and bring to light",
": to noisily applaud or encourage a contestant or team : cheer",
": to wish the success of or lend support to someone or something",
": the leafless underground part of a plant that absorbs water and minerals, stores food, and holds the plant in place",
": the part of something by which it is attached",
": source sense 1",
": the ancestors of a person or group of people",
": a special relationship",
": core entry 1 sense 3",
": a word or part of a word from which other words are obtained by adding a prefix or suffix",
": to form or cause to form roots",
": to attach by or as if by roots",
": to remove by or as if by pulling out the roots",
": to turn up or dig with or as if with the snout",
": to wish for the success of",
": the usually underground part of a seed plant body that functions as an organ of absorption, aeration, and food storage or as a means of anchorage and support and that differs from a stem especially in lacking nodes, buds, and leaves",
": any subterranean plant part (as a true root or a bulb, tuber, rootstock , or other modified stem) especially when fleshy and edible",
": the part of a tooth within the socket",
": any of the processes into which the root of a tooth is often divided",
": the enlarged basal part of a hair within the skin",
": the proximal end of a nerve",
": the initial segment of a spinal nerve where it branches from the spinal cord : nerve root \u2014 see also dorsal root , ventral root",
": the part of an organ or physical structure by which it is attached to the body",
": descendant",
": per stirpes",
"Elihu 1845\u20131937 American lawyer and statesman"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00fct",
"\u02c8ru\u0307t",
"\u02c8r\u00fct",
"also",
"\u02c8r\u00fct",
"\u02c8ru\u0307t",
"\u02c8r\u00fct",
"\u02c8r\u00fct",
"\u02c8ru\u0307t",
"\u02c8r\u00fct, \u02c8ru\u0307t",
"\u02c8r\u00fct",
"\u02c8ru\u0307t"
],
"synonyms":[
"cradle",
"font",
"fountain",
"fountainhead",
"origin",
"seedbed",
"source",
"spring",
"well",
"wellspring"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"Elm trees have shallow roots .",
"Pull weeds up by the roots so that they don't grow back.",
"You can tell that she dyes her hair blonde because her dark roots are showing."
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1b",
"Verb (1)",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense",
"Verb (2)",
"1516, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1",
"Verb (3)",
"1889, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-160519"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
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": a personal set or institutionalized system of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices",
": the service and worship of God or the supernatural",
": commitment or devotion to religious faith or observance",
": the state of a religious",
": a cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith",
": scrupulous conformity : conscientiousness",
": the belief in and worship of God or gods",
": a system of religious beliefs and practices"
],
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"ri-\u02c8li-j\u0259n",
"ri-\u02c8li-j\u0259n"
],
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"credo",
"creed",
"cult",
"faith",
"persuasion"
],
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Margot is a budding New England politician with a teenage daughter, and Allie is a girl in the southern U.S. who escapes an abusive foster home and forms a new religion . \u2014 Richard J. Chang, Forbes , 6 June 2022",
"Still, some families have drifted, pulled by the ascendance of evangelical congregations, dissatisfaction with leaders as the global Roman Catholic church became engulfed in scandal or a broader societal shift away from institutional religion . \u2014 New York Times , 30 May 2022",
"Still, some families have drifted, pulled by the ascendance of evangelical congregations, dissatisfaction with leaders as the global Roman Catholic Church became engulfed in scandal or a broader societal shift away from institutional religion . \u2014 Rick Rojas, BostonGlobe.com , 29 May 2022",
"Muslims always have to remind people that Islam is not a religion of terrorism just because someone invokes Allah while launching an attack on U.S. soil. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 25 May 2022",
"Redken is a religion to hairstylists, hairdressers and barbers across the country. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 20 May 2022",
"For thousands of years people of all different tribes and tongues have found purpose in religion . \u2014 WSJ , 17 May 2022",
"To this day, African influences can be found throughout Cuba, from religion to music to food. \u2014 Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, The Arizona Republic , 16 May 2022",
"Shifts toward environmental concerns and away from religion are contributing to the trend. \u2014 Lisa Held, Fortune , 16 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English religioun , from Anglo-French religiun , Latin religion-, religio supernatural constraint, sanction, religious practice, perhaps from religare to restrain, tie back \u2014 more at rely ",
"first_known_use":[
"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2b"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-161705"
},
"rip-off":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": an act or instance of stealing : theft",
": a financial exploitation",
": a usually cheap exploitive imitation",
": rob",
": cheat , defraud",
": steal",
": to copy or imitate blatantly or unscrupulously",
": to perform, achieve, or score quickly or easily"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rip-\u02cc\u022ff"
],
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"grab",
"heist",
"pinch",
"snatching",
"swiping",
"theft"
],
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"burglarize",
"burgle",
"knock off",
"knock over",
"rob",
"steal (from)",
"take off"
],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"the teens ripped off the store where they had been working for the summer",
"the thief ripped off some jewelry as soon as no one was looking"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"1969, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
"1967, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-162849"
},
"reject":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to refuse to accept, consider, submit to, take for some purpose, or use",
": to refuse to hear, receive, or admit : rebuff , repel",
": to refuse as lover or spouse",
": to cast off",
": throw back , repulse",
": to spew out",
": to subject to immunological rejection",
": a rejected person or thing",
": one rejected as not wanted, unsatisfactory, or not fulfilling requirements",
": to refuse to accept, believe, or consider",
": a person or thing not accepted as good enough for some purpose",
": to rebuff, repel, refuse to hear, or withhold love from",
": to communicate negative feelings toward and a wish to be free of",
": to subject to immunological rejection",
": to refuse to accept, acknowledge, or grant \u2014 compare revoke"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8jekt",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccjekt",
"ri-\u02c8jekt",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccjekt",
"ri-\u02c8jekt",
"ri-\u02c8jekt"
],
"synonyms":[
"decline",
"deny",
"disallow",
"disapprove",
"negative",
"nix",
"refuse",
"reprobate",
"withhold"
],
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"castaway",
"castoff",
"leper",
"offscouring",
"outcast",
"pariah"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Owens joined Utah\u2019s Stewart in voting to reject Pennsylvania\u2019s electoral votes after Biden won the state in 2020. \u2014 Bryan Schott, The Salt Lake Tribune , 6 June 2022",
"Court records described the debunked legal strategy behind Trump\u2019s effort to reject votes in closely contested states. \u2014 Ella Lee, USA TODAY , 5 June 2022",
"Morgan, the gun-range owner, points to Boozman's decision not to reject 2020 presidential election results. \u2014 Ryan Tarinelli, Arkansas Online , 8 May 2022",
"In Italy, Europe\u2019s second-biggest Russian gas consumer, authorities reject 90% of all wind energy projects. \u2014 Matthew Dalton, WSJ , 30 May 2022",
"Neo-Brandesians reject most of it, viewing big as presumptively bad & antitrust should pursue broader goals. \u2014 Walter Frick, Quartz , 27 May 2022",
"To Ina\u2019s surprise, the people of Lapvona didn\u2019t reject her. \u2014 Ottessa Moshfegh, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 25 May 2022",
"The effort centered on a plan for Vice President Mike Pence, who presided over the January 6 joint session of Congress, to reject electoral votes from key battleground states won by Mr. Biden. \u2014 Melissa Quinn, CBS News , 19 Apr. 2022",
"The court's order on Wednesday reinstates a rule that restricts the authority of states under the Clean Water Act to reject federal permits for projects that affect waters within their borders. \u2014 Ariane De Vogue, CNN , 6 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The best approach to global warming, these opponents argued, was to tighten borders, reject immigrants, and prepare individually for civilization\u2019s collapse. \u2014 Stephanie Hanes, The Christian Science Monitor , 26 May 2022",
"That put her just below Chief Justice John Roberts\u2019s rating in 2005, when his confirm/ reject numbers were 59% to 22%, respectively. \u2014 WSJ , 23 Mar. 2022",
"Yes, the premise sounds a bit like it was found on the reject list at a B-movie studio, but Yoder\u2019s commitment to describing the animal nature of parenting carries it through with maximal success. \u2014 Hillary Kelly, Vulture , 15 Dec. 2021",
"Cuomo wasn't just another Michael Avenatti from the hot take reject pile. \u2014 W. James Antle Iii, The Week , 10 Aug. 2021",
"Twitterverse has done it once again, gifting America the dazzling crossover of glove meme, unstable nerd, and Mickey Mouse Club reject . \u2014 Natalie Lin, Vulture , 3 Dec. 2021",
"Once just a reject , Jade now becomes the town\u2019s resident kook and more than a little bit of a menace. \u2014 Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone , 9 Sep. 2021",
"Critics of the law say it is being used to crush dissent, which authorities in Beijing and Hong Kong reject . \u2014 NBC News , 10 June 2019",
"Finally, the vaccine-hostile reject the medical and epidemiological research on COVID-19, deeply mistrust COVID-19 vaccine research, and/or don't trust scientific authority or the government. \u2014 Michael Osterholm And J. Michael Oakes, Star Tribune , 22 June 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
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"Verb",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Noun",
"circa 1555, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-164714"
},
"remnant":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a usually small part, member, or trace remaining",
": a small surviving group",
": an unsold or unused end of piece goods",
": still remaining",
": something that remains or is left over"
],
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"\u02c8rem-n\u0259nt",
"\u02c8rem-n\u0259nt"
],
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"balance",
"leavings",
"leftovers",
"odds and ends",
"remainder",
"remains",
"residue",
"residuum",
"rest"
],
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"examples":[
"Noun",
"Remnants go on sale next week.",
"sailed home with just a remnant of the colony's original population aboard",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"And then there are Mickey\u2019s cases-of-the-week, which feel like a remnant from a development process that started at CBS \u2014 cases that exist only to introduce connections and contrivances to get Mickey out of future scrapes. \u2014 Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter , 11 May 2022",
"The words linger as a remnant from last year when the then-returning-champion Dodgers started as an even more impressive +200, yet bowed out despite the trade-deadline addition of Scherzer. \u2014 Lance Pugmire, USA TODAY , 30 Mar. 2022",
"That\u2019s where Pekin Noodle Parlor, the longest-running Chinese restaurant, stands as a remnant of the bustling mining city that attracted thousands of immigrants at the turn of the 20th century. \u2014 NBC News , 23 Mar. 2022",
"Several of them are visible in his panorama and the Cygnus Shell, a particularly dim supernova remnant which can be seen as a pale blue ring near the North America nebula, took the astrophotographer 100 hours alone to create. \u2014 CNN , 4 June 2021",
"Rain is the biggest threat from the low pressure system that is a remnant of the Pacific\u2019s Hurricane Agatha, which hit Mexico on Monday, and could become Tropical Storm Alex in the Atlantic. \u2014 Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel , 2 June 2022",
"On the front porch was a round cement weight that appeared to be a remnant of Gendron\u2019s pre-school days. \u2014 Shayna Jacobs, Washington Post , 19 May 2022",
"On the front porch was a round cement weight that appeared to be a remnant of Gendron\u2019s preschool days. \u2014 Shayna Jacobs, BostonGlobe.com , 19 May 2022",
"Our trail was the remnant of an old mining road that the Spanish had once used to ferry silver. \u2014 Washington Post , 18 Feb. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"In recent years, scientists concluded that the mass and density estimates aren't consistent with an entirely metallic remnant core. \u2014 Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica , 16 June 2022",
"The resulting remnant stellar core is crushed by gravity into a black hole, says NASA. \u2014 Bruce Dorminey, Forbes , 11 June 2022",
"Researchers started studying how remnant DDT in the environment could be at play. \u2014 Rosanna Xiastaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 17 May 2022",
"Some long-haulers have reported feeling a massive, unexpected upswing in well-being after receiving COVID vaccines\u2014a trend several experts attribute to the shots galvanizing immune cells into finally, finally kicking out remnant virus. \u2014 Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic , 10 May 2022",
"It\u2019s been said many times, but his consistency is remnant of his six-time champion teammate Scott Dixon, who\u2019s had several stints ending up on the podium more than 50% of the time during his own career. \u2014 Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star , 3 May 2022",
"Hurricane Pamela out in the Pacific will make landfall over Mexico, but some of the remnant moisture will move into Texas later this week. \u2014 Janice Dean, Fox News , 12 Oct. 2021",
"Scofield paid less for quality finishes by buying a remnant stone counter and wood floors sourced by architect Mitchell Snyder. \u2014 oregonlive , 30 May 2022",
"Baffert sued the racing commission last June, seeking custody of remnant samples of Medina Spirit\u2019s blood and urine for subsequent testing to prove that the steroid did not come from an injection. \u2014 Gary B. Graves, Anchorage Daily News , 21 Feb. 2022"
],
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"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Adjective",
"1550, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-164849"
},
"ripple":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to become lightly ruffled or covered with small waves",
": to flow in small waves",
": to fall in soft undulating folds",
": to flow with a light rise and fall of sound or inflection",
": to move with an undulating motion or so as to cause ripples",
": to have or produce a ripple effect : spread",
": to stir up small waves on",
": to impart a wavy motion or appearance to",
": to utter or play with a slight rise and fall of sound",
": a shallow stretch of rough water in a stream",
": the ruffling of the surface of water",
": a small wave",
": ripple mark",
": a sound like that of rippling water",
": a usually slight noticeable effect or reaction",
": to move or cause to move in small waves",
": to pass or spread over or through",
": a very small wave on the surface of a liquid",
": something that passes or spreads through"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ri-p\u0259l",
"\u02c8ri-p\u0259l"
],
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"bubble",
"dribble",
"guggle",
"gurgle",
"lap",
"plash",
"splash",
"trickle",
"wash"
],
"antonyms":[
"pour",
"roll",
"stream"
],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"Water rippled under the dock.",
"We could see the lion's muscles ripple .",
"A cool breeze rippled the water.",
"Noun",
"The pebble made ripples in the pond when I threw it in.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Although the Fed doesn\u2019t directly control consumer interest rates, its rate increases ripple through the economy and ultimately, hit businesses and consumers and slow demand and inflation. \u2014 Medora Lee, USA TODAY , 15 June 2022",
"Reformers at the national level have pushed back on the idea that a Boudin loss would ripple beyond the Bay Area. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 4 June 2022",
"Costs for cereals and bakery products rose by more than 1% last month and are up more than 10% over the year as limited grain and fertilizer exports from Ukraine and Russia ripple through the global food supply. \u2014 Gabriel T. Rubin, WSJ , 11 May 2022",
"For European economies, a weak euro makes imports more expensive, which can ripple to create higher local prices. \u2014 Caitlin Mccabe, WSJ , 20 May 2022",
"Analysts have long feared Evergrande\u2019s collapse could ripple across the property industry. \u2014 Julia Horowitz, CNN , 20 May 2022",
"Still, many said the indefinite loss of a neighborhood staple would ripple through the community long after the attention to Buffalo faded. \u2014 New York Times , 15 May 2022",
"Such conditions, of course, were expected over time, but few assessments predicted just how fast these severe conditions would ripple throughout the region. \u2014 Sunset Magazine , 12 May 2022",
"The implication of such a ban could ripple across the worlds of health care and medical training, Walensky said. \u2014 Lev Facher, STAT , 9 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"On top of that, though, Hubble has captured images of two galaxies locked in a dance, and even a galaxy with mysterious ripple -like shells. \u2014 Joshua Hawkins, BGR , 30 May 2022",
"Concurrent planning involves creating scenarios in a supply plan, or an inventory plan, or a demand plan, and then seeing how the changes made to one plan ripple to the adjacent plans in real-time. \u2014 Steve Banker, Forbes , 22 May 2022",
"Consequences of severe drought and climate change ripple across California. \u2014 Justin Raystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 2 May 2022",
"As the effects of the federal investigation ripple across the U.S. solar industry, its advocates are incensed. \u2014 New York Times , 29 Apr. 2022",
"The trees give the women\u2019s faces a three-dimensional shape, and as wind blows through the leaves, their smiling and blinking faces ripple to life. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 22 Apr. 2022",
"And Deebo Samuel\u2019s trade request from the San Francisco 49ers added another ripple in the discussion. \u2014 Ben Arthur, USA TODAY , 21 Apr. 2022",
"Even when the subject is banal, his line is unexpected, diverted from clich\u00e9 by incident\u2014the peculiar crumpling of a sail, or the irregular break of a ripple . \u2014 Susan Tallman, The Atlantic , 6 Apr. 2022",
"It was located at the edge of a ripple resulting in the alignment. \u2014 Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY , 30 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"circa 1671, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a",
"Noun",
"1755, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-170507"
},
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"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": a usually cursory reading, summary, or rehearsal",
": pierce",
": to spend or consume wastefully and rapidly",
": to read or rehearse without pausing",
": carry out , do",
": to subject to a process"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0259n-\u02ccthr\u00fc"
],
"synonyms":[
"abstract",
"breviary",
"brief",
"capsule",
"conspectus",
"digest",
"encapsulation",
"epitome",
"inventory",
"outline",
"pr\u00e9cis",
"recap",
"recapitulation",
"r\u00e9sum\u00e9",
"resume",
"resum\u00e9",
"roundup",
"rundown",
"sum",
"sum-up",
"summa",
"summarization",
"summary",
"summing-up",
"synopsis",
"wrap-up"
],
"antonyms":[
"gore",
"harpoon",
"impale",
"jab",
"lance",
"peck",
"pick",
"pierce",
"pink",
"puncture",
"skewer",
"spear",
"spike",
"spit",
"stab",
"stick",
"transfix",
"transpierce"
],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"before I knew what was happening, the thug had run through me with a knife",
"how did you manage to run through $300 in one day?"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"1905, in the meaning defined above",
"Verb",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-171708"
},
"relatively":{
"type":[
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": to a relative degree or extent : somewhat",
": when compared to others that are similar"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-l\u0259-tiv-l\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[
"enough",
"fairly",
"kind of",
"kindly",
"like",
"moderately",
"more or less",
"pretty",
"quite",
"rather",
"something",
"somewhat",
"sort of"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"these newly acquired in-laws felt relatively comfortable at our family reunion",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Even that ball was lightly-struck, at least relatively speaking for a ball that left the yard. \u2014 Curt Hogg, Journal Sentinel , 4 June 2022",
"While the future of the Colorado River is precarious, the San Diego region is relatively well positioned to stave off potential water cuts for decades to come. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 4 June 2022",
"Access to its website was blocked in Hong Kong, which unlike mainland China has a relatively unrestricted internet. \u2014 Jennifer Jett, NBC News , 4 June 2022",
"In a relatively uneventful meeting, the Big 12 did release every member school will receive $42.6 million for this season. \u2014 Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune , 4 June 2022",
"Redistricting follows the census every 10 years to ensure that congressional, state and local districts maintain relatively equal populations. \u2014 Jeff Barker, Baltimore Sun , 4 June 2022",
"The roots of the supply chain problem are relatively well established. \u2014 Michael Peregrine, Forbes , 3 June 2022",
"Chiefly, immunity wanes relatively quickly, and vaccinated people can still transmit the virus, especially when confronted with rapidly-evolving new variants. \u2014 Dr. Genevieve Yang, ABC News , 3 June 2022",
"Hospitalizations and deaths are still relatively modest. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 3 June 2022"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-172000"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": revolutionary"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccre-v\u0259-\u02c8l\u00fc-sh(\u0259-)nist"
],
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"crazy",
"extremist",
"radical",
"revolutionary"
],
"antonyms":[
"middle-of-the-roader",
"moderate"
],
"examples":[
"after a long series of weak leaders, the people were ready for a revolutionist who promised to bring sweeping change to the nation",
"historically, revolutionists have generally been young men willing to risk everything, even their lives, in the pursuit of their cause",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"On the second episode of Broken Bread this season, Choi talks to farm-to-table revolutionist Alice Waters about the importance of slow food. \u2014 Andy Wang, Robb Report , 19 Jan. 2022",
"The red flag of the revolutionist in Lower California floats from the mast of the Mexican custom house in the Mexican town, the result of by far the most desperate and sanguinary battle yet fought on the Mexican peninsula. \u2014 sandiegouniontribune.com , 9 May 2018",
"From the early days of Silicon Valley\u2019s Internet-era revolution, as engineers, designers, and financiers began to recognize the potential of their inventions, sanctimony was a distinct feature of the revolutionists . \u2014 Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker , 21 Mar. 2018",
"The red flag of the revolutionist in Lower California floats from the mast of the Mexican custom house in the Mexican town, the result of by far the most desperate and sanguinary battle yet fought on the Mexican peninsula. \u2014 sandiegouniontribune.com , 9 May 2018",
"Around and about Soho at the time could be found dissidents and revolutionists from half the countries of Europe \u2014 Louis Blanc, Karl Marx, Giuseppe Mazzini, Lajos Kossuth and Alexander Herzen. \u2014 Geoffrey Wheatcroft, New York Times , 30 Mar. 2018",
"From the early days of Silicon Valley\u2019s Internet-era revolution, as engineers, designers, and financiers began to recognize the potential of their inventions, sanctimony was a distinct feature of the revolutionists . \u2014 Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker , 21 Mar. 2018",
"The man with the jingle of money in his pocket who married the girl a year later would always cherish an abiding distrust, an animosity, toward the leisure class\u2014not the conviction of a revolutionist but the smoldering hatred of a peasant. \u2014 F. Scott Fitzgerald, Esquire , 7 Mar. 2017",
"Horizon's coming season celebrates strong heroines, with 2.5 Minute Ride by Lisa Kron (directed by Elaina Di Monaco) The Revolutionists by Lauren Gunderson (MacMillan directs), and Peter and the Starcatcher (Decker directs). \u2014 Philly.com , 29 Aug. 2017"
],
"history_and_etymology":" revolution + -ist entry 1 ",
"first_known_use":[
"1710, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-172406"
},
"regimen":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patient",
": a regular course of action and especially of strenuous training",
": government , rule",
": regime sense 1c",
": a systematic course of action",
": a systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patient"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-j\u0259-m\u0259n",
"also",
"\u02c8re-j\u0259-m\u0259n",
"\u02c8rej-\u0259-m\u0259n"
],
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"administration",
"authority",
"governance",
"government",
"jurisdiction",
"regime",
"r\u00e9gime",
"rule"
],
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"examples":[
"with the start of the new year, a new party will have regimen over the nation and, hopefully, bring some much-needed change",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The panel will meet Wednesday to evaluate Pfizer\u2019s low-dose, three-shot vaccine regimen for children ages 6 months to 4 years and Moderna\u2019s low-dose, two-shot option for youngsters 6 months to 5 years. \u2014 Karen Kaplanscience And Medicine Editor, Los Angeles Times , 14 June 2022",
"In a perfect day and night regimen , a face serum and moisturizer work hand in hand to bring your skin the ultimate benefits. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 7 June 2022",
"Her first nine products are a mirror of her own regimen , which is thorough indeed. \u2014 New York Times , 1 June 2022",
"In February, the FDA asked Pfizer to submit data on the first two doses of the three-dose regimen , which Bourla said was with a possible view to kickstarting the vaccination process while awaiting authorization on the final dose. \u2014 Robert Hart, Forbes , 23 May 2022",
"The weekly regimen of travel-practice-compete-travel, the soreness and strains, the distractions of media and sponsorship obligations can wear a player down. \u2014 Gerald Marzorati, The New Yorker , 20 May 2022",
"Over time, Hernandez settled into a more stable\u2014and importantly, sustainable\u2014 regimen to meet his goals. \u2014 Elijah Rawls, Men's Health , 19 May 2022",
"The first pill in the regimen , mifepristone, blocks progesterone, a hormone that supports pregnancy. \u2014 Aria Bendix, NBC News , 12 May 2022",
"Blame car companies that have simply gotten too good at acing IIHS\u2019s current test regimen , which uses a vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention test that was introduced in 2013. \u2014 Sebastian Blanco, Car and Driver , 7 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Medieval Latin regimin-, regimen position of authority, direction, set of rules, from Latin, steering, control, from regere to direct",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-183350"
},
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"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": a relation or reference to a particular thing or situation",
": an act of giving particular attention : consideration",
": high or special regard : esteem",
": the quality or state of being esteemed",
": expressions of high or special regard or deference",
": particular , detail",
": with respect to : concerning",
": with respect to : concerning",
": with reference to : in relation to",
": to consider worthy of high regard : esteem",
": to refrain from interfering with",
": to have reference to : concern",
": high or special regard : esteem",
": thoughtfulness or consideration",
": an expression of regard or courtesy",
": detail entry 1 sense 2",
": relation to or concern with something specified",
": to consider worthy of high regard : esteem",
": to pay attention to"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8spekt",
"ri-\u02c8spekt",
"ri-\u02c8spekt"
],
"synonyms":[
"reference",
"regard"
],
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"admire",
"appreciate",
"consider",
"esteem",
"regard"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"While the game\u2019s unwritten rules may evolve, players may never cede their undying respect for the grind \u2013 and their worry that a too-loose playoff format may infringe upon its meaning. \u2014 Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY , 23 June 2022",
"Mendick, 28, was hitting .289 with 15 RBIs in 31 games, earning more playing time from manager Tony La Russa and respect from Sox fans for his gritty play. \u2014 Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune , 23 June 2022",
"Better Homes & Gardens believes that everyone deserves respect , representation, and opportunity. \u2014 Better Homes & Gardens , 23 June 2022",
"Much respect to you for getting away from that situation! \u2014 Carolyn Hax, Washington Post , 22 June 2022",
"It\u2019s probably for that reason alone that this film will command respect from even the purists who will find stylistic, chronological or musical anachronisms. \u2014 Brad Auerbach, SPIN , 22 June 2022",
"Townsend deserves more respect for a hall-of-fame level career, but her legacy is just beginning. \u2014 Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al , 22 June 2022",
"Stevens had to work harder to gain respect from her peers. \u2014 Katie Mcinerney, BostonGlobe.com , 22 June 2022",
"Lipe has earned the respect of colleagues in the Celtics\u2019 media corps, as well. \u2014 Tim Casey, Forbes , 13 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Make sure that all employees understand and respect each other\u2019s work preferences. \u2014 Jason Richmond, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
"But attorneys familiar with Russia\u2019s government and legal system are skeptical that authorities there will respect U.S. companies\u2019 intellectual property rights. \u2014 Tim Carman, Washington Post , 31 May 2022",
"It\u2019s these meaningful moments as an Asian role model that were inspirational for the community who respect his contributions now, creating a path for the next generation to be comfortable embracing their otherness. \u2014 Eric Diep, Billboard , 31 May 2022",
"Joe McGinley, a committeeman for the Natrona County GOP, said voters would respect Cheney\u2019s honesty. \u2014 David Weigel And Josh Dawsey, Anchorage Daily News , 30 May 2022",
"Companies that respect diverse viewpoints are better equipped to serve people and communities with diverse values, recruit and retain top talent, and contribute to a public culture that supports liberal democracy and open markets. \u2014 Robert Netzly, WSJ , 25 May 2022",
"There\u2019s also esteem or respect from others (patient experience) and, finally, self-actualization (functional status). \u2014 Michael L. Millenson And J. Matthew Austin, STAT , 24 May 2022",
"The archbishop of Boston showed the good people at St. Brendan something the finger-wagging, judgmental archbishop of San Francisco doesn\u2019t understand: respect . \u2014 Kevin Cullen, BostonGlobe.com , 23 May 2022",
"The other reason is that people respect the incumbent. \u2014 al , 19 May 2022"
],
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"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
"1560, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-190205"
},
"reverberate":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": reflect",
": repel",
": echo",
": to become driven back",
": to become reflected",
": to continue in or as if in a series of echoes : resound",
": reverberant",
": to continue in or as if in a series of echoes"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8v\u0259r-b\u0259-\u02ccr\u0101t",
"ri-\u02c8v\u0259r-b(\u0259-)r\u0259t",
"ri-\u02c8v\u0259r-b\u0259-\u02ccr\u0101t"
],
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"echo",
"reecho",
"resonate",
"resound",
"sound"
],
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"examples":[
"Verb",
"the sound of thunder reverberated from one end of the mountain pass to the other",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Ten days later, the implications of the incident continue to reverberate across medicine, at a time when tensions are already running high due to the coronavirus pandemic. \u2014 Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune , 12 June 2022",
"Such practices, Sutton has said, established disparities of opportunity whose effects continue to reverberate through the culture. \u2014 Jonathan M. Pitts, Baltimore Sun , 27 May 2022",
"Mourning and outrage continue to reverberate across the nation following a mass shooting at a Texas elementary school that killed 19 children and two teachers on Tuesday. \u2014 Wyatte Grantham-philips, USA TODAY , 25 May 2022",
"The economic shocks of the pandemic also continue to reverberate . \u2014 Hamza Shaban, Washington Post , 11 May 2022",
"Whether Biden\u2019s trip will reverberate with Latino voters the Democrats are struggling to hold onto in the midterm elections remains to be seen. \u2014 Jada Yuan, Washington Post , 18 May 2022",
"Chiney Ogwumike does means, and will reverberate in the years to come. \u2014 Howard Megdal, Forbes , 6 May 2022",
"Those steps would deal a serious blow to Moscow's oil exports that could reverberate far beyond Europe. \u2014 Democrat-gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online , 5 May 2022",
"The consequences of that day continue to reverberate . \u2014 Taylor Romine And Michelle Watson, CNN , 4 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1",
"Adjective",
"1603, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-190413"
},
"raucous":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": disagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse",
": boisterously disorderly",
": loud and harsh",
": behaving in a rough and noisy way"
],
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"\u02c8r\u022f-k\u0259s",
"\u02c8r\u022f-k\u0259s"
],
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"boisterous",
"hell-raising",
"knockabout",
"rambunctious",
"robustious",
"roisterous",
"rollicking",
"rowdy",
"rumbustious"
],
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"orderly"
],
"examples":[
"He stepped over one man, avoided a raucous group of inebriated merchant seamen staggering for their boats, ran up his steps into the large foyer \u2026 \u2014 James Clavell , Gai-Jin , 1994",
"The scene was reminiscent of a college fraternity reunion, with plenty of backslapping, joking, hugging and raucous laughter. \u2014 Lewis Beale , Chicago Tribune , 15 Feb. 1987",
"On the ledge of rock above this strange couple there stood three solemn buzzards, who, at the sight of the new comers uttered raucous screams of disappointment and flapped sullenly away. \u2014 Arthur Conan Doyle , A Study in Scarlet , 1887",
"the partying neighbors kept up their raucous laughter half the night",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Kittelsen\u2019s striking ink drawings are variously haunting and raucous , combining wit and menace in such a way as to anticipate the work of later illustrators, such as Edward Gorey, Maurice Sendak and Jeffrey Alan Love. \u2014 WSJ , 17 June 2022",
"But the notoriously raucous Boston crowd could go either way with him. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 13 June 2022",
"In the case of POTUS, a raucous feminist farce about seven extremely capable women tasked with keeping a very incapable commander-in-chief out of trouble, all hell breaks loose in the White House. \u2014 Leena Kim, Town & Country , 12 June 2022",
"But looking weary following a raucous session in Parliament in which opposition politicians constantly interrupted and insulted him, Mr. Ramaphosa provided reporters with little clarity on a saga people are calling Farmgate. \u2014 New York Times , 10 June 2022",
"The raucous red carpet experience stands in stark contrast to the day, five months earlier, as Wise patiently waited at home for the first photo of her character to hit the internet. \u2014 Angelique Jackson, Variety , 10 June 2022",
"Troy Claunch and Jacob Palisch have spent just one season playing in front of raucous crowds at Texas A&M's Blue Bell Park, but the grad transfers know the impact Aggies fans can have on opposing players. \u2014 Brooks Holton, The Courier-Journal , 10 June 2022",
"He was also forced to apologize for a raucous gathering held in Downing Street the night before the funeral of Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II\u2019s husband. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 6 June 2022",
"The campy visual features the band performing the raucous track on a variety show straight out of the 1960s. \u2014 Glenn Rowley, Billboard , 1 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Latin raucus hoarse; akin to Latin ravis hoarseness",
"first_known_use":[
"1769, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-190444"
},
"rearwards":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": rear",
": the rear division (as of an army)",
": located at, near, or toward the rear",
": directed toward the rear",
": at, near, or toward the rear : backward"
],
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"\u02c8rir-\u02ccw\u022frd",
"\u02c8rir-w\u0259rd",
"\u02c8rir-w\u0259rd"
],
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"aft",
"after",
"back",
"hind",
"hinder",
"hindmost",
"posterior",
"rear"
],
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"back",
"backward",
"backwards"
],
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"the rearward section of the store",
"got rearward quarters aboard the ship",
"Adverb",
"turned rearward for a moment, just for one final look at the haunting scene",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"As part of its average-inflation-targeting strategy, the Fed somehow adopted the shortcomings of its old rearward -looking policies as an objective, pledging not to tighten policy at all until its employment objective is reached. \u2014 Douglas Carr, National Review , 7 Feb. 2022",
"The criminal complaint noted that Potter holstered her handgun on the right side and her Taser on the left, both with their grips facing rearward . \u2014 CBS News , 17 May 2021",
"The criminal complaint noted that Potter holstered her handgun on the right side and her Taser on the left, both with their grips facing rearward . \u2014 Fox News , 17 May 2021",
"The criminal complaint noted that Potter holstered her handgun on the right side and her Taser on the left, both with their grips facing rearward . \u2014 Amy Forliti, Star Tribune , 17 May 2021",
"Normal sends 60 percent of torque forward, Sport changes the balance and dispatches 70 percent rearward , and Track splits the torque equally. \u2014 Mike Duff, Car and Driver , 3 Dec. 2020",
"The electric motor assisting the BRZ's rack is mounted high up on the firewall, contributing to a slightly higher center of gravity but simultaneously shifting the front/rear weight balance a touch rearward . \u2014 Car and Driver , 18 Nov. 2020",
"Here, as an aircraft approaches supersonic speed, the nose tends to dip down as shock waves, migrating rearward as speed increases, create pressure differentials that increase lift at the back of the wing, destabilizing it. \u2014 Eric Adams, Wired , 15 Oct. 2020",
"The Concept also summoned the spirit of Volvo\u2019s most beautiful car, the P1800 (1961-1972): the dramatic cab- rearward balance and intimate canopy; the peaked rear fender lines and almost vestigial tail fins; the teeth-baring grille. \u2014 Dan Neil, WSJ , 15 Oct. 2020",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Customers, however, complained about poor rearward visibility, and the feature was eliminated for the remaining years of C2 production. \u2014 Robert Ross, Robb Report , 16 May 2022",
"With no trunk to impede its progress, the roofline gently swoops completely rearward , kicked up right at the end by a subtle decklid spoiler. \u2014 Derek Powell, Car and Driver , 12 Nov. 2021",
"The blind spot, ironically, is the fault of the side mirrors, which stand far off the fenders to provide a rearward look past the Aston's hips but block your view of cross traffic at intersections. \u2014 Elana Scherr, Car and Driver , 23 June 2020",
"Mark spent a year fixing it up and amassing the parts required to convert the DMC-12 into a Back to the Future replica and another two years driving it around to get comfortable with the car's lack of rearward visibility. \u2014 Talon Homer, Car and Driver , 14 June 2020",
"And the gun-slit that passes for a backlight, neatly bisected by the rear wing, make rearward vision a four-to-one bet in favor of Seth's Volare. \u2014 John Phillips, Car and Driver , 18 June 2020",
"The system is smart enough to drop and raise the rearward quarter windows with the top. \u2014 John Pearley Huffman, Car and Driver , 16 Apr. 2020",
"The rearward hand, and that half of his body, propelled the tool; the forward hand, on the wood, resisted. \u2014 The Economist , 28 June 2019",
"The two engine nozzles are buried inside the tail of the aircraft, reducing its rearward radar aspect, and are shielded horizontally by the large horizontal stabilizers. \u2014 Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics , 9 Apr. 2018",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb",
"Moving rearward , both the Rebel and TRD Pro employ a conventional part-time transfer case with selectable high- and low-range four-wheel-drive modes. \u2014 Mike Sutton, Car and Driver , 20 Sep. 2021",
"There are also some resemblances to Porsche\u2019s real-life Mission R concept, although the VisionGT is far and away more extreme, with massive bulges above the wheels and a roof canopy that opens rearward like a fighter jet. \u2014 Laura Burstein, Robb Report , 9 Mar. 2022",
"Acura says the center of gravity shifts 3.4 inches rearward . \u2014 Dave Vanderwerp, Car and Driver , 24 Sep. 2020",
"All that power is sent rearward through a sequential six-speed gearbox. \u2014 Connor Hoffman, Car and Driver , 23 June 2020",
"Another problem: When the top is raised, vision rearward through that gun-slit backlight is Thurber-esque. \u2014 John Phillips, Car and Driver , 20 May 2020",
"When the pistol is fired, the Y drops ever so slightly (about 0.1 inch), which unlocks the little wings that then ride in slots machined into the slide, allowing the slide to move rearward under recoil and cycle the action. \u2014 John B. Snow, Outdoor Life , 6 Feb. 2020",
"When the breechblock was pulled rearward , all of the firing pins would be cocked against their own individual springs, and a plate would slide up between the firing pin and its port in the front of the breechblock. \u2014 Ian Mccollum, Popular Mechanics , 9 Dec. 2015",
"With Nissan\u2019s innovative EZ Flex Seating System, every seat except the driver\u2019s folds down \u2013 the front passenger seat folds rearward \u2013 to allow transportation of long items such as an eight-foot ladder. \u2014 Emma Jayne Williams, star-telegram , 5 May 2018"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined above",
"Adjective",
"1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Adverb",
"1625, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-190447"
},
"raffishness":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": marked by or suggestive of flashy vulgarity or crudeness",
": marked by a careless unconventionality : rakish"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ra-fish"
],
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"coarse",
"common",
"crass",
"crude",
"gross",
"ill-bred",
"illiberal",
"incult",
"insensible",
"low",
"lowbred",
"lowbrow",
"rough",
"rough-hewn",
"roughneck",
"rude",
"rugged",
"tasteless",
"uncouth",
"uncultivated",
"uncultured",
"unpolished",
"unrefined",
"vulgar"
],
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"civilized",
"cultivated",
"cultured",
"genteel",
"polished",
"refined",
"smooth",
"tasteful",
"ultrarefined",
"well-bred"
],
"examples":[
"the dowager cringed at the thought of raffish tourists in rough boots tromping all over her Persian rugs",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Theo Gibson \u2014 a cynical, chain-smoking bachelor who cut a raffish figure on Leverett\u2019s campus \u2014 looms over those years. \u2014 New York Times , 5 Apr. 2022",
"There\u2019s a lot of socializing but little distancing in Natchez Under-the-Hill, a strip of bars below the bluffs and a raffish echo of the old river town where musicians like Jerry Lee Lewis once played and partied. \u2014 Andrew Nelson, WSJ , 23 Apr. 2021",
"But McConaughey has a raffish charm that makes such high jinks forgivable. \u2014 Steve Chapman, chicagotribune.com , 21 Apr. 2021",
"Kevin, an Englishman living in Marseille, agreed to meet with the young Helder, who hoped to learn a few secrets of the trade from a master with a raffish reputation. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 13 Dec. 2020",
"To set the raffish Bentley apart from its stuffy stablemate Rolls-Royce, the Turbo R's cockpit boasts features like a tachometer and a gear selector that has been moved from the steering column to a much sportier position in the center console. \u2014 Barry Winfield, Car and Driver , 7 July 2020",
"Young Lendrum\u2019s prowess earned him a raffish preeminence among his peers. \u2014 Dennis Drabelle, Washington Post , 25 Feb. 2020",
"Max Hardberger, a raffish oceanic repo man, stars in Urbina\u2019s heist story. \u2014 Alyssa Rosenberg, Washington Post , 12 Sep. 2019",
"Brighton, a resort on the south coast, is well known as a raffish , radical place. \u2014 Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker , 10 Jan. 2020"
],
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"1795, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-190502"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"prefix"
],
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": relating to, reviving, or being the styles and especially the fashions of the past : fashionably nostalgic or old-fashioned",
": backward : back",
": situated behind"
],
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"\u02c8re-(\u02cc)tr\u014d"
],
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"antique",
"old-fashioned",
"old-school",
"old-time",
"old-timey",
"old-world",
"oldfangled",
"quaint",
"retrograde",
"vintage"
],
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"contemporary",
"current",
"hot",
"mod",
"modern",
"modernist",
"modernistic",
"new age",
"newfangled",
"new-fashioned",
"present-day",
"red-hot",
"space-age",
"state-of-the-art",
"ultramodern",
"up-to-date"
],
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"the retro look in fashion",
"retro fashions that seek to capture the lost glamour of Hollywood in the 1930s",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Often sported by Forest Whittaker, this charmingly retro pair from Alexander Daas combines Hollywood style with practicality. \u2014 Thomas Hindle, The Hollywood Reporter , 10 June 2022",
"But the entire point here is the radically retro feel of a Scout restomod\u2019s solid axles and leaf springs at all four corners. \u2014 Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report , 7 June 2022",
"Though this retro floatie doesn't have any cup holders, the headrest makes for a seriously comfortable on-the-water experience. \u2014 Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure , 1 June 2022",
"Tip: pair these with socks \u2014 glittery or knitted \u2014 for a retro preppy feel. \u2014 Pema Bakshi, refinery29.com , 23 May 2022",
"Six sport a hip-hop influence and five, an R&B/soul and/or 1970s- retro influence. \u2014 Gary Trust, Billboard , 20 May 2022",
"The 55-seat restaurant will have a slightly retro vibe, but don't expect Gilligan's Island-chic. \u2014 Megha Mcswain, Chron , 19 May 2022",
"As numerous breweries in Colorado and throughout the country concentrate on brewing IPAs to satiate hops-mad consumers, Denver\u2019s Seedstock Brewing Company has gone retro . \u2014 Gary Stoller, Forbes , 17 May 2022",
"The newlyweds shared the news on Instagram yesterday with retro black-and-white photos of the special occasion. \u2014 Alexandra Meeks, CNN , 17 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Adjective",
"first_known_use":[
"Adjective",
"1972, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-190629"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": marked by lack of proper caution : careless of consequences",
": irresponsible",
": showing lack of caution : engaging in wild careless behavior",
": characterized by the creation of a substantial and unjustifiable risk to the lives, safety, or rights of others and by a conscious and sometimes wanton and willful disregard for or indifference to that risk that is a gross deviation from the standard of care a reasonable person would exercise in like circumstances \u2014 see also involuntary manslaughter at manslaughter , reckless homicide at homicide , recklessness \u2014 compare careless"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-kl\u0259s",
"\u02c8re-kl\u0259s"
],
"synonyms":[
"daredevil",
"devil-may-care",
"foolhardy",
"harum-scarum",
"hell-for-leather",
"irresponsible",
"kamikaze"
],
"antonyms":[
"responsible"
],
"examples":[
"He is a wild and reckless young man.",
"He showed a reckless disregard for the safety of others.",
"He spends money with reckless abandon .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Ukrainian officials accuse Russian forces of being reckless and careless in their shelling. \u2014 New York Times , 6 June 2022",
"This national program is intended to eliminate reckless and distracted driving, the number one killer of young people in America. \u2014 Rich Heileman, cleveland , 3 June 2022",
"That's why Martin Luther King said power without love is reckless and abusive, and love without power is sentimental and anemic. \u2014 Christopher Marquis, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
"Cawthorn ultimately proved to be reckless and incompetent in a way the GOP couldn\u2019t tolerate, but that doesn\u2019t mean that the larger model is being thrown out. \u2014 Alex Shephard, The New Republic , 20 May 2022",
"Phil\u2019s game was occasionally reckless and dumb, but never dull. \u2014 Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer , 18 May 2022",
"The Wall Street Journal recently reported Biden had dispatched CIA Director William Burns to meet and explore fence-mending with the reckless and ruthless Crown Prince. \u2014 Aaron David Miller, CNN , 5 May 2022",
"During an appearance on Entertainment Weekly\u2019s The Awardist podcast, the actress shared that Nate\u2019s reckless and erratic driving in the premiere episode led her to believe that Cassie\u2019s end was near. \u2014 Leah Campano, Seventeen , 27 Apr. 2022",
"For more than a decade, German leaders have coddled and appeased not only the Kremlin but also the European Union\u2019s most reckless and openly anti-Western government\u2014in Budapest. \u2014 Dalibor Rohac, WSJ , 17 Apr. 2022"
],
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-190655"
},
"rescript":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a written answer of a Roman emperor or of a pope to a legal inquiry or petition",
": an official or authoritative order, decree, edict, or announcement",
": an act or instance of rewriting"
],
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"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccskript"
],
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"bull",
"decree",
"diktat",
"directive",
"edict",
"fiat",
"ruling",
"ukase"
],
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"examples":[
"even though there was never an official rescript ordering mass genocide, that was indeed the intent and effect of the government's policy"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English rescripte , from Latin rescriptum , from neuter of rescriptus , past participle of rescribere to write in reply, from re- + scribere to write \u2014 more at scribe ",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-190706"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"noun ()",
"transitive verb",
"verb",
"verb ()"
],
"definitions":[
": to restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken : fix",
": to restore to a sound or healthy state : renew",
": to make good : compensate for : remedy",
": to make repairs",
": an instance or result of repairing",
": the act or process of repairing",
": the replacement of destroyed cells or tissues by new formations",
": relative condition with respect to soundness or need of repairing",
": the state of being in good or sound condition",
": to betake oneself : go",
": to come together : rally",
": return",
": the act of repairing : resort",
": a popular gathering place",
": to put back in good condition : fix",
": to make up for",
": the act or process of putting back in good condition",
": condition entry 1 sense 1",
": to restore to a sound or healthy state",
": the act or process of repairing",
": an instance or result of repairing",
": the replacement of destroyed cells or tissues by new formations"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8per",
"ri-\u02c8per",
"ri-\u02c8pa(\u0259)r, -\u02c8pe(\u0259)r"
],
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"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb (1)",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb (1)",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a",
"Noun (1)",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Verb (2)",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Noun (2)",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-190715"
},
"reach":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to stretch out : extend",
": thrust",
": to touch or grasp by extending a part of the body (such as a hand) or an object",
": to pick up and draw toward one : take",
": to extend to",
": to get up to or as far as : come to",
": encompass",
": to make an impression on",
": to communicate with",
": to hand over : pass",
": to make a stretch with or as if with one's hand",
": to strain after something",
": project , extend",
": to arrive at or come to something",
": to sail on a reach",
": a continuous stretch or expanse",
": a straight portion of a stream or river",
": the action or an act of reaching",
": an individual part of a progression or journey",
": a reachable distance",
": ability to reach",
": an extent or range especially of knowledge or comprehension",
": a bearing shaft or coupling pole",
": the rod joining the hind axle to the forward bolster of a wagon",
": the tack sailed by a ship with the wind coming just forward of the beam or with the wind directly abeam or abaft the beam",
": echelon , level",
": to extend the arm far enough to touch or grab",
": to arrive at : come",
": to extend or stretch to",
": to communicate with",
": to grow, develop, or increase",
": the distance within which something can be touched or grabbed",
": the act of stretching especially to take hold of something",
": the probability that something can be achieved",
": an unbroken stretch (as of a river)",
": ability to stretch (as an arm) so as to touch something",
": to extend application to",
": to obtain an interest in or possession of",
": to arrive at and consider",
": to amount to"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0113ch",
"\u02c8r\u0113ch"
],
"synonyms":[
"buck",
"hand",
"hand over",
"pass",
"transfer"
],
"antonyms":[
"breadth",
"distance",
"expanse",
"expansion",
"extent",
"field",
"length",
"plain",
"sheet",
"spread",
"stretch",
"waste"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"That rocket has been used to carry paying customers \u2014 and last summer, Bezos himself \u2014 on brief, supersonic joy rides that reach the edge of what is technically considered space. \u2014 Jackie Wattles, CNN , 23 June 2022",
"Kallman said the free bus program would also help Rhode Island reach the goals of the Act on Climate, which makes the state\u2019s goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions mandatory and enforceable. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 23 June 2022",
"Alewife, a small prey fish that can reach 2 to 9 inches in length, went through this summertime event frequently 20-60 years ago, but the occurrence has since been rare. \u2014 Layla Mcmurtrie, USA TODAY , 23 June 2022",
"Biden also called Wednesday for states to suspend their own gas taxes, which would provide further relief at the pump as state gas taxes can reach up to 51 cents per gallon. \u2014 Derek Saul, Forbes , 22 June 2022",
"Alewife, a small prey fish that can reach 2 to 9 inches in length, went through this summertime event frequently 20-60 years ago, but the occurrence has since been rare. \u2014 Layla Mcmurtrie, Detroit Free Press , 22 June 2022",
"The company has claimed that its network of sites including Pornhub reach 150 million daily visitors. \u2014 Todd Spangler, Variety , 22 June 2022",
"It was extended to 700 miles in 1964 and didn\u2019t reach the full 800 miles until 1972. \u2014 Chris Bieri, Anchorage Daily News , 22 June 2022",
"While there\u2019s an argument for the Cavs to choose a more NBA-ready player capable of sliding into the immediate rotation, helping the team reach the playoffs, there\u2019s also justification behind taking a YOLO upside swing. \u2014 Chris Fedor, cleveland , 22 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The extra range helps to keep Ukrainian gunners beyond the reach of Russia\u2019s gunners. \u2014 David Axe, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
"But others are in subdivisions near fast-growing metro regions or otherwise beyond the reach of public water pipes. \u2014 Michael Phillis And John Flesher, Anchorage Daily News , 8 June 2022",
"In the years immediately after the massacre, Hong Kong was still a British colony beyond the reach of China's censors. \u2014 Jessie Yeung, CNN , 3 June 2022",
"But erratic afternoon winds propelled this burn beyond the reach of firefighters. \u2014 New York Times , 1 June 2022",
"But India has installed less than 100 gigawatts of solar and wind power so far, and most Indian analysts say the 175 gigawatt goal is beyond reach this year. \u2014 Gerry Shih, Washington Post , 28 May 2022",
"Ramos-Vi\u00f1olas replied by sending the ball to his left, beyond the reach of most people who have ever held a tennis racket. \u2014 Joshua Robinson, WSJ , 26 May 2022",
"Without the political will from Republicans to engage on either issue, federal gun and police reforms could both be beyond reach . \u2014 Rick Klein, ABC News , 25 May 2022",
"But the best-selling Oculus Quest 2 retails for $299, placing it far beyond the reach of many African internet users. \u2014 Faustine Ngila, Quartz , 20 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a",
"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-190804"
},
"refreshen":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": refresh"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8fre-sh\u0259n",
"\u02ccr\u0113-"
],
"synonyms":[
"freshen",
"recharge",
"recreate",
"refresh",
"regenerate",
"rejuvenate",
"renew",
"repair",
"restore",
"resuscitate",
"revitalize",
"revive",
"revivify"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"refreshened the wilting flowers by cutting the stems again and putting them in a vase with water"
],
"history_and_etymology":" re- + freshen ",
"first_known_use":[
"1782, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-190922"
},
"recalcitrant":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": obstinately defiant of authority or restraint",
": difficult to manage or operate",
": not responsive to treatment",
": resistant",
": not responsive to treatment"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8kal-s\u0259-tr\u0259nt",
"ri-\u02c8kal-s\u0259-tr\u0259nt"
],
"synonyms":[
"balky",
"contrary",
"contumacious",
"defiant",
"disobedient",
"froward",
"incompliant",
"insubordinate",
"intractable",
"obstreperous",
"rebel",
"rebellious",
"recusant",
"refractory",
"restive",
"ungovernable",
"unruly",
"untoward",
"wayward",
"willful",
"wilful"
],
"antonyms":[
"amenable",
"biddable",
"compliant",
"conformable",
"docile",
"obedient",
"ruly",
"submissive",
"tractable"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Meanwhile, Putin has hardly been reluctant to tighten the screws himself on some particularly recalcitrant European countries. \u2014 David A. Andelman, CNN , 31 May 2022",
"But many analysts think Didi won't benefit from that reprieve because Beijing considers the company a uniquely recalcitrant offender. \u2014 Yvonne Lau, Fortune , 23 May 2022",
"Much has been written about the supposedly recalcitrant position of Democratic Senator Joe Manchin as the man who is keeping progressives from achieving major goals. \u2014 Will Jeakle, Forbes , 4 May 2021",
"Pyongyang has brushed off diplomatic outreach from Washington and Seoul, showing disinterest toward nuclear talks that could remove sanctions that have pummeled the recalcitrant nation\u2019s economy. \u2014 Timothy W. Martin, WSJ , 16 Mar. 2022",
"Democrats could not come together and jam their climate change agenda through a recalcitrant Senate. \u2014 Zachary B. Wolf, CNN , 16 Feb. 2022",
"Tens of millions more than that were on Zoom school for less time, but still significant portions of a year, while their parents fought to drag recalcitrant school districts back into the classroom. \u2014 Mary Katharine Ham, CNN , 12 May 2022",
"Before the tax holiday took effect, Franchot and his staff braced for a deluge of complaints about recalcitrant gas station owners but few materialized. \u2014 Washington Post , 20 Apr. 2022",
"While anxiously fielding calls from the groom\u2019s father, Norma summons her husband Roy (Broderick) to deal with recalcitrant Mimsey, who remains silent behind the closed door. \u2014 David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter , 28 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Late Latin recalcitrant-, recalcitrans , present participle of recalcitrare to be stubbornly disobedient, from Latin, to kick back, from re- + calcitrare to kick, from calc-, calx heel",
"first_known_use":[
"1843, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-191050"
},
"rut":{
"type":[
"intransitive verb",
"noun",
"noun ()",
"verb",
"verb ()"
],
"definitions":[
": a periodic and often annually recurring state of certain male animals (such as deer or elk) during which behavior associated with the urge to breed is displayed",
": the period of time during which rut occurs : breeding season",
": to be in or enter into a state of rut",
": a track worn by a wheel or by habitual passage",
": a groove in which something runs",
": channel , furrow",
": a usual or fixed practice",
": a monotonous routine",
": to make a rut in : furrow",
": a track worn by a wheel or by habitual passage",
": routine entry 1 sense 1",
": to make a track in",
": a periodic and often annually recurring state of certain male animals (such as deer or elk) during which behavior associated with the urge to breed is displayed",
": the period of time during which rut occurs : breeding season",
": to be in or enter into a state of rut"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0259t",
"\u02c8r\u0259t",
"\u02c8r\u0259t"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun (1)",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun (1)",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb (1)",
"1600, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun (2)",
"1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Verb (2)",
"1607, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-191106"
},
"rambling":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": proceeding without a specific goal, purpose, or direction: such as",
": wandering about from one place to another",
": straying from subject to subject",
": stretching, spreading, or growing in a winding or irregular way",
": large and informally designed"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ram-b(\u0259-)li\u014b"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1609, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-191319"
},
"rubbed":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to move along the surface of a body with pressure : grate",
": to fret or chafe with or as if with friction",
": to cause discontent, irritation, or anger",
": to continue in a situation usually with slight difficulty",
": to admit of being rubbed (as for erasure or obliteration)",
": to subject to or as if to the action of something moving especially back and forth with pressure and friction",
": to cause (a body) to move with pressure and friction along a surface",
": to treat in any of various ways by rubbing",
": to bring into reciprocal back-and-forth or rotary contact",
": annoy , irritate",
": to associate closely : mingle",
": to bring forcefully or repeatedly to one's attention",
": antagonize , irritate",
": an unevenness of surface (as of the ground in lawn bowling)",
": obstruction , difficulty",
": something grating to the feelings (such as a gibe or harsh criticism)",
": something that mars serenity",
": the application of friction with pressure",
": a combination of spices that is rubbed into the surface of meat before the meat is cooked",
": to move along the surface of something with pressure",
": to move back and forth against something in a way that causes pain or damage",
": to scour, polish, or smear by pressure and friction",
": to meet and talk with in a friendly way",
": to keep reminding someone of (something unpleasant)",
": to come off a surface and often stick to another surface by rubbing",
": to cause to be angry : irritate",
": the act of rubbing",
": something that causes a problem",
": the application of friction with pressure",
": a sound heard in auscultation that is produced by the friction of one structure moving against another"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0259b",
"\u02c8r\u0259b",
"\u02c8r\u0259b"
],
"synonyms":[
"abrade",
"chafe",
"corrade",
"erode",
"fray",
"frazzle",
"fret",
"gall",
"rasp",
"wear"
],
"antonyms":[
"aggravation",
"aggro",
"annoyance",
"bother",
"botheration",
"bugbear",
"exasperation",
"frustration",
"hair shirt",
"hassle",
"headache",
"inconvenience",
"irk",
"irritant",
"nuisance",
"peeve",
"pest",
"ruffle",
"thorn",
"trial",
"vexation"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The night before serving, rub the chicken breast with salt. \u2014 Tse Wei Lim, BostonGlobe.com , 7 June 2022",
"If stubborn spots still persist, gently rub them off with a little dab of baking soda on your fingertip. \u2014 Lauren Smith Mcdonough, Good Housekeeping , 18 May 2022",
"Blot \u2014 don\u2019t rub \u2014 a liquid stain with a white cloth, tissue or paper towel, starting at its edge. \u2014 Kevin Brasler, Washington Post , 17 May 2022",
"Prep your skin with hot water and gently apply a small amount in circular motions across your face and neck - don\u2019t rub too hard! \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 13 May 2022",
"Let out air and seal, then rub the chicken around to make sure all of the chicken pieces are coated. \u2014 Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune , 11 May 2022",
"Pre-treat or rub the stains with bar soap and launder with fabric-safe bleach. \u2014 Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping , 18 May 2022",
"Parts of Rita\u2019s own manifest destiny are bound to rub certain people the wrong way, particularly some of Nicol\u00f2\u2019s family. \u2014 James Mcauley, Town & Country , 27 Apr. 2022",
"Sprinkle the mixture on both sides of the meat and lightly rub it in. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 13 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"And therein lies the rub , with Lowry under contract for $28.3 million next season. \u2014 Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel , 28 May 2022",
"Season the entire shoulder with the rub and set aside to rest for 30 minutes. \u2014 Jennifer Mcclellan, USA TODAY , 17 May 2022",
"And there\u2019s the rub for Democrats, and Independents and Libertarians. \u2014 John Archibald | Jarchibald@al.com, al , 25 May 2022",
"Here\u2019s the rub : Firestarter is available on Peacock, a streaming service that also currently houses both the 1984 version and the three-hour television sequel. \u2014 Scott Mendelson, Forbes , 14 May 2022",
"The meat will begin to sweat as the salt in the rub draws out moisture. \u2014 Jennifer Mcclellan, USA TODAY , 17 May 2022",
"Like many of us, Dr. Few was first introduced to topical CBD in the form of a muscle rub . \u2014 Megan Decker, refinery29.com , 30 Mar. 2022",
"The family shared recipes for a fish sauce-marinated turkey that can brine in a wet rub for up to four days, blistered vegetables in scallion oil, and a salted meyer lemon cocktail to wash it all down with. \u2014 Magdalena O'neal, Sunset Magazine , 14 Dec. 2021",
"The rub is that her patient is an LAPD officer (Jackson White) who was wounded during the bank robbery, so Cam has to keep him alive during the high-speed chase that ensues. \u2014 Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter , 8 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a",
"Noun",
"1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-191329"
},
"rubbish":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": useless waste or rejected matter : trash",
": something that is worthless or nonsensical",
": trash sense 1",
": nonsense"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0259-bish",
"dialectal",
"\u02c8r\u0259-bish"
],
"synonyms":[
"chaff",
"deadwood",
"debris",
"dreck",
"drek",
"dross",
"dust",
"effluvium",
"effluvia",
"garbage",
"junk",
"litter",
"offal",
"offscouring",
"raffle",
"refuse",
"riffraff",
"scrap",
"spilth",
"trash",
"truck",
"waste"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Please, pick the rubbish up off the ground.",
"I think what he says is absolute rubbish !",
"\u201cI'm sorry, but I had to do it.\u201d \u201c Rubbish !\u201d",
"The food at that restaurant is complete rubbish .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Comments like this perpetuate the rubbish that journalists are enemies of the public rather than part of the community. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 24 May 2022",
"When one cyclist tossed a beer can at a car, Warnock squeezed on his brakes, picked up the rubbish , apologized to the driver and, along with others, scolded the rider. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 10 May 2022",
"And a tale-teller was a servant hired to put people to sleep by talking a load of rubbish to them. \u2014 Ali Smith, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 25 May 2022",
"In addition, failures of municipal rubbish collection have contributed to widespread littering. \u2014 Glen Retief, The New Republic , 11 May 2022",
"Krewson said the city received a complaint last August and issued a violation notice for things like peeling paint, rubbish , unlicensed vehicles in the lot and a hanging gutter that Damra said occurred during a storm and has since been fixed. \u2014 Thomas Jewell, cleveland , 11 Jan. 2022",
"Everything from construction rubbish to old boats to dead animals has been discarded in alleys, streets and vacant lots. \u2014 Robert J. Lopez, Los Angeles Times , 15 Apr. 2022",
"In Dhar-el-Jebel, hundreds stayed in a single hall for months, with food delivered through a grate in the door and a pile of rubbish with maggots crawling through it at one end. \u2014 Sally Hayden, Wired , 29 Mar. 2022",
"Officers arrived to find rubbish in the road in front of the address. \u2014 cleveland , 4 Jan. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English robous ",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-191342"
},
"retired":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": secluded",
": withdrawn from one's position or occupation : having concluded one's working or professional career",
": received by or due to one in retirement",
": not working at active duties or business"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8t\u012b(-\u0259)rd",
"ri-\u02c8t\u012brd"
],
"synonyms":[
"cloistered",
"covert",
"hidden",
"isolated",
"quiet",
"remote",
"secluded",
"secret",
"sheltered"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"hiked out to a retired beach and fished in the surf",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Eastman also clerked for retired Judge Michael Luttig, who is also scheduled to testify Thursday. \u2014 Lisa Mascaro, Chron , 16 June 2022",
"Eastman also clerked for retired Judge Michael Luttig, who is also scheduled to testify Thursday. \u2014 Lisa Mascaro, BostonGlobe.com , 16 June 2022",
"Taiwan has drawn increasing support from European nations in defiance of China, while current and retired U.S. politicians have also visited the island to show Washington\u2019s backing. \u2014 Matthew Lee, The Christian Science Monitor , 9 June 2022",
"That comes primarily from ending the requirement of the USPS paying into a health benefit fund for current and retired employees for 75 years into the future. \u2014 Mike Snider, USA TODAY , 14 May 2022",
"The teachers want the district to back off of a proposal to make current and retired teachers pay hundreds more to keep a non-HMO health plan. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 30 Mar. 2022",
"Another jurist, retired state appeals judge Lynne A. Battaglia, on Friday rejected the state\u2019s congressional map, approved by the Democratic-majority General Assembly, as unconstitutional. \u2014 Darcy Costello, Baltimore Sun , 25 Mar. 2022",
"Andy Hamilton, a 57-year-old retired police officer, came on holiday with his family, including his two 8-year-old grandsons, from Shropshire in England. \u2014 Sylvie Corbet And Jeff Schaeffer, Chicago Tribune , 5 June 2022",
"Jerome Felipe, a retired police officer from Flint, Mich., is facing charges of unlawful possession of high-capacity magazines and unregistered ammunition, police said. \u2014 Emily Davies, Washington Post , 3 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1585, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-191629"
},
"redo":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to do over or again",
": redecorate",
": to do over or again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8d\u00fc",
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u02c8d\u00fc"
],
"synonyms":[
"alter",
"change",
"make over",
"modify",
"recast",
"refashion",
"remake",
"remodel",
"revamp",
"revise",
"rework",
"vary"
],
"antonyms":[
"fix",
"freeze",
"set",
"stabilize"
],
"examples":[
"Let's hope we don't have to redo our paperwork.",
"I want to redo the kitchen and put in new cabinets and new appliances.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Take an optional rest day then redo the sequence for the rest of the week. \u2014 Jeff Tomko, Men's Health , 26 May 2022",
"Users can also tap the keyboard button to type replies, and may redo or edit an answer as many times as required. \u2014 Stephanie Mlot, PCMAG , 18 May 2022",
"Toshinsky also asked drummer Shannon Forrest to redo the original percussion track, mostly to take advantage of the sound at Forrest\u2019s home studio. \u2014 Tom Roland, Billboard , 3 May 2022",
"The couple hired Cooper Henk of Skyline Landscaping to redo the lot. \u2014 Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News , 12 Apr. 2022",
"During a special meeting Wednesday (March 23) that turned testy on several occasions, City Council voted to redo its vote from two days earlier and agree to move forward with the Cedar Road repaving project. \u2014 cleveland , 24 Mar. 2022",
"Souki got Bechtel to redo the entire project an an export facility, and today Cheniere is thriving, courtesy in large part to heavy demand from Europe. \u2014 Shawn Tully, Fortune , 15 Mar. 2022",
"Port of San Diego Commissioners question size and overall feasibility of 1HWY1\u2019s $3.5 billion plan to redo the Central Embarcadero. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 9 Mar. 2022",
"The goal, the attorney said, is to get the city to redo the negotiations with proper public input. \u2014 Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times , 1 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-191829"
},
"reference":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": the act of referring or consulting",
": a bearing on a matter : relation",
": something that refers : such as",
": allusion , mention",
": something (such as a sign or indication) that refers a reader or consulter to another source of information (such as a book or passage)",
": consultation of sources of information",
": one referred to or consulted: such as",
": a person to whom inquiries as to character or ability can be made",
": a statement of the qualifications of a person seeking employment or appointment given by someone familiar with the person",
": a source of information (such as a book or passage) to which a reader or consulter is referred",
": a work (such as a dictionary or encyclopedia) containing useful facts or information",
": denotation , meaning",
": used or usable for reference",
": constituting a standard for measuring or constructing",
": to supply with references",
": to cite in or as a reference",
": to put in a form (such as a table) adapted to easy reference",
": the act of looking at or in something for information",
": a relation to or concern with something",
": the act or an instance of mentioning",
": a work (as a dictionary) that contains useful information",
": something that refers a reader to another source of information",
": a person who can be asked for information about another person's character or ability",
": a written statement about someone's character or ability",
": of known potency and used as a standard in the biological assay of a sample of the same drug of unknown strength",
"\u2014 see idea of reference",
": an act of referring",
": mention or citation of one document (as a statute) in another",
"\u2014 see also incorporate",
": a referral especially to a legislative committee or master",
": an order referring a matter to a master"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-f\u0259rn(t)s",
"\u02c8re-f(\u0259-)r\u0259n(t)s",
"\u02c8re-f\u0259-r\u0259ns",
"\u02c8ref-r\u0259ns",
"\u02c8ref-(\u0259-)r\u0259n(t)s",
"\u02c8re-fr\u0259ns, -f\u0259-r\u0259ns"
],
"synonyms":[
"authority",
"source"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Production-wise, Bowers went for instrumentation that had a lot of reference to that period. \u2014 Jazz Tangcay, Variety , 5 June 2022",
"That's an apparent reference to something Paul, an opthalmologist, said during a 2011 Senate hearing opposing the expansion of health care under President Obama. \u2014 Morgan Watkins, The Courier-Journal , 1 June 2022",
"The most obvious point of reference for Barrow\u2019s character can be found in E. M Forster\u2019s Maurice. \u2014 Hugh Ryan, Town & Country , 25 May 2022",
"The two also spoke about someone in line to possibly become the Cook County recorder of deeds \u2014 an apparent reference to , a longtime Madigan loyalist and one of his top precinct workers. \u2014 Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune , 24 May 2022",
"The padded undergarments used to create the exaggerated womenswear silhouettes popular during the Gilded Age seemed like the perfect point of reference for the gala. \u2014 Janelle Okwodu, Vogue , 4 May 2022",
"As a point of reference , Utah\u2019s 2021 class featured an April commitment from four-star quarterback Peter Costelli. \u2014 Josh Newman, The Salt Lake Tribune , 8 Apr. 2022",
"As a point of reference , the original M1 MacBook Air was announced in November of 2020. \u2014 Yoni Heisler, BGR , 24 Mar. 2022",
"Three to five letters of reference are required too. \u2014 Michael Hiltzikbusiness Columnist, Los Angeles Times , 21 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"State officials regularly cross- reference voting records with BMV records, which list someone\u2019s citizenship status on their driver\u2019s license. \u2014 Andrew J. Tobias, cleveland , 12 July 2021",
"This process sees them cross- reference lists of the dead from the Washington Department of Health and the Social Security Administration. \u2014 Tim Gruver, Washington Examiner , 11 Dec. 2020",
"The access could help OFAC cross- reference information with other investigators, including those in the U.S. intelligence community, said Mr. Lorber, a former senior adviser to the Treasury\u2019s undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence. \u2014 Jack Hagel, WSJ , 7 Sep. 2020",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The dial, case and rubber strap all reference the racing team\u2019s aqua green, black and silver colors. \u2014 Bryan Hood, Robb Report , 12 June 2022",
"To this day, people reference the unexpected moment, and a photo of it is even being sold as an NFT by photographer John Shearer. \u2014 Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR , 10 June 2022",
"And high school counselors routinely reference a 2017 New York Times op-ed written by a former Dartmouth admissions director who was impressed not by a letter from a celebrity but one by a janitor. \u2014 Norman Vanamee, Town & Country , 1 June 2022",
"Before drafting each document, the writer will reference the guide and know what to do and what not do to when drafting a client's content. \u2014 Yec, Forbes , 18 May 2022",
"The Abernaki people from Maine also reference the planting season by calling this full moon the field maker moon, according to Western Washington University. \u2014 Megan Marples, CNN , 15 May 2022",
"Both candidates reference former President Donald Trump in their closing ads, although Mooney has Trump\u2019s endorsement. \u2014 Mark Murray, NBC News , 10 May 2022",
"The department asked people with information about the incident to call the Washington County non-emergency line, 503-629-0111, and reference Beaverton Police case No. 22-1260987. \u2014 oregonlive , 7 May 2022",
"People try to reference other things, like movie titles and ironic uses of words, to imply things that the government would find sensitive. \u2014 Washington Post , 22 Apr. 2022"
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"1856, in the meaning defined above",
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},
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"type":[
"verb"
],
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": to make agitated and angry : upset",
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": to make angry"
],
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"\u02c8r\u012b(-\u0259)l",
"\u02c8r\u012bl"
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"aggravate",
"annoy",
"bother",
"bug",
"burn (up)",
"chafe",
"eat",
"exasperate",
"frost",
"gall",
"get",
"grate",
"gripe",
"hack (off)",
"irk",
"irritate",
"itch",
"nark",
"nettle",
"peeve",
"persecute",
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"ruffle",
"spite",
"vex"
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"examples":[
"Her comments riled the professor.",
"one sure way to rile me is to keep yelling for me",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"According to the Journal Star, authorities have reported some drivers tried to rile up crowds with dangerous tricks at the event in previous years. \u2014 Abigail Adams, PEOPLE.com , 31 May 2022",
"Some Republicans seem to be resurfacing these false stereotypes as a political tool to rile up their base and further marginalize LGBTQ people, experts say. \u2014 Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News , 7 May 2022",
"Someone may speak about a delicate subject for you, or even directly rile you up to try and prompt a response from you. \u2014 Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com , 16 Apr. 2022",
"Trump is using the January 6 Committee\u2019s blatant bias and Javert style to rile up his supporters in anticipation of a revenge-tour presidential run. \u2014 Andrew C. Mccarthy, National Review , 14 Feb. 2022",
"But perhaps the drug could help another group of long-haulers, who are thought to harbor hard-to-reach reservoirs of virus that regularly rile the body up. \u2014 Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic , 10 May 2022",
"To borrow a term from pro wrestling, this reputation has made Cambage the closest thing the WNBA has to a heel (also known as the ring villain, sent in to cause trouble, kick ass and generally rile up the crowd). \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 5 May 2022",
"All that\u2019s missing is a spark that will rile the people and elites and move them to take action. \u2014 Alexander Motyl, The Conversation , 30 Mar. 2022",
"That seemed to rile up Mr. DeSantis, leading to a tit for tat between his press secretary and a Disney spokesman. \u2014 New York Times , 21 Apr. 2022"
],
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"1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-191845"
},
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"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
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": water falling in drops condensed from vapor in the atmosphere",
": the descent of this water",
": water that has fallen as rain : rainwater",
": a fall of rain : rainstorm",
": the rainy season",
": rainy weather",
": a heavy fall",
": to send down rain",
": to fall as water in drops from the clouds",
": to fall like rain",
": to pour down",
": to give or administer abundantly",
": to rain heavily",
": water falling in drops from the clouds",
": a fall of water in drops from the clouds",
": rainy weather",
": a heavy fall of objects",
": to fall as water in drops from the clouds",
": to send down rain",
": to fall in large amounts",
": to give in large amounts",
": pour sense 2"
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"\u02c8r\u0101n",
"\u02c8r\u0101n"
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"cloudburst",
"deluge",
"downfall",
"downpour",
"rainfall",
"rainstorm",
"storm",
"wet"
],
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"pour",
"precipitate",
"storm"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"South Florida has been under tropical storm warning for much of the weekend, experiencing heavy rainfall, but the chances of rain are expected to decrease throughout the day. \u2014 Francisco Rosa, Sun Sentinel , 4 June 2022",
"Downtown Miami saw about 11 inches of rain by Saturday morning, according to National Weather Service figures. \u2014 Crist\u00f3bal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel , 4 June 2022",
"Isolated spots could receive up to 12 inches of rain , said NWS Miami meteorologist Larry Kelly. \u2014 Ashley R. Williams, USA TODAY , 3 June 2022",
"According to records collected by the National Weather Service at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, Cincinnati saw a total of 9.08 inches of rain in May. \u2014 Emily Deletter, The Enquirer , 3 June 2022",
"In the event of rain , the concert will move inside to Homerville United Methodist Church, 8964 Spencer Road in Homerville. \u2014 Sam Boyer, cleveland , 3 June 2022",
"Four to 8 inches of rain will be possible in those areas, which has raised concerns about flash flooding. \u2014 Leigh Morgan, al , 3 June 2022",
"As of Thursday afternoon, the forecast called for a 100% chance of rain Friday and 90% Saturday. \u2014 Michael Lev, The Arizona Republic , 2 June 2022",
"As little as a trace of rain was recorded in locations north and west, while others like some in the northern Beltway region picked up as much as two inches over a short period. \u2014 Ian Livingston, Washington Post , 2 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Missiles rain in daily across the country, triggering an alarm system reinforced by phone apps that pushes people to shelter in bathtubs and basements. \u2014 Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor , 26 May 2022",
"Meanwhile, as Russia's invasion continues into its third month and the offensive on the east of the country intensifies, bombs rain down on Kharkiv and much of the city has been hollowed out of its inhabitants. \u2014 CNN , 12 May 2022",
"The sulfur and tephra of a large eruption can also rain down on Earth's poles, where they are preserved in layers of ice. \u2014 David Bressan, Forbes , 3 May 2022",
"The heat wave marked another dramatic shift for the region, which has already experienced several swings, from heat and wildfires to rain and snow, since the start of the year. \u2014 Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times , 25 Apr. 2022",
"For the new analysis, Kotwal and his colleagues took advantage of muons that rain down from the sky as cosmic rays. \u2014 Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine , 7 Apr. 2022",
"Last week, what\u2019s called an atmospheric river dumped a lot of warm air \u2014 and even rain instead of snow \u2014 on parts of East Antarctica, getting temperatures so far above normal that scientists have spent the last week discussing it. \u2014 Seth Borenstein, Anchorage Daily News , 26 Mar. 2022",
"But when seed is exposed to rain and snow, the moisture can cause rot. \u2014 Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics , 17 Apr. 2021",
"Galvanized and vinyl-coated chains are rust-resistant and hold up well to rain and snow. \u2014 Sian Babish, chicagotribune.com , 22 Jan. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Verb",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-192102"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
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": to deal with successfully : clear up",
": to find an answer to",
": to make clear or understandable",
": to find a mathematical solution of",
": to split up into two or more components especially in assigned directions",
": to reach a firm decision about",
": to declare or decide by a formal resolution and vote",
": to change by resolution or formal vote",
": break up , separate",
": to change by disintegration",
": to reduce by analysis",
": to distinguish between or make independently visible adjacent parts of",
": to separate (a racemic compound or mixture) into the two components",
": to make (something, such as one or more voice parts or the total musical harmony) progress from dissonance to consonance",
": to work out the resolution of (something, such as a play)",
": to cause resolution of (a pathological state)",
": dissolve , melt",
": to become separated into component parts",
": to become reduced by dissolving or analysis",
": to form a resolution : determine",
": consult , deliberate",
": to progress from dissonance to consonance",
": fixity of purpose : resoluteness",
": something that is resolved",
": a legal or official determination",
": a formal resolution",
": to find an answer to : solve",
": to reach a firm decision about something",
": to decide by a formal resolution and vote",
": firmness of purpose : determination",
": to separate (a racemic compound or mixture) into the two components",
": to cause resolution of (as inflammation)",
": to distinguish between or make independently visible adjacent parts of",
": to become separated into component parts",
": to become reduced by dissolving or analysis",
": to undergo resolution",
": to deal with successfully : clear up",
": to declare or decide by formal resolution and vote",
": to change by resolution or formal vote",
": to form a resolution",
": something that is resolved",
": a legal or official determination",
": a legislative declaration"
],
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"ri-\u02c8z\u00e4lv",
"-\u02c8z\u022flv",
"also",
"or",
"ri-\u02c8z\u00e4lv",
"ri-\u02c8z\u00e4lv, -\u02c8z\u022flv",
"ri-\u02c8z\u00e4lv"
],
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"choose",
"conclude",
"decide",
"determine",
"figure",
"name",
"opt",
"settle (on "
],
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"decidedness",
"decision",
"decisiveness",
"determination",
"determinedness",
"firmness",
"granite",
"purposefulness",
"resoluteness",
"resolution",
"stick-to-itiveness"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"So that\u2019s a bunch of people who already have the distinction of being beaten by Biden, some of whom fail to resolve the age issue that is supposedly a preeminent concern. \u2014 Alex Shephard, The New Republic , 14 June 2022",
"This column won\u2019t address that debate, nor any deal to resolve it that\u2019s been made. \u2014 Kevin Fisher-paulson, San Francisco Chronicle , 7 June 2022",
"Ordinary leaders just look at the immediate problem and try to resolve it as quickly and efficiently as possible. \u2014 Jedidiah Alex Koh, Forbes , 7 June 2022",
"The result: Testy divisions between the Democrats\u2019 two ideological factions, and knotty questions for party leaders about how to resolve them and push a pandemic package to passage. \u2014 Alan Fram, Anchorage Daily News , 1 June 2022",
"The felony domestic violence charge carried a maximum five-year term, and on Sept. 27, attorneys from both sides met with Strunsky to discuss how to resolve it. \u2014 Christopher Goffardstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 1 June 2022",
"Ukrainian officials have been candid about the army\u2019s travails while arguing more rapid deliveries of Western weaponry will resolve them. \u2014 Andrew E. Kramer, New York Times , 1 June 2022",
"The result: Testy divisions between the Democrats' two ideological factions, and knotty questions for party leaders about how to resolve them and push a pandemic package to passage. \u2014 Alan Fram, ajc , 1 June 2022",
"Erika Girardi doesn't anticipate her divorce from estranged husband Tom Girardi will resolve itself any time soon. \u2014 Hattie Lindert, PEOPLE.com , 11 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"At home, the leaders face a public resolve to back Ukraine that is fraying because the war, with no end in sight, is proving costly to economies far beyond Ukraine and Russia\u2019s borders, affecting harvests, supply chains and the price of gas. \u2014 New York Times , 15 June 2022",
"There\u2019s a vulnerability in that openness, but also a resolve . \u2014 Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune , 9 June 2022",
"Yet there is a common resolve to help Ukraine with sometimes everyday steps. \u2014 Yesica Fisch And Jon Gambrell, Anchorage Daily News , 27 Apr. 2022",
"During a photo session with scientists and others involved in the Hwasong-17 test, Kim expressed a resolve to build up the country\u2019s attack capability to cope with threats, according to the official Korean Central News Agency. \u2014 Hyung-jin Kim, BostonGlobe.com , 28 Mar. 2022",
"During a photo session with scientists and others involved in the Hwasong-17 test, Kim expressed a resolve to build up the country\u2019s attack capability to cope with threats, according to the official Korean Central News Agency. \u2014 Fox News , 28 Mar. 2022",
"The shock of the first days of the war have settled into a quiet resolve . \u2014 Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY , 11 Mar. 2022",
"But also showing a strong resolve from the United States. \u2014 Gabriel Pietrorazio, ABC News , 23 Jan. 2022",
"Chavez added the crew maintained a steel resolve during the chaotic rescue. \u2014 Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press , 11 Jan. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 8",
"Noun",
"1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-192110"
},
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"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
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": to give new life or vigor to",
": to impart new life or vigor to : restore to an active or fresh condition"
],
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"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8v\u012b-t\u0259-\u02ccl\u012bz"
],
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"freshen",
"recharge",
"recreate",
"refresh",
"refreshen",
"regenerate",
"rejuvenate",
"renew",
"repair",
"restore",
"resuscitate",
"revive",
"revivify"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"The mayor hopes to revitalize the city.",
"a new cream that claims to revitalize sun-damaged skin",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Similar agreements with zoos around the world have helped revitalize the giant panda population. \u2014 Ashraf Khalil, BostonGlobe.com , 16 Apr. 2022",
"The third pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, Mobley has helped revitalize a franchise that won 60 total games the previous three seasons. \u2014 Chris Fedor, cleveland , 30 Mar. 2022",
"Then Hom started a real estate business and helped revitalize downtown San Diego, becoming the founding president of the Gaslamp Quarter Association in 1982. \u2014 Joshua Emerson Smith, San Diego Union-Tribune , 12 Feb. 2022",
"Austin and her team have proven their creativity and willingness to experiment over the past few years, and that has really helped to revitalize what was once kind of an overlooked and uninspiring brand. \u2014 Jonah Flicker, Robb Report , 4 Feb. 2022",
"Under a plan to revitalize the Riegart Square strip center in downtown Fairfield, curb cuts would be reduced from 14 to four on the east side of Pleasant Avenue. \u2014 Sue Kiesewetter, The Enquirer , 29 May 2022",
"Overall, this incredible smelling face lotion is perfect for any person\u2019s skincare collection with its amazing scent and hard working ability to revitalize our skin. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 16 May 2022",
"More than $166 million in state funding will go toward a comprehensive effort to revitalize downtown Baltimore and the Inner Harbor, state officials announced Thursday. \u2014 Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Maye said plans to revitalize Bayfront Park have been pitched for years. \u2014 al , 15 Mar. 2022"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1848, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-192129"
},
"reprise":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": a musical repetition:",
": the repetition of the exposition preceding the development",
": recapitulation sense 3",
": a repeated performance : repetition",
": a recurrence, renewal, or resumption of an action",
": a deduction or charge made yearly out of a manor or estate",
": to repeat the performance of",
": to repeat the principal points or stages of : recapitulate",
": take back",
": to recover by force",
": compensate",
"[French, from Middle French]"
],
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"ri-\u02c8pr\u0113z",
"sense 3 is also",
"ri-\u02c8pr\u012bz",
"sense 1 is"
],
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"duplication",
"iteration",
"redo",
"reduplication",
"reiteration",
"renewal",
"repeat",
"repetition",
"replay",
"replication"
],
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"abstract",
"boil down",
"brief",
"digest",
"encapsulate",
"epitomize",
"outline",
"recap",
"recapitulate",
"sum up",
"summarize",
"synopsize",
"wrap up"
],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"They ended their performance with a reprise of the opening number.",
"The team is hoping to avoid a reprise of last year's defeat.",
"Verb",
"He will reprise his role in the play.",
"the prosecutor's closing statement effectively reprised the case against the defendant",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Text passages reemerge as a chorus with visual reprise . \u2014 Washington Post , 11 Jan. 2022",
"This will not be a reprise of George Meany\u2019s AFL-CIO, and may only be limited as \u2014 despite the media coverage \u2014 the rate of private-sector unionization is at its lowest ebb in recent history. \u2014 Joel Kotkin, National Review , 29 Mar. 2022",
"The mood seemed dour post-reveal, with Jeong outright glowering and crossing his arms, and eventually walking off during Giuliani\u2019s reprise performance. \u2014 Daniel D'addario, Variety , 20 Apr. 2022",
"Inevitably, this reprise at the Goodman Theatre does not pack the same kind of punch. \u2014 Chris Jones, chicagotribune.com , 23 Feb. 2022",
"Some on the left see a reprise of labor militancy, which includes sporadic, occasionally successful, organizing efforts among tech workers, college adjuncts, Amazon warehouse workers, and Starbucks baristas. \u2014 Joel Kotkin, National Review , 29 Mar. 2022",
"Chastain\u2019s idea to have Tammy Faye\u2019s daughter, Tammy Sue Baker, sing a reprise . \u2014 Chris Willman, Variety , 7 Jan. 2022",
"This is a reprise of the same study buddy premise from the Carey Mulligan episode. \u2014 Andy Hoglund, EW.com , 13 Mar. 2022",
"What\u2019s exciting here is not necessarily the reprise of Nomi\u2019s moves and her lines but Berkley Lauren\u2019s gameness and willingness to revisit a role that has entered the pantheon of culture for some not-quite-right reasons. \u2014 Daniel D'addario, Variety , 23 Nov. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Deadline also confirmed that all of the film's stars\u2013Theron, KiKi Layne, Matthias Schoenaerts, Marwan Kenzari, Luca Marinelli, and Chiwetel Ejiofor\u2013are returning to reprise their roles. \u2014 Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR , 19 June 2022",
"Kit Harington is reportedly attached to reprise his Game of Thrones role in a brand-new spin-off series \u2014 though the whole thing is in the early stages and only starting to development. \u2014 Nick Romano, EW.com , 17 June 2022",
"Kit Harington is attached to reprise his role as the fan-favorite hero in the live-action series. \u2014 Ellise Shafer, Variety , 16 June 2022",
"Some other Scream movie alums have spoken out about Campbell's decision to not reprise her iconic role. \u2014 Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE.com , 14 June 2022",
"Ripa then suggested that Dunaway could reprise her role as Joan Crawford from the camp-classic biopic Mommie Dearest, with Yang dressing up in drag as her daughter, Christina. \u2014 Joey Nolfi, EW.com , 1 June 2022",
"The once-thriving community Together is now the world\u2019s smallest commune, consisting of just two people: G\u00f6ran and Klasse, played by Gustaf Hammarsten and Shanti Roney, who reprise their roles from the original film. \u2014 Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter , 20 May 2022",
"Rumors say that Ioan Gruffudd will reprise his Reed Richards role from Fox\u2019s Fantastic Four movies. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 21 Feb. 2022",
"Sing 2, in theaters Dec. 22, features the voices of McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson, Nick Kroll, Taron Egerton, Tori Kelly, and Nick Offerman, who reprise their roles from the 2016 film. \u2014 Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone , 15 Dec. 2021"
],
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"Noun",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3",
"Verb",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-192134"
},
"riddance":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an act of ridding",
": deliverance , relief"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ri-d\u1d4an(t)s"
],
"synonyms":[
"discarding",
"disposal",
"disposition",
"dumping",
"jettison",
"junking",
"removal",
"scrapping",
"throwing away"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"the riddance of all the fleas from the house was a relief to everyone concerned",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Others lamented its lack of speed and said good riddance . \u2014 Adela Suliman, Washington Post , 12 June 2022",
"Last week, Vyacheslav Volodin, speaker of the lower house of Russia\u2019s parliament, the State Duma, bid good riddance to the American hamburger chain, which has become an essential part of Russian life over the past 30 years. \u2014 Washington Post , 16 Mar. 2022",
"New York City welcomed the new year \u2014 and bid good riddance to 2021 \u2014 as confetti and cheers spread across Times Square and as a New Year's Eve tradition returned to a city beleaguered by a global pandemic. \u2014 Editors, USA TODAY , 2 Jan. 2022",
"What if the Union had bid the South good riddance when the Confederate States of America were declared? \u2014 Damon Linker, The Week , 4 June 2021",
"Sorrow for the dead and dying, fear of more infections to come and hopes for an end to the coronavirus pandemic were \u2014 again \u2014 the bittersweet cocktail with which the world said good riddance to 2021 and ushered in 2022. \u2014 John Leicester, chicagotribune.com , 1 Jan. 2022",
"Sorrow for the dead and dying, fear of more infections to come and hopes for an end to the coronavirus pandemic were \u2014 again \u2014 the bittersweet cocktail with which the world said good riddance to 2021 and ushered in 2022. \u2014 John Leicester, Nick Perry, Anchorage Daily News , 1 Jan. 2022",
"Say goodbye to the drought and good riddance to the baggage. \u2014 The Enquirer , 20 Jan. 2022",
"The son of late actor Willie Garson posted an Instagram tribute to say good riddance to 2021, the year his father died. \u2014 Kelly Wynne, PEOPLE.com , 3 Jan. 2022"
],
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"1524, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-192248"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": any of numerous rodents ( Rattus and related genera) differing from the related mice especially by considerably larger size",
": any of various similar rodents",
": a contemptible person: such as",
": one who betrays or deserts friends or associates",
": scab sense 3b",
": informer sense 2",
": a pad over which a woman's hair is arranged",
": a person who spends much time in a specified place",
": to betray, desert, or inform on one's associates",
": to catch or hunt rats",
": to work as a scab",
": to give (hair) the effect of greater quantity (as by use of a rat)",
": to inform on : turn in",
": a gnawing animal with brown, black, white, or grayish fur that looks like but is larger than a mouse",
": a person who betrays friends",
": to betray a friend",
": any of the numerous rodents (family Muridae) of Rattus and related genera that differ from the murid mice by their usually considerably larger size and by features of the teeth and other structures and that include forms (as the brown rat, the black rat, and the roof rat) which live in and about human habitations and in ships, have become naturalized by commerce in most parts of the world, and are destructive pests consuming or destroying vast quantities of food and other goods and acting as vectors of various diseases (as bubonic plague)"
],
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"\u02c8rat",
"\u02c8rat",
"\u02c8rat"
],
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"betrayer",
"canary",
"deep throat",
"fink",
"informant",
"informer",
"nark",
"rat fink",
"snitch",
"snitcher",
"squealer",
"stool pigeon",
"stoolie",
"talebearer",
"tattler",
"tattletale",
"telltale",
"whistle-blower"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"a dirty old building infested by rats and mice",
"I can't believe that rat turned us in to the police!",
"No one understands why she's with a rat like him.",
"Every night he goes to work out with the other gym rats .",
"Verb",
"The teacher knows what we did, which means that somebody ratted .",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The clip includes a behind-the-scenes look at the disembodied rat head blinking its eyes as the show\u2019s directors/choreographers, Squared Division\u2019s Ashley Evans and Antony Ginandjar describe the star\u2019s obsession with puppetry. \u2014 Gil Kaufman, Billboard , 3 June 2022",
"As a result, most organizations have applications plugged into millions of lines of code, written in different languages, hooked into different databases and integrated with a rat \u2019s nest of APIs. \u2014 Brian Platz, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
"Other species highlighted in the study include the Malagasy giant jumping rat , a mammal that can jump 40 inches high and is found only in Madagascar. \u2014 Susan Cosier, Scientific American , 31 May 2022",
"In the first four months of this year, New Yorkers reported roughly 7,400 rat sightings to the city\u2019s 311 line. \u2014 Karen Kaplanscience And Medicine Editor, Los Angeles Times , 24 May 2022",
"The Adventures of Lyle Swann (1982), a former Vietnam War tunnel rat in Ted Kotcheff\u2019s Uncommon Valor (1983) and a rumpled cop who battles a psychotic criminal (Alec Baldwin) and loses his dentures in George Armitage\u2019s Miami Blues (1990). \u2014 Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter , 13 May 2022",
"As part of the rapid social change of the late 1960s, idealists in rebellion against rat -race materialism joined communes and encounter groups. \u2014 New York Times , 7 May 2022",
"The foundational study on which Ms. Preston\u2019s hypothesis rests was conducted decades ago and found that post-partum rats would continue to retrieve pups for hours, until the researchers\u2014but not the rat -mommas!\u2014became bored, exhausted and gave up. \u2014 David P. Barash, WSJ , 6 May 2022",
"To be clear, the rat reference wasn\u2019t meant to denigrate the caliber of candidates lining up to compete for the nomination. \u2014 Gilbert Garcia, San Antonio Express-News , 26 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Verb",
"1812, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-192319"
},
"rather":{
"type":[
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": with better reason or more propriety : more properly",
": more readily or willingly : preferably",
": more correctly speaking",
": to the contrary : instead",
": in some degree : somewhat",
": the more quickly or readily",
": somewhat entry 2",
": more willingly",
": more correctly or truly",
": instead"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ra-t\u035fh\u0259r",
"\u02c8r\u00e4-",
"\u02c8r\u0259-",
"also",
"interjectionally",
"\u02c8r\u00e4-",
"\u02c8r\u0259-",
"\u02c8ra-t\u035fh\u0259r"
],
"synonyms":[
"fain",
"first",
"preferably",
"readily",
"soon",
"willingly"
],
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"involuntarily",
"unwillingly"
],
"examples":[
"The movie is a comedy, but rather a dull one.",
"I think the children watch rather too much television.",
"It rather annoyed me that he was late picking me up.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Shareholders would be forgiven for thinking that still seems rather high. \u2014 Laura Forman, WSJ , 20 June 2022",
"Even insatiably nosy people would rather talk about themselves. \u2014 Jacobina Martin, Washington Post , 20 June 2022",
"Or rather , it was revealed by Reina and Ferolla, who drove me, along winding bumpy back roads, to the Via Flacca, which runs along a bluff just north of Gaeta. \u2014 Maria Shollenbarger, Travel + Leisure , 20 June 2022",
"That online effort didn\u2019t end with his candidacy but rather continues today, said Jonathan Ong, a disinformation researcher at the University of Massachusetts and Harvard University who studied the 2016 and 2022 elections. \u2014 Michael E. Miller And Regine Cabato, Anchorage Daily News , 20 June 2022",
"With winds whipping at an average of 16 m.p.h., gusting up to 31 m.p.h., and periodically (and rather capriciously) disappearing, an already challenging course became bewildering for the 64 golfers who survived the cut. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 19 June 2022",
"What if your man is an outdoor fanatic who would rather spend the summer on his boat or in his tent than sit on a plane? \u2014 Michael Goldstein, Forbes , 18 June 2022",
"Meanwhile, the Sun is forming a rather awkward quincunx to Pluto, so beware of power struggles coming from out of the left field. \u2014 Chicago Tribune , 18 June 2022",
"His self-image as a would-be Hells Angel cruising bathhouses runs aground on the reality of Gunn as a rather domestic man who cooks dinner for his housemates, fusses over his lap cat, and putters around the garden. \u2014 Jeremy Lybarger, The New Republic , 17 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Old English hrathor , comparative of hrathe quickly; akin to Old High German rado quickly, Old English hr\u00e6d quick",
"first_known_use":[
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-192351"
},
"rejuvenation":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the action of rejuvenating or the state of being rejuvenated : restoration of youthful vigor"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02ccj\u00fc-v\u0259-\u02c8n\u0101-sh\u0259n",
"\u02ccr\u0113-"
],
"synonyms":[
"reanimation",
"rebirth",
"regeneration",
"rejuvenescence",
"renewal",
"resurgence",
"resurrection",
"resuscitation",
"revitalization",
"revival",
"revivification"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"But the performance also carries a message of rejuvenation . \u2014 Danica Kirka, The Christian Science Monitor , 4 June 2022",
"But the performance also carries a message of rejuvenation . \u2014 Danica Kirka, ajc , 4 June 2022",
"The tone was decidedly different Sunday in that hotel ballroom, when the talk was of rejuvenation . \u2014 Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel , 26 May 2022",
"Adding Finland and Sweden would cap an eight-year rejuvenation of NATO, which rediscovered its purpose after Russia\u2019s seizure of Crimea in 2014, and could herald a new, stronger era for the alliance. \u2014 Sune Engel Rasmussen, WSJ , 18 May 2022",
"Additionally, natural oils work to provide nourishment, which boosts skin repair and rejuvenation and leaves the skin feeling and looking youthful. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 16 May 2022",
"The Buffalo, New York native and Miami RedHawks alum also said the youthful core has taken over the locker room, which led to a rejuvenation of sorts for him. \u2014 Jason Hoffman, The Enquirer , 22 Apr. 2022",
"Reliable data are needed on procedures marketed to women as vaginal rejuvenation . \u2014 Kristin E. Rojas, STAT , 23 Feb. 2022",
"And, to round things out, innovative surgical procedures that are natural on the path to facial rejuvenation . \u2014 Joseph Deacetis, Forbes , 29 Dec. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1746, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-192453"
},
"rehearse":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to say again : repeat",
": to recite aloud in a formal manner",
": to present an account of : relate",
": to recount in order : enumerate",
": to give a rehearsal of",
": to train or make proficient by rehearsal",
": to perform or practice as if in a rehearsal",
": to engage in a rehearsal",
": to practice in private in preparation for a public performance"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8h\u0259rs",
"ri-\u02c8h\u0259rs"
],
"synonyms":[
"exercise",
"practice",
"practise",
"run over"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"The orchestra is rehearsing a piece by Schumann.",
"The band stayed up late rehearsing for the big show.",
"We were allowed to watch the director rehearse the dancers.",
"lawyers rehearsing their closing arguments",
"He rehearsed his dance moves in front of the mirror.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Garland is Jane, a farm girl whose sister Abigail (Gloria DeHaven) brings her theater troupe home to rehearse . \u2014 Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com , 10 June 2022",
"There is no need to rehearse all those threats, or all the flaws with Facebook or girl-boss feminism. \u2014 Nicole Hemmer, CNN , 3 June 2022",
"Dancers rehearse in North County on Monday and Thursday mornings. \u2014 Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune , 3 June 2022",
"Harrison has a few hours before games to show players their moves and rehearse with them. \u2014 David Wharton, Los Angeles Times , 16 May 2022",
"Under the shade of a dusty canvas tent in the sweltering heat, five men rehearse for a circus tour of France the following week. \u2014 Guy Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor , 26 Apr. 2022",
"The actors rehearse three different endings, and the king has the audience decide who\u2019s telling the truth at the play\u2019s finale. \u2014 Sheryl Devore, chicagotribune.com , 15 Mar. 2022",
"Dancers rehearse in North County on Monday and Thursday mornings. \u2014 Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune , 21 May 2022",
"While pandemic restrictions meant there was less time to rehearse , Moore was able to fulfil his dream of shooting the film in order. \u2014 K.j. Yossman, Variety , 14 Feb. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English rehersen , from Anglo-French rehercer , from re- + hercer to harrow, from herce harrow \u2014 more at hearse ",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1b"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-192536"
},
"respectable":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": worthy of respect : estimable",
": decent or correct in character or behavior : proper",
": fair in size or quantity",
": moderately good : tolerable",
": fit to be seen : presentable",
": a respectable person",
": decent or correct in conduct : proper",
": fit to be seen : presentable",
": deserving high regard",
": fair in size or quantity"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8spek-t\u0259-b\u0259l",
"ri-\u02c8spek-t\u0259-b\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[
"esteemed",
"estimable",
"name",
"prestigious",
"recognized",
"reputable",
"reputed",
"respected"
],
"antonyms":[
"disreputable"
],
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"She comes from a very respectable family.",
"no respectable dietician would advise people to eat just one kind of food",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"That rapid pace was achieved when corporate profit margins went from an already respectable 9.2% to a nosebleed 13.4%. \u2014 Spencer Jakab, WSJ , 18 May 2022",
"Embiid is having a career year, starting with career highs in points (29.8) and assists (4.3) per game while also averaging 11.3 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.1 steals and shooting 48.7 from the field and a respectable 35.9% on 3-pointers. \u2014 Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY , 24 Mar. 2022",
"Stefanovic shot a respectable 2-of-5 (40%) against Michigan State but his teammates shouldered most of the offensive load with five Boilermakers reaching double figures in the semifinal win. \u2014 Akeem Glaspie, The Indianapolis Star , 18 Mar. 2022",
"The Robot returned a respectable 17.2%, but the S&P 500 roared to a 28.7% return. \u2014 John Dorfman, Forbes , 3 Jan. 2022",
"The London Stock exchange went from raucous joint to respectable financial institution. \u2014 Amanda Shendruk, Quartz , 20 May 2022",
"Produced primarily for export, this sparkling wine is crisp, rather refreshing and reasonably dry\u2014not the least bit complex, but in terms of price-quality ratio, quite respectable . \u2014 Lettie Teague, WSJ , 9 Feb. 2022",
"After that Georgia loss, Auburn was at least respectable in that regard, giving up touchdowns on just 11-of-19 (57.89 percent) of opponents\u2019 trips inside the red zone. \u2014 Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al , 8 Nov. 2021",
"The pressure on the Vikings to improve on defense is palpable, and general manager Rick Spielman has made several key moves in the offseason to help the defense at least get to respectable level, and perhaps exceed that. \u2014 Steve Silverman, Forbes , 23 May 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Shaken respectables thought the Paris Commune had crossed the Atlantic. \u2014 Sean Wilentz, New York Times , 19 Sep. 2017"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"Adjective",
"1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun",
"1814, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-192547"
},
"rivalry":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the act of rivaling : the state of being a rival : competition",
": the state of trying to defeat or be more successful than another : competition",
": a competitive or antagonistic state or condition",
": retinal rivalry"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u012b-v\u0259l-r\u0113",
"\u02c8r\u012b-v\u0259l-r\u0113",
"\u02c8r\u012b-v\u0259l-r\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[
"ball game",
"battle",
"combat",
"competition",
"conflict",
"confrontation",
"contention",
"contest",
"dogfight",
"duel",
"face-off",
"grapple",
"match",
"strife",
"struggle",
"sweepstakes",
"sweep-stake",
"tug-of-war",
"war",
"warfare"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"There is a bitter rivalry between the two groups.",
"a strong sense of rivalry",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The coaching drama overshadowed other key topics such as the SEC moving away from its traditional divisional format and considering different scheduling formats that could dramatically impact rivalry games. \u2014 John Talty | Jtalty@al.com, al , 2 June 2022",
"But if the divisions are disbanded, will teams have protected rivalry games that are played every year? \u2014 Jeff Potrykus, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 20 May 2022",
"The two were in charge of their teams during some of the most heated Tobacco Road rivalry games in college basketball history. \u2014 Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY , 4 Apr. 2022",
"What better time for North Carolina to win one of the best rivalry games in college basketball than in the Final Four, and send that longtime coach \u2013 who's been a thorn in their side for over four decades \u2013 home forever? \u2014 James Sprague, The Enquirer , 29 Mar. 2022",
"Unlike last season, when all one-game rivalry games were stacked together so as to create room early in those weeks for makeups, the Pac-12 opted for a traditional schedule this season. \u2014 Bruce Pascoe, The Arizona Republic , 19 Jan. 2022",
"The rivalry games between UCLA and USC were rescheduled for Jan. 20 at Pauley Pavilion and Jan. 23 at Galen Center. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 5 Jan. 2022",
"An opener against New England and summer rivalry games against the Seattle Sounders and Vancouver Whitecaps highlight the Portland Timbers\u2019 schedule for the 2022 MLS regular season. \u2014 oregonlive , 15 Dec. 2021",
"During his five seasons as a walk-on with Michigan football, Joseph Files never had the opportunity to play in one of college football\u2019s greatest rivalry games. \u2014 Rainer Sabin, Detroit Free Press , 26 Nov. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1598, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-192622"
},
"ruler":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": one that rules",
": sovereign",
": a worker or a machine that rules paper",
": a smooth-edged strip (as of wood or metal) that is usually marked off in units (such as inches) and is used as a straightedge or for measuring",
": a person (as a king or queen) having supreme power over a nation",
": a straight strip (as of plastic, wood, or metal) with a smooth edge that is marked off in units and used for measuring or as a guide in drawing straight lines"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00fc-l\u0259r",
"\u02c8r\u00fc-l\u0259r"
],
"synonyms":[
"autocrat",
"monarch",
"potentate",
"sovereign",
"sovran"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"a summit attended by a number of rulers from around the world",
"This ruler shows inches and centimeters.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"At the time, Mali was under the control of president Ibrahim Boubacar Ke\u00efta\u2014a close ally to France who would not have welcomed S\u00e9ba\u2019s ability to lead large protests against the country\u2019s former colonial ruler . \u2014 Tom Collins, Quartz , 6 June 2022",
"And the trial avoided longstanding questions about the potential role of outside powers in the death of Mr. Sankara, including France, the former colonial ruler of Burkina Faso, and neighboring Ivory Coast. \u2014 New York Times , 6 Apr. 2022",
"Air France too has halted traffic to Bamako, and those who have opposed France's military role in Mali over the past nine years also accused the former regional colonial ruler of orchestrating some of the harsh ECOWAS response. \u2014 Baba Ahmed, ajc , 14 Jan. 2022",
"Nour ran for Egyptian president against former authoritarian ruler Hosni Mubarak in 2005, and subsequently spent three years in prison on election fraud charges that were denounced by the US. \u2014 Sean Lyngaas, CNN , 16 Dec. 2021",
"Festa di San Lorenzo takes place each August, where there are celebrations including free lasagne in Piazza San Lorenzo, in honor of former ruler Lorenzo de' Medici, the man who kicked off the Renaissance. \u2014 Julia Buckley, Travel + Leisure , 7 July 2021",
"Foreign consulate staff including from the U.S. and the U.K., Hong Kong\u2019s former colonial ruler , showed up at the courthouse to watch proceedings. \u2014 Natasha Khan, WSJ , 2 Mar. 2021",
"The series also features the DC comics version of Lucifer, ruler of Hell, who has been played to great acclaim by Tom Ellis in the wildly popular TV series of the same name. \u2014 Philip Ellis And Milan Polk, Men's Health , 7 June 2022",
"His father is a minister with strong opinions and firm loyalty to King George III, ruler of the 13 American colonies. \u2014 Christina Barron, Washington Post , 1 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-192843"
},
"ribaldry":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a ribald quality or element",
": ribald language or humor",
": an instance of ribald language or humor"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ri-b\u0259l-dr\u0113",
"also"
],
"synonyms":[
"bawdiness",
"blueness",
"coarseness",
"crudeness",
"crudity",
"dirt",
"dirtiness",
"filth",
"filthiness",
"foulness",
"grossness",
"impureness",
"impurity",
"indecency",
"lasciviousness",
"lewdness",
"nastiness",
"obscenity",
"profanity",
"raunch",
"raunchiness",
"smut",
"smuttiness",
"vulgarity",
"wantonness"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"there's a ribaldry in the works of Chaucer that generations of students of English literature have heartily enjoyed",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"These sections contain startling revelations about tribal culture, native ribaldry , and a social outcast\u2019s mad nerve. \u2014 Armond White, National Review , 18 Dec. 2020",
"The young woman disappeared in the ribaldry , everyone smelling of perfume and drowning one another out in their hysterical good time. \u2014 David Rabe, The New Yorker , 5 Oct. 2020",
"The horses pick their fresh ways delicately through the dewy country, the brightness of sunrise has not yet fallen from the air, the sky is blue and all-covering, and the cowboys are full of jokes and morning ribaldries . \u2014 Larry Mcmurtry, Harper's magazine , 28 Oct. 2019",
"What makes this a matter of more than mere ribaldry is that the baristas have unlimbered heavy constitutional artillery. \u2014 George Will, National Review , 4 Oct. 2017",
"A trio of troublemaking nuns (Aubrey Plaza, Kate Micucci and Alison Brie) soon complicate matters, resulting in some hilarious, blasphemous ribaldry . \u2014 OregonLive.com , 5 July 2017",
"Imagine Ludlam\u2019s Ridiculous Theatrical Company without the cross-dressing ribaldry . \u2014 Charles Mcnulty, latimes.com , 15 May 2017",
"In the end, the ribaldry seemed to stay all in good fun, revelers reported. \u2014 Victor Mather, New York Times , 23 Feb. 2016"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-193114"
},
"registry":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": registration , enrollment",
": the nationality of a ship according to its entry in a register : flag",
": a place of registration",
": an official record book",
": an entry in a registry",
": a place where registration takes place",
": a place where data, records, or laboratory samples are kept and usually are made available for research or comparative study",
": an establishment at which nurses available for employment are listed and through which they are hired",
": registration",
": the nationality of a ship according to its entry in a register",
": a place of registration : a place where official records and documents are kept"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-j\u0259-str\u0113",
"\u02c8re-j\u0259-str\u0113",
"\u02c8rej-\u0259-str\u0113",
"\u02c8re-j\u0259-str\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[
"canon",
"catalog",
"catalogue",
"checklist",
"list",
"listing",
"menu",
"register",
"roll",
"roll call",
"roster",
"schedule",
"table"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles",
"got a copy of the couple's bridal registry from the store's computer and scanned it for items we could afford",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Kit owners are notified about their genetic ancestry, and given an opportunity to sign up for a registry that can connect them with people who are related to them. \u2014 Julie Washington, cleveland , 2 Feb. 2022",
"Though Lil Nas X is receiving overwhelming support for the registry , his pregnancy photoshoot has left fans divided. \u2014 NBC News , 8 Sep. 2021",
"An interview at the Central Electoral Board, the agency responsible for the Dominican civil registry , exposes the neglect embedded in the political system and offers little recourse for Murat. \u2014 New York Times , 19 July 2021",
"Films are selected for the registry for their cultural, historical, or aesthetic significance. \u2014 Zoe Christen Jones, CBS News , 7 July 2021",
"Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming will have to wait for next year's registry for any bragging rights. \u2014 Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens , 29 Apr. 2021",
"January 4, 2021 Nearly 50,000 people sign up for vaccine registry on Dallas County health department website in two days. \u2014 Michael Hogue, Dallas News , 11 Mar. 2021",
"Of more than 249,000 seniors in Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas and Columbia counties who are eligible for the lottery registry , the state reported on Thursday that about 152,000 -- or 61% -- were signed up. \u2014 oregonlive , 7 Mar. 2021",
"In 2018, a year before Marcum became CEO, David\u2019s acquired online gift registry Blueprint Registry. \u2014 Joan Verdon, Forbes , 17 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1589, in the meaning defined at sense 4a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-193127"
},
"rapt":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": lifted up and carried away",
": transported with emotion : enraptured",
": wholly absorbed : engrossed",
": showing complete delight or interest"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rapt",
"\u02c8rapt"
],
"synonyms":[
"ecstatic",
"elated",
"elevated",
"enrapt",
"enraptured",
"entranced",
"euphoric",
"exhilarated",
"giddy",
"heady",
"intoxicated",
"rapturous",
"rhapsodic",
"rhapsodical"
],
"antonyms":[
"depressed"
],
"examples":[
"The students listened with rapt attention.",
"The children sat rapt as the puppets danced.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Millions of people have been watching the trial with rapt attention. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 23 May 2022",
"Raw and diaristic in nature, Doja\u2019s IG Lives and TikTok videos are portals into corners of her life, with rapt fans constantly trying to follow the bread crumbs. \u2014 Marjon Carlos, ELLE , 25 May 2022",
"There, gathered in a semicircle around the 67-year-old actor, director and producer, the Heat found themselves in rapt absorption as Washington offered impromptu words of inspiration. \u2014 Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Uninterested in showmanship, with a wary stage presence and an allergy to public relations, Mr. Lupu shone in the music of the twilight, his rapt poetic sensibility working wonders in the shadowy ambiguities of Schubert and, above all, Brahms. \u2014 New York Times , 20 Apr. 2022",
"In one standout scene, Henning listens like a rapt child while Robinson pretends to have a chatty phone call with people back home. \u2014 Jim Higgins, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 12 Apr. 2022",
"His heartfelt words got a big reaction from rapt viewers in the audience and on Twitter. \u2014 Katie Bowlby, Country Living , 28 Mar. 2022",
"Magical realism works to great effect in connecting these stories, especially when spirits Tatafo and \u00c8k\u00f3 are involved, and readers will remain rapt to the end. \u2014 Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times , 28 Feb. 2022",
"Sula doesn\u2019t exist for our approval or judgment, and, in her self-possession, is instead rewarded with something better: our rapt fascination with her style, her silences and refusals. \u2014 Parul Sehgal, The New Yorker , 27 Dec. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, \"carried off (of a soul to heaven),\" borrowed from Latin raptus, past participle of rapere \"to seize and carry off, take away by force, carry or sweep along\" (Medieval Latin also \"to carry away [a soul to heaven]\") \u2014 more at rapid entry 1 ",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-193151"
},
"rotate":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": having the parts flat and spreading or radiating like the spokes of a wheel",
": to perform an act, function, or operation in turn",
": to pass or alternate in a series",
": to turn about an axis or a center : revolve",
": to move in such a way that all particles follow circles with a common angular velocity about a common axis",
": to cause to turn or move about an axis or a center",
": to cause (a plane region or line) to sweep out a volume or surface by moving around an axis so that each of its points remains at a constant distance from the axis",
": to cause to grow in rotation",
": to cause to pass or act in a series : alternate",
": to exchange (individuals or units) with others",
": to turn about an axis or a center",
": to go from one person to another or others in a cycle",
": to pass in a series",
": to turn about an axis or a center",
": to cause to turn about an axis or a center"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u014d-\u02cct\u0101t",
"\u02c8r\u014d-\u02cct\u0101t",
"especially British",
"\u02c8r\u014d-\u02cct\u0101t",
"\u02c8r\u014d-\u02cct\u0101t,"
],
"synonyms":[
"pivot",
"revolve",
"roll",
"spin",
"swing",
"swirl",
"swivel",
"turn",
"twirl",
"twist",
"wheel",
"whirl"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"When your rotate backward, your low back will flatten toward the floor. \u2014 Jon-erik Kawamoto, Outside Online , 11 Aug. 2020",
"Rotate pie plate about 15\u00b0 (if the top of the pie is the 12 o\u2019clock mark, turn it to 2 o\u2019clock). \u2014 Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit , 10 July 2017",
"Rotate steaks 45 degrees and cook another 2 minutes. \u2014 Milwaukee, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 3 July 2017",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"At the sector level, the firm found that hedge funds continued to rotate out of information technology and consumer discretionary, pulling their tilts to those sectors down to their lowest levels in at least 10 years. \u2014 Jacob Wolinsky, Forbes , 8 June 2022",
"If possible, adjust your ceiling fan to rotate counterclockwise to pull hot air up and out. \u2014 Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens , 1 June 2022",
"When placed on about a fourth-story roof, the air sampler is able to slowly rotate about a millimeter an hour, trapping air and collecting samples of pollen circulating around Southcentral. \u2014 Annie Berman, Anchorage Daily News , 30 May 2022",
"Check your pizza often, using tongs to rotate the pizza stone occasionally so your pizza cooks evenly. \u2014 USA Today , 29 May 2022",
"Erik Dube, a 15-year veteran of the running-shoe industry at Running Warehouse in San Luis Obispo, California, says it\u2019s important to have at least two pairs of shoes in your arsenal and to rotate using them. \u2014 Patty Hodapp, Outside Online , 28 May 2022",
"Her solution to the problem of sheriff\u2019s gangs is to rotate deputies between the 23 stations, under the assumption that allowing people to work in a place for too long can create an insular culture that\u2019s resistant to change and breeds complacency. \u2014 Libor Janystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 23 May 2022",
"But military leaders said that came at a cost, wasting time, money and momentum as troops had to rotate in and out of the country. \u2014 Ben Fox And Aamer Madhani, USA TODAY , 16 May 2022",
"But military leaders said that came at a cost, wasting time, money and momentum as troops had to rotate in and out of the country. \u2014 Aamer Madhani, Chicago Tribune , 16 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Adjective",
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"Adjective",
"1760, in the meaning defined above",
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],
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},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": serving or able to repulse",
": tending to repel or reject : cold , forbidding",
": arousing aversion or disgust",
": causing disgust"
],
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"ri-\u02c8p\u0259l-siv",
"ri-\u02c8p\u0259l-siv"
],
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"abhorrent",
"abominable",
"appalling",
"awful",
"disgusting",
"distasteful",
"dreadful",
"evil",
"foul",
"fulsome",
"gross",
"hideous",
"horrendous",
"horrible",
"horrid",
"loathsome",
"nasty",
"nauseating",
"nauseous",
"noisome",
"noxious",
"obnoxious",
"obscene",
"odious",
"offensive",
"rancid",
"repellent",
"repellant",
"repugnant",
"revolting",
"scandalous",
"shocking",
"sickening",
"ugly"
],
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"innocuous",
"inoffensive"
],
"examples":[
"Magnets have a repulsive effect on each other.",
"a repulsive display of shameless flattery that made the embarrassed actor wrinkle his nose in disgust",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The sotah laws offer a useful example of how the Torah approaches repulsive social norms of ancient times such as honor killing. \u2014 Rabbi Avi Weiss, Sun Sentinel , 6 June 2022",
"This phenomenon acts as a mysterious repulsive force that accelerates the expansion rate. \u2014 Ashley Strickland, CNN , 23 May 2022",
"Love was dangerous, violent, with an element of something repulsive . \u2014 Elif Batuman, The New Yorker , 18 Apr. 2022",
"But the pair told me the repulsive elements of their films are a Trojan horse for their long-running experiment to examine the immense power cinema wields over viewers, a power that often feels perilous to them. \u2014 Shirley Li, The Atlantic , 7 Apr. 2022",
"The viewer is engrossed in the plot because of the triggering events, often repulsive yet captivating, but also because of the production techniques and stylistic choices. \u2014 Caroline Downey, National Review , 13 Mar. 2022",
"This means the attractive force between the pen and the electron is greater than the repulsive force between the pen and the proton. \u2014 Rhett Allain, Wired , 28 Jan. 2022",
"The team also discovered two new receptors in the nose that help distinguish between certain pleasant and repulsive odors. \u2014 Corryn Wetzel, Smithsonian Magazine , 7 Feb. 2022",
"Behold, the new repulsive narrator, a post-menopausal white woman who might be complicit in her husband\u2019s crimes. \u2014 Jessica Ferri, Los Angeles Times , 1 Feb. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English repulsyve \"(in medicine) dissipating collected humors,\" borrowed from Middle French & Medieval Latin; Middle French repulsif \"repelling, dissipating humors,\" borrowed from Medieval Latin repuls\u012bvus, from Latin repulsus, past participle of repellere \"to push away, drive back, fend off\" + -\u012bvus -ive \u2014 more at repel ",
"first_known_use":[
"1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-193546"
},
"rat (on)":{
"type":[
"geographical name"
],
"definitions":[
"pass 7834 feet (2388 meters) high in the",
"in southeastern Colorado just north of the Colorado\u2013New Mexico border"
],
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"ra-\u02c8t\u014dn",
"r\u0259-",
"-\u02c8t\u00fcn",
"",
"-\u02c8t\u00fcn"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-193622"
},
"remission":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the act or process of remitting",
": a state or period during which something is remitted",
": a period of time during a serious illness when there are few or no symptoms",
": a state or period during which the symptoms of a disease are abated",
"\u2014 compare arrest , cure entry 1 sense 1 , intermission",
": the act or process of remitting"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8mi-sh\u0259n",
"ri-\u02c8mi-sh\u0259n",
"ri-\u02c8mish-\u0259n",
"ri-\u02c8mi-sh\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[
"absolution",
"amnesty",
"forgiveness",
"pardon",
"remittal"
],
"antonyms":[
"penalty",
"punishment",
"retribution"
],
"examples":[
"The patient is in remission .",
"a temporary remission of symptoms",
"He was given remission for good behavior.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"An previous study of tirzepatide in diabetes showed that half the participants who were early in the course of their diabetes went into remission while taking the drug. \u2014 Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY , 4 June 2022",
"A year later, Bridges\u2019 cancer went into remission , and the show resumed production this February, wrapping up sometime in the winter. \u2014 Wilson Chapman, Variety , 16 May 2022",
"Cyberknife is named after the treatment that sent his owner Al Gold\u2019s cancer into remission . \u2014 New York Times , 7 May 2022",
"Roberts was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007 and went into remission . \u2014 Charmaine Patterson, PEOPLE.com , 18 Apr. 2022",
"The mice went into remission and survived long enough to be put down for old age. \u2014 Max G. Levy, Wired , 9 Mar. 2022",
"The transplant in November brought a brief remission , but the boy\u2019s cancer returned less than two months later, his parents said this week. \u2014 Annie Berman, Anchorage Daily News , 6 May 2022",
"The good news is that remission (meaning your symptoms are virtually gone or very minimal) of pustular psoriasis is possible with proper treatment. \u2014 Fatima Fahs, SELF , 29 Apr. 2022",
"While his rare type of leukemia/lymphoma has a very high recurrence rate, Assar says Puzey has exceeded expectations every month since his release from the hospital, and that gives hope for sustained remission . \u2014 Brian Metzler, Outside Online , 28 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English remissioun \"release from obligation, forgiveness,\" borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French remissiun, borrowed from Latin remissi\u014dn-, remissi\u014d \"sending back, release, abatement, cancellation (of a debt)\" (Late Latin, \"forgiveness, as of sins\"), from remittere \"to send back, release, relax, waive (a debt, punishment)\" + -ti\u014dn-, -ti\u014d, suffix of verbal action \u2014 more at remit entry 1 ",
"first_known_use":[
"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-193635"
},
"rigmarole":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": confused or meaningless talk",
": a complex and sometimes ritualistic procedure",
": a long and usually meaningless or uninteresting story",
": a complicated and often unnecessary procedure"
],
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"\u02c8ri-g\u0259-m\u0259-\u02ccr\u014dl",
"\u02c8rig-m\u0259-",
"\u02c8rig-m\u0259-\u02ccr\u014dl"
],
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"bafflegab",
"double-talk",
"gibberish",
"gobbledygook",
"gobbledegook",
"song and dance"
],
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"examples":[
"We had to go through the rigmarole of installing, registering, and activating the software before we found out it wouldn't work.",
"He just told us what to do without all the usual rigamarole .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"There\u2019s none of that confusing swipe-right-or-left rigmarole . \u2014 Larry Doyle, The New Yorker , 2 Apr. 2022",
"About 50 people attended the meeting, the latest in what has been a roughly three-year rigmarole surrounding the redevelopment of the Thomas farm, a 150-acre plot near I-94 on Golf Road between Glen Cove and Elmhurst roads. \u2014 Drew Dawson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 3 Mar. 2022",
"To pass her genes onto the next generation, a mom has to survive the grueling rigmarole of gestation, labor, lactation, and caring for a fairly fragile infant. \u2014 Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic , 20 July 2021",
"For movies, Amazon is now a member of Apple\u2019s Video Partner Program and allowed to sell movies directly, but other retailers including Fandango Now and Vudu still have to send us through a rigmarole . \u2014 Anchorage Daily News , 30 May 2021",
"For movies, Amazon is now a member of Apple\u2019s Video Partner Program and allowed to sell movies directly, but other retailers including Fandango Now and Vudu still have to send us through a rigmarole . \u2014 Anchorage Daily News , 30 May 2021",
"And there\u2019s a market for that: The Strand bookstore in New York will sell books by the foot for people who want bespoke-looking shelves without going through the rigmarole of choosing (and presumably reading) a book. \u2014 Washington Post , 19 June 2021",
"For movies, Amazon is now a member of Apple\u2019s Video Partner Program and allowed to sell movies directly, but other retailers including Fandango Now and Vudu still have to send us through a rigmarole . \u2014 Anchorage Daily News , 30 May 2021",
"This allows a startup to avoid the IPO regulatory rigmarole and to make sometimes exaggerated projections without incurring liability. \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 14 June 2021"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"circa 1736, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-195139"
},
"refractory":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": resisting control or authority : stubborn , unmanageable",
": resistant to treatment or cure",
": unresponsive to stimulus",
": immune , insusceptible",
": difficult to fuse, corrode, or draw out",
": capable of enduring high temperature",
": a refractory person or thing",
": a heat-resisting ceramic material",
": resisting control or authority : stubborn",
": capable of enduring very high temperatures",
": resistant to treatment or cure",
": unresponsive to stimulus",
": resistant or not responding to an infectious agent : immune"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8frak-t(\u0259-)r\u0113",
"ri-\u02c8frak-t\u0259-r\u0113",
"ri-\u02c8frak-t(\u0259-)r\u0113"
],
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"balky",
"contrary",
"contumacious",
"defiant",
"disobedient",
"froward",
"incompliant",
"insubordinate",
"intractable",
"obstreperous",
"rebel",
"rebellious",
"recalcitrant",
"recusant",
"restive",
"ungovernable",
"unruly",
"untoward",
"wayward",
"willful",
"wilful"
],
"antonyms":[
"amenable",
"biddable",
"compliant",
"conformable",
"docile",
"obedient",
"ruly",
"submissive",
"tractable"
],
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"refractory players will be ejected from the game",
"believing that rules are only for other people, he's been refractory virtually his entire life",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"At an outpatient clinic, Tawfik treats rare and refractory types of pain usually associated with surgery or injury, such as chronic neuropathic pain and complex regional pain syndrome. \u2014 Troy Farah, Scientific American , 30 Sep. 2021",
"There have been some positive developments for Bristol Myers Squibb as well, including the EU approval for Abecma - the First Anti-BCMA CAR T Cell Therapy - for relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma. \u2014 Trefis Team, Forbes , 28 Sep. 2021",
"Many less attractive traits are also recorded: Charles could be uncommunicative and dilatory, evasive and mendacious, refractory , vindictive, obstinate, even outright wicked, though self-delusive about the motives of others. \u2014 R.j.w. Evans, The New York Review of Books , 11 June 2020",
"Cinematographer Yves B\u00e9langer was having a fair amount of fun with fish-eye lenses, refractory visual effects, and askew angles. \u2014 Roxana Hadadi, Vulture , 15 Sep. 2021",
"Many less attractive traits are also recorded: Charles could be uncommunicative and dilatory, evasive and mendacious, refractory , vindictive, obstinate, even outright wicked, though self-delusive about the motives of others. \u2014 R.j.w. Evans, The New York Review of Books , 11 June 2020",
"The 9% rise can primarily be attributed to the announcement of positive interim data from a phase one study for patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell lymphoma. \u2014 Trefis Team, Forbes , 30 Mar. 2021",
"Global biotech Oncopeptides won approval for Pepaxto, its drug to treat adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 31 Mar. 2021",
"He has also been profiled as a mostly hardline, conservative figure \u2013 even more refractory than his father \u2013 with especially tight ties to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). \u2014 Hollie Mckay, Fox News , 8 Dec. 2020",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Our systematic approach to research enabled the first-ever treatment (siltuximab) and discovery of a treatment for patients who are siltuximab- refractory , like me. \u2014 K.n.c., The Economist , 27 Nov. 2019",
"Almost a third endure refractory epilepsy, meaning typical pharmaceutical drugs have little effect in reducing the instances or frequency of seizures. \u2014 Robert Iddiols, CNN , 28 Sep. 2019"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Adjective",
"first_known_use":[
"Adjective",
"1606, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
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"1627, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-195141"
},
"reactionary":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": relating to, marked by, or favoring reaction",
": ultraconservative in politics"
],
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"r\u0113-\u02c8ak-sh\u0259-\u02ccner-\u0113"
],
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"archconservative",
"brassbound",
"button-down",
"buttoned-down",
"conservative",
"die-hard",
"hidebound",
"mossbacked",
"old-fashioned",
"old-line",
"old-school",
"orthodox",
"paleoconservative",
"standpat",
"traditional",
"traditionalistic",
"ultraconservative",
"unprogressive"
],
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"broad-minded",
"large-minded",
"liberal",
"nonconservative",
"nonconventional",
"nonorthodox",
"nontraditional",
"open-minded",
"progressive",
"unconventional",
"unorthodox"
],
"examples":[
"reactionary guardians of proper English usage invariably regard every new coinage that comes along as a nonword",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Since Floyd\u2019s death, there was a very quick jump to do something, which is reactionary , says Kamora Herrington, founder of Kamora\u2019s Cultural Center in Hartford. \u2014 Deidre Montague, Hartford Courant , 28 May 2022",
"Given the increasing correlation between gender and ideology, conservative or even reactionary literature might end up being more appealing to male readers. \u2014 Samuel Goldman, The Week , 23 May 2022",
"Rhyme for the light-verse writers of the period was not a reactionary force, nostalgically evoking old orders, but a democratizing one, a unifying practice that would be recognizably modern and still speak in an accessible voice. \u2014 Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker , 23 May 2022",
"China has a tendency to pursue a path of big plans, grand schemes, and reactionary policies, without thinking that there may be a better way. \u2014 Russell Flannery, Forbes , 25 Apr. 2022",
"Some companies are taking small steps to ease the burden on their employees living in states with these misogynist, reactionary laws. \u2014 Jill Filipovic, CNN , 12 Apr. 2022",
"Not today, when repealing Reedy Creek is presented openly by its advocates as retaliation against Disney for daring to speak out against Florida Republicans\u2019 reactionary policies. \u2014 Michael Hiltzikbusiness Columnist, Los Angeles Times , 4 Apr. 2022",
"Ballard is one of the least reactionary general managers out there. \u2014 Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star , 1 Apr. 2022",
"The response to Putin continues to be reactionary , and seems out of touch with reality of his aggression and tyrannical behavior. \u2014 Baltimore Sun , 18 May 2022"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1815, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-195306"
},
"roar":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to utter or emit a full loud prolonged sound",
": to sing or shout with full force",
": to make or emit a loud confused sound (such as background reverberation or rumbling)",
": to laugh loudly",
": to be boisterous or disorderly",
": to proceed or rush with great noise or commotion",
": to make a loud noise during inhalation (such as that of a horse affected with roaring )",
": to utter or proclaim with a roar",
": to cause to roar",
": the deep cry of a wild animal (such as a lion)",
": a loud deep cry (as of pain or anger)",
": a loud continuous confused sound",
": a boisterous outcry",
": to make a long loud sound",
": to laugh loudly",
": to say loudly",
": to move with a loud noise",
": a long shout, bellow, or loud noise"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u022fr",
"\u02c8r\u022fr"
],
"synonyms":[
"bellow",
"boom",
"growl",
"thunder"
],
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"clamor",
"howl",
"hubbub",
"hue and cry",
"hullabaloo",
"noise",
"outcry",
"tumult",
"uproar",
"vociferation"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"That\u2019s why the gleaming black mountain walls rise to a mighty temple where the sounds of eternity can freely roar . \u2014 WSJ , 17 June 2022",
"Meanwhile, as the orange flames roar incessantly into the sky, young environmentalists vow to keep up the pressure. \u2014 Anastasia Moloney, The Christian Science Monitor , 25 May 2022",
"This spring, that roar sounds uncomfortably loud, as companies cope with soaring inflation and the growing likelihood that sky-high prices and labor shortages will help tip the economy into recession. \u2014 Alan Murray, Fortune , 24 May 2022",
"The throaty roar of a nearby lion startled me out of my reverie. \u2014 Christine Chitnis, ELLE , 24 May 2022",
"The result is the most immersive flight simulator audiences will have ever experienced, right down to the great Dolby roar of engines vibrating through their seats. \u2014 Peter Debruge, Variety , 12 May 2022",
"Debris piles mark the water\u2019s edge as trucks roar past on highways. \u2014 Emily Opilo, Baltimore Sun , 2 May 2022",
"Instead of flat-screen TVs, giant windows provide entertainment; the idea is to watch as winds roar around the hotel, smearing clouds like van Gogh brushstrokes. \u2014 Mark Johanson, Travel + Leisure , 23 Apr. 2022",
"Panthers roar Much like Sunday's meeting in Detroit, when the Wings started well only to be shredded in a 6-1 loss, the Panthers scored in bunches to claim the lead. \u2014 Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press , 22 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Hollywood legend Sylvester Stallone came out to a roar of applause at Paramount Global\u2019s upfront presentation Wednesday. \u2014 Michael Schneider, Variety , 23 May 2022",
"With the infrasound microphones, which are on all the time, scientists have also heard the roar of volcanoes, the dance of the aurora and \u2014 once in a while \u2014 the sonic pathway left behind by a fiery object that plunges toward Earth in a few blinks. \u2014 Ned Rozell, Anchorage Daily News , 9 Oct. 2021",
"As evening fell on IMS May 26, 2002, after the roar of engines and crowds of people had dissolved, hundreds of reporters roamed with nothing to report. \u2014 Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star , 23 May 2022",
"When Smart buried a 3 to cut the Heat lead to 72-62, the guttural roar of the Garden crowd may well have shaken the trains in North Station below off their tracks. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 22 May 2022",
"This was followed by a roar that would rouse the tigers at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden from their afternoon naps. \u2014 Jordan Kellogg, The Enquirer , 8 Feb. 2022",
"The nearby railroad tracts have gone quiet, replaced by the muffled roar of the 91 Freeway. \u2014 Frank Shyong Columnist, Los Angeles Times , 9 Oct. 2021",
"Step out the door of the small international airport and you are buffeted from across the road by the roar of helicopters ferrying crews back and forth to oil platforms scattered across the North Sea. \u2014 New York Times , 27 Sep. 2021",
"The gasp of surprise as Cazares went down, followed by the roar , made Morrell feel right at home. \u2014 Patrick Reusse, Star Tribune , 27 June 2021"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a",
"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-195554"
},
"recess":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": the action of receding : recession",
": a hidden, secret, or secluded place or part",
": indentation , cleft",
": alcove",
": a suspension of business or procedure often for rest or relaxation",
": to put into a recess",
": to make a recess in",
": to interrupt for a recess",
": to take a recess",
": a brief period for relaxation between work periods",
": a secret or hidden place",
": a hollow cut or built into a surface (as a wall)",
": a brief time off from the activity of a court",
": to put into a hollow space",
": to interrupt for or take a brief time off",
": an anatomical depression or cleft : fossa",
": a temporary adjournment of a trial, hearing, or legislative session"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccses",
"ri-\u02c8",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccses",
"ri-\u02c8ses",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccses",
"ri-\u02c8",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccses, ri-\u02c8ses"
],
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"alcove",
"niche",
"nook"
],
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"adjourn",
"prorogate",
"prorogue",
"suspend"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Adalynn Garza, 9, was on the swings with her friend during recess when the shooting began. \u2014 Steve Helling, PEOPLE.com , 31 May 2022",
"The bipartisan group of 10 senators working on the issue was to have a Zoom call on Tuesday to work out a framework for negotiations during the holiday recess , Senator John Cornyn, Republican of Texas, told reporters on Monday. \u2014 New York Times , 30 May 2022",
"Luis Davila-Qui\u00f1ones is accused of exposing his genitals to several Bellalago Academy students during recess on May 12, the agency said in a statement. \u2014 Lisa Maria Garza, Orlando Sentinel , 23 May 2022",
"The unidentified student shared the candy with others during recess earlier this week at Michael J. Castori Elementary School. \u2014 Jiovanni Lieggi, Fox News , 13 May 2022",
"During a forensic interview, the girl said she was called into Vandel\u2019s classroom during recess one day during February or March of 2020. \u2014 Chelsea Prince, ajc , 13 May 2022",
"In total, 37 first-graders -- ranging in age from 6 to 7 years old -- created and sold buttons for $1 each during recess . \u2014 John Benson, cleveland , 28 Apr. 2022",
"National gauges for inflation alone reached their highest levels in four decades this month, a spike that left lawmakers hearing an earful from voters in their states and districts during the recess . \u2014 Tony Romm, Anchorage Daily News , 24 Apr. 2022",
"Red push pistache, a tree with a large canopy cover, known for its red fall foliage, and fan west ash, which also produces a large shade canopy, will offer shade to the school\u2019s large open field where kids play during recess . \u2014 Zayna Syed, The Arizona Republic , 7 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Congress was unable to pass COVID-19 relief funds before heading out to recess earlier this month. \u2014 Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Circuit Court Judge Philip Jackson opted to recess the trial early after Novella Chase\u2019s lengthy testimony, giving jurors until 9:15 a.m. Monday to hear the remaining witnesses. \u2014 Lee O. Sanderlin, Baltimore Sun , 21 Mar. 2022",
"House and Senate leaders said the House and Senate plan to recess today. \u2014 Michael R. Wickline, Arkansas Online , 8 Mar. 2022",
"Hoyer said the House would recess when McCarthy finishes his remarks. \u2014 CBS News , 19 Nov. 2021",
"And on Monday, when the nearby city of Columbus did the same, its city council had to recess because of interruptions by anti-mask protesters, according to the Columbus Dispatch. \u2014 Tim Fitzsimons, NBC News , 16 Sep. 2021",
"That led the board to recess for 40 minutes and move to virtual-only meetings for the audience. \u2014 Mj Slaby, The Indianapolis Star , 14 Dec. 2021",
"During and after the speakers\u2019 remarks, the audience began applauding and refused to quiet down, forcing board chair Stella Pekarsky to temporarily recess the meeting. \u2014 Washington Post , 28 Sep. 2021",
"The House rejected Senate Bill 731, by Sen. Bob Ballinger, R-Ozark, with a 41-46 vote Friday morning before approving a resolution allowing the Legislature to recess and officially adjourn Oct. 15. \u2014 Rachel Herzog, Arkansas Online , 9 Oct. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"1531, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
"1809, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-200107"
},
"rebuff":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to reject or criticize sharply : snub",
": to refuse (something) in a sharp or rude way",
": a sharp or rude refusal of something (as an offer)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8b\u0259f",
"ri-\u02c8b\u0259f"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Our suggestion was immediately rebuffed .",
"The company rebuffed the bid.",
"She rebuffed him when he asked her for a date.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Last year, Apple started requiring all apps to get users\u2019 explicit permission to track their activity across the internet \u2014 a request that many users rebuff . \u2014 Washington Post , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Across the country, workers were flush with opportunities and could rebuff what they\u2019d once been forced to tolerate \u2014 whether rigid bosses or customer abuse. \u2014 New York Times , 13 May 2022",
"China has a long and effective history of using massed small craft to rebuff stronger rivals. \u2014 Craig Hooper, Forbes , 7 May 2022",
"Poland has sent at least 240 Soviet-style tanks to Ukraine, Polish officials said, a donation that is enough to form two new tank brigades as Ukraine races to rebuff Russia\u2019s advance in the east of the country. \u2014 Drew Hinshaw, WSJ , 29 Apr. 2022",
"In addition, digital currencies came under scrutiny with speculation swirling that they could be used to skirt Russian sanctions, though many analysts rebuff that claim. \u2014 Emily Nicolle, Bloomberg.com , 27 Mar. 2022",
"On Tuesday, Powell took pains to rebuff suggestions from some Democratic senators that rate increases would slow hiring and potentially leave many people, particularly lower-income and Black Americans, without jobs. \u2014 Christopher Rugaber, USA TODAY , 12 Jan. 2022",
"The White House has signaled an openness to taking further steps to protect Ukraine and rebuff Russia. \u2014 Rick Klein, ABC News , 28 Feb. 2022",
"Hours before the ceremony, Xi met with Russia President Vladimir Putin in a display of solidarity to rebuff concern over the Kremlin\u2019s military buildup around Ukraine. \u2014 Washington Post , 4 Feb. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle French rebuffer , from Old Italian ribuffare to reprimand, from ribuffo reprimand",
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1586, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-200726"
},
"reluctance":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the quality or state of being reluctant",
": the opposition offered in a magnetic circuit to magnetic flux",
": the ratio of the magnetic potential difference to the corresponding flux",
": the quality or state of showing doubt or unwillingness"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8l\u0259k-t\u0259n(t)s",
"ri-\u02c8l\u0259k-t\u0259ns"
],
"synonyms":[
"disinclination",
"hesitance",
"hesitancy",
"reticence",
"unwillingness"
],
"antonyms":[
"inclination",
"willingness"
],
"examples":[
"the mice showed an odd reluctance to eat the cheese we had put out for them",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The current criticism of Berlin\u2019s stance extends beyond its ongoing reluctance both to supply heavy weapons and to ditch Russian gas\u2014a move Germany insists would knock 3-5% off its GDP. \u2014 David Meyer, Fortune , 13 June 2022",
"Their reluctance to talk could reflect a genuine business-moral dilemma for operators. \u2014 Tim Carman, Washington Post , 10 June 2022",
"In a departure from its reluctance to send advanced weapons to Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced on Wednesday Berlin will send its most modern air defense system to Ukraine to help protect against Russian airstrikes. \u2014 Siladitya Ray, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
"Mia Hansen-L\u00f8ve is an icon in the arthouse world, partly due to her reluctance to submit to a mainstream breakout moment. \u2014 Douglas Greenwood, Vogue , 30 May 2022",
"Others, including his gubernatorial opponent Beto O'Rourke, have challenged Abbott and other state leaders to answer for their reluctance in considering gun control legislation amid mounting instances of firearm violence. \u2014 Dan Carson, Chron , 26 May 2022",
"On Saturday, European Film Academy president Agnieszka Holland was the latest to slam the Cannes Film Festival for its reluctance to take a hard stand against Russia. \u2014 Christopher Vourlias, Variety , 22 May 2022",
"Fortunately, his initial reluctance eventually eased, and five years ago, Styles started seeing a therapist. \u2014 Serena Coady, SELF , 13 May 2022",
"That Brown withheld Cloud Computing from the Derby that spring speaks to his clinical approach and his reluctance to obsess over America\u2019s biggest race. \u2014 Tim Sullivan, The Courier-Journal , 5 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1629, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-201037"
},
"ridiculous":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": arousing or deserving ridicule : extremely silly or unreasonable : absurd , preposterous",
": causing or deserving ridicule : very silly or unreasonable"
],
"pronounciation":[
"r\u0259-\u02c8di-ky\u0259-l\u0259s",
"r\u0259-\u02c8di-ky\u0259-l\u0259s"
],
"synonyms":[
"absurd",
"cockamamy",
"cockamamie",
"comical",
"derisive",
"derisory",
"farcical",
"laughable",
"ludicrous",
"pathetic",
"preposterous",
"risible",
"silly"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The Super 3 looks both ridiculous and awesome at the same time. \u2014 Mike Duff, Car and Driver , 15 June 2022",
"Each of these events changed the nature of European football, unmooring an old order that was itself ridiculous and unfair, but now seems simpler and more romantic. \u2014 Tom Mctague, The Atlantic , 28 May 2022",
"Jets still scream and muscles still gleam in the ridiculous and often ridiculously entertaining sequel, though in several respects, the movie evinces \u2014 and rewards \u2014 an unusual investment of brainpower, writes film critic Justin Chang. \u2014 Laura Blasey, Los Angeles Times , 13 May 2022",
"As a matter of law, Johnny Depp\u2019s defamation suit against Amber Heard strikes me as ridiculous and damaging to his own interests. \u2014 Kyle Smith, National Review , 11 May 2022",
"Then, out of nowhere on a form, my credit card processor asked me a ridiculous and beyond the pale, intrusive question: date of birth. \u2014 Dylan Ogline, Forbes , 6 May 2022",
"The idea that Zelensky should phone in to an American awards show is ridiculous and self-centered. \u2014 David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter , 25 Mar. 2022",
"With Jessie\u2019s grand gesture interrupted by rain, the moment only became more ridiculous and perfectly fitting. \u2014 Caroline Framke, Variety , 25 Mar. 2022",
"The ridiculous and silly energy came through on screen. \u2014 Emily Burack, Town & Country , 25 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Latin ridiculosus (from ridiculum jest, from neuter of ridiculus ) or ridiculus , literally, laughable, from rid\u0113re to laugh",
"first_known_use":[
"1550, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-201202"
},
"radiate":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to proceed in a direct line from or toward a center",
": to send out rays : shine brightly",
": to issue in or as if in rays",
": to evolve by adaptive radiation",
": to send out in or as if in rays",
": irradiate , illuminate",
": to spread abroad or around as if from a center",
": having rays or radial parts: such as",
": having ray flowers",
": characterized by radial symmetry : radially symmetrical",
": to send out rays : shine",
": to come forth in the form of rays",
": to go out in a direct line from a center",
": to spread around from or as if from a center",
": to show very clearly",
": to issue in or as if in rays : spread from a central point",
": irradiate",
": having rays or radial parts",
": characterized by radial symmetry : radially symmetrical"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0101-d\u0113-\u02cc\u0101t",
"\u02c8r\u0101-d\u0113-\u0259t",
"-\u02cc\u0101t",
"\u02c8r\u0101-d\u0113-\u02cc\u0101t",
"\u02c8r\u0101d-\u0113-\u02cc\u0101t",
"\u02c8r\u0101d-\u0113-\u0259t, -\u0113-\u02cc\u0101t"
],
"synonyms":[
"branch",
"fan (out)",
"ray"
],
"antonyms":[
"concentrate",
"converge",
"focus",
"funnel",
"meet"
],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"The pain was radiating down my arm.",
"The sun radiates heat and light.",
"Heat radiates from the sun.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Although the olfactory bulb isn\u2019t involved in cognitive functions, tenOever said, inflammation there can radiate deeper into the brain. \u2014 Jason Mast, STAT , 13 June 2022",
"Those passageways radiate out from the centers like spokes on a wheel, and stretch for several miles. \u2014 Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine , 25 May 2022",
"All roads lead to... Cotoca? From each city, earthen causeways radiate out like spokes, connecting the city with surrounding towns and villages even during the rainy season, when the Llanos might be flooded or a swampy mess. \u2014 Kiona N. Smith, Ars Technica , 25 May 2022",
"Furthermore, much of the valley and even the surrounding mountains are meadows, which allows heat to radiate upward and outward into the atmosphere faster than would forest or, especially, urban settings. \u2014 Washington Post , 23 June 2021",
"That allows your body heat to radiate outward, turning your sleeping bag into a warm sac of air. \u2014 Erin Berger, Outside Online , 22 June 2020",
"In person, Taylor\u2019s wit and matter-of-fact intelligence radiate warmth. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 23 Mar. 2022",
"The day before on Sunday, May 15, the moon will radiate a reddish hue for 84 minutes \u2014 as the Flower Moon will simultaneously be a Blood Moon total lunar eclipse, best viewed in North and South America. \u2014 Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE.com , 13 Apr. 2022",
"We are used to the idea that European masterpieces hanging in the Louvre or giant abstract paintings displayed in corporate lobbies radiate cultural authority. \u2014 Washington Post , 6 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"circa 1619, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1",
"Adjective",
"1668, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-201238"
},
"rotund":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": marked by roundness : rounded",
": marked by fullness of sound or cadence : orotund , sonorous",
": notably plump : chubby",
": somewhat round",
": plump entry 1"
],
"pronounciation":[
"r\u014d-\u02c8t\u0259nd",
"\u02c8r\u014d-\u02cct\u0259nd",
"r\u014d-\u02c8t\u0259nd"
],
"synonyms":[
"blubbery",
"chubby",
"corpulent",
"fat",
"fleshy",
"full",
"gross",
"lardy",
"obese",
"overweight",
"plump",
"podgy",
"portly",
"pudgy",
"replete",
"roly-poly",
"round",
"tubby"
],
"antonyms":[
"lean",
"skinny",
"slender",
"slim",
"spare",
"thin"
],
"examples":[
"a rotund little man who, predictably, was asked to play Santa every year",
"the actor's distinct baritone and his clear and rotund elocution are especially effective in dramatic readings",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Floridians cherish manatees, rotund and gentle giants that have long captured the human imagination, but people have failed to care for the animals\u2019 environment, putting the species\u2019 survival at risk. \u2014 New York Times , 9 Apr. 2022",
"The fate of the rotund fellow became a cause c\u00e9l\u00e8bre as photos of him circulated on the internet, where his many aliases included Yogi, Chunky and the Big Guy. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 25 Feb. 2022",
"Gailani, a onetime mujahideen fighter against the Soviets, is now a rotund , urbane man in his sixties. \u2014 Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker , 21 Feb. 2022",
"Local excitement has also led to a buying frenzy for keepsakes of the official Olympic mascot, a rotund panda in a bodysuit named Bing Dwen Dwen. \u2014 Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times , 9 Feb. 2022",
"The rotund toads are indigenous to South and Central America. \u2014 Washington Post , 6 Dec. 2021",
"Kolkata wears its past on its sleeve like few other cities, from its rotund yellow taxis to its antiquated trams. \u2014 New York Times , 26 Nov. 2021",
"Much is known about the rotund Butler, an irascible, brilliant, cruel and sometimes-corrupt lawyer and politician. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 26 Oct. 2021",
"Fans also get their best look yet at Farrell's scarred and rotund gangster Oswald Cobblepot, aka the Penguin. \u2014 Brian Truitt, USA TODAY , 16 Oct. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Latin rotundus , probably alteration of Old Latin *retundus ; akin to Latin rota wheel \u2014 more at roll ",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-201318"
},
"resurrect":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to raise from the dead",
": to bring to view, attention, or use again",
": to bring back to life",
": to bring to view or into use again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccre-z\u0259-\u02c8rekt",
"\u02ccre-z\u0259-\u02c8rekt"
],
"synonyms":[
"reanimate",
"recharge",
"regenerate",
"rejuvenate",
"rekindle",
"renew",
"resuscitate",
"revitalize",
"revive",
"revivify",
"rewake",
"rewaken"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"The story is about a scientist who claimed that he could resurrect the dead.",
"He is trying to resurrect his acting career.",
"an old government program that is being resurrected",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Apple tried to resurrect the MacBook series with the 12-inch model. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 25 Mar. 2022",
"Out of baseball from 2018-20, Singleton tried to resurrect his career by playing in the Mexican League this year for the Mexico City Red Devils. \u2014 Tom Haudricourt, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 10 Dec. 2021",
"In its life, PSA also narrowly beat one takeover attempt and failed in its own attempt to resurrect a bankrupt Braniff Airways through a joint operating agreement. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 29 May 2022",
"Amongst those superheroes is a version of none other than Doctor Strange who had, in an attempt to resurrect his dead girlfriend, becomes corrupted by dark magic. \u2014 Graeme Mcmillan, The Hollywood Reporter , 2 May 2022",
"Writing for Der Spiegel, Olesya Khromeychuk, a historian and the director of the Ukrainian Institute London, argues that museums\u2019 homogenization of Ukrainian and Russian cultures gives Putin a leg up in his seeming attempt to resurrect the U.S.S.R. \u2014 Jane Recker, Smithsonian Magazine , 11 Apr. 2022",
"The move helped resurrect his flailing campaign and preserved his pathway to the White House, and Biden said the promise of putting someone like Jackson on the court helped motivate his bid for the Oval Office. \u2014 Zeke Miller, Will Weissert, Anchorage Daily News , 9 Apr. 2022",
"The move helped resurrect his flailing campaign and preserved his pathway to the White House, and Biden said the promise of putting someone like Jackson on the court helped motivate his bid for the Oval Office. \u2014 Will Weissert, chicagotribune.com , 8 Apr. 2022",
"In the latest film, a new killer sporting the Ghostface mask emerges, targeting a group of teenagers in an attempt to resurrect secrets of the past. \u2014 Alexia Fern\u00e1ndez, PEOPLE.com , 21 Jan. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"back-formation from resurrection ",
"first_known_use":[
"1773, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-201610"
},
"repression":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the action or process of repressing : the state of being repressed",
": an instance of repressing",
": a mental process by which distressing thoughts, memories, or impulses that may give rise to anxiety are excluded from consciousness and left to operate in the unconscious",
": an item so excluded",
": the action or process of repressing",
": a process by which unacceptable desires or impulses are excluded from consciousness and left to operate in the unconscious \u2014 compare suppression sense c",
": an item so excluded"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8pre-sh\u0259n",
"ri-\u02c8presh-\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[
"constraint",
"continence",
"discipline",
"discretion",
"inhibition",
"refrainment",
"reserve",
"restraint",
"self-command",
"self-control",
"self-restraint",
"suppression"
],
"antonyms":[
"disinhibition",
"incontinence",
"unconstraint"
],
"examples":[
"the state's repression of its citizens",
"They survived 60 years of political repression .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Pointing to a group of Salvadoran demonstrators a few feet away, Rostr\u00e1n said the type of political repression that has long gripped Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela is also pressing in on El Salvador. \u2014 Soudi Jim\u00e9nez, Los Angeles Times , 7 June 2022",
"The narrative here is of artists from South and Central America coming to New York City, a newly hot international cultural center, some to explore career opportunities, others to escape political repression . \u2014 New York Times , 16 Dec. 2021",
"Chun's eight-year rule in the presidential Blue House was characterized by brutality and political repression . \u2014 Reuters, CNN , 23 Nov. 2021",
"Thousands of protesters took to the streets in dozens of cities across Cuba yesterday (June 11) to voice their anger over the country\u2019s collapsing healthcare system, food shortages, blackouts, and political repression . \u2014 Nicol\u00e1s Rivero, Quartz , 12 July 2021",
"Another less talked about aspect of sanctions is 'brain drain' \u2013 high-skilled professionals exiting the country due to punishing sanctions and brutal political repression . \u2014 Ariel Cohen, Forbes , 18 Mar. 2022",
"Russia\u2019s new wartime footing, however, will likely tighten the screws of political repression . \u2014 Thomas Grove, WSJ , 17 Mar. 2022",
"When the laws are enforced exclusively (or with extra vigor) against political enemies, that is not law enforcement \u2014 that is political repression . \u2014 Kevin D. Williamson, National Review , 16 Feb. 2022",
"In Iran, economic collapse and political repression make the task even more complex. \u2014 Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor , 12 Jan. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-202314"
},
"rakishness":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the quality or state of being rakish"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0101-kish-n\u0259s"
],
"synonyms":[
"abjection",
"corruption",
"corruptness",
"debasement",
"debauchery",
"decadence",
"decadency",
"degeneracy",
"degenerateness",
"degeneration",
"degradation",
"demoralization",
"depravity",
"dissipatedness",
"dissipation",
"dissoluteness",
"libertinage",
"libertinism",
"perversion",
"pervertedness",
"turpitude"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"the legendary rakishness of the oil baron's overprivileged and underbred son"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1737, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-202345"
},
"reformable":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb",
"verb ()"
],
"definitions":[
": to put or change into an improved form or condition",
": to amend or improve by change of form or removal of faults or abuses",
": to put an end to (an evil) by enforcing or introducing a better method or course of action",
": to induce or cause to abandon evil ways",
": to subject (hydrocarbons) to cracking",
": to produce (gasoline, gas, etc.) by cracking",
": to become changed for the better",
": amendment of what is defective, vicious, corrupt, or depraved",
": removal or correction of errors or of an abuse or a wrong",
": reform judaism",
": relating to or favoring reform",
": of, relating to, or practicing Reform Judaism",
": to form again",
": to take form again",
": to make better or improve by removal of faults",
": to stop engaging in bad habits or behavior",
": the improvement of something by removing faults or problems",
": to put (a writing) into a corrected form that more accurately reflects the agreement of the parties",
"\u2014 compare ratify",
": to induce or cause to abandon wrongful or harmful ways",
": to become changed for the better"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8f\u022frm",
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8f\u022frm",
"ri-\u02c8f\u022frm",
"ri-\u02c8f\u022frm"
],
"synonyms":[
"habilitate",
"reclaim",
"redeem",
"regenerate",
"rehabilitate"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The antitrust bills with the best chance to become law in the short term are still those that reform the system around the edges, such as one that would raise merger filing fees to increase federal antitrust enforcement funding. \u2014 Washington Post , 29 June 2021",
"The rules for drawing the maps changed after voters passed a constitutional amendment in 2015 attempting to reform the process and reduce gerrymandering. \u2014 Laura Hancock, cleveland , 27 May 2022",
"With lawmakers unable to reach agreement on how to reform police policies and on efforts to reduce mass shootings, the president has limited avenues for advancing his campaign promises. \u2014 Josh Boak And Chris Megerian, Anchorage Daily News , 25 May 2022",
"Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons are among those to have agreed to back the Alliance in a fresh push to reform the U.K.\u2019s controversial business rates and to demand the introduction of a new online sales tax. \u2014 Mark Faithfull, Forbes , 3 May 2022",
"Policy makers have the best chance in generations to reform and improve this system while bringing the rest of the world along. \u2014 Jason Furman, WSJ , 2 May 2022",
"When four officers were convicted last year for killing Floyd, Biden urged Congress to pass legislation to reform police by the anniversary of his death. \u2014 Time , 26 May 2022",
"When four officers were convicted last year for killing Floyd, Biden urged Congress to pass legislation to reform police by the anniversary of his death. \u2014 Josh Boak And Chris Megerian, Anchorage Daily News , 25 May 2022",
"When four officers were convicted last year for killing Floyd, Biden urged Congress to pass legislation to reform police by the anniversary of his death. \u2014 Michael Collins, USA TODAY , 25 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The lawsuit references the findings of the Department of Justice investigation that resulted in a federal consent decree mandating reform of the Baltimore Police Department in 2017. \u2014 Lea Skene, Baltimore Sun , 15 June 2022",
"The Cleveland Community Police Commission says nine smaller police agencies in the city have mostly complied with changing their policies to adhere to the city\u2019s reform of its department. \u2014 Olivia Mitchell, cleveland , 15 June 2022",
"Episodes of competence continue to be seen periodically: the Giuliani crime reduction in New York, Gina Raimondo\u2019s reform of Rhode Island\u2019s pension system, the Trump administration\u2019s vaccine initiative. \u2014 Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ , 14 June 2022",
"Of all the new breed of reform -minded progressive district attorneys in major American cities, none had the revolutionary bona fides of Chesa Boudin. \u2014 Kevin Cullen, BostonGlobe.com , 13 June 2022",
"Tuesday's press conference was part of a campaign to build pressure on Congress and argue that American public opinion favors serious reform of gun laws at a national level. \u2014 Ashraf Khalil, The Arizona Republic , 7 June 2022",
"The election for California attorney general is poised to be a contest of stark contrasts, between a reform -minded liberal incumbent and a staunchly conservative challenger who\u2019s looking to seize on public fears about crime. \u2014 Dustin Gardiner, San Francisco Chronicle , 7 June 2022",
"The Philadelphia District Attorney at the heart of this Independent Lens docuseries is Larry Krasner, a criminal justice reform -minded lawyer who approached his role as a chance to rethink how the city of Philadelphia understood criminality. \u2014 Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter , 7 June 2022",
"The Illinois Legislature sets the property tax code and therefore plays an important role in any reform of the Illinois or Cook County property tax systems. \u2014 The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune , 2 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Actual corporate tax revenue in 2021 was $46 billion higher than the Congressional Budget Office\u2019s post- reform forecast. \u2014 Tyler Goodspeed, WSJ , 8 May 2022",
"Under Mullins\u2019 nearly two decades of leadership, the union has fought for better pay \u2014 with contracts resulting in pay increases of 40% \u2014 and staked a prominent position in the anti- reform movement. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 6 Oct. 2021",
"The initial results also showed that pro- reform candidates who emerged from the 2019 protests had gained several seats in the 329-member parliament. \u2014 Reuters, CNN , 12 Oct. 2021",
"The initial results also showed that pro- reform candidates who emerged from the 2019 protests had gained several seats in the 329-member parliament. \u2014 NBC News , 12 Oct. 2021",
"Under Mullins\u2019 nearly two decades of leadership, the union has fought for better pay \u2013 with contracts resulting in pay increases of 40% \u2013 and staked a prominent position in the anti- reform movement. \u2014 Michael R. Sisak, USA TODAY , 5 Oct. 2021",
"The pugilistic rhetoric sheds light on where the post- reform coalition education debate will lead. \u2014 Kathryn Joyce, The New Republic , 30 Sep. 2021",
"Her anti- reform message plays well to a base of very reliable voters \u2014 older, whiter, more conservative. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 3 Sep. 2021",
"Sandu, a former prime minister who used to lead the pro- reform Party of Action and Solidarity, or PAS, promised to clean up corruption, fight poverty and strengthen relations with the EU. \u2014 Corneliu Rusnac And Stephen Mcgrath, Star Tribune , 11 July 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb (1)",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb (1)",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a",
"Noun",
"1606, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Adjective",
"1819, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb (2)",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-202430"
},
"rover":{
"type":[
"noun ()"
],
"definitions":[
": pirate",
": a random or long-distance mark in archery",
": wanderer , roamer",
": a player who is not assigned to a specific position on a team and who plays wherever needed",
": a vehicle for exploring the surface of an extraterrestrial body (such as the moon or Mars)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u014d-v\u0259r",
"\u02c8r\u014d-v\u0259r"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun (1)",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun (1)",
"14th century, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun (2)",
"circa 1525, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-202815"
},
"rinse":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to cleanse by flushing with liquid (such as water)",
": to cleanse (as of soap) by clear water",
": to treat (hair) with a rinse",
": to remove (dirt or impurities) by washing lightly or in water only",
": the act or process of rinsing",
": liquid used for rinsing",
": a solution that temporarily tints hair",
": to wash lightly with water",
": to remove (something) with clean water",
": an act of washing with a liquid and especially with clean water",
": a liquid used for rinsing"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rin(t)s",
"dialectal",
"\u02c8rins"
],
"synonyms":[
"flush",
"irrigate",
"sluice",
"wash",
"wash out"
],
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"After cleaning brick pavers, rinse the surface with a regular hose. \u2014 Kristina Mcguirk, Better Homes & Gardens , 16 June 2022",
"Scrub and rinse the laces, then squeeze the excess water out of them and lay them flat to air dry. \u2014 Carolyn Fort\u00e9, Good Housekeeping , 14 June 2022",
"Give them a good swish around and then rinse under cool water. \u2014 Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press , 12 June 2022",
"Drain shrimp and do not rinse , discard cooking liquid; remove to a tray lined with newspapers. \u2014 Mackensy Lunsford, USA TODAY , 11 June 2022",
"If it was previously used for plants, wash it first in a solution of one part liquid bleach to nine parts water, and then rinse thoroughly to kill any plant diseases. \u2014 Carol Stocker, BostonGlobe.com , 22 May 2022",
"Applying makeup is fun, but cleaning your tools can be a pain, so our testers also checked for ease of cleaning, using soap and warm water to rinse each sponge. \u2014 Madison Yauger, PEOPLE.com , 16 May 2022",
"Each Bic Soleil Comfort boasts four blades that are not only flexible but easy to rinse off between swipes. \u2014 Isadora Baum, Allure , 5 May 2022",
"Simply wet your skin, use a thin layer of this shaving cream, shave carefully, and rinse to reveal skin that feels softer and smoother. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 1 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Before cooking, rinse clams well of any cornmeal, sand and grit. \u2014 Kim Sun\u00e9e, Anchorage Daily News , 2 June 2022",
"Best No-Rinse Drugstore Body Wash Like a spray-on body wash, this unique no- rinse body cleansing mist can be spritzed on from head to toe to freshen up fast thanks to skin-cleansing and conditioning ingredients. \u2014 April Franzino, Good Housekeeping , 2 June 2022",
"Everist Waterless Shampoo Concentrate Want to reduce the use of plastic with your morning rinse ? \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 2 June 2022",
"After a long day in the sun drenched in sweat, nothing feels better or more natural than cold rinse amidst the great outdoors. \u2014 Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health , 26 May 2022",
"When Cardi B revealed that her hair routine relied, in part, on avocados, mayonnaise, black castor oil, and a rice water rinse , the internet went crazy. \u2014 Johnson Lui, Allure , 24 May 2022",
"Dispense a quarter-sized amount of the shampoo onto wet hair, thoroughly massage the product through your hair and scalp, and rinse . \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 23 May 2022",
"For non-removable plates, spray them carefully in place and wipe and rinse clean with a cloth. \u2014 Carolyn Fort\u00e9, Good Housekeeping , 17 May 2022",
"Chris gives me a quick rinse down and then fills me up with black iced tea. \u2014 Jonah Bayer, SPIN , 14 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun",
"1837, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-203030"
},
"recent":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": having lately come into existence : new , fresh",
": of or relating to a time not long past",
": holocene",
": of or relating to a time not long past",
": having lately appeared to come into being : new , fresh"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0113-s\u1d4ant",
"\u02c8r\u0113-s\u1d4ant"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent events have brought attention to the problem.",
"I usually watch that show every week, but I missed the most recent episode.",
"Medical science has made amazing progress in recent decades.",
"That was the biggest earthquake in recent history .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In its most recent earnings report, the company reported $3.3 billion in long-term debt. \u2014 Yiwen Lu, Washington Post , 16 June 2022",
"The most recent incident report states the man is to appear in court on June 22. \u2014 Mike Snider, USA TODAY , 16 June 2022",
"Ferrari\u2019s scarcity premium has dulled the effects of economic shocks on the company, and Mr. Vigna said there has been no drop-off in demand despite the recent rise in inflation, jittery markets and the lingering threat of a sharp economic slowdown. \u2014 Eric Sylvers, WSJ , 16 June 2022",
"In the latest of Michigan bridge woes, the Cass Avenue bridge over I-94 in Detroit is closed to traffic after a recent inspection revealed the need for repairs. \u2014 Eve Sampson, Detroit Free Press , 16 June 2022",
"None of the recent mishaps are exactly of his own making, but few think Chapek has handled the string of difficult events smoothly, either. \u2014 Nicole Gull Mcelroy, Fortune , 16 June 2022",
"Raena works closely with the experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute to gather and analyze all testing data collected for food storage containers conducted in the most recent tests. \u2014 Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping , 16 June 2022",
"While the thought of Big Ten competition beckoned, softball alone did not drive the change for the recent Northern Illinois standout and graduate. \u2014 Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune , 16 June 2022",
"As of the most recent campaign finance report at the end of March, Nieshalla had outraised all of the other candidates, raising $123,000 since entering the race, in part due to self funding. \u2014 Kaitlin Lange, The Indianapolis Star , 15 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Latin recent-, recens ; perhaps akin to Greek kainos new",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-203143"
},
"rainstorm":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a storm of or with rain",
": a storm of or with rain"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0101n-\u02ccst\u022frm",
"\u02c8r\u0101n-\u02ccst\u022frm"
],
"synonyms":[
"cloudburst",
"deluge",
"downfall",
"downpour",
"rain",
"rainfall",
"storm",
"wet"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"we ran into a big rainstorm on Highway 6, and the visibility was so poor we had to pull over",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The night before filming, a torrential rainstorm turned the muddy terrain into a swamp, which in turn led to swarms of mosquitos. \u2014 Jazz Tangcay, Variety , 8 June 2022",
"That Jones Tract failure occurred not during an earthquake or a torrential rainstorm but on an otherwise ordinary day in early June\u2014an unsettling thought. \u2014 David Owen, The New Yorker , 11 May 2022",
"Then, one day, while he was supposed to be golfing but was instead waiting out a rainstorm in his car, his phone rang. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 5 May 2022",
"The spill was first reported on December 30 after a sewer collapsed in the city of Carson, following an intense rainstorm in the region. \u2014 Zoe Christen Jones, CBS News , 3 Jan. 2022",
"The San Diego area was mopping up today after the heaviest rainstorm in 6 years flooded 20 families out of their homes, isolated at least one family in the county and caused widespread damage. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 31 Dec. 2021",
"One early morning she got soaked while in line during a rainstorm . \u2014 Nicholas Ballasy, PEOPLE.com , 11 May 2022",
"During a tour of the South, Simmons took a streetcar through the Garden District in New Orleans, watching the sun peek out during a rainstorm . \u2014 Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY , 10 May 2022",
"Due to basement flooding on Longwood Avenue and adjacent streets during a heavy rainstorm , the city as an emergency measure dredged the Veterans Memorial Park pond. \u2014 John Benson, cleveland , 20 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1799, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-203332"
},
"rushing":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the act of advancing a football by running plays : the use of running plays",
": yardage gained by running plays"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0259-shi\u014b"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In last season\u2019s offense \u2014 which was No. 16 in scoring and 15th in rushing \u2014 Moore coached the tight ends (and carried the title of co-offensive coordinator under Gattis) while Weiss was the quarterback coach. \u2014 Paul Nasr, Detroit Free Press , 16 Mar. 2022",
"Johnson takes over a running backs room that was completely rebuilt after the 2021 season, in which the Hoosiers finished 12th in the Big Ten in rushing and 13th in scoring during a disappointing 2-10 season. \u2014 Dustin Dopirak, The Indianapolis Star , 16 Feb. 2022",
"The offense became a force with a punishing ground attack that vaulted to the top of the Big Ten in rushing . \u2014 Rainer Sabin, USA TODAY , 16 Feb. 2022",
"The fifth-year pro ranked third in the NFL in rushing , with 1,205 yards and 13 touchdowns during the regular season. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 11 Feb. 2022",
"After last season ended with a divisional-round loss to the Bills, the Ravens wanted to improve their offense, which was ranked No. 1 in the league in rushing and No. 32 in passing. \u2014 Mike Preston, baltimoresun.com , 8 Jan. 2022",
"Baylor leads the Big 12 in rushing , averaging 238.3 yards and 2.9 touchdowns per game on the ground. \u2014 Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News , 28 Oct. 2021",
"The Sugar Skulls capitalized on the first defensive stop of the game with a Neal goal-line rushing touchdown to go up 35-26. \u2014 Justin Spears, The Arizona Republic , 8 May 2022",
"Long sleeve dresses are anything but drab when doused in a bold color or detailed with modern elements like voluminous sleeves and Y2K-style rushing . \u2014 Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue , 2 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1882, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-203406"
},
"repentant":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": experiencing repentance : penitent",
": expressive of repentance",
": feeling or showing regret for something said or done"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8pen-t\u1d4ant",
"ri-\u02c8pen-t\u1d4ant"
],
"synonyms":[
"apologetic",
"compunctious",
"contrite",
"penitent",
"regretful",
"remorseful",
"rueful",
"sorry"
],
"antonyms":[
"impenitent",
"remorseless",
"unapologetic",
"unrepentant"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In the music world, Morgan Wallen and DaBaby will never have a shortage of fans, but will they be reembraced by mainstream media and culture, having been deemed insufficiently repentant for their offenses? \u2014 Diane Garrett, Variety , 21 Dec. 2021",
"The new statement, sent by Stringfellow to Variety and also posted on his Twitter account, doesn\u2019t acknowledge any specific wrongs but strikes a more repentant tone than the previous one. \u2014 Chris Willman, Variety , 27 Oct. 2021",
"For many critics, Spanish and foreign, one of the best new films at San Sebastian, a sober Basque conflict reconciliation drama recounting the meetings with towering performances from Luis Tosar as a repentant ETA assassin and his victim\u2019s widow. \u2014 John Hopewell, Variety , 20 Oct. 2021",
"However, these subjects of a repentant reckoning were long thought of, if at all, with fear and condescension, even by their putative political representatives in the Democratic Party. \u2014 Pankaj Mishra, The New York Review of Books , 20 Oct. 2021",
"The memo said that Mazzocco tried to tell others in the crowd not to take or destroy any property in the Capitol and that, despite trying to get rid of incriminating evidence against him, Mazzocco is now contrite and repentant . \u2014 Guillermo Contreras, San Antonio Express-News , 1 Oct. 2021",
"Some say church discipline provides a helpful tool for repentant sinners and needed protection for the faith\u2019s integrity. \u2014 David Noyce, The Salt Lake Tribune , 17 June 2021",
"Porter's showcase episode finds Pray traveling home to make things right with his biological family, including a repentant aunt played by none other than Jack\u00e9e Harry. \u2014 Kristen Baldwin, EW.com , 28 Apr. 2021",
"Canadians have been seething over the past week, as one repentant politician after another apologized for taking trips out of the country. \u2014 New York Times , 7 Jan. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-205536"
},
"regarding":{
"type":[
"preposition"
],
"definitions":[
": with respect to : concerning",
": relating to : about"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8g\u00e4r-di\u014b",
"ri-\u02c8g\u00e4r-di\u014b"
],
"synonyms":[
"about",
"apropos",
"apropos of",
"as far as",
"as for",
"as regards",
"as respects",
"as to",
"concerning",
"of",
"on",
"respecting",
"touching",
"toward",
"towards"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"The teacher talked to the students regarding their homework.",
"I have a question regarding your earlier comments."
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1779, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-205724"
},
"ritzy":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": snobbish",
": impressively or ostentatiously fancy or stylish : fashionable , posh"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rit-s\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[
"aristocratic",
"elitist",
"high-hat",
"persnickety",
"potty",
"snobbish",
"snobby",
"snooty",
"snotty",
"toffee-nosed"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"I don't appreciate your ritzy advice about whom I \u201cshould\u201d associate with.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"From elegant bone cuffs to vast diamonds to the ritzy delights of dragonflies, orchids, birds, and more caught in jeweled form, there\u2019s plenty to please the eye. \u2014 Rosalind Jana, Vogue , 10 June 2022",
"Dyer and Heaton had a fancy date night at the Clash de Cartier party in Paris, where both dressed up for the ritzy fashion industry event. \u2014 Starr Bowenbank, ELLE , 29 May 2022",
"McCormick had long considered running for public office, and moved from his home on Connecticut's ritzy Gold Coast to a house in Pittsburgh before declaring his candidacy. \u2014 Marc Levy, ajc , 4 June 2022",
"Here Local 11, a Southern California union that represents hospitality workers and has for years been trying to unionize workers at the ritzy resort. \u2014 Hugo Mart\u00ednstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 12 May 2022",
"Two new episodes air tonight where one couple, who recently engaged, looks for a New York starter home, while the other weighs whether to buy a luxurious Michigan property or divert funds toward a ritzy wedding. \u2014 Hau Chu, Washington Post , 25 May 2022",
"Oz moved from a mansion in northern New Jersey overlooking Manhattan to run, while McCormick moved from Connecticut\u2019s ritzy Gold Coast. \u2014 Marc Levy, BostonGlobe.com , 20 May 2022",
"Oz moved from a mansion in New Jersey overlooking Manhattan to run, and McCormick moved from Connecticut's ritzy Gold Coast. \u2014 Marc Levy, ajc , 18 May 2022",
"Iris Apfel, Martha Stewart, and Oprah would all be there, as well as all the ritzy socialites. \u2014 Christian Allaire, Vogue , 10 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":" Ritz hotels, noted for their opulence",
"first_known_use":[
"1920, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-210320"
},
"run-of-mine":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": not graded",
": run-of-the-mill"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u0259n-\u0259(v)-t\u035fh\u0259-\u02c8m\u012bn"
],
"synonyms":[
"common",
"fair",
"indifferent",
"mediocre",
"medium",
"middling",
"ordinary",
"passable",
"run-of-the-mill",
"second-class",
"second-rate",
"so-so"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1903, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-211347"
},
"ragged":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": roughly unkempt",
": having an irregular edge or outline",
": torn or worn to tatters",
": worn-out from stress and strain",
": wearing tattered clothes",
": straggly",
": executed in an irregular or uneven manner",
": harsh , dissonant",
": having a rough or uneven edge or outline",
": very worn-out : tattered",
": wearing very worn-out clothes",
": done in an uneven way"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ra-g\u0259d",
"\u02c8ra-g\u0259d"
],
"synonyms":[
"broken",
"craggy",
"jagged",
"scraggly",
"scraggy"
],
"antonyms":[
"clean",
"even",
"smooth",
"soft",
"unbroken"
],
"examples":[
"a boy in ragged jeans",
"You look a little ragged \u2014did you have a rough week?",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The race got off to a ragged start with nine of the first 10 laps run fully or mostly under caution. \u2014 Dave Kallmann, Journal Sentinel , 12 June 2022",
"Meanwhile, Ellis can run herself ragged helping her family. \u2014 Mandy Mclaren, The Courier-Journal , 8 June 2022",
"The city had a festive, ragged atmosphere, as if a concert had just let out. \u2014 Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker , 6 June 2022",
"Jeanne Balibar, with her take-no-prisoners cheekbones); and a hedonistic supporting performer named Gottfried (a superbly louche Lars Eidinger), who arrives by train in messy eyeliner and a ragged leopard coat, desperate for crack. \u2014 Stephanie Zacharek, Time , 6 June 2022",
"Look up to see the ragged profile of Boney Mountain in the distance on the two-mile, flat hike, which starts at the state park\u2019s entrance at Via Goleta and Lynn Road in Newbury Park. \u2014 Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times , 2 June 2022",
"And so, all these months later, everybody involved remains in pretty much the same position: The Saleh family stuck in a tiny studio on a ragged block. \u2014 Heather Knight, San Francisco Chronicle , 1 June 2022",
"A month later, after a couple of pretty ragged gigs, Allan and I became the only vocalists and there was not a tambourine in sight. \u2014 Chris Willman, Variety , 30 May 2022",
"Almost two years later, the ragged remains of Napoleon\u2019s forces pulled out of the charred harbor of Cap-Fran\u00e7ais \u2014 later renamed Cap-Ha\u00eftien. \u2014 New York Times , 20 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-211720"
},
"reading":{
"type":[
"biographical name",
"geographical name",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the act of reading",
": material read or for reading",
": extent of material read",
": a particular version",
": data indicated by an instrument",
": a particular interpretation of something (such as a law)",
": a particular performance of something (such as a musical work)",
": an indication of a certain state of affairs",
": the act of reading",
": something read or available to be read",
": the number or fact shown on an instrument",
"1st Marquis of 1860-1935 Rufus Daniel Isaacs British statesman; viceroy of India (1921-26)",
"town in eastern Massachusetts north of Boston population 24,747",
"city on the Schuylkill River in southeastern Pennsylvania population 88,082",
"town on the Thames River in southern England that is the capital of Berkshire population 219,000"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0113-di\u014b",
"\u02c8r\u0113-di\u014b",
"\u02c8re-di\u014b",
"\u02c8re-di\u014b"
],
"synonyms":[
"account",
"interpretation",
"performance",
"rendition",
"version"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The average price Sunday was $4.98 a gallon, down from $4.99 in Saturday's reading . \u2014 Chris Isidore, CNN , 19 June 2022",
"Nativity students have spectacular success academically \u2014 leaping beyond their grade-level in reading and writing. \u2014 Yvonne Abraham, BostonGlobe.com , 15 June 2022",
"In the wake of the hot inflation reading , markets quickly priced in an additional hike of 25 basis points (0.25%) over the next 18 months. \u2014 Bill Stone, Forbes , 12 June 2022",
"In light of Friday's inflation reading , the Fed is seen as likely to implement the fastest series of interest rate increases in three decades. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 11 June 2022",
"In light of Friday\u2019s inflation reading , the Fed is all but certain to implement the fastest series of interest rate hikes in three decades. \u2014 Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune , 10 June 2022",
"In light of Friday's inflation reading , the Fed is all but certain to implement the fastest series of interest rate hikes in three decades. \u2014 Christopher Rugaber, ajc , 10 June 2022",
"In light of Friday\u2019s inflation reading , the Fed is all but certain to carry out the fastest series of interest rate hikes in three decades. \u2014 Christopher Rugaber, Anchorage Daily News , 10 June 2022",
"Complete a combination of 10 books, hours of reading or activities to claim your prizes. \u2014 Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune , 4 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-211759"
},
"repent":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to turn from sin and dedicate oneself to the amendment of one's life",
": to feel regret or contrition",
": to change one's mind",
": to cause to feel regret or contrition",
": to feel sorrow, regret, or contrition for",
": creeping , prostrate",
": to acknowledge regret for having done something wrong"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8pent",
"\u02c8r\u0113-p\u0259nt",
"ri-\u02c8pent"
],
"synonyms":[
"bemoan",
"deplore",
"lament",
"regret",
"rue"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"The preacher told us that we would be forgiven for our sins if we repented .",
"criminals who have repented for their crimes",
"The preacher told us that we would be forgiven if we repented our sins.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"On another recent day, a group of antivaccination and antimask protesters followed him from his home to his car, shouting at him, calling him racist, questioning his Roman Catholic faith, and imploring him to repent . \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 26 Mar. 2022",
"These thoughts and feelings seemed to be spiritual promptings to repent to a bishop. \u2014 Erin Alberty, The Salt Lake Tribune , 13 Jan. 2022",
"That language, Hanks said, reinforces the likelihood that victims will mistake their abuse response for a spiritual prompting to repent . \u2014 Erin Alberty, The Salt Lake Tribune , 10 Jan. 2022",
"But some assault survivors said church teachings further intensified their focus on their own conduct and possible need to repent \u2014 a theme that has carried into BYU\u2019s disciplinary practices. \u2014 Erin Alberty, The Salt Lake Tribune , 10 Jan. 2022",
"One problem with legislating in haste, though, is that the authors may be left to repent at leisure. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 31 Oct. 2021",
"His efforts to repent led him into a spiral of extreme scrupulosity. \u2014 Kaitlyn Bancroft, The Salt Lake Tribune , 28 Sep. 2021",
"Prophets often speak of the need to repent for past wrongdoing, but Hayhoe doesn\u2019t urge guilt on her listeners. \u2014 Eliza Griswold, The New Yorker , 16 Sep. 2021",
"During this 24-hour period, observant Jewish people fast, engage in reflection and prayer, and formally repent for any sin that might have been committed during the previous Hebrew year. \u2014 Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive , 15 Sep. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"The bishop could take some comfort in his own sermons, which often touched on the theme of God as a merciful parent who offers forgiveness for individuals who are remorseful and repent of sin. \u2014 David Briggs, cleveland , 21 Sep. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1",
"Adjective",
"1669, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-211956"
},
"refrigerated":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to make or keep cold or cool",
": to freeze or chill for preservation",
": to make or keep cold or cool especially by placing in a refrigerator"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8fri-j\u0259-\u02ccr\u0101t",
"ri-\u02c8fri-j\u0259-\u02ccr\u0101t"
],
"synonyms":[
"chill",
"cool"
],
"antonyms":[
"heat",
"toast",
"warm"
],
"examples":[
"Refrigerate the mixture for an hour before serving.",
"refrigerate the cake after you frost it so that the frosting doesn't melt",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Slice off the crowns and refrigerate them for use when serving. \u2014 M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post , 20 May 2022",
"Cover with foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. \u2014 Alysha Witwicki, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 17 Jan. 2022",
"Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 22 Dec. 2021",
"Cover with foil and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight. \u2014 Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press , 22 Dec. 2021",
"Mix the dipping sauce first by combining the mayonnaise, garlic mustard leaves and lemon juice, then refrigerate . \u2014 Chicago Tribune , 12 May 2022",
"Place half the shanks back into the braising liquid, and allow to cool, then refrigerate for tomorrow. \u2014 Danny Chau, The New Yorker , 13 Mar. 2022",
"Then, refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 3 days. \u2014 Washington Post , 21 Jan. 2022",
"If desired, roll dough by hand into bite-sized balls, then refrigerate for another 30 minutes to further set. \u2014 Abigail Abesamis Demarest, Forbes , 27 Oct. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Latin refrigeratus , past participle of refrigerare , from re- + frigerare to cool, from frigor-, frigus cold \u2014 more at frigid ",
"first_known_use":[
"1534, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-212717"
},
"run away":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": one that runs away from danger, duty, or restraint : fugitive",
": the act of running away out of control",
": something (such as a horse) that is running out of control",
": a one-sided or overwhelming victory",
": running away : fugitive",
": leaving to gain special advantages (such as lower wages) or avoid disadvantages (such as governmental or union restrictions)",
": accomplished by elopement or during flight",
": won by or having a long lead",
": extremely successful",
": subject to uncontrolled changes",
": being or operating out of control",
": to leave quickly in order to avoid or escape something",
": to leave home",
": elope",
": to run out of control : stampede , bolt",
": to gain a substantial lead : win by a large margin",
": to take away in haste or secretly",
": steal",
": to outshine the others in (something, such as a theatrical performance)",
": to carry or drive beyond prudent or reasonable limits",
": someone who leaves a place (as home) secretly without intending to return",
": a horse that is running out of control",
": having left a place secretly with no intention of returning",
": escaping from control"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0259-n\u0259-\u02ccw\u0101",
"\u02c8r\u0259-n\u0259-\u02ccw\u0101"
],
"synonyms":[
"abandoned",
"intemperate",
"rampant",
"raw",
"unbounded",
"unbridled",
"unchecked",
"uncontrolled",
"unhampered",
"unhindered",
"unrestrained"
],
"antonyms":[
"abscond",
"break out (of)",
"clear out",
"escape",
"flee",
"fly",
"get out",
"lam",
"run off"
],
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"The play was a runaway success.",
"a region plagued by runaway suburban sprawl",
"Verb",
"ran away from an unhappy marriage",
"the child runs away from large dogs",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The Celtics went on a 48-18 run in the second half to decide the opener; the Warriors didn\u2019t wait that long in Game 2, going on a 43-14 burst from late in the first half until early in the fourth quarter to turn a tie score into an absolute runaway . \u2014 Tim Reynolds, Hartford Courant , 5 June 2022",
"Thermal runaway is the degradation of batteries due to overheating. \u2014 Manish Kumar, Quartz , 4 May 2022",
"The method scientists discovered, however, works across all temperatures and potentially could enable higher voltage cells, avoid thermal runaway , reduce costs and encourage recycling, according to the company. \u2014 Mike Freeman, San Diego Union-Tribune , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Fame Cooper, 14 and a habitual runaway from a dysfunctional home, went missing from Fairmont, West Virginia, in July 1990. \u2014 Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Earlier that day, the woman believed the dog was a runaway . \u2014 John Benson, cleveland , 2 Feb. 2022",
"Wednesday's game was one of the few that was not a runaway for Schneider (meaning her score was not impossible to beat by the end of the Double Jeopardy round). \u2014 Tyler Aquilina, EW.com , 27 Jan. 2022",
"SafeCore acts as a circuit breaker to prevent lithium-ion batteries from igniting from internal shorts, overcharging or overheating \u2014 which is known as thermal runaway . \u2014 Mike Freeman, San Diego Union-Tribune , 23 Feb. 2022",
"She was reported as a runaway to police on Oct. 18. \u2014 Brieanna J. Frank, The Arizona Republic , 31 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Any market recovery could prove fleeting, with central banks around the world bent on draining liquidity to combat runaway inflation. \u2014 Joanna Ossinger, BostonGlobe.com , 20 June 2022",
"The Fed appears largely powerless to stop runaway inflation, which is being driven up further by the soaring prices of food and fuel brought on by Russia's War on Ukraine. \u2014 Sophie Mellor, Fortune , 16 June 2022",
"At the time of his injury, London was on pace for 132 catches, a school record, and the runaway favorite for the Biletnikoff Award, given to the nation\u2019s most outstanding receiver. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 21 May 2022",
"Coming into the 2022 season, none of the Portland Interscholastic League\u2019s teams looked to be a runaway favorite in the district. \u2014 oregonlive , 1 Apr. 2022",
"Green won the award in the 2016-17 season and was a runaway favorite for the honor this season before suffering multiple injuries with the major one being to his back that kept him out multiple weeks. \u2014 Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic , 21 Mar. 2022",
"DeSantis was the runaway favorite in a field without Trump, garnering 61% of the vote \u2014 far ahead of former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Donald Trump Jr., who tied for second with 6% apiece. \u2014 al , 28 Feb. 2022",
"O\u2019Rourke is popular among Democrats and the runaway favorite for the primary, on March 1st, but more than seventy per cent of Republicans now have an unfavorable opinion of him. \u2014 Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker , 25 Feb. 2022",
"Nixon\u2019s interference is now widely seen as a key contributor to runaway inflation, which remained high until the early 1980s. \u2014 Josh Boak, Christopher Rugaber And Zeke Miller, Anchorage Daily News , 1 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Adjective",
"1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Verb",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-213047"
},
"reeking":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": smoke",
": vapor , fog",
": a strong or disagreeable fume or odor",
": to emit smoke or vapor",
": to give off or become permeated with a strong or offensive odor",
": to give a strong impression of some constituent quality or feature",
": emanate",
": to subject to the action of smoke or vapor",
": exude , give off",
": a strong or unpleasant smell",
": to have a strong or unpleasant smell"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0113k",
"\u02c8r\u0113k"
],
"synonyms":[
"funk",
"stench",
"stink"
],
"antonyms":[
"stink"
],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"a terrible reek coming from the garbage can",
"couldn't see through the reek of smog and smoke surrounding the steel plant",
"Verb",
"those old sneakers reek something awful",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The judge referred to is Obama appointee Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker, whose prior decisions, in my view, largely reek of left-wing activism. \u2014 orlandosentinel.com , 8 Apr. 2022",
"His 35-inch vertical leap and 4.32 shuttle time reek of explosion and agility. \u2014 Tyler J. Davis, Detroit Free Press , 22 Mar. 2022",
"And while Campion's victory represents progress for female recognition in the arts, her comments reek of white privilege, ignoring intersectional challenges faced by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of colour). \u2014 Alicia Vrajlal, refinery29.com , 15 Mar. 2022",
"The volcanic lands of dragons reek of sulfur and smog. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 24 Feb. 2022",
"Chateaus, villas and trophy cult wines that reek of privilege, entitlement and wealth. \u2014 Washington Post , 10 Feb. 2022",
"Such shootings at sunset reek of ulterior motives and hidden vendettas. \u2014 Steven Tian, Fortune , 7 Feb. 2022",
"So much about this place could be seen as out of step \u2014 the sawdust, the reek , the cash-only stance. \u2014 New York Times , 17 Nov. 2021",
"There is plenty of room for luggage behind the seats, and the premium cabin appointments reek of luxury \u2014 everyone commented on the leather and attractive use of aluminum trim. \u2014 Michael Harley, Forbes , 31 Aug. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Siefertson also complained that a few days after testing positive, his cabin and two other cabins near him began to reek of sewage. \u2014 CNN , 7 May 2022",
"Such social engineering, and patrician largesse, can reek of neo-colonialism\u2014a charge that Shuttleworth doesn\u2019t dismiss. \u2014 Mark Ellwood, Robb Report , 30 Jan. 2022",
"In addition to the area\u2019s stifling heat, the pools reek of rotten eggs. \u2014 Jack Tamisiea, Scientific American , 22 Dec. 2021",
"Even his hobbies and personal habits reek of transaction. \u2014 New York Times , 2 Nov. 2021",
"Universities allegedly reek with positive spillover effects. \u2014 Richard Vedder, Forbes , 7 June 2021",
"Most importantly, the bad losses can reek like days-old gym socks. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 23 Feb. 2021",
"Bruised, bloodied, and reeking of fuel, the three men were handcuffed in the back of a police truck and driven to a hospital in Toluca. \u2014 Seth Harp, Harper's Magazine , 27 Apr. 2020",
"Bruised, bloodied, and reeking of fuel, the three men were handcuffed in the back of a police truck and driven to a hospital in Toluca. \u2014 Seth Harp, Harper's magazine , 2 Mar. 2020"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-213718"
},
"resigned":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": feeling or showing acceptance that something unwanted or unpleasant will happen or cannot be changed",
": showing acceptance of something unpleasant"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8z\u012bnd",
"ri-\u02c8z\u012bnd"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1699, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-214205"
},
"rebel":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": opposing or taking arms against a government or ruler",
": of or relating to rebels",
": disobedient , rebellious",
": one who rebels or participates in a rebellion",
": to oppose or disobey one in authority or control",
": to renounce and resist by force the authority of one's government",
": to act in or show opposition or disobedience",
": to feel or exhibit anger or revulsion",
": a person who opposes or fights against a government",
": a person who does not obey authority or follow usual standards",
": to be or fight against authority and especially the authority of a person's government",
": to feel or show anger, strong dislike, or disapproval",
": opposing or fighting against a government or ruler"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-b\u0259l",
"ri-\u02c8bel",
"\u02c8re-b\u0259l",
"ri-\u02c8bel",
"\u02c8re-b\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[
"balky",
"contrary",
"contumacious",
"defiant",
"disobedient",
"froward",
"incompliant",
"insubordinate",
"intractable",
"obstreperous",
"rebellious",
"recalcitrant",
"recusant",
"refractory",
"restive",
"ungovernable",
"unruly",
"untoward",
"wayward",
"willful",
"wilful"
],
"antonyms":[
"insurgent",
"insurrectionary",
"insurrectionist",
"mutineer",
"red",
"revolter",
"revolutionary",
"revolutionist"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Presley wore a patriotic all-American outfit -- a rebel act against fashion norms of the time with its glamorous, gender-fluid take on menswear. \u2014 CNN , 22 June 2022",
"When General Granger shared the news in Texas about the Emancipation Proclamation, slaves in the remaining rebel state were unaware that President Abraham Lincoln had issued the 1863 proclamation that freed slaves in Confederate states. \u2014 Fox News , 19 June 2022",
"Last weekend, Mickelson, who turned 52 on Thursday, was reportedly paid $200 million to be the star attraction of the rebel LIV Golf tour, whose major shareholder is the Private Investment Fund, the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia. \u2014 Bill Pennington, New York Times , 16 June 2022",
"Then, Obi-Wan gets away before Vader arrives and races back to the rebel transport. \u2014 Erik Kain, Forbes , 15 June 2022",
"Russia initially controlled small parts of the Luhansk and Donetsk regions, but after shifting targets to the rebel states, Putin has found his troops gaining the initiative. \u2014 Peter Aitken, Fox News , 9 June 2022",
"The likes of Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson were among the names at the inaugural event of this rebel golf tour, lured by the financial backing of Saudi Arabia. \u2014 Patrick Smith, NBC News , 9 June 2022",
"The rebel guy who absolutely would not help Ben save Leia . . . \u2014 Erik Kain, Forbes , 9 June 2022",
"It was called by rebel lawmakers from his ruling conservative party who wanted to oust him as leader. \u2014 Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY , 7 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Venus, the planet of pleasure, is coming together in a once-a-year conjunction with rebel Uranus in your income sector. \u2014 Chicago Tribune , 11 June 2022",
"Resident rebel heroine serves a throwback in two-tone red hair and jumpsuit as part of the mutant crew. \u2014 Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping , 8 June 2022",
"Many now see the Spencer tiara as a kind of floral-diamond- rebel -yell from a young woman thrust into a spotlight and a scandal. \u2014 Stellene Volandes, Town & Country , 7 June 2022",
"Haftar had appeared to be faltering, but, together, Wagner and rebel fighters launched a new offensive that brought their combined forces to the outskirts of Tripoli. \u2014 Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica , 30 May 2022",
"One rebel is tortured by boiling fondue poured over his head, another stabbed to death through his mouth by a Swiss hard chocolate dagger. \u2014 John Hopewell, Variety , 26 May 2022",
"In an ecosystem where political themes were imposed by the state, to rebel was to look away, to look inward\u2014to draw apples. \u2014 Jennifer Wilson, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 25 May 2022",
"Cruise\u2019s character is somehow positioned by Ehren Kruger, Eric Warren and Christopher McQuarrie\u2019s screenplay as simultaneously a rule-breaking rebel and a selfless saint. \u2014 David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter , 12 May 2022",
"Russia\u2019s annexation of Ukraine\u2019s Crimean Peninsula in 2014, for example, or Moscow\u2019s role propping up the Assad regime in Syria by hammering rebel strongholds to rubble. \u2014 Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor , 11 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Venus, with her natural beauty, is making her once-a-year connection to rebel Uranus at this time. \u2014 Chicago Tribune , 11 June 2022",
"Voters in Central Florida, a crucial battleground in state and national elections, could see their property taxes go way up and rebel . \u2014 Noah Biermanstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 27 Apr. 2022",
"Amazon shareholders have been advised to rebel against the company\u2019s recommendation that they re-elect Judith McGrath to its Board of Directors later this month. \u2014 Chloe Taylor, Fortune , 6 May 2022",
"The building doesn\u2019t rebel completely \u2014 the fresh air only travels into the multistory common areas that inhabit the perimeter of the building, where employees at Uber can hang out, eat lunch, work on a task or gather for meetings. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 30 Apr. 2022",
"So far, and probably for decades to come, the way the office workers will rebel is outside the workplace. \u2014 Fanny Howe, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 27 Apr. 2022",
"In all of these novels there is an estrangement, particularly between mothers and daughters, as daughters rebel in order to be fully themselves. \u2014 Nanjala Nyabola, Vogue , 26 Apr. 2022",
"In 2010, the FBI charged nine members of a fundamentalist Christian sect in southeastern Michigan called Hutaree with conspiring to rebel against the government. \u2014 John Flesher, ajc , 6 Mar. 2022",
"Practical new arrangements are in the spotlight near the full Moon of the 28th but the 19th holds an aspect that prompts you to rebel against the status quo. \u2014 Katharine Merlin, Town & Country , 16 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Adjective",
"first_known_use":[
"Adjective",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined above",
"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-215138"
},
"reservoir":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a place where something is kept in store: such as",
": an artificial lake where water is collected and kept in quantity for use",
": a part of an apparatus in which a liquid is held",
": supply , store",
": an extra supply : reserve",
": a host organism in which an infectious agent (such as a bacterium or virus) that is pathogenic for some other species lives and multiplies typically without damaging the host",
": a nonliving thing (such as soil or water) in which an infectious agent lives and multiplies and which serves as a source of infection similar to a host organism",
": a part of the body that harbors an infectious agent and serves as a source of reinfection or infection transmission",
"\u2014 compare carrier sense 5a , vector entry 1 sense 2a",
": a place where something (as water) is kept in store for future use",
": a space (as an enlargement of a vessel or the cavity of a glandular acinus) in which a body fluid is stored",
": a host organism in which an infectious agent (as a bacterium or virus) that is pathogenic for some other species lives and multiplies typically without damaging the host",
": a nonliving thing (as soil or water) in which an infectious agent lives and multiplies and which serves as a source of infection similar to a host organism",
": a part of the body that harbors an infectious agent and serves as a source of reinfection or infection transmission",
"\u2014 carrier sense 1a , vector entry 1 sense 2"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-z\u0259-\u02ccvw\u00e4r",
"-z\u0259r-",
"-\u02ccvw\u022fr",
"also",
"\u02c8re-z\u0259r-\u02ccvw\u00e4r",
"\u02c8rez-\u0259(r)v-\u02ccw\u00e4r",
"-\u0259(r)v-\u02cc(w)\u022fr"
],
"synonyms":[
"budget",
"force",
"fund",
"inventory",
"pool",
"repertoire",
"stock",
"supply"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"The pen has a large ink reservoir .",
"Colleges and universities provide reservoirs of talent for job recruiters.",
"She found the reservoirs of energy she needed to finish the job.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The centrepiece of the experiment consists of a large \u2018 reservoir \u2019 that is continuously loaded with [strontium] atoms and that contains a small and deep \u2018dimple\u2019 trap in which the BEC is created. \u2014 Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics , 21 June 2022",
"The reservoir can hold 3.54 million acre-feet of water, almost double its current level. \u2014 Grace Tooheystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 20 June 2022",
"Already, businesses in the area are suffering as the shrinking reservoir \u2019s appeal for visitors has declined. \u2014 Jim Carlton, WSJ , 19 June 2022",
"The brake fluid reservoir cap may be missing the warning label. \u2014 Detroit Free Press , 17 June 2022",
"Levels at the reservoir have dropped to an all-time low of 28% of capacity, with no relief in sight, said Camille Touton, Bureau of Reclamation commissioner. \u2014 Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY , 16 June 2022",
"Where to Run Just two miles east of Walla Walla, Bennington Lake is a 50-plus acre reservoir encircled by rolling hills of gravel roads. \u2014 Outside Online , 16 June 2022",
"The Corps of Engineers finished a reservoir designed to curb polluted water flowing to the east coast. \u2014 Richard Mertens, The Christian Science Monitor , 16 June 2022",
"The 5-acre reservoir is located in Flat Canyon above Electric Lake where the Skyline Mine has been moving its underground mining operations in recent years, producing more than 3 million tons of coal a year. \u2014 Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune , 13 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"French r\u00e9servoir , from Middle French, from reserver ",
"first_known_use":[
"1690, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-215206"
},
"raring":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": full of enthusiasm or eagerness",
": very eager"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rer-\u0259n",
"-i\u014b",
"\u02c8rer-\u0259n",
"-i\u014b"
],
"synonyms":[
"agog",
"antsy",
"anxious",
"ardent",
"athirst",
"avid",
"crazy",
"desirous",
"eager",
"enthused",
"enthusiastic",
"excited",
"geeked",
"great",
"greedy",
"gung ho",
"hepped up",
"hopped-up",
"hot",
"hungry",
"impatient",
"juiced",
"keen",
"nuts",
"pumped",
"solicitous",
"stoked",
"thirsty",
"voracious",
"wild"
],
"antonyms":[
"apathetic",
"indifferent",
"uneager",
"unenthusiastic"
],
"examples":[
"The kids are raring to get to work on the tree house.",
"She's been raring to go since dawn."
],
"history_and_etymology":"from present participle of English dialect rare to rear, alteration of English rear ",
"first_known_use":[
"1909, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-215320"
},
"riveting":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": having the power to fix the attention : engrossing , fascinating"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ri-v\u0259-ti\u014b"
],
"synonyms":[
"absorbing",
"arresting",
"consuming",
"engaging",
"engrossing",
"enthralling",
"fascinating",
"gripping",
"immersing",
"interesting",
"intriguing",
"involving"
],
"antonyms":[
"boring",
"drab",
"dry",
"dull",
"heavy",
"monotonous",
"tedious",
"uninteresting"
],
"examples":[
"a riveting explanation of light waves that fascinated the class",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Who knew that spending time in a putridarium, a room beneath monasteries where the corpses of monks were seated on toilets to rot, could be so riveting ? \u2014 Chelsea Leu, The Atlantic , 15 June 2022",
"His riveting performances in it are either songs written by other composers or improvisations. \u2014 Gail Mitchell, Billboard , 14 June 2022",
"The crimes aren\u2019t particularly riveting or complex; the show focuses more on the characters, their bonds, and their country. \u2014 Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com , 9 June 2022",
"Bingham has given us an account that is both riveting and thorough, taking us across a century of spinout marketing campaigns, protests and versions that emerged from Foster\u2019s lyrics. \u2014 Washington Post , 3 May 2022",
"Though the section is essentially didactic, the concept \u2014 and therefore the scene \u2014 is riveting and relevant to the story. \u2014 Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times , 29 Mar. 2022",
"This is a riveting account of a 1968-69 round-the-world solo-sailing race, in which nine yachtsmen set out and only one finished. \u2014 The Week Staff, The Week , 4 Apr. 2022",
"His intensity and ferocity on stage are unmatched, making every show absolutely riveting . \u2014 Steve Baltin, Forbes , 20 Mar. 2022",
"The New Yorker Editor Remnick won a Pulitzer Prize for this riveting account of the collapse of the Soviet Union, taking readers through seven decades of Communist rule to an empire\u2019s fall. \u2014 Barbara Vandenburgh, USA TODAY , 25 Feb. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1677, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-221722"
},
"rebut":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to drive or beat back : repel",
": to contradict or oppose by formal legal argument, plea, or countervailing proof",
": to expose the falsity of : refute",
": to make or furnish an answer or counter proof",
": to prove to be wrong by argument or by proof",
": to refute, counteract, or disprove (as opposing evidence) by evidence or argument"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8b\u0259t",
"ri-\u02c8b\u0259t",
"ri-\u02c8b\u0259t"
],
"synonyms":[
"beat off",
"fend (off)",
"repel",
"repulse",
"stave off",
"turn away",
"turn back"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Her lawyer attempted to rebut the witness's testimony.",
"Stalingrad's defenders were finally able to rebut the besiegers, but only after a horrendous loss of life.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In an attempt to rebut claims from the defense, the state presented testimony from an expert witness who had never conducted an evaluation for mental competency to be executed before. \u2014 Jimmy Jenkins, The Arizona Republic , 3 May 2022",
"Democrats highlighted the backing of police unions \u2014 and Jackson\u2019s family\u2019s law enforcement service \u2014 to rebut GOP claims that Jackson was soft on crime. \u2014 Nolan D. Mccaskill, Los Angeles Times , 7 Apr. 2022",
"Former Louisville head coach Chris Mack is presumed responsible for the violations described in allegations 5 and 6, and did not rebut the presumption of responsibility. \u2014 Tim Sullivan, The Courier-Journal , 28 Mar. 2022",
"Democrats sought to preemptively rebut Republican criticism of her record on criminal matters as a judge and before that as a federal public defender and a member of the U.S. Sentencing Commission. \u2014 Compiled Democrat-gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online , 22 Mar. 2022",
"Rather, he was accused of falsifying information on his resume and, without being given an opportunity to rebut the accusation, was forced out, the lawsuit says. \u2014 oregonlive , 18 Apr. 2022",
"His campaign publicly posted the dossier along with the complaint on a website, FactsMD.com, that attempts to rebut the allegations. \u2014 Bryn Stole, Baltimore Sun , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Democrats sought to preemptively rebut Republican criticism of her record on criminal matters as a judge and before that as a federal public defender and a member of the U.S. Sentencing Commission. \u2014 Compiled Democrat-gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online , 22 Mar. 2022",
"The hydropower behind China's Bitcoin mines was often held up by cryptocurrency advocates to rebut criticism about the technology's environmental impact. \u2014 Jon Sarlin, CNN , 26 Feb. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Anglo-French reboter , from re- + boter to butt \u2014 more at butt entry 3 ",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1"
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": to make a reply to",
": to say in reply",
": to answer (an argument) by a counter argument",
": to answer back usually sharply",
": to return an argument or charge",
": retaliate",
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": to treat (something, such as oil shale) by heating in a retort",
": to reply usually angrily or sharply",
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"ri-\u02c8t\u022frt",
"ri-\u02c8t\u022frt",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02cct\u022frt",
"ri-\u02c8t\u022frt",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02cct\u022frt",
"ri-\u02c8t\u022frt",
"ri-\u02c8t\u022f(\u0259)rt",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02cc"
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"Verb (1)",
"circa 1505, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1",
"Noun (1)",
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"Noun (2)",
"1527, in the meaning defined above",
"Verb (2)",
"1850, in the meaning defined above"
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"noun",
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": damage resulting from ravaging : violently destructive effect",
": to wreak havoc on : affect destructively",
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": destructive action or effect",
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"\u02c8ra-vij",
"\u02c8ra-vij"
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"ruin",
"scourge"
],
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"examples":[
"Verb",
"Hurricane Andrew ravaged Louisiana and Florida in 1992, causing $19 billion in damage.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Nuclear war and a pandemic ravage Sweden; small bands of survivors hunt for food and supplies. \u2014 Neima Jahromi, The New Yorker , 23 May 2022",
"Carson opts to portray the ravage of resources indirectly, through mood and insinuation. \u2014 Anelise Chen, The Atlantic , 17 May 2022",
"As Covid-19 and opioid-use disorder simultaneously ravage communities, both are compounding the strain on healthcare organizations. \u2014 Nick Culbertson, Forbes , 4 Nov. 2021",
"As fires rage, oceans rise, and pandemics ravage , the demands for international solidarity and world-scale deployments of resources are readily apparent. \u2014 Greg Jackson, Harper's Magazine , 10 June 2021",
"Scientists have hustled to take baseline measurements and assess the situation as the combination of drought, beetles and blazes ravage landscapes. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 29 Aug. 2021",
"The report comes as wildfires ravage Europe and the American West this summer. \u2014 Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY , 9 Aug. 2021",
"The storm comes amid a tumultuous weather season in the United States as wildfires and drought ravage the West, and unprecedented rainfall and floods plague the Northeast as well as other areas of the country. \u2014 Samara Lynn, ABC News , 25 July 2021",
"How many women\u2019s lives will Way ravage before he is held accountable? \u2014 Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone , 11 May 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The opioid epidemic continues to ravage Massachusetts. \u2014 Danny Mcdonald, BostonGlobe.com , 15 June 2022",
"And don\u2019t forget wildfires, which now frequently ravage the West. Sherry Sutton, a vice president of marketing at Travel Insured International, says careful planning can decrease the chance that your trip will be ruined by bad weather. \u2014 Christopher Elliott, Washington Post , 1 June 2022",
"Deaths from malaria and tuberculosis \u2013 preventable diseases that particularly ravage low-income countries \u2013 went up. \u2014 Bill Gates, CNN , 24 May 2022",
"Heath reporter Kristen Jordan Shamus kept readers informed on the latest science and health guidance as the pandemic continued to ravage through the state. \u2014 Detroit Free Press , 23 Feb. 2022",
"Journey Colab gives co-founder equity to the Indigenous communities that inspire its work Pushed to the periphery of public awareness during Covid-19 pandemic, the disease of substance addiction continues to ravage humanity. \u2014 Louis Metzger Iv, Forbes , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Fisher and LeBrun speculate that pest control agencies might be able to use this microsporidian as a kind of biological control agent, because the pathogen doesn\u2019t ravage native ant species. \u2014 Matt Simon, Wired , 30 Mar. 2022",
"If left to overpopulate, elk and deer ravage the vegetation, and that can affect everything from erosion to river temperatures. \u2014 Paige Williams, The New Yorker , 28 Mar. 2022",
"Harvey said everyone has a different way to cope as COVID-19 continues to impact daily life and ravage others. \u2014 Rachel Fradette, The Indianapolis Star , 10 Jan. 2022"
],
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"Noun",
"circa 1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
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],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-223949"
},
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"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun",
"noun,"
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": able or inclined to receive",
": open and responsive to ideas, impressions, or suggestions",
": fit to receive and transmit stimuli",
": sensory",
": willing to copulate with a male",
": willing to consider new ideas",
": open and responsive to ideas, impressions, or suggestions",
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": sensory sense 1"
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"ri-\u02c8sep-tiv",
"ri-\u02c8sep-tiv",
"ri-\u02c8sep-tiv"
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"broad-minded",
"open",
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"narrow-minded",
"unreceptive"
],
"examples":[
"I was happy to be speaking before such a receptive audience.",
"needed a partner who was receptive to new ways of managing the business",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Not everyone in the program was receptive to this point of view. \u2014 New York Times , 14 June 2022",
"But Dotan and Jordana are hopeful that the ICC will be receptive to their methodology. \u2014 Julia Horowitz, CNN , 10 June 2022",
"When quotas are introduced in countries that are not receptive to parity between men and women, the initiatives stall. \u2014 Corinne Post, Forbes , 8 June 2022",
"Because of these and other factors, a growing number of employers are receptive to the idea of a four-day workweek, organizers and participants say. \u2014 Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine , 7 June 2022",
"Lisa Gordon, Ari Gordon\u2019s mother, who attended the meeting, said Stars has been receptive to parents\u2019 concerns. \u2014 Cici Yu, BostonGlobe.com , 1 June 2022",
"During two hours of oral arguments in November, the court\u2019s conservative majority was receptive to gun owners\u2019 claims that the state\u2019s public-safety law impinged on their rights. \u2014 WSJ , 22 May 2022",
"As with so many young adult novels, the kids outsmart the adults by being receptive to new ideas. \u2014 David James, Anchorage Daily News , 21 May 2022",
"Paul is just emerging from the incurious phase of childhood and perhaps for the first time is receptive to hearing about the pain of the past. \u2014 David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter , 19 May 2022"
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],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-224122"
},
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"noun"
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": an act or instance of reviving : the state of being revived : such as",
": renewed attention to or interest in something",
": a new presentation or publication of something old",
": a period of renewed religious interest",
": an often highly emotional evangelistic meeting or series of meetings",
": restoration of force, validity, or effect (as to a contract)",
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"ri-\u02c8v\u012b-v\u0259l"
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"reanimation",
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"rejuvenation",
"rejuvenescence",
"renewal",
"resurgence",
"resurrection",
"resuscitation",
"revitalization",
"revivification"
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The musical ran from 2005 to 2008, with a revival that ran from 2015 through early 2017. \u2014 Michael Gioia, PEOPLE.com , 12 June 2022",
"Three hours passed in a veritable instant as a superb lead cast and lavish Lincoln Center Theater production combined in a revival to remember, a thoroughly charming re-telling of the classic directed by Bartlett Sher. \u2014 Zachary Lewis, cleveland , 10 June 2022",
"Despite rising prices, the travel industry is experiencing a revival after two rough years. \u2014 Chris Morris, Fortune , 10 June 2022",
"City leaders are looking the redevelopment of the old Showcase Cinemas site to spur a revival of the dilapidated Silver Lane corridor. \u2014 Don Stacom, Hartford Courant , 8 June 2022",
"The eviction of the YPG could mean a revival of the Islamic State and other jihadi terrorist entities in the region, military officials familiar with the landscape argue. \u2014 Benjamin Weinthal, Fox News , 8 June 2022",
"Can a revival of the nuclear deal quell unrest in Iran? \u2014 Omid Khazani, Los Angeles Times , 2 June 2022",
"But while the surveys suggest the economy is beginning to climb out of a severe downturn as Covid-19 restrictions are eased, economists are skeptical about a big revival . \u2014 Jason Douglas, WSJ , 31 May 2022",
"In a separate development Wednesday, days-long talks between Islamabad and the International Monetary Fund concluded in Qatar without Pakistan securing a revival of a $6 billion bailout package from the global lender. \u2014 Time , 26 May 2022"
],
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"1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"geographical name",
"noun"
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": one that favors or supports a republican form of government",
": a member of a political party advocating republicanism",
": a member of the Democratic-Republican party or of the Republican party of the U.S.",
": of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a republic",
": favoring, supporting, or advocating a republic",
": belonging or appropriate to one living in or supporting a republic",
": democratic-republican",
": of, relating to, or constituting the one of the two major political parties evolving in the U.S. in the mid-19th century that is usually primarily associated with business, financial, and some agricultural interests and is held to favor a restricted governmental role in economic life",
": a person who favors a form of government having elected representatives",
": a member of the Republican party of the United States",
": being a form of government having elected representatives",
": relating to a major political party in the United States that is associated with business interests and favors a limited government role in economic matters",
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"ri-\u02c8p\u0259-bli-k\u0259n"
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"popular",
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"nondemocratic",
"undemocratic"
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"Noun",
"Our state representative is a Republican .",
"The state's voters are mostly Republicans .",
"Adjective",
"the leader of the Republican Party",
"a small but well-organized republican movement working quietly to overthrow the military dictatorship",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Eclipsing the Irish Labour Party and other factions on the left, republicans have managed to position Sinn F\u00e9in as the main left-wing party in politics on both sides of the Irish border today. \u2014 K. V. Turley, National Review , 10 Feb. 2020",
"Shortly after her murder, a dissident Irish republican group called the New IRA reportedly claimed responsibility for her murder. \u2014 Henry Austin, NBC News , 12 Feb. 2020",
"McKee, 29, was shot dead while observing a riot by dissident republicans in the city of Londonderry, which is also known as Derry. \u2014 Henry Austin, NBC News , 12 Feb. 2020",
"Years ago, as the North of Ireland staggered toward peace talks, some dissident republicans tried to thwart political progress by placing a bomb outside the police station in Markethill, a predominantly Protestant village in South Armagh. \u2014 Kevin Cullen, BostonGlobe.com , 25 Jan. 2020",
"For decades, a debate has raged in Britain, pitting republicans , who wish to do away with the royal family, against monarchists and others who support them. \u2014 NBC News , 9 Jan. 2020",
"Liberal republicans disapproved, but Lord Palmerston, the British foreign secretary, sent his congratulations. \u2014 Allan Massie, WSJ , 29 May 2018",
"The Alliance party, which took votes from the DUP, and the Social Democratic and Labour Party, which took votes from Sinn Fein, represent more moderate tendencies among unionists and republicans respectively. \u2014 The Economist , 10 Jan. 2020",
"Young republicans are worried about climate change, said House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy in October. \u2014 London Gibson, Indianapolis Star , 27 Dec. 2019",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"For Napoleon III, this Catholic and Latin monarchy would counter the influence of the Protestant and republican U.S. in the New World. \u2014 Herv\u00e9-thomas Campangne, The Conversation , 15 Oct. 2021",
"Irish republican Bobby Sands leads the inmates of a Northern Irish prison in a hunger strike. \u2014 Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al , 17 Mar. 2021",
"These stories reinforce the effort to pigeonhole France\u2019s politics into an inescapable confrontation between President Emmanuel Macron\u2019s republican center and the ultranationalist right. \u2014 Harrison Stetler, The New Republic , 24 May 2021",
"After many months of hard-fought negotiations, the biggest unionist and republican parties agreed on January 10th to go back into government together, creating a new element of hope in the often unforgiving politics of Belfast. \u2014 The Economist , 10 Jan. 2020",
"Bloomberg News congressional editor Kevin Whitelaw discusses the state of the Republican Party after the failure of the Graham-Cassidy healthcare plan in the Senate, and anti-establishment candidate Roy Moore won the Alabama republican primary. \u2014 Bloomberg.com , 27 Sep. 2017",
"And so did the viability of the Revolution\u2019s political experiment and the Founders\u2019 republican vision. \u2014 Drew Gilpin Faust, The Atlantic , 18 July 2019",
"Minka Kelly also shared her story, posting a collage of the 25 republican men who voted to pass the bill in Alabama. \u2014 Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR , 16 May 2019",
"In 1793, the first republican constitution in France was adopted. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 23 June 2018"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-230237"
},
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"type":[
"adjective"
],
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": capable of being repaired"
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"\u02c8re-p(\u0259-)r\u0259-b\u0259l"
],
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"correctable",
"corrigible",
"fixable",
"redeemable",
"remediable",
"repairable"
],
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"irrecoverable",
"irredeemable",
"irremediable",
"irreparable",
"unredeemable"
],
"examples":[
"The situation is serious but reparable .",
"whether the harm your lying has done to our friendship is reparable or irreparable depends a lot on you"
],
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"1549, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-231050"
},
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"type":[
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": in a ready manner: such as",
": without hesitating : willingly",
": without much difficulty : easily",
": quickly and easily",
": without hesitation or complaint"
],
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"\u02c8re-d\u0259-l\u0113",
"\u02c8re-d\u0259-l\u0113"
],
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"fain",
"first",
"preferably",
"rather",
"soon",
"willingly"
],
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"involuntarily",
"unwillingly"
],
"examples":[
"simple instructions that anyone can readily understand",
"He readily agreed to help us.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"What was the hardest part of not having a smartphone readily accessible? \u2014 Jason Lamphier, EW.com , 17 June 2022",
"Employees face somewhat greater risk, because a good deal of their personal information appears to be readily accessible. \u2014 oregonlive , 15 June 2022",
"But so long as firearms are readily accessible in Canada's only land neighbor, guns smuggled from the U.S. are likely to wind up on Canada's streets. \u2014 Yvonne Lau, Fortune , 12 June 2022",
"Addressing these five questions will be most helpful if the answers are documented in a readily accessible form, and revisited every six to 12 months. \u2014 Alexandra Samuel, WSJ , 17 May 2022",
"Cancer researchers and doctors around the country are working on it \u2014 not only replacing rounds of toxic chemotherapy with the most advanced immunotherapies but also making the cutting edge treatments more readily accessible and even comfortable. \u2014 Meredith Cohn, Baltimore Sun , 13 May 2022",
"Having full-time veterinarians on-site, providing full-time dental care for the horses and having a full-time blacksmith readily accessible, along with these new safety procedures, can prevent a bad situation from becoming worse, Romans said. \u2014 Jason Gonzalez, The Courier-Journal , 3 May 2022",
"Keep pliers or other hook removal tools readily accessible, which will enable quick and careful hook removal. \u2014 Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 30 Apr. 2022",
"The agency has recommended Amazon makes its warning devices readily accessible, ensures all employees participate in drills for emergency weather events and include site-specific information in its emergency plans. \u2014 Haleluya Hadero, Chicago Tribune , 26 Apr. 2022"
],
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"14th century, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-232444"
},
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"noun",
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"verb",
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": to save from loss and restore to usefulness : reclaim",
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": to cover again or anew",
": to get back : regain",
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": to regain a normal position or condition (as of health)",
": to get back or get back an equivalent for",
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"ri-\u02c8k\u0259-v\u0259r",
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8k\u0259-v\u0259r",
"ri-\u02c8k\u0259-v\u0259r",
"ri-\u02c8k\u0259v-\u0259r",
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"get back",
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"regain",
"repossess",
"retake",
"retrieve"
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"For example, when stocks crashed in the fall of 2008, the U.S. stock market did not sufficiently recover until mid-2013. \u2014 Jim Osman, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
"To recover funds, ODJFS shares data with financial institutions regarding potentially fraudulent transactions. \u2014 cleveland , 9 June 2022",
"How to recover a tradition of rebellion against monied claims to property. \u2014 Eula Biss, The New Yorker , 8 June 2022",
"Mathis, who picked up her 21st win of the season, would recover to throw six shutout innings the rest of the way, permitting just four hits and striking out three. \u2014 Shelby Dermer, The Enquirer , 3 June 2022",
"Despite the valiant efforts of his classmates and the medical staff at USCMD, Officer Houston Tipping could not recover . \u2014 Jason Duaine Hahn, PEOPLE.com , 31 May 2022",
"Disabled students can recover some damages under state education laws for harm caused by discrimination. \u2014 Bob Egelko, San Francisco Chronicle , 24 May 2022",
"On their own, kids cannot recover from the devastating impact of trauma. \u2014 Tiffani Dhooge, Sun Sentinel , 19 May 2022",
"The economy will recover all jobs lost during COVID this summer. \u2014 Paul Davidson, USA TODAY , 19 May 2022"
],
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],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-233125"
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"geographical name",
"noun"
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": a wily subterfuge",
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],
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"\u02c8r\u00fcs",
"\u02c8r\u00fcz",
"\u02c8r\u00fcs",
"\u02c8r\u00fcz",
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"examples":[
"His act was just a clever ruse to get me to go out with him.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"That ruse has continued for years despite Democratic senators calling on Facebook in September 2019 to crack down on the practice. \u2014 Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica , 9 June 2022",
"Then, when Penny visits, Mika constructs an elaborate ruse to uphold her story. \u2014 Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping , 24 May 2022",
"The new Netflix film tells the improbable yet true story of a ruse the British used successfully against the Germans. \u2014 Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY , 11 May 2022",
"Alvarez, along with other local residents and conservationists, sees it as a ruse by Biden to keep the wall in place. \u2014 Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker , 30 Apr. 2022",
"His appeal for a four-day truce during the Orthodox Holy Week was rejected by Moscow, which characterized it as a ruse to allow Ukraine\u2019s military to rest and regroup. \u2014 WSJ , 25 Apr. 2022",
"Taherzadeh, 40, and Ali, 35, were charged in what prosecutors described as a ruse that started in February 2020 and ended only after a postal inspector came across the pair in an unrelated case. \u2014 Anchorage Daily News , 8 Apr. 2022",
"Many people seemed to view its transition to Meta mostly as a ruse to distract from bad press, and the new name fell flat for those outside the tech sphere. \u2014 Heather Kelly, Forbes , 28 Mar. 2022",
"It could also be designed as a ruse to allow beleaguered Russian troops to rest. \u2014 Washington Post , 18 Mar. 2022"
],
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"1581, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-235129"
},
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": a very small brook",
": to flow like a rill",
": any of several long narrow valleys on the moon's surface",
": a very small stream"
],
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"\u02c8ril",
"\u02c8ril",
"\u02c8ril"
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"Noun (1)",
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"1610, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun (2)",
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],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220625-235150"
},
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"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": slovenly , dirty",
": very smelly",
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"\u02c8r\u022fn-ch\u0113",
"\u02c8r\u00e4n-"
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"filthy",
"foul",
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"lewd",
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"nasty",
"obscene",
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"unprintable",
"vulgar",
"wanton",
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],
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"clean",
"decent",
"G-rated",
"nonobscene",
"wholesome"
],
"examples":[
"inappropriately used office e-mail for an exchange of raunchy jokes",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"It\u2019s also raunchy , disgusting and full of deliberate chicanery. \u2014 Jazz Tangcay, Variety , 9 June 2022",
"But their mutual attraction is undeniable, especially given the setting, in this raunchy comedy. \u2014 Whitney Perry, Glamour , 7 June 2022",
"Jagger has explained that the vagueness of the raunchy subject matter made for a hodgepodge of inappropriate material that was conducive to a great rock & roll song. \u2014 Derek Scancarelli, EW.com , 12 May 2022",
"Bad Bunny infuses it with electrifying beat switches, raunchy raps and astral synths. \u2014 New York Times , 6 May 2022",
"The studios were focused on young audiences who filled the multiplexes every weekend for raunchy comedies, many of them bad and a few terrific, and for ever-more-extravagant action adventures with digital beetles clattering through dank tombs. \u2014 Joe Morgenstern, WSJ , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Despite its staying power and influence, Bounce music and the dancing that goes along with it has a tendency to get a bad rap from some who see the genre as a raunchy expression, rather than a deeply cultural one. \u2014 Essence , 20 Apr. 2022",
"In 1997, Parsons started a web design company that would eventually become his most famous venture\u2014domain name reseller GoDaddy, which would become notorious for its raunchy Super Bowl commercials. \u2014 Will Yakowicz, Forbes , 17 Apr. 2022",
"This lovingly sarcastic chyron appears as stand-up legend Richard Pryor, played by Indianapolis native Mike Epps, walks off the screen after inviting a Lakers player to a raunchy post-game party. \u2014 Claire Rafford, The Indianapolis Star , 12 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"origin unknown",
"first_known_use":[
"1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220626-000134"
},
"raid":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": a hostile or predatory incursion",
": a surprise attack by a small force",
": a brief foray outside one's usual sphere",
": a sudden invasion by officers of the law",
": a daring operation against a competitor",
": the recruiting of personnel (such as faculty, executives, or athletes) from competing organizations",
": the act of mulcting public money",
": an attempt by professional operators to depress stock prices by concerted selling",
": to conduct or take part in a raid",
": to make a raid on",
": a sudden attack or invasion",
": to enter (a place) to look for something or someone or to steal or take something",
": to make a sudden attack"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0101d",
"\u02c8r\u0101d"
],
"synonyms":[
"descent",
"foray",
"incursion",
"inroad",
"invasion",
"irruption"
],
"antonyms":[
"foray (into)",
"invade",
"overrun"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Taylor was shot and killed by Louisville police in 2020 during a botched raid on her apartment. \u2014 Thomas Birmingham, The Courier-Journal , 7 June 2022",
"Taylor, a 26-year-old Black woman who worked as an emergency medical technician, was shot multiple times during a botched narcotics raid on March 13, 2020. \u2014 Dylan Lovan, ajc , 22 Feb. 2022",
"Jury selection is set to begin Tuesday in the trial of a former Kentucky police officer who was involved in the botched raid that killed Breonna Taylor. \u2014 Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News , 8 Feb. 2022",
"Activists also pushed to eliminate no-knock warrants following the death of Breonna Taylor, who was fatally shot by police in 2020 during a botched raid at her home in Louisville, Kentucky. \u2014 Christine Fernando, USA TODAY , 6 Feb. 2022",
"Taylor was fatally shot by Louisville, Kentucky, police last year during a botched raid on her apartment. \u2014 Melissa Quinn, CBS News , 14 Sep. 2021",
"The assailants were local police, one of whom was wounded by Walker in the botched raid . \u2014 Washington Post , 8 Sep. 2021",
"Last year, the Detroit City Council approved a $75,000 payment to the owner of two dogs that were shot and killed by a police officer during a drug raid . \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 28 Aug. 2021",
"Last year, the Detroit City Council approved a $75,000 payment to the owner of two dogs that were shot and killed by a police officer during a drug raid . \u2014 New York Times , 28 Aug. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"According to recent mobilization order, which some analysts claim to have seen, the Kremin plans to raid its training base. \u2014 David Axe, Forbes , 28 May 2022",
"Anybody who needed food was free to raid the fridge, or the cupboard set up beside it. \u2014 Ruben Vivesstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 17 May 2022",
"This implies that the first humans did not necessarily hunt these enormous birds, but did routinely raid nests and steal their giant eggs for food. \u2014 Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica , 27 May 2022",
"The interpreter came back in a panic: The vessel was a British warship called the Phaeton, traveling on orders to raid Dutch shipping and outposts now that Holland was (briefly) under the control of the enemy French. \u2014 Rob Goss, Smithsonian Magazine , 13 May 2022",
"And her daughter Daisy Dove is luckily going to get to raid it one day. \u2014 Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE.com , 5 May 2022",
"With hunger pressing on Ruska Lozova under occupation, 25 villagers tried to raid the giant chicken farm nearby to get some meat on April 15, said Nina Lavrova, 63, whose son Serhiy was among the men. \u2014 Yaroslav Trofimov, WSJ , 4 May 2022",
"The offshore world can seem, from afar, like a pirate ship\u2014constructed by scofflaws and plutocrats who plan to raid the rest of us. \u2014 The New Yorker , 4 Nov. 2021",
"The BayROC system helped officials raid a local house party attended by some of the Takeover's main promoters, per the BSCO. \u2014 Abigail Adams, PEOPLE.com , 30 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Verb",
"1848, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220626-000628"
},
"repeat":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to say or state again",
": to say over from memory : recite",
": to say after another",
": to make, do, or perform again",
": to make appear again",
": to go through or experience again",
": to express or present (oneself) again in the same words, terms, or form",
": to say, do, or accomplish something again",
": to win something (such as a sports championship) another time in succession",
": something repeated : repetition",
": a musical passage to be repeated in performance",
": a sign placed before and after such a passage",
": a usually transcribed repetition of a radio or television program",
": a duplication of genetic material (such as a sequence of nucleotides) in which the duplicated parts are adjacent to each other along the chromosome",
": the act of repeating",
": of, relating to, or being one that repeats an offense, achievement, or action",
": to state or tell again",
": to say from memory : recite",
": to make or do again",
": the act of happening or being done again",
": something happening or being done again",
": genetic duplication in which the duplicated parts are adjacent to each other along the chromosome"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8p\u0113t",
"ri-\u02c8p\u0113t",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccp\u0113t",
"ri-\u02c8p\u0113t",
"ri-\u02c8p\u0113t",
"ri-\u02c8p\u0113t, \u02c8r\u0113-\u02cc"
],
"synonyms":[
"chime",
"din",
"iterate",
"rehearse",
"reiterate"
],
"antonyms":[
"duplication",
"iteration",
"redo",
"reduplication",
"reiteration",
"renewal",
"repetition",
"replay",
"replication",
"reprise"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Juneteenth is a chance to reflect on the history of the day, as well as educate myself and others on how to continually move forward, and not backwards, ensuring that history does not repeat itself. \u2014 Kiana Murden, Vogue , 17 June 2022",
"History doesn\u2019t neatly repeat itself, and the view of historical events often changes with the passage of time. \u2014 David M. Shribman, BostonGlobe.com , 11 June 2022",
"The thrust of that remembrance five years ago was that history should not repeat . \u2014 Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press , 2 May 2022",
"Although Villanova did not repeat that year, the team won a regular-season conference championship and got to the finals of the Big East Championship. \u2014 Don Yaeger, Forbes , 30 Apr. 2022",
"The Green Bay Packers general manager missed the run on first-round receivers a day earlier, but ensured history did not repeat in the second round of the NFL draft. \u2014 Ryan Wood, USA TODAY , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Kelly has shown that history doesn\u2019t always repeat itself. \u2014 Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times , 20 Apr. 2022",
"Additionally, FWD-Doc expects that the UCLA report on representation in television (due in Fall 2022) does not repeat this omission. \u2014 Tim Gray, Variety , 2 Apr. 2022",
"Western Areas, which didn\u2019t repeat that language, said the conclusions of its independent expert, KPMG, would likely be sent to its own shareholders next month. \u2014 David Winning, WSJ , 14 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"When my stereo needed aluminum foil on the antenna to work, the songs from this album would be on repeat . \u2014 Liza Lentini, SPIN , 10 June 2022",
"Parents have more control over the shows playing on repeat thanks to a variety of streaming services. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 20 May 2022",
"This white sand beach is a great place to swim and sun on repeat . \u2014 Olivia Hosken, Town & Country , 16 May 2022",
"Be ready to put this pretty-in-pink sangria on repeat once the summer fruit starts rolling in. \u2014 Becky Krystal, Washington Post , 14 May 2022",
"Below, shop six wrap dresses from Amazon and Nordstrom Rack, and prepare to wear them on repeat this spring and summer. \u2014 Claire Harmeyer, PEOPLE.com , 19 Apr. 2022",
"The menu changes every year, with just a handful of customer favorites making repeat visits from year to year. \u2014 Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune , 8 Mar. 2022",
"After many repeat visits, Bolognino, a marketing manager at Google, and Spain, the owner of an interior and landscaping firm, decided to take the plunge into homeownership. \u2014 Elise Taylor, Vogue , 22 Feb. 2022",
"Every few months or a year, the company would rethink a room, a way to reward repeat visits. \u2014 New York Times , 9 Feb. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a",
"Noun",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Adjective",
"1888, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220626-002914"
},
"residuum":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": something residual : such as",
": residue sense a",
": a residual product (as from the distillation of petroleum)",
": something that remains",
": residual sense 2",
": residue"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8zi-j\u0259-w\u0259m",
"ri-\u02c8zij-\u0259-w\u0259m",
"ri-\u02c8zi-j\u0259-w\u0259m"
],
"synonyms":[
"balance",
"leavings",
"leftovers",
"odds and ends",
"remainder",
"remains",
"remnant",
"residue",
"rest"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"even highly decaffeinated coffee contains a tiny residuum of caffeine"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Latin",
"first_known_use":[
"1672, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220626-005835"
},
"rubble":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": broken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building",
": a miscellaneous confused mass or group of usually broken or worthless things",
": waterworn or rough broken stones or bricks used in coarse masonry or in filling courses of walls",
": rough stone as it comes from the quarry",
": to reduce to rubble",
": rough broken pieces of stone or brick from buildings"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0259-b\u0259l",
"\u02c8r\u0259-b\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[
"ashes",
"debris",
"detritus",
"flotsam",
"remains",
"residue",
"ruins",
"wreck",
"wreckage"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"Rescue workers managed to pull two injured people out of the rubble .",
"The earthquake reduced the whole town to rubble .",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Workers were beginning to load debris into trucks, but the intersection of Third Street and West Indiana Avenue remained blocked by rubble . \u2014 Ava Sasani, BostonGlobe.com , 18 June 2022",
"Today, as its golf courses turn to rubble and the tennis courts grow hairy with weeds, the new draw in town is a clinic tucked away in a drab strip mall near the Rio Grande, where girls and women can end their pregnancies legally. \u2014 Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker , 13 June 2022",
"Officials in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol fear the worse for their residents as cholera and other diseases have been detected in the city, as corpses and rubble continue to line the streets. \u2014 Lawrence Richard, Fox News , 11 June 2022",
"Residents described waking to the sound of missile strikes, with rubble and glass falling down around them. \u2014 John Leicester, Anchorage Daily News , 6 June 2022",
"Residents described waking to the sound of missile strikes, with rubble and glass falling down around them. \u2014 Celina Tebor, USA TODAY , 6 June 2022",
"Residents described waking to the sound of missile strikes, with rubble and glass falling down around them. \u2014 John Leicester, The Christian Science Monitor , 5 June 2022",
"Residents described waking to the sound of missile strikes, with rubble and glass falling down around them. \u2014 John Leicester, ajc , 5 June 2022",
"Russian forces have shelled the area for weeks, reducing much of the city to depopulated rubble . \u2014 New York Times , 2 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The powerful artillery pieces are helping Ukrainian forces reply in kind to Russian batteries that have been pounding towns and villages to rubble . \u2014 Arkansas Online , 19 June 2022",
"The powerful artillery pieces are helping Ukrainian forces reply in kind to Russian batteries that have been pounding towns and villages to rubble . \u2014 John Leicester, ajc , 18 June 2022",
"In Rubizhne, just up the road from Severodonetsk, before-and-after pictures show parts of the city reduced to rubble . \u2014 Amy Cheng, Washington Post , 11 June 2022",
"As the war in Ukraine enters a dangerous new phase, the damage Russian leader Vladimir Putin is doing isn\u2019t limited to violating a sovereign nation, reducing the city of Mariupol to rubble or shelling civilian apartment complexes. \u2014 Gerald F. Seib, WSJ , 9 May 2022",
"Rescue crews have been racing to find survivors as hundreds more remain missing after swollen rivers poured onto the streets, devastating communities, crushing cars and reducing some houses to rubble . \u2014 NBC News , 16 July 2021",
"In Rubizhne, just up the road from Severodonetsk, before-and-after pictures show parts of the city reduced to rubble . \u2014 Rachel Pannett, Washington Post , 9 June 2022",
"Block-by-block fighting raged Friday in two key eastern Ukrainian cities Friday, the 100th day of Russia's war, slowly grinding them to rubble . \u2014 Deirdre Shesgreen, USA TODAY , 4 June 2022",
"The weapons\u2019 use highlighted the pyrrhic victories Russia was achieving with the artillery-heavy tactics as its ground forces pushed into cities already reduced to rubble by the artillery support needed for their capture. \u2014 New York Times , 27 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Verb",
"1944, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220626-010555"
},
"rectifier":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": one that rectifies",
": a device for converting alternating current into direct current"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rek-t\u0259-\u02ccf\u012b(-\u0259)r"
],
"synonyms":[
"antidote",
"corrective",
"curative",
"cure",
"remedy",
"therapeutic",
"therapy"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"a tropical vacation is a surefire rectifier of the midwinter blues",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Their active-variable reactance rectifier puts magnetic plates beneath the vehicle that are connected to a power line. \u2014 Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics , 17 June 2022",
"Power Transformer: Converts the 120 volts of power from the wall socket to a higher AC voltage and sends it to the rectifier tubes. \u2014 Kevin Dupzyk, Popular Mechanics , 24 Mar. 2015",
"But the Hero, unlike past rectifiers , is packed with sensors to remotely measure and wirelessly report that the pipe is still connected, and resisting rust. \u2014 Joseph N. Distefano, Philly.com , 19 Apr. 2018",
"The electricity flows through the pipeline itself, with the rectifier on one end of a pipeline segment and a buried bed of anodes on the other. \u2014 Bobby Magill, Popular Mechanics , 8 Apr. 2013",
"Cathodic protection uses a device called a rectifier \u2014a transformer which is connected to nearby power lines and converts alternating current to direct current. \u2014 Bobby Magill, Popular Mechanics , 8 Apr. 2013",
"This is then converted into direct current by a rectifier , and is used to top up the vehicle\u2019s battery. \u2014 The Economist , 28 Oct. 2017"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1607, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220626-011123"
},
"regale":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to entertain sumptuously : feast with delicacies",
": to give pleasure or amusement to",
": to feast oneself : feed",
": a sumptuous feast",
": a choice piece especially of food",
": to give pleasure or amusement to"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8g\u0101l",
"ri-\u02c8g\u0101l"
],
"synonyms":[
"amuse",
"disport",
"divert",
"entertain",
"solace"
],
"antonyms":[
"banquet",
"dinner",
"feast",
"feed",
"spread"
],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"regaled his grandchildren with stories of his time in Morocco",
"an inn that nightly regales its guests with five-course meals prepared by a master chef",
"Noun",
"a regale to honor the retiring Supreme Court justice",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Our tour of the unexplained continued at the Bigfoot Discovery Museum, where proprietor Mike Rugg was only too happy to regale us with tales of his life-defining childhood Bigfoot sighting. \u2014 Tanya Ward Goodman, Washington Post , 26 May 2022",
"Robilant + Voena of London playfully regale us with the vibrant Piglet Goes Shopping (1989). \u2014 Natasha Gural, Forbes , 6 May 2022",
"Take your wine haul and relax in the backyard, on a balcony or on the couch, clink your glasses and ask Mom to regale you with stories from her youth. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 18 Apr. 2022",
"Riding on Bridgerton's successful coattail, a new Shondaland show will regale the origin tale of Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel). \u2014 Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping , 16 Apr. 2022",
"UConn sophomore Paige Bueckers scored 14 but had no magic tricks to change the game or regale her many hometown admirers. \u2014 Dom Amore, courant.com , 3 Apr. 2022",
"On set, Wayne would slaughter Howard at chess and regale him with stories of John Ford, who told his actors to give the audience only 80 percent of their characters\u2019 emotions: The viewers should do the rest. \u2014 Kyle Smith, National Review , 22 Feb. 2022",
"Each Krewe builds a float to represent their specific theme on parade days, and many include a celebrity guest in their celebrations to regale their audience. \u2014 Leah Silverman, Town & Country , 12 Jan. 2022",
"During the two-hour adventure, guides regale guests with tales of Catalina\u2019s plant and animal life \u2014 more than 60 species of which can only be found on the island. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 18 Nov. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Recently, one member offered an Anthurium regale for sale. \u2014 Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News , 1 Oct. 2021",
"After pre-dinner spirits, regale at Zuma, its on-trend Japanese restaurant with interactive sushi counter and open robata grill. \u2014 Laura Manske, Forbes , 2 Sep. 2021",
"The notion that the adage less is more might somehow apply to Plein seems, rather, unbelievable, but for his Plein Sport Spring collection, his regale was marginally toned down\u2014and this was a good thing. \u2014 Nick Remsen, Vogue , 17 June 2018"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"1642, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 2",
"Noun",
"1670, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220626-013147"
},
"rainfall":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the amount of precipitation usually measured by the depth in inches",
": rain sense 2a",
": rain entry 1 sense 2",
": amount of precipitation"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0101n-\u02ccf\u022fl",
"\u02c8r\u0101n-\u02ccf\u022fl"
],
"synonyms":[
"cloudburst",
"deluge",
"downfall",
"downpour",
"rain",
"rainstorm",
"storm",
"wet"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"This area has an average annual rainfall of 12 inches.",
"an increase in annual rainfall",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"That March was the hottest month in India and Pakistan in 122 years of record-keeping, while rainfall was 60 to 70 percent below the norm, scientists say. \u2014 New York Times , 14 June 2022",
"Locally heavy rainfall is possible and may lead to localized flash flooding. \u2014 Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer , 14 June 2022",
"In few places is the situation more dire than in the Horn of Africa, where recent rainfall has been just half of average and a historic drought is stretching into its fourth consecutive season. \u2014 Sarah Kaplan, BostonGlobe.com , 13 June 2022",
"Average annual rainfall is down by 10 percent, and as a result, historic wetlands have dried up, livestock are dying, and people are struggling to get fresh water. \u2014 Jane Recker, Smithsonian Magazine , 6 June 2022",
"The National Hurricane Center predicted rainfall up to 10 inches was possible in South Florida, including the Florida Keys. \u2014 CBS News , 5 June 2022",
"But normal rainfall during the summer months in California is essentially none, given the Mediterranean climate. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 26 May 2022",
"Additional rainfall is mostly less than 0.25 inches, although our far southern areas could pick up a bit more. \u2014 Matt Rogers, Washington Post , 24 May 2022",
"The average rainfall during the monsoon months was 7.93 inches. \u2014 Raphael Romero Ruiz, The Arizona Republic , 20 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1817, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220626-014310"
},
"ratbag":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a stupid, eccentric, or disagreeable person"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rat-\u02ccbag"
],
"synonyms":[
"airhead",
"birdbrain",
"blockhead",
"bonehead",
"bubblehead",
"chowderhead",
"chucklehead",
"clodpoll",
"clodpole",
"clot",
"cluck",
"clunk",
"cretin",
"cuddy",
"cuddie",
"deadhead",
"dim bulb",
"dimwit",
"dip",
"dodo",
"dolt",
"donkey",
"doofus",
"dope",
"dork",
"dullard",
"dum-dum",
"dumbbell",
"dumbhead",
"dummkopf",
"dummy",
"dunce",
"dunderhead",
"fathead",
"gander",
"golem",
"goof",
"goon",
"half-wit",
"hammerhead",
"hardhead",
"idiot",
"ignoramus",
"imbecile",
"jackass",
"know-nothing",
"knucklehead",
"lamebrain",
"loggerhead",
"loon",
"lump",
"lunkhead",
"meathead",
"mome",
"moron",
"mug",
"mutt",
"natural",
"nimrod",
"nincompoop",
"ninny",
"ninnyhammer",
"nit",
"nitwit",
"noddy",
"noodle",
"numskull",
"numbskull",
"oaf",
"pinhead",
"prat",
"saphead",
"schlub",
"shlub",
"schnook",
"simpleton",
"stock",
"stupe",
"stupid",
"thickhead",
"turkey",
"woodenhead",
"yahoo",
"yo-yo"
],
"antonyms":[
"brain",
"genius"
],
"examples":[
"some ratbag who couldn't survive a day in the outback"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1890, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220626-014803"
},
"robbery":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the act or practice of robbing",
": larceny from the person or presence of another by violence or threat",
": the act or practice of taking something unlawfully",
": the unlawful taking away of personal property from a person by violence or by threat of violence that causes fear : larceny from the person or immediate presence of another by violence or threat of violence and with intent to steal",
": robbery committed with aggravating factors (as use of a weapon, infliction of bodily injury, or use of an accomplice)",
": robbery committed by a person armed with a dangerous or deadly weapon",
": robbery that does not involve any aggravating factors"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00e4-b(\u0259-)r\u0113",
"\u02c8r\u00e4-b\u0259-r\u0113",
"\u02c8r\u00e4b-r\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[
"larceny",
"stealing",
"theft",
"thievery"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"a series of armed robberies",
"They foiled a bank robbery .",
"He is charged with attempted robbery .",
"She was arrested for robbery .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Now 18, Emmanuel Watson, who had spent the year before Jones\u2019 killing in juvenile detention for threatening a witness in another murder case, is awaiting trial on murder, armed robbery and other charges. \u2014 Alan Judd, ajc , 13 June 2022",
"The coming together of the murder and robbery plots is fine, and more or less satisfying, but it\u2019s everything else about this series that will reach you. \u2014 Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com , 8 June 2022",
"David Gilbert, was convicted of murder and robbery . \u2014 Scott Wilson, Washington Post , 6 June 2022",
"Kristovich also faces allegations of second-degree rape, second-degree assault, second-degree robbery and theft of a motor vehicle in Clark County. \u2014 oregonlive , 27 May 2022",
"Noah Edwards, who is charged with murder and robbery resulting in serious bodily injury, was arrested about 11 hours after he was released from the Adult Detention Center Friday, according to the sheriff\u2019s office. \u2014 Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star , 23 May 2022",
"Others came straight from U.S. prisons after serving long sentences for murder, armed robbery or other serious crimes. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 17 May 2022",
"Diggs was charged with dozens of counts, including murder and aggravated robbery , but prosecutors dismissed the charges against him in January 2021. \u2014 Cory Shaffer, cleveland , 12 May 2022",
"The 88-page indictment charges Young Thug with being both directly and indirectly associated with a slew of criminal activity, ranging from armed robbery and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon to murder. \u2014 Tom\u00e1s Mier, Rolling Stone , 10 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"13th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220626-021254"
},
"rejoinder":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication",
": reply",
": an answer to a reply",
": reply entry 2",
": an answer to a reply",
": the defendant's answer to the plaintiff's reply or replication under common-law pleading"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8j\u022fin-d\u0259r",
"ri-\u02c8j\u022fin-d\u0259r",
"ri-\u02c8j\u022fin-d\u0259r"
],
"synonyms":[
"answer",
"comeback",
"replication",
"reply",
"response",
"retort",
"return"
],
"antonyms":[
"inquiry",
"query",
"question"
],
"examples":[
"The article was a stinging rejoinder to her critics.",
"he always has a smart-aleck rejoinder to everything",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"But if the expectation for Broadway\u2019s return was a season of spirit-lifting, forget-your-troubles spectacle, Hangmen offers a contemplative and unsparing rejoinder to this, with a twisted view into the nature of justice and revenge. \u2014 Christopher Barnard, Vogue , 9 June 2022",
"The island gained outsize symbolic importance early in the war, when Ukrainian soldiers stationed in a garrison there rebuffed a Russian warship\u2019s demand to surrender with a colorful rejoinder . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 11 May 2022",
"Last night\u2019s Saturday Night Live exploded Alito\u2019s notion of tradition by venturing back to the medieval period and delivering a searing rejoinder . \u2014 Amanda Wicks, The Atlantic , 8 May 2022",
"While he was gone, a Fox producer named Cristina Corbin tweeted an indirect rejoinder to the prime-time star. \u2014 New York Times , 30 Apr. 2022",
"All of Twitter\u2019s paradoxes were on display in the Times\u2019 recent rejoinder to those journalists who are addicted to the platform. \u2014 Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker , 21 Apr. 2022",
"AI21 Labs is a bit like an Israeli rejoinder to U.S.-based OpenAI. \u2014 Jonathan Vanian, Fortune , 19 Apr. 2022",
"The track first appeared on a mix tape by Kay Slay, helping to secure his reputation as a DJ who championed and even encouraged feuds, sometimes including a diss track and a rejoinder back-to-back on his mixes. \u2014 Washington Post , 18 Apr. 2022",
"The most effective rejoinder to doubts about the appropriateness of the moment came from Zelensky himself. \u2014 Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic , 3 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English rejoiner , from Anglo-French rejoinder , from rejoinder , verb",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220626-021749"
},
"risqu\u00e9":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": verging on impropriety or indecency : off-color"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8sk\u0101"
],
"synonyms":[
"bawdy",
"blue",
"gamy",
"gamey",
"lewd",
"off",
"off-color",
"off-colored",
"racy",
"ribald",
"salty",
"spicy",
"suggestive"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"a song with risqu\u00e9 lyrics",
"the bridal shower was filled with risqu\u00e9 banter and laughter",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Storm Large The torch singer, known for her work with the quirky ensemble Pink Martini, performs in a risque cabaret show recorded at Feinstein\u2019s/54 Below in Manhattan. 3:30 p.m. Saturday. \u2014 Matt Cooper, Los Angeles Times , 9 May 2020",
"There are masks that would be too risque for the office, if the office were open. \u2014 Washington Post , 19 May 2020",
"Speaking to the Boy Scout Jamboree, Trump breaks protocol and and angers parents by bragging about his election win, criticizing the media and telling a somewhat risque story involving a yacht. \u2014 Ryan Teague Beckwith, Time , 11 Jan. 2018",
"Playboy is pulling the plug on the print edition of the once- risque magazine \u2014 coveted by roughly half the population for its glamorous photos of nude women and even some of its articles \u2014 citing the novel coronavirus as hastening the decision. \u2014 Kate Gibson, CBS News , 19 Mar. 2020",
"As Brzezinski pointed out, the Super Bowl didn\u2019t shy away from airing Shakira and Jennifer Lopez's risque half-time show, which some critics said objectified women. \u2014 NBC News , 9 Mar. 2020",
"Fans may remember this trip to Anguilla and St. Barts from a risque Instagram post Bieber shared at the time, featuring the couple locking lips and fueling romance rumors. \u2014 Rania Aniftos, Billboard , 14 Jan. 2020",
"Walmart removed several pieces of holiday merchandise from its Canadian website after customers took offense to a line of risque Christmas clothing. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 11 Dec. 2019",
"Walmart removed several pieces of holiday merchandise from its Canadian website after customers took offense to a line of risque Christmas clothing. \u2014 Deanna Paul, Anchorage Daily News , 10 Dec. 2019"
],
"history_and_etymology":"French, from past participle of risquer to risk, from risque ",
"first_known_use":[
"1867, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220626-022203"
},
"resources":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a source of supply or support : an available means",
": a natural source of wealth or revenue",
": a natural feature or phenomenon that enhances the quality of human life",
": computable wealth",
": a source of information or expertise",
": something to which one has recourse in difficulty : expedient",
": a possibility of relief or recovery",
": a means of spending one's leisure time",
": an ability to meet and handle a situation : resourcefulness",
": a usable stock or supply (as of money or products)",
": natural resource",
": the ability to meet and deal with situations"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccs\u022frs",
"-\u02ccz\u022frs",
"ri-\u02c8s\u022frs",
"-\u02c8z\u022frs",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccs\u022frs"
],
"synonyms":[
"expedient",
"recourse",
"resort"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Oil is essentially their only resource .",
"The computer laboratory is an essential resource for students.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"All three segments - construction, resource , and energy and transportation - saw over 20% sales growth. \u2014 Trefis Team, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
"On Monday, the day following the official holiday, all San Diego County offices, family resource centers, libraries and animal shelters will be closed. \u2014 Deborah Sullivan Brennan, San Diego Union-Tribune , 17 June 2022",
"However, my agencies will bring every appropriate resource to bear to get to the bottom of this tragic event. \u2014 Oren Oppenheim, ABC News , 15 June 2022",
"Missouri has long been one of the nation\u2019s leading suppliers of tax dollars for pregnancy resource centers. \u2014 Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica , 9 June 2022",
"Later that month, the city council approved another moratorium on homeless resource centers for another year. \u2014 Paighten Harkins, The Salt Lake Tribune , 10 May 2022",
"Mayfield: The county will have a $2.8 billion budget to spend, and expanding dual-diagnosis resource centers should be at the top of budget priorities. \u2014 oregonlive , 29 Apr. 2022",
"The next few months demand the greatest outpouring of support for pregnancy resource centers in history. \u2014 Tim Busch, National Review , 24 Apr. 2022",
"Atlanta is opening five resource centers to support small businesses in the community. \u2014 Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, ajc , 28 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"French ressource , from Old French ressourse relief, resource, from resourdre to relieve, literally, to rise again, from Latin resurgere \u2014 more at resurrection ",
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220626-023021"
},
"remittal":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": remission"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8mi-t\u1d4al"
],
"synonyms":[
"absolution",
"amnesty",
"forgiveness",
"pardon",
"remission"
],
"antonyms":[
"penalty",
"punishment",
"retribution"
],
"examples":[
"a king who was once obliged to do public penance for the remittal of his sins"
],
"history_and_etymology":" remit entry 1 + -al entry 2 ",
"first_known_use":[
"1596, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220626-030645"
},
"razzle-dazzle":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a state of confusion or hilarity",
": a complex maneuver (as in sports) designed to confuse an opponent",
": a confusing or colorful often gaudy action or display"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccra-z\u0259l-\u02c8da-z\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"reduplication of dazzle ",
"first_known_use":[
"1885, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220626-030756"
},
"rough-and-ready":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": crude in nature, method, or manner but effective in action or use"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u0259-f\u0259n-\u02c8re-d\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[
"artless",
"clumsy",
"crude",
"jerry-built",
"jerry-rigged",
"jury-rigged",
"rough",
"rough-and-tumble",
"rough-hewn",
"rude",
"unrefined"
],
"antonyms":[
"refined"
],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1730, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220626-032603"
},
"rough":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": marked by inequalities, ridges, or projections on the surface : coarse",
": covered with or made up of coarse and often shaggy hair",
"\u2014 compare smooth , wirehaired",
": having a broken, uneven, or bumpy surface",
": difficult to travel through or penetrate : wild",
": turbulent , tempestuous",
": characterized by harshness, violence, or force",
": presenting a challenge : difficult",
": coarse or rugged in character or appearance: such as",
": harsh to the ear",
": crude in style or expression",
": indelicate",
": marked by a lack of refinement or grace : uncouth",
": crude , unfinished",
": executed or ventured hastily, tentatively, or imperfectly",
": approximate",
": roughly sense 1",
": without usual conveniences",
": without proper shelter",
": uneven ground covered with high grass, brush, and stones",
": such ground bordering a golf fairway",
": the rugged or disagreeable side or aspect",
": something in a crude, unfinished, or preliminary state",
": broad outline : general terms",
": a hasty preliminary drawing or layout",
": rowdy",
": roughen",
": to subject to abuse : manhandle , beat",
": to subject to unnecessary and intentional violence in a sport",
": shell sense 3",
": to calk or otherwise roughen (a horse's shoes) to prevent slipping",
": to shape, make, or dress in a rough or preliminary way",
": to indicate the chief lines of",
": to live under harsh or primitive conditions",
": uneven in surface",
": having many bumps and jolts",
": not calm",
": being harsh or violent",
": difficult or unpleasant to deal with",
": coarse or rugged in nature or look",
": having a harsh sound",
": not complete or exact",
": uneven ground covered with high grass, brush, and stones",
": something in a crude or unfinished state",
": to handle violently : beat",
": to make or shape coarsely or unevenly",
": to live without ordinary comforts",
": having a broken, uneven, or bumpy surface",
": forming or being rough colonies usually made up of organisms that form chains or filaments and tend to marked decrease in capsule formation and virulence",
"\u2014 compare smooth"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0259f",
"\u02c8r\u0259f",
"\u02c8r\u0259f"
],
"synonyms":[
"bristly",
"brushy",
"cottony",
"fleecy",
"furred",
"furry",
"hairy",
"hirsute",
"shaggy",
"silky",
"unshorn",
"woolly",
"wooly"
],
"antonyms":[
"bald",
"furless",
"glabrous",
"hairless",
"shorn",
"smooth"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Friedl and Hoffman picked up the team on a day where rookie starting pitcher Graham Ashcraft made the first rough start of his career. \u2014 Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer , 12 June 2022",
"Oklahoma\u2019s Jordy Bahl (22-1), the NFCA Freshman of the Year, settled down after a rough start. \u2014 cleveland , 9 June 2022",
"Both Tilly and the pup's father, B.C., are rescue animals who had a rough start to life. \u2014 People Staff, PEOPLE.com , 8 June 2022",
"Kuhl got off to a rough start, walking two and allowing two singles in the first. \u2014 Mike Cranston, ajc , 4 June 2022",
"Considering his rough start offensively, Bart has done some nice things lately to impress management. \u2014 John Shea, San Francisco Chronicle , 2 June 2022",
"Netflix show \u2018The Crown,\u2019 the royals\u2019 rough ride began in early 2020. \u2014 Alexander Smith, NBC News , 1 June 2022",
"The Royals are off to a rough start, winning just 14 of their first 39 games entering Sunday. \u2014 Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic , 22 May 2022",
"The last few years have been pretty rough for the Boeing Company. \u2014 Eric Berger, Ars Technica , 16 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb",
"But instead of its wild side being inaccessible to most, this system\u2019s rough -cut gem spins off an easy trail less than a mile from a trailhead and appeals to hikers with a sense of adventure, experience, and sturdy boots with good traction. \u2014 Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic , 31 Mar. 2022",
"Alex Borstein, who plays Susie Myerson, Midge\u2019s rough -around-the-edges manager, also saw filming as a brief escape from the anxieties of the pandemic. \u2014 Meg Donohue, Town & Country , 25 Feb. 2022",
"At first, her encounters with De Casta\u2019s Chief, a rough -talking teenage parking attendant, only reinforce her frosty disdain. \u2014 Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter , 11 Jan. 2022",
"Playing on a field left rough and rutted by a weekend music event, Vancouver broke in front in the 15th minute on a counter-attack goal from D\u00e1jome, his 10th of the season. \u2014 Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times , 2 Nov. 2021",
"Hotel staff stayed on while the country mostly shut down, collaborating with rough -sleeping charities round the clock. \u2014 Shafi Musaddique, The Christian Science Monitor , 17 Dec. 2021",
"Nevertheless, Mitch and Mike McLusky enjoy great respect in their working-class town and are definitely serving a need, as evidenced by the large (and rough -looking) crowd that fills their office waiting room. \u2014 Lynette Rice, EW.com , 14 Nov. 2021",
"The game is a huge upgrade from the original\u2019s rough -looking graphics. \u2014 Washington Post , 24 May 2021",
"Six-inch rough -cut logs are $3.20 per lineal foot in Fairbanks. \u2014 John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News , 1 May 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Champ managed to chip out onto the primary rough , then scoot up the fairway. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 26 July 2021",
"Champ managed to chip out onto the primary rough , then scoot up the fairway. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 26 July 2021",
"Champ managed to chip out onto the primary rough , then scoot up the fairway. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 26 July 2021",
"Champ managed to chip out onto the primary rough , then scoot up the fairway. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 26 July 2021",
"The left rough awaited him on No. 4 as well, as did a greenside bunker on No. 7. \u2014 Tim Reynolds, ajc , 27 Feb. 2022",
"Champ managed to chip out onto the primary rough , then scoot up the fairway. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 26 July 2021",
"His wedge shot on No. 12, from the right rough , landed on the front of the green, rolled and rolled and rolled \u2026 and then disappeared into the hole for eagle, abruptly vaulting Homa one shot behind McNealy. \u2014 Ron Kroichick, San Francisco Chronicle , 19 Sep. 2021",
"Champ managed to chip out onto the primary rough , then scoot up the fairway. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 26 July 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Glamping is for those who don\u2019t want to rough it too much but do want a close-to-camping-outdoors experience. \u2014 Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel , 2 June 2022",
"Last season, when the going to rough against the Bucks in the playoffs, the Heat wilted. \u2014 Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel , 27 Apr. 2022",
"While Taylor and her then-husband, actor Richard Burton, were filming on location in Mexico in the 1960s, Burton sent his bodyguards after Mr. Galella to rough him up and confiscate his film. \u2014 Washington Post , 5 May 2022",
"Last season, when the going to rough against the Bucks in the playoffs, the Heat wilted. \u2014 Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel , 27 Apr. 2022",
"Last season, when the going to rough against the Bucks in the playoffs, the Heat wilted. \u2014 Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel , 27 Apr. 2022",
"November 2018: Justin Hartley and Chrishell Stause escape to Alaska Just after their first wedding anniversary, Stause and Hartley broke out of their vacation comfort zone to rough it out in St. Elias National Park in Wrangell, Alaska. \u2014 Jessica Sager, PEOPLE.com , 21 Apr. 2022",
"Last season, when the going to rough against the Bucks in the playoffs, the Heat wilted. \u2014 Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com , 24 Mar. 2022",
"The ease of settling into an outdoor environment can benefit any type of recreationist, even someone who wants to rough it a bit. \u2014 Joe Jackson, Outside Online , 28 Feb. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Adjective",
"first_known_use":[
"Adjective",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Adverb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
"1728, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220626-041820"
},
"review":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": a formal military inspection",
": a military ceremony honoring a person or an event",
": revision sense 1a",
": a general survey (as of the events of a period)",
": an act or the process of reviewing",
": judicial reexamination (as of the proceedings of a lower tribunal by a higher)",
": a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)",
": a magazine devoted chiefly to reviews and essays",
": a retrospective view or survey (as of one's life)",
": renewed study of material previously studied",
": an exercise facilitating such study",
": revue",
": to view or see again",
": to examine or study again",
": to reexamine judicially",
": to look back on : take a retrospective view of",
": to go over or examine critically or deliberately",
": to give a critical evaluation of",
": to hold a review of",
": to study material again : make a review",
": to write reviews",
": a look at or examination of",
": a piece of writing about the quality of something (as a book, performance, or product)",
": a fresh study of material studied before",
": a formal inspection of troops by officers of high rank or an important person",
": to look at or study again",
": to look at or examine carefully",
": to report on or evaluate the quality of",
": to make an official inspection of (as troops)",
": a judicial reexamination and reconsideration of the legality or constitutionality of something (as the proceedings of a lower tribunal or a legislative enactment or governmental action) \u2014 see also judicial review",
": to reexamine judicially"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8vy\u00fc",
"ri-\u02c8vy\u00fc",
"ri-\u02c8vy\u00fc",
"ri-\u02c8vy\u00fc"
],
"synonyms":[
"reappraisal",
"reconsideration",
"reexamination",
"retrospect",
"retrospection"
],
"antonyms":[
"readdress",
"reanalyze",
"reconceive",
"reconsider",
"redefine",
"reevaluate",
"reexamine",
"reexplore",
"rethink",
"revisit",
"reweigh"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The review issued Sunday by the Food and Drug Administration is a key step toward a decision on vaccinations for the 18 million babies, toddlers and preschoolers in the U.S. among the only group not currently eligible for vaccination. \u2014 Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle , 13 June 2022",
"The review was positive, raising no new safety issues or concerns about trial data, most of which had been previously released by the companies. \u2014 Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY , 13 June 2022",
"Earlier this week, The Wall Street Journal reported that Beijing's cybersecurity review of Didi was about to wrap up. \u2014 Laura He, CNN , 10 June 2022",
"The review is ongoing and the DPS preliminary findings have not been made public. \u2014 Melissa Gaffney, ABC News , 10 June 2022",
"Garland said the review would be comprehensive, transparent and independent. \u2014 Michael Balsamo, Anchorage Daily News , 9 June 2022",
"Members of the public can submit comments, and there\u2019s likely to be a public hearing within the next several months once the review is complete. \u2014 Erica E. Phillips, Hartford Courant , 9 June 2022",
"Once the review is complete, a final report will be released. \u2014 Robert Legare, CBS News , 8 June 2022",
"Garland said the review would be comprehensive, transparent and independent. \u2014 Michael Balsamo, BostonGlobe.com , 8 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"School officials traced the adjustment to a desire to accommodate colleges and universities that may want to review a student\u2019s grades by midway through senior year. \u2014 Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune , 14 June 2022",
"This week, the US Food and Drug Administration is expected to review data on the Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines for younger children. \u2014 Madeline Holcombe, CNN , 14 June 2022",
"And speaking at the Credit Suisse Communications Conference, Desroches said the company may review its pricing again. \u2014 Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter , 14 June 2022",
"Many have shared similar complaints on social media and review sites such as Trustpilot TRST 8.79%\u25b2. \u2014 Rolfe Winkler, WSJ , 14 June 2022",
"Before finalizing the deal, Liberty will have 180 days -- or six months -- to investigate and review the property. \u2014 Bob Sandrick, cleveland , 14 June 2022",
"Daniel Schelling, a founding member of Save Our Foothills, said the city is on the right course in using consultants to review the plan. \u2014 Blake Apgar, The Salt Lake Tribune , 14 June 2022",
"Our bedding experts use their extensive backgrounds in testing bedding to review materials and features for each topper. \u2014 Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping , 13 June 2022",
"As part of the settlement, Schwab agreed to a cease-and-desist order from the practices, a censure, and will retain an independent consultant to review its robo-adviser disclosures, marketing and advertising. \u2014 Jacob Bogage, Washington Post , 13 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Verb",
"1576, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220626-043122"
},
"round (off":{
"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to trim or finish into curved or rounded form",
": to bring to symmetry or completion",
": round entry 6 sense 7a",
": a tumbling stunt in which the body makes one revolution from feet to hands to feet incorporating a half twist \u2014 compare cartwheel"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Transitive verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"1917, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220626-044452"
},
"ringlet":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a small ring or circle",
": curl",
": a long curl of hair",
": a long curl of hair"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ri\u014b-l\u0259t",
"\u02c8ri\u014b-l\u0259t"
],
"synonyms":[
"curl",
"frizz",
"frizzle"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"a little girl with perfect, golden ringlets",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"This is the coiled ringlet style commonly associated with curly hair. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 26 May 2022",
"For fifties comedienne Lucille Ball, ginger ringlets communicated a sense of carefree whimsy, while Marilyn Monroe\u2019s platinum waves were as voluptuous as her famous silhouette. \u2014 Calin Van Paris, Vogue , 20 July 2018",
"For starters, Pooja Mor and , both rocking perfect ringlets , modeled classic looks with timeless winged liner. \u2014 Akili King, Vogue , 1 Mar. 2020",
"His blond ringlets sneaked out from the bottom of his cap, and a pale scar was visible in the sun tan of his right leg. \u2014 John Branch, New York Times , 3 Dec. 2019",
"Mere hours after this story is published, her hair could be back to a jet-black bob, or a floor-sweeping high ponytail, or a big mess of ringlet curls \u00e0 la the lastest KKW Fragrance campaign. \u2014 Nicola Dall'asen, Allure , 21 Nov. 2019",
"As the daughter of the legendary Diana Ross, big, bountiful ringlets were quite literally in her DNA, but that didn't make tending to them any less of a challenge. \u2014 Lauren Valenti, Vogue , 6 Sep. 2019",
"Alvisa has olive skin, ringlets of curls, and dark, thick eyebrows. \u2014 Doreen St. F\u00e9lix, The New Yorker , 17 Nov. 2019",
"For the one who wants beach waves year-round: Our favorite curling iron Whether the goal is tight ringlets or soft waves, this curling iron from Beachwaver delivers. \u2014 Jessica Kasparian, USA TODAY , 22 Oct. 2019"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220626-050714"
},
"remissness":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": negligent in the performance of work or duty : careless",
": showing neglect or inattention : lax",
": careless in the performance of work or duty"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8mis",
"ri-\u02c8mis"
],
"synonyms":[
"careless",
"derelict",
"disregardful",
"lax",
"lazy",
"neglectful",
"neglecting",
"negligent",
"slack"
],
"antonyms":[
"attentive",
"careful",
"conscientious",
"nonnegligent"
],
"examples":[
"It would be remiss of me if I did not share with you the vital role God has played in my recovery. \u2014 Jennifer Howard , Undoing Time , 2001",
"But if we do not address these complexities in the public arena, and in ways that are spatially theoretically grounded, we will be remiss in carrying out our scholarly and civic responsibilities. \u2014 Saul B. Cohen , Annals of the Association of American Geographers , December 1991",
"\"Well, Sally, I'm in fault, and I acknowledge it; I've been remiss ; but I won't let tomorrow go by without stopping up them holes.\" \u2014 Mark Twain , The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn , 1885",
"I would be remiss if I didn't tell you how much I appreciated the lovely gift.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"And trendwatchers would be remiss to overlook that this was in large part thanks to Kate Middleton. \u2014 Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country , 20 May 2022",
"As the 2022 awards race starts to take shape, Oscar-watchers would be remiss to underestimate The Power of the Dog. \u2014 Mary Sollosi, EW.com , 22 Nov. 2021",
"While a detest for specific platforms such as TikTok is understandable, law firms are remiss to ignore the advantage of this type of medium. \u2014 Yec, Forbes , 5 Nov. 2021",
"In several instances, schools or teachers were remiss in sharing study material online. \u2014 Washington Post , 2 Oct. 2021",
"But teams would be remiss to think the development process is 90% complete. \u2014 Greg Samios, Forbes , 24 Sep. 2021",
"But Phoenix would be remiss to overlook the Liberty. \u2014 New York Times , 22 Sep. 2021",
"Additionally, the Longview native would be remiss to not display his wheels yet again. \u2014 Dallas News , 9 Sep. 2021",
"That was less about being remiss than about being real: Risks that could be mitigated were, but at the same time events had to go on. \u2014 CBS News , 9 Aug. 2021"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220626-050720"
},
"repossession":{
"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to regain possession of",
": to take possession of (something bought) from a buyer in default of the payment of installments due",
": to restore to possession",
": to regain possession of",
": to take possession of again by judicial process or self-help upon default of the payment of installments due \u2014 compare foreclose , seize sense 2"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u0113-p\u0259-\u02c8zes",
"also",
"\u02ccr\u0113-p\u0259-\u02c8zes"
],
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"get back",
"re-collect",
"reacquire",
"recapture",
"reclaim",
"recoup",
"recover",
"regain",
"retake",
"retrieve"
],
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"examples":[
"The bank repossessed her truck.",
"if you don't pay off the loan, the bank will come and repossess your car",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Or last year, when a Kenton County constable tried to repossess furniture. \u2014 Scott Wartman, The Enquirer , 18 May 2022",
"Sanctions by multiple countries required international aircraft leasing companies that owned the jets to repossess them by the end of March. \u2014 Chris Isidore, CNN , 17 May 2022",
"Generally, auto loan servicers don\u2019t immediately move to repossess a vehicle. \u2014 Washington Post , 2 Mar. 2022",
"Unable to repossess their planes, lessors are now trying to recoup their losses from insurers. \u2014 Nicholas Gordon, Fortune , 29 Mar. 2022",
"But lessors have few options to repossess planes within Russia, especially after Russian airlines like Aeroflot have halted almost all their international flights to protect their planes from seizure. \u2014 Nicholas Gordon, Fortune , 29 Mar. 2022",
"An attempt to repossess an Aeroflot A321neo in Egypt early this month narrowly failed, with the aircraft hastily returning to Russia via a Mediterranean and Turkish route. \u2014 Eric Tegler, Forbes , 18 Mar. 2022",
"And aircraft leasing companies, which own about 80% of the nearly 900 commercial planes in Russia's fleet, have been ordered to repossess those planes by the end of this month. \u2014 Chris Isidore, CNN , 11 Mar. 2022",
"Earlier this year, citing safety concerns, Columbia moved to repossess the building. \u2014 Ian Volner, The New Yorker , 22 Nov. 2021"
],
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220626-070214"
},
"readdress":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to address (something) again"
],
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"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u0259-\u02c8dres",
"-a-",
"also"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1847, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220626-080505"
},
"rustical":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": of, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural",
": made of the rough limbs of trees",
": finished by rusticating",
": characteristic of or resembling country people",
": lacking in social graces or polish",
": appropriate to the country (as in plainness or sturdiness)",
": an inhabitant of a rural area",
": an awkward coarse person",
": an unsophisticated rural person",
": relating to or suitable for the country",
": plain entry 1 sense 7 , simple",
": made from rough wood",
": a person living or raised in the country"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0259-stik",
"\u02c8r\u0259-stik"
],
"synonyms":[
"awkward",
"clumsy",
"gauche",
"graceless",
"inelegant",
"rough-hewn",
"stiff",
"stilted",
"uncomfortable",
"uneasy",
"ungraceful",
"wooden"
],
"antonyms":[
"bumpkin",
"chawbacon",
"churl",
"clodhopper",
"cornball",
"countryman",
"hayseed",
"hick",
"provincial",
"rube",
"yokel"
],
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"The inn has a rustic atmosphere.",
"rustic yokels whose first impulse was to smirk gawkily at anyone not of their own kind",
"Noun",
"a rustic who was awed by the prices that city dwellers had to pay",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"For a rustic , weathered look, try the dry brush paint technique, leaving some of the wood from the shims exposed. \u2014 Tierney Mcafee, Country Living , 23 May 2022",
"Porous clay pots have a lovely rustic look, but plastic pots are lighter to move around and hold moisture longer. \u2014 Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor , 2 May 2022",
"This handsome fire pit table has the rustic look of stone, but is faced with a weather-resistant synthetic material that requires almost no maintenance. \u2014 Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics , 27 Apr. 2022",
"Walmart's cedar porch swing can easily enhance any rustic , farmhouse look. \u2014 Kelly Allen, House Beautiful , 22 Apr. 2022",
"The rustic , sliding barn doors on this modern farmhouse TV stand $269.99 (originally $745) remind us of grandpa\u2019s barn. \u2014 cleveland , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Despite the accommodation being more rustic than Solberg anticipated, the two had a wonderful time in Topanga. \u2014 Francesca Street, CNN , 9 May 2022",
"Groll says most of the Haitian boats are rustic , pieced together basic materials that barely float. \u2014 Rebekah Castor, Fox News , 3 May 2022",
"Denim platforms can be grungy in one look, sweetly rustic with the next. \u2014 Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR , 27 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Near Great Sand Dunes National Park, the rustic and clothing-optional Valley View Hot Springs allows all-night soaking (RVs welcome, though hook-ups are unavailable). \u2014 Outside Online , 4 Aug. 2021",
"Financial issues and Brando\u2019s concerns about damaging the fragile atoll ecosystems kept the project limited in scope: only the airstrip and a dozen rustic bungalows were ultimately built. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 23 Nov. 2021",
"The interconnected great room and kitchen blend rustic and glam decor seamlessly, using pieces from Best Made Co, Shaws, Ferguson, The Home Depot, as well as antique shops. \u2014 Mary Elizabeth Andriotis, House Beautiful , 28 Sep. 2021",
"Combining the rustic with the modern was deliberate. \u2014 Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News , 25 Mar. 2021",
"Among the rustics , Akaina Ghosh is sweetly doting as Silvius, a simple shepherd lovesick for Phebe, who has no interest in Silvius but becomes smitten with Ganymede. \u2014 Sam Hurwitt, The Mercury News , 10 July 2019",
"Hudson, an English naturalist at the turn of the last century, interviewed elderly rustics who still belonged as entirely to their landscape as the wildlife. \u2014 Kieran Dodds, Smithsonian , 20 Apr. 2018",
"Mendelssohn was perhaps the ultimate Biedermeier composer, most inspired with his miniature Songs Without Words or when portraying the fairies and rustics of Shakespeare\u2019s A Midsummer Night\u2019s Dream. \u2014 David Patrick Stearns, Philly.com , 22 June 2017"
],
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"Adjective",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun",
"circa 1550, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220626-090047"
},
"randy":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": having a coarse manner",
": lustful , lecherous",
": a scolding or dissolute woman"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ran-d\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[
"concupiscent",
"goatish",
"horny",
"hot",
"hypersexual",
"itchy",
"lascivious",
"lecherous",
"lewd",
"libidinous",
"licentious",
"lubricious",
"lubricous",
"lustful",
"oversexed",
"passionate",
"salacious",
"satyric",
"wanton"
],
"antonyms":[
"frigid",
"undersexed"
],
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"She was feeling a little randy .",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"So, in the interest of making good on that opportunity, Morosini assembled a cast of comic performers, including Patton Oswalt as Chuck, a semi-fictional version of his father the fabulist, plus Rachel Dratch as dad\u2019s randy girlfriend. \u2014 Peter Debruge, Variety , 14 Mar. 2022",
"Lupita Nyong\u2019o, as a randy wizard who attracts Lionel\u2019s interest, has one very good episode, as does Henry Winkler as a sweater named Keith. \u2014 Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter , 17 Mar. 2022",
"Kotsur\u2019s Frank is also a little randy and a little profane. \u2014 Jake Coyle, ajc , 16 Feb. 2022",
"This paucity of pelvis-bumping has been attributed largely to the absence of Samantha, the excessively randy cougar played with aplomb by Kim Cattrall, who bowed out of the reboot due to her chilly relationship with the rest of the cast. \u2014 Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone , 23 Dec. 2021",
"The stakes were relatively low for Shonda Rhimes and her drama about four randy interns working in a Seattle hospital. \u2014 Lynette Rice, EW.com , 15 Sep. 2021",
"With her boyfriend Thomas (Justice Smith), the two become unreasonably consumed with watching the randy across-the-street neighbors. \u2014 Jazz Tangcay, Variety , 10 Sep. 2021",
"But at least there's one part of the world where randy , attractive singles can throw caution, dignity, and common sense to the wind: Bachelor in Paradise! \u2014 Ew Staff, EW.com , 16 Aug. 2021",
"The film performed poorly at the box office and even worse among randy male critics, who were promised a very different movie by the studio\u2019s marketing campaign (which centered on Fox\u2019s cleavage and\u2026 not much else). \u2014 Keaton Bell, Vogue , 9 Apr. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Adjective",
"first_known_use":[
"Adjective",
"1665, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun",
"1762, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220626-093030"
},
"raggle-taggle":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": motley"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ra-g\u0259l-\u02ccta-g\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[
"assorted",
"eclectic",
"heterogeneous",
"indiscriminate",
"kitchen-sink",
"magpie",
"miscellaneous",
"mixed",
"motley",
"patchwork",
"piebald",
"promiscuous",
"ragtag",
"varied"
],
"antonyms":[
"homogeneous"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1891, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220626-103707"
},
"rest":{
"type":[
"intransitive verb",
"noun",
"noun ()",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": repose , sleep",
": a bodily state characterized by minimal functional and metabolic activities",
": freedom from activity or labor",
": a state of motionlessness or inactivity",
": the repose of death",
": a place for resting or lodging",
": peace of mind or spirit",
": a rhythmic silence in music",
": a character representing such a silence",
": a brief pause in reading",
": something used for support",
": resting or reposing especially in sleep or death",
": quiescent , motionless",
": free of anxieties",
": to get rest by lying down",
": sleep",
": to lie dead",
": to cease from action or motion : refrain from labor or exertion",
": to be free from anxiety or disturbance",
": to sit or lie fixed or supported",
": to remain confident : trust",
": to be based or founded",
": to remain for action or accomplishment",
": to remain idle or uncropped",
": to bring to an end voluntarily the introduction of evidence in a law case",
": to give rest to",
": to set at rest",
": to place on or against a support",
": to cause to be firmly fixed",
": to desist voluntarily from presenting evidence pertinent to (a case at law)",
": a projection or attachment on the side of the breastplate of medieval armor for supporting the butt of a lance",
": something that remains over : remainder",
": with regard to remaining issues or needs",
": to relax, sleep, or refrain from taking part in work or an activity",
": to refrain from using for a short time",
": to sit or lie fixed or supported",
": depend sense 2",
": to lie dead",
": to fix or be fixed in trust or confidence",
": something that is left over : remainder",
": a state of inactivity during which the body and mind become refreshed",
": freedom from activity or work",
": a state of not moving or not doing anything",
": a place for stopping or refraining from activity",
": a silence in music",
": a symbol in music that stands for a certain period of silence in a measure",
": something used for support",
": a state of repose or sleep \u2014 see bed rest",
": cessation or temporary interruption of motion, exertion, or labor",
": a bodily state (as that attained by a fasting individual lying supine) characterized by minimal functional and metabolic activities",
": the part of a partial denture that rests on an abutment tooth, distributes stresses, and holds the clasp in position",
": a firm but moldable cushion used to raise or support a portion of the body during surgery",
": to get rest by lying down",
": sleep",
": to cease from action or motion : refrain from labor or exertion",
": to give rest to",
": a mass of surviving embryonic cells or of cells misplaced in development",
": to bring to an end voluntarily the introduction of evidence in a case",
": to cease presenting evidence pertinent to (a case)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rest",
"\u02c8rest",
"\u02c8rest"
],
"synonyms":[
"bask",
"kick back",
"loll",
"lounge",
"relax",
"repose"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun (1)",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun (1)",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a",
"Noun (2)",
"14th century, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun (3)",
"15th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220626-113537"
},
"residency":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a usually official place of residence",
": a state or period of residence",
": residence sense 2c",
": a territory in a protected state in which the powers of the protecting state are executed by a resident agent",
": a period of advanced training in a medical specialty that normally follows graduation from medical school and licensing to practice medicine",
": residence sense 4b",
": a period as an artist in residence",
": a period of advanced medical training and education that normally follows graduation from medical school and licensing to practice medicine and that consists of supervised practice of a specialty in a hospital and in its outpatient department and instruction from specialists on the hospital staff",
": an often official place of residence",
": the condition of being a resident of a particular place"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-z\u0259-d\u0259n(t)-s\u0113",
"\u02c8rez-d\u0259n(t)-",
"\u02c8re-z\u0259-\u02ccden(t)-",
"\u02c8rez-\u0259d-\u0259n-s\u0113",
"\u02c8re-z\u0259-d\u0259n-s\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[
"habitation",
"occupancy",
"occupation",
"possession"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"You must meet the town's residency requirement in order to vote.",
"a four-year residency in the country",
"She recently completed her residency in pediatrics.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Oxford House officials cite a long-running study by Chicago\u2019s DePaul University indicating that people completing one year of residency maintain a sobriety rate as high as 80 percent. \u2014 Matt Schudel, Washington Post , 17 June 2022",
"Six of the city's 17 pools are open and are free to Marion County residents with proof of residency . \u2014 Hannah Brock, The Indianapolis Star , 14 June 2022",
"Proof of residency will be required at that time to get your ticket. \u2014 Hartford Courant , 26 May 2022",
"Proof of residency will be needed to receive a beach pass. \u2014 Alex Hulvalchick, Chicago Tribune , 23 May 2022",
"Legend has been in the midst of a Las Vegas residency this year at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, which began in April. \u2014 Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone , 18 May 2022",
"Show proof of residency with a driver\u2019s license or gas or electric bill. \u2014 Carol Kovach, cleveland , 17 May 2022",
"For example, Luxembourg offers this kind of residency by investment program, but the conditions are much stricter. \u2014 Tax Notes Staff, Forbes , 17 May 2022",
"Detroiters with low incomes or marijuana convictions in their families could qualify with fewer years of residency . \u2014 Erin Einhorn, NBC News , 14 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1579, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220626-123646"
},
"recondite":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": difficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep",
": of, relating to, or dealing with something little known or obscure",
": hidden from sight : concealed"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-k\u0259n-\u02ccd\u012bt",
"ri-\u02c8k\u00e4n-"
],
"synonyms":[
"abstruse",
"arcane",
"deep",
"esoteric",
"hermetic",
"hermetical",
"profound"
],
"antonyms":[
"shallow",
"superficial"
],
"examples":[
"geochemistry is a recondite subject",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Jenkins uses abstruse concepts about personal growth, esoteric philosophy, and recondite musings to separate competition from sport. \u2014 Jenna Stocker, National Review , 24 Mar. 2022",
"Whole dissertations could be \u2014 and in all likelihood have been \u2014 written on the recondite vocabulary that surrounds Jewish bagelry. \u2014 New York Times , 17 Dec. 2021",
"Muldoon\u2019s own work is witty, full of wordplay, often recondite . \u2014 Charles Finch, Los Angeles Times , 22 Dec. 2021",
"For students drowning in recondite texts about feminism, media and Marxism, Kruger\u2019s work cut through the theoretical verbiage with razor-sharp epigrams. \u2014 Washington Post , 4 Oct. 2021",
"Many seem like remnants from a circa-2000 vogue for recondite , inscrutable maps and diagrams, produced by artists like Matthew Ritchie, Mark Lombardi and Franz Ackermann. \u2014 Jason Farago, New York Times , 25 Mar. 2021",
"Her methods might at first glance seem forbiddingly recondite , but the effect of her music is visceral and immediate. \u2014 Matthew Aucoin, The New York Review of Books , 7 Dec. 2019",
"Any program that did would be too recondite to stay on the air, the work of David Lynch being a glorious exception. \u2014 Christian Lorentzen, Harper's magazine , 10 Apr. 2019",
"There are more recondite practices, such as classical and biblical names (Sophocles\u2019 and Jesus\u2019), but this set is the basics. \u2014 John E. Mcintyre, baltimoresun.com , 6 June 2018"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Latin reconditus , past participle of recondere to conceal, from re- + condere to store up, from com- + -dere to put \u2014 more at com- , do ",
"first_known_use":[
"1619, in the meaning defined at sense 2"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220626-123652"
},
"roguishness":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"geographical name",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": resembling or suggesting a rogue elephant especially in being isolated, aberrant , dangerous, or uncontrollable",
": corrupt , dishonest",
": of or being a nation whose leaders defy international law or norms of international behavior",
": to begin to behave in an independent or uncontrolled way that is not authorized, normal, or expected",
": a dishonest or worthless person : scoundrel",
": a mischievous person : scamp",
": vagrant , tramp",
": a horse inclined to shirk or misbehave",
": an individual exhibiting a chance and usually inferior biological variation",
": to weed out inferior, diseased, or nontypical individuals from a crop plant or a field",
": a dishonest or evil person",
": a pleasantly mischievous person",
"river about 200 miles (320 kilometers) long in southwestern Oregon rising in Crater Lake National Park and flowing west and southwest into the Pacific Ocean"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u014dg",
"\u02c8r\u014dg",
"\u02c8r\u014dg"
],
"synonyms":[
"bent",
"crooked",
"deceptive",
"dishonest",
"double-dealing",
"duplicitous",
"fast",
"fraudulent",
"guileful",
"shady",
"sharp",
"shifty",
"underhand",
"underhanded"
],
"antonyms":[
"baddie",
"baddy",
"beast",
"brute",
"caitiff",
"devil",
"evildoer",
"fiend",
"heavy",
"hound",
"knave",
"meanie",
"meany",
"miscreant",
"monster",
"nazi",
"no-good",
"rapscallion",
"rascal",
"reprobate",
"savage",
"scalawag",
"scallywag",
"scamp",
"scapegrace",
"scoundrel",
"varlet",
"villain",
"wretch"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Evans stars as psychopathic rogue secret agent Lloyd Hansen, who's hunting down a former CIA colleague played by Ryan Gosling. \u2014 Brian Truitt, USA TODAY , 14 June 2022",
"Meanwhile, Harper and his FBI prot\u00e9g\u00e9e, Angela (Alia Shawkat), lead the hunt for Chase, though secretly Harper wants the rogue agent's story \u2014 and his role in it \u2014 to stay buried. \u2014 Leah Greenblatt, EW.com , 10 June 2022",
"Rhodes has said in interviews with right-wing hosts that there was no plan to storm the Capitol and that the members who did so went rogue . \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 10 June 2022",
"In Season 3, Lamb\u2019s disgraced spies work together to foil a rogue agent when one of their own is kidnapped. \u2014 Joe Otterson, Variety , 1 June 2022",
"Pitts also contended that Burgos had gone rogue and sometimes acted surreptitiously. \u2014 New York Times , 11 May 2022",
"As head of an office that has more than 350 attorneys, Clarke will play a key role in the Biden administration\u2019s efforts to enforce civil rights and voting rights laws and to investigate rogue police forces. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 25 May 2021",
"The streamer is positioning the test as a prompt to let members comply with its terms, not a crackdown on rogue behavior. \u2014 Todd Spangler, Variety , 17 Mar. 2022",
"Then California became a rogue state and called the NCAA on its scam. \u2014 Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al , 11 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Companies tend to deploy too many apps, and that often doesn\u2019t include rogue , unsanctioned apps. \u2014 Jim Brennan, Forbes , 18 May 2022",
"Waterproof mascara formulations prevent the waxy pigments of traditional lash-enhancers from going rogue and can keep lashes looking thick, long, and lifted for hours on end without smudging, caking, or flaking. \u2014 Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country , 4 May 2022",
"When that happens, the planets go rogue and begin wandering aimlessly through the dark of space. \u2014 Joshua Hawkins, BGR , 24 Dec. 2021",
"One of the rogue deputies was Teodoro Garcia Simental. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 3 May 2022",
"The latest member of the rogue \u2019s gallery of variants and subvariants is the ungainly named BA.2.12.1, part of the omicron gang. \u2014 Joel Achenbach, Anchorage Daily News , 2 May 2022",
"By hitting Russia\u2019s commercial banks, central bank, business and political leaders and industry, the West is meting out economic punishment that took years to unfold with smaller rogue states like Iran and North Korea. \u2014 Greg Ip, WSJ , 1 Mar. 2022",
"So in the face of its invasion of Ukraine, why is the West reluctant to hit it with the full range of available economic sanctions as has been done with other rogue states? \u2014 Chris Isidore, CNN , 26 Feb. 2022",
"Maybe people want to go rogue and do their own thing. \u2014 Washington Post , 19 Feb. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Zero-Trust protects against both account compromises and rogue internal accounts. \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 24 June 2021",
"Trump is not a pharmaceutical manufacturer that can go rogue and produce a vaccine. \u2014 Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review , 16 Sep. 2020",
"But a conservative Court of Appeals panel could rogue and decide to disobey Roe and Casey. \u2014 Dylan Matthews, Vox , 11 July 2018"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Adjective",
"first_known_use":[
"Adjective",
"1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun",
"1561, in the meaning defined at sense 3",
"Verb",
"1766, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220626-125751"
},
"reactionaryism":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": relating to, marked by, or favoring reaction",
": ultraconservative in politics"
],
"pronounciation":[
"r\u0113-\u02c8ak-sh\u0259-\u02ccner-\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[
"archconservative",
"brassbound",
"button-down",
"buttoned-down",
"conservative",
"die-hard",
"hidebound",
"mossbacked",
"old-fashioned",
"old-line",
"old-school",
"orthodox",
"paleoconservative",
"standpat",
"traditional",
"traditionalistic",
"ultraconservative",
"unprogressive"
],
"antonyms":[
"broad-minded",
"large-minded",
"liberal",
"nonconservative",
"nonconventional",
"nonorthodox",
"nontraditional",
"open-minded",
"progressive",
"unconventional",
"unorthodox"
],
"examples":[
"reactionary guardians of proper English usage invariably regard every new coinage that comes along as a nonword",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Since Floyd\u2019s death, there was a very quick jump to do something, which is reactionary , says Kamora Herrington, founder of Kamora\u2019s Cultural Center in Hartford. \u2014 Deidre Montague, Hartford Courant , 28 May 2022",
"Given the increasing correlation between gender and ideology, conservative or even reactionary literature might end up being more appealing to male readers. \u2014 Samuel Goldman, The Week , 23 May 2022",
"Rhyme for the light-verse writers of the period was not a reactionary force, nostalgically evoking old orders, but a democratizing one, a unifying practice that would be recognizably modern and still speak in an accessible voice. \u2014 Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker , 23 May 2022",
"China has a tendency to pursue a path of big plans, grand schemes, and reactionary policies, without thinking that there may be a better way. \u2014 Russell Flannery, Forbes , 25 Apr. 2022",
"Some companies are taking small steps to ease the burden on their employees living in states with these misogynist, reactionary laws. \u2014 Jill Filipovic, CNN , 12 Apr. 2022",
"Not today, when repealing Reedy Creek is presented openly by its advocates as retaliation against Disney for daring to speak out against Florida Republicans\u2019 reactionary policies. \u2014 Michael Hiltzikbusiness Columnist, Los Angeles Times , 4 Apr. 2022",
"Ballard is one of the least reactionary general managers out there. \u2014 Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star , 1 Apr. 2022",
"The response to Putin continues to be reactionary , and seems out of touch with reality of his aggression and tyrannical behavior. \u2014 Baltimore Sun , 18 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1815, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220626-131103"
},
"run-of-the-mine":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": not graded",
": run-of-the-mill"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u0259n-\u0259(v)-t\u035fh\u0259-\u02c8m\u012bn"
],
"synonyms":[
"common",
"fair",
"indifferent",
"mediocre",
"medium",
"middling",
"ordinary",
"passable",
"run-of-the-mill",
"second-class",
"second-rate",
"so-so"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1903, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220626-133615"
},
"recite":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to repeat from memory or read aloud publicly",
": to relate in full",
": to give a recital of : detail",
": to repeat or answer questions about (a lesson)",
": to repeat or read aloud something memorized or prepared",
": to reply to a teacher's question on a lesson",
": to repeat from memory",
": to tell about in detail"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8s\u012bt",
"ri-\u02c8s\u012bt"
],
"synonyms":[
"chart",
"chronicle",
"describe",
"narrate",
"recount",
"rehearse",
"relate",
"report",
"tell"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"He recited the poem with great feeling.",
"He began to recite from the Koran.",
"He can easily recite all the facts about any player on the team.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In the hilltop town of Orvieto, pigeon is one of the signature dishes and any self-respecting local can recite the recipes for pigeon forward and backward. \u2014 Janelle Davis, CNN , 15 May 2022",
"At the start of the Seder, Mr. Tamarkin rose from his chair and requested that the room recite the Kaddish, a Jewish prayer for death and mourning. \u2014 New York Times , 10 May 2022",
"When asked to recite the alphabet from C to X without signing it, the woman struggled. \u2014 John Benson, cleveland , 24 May 2022",
"Frank\u2019s job is to recite the summary, helping ignite his memory and speech. \u2014 Matt Doherty, BostonGlobe.com , 21 May 2022",
"The lawsuit said residents stood at each Parkersburg City Council meeting to recite the prayer with council members. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 18 May 2022",
"To be fair, Mr. Collins is sometimes pressed to recite lyrics to his own old songs, his wife says. \u2014 John Jurgensen, WSJ , 11 Feb. 2022",
"While shooting, Nichols needed a teleprompter to recite her lines. \u2014 al , 16 Aug. 2021",
"While shooting, Nichols needed a teleprompter to recite her lines. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 15 Aug. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, to relate, state, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French reciter , from Latin recitare to recite, from re- + citare to summon \u2014 more at cite ",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220626-190853"
},
"reconsideration":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to consider again especially with a view to changing or reversing",
": to consider something again",
": to think carefully about again especially with the possibility of change or reversal"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u0113-k\u0259n-\u02c8si-d\u0259r",
"\u02ccr\u0113-k\u0259n-\u02c8si-d\u0259r"
],
"synonyms":[
"readdress",
"reanalyze",
"reconceive",
"redefine",
"reevaluate",
"reexamine",
"reexplore",
"rethink",
"review",
"revisit",
"reweigh"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"She refused to reconsider her decision not to loan us the money.",
"Local opposition has forced the company to reconsider building a new warehouse here.",
"We hope you will reconsider .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"After police murdered Floyd two years ago, calls grew louder for the U.S. military to reconsider the names of Army bases that celebrated Confederate leaders who fought to perpetuate slavery. \u2014 Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine , 26 May 2022",
"Since the outbreak of Omicron in Shanghai and other parts of China this year, China\u2019s economy has slowed dramatically, causing widespread public frustration and prompting some foreign companies to reconsider their investments in China. \u2014 Brian Spegele, WSJ , 25 May 2022",
"Since Russia invaded Ukraine and the US announced sanctions on Russian oil, US gas prices have risen to more than $4 per gallon, prompting people to reconsider every trip out of the house, including to the office. \u2014 Lila Maclellan, Quartz , 15 Mar. 2022",
"This means industries, businesses, governments, and others will need to reconsider energy production resilience in their strategic plans, budgets, risk management strategies, facilities, emergency response plans, and operational protocols. \u2014 Louis Gritzo, Forbes , 19 Jan. 2022",
"Even a minor robbery can lead to a significant portion of their inventory being stolen, prompting some owners to reconsider whether to even reopen. \u2014 NBC News , 29 Nov. 2021",
"That's because child care needs, health concerns, shifting career interests, and changing life priorities are prompting many Hoosiers to reconsider going back to their pre-pandemic jobs, especially if those jobs were low-paid and demanding. \u2014 Binghui Huang, The Indianapolis Star , 27 Sep. 2021",
"As millions of professionals and teams around the world continued to work through lockdowns and stay-at-home orders, employees were forced to reconsider their relationships not just with their line of work but with their employers and co-workers. \u2014 James Micklethwait, Forbes , 8 June 2022",
"Still, portable water filters weren\u2019t widely used until the 1970s, when outbreaks of giardia forced recreationalists to reconsider the safety of untreated water. \u2014 Dan Hu, Outside Online , 17 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1571, in the meaning defined at transitive sense"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220626-204754"
},
"reformative":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": intended or tending to reform"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8f\u022fr-m\u0259-tiv"
],
"synonyms":[
"amendatory",
"corrective",
"rectifying",
"reformatory",
"remedial",
"remedying"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"took reformative measures to curb abuses in the state's welfare system"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1593, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-005746"
},
"restrained":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": marked by restraint : not excessive or extravagant"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8str\u0101nd"
],
"synonyms":[
"conservative",
"low-key",
"low-keyed",
"muted",
"quiet",
"repressed",
"sober",
"subdued",
"toned-down",
"understated",
"unflashy",
"unpretentious"
],
"antonyms":[
"flamboyant",
"flaring",
"flashy",
"garish",
"gaudy",
"glitzy",
"loud",
"noisy",
"ostentatious",
"razzle-dazzle",
"splashy",
"swank",
"swanky"
],
"examples":[
"She was admired for her restrained behavior.",
"a restrained style of architecture",
"The room was decorated with restrained colors.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"There\u2019s a lot of warm humor in the film, which is another way of saying Sandler is funny but restrained . \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic , 2 June 2022",
"From Thomas Christen comes this biodynamic 100% Sauvignon Blanc which includes bright tropical fruit; both flamboyant and restrained , with flavors of flint and lime. \u2014 Tom Mullen, Forbes , 22 May 2022",
"Those losses were driven in part by back-to-back quarterly reports from Target and Walmart that showed higher fuel costs and restrained consumer demand hurting results amid the hottest inflation in decades. \u2014 Hannah Miao, NBC News , 19 May 2022",
"Pine and Newton have a distinctive chemistry that remains restrained and reserved, the connection of two people trained to never reveal too much, yet with something recklessly undeniable drawing them together. \u2014 Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times , 8 Apr. 2022",
"Maybe a casual observer, who came across the brand\u2019s lovely sweaters and simple trousers in a department store, thinks of it as a wealthy woman\u2019s luxury basics, something clean and restrained . \u2014 Rachel Tashjian, Harper's BAZAAR , 6 Mar. 2022",
"McDonald picks his alto sax spots wisely in this smooth instrumental from his first solo album Drivers Eyes \u2014 and also plays an electric piano that gives the track its restrained but still vibrant mood and flavor. \u2014 Gary Graff, Billboard , 11 Feb. 2022",
"Some of the works, such as an eye-popping mural of rainbow starbursts by American conceptual artist Sol LeWitt\u2014certain to be catnip to Insta influencers\u2014are exuberant, but the decor is restrained . \u2014 James Stewart, Robb Report , 23 Apr. 2022",
"As far as red carpet looks go, the Grammys are easily the most entertaining, especially compared with the aesthetics of the more restrained \u2014albeit inarguably beautiful\u2014Oscars. \u2014 Calin Van Paris, Vogue , 30 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-060027"
},
"reflection":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an instance of reflecting",
": the return of light or sound waves from a surface",
": the production of an image by or as if by a mirror",
": the action of bending or folding back",
": a reflected part : fold",
": something produced by reflecting: such as",
": an image given back by a reflecting surface",
": an effect produced by an influence",
": an often obscure or indirect criticism : reproach",
": a thought, idea, or opinion formed or a remark made as a result of meditation",
": consideration of some subject matter, idea, or purpose",
": turning back : return",
": a transformation of a figure in which each point is replaced by a point symmetric with respect to a line or plane",
": a transformation that involves reflection in more than one axis of a rectangular coordinate system",
": the return of light or sound waves from a surface",
": an image produced by or as if by a mirror",
": something that brings blame or disgrace",
": careful thought",
": an opinion formed or a remark made after careful thought",
": an instance of reflecting",
": the return of light or sound waves from a surface",
": the production of an image by or as if by a mirror",
": the action of bending or folding back",
": a reflected part or a fold",
": something produced by reflecting",
": an image given back by a reflecting surface"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8flek-sh\u0259n",
"ri-\u02c8flek-sh\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[
"comment",
"note",
"remark"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"She was looking at her reflection in the mirror.",
"He saw the reflections of the clouds on the lake.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"According to Hill, leaders, in particular, need to take responsibility for creating change within their organization, and this starts with engaging in self- reflection . \u2014 Michelle King, Forbes , 22 June 2022",
"Poetry was a welcome distraction from stress and an opportunity for self- reflection , the researchers concluded. \u2014 David Allan, CNN , 15 June 2022",
"Louis Shengtao Chen took the opportunity to revisit a self- reflection exercise from his studies at Central Saint Martins. \u2014 Margaret Zhang, Vogue , 13 June 2022",
"Wilson noted that she's been doing a lot of self- reflection which led her to be in a good position to open up to love. \u2014 Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY , 9 June 2022",
"What followed was a prolonged period of self- reflection . \u2014 Sarah L. Kaufman, Washington Post , 5 June 2022",
"There's nothing wrong with a little self- reflection . \u2014 Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping , 3 June 2022",
"Placed toward the end, this unofficial soundtrack for relationship revenge contrasts the gentle self- reflection heard on much of the album. \u2014 Lyndsey Havens, Billboard , 3 June 2022",
"More and more people are catching on to the value of self- reflection through astrology, which means knowing your natal placements (that is, the placement of the planets when you were born) has been increasingly popular. \u2014 Glamour , 27 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, alteration of reflexion , from Late Latin reflexion-, reflexio act of bending back, from Latin reflectere ",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-104751"
},
"rigid":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": deficient in or devoid of flexibility",
": appearing stiff and unyielding",
": inflexibly set in opinion",
": strictly observed",
": firmly inflexible rather than lax or indulgent",
": precise and accurate in procedure",
": having the outer shape maintained by a fixed framework",
": not flexible : stiff",
": strict sense 2 , severe",
": deficient in or devoid of flexibility : characterized by stiffness"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ri-j\u0259d",
"\u02c8ri-j\u0259d",
"\u02c8rij-\u0259d"
],
"synonyms":[
"brassbound",
"cast-iron",
"exacting",
"hard-line",
"inflexible",
"rigorous",
"strict",
"stringent",
"uncompromising"
],
"antonyms":[
"flexible",
"lax",
"loose",
"relaxed",
"slack"
],
"examples":[
"The patient's legs were rigid .",
"He is a rigid disciplinarian.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"But it is now seen as too rigid a way to look at the differences between the sexes. \u2014 Katie Hunt, CNN , 12 June 2022",
"Just like restrictive diets often fail in the long run, a too- rigid plan for getting out of debt probably isn\u2019t sustainable. \u2014 Anna Moeslein, Glamour , 9 May 2022",
"Managers should take a balanced approach in their utilization of metrics in order to not run the risk of being too rigid about project deadlines or not allowing for the unexpected. \u2014 Wayne Elsey, Forbes , 13 Apr. 2022",
"That approach, opponents say, is too rigid , too expensive, and will ultimately harm patient care. \u2014 Ann Macdonald, STAT , 15 Mar. 2022",
"His family questions rigid athletic policy and Davis School District\u2019s response. \u2014 Courtney Tanner, The Salt Lake Tribune , 3 Dec. 2021",
"Companies hoard cash and stint on investment, and keep the labor market rigid so workers can\u2019t easily move to growing businesses and get pay increases. \u2014 Megumi Fujikawa, WSJ , 21 Nov. 2021",
"The rigid town policy Eversource cited sounded out of character for South Windsor\u2019s government. \u2014 Dave Campbell, courant.com , 13 Aug. 2021",
"Even Sewing explicitly expressed personal support for his outgoing subordinate and referred to him by his first name, an informality that typically must be extended in Germany\u2019s rigid and conservative business culture. \u2014 Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune , 1 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English rigide , from Latin rigidus , from rig\u0113re to be stiff",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-104755"
},
"rob":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to take something away from by force : steal from",
": to take personal property from by violence or threat",
": to remove valuables without right from (a place)",
": to take the contents of (a receptacle)",
": to take away as loot : steal",
": to deprive of something due, expected, or desired",
": to withhold unjustly or injuriously",
": to commit robbery",
": to unlawfully take something away from a person or place in secrecy or by force, threat, or trickery",
": to keep from getting something due, expected, or desired"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00e4b",
"\u02c8r\u00e4b"
],
"synonyms":[
"burglarize",
"burgle",
"knock off",
"knock over",
"rip off",
"steal (from)",
"take off"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Someone tried to rob me.",
"The cashier was robbed at gunpoint.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Applying heat directly to thick hair can rob it of its new nutrients and strength. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 23 May 2022",
"Those storms could rob the atmosphere of the energy needed for severe storms to develop in southeast Wisconsin on Wednesday. \u2014 Joe Taschler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 12 Apr. 2022",
"This would then rob the mussels of their ability to settle and feed, leading to starvation. \u2014 Lindsey Botts, The Arizona Republic , 25 Apr. 2022",
"More than a dozen gangs are aggressively targeting residents, sending out crews in multiple cars to locate and rob those driving high-end vehicles or wearing expensive jewelry, police say. \u2014 Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times , 16 Apr. 2022",
"Attacks on health care providers, for example, can rob thousands of patients of their life-saving medical care. \u2014 Lauren Carruth, The Conversation , 4 Apr. 2022",
"This one won\u2019t rob anyone of sleep, either, except possibly the most devoted of Jayhawks fans. \u2014 Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY , 17 Mar. 2022",
"Costa Rica\u2019s population of leatherback sea turtles has suffered greatly in recent years from the activities of egg poachers, who rob turtle eggs from nests on the beach to sell as an aphrodisiac. \u2014 The Editors, Outside Online , 29 June 2015",
"These measures would immediately rob Mr. Putin of the totalitarian control sanctions have given him by giving his subjects an exit. \u2014 Alex Garcia, WSJ , 17 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English robben , from Anglo-French rober , of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German roub\u014dn to rob \u2014 more at reave ",
"first_known_use":[
"13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a(1)"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-104935"
},
"rework":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to work again or anew: such as",
": revise",
": to reprocess (something, such as used material) for further use"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8w\u0259rk"
],
"synonyms":[
"alter",
"change",
"make over",
"modify",
"recast",
"redo",
"refashion",
"remake",
"remodel",
"revamp",
"revise",
"vary"
],
"antonyms":[
"fix",
"freeze",
"set",
"stabilize"
],
"examples":[
"The design has been completely reworked .",
"the sculptor reworked the clay into another shape",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The relief dollars gave institutions time to rework their business models, make necessary budget cuts, and, supposedly, chart a more sustainable path forward the way Florida Memorial has. \u2014 Emma Whitford, Forbes , 9 June 2022",
"Apple is expected to make messages more social and interactive and to rework the notification system and lock screen with a greater focus on widgets, according to Bloomberg. \u2014 Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN , 5 June 2022",
"A century after an agreement to divide Colorado River water among western states, there\u2019s an urgent call to rework the pact amid ever-worsening drought. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 20 May 2022",
"Their disengagement is forcing Russia to hastily rework its commodity-export business, the foundation of the country\u2019s economic wealth and the feedstock for Vladimir Putin\u2019s war machine. \u2014 Joe Wallace, WSJ , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Macron, which has long called for France to be a leader of a foreign policy that is allied with but independent of Washington, has cast himself as the key European interlocutor as the Kremlin demands to rework the continent\u2019s security architecture. \u2014 Washington Post , 9 Feb. 2022",
"For the second time this month, Homer Glen officials have asked a developer to rework a proposal, saying a 256-unit apartment complex would be too dense for the area. \u2014 Michelle Mullins, chicagotribune.com , 27 Jan. 2022",
"The lenders agreed to rework the deal\u2014granting Elder a $3 million mortgage over 40 years that includes a balloon payment of $920,000 in 2053. \u2014 Matt Durot, Forbes , 10 Sep. 2021",
"Get ready for a lot of talk about boosters: who should get additional shots and when, and how regulators should go about deciding when to rework the design of the vaccines. \u2014 Andrew Joseph And Matthew Herper, STAT , 9 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1842, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-105222"
},
"recusant":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an English Roman Catholic of the time from about 1570 to 1791 who refused to attend services of the Church of England and thereby committed a statutory offense",
": one who refuses to accept or obey established authority",
": refusing to submit to authority"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-ky\u0259-z\u0259nt",
"ri-\u02c8ky\u00fc-",
"\u02c8re-ky\u0259-z\u0259nt, ri-\u02c8ky\u00fc-"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Latin recusant-, recusans , present participle of recusare to reject, oppose, from re- + causari to give a reason, from causa cause, reason",
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1553, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-105744"
},
"renewed":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to make like new : restore to freshness, vigor, or perfection",
": to make new spiritually : regenerate",
": to restore to existence : revive",
": to make extensive changes in : rebuild",
": to do again : repeat",
": to begin again : resume",
": replace , replenish",
": to grant or obtain an extension of or on",
": to grant or obtain an extension on the loan of",
": to become new or as new",
": to begin again : resume",
": to make a renewal (as of a lease)",
": to make or become new, fresh, or strong again",
": to make, do, or begin again",
": to put in a fresh supply of",
": to continue in force for a new period",
": to make like new : restore to freshness, vigor, or perfection",
": to prevent the lapse of (a judgment) due to expiration of a statute of limitations",
": to do or state again",
": to grant or obtain again or as an extension",
": to become new or as new",
": to make a renewal (as of a contract)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8n\u00fc",
"-\u02c8ny\u00fc",
"ri-\u02c8n\u00fc",
"-\u02c8ny\u00fc",
"ri-\u02c8n\u00fc, -\u02c8ny\u00fc"
],
"synonyms":[
"freshen",
"recharge",
"recreate",
"refresh",
"refreshen",
"regenerate",
"rejuvenate",
"repair",
"restore",
"resuscitate",
"revitalize",
"revive",
"revivify"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Hanen ordered the Biden administration to close DACA to new applicants, but paused part of his ruling to allow current recipients to renew their work permits and deportation protections. \u2014 Camilo Montoya-galvez, CBS News , 15 June 2022",
"This year, voters will be asked to renew the levy for five years. \u2014 cleveland , 14 June 2022",
"The verdicts are likely to renew international concern about Cambodia's veteran prime minister, Hun Sen, and what his critics say has been elimination, over many years, of opposition to his rule. \u2014 Reuters, CNN , 14 June 2022",
"Lapid said in a tweet after the measure failed to pass. Failure to renew the civil law legislation would mark an upheaval in Israeli governance \u2014 the legal umbrella over the settlements has been renewed routinely for more than 50 years. \u2014 Shira Rubin, Washington Post , 12 June 2022",
"Talks in Vienna to renew the agreement have been deadlocked for months. \u2014 Fox News , 12 June 2022",
"Now, with another string of mass shootings bringing gun control back into the national conversation, organizers of this weekend\u2019s events say the time is right to renew their push for a national overhaul. \u2014 Time , 11 June 2022",
"Now, with another string of mass shootings bringing gun control back into the national conversation, organizers of this weekend\u2019s events said the time was right to renew their push for a national overhaul. \u2014 Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel , 11 June 2022",
"In a speech Thursday, President Biden asked Congress to renew the ban. \u2014 New York Times , 4 June 2022"
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"adjective",
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": removal or lightening of something oppressive, painful, or distressing",
": welfare sense 2a",
": military assistance to an endangered post or force",
": means of breaking or avoiding monotony or boredom : diversion",
": release from a post or from the performance of duty",
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": legal remedy or redress",
": a mode of sculpture in which forms and figures are distinguished from a surrounding plane surface",
": sculpture or a sculptural form executed in this mode",
": projecting detail, ornament, or figures",
": sharpness of outline due to contrast",
": the state of being distinguished by contrast",
": the elevations or inequalities of a land surface",
": the pitching done by a relief pitcher",
": providing relief",
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": of or used in letterpress",
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"ri-\u02c8l\u0113f",
"ri-\u02c8l\u0113f",
"ri-\u02c8l\u0113f"
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"cheer",
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"consolation",
"solace"
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Some areas could get relief today, but severe thunderstorms could move into the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic today according to the NOAA's Storm Prediction Center. \u2014 Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY , 16 June 2022",
"With the National Weather Service's excessive heat warning in effect, the Salvation Army has activated its heat relief stations across the Valley. \u2014 Raphael Romero Ruiz, The Arizona Republic , 16 June 2022",
"Some lawyers expressed relief that the Glencore certifications weren\u2019t overly broad, and instead tailored to the specific legal violations at issue. \u2014 Dylan Tokar, WSJ , 16 June 2022",
"That said, Biden could be waiting to announce a decision on student loan forgiveness later this summer before temporary student loan relief ends on August 31, 2022. \u2014 Zack Friedman, Forbes , 15 June 2022",
"This past year, the National Guard responded to storm relief needs and even helped administer COVID-19 vaccines. \u2014 David Lyons, Sun Sentinel , 15 June 2022",
"To many parents, the news came as a welcome relief . \u2014 Tanya Lewis, Scientific American , 15 June 2022",
"Proceeds from the album and the recital will go to Ukrainian humanitarian relief efforts. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 15 June 2022",
"The turf conversions will be paid for by the American Rescue Plan Act, a pandemic relief bill approved by Congress last year. \u2014 Blake Apgar, The Salt Lake Tribune , 15 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"The anti- relief faction, with its sudden warnings about deficits, is eager to revive the Tea Party spirit, and its would-be leaders are ur-Tea Partyers like Rand Paul and Ted Cruz. \u2014 Ross Douthat New York Times, Star Tribune , 4 Aug. 2020"
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"noun",
"verb"
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": to send into exile : banish",
": assign : such as",
": to assign to a place of insignificance or of oblivion : put out of sight or mind",
": to assign to an appropriate place or situation on the basis of classification or appraisal",
": to submit to someone or something for appropriate action : delegate",
": to transfer (a sports team) to a lower ranking division"
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"\u02c8re-l\u0259-\u02ccg\u0101t"
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"banish",
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"displace",
"exile",
"expatriate",
"transport"
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"examples":[
"The bill has been relegated to committee for discussion.",
"courtiers and generals who incurred the emperor's disfavor were soon relegated to the farther reaches of the empire",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"But, this summer, don\u2019t relegate stripes to a supporting role. \u2014 Aemilia Madden, Vogue , 22 June 2022",
"This macro context, and the prosecution of policies such as the change to the Protocol, will relegate the UK well below the super powers of the multipolar world. \u2014 Mike O'sullivan, Forbes , 18 June 2022",
"Private maintenance and security help relegate the eruptions of city life \u2014 waste, homelessness, those who don\u2019t adhere to codes of behavior and dress \u2014 to the periphery. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 13 June 2022",
"The Geneva Conventions, ratified in 1949, established humanitarian war standards that hoped to relegate the mass carnage of World War II to the past. \u2014 The Week Staff, The Week , 8 May 2022",
"In 2019, the Academy announced \u2014 and again, quickly reversed amid backlash \u2014 a plan to relegate four craft categories to the show\u2019s commercial breaks to keep audiences engaged. \u2014 Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter , 23 Feb. 2022",
"Launching the line with Macy\u2019s was a dream come true for Parker, who values the opportunity to bring sizes XL-4X in-store, where so many other brands relegate them to online-only, special orders. \u2014 Essence , 25 Apr. 2022",
"When the Pirates get serious about competing, MLB can relegate another NL Central team to play a schedule heavier on the Marlins and lighter on the Cardinals. \u2014 Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times , 1 Apr. 2022",
"Campion makes a choice, both necessary and bold, to relegate Johnny\u2019s life and tragic death to backstory. \u2014 Bonnie Johnson, Los Angeles Times , 16 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Latin relegatus , past participle of relegare , from re- + legare to send with a commission \u2014 more at legate ",
"first_known_use":[
"1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-111034"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": rearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended",
": standing on one hind foot with one foreleg raised above the other and the head in profile",
": marked by a menacing wildness, extravagance, or absence of restraint",
": profusely widespread",
": existing or growing greatly and quickly"
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"\u02c8ram-p\u0259nt",
"also",
"\u02c8ram-p\u0259nt"
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"abandoned",
"intemperate",
"raw",
"runaway",
"unbounded",
"unbridled",
"unchecked",
"uncontrolled",
"unhampered",
"unhindered",
"unrestrained"
],
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"bridled",
"checked",
"constrained",
"controlled",
"curbed",
"governed",
"hampered",
"hindered",
"restrained",
"temperate"
],
"examples":[
"a weed that's rampant in this area",
"the mayor promised to put a stop to the rampant crime that plagued the city",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The mayor cited a surge in COVID-19 cases and a White House Coronavirus Task Force recommendation for stanching the virus's rampant spread. \u2014 Better Homes & Gardens , 15 Feb. 2022",
"High vaccination rates have helped shield Danes and kept hospitals from overflowing, despite the rampant spread of the virus. \u2014 Morten Buttler, Fortune , 15 Feb. 2022",
"Speculation has run rampant as to the future of Endeavour, with no official announcements of if or when the show could return despite casting calls indicating that filming would soon be underway. \u2014 Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country , 23 May 2022",
"And yes, the transfer market has seemed to run rampant with thousands of players entering the portal each day, many basing their choices on NIL opportunities. \u2014 Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel , 10 May 2022",
"With McMahon reportedly believing a number of stars are miscast in their current roles, speculation about who those stars are will undoubtedly run rampant . \u2014 Blake Oestriecher, Forbes , 25 Apr. 2022",
"Inflation really will run rampant if other countries start dumping dollars. \u2014 Andy Kessler, WSJ , 13 Mar. 2022",
"Conspiracy theories over the plot have run rampant , with viewers analyzing every detail across social media and online platforms like Reddit and TikTok. \u2014 Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter , 4 Mar. 2022",
"The shattered father of a UCLA graduate student stabbed to death last week in a random daylight attack in Los Angeles blamed politicians for letting criminals run rampant . \u2014 Rebecca Rosenberg, Fox News , 18 Jan. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English rampaunt, rampand, borrowed from Anglo-French rampant \"crawling, rampant (in heraldry),\" from present participle of ramper \"to climb, rear up on the hind legs, creep\" \u2014 more at ramp entry 1 ",
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-112030"
},
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"noun"
],
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": an official recorder or keeper of records: such as",
": an officer of an educational institution responsible for registering students, keeping academic records, and corresponding with applicants and evaluating their credentials",
": an admitting officer at a hospital",
": resident sense 3",
": an admitting officer at a hospital",
": resident",
": an official recorder or keeper of records"
],
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"\u02c8re-j\u0259-\u02ccstr\u00e4r",
"\u02c8rej-\u0259-\u02ccstr\u00e4r",
"\u02c8re-j\u0259-\u02ccstr\u00e4r"
],
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"clerk",
"register",
"scribe",
"secretary"
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"examples":[
"got a copy of his transcript from the school's registrar",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The lawsuit was filed against Riverside County and its five-member Board of Supervisors, as well as the county\u2019s registrar of voters. \u2014 Felicia Alvarez, Los Angeles Times , 16 June 2022",
"If the registrar doesn\u2019t want to lower the price, be prepared to move on and find another domain name. \u2014 Michael Gargiulo, Forbes , 13 June 2022",
"Christine Brim, the task force\u2019s leader, appeared in person or emailed staff nearly every day, according to Scott Konopasek, the registrar at the time. \u2014 New York Times , 30 May 2022",
"The registrar bungled the initial count in a March congressional vote, leading to concern that losing candidates in the presidential vote will declare fraud. \u2014 Julie Turkewitz, BostonGlobe.com , 29 May 2022",
"In red California, an anti-mask recall effort fizzled, and Natalie Adona, harassed by election deniers, won her race for Nevada County clerk-recorder and registrar of voters in a landslide. \u2014 Laura Blasey, Los Angeles Times , 10 June 2022",
"Domain registrar Namecheap is taking action on its own. \u2014 Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica , 2 Mar. 2022",
"Christine Brim, the task force\u2019s leader, appeared in person or e-mailed staff nearly every day, according to Scott Konopasek, the county registrar at the time. \u2014 Alexandra Berzon, BostonGlobe.com , 30 May 2022",
"The registrar will then validate the registration and count the ballot. \u2014 Deborah Sullivan Brennan, San Diego Union-Tribune , 29 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"alteration of Middle English registrer , from registren to register, from Anglo-French registrer , from Medieval Latin registrare , from registrum ",
"first_known_use":[
"1571, in the meaning defined above"
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"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": a person who causes trouble : rascal , ne'er-do-well"
],
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"rap-\u02c8skal-y\u0259n"
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"baddie",
"baddy",
"beast",
"brute",
"caitiff",
"devil",
"evildoer",
"fiend",
"heavy",
"hound",
"knave",
"meanie",
"meany",
"miscreant",
"monster",
"nazi",
"no-good",
"rascal",
"reprobate",
"rogue",
"savage",
"scalawag",
"scallywag",
"scamp",
"scapegrace",
"scoundrel",
"varlet",
"villain",
"wretch"
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"examples":[
"the city's run-down waterfront was occupied mostly by disreputable places frequented by drunkards and rapscallions",
"that little rapscallion kept hiding my shoes and making me go look for them",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Top Stories Not so long ago, Montana rapscallion Stu Long\u2019s pursuit of venal success would have been sold as a redemption story. \u2014 Armond White, National Review , 20 Apr. 2022",
"The latest to do so was a special collaboration between Jean-Paul Gaultier, fashion\u2019s greatest streetwise rapscallion , and his prot\u00e9g\u00e9e Glenn Martens, of Y-Project and Diesel. \u2014 Rachel Tashjian, Harper's BAZAAR , 28 Mar. 2022",
"There\u2019s tension between Thomas and Peter (voiced by James Corden), however, as the uptight novice farmer can\u2019t bring himself to trust the rapscallion rabbit. \u2014 Michael Ordo\u00f1a, Los Angeles Times , 10 June 2021",
"With the United Kingdom still in its eight-day national mourning period after the death of Prince Philip, John Oliver, a noted detractor of the royal family, seems to want everyone to remember one particular thing about that Windsor rapscallion . \u2014 Devon Ivie, Vulture , 12 Apr. 2021",
"Surprisingly, the timeliest as well as the rudest painting show of this winter, opening at the New Museum, happens to be the first New York museum survey ever of the American aesthetic rapscallion Peter Saul. \u2014 Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker , 10 Feb. 2020",
"Now, rather than pirates offering brides for a price, the rapscallions are auctioning goods taken from villagers. \u2014 Scott Craven, USA TODAY , 7 June 2018",
"The embattled First Order military man could be the most stressed-out guy in the galaxy, first watching as Starkiller Base was blown sky high and then having to chase various rapscallions in the Resistance. \u2014 Brian Truitt, USA TODAY , 13 Dec. 2017",
"Three distinctive singers\u2014Pretty Yende, Peter Mattei, and Dmitry Korchak\u2014head up the cast as Rossini\u2019s lovable rapscallions ; Maurizio Benini. \u2014 The New Yorker , 8 Feb. 2017"
],
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"1648, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-113215"
},
"rowdy":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": coarse or boisterous in behavior : rough",
": characterized by such behavior",
": a rowdy person : tough",
": rough or noisy",
": a person who behaves coarsely or roughly"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rau\u0307-d\u0113",
"\u02c8rau\u0307-d\u0113"
],
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"boisterous",
"hell-raising",
"knockabout",
"rambunctious",
"raucous",
"robustious",
"roisterous",
"rollicking",
"rumbustious"
],
"antonyms":[
"bully",
"gangbanger",
"gangsta",
"gangster",
"goon",
"gorilla",
"hood",
"hoodlum",
"hooligan",
"mobster",
"mug",
"plug-ugly",
"punk",
"roughneck",
"ruffian",
"thug",
"tough",
"toughie",
"toughy",
"yob",
"yobbo"
],
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"a rowdy game of basketball",
"a rowdy but good-natured group of teenagers",
"Noun",
"rowdies had overtaken the neighborhood and were threatening people on the street",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"With no football team at the school, basketball is its big-ticket sport, and a rowdy student section named the Havocs reflects the program\u2019s popularity on campus. \u2014 New York Times , 21 Apr. 2021",
"In June 2021, police used pepper spray to disperse a rowdy crowd of 800 to 1,000 juveniles at Pinecrest. \u2014 Cliff Pinckard, cleveland , 26 May 2022",
"Gaetz and Greene, R-Ga., stumped for Vance in front of a rowdy crowd in Newark, Ohio, ahead of Tuesday's GOP primary election. \u2014 Tyler Olson, Fox News , 30 Apr. 2022",
"Expect a rowdy Comerica Park crowd, the stadium was alive Thursday as Miguel Cabrera tried for career hit No. 3,000. \u2014 Tyler J. Davis, Detroit Free Press , 22 Apr. 2022",
"When a high school friend went to watch an Indy 500 movie with his father, the opening scenes showed a rowdy crowd at the track\u2019s first turn. \u2014 Rashika Jaipuriar, The Indianapolis Star , 2 May 2022",
"Lifted by a rowdy , towel-waving crowd in Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, the Cavs were in position to advance and played well in long stretches. \u2014 oregonlive , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison asked for the crackdown on The Block, claiming that rowdy closing-time crowds outside the clubs had become a drain on police resources. \u2014 Bryn Stole, baltimoresun.com , 15 Mar. 2022",
"Scott and the festival organizers have since faced heavy criticism for shoddy safety plans and for Scott's history of inciting rowdy crowds. \u2014 Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY , 9 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Ronnie Hawkins, the rowdy rockabilly singer who was instrumental in the formation of the pioneering Americana group the Band, died on Sunday. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 29 May 2022",
"This year\u2019s class of 29er trail bikes can handle the same rowdy riding as longer-travel machines, albeit with slightly slower speeds and more careful line choices. \u2014 Josh Patterson, Outside Online , 23 May 2020",
"Houstonians are not likely to receive the worst of it, but strong winds and a blitz of rowdy thunderstorms could make things interesting for commuters over the next 24 hours. \u2014 Dan Carson, Chron , 29 Mar. 2022",
"Acton was known for getting the crowd rowdy during key moments, especially when the Cardinals were playing rivals like Memphis or Kentucky and needed the inspiration to close out the game. \u2014 Kala Kachmar, The Courier-Journal , 29 Mar. 2022",
"Despite finding success from the field later in the contest, a heartless defense effort left the Wolverines helpless down the stretch, and UCF cruised to a rowdy , NCAA tournament resume-building victory on its home court. \u2014 Paul Nasr, Detroit Free Press , 31 Dec. 2021",
"The country music trio of Ashley Monroe, Angaleena Presley, and Miranda Lambert put their signature rowdy spin on the holidays with this original song, the title track of the group\u2019s debut Christmas record. \u2014 Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone , 24 Dec. 2021",
"But the crowding at Astroworld is in line with Scott's brand of rowdy concerts where fans can go wild, said Noah Shachtman, Rolling Stone editor-in-chief. \u2014 Alisha Ebrahimji And Scottie Andrew, CNN , 9 Nov. 2021",
"So expect a rowdy \u2014but fun\u201416th hole experience once again. \u2014 Todd Kelly, The Arizona Republic , 3 Aug. 2021"
],
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"1832, in the meaning defined above",
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"1865, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-113453"
},
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"adjective",
"noun",
"noun ()",
"verb",
"verb ()"
],
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": a revolvable device on which something flexible is wound: such as",
": a small windlass at the butt of a fishing rod for the line",
": a spool or bobbin for sewing thread",
": a flanged spool for photographic film",
": one for motion pictures",
": a quantity of something wound on a reel",
": to wind on or as if on a reel",
": to draw by reeling a line",
": to turn a reel",
": to turn or move round and round",
": to be in a whirl",
": to behave in a violent disorderly manner",
": to waver or fall back (as from a blow)",
": to walk or move unsteadily",
": to cause to reel",
": a reeling motion",
": a lively Scottish-Highland dance",
": the music for this dance",
": virginia reel",
": a device that can be turned round and round to wind up something flexible",
": a quantity of something wound on a reel",
": to wind on a reel",
": to pull by the use of a reel",
": to say or recite rapidly or easily",
": to whirl or spin around",
": to be in a confused or dizzy state",
": to fall back suddenly (as after being hit)",
": to walk or move unsteadily : stagger",
": a lively folk dance"
],
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"\u02c8r\u0113l",
"\u02c8r\u0113l"
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"Noun (1)",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb (1)",
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a",
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"1572, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun (3)",
"circa 1585, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-113539"
},
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"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to claim or ask for by right and authority",
": request",
": to call for as suitable or appropriate",
": to demand as necessary or essential : have a compelling need for",
": to impose a compulsion or command on : compel",
": to feel or be obliged",
": ask",
": to have a need for",
": order entry 1 sense 2 , command"
],
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"ri-\u02c8kw\u012b(-\u0259)r",
"ri-\u02c8kw\u012br"
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"bear",
"challenge",
"claim",
"demand",
"necessitate",
"need",
"take",
"want",
"warrant"
],
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"have",
"hold"
],
"examples":[
"the toy requires four batteries, which are not included",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Legal analysts said conflicting laws among states could spur a flood of court challenges that will require reviews of decades-old federal case law. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 18 June 2022",
"These are massive tasks that will require Google to invest significantly greater resources, especially in countries in the Global South. \u2014 Michael Posner, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
"Pinals also recommended a slate of changes that may require action by state lawmakers. \u2014 oregonlive , 17 June 2022",
"Not all states have laws that require electoral college representatives to vote with the majority of the people in the state. \u2014 Freddy Brewster, Los Angeles Times , 16 June 2022",
"Senators and witnesses at Wednesday's hearing also pushed for the inclusion of safe storage of firearms \u2013 also known as Ethan\u2019s Law \u2013 that would require an unloaded or loaded gun to be properly stored so children cannot access them. \u2014 Katherine Swartz, USA TODAY , 16 June 2022",
"The company plans to apply for the tunneling work next, in a second phase that will also require a state permit, Moselle said. \u2014 Alex Demarban, Anchorage Daily News , 16 June 2022",
"Phase one has already begun with the installation of more efficient boilers that require less fuel to power. \u2014 Jonah Flicker, Robb Report , 16 June 2022",
"Patience is running out as everyday residents and civic leaders see \u2014 and complain about \u2014 open drug use at unsanitary sidewalk camps that sometime require them to walk into the street to avoid. \u2014 Michael Smolenscolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune , 15 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English requeren , from Anglo-French requere , from Vulgar Latin *requaerere to seek for, need, require, alteration of Latin requirere , from re- + quaerere to seek, ask",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1b"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-114102"
},
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"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": a whip of untanned hide",
": untanned cattle skin",
": to whip or drive with or as if with a rawhide",
": chastise sense 1",
": cattle skin before it has been made into leather"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u022f-\u02cch\u012bd",
"\u02c8r\u022f-\u02cch\u012bd"
],
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"birch",
"cowhide",
"flagellate",
"flail",
"flog",
"hide",
"horsewhip",
"lash",
"leather",
"scourge",
"slash",
"switch",
"tan",
"thrash",
"whale",
"whip"
],
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"examples":[
"Verb",
"a strict disciplinarian, the rancher would rawhide his disobedient sons until they were black and blue",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"And when Peter offers his rawhide to Phil, the pair\u2019s final scene is erotic as hell, checking off about five different fetishes. \u2014 Bonnie Johnson, Los Angeles Times , 16 Mar. 2022",
"Mezcal and destilados de agave can be distilled in rawhide , clay, tree trunk, copper and even plastic. \u2014 Esther Tseng, Los Angeles Times , 19 Jan. 2022",
"It traditionally has been interpreted as two rows of cedar posts, fastened by rawhide strips, with the rows placed 6 feet apart and dirt packed between the rows. \u2014 Scott Huddleston, San Antonio Express-News , 16 Dec. 2021",
"Some examples of this are the intimate macro detail of the knife slicing through rawhide leather. \u2014 Jazz Tangcay, Variety , 9 Dec. 2021",
"Items needed are Purina dog food (wet/dry, unopened), cat/kitten food (wet/dry, any brand, unopened), cat/dog treats (no rawhide ), and cat litter. \u2014 courant.com , 24 Nov. 2021",
"Gibson filters what the larger world might imagine as traditional Indigenous aesthetics \u2014 beading and weaving, rawhide and fringe \u2014 through his thoroughly contemporary experience as a gay artist. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 4 Nov. 2021",
"Made without rawhide and instead with real vegetables and chicken, DreamBone says its advent calendar chews are easy to digest and helpful for maintaining healthy teeth on your pups. \u2014 Nina Huang, PEOPLE.com , 20 Oct. 2021",
"The Jaguars survived a midseason stretch of cancellations and has been knocking the rawhide off the ball. \u2014 Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune , 31 May 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"DreamBones, a healthy alternative to rawhide , is great for dogs who love to chew, and a bag of 24 treats is 52 percent off. \u2014 Carly Kulzer, PEOPLE.com , 7 May 2022",
"Also in that particular drawer: dog biscuits, rawhide chews \u2014 and the pristine bunny. \u2014 Washington Post , 28 Mar. 2021",
"The unplugged, pastoral side to baseball, with its hickory bats, Kentucky bluegrass, rawhide , and western Pennsylvania dirt, isn\u2019t going away. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 18 Mar. 2021",
"Queenie had eschewed chew toys and rawhide and Greenies, deciding instead that nothing was more satisfying than Daddy\u2019s computer cables. \u2014 Kevin Fisher-paulson, SFChronicle.com , 17 Nov. 2020",
"After six months of being whipped once a week with sticks and rawhide thongs \u2014 arbitrary punishment was used to stunt a slave\u2019s dangerous sense of personhood \u2014 Douglass fought his tormentor. \u2014 George Will, National Review , 31 Jan. 2018"
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"1763, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
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"verb"
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": to make regular by conformance to law, rules, or custom"
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"also"
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"standardize"
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"examples":[
"Under the program, illegal immigrants would be able to apply to regularize their status.",
"the garment industry agreed to regularize women's clothing sizes so one company's size six wasn't another company's size ten",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"But many have grown frustrated there by the slow bureaucratic process to regularize their status and the lack of job opportunities to provide for their families. \u2014 Elliot Spagat, ajc , 8 June 2022",
"What Republicans in states around the country consider perfectly reasonable efforts to regularize voting rules after the outlier pandemic election of 2020, Democrats hyperbolically describe as a return to Jim Crow. \u2014 Damon Linker, The Week , 7 June 2021",
"The dwindling caravan in Veracruz was the first to advance so far into Mexico in the past two years, but the grueling conditions of the trek and the government's offers to regularize migrants' status has led the majority to drop out. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 19 Nov. 2021",
"Juan P\u00e9rez Reyes, a ranch worker from Baja California, was eager to regularize his 2004 Honda Accord. \u2014 Washington Post , 20 Oct. 2021",
"Parolees must either leave the country at the end of their parole period or regularize their immigration status in order to stay, such as applying for a visa, seeking asylum, or obtaining citizenship. \u2014 Jill Goldenziel, Forbes , 1 Sep. 2021",
"Winning the legal status could let some 2.2 million people like him regularize their shaky status, work legally, claim some benefits, and live without fear of deportation. \u2014 Anastasia Moloney, The Christian Science Monitor , 30 July 2021",
"Congress and the White House are engaged in trying to put together a bill to overhaul and regularize police practices\u2014banning some, limiting no-knock warrants, maybe imposing more liability risk on officers for misconduct. \u2014 Peggy Noonan, WSJ , 22 Apr. 2021",
"Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte\u2019s government is working on a new measure to try to regularize more of the country\u2019s economy by discouraging the use of cash. \u2014 Flavia Rotondi, Bloomberg.com , 14 Oct. 2020"
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"noun"
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": the right or interest so reserved",
": the setting of limiting conditions or withholding from complete exposition",
": an arrangement to have something (such as a hotel room) held for one's use",
": a promise, guarantee, or record of such engagement",
": a limiting condition",
": doubt , misgiving",
": something reserved: such as",
": a tract of public land set aside (as for use by American Indians)",
": an area in which hunting is not permitted",
": one set aside as a secure breeding place",
": an act of setting something aside for future use",
": an arrangement to have something (as seating in a restaurant) held for someone's use",
": something (as land) set aside for a special use",
": an area of land set aside for tribes of indigenous people to live and govern",
": something that limits",
": the act or an instance of reserving",
": the creation by and for a grantor of a new right or interest (as an easement) in real property granted to another",
": the right or interest so created or the clause creating it in a deed \u2014 compare exception",
": public land reserved for a special purpose (as conservation)",
": a tract of land reserved for use by an American Indian tribe \u2014 see also Indian Removal Act of 1830 \u2014 compare Indian title at title"
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"\u02ccre-z\u0259r-\u02c8v\u0101-sh\u0259n",
"\u02ccre-z\u0259r-\u02c8v\u0101-sh\u0259n"
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"misgiving",
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"query",
"skepticism",
"suspicion",
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"assurance",
"belief",
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"certitude",
"confidence",
"conviction",
"sureness",
"surety",
"trust"
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"examples":[
"We made dinner reservations at the restaurant for 6 o'clock.",
"I have a hotel reservation .",
"My only reservation about buying the car was its high price.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"If traffic along the park's 400 miles of roads becomes unmanageable, Sholly said officials will impose a reservation system to enter the park. \u2014 Matthew Brown And Amy Beth Hanson, USA TODAY , 22 June 2022",
"If traffic along the park\u2019s 400 miles (644 kilometers) of roads becomes unmanageable, Sholly said officials will impose a reservation system for entrance. \u2014 Matthew Brown And Amy Beth Hanson, Anchorage Daily News , 22 June 2022",
"The park instituted a reservation system for the hike in January, along with a lottery to win the reservations. \u2014 Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune , 6 June 2022",
"After the parks reopened following a 15-month closure due to the pandemic, the resort operators adopted a reservation system for all park visitors to maintain attendance limits imposed by state health officials. \u2014 Hugo Mart\u00ednstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 31 May 2022",
"Last year\u2019s festival had a reservation system in an effort to pace attendance due to COVID-19 public health protocols. \u2014 Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune , 30 May 2022",
"Samsung just opened up a reservation system for the monitor, offering a $50 discount to those who reserve one. \u2014 Mark Knapp, PCMAG , 23 May 2022",
"The original reservation system for Yosemite National Park worked, to an extent. \u2014 Jiovanni Lieggi, Fox News , 20 May 2022",
"Adding a reservation system around the pool or reserving 25 percent of dining room space for last-minute decisions from on-property guests are both smart options Gray has seen appear in recent months. \u2014 Mark Ellwood, Robb Report , 8 May 2022"
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
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": resembling a rose especially in color",
": overly optimistic : viewed favorably"
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"\u02c8r\u014d-z\u0113-\u0259t",
"-z\u0113-\u02cc\u0101t"
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"auspicious",
"bright",
"encouraging",
"fair",
"golden",
"heartening",
"hopeful",
"likely",
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"promising",
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"rose-colored",
"rosy",
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"bleak",
"dark",
"depressing",
"desperate",
"discouraging",
"disheartening",
"dismal",
"downbeat",
"dreary",
"gloomy",
"hopeless",
"inauspicious",
"pessimistic",
"unencouraging",
"unlikely",
"unpromising",
"unpropitious"
],
"examples":[
"a bird with roseate feathers",
"one analyst who envisions a qualifiedly roseate future for the nation's automotive industry",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Carnivores also include reptiles like the Burmese python and the gharial, birds like vultures and roseate spoonbills, and some cuter mammals like otters and seals. \u2014 Zachary Smith, cleveland , 26 May 2022",
"An elegant pompadour updo worn with a soft-focus glow punctuated by roseate smoky eyes, fluttery falsies, and a bright cherry red lip. \u2014 Lauren Valenti, Vogue , 28 Mar. 2022",
"Visitors can spot egrets, anhingas, ducks, eagles, hawks, vultures, gallinules, osprey, blackbirds, roseate spoonbills, woodpeckers and more. \u2014 Patrick Connolly, orlandosentinel.com , 31 Dec. 2021",
"These ringing blue skies, these wide roseate plains, these great, windy sweeps of land exist nowhere else. \u2014 Roxana Robinson, The New Yorker , 11 Oct. 2021",
"From Georges Island in Boston Harbor, sightings included flyby eight great shearwaters, a Cory\u2019s shearwater, 16 Wilson\u2019s storm-petrels, a whimbrel, a Forster\u2019s tern, 12 roseate terns, and two cliff swallows. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 28 Aug. 2021",
"Modest numbers of Cory\u2019s, great, sooty, and Manx shearwaters were spotted at Race Point in Provincetown, where a South Polar skua, two parasitic jaegers, and 300 roseate terns were also observed. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 14 Aug. 2021",
"Stops include a bird rookery, where roseate spoonbills, blue herons and white egrets can be found; Mangrove Island, where people can wade in the seagrass to view fish eggs, hermit crabs, and jumping mullets; and the oyster shoal. \u2014 Judy Koutsky, Forbes , 12 Apr. 2021",
"Look out for alligators, endangered whooping cranes, and pink roseate spoonbills, the official bird of Port Aransas. \u2014 Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living , 8 Mar. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English roseat, borrowed from Medieval Latin rose\u0101tus, from, Latin roseus \"made of roses, rose-colored, reddish\" (from rosa rose entry 2 + -eus -eous ) + -\u0101tus -ate entry 3 ",
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-120017"
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"type":[
"adjective"
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": redded up : tidied"
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"reevaluate":{
"type":[
"noun,",
"verb"
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": to evaluate (something or someone) again especially with regard to changes or new information"
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"(\u02cc)r\u0113-i-\u02c8val-y\u0259-\u02ccw\u0101t",
"-y\u00fc-\u02cc\u0101t"
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"first_known_use":[
"1905, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-121142"
},
"rawness":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": not cooked",
": being in or nearly in the natural state : not processed or purified",
": not diluted or blended",
": unprepared or imperfectly prepared for use",
": not being in polished, finished, or processed form",
": having the surface abraded or chafed",
": very irritated",
": lacking covering : naked",
": not protected : susceptible to hurt",
": lacking experience or understanding : green",
": marked by absence of refinements",
": vulgar , coarse",
": not tempered : unbridled",
": disagreeably damp or cold",
": a raw place or state",
": in a natural, unrefined, or crude state",
": naked",
": not cooked",
": having the skin scraped or roughened",
": being in or nearly in the natural state : not treated or prepared",
": not trained or experienced",
": unpleasantly damp or cold",
": lacking a normal or usual finish"
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"\u02c8r\u022f",
"\u02c8r\u022f"
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"uncooked"
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"altogether",
"bareness",
"birthday suit",
"bottomlessness",
"buff",
"nakedness",
"nude",
"nudity"
],
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"He entered the raw data into a spreadsheet.",
"The shoes rubbed my heels raw .",
"His throat was raw from the cold air.",
"Noun",
"a secluded swimming hole where we could swim in the raw",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Buenviaje\u2019s take is full of chest-rumbling culinary bass notes, with a sprinkle of raw scallions providing the countermelody. \u2014 Soleil Ho, San Francisco Chronicle , 21 June 2022",
"Lawmakers passed the measure (HB 7) during this year\u2019s regular legislative session after emotionally raw debates. \u2014 Ryan Dailey, Orlando Sentinel , 21 June 2022",
"Plenity is designed to help patients who want to eat less, and taking it is comparable to consuming a big salad before lunch and dinner, without the actual raw vegetables. \u2014 Julie Appleby, CBS News , 20 June 2022",
"Circe mines deep satisfaction from cultivating elemental herbs, swimming in limpid bays, shaping the raw energy of the place to her magical ends. \u2014 Maria Shollenbarger, Travel + Leisure , 20 June 2022",
"While the Mavericks may have won the trade in terms of raw talent, there's another perspective that seems to fly under the radar. \u2014 Morten Jensen, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
"Navigating it \u2014 surviving it \u2014 requires as much resilience and stubborn gumption as raw talent. \u2014 Bryce Millercolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune , 3 June 2022",
"Tiriac ranks his newest pupil at the top of that distinguished class in drive, raw talent, charisma, and, maybe, eccentricity. \u2014 Angela Gaudioso, SPIN , 22 May 2022",
"These go beyond raw materials\u2019 quality to include their own sustainability, fair labor practices and governance. \u2014 Christopher Marquis, Forbes , 9 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Raw beef stored above raw shelled eggs, crab and shrimp. \u2014 Ebony Day, azcentral , 4 Mar. 2020",
"Several open pans of raw shelled eggs stored directly above ready-to-eat leafy greens in cooler. \u2014 Ebony Day, azcentral , 15 Jan. 2020",
"Employee cracked a raw shelled egg with gloved hands then handled a clean plate and kitchen utensils without washing hands between tasks. \u2014 Ebony Day, azcentral , 25 Dec. 2019",
"Tim RoneyGetty Images Her 1995 raw , ragey, best-selling album, Jagged Little Pill, spoke to a generation\u2014and inspired a musical of the same name, opening on Broadway this month. \u2014 Alanis Morissette, Marie Claire , 8 Nov. 2019",
"Cooked rice, dosa batter, Biryani, sauces, chicken, shredded cabbage, milk, yogurt and raw shelled eggs not kept cold enough. \u2014 Ebony Day, azcentral , 19 June 2019",
"Cartons of raw shelled eggs and tofu at improper temperature. \u2014 Ryan Santistevan, azcentral , 9 May 2018",
"The Peanut Barn buys raw shelled peanuts to cook and flavor or grind into paste for its handcrafted and popular Natural Peanut Butter. \u2014 Robert Anglen, azcentral , 2 Mar. 2018",
"Or the movie that\u2019s making viewers pass out, like that cannibal horror film Raw . \u2014 Kenzie Bryant, Vanities , 9 Aug. 2017"
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"history_and_etymology":"Adjective",
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"Adjective",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun",
"1823, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-121254"
},
"rarely":{
"type":[
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": not often : seldom",
": with rare skill : excellently",
": in an extreme or exceptional manner",
": not often"
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"\u02c8rer-l\u0113",
"\u02c8rer-l\u0113"
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"infrequently",
"little",
"seldom"
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"frequently",
"oft",
"often",
"oftentimes",
"ofttimes"
],
"examples":[
"She rarely talks about her past.",
"Rarely do we see this kind of weather in our area.",
"Only rarely is surgery necessary to treat this condition.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"But, these institutions rarely have money to acquire works for full market value. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 9 June 2022",
"In 2015, the movie Tangerine was noted for an authenticity that films about transgender characters rarely have, casting actual trans performers in the main roles. \u2014 Aim\u00e9e Lutkin, ELLE , 7 June 2022",
"In the tech industry, for example, partners rarely have access to customer satisfaction data that vendors routinely collect. \u2014 Erica Volini, Forbes , 3 June 2022",
"But ransomware victims rarely have any idea who has attacked them besides the nickname of the software that has infected their computers. \u2014 Kevin Collier, NBC News , 2 June 2022",
"Canada has produced considerable NBA talent since the beginning of the Toronto Raptors in 1995 but rarely has Team Canada been able to gather all of their talent to play for their country. \u2014 Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com , 28 May 2022",
"Helio Castroneves has always been one of the most emotional drivers on the IndyCar grid, but very rarely has the 47-year-old publicly been moved to tears. \u2014 Nathan Brown, USA TODAY , 25 May 2022",
"Unlikely, since these young men rarely have a criminal record. \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 25 May 2022",
"FTW Outdoors reported that fishermen rarely see or catch melanistic alligator gar. \u2014 Fox News , 23 May 2022"
],
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"1549, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-121304"
},
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"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a written petition, memorial, or protest to which the signatures are affixed in a circle so as not to indicate who signed first",
": a statement signed by several persons",
": something (such as a letter) sent in turn to the members of a group each of whom signs and forwards it sometimes after adding comment",
": roundtable sense 1",
": a tournament in which every contestant meets every other contestant in turn",
": series , round"
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"\u02c8rau\u0307nd-\u02ccr\u00e4-b\u0259n"
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"colloquy",
"conference",
"council",
"forum",
"panel",
"panel discussion",
"parley",
"roundtable",
"seminar",
"symposium"
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"1698, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-121535"
},
"revision":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an act of revising",
": a result of revising : alteration",
": a revised version"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8vi-zh\u0259n"
],
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"alteration",
"change",
"difference",
"modification",
"redoing",
"refashioning",
"remaking",
"remodeling",
"revamping",
"review",
"revise",
"reworking",
"variation"
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"antonyms":[
"fixation",
"stabilization"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Over the last three months, the consensus earnings estimate for full-year 2022 has decreased 2.3% from $3.655 to $3.570 per share, based on one upward and one downward revision . \u2014 Charles Rotblut, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
"But their long truce came to a shattering end last week, when a state court imposed a significant revision on New York\u2019s congressional map. \u2014 New York Times , 30 May 2022",
"More intense treatment options include dermabrasion, corticosteroid injections, laser treatment, cryotherapy, dermal fillers or scar- revision surgery. \u2014 Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY , 12 May 2022",
"The 5th District was drawn by the Florida Supreme Court in 2015 and left largely intact by state legislators in this year\u2019s once-a-decade map revision . \u2014 Washington Post , 11 May 2022",
"Biden's remarks from the White House come after the Treasury Department updated estimates this week to project that the U.S. deficit will fall by over $1.5 trillion this year, a revision from the $1.3 trillion projected in Biden's budget. \u2014 Libby Cathey, ABC News , 4 May 2022",
"The years-in-the-making software revision \u2014referred to as the Merge, targeted for later this year\u2014is supposed to dramatically cut energy use, eventually boost performance and possibly returns on what is arguably the most important blockchain network. \u2014 Fortune , 15 Apr. 2022",
"But this week, House Republicans quickly moved the bill forward without room for debate or revision , and put the bill ahead of hundreds of others before lawmakers adjourned for spring break. \u2014 al , 17 Mar. 2022",
"Wells, a local freelance photographer, submitted three maps before working with Weddleton on a map revision , incorporating public feedback to come up with the map draft that the Assembly chose Tuesday. \u2014 Emily Goodykoontz, Anchorage Daily News , 3 Mar. 2022"
],
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"1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-122100"
},
"riff":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb ()"
],
"definitions":[
": an ostinato phrase (as in jazz) typically supporting a solo improvisation",
": a piece based on such a phrase",
": a rapid energetic often improvised verbal outpouring",
": one that is part of a comic performance",
": a succinct usually witty comment",
": a distinct variation : take",
": to perform, deliver, or make use of a riff",
": riffle , skim"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rif"
],
"synonyms":[
"interpretation",
"take",
"variation"
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"examples":[
"Noun",
"He stole that riff from another song.",
"a mock news program with humorous riffs on current events",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"At Saint Stephen in Nashville, the Mystery Machine is Saint Stephen's riff on a Last Word, made with Mezcal, yellow chartreuse, Dolin Blanc, lemon & dill. \u2014 Aly Walansky, Forbes , 7 June 2022",
"The song thrives with alluring minimalism, as a circular guitar riff , crisp drums, and limber bassline provide a portal into the heady wilderness of Adrianne Lenker\u2019s poetry. \u2014 Spin Staff, SPIN , 3 June 2022",
"At first glance, Vecna appears to be a riff on Freddy Krueger, the fedora-wearing baddie from A Nightmare on Elm Street. \u2014 Shirley Li, The Atlantic , 27 May 2022",
"Likewise, the Bubby is a riff on the deli classic, in which Cracked\u2019s signature challah bun replaces the bagel as a delivery system for smoked salmon, cream cheese, red onions, caper tapenade and, of course, a fried egg. \u2014 Washington Post , 2 May 2022",
"In 2015, Kaman and a classmate, Tyler Brown, released a free-to-play mobile game called Smashy Brick, which was a riff on the classic arcade game Pong. \u2014 Anna Wiener, The New Yorker , 8 Apr. 2022",
"The film is a riff on the classic character the Bride of Frankenstein and being made with A24. \u2014 Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter , 31 Mar. 2022",
"The Coros Vertix 2 is basically a riff on an Apple Watch that\u2019s been loaded up with extra features for the outdoor adventurer. \u2014 Christopher Solomon, WSJ , 29 Mar. 2022",
"Geekdom\u2019s South Texas Triangle is a riff on the storied Texas Triangle, the major points of which are San Antonio, Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston. \u2014 Eric Killelea, San Antonio Express-News , 7 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The best of #DanceTok is both unique and adaptable; a base that dancers can repeat and riff off, putting their own spin on it. \u2014 Camille Squires, Quartz , 11 Mar. 2022",
"TikTok has normalized a collaborative spirit among its users that encourages people to riff on one another\u2019s work and respond to prompts with innovation. \u2014 Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic , 31 Mar. 2022",
"Keith Urban was making memories with a gaggle of Las Vegas high school students on Thursday, even inviting one of them to come onstage and riff with him a bit during a private soundcheck. \u2014 Mark Gray, PEOPLE.com , 25 Mar. 2022",
"Lyne, the director of slick, steamy \u201880s entertainments like Fatal Attraction and 9 \u00bd Weeks, is trying to riff on his greatest hits. \u2014 Stephanie Zacharek, Time , 18 Mar. 2022",
"Of course, Meyers found that note funny and had to riff with a joke. \u2014 Ryan Parker, The Hollywood Reporter , 8 Mar. 2022",
"The genius of the cake is that there\u2019s room to riff at pretty much every step. \u2014 Bon App\u00e9tit , 1 Mar. 2022",
"Different people are latching on to different segments of the song, choosing which of the characters and dances to riff on. \u2014 Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic , 3 Feb. 2022",
"The two of them discussed it excitedly, the way a pair of friends might riff on an underrated TV show or a deep cut from a beloved album. \u2014 Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic , 9 Dec. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"1935, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb (1)",
"1948, in the meaning defined above",
"Verb (2)",
"1952, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-122711"
},
"restlessness":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": lacking or denying rest : uneasy",
": continuously moving : unquiet",
": characterized by or manifesting unrest especially of mind",
": changeful , discontented",
": not relaxed or calm",
": having or giving no rest",
": deprived of rest or sleep",
": providing no rest"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rest-l\u0259s",
"\u02c8rest-l\u0259s",
"\u02c8rest-l\u0259s"
],
"synonyms":[
"restive",
"uneasy",
"unquiet",
"unrestful"
],
"antonyms":[
"restful"
],
"examples":[
"restless children who can't sit still",
"The audience was becoming restless .",
"He started to feel restless and discontent in his job.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"One person is ambitious, while the other is restless . \u2014 Selome Hailu, Variety , 19 May 2022",
"Ana\u00efs, the fanciful Parisian protagonist of Charline Bourgeois-Tacquet\u2019s seductive debut feature Ana\u00efs in Love, is restless , scatterbrained and always on the move. \u2014 Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Casto is filled with a kind of restless energy and relishes an occasional foray onto the deck to help bring in crab. \u2014 Anchorage Daily News , 4 Apr. 2022",
"At the height of the pandemic, when clubs were closed and social gatherings seemed precarious and people were growing increasingly restless at home, the 27-year-old artist Raveena Aurora dragged a mirror out into her living room. \u2014 Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone , 23 Feb. 2022",
"Getting restless , the beauticians began planning a protest on the WhatsApp groups, which included Urban Company officials aside from partners. \u2014 Karishma Mehrotra, Quartz , 13 Jan. 2022",
"But some in the intelligence community are getting restless , eager to see the people who wounded so many of their comrades punished. \u2014 Natalie Shure, The New Republic , 21 Oct. 2021",
"Because of that restless spirit of innovation, not every dish is a home run, but the variety keeps diners coming back. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 4 May 2021",
"Like the restless spirit of a murder victim, the Jeb! \u2014 Brian Contreras, Los Angeles Times , 30 Oct. 2020"
],
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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},
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"type":[
"adverb",
"noun",
"verb"
],
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": to talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner",
": to scold vehemently",
": to utter in a bombastic declamatory fashion",
": a bombastic extravagant speech",
": bombastic extravagant language",
": a rousing good time",
": to talk loudly and wildly"
],
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"\u02c8rant",
"\u02c8rant"
],
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"bluster",
"fulminate",
"huff",
"rave",
"spout"
],
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"diatribe",
"harangue",
"jeremiad",
"philippic",
"tirade"
],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"\u201cYou can rant and rave all you want,\u201d she said, \u201cbut it's not going to change things.\u201d",
"He ranted that they were out to get him.",
"Noun",
"after complaining about the hotel's lousy service, the woman went off on another rant about the condition of her room",
"instead of addressing the current crisis, the mayor's speech was a lot of rant emphasizing his accomplishments",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Sometimes her brother would rant about bizarre conspiracy theories involving Eric Holder, attorney general during the Obama administration \u2014 the impenetrable fantasy world that brought Dowdell to the District in the first place. \u2014 Washington Post , 10 Feb. 2019",
"Putting aside the irony of using Twitter to rant against an alleged social-media monopoly, Warren\u2019s reaction highlighted a recurring theme of Big Tech antitrust debates. \u2014 Andrew Stuttaford, National Review , 18 Sep. 2021",
"Some days later, a protester with rifle armor and an ex-military background would rant at me at great length about Field Manual 3-24. \u2014 Sarah Jeong, The New Republic , 3 Sep. 2020",
"But even in the best of times, these platforms can be a hell-pit, where relatives rant about the latest political activity and anonymous trolls and bots turn every headline into a hill to die on. \u2014 Harry Guinness, Popular Science , 20 Apr. 2020",
"But the commentary can veer cringe-worthy, as in a scene in which Hibbs\u2019 character rants maniacally in Union Square while brandishing a bottle of whisky, kicking over patio furniture and yelling at extras playing pedestrians. \u2014 Gregory Thomas, SFChronicle.com , 1 Mar. 2020",
"In a series of text messages released by the House Intelligence Committee, Connecticut congressional candidate Robert F. Hyde ranted about then-Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch and appeared to be monitoring her movements in the capital Kiev. \u2014 Stephen Collinson, CNN , 16 Jan. 2020",
"Distraught with the de-coupling of the show's early faves (and Mike's wandering eye), fans of the series took to Twitter to rant about the 24-year-old's perceived disloyalty to Leanne. \u2014 Ineye Komonibo, refinery29.com , 27 Jan. 2020",
"Two days later, James Carville, Bill Clinton\u2019s former campaign guru, went on Morning Joe to rant about how a Sanders nomination would bring about the apocalypse. \u2014 Alex Shephard, The New Republic , 12 Feb. 2020",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Cohen and Cooper had several shots leading up to the viral rant . \u2014 Li Cohen, CBS News , 1 Jan. 2022",
"Hannity asked, yielding to a predictable Trump rant about voter fraud. \u2014 Washington Post , 8 Oct. 2021",
"But what is immoral is choosing not to get vaccinated, choosing to listen to some delusional rant on Twitter. \u2014 Luke Money, Los Angeles Times , 12 Aug. 2021",
"In a recent episode of Spotify\u2019s The Joe Rogan Experience, Joe Rogan went on a rant about a story regarding government overreach in Australia, inadvertently highlighting the big problem critics have with his podcast. \u2014 Dani Di Placido, Forbes , 18 May 2022",
"Krzyzewski went on an rant about college sport's governing body when speaking with reporters Friday ahead of the Blue Devils' Final Four matchup with North Carolina on Saturday (8:49 p.m. ET, TBS). \u2014 Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY , 1 Apr. 2022",
"This week, as Russia unleashed a violent assault on Ukraine, the director of Russia\u2019s space agency went on a rant . \u2014 Marina Koren, The Atlantic , 27 Feb. 2022",
"Radio host Ben Maller went on an over 7-minute rant about the Cardinals and Kyler Murray and Kliff Kingsbury. \u2014 Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic , 23 Dec. 2021",
"There was social media chatter - all unverified - that Aggies boosters had raised more than $30 million in NIL money to help entice recruits, which is what set Saban off in his rant last week. \u2014 Matt Young, Chron , 23 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
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"Verb",
"1601, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1",
"Noun",
"1649, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-123720"
},
"ramrod":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": a rod for ramming home the charge in a muzzle-loading firearm",
": a cleaning rod for small arms",
": boss , overseer",
": marked by rigidity, severity, or stiffness",
": to force with a ramrod",
": to direct, supervise, and control",
": in a fully upright position : rigidly",
": a rod for forcing the charge down the barrel in a firearm that is loaded through the muzzle"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ram-\u02ccr\u00e4d",
"\u02c8ram-\u02ccr\u00e4d"
],
"synonyms":[
"austere",
"authoritarian",
"flinty",
"hard",
"harsh",
"heavy-handed",
"rigid",
"rigorous",
"severe",
"stern",
"strict",
"tough"
],
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"clement",
"forbearing",
"gentle",
"indulgent",
"lax",
"lenient",
"tolerant"
],
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"a ramrod camp director who's been known to send kids home for a minor infraction of the rules",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Tall, graying and standing ramrod straight, Franken's approach is understated. \u2014 Thomas Beaumont, ajc , 14 May 2022",
"DeRuntz poured gunpowder down the shaft, stuffing it down with a metal ramrod . \u2014 Carole Carlson, chicagotribune.com , 28 Sep. 2021",
"Stankey stands at 6-foot-5, and has a booming voice and the ramrod -straight posture of a military leader. \u2014 Variety , 9 Apr. 2022",
"Her posture gradually goes from ramrod -straight to slightly slumped. \u2014 David Fear, Rolling Stone , 7 Apr. 2022",
"An aloof, ramrod -straight Chun during his mid-1990s trial defended the coup as necessary to save the nation from a political crisis and denied sending troops into Gwangju. \u2014 Reuters, CNN , 23 Nov. 2021",
"To his admirers, Gen. Singlaub was the consummate warrior \u2014 a brawny, ramrod -straight man of action with the wounds and decorations to prove the truth of the lore that surrounded him. \u2014 Washington Post , 31 Jan. 2022",
"An aloof, ramrod -straight Chun during his mid-1990s trial defended the coup as necessary to save the nation from a political crisis and denied sending troops into Gwangju. \u2014 Reuters, CNN , 23 Nov. 2021",
"An aloof, ramrod -straight Chun during his mid-1990s trial defended the coup as necessary to save the nation from a political crisis and denied sending troops into Gwangju. \u2014 Reuters, CNN , 23 Nov. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Nine months later, the parish's electric lines have been replaced by ramrod straight poles. \u2014 Rebecca Santana, ajc , 30 May 2021",
"He was beloved by the British for his no-nonsense air, his ramrod straight Navy-man's posture, and his blunt words laced with a certain old-school humor at events public and private. \u2014 Guy Martin, Forbes , 9 Apr. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Into the Great Unknown, then, goes Donald H. Rumsfeld, who died Tuesday at 88, and whose tenure as George W. Bush\u2019s defense secretary was a monument to both ramrod certainty and tactical equivocation, the twin dogmas of Washington. \u2014 Washington Post , 1 July 2021",
"Biles sprinted down the runway, did a roundoff onto the springboard followed by a back handspring onto the vault, finishing with two backflips with her legs ramrod straight and her hands seemingly magnetized to her hamstrings. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 23 May 2021",
"His physical appearance, ramrod straight with piercing eyes, thinning hair, and a voluminous mustache, only added to his appeal for admirers. \u2014 Philip Terzian, Washington Examiner , 1 Apr. 2021",
"Yeager may be in a dogfight with Father Time, but his bearing is still ramrod straight. \u2014 Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY , 9 Dec. 2020",
"Christians and pro-democracy supporters are worried the Chinese government could make another attempt to ramrod legislation in Hong Kong that would specifically target the faith community and strip basic human rights. \u2014 Fox News , 17 Sep. 2019",
"As the state-of-the-art hydraulics move her into position, her posture shifts from millennial slump to ramrod straight. \u2014 TIME.com , 30 June 2017"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"1706, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Adjective",
"1850, in the meaning defined above",
"Verb",
"1912, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Adverb",
"1954, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-131356"
},
"refinement":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the action or process of refining",
": the quality or state of being refined : cultivation",
": a refined feature or method",
": a highly refined distinction : subtlety",
": a contrivance or device intended to improve or perfect",
": the act or process of improving something or bringing something to a pure state",
": excellence of manners or tastes",
": a small change meant to improve something"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8f\u012bn-m\u0259nt",
"ri-\u02c8f\u012bn-m\u0259nt"
],
"synonyms":[
"advance",
"advancement",
"breakthrough",
"enhancement",
"improvement"
],
"antonyms":[
"setback"
],
"examples":[
"the recent refinements in this area of medical technology",
"had a sense of refinement that her small hometown couldn't satisfy, so she moved to New York City to be closer to great museums and concert halls",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In this case, the partnership is a bit of both, with MIT supplying a steady stream of graduate students and postdocs who want to work on the continuing refinement of CFS\u2019s tokamak technology. \u2014 Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics , 6 June 2022",
"Business leaders need to cultivate a culture centered around simplicity across every part of the organization and evolve operational models centered around the perpetual refinement of products and services. \u2014 Jaspreet Singh, Forbes , 27 Apr. 2022",
"Chenal needs refinement in coverage, but his size and speed, combined with his instincts against the run, will likely see him get selected on day two of the draft. \u2014 Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune , 28 Apr. 2022",
"His game needs refinement , but the Steelers offer a comfortable landing spot with longtime coach Mike Tomlin and his staff. \u2014 Baltimore Sun , 20 Apr. 2022",
"The Explorer handles well, but the hybrid drivetrain needs refinement . \u2014 John Pearley Huffman, Car and Driver , 1 Feb. 2022",
"His command still needs refinement , but both pitchers can be expected to reach Baltimore sometime in 2021. \u2014 Tony Blengino, Forbes , 10 Nov. 2021",
"Most of Cajal\u2019s discoveries were made possible by his refinement of staining procedures, the use of chemicals to highlight individual cells under a microscope. \u2014 Matthew Hutson, WSJ , 11 Mar. 2022",
"While its remarkable refinement is offset by not-quite-great steering feel, its body is composed on any kind of road, its brakes are strong, and its ride is comfortable for daily chores. \u2014 Car and Driver , 4 Feb. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-132315"
},
"robotic":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": of or relating to mechanical robots",
": having the characteristics of a robot"
],
"pronounciation":[
"r\u014d-\u02c8b\u00e4-tik",
"r\u0259-"
],
"synonyms":[
"automated",
"automatic",
"laborsaving",
"self-acting",
"self-operating",
"self-regulating"
],
"antonyms":[
"nonautomated",
"nonautomatic"
],
"examples":[
"the dishwasher is one of the greatest robotic devices ever invented",
"with a single robotic motion, she reached for a cigarette and a lighter the instant she sat down",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"For 40 minutes Saturday, the veteran Wildcats were almost robotic , systematically taking away everything Houston hoped to achieve. \u2014 Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News , 26 Mar. 2022",
"The crew will cooperate with ground control to move the new modules to radial docking ports using a large robotic arm. \u2014 Eric Berger, Ars Technica , 3 June 2022",
"Amazon has a robotic arm called Robin that the company has trained to pick up packages from conveyor belt areas based on shape and size. \u2014 Patrick Moorhead, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
"Where Joy has innovated is in its technology: a robotic arm that gently moves cones from the oven to a conveyor belt to be packaged, or a machine that snugly wraps and seals the cones. \u2014 New York Times , 26 May 2022",
"That includes amateurs with backyard telescopes and robotic surveys systematically scanning the night skies. \u2014 New York Times , 31 May 2022",
"In a new hiring push, Dyson is expanding its robotic engineering efforts across four new facilities in Europe and Asia. \u2014 Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics , 31 May 2022",
"The vision is to one day have a fleet of robotic gliders operating in oceans across the globe, providing a real-time glimpse of current conditions and a way to better predict the future. \u2014 Mark Thiessen, Anchorage Daily News , 25 May 2022",
"Of course, Dyson isn't the first to get a robotic hand to do something impressive. \u2014 Scharon Harding, Ars Technica , 25 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1928, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-132721"
},
"rejective":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to refuse to accept, consider, submit to, take for some purpose, or use",
": to refuse to hear, receive, or admit : rebuff , repel",
": to refuse as lover or spouse",
": to cast off",
": throw back , repulse",
": to spew out",
": to subject to immunological rejection",
": a rejected person or thing",
": one rejected as not wanted, unsatisfactory, or not fulfilling requirements",
": to refuse to accept, believe, or consider",
": a person or thing not accepted as good enough for some purpose",
": to rebuff, repel, refuse to hear, or withhold love from",
": to communicate negative feelings toward and a wish to be free of",
": to subject to immunological rejection",
": to refuse to accept, acknowledge, or grant \u2014 compare revoke"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8jekt",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccjekt",
"ri-\u02c8jekt",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccjekt",
"ri-\u02c8jekt",
"ri-\u02c8jekt"
],
"synonyms":[
"decline",
"deny",
"disallow",
"disapprove",
"negative",
"nix",
"refuse",
"reprobate",
"withhold"
],
"antonyms":[
"castaway",
"castoff",
"leper",
"offscouring",
"outcast",
"pariah"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"All of those groups and many, many more are urging voters to reject the recall. \u2014 Fifth & Mission Podcast, San Francisco Chronicle , 2 June 2022",
"Attorneys representing the state also joined with outside lawyers to file four legal briefs with the justices urging them to reject a petition from Republican legislative leaders to take up the issue. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 23 May 2022",
"JetBlue said in a statement, urging investors to reject it at a meeting scheduled for June 10. \u2014 Charlotte Ryan, Fortune , 16 May 2022",
"Dunleavy\u2019s office on Friday declined to comment on the letters urging the Legislature to reject the Senate\u2019s budget. \u2014 Nathaniel Herz, Anchorage Daily News , 14 May 2022",
"House lawmakers passed a bill last month eliminating the registration requirement altogether, and Schmidt is now urging senators to reject it. \u2014 Holly Ramer, ajc , 9 Apr. 2022",
"Nearly 25,000 signed an online petition urging officials to reject the quarry. \u2014 Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune , 6 Apr. 2022",
"The company also launched an anti-union website targeting workers and placed English and Spanish posters across the Staten Island facility urging them to reject the union. \u2014 chicagotribune.com , 1 Apr. 2022",
"Last week, Ben Chandler, CEO of Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, added his voice in an opinion piece urging the Senate to reject the bill. \u2014 Deborah Yetter, The Courier-Journal , 30 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The best approach to global warming, these opponents argued, was to tighten borders, reject immigrants, and prepare individually for civilization\u2019s collapse. \u2014 Stephanie Hanes, The Christian Science Monitor , 26 May 2022",
"That put her just below Chief Justice John Roberts\u2019s rating in 2005, when his confirm/ reject numbers were 59% to 22%, respectively. \u2014 WSJ , 23 Mar. 2022",
"Yes, the premise sounds a bit like it was found on the reject list at a B-movie studio, but Yoder\u2019s commitment to describing the animal nature of parenting carries it through with maximal success. \u2014 Hillary Kelly, Vulture , 15 Dec. 2021",
"Cuomo wasn't just another Michael Avenatti from the hot take reject pile. \u2014 W. James Antle Iii, The Week , 10 Aug. 2021",
"Twitterverse has done it once again, gifting America the dazzling crossover of glove meme, unstable nerd, and Mickey Mouse Club reject . \u2014 Natalie Lin, Vulture , 3 Dec. 2021",
"Once just a reject , Jade now becomes the town\u2019s resident kook and more than a little bit of a menace. \u2014 Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone , 9 Sep. 2021",
"Critics of the law say it is being used to crush dissent, which authorities in Beijing and Hong Kong reject . \u2014 NBC News , 10 June 2019",
"Finally, the vaccine-hostile reject the medical and epidemiological research on COVID-19, deeply mistrust COVID-19 vaccine research, and/or don't trust scientific authority or the government. \u2014 Michael Osterholm And J. Michael Oakes, Star Tribune , 22 June 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
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"Verb",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Noun",
"circa 1555, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-133321"
},
"remain":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to be a part not destroyed, taken, or used up",
": to be something yet to be shown, done, or treated",
": to stay in the same place or with the same person or group",
": to stay behind",
": to continue unchanged",
": a dead body",
": a remaining part or trace",
": stay",
": to stay in the same place",
": to stay after others have gone",
": to continue to be",
": to be left after others have been removed, subtracted, or destroyed",
": to be something yet to be done or considered"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8m\u0101n",
"ri-\u02c8m\u0101n"
],
"synonyms":[
"abide",
"dwell",
"hang around",
"stay",
"stick around",
"tarry"
],
"antonyms":[
"bail",
"bail out",
"bug out",
"buzz (off)",
"clear off",
"clear out",
"cut out",
"depart",
"exit",
"get off",
"go",
"go off",
"leave",
"move",
"pack (up ",
"peel off",
"pike (out ",
"pull out",
"push off",
"push on",
"quit",
"shove (off)",
"take off",
"vamoose",
"walk out"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Prescription drug prices remain stubbornly high in the U.S. even though making drugs more affordable is a priority for both Democrats and Republicans. \u2014 Ravi Gupta And Joseph S. Ross, STAT , 18 June 2022",
"Most European governments remain reluctant to penalize the bank and risk cutting off the flow of natural gas completely, Western officials and experts say. \u2014 Dan De Luce, NBC News , 18 June 2022",
"The 424 home runs hit in regionals and super regionals already are a tournament record, and at least 14 games remain to be played in the CWS. \u2014 Tim Bielik, cleveland , 17 June 2022",
"An isolated shower or thunderstorm is possible, but most locations will remain dry. \u2014 Hartford Courant , 17 June 2022",
"Though dogs are welcome to be off-leash on the sand, officials ask that dogs remain leashed for the walk from the parking lot to the sand and that only well-behaved, obedient dogs be let off-leash. \u2014 Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure , 17 June 2022",
"According to the New York Post, some Border Patrol agents were cleared of criminal wrongdoing, but many remain under an administrative investigation that could lead to disciplinary action. \u2014 Essence , 17 June 2022",
"There will be no changes to Green Line service, the MBTA said, and weekend service on the Blue, Orange, and Red lines will remain the same. \u2014 Laura Crimaldi, BostonGlobe.com , 17 June 2022",
"This lead truck essentially guides the non-lead truck, increasing the total time the trucks remain in use. \u2014 Rich Blake, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"About 12,000 to 13,000 remain in the city, where 90% of the buildings are damaged, the mayor told The Associated Press. \u2014 Yuras Karmanau, BostonGlobe.com , 28 May 2022",
"Zubar believes the number to be no more than 700,000, while Maria Avdeeva, a think-tanker turned wartime videographer filming the fate of her city, estimates that as few as 300,000 remain . \u2014 Tim Judah, The New York Review of Books , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Many refugees have moved on to other European countries, though about 100,000 remain in the country currently, according to Education Cannot Wait, the United Nation\u2019s global fund for education in emergencies. \u2014 Meredith Deliso, ABC News , 14 Apr. 2022",
"Even with more than half under construction, almost a third remain in pre-development, the city controller said, with most expected to open only between 2023 and 2026. \u2014 Linus Chua, Bloomberg.com , 23 Feb. 2022",
"At the same time, concerns of another variant remain , as well as the lack of a vaccine available to children ages 4 and under. \u2014 Anne Flaherty, ABC News , 24 Feb. 2022",
"About 8,000 to 10,000 remain in the wild, according to the Barbary Macaque Awareness & Conservation organization. \u2014 Jay Croft, CNN , 12 Feb. 2022",
"While the lounge and the separate Signature Room restaurant remain closed during the pandemic, their eventual reopening is sure to draw tourists once again. \u2014 Adam Lukach, chicagotribune.com , 4 Mar. 2022",
"Most renters\u2019 economic prospects may have brightened (employment is close to pre-pandemic levels at 4%), but fundamental issues that make renting tougher remain . \u2014 Camille Squires, Quartz , 17 Feb. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Noun",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-133747"
},
"revolter":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to renounce allegiance or subjection (as to a government) : rebel",
": to experience disgust or shock",
": to turn away with disgust",
": to cause to turn away or shrink with disgust or abhorrence",
": a renouncing of allegiance (as to a government or party)",
": a determined armed uprising",
": a movement or expression of vigorous dissent",
": to rebel against a ruler or government",
": to be or cause to be disgusted or shocked",
": violent action against a ruler or government : rebellion"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8v\u014dlt",
"also",
"ri-\u02c8v\u014dlt"
],
"synonyms":[
"disgust",
"gross out",
"nauseate",
"put off",
"repel",
"repulse",
"sicken",
"turn off"
],
"antonyms":[
"insurgence",
"insurgency",
"insurrection",
"mutiny",
"outbreak",
"rebellion",
"revolution",
"rising",
"uprising"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"If Russia ever calls NATO\u2019s bluff and invades a member state, the American public may revolt at the prospect of sending troops to die in places that do not threaten the country\u2019s security. \u2014 Jordan Michael Smith, The New Republic , 13 Apr. 2022",
"There is no evidence that these officials are opposed to the overall plan, or would revolt against Putin's orders, two of the sources said. \u2014 Natasha Bertrand, Jim Sciutto And Katie Bo Lillis, CNN , 7 Feb. 2022",
"At least a dozen Democrats threatened to revolt and paraded in and out of Pelosi's office throughout Wednesday morning and into the afternoon, some noticeably upset and trying to avoid talking to the press. \u2014 Melanie Zanona, CNN , 9 Mar. 2022",
"Students revolt while the dean (Brenneman) tries to manage the situation as current and former students (Numrich, Scott and Millan) get caught up in the storm. \u2014 Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter , 18 Feb. 2022",
"Assuredly, some drivers would abide, while many others would revolt . \u2014 Lance Eliot, Forbes , 27 Jan. 2022",
"D'Arezzo and others warn that shoppers tied to Dollar Tree's $1 image could revolt and a competitor like Dollar General may move to undercut Dollar Tree by selling more stuff for a buck. \u2014 Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN , 30 Nov. 2021",
"Eat too much, and your gut may revolt , sending you to the roadside (or trailside) privy. \u2014 Patrick Wilson, Outside Online , 24 July 2020",
"Some have dubbed this worker revolt the Great Resignation; others, Striketober. \u2014 Laurent Belsie, The Christian Science Monitor , 2 Nov. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Again, look no further than Disney: The leaders didn\u2019t speak out until their silence triggered a revolt among employees. \u2014 Paul Polman, Fortune , 16 May 2022",
"The attack began nearly a week ago with suicide bombings and a revolt among Islamic State members inside the prison. \u2014 Jared Malsin, WSJ , 26 Jan. 2022",
"There was a mini- revolt among GOP senators this week in support of Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota, who had committed the cardinal sin of pointing out the truth that Biden actually won the 2020 election. \u2014 Stephen Collinson, CNN , 14 Jan. 2022",
"That\u2019s despite an open revolt among Hollywood assistants starting as far back as fall 2019, when #PayUpHollywood took off in an effort to improve pay and working conditions. \u2014 Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times , 11 May 2021",
"Much of England will swap lockdown for less stringent coronavirus restrictions, after Parliament approved new rules on Tuesday despite a substantial revolt among lawmakers in Prime Minister Boris Johnson\u2019s Conservative Party. \u2014 New York Times , 1 Dec. 2020",
"The chief executive of Disney, Bob Chapek, tried not to take a side at first, at least not publicly, which prompted an employee revolt . \u2014 New York Times , 10 June 2022",
"Pearl Jam\u2019s revolt is informed by generosity and almost naive idealism; the band is staking its future on a battle to reform the entertainment ticketing industry that, it is hoped, would make concerts more affordable and accessible. \u2014 Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune , 9 June 2022",
"The latter firestorm led to a near staff revolt and a brutal standoff with Gov. Ron DeSantis that could cost Disney the right to essentially self-govern the area around their theme parks in the state. \u2014 Brent Lang, Variety , 30 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"1539, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1",
"Noun",
"1560, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-134620"
},
"recourse":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a turning to someone or something for help or protection",
": a source of help or strength : resort",
": the right to demand payment from the maker or endorser of a negotiable instrument (such as a check)",
": someone or something that can be turned to for help or protection",
": the act of turning to someone or something for assistance especially in obtaining redress",
": a means to a desired end especially in the nature of a remedy or justice",
": the end itself",
": the right or ability to demand payment or compensation",
": the right to demand payment from the endorser or drawer of a negotiable instrument \u2014 see also recourse note at note \u2014 compare non-recourse"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02cck\u022frs",
"ri-\u02c8k\u022frs",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02cck\u022frs",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02cck\u014drs, ri-\u02c8k\u014drs"
],
"synonyms":[
"expedient",
"resort",
"resource"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"The dispute was settled without recourse to law.",
"a toddler quickly learns that a tantrum is a surefire recourse when a polite request for something is met with parental indifference",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Armed with these actual, upfront prices, consumers like Jason can prevent hospital overcharging through their choices and seek easy remedy and recourse when overbilled. \u2014 Josh Archambault, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
"Dear Mary Kay: If the Texans were dishonest in their dealings regarding the trade would the Browns have recourse to change the terms of the deal? \u2014 cleveland , 19 June 2022",
"But opportunities for financial recourse from a would-be employer are slim. \u2014 Jane Thier, Fortune , 10 June 2022",
"London\u2019s doctor recognized her symptoms but provided little recourse for treatment. \u2014 Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue , 1 June 2022",
"The recourse also stems from Pym\u2019s real-life behavior: one of her stalking tactics was to fabricate chance meetings with her quarry. \u2014 Thomas Mallon, The New Yorker , 30 May 2022",
"There\u2019s little recourse for advertisers when that happens; they\u2019re expected to take the financial hit and file it under lessons learned. \u2014 Brian Burt, Forbes , 18 May 2022",
"In others, opponents\u2019 only recourse is at the local ballot box. \u2014 Zachary Price, WSJ , 28 Apr. 2022",
"At the time, flight attendants had little recourse in such situations. \u2014 Jennifer Gonnerman, The New Yorker , 23 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English recours , from Anglo-French recurs , from Late Latin recursus , from Latin, act of running back, from recurrere to run back \u2014 more at recur ",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-134739"
},
"ravishment":{
"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to seize and take away by violence",
": to overcome with emotion (such as joy or delight)",
": rape entry 1 sense 1",
": plunder , rob",
": to seize and take away by force",
": to fill with joy or delight",
": rape"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ra-vish",
"\u02c8ra-vish",
"\u02c8ra-vish"
],
"synonyms":[
"assault",
"force",
"rape",
"violate"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"tales of Caribbean pirates who abducted fair maidens and ravished them without mercy",
"travelers have long been ravished with wonder and awe by the immensity of the Great Pyramid at Giza",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Caroline had seen fit to have her pony make the homeward trip with its hindquarters thrust into Delphine\u2019s ravished clothes. \u2014 Zora Neale Hurston, Harper's magazine , 6 Jan. 2020",
"Throwback romantics can be ravished by the unparalleled vocal stylings of Lalah Hathaway (Nov. 15, Sony Hall), and millennial audiences will find a patron saint in the unfeigned lyricism of Summer Walker (Dec. 7-8, Terminal 5). \u2014 Briana Younger, The New Yorker , 1 Nov. 2019",
"There was surely formal kinship \u2014 ravishing color, gestural verve \u2014 and personal admiration. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 1 Aug. 2019",
"The choral music flips back and forth from the bamboo grove to the center of the atrium and to speakers installed on the baobab tree, creating sonic experiences of intimacy, grandeur and ravishing beauty. \u2014 Steven Litt, cleveland.com , 11 Aug. 2019",
"Set during China\u2019s Three Kingdoms era (A.D. 220-280), this action extravaganza ravishes the retina with only a narrow segment of spectrum. \u2014 Joe Morgenstern, WSJ , 2 May 2019",
"French-Cuban twins Lisa-Kainde and Naomi Diaz, also known as polystylistic R&B duo Ibeyi, masterfully transform firsthand experiences and thoughts into something universal on their ravishing second album, Ash (XL). \u2014 Peter Margasak, Chicago Reader , 2 Nov. 2017"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English ravisshen \"to seize forcefully, plunder, carry away, carry off (a woman) in order to sexually assault her, seize as prey, carry up (into heaven), enrapture, sweep along,\" borrowed from Anglo-French raviss-, stem of ravir (also continental Old & Middle French), going back to Vulgar Latin *rap\u012bre, re-formation of Latin rapere \"to seize and carry off, take away by force, carry off a woman with the intent of sexually assaulting her, carry or sweep along, impel forcibly (to a course of conduct), snatch up, gather quickly\" \u2014 more at rapid entry 1 ",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-135337"
},
"retreat":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": an act or process of withdrawing especially from what is difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable",
": the process of receding from a position or state attained",
": the usually forced withdrawal of troops from an enemy or from an advanced position",
": a signal for retreating",
": a signal given by bugle at the beginning of a military flag-lowering ceremony",
": a military flag-lowering ceremony",
": a place of privacy or safety : refuge",
": a period of group withdrawal for prayer, meditation, study, or instruction under a director",
": to make a retreat : withdraw",
": to slope backward",
": to draw or lead back : remove",
": to move (a piece) back in chess",
": an act of going back or away especially from something dangerous, difficult, or disagreeable",
": a military signal for turning away from the enemy",
": a place of privacy or safety",
": a period of time in which a person goes away to pray, think quietly, or study",
": to move back or away especially from something dangerous, difficult, or disagreeable",
": to go to a place of privacy or safety",
": the act or process of withdrawing from a dangerous situation"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8tr\u0113t",
"ri-\u02c8tr\u0113t"
],
"synonyms":[
"pullback",
"pullout",
"recession",
"retirement",
"withdrawal"
],
"antonyms":[
"back away",
"drop back",
"fall back",
"pull out",
"recede",
"retire",
"withdraw"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Lofty investments in retreat spaces is not new, but often fade when companies need to cut costs. \u2014 Washington Post , 21 June 2022",
"The organization typically hosts one or two retreat vacations in tropical locations per quarter. \u2014 Perri Ormont Blumberg, Travel + Leisure , 19 June 2022",
"This week, the City Council in the popular retreat destination showed interest in moving ahead with a plan to allow three local pot dispensaries to open lounges where people could smoke, vape or take edibles. \u2014 Marisa Gerberstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 17 June 2022",
"The yen's modest retreat Friday could be seen as a victory, of sorts, for Haruhiko Kuroda, now nearing the end of his second five-year term as BOJ governor. \u2014 Clay Chandler And Grady Mcgregor, Fortune , 17 June 2022",
"In fact, the groups used Lewis\u2019 retreat as a rallying call. \u2014 Nicole Carr, ProPublica , 16 June 2022",
"In early 2021, Butler was asked to be a national trustee on the board for the organization, which sponsors 14 women per retreat completely free of charge. \u2014 Chris Bieri, Anchorage Daily News , 12 June 2022",
"There was no retreat or bonding seminar or anything. \u2014 Jessica Derschowitz, Variety , 9 June 2022",
"Jen Ellison\u2019s cast also reaches out to the audience again, another crucial Second City quality that has been in depressing retreat . \u2014 Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune , 9 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"After weeks of bloody street-by-street fighting and months of withering Russian bombardment, Ukrainian forces fighting in the eastern city of Sievierodonetsk will retreat from the city, the local governor said Friday. \u2014 Marc Santora, BostonGlobe.com , 24 June 2022",
"Others, like the Silvan elves, retreat into the forests and build kingdoms of their own. \u2014 Christian Holub, EW.com , 14 June 2022",
"In a cafe in the front line town of Slovyansk, two Ukrainian soldiers on a break from the trenches nearby recounted how they were forced to retreat from the town of Dovhenke, northwest of Slovyansk, under withering Russian artillery fire. \u2014 Ievgeniia Sivorka, Washington Post , 10 June 2022",
"Among them: Why did Keating retreat from her conspicuous perch atop the world of aerial photography? \u2014 Laura Mallonee, Smithsonian Magazine , 3 June 2022",
"After a day of learning about the founding fathers (and the meaning behind those lyrics from Hamilton), families can retreat to Kingsmill to cool off and unwind. \u2014 Karen Cicero, Good Housekeeping , 19 May 2022",
"But if that seems too busy, guests can retreat to their rooms, which have roaring fireplaces (a few have soaking tubs, too). \u2014 Travel + Leisure , 12 Apr. 2022",
"Oil prices retreat \u2014for now Oil prices retreated as much as 8% on Monday after news of Shanghai\u2019s lockdown spurred fears about declining demand for oil from China, the world\u2019s biggest crude importer. \u2014 Will Daniel, Fortune , 28 Mar. 2022",
"When family and friends are present, Charles and Tameka often retreat to their bedroom to watch games. \u2014 oregonlive , 16 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)",
"Verb",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-135713"
},
"roundabout":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": circuitous , indirect",
": a circuitous route : detour",
": merry-go-round",
": a short close-fitting jacket worn by men and boys especially in the 19th century",
": rotary sense 2",
": not direct"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rau\u0307n-d\u0259-\u02ccbau\u0307t",
"\u02c8rau\u0307n-d\u0259-\u02ccbau\u0307t"
],
"synonyms":[
"circuitous",
"circular",
"indirect"
],
"antonyms":[
"direct",
"straight",
"straightforward"
],
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"He took a roundabout route to town.",
"In a roundabout way, he told me that my help was not wanted.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"In a roundabout way, Watergate is also what got him back on his political feet. \u2014 John Wilkens, San Diego Union-Tribune , 1 June 2022",
"Hailey gave Gomez a little love publicly in a roundabout way. \u2014 Alyssa Bailey, ELLE , 11 May 2022",
"Dugan, who grew up and currently lives in Carmel, will use the roundabout event Wednesday to raise money for Cancer Support Community Indiana, a nonprofit for cancer survivors and their families. \u2014 Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star , 9 May 2022",
"The anti-whale neighbors started placing garden gnomes on the roundabout space in early 2020. \u2014 Sean P. Means, The Salt Lake Tribune , 12 Apr. 2022",
"His recursive vocal tics seem to mirror the roundabout symmetry of the viral dances featured in his videos. \u2014 Will Dukes, Rolling Stone , 11 Apr. 2022",
"In order to proceed with construction in a timely fashion, city employees recommended that the roundabout construction be deferred and the roadway plans be redesigned to accommodate this change. \u2014 Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune , 27 Mar. 2022",
"As made evident by the Pentagon rejecting Poland's plan to send fighter jets to Ukraine via a U.S.-NATO airbase in Germany, there's significant concern that roundabout assistance could also spur significant blowback. \u2014 Shannon K. Crawford, ABC News , 11 Mar. 2022",
"In Noblesville, a roundabout interchange is planned at 146th Street and Allisonville Road. \u2014 John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star , 8 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Another factor in Shodeen\u2019s decision to amend the land plan is the roundabout that\u2019s to be built on Route 20 in the next few years. \u2014 Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune , 23 June 2022",
"Direct questions about whether guests were allowed to use drugs have received roundabout , wink-wink answers, with quick redirects to the bevy of other available services inside the adjoining building. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 4 June 2022",
"Connecting this roundabout to Wicker Road to the north is a new section of Bluffdale Drive. \u2014 Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star , 26 May 2022",
"There will be no stops required at the existing Dowling Road roundabout areas. \u2014 Tess Williams, Anchorage Daily News , 24 May 2022",
"The convoy then turns left before leaving the camp via the roundabout . \u2014 CNN , 24 May 2022",
"Because the memorial would sit at the middle of the roundabout , pedestrian access currently available would be nonexistent. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 31 May 2022",
"The intersection of Green Bay Road and Teutonia Avenue will be reconstructed into a three-legged roundabout . \u2014 Drake Bentley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 22 Apr. 2022",
"The parts with the most traffic are the Bastille roundabout and the area near Trocad\u00e9ro. \u2014 New York Times , 23 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"Adjective",
"1608, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun",
"circa 1734, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-135804"
},
"refection":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": refreshment of mind, spirit, or body",
": nourishment",
": the taking of refreshment",
": food and drink together : repast",
": satisfaction of hunger and thirst",
": the eating of feces especially by the animal producing them",
": spontaneous recovery of vitamin-depleted animals on a high starch diet presumably resulting from consumption of feces enriched with vitamins synthesized by intestinal bacteria"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8fek-sh\u0259n",
"ri-\u02c8fek-sh\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[
"chow",
"feed",
"meal",
"menu",
"mess",
"repast",
"table"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"refections at the monastery are as spartan as the surroundings"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English refeccioun , from Anglo-French refectiun , from Latin refection-, refectio , from reficere to restore, from re- + facere to make \u2014 more at do ",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-140051"
},
"redraft":{
"type":[
"noun,",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to draft (something) again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8draft",
"-\u02c8dr\u00e4ft"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1795, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-141436"
},
"remorseful":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": motivated or marked by remorse"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8m\u022frs-f\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[
"apologetic",
"compunctious",
"contrite",
"penitent",
"regretful",
"repentant",
"rueful",
"sorry"
],
"antonyms":[
"impenitent",
"remorseless",
"unapologetic",
"unrepentant"
],
"examples":[
"was remorseful about all the trouble that he had caused in the family",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Schroder is 'extremely remorseful ,' defense attorney says Schroder\u2019s attorney is former Hamilton County prosecutor Mike Allen, who now has a private criminal defense practice. \u2014 Fox 19 & Enquirer Staff, The Enquirer , 21 Apr. 2022",
"Defense lawyer Adrian Guzman told Judge Salvador Vasquez that Collins was remorseful and had no criminal history. \u2014 Chicago Tribune , 23 May 2022",
"Guney\u2019s attorney, Hollynd Hoskins, said Guney is remorseful and willing to perform community service and cover any reasonable costs of repairs. \u2014 Washington Post , 28 Mar. 2022",
"Defense attorney Kevin Spellacy said his client was remorseful and apologized. \u2014 John Caniglia, cleveland , 17 Feb. 2022",
"Maggie Gyllenhaal announces herself to the writer/director world in this captivating drama, with Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley delivering brilliant performances as the same remorseful character at different ages. \u2014 Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al , 22 Mar. 2022",
"The Yeezy founder\u2019s remorseful post comes less than a day after his split from Uncut Gems actress Julia Fox, whose representative confirmed their break up in a statement to E! \u2014 Starr Bowenbank, Billboard , 15 Feb. 2022",
"During that first interview, Hanson was remorseful and promised not to make any more threats, according to court records. \u2014 Washington Post , 25 Apr. 2022",
"During that first interview, Hanson was remorseful and promised not to make any more threats, according to court records. \u2014 Jonathan Edwards, BostonGlobe.com , 25 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1592, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-143816"
},
"roguish":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"geographical name",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": resembling or suggesting a rogue elephant especially in being isolated, aberrant , dangerous, or uncontrollable",
": corrupt , dishonest",
": of or being a nation whose leaders defy international law or norms of international behavior",
": to begin to behave in an independent or uncontrolled way that is not authorized, normal, or expected",
": a dishonest or worthless person : scoundrel",
": a mischievous person : scamp",
": vagrant , tramp",
": a horse inclined to shirk or misbehave",
": an individual exhibiting a chance and usually inferior biological variation",
": to weed out inferior, diseased, or nontypical individuals from a crop plant or a field",
": a dishonest or evil person",
": a pleasantly mischievous person",
"river about 200 miles (320 kilometers) long in southwestern Oregon rising in Crater Lake National Park and flowing west and southwest into the Pacific Ocean"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u014dg",
"\u02c8r\u014dg",
"\u02c8r\u014dg"
],
"synonyms":[
"bent",
"crooked",
"deceptive",
"dishonest",
"double-dealing",
"duplicitous",
"fast",
"fraudulent",
"guileful",
"shady",
"sharp",
"shifty",
"underhand",
"underhanded"
],
"antonyms":[
"baddie",
"baddy",
"beast",
"brute",
"caitiff",
"devil",
"evildoer",
"fiend",
"heavy",
"hound",
"knave",
"meanie",
"meany",
"miscreant",
"monster",
"nazi",
"no-good",
"rapscallion",
"rascal",
"reprobate",
"savage",
"scalawag",
"scallywag",
"scamp",
"scapegrace",
"scoundrel",
"varlet",
"villain",
"wretch"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Evans stars as psychopathic rogue secret agent Lloyd Hansen, who's hunting down a former CIA colleague played by Ryan Gosling. \u2014 Brian Truitt, USA TODAY , 14 June 2022",
"Meanwhile, Harper and his FBI prot\u00e9g\u00e9e, Angela (Alia Shawkat), lead the hunt for Chase, though secretly Harper wants the rogue agent's story \u2014 and his role in it \u2014 to stay buried. \u2014 Leah Greenblatt, EW.com , 10 June 2022",
"Rhodes has said in interviews with right-wing hosts that there was no plan to storm the Capitol and that the members who did so went rogue . \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 10 June 2022",
"In Season 3, Lamb\u2019s disgraced spies work together to foil a rogue agent when one of their own is kidnapped. \u2014 Joe Otterson, Variety , 1 June 2022",
"Pitts also contended that Burgos had gone rogue and sometimes acted surreptitiously. \u2014 New York Times , 11 May 2022",
"As head of an office that has more than 350 attorneys, Clarke will play a key role in the Biden administration\u2019s efforts to enforce civil rights and voting rights laws and to investigate rogue police forces. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 25 May 2021",
"The streamer is positioning the test as a prompt to let members comply with its terms, not a crackdown on rogue behavior. \u2014 Todd Spangler, Variety , 17 Mar. 2022",
"Then California became a rogue state and called the NCAA on its scam. \u2014 Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al , 11 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Companies tend to deploy too many apps, and that often doesn\u2019t include rogue , unsanctioned apps. \u2014 Jim Brennan, Forbes , 18 May 2022",
"Waterproof mascara formulations prevent the waxy pigments of traditional lash-enhancers from going rogue and can keep lashes looking thick, long, and lifted for hours on end without smudging, caking, or flaking. \u2014 Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country , 4 May 2022",
"When that happens, the planets go rogue and begin wandering aimlessly through the dark of space. \u2014 Joshua Hawkins, BGR , 24 Dec. 2021",
"One of the rogue deputies was Teodoro Garcia Simental. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 3 May 2022",
"The latest member of the rogue \u2019s gallery of variants and subvariants is the ungainly named BA.2.12.1, part of the omicron gang. \u2014 Joel Achenbach, Anchorage Daily News , 2 May 2022",
"By hitting Russia\u2019s commercial banks, central bank, business and political leaders and industry, the West is meting out economic punishment that took years to unfold with smaller rogue states like Iran and North Korea. \u2014 Greg Ip, WSJ , 1 Mar. 2022",
"So in the face of its invasion of Ukraine, why is the West reluctant to hit it with the full range of available economic sanctions as has been done with other rogue states? \u2014 Chris Isidore, CNN , 26 Feb. 2022",
"Maybe people want to go rogue and do their own thing. \u2014 Washington Post , 19 Feb. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Zero-Trust protects against both account compromises and rogue internal accounts. \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 24 June 2021",
"Trump is not a pharmaceutical manufacturer that can go rogue and produce a vaccine. \u2014 Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review , 16 Sep. 2020",
"But a conservative Court of Appeals panel could rogue and decide to disobey Roe and Casey. \u2014 Dylan Matthews, Vox , 11 July 2018"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Adjective",
"first_known_use":[
"Adjective",
"1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun",
"1561, in the meaning defined at sense 3",
"Verb",
"1766, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-145402"
},
"reenergized":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to energize (someone or something) again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8e-n\u0259r-\u02ccj\u012bz"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1803, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-150854"
},
"rubber stamp":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to approve, endorse, or dispose of as a matter of routine or at the command of another",
": to mark with a rubber stamp",
": a stamp of rubber for making imprints",
": a person who echoes or imitates others",
": a mostly powerless yet officially recognized body or person that approves or endorses programs and policies initiated usually by a single specified source",
": a stereotyped copy or expression",
": a routine endorsement or approval",
": a stamp with a printing face of rubber"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0259-b\u0259r-\u02c8stamp"
],
"synonyms":[
"aper",
"copycat",
"copyist",
"echo",
"follower",
"imitator",
"wannabe",
"wannabee"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"The legislature has been nothing more than a rubber stamp for the President.",
"an author who was ultimately just another rubber stamp of Hemingway",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Yet even with a legislature that is trending toward a rubber stamp , there are certain issues that cannot be quickly or easily solved. \u2014 Timothy Mclaughlin, The Atlantic , 25 May 2022",
"Indeed, in Baseball, the appeal is a far cry from a rubber stamp . \u2014 Marc Edelman, Forbes , 1 May 2022",
"The folks behind Laurelhurst Market were the first to bite, opening a Big\u2019s Chicken outpost in a former rubber stamp shop in 2018. \u2014 oregonlive , 12 May 2022",
"The rubber stamp is available in two sizes and comes with an ink pad. \u2014 Noma Nazish, Forbes , 24 Apr. 2022",
"Wednesday's Supreme Court order showed that the justices weren't going to be willing to rubber stamp any legal challenge to the committee's work. \u2014 Katelyn Polantz, CNN , 20 Jan. 2022",
"The judge is not a rubber stamp for the prosecutor. \u2014 Andrew C. Mccarthy, National Review , 22 Mar. 2022",
"The project is subject to a full council vote Wednesday, but with every member of council on the budget committee, that vote will essentially be a rubber stamp . \u2014 Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer , 23 Mar. 2022",
"And then it will be sent back to the House for, effectively, a rubber stamp of approval -- a move that seems certain to further alienate AOC and her liberal colleagues from the process. \u2014 Chris Cillizza, CNN , 22 Nov. 2021"
],
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"Verb",
"1893, in the meaning defined at sense 2",
"Noun",
"1873, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
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},
"repelling":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to drive back : repulse",
": to fight against : resist",
": turn away , reject",
": to drive away : discourage",
": to be incapable of adhering to, mixing with, taking up, or holding",
": to force away or apart or tend to do so by mutual action at a distance",
": to cause aversion in : disgust",
": to cause aversion",
": to drive back",
": to push away",
": to keep out : resist",
": disgust entry 2"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8pel",
"ri-\u02c8pel"
],
"synonyms":[
"beat off",
"fend (off)",
"rebut",
"repulse",
"stave off",
"turn away",
"turn back"
],
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"examples":[
"a fabric that repels water",
"Their superior forces repelled the invasion.",
"Two positive electrical charges repel each other.",
"Magnets can both repel and attract one another.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The skin could also repel water, which expanded what tasks the robot could perform. \u2014 Megan Marples, CNN , 10 June 2022",
"Both tend to feature a coating to block UV rays, repel water, and prevent mold. \u2014 Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics , 15 May 2022",
"The smell will repel some insects, but bees love it. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 14 May 2022",
"Not only will the covers repel water, but the brand notes they're also designed to resist dust, too. \u2014 Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens , 10 May 2022",
"Some cited the baby formula shortage and inflation as domestic concerns that should override deepening involvement in Ukraine's war to repel Russia. \u2014 W. James Antle Iii, The Week , 12 May 2022",
"Water-resistant fabrics only repel water while water-proof fabric provides a complete water barrier. \u2014 Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens , 4 May 2022",
"Those negative and positive electrons repel each other, leaving your hair sticking out all over the place and difficult to style. \u2014 Catharine Malzahn, Good Housekeeping , 22 Apr. 2022",
"Whether Avdiivka and towns like it in the Donbas can repel the Russian forces will determine whether Moscow can claim a narrower victory after being soundly defeated in the north. \u2014 New York Times , 20 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English repellen, borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French repeller, borrowed from Latin repellere \"to push away, drive back, fend off,\" from re- re- + pellere \"to beat against, push, strike, rouse\" \u2014 more at pulse entry 1 ",
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-160410"
},
"refresh":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to restore strength and animation to : revive",
": to freshen up : renovate",
": to restore or maintain by renewing supply : replenish",
": arouse , stimulate",
": to run water over or restore water to",
": to update or renew (something, such as an image, the contents of a computer memory, or the displayed version of a Web page) especially by sending a new signal",
": to become refreshed",
": to take refreshment",
": to lay in fresh provisions",
": to bring back to an original state or normal condition (as by restoring energy or making more active)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8fresh",
"ri-\u02c8fresh"
],
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"freshen",
"recharge",
"recreate",
"refreshen",
"regenerate",
"rejuvenate",
"renew",
"repair",
"restore",
"resuscitate",
"revitalize",
"revive",
"revivify"
],
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"examples":[
"brought out some iced tea to refresh the spirits of the folks working out in the sun",
"we were looking for a family-friendly restaurant where we could sit down and refresh before continuing",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"This peel-off clay mask will refresh the skin and protect it against aging with its high antioxidant content. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 9 June 2022",
"There\u2019s a sweeping catalog of sparkling, beachy eye shadows for looks that can be fun or smoldering and light and dewy skin care to refresh you from head to toe, like a double scoop of ice cream on a hot day. \u2014 Allure , 1 June 2022",
"Ruggiero is planning to refresh it for this anniversary with one or two new scenes. \u2014 Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant , 28 May 2022",
"To refresh them, spray some bike degreaser on the tape or grips and wipe everything down thoroughly with a clean sponge or rag. \u2014 Joe Lindsey, Outside Online , 17 July 2021",
"In addition to launching the AirPods Pro 2, Apple will also reportedly refresh the AirPods Max line this year. \u2014 Jacob Siegal, BGR , 9 May 2022",
"Please refresh your browser to receive the correct answer word. \u2014 Wilson Wong, NBC News , 9 May 2022",
"Learning something new together could refresh a friendship that's gotten stuck in a rut. \u2014 Chicago Tribune , 30 Apr. 2022",
"As that four-year mark approaches, founders should refresh executive terms. \u2014 Thanh Nguyen, Forbes , 13 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English refresshen , from Anglo-French refreschir , from re- + fresch fresh \u2014 more at fresh ",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-161426"
},
"reopen":{
"type":[
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to open again",
": to take up again : resume",
": to resume discussion or consideration of",
": to begin again",
": to open again",
": to open again",
": to take up again",
": to resume the discussion or consideration of (a closed matter)",
": to try or hear (an action) anew especially for the purpose of hearing new evidence"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8\u014d-p\u0259n",
"-\u02c8\u014d-p\u1d4am",
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u02c8\u014d-p\u0259n",
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u02c8\u014d-p\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[
"continue",
"pick up",
"proceed (with)",
"renew",
"restart",
"resume"
],
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"One is Steve Ullum, a realty agent and one of the parent leaders behind the push to reopen schools to in-person learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic. \u2014 Olivia Krauth, The Courier-Journal , 7 June 2022",
"Per the original plans, Superior Avenue was to reopen to bus traffic following the Republican National Convention. \u2014 Courtney Astolfi, cleveland , 25 Apr. 2022",
"Parent groups, meanwhile \u2014 some of which formed during the pandemic to push for reopening \u2014 are blasting Reid\u2019s record on school closures, noting that the Northshore district was one of the first in the nation to close but among the last to reopen . \u2014 Washington Post , 14 Apr. 2022",
"Smaller markets such as Thailand and Singapore that are yet to reopen to the same degree aren\u2019t seeing the same delays. \u2014 Angus Whitley, Fortune , 12 Apr. 2022",
"Smaller markets such as Thailand and Singapore that are yet to reopen to the same degree aren\u2019t seeing the same delays. \u2014 Angus Whitley, Bloomberg.com , 12 Apr. 2022",
"Baltimore City Hall was seemingly one of the last public spaces to reopen amid the pandemic. \u2014 Emily Opilo, Baltimore Sun , 4 Apr. 2022",
"The Yale Repertory Theatre is the last of Connecticut\u2019s major regional theaters to reopen after the COVID shutdown (and its various variant aftereffects). \u2014 Christopher Arnott, courant.com , 15 Feb. 2022",
"The suspension bridge between Cincinnati and Covington was to reopen Monday, Jan. 24, after an extensive maintenance project. \u2014 Jeanne Houck, The Enquirer , 19 Jan. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1605, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-163006"
},
"reexamination":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the act or process of examining something again especially from a different viewpoint",
": the act or process of examining a witness in a court of law after the witness has been cross-examined : redirect examination",
": the review by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office of the validity of a patent being questioned on the basis of prior art"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-ig-\u02ccza-m\u0259-\u02c8n\u0101-sh\u0259n"
],
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"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1604, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-164633"
},
"raw deal":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an instance of unfair treatment"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[
"disservice",
"inequity",
"injury",
"injustice",
"shaft",
"unfairness",
"unjustness",
"wrong"
],
"antonyms":[
"equitableness",
"equity",
"fairness",
"justice"
],
"examples":[
"these mice are really getting a raw deal : after we're through using them for our science experiment, they get fed to our snake",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Schultz suggested San Juan is getting a raw deal in the latest exchange because that county would see a net gain of at least 110,000 acres of federal land. \u2014 Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune , 18 May 2022",
"Even some of the biggest stars in U.S. running seemed to be getting a raw deal . \u2014 Martin Fritz Huber, Outside Online , 12 May 2020",
"No matter what raw deal the world gives her, this is not an artist who will be settling for less. \u2014 Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone , 10 May 2022",
"The operative subtext here is that Mary Magdalene has gotten a raw deal through the millennia \u2014 often depicted as a penitent prostitute follower of Jesus. \u2014 Washington Post , 16 Feb. 2022",
"The Purple Line was a raw deal for Maryland taxpayers in 1996, in 2014, in 2017, and now even more so in 2022. \u2014 Diana Furchtgott-roth, Forbes , 1 Feb. 2022",
"The only upside: David Culley seems like a great guy who got a raw deal in his first season as coach of the Texans. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 28 Dec. 2021",
"David Kosse, vice president of international film at Netflix, got something of a raw deal . \u2014 Manori Ravindran, Variety , 30 Sep. 2021",
"The streaming wars have created an arms race for the hottest shows and movies, but the writers behind them are getting a raw deal . \u2014 Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times , 10 Aug. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1911, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-165700"
},
"rabblement":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": rabble",
": disturbance"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ra-b\u0259l-m\u0259nt"
],
"synonyms":[
"proletariat",
"rabble",
"ragtag and bobtail",
"riffraff",
"rout",
"scum",
"tag, rag, and bobtail",
"tagrag and bobtail",
"trash",
"unwashed"
],
"antonyms":[
"A-list",
"aristocracy",
"elite",
"gentry",
"quality",
"society",
"upper class",
"upper crust"
],
"examples":[
"haughty nobles who ignored the rabblement at their own peril"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-172355"
},
"reacquire":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to acquire again: such as",
": to regain as one's own",
": to relocate and hold (something previously held) in a detector"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u0259-\u02c8kw\u012b(-\u0259)r"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1627, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-183110"
},
"ropy":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": capable of being drawn into a thread : viscous",
": tending to adhere in stringy masses",
": having a gelatinous or slimy quality from bacterial or fungal contamination",
": resembling rope",
": muscular , sinewy",
": poor , lousy",
": capable of being drawn into a thread : viscous",
": tending to adhere in stringy masses",
": having a gelatinous or slimy quality from bacterial or fungal contamination"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u014d-p\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[
"syrupy",
"thick",
"viscid",
"viscous"
],
"antonyms":[
"runny",
"soupy",
"thin",
"watery"
],
"examples":[
"The passengers looked a bit ropy after the bumpy flight.",
"because the paint was so old, it was ropy and couldn't be smoothly applied to the wood"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-190536"
},
"riddle":{
"type":[
"noun",
"noun ()",
"verb",
"verb ()"
],
"definitions":[
": a mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum , enigma",
": something or someone difficult to understand",
": to speak in or propound riddles",
": to find the solution of : explain",
": to set a riddle for : puzzle",
": a coarse sieve",
": to separate (something, such as grain from chaff) with a riddle : screen",
": to pierce with many holes",
": to spread through : permeate",
": a puzzling question to be solved or answered by guessing",
": someone or something that is hard to understand",
": to pierce with many holes",
": to fill with something unpleasant or unwanted"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ri-d\u1d4al",
"\u02c8ri-d\u1d4al"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun (1)",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun (1)",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb (1)",
"1571, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense",
"Noun (2)",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above",
"Verb (2)",
"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-201327"
},
"reclaimable":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to recall from wrong or improper conduct : reform",
": tame , subdue",
": to rescue from an undesirable state",
": to restore to a previous natural state",
": to make available for human use by changing natural conditions",
": to obtain from a waste product or by-product : recover",
": to demand or obtain the return of",
": to regain possession of",
": to get back (something that was lost or taken away)",
": to restore to an original state",
": to obtain from a waste product or by-product",
": to make fit or available for human use",
": to demand the return of by right",
": to regain possession of"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8kl\u0101m",
"ri-\u02c8kl\u0101m",
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u02c8kl\u0101m"
],
"synonyms":[
"get back",
"re-collect",
"reacquire",
"recapture",
"recoup",
"recover",
"regain",
"repossess",
"retake",
"retrieve"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Carmen hopes the process to reclaim the Yaqui items can be applied to other Indigenous repatriation campaigns. \u2014 Isabella Grull\u00f3n Paz, BostonGlobe.com , 18 June 2022",
"Black doulas like Bradley are helping mothers reclaim their child birthing processes by empowering them to make decisions around their own health care. \u2014 Candace Smith, ABC News , 17 June 2022",
"Perhaps everyone should have listened when Curry, Green, Thompson and others vowed that Golden State would reclaim its place at the top of the league hierarchy. \u2014 Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle , 16 June 2022",
"The original idea, after Nationalist leaders fled to Taiwan in 1949, was to one day reclaim the mainland. \u2014 New York Times , 13 June 2022",
"Along with her oldest friend June, her first love Nick and her brother Ryan, Laurie sets out to find and reclaim the duck to discover its true meaning and value. \u2014 Mary Cadden, USA TODAY , 13 June 2022",
"Drew must fight to abolish the tyranny of the Lionlords and reclaim the throne. \u2014 Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter , 9 June 2022",
"The sword-yielding princess must fight to regain her freedom and reclaim her family's kingdom with all her might. \u2014 Jasmine Washington, Seventeen , 3 June 2022",
"Artist Lucas Morneau cheekily crocheted 14 fictional hockey jerseys, imagining team names that reclaim LGBTQ slurs. \u2014 Paul J. Heney, Travel + Leisure , 1 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English reclamen , from Anglo-French reclamer , from Latin reclamare to cry out, protest, from re- + clamare to cry out \u2014 more at claim ",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-214543"
},
"repressed":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": subjected to or marked by repression",
": characterized by restraint",
": subjected to or marked by repression"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8prest",
"ri-\u02c8prest"
],
"synonyms":[
"conservative",
"low-key",
"low-keyed",
"muted",
"quiet",
"restrained",
"sober",
"subdued",
"toned-down",
"understated",
"unflashy",
"unpretentious"
],
"antonyms":[
"flamboyant",
"flaring",
"flashy",
"garish",
"gaudy",
"glitzy",
"loud",
"noisy",
"ostentatious",
"razzle-dazzle",
"splashy",
"swank",
"swanky"
],
"examples":[
"a 19th-century church in the repressed style favored by the strict religious sect",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Why doesn\u2019t this character remember these until-now repressed details? \u2014 K. Austin Collins, Rolling Stone , 20 June 2022",
"If Cho\u2019s casting was a foregone conclusion, the most challenging role to fill was Will, the aloof and snobbish Darcy character who eventually reveals a wellspring of decency and repressed passion. \u2014 Inkoo Kang, Washington Post , 7 June 2022",
"Sarah Connolly played Gertrude like a woman nearly catatonic with repressed guilt; William Burden made Polonius forthright and proper rather than comical; David Butt Philip was an aggressive Laertes. \u2014 Heidi Waleson, WSJ , 18 May 2022",
"For them, like their counterparts in a real world afflicted with virulent new strains of old hatreds, the return of society\u2019s repressed bigotry represents the same existential threat that Harper poses to Kirby. \u2014 Judy Berman, Time , 22 Apr. 2022",
"Expanded from a 2008 novella to a full-length, two-part novel published in English in 2020, Breasts and Eggs slows in pace when Natsuko\u2019s focus shifts from mediating conflict between her sister and niece to inspecting her own repressed dreams. \u2014 Farah Abdessamad, The Atlantic , 12 Apr. 2022",
"Based on the 1967 novel by Thomas Savage, the film stars Benedict Cumberbatch as a repressed rancher who takes his frustrations out on his brother and new sister-in-law, played by Jesse Plemons and Kirsten Dunst. \u2014 Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE.com , 14 Mar. 2022",
"The idea of Joe as an exploiter and animal abuser gets lost in the idea of Joe as a repressed man who briefly finds his own voice, only to become addicted to being needed. \u2014 Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter , 2 Mar. 2022",
"Throughout most of the later episodes, Eleven revisits repressed memories from her past in hopes of regaining her telekinetic powers. \u2014 Erica Gonzales, ELLE , 29 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1606, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-221531"
},
"recessed":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": the action of receding : recession",
": a hidden, secret, or secluded place or part",
": indentation , cleft",
": alcove",
": a suspension of business or procedure often for rest or relaxation",
": to put into a recess",
": to make a recess in",
": to interrupt for a recess",
": to take a recess",
": a brief period for relaxation between work periods",
": a secret or hidden place",
": a hollow cut or built into a surface (as a wall)",
": a brief time off from the activity of a court",
": to put into a hollow space",
": to interrupt for or take a brief time off",
": an anatomical depression or cleft : fossa",
": a temporary adjournment of a trial, hearing, or legislative session"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccses",
"ri-\u02c8",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccses",
"ri-\u02c8ses",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccses",
"ri-\u02c8",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccses, ri-\u02c8ses"
],
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"alcove",
"niche",
"nook"
],
"antonyms":[
"adjourn",
"prorogate",
"prorogue",
"suspend"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Adalynn Garza, 9, was on the swings with her friend during recess when the shooting began. \u2014 Steve Helling, PEOPLE.com , 31 May 2022",
"The bipartisan group of 10 senators working on the issue was to have a Zoom call on Tuesday to work out a framework for negotiations during the holiday recess , Senator John Cornyn, Republican of Texas, told reporters on Monday. \u2014 New York Times , 30 May 2022",
"Luis Davila-Qui\u00f1ones is accused of exposing his genitals to several Bellalago Academy students during recess on May 12, the agency said in a statement. \u2014 Lisa Maria Garza, Orlando Sentinel , 23 May 2022",
"The unidentified student shared the candy with others during recess earlier this week at Michael J. Castori Elementary School. \u2014 Jiovanni Lieggi, Fox News , 13 May 2022",
"During a forensic interview, the girl said she was called into Vandel\u2019s classroom during recess one day during February or March of 2020. \u2014 Chelsea Prince, ajc , 13 May 2022",
"In total, 37 first-graders -- ranging in age from 6 to 7 years old -- created and sold buttons for $1 each during recess . \u2014 John Benson, cleveland , 28 Apr. 2022",
"National gauges for inflation alone reached their highest levels in four decades this month, a spike that left lawmakers hearing an earful from voters in their states and districts during the recess . \u2014 Tony Romm, Anchorage Daily News , 24 Apr. 2022",
"Red push pistache, a tree with a large canopy cover, known for its red fall foliage, and fan west ash, which also produces a large shade canopy, will offer shade to the school\u2019s large open field where kids play during recess . \u2014 Zayna Syed, The Arizona Republic , 7 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Congress was unable to pass COVID-19 relief funds before heading out to recess earlier this month. \u2014 Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Circuit Court Judge Philip Jackson opted to recess the trial early after Novella Chase\u2019s lengthy testimony, giving jurors until 9:15 a.m. Monday to hear the remaining witnesses. \u2014 Lee O. Sanderlin, Baltimore Sun , 21 Mar. 2022",
"House and Senate leaders said the House and Senate plan to recess today. \u2014 Michael R. Wickline, Arkansas Online , 8 Mar. 2022",
"Hoyer said the House would recess when McCarthy finishes his remarks. \u2014 CBS News , 19 Nov. 2021",
"And on Monday, when the nearby city of Columbus did the same, its city council had to recess because of interruptions by anti-mask protesters, according to the Columbus Dispatch. \u2014 Tim Fitzsimons, NBC News , 16 Sep. 2021",
"That led the board to recess for 40 minutes and move to virtual-only meetings for the audience. \u2014 Mj Slaby, The Indianapolis Star , 14 Dec. 2021",
"During and after the speakers\u2019 remarks, the audience began applauding and refused to quiet down, forcing board chair Stella Pekarsky to temporarily recess the meeting. \u2014 Washington Post , 28 Sep. 2021",
"The House rejected Senate Bill 731, by Sen. Bob Ballinger, R-Ozark, with a 41-46 vote Friday morning before approving a resolution allowing the Legislature to recess and officially adjourn Oct. 15. \u2014 Rachel Herzog, Arkansas Online , 9 Oct. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"1531, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
"1809, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-224835"
},
"removal":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the act or process of removing : the fact of being removed",
": the act of moving away or getting rid of : the fact of being moved away or gotten rid of",
": the act or process of removing : the fact of being removed"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8m\u00fc-v\u0259l",
"ri-\u02c8m\u00fc-v\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[
"discarding",
"disposal",
"disposition",
"dumping",
"jettison",
"junking",
"riddance",
"scrapping",
"throwing away"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"We arranged for the removal of the old car.",
"The city is having problems with trash removal .",
"Surgical removal of the tumor might be necessary.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Two wild horses from the Onaqui wild horse herd spar and fight, after the first day of the removal of wild horses from Utah\u2019s Onaqui Mountains near Dugway, on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. \u2014 Sean P. Means, The Salt Lake Tribune , 22 June 2022",
"By the latter half of the 20th century, the medicalization of homosexuality had ceased altogether, culminating in the American Psychiatric Association\u2019s removal of it from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders in 1973. \u2014 The Editors, National Review , 21 June 2022",
"Meeting both criteria would lead to the app\u2019s developer getting a warning of the app\u2019s possible removal from the App Store \u2013 which, since that\u2019s the only practical way to distribute an iPhone or iPad app, amounts to a death sentence. \u2014 Rob Pegoraro, USA TODAY , 12 June 2022",
"Inflation is one reason for the jump at the pump, but so is the war in Ukraine and the removal of Russian oil from the international market, along with taxes found only in California due to the state\u2019s strict environmental regulations. \u2014 Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times , 6 June 2022",
"Requesting removal from Google (though not the Internet entirely) is as simple as submitting a form, a welcome shortcut for his teams. \u2014 Mark Ellwood, Robb Report , 4 June 2022",
"Recent polling has also shown support for red flag laws, which allow the temporary removal of firearms from people who have been deemed a threat to themselves or others. \u2014 Grace Segers, The New Republic , 3 June 2022",
"The request follows a notice of charges issued to Miller this week from the Maryland State Board of Education that could lead to Miller\u2019s removal from the county board. \u2014 Karina Elwood, Washington Post , 2 June 2022",
"The government also said the bill would also allow for the removal of gun licenses from people involved in acts of domestic violence or criminal harassment, such as stalking. \u2014 Rob Gillies, Chron , 30 May 2022"
],
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"1595, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-231444"
},
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"type":[
"verb"
],
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": to produce or exhibit resonance",
": to respond as if by resonance",
": to have a repetitive pattern that resembles resonance",
": to relate harmoniously : strike a chord",
": to subject to resonating"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-z\u0259-\u02ccn\u0101t"
],
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"echo",
"reecho",
"resound",
"reverberate",
"sound"
],
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"examples":[
"The siren resonated throughout the city.",
"the deep sounds of the bassoon resonated through the concert hall",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Through leveraging the powers of AI and machine learning, publishers can provide consumers with a much more positive experience by offering them ad content that is more likely to resonate with them. \u2014 Emilia Kirk, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
"But, even as Georgians take time off Monday to mark the day, Bailey\u2019s concerns continue to resonate . \u2014 Ernie Suggs, ajc , 16 June 2022",
"And the pitches seemed to resonate with the in-person upfront crowd\u2026 to a point. \u2014 Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter , 24 May 2022",
"The anti-socialism message seems to resonate with American immigrants who have fled socialist regimes \u2014 this same tactic was used by House Republicans in 2020 and helped flip seats with heavy Cuban communities in South Florida. \u2014 Aaron Navarro, CBS News , 10 May 2022",
"Saturday\u2019s message seemed to resonate with grassroots movements and everyday citizens as well as the political bigwigs. \u2014 Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel , 7 May 2022",
"Jones is the first WNBA player featured alongside NBA players other than Paul, instead with Young and Marjanovi\u0107, as part of the company\u2019s efforts to diversify talent and teams represented to resonate with fans. \u2014 Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant , 6 May 2022",
"The message also might resonate more with a younger, more risk-tolerant demographic, which serves as the industry\u2019s primary customer base. \u2014 Jacob Carpenter, Fortune , 11 Feb. 2022",
"Though nearly three decades have passed since the trio starred in Steven Spielberg\u2019s 1993 dinosaur epic, that series-starter still manages to resonate in impressive ways. \u2014 New York Times , 8 June 2022"
],
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"1873, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-232110"
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"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
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": of, relating to, or suitable for a king",
": of notable excellence or magnificence : splendid",
": relating to or suitable for a king or queen : royal"
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"\u02c8r\u0113-g\u0259l",
"\u02c8r\u0113-g\u0259l"
],
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"kingly",
"monarchal",
"monarchial",
"monarchical",
"monarchic",
"princely",
"queenly",
"royal"
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"examples":[
"the actress's regal bearing makes her a perfect choice to play royalty on the screen",
"envisioned a regal wedding with hundreds of guests, a full choir, and a reception at the fanciest hotel in town",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Middleton looked positively regal in a white Alexander McQueen blazer dress and complementary blue and white Philip Treacy hat. \u2014 Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour , 2 June 2022",
"Camila Cabello, Emma Corrin, Maude Apatow, and Quannah Chasinghorse each made their getting-ready photos look undeniably regal while posing in the plush robes. \u2014 Vogue , 4 May 2022",
"And then above, along the crown molding, are a series of round relief medallions that lend the room something of a regal air. \u2014 Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News , 14 Oct. 2021",
"Godwyn is the son of Marika and Godfrey, the first Elden Lord and the regal man with a lion spirit watching over him as seen in some of the game\u2019s promotional artwork. \u2014 Washington Post , 17 Apr. 2020",
"With the celebratory sounds of trumpets sprinkled throughout the album, Lil Nas X affirms his own existence as regal , joyful, heaven-sent. \u2014 Amber J. Phillips, refinery29.com , 7 Oct. 2021",
"While the Oscars 2022 red carpet is a revolving door of sophisticated, regal , and elegant looks, Vanity Fair\u2019s after party is where stars can really showcase their true style and personality for a long night of celebration ahead. \u2014 Glamour , 28 Mar. 2022",
"Mami Wata is an especially dazzling image, regal , sensual and foreboding all at once. \u2014 Jourdain Searles, The Hollywood Reporter , 26 Jan. 2022",
"But in the Hollywood Hills, Prince has come face to face with the Southland\u2019s favorite feline citizen, mountain lion P-22, a much more imposing and regal presence. \u2014 Christian Martinezstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 7 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin regalis \u2014 more at royal ",
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-235302"
},
"reachable":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to stretch out : extend",
": thrust",
": to touch or grasp by extending a part of the body (such as a hand) or an object",
": to pick up and draw toward one : take",
": to extend to",
": to get up to or as far as : come to",
": encompass",
": to make an impression on",
": to communicate with",
": to hand over : pass",
": to make a stretch with or as if with one's hand",
": to strain after something",
": project , extend",
": to arrive at or come to something",
": to sail on a reach",
": a continuous stretch or expanse",
": a straight portion of a stream or river",
": the action or an act of reaching",
": an individual part of a progression or journey",
": a reachable distance",
": ability to reach",
": an extent or range especially of knowledge or comprehension",
": a bearing shaft or coupling pole",
": the rod joining the hind axle to the forward bolster of a wagon",
": the tack sailed by a ship with the wind coming just forward of the beam or with the wind directly abeam or abaft the beam",
": echelon , level",
": to extend the arm far enough to touch or grab",
": to arrive at : come",
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": to communicate with",
": to grow, develop, or increase",
": the distance within which something can be touched or grabbed",
": the act of stretching especially to take hold of something",
": the probability that something can be achieved",
": an unbroken stretch (as of a river)",
": ability to stretch (as an arm) so as to touch something",
": to extend application to",
": to obtain an interest in or possession of",
": to arrive at and consider",
": to amount to"
],
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"\u02c8r\u0113ch",
"\u02c8r\u0113ch"
],
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"buck",
"hand",
"hand over",
"pass",
"transfer"
],
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"breadth",
"distance",
"expanse",
"expansion",
"extent",
"field",
"length",
"plain",
"sheet",
"spread",
"stretch",
"waste"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"That rocket has been used to carry paying customers \u2014 and last summer, Bezos himself \u2014 on brief, supersonic joy rides that reach the edge of what is technically considered space. \u2014 Jackie Wattles, CNN , 23 June 2022",
"Kallman said the free bus program would also help Rhode Island reach the goals of the Act on Climate, which makes the state\u2019s goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions mandatory and enforceable. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 23 June 2022",
"Alewife, a small prey fish that can reach 2 to 9 inches in length, went through this summertime event frequently 20-60 years ago, but the occurrence has since been rare. \u2014 Layla Mcmurtrie, USA TODAY , 23 June 2022",
"Biden also called Wednesday for states to suspend their own gas taxes, which would provide further relief at the pump as state gas taxes can reach up to 51 cents per gallon. \u2014 Derek Saul, Forbes , 22 June 2022",
"Alewife, a small prey fish that can reach 2 to 9 inches in length, went through this summertime event frequently 20-60 years ago, but the occurrence has since been rare. \u2014 Layla Mcmurtrie, Detroit Free Press , 22 June 2022",
"The company has claimed that its network of sites including Pornhub reach 150 million daily visitors. \u2014 Todd Spangler, Variety , 22 June 2022",
"It was extended to 700 miles in 1964 and didn\u2019t reach the full 800 miles until 1972. \u2014 Chris Bieri, Anchorage Daily News , 22 June 2022",
"While there\u2019s an argument for the Cavs to choose a more NBA-ready player capable of sliding into the immediate rotation, helping the team reach the playoffs, there\u2019s also justification behind taking a YOLO upside swing. \u2014 Chris Fedor, cleveland , 22 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"But the bears, wolves and bison that roam the wild Lamar Valley and the thermal features around Mammoth Hot Springs will remain out of reach . \u2014 Matthew Brown And Amy Beth Hanson, Anchorage Daily News , 22 June 2022",
"But the bears, wolves and bison that roam the wild Lamar Valley and the thermal features around Mammoth Hot Springs will remain out of reach . \u2014 Matthew Brown And Amy Beth Hanson, USA TODAY , 22 June 2022",
"And with mortgage rates also rising, what home buyers could have afforded just six months ago may now be out of reach . \u2014 Kellie Hwang, San Francisco Chronicle , 22 June 2022",
"But the bears, wolves and bison that roam the wild Lamar Valley and the thermal features around Mammoth Hot Springs will remain out of reach . \u2014 CBS News , 22 June 2022",
"Abundant light streaming through a window high on a wall, just out of reach . \u2014 Jeremy Eichler, BostonGlobe.com , 21 June 2022",
"But Biden can't force Saudi Arabia to produce more oil, and with Russian supplies out of reach due to sanctions for the invasion, a gas tax holiday would at least show some sort of action. \u2014 Sebastian Blanco, Car and Driver , 21 June 2022",
"This puts them out of reach for many people because of the up-front costs. \u2014 The Editors, Scientific American , 21 June 2022",
"With such an approach, long-term gains should be forever out of reach . \u2014 Jeff Ernsthausen, ProPublica , 21 June 2022"
],
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"Verb",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a",
"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220627-235327"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
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": to think of, regard, or classify within a general category or group",
": to explain in terms of a general cause",
": to allot to a particular place, stage, or period",
": to regard as coming from or located in a specific area",
": to send or direct for treatment, aid, information, or decision",
": to direct for testimony or guaranty as to character or ability",
": to have relation or connection : relate",
": to direct attention usually by clear and specific mention",
": to have recourse : glance briefly",
": to look at for information",
": to send or direct to some person or place for treatment, aid, information, or decision",
": to call attention",
": to mention (something) in talking or writing",
": to regard as coming from or localized in a certain portion of the body or of space",
": to send or direct for diagnosis or treatment",
": to send or direct for treatment, aid, service, information, or decision",
": commit sense 1c"
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"ri-\u02c8f\u0259r",
"ri-\u02c8f\u0259r",
"ri-\u02c8f\u0259r",
"ri-\u02c8f\u0259r"
],
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"appertain",
"apply",
"bear",
"pertain",
"relate"
],
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"examples":[
"How can doctors refer patients for treatment without examining them first?",
"Most of the patients we see here were referred by other doctors.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Check your tires' air pressure in hot weather conditions and refer to the manufacturer placard, found on the driver's side doorjamb, to see what the air pressure is supposed to be. \u2014 Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer , 22 June 2022",
"While design elements usually refer to visual artifacts, a key design element that constrains the usability of a website is responsiveness. \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
"Perhaps most importantly for her, Bowers seemed to refer to the Dec. 1, 2020, meeting at the state Senate that featured former President Donald Trump\u2019s lawyer Rudy Giuliani. \u2014 The Arizona Republic , 21 June 2022",
"Alongside attendees, whom organizers refer to as the NFT community, the agenda for the four days lists speakers with roles at marketers including fashion brand Coach, jeans maker Wrangler and sports-betting company DraftKings Inc. \u2014 Ann-marie Alc\u00e1ntara, WSJ , 21 June 2022",
"The Librarian was expected to refer the issue of the unfilled board seat to the Illinois Attorney General\u2019s Office. \u2014 Gary Gibula, Chicago Tribune , 20 June 2022",
"The word migraine doesn\u2019t just refer to a headache\u2014migraine is a relatively common neurological disease that can cause severe throbbing or pulsing head pain, usually on one side of your head, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. \u2014 Korin Miller, SELF , 16 June 2022",
"The lone opponent, Steve Gerken, asked the council to refer the proposal back to city staff for more review. \u2014 Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune , 16 June 2022",
"The charges concern three men, now in their 30s and 40s, and refer to alleged crimes that took place in London and Gloucestershire between 2005 and 2013, at a time when Spacey served as artistic director of the Old Vic theater in London. \u2014 Sonia Rao, Washington Post , 16 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English referren , from Anglo-French referer, referir , from Latin referre to bring back, report, refer, from re- + ferre to carry \u2014 more at bear ",
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a(1)"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-011706"
},
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"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": confused or meaningless talk",
": a complex and sometimes ritualistic procedure"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-015205"
},
"retrospect":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": a review of or meditation on past events",
": reference to or regard of a precedent or authority",
": in considering the past or a past event",
": retrospective",
": to engage in retrospection",
": to refer back : reflect",
": to go back over in thought",
": a looking back on things past"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-tr\u0259-\u02ccspekt",
"\u02c8re-tr\u0259-\u02ccspekt"
],
"synonyms":[
"reappraisal",
"reconsideration",
"reexamination",
"retrospection",
"review"
],
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"examples":[
"Noun",
"in retrospect , we should have saved more money for college",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"In retrospect , the failure of the Index of American Design to support isolationist fantasies of the 1930s was anything but tragic. \u2014 Jonathon Keats, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
"In retrospect , some spot minor flaws that now loom larger: Blanca\u2019s father brought home scores of women and barked at her to mind her business. \u2014 Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic , 16 June 2022",
"In retrospect , economists think that Greenspan\u2019s tightening brought the US down into a soft landing\u2014a cooling of the markets that avoids the kind of recession often triggered by sharp, sudden rises in interest rates. \u2014 Samanth Subramanian, Quartz , 15 June 2022",
"Any that feel particularly urgent, or relevant, in retrospect ? \u2014 Evan Nicole Brown, The Hollywood Reporter , 11 June 2022",
"Every family\u2019s journey is unique and requires a certain level of faith, and while ours was a challenging few months, what becomes abundantly clear, in retrospect , is how precious and perfect every moment is. \u2014 Alyssa Bailey, ELLE , 9 June 2022",
"In retrospect , those were my first exercises in Black space making. \u2014 New York Times , 8 June 2022",
"Some of the takes around the Horford/Walker deal are amusing in retrospect . \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 5 June 2022",
"What seems surprising, at least in retrospect , is how that era was merely a prelude to the company\u2019s recent, decade-long bull run. \u2014 Jon Gertner, Washington Post , 3 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Pressure to raise money for research, the allure of unrestricted donations for novel ideas and the aura of star scholars may have contributed to decisions that in retrospect look tawdry. \u2014 Washington Post , 17 Sep. 2019",
"In retrospect people hate Darvish, but at the time of the trade most Dodger fans were ecstatic. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 1 Aug. 2019",
"Her political commentaries, though no doubt engrossing at their time of publication, seem in retrospect rather ragged and dog-eared, like the moldering magazines one finds in the waiting room at the doctor\u2019s office. \u2014 Danny Heitman, The Christian Science Monitor , 2 Apr. 2018",
"In retrospect people hate Darvish, but at the time of the trade most Dodger fans were ecstatic. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 1 Aug. 2019",
"Her political commentaries, though no doubt engrossing at their time of publication, seem in retrospect rather ragged and dog-eared, like the moldering magazines one finds in the waiting room at the doctor\u2019s office. \u2014 Danny Heitman, The Christian Science Monitor , 2 Apr. 2018",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"In retrospect the unfolding of Watergate in the press and the courts and Congress is our American Oresteia. \u2014 Mark Danner, The New York Review of Books , 1 July 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"1601, in the meaning defined at sense 2",
"Adjective",
"1701, in the meaning defined above",
"Verb",
"1659, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-020443"
},
"revamping":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": remake , revise",
": renovate , reconstruct"
],
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"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8vamp"
],
"synonyms":[
"alter",
"change",
"make over",
"modify",
"recast",
"redo",
"refashion",
"remake",
"remodel",
"revise",
"rework",
"vary"
],
"antonyms":[
"fix",
"freeze",
"set",
"stabilize"
],
"examples":[
"The company has revamped the design of its best-selling car.",
"the automaker is revamping a number of its cars in an effort to make them more appealing to younger consumers",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"JRTC Holdings is working with the late Jahn\u2019s firm on its plan to revamp a building, named for former Gov. James R. \u2014 Dan Petrella, chicagotribune.com , 31 Mar. 2022",
"The location, at 500 Old Town Road, is one of 30 restaurants the company has slated for remodeling this year as part of a three-year-plan to revamp every location. \u2014 William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al , 12 Nov. 2021",
"The Minneapolis Park Board will again try to pass a plan to revamp the 18-hole Hiawatha Golf Course into a nine-hole course. \u2014 Susan Du, Star Tribune , 8 July 2021",
"Policymakers, too, have turned their focus to student mental health with budget proposals and efforts to revamp a health care system that lacks enough beds and providers to meet the needs of youths who are battling mental illness at growing rates. \u2014 Koby Levin, Detroit Free Press , 14 Mar. 2022",
"All that is a backdrop to fading efforts to revamp the U.S. immigration system. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 11 Mar. 2022",
"Now is the time to revamp talent management, from designing the job through conducting the exit interview. \u2014 Keahn Gary, Forbes , 25 Jan. 2022",
"Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are the perfect time to revamp your wardrobe. \u2014 Lindsey Vickers, USA TODAY , 29 Nov. 2020",
"The county board recently committed $21 million to revamp the electrical systems for two of the three county wastewater treatment plants, in Burr Ridge and Woodridge. \u2014 Giles Bruce, Chicago Tribune , 5 May 2022"
],
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"1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-031823"
},
"rubberlike":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": resembling rubber especially in physical properties (such as elasticity and toughness)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0259-b\u0259r-\u02ccl\u012bk"
],
"synonyms":[
"bouncy",
"elastic",
"flexible",
"resilient",
"rubbery",
"springy",
"stretch",
"stretchable",
"stretchy",
"supple",
"whippy"
],
"antonyms":[
"inelastic",
"inflexible",
"nonelastic",
"rigid",
"stiff"
],
"examples":[
"a rubberlike material that is used for household products"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1862, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-040915"
},
"right off":{
"type":[
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": right away"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[
"bang",
"directly",
"forthwith",
"headlong",
"immediately",
"incontinently",
"instantaneously",
"instanter",
"instantly",
"now",
"PDQ",
"plumb",
"presently",
"promptly",
"pronto",
"right",
"right away",
"right now",
"straight off",
"straightaway",
"straightway"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"he had just gotten married when he was shipped right off to war",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Steak seared beautifully and evenly, while water came to a boil quickly and sauce maintained a steady simmer that washed right off . \u2014 Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping , 29 May 2022",
"The older man, Oleksandr, confided right off that he was descended from a Don Cossack line. \u2014 James Verini, New York Times , 19 May 2022",
"We\u2019re hit with shamelessness right off when Cage is shown auditioning for David Gordon Green, the once-promising director of George Washington who has himself found the Cage secret of nonstop, unscrupulous Hollywood hackdom. \u2014 Armond White, National Review , 22 Apr. 2022",
"The nail polish wiped right off , but there was no evidence of it on the pad. \u2014 Catherine Garcia, The Week , 22 Apr. 2022",
"Thus, if a Republican candidate, Trump or otherwise, continues to make the claim that the election was stolen, then that\u2019s a lie, right off the bat. Hmm. \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Doja arrived on the Grammys red carpet early wearing a hairstyle that looked yoinked right off of Gwen Stefani's head during No Doubt's Tragic Kingdom tour. \u2014 Marci Robin, Allure , 3 Apr. 2022",
"It would be located on the river right off of the RiverWalk. \u2014 Hannah Kirby, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 24 Mar. 2022",
"The island country in Oceania ( right off the coast of Australia) is made up of two main swaths of land: the North Island and the South Island, and more than 700 smaller islands. \u2014 Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure , 23 Oct. 2021"
],
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"1771, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-060731"
},
"rewake":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to waken again or anew",
": to become awake again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8w\u0101k"
],
"synonyms":[
"reanimate",
"recharge",
"regenerate",
"rejuvenate",
"rekindle",
"renew",
"resurrect",
"resuscitate",
"revitalize",
"revive",
"revivify",
"rewaken"
],
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"examples":[
"the media coverage of the dramatic escape has rewaked concerns about security at the prison"
],
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"1593, in the meaning defined at transitive sense"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-061743"
},
"representative":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": serving to represent",
": standing or acting for another especially through delegated authority",
": of, based on, or constituting a government in which the many are represented by persons chosen from among them usually by election",
": serving as a typical or characteristic example",
": of or relating to representation or representationalism",
": one that represents another or others: such as",
": one that represents a constituency as a member of a legislative body",
": a member of the house of representatives of the U.S. Congress or a state legislature",
": one that represents another as agent, deputy, substitute, or delegate usually being invested with the authority of the principal",
": one that represents a business organization",
": one that represents another as successor or heir",
": a typical example of a group, class, or quality : specimen",
": serving to portray",
": carried on by people elected to act for others",
": being a typical example of the thing mentioned",
": a typical example (as of a group or class)",
": a person who acts for others (as in a legislature and especially in the House of Representatives of the United States or of a state)",
": serving to represent",
": standing or acting for another especially through delegated authority",
": of, based on, or constituting a government in which the people are represented by individuals chosen from among them usually by election",
": of or relating to representation",
": one that represents another or others in a special capacity: as",
": one that represents a constituency as a member of a legislative or other governing body",
": a member of the House of Representatives of the U.S. Congress or a state legislature",
": one that represents another as agent, deputy, substitute, or delegate and that usually is invested with the authority of the principal",
": one that represents or stands in the place of a deceased person : personal representative",
": one that represents another as successor or heir",
": one named as the plaintiff or defendant in a class action to litigate on behalf of the class"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccre-pri-\u02c8zen-t\u0259-tiv",
"\u02ccre-pri-\u02c8zen-t\u0259-tiv"
],
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"archetypal",
"archetypical",
"average",
"characteristic",
"normal",
"regular",
"standard",
"true",
"typical"
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"agent",
"assignee",
"attorney",
"commissary",
"delegate",
"deputy",
"envoy",
"factor",
"minister",
"procurator",
"proxy",
"rep"
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"examples":[
"Adjective",
"The paintings are representative of English art in the early 19th century.",
"The students chosen for the survey are a fairly representative sample of college students from across the U.S.",
"Noun",
"Do you know who your representatives are?",
"The bill was introduced by Representative Smith.",
"a representative of her age group",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Those discussions, which were not intended to be statistically representative of the entire population in the U.S., showed that historic challenges \u2014 including employment discrimination, bias and violence \u2014 appear to persist. \u2014 Zachary Schermele, NBC News , 7 June 2022",
"The survey of 830 public K-12 schools from a sample chosen to be nationally representative was conducted April 12 to 26 by the National Center for Education Statistics, part of the federal Education Department. \u2014 Laura Meckler, BostonGlobe.com , 31 May 2022",
"The researchers used one specific electronic health record network, so the patient base may not be perfectly representative of the U.S. population. \u2014 Jamie Ducharme, Time , 25 May 2022",
"The online abuse, the U.N. concluded in its report, prevents democracies from being equally representative . \u2014 Amanda Seitz, Anchorage Daily News , 20 May 2022",
"The Ugly Organ, that\u2019s exactly who Kasher is. Middling Age, the 47 year old\u2019s latest solo work (out now via 15 Passenger Records), is pretty perfectly representative of Kasher at this point in his career. \u2014 Josh Chesler, SPIN , 15 Apr. 2022",
"The Texas county that is least representative of the statewide population is Fort Bend County. \u2014 Ryan Serpico, San Antonio Express-News , 6 Apr. 2022",
"Her wedding was one of the most iconic of all time, but her dress is so representative of that time period. \u2014 Sarah Spellings, Vogue , 5 Apr. 2022",
"The few curricular reviews that do exist suggest that my program is concerningly representative . \u2014 Daniel Buck, National Review , 27 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Sesame, a representative said, is drought resistant, needs less water than many other crops and is naturally pest resistant and pollinator friendly. \u2014 Emily Heil, Washington Post , 16 June 2022",
"That is due to weather conditions in a single region of Mexico, a representative for the company said. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 13 June 2022",
"The gunfire erupted as mourners at Graceland were saying goodbye to Da\u2019Shontay Lucas King Sr., said a representative of Draeger-Langendorg Funeral Home and Crematory. \u2014 David K. Li, NBC News , 2 June 2022",
"To make sure the changes stick, the firm will keep tabs on vacation days taken and address the matter if needed during performance discussions, the representative said. \u2014 New York Times , 27 May 2022",
"The Independent also noted that at the time of his arrest in April, a representative for Lazenby said he\u2019d been diagnosed with schizophrenia. \u2014 Tom\u00e1s Mier, Rolling Stone , 24 May 2022",
"The Committee For Public Counsel, which represents defendants, supports the program\u2019s ideals, but a representative from the public defender\u2019s division said planning for the initiative should have been more inclusive. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 24 May 2022",
"As a result of the ruling, the auction will be postponed until the case is resolved, a representative for Catholic University said in a statement to CBS News. \u2014 Caitlin O'kane, CBS News , 24 May 2022",
"The representative said the company expects the PIN option to be available in the Android app by late September. \u2014 Dan Goodin, Ars Technica , 19 May 2022"
],
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"Adjective",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun",
"1635, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-071048"
},
"rehabilitation":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the action, process, or result of rehabilitating or of being rehabilitated: such as",
": restoration especially by therapeutic means to an improved condition of physical function",
": the process of restoring a person to a drug- or alcohol-free state",
": the process of restoring someone (such as a criminal) to a useful and constructive place in society",
": the restoration of something damaged or deteriorated to a prior good condition",
": the action or process of rehabilitating or of being rehabilitated : as",
": the physical restoration of a sick or disabled person by therapeutic measures and reeducation to participation in the activities of a normal life within the limitations of the person's physical disability",
": the process of restoring an individual to a useful and constructive place in society especially through some form of vocational, correctional, or therapeutic retraining",
": the result of rehabilitating : the state of being rehabilitated"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u0259-\u02ccbi-l\u0259-\u02c8t\u0101-sh\u0259n",
"\u02ccr\u0113-h\u0259-",
"\u02ccr\u0113-(h)\u0259-\u02ccbil-\u0259-\u02c8t\u0101-sh\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[
"comeback",
"convalescence",
"healing",
"mending",
"rally",
"recovery",
"recuperation",
"rehab",
"snapback"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-091408"
},
"retirement":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an act of retiring : the state of being retired",
": withdrawal from one's position or occupation or from active working life",
": the age at which one normally retires",
": a place of seclusion or privacy",
": of, relating to, or designed for retired persons"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8t\u012b(-\u0259)r-m\u0259nt"
],
"synonyms":[
"pullback",
"pullout",
"recession",
"retreat",
"withdrawal"
],
"antonyms":[
"advance",
"advancement"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The trustees voted to hire Fecher in a voice vote to lead state government's second-largest retirement system, which has more than $10 billion in investments and more than 75,000 working and retired members. \u2014 Michael R. Wickline, Arkansas Online , 19 June 2022",
"Whether Bird made the retirement announcement or not, Rizzotti was expecting a lot of UConn fans to be in attendance to support her, Stewart and Williams. \u2014 Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant , 18 June 2022",
"Cain will wait to see if he gets picked up by another team before making a decision on what comes next, but retirement is in the realm of possibility. \u2014 Curt Hogg, Journal Sentinel , 18 June 2022",
"Cain will wait to see if he gets picked up by another team before making a decision on what comes next, but retirement is in the realm of possibility. \u2014 Curt Hogg, USA TODAY , 18 June 2022",
"The other is mauling those who are in or near retirement . \u2014 Jason Zweig, WSJ , 17 June 2022",
"Nonetheless, when employees are asked what benefits matter most to them, health care and retirement come out on top, Stone says. \u2014 Beth Decarbo, Washington Post , 17 June 2022",
"Our longer life spans may also create concerns about how to manage our retirement nest eggs and expenses for a longer time period. \u2014 Forbes , 17 June 2022",
"That was little comfort after a brutal period for investors, who have seen the value of their portfolios and retirement funds lurch downward. \u2014 Jason Karaian, New York Times , 17 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"This post- retirement appearance is the first time that Diamond has performed at Fenway since 2013. \u2014 Thania Garcia, Variety , 19 June 2022",
"Does your post- retirement training have some stuff in there to improve your game? \u2014 Greg Presto, Men's Health , 13 June 2022",
"Bulletproof founder Jake Barba considers his company something of a semi- retirement project. \u2014 Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report , 7 June 2022",
"While the average American reported $73,100 in non- retirement savings in 2021, that figure fell to $62,086 this year, a 15% drop. \u2014 Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune , 24 May 2022",
"Linda Craig, who was taking orders at the counter, came out of semi- retirement last August to work for Pierogi Queen. \u2014 Emma Balter, Chron , 23 May 2022",
"And being productive isn\u2019t limited to a pre- retirement phase. \u2014 Jerry Cahn, Forbes , 6 May 2022",
"Pucciani, post- retirement , had given a frank interview to Ten Percent, a UCLA gay student paper. \u2014 Washington Post , 29 Mar. 2022",
"Barty plans to work with Australian junior players in addition to spending time with her family post- retirement . \u2014 Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE.com , 24 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"1536, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Adjective",
"1919, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-091416"
},
"reverence":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": honor or respect felt or shown : deference",
": profound adoring awed respect",
": a gesture of respect (such as a bow)",
": the state of being revered",
": one held in reverence",
": to regard or treat with reverence",
": honor and respect often mixed with love and awe"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rev-r\u0259n(t)s",
"\u02c8re-v\u0259-",
"\u02c8re-v\u0259rn(t)s",
"\u02c8rev-r\u0259n(t)s",
"\u02c8re-v\u0259-",
"\u02c8re-v\u0259rn(t)s",
"\u02c8re-v\u0259-r\u0259ns",
"\u02c8rev-r\u0259ns"
],
"synonyms":[
"adore",
"deify",
"glorify",
"revere",
"venerate",
"worship"
],
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"This cultural reverence was made apparent in 2019, Sesepasara said, when indigenous elders protesting a billion-dollar telescope at the summit of Mauna Kea mountain called on Hawaii\u2019s mahu community to join them. \u2014 Anne Branigin, Washington Post , 17 June 2022",
"There\u2019s no deification or celebrity status or false reverence in that way. \u2014 Liam Hess, Vogue , 25 May 2022",
"Proyas\u2019 primary vision is inspired by U.K. horror movies of the 1960s and 1970s, with deep reverence to legendary films, such as The Innocents and The Legend of Hell House. \u2014 Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter , 20 May 2022",
"Besides, since when is simply keeping a baseball team in town cause for reverence ? \u2014 Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer , 12 Apr. 2022",
"The doc circles its subject with a mix of fascination, reverence and minor disgust. \u2014 Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter , 18 Apr. 2022",
"Now, after a major renovation, CBS News' Ed O'Keefe takes a tour inside the temple, before a public open house that will welcome all to visit a building dedicated to reverence and contemplation. \u2014 CBS News , 14 Apr. 2022",
"Hopefully, a mix of reverence and playfulness George would have enjoyed. \u2014 Steve Baltin, Forbes , 12 Apr. 2022",
"Her actors cherish her, speaking of their collaboration with reverence and just a little bit of intimidation. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 15 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"At the time they were made, Scandinavian societies were moving from Sun worship to reverence for gods associated with animals. \u2014 Livia Gershon, Smithsonian Magazine , 10 Jan. 2022",
"A life cut short by unexpected catastrophe is reverenced . \u2014 Christopher Knight, latimes.com , 6 May 2017"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-091538"
},
"rebuild":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to make extensive repairs to : reconstruct",
": to restore to a previous state",
": to make extensive changes in : remodel",
": to build again",
": to make important repairs to or changes in",
": to construct again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8bild",
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u02c8bild"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"He rebuilt his house after it was destroyed by a fire.",
"They tried to rebuild after the earthquake.",
"The new owner plans to rebuild the franchise.",
"The team is rebuilding after losing most of its top players.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"This prompted Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin to propose something similar to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) following the Terra-Luna crash as a way to rebuild trust and confidence in the system. \u2014 Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune , 13 June 2022",
"The Trail Blazers were never able to overtake the Warriors, Lakers, and Suns, and the franchise decided to rebuild . \u2014 Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com , 11 June 2022",
"According to Hopkins County Director of Emergency Management Jesse Breedlove, the city is slowly beginning to rebuild . \u2014 Lauren Craddock, The Courier-Journal , 10 June 2022",
"In addition, the next general election doesn\u2019t have to be held until January, 2025, so the Prime Minister potentially has time to rebuild his standing. \u2014 John Cassidy, The New Yorker , 7 June 2022",
"Within months there were ships delivering food and medicine, as well as funding to rebuild dams, bridges and buildings. \u2014 John Avlon, CNN , 7 June 2022",
"Western allies have also begun considering whether to allow Russian oligarchs to buy their way out of sanctions and using the money to rebuild Ukraine, according to government officials familiar with the matter. \u2014 Fatima Hussein, ajc , 2 June 2022",
"And the proposal may stall Biden\u2019s push to rebuild the nation\u2019s crumbling infrastructure and lower energy costs if states and tribes decide to erect roadblocks to energy projects. \u2014 Dino Grandoni, Anchorage Daily News , 2 June 2022",
"Tarantino purchased Video Archives\u2019 library when the store closed in 1995 and used it to rebuild the shop in his home. \u2014 Kory Grow, Rolling Stone , 2 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1537, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-091616"
},
"ravish":{
"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to seize and take away by violence",
": to overcome with emotion (such as joy or delight)",
": rape entry 1 sense 1",
": plunder , rob",
": to seize and take away by force",
": to fill with joy or delight",
": rape"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ra-vish",
"\u02c8ra-vish",
"\u02c8ra-vish"
],
"synonyms":[
"assault",
"force",
"rape",
"violate"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"tales of Caribbean pirates who abducted fair maidens and ravished them without mercy",
"travelers have long been ravished with wonder and awe by the immensity of the Great Pyramid at Giza",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Caroline had seen fit to have her pony make the homeward trip with its hindquarters thrust into Delphine\u2019s ravished clothes. \u2014 Zora Neale Hurston, Harper's magazine , 6 Jan. 2020",
"Throwback romantics can be ravished by the unparalleled vocal stylings of Lalah Hathaway (Nov. 15, Sony Hall), and millennial audiences will find a patron saint in the unfeigned lyricism of Summer Walker (Dec. 7-8, Terminal 5). \u2014 Briana Younger, The New Yorker , 1 Nov. 2019",
"There was surely formal kinship \u2014 ravishing color, gestural verve \u2014 and personal admiration. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 1 Aug. 2019",
"The choral music flips back and forth from the bamboo grove to the center of the atrium and to speakers installed on the baobab tree, creating sonic experiences of intimacy, grandeur and ravishing beauty. \u2014 Steven Litt, cleveland.com , 11 Aug. 2019",
"Set during China\u2019s Three Kingdoms era (A.D. 220-280), this action extravaganza ravishes the retina with only a narrow segment of spectrum. \u2014 Joe Morgenstern, WSJ , 2 May 2019",
"French-Cuban twins Lisa-Kainde and Naomi Diaz, also known as polystylistic R&B duo Ibeyi, masterfully transform firsthand experiences and thoughts into something universal on their ravishing second album, Ash (XL). \u2014 Peter Margasak, Chicago Reader , 2 Nov. 2017"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English ravisshen \"to seize forcefully, plunder, carry away, carry off (a woman) in order to sexually assault her, seize as prey, carry up (into heaven), enrapture, sweep along,\" borrowed from Anglo-French raviss-, stem of ravir (also continental Old & Middle French), going back to Vulgar Latin *rap\u012bre, re-formation of Latin rapere \"to seize and carry off, take away by force, carry off a woman with the intent of sexually assaulting her, carry or sweep along, impel forcibly (to a course of conduct), snatch up, gather quickly\" \u2014 more at rapid entry 1 ",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-092849"
},
"rallying":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the sport of driving in automobile rallies"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ra-l\u0113-i\u014b"
],
"synonyms":[
"marshaling",
"marshalling",
"mobilization",
"rally"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"the rallying of students to support our petition for better bus service was made a lot easier by this morning's subzero temperatures",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"One of its provisions would seek to provide more clarity around which cryptocurrencies meet the legal definition of securities that the SEC should regulate, a rallying point for the industry. \u2014 Paul Kiernan, WSJ , 14 June 2022",
"The fact that Vaught, 38, faced any criminal penalties at all has become a rallying point for many nurses who were already fed up with poor working conditions exacerbated by the pandemic. \u2014 Sarah Rumpf, Fox News , 14 May 2022",
"The fact that Vaught, 38, faced any criminal penalties at all has become a rallying point for many nurses who were already fed up with poor working conditions exacerbated by the pandemic. \u2014 Sarah Rumpf, Fox News , 14 May 2022",
"The fact that Vaught, 38, faced any criminal penalties at all has become a rallying point for many nurses who were already fed up with poor working conditions exacerbated by the pandemic. \u2014 CBS News , 13 May 2022",
"The forum, also due to be attended by leading European officials and US lawmakers, is turning into a rallying point for the US and its allies as the NATO alliance faces its most serious test since the fall of the Soviet Union. \u2014 Stephen Collinson, CNN , 17 Feb. 2022",
"Green lingered a few strokes behind Hataoka, and the par-five 15th hole ended her hopes of rallying . \u2014 Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times , 24 Apr. 2022",
"The border guards\u2019 message for the Russians spread rapidly, with many comparing it to famous rallying cries from earlier wars. \u2014 Dan Lamothe, Anchorage Daily News , 27 Feb. 2022",
"But the Italian automaker had a few tricks remaining as the 1960s came to an end, and in the field of rallying , there were few marques that achieved the success of Lancia. \u2014 Robert Ross, Robb Report , 16 Aug. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1957, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-093013"
},
"rightness":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": righteous , upright",
": being in accordance with what is just, good, or proper",
": conforming to facts or truth : correct",
": suitable , appropriate",
": straight",
": genuine , real",
": of, relating to, situated on, or being the side of the body which is away from the side on which the heart is mostly located",
": located nearer to the right hand than to the left",
": located to the right of an observer facing the object specified or directed as the right arm would point when raised out to the side",
": located on the right of an observer facing in the same direction as the object specified",
": located on the right when facing downstream",
": done with the right hand",
": having the axis perpendicular to the base",
": of, relating to, or constituting the principal or more prominent side of an object",
": acting or judging in accordance with truth or fact",
": being in good physical or mental health or order",
": being in a correct or proper state",
": most favorable or desired : preferable",
": socially acceptable",
": of, adhering to, or constituted by the Right especially in politics",
": qualities (such as adherence to duty or obedience to lawful authority) that together constitute the ideal of moral propriety or merit moral approval",
": something to which one has a just claim: such as",
": the power or privilege to which one is justly entitled",
": the interest that one has in a piece of property",
": the property interest possessed under law or custom and agreement in an intangible thing especially of a literary and artistic nature",
": something that one may properly claim as due",
": the cause of truth or justice",
": right hand sense 1a",
": a blow struck with this hand",
": the location or direction of the right side",
": the part on the right side",
": right field",
": a turn to the right",
": the true account or correct interpretation",
": the quality or state of being factually correct",
": the part of a legislative chamber located to the right of the presiding officer",
": the members of a continental European legislative body occupying the right as a result of holding more conservative political views than other members",
": individuals professing support of the established order and favoring traditional attitudes and practices and conservative governmental policies",
": a conservative position",
": a privilege given stockholders to subscribe pro rata to a new issue of securities generally below market price",
": the negotiable certificate evidencing such privilege",
": with reason or justice : properly",
": by virtue of one's own qualifications or properties",
": as an absolute right",
": legally or morally exactable",
": into proper order",
": according to right",
": in the exact location, position, or moment : precisely",
": in a suitable, proper, or desired manner",
": in a direct line, course, or manner : directly , straight",
": according to fact or truth : truly",
": all the way",
": in a complete manner",
": without delay : immediately",
": to a great degree : very",
": on or to the right",
": to do justice to : redress the injuries of",
": justify , vindicate",
": avenge",
": to adjust or restore to the proper state or condition",
": to bring or restore to an upright position",
": to become upright",
": following or in accordance with what is just, good, or proper",
": accurate , correct",
": suitable , appropriate",
": located on the side of the body away from the heart",
": located nearer to the right side of the body than to the left",
": being or meant to be the side on top, in front, or on the outside",
": in a normal or healthy state or condition",
": straight entry 1 sense 1",
": the ideal of what is just, good, or proper",
": something to which a person has a just claim",
": the cause of truth or justice",
": the right side : a part or location that is on or toward the right side",
": according to what is just, good, or proper",
": in the exact location, position, or moment : precisely",
": in a direct line or course : straight",
": according to truth or fact",
": in a suitable, proper, or desired way",
": all the way",
": without delay : immediately",
": on or to the right",
": in a complete way",
": without delay : immediately",
": to make better or more just",
": to adjust or restore to a proper state or condition",
": to bring or bring back to an upright position",
": to become upright",
": of, relating to, or being the side of the body which is away from the heart and on which the hand is stronger in most people",
": located nearer to this side than to the left",
": qualities (as adherence to duty or obedience to lawful authority) that together constitute the ideal of moral propriety or merit moral approval",
": something that is morally just",
": something to which one has a just claim: as",
": a power, privilege, or condition of existence to which one has a natural claim of enjoyment or possession",
"\u2014 see also natural right",
": a power, privilege, immunity, or capacity the enjoyment of which is secured to a person by law",
": a legally enforceable claim against another that the other will do or will not do a given act",
": the interest that one has in property : a claim or title to property",
"\u2014 see also real right",
": the interest in property possessed (as under copyright law) in an intangible thing and especially an item of intellectual property",
": a privilege given stockholders to subscribe pro rata to a new issue of securities generally below market price",
": as an absolute right",
": demandable or enforceable under the law"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u012bt",
"\u02c8r\u012bt",
"\u02c8r\u012bt",
"\u02c8r\u012bt"
],
"synonyms":[
"accurate",
"authentic",
"exact",
"faithful",
"precise",
"strict",
"true",
"veracious"
],
"antonyms":[
"appanage",
"apanage",
"birthright",
"prerogative"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"After needing three shots to get out of the fescue on the third hole on Friday, Rory McIlroy wanted nothing to do with the right side of the green on Sunday. \u2014 Jason Mastrodonato, Hartford Courant , 20 June 2022",
"He was thrown out at third on Mullins\u2019 subsequent ground ball to the right side. \u2014 Nathan Ruiz, Baltimore Sun , 19 June 2022",
"He was also charged with driving under suspension and driving on the right side of the roadway. \u2014 cleveland , 19 June 2022",
"The mastodon died at the ripe age of 34, when the tusk tip of another male mastodon punctured the right side of its skull. \u2014 Katie Hunt, CNN , 18 June 2022",
"After the 2000 flag raising ceremony, the date June 19, 1865 was added to the banner\u2019s right side in white letters. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 18 June 2022",
"Kennedy slapped a single through the right side of the infield in the bottom of the fifth inning for his first career big league hit. \u2014 Jos\u00e9 M. Romero, The Arizona Republic , 17 June 2022",
"The best crime shows don't always have police on the right side of things. \u2014 Milan Polk, Men's Health , 17 June 2022",
"There's storage along the right side across from a couch that folds out to become the almost-full-size bed. \u2014 Sasha Richie, Car and Driver , 16 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Walters will deliver a masterclass on making the leap from stunt professional to director and cast members Greg Townley and Bobby Holland Hanton, highly regarded stunt professionals in their own right , also join the panel. \u2014 Naman Ramachandran, Variety , 20 June 2022",
"There is still a deep bench of colorful supporting characters played by great comic performers in their own right , with new ones being added. \u2014 Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone , 20 June 2022",
"With sumptuous interiors imagined by renowned designer Kelly Wearstler, this Santa Monica location of the beloved Proper brand is a destination in its own right . \u2014 Anna Haines, Forbes , 20 June 2022",
"Chris Taylor, who also hasn\u2019t played much in right , started there Saturday night, with Gavin Lux in left. \u2014 Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times , 19 June 2022",
"Lange then got Kole Calhoun to line to Reyes in right to end the inning. \u2014 Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press , 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",
"Biles joins a long list of legendary sports figures to appear on the classic orange Wheaties box, including Muhammad Ali and Michael Jordan, who have both influenced and shifted culture in their own right . \u2014 Aley Arion, Essence , 18 June 2022",
"Gonz\u00e1lez smoked a leadoff homer out of the stadium, driving it through the trees above the high tier of seats in right , and Pederson hit his out to left off Zach Thompson to open the fourth. \u2014 Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle , 17 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb",
"Amazon Zeus and his owners just moved into a new house right in time for Halloween. \u2014 Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day , 22 June 2022",
"This laundry room designed by April Tomlin Interiors is full of lessons, but perhaps the most important one is on display right in this little nook: Buy in bulk! \u2014 Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful , 22 June 2022",
"Getting right to the point, the Swiss franc is all over the world, while the Argentine peso isn\u2019t. \u2014 John Tamny, Forbes , 19 June 2022",
"His shot carried the massive front bunker and landed 18 feet from the pin, right in the middle of the green. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 19 June 2022",
"Joel Johnson scored down the middle in the 75th minute to give the Athletic a 2-0 lead, and Tom Brewitt closed out the scoring from in close to the bottom right in the 80th minute after a corner kick. \u2014 Hartford Courant , 19 June 2022",
"Morel\u2019s heroics capped the Cubs doing the little things right in the eighth. \u2014 Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune , 17 June 2022",
"Heavyweight is one of our deepest divisions and his skill set fits right in. \u2014 Mma Junkie Staff, USA TODAY , 16 June 2022",
"The new album marks a new era for Wonho, having launched his solo career in August 2020 \u2014 right in the middle of a global pandemic. \u2014 Tim Chan, Rolling Stone , 16 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Miguel Cabrera, who'd already singled in the first, followed by lacing a 107 mph single to right with two outs. \u2014 Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press , 17 June 2022",
"To be successful, your plan must articulate how your company will right its wrongs. \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 15 June 2022",
"In September 2020, the musicians willingly took a temporary 25 percent pay cut to help right the finances, and no full-time administrative staff were laid off. \u2014 New York Times , 10 June 2022",
"Casey Cerruto drove in Daniels with a single to right and scored the third run on a fielders\u2019 choice. \u2014 Lori Riley, Hartford Courant , 8 June 2022",
"Over the next decade or so, as Taylor languished in prison, Possley and I continued to report on the case, increasingly troubled that the system refused to right what seemed so clearly wrong. \u2014 Steve Mills, ProPublica , 30 May 2022",
"Andr\u00e9s tries to right his mistake later but to no avail. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 26 May 2022",
"Pham\u2019s two-out RBI single to right against Trevor Stephan in the eighth made it 3-2. \u2014 Joe Noga, cleveland , 17 May 2022",
"Hawkeye showed that people also right musicals about Avengers and cosplay on the street. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 9 May 2022"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"Adjective",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Adverb",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a"
],
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},
"restrict":{
"type":[
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to confine within bounds : restrain",
": to place under restrictions as to use or distribution",
": to keep within bounds : set limits to",
": to subject to bounds or limits",
": to place under restrictions as to use or distribution"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8strikt",
"ri-\u02c8strikt"
],
"synonyms":[
"cap",
"circumscribe",
"confine",
"hold down",
"limit"
],
"antonyms":[
"exceed"
],
"examples":[
"Her eye problem restricts her reading.",
"She was told to restrict the amount of salt she uses.",
"The new law restricts smoking in public places.",
"They have accused the government of trying to restrict free speech.",
"They say the government is trying to restrict them from speaking out.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The letter also claimed Twitter had sought to restrict access to the information by interpreting the merger agreement narrowly, such that providing the information would fall outside the scope of Twitter's contractual requirements. \u2014 Brian Fung, CNN , 6 June 2022",
"While public outcry has surged in the aftermath of the Uvalde massacre, with many Americans calling for new legislation to restrict access to high-powered weaponry, a parallel reality has emerged on Wall Street. \u2014 Hamza Shaban, Washington Post , 2 June 2022",
"GPOs and PBMs, in collusion with insurers, raise prices but restrict access. \u2014 WSJ , 1 June 2022",
"So any proposal will need the support of at least 10 Republicans, most of whom have shown little appetite to go against the gun lobby and restrict access to firearms. \u2014 Morgan Watkins, The Courier-Journal , 27 May 2022",
"Robb Elementary is fenced to limit or restrict access to classrooms, where teachers are instructed to keep doors locked at all times. \u2014 Kevin Johnson, USA TODAY , 26 May 2022",
"Gun control advocates are again calling on Texas lawmakers to restrict access to firearms after at least 19 children and two teachers were killed in a shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday. \u2014 Deena Zaru, ABC News , 26 May 2022",
"Some argue the conversion fees for medical producers and retailers restrict access to large companies that have millions of dollars to spare. \u2014 Erica E. Phillips, Hartford Courant , 24 May 2022",
"On Friday, the two companies reached an agreement to not restrict Match Group's Play Store access until the lawsuit concludes. \u2014 Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica , 23 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Latin restrictus , past participle of restringere ",
"first_known_use":[
"1535, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-095929"
},
"reverberating":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": reflect",
": repel",
": echo",
": to become driven back",
": to become reflected",
": to continue in or as if in a series of echoes : resound",
": reverberant",
": to continue in or as if in a series of echoes"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8v\u0259r-b\u0259-\u02ccr\u0101t",
"ri-\u02c8v\u0259r-b(\u0259-)r\u0259t",
"ri-\u02c8v\u0259r-b\u0259-\u02ccr\u0101t"
],
"synonyms":[
"echo",
"reecho",
"resonate",
"resound",
"sound"
],
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"examples":[
"Verb",
"the sound of thunder reverberated from one end of the mountain pass to the other",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The first hint that the activities at 329 Pacific St. might reverberate beyond a Brooklyn courtroom appeared in the April 22 edition of the Lyons Den, the eponymous daily column penned by Leonard Lyons of the New York Post. \u2014 James Kirchick, Washington Post , 15 June 2022",
"But the shooting in the church in Laguna Woods, Calif., stood out in its own way, a variation on American tragedy that seemed to show how faraway conflicts, even those in the distant past, can reverberate in the gun culture of the United States. \u2014 New York Times , 12 June 2022",
"By the time the drums begin to reverberate through the floorboards, ushers have to help latecomers find seats. \u2014 Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor , 9 June 2022",
"Lane and Meadows both played guitar with open tunings, a technique that allows the strings to reverberate more. \u2014 Tom Roland, Billboard , 31 May 2022",
"GMA3\u2032s McKenzie notes that such diverse booking decisions reverberate beyond individual shows. \u2014 Rebecca Sun, The Hollywood Reporter , 20 May 2022",
"The outcome is certain to reverberate beyond the immediate investigation of Donald Trump's unfounded efforts to overturn Joe Biden's presidential election victory. \u2014 Lisa Mascaro, ajc , 14 May 2022",
"News of Mater\u2019s arrest is also starting to reverberate in the international film community. \u2014 Nick Vivarelli, Variety , 27 Apr. 2022",
"Ten days later, the implications of the incident continue to reverberate across medicine, at a time when tensions are already running high due to the coronavirus pandemic. \u2014 Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune , 12 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1",
"Adjective",
"1603, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-101522"
},
"rescue":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to free from confinement, danger, or evil : save , deliver",
": such as",
": to take (someone, such as a prisoner) forcibly from custody",
": to recover (something, such as a prize) by force",
": to deliver (a place under siege) by armed force",
": to free from danger : save",
": an act of freeing someone or something from danger"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-(\u02cc)sky\u00fc",
"\u02c8re-sky\u00fc"
],
"synonyms":[
"bail out",
"bring off",
"deliver",
"save"
],
"antonyms":[
"adventure",
"compromise",
"endanger",
"gamble (with)",
"hazard",
"imperil",
"jeopardize",
"peril",
"risk",
"venture"
],
"examples":[
"The survivors were rescued by the Coast Guard.",
"an all-out effort to rescue a beached whale",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In that movie, Fanning played a 9-year-old relying on her former-CIA bodyguard (Washington) to rescue her after she's kidnapped. \u2014 Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE.com , 16 June 2022",
"To rescue her, Juana makes a deal with dark spirits. \u2014 Lise Pedersen, Variety , 15 June 2022",
"The body of a missing child was found Tuesday after he was swept into a Milwaukee drainage ditch, and authorities are continuing to search for two adults who tried to rescue him, officials said. \u2014 Tim Stelloh, NBC News , 14 June 2022",
"His death has put police protocol into question after officers who were watching from the bridge did nothing to rescue him. \u2014 Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic , 11 June 2022",
"Attempting to rescue them would be the last act of Dykes\u2019 life, a life that his long-time friend said was full of adventure. \u2014 Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel , 19 May 2022",
"Before the police could cordon off the area, videos show civilians attempting to rescue someone trapped in the rubble. \u2014 Nora G\u00e1mez Torres, Anchorage Daily News , 7 May 2022",
"On Friday, Texas DPS Lt. Christopher Olivarez told the Washington Post that Evans was carried away by a swift current while attempting to rescue a migrant in the water. \u2014 Ariana Garcia, Chron , 25 Apr. 2022",
"Sheriff Tom Schmerber of Maverick County told the New York Times the solider had been attempting to rescue a women struggling in the water. \u2014 Claire Thornton, USA TODAY , 22 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English rescouen, rescuen , from Anglo-French rescure , from re- + escure to shake off, from Latin excutere , from ex- + quatere to shake",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-102547"
},
"revel (in)":{
"type":[
"phrasal verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to enjoy (something) very much"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-102706"
},
"result (in)":{
"type":[
"phrasal verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to cause (something) to happen",
": to produce (something) as a result"
],
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"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-102839"
},
"resisting":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to exert force in opposition",
": to exert oneself so as to counteract or defeat",
": to withstand the force or effect of",
": something (such as a coating) that protects against a chemical, electrical, or physical action",
": to fight against : oppose",
": to avoid doing or having something",
": to withstand the force or effect of"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8zist",
"ri-\u02c8zist"
],
"synonyms":[
"buck",
"defy",
"fight",
"oppose",
"repel",
"withstand"
],
"antonyms":[
"bow (to)",
"capitulate (to)",
"give in (to)",
"knuckle under (to)",
"stoop (to)",
"submit (to)",
"succumb (to)",
"surrender (to)",
"yield (to)"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"While some women can resist the urge to change (including Alex\u2019s mother, at once physically frail and fiercely resolute), many others, often mid-argument or post-indignity, succumb. \u2014 Erin Douglass, The Christian Science Monitor , 16 June 2022",
"And who can resist an affordable, classic pair of grey sweatpants from Champion? \u2014 Sarah Madaus, SELF , 14 June 2022",
"Who could resist a cute French chef teaching you how to cook? \u2014 Anna Moeslein, Glamour , 12 June 2022",
"Given the results, why do so many leaders resist remote work and force employees to return to the office? \u2014 Christopher Littlefield, Forbes , 8 June 2022",
"Not even Julia Roberts, who is currently filming a new movie with Ethan Hawke and Mahershala Ali in upstate New York, could resist a brief two-day interlude to the sunny Riviera to partake in the action. \u2014 Leena Kim, Town & Country , 1 June 2022",
"Seriously, who could resist this perfectly pink bottle? \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 1 June 2022",
"Ironically, the euro could resist reaching and falling below parity because that level would be deemed unjustly low. \u2014 New York Times , 20 May 2022",
"With that opportunity, how could our human ancestors possibly resist making horses their best friend, in peace and war, in work and leisure? \u2014 Amber Dance, Smithsonian Magazine , 19 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1",
"Noun",
"1836, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-103516"
},
"realist":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a person who recognizes what is real or possible in a particular situation : one who accepts and deals with things as they really are",
": a person (such as a writer or painter) who adheres to a style of realism by representing things in a way faithful to nature or to real life",
": in the style of realism : faithful in representation to nature or to real life"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u0259-list"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The Work of Francis De Erdely\u2019 Social realist paintings by the midcentury L.A. artist are on view through Oct. 23. \u2014 Matt Cooperlistings Coordinator, Los Angeles Times , 1 June 2022",
"Michelle Williams reunites with Portland auteur Kelly Reichardt (First Cow, Wendy & Lucy) on what promises to be another low-key realist masterwork. \u2014 Leah Greenblatt, EW.com , 17 May 2022",
"This perhaps best encapsulates Seydoux on film, an idealist and a realist , with film itself being both a business and an art to her. \u2014 Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter , 10 May 2022",
"Grossman\u2019s sweeping book Life and Fate illustrates the alienating nature of war in urgent, gripping, and elegant prose, providing an unmatched realist account of the 1942\u201343 Battle of Stalingrad. \u2014 Farah Abdessamad, The Atlantic , 12 Apr. 2022",
"Instead, his foreign policy resolved itself as consistent with a realist -Right perspective that has a long history in the conservative movement. \u2014 Ben Domenech, National Review , 5 Apr. 2022",
"An observational documentary and also a magical realist visit to the Lausanne suburbs where, for some unknown reason, two watchmen are guarding a small river in a nearby park. \u2014 Leo Barraclough, Variety , 31 May 2022",
"Kabat-Zinn is a realist , though, and acknowledges that most people face constraints to living this way. \u2014 Outside Online , 7 Jan. 2021",
"Always a dreamer, realist and student, Kerr has learned a lot in the last two seasons about adversity, chemistry and just plain coaching. \u2014 Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle , 15 Aug. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"All around the internet, food is being given the realist era treatment: a cinnamon bun oozes with icing, a chocolate chip cookie floats on a lavender background, and a box of Cheez-Its winks coquettishly atop a blue tapestry. \u2014 Bon App\u00e9tit , 1 June 2022",
"Both are surrealist, in a way, and both are hyper- realist . \u2014 Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter , 20 May 2022",
"Their first attempts borrowed from realist Western techniques, just as Albert Namatjira (1902-59), Australia\u2019s first Indigenous painter of renown, had a generation before. \u2014 Anthony Ham, Smithsonian Magazine , 13 May 2022",
"Neri then called Hilary Pecis, a realist painter of interiors and landscapes, and Megan Reed, a sculptor who had once been Neri\u2019s student. \u2014 Dodie Kazanjian, Vogue , 12 Mar. 2022",
"Its founder, Sh\u014dhei Imamura, was a luminary of Japanese New Wave cinema, known for his harshly realist films about prostitutes, bar hostesses, and straggling theatre troupes. \u2014 Merve Emre, The New Yorker , 22 Feb. 2022",
"The sound was marked, lyrically, by concern for the working class and a realist approach to romance: there are no guarantees in life, so drive it like it\u2019s stolen. \u2014 Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker , 17 Jan. 2022",
"John Mearsheimer, the realist international-relations theorist at the University of Chicago, has been arguing for years that NATO expansion was a mistake and that the United States ought to limit its conflicts with Putin in order to focus on China. \u2014 Benjamin Wallace-wells, The New Yorker , 11 Feb. 2022",
"His Usnavi, a young bodega owner who had to grow up too fast, is half realist , half dreamer and all in for what life brings. \u2014 Matthew J. Palm, orlandosentinel.com , 5 Oct. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"1817, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Adjective",
"1853, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-105344"
},
"relish":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": characteristic flavor",
": pleasing or zestful flavor",
": a quantity just sufficient to flavor or characterize : trace",
": enjoyment of or delight in something that satisfies one's tastes, inclinations, or desires",
": a strong liking : inclination",
": something adding a zestful flavor",
": a condiment (as of pickles or green tomatoes) eaten with other food to add flavor",
": appetizer , hors d'oeuvre",
": to add relish to",
": to be pleased or gratified by : enjoy",
": to eat or drink with pleasure",
": to appreciate with taste and discernment",
": to have a characteristic or pleasing taste",
": great enjoyment",
": a highly seasoned food eaten with other food to add flavor",
": to be pleased by : enjoy",
": to like the taste of"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-lish",
"\u02c8re-lish"
],
"synonyms":[
"appetite",
"fancy",
"favor",
"fondness",
"like",
"liking",
"love",
"love affair",
"partiality",
"preference",
"shine",
"taste",
"use"
],
"antonyms":[
"adore",
"delight (in)",
"dig",
"enjoy",
"fancy",
"get off (on)",
"groove (on)",
"like",
"love",
"rejoice (in)",
"revel (in)",
"savor",
"savour"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"This weekend\u2019s event, which takes place at Camp North End, promises multiple stages and events for Black people to revel, relish , and enjoy. \u2014 Kevin L. Clark, Essence , 18 June 2022",
"Lighthouse Grille serves Maryland crab cake - Jumbo lump, roasted corn relish , remoulade and chipotle honey. \u2014 Marc Bona, cleveland , 27 Apr. 2021",
"Barnette, who has delved into the Trumpian political world view with relish , has made numerous anti-gay and anti-Muslim comments. \u2014 Julian Zelizer, CNN , 13 May 2022",
"Both characters are played with relish by Tatsuya Nakadai, in his penultimate collaboration with legendary director Akira Kurosawa. \u2014 Radhika Seth, Vogue , 12 May 2022",
"He\u2019s truly reassuring company, laying into sarcastic rejoinders and tough-guy wisecracks (of uneven quality) with the relish of a one-man supergroup reprising his greatest hits. \u2014 Chicago Tribune , 4 May 2022",
"Teach is clearly the showiest part of the play's trio, and Rockwell digs in with relish . \u2014 Christian Holub, EW.com , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Hearty dishes include cabbage stuffed with beef from nearby Wolf Hills Farm and served with Milton's version of chowchow, the ubiquitous Southern relish . \u2014 Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure , 22 Aug. 2021",
"Fans swear by the relish served at this Baldwin County hot dog cart. \u2014 Mary Colurso | Mcolurso@al.com, al , 1 July 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Who doesn\u2019t relish the comfort of attending a business meeting in pajama bottoms, or saving two hours on their daily commute? \u2014 Karl Moore, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
"Despite spending the better part of four decades on television, Vanessa Echols does not relish being the center of attention. \u2014 Kate Santich, Orlando Sentinel , 27 May 2022",
"Showalter did not relish the idea of pulling Scherzer from a no-hitter, and Ruf spared him the decision by pulling a clean single to left. \u2014 New York Times , 20 Apr. 2022",
"No doubt their battle will continue, two undisputed stars who don\u2019t conceal their mutual admiration but relish the competition. \u2014 Steve Hensonassistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times , 26 May 2022",
"Communities across Arizona cherish and relish the aromas of the monsoon that precede the intense thunderstorms and flash flood warnings. \u2014 Raphael Romero Ruiz, The Arizona Republic , 20 May 2022",
"Barcelona is not in a position to make expensive, wholesale changes to its team but will relish another chance to respond to Xavi\u2019s methods, with Pedri, Gavi and Ronald Ara\u00fajo amongst those growing into their roles as young trailblazers. \u2014 Henry Flynn, Forbes , 19 May 2022",
"While certain distilleries seem to relish that status and focus more on image than quality, that doesn\u2019t seem to be the case with Castle & Key. \u2014 Jonah Flicker, Robb Report , 22 May 2022",
"Overall, the book feels geared toward readers who relish granular technicalities of geological analysis. \u2014 Hannah Fish, The Christian Science Monitor , 18 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
"1586, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-105536"
},
"recondition":{
"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to restore to good condition (as by replacing parts)",
": to condition (a person, a person's attitudes, etc.) anew",
": to reinstate (a response) in an organism",
": to restore to good condition",
": to restore to good condition and especially to good physical and mental condition",
": to condition anew",
": to reinstate (a response) in an organism"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u0113-k\u0259n-\u02c8di-sh\u0259n",
"\u02ccr\u0113-k\u0259n-\u02c8di-sh\u0259n",
"\u02ccr\u0113-k\u0259n-\u02c8dish-\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[
"doctor",
"fix",
"mend",
"patch",
"renovate",
"repair",
"revamp"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"He reconditioned the old car.",
"asked my neighbor to help me recondition the old tractor for use on the family farm",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In 2014, the city government closed the elevated stretch for 20 months to recondition parts of the rails. \u2014 Juan Montes, WSJ , 16 June 2021",
"Narrowed down to 11 tracks, the album\u2019s mission is to recondition the minds of listeners. \u2014 Allison Hazel, Essence , 26 May 2021",
"Some performers need to recondition their bodies or their voices. \u2014 New York Times , 5 May 2021",
"In 2014, the city government closed the elevated stretch for a year and a half to recondition parts of the rails that had suffered excessive wear and tear. \u2014 Anthony Harrup, WSJ , 4 May 2021",
"This Brightening & Filling set contains concentrated doses of cutting edge ingredients to help visibly smooth, firm, plump and recondition the skin. \u2014 Angela Lei, Forbes , 28 Apr. 2021",
"In February, sales slowed because of delays in tax refunds and because severe winter weather held back the retailer\u2019s ability to recondition used cars. \u2014 Jinjoo Lee, WSJ , 1 Apr. 2021",
"The trick, then, is to slowly recondition a patient\u2019s nervous system through careful exercises, without triggering a debilitating crash. \u2014 Ed Yong, The Atlantic , 19 Aug. 2020",
"There also would be a huge push to recondition shoulder pads, which could be particularly problematic because of the volume of equipment involved. \u2014 Barry Wilner, The Denver Post , 23 June 2020"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1857, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-110301"
},
"redden":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to make red or reddish",
": to become red",
": blush",
": to make or become red"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-d\u1d4an",
"\u02c8re-d\u1d4an"
],
"synonyms":[
"bloom",
"blush",
"color",
"crimson",
"flush",
"glow"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"First-degree burns redden the skin.",
"Her face reddened when her name was announced.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"At night, lights along the valley climb the slopes of the back hills to quiet residential sections, while along the river, steel converters redden the sky. \u2014 cleveland , 30 Dec. 2021",
"Saget could \u2014 and always would \u2014 pummel decency so vigorously, so joyfully, that our cheeks would redden while our hang-ups began to feel more and more ridiculous. \u2014 Washington Post , 26 Nov. 2021",
"While an in-clinic peel can really redden the face (and require a day or two of social hibernation), an at-home one is typically much gentler. \u2014 Adam Hurly, Robb Report , 18 Nov. 2021",
"Winter trees reddened ; moss was bright on the stone walls. \u2014 Jane Brox, The New Yorker , 16 May 2020",
"Mok\u2019s face swelled with rage, reddening like a berry in the sun. \u2014 Christian Holub, EW.com , 5 May 2020",
"The interrogator bit down hard on the towel and screamed and his eyes welled and reddened . \u2014 Rumaan Alam, The New Republic , 29 Jan. 2020",
"The expansion of space stretches light, reddening its color. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 17 Dec. 2019",
"The white participants dress up like Indians and redden their skin with body paint made from iron ore. \u2014 Jennifer Percy, Harper's magazine , 20 Jan. 2020"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1552, in the meaning defined at transitive sense"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-111841"
},
"rattrap":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a trap for rats",
": a dirty dilapidated structure",
": a hopeless situation"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ra(t)-\u02cctrap"
],
"synonyms":[
"bind",
"box",
"catch-22",
"corner",
"dilemma",
"fix",
"hole",
"impasse",
"jackpot",
"jam",
"mire",
"pickle",
"predicament",
"quagmire",
"rabbit hole",
"spot",
"sticky wicket",
"swamp"
],
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"examples":[
"although the military invasion had been a breeze, the nation soon found itself caught in a rattrap with no clear escape route"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-112632"
},
"removed":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": distant in degree of relationship",
": of a younger or older generation",
": separate or remote in space, time, or character"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8m\u00fcvd"
],
"synonyms":[
"away",
"deep",
"distant",
"far",
"far-flung",
"far-off",
"faraway",
"remote"
],
"antonyms":[
"close",
"near",
"nearby",
"nigh"
],
"examples":[
"We're looking for an apartment somewhat removed from the noise of downtown.",
"The child of your first cousin is your first cousin once removed .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"His reporting has transported readers around the world into the secluded homes of people who are fighting to remain removed from the civilization and industry that threatens to intrude upon their lives. \u2014 Ruby Mellen, Washington Post , 15 June 2022",
"The larger a creator gets, the more the relationship transforms into a traditional and more removed celebrity and fan dynamic. \u2014 Cole Mason, Forbes , 8 June 2022",
"At Deck\u2019s command, Zelma Long opened the safe and removed jewelry, then got $200 from her purse and more money hidden in a canister. \u2014 NBC News , 4 May 2022",
"Even now, amid the pandemic, political division and hate crimes, Mei\u2019s description of the Cultural Revolution does not sound so removed from our daily American reality. \u2014 Qian Julie Wang, Washington Post , 23 May 2022",
"At Deck\u2019s command, Zelma Long opened the safe and removed jewelry, then got $200 from her purse and more money hidden in a canister. \u2014 NBC News , 4 May 2022",
"At Deck's command, Zelma Long opened the safe and removed jewelry, then got $200 from her purse and more money hidden in a canister. \u2014 CBS News , 4 May 2022",
"At Deck\u2019s command, Zelma Long opened the safe and removed jewelry, then got $200 from her purse and more money hidden in a canister. \u2014 NBC News , 4 May 2022",
"At Deck\u2019s command, Zelma Long opened the safe and removed jewelry, then got $200 from her purse and more money hidden in a canister. \u2014 Jim Salter, ajc , 3 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-113018"
},
"relinquishment":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind",
": give up",
": to stop holding physically : release",
": to give over possession or control of : yield",
": to let go of : give up"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8li\u014b-kwish",
"-\u02c8lin-",
"ri-\u02c8li\u014b-kwish"
],
"synonyms":[
"cede",
"cough up",
"deliver",
"give up",
"hand over",
"lay down",
"render",
"surrender",
"turn in",
"turn over",
"yield"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The documents from the sheriff's department show that Parnell was required to relinquish his firearms under both protection from abuse orders and, in one case, he was required to leave the family home. \u2014 Sara Murray, CNN , 25 Oct. 2021",
"Elliott took over Milan less than four years ago after previous Milan owner, Yonghong Li, defaulted on his $300m loan with Elliott and therefore had to relinquish control of the club. \u2014 Emmet Gates, Forbes , 22 Apr. 2022",
"To remedy this situation, the FDA should immediately relinquish decision-making around clozapine neutrophil monitoring and place it entirely into the hands of prescribers. \u2014 Brian Barnett, STAT , 9 May 2022",
"Trusting God's plan for you can relinquish external pressures that may be weighing you down. \u2014 Kelsey Hurwitz, Woman's Day , 4 May 2022",
"Barrett will also relinquish her seat as the court's most junior justice to Jackson. \u2014 Ariane De Vogue, CNN , 5 Apr. 2022",
"The two sides haven\u2019t held formal talks in more than two years and remain far apart on when, and even how, North Korea would relinquish its arsenal. \u2014 Timothy W. Martin, WSJ , 25 Mar. 2022",
"Upon that news, and after an insurrectionist board member was removed after sending a letter to Head Start asking it to reverse the decision to fire Myles, it was pressured to relinquish that grant. \u2014 Roy S. Johnson | Rjohnson@al.com, al , 1 Dec. 2021",
"Several called on Andrew to relinquish his dukedom. \u2014 Washington Post , 29 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English relinquisshen , from Anglo-French relinquiss- , stem of relinquir , from Latin relinquere to leave behind, from re- + linquere to leave \u2014 more at loan ",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-114127"
},
"reticent":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved",
": restrained in expression, presentation, or appearance",
": reluctant"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-t\u0259-s\u0259nt"
],
"synonyms":[
"close",
"closemouthed",
"dark",
"secretive",
"tight-mouthed",
"uncommunicative"
],
"antonyms":[
"communicative",
"open"
],
"examples":[
"\u2026 his friends and associates are conspicuously reticent to discuss him in public. \u2014 Martin Flanagan , Manchester Guardian Weekly , 29 Dec. 1991",
"\u2026 two or three rather reticent abstract paintings. \u2014 Jay Jacobs , Gourmet , January 1979",
"An extremely reticent man, Morris does not like to talk about his experience in personal terms. \u2014 Helen Dudar , New York Times Magazine , 30 Oct. 1977",
"the panel decided to investigate the fraud charges against the company, which has always been reticent about its internal operations",
"her husband is by nature a reticent person, and she resigned herself to that fact long ago",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Her office has been reticent about why Harris was prescribed the drug, but pointed to CDC guidance that said people over 50 are in a higher-risk category for getting very sick. \u2014 Noah Biermanstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 27 Apr. 2022",
"Timken is vying for Trump's endorsement, but the former president so far has been reticent about the race. \u2014 Orlando Mayorquin, USA TODAY , 1 Apr. 2022",
"The West Side Story remake is nominated for seven Academy Awards all its own, but Moreno was admittedly reticent about appearing in the film. \u2014 Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country , 27 Mar. 2022",
"And with executives pulling reticent employees back to the office, hybrid work might be a good compromise. \u2014 Chloe Berger, Fortune , 10 June 2022",
"But Yukon had a reticent personality, slightly more nervous than his sister. \u2014 Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press , 10 June 2022",
"There are far too many politicians who have been reticent and reluctant and who have refused \u2014 categorically refused! \u2014 to apply a tourniquet to the bleeding of this nation. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 26 May 2022",
"The revelations have a powerful lawmaker calling for her ouster and a traditionally reticent State Department saying that her job should not even exist. \u2014 Jimmy Quinn, National Review , 19 May 2022",
"While freshman Selin was intellectually curious but preternaturally reticent , sophomore Selin wholly abandons her more cautious self. \u2014 Lauren Leblanc, BostonGlobe.com , 19 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Latin reticent-, reticens , present participle of retic\u0113re to keep silent, from re- + tac\u0113re to be silent \u2014 more at tacit ",
"first_known_use":[
"1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-114358"
},
"rebellion":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": opposition to one in authority or dominance",
": open, armed, and usually unsuccessful defiance of or resistance to an established government",
": an instance of such defiance or resistance",
": open opposition to authority",
": an open fight by citizens against their government"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8bel-y\u0259n",
"ri-\u02c8bel-y\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[
"insurgence",
"insurgency",
"insurrection",
"mutiny",
"outbreak",
"revolt",
"revolution",
"rising",
"uprising"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"The king's army suppressed the rebellion .",
"The unfair tax laws sparked a rebellion .",
"The peasants rose in rebellion .",
"She's the head of a rebellion against the leaders of the party.",
"Recent election losses have led to open rebellion among some party members, who are calling for a complete change of leadership.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The rebellion was also a sign of deep Conservative divisions, less than three years after Mr. Johnson led the party to its biggest election victory in decades. \u2014 Jill Lawless, The Christian Science Monitor , 7 June 2022",
"The rebellion was huge, though, with 41% of Tory MPs voting for his removal. \u2014 David Meyer, Fortune , 7 June 2022",
"This show takes place during a time when rebellion was only just brewing, and the Empire ruled the galaxy with an iron fist. \u2014 Erik Kain, Forbes , 26 May 2022",
"In rebellion against their playwright, Tambo and Bones drag the person responsible for placing them in this nutty minstrel show onto the stage and attack him. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 10 May 2022",
"As part of the rapid social change of the late 1960s, idealists in rebellion against rat-race materialism joined communes and encounter groups. \u2014 New York Times , 7 May 2022",
"After the war in heaven, when Satan attempts to lead one-third of the angels in rebellion , God\u2019s retribution is swift and horrible. \u2014 Robert F. Barsky, The Conversation , 14 Mar. 2022",
"Lord Dunmore\u2019s Proclamation in 1775, offering freedom to slaves and servants who enlisted to fight for the British in Virginia, further antagonized a society already in open rebellion . \u2014 Adam Rowe, WSJ , 14 Jan. 2022",
"Those who rose in rebellion were brutally suppressed. \u2014 Patrick Iber, The New Republic , 11 Jan. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-114803"
},
"refer (to)":{
"type":[
"phrasal verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to look at or in (something) for information",
": to have a direct connection or relationship to (something)",
": to talk about or write about (someone or something) especially briefly : to mention (someone or something) in speech or in writing"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-115237"
},
"roughened":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to make rough or rougher",
": to become rough",
": to make or become rough"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0259-f\u0259n",
"\u02c8r\u0259-f\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Roughen the surface with a file before you apply the glue.",
"Her hands were roughened by years of hard work.",
"Age caused his skin to roughen .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"To try to remedy the situation, workers dragged tires and scrubbed the slick surface to try to roughen it up a bit. \u2014 Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star , 22 Apr. 2022",
"The optional mirror-bright 20-inch wheels look great but roughen the ride. \u2014 Dan Neil, WSJ , 3 Feb. 2022",
"That can roughen up the cuticle, which leads to tangles, frizz, and then breakage. \u2014 Sable Yong, Allure , 29 Dec. 2021",
"Fisher has recruited sturdily in his four seasons at A&M, but that road will roughen in the state with UT and OU joining the mighty football conference, one that has led the nation in NFL draft picks for 15 consecutive years. \u2014 Brent Zwerneman, San Antonio Express-News , 28 Sep. 2021",
"This will roughen up the paneling\u2019s glossy surface, so the primer will adhere better. \u2014 Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics , 18 Dec. 2020",
"Prine sang his conversational lyrics in a voice roughened by a hard-luck life, particularly after throat cancer left him with a disfigured jaw. \u2014 NBC News , 8 Apr. 2020",
"Winner of a lifetime achievement Grammy earlier this year, Prine sang his conversational lyrics in a voice roughened by a difficult life, particularly after throat cancer left him with a disfigured jaw. \u2014 CBS News , 8 Apr. 2020",
"Like many of his contemporaries, Mr. Caballero prefers a shorter soak, just long enough to infiltrate the seafood and slightly roughen its slippery texture. \u2014 Pete Wells, New York Times , 18 Feb. 2020"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1582, in the meaning defined at transitive sense"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-120728"
},
"receive":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to come into possession of : acquire",
": to act as a receptacle or container for",
": to assimilate through the mind or senses",
": to permit to enter : admit",
": welcome , greet",
": to react to in a specified manner",
": to accept as authoritative, true, or accurate : believe",
": to support the weight or pressure of : bear",
": to take (a mark or impression ) from the weight of something",
": acquire , experience",
": to suffer the hurt or injury of",
": to be a recipient",
": to be at home to visitors",
": to convert incoming radio waves into perceptible signals",
": to prepare to take possession of the ball from a kick in football",
": to take or get something that is given, paid, or sent",
": experience entry 2",
": to accept as a visitor or member : welcome",
": to change incoming radio waves into sounds or pictures"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8s\u0113v",
"ri-\u02c8s\u0113v"
],
"synonyms":[
"admit",
"enter",
"take"
],
"antonyms":[
"ban",
"bar"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Students with an individual program for special education needs or in families with incomes up to four times the federal poverty level could receive more than $5,000 a year. \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 17 June 2022",
"Who else could receive a subpoena if and when Comer takes the chairman's gavel? \u2014 Sean Conlon, CBS News , 17 June 2022",
"Now through June 27, customers can receive 20 percent off on their purchases with no exclusions (including on Tatcha's larger, value-size products) using the code FF2022 at checkout. \u2014 Melody Leibner, Harper's BAZAAR , 17 June 2022",
"Thus, businesses can receive payment without suffering irritating disputes. \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
"If the user\u2019s first bet loses, the player would receive a site credit refund to use on another game or player prop bet. \u2014 Xl Media, cleveland , 16 June 2022",
"All new customers receive a 25% discount and free shipping on their first week of BistroMD. \u2014 Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Cdn, Nasm-cpt, Good Housekeeping , 16 June 2022",
"Travelers who book a trip with JetBlue Vacations \u2014 part of the JetBlue airline (voted the best airline in the United States for 2021 by T+L readers) \u2014 receive perks like a free inflight drink and earlier boarding times. \u2014 Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure , 15 June 2022",
"Most Central Florida counties receive that designation as well. \u2014 Caroline Catherman, Orlando Sentinel , 15 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Anglo-French receivre , from Latin recipere , from re- + capere to take \u2014 more at heave entry 1 ",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-121653"
},
"roundel":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a round figure or object (such as a circular panel, window, or niche)",
": rondel sense 2a",
": an English modified rondeau"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rau\u0307n-d\u1d4al"
],
"synonyms":[
"circle",
"cirque",
"ring",
"round"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"the windows in the colonial-era statehouse are roundels",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Other visual touches that tie Ford\u2019s 2022 car to the one from 1966 include a matte roundel showing the number five and made of carbon fiber on the door panels. \u2014 Sebastian Blanco, Car and Driver , 9 Apr. 2022",
"The right side of the helmets and the shoulders of the jerseys display the roundel . \u2014 Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al , 11 Dec. 2021",
"The new emblem\u2014inspired by the classic BMW Motorsport logo\u2014will replace the standard blue and white roundel on the vehicle's front and rear and on the wheel hubs. \u2014 Sebastian Blanco, Car and Driver , 27 Nov. 2021",
"The popular roundel crest has been eschewed in favor of a pennant-style shield, which is actually a nod to the shape of the Ohio state flag. \u2014 Demetrius Bell, Forbes , 10 May 2021",
"The Warthog also features the U.S. Army Air Force roundel painted on each of the engine nacelles housing the TF-34 engines. \u2014 Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics , 11 Mar. 2021",
"One of the most important details of the painting is the roundel that the young man holds. \u2014 Town & Country , 21 Jan. 2021",
"But when and why the roundel was added remain points of contention. \u2014 Nora Mcgreevy, Smithsonian Magazine , 25 Sep. 2020",
"Botticelli painted the noble sitter but the roundel \u2014 a circular disc used as a symbol \u2014 depicts a saint and is an original 14th-century work attributed to the Sienese painter Bartolommeo Bulgarini. \u2014 Mark Kennedy, USA TODAY , 24 Sep. 2020"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Anglo-French rondel, roundel , from rund round \u2014 more at round ",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-122054"
},
"reverend":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": worthy of reverence : revered",
": of or relating to the clergy",
": being a member of the clergy",
": a member of the clergy",
": worthy of honor and respect"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rev-r\u0259nd",
"\u02c8re-v\u0259-",
"\u02c8re-v\u0259rnd",
"\u02c8re-v\u0259-r\u0259nd",
"\u02c8rev-r\u0259nd"
],
"synonyms":[
"hallowed",
"revered",
"sacred",
"venerable",
"venerated"
],
"antonyms":[
"clergyperson",
"cleric",
"clerical",
"clerk",
"deacon",
"divine",
"dominie",
"ecclesiastic",
"minister",
"preacher",
"priest"
],
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"our reverend elders should be accorded a special place of honor at the ceremonies",
"Noun",
"called their reverend and asked if he could marry them next June",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"There before the reverend mother and God, the police (wielding rifles) and the butchers (wielding a cow trailer) managed to corral two of the steers. \u2014 Ian Bogost, The Atlantic , 13 Mar. 2022",
"Dickens was a great admirer of a reverend philosopher of that name, often carrying around a copy of Smith's Elementary Sketches of Moral Philosophy. \u2014 Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica , 10 Feb. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Tuesday's winner will face off with Democratic candidate Will Boyd, a reverend and previous Senate hopeful, in November. \u2014 Rick Klein, ABC News , 21 June 2022",
"In the wake of the shooting, Eugene Chang, the youngest son of the reverend , worked with several other adult children of churchgoers to organize a GoFundMe page to raise money for the victims and their families. \u2014 Claire Wang, NBC News , 17 May 2022",
"The reverend and her team came up with the idea of the spiritual care cart. \u2014 Byalex Stone, ABC News , 13 May 2022",
"Someone from the town\u2019s board of trustees spoke, then a local reverend , then a gas-station owner, then the town president\u2019s wife, then another gas-station owner, then a representative from the Rev. Jesse Jackson\u2019s Rainbow PUSH coalition. \u2014 New York Times , 13 Apr. 2022",
"Toward the end of the sermon, the reverend looked again toward the sky as the rain had begun. \u2014 Alex Putterman, Hartford Courant , 9 Apr. 2022",
"Brown has a ball with his peacocking reverend , but Hall brings real pain and pathos to the film (which also premiered at Sundance, and is due in theaters this September) as a loyal church wife whose faith will be severely tested. \u2014 Leah Greenblatt, EW.com , 18 Mar. 2022",
"The family's reverend , Marilyn Miller, also spoke at the event and said Thomas was a good person, who had flaws just like everyone else. \u2014 Drake Bentley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 1 Mar. 2022",
"Mandy Moore made her leading role debut in the 2002 romance film as Jamie Sullivan, the ostracized teenage daughter of a reverend . \u2014 Jessica Wang, EW.com , 25 Jan. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Adjective",
"first_known_use":[
"Adjective",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun",
"1608, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-122949"
},
"reinvigorated":{
"type":[
"noun,",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to give new or renewed strength or energy to (something or someone) : to invigorate (something or someone) again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u0113-in-\u02c8vi-g\u0259-\u02ccr\u0101t"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1658, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-123953"
},
"revisit":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to visit again : return to",
": to consider or take up again",
": a second or subsequent visit"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8vi-z\u0259t"
],
"synonyms":[
"readdress",
"reanalyze",
"reconceive",
"reconsider",
"redefine",
"reevaluate",
"reexamine",
"reexplore",
"rethink",
"review",
"reweigh"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"He revisited his old house.",
"The police revisited the crime scene.",
"The police revisited the case of the unsolved murder.",
"The book is worth revisiting .",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Rediscover these two Balboa Park gems, and then revisit old favorites all over the park. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 19 June 2022",
"See Barrymore\u2019s Instagram photos here, and revisit the Ever After trailer below. \u2014 Katie Atkinson, Billboard , 10 June 2022",
"An encounter between the elderly Tom and Patrick spurs them to revisit their love affair 40 years prior. \u2014 Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR , 9 June 2022",
"Each will pledge to remain outside the EU and its economic zone; to stay hawkish in their support for Ukraine; and to revisit the Northern Ireland protocol that is the rot underlying Britain\u2019s troubled relationship with Europe. \u2014 Tom Mctague, The Atlantic , 6 June 2022",
"Before Watson arrived at Westwood Country Club, Browns coach Kevin Stefanski was asked if the latest lawsuit causes the organization to revisit with the quarterback about his legal situation. \u2014 CBS News , 6 June 2022",
"The three-judge Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that a lower federal court erred in its ruling and must revisit the arguments of whether Cawthorn engaged in the Jan. 6 insurrection. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 25 May 2022",
"Attorney Marilyn Mosby will become public after a federal judge sided with The Baltimore Sun and other news outlets who requested the court revisit its decision to seal certain filings. \u2014 Lee O. Sanderlin, Baltimore Sun , 19 May 2022",
"The board will revisit going forward with construction of the project once the costs are received, the resolution states. \u2014 cleveland , 19 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Not only was the revisit time important, TROPICS will be operating in a portion of the microwave spectrum (90 to 205 gigahertz) that provide valuable information on ice and cloud properties, according to NASA. \u2014 Marshall Shepherd, Forbes , 12 June 2022",
"In the dream, the two revisit the breakdown of their union, tracing some of the lingering scars. \u2014 Stephanie Zacharek, Time , 6 June 2022",
"Several things, though hardly news, jump out in this rich revisit . \u2014 Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times , 3 Mar. 2022",
"In between, Greenspan delivers a plethora of cakes, cookies (including a revisit of her renowned World Peace cookies), pies, cobblers and more. \u2014 Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 26 Jan. 2022",
"And whose often-startling filmography is worth a revisit . \u2014 John Anderson, WSJ , 25 Jan. 2022",
"These include aerial drones capturing full-motion video, as well as high orbit satellites offering global revisit rates of only 10 seconds. \u2014 Devaki Raj, Forbes , 19 Jan. 2022",
"This decades-later revisit builds upon the notion that neither the humans nor the machines were entirely good or evil, with the machines mostly keeping their pledge to release folks who wanted out of the simulation. \u2014 Scott Mendelson, Forbes , 21 Dec. 2021",
"The style highlights are definitely worth a revisit . \u2014 Christian Allair, Vogue , 10 Sep. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"15th century, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun",
"1623, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-124523"
},
"resuscitated":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness",
": revitalize",
": come to , revive",
": to bring back from apparent death or unconsciousness",
": to revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8s\u0259-s\u0259-\u02cct\u0101t",
"ri-\u02c8s\u0259-s\u0259-\u02cct\u0101t",
"ri-\u02c8s\u0259s-\u0259-\u02cct\u0101t"
],
"synonyms":[
"freshen",
"recharge",
"recreate",
"refresh",
"refreshen",
"regenerate",
"rejuvenate",
"renew",
"repair",
"restore",
"revitalize",
"revive",
"revivify"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"The patient stopped breathing but doctors were able to resuscitate him.",
"she hopes to resuscitate the currently defunct charity organization",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Officers and Miami Fire Rescue tried desperately to resuscitate the children. \u2014 al , 13 Apr. 2022",
"Park rangers and search and rescue personnel responded and tried to resuscitate Radcliff Spencer of Jackson, Wyoming, who was skiing in the area. \u2014 Marina Pitofsky, USA TODAY , 14 Feb. 2022",
"Schwartz spearheaded a program to help resuscitate local farm economies in Romania, setting up processing and distribution of foodstuffs while diverting surpluses to the country's brimming orphanages. \u2014 Dwain Hebda, Arkansas Online , 5 June 2022",
"First responders tried but were unable to resuscitate a person inside. \u2014 Jennifer Edwards Baker, The Enquirer , 6 Apr. 2022",
"Paramedics rushed Teresa to the hospital, but doctors were unable to resuscitate the girl. \u2014 Andrea Salcedo, Anchorage Daily News , 9 Feb. 2022",
"Paramedics rushed Teresa to the hospital, but doctors were unable to resuscitate the girl. \u2014 Washington Post , 9 Feb. 2022",
"Hawkins had complained of chest pains shortly before his death, and paramedics dispatched to his Bogot\u00e1 hotel room attempted unsuccessfully to resuscitate him. \u2014 Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE.com , 3 Apr. 2022",
"Park rangers flew to the location by helicopter, but efforts to resuscitate Kelley were unsuccessful, the statement said. \u2014 Dakin Andone, CNN , 27 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Latin resuscitatus , past participle of resuscitare to reawaken, from re- + suscitare to rouse, from sub-, sus- up + citare to put in motion, stir \u2014 more at sub- , cite ",
"first_known_use":[
"1532, in the meaning defined at transitive sense"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-134159"
},
"repeatedly":{
"type":[
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": again and again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8p\u0113-t\u0259d-l\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[
"again and again",
"constantly",
"continually",
"frequently",
"hourly",
"much",
"oft",
"often",
"oftentimes",
"ofttimes",
"over and over"
],
"antonyms":[
"infrequently",
"little",
"rarely",
"seldom"
],
"examples":[
"I've told him repeatedly not to do that.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Bjork had just heard his coach call Saban a narcissist with a God complex, suggested he should've been slapped as a child, and repeatedly called his ethics into question, while offering nothing in the way of specifics. \u2014 Chase Goodbread, USA TODAY , 16 June 2022",
"The only nations to join between 1997 and 2004 were Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic, and Russia has repeatedly called for the disarmament of these nations \u2013 a move NATO has flatly rejected. \u2014 Caitlin Mcfall, Fox News , 15 June 2022",
"Ukrainian officials, running out of Soviet-era ammunition in the east and losing more soldiers to Russian shelling, have repeatedly called for more and faster delivery of more modern NATO-country artillery and weapons systems. \u2014 Steven Erlanger, BostonGlobe.com , 13 June 2022",
"Moscow has repeatedly accused Ukraine of using mercenaries in the fighting. \u2014 Bernat Armangue And Yuras Karmanau, Anchorage Daily News , 9 June 2022",
"Dessert was among a number of commissioners who repeatedly called for Hodges\u2019 removal and once again brought the matter before the body during last month\u2019s meeting. \u2014 Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune , 9 June 2022",
"Trump and his attorneys have repeatedly accused James of pursuing the investigation against him as a political ploy. \u2014 Graham Kates, CBS News , 8 June 2022",
"Students inside repeatedly called 911 for help during the wait. \u2014 Harold Maass, The Week , 2 June 2022",
"During the massacre, children in the classrooms repeatedly called 911, begging for help. \u2014 Joe Sutton, CNN , 30 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1718, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-141138"
},
"rapidness":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": marked by a fast rate of motion, activity, succession, or occurrence",
": a part of a river where the current is fast and the surface is usually broken by obstructions",
": very fast"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ra-p\u0259d",
"\u02c8ra-p\u0259d"
],
"synonyms":[
"blistering",
"breakneck",
"breathless",
"brisk",
"dizzy",
"fast",
"fleet",
"fleet-footed",
"flying",
"galloping",
"hasty",
"hot",
"lightning",
"nippy",
"quick",
"rapid-fire",
"rattling",
"snappy",
"speedy",
"splitting",
"swift",
"whirlwind",
"zippy"
],
"antonyms":[
"slow"
],
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"There's been rapid growth in the number of new businesses in the town.",
"Scientists are concerned about the rapid disappearance of the island's coral reefs.",
"She carefully guided the boat through the rapid water.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"After rapid growth in smartphone use, Metro announced new plans to launch a mobile payment system in 2019. \u2014 Gaya Gupta, Washington Post , 18 June 2022",
"For many organizations, the rapid digital transformation came with a load of platform solutions and features that many healthcare IT leaders now find difficult to harness effectively. \u2014 Joshua Titus, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
"John Mackey, the interim director of the Division of Water Quality, says water quality is impacted by the state\u2019s rapid growth. \u2014 Saige Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune , 16 June 2022",
"Inflation is likely to slow as supply chain troubles continue to ease and more Americans return to the work force, relieving workers shortages and rapid wage growth. \u2014 Paul Davidson, USA TODAY , 15 June 2022",
"Austin's rapid job growth isn't surprising considering the number of companies that have set up shop in the city since the pandemic began, including Oracle, Green Dot, and Tesla. \u2014 Jane Thier, Fortune , 10 June 2022",
"Shoehorning pre-existing Hotstar users into Disney+\u2019s global subscriber count back in 2020 was instrumental to the demonstration of rapid growth for Disney\u2019s flagship streaming service during its early quarters of operation. \u2014 Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter , 9 June 2022",
"The rapid growth and purchasing power of Asian Americans make the group a formidable consumer base for retailers. \u2014 Hannah Miao, NBC News , 7 June 2022",
"During the Gilded Age, which spanned from 1870 to 1900, New York experienced rapid growth, with people using their money to enjoy the city\u2019s nightlife and luxury spaces. \u2014 Tori Latham, Robb Report , 7 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Shawn is a very experienced rafter, but thanks to this chain of events, he and my seven-year-old daughter, Hollis, were suddenly headed toward a Class IV rapid called Velvet Falls, an infamous bottomless hydraulic that eats swimmers. \u2014 Tracy Ross, Outside Online , 2 Nov. 2020",
"There is a definitive need for rapid -acting, effective treatments. \u2014 Kathleen Frazier, Variety , 20 May 2022",
"Among the tips: People who have COVID-19 symptoms who test negative on their first rapid , at-home test should take additional tests to double-check the result. \u2014 Martin Finucane, BostonGlobe.com , 19 May 2022",
"There\u2019s not a single rapid in 100 river miles between Ruby Ranch, through Canyonlands National Park, to the confluence with the Colorado River, making this the most mellow of family flat-water floats. \u2014 Katie Arnold, Outside Online , 25 July 2014",
"On one commercial trip, while the rest of the guides and clients portaged the rafts along the bank of a Class VI rapid called Number 9, Coetzee, without telling anyone, ran it in his kayak. \u2014 Grayson Schaffer, Outside Online , 7 Feb. 2011",
"Sabine Heller, the chief commercial officer for Sollis, told me that the concierge service has expanded since then, with members now enjoying unlimited rapid , PCR, and antibody testing as well as monoclonal antibody treatments and other services. \u2014 Yasmeen Serhan, The Atlantic , 13 Feb. 2022",
"No appointments are required for the free rapid and PCR tests. \u2014 Sarah Ladd, The Courier-Journal , 22 Jan. 2022",
"Stookesberry lagged behind after that last rapid and then noticed Coetzee signaling him forward. \u2014 Grayson Schaffer, Outside Online , 7 Feb. 2011"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Adjective",
"first_known_use":[
"Adjective",
"1634, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun",
"1765, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-143730"
},
"rendition":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the act or result of rendering something: such as",
": a performance or interpretation of something",
": depiction",
": translation",
": surrender",
": the surrender by a state of a fugitive to another state charging the fugitive with a crime : interstate extradition",
"\u2014 see also extraordinary rendition",
": an act or a result of performing",
": the act or result of rendering",
": extradition of a fugitive who has fled to another state"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ren-\u02c8di-sh\u0259n",
"ren-\u02c8di-sh\u0259n",
"ren-\u02c8di-sh\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[
"account",
"interpretation",
"performance",
"reading",
"version"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"a moving rendition of an old gospel song",
"a new rendition of the text in English",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Signed to the label DR Music, Blackswan is a new rendition of second-generation K-pop group Rania. \u2014 Bora, Rolling Stone , 31 May 2022",
"The yacht is a tidier rendition of this, but still fits in the same genre. \u2014 Michael Verdon, Robb Report , 13 May 2022",
"Rolling Loud Toronto is the third international rendition of the festival taking place this year, following Woo HAH! \u2014 Cydney Lee, Billboard , 26 Apr. 2022",
"The result is a spectacular rendition of insects that were collected from the wild as early as 160 years ago. \u2014 CNN , 25 Apr. 2022",
"Take a minute to listen to this uplifting cover rendition from singers around the world. \u2014 Alexandra Meeks, CNN , 25 May 2022",
"Now consider Janis Joplin\u2019s rendition : intense, unmoored, intriguing, mischievous. \u2014 Liza Weisstuch, BostonGlobe.com , 17 May 2022",
"Back in 2018, as a senior at Arundel High School in Gambrills, Maryland, Dean offered up a moody, acoustic rendition of the national anthem during a football game and footage of the performance went viral. \u2014 Jessica Nicholson, Billboard , 17 May 2022",
"Within\u2019s rendition of the play \u2014 stage lighting, set design, wardrobe design \u2014 centers around the main character of the show: the pool. \u2014 Melissa Hernandezstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 14 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"obsolete French, from Middle French, alteration of reddition , from Late Latin reddition-, redditio , from Latin reddere to return",
"first_known_use":[
"1601, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-155610"
},
"rub":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to move along the surface of a body with pressure : grate",
": to fret or chafe with or as if with friction",
": to cause discontent, irritation, or anger",
": to continue in a situation usually with slight difficulty",
": to admit of being rubbed (as for erasure or obliteration)",
": to subject to or as if to the action of something moving especially back and forth with pressure and friction",
": to cause (a body) to move with pressure and friction along a surface",
": to treat in any of various ways by rubbing",
": to bring into reciprocal back-and-forth or rotary contact",
": annoy , irritate",
": to associate closely : mingle",
": to bring forcefully or repeatedly to one's attention",
": antagonize , irritate",
": an unevenness of surface (as of the ground in lawn bowling)",
": obstruction , difficulty",
": something grating to the feelings (such as a gibe or harsh criticism)",
": something that mars serenity",
": the application of friction with pressure",
": a combination of spices that is rubbed into the surface of meat before the meat is cooked",
": to move along the surface of something with pressure",
": to move back and forth against something in a way that causes pain or damage",
": to scour, polish, or smear by pressure and friction",
": to meet and talk with in a friendly way",
": to keep reminding someone of (something unpleasant)",
": to come off a surface and often stick to another surface by rubbing",
": to cause to be angry : irritate",
": the act of rubbing",
": something that causes a problem",
": the application of friction with pressure",
": a sound heard in auscultation that is produced by the friction of one structure moving against another"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0259b",
"\u02c8r\u0259b",
"\u02c8r\u0259b"
],
"synonyms":[
"abrade",
"chafe",
"corrade",
"erode",
"fray",
"frazzle",
"fret",
"gall",
"rasp",
"wear"
],
"antonyms":[
"aggravation",
"aggro",
"annoyance",
"bother",
"botheration",
"bugbear",
"exasperation",
"frustration",
"hair shirt",
"hassle",
"headache",
"inconvenience",
"irk",
"irritant",
"nuisance",
"peeve",
"pest",
"ruffle",
"thorn",
"trial",
"vexation"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Wet the laundry bar and rub it directly on the stain. \u2014 Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens , 15 June 2022",
"Mississippi football coach Lane Kiffin never misses a chance to rub it in when things are going poorly in Knoxville. \u2014 Nick Gray, USA TODAY , 13 June 2022",
"Sure, Dickens and James are good actors, but both their characters rub me wrong. \u2014 Erik Kain, Forbes , 8 June 2022",
"Then use a dime-sized amount of the clay, rub it between your hands, then place on any stray hairs for extra hold and definition. \u2014 Christian Gollayan, Men's Health , 3 May 2022",
"Simply sprinkle the powder into your hands, add a dash of water, and rub them together to transform it into a foaming formula. \u2014 Alex Warner, PEOPLE.com , 11 Apr. 2022",
"Chefs trim the brisket, drop it in a salty brine, rub it with spices, smoke it, steam it until tender and then slice it to order. \u2014 Janelle Bitker, San Francisco Chronicle , 9 Mar. 2022",
"Then put some on your fingers, rub them together and pat the Miracle Balm onto your cheeks to add luminosity. \u2014 Hannah Coates, Vogue , 1 Feb. 2022",
"The night before serving, rub the chicken breast with salt. \u2014 Tse Wei Lim, BostonGlobe.com , 7 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The rub is that this rule applies for domestic travel within Canada, but not for entry into the country. \u2014 Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
"The rub is that the Heat had ample options this season, when considering Lowry, Tyler Herro, Victor Oladipo and even the shooting of Max Strus. \u2014 Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel , 30 May 2022",
"The rub is that Grandma objects to any changes to these gifts and puts pressure on us. \u2014 Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive , 14 May 2022",
"Here's the rub : the AT4X starts at $77,395 and the Denali Ultimate has a starting price of $82,795. \u2014 Eric Stafford, Car and Driver , 10 May 2022",
"And therein lies the rub , with Lowry under contract for $28.3 million next season. \u2014 Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel , 28 May 2022",
"Season the entire shoulder with the rub and set aside to rest for 30 minutes. \u2014 Jennifer Mcclellan, USA TODAY , 17 May 2022",
"And there\u2019s the rub for Democrats, and Independents and Libertarians. \u2014 John Archibald | Jarchibald@al.com, al , 25 May 2022",
"Here\u2019s the rub : Firestarter is available on Peacock, a streaming service that also currently houses both the 1984 version and the three-hour television sequel. \u2014 Scott Mendelson, Forbes , 14 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a",
"Noun",
"1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-163042"
},
"rapprochement":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": establishment of or state of having cordial relations"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccra-\u02ccpr\u014dsh-\u02c8m\u00e4nt",
"\u02ccra-\u02ccpr\u014dsh-\u02c8m\u00e4\u207f",
"-\u02ccpr\u022fsh-",
"ra-\u02c8pr\u014dsh-\u02ccm\u00e4\u207f"
],
"synonyms":[
"communion",
"fellowship",
"rapport"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Officials hope that these talks will lead to a rapprochement with the rebels.",
"The possibility of rapprochement between the two countries seems unlikely.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"With an increase in tourism and a rapprochement with the United States in the middle of that decade, some areas like Old Havana saw a wave of gentrification, often aided by funds from families in the U.S. \u2014 Andrea Rodr\u00cdguez, ajc , 22 June 2022",
"After 14 years of the moderate-to-liberal Thompson that irked conservatives, Edgar reached a rapprochement with the conservative wing, led by the late activist and businessman Jack Roeser, who was named to Edgar\u2019s transition team. \u2014 Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune , 19 June 2022",
"Talk of a rapprochement with the Saudis, the world's largest exporter of oil, comes as gasoline prices continue creeping higher in the US. \u2014 Tamara Qiblawi, CNN , 20 May 2022",
"Some government reforms as well as rapprochement with the West under popular reformist President Mohammad Khatami alleviated some of the discontent for several years. \u2014 Omid Khazani, Los Angeles Times , 2 June 2022",
"Few see rapprochement on the horizon, but few see war as likely either. \u2014 David Meyer, Fortune , 25 May 2022",
"Haiti\u2019s two former colonizers described their joint action as both a rapprochement after their friction over the Iraq War and a humanitarian mission to avoid a looming civil war in Haiti. \u2014 New York Times , 20 May 2022",
"Finland harbored no illusions that rapprochement brought security guarantees. \u2014 Sune Engel Rasmussen, WSJ , 13 May 2022",
"Over the past two weeks, Saudi Arabia has de-escalated its war in Yemen through a rare truce and begun a rapprochement with Lebanon after an unprecedented rupture of ties last year. \u2014 Abbas Al Lawati, CNN , 25 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"French, from rapprocher to bring together, from Middle French, from re- + approcher to approach, from Old French aprochier , from Late Latin appropiare \u2014 more at approach ",
"first_known_use":[
"1809, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-163732"
},
"roam":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to go from place to place without purpose or direction : wander",
": to travel purposefully unhindered through a wide area",
": to use a cellular phone outside one's local calling area",
": to range or wander over",
": to go from place to place with no fixed purpose or direction"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u014dm",
"\u02c8r\u014dm"
],
"synonyms":[
"bat",
"cruise",
"drift",
"float",
"gad (about)",
"gallivant",
"galavant",
"kick around",
"knock (about)",
"maunder",
"meander",
"mooch",
"ramble",
"range",
"rove",
"traipse",
"wander"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Unlike most polar bears, which hunt seals on sea ice and roam far, this distinct population has adapted to living in a smaller habitat and hunting on freshwater glacier ice. \u2014 Katie Hunt, CNN , 18 June 2022",
"Although polar bears usually roam over large distances, those in Southeast Greenland stay in the same fjord for years. \u2014 Ed Yong, The Atlantic , 16 June 2022",
"Rather than having workers roam the warehouse picking goods, this is a goods-to-person model where goods flow on conveyors to workers at stations. \u2014 Steve Banker, Forbes , 3 June 2022",
"Afterward, sit on your expansive deck or soak in your private hot tub while these gentle giants roam around you as the stars twinkle above. \u2014 Katie Lockhart, House Beautiful , 1 June 2022",
"Against that backdrop, much of the pretrial jostling has centered on how far afield prosecutors may roam from the core accusation. \u2014 New York Times , 15 May 2022",
"Others, like Traphagen, have asked that at least some gaps be left in place so that large animals can roam their natural habitat freely. \u2014 Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker , 30 Apr. 2022",
"Plus, residents know and look out for one another\u2019s children, Janice Frankle said, and parents feel safe letting their kids roam the neighborhood. \u2014 Washington Post , 27 Apr. 2022",
"All wireless operators started letting their customers roam on each other\u2019s networks, making service more reliable. \u2014 Drew Fitzgerald, wsj.com , 24 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English romen ",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-173305"
},
"remitment":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"intransitive verb",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to lay aside (a mood or disposition ) partly or wholly",
": to desist from (an activity)",
": to let (attention or diligence ) slacken : relax",
": to release from the guilt or penalty of",
": to refrain from exacting",
": to cancel or refrain from inflicting",
": to give relief from (suffering)",
": to submit or refer for consideration , judgment, decision, or action",
": remand",
": to restore or consign to a former status or condition",
": postpone , defer",
": to send (money) to a person or place especially in payment of a demand, account, or draft",
": to abate in force or intensity : moderate",
": to abate symptoms (as of a disease) for a period",
": to send money (as in payment)",
": an area of responsibility or authority",
": an act of remitting",
": something remitted to another person or authority",
": to send money (as in payment)",
": pardon entry 2 sense 2",
": to abate symptoms for a period : go into or be in remission",
": to release from the guilt or penalty of",
": to refrain from exacting",
": to cancel or refrain from inflicting",
": to submit or refer for consideration, judgment, decision, or action",
": remand",
": to restore or consign to a former status or condition",
": to send (money) to a person or place especially in payment of a demand, account, or draft",
": to send money (as in payment)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8mit",
"ri-\u02c8mit",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccmit",
"ri-\u02c8mit",
"ri-\u02c8mit",
"ri-\u02c8mit"
],
"synonyms":[
"abate",
"de-escalate",
"decline",
"decrease",
"die (away ",
"diminish",
"drain (away)",
"drop (off)",
"dwindle",
"ease",
"ebb",
"fall",
"fall away",
"lessen",
"let up",
"lower",
"moderate",
"pall",
"phase down",
"ratchet (down)",
"rachet (down)",
"recede",
"relent",
"shrink",
"subside",
"taper",
"taper off",
"wane"
],
"antonyms":[
"accumulate",
"balloon",
"build",
"burgeon",
"bourgeon",
"enlarge",
"escalate",
"expand",
"grow",
"increase",
"intensify",
"mount",
"mushroom",
"pick up",
"rise",
"snowball",
"soar",
"swell",
"wax"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Woodfin is using his executive authority to remit these traffic fines and parking fees. \u2014 al , 22 Mar. 2022",
"The builder needs to remit funds Friday to repay a maturing loan that backs a private bond, REDD reported. \u2014 Rebecca Choong Wilkins, Bloomberg.com , 11 Mar. 2022",
"The hotels then remit those taxes to the state and the state sends that money back to the county. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 21 Mar. 2022",
"Non-resident companies such as Netflix and Meta, who offer digital services are also required to remit 6% of the annual turnover of their business with Nigeria to the FIRS under the new regulation. \u2014 Adegoke Oyeniyi, Quartz , 4 Mar. 2022",
"Most experts have their patients on methimazole for one to two years, as many cases of Graves\u2019 disease will remit in that time. \u2014 Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive , 24 Feb. 2022",
"In addition, a way to remit funds directly is also boon for an economy such as that of Nigeria, relying heavily on a diaspora. \u2014 Vipin Bharathan, Forbes , 2 Jan. 2022",
"Airbnb Payments has agreed to remit more than $91,000 as part of the settlement. \u2014 Mengqi Sun, WSJ , 3 Jan. 2022",
"Short-term rentals also have to collect and remit the city's 2% hotel, motel and restaurant sales tax. \u2014 Stacy Ryburn, Arkansas Online , 20 Dec. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"But where those films were each arranged, with stunning singlemindedness, around one particular event \u2014 the death services for Stalin and an underacknowledged 1941 Nazi massacre, respectively \u2014 the remit here is broader and vaguer. \u2014 Jessica Kiang, Variety , 13 June 2022",
"The remit of the New York Times public editor \u2014 before it was phased out in 2017 \u2014 was at least in part to provide such explanations. \u2014 Washington Post , 25 Apr. 2022",
"As a disabled woman, the ability to disappear is not always within my remit . \u2014 Sin\u00e9ad Burke, Vogue , 1 Mar. 2022",
"Inventory management often falls under the remit of operational executives such as chief operating or merchandising officers. \u2014 Kristin Broughton And Mark Maurer, WSJ , 8 June 2022",
"Accordingly, Echevarria grants the Mason a wide remit in styling terms. \u2014 Eric Twardzik, Robb Report , 1 June 2022",
"The evolved remit of the CMO makes the position particularly tenuous. \u2014 Avi Dan, Forbes , 16 May 2022",
"The military\u2019s space activities were formerly under the remit of the Air Force. \u2014 Washington Post , 22 Mar. 2022",
"The plans will set out the BFI\u2019s objectives and remit , particularly with regard to its distribution of funding, from April 2023 to 2033. \u2014 K.j. Yossman, Variety , 21 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a",
"Noun",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-180324"
},
"rankling":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness",
": to feel anger and irritation",
": to cause irritation or bitterness in",
": to cause anger, irritation, or bitterness"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ra\u014b-k\u0259l",
"\u02c8ra\u014b-k\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[
"boil",
"burn",
"foam",
"fume",
"rage",
"seethe",
"sizzle",
"steam",
"storm"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"The joke about her family rankled her.",
"that kind of rude treatment from a young person makes me rankle",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Imagine those views \u2026 Has to rankle NHL execs that one of the sights most often seen during playoff commercial breaks is winking NFL quarterback Matthew Stafford. \u2014 Matt Porter, BostonGlobe.com , 28 May 2022",
"But that language could rankle Pacific leaders, said Tess Newton Cain, a Pacific analyst at Griffith University in Brisbane. \u2014 Michael E. Miller, Washington Post , 26 May 2022",
"Biden is also requesting $773 billion for the Defense Department, which will likely rankle progressives in Congress. \u2014 Grace Segers, The New Republic , 28 Mar. 2022",
"While the new system may rankle some people who are used to driving freely along the Historic Columbia River Highway, the Oregon Department of Transportation said the permits will ultimately create a more enjoyable experience. \u2014 oregonlive , 22 Feb. 2022",
"The suggestion that the first President Bush was some elitist patrician who didn\u2019t know his way around a modern grocery store continues to rankle Barr three decades later. \u2014 New York Times , 27 Feb. 2022",
"An army of individual investors still love to rankle Wall Street pros and short sellers who bet against the stock. \u2014 Paul R. La Monica, CNN , 16 Feb. 2022",
"Occasionally, as with any good food, the story\u2019s richness can rankle in such great portions. \u2014 Natashia De\u00f3n, Los Angeles Times , 15 Feb. 2022",
"That state of affairs didn\u2019t just rankle those who disapproved of it but constituted an attack on their own right to live in a culture that supports their way of life. \u2014 Kathryn Joyce, The New Republic , 6 Jan. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English ranclen to fester, from Anglo-French rancler , from Old French draoncler, raoncler , from draoncle, raoncle festering sore, from Medieval Latin dracunculus , from Latin, diminutive of draco serpent \u2014 more at dragon ",
"first_known_use":[
"1606, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-180440"
},
"ropes":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": a large stout cord of strands of fibers or wire twisted or braided together",
": a long slender strip of material used as rope",
": a hangman's noose",
": lariat",
": a row or string consisting of things united by or as if by braiding, twining, or threading",
": special or basic techniques or procedures",
": line drive",
": in a defensive and often helpless position",
": to bind, fasten, or tie with a rope or cord",
": to partition, separate, or divide by a rope",
": lasso",
": to draw as if with a rope : lure",
": to take the form of or twist in the manner of rope",
": a strong thick cord of strands (as of fiber or wire) twisted or braided together",
": a number of similar things held together on a string",
": to bind, fasten, or tie with a cord",
": to set off or divide by a cord",
": lasso entry 1"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u014dp",
"\u02c8r\u014dp"
],
"synonyms":[
"cable",
"cord",
"lace",
"lacing",
"line",
"string",
"wire"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The rope barrier was stretched to the limit as fans extended hats, flags, and golf balls into Mickelson\u2019s reach. \u2014 Jayna Bardahl, BostonGlobe.com , 14 June 2022",
"Perkins tweeted that Department of Public Safety deputies, as well as a DPS helicopter and rope -rescue personnel, responded to the scene. \u2014 Anastasia Hufham, The Salt Lake Tribune , 10 June 2022",
"From rope construction to padded-mattress models, hammocks come in a wide variety of styles, fabrics (like comfy cotton to mold-resistant nylon) and uses. \u2014 Abigail Bailey, Good Housekeeping , 10 June 2022",
"Custom beds by Coastal Cabinets are accessed via rope ladders. \u2014 Hadley Keller, House Beautiful , 9 June 2022",
"All cases had contact with pet prairie dogs that had been housed near small mammals\u2014including rope squirrels, tree squirrels, and African giant-pouched rats\u2014imported from Ghana. \u2014 Erin Prater, Fortune , 6 June 2022",
"But its wide top keeps rope handling and Munter-hitch management just as easy. \u2014 Owen Clarke, Outside Online , 27 May 2022",
"Plus, the rope belt with tassels adds a playful flair. \u2014 Karla Pope, Woman's Day , 24 May 2022",
"Lab testing conducted by the CDC revealed that at least 14 rodents in that shipment were infected with monkeypox, including two African giant pouched rats, nine dormice, and three rope squirrels. \u2014 Carolyn L. Todd, SELF , 24 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Uhde often tried to rope others into trouble with him, Baden said. \u2014 Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel , 5 June 2022",
"For the pups and felines, there are collars and leashes ($16 to $25) from Buckle Down inspired by classic DC superheroes and their super pets, and rope tug toys, plushes and more by Fetch for Pets. \u2014 Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter , 24 May 2022",
"Producers brought in the likes of BTS and Tony Hawk to rope in more viewers. \u2014 Jake Coyle, Anchorage Daily News , 28 Mar. 2022",
"Producers brought in the likes of BTS and Tony Hawk to rope in more viewers. \u2014 Jake Coyle, chicagotribune.com , 28 Mar. 2022",
"Producers brought in the likes of BTS and Tony Hawk to rope in more viewers. \u2014 Jake Coyle, ajc , 28 Mar. 2022",
"Producers brought in the likes of BTS and Tony Hawk to rope in more viewers. \u2014 Jake Coyle, chicagotribune.com , 28 Mar. 2022",
"Producers brought in the likes of BTS and Tony Hawk to rope in more viewers. \u2014 Jake Coyle, ajc , 28 Mar. 2022",
"Producers brought in the likes of BTS and Tony Hawk to rope in more viewers. \u2014 Jake Coyle, Chron , 27 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-180448"
},
"reasoning":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the use of reason",
": the drawing of inferences or conclusions through the use of reason",
": an instance of the use of reason : argument"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0113z-ni\u014b",
"\u02c8r\u0113-z\u1d4an-i\u014b"
],
"synonyms":[
"intellection",
"logic",
"ratiocination",
"reason",
"sense"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Could you explain your reasoning ?",
"They told everyone the reasoning behind the decision.",
"a conclusion based on fallacious reasoning",
"Humans possess the power of reasoning .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"It is not known whether or how much of Alito\u2019s legal reasoning will prevail in the ultimate decision by the court; the final opinion is expected by the end of the month. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 18 June 2022",
"And the reasoning and evidence that went into the disciplinary decisions are invisible because publicly available records show only the outcome, nothing about the decision-making process. \u2014 Shannon Heffernan, ProPublica , 14 June 2022",
"McEwing was referencing Lance Lynn\u2019s reasoning after the pitcher was asked after Monday night\u2019s game about a lively discussion caught on camera between the two during a game against the Detroit Tigers. \u2014 Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune , 14 June 2022",
"By the same reasoning , portmanteau itself is not a portmanteau. \u2014 Kevin Fisher-paulson, San Francisco Chronicle , 14 June 2022",
"There\u2019s no reasoning why Biosyin would hire Malcolm as its company philosopher. \u2014 cleveland , 8 June 2022",
"Justice Sonia Sotomayor, writing for the three dissenting liberal justices, criticized Thomas\u2019s reasoning on this front in sharp terms. \u2014 Matt Ford, The New Republic , 8 June 2022",
"Some experts think the DOJ\u2019s reasoning here may be weak, though. \u2014 Marco Quiroz-gutierrez, Fortune , 7 June 2022",
"But critics say contemporary emphasis on a prior decision's reasoning -- and its rightness or wrongness -- may be undermining stare decisis and the credibility of the court. \u2014 Devin Dwyer, ABC News , 2 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-180523"
},
"retch":{
"type":[
"intransitive verb",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": vomit sense 1",
": to make an effort to vomit",
": vomit",
": to vomit or try to vomit",
": to make an effort to vomit",
": vomit"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rech",
"especially British",
"\u02c8rech",
"\u02c8rech,"
],
"synonyms":[
"barf",
"gag",
"heave",
"hurl",
"puke",
"spew",
"spit up",
"throw up",
"upchuck",
"vomit"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"the smell of rotten cabbage makes me retch",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The silverback smelled the smoke from our fire and began roaring and retching to intimidate us. \u2014 Jerome Lewis, Scientific American , 26 Apr. 2020",
"There was one who\u2019d set fire to her own locker, another who quietly cut her arms and legs, another who regularly ran herself to exhaustion around the track and then made retching sounds in the bathroom. \u2014 Monica Hesse, Washington Post , 5 Aug. 2019",
"On a stretcher outside his office, a skeletally thin old man retched loudly; the man\u2019s daughter tried to push more fluids into him. \u2014 Peter Schwartzstein, National Geographic , 17 June 2019",
"When Boca pulled into the Monumental Stadium, River\u2019s home, the players were still coughing and retching on their way to the locker room. \u2014 Joshua Robinson, WSJ , 24 Nov. 2018",
"Within a minute, the man retched and twisted in his bed. \u2014 Aubrey Whelan, Philly.com , 5 July 2018",
"Pumphrey visited teammate Darren Sproles in San Diego for cross-fit-style training sessions that left Pumphrey retching into garbage cans. \u2014 Marcus Hayes, Philly.com , 23 May 2018",
"Back in October 2016, one man actually burned a hole in his esophagus after consuming (and subsequently retching ) ghost peppers during an eating contest. \u2014 Anthea Levi, Health.com , 6 Feb. 2018",
"Ramirez said, nearly retching at the memory of the finding. \u2014 Christopher Muther, BostonGlobe.com , 13 Feb. 2018"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English *rechen to spit, retch, from Old English hr\u01e3can to spit, hawk; akin to Old Norse hr\u00e6kja to spit",
"first_known_use":[
"1538, in the meaning defined at transitive sense"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-181346"
},
"rats":{
"type":[
"interjection"
],
"definitions":[
"Definition of rats \u2014 used to express disappointment, frustration, or disgust"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rats"
],
"synonyms":[
"faugh",
"fie",
"phew",
"phooey",
"ugh",
"yech",
"yecch",
"yuck",
"yuk"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"rats , I can't believe anyone would say such a hateful thing"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1818, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-182016"
},
"rakehelly":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": libertine sense 2"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0101k-\u02cchel"
],
"synonyms":[
"backslider",
"debauchee",
"debaucher",
"decadent",
"degenerate",
"deviate",
"libertine",
"perv",
"pervert",
"profligate",
"rake",
"rip"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"a resort popular with wealthy rakehells and the women who love their money"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1560, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-182439"
},
"remissible":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": capable of being forgiven"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8mi-s\u0259-b\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[
"condonable",
"excusable",
"forgivable",
"pardonable",
"remittable",
"venial"
],
"antonyms":[
"indefensible",
"inexcusable",
"mortal",
"unforgivable",
"unjustifiable",
"unpardonable"
],
"examples":[
"only guilty of remissible sins"
],
"history_and_etymology":"borrowed from Late Latin remissibilis, from Latin remissus, past participle of remittere \"to send back, release, relax, waive (a debt, punishment)\" + -ibilis -ible \u2014 more at remit entry 1 ",
"first_known_use":[
"1577, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-182933"
},
"restitution":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an act of restoring or a condition of being restored : such as",
": a restoration of something to its rightful owner",
": a making good of or giving an equivalent for some injury",
": a legal action serving to cause restoration of a previous state",
": a restoration of something to its rightful owner",
": a making good of or giving an equivalent for some injury",
": the equitable remedy of restoring to an aggrieved party that which was obtained in unjust enrichment",
": a remedy for breach of contract that consists of restoring the aggrieved party to the status quo that existed before the contract was made",
": an amount to be paid for the purpose of restitution",
"\u2014 compare fine"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccre-st\u0259-\u02c8t\u00fc-sh\u0259n",
"-\u02c8ty\u00fc-",
"\u02ccres-t\u0259-\u02c8t\u00fc-sh\u0259n, -\u02c8ty\u00fc-"
],
"synonyms":[
"compensation",
"damages",
"indemnification",
"indemnity",
"quittance",
"recompense",
"recoupment",
"redress",
"remuneration",
"reparation",
"reprisal(s)",
"requital",
"satisfaction"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"the restitution of her stolen property",
"He was ordered to make restitution to the victim.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Biberaj said her office consulted with the four business owners who were victimized, and all agreed that the restitution and sentence were fine. \u2014 Tom Jackman, Washington Post , 26 June 2022",
"Linn also could impose a fine as well as order restitution . \u2014 Jason Meisner, chicagotribune.com , 9 Mar. 2022",
"Douglas Earles of White Lake got probation and a nearly $100,000 restitution order. \u2014 Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press , 11 Feb. 2022",
"When consumer benefit is no longer the test of antitrust policy, consumer restitution is no longer the remedy. \u2014 Phil Gramm And Mike Solon, WSJ , 13 Dec. 2021",
"The restitution would be for tenants who suffered a financial loss and the state is seeking forfeitures, or fines, of up to $10,000 per violation. \u2014 Cary Spivak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 16 Nov. 2021",
"The painting\u2019s ownership history illustrates how complicated art restitution can be. \u2014 Carlie Porterfield, Forbes , 12 Nov. 2021",
"Fines against them could total billions of dollars if approved by federal court, and restitution for anyone scammed could be a possibility down the line. \u2014 Johnny Magdaleno, USA TODAY , 17 Oct. 2021",
"Fines against them could total billions of dollars if approved by federal court, and restitution for Hoosiers could be a possibility down the line. \u2014 Johnny Magdaleno, The Indianapolis Star , 14 Oct. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English restitucioun , from Anglo-French, from Latin restitution-, restitutio , from restituere to restore, from re- + statuere to set up \u2014 more at statute ",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-183526"
},
"riot":{
"type":[
"intransitive verb",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": a violent public disorder",
": a tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by three or more persons assembled together and acting with a common intent",
": public violence, tumult, or disorder",
": a random or disorderly profusion",
": one that is wildly amusing",
": profligate behavior : debauchery",
": unrestrained revelry",
": noise, uproar, or disturbance made by revelers",
": to create or engage in a riot",
": to indulge in revelry or wantonness",
": violent and uncontrolled public behavior by a group of people",
": a colorful display",
": someone or something that is very funny",
": to take part in violent and uncontrolled public behavior",
": a disturbance of the peace created by an assemblage of usually three or more people acting with a common purpose and in a violent and tumultuous manner to the terror of the public",
": the crime of rioting",
": to create or engage in a riot"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u012b-\u0259t",
"\u02c8r\u012b-\u0259t"
],
"synonyms":[
"hoot",
"knee-slapper",
"laugh",
"scream"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"The news about the election caused a riot in the city.",
"A lot of property was damaged in the recent riots .",
"The woods are a riot of color in the autumn.",
"The movie was an absolute riot .",
"Verb",
"Students rioted after their team lost the football game.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Earlier this year, prosecutors significantly expanded their investigation by issuing subpoenas to those who involved in the preparations for the rally that preceded the riot . \u2014 Spencer S. Hsu, Josh Dawsey And Devlin Barrett, Anchorage Daily News , 23 June 2022",
"In all, 147 Republicans voted to set aside certified election results after police quelled the riot . \u2014 Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic , 23 June 2022",
"Earlier this year, prosecutors significantly expanded their investigation by issuing subpoenas to those who involved in the preparations for the rally that preceded the riot . \u2014 Devlin Barrett, Washington Post , 22 June 2022",
"The hearings aim to show that former President Donald Trump set the stage for the riot by making baseless allegations of election fraud and trying to pressure federal and state officials to stop President Biden\u2019s win. \u2014 Scott Patterson, WSJ , 21 June 2022",
"Tilley is the 16th resident of New England to be charged in connection to the violent riot at the Capitol that attempted to disrupt the certification of President Joe Biden\u2019s election, according to the FBI. \u2014 Jeremy C. Fox, BostonGlobe.com , 21 June 2022",
"Congress is currently in the midst of hearings regarding the riot , questioning a series of witnesses including a U.S. Capitol Police officer, a former U.S. attorney and a former Fox News political editor. \u2014 Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY , 21 June 2022",
"The subject of what the president did after the riot started, and why the Capitol was not secured more swiftly and decisively, was under-explored in the second impeachment, and has produced some revealing testimony. \u2014 The Editors, National Review , 20 June 2022",
"As hearings surrounding the Jan. 6 riot on the Capitol remain underway, the incident came at a time of heightened security and tension within the halls of Congress. \u2014 Carson Burton, Variety , 20 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"All 31 were charged with criminal conspiracy to riot , a misdemeanor, according to White, for allegedly planning to incite an uproar at an LGBTQ Pride event in Coeur d\u2019Alene on Saturday, June 11. \u2014 Chron , 22 June 2022",
"Each of the men arrested Saturday was charged with criminal conspiracy to riot , a misdemeanor, The Post reported. \u2014 Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post , 14 June 2022",
"For now, each of the 31 people arrested faces a misdemeanor conspiracy to riot charge. \u2014 CBS News , 14 June 2022",
"Police said the suspects, many found inside a U-Haul moving truck, were booked on suspicion of conspiracy to riot . \u2014 Dennis Romero, NBC News , 13 June 2022",
"Authorities found that the group was planning to riot in several areas of downtown, not just the park. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 13 June 2022",
"Based on evidence collected and documents, authorities found that the group was planning to riot in several areas of downtown, not just the park, White said. \u2014 Martha Bellisle, ajc , 12 June 2022",
"Based on evidence collected and documents, authorities found that the group was planning to riot in several areas of downtown, not just the park, White said. \u2014 Martha Bellisle, The Christian Science Monitor , 12 June 2022",
"Based on evidence collected and documents, authorities found that the group was planning to riot in several areas of downtown, not just the park, White said. \u2014 Martha Bellisle, Anchorage Daily News , 12 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4a",
"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-183558"
},
"redress":{
"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to set right : remedy",
": to make up for : compensate",
": to remove the cause of (a grievance or complaint)",
": to exact reparation for : avenge",
": to requite (a person) for a wrong or loss",
": heal",
": relief from distress",
": means or possibility of seeking a remedy",
": compensation for wrong or loss : reparation",
": an act or instance of redressing",
": retribution , correction",
": to set right : remedy",
": relief from distress",
": a means of obtaining a remedy",
": compensation (as damages) for wrong or loss"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8dres",
"ri-\u02c8dres",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccdres",
"ri-\u02c8dres",
"ri-\u02c8dres, \u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccdres"
],
"synonyms":[
"avenge",
"requite",
"retaliate",
"revenge",
"venge"
],
"antonyms":[
"compensation",
"damages",
"indemnification",
"indemnity",
"quittance",
"recompense",
"recoupment",
"remuneration",
"reparation",
"reprisal(s)",
"requital",
"restitution",
"satisfaction"
],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"It is time to redress the injustices of the past.",
"the belief that redressing a murder with another murder, even if carried out by the state, is not morally justified",
"Noun",
"the new skis were certainly an adequate redress for the lost snowboard",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"So often, human attempts to redress the wrongs done to other species end up failing, sometimes spectacularly. \u2014 Marion Renault, The Atlantic , 19 May 2022",
"And if Roe is indeed overturned, God bless our country that can make such a terrible, coldhearted mistake and yet, half a century later, redress it, right it, turn it around. \u2014 Peggy Noonan, WSJ , 5 May 2022",
"To redress this, India\u2019s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has entrusted the Film Facilitation Office with the task of simplifying the process of opening new theaters via an online single window clearance system. \u2014 Naman Ramachandran, Variety , 19 May 2022",
"In order for nations to meet their climate goals and reduce emissions, country\u2019s need to get redress the wealth-disparity inherent in individual emissions. \u2014 Eamon Barrett, Fortune , 18 May 2022",
"Harvard University \u2014 after divulging last month that former leaders, faculty and staff enslaved 79 people \u2014 pledged $100 million to redress the injustices. \u2014 Washington Post , 7 May 2022",
"Backed by producers body Pact, the fund aims to redress the national unscripted TV skills shortage by offering training and development opportunities. \u2014 K.j. Yossman, Variety , 12 Apr. 2022",
"Factors such as money and ego come into play, along with thorny questions such as how to account for the modern consequences of long-ago systems and structures, and the most effective ways to redress past wrongs. \u2014 Lee Hawkins And Douglas Belkin, WSJ , 25 Mar. 2022",
"That\u2019s exactly what Charles Onyango-Obbo, the doyen of east African journalism, Ugandan by birth, and pan-African by work\u2014his footprints are to be found everywhere, from Nairobi to Johannesburg\u2014seeks to redress . \u2014 Peter Kimani, Quartz , 8 Jan. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"For the foreseeable future it will be directed toward redress of those collection imbalances, although Levine did not identify any specific collecting targets. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 6 May 2022",
"In past disasters, such as a high-speed rail accident in 2011, survivors and family members of victims galvanized to protest the government and demand information and redress . \u2014 New York Times , 27 Mar. 2022",
"Female journalists at Time, Newsweek, Reader\u2019s Digest, the Associated Press, the New York Times and many other news outlets also were beginning to seek legal redress over similar concerns involving promotion and pay. \u2014 Washington Post , 8 Dec. 2021",
"In the United States, on the other hand, citizens take on much of the responsibility of voting and cannot easily seek redress from the state when new burdens are enacted. \u2014 Washington Post , 25 Mar. 2022",
"Fontaine spent years pressing the government for redress . \u2014 Washington Post , 27 Mar. 2022",
"First Amendment rights to petition government for a redress of grievances cannot be abridged. \u2014 Anchorage Daily News , 17 Mar. 2022",
"For many states, that means legislatures will still be able to wildly distort electoral maps, and critics will have little to no legal redress . \u2014 Saoirse Gowan, The Week , 9 Mar. 2022",
"Citing his colleague Roy Brooks, Greene believes that any meaningful form of redress or reparations in the music industry must begin with an apology. \u2014 Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone , 5 Mar. 2022"
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": gradual loss of differentiation and function by a body part especially as a physiological change accompanying aging",
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": reversion to an earlier mental or behavioral level",
": a functional relationship between two or more correlated variables that is often empirically determined from data and is used especially to predict values of one variable when given values of the others",
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": progressive decline (as in size or severity) of a manifestation of disease",
": a gradual loss of differentiation and function by a body part especially as a physiological change accompanying aging",
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"ri-\u02c8gre-sh\u0259n",
"ri-\u02c8gresh-\u0259n"
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"retrogression",
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"advancement",
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"the regression to really childish behavior that boys often undergo when put in large groups",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"This level of autonomy prevents and predicts issues with root-cause and regression analysis using explainable AI/ML pipelines that identify anomalies and trends. \u2014 Shailesh Manjrekar, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
"People going into their reunions should expect some mental regression , says counseling psychologist Marisa G. Franco. \u2014 Alex Janin, WSJ , 7 June 2022",
"Using a statistical model known as a Cox proportional hazards regression , reporters examined risk factors such as children's race, age and mental health status. \u2014 Aleszu Bajak, USA TODAY , 19 May 2022",
"This, coupled with images inspired by Rose\u2019s regression therapy, inspired Morahan to play with a nonlinear narrative. \u2014 Meredith Blakestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 7 June 2022",
"The team looked at the LCOE and the deployment numbers and then deployed a regression model that established a relationship between historical output and historical cost. \u2014 Doug Johnson, Ars Technica , 3 June 2022",
"And yet one more regression is to reduce the coordination challenge by doing a set number of reps with the same arm and opposite leg, instead of switching which limbs are moving each rep. \u2014 Jenny Mccoy, SELF , 27 May 2022",
"We are being drawn back toward something primitive and indeed medieval, as if the most impressive scientific and technological progress were being matched by an equal and opposite regression . \u2014 Lance Morrow, WSJ , 25 May 2022",
"So to note that his BABIP in his last three starts (April 26, May 2, and May 8) was .000, .222, .091 shows a correction, a regression to the mean, unsustainably lucky as the counter-balance to being unsustainably unlucky. \u2014 James Yasko, Chron , 13 May 2022"
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"1583, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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": of or relating to restoration",
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": of, relating to, or providing restoration",
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"good",
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"unhealthy",
"unwholesome"
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"Adjective",
"the restorative powers of rest",
"took a restorative vitamin mix to improve his immune system",
"Noun",
"Sleep is a powerful restorative .",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Returning to the same place over and over again is a common theme with restorative nature practices. \u2014 Carolyn L. Todd, SELF , 8 June 2022",
"The board also heard a report on social and emotional supports proposed for the coming school year, including academic and behavioral screening, social-emotional skill instruction and restorative practices. \u2014 Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune , 29 May 2022",
"Implementing restorative practices throughout schools is a must. \u2014 Baltimore Sun , 17 May 2022",
"Bloom Township school administrators are working with Loyola University Chicago school discipline experts to get certified in restorative justice practices. \u2014 Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica , 6 May 2022",
"The new referendum funds also would support a new agriculture teacher at Vincent High School and two restorative practices coaches. \u2014 Rory Linnane, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 3 May 2022",
"Granite had already adopted many of the training recommendations Hollins made in 2016, including instituting restorative justice practices and age-appropriate interactions with students, and acted as a test case for Hollins\u2019 bill, Horsley said. \u2014 Saige Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Many schools are already using restorative practices and many others are not. \u2014 Anchorage Daily News , 17 Mar. 2022",
"When schools do successfully implement restorative justice practices, students notice the shift in school climate. \u2014 Kat Mckim, Fortune , 19 Jan. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The wild prawn cocktail with Bere Island crab (\u20ac26) is sweet and briny, while the squash soup (\u20ac10) is a restorative . \u2014 John Mariani, Forbes , 20 June 2022",
"Children larked, dogs romped, and weary grownups slumbered, while some enjoyed a restorative , and others were, well, deep in conversation. \u2014 Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker , 3 June 2022",
"So many workers showed up on Monday with hangovers that management provided pickle juice as a restorative . \u2014 Gary Kamiya, San Francisco Chronicle , 1 Apr. 2022",
"If the budino is a humble restorative , the torta is a celebratory pi\u00e8ce de r\u00e9sistance. \u2014 Joshua David Stein, WSJ , 18 Mar. 2022",
"Bruce Springsteen has always been first to show up in troubled times and usher music lovers back to the light, most notably with 2002's restorative post-9/11 album The Rising and subsequent tour with his beloved and mighty E Street Band. \u2014 Dan Morrissey, EW.com , 27 June 2021",
"Sound baths have nothing to do with a relaxing soak in the tub, and yet more psychiatrists, therapists and other wellness experts are acknowledging the practice as ultra restorative and cleansing. \u2014 Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping , 6 May 2021",
"Billed as an appetizer, the restorative is best experienced at the end of a meal, says Chiou. \u2014 Washington Post , 19 Mar. 2021",
"The productions leave little residue in the mind; watching them feels restorative , like a nap. \u2014 Sarah Manguso, The New York Review of Books , 31 May 2020"
],
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"Adjective",
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},
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"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
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": to cause or help to rise to a standing position",
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": to set upright by lifting or building",
": to lift up",
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": heighten , invigorate",
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": to get together for a purpose : collect",
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": to bring up for consideration or debate",
": to increase the strength, intensity, or pitch of",
": to increase the degree of",
": to cause to rise in level or amount",
": to increase the amount of (a poker bet)",
": to bet more than (a previous bettor)",
": to make a higher bridge bid in (a partner's suit)",
": to increase the bid of (one's partner)",
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": to cause to ascend",
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": to cause surprise or mild disapproval",
": to set a higher standard",
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": a rising stretch of road : an upward grade : rise",
": an increase in amount: such as",
": an increase of a bet or bid",
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": to cause to rise : lift",
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": to bring up a child : rear",
": to bring to notice",
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": to make louder",
": to give life to : arouse",
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": to cause to form on the skin",
": an increase in amount (as of pay)"
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"\u02c8r\u0101z",
"\u02c8r\u0101z"
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"boost",
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"elevate",
"heave",
"heft",
"heighten",
"hike",
"hoist",
"jack (up)",
"lift",
"perk (up)",
"pick up",
"take up",
"up",
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"boost",
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"rise",
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Eager to avoid repeating the sluggish response to HIV/AIDS, authorities are working with gay health advocacy organizations, dating apps and event organizers to raise awareness of monkeypox and share advice on how to stop its spread. \u2014 Denise Roland And Jon Kamp, WSJ , 26 June 2022",
"The answer missed the boat by ignoring the obvious disparity, but Gordon was able to raise awareness to seek -- and witness -- a more pragmatic solution. \u2014 Marc Bona, cleveland , 25 June 2022",
"The Suns continue to push their support of Brittney Griner's return to the U.S. with the release of coach Monty Williams' video Thursday, aiming to raise awareness about her imprisonment in Russia. \u2014 Dana Scott, The Arizona Republic , 23 June 2022",
"Grubbs\u2019 group plans to stage a demonstration in August to raise awareness about the unjust dismissals of Black doctors and trainees. \u2014 Usha Lee Mcfarling, STAT , 23 June 2022",
"Farmer said there was a push to raise awareness about the harms of opioid use before the pandemic, but COVID-19 shut down those efforts. \u2014 Fox News , 23 June 2022",
"Stronger Together Initiative in partnership with Gamesa Cookies, to raise awareness of their creative arts scholarship program. \u2014 Jasmine Browley, Essence , 23 June 2022",
"In the wake of these new findings, the CDC is now hoping to raise awareness of the importance of HIV testing in the run up to National HIV Testing Day on June 27. \u2014 Jessie Dimartino, ABC News , 23 June 2022",
"Newton\u2019s Department of Senior Services, together with the Council on Aging, organized the screening to engage the city\u2019s senior community and raise awareness of the topic, said director Jayne Colino. \u2014 Cici Yu And Jes\u00fas Marrero Su\u00e1rez, BostonGlobe.com , 22 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The 26-year-old starter was headed into the fourth and final season of his rookie contract, placing him less than a year away from his first shot at free agency and a potentially significant raise in his second contract. \u2014 Joel A. Erickson, USA TODAY , 15 June 2022",
"The 26-year-old starter was headed into the fourth and final season of his rookie contract, placing him less than a year away from his first shot at free agency and a potentially significant raise in his second contract. \u2014 Joel A. Erickson, The Indianapolis Star , 15 June 2022",
"Its valuation shot up to $32 billion after a $500 million raise in January. \u2014 Isabel Contreras, Forbes , 7 June 2022",
"The budget reflects a five percent employee raise in each department. \u2014 al , 17 May 2022",
"The judges are scheduled to get another 5% raise in the next fiscal year. \u2014 Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant , 2 May 2022",
"The organization is seeking a raise in wages, reduction of student fees that workers are charged, better health care, adding no-lockout language to the contracts and trying to overhaul their nondiscrimination and harassment policy. \u2014 Chicago Tribune , 21 Apr. 2022",
"While the technicians gained an undisclosed pay raise in the new agreement, Rizzo said the 23 days without pay during the strike will take years for the workers to make up. \u2014 Robert Channick, chicagotribune.com , 7 Apr. 2022",
"Adjusted for inflation, which is currently at its highest point in 40 years, the raise for CEOs in 2021 was only about 1.3% over the previous year, according to an analysis from economics blogger Kevin Drum. \u2014 Andrew Marquardt, Fortune , 4 Apr. 2022"
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"13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1",
"Noun",
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],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-185111"
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"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
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": dilapidated , ruined",
": causing or tending to cause ruin",
": causing or likely to cause collapse or destruction"
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"\u02c8r\u00fc-\u0259-n\u0259s",
"\u02c8r\u00fc-\u0259-n\u0259s"
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"calamitous",
"cataclysmal",
"cataclysmic",
"catastrophic",
"damning",
"destructive",
"disastrous",
"fatal",
"fateful",
"unfortunate"
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"examples":[
"The house has fallen into a ruinous state.",
"a ruinous miscalculation of the financial markets left them bankrupt",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"If that information is abused, the financial, reputational and operational losses can be ruinous . \u2014 James Legg, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
"Macron has accused Le Pen of pushing a dangerous manifesto of racist, ruinous policies. \u2014 Sylvie Corbet, USA TODAY , 11 Apr. 2022",
"Macron has accused Le Pen of pushing a dangerous manifesto of racist, ruinous policies. \u2014 Sylvie Corbet, Anchorage Daily News , 11 Apr. 2022",
"Macron has accused Le Pen of pushing an extremist manifesto of racist, ruinous policies. \u2014 John Leicester And Thomas Adamson, The Christian Science Monitor , 10 Apr. 2022",
"Macron has accused Le Pen of pushing an extremist manifesto of racist, ruinous policies. \u2014 NBC News , 10 Apr. 2022",
"This is heritage for American politics, as society tends to render policy and slogans aimed to uplift Black people as de facto radical and thus politically ruinous . \u2014 Anthony Conwright, The New Republic , 30 May 2022",
"Staying flexible and staying honest about your values and mission can give you the strength to turn a potentially ruinous circumstance into an opportunity. \u2014 Austin Cohen, Forbes , 13 May 2022",
"This debate is one of the few opportunities to reconsider implementing a financially ruinous rise in federal spending. \u2014 Wayne Winegarden, National Review , 16 Sep. 2021"
],
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-190426"
},
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"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": causing great pain or distress",
": violent , wild",
": extraordinary , tremendous"
],
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"\u02c8r\u0101-ji\u014b"
],
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"agonizing",
"excruciating",
"harrowing",
"racking",
"tormenting",
"torturing",
"torturous",
"wrenching"
],
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"examples":[
"The fire quickly turned into a raging inferno.",
"The book was a raging success.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"His disregard not just for the conventional norms of the office but, more importantly, his disregard for the truth in matters both personal and presidential add fuel to what was already a pretty raging fire. \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, azcentral , 14 Jan. 2020",
"Newsletter Sign-up The aggressive forecasts add to a raging debate among energy executives and analysts over what the coming decades may hold for the industry. \u2014 Sarah Kent, WSJ , 10 Sep. 2018",
"So the American Whitewater Association created a seven-level standardized rating system covers everything from still water streams to continuous raging rapids for the more advanced river scout. \u2014 Peter Reese, Popular Mechanics , 11 Aug. 2017",
"My Dad took us down to watch the raging water flow under the bridge. \u2014 Benjamin Oreskes, latimes.com , 2 Mar. 2018",
"Sessions\u2019 comments, coupled with cable news\u2019 nearly nonstop commentary, gives the impression of a raging discourse among economists over the economic impact of immigration. \u2014 Benjamin Harris, Fortune , 11 Sep. 2017",
"So the American Whitewater Association created a seven-level standardized rating system covers everything from still water streams to continuous raging rapids for the more advanced river scout. \u2014 Peter Reese, Popular Mechanics , 11 Aug. 2017",
"The whole raging battle had apparently been erased. \u2014 Bonnie Blodgett, Twin Cities , 14 Jan. 2017",
"But in Canada, where a raging fire is threatening to destroy the city of Fort McMurray, Alberta, firefighters stopped carrying shelters in 2005. \u2014 Fernanda Santos, New York Times , 6 May 2016"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-191227"
},
"rejection":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the action of rejecting : the state of being rejected",
": an immune response in which foreign tissue (as of a skin graft or transplanted organ) is attacked by immune system components of the recipient organism",
": something rejected",
": the act of not accepting, believing, or considering something : the state of being rejected",
": the action of rejecting or the state of being rejected",
": an immune response in which foreign tissue (as of a skin graft or transplanted organ) is attacked by immune system components (as antibodies, T cells, and macrophages) of the recipient organism",
": the act or an instance of rejecting: as",
": a refusal to accept an offer",
": a refusal to accept nonconforming goods as performance of a contract"
],
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"ri-\u02c8jek-sh\u0259n",
"ri-\u02c8jek-sh\u0259n",
"ri-\u02c8jek-sh\u0259n",
"ri-\u02c8jek-sh\u0259n"
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"contradiction",
"denegation",
"denial",
"disallowance",
"disavowal",
"disclaimer",
"disconfirmation",
"negation",
"repudiation"
],
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"acknowledgment",
"acknowledgement",
"admission",
"avowal",
"confirmation"
],
"examples":[
"made a flat rejection of the charges against him",
"the judge's swift rejection of the lawyer's request for a recess",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The women called themselves the Hen Party, and they were led by Jean Birnie, a local woman known for her horse-riding skills, reverence for nature and rejection of modern conveniences. \u2014 Britta Lokting, Washington Post , 14 June 2022",
"Many people in your situation have gotten the vaccines and have not had any rejection . \u2014 Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive , 14 June 2022",
"With Tuesday\u2019s rejection , there\u2019s still an ongoing case making similar arguments before the Ohio Supreme Court. \u2014 Andrew J. Tobias, cleveland , 14 June 2022",
"Creating the rest of the publishing world beyond Bottom Dollar, then, was mostly focused on conjuring a visual and organizational contrast that could quietly allude to Joyce\u2019s (Ophelia Lovibond) rejection of conventional journalism. \u2014 Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter , 12 June 2022",
"Those deaths, Petit-fr\u00e8re said, are usually either caused by violent attacks during a robbery or rejection by hospitals and clinics when Haitians attempt to seek medical care. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 12 June 2022",
"As a moody exploration of a complex but very real rejection of domesticity, however, Huesera is absolutely worth watching and a stunner of an outing. \u2014 Jeff Ewing, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
"The organization also found that discrimination, prejudice, denial of civil and human rights and family rejection are oft the source behind this disparity. \u2014 Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News , 9 June 2022",
"The pic is pretty cool, but the most iconic part has to be Gaga's rejection of pants and her rockin' robot bod. \u2014 Seventeen Editors, Seventeen , 7 June 2022"
],
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-191426"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": rough disorderly unrestrained fighting or struggling",
": infighting",
": marked by rough-and-tumble",
": rough-and-ready",
": put together haphazardly : makeshift"
],
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"\u02ccr\u0259-f\u0259n-\u02c8t\u0259m-b\u0259l"
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"broil",
"donnybrook",
"fracas",
"fray",
"free-for-all",
"melee",
"m\u00eal\u00e9e",
"row",
"ruckus",
"ruction"
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"artless",
"clumsy",
"crude",
"jerry-built",
"jerry-rigged",
"jury-rigged",
"rough",
"rough-and-ready",
"rough-hewn",
"rude",
"unrefined"
],
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"1810, in the meaning defined above",
"Adjective",
"1818, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-191502"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
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": to stretch out : extend",
": thrust",
": to touch or grasp by extending a part of the body (such as a hand) or an object",
": to pick up and draw toward one : take",
": to extend to",
": to get up to or as far as : come to",
": encompass",
": to make an impression on",
": to communicate with",
": to hand over : pass",
": to make a stretch with or as if with one's hand",
": to strain after something",
": project , extend",
": to arrive at or come to something",
": to sail on a reach",
": a continuous stretch or expanse",
": a straight portion of a stream or river",
": the action or an act of reaching",
": an individual part of a progression or journey",
": a reachable distance",
": ability to reach",
": an extent or range especially of knowledge or comprehension",
": a bearing shaft or coupling pole",
": the rod joining the hind axle to the forward bolster of a wagon",
": the tack sailed by a ship with the wind coming just forward of the beam or with the wind directly abeam or abaft the beam",
": echelon , level",
": to extend the arm far enough to touch or grab",
": to arrive at : come",
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": to communicate with",
": to grow, develop, or increase",
": the distance within which something can be touched or grabbed",
": the act of stretching especially to take hold of something",
": the probability that something can be achieved",
": an unbroken stretch (as of a river)",
": ability to stretch (as an arm) so as to touch something",
": to extend application to",
": to obtain an interest in or possession of",
": to arrive at and consider",
": to amount to"
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"\u02c8r\u0113ch",
"\u02c8r\u0113ch"
],
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"buck",
"hand",
"hand over",
"pass",
"transfer"
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"breadth",
"distance",
"expanse",
"expansion",
"extent",
"field",
"length",
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"sheet",
"spread",
"stretch",
"waste"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"That rocket has been used to carry paying customers \u2014 and last summer, Bezos himself \u2014 on brief, supersonic joy rides that reach the edge of what is technically considered space. \u2014 Jackie Wattles, CNN , 23 June 2022",
"Kallman said the free bus program would also help Rhode Island reach the goals of the Act on Climate, which makes the state\u2019s goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions mandatory and enforceable. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 23 June 2022",
"Alewife, a small prey fish that can reach 2 to 9 inches in length, went through this summertime event frequently 20-60 years ago, but the occurrence has since been rare. \u2014 Layla Mcmurtrie, USA TODAY , 23 June 2022",
"Biden also called Wednesday for states to suspend their own gas taxes, which would provide further relief at the pump as state gas taxes can reach up to 51 cents per gallon. \u2014 Derek Saul, Forbes , 22 June 2022",
"Alewife, a small prey fish that can reach 2 to 9 inches in length, went through this summertime event frequently 20-60 years ago, but the occurrence has since been rare. \u2014 Layla Mcmurtrie, Detroit Free Press , 22 June 2022",
"The company has claimed that its network of sites including Pornhub reach 150 million daily visitors. \u2014 Todd Spangler, Variety , 22 June 2022",
"It was extended to 700 miles in 1964 and didn\u2019t reach the full 800 miles until 1972. \u2014 Chris Bieri, Anchorage Daily News , 22 June 2022",
"While there\u2019s an argument for the Cavs to choose a more NBA-ready player capable of sliding into the immediate rotation, helping the team reach the playoffs, there\u2019s also justification behind taking a YOLO upside swing. \u2014 Chris Fedor, cleveland , 22 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"But the bears, wolves and bison that roam the wild Lamar Valley and the thermal features around Mammoth Hot Springs will remain out of reach . \u2014 Matthew Brown And Amy Beth Hanson, Anchorage Daily News , 22 June 2022",
"But the bears, wolves and bison that roam the wild Lamar Valley and the thermal features around Mammoth Hot Springs will remain out of reach . \u2014 Matthew Brown And Amy Beth Hanson, USA TODAY , 22 June 2022",
"And with mortgage rates also rising, what home buyers could have afforded just six months ago may now be out of reach . \u2014 Kellie Hwang, San Francisco Chronicle , 22 June 2022",
"But the bears, wolves and bison that roam the wild Lamar Valley and the thermal features around Mammoth Hot Springs will remain out of reach . \u2014 CBS News , 22 June 2022",
"Abundant light streaming through a window high on a wall, just out of reach . \u2014 Jeremy Eichler, BostonGlobe.com , 21 June 2022",
"But Biden can't force Saudi Arabia to produce more oil, and with Russian supplies out of reach due to sanctions for the invasion, a gas tax holiday would at least show some sort of action. \u2014 Sebastian Blanco, Car and Driver , 21 June 2022",
"This puts them out of reach for many people because of the up-front costs. \u2014 The Editors, Scientific American , 21 June 2022",
"With such an approach, long-term gains should be forever out of reach . \u2014 Jeff Ernsthausen, ProPublica , 21 June 2022"
],
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"Verb",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a",
"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
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},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to locate again : establish or lay out in a new place",
": to move to a new location"
],
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"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8l\u014d-\u02cck\u0101t",
"\u02ccr\u0113-l\u014d-\u02c8k\u0101t"
],
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"budge",
"dislocate",
"displace",
"disturb",
"move",
"remove",
"reposition",
"shift",
"transfer",
"transpose"
],
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"examples":[
"He relocated to Los Angeles for his new job.",
"How can we convince more businesses to relocate to this city?",
"The company decided to relocate its headquarters.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Coastal communities around the world will be forced to relocate due to rising sea levels, the U.K.\u2019s Environment Agency has warned. \u2014 Alan Murray, Fortune , 9 June 2022",
"Meanwhile, residents who live above and below a floor where a person tested positive are being forced to relocate to quarantine centers. \u2014 Tripti Lahiri, Quartz , 9 May 2022",
"Two-thirds of those incarcerated under EO 9066 were U.S. citizens forced to relocate by their government because of their Japanese heritage. \u2014 Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic , 16 Apr. 2022",
"Fu Dinghua, 55, watched her mother, suffering from kidney disease, die Monday night after being forced to relocate from a hospital requisitioned for covid patients. \u2014 Washington Post , 13 Apr. 2022",
"When the pandemic hit, the Mexican-Nicaraguan entrepreneur was forced to relocate to her hometown of Los Angeles. \u2014 Yara Sim\u00f3n, refinery29.com , 20 Mar. 2022",
"Starlink terminals have also been provided to help the country's tech companies stay online when the war has forced them to relocate . \u2014 Arkansas Online , 20 Mar. 2022",
"The two shop owners rented space in properties adjacent to the theater but had their leases terminated by Hines and forced to relocate . \u2014 Tony Semerad, The Salt Lake Tribune , 9 Mar. 2022",
"As the climate crisis advances, more people will be forced to relocate , adding stress and vulnerability to other regions. \u2014 Rachel Ramirez, CNN , 28 Feb. 2022"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1834, in the meaning defined at transitive sense"
],
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},
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"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to make less tense or rigid : slacken",
": to make less severe or stringent : modify",
": to deprive of energy, zeal, or strength of purpose",
": to relieve from nervous tension",
": to treat (hair) chemically in order to relax curls",
": to become lax, weak, or loose : rest",
": to become less intense or severe",
": to become inactive and lengthen",
": to cast off social restraint, nervous tension, or anxiety",
": to seek rest or recreation",
": to relieve constipation",
": to attain equilibrium following the abrupt removal of some influence (such as light, high temperature, or stress)",
": to make or become loose or less tense",
": to make or become less severe or strict",
": to become calm and free from stress",
": to seek rest or enjoyment",
": to slacken or make less tense or rigid",
": to relieve from nervous tension",
": to relieve from constipation",
": to return to an inactive or resting state",
": to become inactive and lengthen",
": to cast off social restraint, nervous tension, or anxiety"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8laks",
"ri-\u02c8laks",
"ri-\u02c8laks"
],
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"chill",
"chill out",
"decompress",
"de-stress",
"loosen up",
"mellow (out)",
"unwind",
"wind down"
],
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"tense (up)"
],
"examples":[
"The muscles in my neck and shoulders should relax after a nice hot shower.",
"A hot shower relaxed the tight muscles in my neck and shoulders.",
"I can't relax with all this noise!",
"Just relax , there's nothing to worry about.",
"Try to relax and enjoy the ride.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Guests can relax and take a dip in the turquoise waters of the Straits of Malacca at the island\u2019s Emerald Bay Beach. \u2014 Roger Sands, Forbes , 9 June 2022",
"No more scrolling; just relax , and add this to your cart. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 1 June 2022",
"Reading poetry from Rumi tonight to help me relax again. \u2014 Ghausia Ludwig, Washington Post , 24 May 2022",
"Thinking about J\u00e9r\u00f4me running this market would relax me a little. \u2014 Marta Balaga, Variety , 24 May 2022",
"And finally, after you\u2019ve sent your truly show-stopping nude, relax . \u2014 Tom Rasmussen, Vogue , 18 May 2022",
"Set the mood and relax by the wood-burning stone fireplace. \u2014 Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant , 29 May 2022",
"Like Oval Beach, Van Buren State Park offers guests a scenic spot to relax and enjoy the sun, sand and fresh Lake Michigan water. \u2014 Alec Brzezinski, Detroit Free Press , 28 May 2022",
"Workers were invited to relax with service dogs and take part in a meditation session, in addition to other techniques the hospital system has begun offering regularly to boost staff mental wellness. \u2014 Helena Oliviero, Anchorage Daily News , 28 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Latin relaxare , from re- + laxare to loosen, from laxus loose \u2014 more at slack ",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-192213"
},
"Restoration style":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an English style especially of furniture and architecture characteristic of the period of the restoration of Charles II"
],
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"examples":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-192618"
},
"restricted":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": subject or subjected to restriction : such as",
": not general : limited",
": available to the use of particular groups or specifically excluding others",
": not intended for general circulation or release",
": subject or subjected to restriction"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8strik-t\u0259d"
],
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"bounded",
"circumscribed",
"defined",
"definite",
"determinate",
"finite",
"limited",
"measured",
"narrow"
],
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"boundless",
"dimensionless",
"endless",
"illimitable",
"immeasurable",
"indefinite",
"infinite",
"limitless",
"measureless",
"unbounded",
"undefined",
"unlimited",
"unmeasured"
],
"examples":[
"He is on a severely restricted diet.",
"You have entered a restricted area.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Nowadays, only Epidiolex and Sativex may be prescribed only for a restricted number of medical conditions. \u2014 Dario Sabaghi, Forbes , 13 June 2022",
"Also missing from minicamp is the Allen Lazard, the Packers\u2019 top returning receiver and a restricted free agent who hasn\u2019t yet signed his contract tender. \u2014 Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune , 7 June 2022",
"Virginia Tech intends to host several in-person ceremonies with a restricted number of guests. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 19 Mar. 2021",
"On Thursday, this was the first day Oregon schools were allowed to have a restricted number of home team fans at the game. \u2014 oregonlive , 18 Mar. 2021",
"There will be a restricted number of fans allowed in because of the COVID-19 pandemic. \u2014 Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic , 17 Nov. 2020",
"Koppanen was a restricted free agent with arbitration rights. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 2 June 2022",
"Victor Oladipo, Markieff Morris, Dewayne Dedmon and Udonis Haslem are free agents, and Caleb Martin is a restricted free agent. \u2014 Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY , 30 May 2022",
"The Suns can match any offer from another team since Ayton is a restricted free agent or do a sign-and-trade with Ayton in a package deal that could address needs at the guard position. \u2014 Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic , 18 May 2022"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"circa 1550, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-193649"
},
"repudiation":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the act of repudiating : the state of being repudiated",
": the refusal of public authorities to acknowledge or pay a debt",
": the rejection or renunciation of a duty or obligation (as under a contract)",
": anticipatory repudiation"
],
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"ri-\u02ccpy\u00fc-d\u0113-\u02c8\u0101-sh\u0259n",
"ri-\u02ccpy\u00fc-d\u0113-\u02c8\u0101-sh\u0259n"
],
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"contradiction",
"denegation",
"denial",
"disallowance",
"disavowal",
"disclaimer",
"disconfirmation",
"negation",
"rejection"
],
"antonyms":[
"acknowledgment",
"acknowledgement",
"admission",
"avowal",
"confirmation"
],
"examples":[
"voters seemed satisfied by the candidate's public repudiation of the beliefs of an organization to which he had briefly belonged as a youth",
"New Year's resolutions typically include the repudiation of chocolate and other indulgences and the promise to resume working out at the gym.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"By another measure, the vote was a rare repudiation of a sitting member of Congress. \u2014 Peter Slevin, The New Yorker , 27 May 2022",
"This act would be a shameful repudiation of what is supposed to be one of the core missions of a great university \u2014 and Princeton alumni and donors should make their voices heard while the board of trustees deliberates on Katz\u2019s fate. \u2014 The Editors, National Review , 23 May 2022",
"That said, the draft opinion reflects a welcome repudiation of Roe, a debacle that barely pretended to grapple with the Constitution in purporting to discover within it a fundamental right to terminate the life of unborn children. \u2014 The Editors, National Review , 3 May 2022",
"Her mother's suicide felt like a repudiation of that choice. \u2014 Alia E. Dastagir, USA TODAY , 20 Apr. 2022",
"The recall wasn\u2019t about San Francisco following anyone or about a repudiation of progressivism. \u2014 Joe Garofoli, San Francisco Chronicle , 17 Feb. 2022",
"The story\u2014that these thefts represented an utter repudiation of the demands of the 2020 protests and a decade of painstaking decarceral reform in California\u2014had already coalesced. \u2014 Piper French, The New Republic , 26 Jan. 2022",
"At her election rallies, Ms. Castro capitalized on Hondurans\u2019 widespread repudiation of Mr. Hern\u00e1ndez\u2019s rule. \u2014 New York Times , 29 Nov. 2021",
"Truthfully, even a Vance loss would most likely not have been a repudiation of Trump. \u2014 Byrick Klein, ABC News , 3 May 2022"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"circa 1530, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-193655"
},
"restart":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to start anew",
": to resume (something, such as an activity) after interruption",
": to resume operation"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8st\u00e4rt"
],
"synonyms":[
"continue",
"pick up",
"proceed (with)",
"renew",
"reopen",
"resume"
],
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"examples":[
"They plan to restart negotiations next week.",
"The tournament will restart tomorrow.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The measures appeared to be designed to encourage the International Monetary Fund to restart a bailout program worth $6 billion that was negotiated in 2019 after years of stagnating growth. \u2014 Mushtaq Yusufzai, NBC News , 16 June 2022",
"In resuming production, Abbott will need to restart equipment and conduct multiple test runs and checks on its ingredients and products. \u2014 Colin Lodewick, Fortune , 19 May 2022",
"Now Scandrick, 35, has been hired to restart the program in his first head coaching job. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 2 May 2022",
"Likewise, in 2003, an unchecked Saddam Hussein had incentives to restart his nuclear research program\u2014a commitment problem exacerbated by uncertainty. \u2014 Chris Blattman, WSJ , 25 Apr. 2022",
"Cleveland City Hall announced Friday that a deal has been reached with Rumpke Waste & Recycling to restart the city\u2019s recycling program that was abandoned in 2020. \u2014 Peter Krouse, cleveland , 22 Apr. 2022",
"The city of Little Rock is looking to restart a program that paid homeless individuals an hourly wage for day labor sometime in the spring, according to the city manager. \u2014 Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online , 29 Dec. 2021",
"But Tesla has struggled to restart production at its Shanghai factory after Covid-19 lockdowns forced costly outages at the plant. \u2014 Reuters, NBC News , 3 June 2022",
"Port officials are watching to see if there is a surge of imports once Chinese factories restart production. \u2014 Paul Berger, WSJ , 24 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1749, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-193736"
},
"rest area":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an area adjacent to a highway at which restrooms and refreshments are usually available"
],
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"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Her body had been placed in a duffel bag and left along the banks of the Salmon River, about 75 to 100 yards from the rest area parking lot on the eastbound side of the highway. \u2014 oregonlive , 12 Mar. 2022",
"Northbound vehicles are being diverted off the highway through the rest area parking lot and then right back onto I-75, according to the sheriff\u2019s office. \u2014 Jennifer Edwards Baker, The Enquirer , 19 Apr. 2022",
"The crash was reported just before 9 a.m. Tuesday between the exits for Liberty Way and Ohio 129 in Liberty Township and the rest area in Monroe, dispatchers say at the Butler County Sheriff\u2019s Office. \u2014 Jennifer Edwards Baker, The Enquirer , 19 Apr. 2022",
"Because each rest area has fewer than 20 parking spaces, many truckers park along the side of the highway. \u2014 Martin E. Comas, orlandosentinel.com , 4 Mar. 2022",
"Stranded by a blizzard, a young woman is forced to find shelter at a highway rest area with a group of strangers. \u2014 Jacob Siegal, BGR , 25 Feb. 2022",
"Her vehicle was found at the I-90 rest area /truck stop, and some of her personal belongings were found on the beach along the Clark Fork River on the east side of Alberton Rock, prompting a massive search of the area. \u2014 NBC News , 5 Dec. 2021",
"At that rest area , Sharee Miller handed Cassaday her cellphone and gave him final instructions for the murder. \u2014 Joseph Diaz, ABC News , 11 Feb. 2022",
"Authorities said the incident started as a domestic dispute in the rest area . \u2014 Bradford Betz, Fox News , 27 Dec. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1971, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-200645"
},
"reiteration":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect",
": to repeat something said or done"
],
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"r\u0113-\u02c8i-t\u0259-\u02ccr\u0101t",
"r\u0113-\u02c8i-t\u0259-\u02ccr\u0101t"
],
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"duplicate",
"redo",
"reduplicate",
"remake",
"renew",
"repeat",
"replicate",
"reprise"
],
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"To reiterate , this is all while someone is on the national minimum wage of $772.55 a week. \u2014 Pema Bakshi, refinery29.com , 29 Mar. 2022",
"To reiterate , this is not to suggest Robinson has no value. \u2014 Morten Jensen, Forbes , 27 Mar. 2022",
"Brooks, who last week was endorsed by the National Rifle Association, recently released a campaign ad recounting the shooting to reiterate his support of gun rights secured by the Second Amendment even in the immediate aftermath. \u2014 Paul Gattis | Pgattis@al.com, al , 10 May 2022",
"All of which is to reiterate how remarkable a run Grace and Frankie, starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, has had on Netflix. \u2014 Andy Meek, BGR , 6 May 2022",
"Democrats used their time Monday to reiterate support for Jackson and underscore the historic nature of the vote. \u2014 Dylan Wells, USA TODAY , 4 Apr. 2022",
"Even Putin\u2019s friends in Europe, such as Orb\u00e1n and Czech President Milos Zeman, have gone out of their way to reiterate their support for Ukraine and their commitment to a joint European Union stance. \u2014 Yasmeen Serhan, The Atlantic , 27 Feb. 2022",
"This followed White House chief of staff Ron Klain reaching out to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to reiterate support. \u2014 Edward-isaac Dovere, CNN , 6 Feb. 2022",
"There was another element about the story that was imperative to reiterate as much as possible, says Cerar. \u2014 Anne Easton, Forbes , 5 Jan. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Latin reiteratus , past participle of reiterare to repeat, from re- + iterare to iterate",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-201319"
},
"revenge":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
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": to avenge (oneself or another) usually by retaliating in kind or degree",
": to inflict injury in return for",
": a desire for vengeance or retribution",
": an act or instance of retaliating in order to get even",
": an opportunity for getting satisfaction",
": to cause harm or injury in return for",
": an act or instance of causing harm or injury in return for a wrong",
": a desire to cause harm or injury in return for a wrong",
": a chance for getting satisfaction"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8venj",
"ri-\u02c8venj"
],
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"avenge",
"redress",
"requite",
"retaliate",
"venge"
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"payback",
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"requital",
"retaliation",
"retribution",
"vengeance"
],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"a man who took matters into his own hands and revenged the death of his brother",
"Noun",
"She swore that she would have her revenge .",
"She wants revenge against her enemies.",
"The bombing was in revenge for the assassination of their leader.",
"The team is seeking revenge for the loss earlier in the season.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Fleeing for his life, the boy vows revenge as well as to liberate his mother (Nicole Kidman), with dad having helpfully given him a pep talk about the importance of vengeance even before this act of fratricide cemented Amleth's destiny. \u2014 Brian Lowry, CNN , 21 Apr. 2022",
"With Cassie and Nate\u2019s secret affair finally exposed, Maddy wishfully plots revenge against her ex-boyfriend and ex-best friend. \u2014 Leah Campano, Seventeen , 14 Feb. 2022",
"At the back of the book, the index provides a space for reference\u2014and sometimes revenge . \u2014 Wsj Books Staff, WSJ , 11 Feb. 2022",
"To save his own skin and revenge himself on Logan, Kendall has turned whistleblower. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 2 Dec. 2021",
"Soon enough, the cost of fame is being measured in bribes as various underworld characters emerge, seeking payoffs or just revenge in the aftermath of tragedy. \u2014 Daniel D'addario, Variety , 24 Nov. 2021",
"As travel rebounded this year, a number of different trends have emerged, from working remotely from hotels to revenge travel to trip stacking. \u2014 Rachel King, Fortune , 17 Nov. 2021",
"Years later that boy has grown up to be Nat Love (Jonathan Majors), who had dedicated his life to revenge . \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, Detroit Free Press , 22 Oct. 2021",
"People with stressful jobs and who work long hours might also be prone to revenge bedtime procrastination. \u2014 Erica Sweeney, Good Housekeeping , 6 Nov. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"After Beavercreek was done reveling in its opening 28-26 success, Moeller plotted revenge for set two. \u2014 Sara Tidwell, The Enquirer , 5 June 2022",
"Federal soldiers seeking revenge for the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln on April 15 marched on Raleigh, N.C., only to be deterred by Federal cannons loaded with flesh-shredding double-canister shells. \u2014 New York Times , 27 May 2022",
"The UEFA Women's Champions League final is a showdown between the last two winners\u2014and a chance at revenge for one of the sport's biggest stars. \u2014 Matt Craig, Forbes , 19 May 2022",
"Some of the conservatives who embraced the attacks appeared eager to play to the GOP\u2019s QAnon wing; others simply seemed to want revenge for Justice Brett Kavanaugh\u2019s confirmation process three years ago. \u2014 Matt Ford, The New Republic , 7 Apr. 2022",
"This led to Darlene (Lisa Emery), seeking revenge for her new partner by walking up to Frank, who was sitting in his car, and shooting him just below the belt at close range. \u2014 Derek Lawrence, EW.com , 4 Feb. 2022",
"Rather than a suicide attack, her alleged plan was to drop off a backpack filled with explosives, in revenge for an airstrike on a market area near al-Bab, Syria, according to Robins. \u2014 Josh Meyer, USA TODAY , 1 Feb. 2022",
"That is not to say that this is a horror series, this is a series about characters, the emotional component is the key, the ties that are created and broken, revenge , love, hate. \u2014 Emiliano Granada, Variety , 6 Apr. 2022",
"Finally, there is the oldest motivation of all: revenge . \u2014 Dan Mclaughlin, National Review , 9 Mar. 2022"
],
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
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],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-201946"
},
"relocatee":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": one who moves to a new location : one that is relocated"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u0113-l\u0259-\u02cck\u0101-\u02c8t\u0113",
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u02ccl\u014d-k\u0259-\u02c8t\u0113"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1954, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-202035"
},
"responsibility":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the quality or state of being responsible : such as",
": moral, legal, or mental accountability",
": reliability , trustworthiness",
": something for which one is responsible : burden",
": the quality or state of being in charge of someone or something",
": the quality of being dependable",
": something or someone for which someone has charge"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02ccsp\u00e4n(t)-s\u0259-\u02c8bi-l\u0259-t\u0113",
"ri-\u02ccsp\u00e4n-s\u0259-\u02c8bi-l\u0259-t\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[
"blame",
"fault",
"liability"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"This is a profound gift, which comes with a heavy responsibility . \u2014 Ed Yong, The Atlantic , 13 June 2022",
"The president said the federal government would cover the full cost of the emergency response and debris removal, a responsibility that was previously shared with the state government. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 12 June 2022",
"And then again, for people to understand that being an analyst is a really serious responsibility that people don't take lightly. \u2014 Kovie Biakolo, ELLE , 11 June 2022",
"However today, the president made clear that controlling migration is a responsibility shared among all nations in the western hemisphere. \u2014 Armando Garcia, ABC News , 11 June 2022",
"The security of the user/administrator rights system is also the team's responsibility . \u2014 Oleh Svet, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
"Tatum made first-team All-NBA for the first time this season, and a large part of his improvement was the additional responsibility placed on him by Boston coach Ime Udoka. \u2014 Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY , 8 June 2022",
"That nerve that runs through both scenes is Felipe's responsibility for driving Gaby away. \u2014 Kristen Baldwin, EW.com , 1 June 2022",
"Not to mention a responsibility to make some disclosures along the way. \u2014 Erik Wemple, Washington Post , 28 May 2022"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1771, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-202158"
},
"respective":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": particular , separate",
": partial , discriminative",
": not the same or shared : separate"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8spek-tiv",
"ri-\u02c8spek-tiv"
],
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"different",
"individual",
"separate"
],
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"same"
],
"examples":[
"it was late when the concert let out, so we all went our respective ways",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Congress and the judiciary played out their respective roles and the executive branch continued to function despite unprecedented political pressures. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 17 June 2022",
"Todd Weiser and Corie Henson are leaving their respective roles. \u2014 Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter , 16 June 2022",
"Tennant and Tate will reprise their respective roles of the 10th Doctor and companion Donna Noble. \u2014 J. Kim Murphy, Variety , 15 May 2022",
"All the major players do a wonderful job in their respective roles, most particularly Biel as the deceptive, self-deceptive, and charismatic Candy. \u2014 Jeff Ewing, Forbes , 7 May 2022",
"On Tuesday at New London Superior Court, the Correa siblings were sentenced for their respective roles in the crime spree that judges called one of the most horrific cases in Connecticut history. \u2014 Taylor Hartz, Hartford Courant , 3 May 2022",
"And asking men to pay for everything undermines egalitarian goals in that it is premised on certain gendered assumptions about men and women and their respective roles. \u2014 Eve Upton-clark, refinery29.com , 21 Apr. 2022",
"Rupp, 71, and Smith, 78, will reprise their respective roles as Kitty and Red Forman in the upcoming series. \u2014 Dory Jackson, PEOPLE.com , 18 Apr. 2022",
"But infectivity and immune escape are also deeply intertwined, and determining their respective roles in viral spread is exceedingly challenging. \u2014 Charles Schmidt, Scientific American , 4 Apr. 2022"
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"1597, in the meaning defined at sense 2"
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},
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"adjective"
],
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": iterant to an increased degree"
],
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"r\u0113\u02c8it\u0259r\u0259nt",
"-it\u0259r-"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-204720"
},
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"type":[
"noun,",
"verb"
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": to explore (something) again"
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"(\u02cc)r\u0113-ik-\u02c8spl\u022fr"
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"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": fit for use on the road"
],
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"\u02c8r\u014dd-\u02ccw\u0259r-t\u035fh\u0113"
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"To be converted to electric, the internal combustion vehicle must be roadworthy , registered in France and more than 5 years old. \u2014 Neil Winton, Forbes , 20 Jan. 2022",
"In recognition of that utility, local repair shops have started to donate spare tires that are no longer roadworthy and might have languished on beaches or by the side of the road. \u2014 Nick Roll, The Christian Science Monitor , 10 Jan. 2022",
"The blistering speed of the original 2004 Veyron proved so great, Michelin initially struggled to equip the car with roadworthy tires to match its power. \u2014 Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune , 2 Nov. 2021",
"The Solar Car Challenge teaches high school students around the world how to build roadworthy solar cars. \u2014 Gary Curreri, sun-sentinel.com , 30 July 2021",
"Perhaps most importantly, Sol looks to be genuinely roadworthy . \u2014 Rachel Cormack, Robb Report , 9 June 2021",
"Here is a selection of roadworthy audiobooks tailored to fit different journeys and assorted travelers. \u2014 Washington Post , 27 May 2021",
"In some cases the vehicles were best suited to private communities, and not roadworthy , unlike the Mini EV. \u2014 Tripti Lahiri, Quartz , 23 Apr. 2021",
"Digital training experiences take e-scooter riders through a series of modules featuring video, text and imagery, on subjects like how to plan journeys, where to legally ride and park, and how to check if an e-scooter is roadworthy . \u2014 Katie Deighton, WSJ , 4 Dec. 2020"
],
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"1818, in the meaning defined above"
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},
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"adjective"
],
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": having a tendency to run: such as",
": extremely or excessively soft and liquid",
": secreting a thin flow of mucus",
": giving off or likely to give off liquid",
": secreting a thin flow of mucus"
],
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"\u02c8r\u0259-n\u0113",
"\u02c8r\u0259-n\u0113",
"\u02c8r\u0259n-\u0113"
],
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"soupy",
"watery"
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"examples":[
"The scrambled eggs are runny .",
"The pudding is runnier than I like it.",
"a little boy with a runny nose",
"My eyes felt itchy and runny .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Sandstorm exposure can cause cough, runny nose, asthma attacks, eye irritation and other problems. \u2014 Kasha Patel, Washington Post , 26 May 2022",
"The symptoms are pretty similar: nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat, sneezing, coughing, headaches and fatigue. \u2014 Josh Fischman, Scientific American , 16 May 2022",
"But the symptoms commonly associated with BA.2.12.1 are typically akin to those of a head cold, Dr. Russo says, explaining that sore throat, runny nose, headache, or cough should definitely prompt you to get tested for COVID-19. \u2014 Maggie O'neill, SELF , 10 May 2022",
"These are loose stoles or diarrhea that might contain blood, abdominal cramps, runny nose, watery eyes, and colic (in babies). \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 14 Apr. 2022",
"Other symptoms include runny nose, gastrointestinal issues, headache, and a skin rash. \u2014 Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al , 1 Apr. 2022",
"Ablation of the posterior nasal nerves is a new treatment for vasomotor rhinitis, which is characterized by a runny nose after eating or with changes in temperature. \u2014 Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive , 3 June 2022",
"This specific variant has been noted to cause upper respiratory issues that some may easily mistake for seasonal allergies; early symptoms often include scratchy or sore throat, sneezing, or a runny nose. \u2014 Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping , 21 May 2022",
"Not sure if your runny nose is from a sinus infection, a cold or allergies? \u2014 cleveland , 12 May 2022"
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"1770, in the meaning defined above"
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"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a bragging speech",
": vain boasting or bluster : rant"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-211559"
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"render":{
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"adjective",
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
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": to melt down",
": to extract by melting",
": to treat so as to convert into industrial fats and oils or fertilizer",
": to transmit to another : deliver",
": give up , yield",
": to furnish for consideration, approval, or information: such as",
": to hand down (a legal judgment)",
": to agree on and report (a verdict)",
": to give in return or retribution",
": give back , restore",
": reflect , echo",
": to give in acknowledgment of dependence or obligation : pay",
": to do (a service) for another",
": to cause to be or become : make",
": impart",
": to reproduce or represent by artistic or verbal means : depict",
": to give a performance of",
": to produce a copy or version of",
": to execute the motions of",
": translate",
": to direct the execution of : administer",
": to apply a coat of plaster or cement directly to",
": to give recompense",
": a return especially in goods or services due from a feudal tenant to his lord",
": to cause to be or become",
": to furnish or give to another",
": to officially report",
": to obtain by heating",
": perform sense 3",
": to transmit to another : deliver",
": to furnish for consideration, approval, or information: as",
": hand down",
": to agree on and report (a verdict) \u2014 compare enter",
": to give in acknowledgment of dependence or obligation : make payment of",
": to direct the execution of"
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"\u02c8ren-d\u0259r",
"\u02c8ren-d\u0259r",
"\u02c8ren-d\u0259r"
],
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"cede",
"cough up",
"deliver",
"give up",
"hand over",
"lay down",
"relinquish",
"surrender",
"turn in",
"turn over",
"yield"
],
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Just like that, Google stopped all design rumors and render leaks that would have continued to surface until October. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 2 June 2022",
"While the justices did not render a decision, the eventual ruling could have statewide effects on other pending lawsuits and in how local governments deal with these monuments. \u2014 Ben Brasch, ajc , 19 May 2022",
"In the next decade, the Black Power Movement saw massive demonstrations and mammoth intellects render searing speeches. \u2014 Michaela Angela Davis, Allure , 14 May 2022",
"Williams said officers were able to move the machete away from the man and render first aid until the Phoenix Fire Department transported him to a hospital for treatment. \u2014 Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic , 13 May 2022",
"Lanier said Polster should render a judgment large enough to help effected people and families recover. \u2014 Adam Ferrise, cleveland , 10 May 2022",
"As premium rates continue to rise, so have sophisticated strategies developed by carriers to deny claims and render policies useless in the wake of significant damage due to increasing inclement weather as well as higher reinsurance rates. \u2014 Kevin Jean, Sun Sentinel , 5 May 2022",
"That means the judgment that Republican voters render on Tuesday will go a long way to show whether even conservative candidates like Mr. Mandel and Mr. Gibbons can overcome a cold shoulder from Mar-a-Lago. \u2014 New York Times , 30 Apr. 2022",
"Moscow last week also signaled aspirations to win control of the country\u2019s southern seacoasts, which would render Ukraine landlocked, crippling it economically. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 25 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Think stone arches, wrought ironwork and lime render . \u2014 Demetrius Simms, Robb Report , 16 May 2022",
"While there is only one render of Ronin at this stage, Fisker says a full reveal will come in August 2023. \u2014 Rachel Cormack, Robb Report , 4 May 2022",
"The latest news is that venerable leaker Evan Blass scored an official render of the watch body. \u2014 Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica , 20 Apr. 2022",
"According to Nvidia, the RTX 3090\u2019s render time was right around seven minutes. \u2014 Joshua Hawkins, BGR , 27 Apr. 2022",
"The technology is evolving to be able to convert a 2D picture into a 3D render . \u2014 Jennifer Castenson, Forbes , 22 Oct. 2021",
"In Khan\u2019s render , Apple has replaced the notch with a hole-punch selfie camera, similar to Samsung\u2019s latest Galaxy phones. \u2014 Jacob Siegal, BGR , 9 Nov. 2021",
"But others argue that even more so than in peacetime, periods of active combat render hacktivism ineffectual and largely just distracting. \u2014 Lily Hay Newman, Wired , 3 Mar. 2022",
"As for the services, the publicity and prestige render considerations about actual viewership secondary, not that those figures are regularly disclosed. \u2014 Brian Lowry, CNN , 11 Mar. 2022"
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"Verb",
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"Noun",
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],
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"noun"
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": the quality or state of being rude",
": a rude action"
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"\u02c8r\u00fcd-n\u0259s"
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"dis",
"diss",
"discourteousness",
"discourtesy",
"disrespect",
"disrespectfulness",
"impertinence",
"impertinency",
"impoliteness",
"impudence",
"incivility",
"inconsiderateness",
"inconsideration",
"insolence",
"ungraciousness"
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"civility",
"considerateness",
"consideration",
"courtesy",
"genteelness",
"gentility",
"graciousness",
"politeness",
"politesse",
"thoughtfulness"
],
"examples":[
"such rudeness will not be tolerated in this office",
"the rudeness of frontier life gradually diminished with time",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"This movie shows what teens and pre-teens are like when adults aren't watching \u2014 including all the rudeness and profanity that goes with it \u2014 and then sets that energy on an adventure to find a lost pirate's treasure. \u2014 Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping , 17 May 2022",
"Something else to consider is that the opposites of kindness and helpfulness are rudeness and apathy, which according to our customer service research, are the top reasons customers are likely to switch companies or leave a brand. \u2014 Shep Hyken, Forbes , 27 Mar. 2022",
"Arriving at the hospital with Nicky, Kevin laments \u2013 in his quick-to-fault-himself way \u2013 that his rudeness may have drove Cassidy to drink and drive. \u2014 Amanda Ostuni, EW.com , 16 Mar. 2022",
"Your wife is correct, but Miss Manners recognizes that your rudeness was a reaction to everyone else\u2019s in preferring email and sports scores to the friends seated across the table. \u2014 Washington Post , 20 Jan. 2022",
"The contrast between the academic seriousness of the backdrop and the rudeness of the gesture is intriguing. \u2014 New York Times , 1 Mar. 2022",
"Rather than at least attempting to be a role model, public figures followed Trump's lead: Prioritizing rudeness and cruelty over decency and respect. \u2014 Chris Cillizza, CNN , 15 Dec. 2021",
"There are no events for mendacity, oppression, or rudeness . \u2014 Nr Editors, National Review , 17 Feb. 2022",
"But airlines are a particular dumping ground for stress and rudeness . \u2014 New York Times , 16 Feb. 2022"
],
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
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},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": capable of laughing",
": disposed to laugh",
": arousing or provoking laughter",
": laughable",
": associated with, relating to, or used in laughter"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ri-z\u0259-b\u0259l"
],
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"antic",
"chucklesome",
"comedic",
"comic",
"comical",
"droll",
"farcical",
"funny",
"hilarious",
"humoristic",
"humorous",
"hysterical",
"hysteric",
"killing",
"laughable",
"ludicrous",
"ridiculous",
"riotous",
"screaming",
"sidesplitting",
"uproarious"
],
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"humorless",
"lame",
"unamusing",
"uncomic",
"unfunny",
"unhumorous",
"unhysterical"
],
"examples":[
"The suggestion was downright risible .",
"a risible comment that made the whole class laugh",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The idea of spending that much on a device designed to go no farther than my spare bedroom might have seemed risible a few years ago. \u2014 Tom Vanderbilt, Outside Online , 14 Mar. 2020",
"The idea should be absurd, risible , farcical, outr\u00e9. \u2014 Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review , 15 Mar. 2022",
"Mei draws her crush as a merman\u2014a fantasy more risible than racy. \u2014 Shirley Li, The Atlantic , 25 Mar. 2022",
"These were completely risible statements such as the one claiming that Ukraine is a fascist, anti-semitic State... \u2014 Rica Cerbarano, Vogue , 22 Mar. 2022",
"Also risible to the crown prince was the notion that his citizens fear speaking out against him. \u2014 Graeme Wood, The Atlantic , 3 Mar. 2022",
"In the mid-1950s, Alice Childress wrote a play about a White director rehearsing a majority Black cast in a Southern drama filled with risible stereotypes. \u2014 Washington Post , 6 Dec. 2021",
"But the suggestion that this scholarship is regularly being taught in K-12 history classes, or even in survey-level courses to undergraduates, is risible . \u2014 Damon Linker, The Week , 25 June 2021",
"Famously, Iman\u2019s career got its start in the \u201970s with a risible fiction ginned up by the photographer and inveterate fabulist Peter Beard. \u2014 New York Times , 18 Nov. 2021"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1557, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-222946"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
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": one that represents : such as",
": an artistic likeness or image",
": a statement or account made to influence opinion or action",
": an incidental or collateral statement of fact on the faith of which a contract is entered into",
": a dramatic production or performance",
": a usually formal statement made against something or to effect a change",
": a usually formal protest",
": the act or action of representing : the state of being represented : such as",
": representationalism sense 2",
": the action or fact of one person standing for another so as to have the rights and obligations of the person represented",
": the substitution of an individual or class in place of a person (such as a child for a deceased parent)",
": the action of representing or the fact of being represented especially in a legislative body",
": the body of persons representing a constituency",
": one (as a picture or symbol) that is a sign or portrayal of something else",
": the act of doing something on behalf of another or others : the state of doing something on behalf of another or others (as in a legislative body)",
": one that represents: as",
": a statement or account made to influence opinion or action \u2014 compare warranty sense 3",
": an incidental or collateral statement of fact on the faith of which a contract is entered into",
": a statement of fact made by an applicant to an insurer for the purpose of obtaining insurance",
": the act or action of representing: as",
": the action or fact of one person standing for another so as to have the rights and obligations of the person represented",
": the substitution of an individual or class in place of a person (as when a child or children take the share of an estate that would have fallen to a deceased parent) \u2014 see also per stirpes",
": the action of representing or the fact of being represented especially in a legislative body",
": the act or action by a lawyer of providing legal advice to a client and appearing (as in court) to speak and act on the client's behalf",
": the body of persons representing a constituency"
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"\u02ccre-pri-\u02cczen-\u02c8t\u0101-sh\u0259n",
"-z\u0259n-",
"\u02ccre-pri-\u02cczen-\u02c8t\u0101-sh\u0259n"
],
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"examples":[
"Each state has equal representation in the Senate.",
"The letters of the alphabet are representations of sounds.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Nabongo touches on her experiences traveling as a Black woman in the book, released on June 14, noting that such representation is hugely important. \u2014 Tamara Hardingham-gill, CNN , 17 June 2022",
"How important is women representation for young women trying to start careers in the music industry? \u2014 Quincy Green, Billboard , 7 June 2022",
"Chicano representation was nowhere in my Los Angeles upbringing. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 6 June 2022",
"This is indicative of how representation across all aspects of the industry is really necessary in order to make change onscreen. \u2014 cleveland , 3 June 2022",
"In addition, diversity metrics vary by regions: for example, some asset owners track locals versus expatriates in Africa, and First Nations representation is important in Canada. \u2014 Bhakti Mirchandani, Forbes , 2 June 2022",
"As a Latino writer, Brammer says representation is important in helping people find their voice in the industry. \u2014 Tat Bellamy-walker, NBC News , 1 June 2022",
"The group addressed the press and spoke with President Joe Biden about Asian inclusion and representation to mark the final day of Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month. \u2014 Zack Sharf, Variety , 1 June 2022",
"The president will convene with K-POP group BTS to discuss Asian inclusion and representation and addressing anti-Asian hate crimes and discrimination at 3:00 p.m. ET in a closed meeting. \u2014 Jessie Dimartino, ABC News , 31 May 2022"
],
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],
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},
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"type":[
"geographical name"
],
"definitions":[
"meadow on the southern bank of the Thames in Surrey, southern England, where the Magna Carta was signed by King John on June 15, 1215"
],
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"\u02c8r\u0259-n\u0113-\u02ccm\u0113d"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-225026"
},
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"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": something that remunerates : recompense , pay",
": an act or fact of remunerating"
],
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"compensation",
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"giving",
"paying",
"payment",
"remitment",
"remittance"
],
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"nonpayment"
],
"examples":[
"She was given generous remunerations for her work.",
"customers who are tardy in their remuneration will be subject to extra charges",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Sometimes, the party hosts initiate the discussions, reaching out to talent agencies \u2014 and finding the right match of music, audience, and remuneration . \u2014 David Browne, Rolling Stone , 2 Apr. 2022",
"At Mars, managers\u2019 remuneration is directly tied to our reductions of greenhouse gas emissions. \u2014 Jeff Thomson, Forbes , 22 Apr. 2022",
"The witness never asked for remuneration , Smith said. \u2014 Rebecca Rosenberg, Fox News , 14 Feb. 2022",
"The role is part-time and remuneration is a private matter, Mr. Mousavizadeh said. \u2014 Jason Douglas, WSJ , 31 Jan. 2022",
"Incentives and executive remuneration should be tied to corporate purpose. \u2014 Judith Stroehle, Fortune , 20 Jan. 2022",
"Do the players of Animal Crossing want financial remuneration , for instance? \u2014 Will Bedingfield, Wired , 13 Jan. 2022",
"During a press conference to announce the launch of the line, a reporter questioned the princess regarding her financial remuneration . \u2014 Mark Peikert, Town & Country , 2 Feb. 2022",
"And so, with the CMA market study looming, and the government convening working groups to study such issues as equitable remuneration and contract reform, the subject will still be a hot topic around music industry dinner tables this Christmas. \u2014 Mark Sutherland, Variety , 22 Dec. 2021"
],
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
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"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to give something to by way of compensation (as for a service rendered or damage incurred)",
": to pay for",
": to return in kind : requite",
": an equivalent or a return for something done, suffered, or given : compensation",
": to pay for or pay back",
": something given in return for damage or suffering"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-k\u0259m-\u02ccpen(t)s",
"\u02c8re-k\u0259m-\u02ccpens"
],
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"compensate",
"pay",
"remunerate"
],
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"compensation",
"damages",
"indemnification",
"indemnity",
"quittance",
"recoupment",
"redress",
"remuneration",
"reparation",
"reprisal(s)",
"requital",
"restitution",
"satisfaction"
],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"the cash-strapped museum can recompense lecturers with only token honorariums",
"that company still needs to recompense the work that the contractor finished last month",
"Noun",
"He is asking for a just recompense for the work he's done.",
"He received $10,000 in recompense for his injuries.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"That date is when the Biden administration's requirement that private insurance companies recompense those who buy over-the-counter COVID tests goes into effect. \u2014 Kathryn Watson, CBS News , 10 Jan. 2022",
"In a professional setting, a favorable recommendation for a job well done \u2014 while certainly appreciated \u2014 should not be recompensed with a present. \u2014 Judith Martin, Washington Post , 23 Nov. 2019",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Most of the people who lost businesses and property were denied recompense through insurance and other legal claims. \u2014 Joseph Pisani, WSJ , 5 Mar. 2022",
"De-extinction could be seen as a recompense for the hundreds of species humans have partly or wholly driven to extinction. \u2014 Matt Reynolds, Wired , 9 Feb. 2022",
"Political insiders or oligarchs who lost their London flats or foreign investments after 2014, for example, may have been granted a construction or energy contract at home as recompense . \u2014 New York Times , 3 Feb. 2022",
"Since 1990 the federal government has offered some recompense to downwinders and others affected by nuclear testing through the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA). \u2014 Sarah Scoles, Scientific American , 27 Jan. 2022",
"Yet a stranger had come to my aid unprompted, without judgment or seeking recompense . \u2014 Jane Bao, The Christian Science Monitor , 27 Dec. 2021",
"Harris, who preserves Asheville\u2019s stories, histories, and legends, looks to the younger generation for how best to utilize this long overdue recompense . \u2014 Melanie Canales, Wired , 29 Nov. 2021",
"Family members perceived the ceremony as a form of recompense for the mistreatment of the families. \u2014 James Gordon Meek, ABC News , 11 Nov. 2021",
"Under the plan, each black person who can trace his ancestry to slaves would be eligible to receive $280,000 in recompense , with families receiving $850,000. \u2014 Charles Hilu, National Review , 9 Sep. 2021"
],
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"Verb",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Noun",
"15th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220628-231035"
},
"refractoriness":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": resisting control or authority : stubborn , unmanageable",
": resistant to treatment or cure",
": unresponsive to stimulus",
": immune , insusceptible",
": difficult to fuse, corrode, or draw out",
": capable of enduring high temperature",
": a refractory person or thing",
": a heat-resisting ceramic material",
": resisting control or authority : stubborn",
": capable of enduring very high temperatures",
": resistant to treatment or cure",
": unresponsive to stimulus",
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"ri-\u02c8frak-t(\u0259-)r\u0113",
"ri-\u02c8frak-t\u0259-r\u0113",
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"Adjective",
"refractory players will be ejected from the game",
"believing that rules are only for other people, he's been refractory virtually his entire life",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"At an outpatient clinic, Tawfik treats rare and refractory types of pain usually associated with surgery or injury, such as chronic neuropathic pain and complex regional pain syndrome. \u2014 Troy Farah, Scientific American , 30 Sep. 2021",
"There have been some positive developments for Bristol Myers Squibb as well, including the EU approval for Abecma - the First Anti-BCMA CAR T Cell Therapy - for relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma. \u2014 Trefis Team, Forbes , 28 Sep. 2021",
"Many less attractive traits are also recorded: Charles could be uncommunicative and dilatory, evasive and mendacious, refractory , vindictive, obstinate, even outright wicked, though self-delusive about the motives of others. \u2014 R.j.w. Evans, The New York Review of Books , 11 June 2020",
"Cinematographer Yves B\u00e9langer was having a fair amount of fun with fish-eye lenses, refractory visual effects, and askew angles. \u2014 Roxana Hadadi, Vulture , 15 Sep. 2021",
"Many less attractive traits are also recorded: Charles could be uncommunicative and dilatory, evasive and mendacious, refractory , vindictive, obstinate, even outright wicked, though self-delusive about the motives of others. \u2014 R.j.w. Evans, The New York Review of Books , 11 June 2020",
"The 9% rise can primarily be attributed to the announcement of positive interim data from a phase one study for patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell lymphoma. \u2014 Trefis Team, Forbes , 30 Mar. 2021",
"Global biotech Oncopeptides won approval for Pepaxto, its drug to treat adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 31 Mar. 2021",
"He has also been profiled as a mostly hardline, conservative figure \u2013 even more refractory than his father \u2013 with especially tight ties to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). \u2014 Hollie Mckay, Fox News , 8 Dec. 2020",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Our systematic approach to research enabled the first-ever treatment (siltuximab) and discovery of a treatment for patients who are siltuximab- refractory , like me. \u2014 K.n.c., The Economist , 27 Nov. 2019",
"Almost a third endure refractory epilepsy, meaning typical pharmaceutical drugs have little effect in reducing the instances or frequency of seizures. \u2014 Robert Iddiols, CNN , 28 Sep. 2019"
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"Adjective",
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"1627, in the meaning defined above"
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"noun"
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": the doctrine that the immediate object of knowledge is an idea in the mind distinct from the external object which is the occasion of perception",
": the theory or practice of realistic representation in art"
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"\u02ccre-pri-\u02cczen-\u02c8t\u0101-shn\u0259-\u02ccli-z\u0259m",
"-sh\u0259-n\u1d4al-\u02cci-"
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"literalism",
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"realism",
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"1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an extreme Republican of the French Revolution",
": an extreme radical in political reform \u2014 compare red sense 5a"
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"noun",
"verb"
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": to talk irrationally in or as if in delirium",
": to speak out wildly",
": to talk with extreme enthusiasm",
": to move or advance violently : storm",
": to utter in madness or frenzy",
": an act or instance of raving",
": an extravagantly favorable criticism",
": a large overnight dance party featuring techno music and usually involving the taking of mind-altering drugs",
": to talk wildly or as if crazy",
": to talk with great enthusiasm"
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"\u02c8r\u0101v",
"\u02c8r\u0101v"
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"drool",
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"enthuse",
"fuss",
"gush",
"rhapsodize",
"slobber"
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"acclamation",
"applause",
"cheer",
"cheering",
"ovation",
"plaudit(s)",
"r\u00e9clame"
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"Verb",
"\u201cIt's his best performance yet,\u201d raved one movie critic.",
"The guy on the corner was raving like a madman.",
"The coach ranted and raved at the referee.",
"Noun",
"Her review of the movie was a rave .",
"the books have received even more raves from parents than from the kids they were written for",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Since Sting's Las Vegas residency, My Songs, premiered in October 2021, he's drawn rave reviews and the show has been a consistent sellout. \u2014 Mark Gray, PEOPLE.com , 13 June 2022",
"After years of toiling away in apparent obscurity in Portland, CJ McCollum enjoyed rave reviews during his first-round exit as a New Orleans Pelicans guard. \u2014 oregonlive , 29 Apr. 2022",
"The one-person performance, put on at various theaters around the world, ran for several years and earned rave reviews from San Francisco Gate, Huffington Post and SF Weekly. \u2014 Anne Nickoloff, cleveland , 8 Mar. 2022",
"Next is Julia Garner, the Ozark star who earned rave reviews with The Assistant and recently gave a barnstorming performance as the beguiling titular scammer in Inventing Anna. \u2014 Radhika Seth, Vogue , 3 Mar. 2022",
"While most suits are pricey, online reviewers rave that these versatile picks last season to season while staying in great condition. \u2014 Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping , 6 June 2022",
"This lightweight pair of cargo joggers \u2014 which cost just $34 \u2014 has earned more than 4,000 five-star ratings on Amazon, and shoppers rave about their comfort and versatility. \u2014 Claire Harmeyer, PEOPLE.com , 15 May 2022",
"My fellow staff members would rave about these products and write complimentary reviews of their findings to convince millions of readers to buy them. \u2014 Bonnie Azoulay Elmann, Allure , 13 May 2022",
"Businesses can rave about their corporate culture, Kombucha on tap, ping pong tables and other perks, but these frills won\u2019t put gas in the car or food in the refrigerator at home. \u2014 Jack Kelly, Forbes , 3 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"With over 5,000 rave reviews on Amazon, some users noted that when nothing worked, this bottle came to the rescue. \u2014 Jillian Ruffo, Harper's BAZAAR , 21 June 2022",
"The season received rave reviews and has already started some Emmy chatter, mostly because of how topical the conversations were between the roommates \u2014 just as in the original season. \u2014 Emily Longeretta, Variety , 20 June 2022",
"This sweet-smelling body wash from Tone got rave reviews in GH Beauty Lab testing for its fruity scent across the board from all of its testers. \u2014 Dori Price, Good Housekeeping , 20 June 2022",
"Cha Cha Real Smooth, which got rave reviews out of Sundance. \u2014 Ew Staff, EW.com , 17 June 2022",
"Queen's tea with Paddington Bear gets rave reviews. \u2014 Max Foster And Rob Picheta, CNN , 10 June 2022",
"Not worth the risk when there are so many other options with rave reviews and familiar names. \u2014 Morgan Parker, ELLE , 4 June 2022",
"This set is a little pricey, but the sheets are made of 100% cotton and come with rave reviews. \u2014 Alesandra Dubin, Woman's Day , 12 June 2022",
"The Shell\u2019s unveiling last August earned rave reviews from as far afield as The New York Times and several newspapers in Canada, where Payare is the music director of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra. \u2014 George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune , 12 June 2022"
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"Verb",
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"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun",
"verb"
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": one that roisters : roisterer",
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"\u02c8r\u022fi-st\u0259r"
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"Verb",
"the earl's wastrel son had spent the best part of his youth roistering and gambling"
],
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"Noun",
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"adjective",
"noun"
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": of, relating to, or producing relaxation",
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": one that relieves muscular tension",
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": a substance (as a drug) that relaxes",
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"ri-\u02c8lak-s\u0259nt",
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Prosecutors said that instead of giving Murphey a dose of the sedative Versed, Vaught injected the patient with the powerful muscle relaxant vecuronium, which left her unable to breathe. \u2014 Timothy Bella, Washington Post , 14 May 2022",
"Once unconsciousness was confirmed, the rest of the chemicals began to flow through the IV lines: a muscle relaxant called rocuronium bromide, and potassium chloride, to induce cardiac arrest. \u2014 New York Times , 5 Dec. 2021",
"Laughing for 10 minutes before sleeping is its own relaxant . \u2014 New York Times , 12 Nov. 2021",
"First synthesized by a pair of chemists\u2014one a Merck employee and the other a consultant for the company\u2014in 1956, the drug reached pharmacies in the 1970s as a muscle relaxant and pain reliever, under the brand name Flexeril. \u2014 Michael Schulson, Quartz , 14 Oct. 2021",
"Just one week after the attacks, he was prescribed a muscle relaxant for a backache. \u2014 Washington Post , 20 Aug. 2021",
"The impulse can act as a sort of muscle relaxant , a release valve that also, perhaps not incidentally, corresponds to periods of persistent discomfort or despair, or some kind of admixture of the two. \u2014 Will Stephenson, Harper's Magazine , 20 July 2021",
"Chloe has been visiting Diane in order to feed her the same canine muscle relaxant pills that she was once forced to take. \u2014 Rosie Knight, refinery29.com , 3 Apr. 2021",
"Chloe has been visiting Diane in order to feed her the same canine muscle relaxant pills that she was once forced to take. \u2014 Rosie Knight, refinery29.com , 3 Apr. 2021"
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"1662, in the meaning defined above"
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"verb"
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"The joke about her family rankled her.",
"that kind of rude treatment from a young person makes me rankle",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Imagine those views \u2026 Has to rankle NHL execs that one of the sights most often seen during playoff commercial breaks is winking NFL quarterback Matthew Stafford. \u2014 Matt Porter, BostonGlobe.com , 28 May 2022",
"But that language could rankle Pacific leaders, said Tess Newton Cain, a Pacific analyst at Griffith University in Brisbane. \u2014 Michael E. Miller, Washington Post , 26 May 2022",
"Biden is also requesting $773 billion for the Defense Department, which will likely rankle progressives in Congress. \u2014 Grace Segers, The New Republic , 28 Mar. 2022",
"While the new system may rankle some people who are used to driving freely along the Historic Columbia River Highway, the Oregon Department of Transportation said the permits will ultimately create a more enjoyable experience. \u2014 oregonlive , 22 Feb. 2022",
"The suggestion that the first President Bush was some elitist patrician who didn\u2019t know his way around a modern grocery store continues to rankle Barr three decades later. \u2014 New York Times , 27 Feb. 2022",
"An army of individual investors still love to rankle Wall Street pros and short sellers who bet against the stock. \u2014 Paul R. La Monica, CNN , 16 Feb. 2022",
"Occasionally, as with any good food, the story\u2019s richness can rankle in such great portions. \u2014 Natashia De\u00f3n, Los Angeles Times , 15 Feb. 2022",
"That state of affairs didn\u2019t just rankle those who disapproved of it but constituted an attack on their own right to live in a culture that supports their way of life. \u2014 Kathryn Joyce, The New Republic , 6 Jan. 2022"
],
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"1606, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-023800"
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"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
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"definitions":[
": occurring repeatedly : happening or appearing multiple times"
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"ri-\u02c8k\u0259r-i\u014b",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-024221"
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"transitive verb",
"verb"
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": a government seizure under law of earnings or profits beyond a fixed amount",
": to capture again",
": to experience again",
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": to regain possession of",
": to experience again",
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": to recover (a tax benefit) by higher or additional taxation of income or property that ceases to qualify for a credit or deduction or by taxing gain realized from the sale or exchange of such property",
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The seizures add further intrigue to the circumstances of the escape and recapture of one of Ukraine\u2019s most notorious oligarchs, known for his close relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who acts as godfather to Medvedchuk\u2019s daughter. \u2014 Washington Post , 14 Apr. 2022",
"Section 3 was passed by Congress a year after the Civil War for a good reason: to prevent Reconstruction from being undermined by the immediate recapture of Southern governments by not-very-ex-Confederates. \u2014 The Editors, National Review , 27 Apr. 2022",
"Images of the disheveled and handcuffed mogul Medvedchuk have also circulated widely since his recapture . \u2014 Washington Post , 15 Apr. 2022",
"The recapture of Ruska Lozova follows other Ukrainian advances north of Kharkiv as Ukrainian troops aim to reduce Russia\u2019s ability to strike the city with artillery. \u2014 Matthew Luxmoore, WSJ , 30 Apr. 2022",
"Since the town\u2019s recapture by Ukrainian forces last week, investigators have been drafted from across the country to comb neighborhoods for the remaining dead. \u2014 Washington Post , 8 Apr. 2022",
"The reported recapture of Makariv is significant, said Steven Horrell, a senior fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis and a former U.S. naval intelligence officer. \u2014 NBC News , 24 Mar. 2022",
"The city hasn\u2019t seen the violence that has been inflicted on Kyiv, Ukraine\u2019s capital, but the imminent threat of recapture by the militant forces has brought back bitter memories for those who suffered under their rule. \u2014 Thomas Grove, WSJ , 4 Mar. 2022",
"The House version allows only for the recapture of sales tax over 20 years and would require that the team pay at least 50% of any naming rights revenues to the authority. \u2014 Sarah Rankin, baltimoresun.com , 25 Feb. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"In arguing District 1 should recapture downtown, Ghawi made a case based on numbers. \u2014 Megan Stringer, San Antonio Express-News , 8 June 2022",
"Lawsuits over new congressional district lines have proliferated across the U.S., with Republicans looking to recapture a U.S. House majority in this year\u2019s midterm elections. \u2014 John Hanna, Chicago Tribune , 18 May 2022",
"The Mavericks have been trying to recapture the magic from 2011 when Dirk Nowitzki and Kidd helped the Mavericks stun James and the Heat for the title. \u2014 Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com , 21 May 2022",
"There's also that twist and the downer of an ending that chases it; decades later, the franchise is still trying to recapture that magic. \u2014 Randall Colburn, EW.com , 16 May 2022",
"Trying to recapture old glory is often a fool's errand, especially in Hollywood where sequels, remakes and remakes of remakes wring every good idea dry. \u2014 Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY , 20 Apr. 2022",
"The team has a rich legacy in the sport and is currently trying to recapture its former glory. \u2014 Jason Duaine Hahn, PEOPLE.com , 31 Mar. 2022",
"And in the tech world, few companies have a better chance to recapture their past glory than the one-time champion of chips, Intel. \u2014 Jacob Carpenter, Fortune , 18 Feb. 2022",
"This year, Times photo editors culled from more than 25,000 photographs in an attempt to recapture the year and visually represent the news. \u2014 Times Photography Staff, Los Angeles Times , 20 Dec. 2021"
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"noun"
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": the action of reassuring : the state of being reassured",
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"\u02ccr\u0113-\u0259-\u02c8shu\u0307r-\u0259n(t)s",
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u0259-\u02c8shu\u0307r-\u0259ns"
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"Experts offered their reassurances that the accident wouldn't happen again.",
"He received reassurance from his family.",
"Children need a lot of reassurance .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Hours later, after the stock price of the band\u2019s parent company fell by nearly thirty per cent, the band member RM issued a statement of reassurance . \u2014 E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker , 21 June 2022",
"There have been cases where Oxford House locations have been closed after local objections, but Mr. Molloy sought to be the voice of reassurance . \u2014 Matt Schudel, Washington Post , 17 June 2022",
"These words of reassurance , offered to people just starting to build their clinical confidence, made all the difference. \u2014 Sachin H. Jain, Forbes , 19 May 2022",
"Its intent, however, was unmistakable: to defuse the drama around the FBI raid and provide voters with a sense of reassurance that there\u2019s nothing to see here. \u2014 Gilbert Garcia, San Antonio Express-News , 21 Apr. 2022",
"Some bikepackers argue that having the daily emotional support of a loved one\u2014even just the reassurance that there\u2019s a person keeping tabs on you\u2014 boosts a rider\u2019s performance on the trail in an unfair way. \u2014 Abigail Barronian, Outside Online , 3 June 2022",
"Rogers said the Illinois settlement gives him some reassurance that privacy laws can sometimes provide visible benefits. \u2014 David Ingram, NBC News , 18 May 2022",
"The rapid pace of U.S. inflation stayed strong last month, offering little reassurance to the Fed even though the year-over-year rate of growth slowed. \u2014 Nick Timiraos, WSJ , 11 May 2022",
"That reassurance helped to send stock indexes soaring. \u2014 New York Times , 4 May 2022"
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"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": any of several virus diseases of woody plants (as cherry, apple, citrus) characterized by generalized roughening and often longitudinal splitting of the bark",
": a disease of apples that is caused by a fungus ( Phomopsis mali ) and produces rough cankers on the twigs and branches",
": a nonparasitic disease of fruit trees (as apples and pears) characterized by a general roughening of the bark and not by local cankers"
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"noun"
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"\u02ccre-tr\u0259-\u02c8spek-sh\u0259n"
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"review"
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"examples":[
"This is a time of retrospection for many people.",
"the president is confident that future retrospections will cast his actions in a more favorable light",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Between the leaves of that mournful story of recrimination and retrospection , Alharthi gently explores Zuhour\u2019s troubled life in Britain. \u2014 Ron Charles, Washington Post , 24 May 2022",
"Due to its special nature, the episode required an alternative approach, one that relies heavily on old interviews, archival tape, more narration from Hirway than usual, and secondary retrospection . \u2014 Nicholas Quah, Vulture , 5 Jan. 2021",
"Looking back from the safety of decades of retrospection , Americans often take for granted that it was all destined to go our way. \u2014 Bruce Dorminey, Forbes , 31 May 2021",
"Greatness should leave you craving more and Jay Electronica showed off a combination of lyrical ability and retrospection that hadn\u2019t been seen in quite some time. \u2014 Troy L. Smith, cleveland , 13 Apr. 2021",
"Both Widow and Plays Well are interested in retrospection and grief, in the art of memory and in memorial art. \u2014 Justin Taylor, Harper's Magazine , 16 Mar. 2021",
"There\u2019s no retrospection on the high and lows of her career in formal interviews. \u2014 Liana Van Nostrand, WSJ , 26 Feb. 2021",
"The construct of memoir (and its stylish young cousin, autofiction) involves the organizing filter of retrospection , lending the impression that life is a continuous narrative reel of action and consequence, of meanings to be universalized. \u2014 New York Times , 26 Jan. 2021",
"But the Obama years loom particularly large across the Pacific region\u2014and the retrospection is not all rosy. \u2014 Timothy Mclaughlin, The Atlantic , 17 Nov. 2020"
],
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"1624, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-041327"
},
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"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the quality or state of being remissible"
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"r\u0259\u0307\u02ccmis\u0259\u02c8bil\u0259t\u0113"
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"definitions":[
": a word referring grammatically to an antecedent",
": a thing having a relation to or connection with or necessary dependence on another thing",
": a person connected with another by blood or affinity",
": an animal or plant related to another by common descent",
": a relative term",
": introducing a subordinate clause qualifying an expressed or implied antecedent",
": introduced by such a connective",
": relevant , pertinent",
": not absolute or independent : comparative",
": having the same key signature",
": expressed as the ratio of the specified quantity (such as an error in measuring) to the total magnitude (such as the value of a measured quantity) or to the mean of all the quantities involved",
": a person connected with another by ancestry or marriage",
": existing in comparison to something else",
": relevant",
": not absolute",
": having or allowing some legal effect",
"\u2014 see also relative nullity at nullity"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-l\u0259-tiv",
"\u02c8re-l\u0259-tiv"
],
"synonyms":[
"cousin",
"kin",
"kinsman",
"relation"
],
"antonyms":[
"almost",
"approximate",
"comparative",
"near"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"In December, the Taliban banned women from taking long-distance road trips in Afghanistan on their own, requiring that a male relative accompany them for any distance beyond 45 miles. \u2014 Ehsan Popalzai, CNN , 7 May 2022",
"The office is seeking living family members who had a male relative go missing between 1970 and 1979. \u2014 Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News , 21 Apr. 2022",
"Women are now required to take a male relative with them on long journeys. \u2014 Sudarsan Raghavan, Anchorage Daily News , 9 Feb. 2022",
"Women are now required to take a male relative with them on long journeys. \u2014 Washington Post , 8 Feb. 2022",
"He was caught through familial DNA testing, a technique that searches offender databanks for a male relative of an unknown perpetrator. \u2014 Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE.com , 3 Jan. 2022",
"The relative became incensed during the sentencing of one of three men involved in the victims\u2019 deaths. \u2014 Cory Shaffer, cleveland , 26 Apr. 2022",
"But visits were banned in early March as the covid-19 outbreak spread through Shanghai, the relative said. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 10 Apr. 2022",
"The relative said the video, which The Washington Post was unable to independently verify, shows Kabagambe surrounded by at least five men. \u2014 Washington Post , 1 Feb. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Some 70 percent of this hospital\u2019s staff have already fled \u2014 leaving Ukraine, or heading west to relative safety further from the front line. \u2014 Ievgeniia Sivorsk, Washington Post , 11 June 2022",
"Once again, this begs the question, what is the relative safety risk for women associated with the use of mifepristone? \u2014 Joshua Cohen, Forbes , 2 June 2022",
"But now teachers like Mr. Romaniuk are opening their doors to civilians, in particular those who have fled fierce battles in the east to the relative safety of western Ukraine. \u2014 New York Times , 27 May 2022",
"Yuma, Arizona, another spot known for relative safety and ease of crossing, has jumped to third-busiest. \u2014 Elliot Spagat, Anchorage Daily News , 24 May 2022",
"After having endured more than two months of attacks in Mariupol, Sosnovsky finally made it to the relative safety of Kyiv along with Svitlana and his mother-in-law. \u2014 Bill O'reilly, NBC News , 23 May 2022",
"Yuma, Arizona, another spot known for relative safety and ease of crossing, has jumped to third-busiest. \u2014 Elliot Spagat, ajc , 23 May 2022",
"Both have family members who fled mainland China for the relative safety of Hong Kong (albeit decades apart), and both grew up on tales of Chinese Communist Party abuse. \u2014 Timothy Mclaughlin, The Atlantic , 13 May 2022",
"This meant giving up all the perks of arboreal sleep, including relative safety from predators like lions. \u2014 Elizabeth Preston, Smithsonian Magazine , 6 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Adjective",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-051908"
},
"renouncement":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration",
": to refuse to follow, obey, or recognize any further : repudiate",
": to make a renunciation",
": to fail to follow suit in a card game",
": to give up, abandon, or resign usually by a public declaration",
": to refuse to follow, obey, or recognize any longer",
": to announce one's abandonment or giving up of a right to or interest in : disclaim sense 1",
": to refuse to follow, obey, or recognize any further",
": to make a renunciation"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8nau\u0307n(t)s",
"ri-\u02c8nau\u0307ns",
"ri-\u02c8nau\u0307ns"
],
"synonyms":[
"abdicate",
"abnegate",
"cede",
"relinquish",
"resign",
"step aside (from)",
"step down (from)",
"surrender"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Many of his former supporters have renounced him.",
"He renounced his old way of life.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Members of other religious minority groups face being detained, arrested, and forced to renounce their faith. \u2014 Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes , 3 June 2022",
"Putin would require Ukraine to declare neutrality, to renounce NATO membership, and to disarm and to declare neutrality based on an Austrian model, which Kyiv has already dismissed as an unrealistic possibility, Kalin said. \u2014 Stephen Collinson, CNN , 21 Mar. 2022",
"Secretary Pompeo told us that the Taliban was going to renounce al-Qaida. \u2014 Deirdre Shesgreen, USA TODAY , 15 Aug. 2021",
"And other musicians Signerbusters has protested \u2014 pro-war pianist Boris Berezovsky and opera singer Anna Netrebko, who refused to renounce Putin \u2014 have been dropped by their agents. \u2014 Washington Post , 31 Mar. 2022",
"What leaders can learn from this is the ability to renounce selectively. \u2014 Ashwin Srivastava, Forbes , 18 Oct. 2021",
"For the next quarter-century Ortiz eluded several attempts on his life, refusing appeals from law enforcement to renounce his allegiance to an organization intent on killing him. \u2014 Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times , 5 Apr. 2022",
"Now Russia has invaded Ukraine -- and Belarus, which is allied with Moscow, plans to renounce its non-nuclear status and could theoretically allow Russia to bring nuclear weapons back into the country. \u2014 Zachary B. Wolf, CNN , 28 Feb. 2022",
"According to the Associated Press, the men\u2019s hockey players who are U.S. or Canadian citizens have not been asked to renounce their native citizenships, but Chinese law prohibits dual citizenship. \u2014 Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY , 10 Feb. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Anglo-French renuncer , from Latin renuntiare , from re- + nuntiare to report, from nuntius messenger",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-054009"
},
"realism":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": concern for fact or reality and rejection of the impractical and visionary",
": a doctrine that universals exist outside the mind",
": the conception that an abstract term names an independent and unitary reality",
": a theory that objects of sense perception or cognition exist independently of the mind \u2014 compare nominalism",
": the theory or practice of fidelity in art and literature to nature or to real life and to accurate representation without idealization",
": willingness to face facts or to give in to what is necessary"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u0259-\u02ccli-z\u0259m",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u0259-\u02ccli-z\u0259m"
],
"synonyms":[
"literalism",
"naturalism",
"representationalism",
"verisimilitude",
"verismo"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"He has a sense of realism about what can be done to improve the economy.",
"The realism of her dream was alarming.",
"the stark realism of the play",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Deliberately blurring objects in the foreground can also serve as a great way to frame the subject in your photo so, as well as enhanced realism , this new feature will bring new creative possibilities to iPhone photography. \u2014 Paul Monckton, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
"As realism goes, the play is more effective than seamless. \u2014 Charles Mcnultytheater Critic, Los Angeles Times , 9 June 2022",
"With support for 4K resolution and 60 frames per second smoothness, the PS5 version offers better graphics and faster frame rates over the PS4, along with amazing haptics on the DualSense controllers that add more immersion and realism . \u2014 Marc Saltzman, USA TODAY , 4 June 2022",
"The ongoing popularity of real-life princes and princesses, especially those in the British royal family, both aids the realism and sustains interest in these types of stories. \u2014 Emily Burack, Town & Country , 24 May 2022",
"As Pepe, content with his simple existence, suddenly has to deal with unemployment, bouts of violence and even the breakdown of his own family, Myllylahti decided to swap realism for dreamlike atmosphere and absurd, twisted humor. \u2014 Marta Balaga, Variety , 18 May 2022",
"Chiu\u2019s onscreen journey has become less about drama and more about realism this time around. \u2014 Janelle Okwodu, Vogue , 18 May 2022",
"Finnish thinking on national security has been a combination of idealism and realism , Stubb said. \u2014 Patrick Smith, NBC News , 18 May 2022",
"Whether overconfidence or hardheaded realism are responsible for the tepid countercyclical response, the likely result is the same: an extended period of subpar Chinese growth, beginning with a steep downturn this quarter. \u2014 Nathaniel Taplin, WSJ , 17 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1817, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-060900"
},
"restitutionism":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": restorationism"
],
"pronounciation":[
"-sh\u0259\u02ccniz\u0259m"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":" restitution + -ism ",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-063816"
},
"rhodonite":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a pale red triclinic mineral that consists essentially of manganese silicate and is used as an ornamental stone"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u014d-d\u0259-\u02ccn\u012bt"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"borrowed from German Rhodonit, from Greek rh\u00f3don \"rose\" + German -it -ite entry 1 \u2014 more at rhodo- ",
"first_known_use":[
"1823, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-080717"
},
"reparation":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a repairing or keeping in repair",
": repairs",
": the act of making amends, offering expiation, or giving satisfaction for a wrong or injury",
": something done or given as amends or satisfaction",
": the payment of damages : indemnification",
": compensation in money or materials payable by a defeated nation for damages to or expenditures sustained by another nation as a result of hostilities with the defeated nation",
": the act of making up for a wrong",
": something paid by a country losing a war to the winner to make up for damages done in the war",
": the act of making amends, offering expiation, or giving satisfaction for a wrong or injury",
": something done or given as amends or satisfaction",
": the payment of damages",
": compensation in money or materials payable by a defeated nation for damages to or expenditures sustained by another nation as a result of hostilities with the defeated nation"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccre-p\u0259-\u02c8r\u0101-sh\u0259n",
"\u02ccre-p\u0259-\u02c8r\u0101-sh\u0259n",
"\u02ccre-p\u0259-\u02c8r\u0101-sh\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[
"compensation",
"damages",
"indemnification",
"indemnity",
"quittance",
"recompense",
"recoupment",
"redress",
"remuneration",
"reprisal(s)",
"requital",
"restitution",
"satisfaction"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"The country paid millions in reparations .",
"They've offered no apologies and seem to have no thoughts of reparation .",
"She says she's sorry and wants to make reparations .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Had this been the first time the patient had missed an appointment, it could have been used as a moment of some reparation by not charging the patient. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 20 May 2022",
"France\u2019s role, Burkhard further acknowledged, was in part spurred by Aristide\u2019s demand for debt reparation . \u2014 Amy Wilentz, The New Republic , 25 May 2022",
"For the defendant, the process is extensive, Freeborn said, averaging roughly six months of rehabilitative and reparation -focused work in addition to the intake period. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 24 May 2022",
"This comes after a decadeslong push to establish a 13-person reparation commission in Congress. \u2014 Bybeatrice Peterson, ABC News , 14 May 2022",
"The money is part of Evanston\u2019s Local Reparations Restorative Housing Program, further marking the start of reparation allocations from the city. \u2014 Alexandra Hulvalchick, Chicago Tribune , 3 May 2022",
"The Ukrainian government plans to rebuild the country through reparation payments and assets seized from Russia. \u2014 Katya Soldak, Forbes , 9 Apr. 2022",
"One approach presented before the American Sociological Association earlier this year coins the term algorithmic reparation . \u2014 Khari Johnson, Wired , 23 Dec. 2021",
"By the time committee members chose the first reparation grant recipients Jan. 13, the allocations had been delayed repeatedly, and three eligible residents had died. \u2014 Joshua Irvine, chicagotribune.com , 11 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English reparacion , from Anglo-French, from Late Latin reparation-, reparatio , from Latin reparare ",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-083321"
},
"Rais":{
"type":[
"noun",
"plural noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a Muslim ship's captain",
": a Muslim chief or leader",
": a people of Nepal who speak Kiranti"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\""
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-085528"
},
"regulator":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": one that regulates",
": regulatory gene",
": one that regulates",
": regulatory gene",
": one (as a government agency) that regulates"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-gy\u0259-\u02ccl\u0101-t\u0259r",
"also",
"\u02c8reg-y\u0259-\u02ccl\u0101t-\u0259r",
"\u02c8re-gy\u0259-\u02ccl\u0101-t\u0259r"
],
"synonyms":[
"control",
"controller"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"the voltage regulator will make sure your car's alternator gets the right amount of electricity",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine are creating new challenges for the World Trade Organization, which has struggled in recent years to play its role as the regulator and arbiter of global trade. \u2014 Yuka Hayashi, WSJ , 12 June 2022",
"Rostin Behnam, the chief of the CFTC had positive things to say about the new bill that would establish his agency as a significant crypto regulator in the U.S. \u2014 Hailey Lennon, Forbes , 9 June 2022",
"On Thursday, the Senate Banking Committee will hold a confirmation hearing for Michael Barr to serve as the top financial regulator at the Federal Reserve \u2014 and two new SEC commissioners, Democrat Jaime Liz\u00e1rraga and Republican Mark Toshiro Uyeda. \u2014 Tory Newmyer, Washington Post , 16 May 2022",
"The pope has questioned whether the authority\u2019s effectiveness as an environmental regulator is undermined by its institutional structure. \u2014 Todd Woody, Los Angeles Times , 19 Apr. 2022",
"Because the Fed is charged with monitoring Goldman Sachs Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co. and other massive financial entities, the post of vice chair for supervision is seen as the most powerful bank regulator in Washington. \u2014 Benjamin Bain, Bloomberg.com , 12 Apr. 2022",
"With these actions, Europe is cementing its leadership as the most assertive regulator of tech companies such as Apple, Google, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft. \u2014 New York Times , 24 Mar. 2022",
"With these actions, Europe is cementing its leadership as the most assertive regulator of tech companies such as Apple, Google, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft. \u2014 Adam Satariano, BostonGlobe.com , 24 Mar. 2022",
"The case will give Khan, the FTC chair, a chance to make her mark in her first turn as a federal regulator \u2014 and there is some reason to believe Meta is nervous. \u2014 Clare Duffy, CNN , 17 Jan. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1648, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-102851"
},
"repentance":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the action or process of repenting especially for misdeeds or moral shortcomings",
": the action or process of acknowledging regret for having done something wrong"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8pen-t\u1d4an(t)s",
"ri-\u02c8pen-t\u1d4ans"
],
"synonyms":[
"contriteness",
"contrition",
"guilt",
"penitence",
"regret",
"remorse",
"remorsefulness",
"rue",
"self-reproach",
"shame"
],
"antonyms":[
"impenitence",
"remorselessness"
],
"examples":[
"preached that repentance was the first step on the path of redemption",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Looming above all, of course, was the boundless shame of the Third Reich, which left many Germans intent on moral repentance . \u2014 Alec Macgillis, ProPublica , 16 Mar. 2022",
"The forward move, the authors say, cannot be solely for repentance \u2013 but restitution, too. \u2014 Joan Taylor, The Christian Science Monitor , 23 Mar. 2022",
"The problem is, that shift is often framed as repentance , with punishing food rules that are big on promises but are ultimately unsustainable, even damaging. \u2014 Washington Post , 3 Jan. 2022",
"Lent is underway with its blend of repentance (for the faithful) and cheap fried fish plates. \u2014 Xander Peters, The Christian Science Monitor , 8 Mar. 2022",
"Ash Wednesday \u2013 officially known as the Day of Ashes \u2013 is a day of repentance , when Christians confess their sins and profess their devotion to God. \u2014 Dwight Adams, USA TODAY , 2 Mar. 2022",
"The expansive musical piece meditates on the meaning of repentance and offers optimism for the future. \u2014 oregonlive , 23 Feb. 2022",
"Roof\u2019s lack of repentance and the willingness to forgive Roof shown by some of the survivors and relatives of people killed that day. \u2014 Angela Harrelson, ELLE , 12 Feb. 2022",
"The protagonist, Severian, an ex-torturer on the path of repentance , must save his world from a dying sun. \u2014 Gregory Barber, Wired , 10 Feb. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-104556"
},
"resistant":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": giving, capable of, or exhibiting resistance",
": one that resists : resister",
": capable of withstanding the force or effect of",
": giving, capable of, or exhibiting resistance"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8zi-st\u0259nt",
"ri-\u02c8zis-t\u0259nt"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"These plants are resistant to cold temperatures.",
"He became resistant to the medication.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"This type of impatiens is more disease resistant than other kinds of impatiens, which have succumbed to powdery mildew in recent years. \u2014 Arricca Sansone, Country Living , 24 June 2022",
"What was happening historically was that the Ponderosa pine forest was resistant to fire as long as the fires were cooler. \u2014 Joan Meiners, The Arizona Republic , 22 June 2022",
"For example, Panama disease was initially defeated by the introduction of the now-familiar Cavendish banana variety, which was resistant . \u2014 Jonathan Margolis, Scientific American , 20 June 2022",
"The use of chemical pesticides is forbidden in Paris parks, thereby valorizing the plants that are naturally disease- resistant . \u2014 Mary Winston Nicklin, Washington Post , 17 June 2022",
"Look for these identifiers to determine whether or not the drug packaging is child- resistant . \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 17 June 2022",
"Some farming groups are resistant to legally protecting bees, as many farms rely on pesticides and California accounts for 20% of all pesticides used in the US. \u2014 Clarisa Diaz, Quartz , 9 June 2022",
"The Jasonwell Foldable Dog Pool can't be beaten in terms of durability since it's made with extra-tough PVC that's also slip- resistant . \u2014 Carly Kulzer, PEOPLE.com , 8 June 2022",
"This eco-friendly TPE yoga mat is moisture- resistant and has anti-skid traction to keep you from slipping during your practice. \u2014 Emily Shiffer, Men's Health , 6 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Tendons also respond favorably to heavy loads, becoming stronger, more injury resistant , stiffer and thus more springlike. \u2014 Outside Online , 13 Nov. 2019",
"For months much of the focus by health officials and the White House has been on convincing the resistant to get vaccinated, an effort that has so far produced mixed results. \u2014 Jenny Deam, ProPublica , 20 Aug. 2021",
"Both these products are hypoallergenic and naturally dust-mite resistant . \u2014 Kelly Corbett, House Beautiful , 22 Apr. 2021",
"The pillow\u2019s bamboo cover is hypoallergenic and dust-mite resistant , to help keep sneezing and watery eyes at bay. \u2014 Korin Miller, Forbes , 12 Mar. 2021",
"Making human cells virus- resistant will involve at least 400,000 changes to the genome, according to GP-write\u2019s announcement today. \u2014 Kelly Servick, Science | AAAS , 1 May 2018"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"Adjective",
"15th century, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun",
"1580, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-104811"
},
"rig (out)":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a suit of clothes : outfit"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"from rig out , verb",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-111404"
},
"risibles":{
"type":[
"plural noun"
],
"definitions":[
": sense of the ridiculous : sense of humor"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ri-z\u0259-b\u0259lz"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1785, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-112015"
},
"rudiments":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a basic principle or element or a fundamental skill",
": something unformed or undeveloped : beginning",
": a body part so deficient in size or structure as to be entirely unable to perform its normal function",
": an organ just beginning to develop : anlage",
": a basic principle",
": an incompletely developed organ or part",
": an organ or part just beginning to develop : anlage"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00fc-d\u0259-m\u0259nt",
"\u02c8r\u00fc-d\u0259-m\u0259nt",
"\u02c8r\u00fcd-\u0259-m\u0259nt"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"By its conclusion, someone will likely have developed the rudiments of emotion, segueing directly into Origins, a civilization game unlike any other. \u2014 Dan Thurot, Ars Technica , 25 Apr. 2020",
"Two uncles, Pete and Bobby Domenick, played guitar and banjo professionally, and his uncle Bobby taught him some musical rudiments . \u2014 Peter Keepnews, New York Times , 24 Mar. 2020",
"Jojo and his friend Yorki (Archie Yates)\u2014round face, round spectacles, and an all-round delight\u2014go off to training camp, where they are taught not only combat skills but the rudiments of racial hatred. \u2014 Anthony Lane, The New Yorker , 18 Oct. 2019",
"China is attempting to deprive Uighurs of their ethnolinguistic identity, the very rudiments of their nationality. \u2014 Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review , 29 Nov. 2019",
"People helped each other, of course, with tins and bags of rudiments but everyone knew the stores were running out. \u2014 Time , 19 Nov. 2019",
"Older adults often enrolled in noncredit courses, addressing topics such as home-buying, disco dancing and the rudiments of hockey. \u2014 Matt Schudel, Washington Post , 21 Aug. 2019",
"But his father dies suddenly, before passing on anything but the rudiments of the job. \u2014 Mar\u00eda Gainza, Harper's magazine , 10 May 2019",
"On one such stone a pair of dotted squares flanking a thin rectangle, barely recognizable as the rudiments of a face, were enough to convey the presence of a goddess in a shrine of the first century AD. \u2014 James Romm, The New York Review of Books , 18 Mar. 2019"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Latin rudimentum beginning, from rudis raw, rude",
"first_known_use":[
"1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-112519"
},
"reach a compromise":{
"type":[
"idiom"
],
"definitions":[
": to come to an agreement"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-112941"
},
"recurrent nova":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a variable star that at intervals usually of several decades undergoes outbursts similar to that of a nova and declines in brightness"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-113012"
},
"reflect":{
"type":[
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to prevent passage of and cause to change direction",
": to give back or exhibit as an image, likeness, or outline : mirror",
": to bring or cast as a result",
": to make manifest or apparent : show",
": realize , consider",
": to bend or fold back",
": to turn into or away from a course : deflect",
": to throw back light or sound",
": to think quietly and calmly",
": to express a thought or opinion resulting from reflection",
": to tend to bring reproach or discredit",
": to bring about a specified appearance or characterization",
": to have a bearing or influence",
": to bend or throw back (waves of light, sound, or heat)",
": to give back an image or likeness of in the manner of a mirror",
": to make known",
": to cause to be thought of in a specified way or in a bad way",
": to think seriously and carefully about",
": to bend or fold back : impart a backward curve, bend, or fold to",
": to push or lay aside (as tissue or an organ) during surgery in order to gain access to the part to be operated on",
": to throw back light or sound : return rays, beams, or waves"
],
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"ri-\u02c8flekt",
"ri-\u02c8flekt",
"ri-\u02c8flekt"
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"image",
"mirror"
],
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"examples":[
"The old church is reflected in the glass exterior of the skyscraper.",
"Her book clearly reflects her beliefs.",
"Where you learned a language is reflected in your accent.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The Texas proceedings show that its actions do not always reflect that image. \u2014 Katie Worth, Scientific American , 20 June 2022",
"While nothing can fully reflect the entire system, USDJPY, especially now, can speak to much of it. \u2014 John Kicklighter, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
"The ongoing hate crimes reflect a larger pattern of xenophobia and violence targeting the community, said Meera E. Deo, a law professor at Southwestern Law School in California. \u2014 Tat Bellamy-walker, NBC News , 17 June 2022",
"Younger voters have brought up the question of presidential youth and whether the age of the executive should more accurately reflect the age of the electorate. \u2014 Liam Gravvat, USA TODAY , 16 June 2022",
"Officials said the Journal\u2019s findings also reflect difficult trade-offs that the agency didn\u2019t always get right. \u2014 Ryan Tracy, WSJ , 15 June 2022",
"As the allegations in the dueling lawsuits reflect , Libra has come to view Lissner quite differently. \u2014 Tatiana Siegel, Rolling Stone , 14 June 2022",
"Short-term yields typically track expectations of where the Federal Reserve will set overnight interest rates, while long-term yields reflect more distant expectations of economic growth and inflation. \u2014 Harold Maass, The Week , 14 June 2022",
"While Carlson's ratings reflect the fact that a segment of right-wing viewers were not interested in consuming the hearing, other audiences were. \u2014 CNN , 10 June 2022"
],
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 7"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-113209"
},
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"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": reactive arthritis",
": reactive arthritis"
],
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"\u02c8r\u012b-t\u0259rz-",
"\u02c8r\u012bt-\u0259rz-"
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"history_and_etymology":"Hans Reiter \u20201969 German physician",
"first_known_use":[
"1947, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-113550"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
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": an animal that crawls or moves on its belly (such as a snake) or on small short legs (such as a lizard)",
": any of a class (Reptilia) of cold-blooded, air-breathing, usually egg-laying vertebrates that include the alligators and crocodiles, lizards, snakes, turtles, and extinct related forms (such as dinosaurs and pterosaurs) and that have a body typically covered with scales or bony plates and a bony skeleton with a single occipital condyle , a distinct quadrate bone usually immovably articulated with the skull, and ribs attached to the sternum",
": a groveling or despised person",
": characteristic of a reptile : reptilian",
": a cold-blooded animal (as a snake, lizard, turtle, or alligator) that breathes air and usually has the skin covered with scales or bony plates"
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"\u02c8rep-\u02cct\u012b(-\u0259)l",
"-t\u1d4al",
"\u02c8rep-t\u0259l",
"-\u02cct\u012bl"
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"cad",
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"churl",
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"creep",
"cretin",
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"crumb",
"cur",
"dirtbag",
"dog",
"fink",
"heel",
"hound",
"jerk",
"joker",
"louse",
"lout",
"pill",
"rat",
"rat fink",
"rotter",
"schmuck",
"scum",
"scumbag",
"scuzzball",
"skunk",
"sleaze",
"sleazebag",
"sleazeball",
"slime",
"slimeball",
"slob",
"snake",
"so-and-so",
"sod",
"stinkard",
"stinker",
"swine",
"toad",
"varmint",
"vermin"
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"examples":[
"Noun",
"He called the governor's top aide a reptile .",
"the actor plays a total reptile who's somehow still a hit with the ladies",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Authorities removed the out-of-place reptile from the premises and took the animal into custody, hoping to find the gator's owner. \u2014 Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com , 14 June 2022",
"Claims of a wild swamp-dwelling reptile living a mile from the 110 seemed fantastical. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 24 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",
"So her team captured the reptile , loaded it onto their truck and took it a pond further up the road. \u2014 Zoe Sottile, CNN , 15 May 2022",
"The Center for Wildlife in Cape Neddick has been treating and rehabilitating the wounded male reptile since late last year, when he was admitted after being found by a mother and daughter on the side of an Eliot road last September. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 28 Apr. 2022",
"The reptile was euthanized, and a necropsy will be performed to determine if it was involved in the attack, WFLA said. \u2014 David K. Li, NBC News , 31 May 2022",
"The 6-foot reptile was spotted walking in roadways and through residents' yards before making its way to the elementary school. \u2014 Zoe Sottile, CNN , 15 May 2022",
"Today, the rare reptile can be found in small, fragmented populations in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam. \u2014 Camille Fine, USA TODAY , 22 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Reggie was placed there by two reptile enthusiasts who\u2019d raised him in their San Pedro homes, alongside snapping turtles, piranhas, rattlesnakes and desert tortoises. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 24 May 2022",
"Violations included filthy cages, belated veterinary care that led to the deaths of a gecko and ferret, excessive amounts of dead fish in tanks and inadequate temperatures in exotic reptile enclosures, according to PETA. \u2014 Mike Freeman, San Diego Union-Tribune , 11 May 2022",
"Previous studies of two other reptile groups, dinosaurs and crocodiles, proposed that fast early evolution helped these animals shoulder out competitors and quickly dominate the landscape. \u2014 Riley Black, Scientific American , 17 Feb. 2022",
"The freezing weather shocked the area's humane and reptile residents. \u2014 Natasha Dado, PEOPLE.com , 31 Jan. 2022",
"The assessment fills an important gap, said Alex Pyron, an evolutionary biologist at George Washington University who focuses on reptile and amphibian biodiversity and was not involved in the research. \u2014 New York Times , 27 Apr. 2022",
"More than half of all reptile species live in forested habitats. \u2014 Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine , 4 May 2022",
"One-fifth of all reptile species face the risk of extinction, with crocodiles and turtles most threatened, according to a groundbreaking new study. \u2014 Ashley Strickland, CNN , 30 Apr. 2022",
"Urgent and targeted conservation efforts, such as habitat restoration and controlling invasive species, are needed to restore the populations of many reptile species, the researchers said. \u2014 Byjulia Jacobo, ABC News , 28 Apr. 2022"
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"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Adjective",
"1607, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-113822"
},
"reminisce (about)":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
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"to bring back to mind two friends reminiscing about those proverbial good old days"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-114055"
},
"refuge":{
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"noun",
"verb"
],
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": shelter or protection from danger or distress",
": a place that provides shelter or protection",
": something to which one has recourse in difficulty",
": to give refuge to",
": to seek or take refuge",
": shelter or protection from danger or distress",
": a place that provides shelter or protection"
],
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"\u02c8re-(\u02cc)fy\u00fcj",
"also",
"\u02c8re-fy\u00fcj"
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"asylum",
"bolt-hole",
"harbor",
"harborage",
"haven",
"retreat",
"sanctuary",
"sanctum",
"shelter"
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"harbor",
"shelter"
],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"hunting is strictly forbidden in the wildlife refuge",
"Verb",
"a nation with a long, honorable history of refuging political asylum seekers",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Many homeless people take refuge in the station, some of them in visibly rough shape, yet outreach efforts have had little success connecting them to resources and services. \u2014 Eric Lach, The New Yorker , 14 May 2022",
"Those houses of worship were a lifeline for the estimated 5,000 Jews who lived in the ghetto at its most populous \u2014 a place to gather, celebrate rites of passage, take refuge from a world that didn\u2019t want them. \u2014 New York Times , 4 May 2022",
"From January 2015 to March 2017, researchers found the animals were leaving public lands at the first sign of opening day to take refuge on private lands through the season. \u2014 Jordan Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune , 21 Mar. 2022",
"The roar of jets and exploding shells smashes this idyll as the children are forced to take refuge in a basement with their families and neighbors. \u2014 Meghan Cox Gurdon, WSJ , 11 Mar. 2022",
"Libkin and his wife would make it to Tulcea the next day, with plans to take refuge in Vienna. \u2014 Ally Markovich, San Francisco Chronicle , 7 Mar. 2022",
"State law requires the donors to an initiative campaign be fully disclosed, a goal plainly confounded if campaign donors can take refuge behind another group. \u2014 Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times , 2 Mar. 2022",
"In the Midwest, many plants become dormant to take refuge from winter. \u2014 Beth Botts, chicagotribune.com , 19 Dec. 2021",
"As the tornado approached, Sewell texted Hall with an update on the storm\u2019s path and to urge the sisters to take refuge in the funeral home\u2019s basement or a church basement. \u2014 orlandosentinel.com , 16 Dec. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"As the assault on Ukraine stretches into its second month, here\u2019s what to know about Lviv, the Ukrainian city that\u2019s become a pillar of support and refuge for a country at war. \u2014 Washington Post , 27 Mar. 2022",
"Amid the flight to refuge , Ukraine and Russia are set to resume peace talks online Friday after limited progress in Istanbul earlier in the week. \u2014 Washington Post , 25 Mar. 2022",
"Worth the trip: To rub shoulders with real mountaineers, the Britannia Hutte is a climbers' refuge a 15-minute walk or quick snow mobile ride from the nearest lift. \u2014 Rob Hodgetts, CNN , 4 Dec. 2017",
"But there\u2019s one place where her dignity is replenished: the Sivananda Rehabilitation Home, which has served as both hospital and refuge for six decades in a country that struggles with leprosy more than any other. \u2014 New York Times , 25 Jan. 2022",
"Worst of all, residents say, there is little hope of recourse or refuge . \u2014 New York Times , 14 Nov. 2021",
"These mammoths would have continued to roam in search of food, opportunities to mate and, much like Alaska\u2019s modern mammals, refuge from the swarms of biting insects that spring up in the warm months. \u2014 Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine , 12 Aug. 2021",
"Journalist Ahmad Rashid says with the U.S. gone, the Taliban won\u2019t likely strike a deal as long as the Pakistani military continues to give their leaders and their families refuge in Pakistan. \u2014 Sher Jan Ahmadzai, The Conversation , 22 July 2021",
"When talking with an unhoused person, encourage them to seek shade or refuge from the sun. \u2014 Madalyn Amato, Los Angeles Times , 9 July 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
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"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
"1594, in the meaning defined at transitive sense"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-121057"
},
"ruin marble":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a brecciated limestone giving a mosaic effect when cut and polished that suggests a picture of ruins"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1798, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-121509"
},
"rapturous":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": an expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion",
": a state or experience of being carried away by overwhelming emotion",
": a mystical experience in which the spirit is exalted to a knowledge of divine things",
": the final assumption of Christians into heaven during the end-time according to Christian theology",
": enrapture",
": a strong feeling of joy, delight, or love"
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"\u02c8rap-ch\u0259r",
"\u02c8rap-ch\u0259r"
],
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"cloud nine",
"ecstasy",
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"elation",
"euphoria",
"exhilaration",
"heaven",
"high",
"intoxication",
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"rhapsody",
"seventh heaven",
"swoon",
"transport"
],
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"carry away",
"enrapture",
"enthrall",
"enthral",
"entrance",
"rap",
"ravish",
"transport"
],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"We listened with rapture as the orchestra played.",
"He listened to the wind in the trees, his eyes closed in rapture .",
"Verb",
"nature lovers will be raptured by the documentary's breathtaking cinematography",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The students thunderously applaud \u2014 an ovation of rapture , beaming smiles on eager faces. \u2014 Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter , 26 May 2022",
"That levitating Shaker woman isn\u2019t only a symbol of spiritual rapture . \u2014 Laura Jacobs, WSJ , 15 May 2022",
"What isn\u2019t small in these landscapes is the filmmaker, whose sense of rapture might as well be superimposed on these panoramic vistas like extreme closeups in swoon. \u2014 Richard Brody, The New Yorker , 11 May 2022",
"Decent rapture can\u2019t help but conjure the indecent variety; Millay knew both well. \u2014 Maggie Doherty, The New Yorker , 9 May 2022",
"Some agents\u2019 eyes glazed over when the couple talked about the fishing lodge, but the mention of orcas and black bears commanded complete rapture . \u2014 Jen Murphy, Robb Report , 7 May 2022",
"Maybe God was preparing for the rapture , Pam thought. \u2014 Washington Post , 17 Apr. 2022",
"To be surrounded by books is to be held rapt in an enchanted circle and to experience the rapture of being transported to other worlds. \u2014 New York Times , 24 Dec. 2021",
"There were hugs for family and a rapture that seemed primed for confetti and a presentation of the Larry O\u2019Brien trophy. \u2014 Jason Gay, WSJ , 14 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Monk\u2019s story is peppered with supernatural details, talk of evil spirits and unaccountable noises, and even an extremely old nun who may or may not rapture herself to heaven daily. \u2014 Mike Mariani, Slate Magazine , 22 Mar. 2017",
"At this time of year, Linnaeus had reached the farthest and most remote part of his journey, an alpine region, where he was driven to rapture by the diversity of flowering plants. \u2014 James Prosek, New York Times , 16 May 2017"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
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"Noun",
"1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
"1637, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-121824"
},
"redream":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to dream or imagine (something) in a new or different way"
],
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"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8dr\u0113m"
],
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"1875, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-121857"
},
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"type":[],
"definitions":[
"Definition of rudge chiefly dialectal variant of ridge"
],
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"\u02c8r\u0259j"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-124618"
},
"rail (at ":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
"to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings we could hear the cook in the kitchen railing against his assistant and wondered if we'd ever get our food"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-124747"
},
"ruined":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to damage irreparably",
": bankrupt , impoverish",
": to subject to frustration, failure, or disaster",
": to reduce to ruins : devastate",
": to become ruined",
": the state of being ruined",
": the remains of something destroyed",
": a ruined building, person, or object",
": the action of destroying, laying waste, or wrecking",
": damage , injury",
": physical, moral, economic, or social collapse",
": a falling down : collapse",
": a cause of destruction",
": to reduce to wreckage",
": to damage beyond repair",
": to have a very bad effect on the quality of (something)",
": bankrupt entry 2",
": complete collapse or destruction",
": the remains of something destroyed",
": the situation in which someone experiences loss of money, social status, or position",
": nearly or completely destroyed"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00fc-\u0259n",
"-\u02ccin",
"\u02c8r\u00fcn",
"\u02c8r\u00fc-\u0259n"
],
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"bankrupt",
"break",
"bust"
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"annihilation",
"decimation",
"demolishment",
"demolition",
"desolation",
"destruction",
"devastation",
"extermination",
"extinction",
"havoc",
"loss",
"mincemeat",
"obliteration",
"ruination",
"wastage",
"wreckage"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Meanwhile, the Wickham-esque Dex (Zane Phillips) adds to the dramatic entanglements threatening to ruin what could be Howie and Noah\u2019s last getaway with their closest friends. \u2014 Justin J Wee, Los Angeles Times , 21 June 2022",
"Is Kentucky or maybe LSU in Year 1 of Brian Kelly ready to ruin another top team\u2019s season? \u2014 Doug Lesmerises, al , 16 June 2022",
"Identity theft remains a popular way for cybercriminals to ruin your credit score. \u2014 Michael Kan, PCMAG , 8 June 2022",
"This time, Detroit Tigers utility player Harold Castro didn\u2019t wait until the eighth inning to ruin Cleveland Guardians starter Triston McKenzie\u2019s afternoon. \u2014 Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press , 29 May 2022",
"No one wants to ruin a trip with a bad (and preventable) sunburn. \u2014 Rachel King, Fortune , 28 May 2022",
"Still, Mariupol has been largely reduced to ruin , Ukrainian officials say that more than 20,000 inhabitants were killed, and the city has come to symbolize the war\u2019s grotesque horrors. \u2014 New York Times , 17 May 2022",
"And the Templars that year again lost twice to Grantsville to ruin their hopes. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 15 May 2022",
"As owner of New York City's most exclusive casino, Clayton Madden has the power to ruin the most powerful families, excepting one that has eluded him. \u2014 Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com , 25 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"In the 14 years since then, news accounts and law enforcement announcements have highlighted egregious cases of title theft, with some victims facing financial ruin or even eviction from their own homes. \u2014 Mike Levine, ABC News , 14 June 2022",
"There\u2019s a lot of ruin in a reserve currency, and the greenback\u2019s global pre-eminence endures for now. \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 18 Mar. 2022",
"And her tirades ruin gatherings for me, occur on my time, happen in my home, and insult my family. \u2014 Carolyn Hax, Washington Post , 5 June 2022",
"Through the three months of Russia\u2019s invasion, New York Times journalists have chronicled carnage and courage, ruin and resolve, across the wide arc of combat through eastern Ukraine, where Vladimir V. Putin\u2019s brutal offensive is now concentrated. \u2014 New York Times , 1 June 2022",
"She is involved in an obscure botanical research program that entails tramping from her pretty cottage across the island, past a ruin and a well, to measure the soil temperature at the same cliffside spot, then tramping back to record her findings. \u2014 Jessica Kiang, Variety , 26 May 2022",
"The political gods, in their unfathomable wisdom, have handed Republicans a once-in-a-generation chance to help voters understand how to build a future from this ruin . \u2014 Daniel Henninger, WSJ , 25 May 2022",
"So yeah, this was a very stupid episode, capping off a very stupid conflict over a stupid office building that is now a smoldering ruin . \u2014 Erik Kain, Forbes , 22 May 2022",
"Finally, the Yoga 9i doesn't let slimness ruin port selection. \u2014 Scharon Harding, Ars Technica , 13 May 2022"
],
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"Verb",
"1572, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 3",
"Noun",
"12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4b"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-124800"
},
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"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a source of supply or support : an available means",
": a natural source of wealth or revenue",
": a natural feature or phenomenon that enhances the quality of human life",
": computable wealth",
": a source of information or expertise",
": something to which one has recourse in difficulty : expedient",
": a possibility of relief or recovery",
": a means of spending one's leisure time",
": an ability to meet and handle a situation : resourcefulness",
": a usable stock or supply (as of money or products)",
": natural resource",
": the ability to meet and deal with situations"
],
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"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccs\u022frs",
"-\u02ccz\u022frs",
"ri-\u02c8s\u022frs",
"-\u02c8z\u022frs",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccs\u022frs"
],
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"expedient",
"recourse",
"resort"
],
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"examples":[
"Oil is essentially their only resource .",
"The computer laboratory is an essential resource for students.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"All three segments - construction, resource , and energy and transportation - saw over 20% sales growth. \u2014 Trefis Team, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
"On Monday, the day following the official holiday, all San Diego County offices, family resource centers, libraries and animal shelters will be closed. \u2014 Deborah Sullivan Brennan, San Diego Union-Tribune , 17 June 2022",
"However, my agencies will bring every appropriate resource to bear to get to the bottom of this tragic event. \u2014 Oren Oppenheim, ABC News , 15 June 2022",
"Missouri has long been one of the nation\u2019s leading suppliers of tax dollars for pregnancy resource centers. \u2014 Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica , 9 June 2022",
"Later that month, the city council approved another moratorium on homeless resource centers for another year. \u2014 Paighten Harkins, The Salt Lake Tribune , 10 May 2022",
"Mayfield: The county will have a $2.8 billion budget to spend, and expanding dual-diagnosis resource centers should be at the top of budget priorities. \u2014 oregonlive , 29 Apr. 2022",
"The next few months demand the greatest outpouring of support for pregnancy resource centers in history. \u2014 Tim Busch, National Review , 24 Apr. 2022",
"Atlanta is opening five resource centers to support small businesses in the community. \u2014 Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, ajc , 28 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"French ressource , from Old French ressourse relief, resource, from resourdre to relieve, literally, to rise again, from Latin resurgere \u2014 more at resurrection ",
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-124941"
},
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"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a telescope whose principal focusing element is a lens"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8frak-t\u0259r"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Gears inside the 1891 Ladd Observatory\u2019s 12-inch refractor telescope. \u2014 Carlos R. Mu\u00f1oz, BostonGlobe.com , 18 Feb. 2022",
"The area, featuring a large refractor telescope with a 10-inch lens, has been off-limits to the public as a pandemic precaution since March 2020. \u2014 Dewayne Bevil, orlandosentinel.com , 5 Nov. 2021",
"Van de Kamp had been using Sproul Observatory\u2019s 61-centimeter refractor telescope to take photographic plates of Barnard\u2019s Star. \u2014 Bruce Dorminey, Forbes , 19 May 2021",
"Schmidt Cassegrain scopes are basically a design combining the optics of both the reflector and refractor scopes. \u2014 Mike Lynch, Twin Cities , 24 Nov. 2019",
"There are three basic types of telescopes; reflectors, refractors , and Schmidt Cassegrain telescopes. \u2014 Mike Lynch, Twin Cities , 24 Nov. 2019",
"Distinctive and ornate, the building\u2019s main feature is what\u2019s touted as the world\u2019s largest refractor telescope \u2014 with a 40-inch lens, 63-foot tube and total weight of 20 tons. \u2014 Ted Gregory, chicagotribune.com , 5 July 2018",
"That\u2019s the home of the Florida\u2019s largest publicly accessible refractor telescope, armed with a 10-inch lens. \u2014 Dewayne Bevil, OrlandoSentinel.com , 3 July 2018",
"Roughly 12 percent were flagged as having weak vision and sent to an adjacent classroom where workers using refractor lenses conducted more tests. \u2014 Andrew Jacobs, New York Times , 5 May 2018"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1769, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-131510"
},
"rebel (against)":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
"to go against the commands, prohibitions, or rules of experts tell parents that if their once-compliant children rebel against them, then they should take it as a sign the kids are growing up and becoming their own persons"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-131519"
},
"rib":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"noun ()",
"verb ()"
],
"definitions":[
": any of the paired curved bony or partly cartilaginous rods that stiffen the walls of the body of most vertebrates and protect the viscera",
": a cut of meat including a rib \u2014 see beef illustration",
": a boneless cut of meat (such as beef or pork) from a rib section",
": wife",
": something resembling a rib in shape or function: such as",
": a traverse member of the frame of a ship that runs from keel to deck",
": a light fore-and-aft member in an airplane's wing",
": one of the stiff strips supporting an umbrella's fabric",
": one of the arches in Romanesque and Gothic vaulting meeting and crossing one another and dividing the whole vaulted space into triangles",
": an elongated ridge: such as",
": a vein of an insect's wing",
": one of the primary veins of a leaf",
": one of the ridges in a knitted or woven fabric",
": to furnish or enclose with ribs",
": to knit so as to form vertical ridges in",
": joke",
": parody",
": to poke fun at : kid",
": one of the curved bones of the chest that are joined to the backbone and help to stiffen the body wall and protect the organs",
": a piece of meat from an animal (as a cow or pig) that includes a rib and is used as food",
": something (as a piece of wire supporting the fabric of an umbrella) that is like a rib in shape or use",
": one of the parallel ridges in a knitted or woven fabric",
": any of the paired curved bony or partly cartilaginous rods that stiffen the lateral walls of the body of most vertebrates and protect the viscera, that occur in mammals exclusively or almost exclusively in the thoracic region, and that in humans normally include 12 pairs of which all are articulated with the spinal column at the dorsal end and the first 10 are connected also at the ventral end with the sternum by costal cartilages \u2014 see false rib , floating rib , true rib",
"[from the account of Eve's creation from Adam's rib in Genesis 2:21\u201322]"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rib",
"\u02c8rib",
"\u02c8rib"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun (1)",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun (1)",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Verb (1)",
"circa 1547, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun (2)",
"1929, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb (2)",
"1912, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-131938"
},
"recurring decimal":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": repeating decimal"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1748, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-132120"
},
"roadwork":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": work done in constructing or repairing roads",
": conditioning for an athletic contest (such as a boxing match) consisting mainly of long runs"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u014dd-\u02ccw\u0259rk"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"The roadwork caused a backup in traffic.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Orange cones and metal signs indicated stretches of roadwork . \u2014 Brooke Warren, Outside Online , 28 Oct. 2020",
"The city is planning extensive roadwork improvements around the Freedom Center site, where Tribune Publishing\u2019s printing plant would be supplanted by the entertainment complex. \u2014 Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune , 12 May 2022",
"Dredging, aquaculture operations and coastal bridge and roadwork could also fall under its provisions. \u2014 Deborah Sullivan Brennan, San Diego Union-Tribune , 2 May 2022",
"The feature won\u2019t just benefit drivers approaching an accident or roadwork scene but also first responders. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 1 Apr. 2022",
"The roadwork and various other rearrangements of the landscape would entail filling in, or otherwise altering, wetlands covering more than a hundred acres. \u2014 Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker , 11 Apr. 2022",
"Any driver using one of these apps can report crashes, roadwork , police sightings, and other obstacles from the navigation app. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 1 Apr. 2022",
"Construction will continue into next week, with roadwork scheduled from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. from Sunday through Wednesday. \u2014 Adam Terro, The Arizona Republic , 1 Apr. 2022",
"As part of an ongoing revamp of the airport, an expansion is underway in Terminal 5, and roadwork could affect passengers trying to reach terminals 1, 2 and 3. \u2014 Sarah Freishtat, chicagotribune.com , 26 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1755, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-132322"
},
"rehearsal":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": something recounted or told again : recital",
": a private performance or practice session preparatory to a public appearance",
": a practice exercise : trial",
": a private performance or practice session in preparation for a public appearance",
": a method for improving memory by mentally or verbally repeating over and over the information to be remembered",
": the repeated mental review of a desired action or behavioral response"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8h\u0259r-s\u0259l",
"ri-\u02c8h\u0259r-s\u0259l",
"ri-\u02c8h\u0259r-s\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[
"dry run",
"practice",
"practise",
"trial"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"She was 15 minutes late to rehearsal .",
"There are only three more rehearsals before the concert.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"As Colonel of the Irish Guards, William conducted a Colonel\u2019s Review of the troops in a rehearsal on Saturday ahead of the parade. \u2014 Victoria Murphy, Town & Country , 1 June 2022",
"The band has been in rehearsal during the winter and spring to prepare for its 85th season. \u2014 Chicago Tribune , 26 May 2022",
"The theater kids of East High are in rehearsal for Season 4. \u2014 Wilson Chapman, Variety , 20 May 2022",
"The six-episode arc required a huge amount of research and rehearsal , particularly for the extensive courtroom scenes. \u2014 Tom Jamieson, Los Angeles Times , 20 May 2022",
"Warm spring air flows through the open windows of the Shakespeare Theatre\u2019s Eastern Market rehearsal space on an April afternoon. \u2014 Thomas Floyd, Washington Post , 19 May 2022",
"Spieth implemented a curious pre-shot rehearsal \u2014 almost mechanical in nature \u2014 designed to get into the proper position at the right tempo. \u2014 Dave Skretta, ajc , 18 May 2022",
"The original idea for the song came about during a Bodysnatchers rehearsal . \u2014 Jem Aswad, Variety , 17 May 2022",
"Flater explained that the educational arm of Playhouse on Park, the Playhouse Theatre Academy, will use the space for its classroom instruction, rehearsal and performance spaces. \u2014 Steve Smith, Hartford Courant , 12 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-132835"
},
"restricted area":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an area from which military personnel are excluded for reasons of security or safety unless specially authorized : an off-limits area"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-132853"
},
"renunciation":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the act or practice of renouncing : repudiation",
": ascetic self-denial",
": the act or practice of renouncing",
": the act of refusing to continue to acknowledge, recognize, or be bound by a contract or obligation : repudiation"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02ccn\u0259n(t)-s\u0113-\u02c8\u0101-sh\u0259n",
"ri-\u02ccn\u0259n-s\u0113-\u02c8\u0101-sh\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[
"abnegation",
"renouncement",
"repudiation",
"self-denial"
],
"antonyms":[
"indulgence",
"self-indulgence"
],
"examples":[
"the king's renunciation of the throne",
"Their vows include renunciation of all wealth.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"With Bob, there is a kind of ascetic renunciation in his suffering that borders on the spiritual. \u2014 New York Times , 25 May 2022",
"In the case of Americans, this would require a renunciation of your American citizenship. \u2014 Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes , 17 May 2022",
"The madness of King Mohammed could give way to something else: a slow and graceful renunciation of power\u2014or, as with Assad, an ever more violent exercise of it. \u2014 Graeme Wood, The Atlantic , 3 Mar. 2022",
"The court said the parole board seemed to ignore Acoli\u2019s renunciation of violence, two decades of being infraction-free, completion of multiple vocational programs and counseling sessions and his advanced age. \u2014 Washington Post , 10 May 2022",
"Famines, wars, political revolutions, economic downturns, civil-rights movements\u2014societies, too, move from one way of life to another, often experiencing intense periods of renunciation , restructuring, and rebirth. \u2014 Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker , 11 Jan. 2022",
"That renunciation of \u2014 or at least indifference to \u2014 officially sanctioned or expected experience seems to me a constant operating guide to her otherwise diverse output. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 14 Apr. 2022",
"Today, despite the renunciation , in principle, of torture beyond American borders, another method of torture\u2014solitary confinement\u2014is still being practiced in prisons inside the country. \u2014 Harper\u2019s Magazine , 7 Feb. 2022",
"Now that total renunciation was no longer a requisite for membership, new faces began appearing at the temple. \u2014 Ashley Stimpson, Longreads , 19 Feb. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English renunciacion , from Anglo-French, from Latin renuntiation-, renuntiatio , from renuntiare to renounce",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-133838"
},
"rescission":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an act of rescinding",
": the act, process, or fact of rescinding especially a contract",
": the equitable judicial remedy of rescinding a contract in a suit brought by one of the parties \u2014 compare reformation"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8si-zh\u0259n",
"ri-\u02c8si-zh\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[
"abandonment",
"abortion",
"calling",
"calling off",
"cancellation",
"cancelation",
"dropping",
"recall",
"recision",
"repeal",
"revocation"
],
"antonyms":[
"continuation"
],
"examples":[
"the judge ruled that the town's rescission of the contract was justified due the contractor's repeated failures to meet its obligations",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"During his last year of dental school, the 2017 rescission of DACA went into effect, threatening Ramirez's citizenship status. \u2014 Briana Alvarado, ABC News , 15 June 2022",
"Balsewicz's next regular parole hearing date, in January, is likely to occur before all the appeals in the current rescission are resolved. \u2014 Bruce Vielmetti, Journal Sentinel , 10 June 2022",
"As time goes on and people forget about the rescission of offers, hiring managers may believe there were other factors that caused her not to be onboarded at Coinbase. \u2014 Jack Kelly, Forbes , 3 June 2022",
"The lawsuit was already on schedule for an initial decision on a separate request to stop the rescission of Title 42 before May 23. \u2014 al , 28 Apr. 2022",
"On Thursday, 18 states joined a lawsuit filed by Republican officials in Arizona, Louisiana and Missouri seeking to block Title 42's rescission . \u2014 Camilo Montoya-galvez, CBS News , 15 Apr. 2022",
"The High Court last August upheld the injunction, citing its Regents decision blocking the Trump Administration\u2019s DACA rescission . \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 25 Apr. 2022",
"For all these reasons, the rescission of Title 42 cannot come soon enough. \u2014 Raul A. Reyes, CNN , 1 Apr. 2022",
"Analysts have highlighted that the unexpected rescission charges didn\u2019t put too much of a dent in the bank\u2019s CET1 ratio, a measure of the capital strength. \u2014 Sam Potter, Bloomberg.com , 1 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French rescision, borrowed from Latin rescissi\u014dn- rescissi\u014d, from *rescid-, variant stem of rescindere \"to remove or lay bare by hewing and cutting, cancel, rescind \" + -ti\u014dn-, -ti\u014d, suffix of verbal action",
"first_known_use":[
"1594, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-134045"
},
"rapport":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a friendly, harmonious relationship",
": a relationship characterized by agreement, mutual understanding, or empathy that makes communication possible or easy",
": a friendly relationship",
": harmonious accord or relation that fosters cooperation, communication, or trust"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ra-\u02c8p\u022fr",
"r\u0259-",
"ra-\u02c8p\u022fr",
"ra-\u02c8p\u022f(\u0259)r, r\u0259-"
],
"synonyms":[
"communion",
"fellowship",
"rapprochement"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Pressing the shutter takes just a second, but what people don\u2019t see is the amount of time photographers spend building rapport with their subject to get to that point. \u2014 Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads , 10 June 2022",
"This requires rapport building through authentic and relatable storytelling. \u2014 Raoul Davis, Forbes , 6 June 2022",
"Much of Njie\u2019s inconsistency this year has come from a lack of rapport with the wingers playing in front of him, a problem exacerbated by Moar\u2019s absence. \u2014 Theo Mackie, The Arizona Republic , 8 May 2022",
"Fans can't get enough of the rapport between Kelly and her cohost Snoop Dogg. \u2014 Katie Bowlby, Country Living , 5 May 2022",
"At WaferTech, though, Hutcheson said workers never developed that degree of rapport with one another, or with the company\u2019s leadership in Taiwan. \u2014 oregonlive , 21 Apr. 2022",
"The timeless human skills of presenting yourself well, building rapport , and forming emotional connections are steadily eroding through remote work\u2014but are as important as ever for business success. \u2014 Stan Hannah, Fortune , 14 Mar. 2022",
"Striking up an immediate rapport , the two vowed to work together one day. \u2014 Gregg Kild, The Hollywood Reporter , 22 May 2022",
"The 22-year-old, who earned a Brit Award for Rising Star in February, established an easy rapport with the crowd in a series of lengthy introductions that felt more like someone explaining the songs to her friends at a party than actual banter. \u2014 Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic , 18 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"French, from rapporter to bring back, refer, from Old French raporter to bring back, from re- + aporter to bring, from Latin apportare , from ad- ad- + portare to carry \u2014 more at fare ",
"first_known_use":[
"1660, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-134959"
},
"renounceable":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": that can be renounced"
],
"pronounciation":[
"-s\u0259b\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-135227"
},
"reiter":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a German cavalry soldier especially of the 16th and 17th centuries"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u012bt\u0259(r)"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"German, literally, rider, from Middle High German r\u012bter , from Old High German r\u012bt\u0101ri , from r\u012btan to ride + -\u0101ri -er",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-135344"
},
"ravehook":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a hooked tool for enlarging or clearing seams (as of a boat) to receive oakum or other caulking material"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"probably from obsolete rave to pull (from Middle English raven ) + hook ",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-135632"
},
"runner":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": one that runs : racer",
": base runner",
": ballcarrier",
": messenger",
": one that smuggles or distributes illicit or contraband goods (such as drugs, liquor, or guns)",
": any of several large vigorous carangid fishes",
": either of the longitudinal pieces on which a sled or sleigh slides",
": the part of a skate that slides on the ice : blade",
": the support of a drawer or a sliding door",
": an elongated horizontal stem arising from the base of a plant",
": stolon sense 1a",
": a plant (such as a strawberry) that forms or spreads by means of runners",
": a twining vine (such as a scarlet runner bean)",
": a long narrow carpet for a hall or staircase",
": a narrow decorative cloth cover for a table or dresser top",
": an adjustable backstay running from mast to rail on a sail boat or ship",
": a running shot in basketball",
": a person or animal that runs",
": a thin piece or part on or in which something slides",
": messenger",
": a slender creeping branch of a plant that roots at the end or at the joints to form new plants",
": a long narrow carpet (as for a hall)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0259-n\u0259r",
"\u02c8r\u0259-n\u0259r"
],
"synonyms":[
"bootlegger",
"contrabandist",
"courier",
"smuggler"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"The runner slid into third base.",
"sent a runner to tell them that all was ready for the feast",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Of Cathedral's three hits, only one runner made it into scoring position. \u2014 Akeem Glaspie, The Indianapolis Star , 19 June 2022",
"DeBriyn led the Razorbacks to four College World Series appearances (1979, '85, '87, '89) and one runner -up showing in his 33 seasons. \u2014 Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online , 18 June 2022",
"Pinch-hitter Richie Palacios delivered the winning run with a sacrifice fly to score Owen Miller, the automatic runner , from third. \u2014 Paul Hoynes, cleveland , 18 June 2022",
"Detroit had at least one runner in every inning except the fourth \u2014 before Harold Castro hit a deep fly ball to left that was caught at the warning track. Haase, who was 2-for-3 entering his final at-bat, struck out looking to end the game. \u2014 Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press , 17 June 2022",
"The Sox stranded at least one runner in scoring position in six innings. \u2014 Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com , 16 June 2022",
"In the 10th, the Reds finally got their first run, plating the automatic runner on an RBI double. \u2014 Theo Mackie, The Arizona Republic , 15 June 2022",
"The Spartans scored three runs in their first at-bat, pounded out 12 hits against the University of Wisconsin recruit Monticelli and allowed just one runner to reach third base. \u2014 Mark Stewart, Journal Sentinel , 9 June 2022",
"His wild pitch allowed automatic runner Adam Duvall to score. \u2014 Mike Cranston, ajc , 4 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-135731"
},
"revved":{
"type":[],
"definitions":[
"Definition of revved past tense and past participle of rev"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-135745"
},
"rude awakening":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": surprising and unpleasant discovery that one is mistaken"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-140121"
},
"rout":{
"type":[
"noun",
"noun ()",
"verb",
"verb ()"
],
"definitions":[
": a state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat",
": a disastrous defeat : debacle",
": a precipitate flight",
": to defeat decisively or disastrously",
": to put to precipitate flight",
": to disorganize completely : demoralize",
": to drive out : dispel",
": a crowd of people",
": rabble sense 2b",
": disturbance",
": fuss",
": a fashionable gathering",
": to poke around with the snout : root",
": to search haphazardly",
": to come up with : uncover",
": to force out as if by digging",
": to cause to emerge especially from bed",
": to gouge out or make a furrow in (something, such as wood or metal)",
": to dig up with the snout",
": to low loudly : bellow",
": to cause to run away",
": to defeat completely",
": an easy or lopsided defeat",
": wild confusion or disorderly retreat"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rau\u0307t",
"\u02c8rau\u0307t",
"\u02c8rau\u0307t",
"\u02c8rau\u0307t",
"\u02c8r\u014dt",
"\u02c8r\u00fct",
"\u02c8rau\u0307t"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun (1)",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun (1)",
"1595, in the meaning defined at sense 2a",
"Verb (1)",
"circa 1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1c",
"Noun (2)",
"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb (2)",
"circa 1564, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1",
"Verb (3)",
"14th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-140620"
},
"redrawer":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": one that redraws",
": winder"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\"+(\u0259)r"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-140659"
},
"redraw":{
"type":[
"noun,",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to draw (something) again",
": to project an image on (a display screen) again",
": to become refreshed (see refresh sense 5 )"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8dr\u022f"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1671, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-140729"
},
"reward":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to give a reward to or for",
": recompense",
": something that is given in return for good or evil done or received or that is offered or given for some service or attainment",
": a stimulus (such as food) that is administered to an organism and serves to reinforce a desired response",
": to give something (as money) to in return for a service or accomplishment",
": to give something in return for",
": something (as money) given or offered in return for a service or accomplishment",
": to give a reward to or for",
": a stimulus (as food) that serves to reinforce a desired response"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8w\u022frd",
"ri-\u02c8w\u022frd",
"ri-\u02c8w\u022f(\u0259)rd"
],
"synonyms":[
"award"
],
"antonyms":[
"bounty",
"price"
],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"She rewarded herself by buying a new pair of shoes.",
"the firefighters were rewarded by the city for their heroic actions",
"Noun",
"The contest offered a cash reward to the first person who could breed a blue rose.",
"Hard work brings its own rewards .",
"Members will receive a discount in reward for getting friends or family to join.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Advertisers can run ads on new platforms that reward users for viewing the ads or content. \u2014 Blair Currie, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
"His project aims to create a blockchain on which social networks can be built that will ultimately reward the people who use them, by giving away crypto tokens. \u2014 Christopher Mims, WSJ , 4 June 2022",
"That means things like billboards, in sports stadiums, and possibly even ads that reward viewers for watching them. \u2014 Joshua Hawkins, BGR , 20 Apr. 2022",
"The companies are largely using the cash to reduce debt, accelerate share buybacks and otherwise reward investors, rather than increase exploration and other capital spending. \u2014 Summer Said, WSJ , 15 May 2022",
"Our field was also among the first to empower and reward women in meaningful ways. \u2014 Leslie Rouda Smith, Fortune , 4 May 2022",
"Axie Infinity is one of a growing number of play-to-earn games that use blockchain technology to create a system that can track and reward players. \u2014 NBC News , 10 Apr. 2022",
"The Academy and the Oscars were created largely to encourage and reward outstanding achievements in filmmaking. \u2014 Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter , 6 Apr. 2022",
"The scheme revolves around a new kind of digital currency designed to reward companies and governments for reducing emissions. \u2014 Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker , 24 Jan. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Metro Crime Stoppers is offering an $8,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and charges filed. \u2014 Ashley Barrientos, Baltimore Sun , 21 June 2022",
"The city of Oxnard is offering a $25,000 reward for any information that could lead to the arrest and conviction of any individual responsible for the homicides. \u2014 Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times , 20 June 2022",
"The Eckert family is offering a $50,000 reward for a tip that leads to a conviction. \u2014 Landon Mion, Fox News , 18 June 2022",
"The family is offering a $50,000 reward if a tip leads to a conviction. \u2014 Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel , 17 June 2022",
"The family is offering a $20,000 reward for any information regarding Dylan\u2019s whereabouts. \u2014 Kyani Reid, NBC News , 14 June 2022",
"The Denver field division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is offering a $5,000 reward to anyone who provides information leading to the suspect's arrest, police said. \u2014 Amanda Musa, CNN , 11 June 2022",
"Ventura said police are offering a $1,000 reward to anyone with information leading to the arrest of those responsible. \u2014 Mike Mavredakis, Hartford Courant , 10 June 2022",
"Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the case. \u2014 Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune , 9 June 2022"
],
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"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-141051"
},
"refuel":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to provide with additional fuel",
": to take on additional fuel",
": to provide with or take on more fuel"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8fy\u00fc(-\u0259)l",
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u02c8fy\u00fc-\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[
"The crew refueled the airplane.",
"The airplane landed to refuel .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"After you downward dog, refuel with brunch complete with mimosas and Bloody Marys \u2014 or non-alcoholic smoothies. \u2014 Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com , 26 May 2022",
"After a day at the beach, visitors can refuel at local eateries fit for every palette and budget; the island prides itself on its hometown cuisine. \u2014 Gabi De La Rosa, Chron , 6 May 2022",
"Clear off a kitchen counter and/or create space around the dinner table for a buffet line where people can set out their dishes and refuel during the game. \u2014 Washington Post , 7 Feb. 2022",
"Cooldown: Run easily for 10-15 minutes, stretch, refuel . \u2014 Mario Fraioli, Outside Online , 26 Oct. 2021",
"Napa is close to home with private residences that are in favor today \u2013 a perfect long weekend getaway to recharge and refuel while experiencing some of the top food and beverage in the country. \u2014 Christopher Elliott, Forbes , 22 Oct. 2021",
"Proponents of hydrogen trucks argue that their preferred semis will refuel as fast as conventional diesel rigs and weigh less. \u2014 New York Times , 11 Apr. 2022",
"An armored division commander credited the Red Ball drivers with allowing tankers to refuel and rearm while fighting. \u2014 Matthew Delmont, Smithsonian Magazine , 8 Apr. 2022",
"Now my next test is to refuel and get a good night\u2019s sleep. \u2014 cleveland , 12 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1811, in the meaning defined at transitive sense"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-141357"
},
"regulator pin":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": either of two short upright thin cylindrical pins that are fitted in a watch regulator bearing or banking the hairspring in such a manner that moving the regulator into a position in which the pins touch the hairspring closer to its center shortens the spring and causes the watch to run faster"
],
"pronounciation":[],
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"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-141655"
},
"reconceive":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to conceive (something) again or in a new form"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-k\u0259n-\u02c8s\u0113v"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1656, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-141908"
},
"relevance":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": relation to the matter at hand",
": practical and especially social applicability : pertinence",
": the ability (as of an information retrieval system) to retrieve material that satisfies the needs of the user",
": relation to the matter at hand",
": the quality or state of being relevant : relation to the matter at hand"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-l\u0259-v\u0259n(t)s",
"\u02c8re-l\u0259-v\u0259ns",
"\u02c8re-l\u0259-v\u0259ns"
],
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"applicability",
"bearing",
"connection",
"materiality",
"pertinence",
"relevancy"
],
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"extraneousness",
"inapplicability",
"irrelevance",
"irrelevancy"
],
"examples":[
"I appreciate that you did the dishes tonight, but that has no relevance to my enforcement of the punishment you got earlier this week.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"But if there was any question about the relevance of the subject matter, recent headlines only make the topics at hand more urgent. \u2014 Rick Klein, ABC News , 9 June 2022",
"The truth is that the relevance of the discovery phase is not something permanent. \u2014 Alexey Shliakhouski, Forbes , 8 June 2022",
"The continued relevance of the series is undeniable. \u2014 Selome Hailu, Variety , 7 June 2022",
"The main people who care about relevance , though, are academics, obsessed with making the classics meaningful to a generation that\u2019s been subjected to the binary dogma of education: diversity and inclusion. \u2014 New York Times , 18 Feb. 2022",
"Weld and his partner, Paul Cellucci, created the modern playbook for Republican relevance in Massachusetts \u2014 fiscal conservatism and moderate social politics. \u2014 Adrian Walker, BostonGlobe.com , 20 May 2022",
"An artificial intelligence tool then helps the company search those videos for certain crimes, like the use of cluster munitions, and sort them for relevance . \u2014 Ian Lovett, WSJ , 30 Apr. 2022",
"Still, critics and the public alike seem reluctant to recognise its relevance , insistently downvoting the show on IMDb, Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes. \u2014 Mj Corey, refinery29.com , 9 May 2022",
"So while her detention has risen to the top of news for its geopolitical relevance , supercharged by celebrity, at its underbelly lies a story of gender-pay disparity here in the United States. \u2014 Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times , 27 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1787, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-141916"
},
"retaliation":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"intransitive verb",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to return like for like",
": to get revenge",
": to repay in kind",
": to get revenge by returning like for like",
": to act in revenge"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8ta-l\u0113-\u02cc\u0101t",
"ri-\u02c8ta-l\u0113-\u02cc\u0101t",
"ri-\u02c8ta-l\u0113-\u02cc\u0101t"
],
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"avenge",
"redress",
"requite",
"revenge",
"venge"
],
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"examples":[
"After the company announced plans to reduce benefits, the union threatened to retaliate by calling for a strike.",
"retaliated his neighbor's malicious destruction of his flower garden by cutting down the man's prize apple tree",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"But this week, Workers United filed an unfair labor practice charge with the NLRB, alleging that Starbucks closed the store to retaliate against the union and send a message to other stores seeking to unionize. \u2014 Dee-ann Durbin, BostonGlobe.com , 8 June 2022",
"Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to retaliate against the companies leaving Russia, including threatening to nationalize their assets. \u2014 Robert Hart, Forbes , 16 May 2022",
"Our system depends on DeSantis getting slapped down for this attempt to retaliate for political speech. \u2014 Michael Taylor, San Antonio Express-News , 11 May 2022",
"Russia\u2019s leadership would then warn that any attempt to retaliate would unleash the rest of the country\u2019s nuclear weapons, killing millions more and destroying the U.S. as a military, political, and economic entity. \u2014 Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics , 29 Mar. 2022",
"Article 5 lays plain that an attack on a member merits a response, but will the alliance retaliate if Russia resorts to chemical weapons in Ukraine? \u2014 Byshannon K. Crawford, ABC News , 22 Mar. 2022",
"Russia, which has denied killing civilians in Ukraine and claimed the images out of Bucha are fake, criticized the expulsions and vowed to retaliate . \u2014 Washington Post , 5 Apr. 2022",
"Now, cornered but far from crippled by sanctions that initially did not include energy exports and still do not in Europe, Putin is using his colossal energy power to retaliate . \u2014 Suriya Jayanti, Time , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Leonid Slutsky, a Russian lawmaker who chairs the international affairs committee in the lower house of the country\u2019s parliament, denied the NATO allegations in an interview with state media and said Russia\u2019s foreign ministry would retaliate . \u2014 Washington Post , 6 Oct. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Late Latin retaliatus , past participle of retaliare , from Latin re- + talio legal retaliation",
"first_known_use":[
"1606, in the meaning defined at transitive sense"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-141939"
},
"rule (on)":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
"to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute) the coach ruled on the question of whether an off-campus bar fight ought to disqualify someone from the team"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
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"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-142109"
},
"rigsby":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a rough or loose woman"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rigzbi"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":" rig entry 6 + -sby (as in the name Crosby )",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-142501"
},
"remunerate":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to pay an equivalent for",
": to pay an equivalent to for a service, loss, or expense : recompense"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8my\u00fc-n\u0259-\u02ccr\u0101t"
],
"synonyms":[
"compensate",
"pay",
"recompense"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"promptly remunerated the repair company for fixing the dryer",
"the negligent landlord must remunerate those made homeless by the fire by finding new housing for them at his own expense",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Recognise and remunerate cultural load as part of an employee\u2019s workload 5. \u2014 Alicia Vrajlal, refinery29.com , 25 Oct. 2021",
"The production company hadn\u2019t been willing to cover his costs and remunerate him for his time. \u2014 Justin Curto, Vulture , 16 Sep. 2021",
"Although participants in the Telefonica trial will take a 15% pay cut, businesses in other countries are opting to remunerate staff in full despite working fewer hours. \u2014 The Christian Science Monitor , 12 Aug. 2021",
"Conservative Black commentator Vince Ellison says the Black community would be foolish to expect progressive Democrats to remunerate them for slavery. \u2014 Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor , 5 Aug. 2020",
"The French antitrust agency gave the Alphabet Inc. unit three months to thrash out deals with press publishers and agencies demanding talks on how to remunerate them for displaying their content. \u2014 Gaspard Sebag, Bloomberg.com , 7 May 2020",
"The French antitrust agency gave the Alphabet Inc. unit three months to thrash out deals with press publishers and agencies demanding talks on how to remunerate them for displaying their content. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 10 Apr. 2020",
"Committing to a substantial cash prize for a successful coronavirus vaccine will boost confidence among firms that their research efforts will be remunerated . \u2014 Daniel Hemel, Time , 4 Mar. 2020",
"Despite many hours spent on layover or sitting on the tarmac, flight attendants are only remunerated when the plane doors are shut. \u2014 Natasha Frost, Quartz , 27 Feb. 2020"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Latin remuneratus , past participle of remunerare to recompense, from re- + munerare to give, from muner-, munus gift \u2014 more at mean ",
"first_known_use":[
"1523, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-142606"
},
"redoubt":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a small usually temporary enclosed defensive work",
": a defended position : protective barrier",
": a secure retreat : stronghold"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8dau\u0307t"
],
"synonyms":[
"bastion",
"castle",
"citadel",
"fastness",
"fort",
"fortification",
"fortress",
"hold",
"stronghold"
],
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"examples":[
"The refugees gathered in a hilly redoubt several miles outside the city.",
"a massive stone redoubt at the entrance of the bay guarded the city",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Herrero grew up in a family of brawny, oddball leftists in the right-wing redoubt of Toulon, on the Mediterranean coast. \u2014 Lauren Collins, The New Yorker , 20 June 2022",
"Ukrainian soldiers in Mariupol laid down their arms at the steel plant that served as their final redoubt , ending months of bloody battle for the port city that has become a symbol of Russia\u2019s invasion and Ukraine\u2019s resistance. \u2014 WSJ , 18 May 2022",
"Ukrainian defenders continue to hold a last redoubt , a sprawling steelworks plant, which Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered his troops to blockade. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 25 Apr. 2022",
"The images show how concentrated attacks have greatly damaged a central facility at the Azovstal steelworks, the last redoubt of Ukrainian fighters in the key battleground city. \u2014 Inna Varenytsia And David Keyton, Anchorage Daily News , 28 Apr. 2022",
"The images show how concentrated attacks have greatly damaged a central facility at the Azovstal steelworks, the last redoubt of Ukrainian fighters in the key battleground city. \u2014 Inna Varenytsia And David Keyton, Chicago Tribune , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Putin ordered a tight blockade of the steel plant, the Ukrainians\u2019 final redoubt , which is a sprawling collection of above- and below-ground structures. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 23 Apr. 2022",
"As every English schoolchild knows, Alfred, King of Wessex, resists the Danes, gets whipped, regroups from his marshy redoubt , and unites Wessex to beat the Vikings at the Battle of Edington in 878. \u2014 Joshua Levine, Smithsonian Magazine , 30 Mar. 2022",
"Nearly 10 months after the dramatic events at the Capitol, Ginni Thomas ventured out onto a small balcony inside the Heritage Foundation, the conservative redoubt that stands on Massachusetts Avenue a few blocks from the Capitol. \u2014 New York Times , 22 Feb. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"French redoute , from Italian ridotto , from Medieval Latin reductus secret place, from Latin, withdrawn, from past participle of reducere to lead back \u2014 more at reduce ",
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1608, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-142820"
},
"renormalization":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"transitive verb"
],
"definitions":[
": the replacement of theoretically infinite variables (such as the mass and charge of an electron) with experimentally obtained values in the solutions of equations in certain quantum mechanical theories (such as quantum electrodynamics)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02c8)r\u0113+"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":" re- + normalization ",
"first_known_use":[
"1939, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-143359"
},
"reverent":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": expressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful",
": very respectful"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rev-r\u0259nt",
"\u02c8re-v\u0259-",
"\u02c8re-v\u0259rnt",
"\u02c8re-v\u0259-r\u0259nt",
"\u02c8rev-r\u0259nt"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"a reverent crowd of worshippers",
"a reverent tone of voice",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Now, finally, all of these amazing books collected throughout Pat Williams\u2019 amazing life are housed in one reverent spot. \u2014 Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel , 4 June 2022",
"Let pleasant paths invite the coming and going of reverent visitors and fond mourners. \u2014 David Reamer, Anchorage Daily News , 30 May 2022",
"Staff and students at the Washington, D.C. university had long traded reverent whispers about the dress, which was reportedly gifted to Father Gilbert Hartke, then-head of the school\u2019s drama department, by actress Mercedes McCambridge in 1973. \u2014 Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine , 24 May 2022",
"Orchids, beautiful but a bit tricky to maintain, hold a reverent beauty to them that ought to be kept. \u2014 Alex Wagner, SPIN , 12 May 2022",
"Dyer lives in Venice Beach, fittingly somehow: a Brit stationed at the last, least reverent remnant of the ever-dissolving empire. \u2014 Charles Finch, Los Angeles Times , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Golden-Coners, mostly gay men and straight women, hustled from gossipy panel discussions to raucous trivia games and reverent autograph signings. \u2014 New York Times , 4 May 2022",
"Idle and an enormous clown did with Simon\u2019s music on the least reverent side of the spectrum, that may be something best left to be discovered on its own when the show airs at a time TBD later this year. \u2014 Chris Willman, Variety , 7 Apr. 2022",
"In 1999, Tony embodied a particular strain of American masculinity: resistant to change, and reverent towards the mythically confident western heroes of Hollywood\u2019s Golden Age. \u2014 Ben Rosenstock, Time , 22 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French, borrowed from Latin reverent-, reverens, present participle of rever\u0113r\u012b \"to stand in awe of, revere entry 1 \"",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-143739"
},
"requite":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to make return for : repay",
": to make retaliation for : avenge",
": to make suitable return to for a benefit or service or for an injury"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8kw\u012bt"
],
"synonyms":[
"compensate",
"indemnify",
"recompense",
"recoup",
"remunerate",
"satisfy"
],
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"examples":[
"the company requited the employee who had fallen on the ice while leaving work by promptly paying all his medical bills, hoping that would stave off a lawsuit",
"the future writer would later requite the abuse he suffered at the hands of his classmates by creating scathing portraits of them in his novels",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Employers ought to requite that trust by mandating that their staff who work indoors with other employees are vaccinated for Covid-19. \u2014 Zachary M. Seward, Quartz , 30 July 2021",
"The Heat will continue to requite masks for fans in attendance and will continue to encourage social distancing. \u2014 Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com , 17 May 2021",
"Instead, the inciting incidents are all common or garden-variety romantic mishaps \u2014 infidelity, unplanned pregnancies, feelings undeclared lest they're not requited . \u2014 Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter , 28 Jan. 2020",
"View Sample Sign Up Now Love, whether requited or not, can be a killer. \u2014 Joshunda Sanders, Time , 19 Sep. 2019",
"When the universal longing is finally requited , there is a sense of nationwide relief, bringing with it an almost immediate respite from the terrible heat. \u2014 New York Times , 31 Aug. 2019",
"The story, about a pair of orphaned sisters from Australia and their lifelong loves, requited and otherwise, is undeniably tragic. \u2014 New York Times , 3 Apr. 2018",
"That brotherly love, though, has yet to be fully requited with a Super Bowl title, something the Eagles finally will try to attain Sunday against New England. \u2014 Matt Kawahara, San Francisco Chronicle , 30 Jan. 2018",
"As the two wives, Stine and Summerfield conjure in moving ways with love reluctantly requited . \u2014 Jim Rutter, Philly.com , 9 Oct. 2017"
],
"history_and_etymology":" re- + obsolete quite to quit, pay, from Middle English quiten \u2014 more at quit entry 1 ",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-144659"
},
"reparative":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": of, relating to, or effecting repair",
": serving to make amends",
": of, relating to, or effecting repair"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8per-\u0259-tiv",
"ri-\u02c8pa-r\u0259-tiv",
"ri-\u02c8par-\u0259t-iv"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"This iteration features two separate chambers, one containing a reparative formula, the other containing a hydrating formula. \u2014 Nicola Dall'asen, Allure , 4 Jan. 2022",
"Blueberry extract is the main attraction in this reparative hair mask. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 26 May 2022",
"Kelley, who was inspired by her therapist to become a licensed clinical social worker, now gives others the validation and empathy that was so reparative for her in therapy. \u2014 Lauren Krouse, SELF , 17 May 2022",
"This potent, all-natural treatment remedies eye puffiness, wrinkles, and discoloration with a protective and reparative blend of peptides and antioxidants. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 10 Apr. 2022",
"This is a perfect example of the kind of reparative work in the criminal justice system that is still necessary. \u2014 Ellen Mcgirt, Fortune , 22 Mar. 2022",
"Our work calls for plantation museums to engage in a more reparative form of education. \u2014 Amy Potter, The Conversation , 15 Mar. 2022",
"Since then, Olaplex has unveiled a handful of at-home hair treatments including a shampoo and conditioner, a reparative hair mask, and an intense bonding oil. \u2014 Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com , 1 Mar. 2022",
"The feeling of being held by amniotic fluid really, really soothes my nervous system and just feels very reparative for me. \u2014 Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF , 14 Feb. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1582, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-145232"
},
"redoublement":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an act or instance of redoubling"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\"+m\u0259nt"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"French, from Middle French, from redoubler to redouble (from re- + doubler to double) + -ment ",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-145333"
},
"revolve":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to turn over at length in the mind : ponder",
": to cause to go round in an orbit",
": rotate sense 1",
": recur",
": to ponder something",
": to remain under consideration",
": to move in a curved path round a center or axis",
": to turn or roll round on an axis",
": to have or come to a specified focus : center",
": to move in an orbit",
": rotate sense 1"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8v\u00e4lv",
"-\u02c8v\u022flv",
"also",
"or",
"ri-\u02c8v\u00e4lv",
"-\u02c8v\u022flv"
],
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"pivot",
"roll",
"rotate",
"spin",
"swing",
"swirl",
"swivel",
"turn",
"twirl",
"twist",
"wheel",
"whirl"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"As the gear revolves , it turns the other gears.",
"The Earth revolves on its axis.",
"The software allows you to revolve images.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Each page on your site should target two to three keywords that revolve around a central idea. \u2014 Lindsay Boyajian, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
"Now comes news that HBO is developing another spinoff series that will revolve around fan favorite Jon Snow, and that will find Kit Harington back in the role. \u2014 Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com , 17 June 2022",
"Tom enjoys riding his motorcycle with friends, going rafting, boating and fishing, and traveling to remote places that revolve around nature. \u2014 Kara Warner, PEOPLE.com , 14 June 2022",
"Users are exchanging pet theories that revolve around someone who looks like Heard\u2019s attorney, Elaine Bredhehoft, appearing in the crowd at a red carpet event for Depp\u2019s 2013 movie The Lone Ranger. \u2014 Chris Stokel-walker, Time , 29 Apr. 2022",
"The Decathlon involves 10 competitions that revolve around a single theme in seven subject areas: math, science, economics, literature, art, music and social science. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 25 Apr. 2022",
"Characters of color have historically been condemned to similarly tragic fates; disproportionately hemmed into narratives that revolve around suffering or subjugation. \u2014 Aj Willingham, CNN , 21 Apr. 2022",
"For jobs that revolve around client schedules, timed processes or billable hours, however, there\u2019s no way to reduce work time without affecting output and profitability. \u2014 Washington Post , 17 Feb. 2022",
"But complainants in workplace disputes\u2014and especially disputes that revolve around discrimination\u2014can have very different priorities, says Lowe. \u2014 Fortune , 15 Feb. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English revolven \"to pass (of time), wind round, roll,\" borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French revolver \"to turn, turn over (in the mind),\" borrowed from Latin revolvere \"to roll back to a starting point, bring back round, (passive) travel in a circular course, return to a starting point,\" from re- re- + volvere \"to set in a circular course, cause to roll, bring round\" \u2014 more at wallow entry 1 ",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-150332"
},
"reparative therapy":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": conversion therapy"
],
"pronounciation":[],
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"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1965, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-150554"
},
"reconsider":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to consider again especially with a view to changing or reversing",
": to consider something again",
": to think carefully about again especially with the possibility of change or reversal"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u0113-k\u0259n-\u02c8si-d\u0259r",
"\u02ccr\u0113-k\u0259n-\u02c8si-d\u0259r"
],
"synonyms":[
"readdress",
"reanalyze",
"reconceive",
"redefine",
"reevaluate",
"reexamine",
"reexplore",
"rethink",
"review",
"revisit",
"reweigh"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"She refused to reconsider her decision not to loan us the money.",
"Local opposition has forced the company to reconsider building a new warehouse here.",
"We hope you will reconsider .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"After police murdered Floyd two years ago, calls grew louder for the U.S. military to reconsider the names of Army bases that celebrated Confederate leaders who fought to perpetuate slavery. \u2014 Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine , 26 May 2022",
"Since the outbreak of Omicron in Shanghai and other parts of China this year, China\u2019s economy has slowed dramatically, causing widespread public frustration and prompting some foreign companies to reconsider their investments in China. \u2014 Brian Spegele, WSJ , 25 May 2022",
"Since Russia invaded Ukraine and the US announced sanctions on Russian oil, US gas prices have risen to more than $4 per gallon, prompting people to reconsider every trip out of the house, including to the office. \u2014 Lila Maclellan, Quartz , 15 Mar. 2022",
"This means industries, businesses, governments, and others will need to reconsider energy production resilience in their strategic plans, budgets, risk management strategies, facilities, emergency response plans, and operational protocols. \u2014 Louis Gritzo, Forbes , 19 Jan. 2022",
"Even a minor robbery can lead to a significant portion of their inventory being stolen, prompting some owners to reconsider whether to even reopen. \u2014 NBC News , 29 Nov. 2021",
"That's because child care needs, health concerns, shifting career interests, and changing life priorities are prompting many Hoosiers to reconsider going back to their pre-pandemic jobs, especially if those jobs were low-paid and demanding. \u2014 Binghui Huang, The Indianapolis Star , 27 Sep. 2021",
"As millions of professionals and teams around the world continued to work through lockdowns and stay-at-home orders, employees were forced to reconsider their relationships not just with their line of work but with their employers and co-workers. \u2014 James Micklethwait, Forbes , 8 June 2022",
"Still, portable water filters weren\u2019t widely used until the 1970s, when outbreaks of giardia forced recreationalists to reconsider the safety of untreated water. \u2014 Dan Hu, Outside Online , 17 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1571, in the meaning defined at transitive sense"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-151439"
},
"representationist":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an adherent of philosophical representationism"
],
"pronounciation":[
"-sh(\u0259)n\u0259\u0307st"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-151845"
},
"remainder":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": an interest or estate in property that follows and is dependent on the termination of a prior intervening possessory estate created at the same time by the same instrument",
": a remaining group, part, or trace",
": the number left after a subtraction",
": the final undivided part after division that is less or of lower degree than the divisor",
": a book sold at a reduced price by the publisher after sales have slowed",
": leftover , remaining",
": to dispose of as remainders",
": a group or part that is left",
": the number left after a subtraction",
": the number left over from the dividend after division that is less than the divisor",
": an estate in property in favor of one other than the grantor that follows upon the natural termination of a prior intervening possessory estate (as a life estate) created at the same time and by the same instrument \u2014 compare future interest at interest sense 1 , reversion",
": a remainder in favor of a charity",
": a remainder that is to take effect in favor of an unidentifiable person (as one not yet born) or upon the occurrence of an uncertain event",
": either of two or more remainders in favor of two or more persons so that upon the termination of one remainder that share goes to the other or others",
": contingent remainder in this entry",
": a vested remainder that is subject to diminution by the shares of other remaindermen (as children born later)",
": a remainder in the favor of an ascertained person who has a present interest and is entitled to take possession upon the termination of the prior estate",
": that which remains or is left",
": the property in a decedent's estate that is not otherwise devised or bequeathed"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8m\u0101n-d\u0259r",
"ri-\u02c8m\u0101n-d\u0259r"
],
"synonyms":[
"balance",
"leavings",
"leftovers",
"odds and ends",
"remains",
"remnant",
"residue",
"residuum",
"rest"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"2 subtracted from 5 gives a remainder of 3.",
"5 goes into 29 five times with a remainder of 4.",
"Verb",
"The book did not sell well and ended up being remaindered .",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Children who are in kindergarten through 12th grade would still qualify for the remainder of their academic careers. \u2014 Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant , 21 June 2022",
"Forecasters are calling for things to cool down with less stickiness in the air for the remainder of the workweek after Tuesday. \u2014 Joe Taschler, Journal Sentinel , 21 June 2022",
"Ashcraft moved his silicone wedding ring to his necklace chain for the remainder of his start. \u2014 Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer , 19 June 2022",
"The Pride would not find near as much success for the remainder of the match as Portland\u2019s defense locked down and its attack exploded. \u2014 oregonlive , 19 June 2022",
"Ashcraft moved his silicone wedding ring to his necklace chain for the remainder of his start. \u2014 Bobby Nightengale, USA TODAY , 19 June 2022",
"The first and most important step is to take a fresh and critical look at financial and operating budgets for the remainder of the year. \u2014 Omar Choucair, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
"Dad worked diligently on his legs for pretty much the remainder of his days. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 17 June 2022",
"The livestream will include one channel on Thursday, and two channel feeds for the remainder of the music fest. \u2014 John Lonsdale, Rolling Stone , 16 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"In vast quantities it has been remaindered Like a van-load of counterfeit that has been seized Behind his wit lurked a polymath. \u2014 New York Times , 27 Nov. 2019"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Adjective",
"1567, in the meaning defined above",
"Verb",
"1904, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-152150"
},
"recommend":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to present as worthy of acceptance or trial",
": to endorse as fit, worthy, or competent",
": entrust , commit",
": to make acceptable",
": to suggest an act or course of action",
": to present or support as worthy or fit",
": to make a suggestion : advise",
": to make acceptable"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccre-k\u0259-\u02c8mend",
"\u02ccre-k\u0259-\u02c8mend"
],
"synonyms":[
"commend",
"commit",
"confide",
"consign",
"delegate",
"deliver",
"entrust",
"intrust",
"give",
"give over",
"hand",
"hand over",
"leave",
"pass",
"repose",
"transfer",
"transmit",
"trust",
"turn over",
"vest"
],
"antonyms":[
"hold",
"keep",
"retain"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The decision comes less than two days after a panel advising the FDA voted unanimously to recommend authorization, saying their benefits would outweigh any risks for young kids. \u2014 Matthew Herper, STAT , 18 June 2022",
"The agency's decision arrived after a group of independent advisers voted unanimously on Wednesday to recommend the shots. \u2014 Brigid Kennedy, The Week , 17 June 2022",
"The commission decided not to recommend candidate status for Georgia for now because of resistance from the government to agreed domestic reforms. \u2014 Laurence Norman, WSJ , 17 June 2022",
"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's advisory committee will finish its meeting on Saturday to determine whether to recommend the shots. \u2014 Aria Bendix, NBC News , 17 June 2022",
"This comes after the FDA's committee of independent experts voted to recommend the Moderna vaccine for kids under 6, which is a two-dose vaccine, and the Pfizer vaccine for kids under 5, which is a three-dose vaccine, on Wednesday. \u2014 Cheyenne Haslett, ABC News , 17 June 2022",
"An expert panel on Wednesday voted to recommend two vaccines for young children, with final approval needed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. \u2014 Deborah Yetter, The Courier-Journal , 16 June 2022",
"The vaccine advisory committee to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently voted unanimously to recommend approval of Pfizer\u2019s application for a vaccine for those ages 6 months through 4 years old. \u2014 Julie Washington, cleveland , 16 June 2022",
"The European Commission is expected to recommend granting candidate status to Ukraine on Friday, but the decision, which is fundamentally political, will be in the hands of E.U. leaders meeting in Brussels next week. \u2014 New York Times , 15 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Anglo-French recommender , from Medieval Latin recommendare , from Latin re- + commendare to commend",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-152214"
},
"rout (out)":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
"to come upon after searching, study, or effort if you give me some time, I can probably rout out more supplies"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-152244"
},
"remunerative":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": serving to remunerate",
": providing remuneration : profitable"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8my\u00fc-n\u0259-r\u0259-tiv",
"-\u02ccr\u0101-"
],
"synonyms":[
"economic",
"fat",
"gainful",
"juicy",
"lucrative",
"money-spinning",
"moneymaking",
"paying",
"profitable"
],
"antonyms":[
"unprofitable"
],
"examples":[
"Our investors are seeking more remunerative opportunities.",
"made a highly remunerative investment that will end up paying my college tuition",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The budget allocated by AC Milan for player salaries is also in line with the goal originally set by the club of competing for a spot in Europe\u2019s most remunerative tournament. \u2014 Daniele Proch, Forbes , 19 May 2022",
"To be sure, directorship can be a remunerative endeavor, especially for those who sit on multiple boards. \u2014 Aman Kidwai, Fortune , 5 May 2022",
"As a result, providers who viewed telehealth as a temporary emergency measure are returning to more remunerative visits. \u2014 Rita Numerof, Forbes , 14 Mar. 2022",
"And this is what has ravaged the coal towns of West Virginia: the free market introducing changes that made the state\u2019s main industry less remunerative and necessary. \u2014 Michael Tomasky, The New Republic , 19 Dec. 2021",
"The remunerative ties that bind us fray, or vanish altogether. \u2014 John Tamny, Forbes , 24 Oct. 2021",
"Some may want to be of service or take up a profession that causes joy but are not especially remunerative . \u2014 Dennis Jaffe, Forbes , 3 Nov. 2021",
"Other parents are in less remunerative jobs and need their children to get into a good college and have a lucrative career to shore up the family\u2019s resources. \u2014 Naomi Schaefer Riley, WSJ , 26 July 2021",
"Fossil-fuel plants are major employers in downstate counties, and any new green jobs are likely to be less abundant and remunerative . \u2014 Allysia Finley, WSJ , 16 July 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1631, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-152442"
},
"revenant":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": one that returns after death or a long absence"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-v\u0259-n\u0259nt",
"-\u02ccn\u00e4\u207f"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Shirking death, Mara returns as an undead revenant , a Strigoi. \u2014 Jamie Lang, Variety , 17 Sep. 2021",
"Candyman\u2019s curse, eventually taking on the revenant \u2019s lingering wound and characteristic aura of swarming bees, harbingers of vengeance. \u2014 Armond White, National Review , 1 Sep. 2021",
"Whether the subject is abuse or apartheid, an individual or a nation, Rose maintains that what\u2019s hastily buried will rise up like a revenant . \u2014 Christine Smallwood, The New York Review of Books , 6 July 2021",
"Yet nothing seems to work, and as the requests rampage, the fatal day returns to the song like a revenant , one more time. \u2014 Sean Wilentz, The New York Review of Books , 19 June 2021",
"Petrie repeatedly refers to Elefantin as an apparition, a revenant , an illusion. \u2014 Washington Post , 16 Apr. 2021",
"On the political level, the second part of the Biden plan\u2014becoming president\u2014has made him a revenant . \u2014 Fintan O\u2019toole, The New York Review of Books , 7 Jan. 2020",
"Gyllenhaal makes him a haunting, hollow-eyed revenant \u2014he is changed in at least one respect, having learned all too well the fearsome power of fire. \u2014 Joe Morgenstern, WSJ , 18 Oct. 2018",
"The Earp homestead is built on a bedrock of ammonite, which acts as a powerful revenant repellant. \u2014 Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica , 2 Oct. 2018"
],
"history_and_etymology":"French, from present participle of revenir to return",
"first_known_use":[
"1818, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-152732"
},
"repugnant":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": incompatible , inconsistent",
": hostile",
": exciting distaste or aversion",
": causing a strong feeling of dislike or distrust",
": characterized by contradiction and irreconcilability"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8p\u0259g-n\u0259nt",
"ri-\u02c8p\u0259g-n\u0259nt",
"ri-\u02c8p\u0259g-n\u0259nt"
],
"synonyms":[
"abhorrent",
"abominable",
"appalling",
"awful",
"disgusting",
"distasteful",
"dreadful",
"evil",
"foul",
"fulsome",
"gross",
"hideous",
"horrendous",
"horrible",
"horrid",
"loathsome",
"nasty",
"nauseating",
"nauseous",
"noisome",
"noxious",
"obnoxious",
"obscene",
"odious",
"offensive",
"rancid",
"repellent",
"repellant",
"repulsive",
"revolting",
"scandalous",
"shocking",
"sickening",
"ugly"
],
"antonyms":[
"innocuous",
"inoffensive"
],
"examples":[
"technically speaking, it may not be a violation, but it is certainly repugnant to the spirit of the law",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Aristotle\u2019s repugnant doctrine has been deployed for vicious purposes, for example in antebellum America. \u2014 Lance Eliot, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
"Combine it with homecourt advantage being stripped away and how repugnant their defensive effort looked down the stretch, there had to be an answer. \u2014 Shane Young, Forbes , 6 June 2022",
"Having made a clear case for just how repugnant each of the families\u2019 patriarchs was, de Jong then goes on to describe how almost all of them were allowed to go free after the Third Reich fell, their fortunes intact. \u2014 Anna Altman, The New Republic , 27 May 2022",
"So much so, that brands are sure to put all kinds of caveats in a celebrity contract to try and protect themselves from any repugnant celebrity behavior. \u2014 Rob Fallon, Forbes , 6 May 2022",
"Trump backed away from those earlier repugnant comments, and most Republicans, elected and rank-and-file, are clear about who the bad guy is here. \u2014 Michael Tomasky, The New Republic , 28 Feb. 2022",
"In other words, Briles abdicated his leadership responsibilities and enabled a repugnant culture to take root within Baylor football. \u2014 Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY , 25 Feb. 2022",
"As student protests intensify, Nichols presses forward, claiming his intention is to give Carver and his repugnant ideas a thorough dressing down in a debate. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 16 Feb. 2022",
"Yes, there were hurtful and repugnant remarks offered by Tim during a radio interview about gay rights. \u2014 Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com , 20 Feb. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, opposed, contradictory, incompatible, from Anglo-French, from Latin repugnant-, repugnans , present participle of repugnare to fight against, from re- + pugnare to fight \u2014 more at pungent ",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-152735"
},
"raddled":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": being in a state of confusion : lacking composure",
": broken-down , worn"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ra-d\u1d4ald"
],
"synonyms":[
"addle",
"addled",
"addlepated",
"bedeviled",
"befogged",
"befuddled",
"bemused",
"bewildered",
"bushed",
"confounded",
"confused",
"dazed",
"distracted",
"dizzy",
"dopey",
"dopy",
"fogged",
"mixed-up",
"muddleheaded",
"muzzy",
"pixilated",
"pixillated",
"punch-drunk",
"punchy",
"shell-shocked",
"silly",
"slaphappy",
"spaced-out",
"spaced",
"spacey",
"spacy",
"stunned",
"stupefied",
"zonked",
"zonked-out"
],
"antonyms":[
"clearheaded"
],
"examples":[
"trying to explain a mix-up in my mail order to a clearly raddled clerk in customer service"
],
"history_and_etymology":"of obscure origin",
"first_known_use":[
"1694, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-152742"
},
"reconsign":{
"type":[
"transitive verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to consign again or anew"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\"+"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":" re- + consign ",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-153030"
},
"refractory clay":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": fireclay"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-153428"
},
"recommendation":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the act of recommending",
": something (such as a procedure) recommended",
": something that recommends or expresses commendation",
": the act of presenting or supporting as worthy or fit",
": a thing or course of action suggested as suitable or appropriate",
": something (as a letter) that explains why a person is appropriate or qualified"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccre-k\u0259-m\u0259n-\u02c8d\u0101-sh\u0259n",
"-\u02ccmen-",
"\u02ccre-k\u0259-m\u0259n-\u02c8d\u0101-sh\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"My boss wrote me a glowing letter of recommendation .",
"Employees are frequently hired on the recommendation of a friend in the company.",
"The report made very specific recommendations for policy reform.",
"The committee's recommendation to hire a new director has been well received.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The European Commission\u2019s recommendation that Ukraine become a candidate for membership will be discussed by leaders of the 27-nation bloc next week in Brussels. \u2014 Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY , 19 June 2022",
"The European Commission's recommendation that Ukraine become a candidate for membership will be discussed by leaders of the 27-nation bloc next week in Brussels. \u2014 Democrat-gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online , 18 June 2022",
"This new recommendation will make COVID-19 vaccines available to nearly 295,000 additional Wisconsin children. \u2014 Lelah Byron, Journal Sentinel , 18 June 2022",
"Before a meeting that involves contentious shareholder proposals, stewardship analysts will present a recommendation to the team\u2019s executive committee. \u2014 Angel Au-yeung, WSJ , 18 June 2022",
"Feel free to experiment or ask for an expert recommendation . \u2014 Mariah Tyler, Travel + Leisure , 18 June 2022",
"Those with a fear of heights might want to skip this recommendation , but otherwise, a trip to Monte Solaro, the highest point of Capri, shouldn\u2019t be missed. \u2014 Lilah Ramzi, Vogue , 17 June 2022",
"The European Commission\u2019s recommendation that Ukraine become a candidate for membership will be discussed by leaders of the 27-nation bloc during a summit next week in Brussels. \u2014 David Keyton, Chicago Tribune , 17 June 2022",
"The effect: warm and eclectic accommodations that have made this hotel a go-to recommendation from local Parisians. \u2014 Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country , 17 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-153900"
},
"raptorial":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": predaceous sense 1",
": adapted to seize prey",
": of, relating to, or being a bird of prey"
],
"pronounciation":[
"rap-\u02c8t\u022fr-\u0113-\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[
"predaceous",
"predacious",
"predatory",
"rapacious"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"the place of raptorial birds in the park's ecosystem"
],
"history_and_etymology":"New Latin raptorius \"predatory\" (from Latin rapt\u014dr-, raptor \"plunderer, a beast or bird of prey\" + -ius, suffix of appurtenance) + -al entry 1 \u2014 more at raptor ",
"first_known_use":[
"1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-154028"
},
"redeemable":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to buy back : repurchase",
": to get or win back",
": to free from what distresses or harms: such as",
": to free from captivity by payment of ransom",
": to extricate from or help to overcome something detrimental",
": to release from blame or debt : clear",
": to free from the consequences of sin",
": to change for the better : reform",
": repair , restore",
": to free from a lien by payment of an amount secured thereby",
": to remove the obligation of by payment",
": to exchange for something of value",
": to make good : fulfill",
": to atone for : expiate",
": to offset the bad effect of",
": to make worthwhile : retrieve",
": to make up for",
": to buy, get, or win back",
": to make good : fulfill",
": to exchange for something of value",
": to free from sin",
": repurchase",
": to repurchase by right and not on the open market",
": to free from a lien or pledge usually by payment of the amount secured thereby",
": to exercise an equity of redemption in (real property) by payment in full of a mortgage debt after default but prior to a foreclosure becoming effective",
"\u2014 see also equity of redemption",
": to exercise a right of redemption in (real property) within the period set by law by a repurchase that voids the effect of foreclosure or sale \u2014 see also right of redemption",
": to remove the obligation of by payment (as at maturity)",
": to present and have redeemed",
": to exchange for something of value",
": to redeem something (as real property)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8d\u0113m",
"ri-\u02c8d\u0113m",
"ri-\u02c8d\u0113m"
],
"synonyms":[
"answer",
"complete",
"comply (with)",
"fill",
"fulfill",
"fulfil",
"keep",
"meet",
"satisfy"
],
"antonyms":[
"breach",
"break",
"transgress",
"violate"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"So, begin to redeem frequent flyer miles as soon \u2014 and as often \u2014 as possible. \u2014 Peter Greenberg, CBS News , 20 June 2022",
"That plot\u2019s object is to redeem Tracy, and its climax is a feat of heroism that feels imported from a Marvel comic. \u2014 Katy Waldman, The New Yorker , 13 June 2022",
"Historically, around 54 percent of shareholders would opt to redeem shares when a merger was announced. \u2014 New York Times , 3 June 2022",
"This week, Tims Rewards Members who purchase a donut via the Tim Hortons App or at timhortons.com will receive a free donut offer to redeem on their next order. \u2014 Jacob Siegal, BGR , 3 June 2022",
"Tether, for instance, is always meant to be worth $1, and promises to redeem coins for $1 if customers want their money back. \u2014 Chloe Taylor, Fortune , 24 May 2022",
"Kimpton is one of the many IHG Rewards hotel brands where members can earn and redeem points. \u2014 Ramsey Qubein, Forbes , 22 May 2022",
"Stablecoins typically peg themselves to the dollar and hold a reserve of actual dollars in a bank deposit to redeem the coins. \u2014 Greg Ip, WSJ , 18 May 2022",
"The more expensive packages include perks like unlimited points to play games, free tickets to redeem for prizes, Dippin' Dots ice cream and goody bags. \u2014 Amy Schwabe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 17 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English redemen , from Anglo-French redemer , modification of Latin redimere , from re-, red- re- + emere to take, buy; akin to Lithuanian imti to take",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-154244"
},
"rev up":{
"type":[
"phrasal verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to become more active",
": to make (someone or something) more active or effective"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-154514"
},
"reliance":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the act of relying : the state of being reliant",
": something or someone relied on",
": the act or state of depending on someone or something",
": the act of relying",
": reliance interest at interest 1"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8l\u012b-\u0259n(t)s",
"ri-\u02c8l\u012b-\u0259ns",
"ri-\u02c8l\u012b-\u0259ns"
],
"synonyms":[
"anchor",
"buttress",
"dependence",
"dependance",
"mainstay",
"pillar",
"standby"
],
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"examples":[
"he's been the family's foremost reliance in times of trouble many times",
"a baby's reliance on her parents",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Germany is seeking to reduce its heavy reliance on Russia for gas following the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine. \u2014 Reuters, CNN , 23 May 2022",
"This reliance on social media for connection has potentially worrying effects, as Olivia Laing argues in her illustration of concerns for strictly virtual bonds. \u2014 Kara Devlin, Longreads , 20 May 2022",
"The recovery of those elements could help reduce the ongoing cost of mine cleanup and lessen America\u2019s reliance on China for materials critical to the shift to a clean energy economy. \u2014 Austyn Gaffney, Washington Post , 19 May 2022",
"Sanctions on energy have been divisive, however, due to the bloc\u2019s heavy reliance on Russia for energy. \u2014 Robert Hart, Forbes , 6 May 2022",
"The Biden administration and other governments around the world have called for speeding the transition to renewable-energy sources to avoid reliance on Russia for oil and gas. \u2014 Jennifer Hiller, WSJ , 27 Mar. 2022",
"Renault\u2019s 68%-owned AvtoVaz, the maker of the Lada brand dating back to the Soviet era, and reliance on Russia for about 10% of its revenue have made the carmaker the most exposed among peers. \u2014 Tara Patel, Bloomberg.com , 11 Mar. 2022",
"The European Union this week will commit to phasing out its reliance on Russia for energy needs as soon as possible, but filling the void without crippling EU economies will likely take some time. \u2014 Mike Balsamo, chicagotribune.com , 8 Mar. 2022",
"The European Union this week will commit to phasing out its reliance on Russia for energy needs as soon as possible, but filling the void without crippling EU economies will likely take some time. \u2014 The Christian Science Monitor , 8 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1606, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-154531"
},
"rime":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": frost sense 1b",
": an accumulation of granular ice tufts on the windward sides of exposed objects that is formed from supercooled fog or cloud and built out directly against the wind",
": crust , incrustation",
": to cover with or as if with rime",
": rhyming verse",
": poetry",
": a composition in verse that rhymes",
": correspondence in terminal sounds of units of composition or utterance (such as two or more words or lines of verse)",
": one of two or more words thus corresponding in sound",
": correspondence of other than terminal word sounds: such as",
": alliteration",
": internal rhyme",
": rhythm , measure",
": frost entry 1 sense 1"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u012bm",
"\u02c8r\u012bm"
],
"synonyms":[
"frost",
"hoar",
"hoarfrost"
],
"antonyms":[
"cake",
"crust",
"encrust",
"incrust"
],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"a heavy coating of rime",
"rime on the bedroom window after a bitterly cold night",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Chunks of ice, rime , and andesite peel off cliff bands and pelt climbers, especially in warm conditions. \u2014 Outside Online , 29 May 2022",
"Experience soon established the prevalence of propeller-icing hazards and the extraordinary tenacity of rime -ice formations. \u2014 Aubrey O. Cookman, Popular Mechanics , 9 Sep. 2021",
"In this case, each bit of rime sparked a new crystal to form. \u2014 Leslie Nemo, Scientific American , 11 Feb. 2021",
"The shape formed when a long and skinny flake was hit with frozen water droplets called rime . \u2014 Leslie Nemo, Scientific American , 11 Feb. 2021",
"Freezing fog over the weekend created more beautiful displays of rime ice. \u2014 Todd Nelson, Star Tribune , 10 Jan. 2021",
"Graupel is a snowflake that is completely enveloped in rime ice. \u2014 Cameron Fields, cleveland , 17 Nov. 2020",
"Frozen rime lusters the grass; the sun, round as an orange and orange as hot-weather moons, balances on the horizon, burnishes the silvered winter woods. \u2014 Danny Heitman, WSJ , 21 Dec. 2018",
"More significant, though, is the degree to which no story can break through the usual rime of news coverage the way Russia does. \u2014 Chris Stirewalt, Fox News , 18 July 2018"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
"circa 1755, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-155001"
},
"roiled":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to make turbid by stirring up the sediment or dregs of",
": to stir up : disturb , disorder",
": rile sense 1",
": to move turbulently : be in a state of turbulence or agitation"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u022fi(-\u0259)l",
"transitive sense 2 is also"
],
"synonyms":[
"boil",
"churn",
"moil",
"seethe"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Financial markets have been roiled by the banking crisis.",
"the waters of the gulf tossed and roiled as the hurricane surged toward the shore",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In the past week, Bitcoin plunged nearly 20% while Ethereum slumped 22% over mounting Ukraine-Russia tensions, undercutting the theory that cryptocurrency prices can withstand geopolitical events that roil traditional financial markets. \u2014 Yvonne Lau, Fortune , 24 Feb. 2022",
"Many Democrats feel there would be nothing gained from quick votes now or other public pressure that could roil him or another party maverick, Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema. \u2014 Alan Fram, ajc , 12 Feb. 2022",
"Frustration between Galvez and Keller had continued to roil . \u2014 Jon Billman, Outside Online , 13 Mar. 2017",
"As the formula shortage continues to roil the United States, many parents are desperate for other sources of nutrition for their infants. \u2014 Amy Joyce, Washington Post , 19 May 2022",
"His administration this month announced yet another extension of the payment pause on federal student loans \u2014 this time, through Aug. 31 \u2014 as concerns about inflation and rising gas prices roil the country. \u2014 NBC News , 18 Apr. 2022",
"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday didn't signal any concern that Biden's remarks would roil talks with Russia. \u2014 Paul Leblanc, CNN , 21 Mar. 2022",
"The musical underscores the point that, as in mid-19th century New York, the issues of racial injustice, class conflict, the plight of immigrants, and the struggle for equality continue to roil society. \u2014 Iris Fanger, The Christian Science Monitor , 30 Mar. 2022",
"Stocks plunged and oil prices surged by more than $8 per barrel Thursday after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched military action in Ukraine, prompting Washington and Europe to vow sanctions on Moscow that may roil the global economy. \u2014 courant.com , 24 Feb. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"origin unknown",
"first_known_use":[
"1590, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-155019"
},
"reft":{
"type":[],
"definitions":[
"Definition of reft past tense of reave"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-155643"
},
"retained":{
"type":[
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to keep in possession or use",
": to keep in one's pay or service",
": to employ by paying a retainer",
": to keep in mind or memory : remember",
": to hold secure or intact",
": to keep or continue to use",
": to hold safe or unchanged",
": to hold or keep in",
": to keep in mind or memory",
": to keep in possession or use",
": to keep in one's pay or service",
": to employ (as a lawyer) by paying a retainer"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8t\u0101n",
"ri-\u02c8t\u0101n",
"ri-\u02c8t\u0101n",
"ri-\u02c8t\u0101n"
],
"synonyms":[
"hold",
"keep",
"reserve",
"withhold"
],
"antonyms":[
"give up",
"hand over",
"release",
"relinquish",
"surrender",
"yield"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"As part of the sales deal, whose monetary terms were not announced, the new operation agreed to retain all 62,000 people employed by McDonald\u2019s prior to its exit. \u2014 Jim Heintz, The Christian Science Monitor , 13 June 2022",
"Businesses are struggling to recruit and retain talent, and spending a great deal on employee retention efforts. \u2014 Jasmine Browley, Essence , 13 June 2022",
"As part of the sales deal, whose monetary terms were not announced, the new operation agreed to retain all 62,000 people employed by McDonald's prior to its exit. \u2014 Jim Heintz, ajc , 12 June 2022",
"As part of the sales deal, whose monetary terms were not announced, the new operation agreed to retain all 62,000 people employed by McDonald's prior to its exit. \u2014 Jim Heintz, BostonGlobe.com , 12 June 2022",
"This new, collaborative approach to labor relations could be a continuation of that strategy, softening the company\u2019s public image while potentially helping to attract and retain talent. \u2014 Caroline O'donovan, Washington Post , 2 June 2022",
"Companies that respect diverse viewpoints are better equipped to serve people and communities with diverse values, recruit and retain top talent, and contribute to a public culture that supports liberal democracy and open markets. \u2014 Robert Netzly, WSJ , 25 May 2022",
"Appropriately policy, which allows people to work remotely if their job allows for it, will help attract and retain talent. \u2014 Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press , 20 May 2022",
"This process starts by ensuring that our police and first responders have the funding to hire, properly train, and retain top talent. \u2014 Baltimore Sun , 17 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English reteinen, retainen , from Anglo-French retenir, reteigner , from Latin retin\u0113re to hold back, restrain, from re- + ten\u0113re to hold \u2014 more at thin ",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-160732"
},
"rant (at)":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
"to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings Grandmother ranted at us for skipping the family holiday gathering in favor of a ski trip"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-161200"
},
"restitutionist":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": one who holds some form of religious doctrine based on the belief that everything is ultimately to be restored to its pristine form and purity : restorationist"
],
"pronounciation":[
"-sh(\u0259)n\u0259\u0307st"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":" restitution + -ist ",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-161837"
},
"ragi":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an Old World cereal grass ( Eleusine coracana ) yielding a staple food crop especially in India and Africa",
": the seeds of ragi used for food"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ra-g\u0113",
"\u02c8r\u00e4-"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"perhaps from Deccan Hindi r\u0101g\u012b ",
"first_known_use":[
"1788, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-161929"
},
"repast":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": something taken as food : meal",
": the act or time of taking food",
": feed",
": to take food : feast",
": meal entry 1"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8past",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccpast",
"ri-\u02c8past",
"ri-\u02c8past"
],
"synonyms":[
"chow",
"feed",
"meal",
"menu",
"mess",
"refection",
"table"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"She offered us a light repast before we set out on our trip.",
"monks taking their evening repast in silence",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"At the end of the play, the performers sit onstage, pass around bowls of food and happily proceed to enjoy a light repast as if exhausted from their efforts. \u2014 Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Our last night\u2019s repast was on the historic grounds of a winery in Valpolicella, about an hour from Vicenza and situated between Lake Garda and the Euganean Hills. \u2014 Robert Ross, Robb Report , 17 Dec. 2021",
"At night, Bar Margot will have a three-course Southern repast with three-cheese macaroni and cheese and green bean casserole. \u2014 Jennifer Kester, Forbes , 4 Nov. 2021",
"For a July 28, 2004, Express-News story on the home, mid-1940s resident James Mosier recalled attending dances and playing softball against church league teams, followed by a repast of hot dogs cooked by the coach. \u2014 Paula Allen, San Antonio Express-News , 19 June 2021",
"Shadie and friends opted to bring their own food, but both Picnic Party Cleveland and Picnics by the Lake work with local vendors to provide a tasty repast . \u2014 cleveland , 22 Sep. 2021",
"In New Orleans, killings often beget more killings, hence the precautions taken over Kirton\u2019s repast . \u2014 Ramon Antonio Vargas, NOLA.com , 12 Aug. 2020",
"Refresh after your repast with unlimited watermelon slices, then take out that good ol\u2019 latent family aggression with a game of bocce or bowling. \u2014 Joanna O'leary, Chron , 14 June 2021",
"Looking at her images can feel like walking backward through time, recalling childhood: visits to an aunt\u2019s house, a repast after a funeral and cozy basements that held church sleepovers. \u2014 New York Times , 5 May 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-162139"
},
"reach a conclusion":{
"type":[
"idiom"
],
"definitions":[
": to make a judgment or decision after a period of thought or research"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-163022"
},
"rein(s)":{
"type":[
"plural noun"
],
"definitions":[
": kidneys",
": the region of the kidneys : loins",
": the seat of the feelings or passions"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0101nz"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Plural noun",
"Chapman took over the reins of IonQ quantum computing and quickly organized and developed a multi-generational roadmap to ensure an orderly development of the company\u2019s capabilities. \u2014 Paul Smith-goodson, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
"Jorgensen, who took the reins of the Utah GOP in 2021, says primary debates are purely partisan exercises. \u2014 Bryan Schott, The Salt Lake Tribune , 13 May 2022",
"Brian Niccol took the reins of Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. when the burrito chain\u2019s sales had plummeted after a series of food-safety scares. \u2014 Heather Haddon, WSJ , 7 May 2022",
"Another person feeling shock and sadness is Roy Thomas, the man who took the reins of Marvel Comics in the early 1970s after Stan Lee handed him the mantle of editor-in-chief. \u2014 Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Fulwell 73 took the reins of the Grammys in 2021 and has put on the show for the past two years. \u2014 Elizabeth Wagmeister, Variety , 27 Apr. 2022",
"As quarterback Lindsey Scott took the reins of Incarnate Word\u2019s offense during spring practice, coach G.J. Kinne and offensive coordinator Mack Leftwich studied his play from just a few yards behind him. \u2014 Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News , 14 Apr. 2022",
"But each of those attempts to take the reins came with its own difficulties. \u2014 Jim Puzzanghera, BostonGlobe.com , 4 June 2022",
"The first panel of the day asked the question: How can talent take the reins to ensure that productions are green? \u2014 Evan Nicole Brown, The Hollywood Reporter , 2 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Plural noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Plural noun",
"12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-163700"
},
"reach a consensus":{
"type":[
"idiom"
],
"definitions":[
": to come to an agreement"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-164314"
},
"reletter":{
"type":[
"transitive verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to renew the lettering of",
": to change the lettering of"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\"+"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":" re- + letter ",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-164642"
},
"regardless of":{
"type":[
"preposition"
],
"definitions":[
": without taking into account",
": in spite of",
": in spite of"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[
"despite",
"notwithstanding",
"with"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"regardless of what was previously agreed to, we now refuse to sign the contract"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1837, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-165220"
},
"reconsignment":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the action of reconsigning or state of being reconsigned",
": a change (as in consignee, destination, route) in the original billing of goods in transit"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\"+"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":" reconsign + -ment ",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-165318"
},
"reiteratedly":{
"type":[
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": in a reiterated or repeated manner : repeatedly"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-165340"
},
"rocket":{
"type":[
"noun",
"noun ()",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": any of several plants of the mustard family: such as",
": arugula",
": dame's rocket",
": a firework consisting of a case partly filled with a combustible composition fastened to a guiding stick and propelled through the air by the rearward discharge of the gases liberated by combustion",
": a similar device used as an incendiary weapon or as a propelling unit (as for a lifesaving line)",
": a jet engine that operates on the same principle as the firework rocket, consists essentially of a combustion chamber and an exhaust nozzle, carries either liquid or solid propellants which provide the fuel and oxygen needed for combustion and thus make the engine independent of the oxygen of the air, and is used especially for the propulsion of a missile (such as a bomb or shell) or a vehicle (such as an airplane)",
": a rocket-propelled bomb, missile, projectile, or vehicle",
": to convey or propel by means of or as if by a rocket",
": to rise up swiftly, spectacularly, and with force",
": to travel rapidly in or as if in a rocket",
": a firework that is driven through the air by the gases produced by a burning substance",
": a jet engine that is driven by gases produced by a burning substance",
": a bomb, missile, or vehicle that is driven by gases produced by a burning substance",
": to rise swiftly",
": to travel rapidly in or as if in a rocket"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00e4-k\u0259t",
"r\u00e4-\u02c8ket",
"\u02c8r\u00e4-k\u0259t",
"\u02c8r\u00e4-k\u0259t"
],
"synonyms":[
"barrel",
"belt",
"blast",
"blaze",
"blow",
"bolt",
"bomb",
"bowl",
"breeze",
"bundle",
"bustle",
"buzz",
"cannonball",
"careen",
"career",
"chase",
"course",
"crack (on)",
"dash",
"drive",
"fly",
"hare",
"hasten",
"hie",
"highball",
"hotfoot (it)",
"hump",
"hurl",
"hurry",
"hurtle",
"hustle",
"jet",
"jump",
"motor",
"nip",
"pelt",
"race",
"ram",
"rip",
"run",
"rush",
"rustle",
"scoot",
"scurry",
"scuttle",
"shoot",
"speed",
"step",
"tear",
"travel",
"trot",
"whirl",
"whisk",
"zip",
"zoom"
],
"antonyms":[
"crawl",
"creep",
"poke"
],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun (1)",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun (1)",
"1530, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun (2)",
"1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Verb",
"1837, in the meaning defined at transitive sense"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-165831"
},
"raddle":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb ()"
],
"definitions":[
": red ocher",
": to mark or paint with raddle",
": to twist together : interweave"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ra-d\u1d4al"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined above",
"Verb (1)",
"1631, in the meaning defined above",
"Verb (2)",
"1671, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-170534"
},
"reexport":{
"type":[
"noun,",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to export (goods) after importing from a different location"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-ek-\u02c8sp\u022frt",
"-\u02c8ek-\u02ccsp\u022frt-"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1725, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-170809"
},
"R\u00edos":{
"type":[
"biographical name"
],
"definitions":[
"Juan Antonio 1888\u20131946 president of Chile (1942\u201346)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02cc\u014ds"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-171814"
},
"rove":{
"type":[
"noun",
"noun ()",
"verb",
"verb ()"
],
"definitions":[
": to move aimlessly : roam",
": to wander through or over",
": an act or instance of wandering",
": to join (textile fibers) with a slight twist and draw out into roving",
": roving",
": to wander without definite plan or direction"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u014dv",
"\u02c8r\u014dv"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb (1)",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb (1)",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense",
"Noun (1)",
"circa 1550, in the meaning defined above",
"Verb (2)",
"1782, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun",
"1789, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-172053"
},
"recaptor":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": one that recaptures",
": one that takes a prize at sea that had been previously taken",
": one that recovers (something) by recaption"
],
"pronounciation":[
"-pt\u0259(r)"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":" re- + Latin capt us (past participle of capere to take, capture) + English -or ",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-172403"
},
"ratchet (down)":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
"to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually news stories about the kidnapping will ratchet down as the weeks go by"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
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"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
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": able to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means",
": clever in dealing with problems"
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"ri-\u02c8s\u022frs-f\u0259l",
"-\u02c8z\u022frs-",
"ri-\u02c8s\u022frs-f\u0259l"
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Hackers are becoming more creative and resourceful . \u2014 Arturs Kruze, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
"Fortunately, resourceful chefs and restaurateurs are employing inventive solutions to outmaneuver stratospheric cost increases\u2014and creating opportunities for adventurous diners. \u2014 Adam Erace, Fortune , 28 May 2022",
"Squirrels are resourceful , humorous, scary, quizzical, territorial and skittish. \u2014 Washington Post , 2 Mar. 2022",
"Now is the time to invest in this incredibly talented, resourceful , and skilled talent pool. \u2014 Yaron Schwartz, Fortune , 18 Feb. 2022",
"Fabian Hinz, an independent expert on Iran\u2019s military, said Iran had in the past sent to Gaza key components of the rockets that were fired at Israel and taught Palestinians to become resourceful in securing raw material locally. \u2014 New York Times , 23 May 2021",
"The new line, On Repeat, takes the same resourceful sensibility inherent in its basahan-tela accessories and applies it to garment design. \u2014 Eunica Escalante, Vogue , 22 Apr. 2022",
"Santander and Ur\u00edas drove in runs on balls that didn\u2019t leave the infield during Baltimore\u2019s resourceful rally against Archie Bradley, who was charged with three runs after Chirinos added an RBI groundout off Jimmy Herget. \u2014 Greg Beacham, Baltimore Sun , 22 Apr. 2022",
"Western events like Coachella are not broadcast in China through legal means, but resourceful social media users circumvent the countrywide firewall with VPNs to illegally stream big events. \u2014 Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter , 18 Apr. 2022"
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"1851, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-173047"
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"type":[
"noun,",
"verb"
],
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": to consecrate (something) again"
],
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"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8k\u00e4n(t)-s\u0259-\u02cckr\u0101t"
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"1611, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-173117"
},
"red rattlesnake":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
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": a reddish diamondback rattlesnake ( Crotalus ruber ) of the extreme southwestern U.S. and adjacent Mexico"
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"type":[
"noun"
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": the relation connecting or binding participants in a relationship: such as",
": kinship",
": a specific instance or type of kinship",
": a state of affairs existing between those having relations or dealings",
": a romantic or passionate attachment",
": the state of being related or connected",
": connection by common ancestry or marriage",
": the state of interaction between two or more people, groups, or countries",
": the state of being related or interrelated",
": a state of affairs existing between those having relations or dealings",
": an emotional attachment between individuals"
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"ri-\u02c8l\u0101-sh\u0259n-\u02ccship",
"ri-\u02c8l\u0101-sh\u0259n-\u02ccship",
"-sh\u0259n-\u02ccship"
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"affinity",
"association",
"bearing",
"connection",
"kinship",
"liaison",
"linkage",
"relation"
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"But before doing so, the DWTS judge posted a cryptic Instagram post, seemingly alluding to her relationship news. \u2014 Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping , 23 June 2022",
"Long considered to be a two-team race between the Longhorns and Bulldogs, Texas was given a boost by Manning's strong relationship with second-year coach Steve Sarkisian. \u2014 Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY , 23 June 2022",
"Ryan\u2019s loving but codependent relationship with his mother (a lovely Jessica Hecht) is a bittersweet subplot. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 23 June 2022",
"Here\u2019s what to know about Russia and Ukraine\u2019s relationship and the causes of the conflict. \u2014 New York Times , 23 June 2022",
"DeMers, an artisan furniture maker, husband and father, according to his obituary, lived on the same street as a woman who had recently ended a relationship with Manfredonia, police said. \u2014 Taylor Hartz, Hartford Courant , 23 June 2022",
"The messages, as read aloud in court by homicide detective Frank Miller, depicted a tenuous relationship and messy New Year\u2019s Eve. \u2014 Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun , 23 June 2022",
"Despite Hall's summer aboard with Allen, a relationship between the two was never confirmed. \u2014 Logan Sykes, Town & Country , 23 June 2022",
"His friends would often go to him for relationship advice, Daniel\u2019s father, Jaime Puerta, told Fox News. \u2014 Jennifer Griffin, Fox News , 23 June 2022"
],
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"1741, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-173535"
},
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"type":[
"adjective"
],
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"Definition of ropalic variant spelling of rhopalic"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-173628"
},
"repository":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored : depository",
": a side altar in a Roman Catholic church where the consecrated Host is reserved from Maundy Thursday until Good Friday",
": one that contains or stores something nonmaterial",
": a place or region richly supplied with a natural resource",
": a person to whom something is confided or entrusted",
": designed to act over a prolonged period",
": designed to act over a prolonged period"
],
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"ri-\u02c8p\u00e4-z\u0259-\u02cct\u022fr-\u0113",
"ri-\u02c8p\u00e4z-\u0259-\u02cct\u014dr-\u0113"
],
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"depository",
"depot",
"magazine",
"storage",
"storehouse",
"warehouse"
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"examples":[
"Noun",
"a repository for nuclear waste",
"He is the repository of many secrets.",
"She is the repository of her family's history.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Claiming your organization is the repository of the ancient secrets of Solomon\u2019s temple is apt to give people ideas. \u2014 Priscilla Montgomery Jensen, WSJ , 1 May 2022",
"The masks are coming from the Strategic National Stockpile and amount to roughly half of those stored in the national repository for medications and critical medical supplies. \u2014 Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al , 19 Jan. 2022",
"Lakehouse for Retail consolidates a variety of information in a single digital repository . \u2014 Isabelle Bousquette, WSJ , 13 Jan. 2022",
"There is a key distinction between carbon that is temporarily absorbed and carbon that is sequestered \u2013 meaning it is removed long-term from the atmosphere by being placed in a stable repository . \u2014 Kate S. Petersen, USA TODAY , 4 Dec. 2021",
"The unidentified remains of those killed in the attacks are returned to the World Trade Center site where they will be kept in a repository under the jurisdiction of the Office of Chief Medical Examiner of the City of New York. \u2014 Cnn Editorial Research, CNN , 26 Aug. 2021",
"Citizen scientists can also help fill gaps in the birdsong repository . \u2014 Harini Barath, Scientific American , 26 Apr. 2021",
"It was published this week in Arxiv, an open-access repository of scientific papers. \u2014 Zoe Sottile, CNN , 7 May 2022",
"The duo turned the Teen Titans \u2014 formerly a repository of sidekicks \u2014 into one of the most popular superhero comics around, adding original creations like Cyborg, Starfire, and Raven to the lineup. \u2014 Christian Holub, EW.com , 7 May 2022"
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"Noun",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Adjective",
"1950, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-174047"
},
"revved up":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": very excited"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-174651"
},
"r\u00e9clame":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a gift for dramatization or publicity : showmanship",
": public acclaim"
],
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"r\u0101-\u02c8kl\u00e4m"
],
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"acclamation",
"applause",
"cheer",
"cheering",
"ovation",
"plaudit(s)",
"rave(s)"
],
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"booing",
"hissing"
],
"examples":[
"one of those rare films that are the recipient of both critical and popular r\u00e9clame",
"the great r\u00e9clame that the novelist enjoyed in his lifetime soon faded after his death"
],
"history_and_etymology":"French, advertising, from r\u00e9clamer to appeal, from Middle French reclamer ",
"first_known_use":[
"1883, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-175538"
},
"retaker":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": one that retakes"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02c8)r\u0113+"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-180430"
},
"restitution nucleus":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a cell nucleus that contains a diploid or double number of chromosomes and that results typically from failure of completion of a division in mitosis"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-180929"
},
"roi-soleil":{
"type":[
"French noun"
],
"definitions":[
": sun king"
],
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"rw\u00e4-s\u022f-l\u0101"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-181134"
},
"Ruiru":{
"type":[
"geographical name"
],
"definitions":[
"city northeast of Nairobi, Kenya population 239,000"
],
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"r\u00fc-\u02c8\u0113-r\u00fc"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-182014"
},
"reclamation district":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a district created by legislation for the purpose of reclaiming swamp, marshy, or desert lands and making them suitable for cultivation and usually given the power to levy assessments or issue bonds"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-182207"
},
"reexperience":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to experience (something) again (as in the form of a memory)"
],
"pronounciation":[
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],
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"first_known_use":[
"1785, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-182237"
},
"road wheel":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
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": a vehicular wheel that holds to the track or road but on which no driving power is exerted"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-184305"
},
"reprisal":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a retaliatory act",
": the regaining of something (as by recapture)",
": something (such as a sum of money) given or paid in restitution",
": the act or practice in international law of resorting to force short of war in retaliation for damage or loss suffered",
": an instance of such action",
": prize",
": an act in return for harm done by another : an act of revenge",
": the act or practice in international law of resorting to force short of war in retaliation for damage or loss suffered",
": an instance of such action",
": a retaliatory act"
],
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"ri-\u02c8pr\u012b-z\u0259l",
"ri-\u02c8pr\u012b-z\u0259l",
"ri-\u02c8pr\u012b-z\u0259l"
],
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"compensation",
"damages",
"indemnification",
"indemnity",
"quittance",
"recompense",
"recoupment",
"redress",
"remuneration",
"reparation",
"requital",
"restitution",
"satisfaction"
],
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"examples":[
"Enemy officers suffered harsh reprisals .",
"The allies threatened economic reprisals against the invading country.",
"The hostages were taken in reprisal for the bombing.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said Tuesday that the militant group will stop Afghans from fleeing the country, promising safety to those who aided Western efforts amid fears of Taliban reprisal , writes Forbes. \u2014 Brigid Kennedy, The Week , 24 Aug. 2021",
"After teasing a potential return and even, seemingly, putting the kibosh on a reprisal , actress Aya Cash made a comeback as Stormfront \u2014 albeit with far fewer limbs this time around. \u2014 Nick Romano, EW.com , 4 June 2022",
"Ask for their input about the strengths and weaknesses of your onboarding process and address any gaps quickly (without judgment or reprisal ). \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 27 May 2022",
"In Conklin and similar communities outside Binghamton, distrust of media and fear of reprisal for talking freely are common, especially among older residents. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 19 May 2022",
"Of those nine, CPJ has confirmed that three of those journalists were killed in direct reprisal for their work. \u2014 Oliver Darcy, CNN , 26 Jan. 2022",
"In the past two weeks, a pair of attacks reportedly mounted by Iran have targeted tankers off the coast of Oman, apparently in reprisal for Israel\u2019s interception of alleged Iranian arms shipments. \u2014 Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor , 13 Aug. 2021",
"But for immigrant workers, that reprisal can be even more perilous, with employers potentially using the threat of deportation to coerce silence. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 26 Apr. 2022",
"An unconscionable act of violence, particularly in this setting, merits huge reprisal and consequence. \u2014 Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter , 9 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English reprisail , from Anglo-French reprisaile , from Medieval Latin represalia , from Old Italian rappresaglia , ultimately from ripreso , past participle of riprendere to take back, from ri- re- (from Latin re- ) + prendere to take, from Latin prehendere \u2014 more at get ",
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4a"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-184341"
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"restfulness":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": marked by, affording, or suggesting rest and repose",
": being at rest : quiet",
": giving a feeling of peace or relaxation : quiet"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rest-f\u0259l",
"\u02c8rest-f\u0259l"
],
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"arcadian",
"calm",
"hushed",
"peaceful",
"placid",
"quiet",
"serene",
"still",
"stilly",
"tranquil"
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"boisterous",
"clamorous",
"clattery",
"deafening",
"loud",
"noisy",
"raucous",
"rip-roaring",
"roistering",
"romping",
"rowdy",
"tumultuous",
"unquiet",
"uproarious",
"woolly",
"wooly"
],
"examples":[
"It's restful by the stream.",
"I hope you had a relaxing and restful weekend.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"However, on sleep mode, the fan will gradually decrease the airflow and turn the display light off to ensure a restful sleep. \u2014 Sanah Faroke, PEOPLE.com , 12 June 2022",
"Cooler lows in the mid-50s to near 60 make for a more tranquil night for restful sleep. \u2014 Molly Robey, Washington Post , 22 May 2022",
"Science says that restful sleep can be a powerful natural stress-buster. \u2014 Noma Nazish, Forbes , 26 Apr. 2022",
"The region\u2019s waterfalls and picturesque colonial towns have long offered Brazilian vacationers a restful retreat from the major cities. \u2014 Samantha Pearson, WSJ , 29 Jan. 2022",
"This neurotransmitter is used to promote deep, restful sleep by relaxing brain activity. \u2014 Glamour , 26 May 2022",
"The videos have subverted the notion that using TikTok or Instagram is restful . \u2014 Washington Post , 5 Mar. 2022",
"Following a whirlwind wedding week, and before jetting off on their globe-hopping honeymoon, the pair are briefly back in Newport Beach spending some much-appreciated restful time at home. \u2014 Hannah Chubb, PEOPLE.com , 27 Oct. 2021",
"Besides spurring out-of-the-box thinking, these brief mental interludes may promote relaxation by serving as a restful escape, suggests a UC Berkeley research. \u2014 Noma Nazish, Forbes , 1 May 2022"
],
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-184508"
},
"retrospective":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": of, relating to, or given to retrospection",
": based on memory",
": being a retrospective",
": affecting things past : retroactive",
": relating to or being a study (as of a disease) that starts with the present condition of a population of individuals and collects data about their past history to explain their present condition",
": a generally comprehensive exhibition, compilation, or performance of the work of an artist over a span of years",
": review sense 7a",
": of, relating to, or given to introspection",
": relating to or being a study (as of a disease) that starts with the present condition of a population of individuals and collects data about their past history to explain their present condition \u2014 compare prospective",
": based on memory",
": affecting things past : retroactive",
": of, relating to, or being a law that takes away or impairs vested rights, creates new duties or obligations, or attaches new disabilities with respect to acts and transactions completed before its enactment"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccre-tr\u0259-\u02c8spek-tiv",
"-\u02c8spek-tiv",
"\u02c8re-tr\u0259-\u02ccspek-tiv"
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"examples":[
"Adjective",
"They issued a retrospective report.",
"a retrospective analysis of what went wrong",
"The museum is having a retrospective exhibit of the artist's early works.",
"Noun",
"The museum is featuring a retrospective of Picasso's early works.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"During the Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts retrospective special that aired earlier this year, Radcliffe, Grint, and Watson were joined by franchise alums to reflect on filming the eight-film franchise. \u2014 Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter , 17 Mar. 2022",
"The retrospective study done by Molani et al. examines more than 6900 medical records, correlating the effects of age, comorbidities, and the severity of symptoms from contracting SARS-CoV-2. \u2014 William A. Haseltine, Forbes , 18 May 2022",
"The retrospective study also concluded that favorable conditions and strong tornadoes in the Great Plains have become less common in recent decades. \u2014 Will Langhorne, Arkansas Online , 10 Dec. 2021",
"Most of the new cases, Butler said Friday, were the result of a retrospective analysis. \u2014 Erika Edwards, NBC News , 20 May 2022",
"Esper\u2019s failure and the failures of others have created a kind of retrospective normalization of the Donald\u2019s dangerous behavior. \u2014 Mary L. Trump, The New Republic , 20 May 2022",
"Someone got left on the cutting room floor of Tom Cruise\u2019s career retrospective montage at the Cannes Film Festival. \u2014 William Earl, Variety , 18 May 2022",
"Simon Miles of Duke University has argued that the retrospective analysis of Able Archer is overblown, as evidenced by Soviet actions that fell short of their nuclear capabilities. \u2014 Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine , 27 Apr. 2022",
"The volcano observatory did a retrospective analysis of earthquake data near Mount Edgecumbe, which showed a small number of earthquakes started occurring in 2020. \u2014 Mark Thiessen, Anchorage Daily News , 14 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The largest and most comprehensive retrospective of her work to date began last year at Tate Britain, traveling to Kunstmuseum Den Haag in the Netherlands and Museo Picasso M\u00e1laga, Spain. \u2014 Lianne Kolirin, CNN , 8 June 2022",
"The Renaissance, the retrospective of the work of Donato di Niccol\u00f3 di Betto Bardi (1386\u20131466). \u2014 Brian T. Allen, National Review , 4 June 2022",
"Six years after Bosch\u2019s hometown of \u2018s-Hertogenbosch hosted the largest-ever retrospective of his work, a smaller yet similarly ambitious exhibition is making its debut at the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest (MFAB) in Hungary. \u2014 Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine , 2 May 2022",
"His last request, his family said, was for the large career-spanning retrospective of his work that eluded him in life; indeed, last summer, during a vast MCA Chicago history of cartoonists in the city, neither Green nor Tyler were included. \u2014 Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Running from July 2022 to January 2023, the show is based on the first Abloh retrospective that was held at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago in 2019. \u2014 Rachel Cormack, Robb Report , 7 Feb. 2022",
"All 10 of Fukada\u2019s features and four shorts will be presented at Vesoul, marking the first complete retrospective for the filmmaker. \u2014 Naman Ramachandran, Variety , 31 Jan. 2022",
"The first major retrospective of his work opened that year at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and is now on display at the Mus\u00e9e des Arts D\u00e9coratifs in Paris. \u2014 Washington Post , 25 Jan. 2022",
"The story of McKinney \u2014 her rapid, exciting rise to American celebrity and her slow, steady fade-out \u2014 can be tracked in the downward arc of her filmography that\u2019s evident in the partial retrospective that begins Wednesday at Film Forum. \u2014 New York Times , 10 Nov. 2021"
],
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"1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)",
"Noun",
"1929, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-184537"
},
"ring up":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to total and record especially by means of a cash register",
": achieve"
],
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"synonyms":[
"achieve",
"attain",
"bag",
"chalk up",
"clock (up)",
"gain",
"hit",
"log",
"make",
"notch (up)",
"rack up",
"score",
"win"
],
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"examples":[
"our friend rang us up to see if we wanted to go to a cricket match",
"touted the many diplomatic triumphs that the president supposedly rang up in his first term"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1900, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-184557"
},
"rail (at":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
"to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings we could hear the cook in the kitchen railing against his assistant and wondered if we'd ever get our food"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-184607"
},
"rapportage":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": reportage sense 2"
],
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"\u00a6ra\u02ccp\u022fr\u00a6t\u00e4zh"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"French, from rapporter + -age ",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-184712"
},
"representant":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": one that represents another : representative"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccrepr\u0259\u0307\u02c8zent\u1d4ant",
"-pr\u0113\u02c8-",
"-zent\u0259nt"
],
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"history_and_etymology":"French repr\u00e9sentant , from Middle French representant , from representant , present participle of representer to represent",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-185801"
},
"retaliator":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": one that retaliates"
],
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"-t\u0259(r)"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-190347"
},
"rarity":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the quality, state, or fact of being rare",
": one that is rare",
": the quality, state, or fact of being rare",
": something that is uncommon"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rer-\u0259-t\u0113",
"\u02c8rer-\u0259-t\u0113"
],
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"curio",
"curiosity",
"exotic",
"objet d'art",
"objet",
"oddity",
"oddment"
],
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"examples":[
"In most sports, athletes over the age of 50 are rarities .",
"Snow is a rarity in this part of the world.",
"He is selling most of his collection, keeping only the real rarities .",
"The rarity of the disease makes it difficult to diagnose.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Typically seen in bold colors, Her Majesty's somber outfit was all the more poignant for its rarity . \u2014 Leah Dolan, CNN , 1 June 2022",
"The world's largest blue diamond now has a price tag to match its rarity . \u2014 Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY , 28 Apr. 2022",
"The core of the purchase is a three-dimensional scan of the document \u2013 highlighting how the value of NFTs, like most collectors\u2019 items, is in their rarity , not in their utility. \u2014 Ryan Lenora Brown, The Christian Science Monitor , 25 Apr. 2022",
"Adding to its rarity is the fact that only four platinum examples were ever made. \u2014 Paige Reddinger, Robb Report , 7 Apr. 2022",
"The combination of its beauty and its rarity creates a stunning instrument. \u2014 Jeff Campagna, Smithsonian Magazine , 1 Apr. 2022",
"They are prized for their color and their rarity and were long a stone jewelry snobs would use to challenge each other\u2019s knowledge. \u2014 Stellene Volandes, Town & Country , 28 Mar. 2022",
"For the moment, its relative rarity is a plus for the companies that have gone through the certification. \u2014 Cassie Werber, Quartz , 28 Mar. 2022",
"Race versions of these cars today can fetch upwards of $300,000 due to their rarity and race-winning history. \u2014 Peter Lyon, Forbes , 30 Jan. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1542, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-190402"
},
"rigour":{
"type":[],
"definitions":[
"Definition of rigour chiefly British spelling of rigor"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-191107"
},
"reloader":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": one that reloads",
": a salesman skilled in selling reloads of securities or property"
],
"pronounciation":[
"-d\u0259(r)"
],
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"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-191509"
},
"Radcliffe":{
"type":[
"biographical name"
],
"definitions":[
"Ann 1764\u20131823 n\u00e9e Ward English novelist"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rad-\u02ccklif"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-191907"
},
"reprisal(s)":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a retaliatory act",
": the regaining of something (as by recapture)",
": something (such as a sum of money) given or paid in restitution",
": the act or practice in international law of resorting to force short of war in retaliation for damage or loss suffered",
": an instance of such action",
": prize",
": an act in return for harm done by another : an act of revenge",
": the act or practice in international law of resorting to force short of war in retaliation for damage or loss suffered",
": an instance of such action",
": a retaliatory act"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8pr\u012b-z\u0259l",
"ri-\u02c8pr\u012b-z\u0259l",
"ri-\u02c8pr\u012b-z\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[
"compensation",
"damages",
"indemnification",
"indemnity",
"quittance",
"recompense",
"recoupment",
"redress",
"remuneration",
"reparation",
"requital",
"restitution",
"satisfaction"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Enemy officers suffered harsh reprisals .",
"The allies threatened economic reprisals against the invading country.",
"The hostages were taken in reprisal for the bombing.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said Tuesday that the militant group will stop Afghans from fleeing the country, promising safety to those who aided Western efforts amid fears of Taliban reprisal , writes Forbes. \u2014 Brigid Kennedy, The Week , 24 Aug. 2021",
"After teasing a potential return and even, seemingly, putting the kibosh on a reprisal , actress Aya Cash made a comeback as Stormfront \u2014 albeit with far fewer limbs this time around. \u2014 Nick Romano, EW.com , 4 June 2022",
"Ask for their input about the strengths and weaknesses of your onboarding process and address any gaps quickly (without judgment or reprisal ). \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 27 May 2022",
"In Conklin and similar communities outside Binghamton, distrust of media and fear of reprisal for talking freely are common, especially among older residents. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 19 May 2022",
"Of those nine, CPJ has confirmed that three of those journalists were killed in direct reprisal for their work. \u2014 Oliver Darcy, CNN , 26 Jan. 2022",
"In the past two weeks, a pair of attacks reportedly mounted by Iran have targeted tankers off the coast of Oman, apparently in reprisal for Israel\u2019s interception of alleged Iranian arms shipments. \u2014 Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor , 13 Aug. 2021",
"But for immigrant workers, that reprisal can be even more perilous, with employers potentially using the threat of deportation to coerce silence. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 26 Apr. 2022",
"An unconscionable act of violence, particularly in this setting, merits huge reprisal and consequence. \u2014 Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter , 9 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English reprisail , from Anglo-French reprisaile , from Medieval Latin represalia , from Old Italian rappresaglia , ultimately from ripreso , past participle of riprendere to take back, from ri- re- (from Latin re- ) + prendere to take, from Latin prehendere \u2014 more at get ",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-192559"
},
"repaid":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to pay back",
": to give or inflict in return or requital",
": to make a return payment to : compensate , requite",
": to make requital for : recompense",
": to make return payment or requital",
": to pay back",
": to do or give something in return"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8p\u0101",
"r\u0113-\u02c8p\u0101"
],
"synonyms":[
"refund",
"reimburse"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"You can repay the mortgage over 30 years.",
"She would rather have to repay the bank than borrow from her parents and have to repay them.",
"How can I ever repay your kindness?",
"How can I ever repay you for your kindness?",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The contractor could also be required to repay portions of the contract that were federally funded, according to the report. \u2014 Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times , 9 Apr. 2022",
"The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued detailed guidance to banks last year about what kinds of fraudulent losses they\u2019re required to repay . \u2014 New York Times , 6 Mar. 2022",
"Recipients are not required to repay the funding as long as funds are used for eligible uses no later than March 11, 2023. \u2014 Marc Bona, cleveland , 27 Jan. 2022",
"Recipients are not required to repay the funding as long as funds are used for eligible uses no later than March 11, 2023. \u2014 Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star , 29 Sep. 2021",
"Unlike earlier Paycheck Protection Program loans, which restaurant owners found onerous to apply for and use, recipients are not required to repay the funds so long as they are used for legitimate expenses before March 11, 2023. \u2014 Michael Russell, oregonlive , 30 Apr. 2021",
"Recipients will not be required to repay the funds long as the money is used for eligible expenses no later than March 11, 2023. \u2014 al , 27 Apr. 2021",
"Recipients are not required to repay the funding as long as funds are used for eligible purposes no later than March 11, 2023. \u2014 Chronicle Staff, San Francisco Chronicle , 25 Apr. 2021",
"In some cases, claimants may not be required to repay benefits. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 9 Mar. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-192703"
},
"rockery":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": rock garden"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00e4-k(\u0259-)r\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"His wife, Phyllis, designed a pond that shines in their backyard among rockery , sunflowers, corn fields and an old Chevy truck. \u2014 Catherine M. Allchin, The Seattle Times , 23 Oct. 2018",
"There's a lot of rockery , there are plants indoors growing out of the corner. \u2014 Tom Philip, GQ , 1 June 2018",
"His guitarist sibling Jake has clearly studied Jimmy Page\u2019s locomotive riffs, and the song\u2019s vaguely medieval imagery resembles Zep\u2019s Middle Earth rockery . \u2014 Billboard Staff, Billboard , 13 Dec. 2017",
"Yamasaki installed the rockery and bonsai plants that over the years have become overgrown. \u2014 Lynn Thompson, The Seattle Times , 4 Sep. 2017",
"Yu Garden Your fantasy of old China: five acres of pavilions, koi ponds, plum blossoms, rockeries , and dragon walls. \u2014 Klara Glowczewska, Town & Country , 14 July 2017",
"Because there are few plants with this foliage color, Sedum nussbaumerianum is prized for use in dish gardens and rockeries where bright colors are desired without having to wait for flowers to emerge. \u2014 Brian Kemble, The Mercury News , 18 Jan. 2017",
"With its comically chubby Pillsbury Doughboy leaves, this plant is a delightful addition to a rockery or succulent garden. \u2014 Brian Kemble, The Mercury News , 11 May 2017"
],
"history_and_etymology":" rock entry 3 + -ery ",
"first_known_use":[
"1845, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-192916"
},
"rife":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": prevalent especially to an increasing degree",
": abundant , common",
": copiously supplied : abounding"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u012bf"
],
"synonyms":[
"abounding",
"abundant",
"awash",
"flush",
"fraught",
"lousy",
"replete",
"swarming",
"teeming",
"thick",
"thronging"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Speculation about who would be fired ran rife for weeks.",
"a city government that is rife with malfeasance and corruption",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Since the start of the pandemic, both prophylactic and postexposure measures have been rife with fraud. \u2014 Hannah Zeavin, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 22 June 2022",
"The transplanted stories are fun (who doesn\u2019t love an Austen adaptation?) and also revealing, as this particular milieu is rife with unspoken expectations about what station in life the young protagonists are meant to attain. \u2014 Chelsea Leu, The Atlantic , 15 June 2022",
"Pharmacy aisles, group chats and social media are rife with conversations about frustrated searches for period products, a necessity for half the population that is nonetheless uncovered by federal assistance and not tax exempt in most states. \u2014 Taylor Telford, Anchorage Daily News , 14 June 2022",
"Residents hope the verdict will offer some rare accountability for a coup \u2014 at a time when military takeovers are rife in the region. \u2014 New York Times , 9 Mar. 2022",
"Music piracy is rife in Africa, presenting a major challenge for artists in monetizing their work. \u2014 Carlos Mureithi, Quartz , 3 Feb. 2022",
"In the 1860s, disease was an urgent fear, and rife in New York\u2019s tenements. \u2014 Washington Post , 7 Dec. 2021",
"Poverty was rife in Afghanistan before the Taliban took charge, and in the weeks since their takeover the country's already fragile economy has crumbled. \u2014 Ishtiaq Mahsud And Rob Picheta, CNN , 11 Sep. 2021",
"Speculation and controversy were rife in the press. \u2014 Bob Blaisdell, The Christian Science Monitor , 3 Aug. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English ryfe , from Old English r\u0233fe ; akin to Old Norse r\u012bfr abundant",
"first_known_use":[
"12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-193013"
},
"reflectance":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the fraction of the total radiant flux incident upon a surface that is reflected and that varies according to the wavelength distribution of the incident radiation",
": reflectivity",
"\u2014 compare albedo",
": the fraction of the total radiant flux incident upon a surface that is reflected and that varies according to the wavelength distribution of the incident radiation"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8flek-t\u0259n(t)s",
"ri-\u02c8flek-t\u0259n(t)s"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"That\u2019s the equivalent of a 0.5% decrease in the Earth\u2019s reflectance . \u2014 Jamie Carter, Forbes , 6 Dec. 2021",
"At least during the day\u2014at night, reflectance isn\u2019t an issue. \u2014 Matt Simon, Wired , 11 Oct. 2021",
"When the sun shines on our planet, the Earth reflects nearly a third of that light back out into space, but scientists say that warming oceans thanks to climate change have actually caused a drop in that reflectance , commonly called albedo. \u2014 Eric Mack, Forbes , 30 Sep. 2021",
"That same process also changes the reflectance of the surface, exposing more dark ground and evaporating more water. \u2014 Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times , 14 Sep. 2021",
"For each point, the camera gathers detailed reflectance information across a range of wavelengths, generating gigabytes of data during an hourlong scan. \u2014 New York Times , 28 June 2021",
"Researchers confirmed that the mark was a fingerprint through reflectance transformation imaging (RTI), which combines photographs captured under different light sources to create a detailed virtual model. \u2014 Livia Gershon, Smithsonian Magazine , 28 Apr. 2021",
"Or a male Ramphocelus carbo has barbules that are angled instead of flat, to decrease the reflectance of the feather by scattering the light that hits it. \u2014 Matt Simon, Wired , 30 Apr. 2021",
"One way buildings can earn that credit is to use materials or devices with an initial solar reflectance of 33 percent at installation or 28 percent over three years, Thompson says. \u2014 Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine , 22 Apr. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1893, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-193949"
},
"rouster":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": deckhand",
": longshoreman"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rau\u0307-st\u0259r"
],
"synonyms":[
"docker",
"dockhand",
"dockworker",
"longshoreman",
"roustabout",
"stevedore"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"a hard-muscled man who certainly looked like he had worked all his life as a rouster"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1870, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-194127"
},
"reinscribe":{
"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to reestablish or rename in a new and especially stronger form or context",
": to inscribe (as a mortgage) again especially after expiration of the period of inscription (as ten years)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u0259n-\u02c8skr\u012bb",
"\u02ccr\u0113-in-\u02c8skr\u012bb"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The exquisite patterning, the archaic involutions of syntax, the lyricism: Does Sebald\u2019s style reinscribe a sense of human possibility while keeping vigil with the dead? \u2014 Ben Lerner, The New York Review of Books , 25 Feb. 2021",
"But Howland seems reluctant to reinscribe the cruelties of these categories: sick and well, normal and abnormal. \u2014 Katy Waldman, The New Yorker , 5 Jan. 2021",
"Ever since the Civil War, there\u2019s been a real attempt by white supremacists all over the country to reinsert and reinscribe white supremacy as the ideology and the visual culture of America. \u2014 New York Times , 15 Oct. 2020",
"Books such as Twitty\u2019s own, The Cooking Gene: A Journey Through African American Culinary History in the Old South, reinscribe the country\u2019s food legacies, honoring the innovations that black people have contributed for centuries. \u2014 Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic , 16 June 2020",
"Its female empowerment aside, Black Panther does reinscribe patriarchy and respectability in disappointing ways. \u2014 Steven Thrasher, Esquire , 20 Feb. 2018",
"But this film seems to reinscribe the hyperreal nature of the real flesh using not much more than knives, which is more terrifying. \u2014 Lewis Wallace, WIRED , 29 Dec. 2007"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1878, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-194515"
},
"redefine":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to define (something, such as a concept) again : reformulate",
": to reexamine or reevaluate especially with a view to change",
": transform sense 1c"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u0113-di-\u02c8f\u012bn"
],
"synonyms":[
"readdress",
"reanalyze",
"reconceive",
"reconsider",
"reevaluate",
"reexamine",
"reexplore",
"rethink",
"review",
"revisit",
"reweigh"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"learning that he had been adopted forced him to completely redefine his identity",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In the process, Baca has helped to redefine the traditional definition of the artist. \u2014 New York Times , 2 June 2022",
"Attach a feeling to your goal and redefine it with emotion. \u2014 Stephanie Mansour, CNN , 17 Feb. 2022",
"Battery cars could help some brands redefine themselves \u2014 starting with Chrysler. \u2014 Paul A. Eisenstein, NBC News , 7 Jan. 2022",
"There is a major effort to redefine what is material, to include information that is directed at achieving various social or political objectives. \u2014 Norbert Michel, Forbes , 24 June 2021",
"For many people, this has become a moment to literally redefine what is work. \u2014 Joanne Lipman, Time , 27 May 2021",
"But in fall 2019, Ms. Chase joined a small group of students across the country in an experiment that sought to redefine what is possible for students who share her underprivileged background. \u2014 New York Times , 18 Feb. 2021",
"There are plenty of opportunities for working-class, populist Democrats to wage the necessary battles to redefine the brand. \u2014 Faiz Shakir, The New Republic , 27 May 2022",
"Michel Kilzi is a serial entrepreneur, data intelligence expert with a vision to redefine the role of data as an asset. \u2014 Michel Kilzi, Forbes , 20 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1848, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-194641"
},
"reload":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to load again: such as",
": to put a charge or load into a weapon again",
": to load or be loaded into a computer's memory or storage again",
": to put a renewed supply of funds or resources into an account"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8l\u014dd"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1620, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-194901"
},
"red":{
"type":[
"abbreviation",
"adjective",
"geographical name",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": of the color red",
": having red as a distinguishing color",
": flushed especially with anger or embarrassment",
": ruddy , florid",
": being or having skin tinged with red due to inflammation",
": being or having skin of a coppery hue",
": bloodshot",
": being in the color range between a moderate orange and russet or bay",
": tinged with red : reddish",
": heated to redness : glowing",
": inciting or endorsing radical social or political change especially by force",
": communist",
": of or relating to a communist country and especially to the former Soviet Union",
": tending to support Republican candidates or policies",
"\u2014 compare blue sense 9 , purple sense 3",
": characterized by or displaying brutal emotion or violent behavior",
": a color whose hue resembles that of blood or of the ruby or is that of the long-wave extreme of the visible spectrum",
": red clothing",
": one that is of a red or reddish color: such as",
": red wine",
": an animal with a red or reddish coat",
": a pigment or dye that colors red",
": a shade or tint of red",
": one who advocates the violent overthrow of an existing social or political order",
": communist",
": the condition of showing a loss",
"\u2014 compare black sense 7",
": one of the three colors (see color entry 1 sense 15 ) that quarks have in the theory of quantum chromodynamics",
"reduce; reduction",
": of the color of blood : colored red",
": flushed with emotion (as embarrassment)",
": the color of blood or of the ruby",
": something red in color",
": of the color red",
": a color whose hue resembles that of blood or of the ruby or is that of the long-wave extreme of the visible spectrum",
": a pigment or dye that colors red \u2014 see congo red , neutral red , vital red",
"river 1018 miles (1638 kilometers) long flowing east on the Oklahoma\u2013Texas boundary and into the Atchafalaya and Mississippi rivers in Louisiana",
"river in north central U.S. and south central Canada flowing north on the Minnesota\u2013North Dakota boundary and into Lake Winnipeg in Manitoba",
"\u2014 see arctic red",
"river 500 miles (805 kilometers) long in southeastern Asia rising in central Yunnan, China, and flowing southeast across northern Vietnam into the Gulf of Tonkin",
"[from the bookkeeping practice of entering debit items in red ink]"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8red",
"\u02c8red",
"\u02c8red",
"\u02c8red"
],
"synonyms":[
"blooming",
"florid",
"flush",
"full-blooded",
"glowing",
"rosy",
"rubicund",
"ruddy",
"sanguine"
],
"antonyms":[
"insurgent",
"insurrectionary",
"insurrectionist",
"mutineer",
"rebel",
"revolter",
"revolutionary",
"revolutionist"
],
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"a shiny red fire truck",
"His face turns red when he gets angry.",
"Noun",
"The artist uses red to symbolize passion.",
"a lady dressed in red",
"the reds and oranges of autumn leaves",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Many Black people celebrate Juneteenth with a flag that is red , black and green. \u2014 Saleen Martin, USA TODAY , 18 June 2022",
"One side was decorated with red roses and green leaves cascading down the huge cake. \u2014 Antonia Debianchi, PEOPLE.com , 14 June 2022",
"Fresh off of her engagement proposal, Kourtney Kardashian posed for a topless selfie on a bed of red roses. \u2014 Seventeen Editors, Seventeen , 7 June 2022",
"Another study found that red and yellow roses elicited a more calming response than white ones. \u2014 Lala Tanmoy Das, Washington Post , 7 June 2022",
"Though the Marathon and its adjacent businesses are now shuttered, his name is spelled out in red and white roses at a stand selling T-shirts emblazoned with his face outside the Marathon lot. \u2014 James Queallystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 2 June 2022",
"Children from the parish laid red roses before the altar, one for each of the 19 students and two teachers who had been killed in the attack on the elementary school just a mile away. \u2014 New York Times , 30 May 2022",
"Children from the parish laid red roses before the altar, one for each of the 19 students and two teachers killed in the attack on the elementary school just 1 mile away. \u2014 Rick Rojas, BostonGlobe.com , 29 May 2022",
"Choose from red or multicolored roses, all 14\u2033 to 16\u2033 inch stems. \u2014 Hartford Courant , 27 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Bitcoin believers are seeing red \u2014in their portfolios, that is. \u2014 Anne Sraders, Fortune , 17 June 2022",
"Stock prices have been plummeting and bond market signals are flashing red as Wall Street traders and economists increasingly expect that the economy may tip into a recession. \u2014 Jeanna Smialek, New York Times , 15 June 2022",
"Other trends, like declining consumer confidence and real incomes, are also flashing red . \u2014 Damian J. Troise, Chicago Tribune , 26 May 2022",
"From stocks to housing to retailing, indicators of a slowing U.S. economy are flashing red . \u2014 Simon Montlake, The Christian Science Monitor , 25 May 2022",
"And a threat assessment team inside the school, if someone is flashing red or somebody is exhibiting behaviors, there needs to be a team that gets together and assesses what's going on and goes to get law enforcement involved. \u2014 Fox News Staff, Fox News , 25 May 2022",
"And in some places, those warnings are flashing red . \u2014 Democrat-gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online , 21 May 2022",
"Alonzo Payne was an unlikely candidate in rural southern Colorado, where potatoes and cattle are pillars of the economy and politics lean red . \u2014 Washington Post , 21 Apr. 2022",
"However, Ayton saw red when Vogel opened the game starting James at center and having the 6-7 Stanley Johnson guard him. \u2014 Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic , 14 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Adjective",
"first_known_use":[
"Adjective",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Noun",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-195633"
},
"rancorous":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": marked by rancor : deeply malevolent",
": showing deep hatred"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ra\u014b-k(\u0259-)r\u0259s",
"\u02c8ra\u014b-k\u0259-r\u0259s"
],
"synonyms":[
"acrid",
"acrimonious",
"bitter",
"embittered",
"hard",
"resentful",
"sore"
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"unbitter"
],
"examples":[
"a rancorous autobiography in which the author heaps blame on just about everyone who had the misfortune of knowing him",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Connecticut has not seen the same level of rancorous opposition as in other states, but confusion and some opposition persists in some towns where SEL has been introduced. \u2014 Seamus Mcavoy, Hartford Courant , 24 Apr. 2022",
"Difficult conversations with his teammates\u2014some receptive, some rancorous \u2014ensue, most taking place in the locker room. \u2014 Vogue , 21 Apr. 2022",
"M\u00f3nica Guzm\u00e1n\u2019s political beliefs were vastly different from those of her parents, fueling a family-sized version of the rancorous national divide. \u2014 Rebekah Denn, The Christian Science Monitor , 18 Apr. 2022",
"The announcement comes 90 days after the previous CBA expired at midnight on Dec. 1, whenMLB imposed a lockout of players and weeks of infrequent, haphazard and often brief and rancorous negotiations commenced. \u2014 Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY , 1 Mar. 2022",
"Negotiations that ranged from nonexistent to chilly to rancorous . \u2014 Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY , 10 Mar. 2022",
"If Democrats practice the art of the possible, the second session of the 117th Congress can be more productive and less rancorous than the first. \u2014 William A. Galston, WSJ , 1 Feb. 2022",
"Has there ever been an author more rancorous , bitter, and misanthropic than Thomas Bernhard? \u2014 Charlie Tyson, The Atlantic , 30 Jan. 2022",
"More than two million Americans consume kratom every year, and its potential lethality is central to a rancorous ongoing debate about its use. \u2014 Peter Andrey Smith, Outside Online , 19 Feb. 2019"
],
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"circa 1517, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-200044"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": marked by firm determination : resolved",
": bold , steady",
": a resolute person",
": firmly determined"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-z\u0259-\u02ccl\u00fct",
"-l\u0259t",
"\u02c8re-z\u0259-\u02ccl\u00fct"
],
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"bent (on ",
"bound",
"decisive",
"determined",
"do-or-die",
"firm",
"hell-bent (on ",
"intent",
"out",
"purposeful",
"resolved",
"set",
"single-minded"
],
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"faltering",
"hesitant",
"indecisive",
"irresolute",
"undetermined",
"unresolved",
"vacillating",
"wavering",
"weak-kneed"
],
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"She is a resolute competitor.",
"He has remained resolute in his opposition to the bill.",
"a leader with a stern and resolute manner",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Manchin\u2019s apparently resolute opposition to direct pay could keep the flawed tax credit system relatively ineffective. \u2014 Kate Aronoff, The New Republic , 22 June 2022",
"The namesake cake is tempting enough to lure even the most resolute weight-watcher into a witch\u2019s cottage. \u2014 Matthew Kronsberg, WSJ , 17 June 2022",
"Though the deadline has lapsed, activists like Arteaga remain as focused and resolute as ever. \u2014 Jessica Hoppe, refinery29.com , 31 May 2022",
"In an industry of loud voices, where restraint can be looked upon as a lack of ambition or expression, Xu remains resolute and assured. \u2014 Echo Chen, Vogue , 14 Apr. 2022",
"The games simultaneously had great variety and a resolute similarity. \u2014 John Warner, Chicago Tribune , 21 May 2022",
"Marko Kolanovic is resolute that things can get better for U.S. stocks as the year progresses, even with the S&P 500 tumbling and bullish catalysts seeming rare these days. \u2014 Joanna Ossinger, Fortune , 19 May 2022",
"But Zelensky\u2019s serene yet resolute appearance at Cannes\u2014decked out in his trademark, sober-looking olive-drab shirt, looking perhaps a little tired but nothing close to weary\u2014brought a dash of humility to this assertively imperious festival. \u2014 Stephanie Zacharek, Time , 18 May 2022",
"Yet the fear that it was intended to strike in the hearts of Ukrainians seems to have manifested more as resolute courage. \u2014 Tim Maurer, Forbes , 15 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Employers and co-workers can prevent future erosion of the basic human rights everyone deserves by being more resolute in their support and actions. \u2014 Rebecca Henderson, Forbes , 24 June 2022",
"Something about that squirrel\u2019s posture \u2014 calm, resolute \u2014 reminded Michele of a politician. \u2014 Washington Post , 13 Apr. 2022",
"Obituary: The actor\u2019s portrayal of resolute heroes helped open the door for Black actors in the film industry. \u2014 New York Times , 31 Mar. 2022",
"Bad universe had offered up one of its most gripping and inevitable deaths, a man resolute in purpose \u2014 and in self-sacrifice. \u2014 Dan Snierson, EW.com , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Investors had already expected a half-point increase in May, but after the report\u2019s release on Friday markets became more resolute in that prediction. \u2014 Jeanna Smialek, New York Times , 1 Apr. 2022",
"Democrats and Republicans from both chambers stood up and clapped as the president discussed the strength and resolute of the Ukrainian people in the face of Russian aggression. \u2014 Farnoush Amiri, ajc , 2 Mar. 2022",
"All sides are following delicate strategies, trying to appear resolute but not inflexible, so as to avoid blame in the event of war. \u2014 New York Times , 16 Feb. 2022",
"All sides are following delicate strategies, trying to appear resolute but not inflexible, so as to avoid blame in the event of war. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 16 Feb. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Adjective",
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"Adjective",
"1522, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun",
"1578, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-200112"
},
"reverential":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": expressing or having a quality of reverence",
": inspiring reverence"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccre-v\u0259-\u02c8ren(t)-sh\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"For most of the 20th century, historians and biographers adopted a reverential tone toward the American Founders. \u2014 Barton Swaim, WSJ , 24 May 2022",
"The Daniels explained the film's music and sound must be both reverential to various artists and genres, as the movie is to various film types, and unique. \u2014 Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star , 13 Apr. 2022",
"Reports from Boston and nearby towns often described the smallpox vaccine in reverential terms. \u2014 Jess Mchugh, BostonGlobe.com , 12 Dec. 2021",
"This reverential approach has inspired some other writers of color. \u2014 WSJ , 29 Mar. 2022",
"Alana Uriell speaks of the Aviara Golf Club in near reverential tones. \u2014 Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune , 25 Mar. 2022",
"It is entrenched in the racist and colonialist notion of Manifest Destiny, in the reverential landscape paintings of Frederic Church, and in our ostensible handbook, the Holy Scriptures. \u2014 Brett Berk, Outside Online , 19 Aug. 2021",
"Brussels sprouts with fish sauce and miso \u2014 brought so many of L.A.\u2019s flavors under one roof in a way that felt reverential and connective. \u2014 Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times , 26 Feb. 2022",
"The whole process felt pragmatic yet reverential to me. \u2014 Mallory Mcduff, Wired , 2 Jan. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"borrowed from Medieval Latin reverenti\u0101lis, from Latin reverentia reverence entry 1 + -\u0101lis -al entry 1 ",
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-201203"
},
"recycle":{
"type":[
"adjective or noun",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to pass again through a series of changes or treatments: such as",
": to process (something, such as liquid body waste, glass, or cans) in order to regain material for human use",
": recover sense 6",
": to reuse or make (a substance) available for reuse for biological activities through natural processes of biochemical degradation or modification",
": to adapt to a new use : alter",
": to bring back : reuse",
": to make ready for reuse",
": to reuse (money) by investing especially in an area or enterprise that will allow the investment to return as new profits",
": to return to an earlier point in a countdown",
": to return to an original condition so that operation can begin again",
": to process materials or substances (such as liquid body waste, glass, or cans) in order to regain material for human use",
": the process of recycling",
": to process (as paper, glass, or cans) in order to regain or reuse materials"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8s\u012b-k\u0259l",
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u02c8s\u012b-k\u0259l"
],
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"reclaim",
"recover"
],
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"examples":[
"Verb",
"They're studying various ways to recycle garbage into fuel.",
"The doormat is made from recycled tires.",
"Town residents are required to recycle cans and bottles.",
"We make efforts to recycle .",
"The author recycles a familiar story in her latest novel.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"At T-33 seconds, the plan is to recycle and enter a second countdown, this time taking the vehicle all the way down to T-10 seconds. \u2014 Eric Berger, Ars Technica , 15 June 2022",
"Use a mulching mower to recycle the clippings back into the lawn and save yourself time in bagging and disposing of the clippings. \u2014 Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune , 17 May 2022",
"Phoenix is focused on reducing its own municipal use, such as by retrofitting a cooling tower at Sky Harbor Airport to recycle water and xeriscaping public areas that don\u2019t need turf for outdoor activities. \u2014 Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic , 4 May 2022",
"Those commitments include offering customers the ability to repair or recycle all Lululemon products by 2025 and making all of their products from sustainable materials. \u2014 Carolyn L. Todd, SELF , 12 Apr. 2022",
"ArcelorMittal says that if the industrial revolution had not touched off steel making, the sustainability era would have done so \u2014 the need to recycle the product and use more green energy to make it. \u2014 Ken Silverstein, Forbes , 12 Apr. 2022",
"A couple of decades ago, voters might not have been willing to pay more in taxes to recycle water and capture rainfall when conserving water wasn't a hot topic. \u2014 Stephanie Elam, CNN , 14 Feb. 2022",
"Freestyle skier Maggie Voisin encourages people to recycle and sign petitions that support environmental legislation. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 3 Feb. 2022",
"Such a shift can mean that people recycle and compost more, so the total volume of the waste stream remains relatively stable. \u2014 Lily Baum Pollans, The Conversation , 4 Jan. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"To help keep others safe, do not resell old transceivers\u2014 recycle instead. \u2014 Amelia Arvesen, Outside Online , 2 Mar. 2021",
"Plastic lids and caps that have a recycle number of 2, 4 or 5 are collectible. \u2014 Shirley Macfarland, cleveland , 4 Mar. 2022",
"Switch to a renewable energy provider, recycle waste, go paperless, turn down the heating by a few degrees, unplug equipment when not in use. \u2014 David Morel, Forbes , 4 Nov. 2021",
"Titled or captioned entries showing how to repurpose objects, reduce waste or recycle must be emailed to Bartkiewicz by 4 p.m. May 27. \u2014 John Benson, cleveland , 11 May 2022",
"LoopKitchen is manufactured using high-quality materials and is designed to last a lifetime as well as being easy to upgrade, remodel and recycle . \u2014 Mark Sparrow, Forbes , 26 Apr. 2022",
"The classic Earth Day advice about what individual people can do to help save the planet boils down to three words: Reduce, reuse, recycle . \u2014 Sophie Reardon, CBS News , 20 Apr. 2022",
"For example, Nike will collect and recycle used athletic shoes from any brand. \u2014 Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens , 7 Feb. 2022",
"What's more, many Hive products are part of the TerraCycle program, which collects traditionally hard-to- recycle packaging materials and turns them into new products. \u2014 Sarah Madaus, SELF , 6 Apr. 2022"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"1925, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1",
"Noun",
"1926, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-201424"
},
"red rattle":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": rattle sense 3b"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-201558"
},
"rake":{
"type":[
"noun",
"noun ()",
"verb",
"verb ()"
],
"definitions":[
": an implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground",
": a machine for gathering hay",
": an implement like a rake",
": to gather, loosen, or smooth with or as if with a rake",
": to gain rapidly or in abundance",
": to touch in passing over lightly",
": scratch , scrape",
": to censure severely",
": to search through : ransack",
": to sweep the length of especially with gunfire : enfilade",
": to glance over rapidly",
": inclination from the perpendicular",
": the overhang of a ship's bow or stern",
": inclination from the horizontal : slope",
": the angle between the top cutting surface of a tool and a plane perpendicular to the surface of the work",
": to incline from the perpendicular",
": a dissolute person : libertine",
": a garden tool with a long handle and a bar with teeth or prongs at the end",
": to gather, loosen, or smooth thoroughly with or as if with a rake",
": to search through",
": to sweep the length of with gunfire"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0101k",
"\u02c8r\u0101k"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun (1)",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun (1)",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Verb (1)",
"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun (2)",
"circa 1621, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb (2)",
"1691, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun (3)",
"1687, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-202502"
},
"recompensation":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": recompense",
": a plaintiff's plea of a counterclaim made to meet a defendant's counterclaim in an action for debt"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u00a6)r\u0113+"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English recompensacion , from Middle French, from Late Latin recompensation-, recompensatio , from recompensatus (past participle of recompensare to recompense) + -ion-, -io -ion",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-202514"
},
"relationless":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": not related : not having relations"
],
"pronounciation":[
"-sh\u0259nl\u0259\u0307s"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-202735"
},
"repetition":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the act or an instance of repeating or being repeated",
": a motion or exercise (such as a push-up) that is repeated and usually counted",
": mention , recital",
": the act or an instance of stating or doing again",
": something stated or done again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccre-p\u0259-\u02c8ti-sh\u0259n",
"\u02ccre-p\u0259-\u02c8ti-sh\u0259n"
],
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"duplication",
"iteration",
"redo",
"reduplication",
"reiteration",
"renewal",
"repeat",
"replay",
"replication",
"reprise"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Sometimes repetition is necessary to drive a point home.",
"Children's songs involve lots of repetition .",
"I quit my job at the factory because I hated the mindless repetition .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Effective content marketing campaigns also take persistence and repetition . \u2014 John Hall, Forbes , 26 June 2022",
"With its emphasis on rigor and repetition , the training opened an emotional wellspring for Hadreas. \u2014 Jason Kyle Howard, The Atlantic , 17 June 2022",
"These scripts, which have been shared with Refinery29, involve positive language, compliments and repetition of the same uplifting success stories. \u2014 Lizzie Cernik, refinery29.com , 16 June 2022",
"With binaural beats, the listener is bathed in two sounds that are close in frequency, which means the size and repetition of the waves that make up the sound are similar. \u2014 Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics , 17 May 2022",
"Experience and repetition are necessary for anyone to succeed in their field of work. \u2014 Alex Murphy, Baltimore Sun , 5 May 2022",
"From the beginner level all the way to the elite level, the body loves having consistency and repetition . \u2014 Spenser Mestel, Men's Health , 20 Apr. 2022",
"Noisy birds, howling dogs and distrustful characters populate compositions with a concrete musical language based on improvisation, repetition and spontaneous vocal harmonies. \u2014 Washington Post , 13 Apr. 2022",
"Often, much of that damage is done before gymnasts arrive in college and at the club level, where there tends to be more repetition and longer training hours than in college. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 20 Feb. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English repeticion , from Middle French, from Latin repetition-, repetitio , from repetere to repeat",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-202850"
},
"reexpose":{
"type":[
"noun,",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to expose (something or someone) again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-ik-\u02c8sp\u014dz"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1693, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-203423"
},
"refry":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to fry (something) again : to cook (something) again in fat or oil"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8fr\u012b"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1860, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-203555"
},
"revving":{
"type":[],
"definitions":[
"Definition of revving present participle of rev"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-203830"
},
"ruffian":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a brutal person : bully",
": a violent and cruel person"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0259-f\u0113-\u0259n",
"\u02c8r\u0259-f\u0113-\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[
"bully",
"gangbanger",
"gangsta",
"gangster",
"goon",
"gorilla",
"hood",
"hoodlum",
"hooligan",
"mobster",
"mug",
"plug-ugly",
"punk",
"roughneck",
"rowdy",
"thug",
"tough",
"toughie",
"toughy",
"yob",
"yobbo"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"a gang of ruffians preying upon people who ventured into that section of town",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Yes, in the now richly classic cowboy movie The Western Code, which was released in 1932, an ex-lawman hero rides into town and confronts the local ruffian . \u2014 Lance Eliot, Forbes , 19 May 2022",
"His train of thought reminds the reader that Cromwell is also his own author, having fashioned a high minister out of the unlikely material of a ruffian from the streets. \u2014 Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic , 5 Apr. 2020",
"In the chaos, the young ruffians pilfered freely and made away with a small fortune. \u2014 Sylvia Poggioli, The New York Review of Books , 29 Mar. 2020",
"Policemen bash down doors and clip handcuffs on ruffians . \u2014 The Economist , 18 Jan. 2020",
"Tensions between the natives and the conquerors were lessened when the Bear Flag ruffians were supplanted by regular U.S. troops. \u2014 Gary Kamiya, SFChronicle.com , 10 Jan. 2020",
"My dad and uncle were abalone divers ... considered ruffians by the locals. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 1 Aug. 2019",
"Soon, their unsatisfying one night stand devolves into a silly crime saga when two cartoonish ruffians , Kipper (Celyn Jones) and Dec (Mark Bonnar), break into their hotel room and rob them at gunpoint. \u2014 latimes.com , 13 June 2019",
"Mitchell\u2019s newest collaborative of local ruffians (including Noah Nelson, Greg Baxter and others), has the honor of kicking off the Bike Kitchen\u2019s slate of 2018 shows along with Slattern V and Manky. \u2014 Aaron Davis, sacbee , 13 Apr. 2018"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle French rufian ",
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1525, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-204409"
},
"reitbok":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": any of several reedbucks (especially Redunca arundinum ) of southern Africa having a bushy tail and in the male small ringed horns that curve forward"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Afrikaans rietbok , from Dutch riet reed (from Middle Dutch) + bok buck, from Middle Dutch bok, boc ; akin to Old English buc buck",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-204636"
},
"remittance":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a sum of money remitted",
": an instrument by which money is remitted",
": transmittal of money (as to a distant place)",
": money sent in payment",
": a sum of money remitted",
": an instrument by which money is remitted",
": transmittal of money (as to a distant place)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8mi-t\u1d4an(t)s",
"ri-\u02c8mi-t\u1d4ans",
"ri-\u02c8mit-\u1d4ans"
],
"synonyms":[
"compensation",
"consideration",
"pay",
"payment",
"recompense",
"remuneration",
"requital"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Remittance can be made by check or credit card.",
"she always mails in her remittance on time so she won't ever be charged a late fee on her electric bill",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Money remittance will take place in virtual marketplaces where users gather to communicate naturally and freely exchange money transfers and goods. \u2014 Michel Kilzi, Forbes , 20 May 2022",
"That infrastructure actually could reduce remittance costs\u2014without using bitcoin. \u2014 John Detrixhe, Quartz , 14 Sep. 2021",
"The Biden administration is also lifting the family remittance cap of $1,000 per quarter, which limited monetary transfers from American residents. \u2014 Alexandra Meeks, CNN , 17 May 2022",
"The new measures include reinstating the Cuban Family Reunification Parole Program and lifting the family remittance cap of $1,000 every three months. \u2014 Catherine Garcia, The Week , 16 May 2022",
"Back in June 2017, according to court testimony, Heard had made only a single $350,000 payment to the ACLU, which remains the only remittance to come directly from her to date. \u2014 Tatiana Siegel, Rolling Stone , 16 May 2022",
"Roughly 60% of Nepal\u2019s foreign reserves come from remittances sent by overseas workers, yet remittance flows declined 3% between mid-July and mid-March as overseas work dried up. \u2014 Nicholas Gordon, Fortune , 29 Apr. 2022",
"With the fresh round of funding, the startup plans to embed financial and payroll functions into its technology so that workers don\u2019t have to lose 10% of their paycheck in remittance fees. \u2014 Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes , 14 Apr. 2022",
"Include the remittance stub or write the account number on the check. \u2014 cleveland , 6 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":" remit entry 1 + -ance ",
"first_known_use":[
"1672, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-205125"
},
"rassle":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": wrestle"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ra-s\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[
"grapple",
"scuffle",
"tussle",
"wrestle"
],
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"examples":[
"the boys would rassle and roughhouse for hours on end"
],
"history_and_etymology":"by alteration",
"first_known_use":[
"1758, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-205302"
},
"raked joint":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a masonry joint from which the mortar is raked out to a specified depth while still green"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"from past participle of rake entry 2 ",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-205649"
},
"restenosis":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the reoccurrence of stenosis in a blood vessel or heart valve after it has been treated with apparent success",
": the reoccurrence of stenosis in a blood vessel or heart valve after it has been treated (as by balloon angioplasty or valvuloplasty) with apparent success"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccre-st\u0259-\u02c8n\u014d-s\u0259s",
"\u02ccr\u0113-st\u0259-",
"\u02ccres-t\u0259-\u02c8n\u014d-s\u0259s",
"\u02ccr\u0113-st\u0259-"
],
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"1954, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-205838"
},
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"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
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": one that runs away from danger, duty, or restraint : fugitive",
": the act of running away out of control",
": something (such as a horse) that is running out of control",
": a one-sided or overwhelming victory",
": running away : fugitive",
": leaving to gain special advantages (such as lower wages) or avoid disadvantages (such as governmental or union restrictions)",
": accomplished by elopement or during flight",
": won by or having a long lead",
": extremely successful",
": subject to uncontrolled changes",
": being or operating out of control",
": to leave quickly in order to avoid or escape something",
": to leave home",
": elope",
": to run out of control : stampede , bolt",
": to gain a substantial lead : win by a large margin",
": to take away in haste or secretly",
": steal",
": to outshine the others in (something, such as a theatrical performance)",
": to carry or drive beyond prudent or reasonable limits",
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": a horse that is running out of control",
": having left a place secretly with no intention of returning",
": escaping from control"
],
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"\u02c8r\u0259-n\u0259-\u02ccw\u0101",
"\u02c8r\u0259-n\u0259-\u02ccw\u0101"
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"abandoned",
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"rampant",
"raw",
"unbounded",
"unbridled",
"unchecked",
"uncontrolled",
"unhampered",
"unhindered",
"unrestrained"
],
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"abscond",
"break out (of)",
"clear out",
"escape",
"flee",
"fly",
"get out",
"lam",
"run off"
],
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"The play was a runaway success.",
"a region plagued by runaway suburban sprawl",
"Verb",
"ran away from an unhappy marriage",
"the child runs away from large dogs",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The Celtics went on a 48-18 run in the second half to decide the opener; the Warriors didn\u2019t wait that long in Game 2, going on a 43-14 burst from late in the first half until early in the fourth quarter to turn a tie score into an absolute runaway . \u2014 Tim Reynolds, Hartford Courant , 5 June 2022",
"Thermal runaway is the degradation of batteries due to overheating. \u2014 Manish Kumar, Quartz , 4 May 2022",
"The method scientists discovered, however, works across all temperatures and potentially could enable higher voltage cells, avoid thermal runaway , reduce costs and encourage recycling, according to the company. \u2014 Mike Freeman, San Diego Union-Tribune , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Fame Cooper, 14 and a habitual runaway from a dysfunctional home, went missing from Fairmont, West Virginia, in July 1990. \u2014 Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Earlier that day, the woman believed the dog was a runaway . \u2014 John Benson, cleveland , 2 Feb. 2022",
"Wednesday's game was one of the few that was not a runaway for Schneider (meaning her score was not impossible to beat by the end of the Double Jeopardy round). \u2014 Tyler Aquilina, EW.com , 27 Jan. 2022",
"SafeCore acts as a circuit breaker to prevent lithium-ion batteries from igniting from internal shorts, overcharging or overheating \u2014 which is known as thermal runaway . \u2014 Mike Freeman, San Diego Union-Tribune , 23 Feb. 2022",
"She was reported as a runaway to police on Oct. 18. \u2014 Brieanna J. Frank, The Arizona Republic , 31 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Any market recovery could prove fleeting, with central banks around the world bent on draining liquidity to combat runaway inflation. \u2014 Joanna Ossinger, BostonGlobe.com , 20 June 2022",
"The Fed appears largely powerless to stop runaway inflation, which is being driven up further by the soaring prices of food and fuel brought on by Russia's War on Ukraine. \u2014 Sophie Mellor, Fortune , 16 June 2022",
"At the time of his injury, London was on pace for 132 catches, a school record, and the runaway favorite for the Biletnikoff Award, given to the nation\u2019s most outstanding receiver. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 21 May 2022",
"Coming into the 2022 season, none of the Portland Interscholastic League\u2019s teams looked to be a runaway favorite in the district. \u2014 oregonlive , 1 Apr. 2022",
"Green won the award in the 2016-17 season and was a runaway favorite for the honor this season before suffering multiple injuries with the major one being to his back that kept him out multiple weeks. \u2014 Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic , 21 Mar. 2022",
"DeSantis was the runaway favorite in a field without Trump, garnering 61% of the vote \u2014 far ahead of former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Donald Trump Jr., who tied for second with 6% apiece. \u2014 al , 28 Feb. 2022",
"O\u2019Rourke is popular among Democrats and the runaway favorite for the primary, on March 1st, but more than seventy per cent of Republicans now have an unfavorable opinion of him. \u2014 Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker , 25 Feb. 2022",
"Nixon\u2019s interference is now widely seen as a key contributor to runaway inflation, which remained high until the early 1980s. \u2014 Josh Boak, Christopher Rugaber And Zeke Miller, Anchorage Daily News , 1 June 2022"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Adjective",
"1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Verb",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-210222"
},
"revolve around":{
"type":[
"phrasal verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to move around (something) in a path that is similar to a circle",
": to have (someone or something) as a main subject or interest"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-210307"
},
"reassumption":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the act of reassuming or state of being reassumed"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\"+"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":" re- + assumption ",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-211217"
},
"reflect credit on":{
"type":[
"idiom"
],
"definitions":[
": to cause (someone or something) to deserve credit"
],
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"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-211559"
},
"ropable":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": capable of being roped",
": in a bad temper : angry"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1870, in the meaning defined at sense 2"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-211659"
},
"reflective":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": capable of reflecting light, images, or sound waves",
": marked by reflection : thoughtful , deliberative",
": of, relating to, or caused by reflection",
": reflexive sense 3",
": reflecting something : indicative",
": capable of reflecting light, images, or sound waves",
": of, relating to, or caused by reflection"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8flek-tiv",
"ri-\u02c8flek-tiv"
],
"synonyms":[
"broody",
"cogitative",
"contemplative",
"meditative",
"melancholy",
"musing",
"pensive",
"ruminant",
"ruminative",
"thoughtful"
],
"antonyms":[
"unreflective"
],
"examples":[
"the reflective glare of the shiny metal",
"She was in a very reflective mood.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Having a Web3-backed skills wallet is also reflective of a world in which the job market is viewed on a more global scale. \u2014 Maxime Legardez Coquin, Forbes , 22 June 2022",
"Some argued that the colors were not reflective of the Juneteenth holiday. \u2014 Saleen Martin, USA TODAY , 18 June 2022",
"Their gunmetal sorrow was reflective of the times: the general creep of Patriot Act paranoia plus Forever War nihilism. \u2014 Leah Greenblatt, EW.com , 15 June 2022",
"This is reflective of the way many Republicans have viewed what happened that day. \u2014 Jennifer De Pinto, CBS News , 9 June 2022",
"The army\u2019s rot is reflective of dark forces in Russian society and politics at large\u2014forces that would likely reveal themselves in the event of a power vacuum. \u2014 Robert D. Kaplan, WSJ , 8 June 2022",
"In this round up, all of the picks are reflective of these new standards. \u2014 Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping , 6 June 2022",
"Evil Peter Pan is reflective of that Hollywood tale of fame gone awry, and the obsession with fame, wealth and power, makes someone into a worse version of themselves. \u2014 Jazz Tangcay, Variety , 22 May 2022",
"A$AP Rocky, 33, meanwhile, rocked a navy zipper hoodie, which featured reflective green and gray stripes on the sleeves. \u2014 Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE.com , 2 Apr. 2022"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1627, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-211812"
},
"retaste":{
"type":[
"noun,",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to taste (something) again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8t\u0101st"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1603, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-212014"
},
"recision":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an act of rescinding : cancellation",
": rescission"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8si-zh\u0259n",
"ri-\u02c8si-zh\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[
"abandonment",
"abortion",
"calling",
"calling off",
"cancellation",
"cancelation",
"dropping",
"recall",
"repeal",
"rescission",
"revocation"
],
"antonyms":[
"continuation"
],
"examples":[
"the national emergency forced the immediate recision of all military leave"
],
"history_and_etymology":"French, from Middle French, alteration of rescision , from Late Latin rescission-, rescissio rescission",
"first_known_use":[
"1606, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-212211"
},
"ruffed lemur":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a large black-and-white lemur ( Lemur varius ) having the face framed by thick fringes of long hair on the sides of the head"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1827, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-212339"
},
"repugn":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to offer opposition, objection, or resistance",
": to contend against : oppose"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8py\u00fcn"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French repugner , from Latin repugnare ",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-212731"
},
"revocation":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an act or instance of revoking",
": an act or instance of revoking"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccre-v\u0259-\u02c8k\u0101-sh\u0259n",
"ri-\u02ccv\u014d-",
"\u02ccr\u0113-",
"\u02ccre-v\u0259-\u02c8k\u0101-sh\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[
"abandonment",
"abortion",
"calling",
"calling off",
"cancellation",
"cancelation",
"dropping",
"recall",
"recision",
"repeal",
"rescission"
],
"antonyms":[
"continuation"
],
"examples":[
"threatened the revocation of his son's driving privileges",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The Cliburn has also taken steps to ensure some degree of political conformity, warning competitors that any statements in support of Putin or the invasion of Ukraine could result in disqualification or the revocation of awards. \u2014 New York Times , 7 June 2022",
"The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana on Monday, says the revocation of the man\u2019s job offer violated the Americans with Disabilities Act. \u2014 Jennifer Calfas, WSJ , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Other disciplinary action includes a public or private reprimand, temporary or permanent privilege to participate in Academy events, temporary or permanent loss of award eligibility and also possible revocation of an Academy award. \u2014 Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY , 8 Apr. 2022",
"Some sanction of Smith is likely to come \u2014 perhaps the suspension of his Academy membership, as many Academy members are calling for, but not the revocation of his best actor Oscar, as others would like to see. \u2014 Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter , 28 Mar. 2022",
"The 2019 revocation of its waiver from the federal standard put California and the states that follow its lead on pollution limits into regulatory limbo, casting a mood of uncertainty across the automobile industry. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 9 Mar. 2022",
"Other possible consequences of a conviction for Lemon are a loss of hunting in privileges in Utah and other states and revocation of his outfitting license. \u2014 Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune , 28 May 2022",
"And most of those Republicans supporting this revocation voted against the $28 million in aid to the Food and Drug Administration to address the baby formula scarcity. \u2014 Jene\u00e9 Osterheldt, BostonGlobe.com , 24 May 2022",
"If convicted of all charges, Jessup could face up to 32 years in prison and revocation of driving privileges. \u2014 Bob Dohr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 20 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin revocation-, revocatio , from revocare ",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-213636"
},
"riddle (out)":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
"to find an answer for through reasoning with the discovery of the Rosetta stone, archaeologists at long last were able to riddle out the mystery of Egyptian hieroglyphics"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-213759"
},
"raptureless":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": feeling or expressing no rapture"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ch\u0259(r)l\u0259\u0307s"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-214104"
},
"Rhodomicrobium":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a genus of reddish nitrogen-fixing soil bacteria (family Hyphomicrobiaceae)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u00a6r\u014d(\u02cc)d\u014d+"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"New Latin, from rhod- + microbium ",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-214212"
},
"Raritan":{
"type":[
"geographical name"
],
"definitions":[
"river 75 miles (121 kilometers) long in north central New Jersey flowing east into"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rer-\u0259-t\u0259n",
"\u02c8ra-r\u0259-"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-220023"
},
"rhodonite pink":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a dark purplish pink that is redder and less strong than clover pink or Persian lilac"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-220057"
},
"retaliatory tariff":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a tariff imposed as a means of coercing a foreign government and intended to compel the grant of reciprocity privileges"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-220302"
},
"rime cou\u00e9e":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": tail rhyme"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u0113mk\u00fc\u02c8\u0101"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"French",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-220408"
},
"rethink":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to think about again : reconsider",
": to engage in reconsideration"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8thi\u014bk"
],
"synonyms":[
"readdress",
"reanalyze",
"reconceive",
"reconsider",
"redefine",
"reevaluate",
"reexamine",
"reexplore",
"review",
"revisit",
"reweigh"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"You had better rethink your decision.",
"The government is rethinking its policy.",
"He took a moment to rethink .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The Yosemite flood was seen by the park as an opportunity to rethink its planning and not necessarily rebuild in the same places, said Frank Dean, president and chief executive of the Yosemite Conservancy and a former park ranger. \u2014 Lindsay Whitehurst And Brian Melley, Anchorage Daily News , 18 June 2022",
"Any time the stock market falls, investors are likely to rethink nearly everything. \u2014 New York Times , 18 June 2022",
"The Yosemite flood was seen by the park as an opportunity to rethink its planning and not necessarily rebuild in the same places, said Frank Dean, president and chief executive of the Yosemite Conservancy and a former park ranger. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 18 June 2022",
"The Yosemite flood was seen by the park as an opportunity to rethink its planning and not necessarily rebuild in the same places, said Frank Dean, president and chief executive of the Yosemite Conservancy and a former park ranger. \u2014 Lindsay Whitehurst, BostonGlobe.com , 18 June 2022",
"In the face of a global pandemic, the world abruptly shifted to a digital-first, remote-work setup that challenged organizations to rethink their longstanding business strategies in order to maintain continuity and momentum. \u2014 Mike Fuhrman, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
"Wolke, who ran an outfitting business for more than 40 years, has had to rethink operations as summers grow hotter and the snow melts earlier. \u2014 Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News , 16 June 2022",
"The vocalist told the fashion magazine that creating new music has been a lengthy process magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic, which gave her more time to think and rethink every decision. \u2014 Christi Carrasstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 16 June 2022",
"His latest book, From Incremental to Exponential, explains how large companies can see the future and rethink innovation. \u2014 Vivek Wadhwa, Fortune , 16 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1509, in the meaning defined at transitive sense"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-220438"
},
"revocative":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": able or serving to revoke : revoking"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rev\u0259\u02cck\u0101tiv",
"r\u0259\u0307\u02c8v\u00e4k\u0259t-"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Latin revocat us (past participle) + English -ive ",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-220602"
},
"reborn":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": born again : regenerated , revived",
": born again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8b\u022frn",
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u02c8b\u022frn"
],
"synonyms":[
"energized",
"freshened",
"invigorated",
"new",
"newborn",
"reanimated",
"recreated",
"reenergized",
"refreshed",
"regenerated",
"reinvigorated",
"renewed",
"resuscitated",
"revived"
],
"antonyms":[
"drained",
"enervate",
"enervated",
"exhausted",
"knackered",
"weakened"
],
"examples":[
"she felt reborn after the Swedish massage",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Earlier this year, the reborn DeLorean Motor Co. established its headquarters at Port San Antonio, months after Tesla Inc. began production at its $1.1 billion factory outside Austin late last year. \u2014 Diego Mendoza-moyers, San Antonio Express-News , 9 June 2022",
"The reborn automaker celebrated Memorial Day by offering up the first real look at its upcoming EV, the Alpha5. \u2014 Bryan Hood, Robb Report , 31 May 2022",
"The reborn Chelsea opened its public spaces and several floors of rooms earlier this spring with a full reopening expected this fall. \u2014 Laurie Werner, Forbes , 7 May 2022",
"The squads met only once after Christmas (before the reborn Celtics began their rampage), and several players were missing from that April 7 meeting. \u2014 Mike Hart, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 27 Apr. 2022",
"Bathed in white Greco-Moorish architecture, the reborn Cap Juluca in Anguilla was the sole new Five-Star entry in the Caribbean. \u2014 Jennifer Kester, Forbes , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Developer and hotelier Tim Harrington, owner of the soon-to-open Salt Cottages in Bar Harbor and The Claremont, a reborn hotel that opened last year in Southwest Harbor, is also behind this project. \u2014 Everett Potter, Forbes , 17 Apr. 2022",
"There\u2019s more for our reborn media sleuths to investigate. \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 18 Mar. 2022",
"Hines thought a reborn Russia would embrace market reforms and become more integrated with Western Europe. \u2014 Peter Grant And Konrad Putzier, WSJ , 8 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1598, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-221335"
},
"revert":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"intransitive verb",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject)",
": to return to the proprietor or his or her heirs at the end of a reversion",
": to return to an ancestral type",
": to come or go back",
": to undergo reversion",
": to come or go back (as to a former status or state)",
": to return to the grantor or his or her heirs as a reversion"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8v\u0259rt",
"ri-\u02c8v\u0259rt",
"ri-\u02c8v\u0259rt",
"ri-\u02c8v\u0259rt"
],
"synonyms":[
"regress",
"retrogress",
"return"
],
"antonyms":[
"advance",
"develop",
"evolve",
"progress"
],
"examples":[
"after the national emergency had passed, the political parties abandoned their shotgun unity and reverted to their partisan squabbling",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"But those who are thinking about becoming pregnant need to eliminate high-protein food from their diets, monitor their intake of fruits, vegetables and pasta, and revert to drinking a medical formula. \u2014 Frances Stead Sellers, Anchorage Daily News , 3 June 2022",
"But those who are thinking about becoming pregnant need to eliminate high-protein food from their diets, monitor their intake of fruits, vegetables and pasta, and revert to drinking a medical formula. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 3 June 2022",
"One of the stock market's few certainties is that its drivers eventually revert to the traditional norms and ratios, or close to them, governed by such forces as overall economic growth and competition that imposes a cap on profitability. \u2014 Shawn Tully, Fortune , 1 June 2022",
"Collins said if the historic ruling is indeed overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court, the legal authority will revert to the states. \u2014 al , 4 May 2022",
"However, Himelsein takes the approach that many price movements are likely to continue rather than revert to the mean. \u2014 Jacob Wolinsky, Forbes , 21 Apr. 2022",
"Should the project not be fully funded by Nov. 30, the ordinance will be declared null and void, and the money will revert back to the county American Rescue Plan Committee for it to distribute to another project. \u2014 Thomas Saccente, Arkansas Online , 22 Mar. 2022",
"All middle and elementary schools in Jilin must revert to online classes while students and staff at universities must remain on campus, officials said. \u2014 Washington Post , 14 Mar. 2022",
"Gasoline prices have reached a historical high and fuel experts suggest that per-gallon averages won't revert to below $4 until November. \u2014 Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping , 12 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Anglo-French revertir , from Latin revertere , transitive verb, \"to turn back\" & reverti , intransitive verb, \"to return, come back,\" from re- + vertere, verti \"to turn\" \u2014 more at worth ",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-221454"
},
"reweigh":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to weigh (something or someone) again: such as",
": to take a new measurement of the heaviness of (something or someone)",
": to evaluate or consider (something) again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8w\u0101"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1622, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-222444"
},
"remunerable":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": admitting or worthy of remuneration"
],
"pronounciation":[
"r\u0259\u0307\u02c8my\u00fcn(\u0259)r\u0259b\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Medieval Latin remunerabilis , from Latin remunerare to reward + -abilis ",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-222651"
},
"rimeless":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": being without rime : frostless"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u012bml\u0259\u0307s"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-222723"
},
"raglan":{
"type":[
"biographical name",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a loose overcoat with raglan sleeves",
"1st Baron 1788\u20131855 FitzRoy James Henry Somerset British field marshal"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ra-gl\u0259n",
"\u02c8ra-gl\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The raglan -sleeve T-shirt or baseball shirt features a single piece of fabric that extends up to the neckline\u2014and not just the shoulder like a traditional tee\u2014allowing for a wider range of motion. \u2014 Josh St. Clair, Men's Health , 27 May 2022",
"It'smade from a warm viscose and polyester blend, with raglan -style stitching below the shoulders and ribbing around the mockneck collar, cuffs, and hemline. \u2014 Eden Lichterman, PEOPLE.com , 30 Oct. 2021",
"What\u2019s more timeless than a raglan shirt and taking in a baseball game with dear ol\u2019 dad? \u2014 Micolette Davis, Chron , 1 June 2021",
"Tee, YaYa Club Velvet sleeves give this kitschy raglan style T-shirt a tinge of glamor. \u2014 Claire Goodman, Houston Chronicle , 27 Nov. 2019",
"Baja East's favorite silhouettes -- harem and palazzo pants, oversized sweatshirts, and raglan t-shirts -- still reign supreme in their latest offering that heavily features coral, blue and fringe detailing. \u2014 Nicole Saunders, Billboard , 13 Sep. 2019",
"Zhong Chuxi wears a great-looking navy peacoat with the raglan shoulders and rounded sleeves of Ghesqui\u00e8re\u2019s Spring 2019 outing. \u2014 Nicole Phelps, Vogue , 14 Jan. 2019",
"Acne\u2019s new range includes the requisite diner musts\u2014hoodies, raglan tees, and baseball caps\u2014printed with kitschy graphics like black lipstick and a melting ice cube with a single red cherry. \u2014 Steff Yotka, Vogue , 1 Nov. 2017"
],
"history_and_etymology":"F. J. H. Somerset, Baron Raglan \u20201855 British field marshal",
"first_known_use":[
"1857, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-224906"
},
"reexamine":{
"type":[
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to examine (someone or something) again especially from a different point of view",
": to question (a witness) again in a legal proceeding",
": to examine again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-ig-\u02c8za-m\u0259n",
"\u02ccr\u0113-ig-\u02c8za-m\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-225425"
},
"resistantly":{
"type":[
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": in a resistant manner : so as to resist"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-225640"
},
"rescissible":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": capable of being rescinded"
],
"pronounciation":[
"-is\u0259b\u0259l",
"-iz\u0259-"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Latin resciss us + English -ible ",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-230031"
},
"revolvement":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an act of revolving or the condition of being revolved"
],
"pronounciation":[
"-vm\u0259nt"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-230739"
},
"resign":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb",
"verb ()"
],
"definitions":[
": relegate , consign",
": to give (oneself) over without resistance",
": to give up deliberately",
": to renounce (something, such as a right or position) by a formal act",
": to give up one's office or position : quit",
": to accept something as inevitable : submit",
": to sign again",
": to rehire (someone, such as an athlete) by means of a signed contract",
": to sign up again",
": to give up (a job or position) by a formal or official act",
": to prepare to accept something unpleasant"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8z\u012bn",
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8s\u012bn",
"ri-\u02c8z\u012bn"
],
"synonyms":[
"abdicate",
"abnegate",
"cede",
"relinquish",
"renounce",
"step aside (from)",
"step down (from)",
"surrender"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Verb (1)",
"The senator was forced to resign his position.",
"The newspaper's editor resigned after the scandal.",
"He resigned from his job as principal of the school.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Under state law, Thompson, who represented the 11th Ward since 2015, was forced to resign his seat on the City Council immediately after the conviction on felony charges. \u2014 Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune , 6 June 2022",
"Reports of an off-limits Christmas Party at 10 Downing Street in 2020 led a communications aide to resign after a video leaked of her jokingly talking about the gathering, long before official denials. \u2014 Adam Taylor, Washington Post , 25 May 2022",
"Symington was reelected as governor in 1994, only to resign in 1997 after being convicted for bank fraud in federal court. \u2014 AZCentral.com , 20 May 2022",
"Symington was reelected as governor in 1994, only to resign in 1997 after being convicted for bank fraud in federal court. \u2014 USA Today , 20 May 2022",
"Last year, Blades faced calls to resign after attending the rally outside the White House on Jan. 6, 2021, that preceded the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. \u2014 Melissa Gomezstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 6 Apr. 2022",
"Smith went on to resign from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences days after the Oscars. \u2014 Rasha Ali, USA TODAY , 4 Apr. 2022",
"Kalanick deserves real credit for his ingenuity as a founder, but he was forced to resign from Uber after making a series of poor ethical decisions. \u2014 The New Yorker , 28 Mar. 2022",
"And the head of Germany's navy was forced to resign after comments sympathetic to Russia in a drama that suggested an effort to cover-up deep divisions within the West about how to handle Putin. \u2014 Stephen Collinson, CNN , 24 Jan. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb (1)",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb (1)",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1",
"Verb (2)",
"1805, in the meaning defined at transitive sense"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-231301"
},
"redundancy":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the quality or state of being redundant : superfluity",
": the use of redundant components",
": such components",
": dismissal from a job especially by layoff",
": profusion , abundance",
": superfluous repetition : prolixity",
": an act or instance of needless repetition",
": the part of a message that can be eliminated without loss of essential information"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8d\u0259n-d\u0259n(t)-s\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[
"circumlocution",
"diffuseness",
"diffusion",
"garrulity",
"garrulousness",
"logorrhea",
"long-windedness",
"periphrasis",
"prolixity",
"verbalism",
"verbiage",
"verboseness",
"verbosity",
"windiness",
"wordage",
"wordiness"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"But in spite of Kathleen's lucrative salary, the Peterson family had reportedly gotten itself into dire straits, with the matriarch fearing redundancy at her workplace. \u2014 Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR , 16 May 2022",
"Misplacing a hardware wallet is easy, but this threat can be mitigated with redundancy , backups, and inheritance planning. \u2014 Jameson Lopp, Forbes , 17 Oct. 2021",
"These systems can also tie together information from multiple touchpoints and channels (e.g., chat, text, phone, web) to mitigate redundancy and error, while reducing customer friction. \u2014 Gaurav Tewari, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
"Running fewer, larger manufacturing plants is more cost-efficient than having more, smaller plants around the country, even if that redundancy would reduce the risk of catastrophic shortages. \u2014 Amanda Mull, The Atlantic , 14 May 2022",
"Her team set up a system with triple redundancy , beefing up the architecture, separating the customer experience process from the order fulfillment, and caching data multiple times in the process. \u2014 Steven Levy, Wired , 28 Jan. 2022",
"The problem is there just isn\u2019t much redundancy in U.S. infant formula production. \u2014 Steven A. Abrams, Chron , 12 May 2022",
"But on a roster loaded with wings, his skill set is no redundancy and is why the Clippers coveted him ahead of the trade deadline. \u2014 Andrew Greifstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 7 Apr. 2022",
"Hence, perhaps, that feeling of deflation at the heavily determined backstory, that feeling of our own redundancy , the squandering of our intuition. \u2014 Parul Sehgal, The New Yorker , 27 Dec. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-231814"
},
"restarter":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": one that restarts",
": a device for automatically restarting an apparatus or mechanism (as a phonograph)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\"+"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":" restart + -er ",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-231826"
},
"raddleman":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": ruddleman"
],
"pronounciation":[
"-\u1d4alm\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":" raddle entry 1 + man ",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-232854"
},
"rectify":{
"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to set right : remedy",
": to purify especially by repeated or fractional distillation",
": to correct by removing errors : adjust",
": to make (an alternating current) unidirectional",
": to set or make right",
": to purify (as alcohol) especially by repeated or fractional distillation",
": to make (an alternating current) unidirectional"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rek-t\u0259-\u02ccf\u012b",
"\u02c8rek-t\u0259-\u02ccf\u012b",
"\u02c8rek-t\u0259-\u02ccf\u012b"
],
"synonyms":[
"amend",
"correct",
"debug",
"emend",
"red-pencil",
"reform",
"remedy"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"The hotel management promised to rectify the problem.",
"let me get the store manager, and he'll rectify the invoice for your order",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The best way to scale initially is to identify the operational inefficiencies that already exist and rectify those first. \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
"Courageous conversations are dialogues about difficult, often unspoken and possibly taboo issues that are brought to the center stage for awareness, reflection, unlearning and productive action to rectify as needed. \u2014 Arthi Rabikrisson, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
"At least one official has raised concerns that Arkansas veterans and their families may consider burial options elsewhere if cemetery staffers aren't able to rectify the errors at the North Little Rock cemetery. \u2014 Will Langhorne, Arkansas Online , 29 May 2022",
"And what options might be available now to rectify these past wrongs? \u2014 Anna Altman, The New Republic , 27 May 2022",
"That doesn\u2019t mean selling exceptional museum art to rectify the disproportion makes sense. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 6 May 2022",
"Now its largest shareholder, China\u2019s Ping An Insurance, 601318 1.03% is pushing for strong measures to rectify this unwieldy arrangement\u2014including a potential spinoff of the Asian business. \u2014 Nathaniel Taplin, WSJ , 5 May 2022",
"There has been a push to rectify the Earth-science gap. \u2014 Kendra Pierre-louis, The Atlantic , 4 May 2022",
"The government later hit Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. with a record $2.8 billion fine for abuse of market dominance, and told other top internet companies to rectify anti-competitive practices. \u2014 Bloomberg.com , 21 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English rectifien , from Anglo-French rectifier , from Medieval Latin rectificare , from Latin rectus right \u2014 more at right ",
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1529, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-233012"
},
"renewal":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the act or process of renewing : repetition",
": the quality or state of being renewed",
": something (such as a subscription to a magazine) renewed",
": something used for renewing",
": an expenditure that betters existing fixed assets",
": the rebuilding of a large area (as of a city) by a public authority",
": the act of continuing in force for a new period",
": the state of being made new, fresh, or strong again",
": something renewed",
": the act or process of renewing",
": the quality or state of being renewed",
": something renewed",
": something used for renewing",
": an expenditure that betters existing fixed assets",
": the rebuilding of a large area (as of a city) by a public authority"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8n\u00fc-\u0259l",
"-\u02c8ny\u00fc-",
"ri-\u02c8n\u00fc-\u0259l",
"-\u02c8ny\u00fc-",
"ri-\u02c8n\u00fc-\u0259l, -\u02c8ny\u00fc-"
],
"synonyms":[
"duplication",
"iteration",
"redo",
"reduplication",
"reiteration",
"repeat",
"repetition",
"replay",
"replication",
"reprise"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"The lease calls for yearly renewals .",
"License renewals can be done online.",
"You can get a 10 percent savings on subscription renewals .",
"High fuel prices have led to a renewal of interest in electric cars.",
"She uses flowers in her art as symbols of rebirth and renewal .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"With his contract renewal , Peter Rice had his compensation cut by $5 million, or around 20%, in order to bring it in line with other Disney executives, the WSJ reported. \u2014 Sophie Mellor, Fortune , 14 June 2022",
"The Series following its September 2021 renewal . Speaking to PEOPLE in March, Bassett opened up about coming out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. \u2014 Jack Irvin, PEOPLE.com , 17 May 2022",
"Each outing for Paul Blackburn seems to reinforce his 2022 renewal . \u2014 Matt Kawahara, San Francisco Chronicle , 9 May 2022",
"Now, First Nations plan to turn its flagship Winnipeg store into a force for renewal . \u2014 Sara Miller Llana, The Christian Science Monitor , 2 June 2022",
"Consumers are starting to see the impact when their policies, which typically run for six months, come up for renewal . \u2014 Leslie Scism, WSJ , 28 May 2022",
"Most policyholders are experiencing it when their policies become due for renewal . \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 27 May 2022",
"And on a reservation with more square mileage than Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire combined, the space for renewal is immense. \u2014 Sunset Magazine , 23 May 2022",
"The contract with the Alpha Project is for one year for $4.8 million, including $275,000 in start-up costs, with two one-year options for renewal . \u2014 Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune , 6 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-233035"
},
"recarbonize":{
"type":[
"transitive verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to carbonize again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\"+"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":" re- + carbonize ",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-233159"
},
"replay":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to play again or over",
": an act or instance of replaying",
": the playing of a tape (such as a videotape)",
": repetition , reenactment"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8pl\u0101",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccpl\u0101"
],
"synonyms":[
"duplication",
"iteration",
"redo",
"reduplication",
"reiteration",
"renewal",
"repeat",
"repetition",
"replication",
"reprise"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"The tied game will be replayed on Saturday.",
"The game's highlights were replayed on the evening news.",
"The footage has been played and replayed on television.",
"Noun",
"They scheduled the replay for Saturday.",
"You could see the fumble on the replay .",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"That ballot-counting phenomenon may, however, replay itself in Pennsylvania\u2019s Senate primary. \u2014 New York Times , 18 May 2022",
"Lawmakers asked Bray to replay the video and pause on the fast-moving object, which was difficult given its speed. \u2014 Shane Harris, Anchorage Daily News , 17 May 2022",
"Musk has previously claimed that Neuralink\u2019s technology could eventually be used to augment humans, potentially enabling people to store and replay their memories like watching videos on computers. \u2014 Jonathan Vanian, Fortune , 17 Mar. 2022",
"The video will be updated only at the end of each half-inning and players can go back and replay , but may not see content during a half-inning in progress. \u2014 Ronald Blum, chicagotribune.com , 5 Apr. 2022",
"The video will be updated only at the end of each half-inning and players can go back and replay , but may not see content during a half-inning in progress. \u2014 oregonlive , 5 Apr. 2022",
"Polls see Macron about 10 percentage points ahead of far-right contender Marine Le Pen, placing them both in a position to reach the runoff and replay the 2017 election. \u2014 Sylvie Corbet, ajc , 17 Mar. 2022",
"Viewers can replay quizzes to get the right answers and accumulate points. \u2014 Wilson Chapman, Variety , 3 Mar. 2022",
"The brain may be active 30 seconds even after the heart stops, possibly to replay memories while crossing the bridge to death. \u2014 Sarah Ladd, The Courier-Journal , 8 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The January 6 hearings, which will go on hiatus until mid-July, are in themselves a twenty-first century replay of the 1973 Senate Watergate inquiry under the chairmanship of Sam Ervin. \u2014 Walter Shapiro, The New Republic , 23 June 2022",
"Isiah Kiner-Falefa followed with an infield single but was thrown out trying to steal second \u2014 a close call upheld via replay . \u2014 Jake Seiner, Chron , 23 June 2022",
"The joystick-style controller can be used to adjust volume levels, pause the music, skip tracks or replay that tune that\u2019s begging to be heard again. \u2014 Mark Sparrow, Forbes , 15 June 2022",
"Stars such as Lady Gaga and Beyonc\u00e9 threw back to the ambition of \u201980s MTV while adding details and micro-moments designed for endless pause-and- replay analysis. \u2014 Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic , 15 June 2022",
"But the Celtics answered with a 9-1 run, which was even worse \u2014 the NBA replay center in Secaucus, New Jersey, decided that Strus had stepped out of bounds. \u2014 Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune , 30 May 2022",
"That is not an allowable trigger for replay -center review. \u2014 Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel , 30 May 2022",
"But the Celtics answered with a 9-1 run, which was even worse \u2014 the NBA replay center in Secaucus, New Jersey decided that Strus had stepped out of bounds, his 3 came off the board while the game was going, and a 56-54 game became 65-52. \u2014 Tim Reynolds, ajc , 30 May 2022",
"Without an opportunity for replay , San Diego was left wondering if the ball crossed the line on the potential tying goal. \u2014 oregonlive , 8 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"circa 1635, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun",
"1895, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-233422"
},
"rocker-stamp":{
"type":[
"transitive verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to impress a continuous design on (pottery) with an implement rocked at successive points"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-234410"
},
"ruminative":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"intransitive verb",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly",
": to chew repeatedly for an extended period",
": to chew again what has been chewed slightly and swallowed : chew the cud",
": to engage in contemplation : reflect",
": to think carefully and deeply : meditate",
": to chew again what has been chewed slightly and swallowed : chew the cud",
": to engage in contemplation"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00fc-m\u0259-\u02ccn\u0101t",
"\u02c8r\u00fc-m\u0259-\u02ccn\u0101t",
"\u02c8r\u00fc-m\u0259-\u02ccn\u0101t"
],
"synonyms":[
"chew over",
"cogitate",
"consider",
"contemplate",
"debate",
"deliberate",
"entertain",
"eye",
"kick around",
"meditate",
"mull (over)",
"perpend",
"ponder",
"pore (over)",
"question",
"revolve",
"study",
"think (about ",
"turn",
"weigh",
"wrestle (with)"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"The question got us ruminating on the real value of wealth.",
"He ruminated over the implications of their decision.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Nobody is moved to ruminate on the rights and wrongs of the situation. \u2014 The New Yorker , 6 May 2022",
"Snyder, asked to ruminate on some specifics about what went wrong, had an embarrassment of options to choose from. \u2014 Eric Walden, The Salt Lake Tribune , 24 Mar. 2022",
"Rather than ruminate on defeat, Sundquist instead cultivated a laser focus on the positive rewards, a recurring theme in his story. \u2014 Bruce Tulgan, Forbes , 12 Apr. 2022",
"The show is spread out over the campus\u2019s two galleries and includes a salon-style hang of paintings, drawings and found photographic images that ruminate on her family\u2019s migration from Cali, Colombia, to Cali \u2014 as in: SoCal. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 12 Mar. 2022",
"Being alone gives me time to ruminate and talk to myself and helps my self-awareness. \u2014 Heran Mamo, Billboard , 18 Mar. 2022",
"The finished product naturally reflects the ebbs and flows of the previous few decades, as its songs ruminate on grief, loss, anger, and despair, and search for ways out of the darkness. \u2014 Annie Zaleski, Variety , 25 Feb. 2022",
"In motherhood, there is no space anymore; there are no idle stretches of time within which to ruminate or look at the sky or simply let your mind do nothing at all. \u2014 Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic , 25 Jan. 2022",
"University of Michigan psychologist Ethan Kross conducted research into the value of first-name self-talk as a way to disable anxiety before and after a stressful event when people often ruminate about their performance. \u2014 Bryan Robinson, Forbes , 4 Jan. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Latin ruminatus , past participle of ruminari to chew the cud, muse upon, from rumin-, rumen rumen; perhaps akin to Sanskrit romantha act of chewing the cud",
"first_known_use":[
"1533, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-234503"
},
"recompenser":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": one that recompenses"
],
"pronounciation":[
"-n(t)s\u0259(r)"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-234512"
},
"rambler":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": one that rambles",
": any of various climbing roses with long flexible canes and rather small often double flowers in large clusters",
": ranch house"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ram-bl\u0259r"
],
"synonyms":[
"drifter",
"gadabout",
"gypsy",
"knockabout",
"maunderer",
"nomad",
"roamer",
"rover",
"stroller",
"vagabond",
"wanderer",
"wayfarer"
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"examples":[
"These roses are ramblers , so they will eventually cover the fence.",
"a rambler her whole life, my aunt is likely to send me a postcard from just about any corner of the world",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The little rambler that could have easily been a teardown has another life. \u2014 Rohan Preston, Star Tribune , 2 July 2021",
"The most secure-fitting, responsive shoe in our test, the Mutant felt like a cross between a racer and a big-mountain rambler , cruising nimbly over sharktooth rocks and blasting through flats and turns. \u2014 Justin Nyberg, Outside Online , 14 May 2015",
"Sleek and contemporary, this new rambler -style plan offers a total square-footage of 5,091 with 2,443 square-feet finished. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 14 Oct. 2021",
"Preserving the spirit of that era is the Claremont Hotel, a genteel 1884 rambler in the Quiet Side town of Southwest Harbor. \u2014 Washington Post , 10 Sep. 2021",
"The idea of the urban rambler \u2014the fl\u00e2neur\u2014as a half-belonging creature took hold in the latter half of the nineteenth century, and adopted a variety of forms in the twentieth. \u2014 Alejandro Chacoff, The New Yorker , 23 Aug. 2021",
"The rambler Woolf describes is estranged enough to observe from a distance and compassionate enough to imaginatively experience other people\u2019s histories, if only for a while. \u2014 Alejandro Chacoff, The New Yorker , 23 Aug. 2021",
"Hook and her husband of 52 years, Anthony, live in Fort Washington, Md., in a one-level rambler . \u2014 Washington Post , 10 Sep. 2021",
"Mark grew up in the three-level rambler , built in 1980. \u2014 Star Tribune , 25 June 2021"
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"1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
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"transitive verb"
],
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": aroint"
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"\u02c8r\u022fint"
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"1674, in the meaning defined above"
],
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},
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"type":[
"transitive verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to voice again : echo",
": to refurnish with a voice",
": to adjust (as an organ pipe) in tone"
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"(\u02c8)r\u0113+"
],
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},
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"type":[
"noun"
],
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": a letter informing a person of being turned down (as for a job, school enrollment, etc.) : a letter saying that something a person has written, made, etc., has been turned down (as for publication)"
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"type":[
"noun"
],
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": a cartridge fuse permitting the replacement of a burned-out link"
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"type":[
"noun"
],
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": a Danish dollar coin similar to the German reichsthaler and used up to the late 19th century"
],
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"\u02c8rigz\u02ccd\u00e4l\u0259(r)"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-235753"
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"noun"
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": rake entry 6 sense 3"
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"noun"
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": verso"
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"type":[
"noun"
],
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": deckhand",
": longshoreman",
": an unskilled or semiskilled laborer especially in an oil field or refinery",
": a circus worker who erects and dismantles tents, cares for the grounds, and handles animals and equipment",
": a person with no permanent home or regular occupation",
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"\u02c8rau\u0307-st\u0259-\u02ccbau\u0307t"
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"docker",
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"longshoreman",
"rouster",
"stevedore"
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"examples":[
"sought work as a roustabout on the city's seedy waterfront",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Cox would work his way up from a roustabout and roughneck to eventually leading an oil and gas company as well as other notable businesses. \u2014 Dallas News , 7 Nov. 2020",
"The shale patch was the Wild West reborn, featuring poker games with $1000 buy-ins, boisterous strip clubs packed with roustabouts and brawling in the muddy streets illuminated by columns of flaring gas. \u2014 Shawn Tully, Fortune , 30 Apr. 2020",
"The Showmen's League Of America commemorates the 1918 Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus train disaster which killed 86 circus performers and roustabouts and injured 127, at Showman's Rest in Wood Lawn Cemetery in Forest Park, Ill., on Thursday, May 5, 2018. \u2014 Dawn Mitchell, Indianapolis Star , 20 Feb. 2020",
"Bradley has enough swagger as the Elvis-wannabe, Feallock ably switches between the sweet and charming tomboy who finally wears a dress to attract Chad, to cross-dressing as another roustabout named Ed in order to befriend Chad. \u2014 Elizabeth Marie Himchak, Pomerado News , 7 Aug. 2019",
"The Bowery reference made the area seem rather seedy and sordid, conjuring up images of barroom brawls, prostitution, roustabouts and gambling houses. \u2014 Dawn Mitchell, Indianapolis Star , 5 Dec. 2019",
"Her Big Maybelle-Etta James roustabouts find this classic form. \u2014 Jon Caramanica, New York Times , 23 Jan. 2020",
"Still, travelers keep coming \u2014 motorcyclists, desert roustabouts , lost families. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 5 Aug. 2019",
"Linda Leto Head, Lone Star College senior associate vice chancellor, external and employer relations, said they are accredited by the International Association of Drilling Contractors for its oil and gas drilling floorhand- roustabout program. \u2014 Valerie Sweeten, Houston Chronicle , 8 July 2018"
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"1860, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-002214"
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"type":[
"noun",
"noun ()",
"verb"
],
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": any of several plants of the mustard family: such as",
": arugula",
": dame's rocket",
": a firework consisting of a case partly filled with a combustible composition fastened to a guiding stick and propelled through the air by the rearward discharge of the gases liberated by combustion",
": a similar device used as an incendiary weapon or as a propelling unit (as for a lifesaving line)",
": a jet engine that operates on the same principle as the firework rocket, consists essentially of a combustion chamber and an exhaust nozzle, carries either liquid or solid propellants which provide the fuel and oxygen needed for combustion and thus make the engine independent of the oxygen of the air, and is used especially for the propulsion of a missile (such as a bomb or shell) or a vehicle (such as an airplane)",
": a rocket-propelled bomb, missile, projectile, or vehicle",
": to convey or propel by means of or as if by a rocket",
": to rise up swiftly, spectacularly, and with force",
": to travel rapidly in or as if in a rocket",
": a firework that is driven through the air by the gases produced by a burning substance",
": a jet engine that is driven by gases produced by a burning substance",
": a bomb, missile, or vehicle that is driven by gases produced by a burning substance",
": to rise swiftly",
": to travel rapidly in or as if in a rocket"
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"\u02c8r\u00e4-k\u0259t",
"r\u00e4-\u02c8ket",
"\u02c8r\u00e4-k\u0259t",
"\u02c8r\u00e4-k\u0259t"
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"barrel",
"belt",
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"blaze",
"blow",
"bolt",
"bomb",
"bowl",
"breeze",
"bundle",
"bustle",
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"career",
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"fly",
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"hasten",
"hie",
"highball",
"hotfoot (it)",
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"hurry",
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"hustle",
"jet",
"jump",
"motor",
"nip",
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"race",
"ram",
"rip",
"run",
"rush",
"rustle",
"scoot",
"scurry",
"scuttle",
"shoot",
"speed",
"step",
"tear",
"travel",
"trot",
"whirl",
"whisk",
"zip",
"zoom"
],
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"crawl",
"creep",
"poke"
],
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"Noun (1)",
"1530, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun (2)",
"1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Verb",
"1837, in the meaning defined at transitive sense"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-002217"
},
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"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": violence or rough boisterous play",
": to treat in a boisterously rough manner",
": to engage in roughhouse"
],
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"\u02c8r\u0259f-\u02cchau\u0307s",
"\u02c8r\u0259f-\u02cchau\u0307s",
"-\u02cchau\u0307z"
],
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"buffoonery",
"clownery",
"clowning",
"foolery",
"high jinks",
"hijinks",
"horseplay",
"horsing around",
"monkey business",
"monkeying",
"monkeyshine(s)",
"roughhousing",
"shenanigan(s)",
"skylarking",
"slapstick",
"tomfoolery"
],
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"examples":[
"Noun",
"their parents simply wouldn't tolerate any roughhouse in the living room",
"Verb",
"The kids were roughhousing in the living room.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Phil bitterly watches from a distance while his fellow cowhands roughhouse , bathe together and chase prostitutes at a local saloon. \u2014 Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY , 2 Dec. 2021",
"Chewy orecchiette roughhouse with big hunks of sausage and broccolini, enrobed in a rich goat cheese fonduta. \u2014 Dominic Armato, azcentral , 16 July 2019",
"In one such glimpse of sublimity, a group of young Native American rodeo riders drink beer, roughhouse , and sing songs in the immensity of the Badlands surrounding the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, in South Dakota. \u2014 Peter Keough, BostonGlobe.com , 25 Apr. 2018",
"There\u2019s also a chance McGregor flusters him with the same kind of roughhouse tactics that worked for Marcos Maidana in their first fight. \u2014 Tim Dahlberg, The Seattle Times , 24 Aug. 2017",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"According to one 2020 study, children who roughhouse with their fathers are better able to control their emotions and less likely to have behavioral problems. \u2014 Stephanie H. Murray, The Week , 4 Jan. 2022",
"As shown in footage captured by KING-TV, the pair were hesitant at first, sniffing each other out, but quickly warmed up to one another and began to play and roughhouse . \u2014 Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com , 15 Nov. 2021",
"Now, on the pool deck, the boys tussle and roughhouse with the zeal of Labrador puppies, slugging each other lovingly in the shoulders and then retreating with giggles like ninnies. \u2014 Barrett Swanson, Harper's Magazine , 25 May 2021",
"From ABC News, video shows some bear cubs roughhousing at a wildlife park in South Dakota. \u2014 Cliff Pinckard, cleveland , 22 May 2020",
"Three police recruits have resigned in the wake of internal affairs investigations into their roles in the serious injury of a fellow student during roughhousing in a dorm at the state\u2019s basic training academy. \u2014 oregonlive , 24 Apr. 2020",
"The boys cracked jokes, roughhoused and argued about who was the cutest girl in the shelter. \u2014 Paulina Villegas, New York Times , 29 Oct. 2019",
"That summer, Boulger broke his arm while roughhousing with friends, forcing him out of the contact-heavy sports. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 22 Sep. 2019",
"Family photos depict their father cuddling and roughhousing with this sons, and posing in front of a fire truck with a young Leonard. \u2014 Anne Barnard, New York Times , 24 Sep. 2019"
],
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"Noun",
"1882, in the meaning defined above",
"Verb",
"1898, in the meaning defined at transitive sense"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-002611"
},
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"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": having the appearance of ruins"
],
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"\u02c8r\u00fc\u0259\u0307n\u0259\u02ccf\u022frm",
"\u02c8ru\u0307\u0259\u0307-",
"r\u00fc\u02c8in-"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":" ruin entry 1 + -iform ",
"first_known_use":[
"1805, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-002742"
},
"raven":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": a large, glossy-black bird ( Corvus corax ) that is widely distributed in northern parts of the northern hemisphere but now rare in most areas of the eastern and central U.S. and that differs from the closely related common crow chiefly in its larger size and wedge-shaped tail and in having the feathers of the throat narrow and pointed resulting in a shaggy appearance",
": any of various usually large and glossy black, corvine birds",
": shiny and black like a raven's feathers",
": to feed greedily",
": to prowl for food : prey",
": plunder",
": to devour greedily",
": despoil",
": a large shiny black bird that is larger than the related crow",
": shiny and black like a raven's feathers"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0101-v\u0259n",
"\u02c8ra-v\u0259n",
"\u02c8r\u0101-v\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[
"black",
"ebony",
"pitch-black",
"pitch-dark",
"pitchy",
"sable"
],
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"bolt",
"cram",
"devour",
"glut",
"gobble",
"gorge",
"gormandize",
"gulp",
"ingurgitate",
"inhale",
"scarf",
"scoff",
"slop",
"wolf"
],
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"a black satin dress that matches her silky, raven hair",
"Verb",
"the rat ravened the poisoned bait just as we had hoped",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"From shimmery raven to honey-gold blonde, here are the biggest summer hair colors, 2022 edition. \u2014 Lauren Valenti, Vogue , 13 May 2022",
"One raven will harass a dog that is trying to eat until the dog finally attempts to catch the bird. \u2014 John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News , 27 Feb. 2022",
"Capturing this, Singletary sculpts everything the raven might have seen in this new world. \u2014 Sarah Smith, Smithsonian Magazine , 4 Mar. 2022",
"The second raven will pull the food dish out of the dog\u2019s reach while the poor sled dog is preoccupied. \u2014 John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News , 27 Feb. 2022",
"Imagine a litigious raven who has done a lot of yoga. \u2014 Henry Alford, The New Yorker , 10 Jan. 2022",
"Martha\u2019s Vineyard: A piping plover, a common raven , and a white-eyed vireo were seen at Gay Head. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 25 Sep. 2021",
"His battle standard, white silk bearing the image of a black raven , became known as Land-Waster. \u2014 Washington Post , 22 Sep. 2021",
"In Northwest Coast mythology, the raven brings fire and light to the world. \u2014 James Deutsch, Smithsonian Magazine , 9 June 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Sanjeev Baskhar and Asim Chaudhry will play Cain and Abel, David Thewlis will play DC supervillain Doctor Destiny, and comic actor Patton Oswalt will voice the raven Matthew. \u2014 Philip Ellis And Milan Polk, Men's Health , 7 June 2022",
"To many, Elvira is the horror hostess who gained notoriety in the 1980s with that signature fitted black dress, raven black nails and stark red lips. \u2014 Jazz Tangcay, Variety , 3 June 2022",
"That\u2019s the message CBS Chicago morning news anchor Audrina Bigos seeks to spread on-air (and off of it) with her mane of full-bodied raven ringlets. \u2014 Lauren Valenti, Vogue , 27 Apr. 2022",
"Victims of aggression often give off defensive calls that entice raven audience members to come to their aid. \u2014 Lee Alan Dugatkin, Scientific American , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Porter, says Singletary, viewed the raven stories through the lens of a mythologist. \u2014 Sarah Smith, Smithsonian Magazine , 4 Mar. 2022",
"Before reaching the special fishing hole, a raven perched near a nest situated on a cliff above the lake, greeted me with boisterous cawing. \u2014 Steve Meyer, Anchorage Daily News , 6 Feb. 2022",
"As our group \u2013 Bill Smith and Dave Zeug, both of Shell Lake, and I \u2013 hiked over a meandering trail on the public property, the only signs of other animal life were the tracks of a raven , a gray squirrel and a white-tailed deer. \u2014 Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 25 Dec. 2021",
"Every traveler who passes through the park encounters a panorama ruled by geology, where rabbitbrush, raven and rock art are accents, where the layers of earth history overwhelm every other element of the scenery. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 21 Oct. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"As Smarch\u2019s telling goes, the raven quickly gets caught up in the feather, failing to make his way to the nobleman\u2019s daughter. \u2014 Sarah Smith, Smithsonian Magazine , 4 Mar. 2022",
"And finally, Patton Oswalt will be voicing a talking raven named Matthew. \u2014 Rebecca Alter, Vulture , 26 May 2021",
"On May 19, BBC Breakfast unveiled the name of the Tower of London\u2019s newest royal raven before a national audience. \u2014 David Kindy, Smithsonian Magazine , 24 May 2021",
"Fatally, Cich\u00e8 sees this as a personal quarrel and decides to get his revenge, threading twine through some beans to capture the raven , then torturing it. \u2014 Tim Parks, The New York Review of Books , 23 Feb. 2021",
"The authors repeated the same 33 tasks for each raven at four, eight, 12 and 16 months of age. \u2014 Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American , 10 Dec. 2020",
"Not a single coal miner was in sight, just a big, black Chihuahuan raven sitting atop a light post. \u2014 Eric Lipton, New York Times , 6 Oct. 2020",
"Willyerd also included a more subtle image of a raven in the mural, a nod to a place most Janesville artist know and love, Raven's Wish Art Gallery, located across the river a few blocks away. \u2014 Frank Schultz, Star Tribune , 14 Sep. 2020",
"Raven Politics Young ravens that do not have a bonding partner or territory form temporary flocks that congregate at major food resources, such as an animal carcass. \u2014 Onur Gu\u0308ntu\u0308rku\u0308n, Scientific American , 1 Jan. 2020"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above",
"Adjective",
"1637, in the meaning defined above",
"Verb",
"1530, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-003125"
},
"redouble":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to make twice as great in size or amount",
": intensify , strengthen",
": to echo back",
": repeat",
": to become redoubled",
": resound",
": to double an opponent's double in bridge",
": to greatly increase the size or amount of"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8d\u0259-b\u0259l",
"r\u0113-\u02c8d\u0259-b\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[
"accentuate",
"amp (up)",
"amplify",
"beef (up)",
"boost",
"consolidate",
"deepen",
"enhance",
"heighten",
"intensify",
"magnify",
"step up",
"strengthen"
],
"antonyms":[
"abate",
"moderate"
],
"examples":[
"They redoubled their efforts to finish the work on time.",
"Their efforts to finish the work redoubled as the deadline drew near.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Sometimes, the shock of seeing democracy\u2019s vulnerability will lead them to redouble their commitment to it, and sometimes to jettison that system in part or whole. \u2014 New York Times , 18 June 2022",
"One of the experts hired to do the analysis, Carmen Bianco, former head of New York City Transit, said the MBTA should redouble its efforts to complete the panel\u2019s recommendations. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 11 May 2022",
"The company also updated its fabled culture deck in recent days, promising to redouble its efforts toward spending subscribers\u2019 money wisely on new Netflix shows and the like. \u2014 Andy Meek, BGR , 14 May 2022",
"Biden has pledged to redouble his efforts for easing the burden of rising prices on average Americans. \u2014 Hamza Shaban, Washington Post , 11 May 2022",
"Madhi said that South Africa could close down mass vaccination sites and instead redouble its efforts to seek out the most vulnerable at church services and at government offices that pay out monthly pension benefits. \u2014 Stephanie Nolen, BostonGlobe.com , 23 Apr. 2022",
"The researchers said stepping up water-efficiency strategies could help redouble those savings over the long term. \u2014 Ian James, Los Angeles Times , 12 Apr. 2022",
"Stymied in the opening phase of its invasion, Russia seems certain to redouble its military efforts. \u2014 Noah Robertson, The Christian Science Monitor , 21 Mar. 2022",
"Those Russian actions prompted NATO to redouble its focus on collective security. \u2014 Robert Burns, ajc , 5 Feb. 2022"
],
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-004129"
},
"rapture of the deep":{
"type":[
"noun",
"noun phrase"
],
"definitions":[
": nitrogen narcosis",
": nitrogen narcosis"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rap-ch\u0259r-"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"probably translation of French ivresse des grandes profondeurs ",
"first_known_use":[
"1953, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-004603"
},
"restricted data":{
"type":[
"plural noun"
],
"definitions":[
": all data concerning the design, manufacture, and utilization of atomic weapons, the production of special nuclear material, or the use of special nuclear material in the production of energy but not including data declassified by the proper lawful authority"
],
"pronounciation":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-004614"
},
"renounce":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration",
": to refuse to follow, obey, or recognize any further : repudiate",
": to make a renunciation",
": to fail to follow suit in a card game",
": to give up, abandon, or resign usually by a public declaration",
": to refuse to follow, obey, or recognize any longer",
": to announce one's abandonment or giving up of a right to or interest in : disclaim sense 1",
": to refuse to follow, obey, or recognize any further",
": to make a renunciation"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8nau\u0307n(t)s",
"ri-\u02c8nau\u0307ns",
"ri-\u02c8nau\u0307ns"
],
"synonyms":[
"abdicate",
"abnegate",
"cede",
"relinquish",
"resign",
"step aside (from)",
"step down (from)",
"surrender"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Many of his former supporters have renounced him.",
"He renounced his old way of life.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Members of other religious minority groups face being detained, arrested, and forced to renounce their faith. \u2014 Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes , 3 June 2022",
"Putin would require Ukraine to declare neutrality, to renounce NATO membership, and to disarm and to declare neutrality based on an Austrian model, which Kyiv has already dismissed as an unrealistic possibility, Kalin said. \u2014 Stephen Collinson, CNN , 21 Mar. 2022",
"Secretary Pompeo told us that the Taliban was going to renounce al-Qaida. \u2014 Deirdre Shesgreen, USA TODAY , 15 Aug. 2021",
"And other musicians Signerbusters has protested \u2014 pro-war pianist Boris Berezovsky and opera singer Anna Netrebko, who refused to renounce Putin \u2014 have been dropped by their agents. \u2014 Washington Post , 31 Mar. 2022",
"What leaders can learn from this is the ability to renounce selectively. \u2014 Ashwin Srivastava, Forbes , 18 Oct. 2021",
"For the next quarter-century Ortiz eluded several attempts on his life, refusing appeals from law enforcement to renounce his allegiance to an organization intent on killing him. \u2014 Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times , 5 Apr. 2022",
"Now Russia has invaded Ukraine -- and Belarus, which is allied with Moscow, plans to renounce its non-nuclear status and could theoretically allow Russia to bring nuclear weapons back into the country. \u2014 Zachary B. Wolf, CNN , 28 Feb. 2022",
"According to the Associated Press, the men\u2019s hockey players who are U.S. or Canadian citizens have not been asked to renounce their native citizenships, but Chinese law prohibits dual citizenship. \u2014 Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY , 10 Feb. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Anglo-French renuncer , from Latin renuntiare , from re- + nuntiare to report, from nuntius messenger",
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-004722"
},
"revulsion":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal",
": a sudden or strong reaction or change",
": a sense of utter distaste or repugnance",
": a strong feeling of dislike or disgust",
": alleviation of a localized disease by treatment (as with counterirritants) of an adjacent region"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8v\u0259l-sh\u0259n",
"ri-\u02c8v\u0259l-sh\u0259n",
"ri-\u02c8v\u0259l-sh\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[
"aversion",
"disgust",
"distaste",
"horror",
"loathing",
"nausea",
"repugnance",
"repulsion"
],
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"examples":[
"She was struck with revulsion at the sight of the dead animal.",
"a growing revulsion to war",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Since 2017, a surge of global concern\u2014much of it triggered by revulsion at President Trump and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change\u2019s 1.5 Celsius report\u2014signaled a new era of climate action. \u2014 Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic , 11 May 2022",
"Which raises a grating question: How long will the revulsion last\u2014not only in Germany but in the U.S., Canada, Japan, Australia, even eternally neutral Switzerland, which has joined in? \u2014 Josef Joffe, WSJ , 2 Mar. 2022",
"The shock and revulsion reflected in their words and deeds present a stark contrast to today\u2019s party line, which essentially amounts to move along, nothing to see here. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 21 Apr. 2022",
"Crucially, Russia\u2019s invasion of Ukraine has led to revulsion along both sides of the political spectrum in the United States. \u2014 Washington Post , 7 Apr. 2022",
"The photos and video from Bucha have set off a new wave of global condemnation and revulsion . \u2014 Amanda Seitz And Arijeta Lajka, Anchorage Daily News , 6 Apr. 2022",
"But Gunther\u2019s surprise hit points to a different genesis: the anti-fascism of the \u201930s and widespread revulsion at the dehumanizing horrors of World War II. \u2014 Deborah Cohen, The Atlantic , 8 Mar. 2022",
"Many others would have witnessed the same events and experienced only disgust and revulsion , but not Henrietta. \u2014 Brodie Ramin, Outside Online , 30 Aug. 2021",
"The deaths have sparked global revulsion and calls for tougher sanctions on Russia, which has vehemently denied its troops were responsible. \u2014 Edith M. Lederer And Jennifer Peltz, Anchorage Daily News , 7 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Latin revulsion-, revulsio act of tearing away, from revellere to pluck away, from re- + vellere to pluck \u2014 more at vulnerable ",
"first_known_use":[
"1609, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-005517"
},
"Raptores":{
"type":[
"plural noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an order of birds comprising Falconiformes and Strigiformes of current usage and including all the birds of prey"
],
"pronounciation":[
"rap\u02c8t\u014dr(\u02cc)\u0113z",
"\""
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Plural noun",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-005656"
},
"restitutio in integrum":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": restoration to a whole or uninjured condition : restoration to the status quo ante"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccrest\u0259\u02c8t\u00fct\u0113\u02cc\u014di\u02c8nint\u0259\u0307gr\u0259m",
"-\u02cc\u014d(\u02cc)inin\u2027\u02c8teg-"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Late Latin",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-010202"
},
"refront":{
"type":[
"transitive verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to change or renew the front of"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02c8)r\u0113+"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":" re- + front ",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-010353"
},
"refreshing":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": serving to refresh",
": agreeably stimulating because of freshness or newness"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8fre-shi\u014b"
],
"synonyms":[
"bracing",
"cordial",
"invigorating",
"rejuvenating",
"restorative",
"reviving",
"stimulating",
"stimulative",
"tonic",
"vital",
"vitalizing"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Working on the new project was a refreshing change.",
"It is refreshing to hear some good news about him.",
"a refreshing glass of cold water",
"My swim was very refreshing .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Having a multitude of voices weighing in on the depictions of the Black Pearsons made for a viewing experience many in the audience found refreshing and thought provoking. \u2014 Essence , 21 June 2022",
"It\u2019s refreshing when major corporations feel free to joke about their own pursuit of an honest buck. \u2014 Kyle Smith, WSJ , 16 June 2022",
"Chateau Ste Michelle Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, this crisp, light ros\u00e9 will taste refreshing on even the hottest beach days or park picnics. \u2014 Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Peppermint oil: Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) is very refreshing and purifying. \u2014 Noma Nazish, Forbes , 31 Aug. 2021",
"How refreshing , to hear something new (to me) and commendable. \u2014 Jay Nordlinger, National Review , 2 June 2022",
"These work on smoothing, calming, refreshing , and hydrating the skin. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 18 May 2022",
"The scent is really refreshing and changes my mindset. \u2014 Kyoko Muramatsu, Vogue , 18 Apr. 2022",
"The simple fact of honest men doing their best, discussing customs, names, religions and opinions with genuine curiosity, is deeply refreshing , a kind of grace. \u2014 New York Times , 4 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1580, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-010548"
},
"rancid":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": having an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition",
": distinctly unpleasant or distasteful : offensive",
": having a strong disagreeable smell or taste from no longer being fresh",
": having a rank smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ran(t)-s\u0259d",
"\u02c8ran-s\u0259d",
"\u02c8ran(t)-s\u0259d"
],
"synonyms":[
"abhorrent",
"abominable",
"appalling",
"awful",
"disgusting",
"distasteful",
"dreadful",
"evil",
"foul",
"fulsome",
"gross",
"hideous",
"horrendous",
"horrible",
"horrid",
"loathsome",
"nasty",
"nauseating",
"nauseous",
"noisome",
"noxious",
"obnoxious",
"obscene",
"odious",
"offensive",
"repellent",
"repellant",
"repugnant",
"repulsive",
"revolting",
"scandalous",
"shocking",
"sickening",
"ugly"
],
"antonyms":[
"innocuous",
"inoffensive"
],
"examples":[
"Some foods become rancid quickly.",
"an unscrupulous food vendor who's as rancid as the meat that he serves",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Old oil is often full of particulate matter, which lends the chicken a darker color and, worse, a rancid flavor. \u2014 Kate Williams, USA TODAY , 1 Apr. 2022",
"Once its about 40 pounds, the corm has enough energy to bloom and put off its powerful rancid smell. \u2014 Joe Mario Pedersen, Orlando Sentinel , 25 Apr. 2022",
"It\u2019s that mixture of brine, fish, digestion, rancid oil, and Death \u2014 an aggressive smell that will clothe me for weeks after. \u2014 Peter Wayne Moe, Longreads , 25 Feb. 2022",
"If that's grade-A beef, call this one a rancid veggie burger. \u2014 Joshua Rothkopf, EW.com , 19 Feb. 2022",
"They were pummeled with rocks, bricks, bottles of urine and bottles of rancid milk. \u2014 Mirna Alsharif And Chris Hippensteel, CNN , 3 Feb. 2022",
"Maybe animals that have been documented as disliking the taste\u2014horses, vampire bats, rabbits, and axolotls, to name a few\u2014take it as a hint that their food is still unripe, or has gone rancid and is therefore unsafe. \u2014 Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic , 8 Feb. 2022",
"Even Rogan, who normally listens to his guests spew rancid misinformation with barely a blink, seemed confused, and somewhat irritated. \u2014 Dani Di Placido, Forbes , 27 Jan. 2022",
"Our red meat, though, is far different from the rancid version served up by the GOP. \u2014 Dean Obeidallah, The New Republic , 13 Jan. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Latin rancidus , from ranc\u0113re to be rancid",
"first_known_use":[
"1627, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-011414"
},
"relet":{
"type":[
"transitive verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to let again : to renew the lease of"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02c8)r\u0113+"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":" re- + let ",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-011437"
},
"revivification":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to give new life to : revive"
],
"pronounciation":[
"r\u0113-\u02c8vi-v\u0259-\u02ccf\u012b"
],
"synonyms":[
"freshen",
"recharge",
"recreate",
"refresh",
"refreshen",
"regenerate",
"rejuvenate",
"renew",
"repair",
"restore",
"resuscitate",
"revitalize",
"revive"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"looking for ways to revivify the city's economy",
"a new director hoping to revivify the region's oldest repertory company",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Emergencies remind us that people admire selflessness and enjoy demands on their generosity, and that the community as a whole is revivified by such demands. \u2014 Marilynne Robinson, The New York Review of Books , 27 May 2020",
"Few films express as well as this one how an immigrant\u2019s sadness at leaving one\u2019s homeland is countered by the prospect of a revivifying renewal. \u2014 Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor , 6 May 2020",
"Left for dead by some original participants, Facebook\u2019s Libra digital currency project is revivifying . \u2014 Aaron Pressman, Fortune , 17 Apr. 2020",
"But the robustness of the entries as a whole was revivifying . \u2014 Jon Caramanica, New York Times , 11 Apr. 2020",
"Chanin was able to revivify her hometown and create new jobs. \u2014 Cintra Wilson, The New York Review of Books , 11 Feb. 2020",
"Over the years, various schemes for revivifying it have been floated, from a church to storage space. \u2014 William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al , 25 Sep. 2019",
"The celebrated British photojournalist\u2019s 1950s images and memorabilia revivify Laika, the first dog to embark on the journey into the cosmos, and her successors, who paved the way for human astronauts during the U.S.-Soviet space race. \u2014 New York Times , 19 July 2019",
"Louis barely remembers Alexandre, but, nearing retirement, divorced and in a slump, he is revivified by the attention, and spurred to reconsider his past life. \u2014 Judith Thurman, The New Yorker , 3 Sep. 2019"
],
"history_and_etymology":"French r\u00e9vivifier , from Late Latin revivificare , from Latin re- + Late Latin vivificare to vivify",
"first_known_use":[
"1675, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-012016"
},
"reparatory":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": reparative"
],
"pronounciation":[
"-ar\u0259\u02cct\u014dr\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"from reparative , after such pairs as English preparative : preparatory ",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-012924"
},
"reversive":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": relating to or marked by reversion : tending to reverse or revert"
],
"pronounciation":[
"r\u0259\u0307\u02c8v\u0259rsiv"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":" reverse entry 2 + -ive ",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-013549"
},
"responser":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": responder"
],
"pronounciation":[
"-s\u0259(r)"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":" response + -er ",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-014005"
},
"recompensive":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": that recompenses"
],
"pronounciation":[
"-siv"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":" recompense entry 1 + -ive ",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-014425"
},
"red osier":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a common shrubby North American dogwood ( Cornus stolonifera synonym C. sericea ) with reddish-purple twigs, small white flowers, and globose blue or whitish fruit"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1807, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-014955"
},
"rade":{
"type":[],
"definitions":[
"Definition of rade chiefly dialectal past tense of ride"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Old English r\u0101d ",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-015313"
},
"rifle":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb",
"verb ()"
],
"definitions":[
": to ransack especially with the intent to steal",
": to steal and carry away",
": to engage in ransacking and stealing",
": to cut spiral grooves into the bore of",
": a shoulder weapon with a rifled bore",
": a rifled artillery piece",
": soldiers armed with rifles",
": to hit or throw (a ball) with great force or speed",
": to search through quickly and roughly often to steal something",
": steal entry 1 sense 1",
": a gun that has a long barrel with spiral grooves on its inside"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u012b-f\u0259l",
"\u02c8r\u012b-f\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb (1)",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb (1)",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1",
"Verb (2)",
"1635, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun",
"1756, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Verb (3)",
"1937, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-015712"
},
"replay duplicate":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a game of duplicate whist or bridge in which two pairs compete and in which the boards are played twice with each pair holding the same hands on the second play that its opponents held before"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-020958"
},
"remittance man":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": one living abroad on remittances from home"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1886, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-021011"
},
"ravel":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"biographical name",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray",
": break up , crumble",
": to become entangled or confused",
": to separate or undo the texture of : unravel",
": to undo the intricacies of : disentangle",
": entangle , confuse",
": an act or result of raveling: such as",
": something tangled",
": something raveled out",
": a loose thread",
": unravel sense 1",
"1875\u20131937 French composer"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ra-v\u0259l",
"\u02c8ra-v\u0259l",
"r\u0259-\u02c8vel",
"ra-"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"circa 1540, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a",
"Noun",
"1634, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-021126"
},
"recursion":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": return sense 1",
": the determination of a succession of elements (such as numbers or functions) by operation on one or more preceding elements according to a rule or formula involving a finite number of steps",
": a computer programming technique involving the use of a procedure, subroutine, function, or algorithm that calls itself one or more times until a specified condition is met at which time the rest of each repetition is processed from the last one called to the first \u2014 compare iteration"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8k\u0259r-zh\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Dynamic programming was developed in the 1950s to solve complex problems using two key techniques based on recursion and memoization. \u2014 Janakiram Msv, Forbes , 27 Mar. 2022",
"One individual went three layers deep into this sort of recursion . \u2014 Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica , 9 Feb. 2022",
"In a neat bit of recursion , AI is also driving a diversification of chip designs. \u2014 Will Knight, Wired , 7 Sep. 2021",
"There are two elements of this deck: land recursion , and landfall. \u2014 Joe Parlock, Forbes , 11 Mar. 2021",
"Whether recursion is universal, for example, is contested. \u2014 The Economist , 22 Aug. 2019",
"Informally, recursion involves having an entity or action that refers to, acts on or is based on a copy or type of itself. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 17 Apr. 2019",
"Our April Insights puzzle explored the magical concept of recursion , a self-referencing process that can create unending complexity from simple beginnings. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 16 May 2019",
"Build on the recursion one element at a time, looking for a pattern. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 16 May 2019"
],
"history_and_etymology":"borrowed from Late Latin recursi\u014dn-, recursi\u014d \"return,\" from Latin recurrere \"to run back, return\" + -ti\u014dn-, -ti\u014d, suffix of verbal action \u2014 more at recur ",
"first_known_use":[
"1790, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-021625"
},
"running wheel":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": treadwheel"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-022048"
},
"refreshful":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": full of power to refresh : refreshing"
],
"pronounciation":[
"-shf\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-022333"
},
"replead":{
"type":[
"transitive verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to plead again",
": to file a new legal pleading appropriate under the circumstances (as after a demurrer has been overruled)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02c8)r\u0113+"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":" re- + plead ",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-024135"
},
"rough horsetail":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a scouring rush ( Equisetum hyemale )"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1762, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-025803"
},
"reasonless":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": not having the faculty of reason",
": not reasoned : senseless",
": not based on or supported by reasons"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0113-z\u1d4an-l\u0259s"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-030012"
},
"reliable":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": suitable or fit to be relied on : dependable",
": giving the same result on successive trials",
": one that is reliable",
": fit to be trusted or relied on : dependable",
": giving the same result on successive trials"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8l\u012b-\u0259-b\u0259l",
"ri-\u02c8l\u012b-\u0259-b\u0259l",
"ri-\u02c8l\u012b-\u0259-b\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[
"calculable",
"dependable",
"good",
"responsible",
"safe",
"secure",
"solid",
"steady",
"sure",
"tried",
"tried-and-true",
"true",
"trustable",
"trustworthy",
"trusty"
],
"antonyms":[
"dodgy",
"uncertain",
"undependable",
"unreliable",
"unsafe",
"untrustworthy"
],
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"He's not very reliable . You can't always count on him to do what he says he'll do.",
"We can't write a report without reliable data.",
"We need more reliable information before we can take action.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Because the chief executive has sole authority to order the launch of these weapons, if the links aren\u2019t reliable then the U.S. ability to retaliate would be impaired and the credibility of the deterrent undermined. \u2014 Loren Thompson, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
"Reddick\u2019s case raises the question of why, after dozens of medical examiners across the country say the test is not scientifically reliable , authorities still use it to determine whether a child was born alive. \u2014 Cory Shaffer, cleveland , 12 June 2022",
"Apple says its AirTags are designed to protect against unwanted tracking, but a review from The Post found that those safety features are not completely reliable , particularly for people who use Android devices. \u2014 Lindsey Bever, Washington Post , 11 June 2022",
"Tristan Stevens, who\u2019d been so reliable since moving back into the bullpen, got shelled for four runs in one-third of an inning. \u2014 Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News , 10 June 2022",
"For the past few weeks, Kelly\u2019s control has been off, the walks have piled up and the Diamondbacks\u2019 normally dependable starter has been a little less reliable . \u2014 Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic , 7 June 2022",
"Physical knobs and dials still tend to be more reliable than even very-good touch interfaces, too, though the former are being left behind with newer cars more generally. \u2014 Jeff Dunn, Ars Technica , 7 June 2022",
"Unfortunately, the fact that these systems still fail to be reliable and struggle with novel circumstances is usually buried in the fine print. \u2014 Gary Marcus, Scientific American , 6 June 2022",
"Ballard's defense wasn't very reliable early in the Seventh Region title game. \u2014 J.l. Kirven, The Courier-Journal , 3 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"This old reliable is oil-free, fragrance-free, paraben-free, and allergy-tested. \u2014 ELLE , 15 Mar. 2022",
"So the Ravens opted to take him out of the spotlight and turn to old reliable : Bynes. \u2014 Childs Walker, baltimoresun.com , 21 Oct. 2021",
"Some are venerable right-wing reliables like National Review, The Washington Times, or Newsmax. \u2014 Alex Shephard, The New Republic , 4 Sep. 2019",
"Atleti's biggest transformation comes at the heart of their defence, as old reliables Filipe Luis, Juanfran and captain Diego Godin were released when their contracts expired. \u2014 SI.com , 19 Aug. 2019",
"The general public now, however, would see Mr. Trump\u2019s generals as the reliables , the dependables, the sophisticates of the administration. \u2014 Peggy Noonan, WSJ , 10 Aug. 2017",
"North Korea's weekend launch of an intermediate-range ballistic missile further demonstrated that the country is consistently trying to come up with new, better ways to keep its nuclear deterrent reliable and safe from attack. \u2014 Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics , 13 Feb. 2017",
"Also submitted for our hilarity are such reliables as the pot-smoking old lady and the elaborate cake that will never reach the finale intact. \u2014 Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times , 2 Mar. 2017"
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"The products from ruminant animals \u2013 sheep, cows and other animals with four stomachs \u2013 tend to have greater greenhouse gas emissions. \u2014 Quora, Forbes , 15 June 2022",
"Waters is this person, intriguing, ruminant and honest, hilarious but forthright. \u2014 Daniel Scheffler, SPIN , 4 May 2022",
"Keep in mind that trans fats naturally occur in dairy products and other products from ruminant animals (cows, sheep), though generally at levels lower than the 0.5 grams per serving, according to the FDA. \u2014 Washington Post , 25 Apr. 2022",
"Historically, the source of rennet was from the stomachs of ruminant mammals, such as cows. \u2014 Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune , 5 Apr. 2022",
"Seamus Heaney once characterized the Irish novelist John McGahern as a ruminant , given to chewing the cud. \u2014 Clair Wills, The New York Review of Books , 4 Nov. 2021",
"Peculiarities of the ruminant digestive system allow those animals to benefit greatly from this process. \u2014 Matthew Regan, The Conversation , 27 Jan. 2022",
"The ruminant meat can carry disease-causing sickness and has been linked to outbreaks. \u2014 Bradford Betz, Fox News , 13 Jan. 2022",
"Naturally, Biles' representative cloven-hoofed ruminant is dressed in a leotard: Biles doesn't need a goat emoji to prove her dominance, though. \u2014 Jeva Lange, The Week , 23 July 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"The country\u2019s nearly 120 million ruminant animals, increasingly being fed a diet of grains laced with hormones and antibiotics, were concentrated into industrialized feeding operations. \u2014 Smithsonian Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine , 22 Apr. 2020",
"First, there is biological methane, which comes from agriculture - particularly the belches of ruminant animals, such as cows, and from rice fields - but also from wetlands, landfills, termites and more. \u2014 Chris Mooney, Anchorage Daily News , 19 Feb. 2020",
"Beef and other ruminant meats like lamb produce much higher greenhouse gas emissions than other proteins like beans and nuts, and these emissions are major contributors to climate change. \u2014 Jenny Splitter / Photography Kelsey Mcclellan, Popular Mechanics , 20 Dec. 2019",
"The results of the chemical analysis show that the bottles contained dairy fat from the milk of ruminant animals, a group that includes cows, goats, and sheep. \u2014 Megan Gannon, National Geographic , 25 Sep. 2019",
"Since 1961, methane emissions from ruminant livestock, which include cows as well as sheep, buffalo, and goats, have significantly increased, according to the report. \u2014 Christopher Flavelle, BostonGlobe.com , 8 Aug. 2019",
"Since 1961 methane emissions from ruminant livestock, which include cows as well as sheep, buffalo and goats, have significantly increased, according to the report. \u2014 Christopher Flavelle, New York Times , 8 Aug. 2019",
"Thus began Yang\u2019s ten-year diversion into the world of ruminant biology. \u2014 Megan Molteni, WIRED , 20 June 2019",
"The global demand for ruminant meat, meaning beef, sheep and goat, is expected to be even higher, at 88%. \u2014 Jen Christensen, CNN , 17 July 2019"
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"aerial bombs rubbed out the oil refinery",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The resort can arrange a local masseuse to rub out all that daring inside the comfort of your cabin. \u2014 Rina Nehdar, Travel + Leisure , 4 Mar. 2022",
"The man, Eric Charles Maund, whose family runs Volkswagen and Toyota dealerships in and around Austin, is alleged to have hired the trio to rub out Holly Williams, 33, and William Lanway, 36, in March 2020, police and prosecutors said. \u2014 NBC News , 13 Dec. 2021",
"His mission, ostensibly, is to retrieve the sword and rub out Akemi, who\u2019s just turned 21 and unknowingly inherited the Kawa crime family empire. \u2014 Richard Kuipers, Variety , 30 Aug. 2021",
"For at-home maintenance, Away (which doesn\u2019t cover superficial markings under warranty), recommends using a Magic Eraser sponge to rub out scuffs and scratches, while Rimowa suggests using isopropyl alcohol as a cleaning and restoring agent. \u2014 Laura Neilson, WSJ , 18 Mar. 2021",
"Robby Fabbri put in a hard shift to set up the goal; Nikita Zadorov tried to rub out Fabbri along the boards, but Fabbri refused to be denied space. \u2014 Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press , 28 Feb. 2021",
"Exotic has served a year of his more than 20-year sentence for attempting to hire a hitman to rub out Baskin. \u2014 Ben Feuerherd, Fox News , 21 Jan. 2021",
"Use a dry erase marker instead of a Sharpie when designing to easily rub out any mistakes or errant marks. \u2014 Beth Segal, cleveland , 15 Oct. 2020",
"An extensive torture campaign has been documented by human rights workers, intended to rub out any sense of disloyalty from the military. \u2014 Nick Paton Walsh, CNN , 21 Jan. 2020"
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"elevated",
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"down",
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"Adjective",
"a plaque with raised lettering",
"due to raised levels of mercury in the water, there is a warning against eating the local shrimp",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"The plastic strip where the LEDs are can be a bit raised , causing some issues on the edge. \u2014 Chris Hachey, BGR , 9 Mar. 2022",
"Kranz lays half-inch irrigation hoses at one end of her raised bed boxes and then strings quarter-inch perforated hoses the length of the box, 6 inches apart. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 16 Apr. 2020",
"With panicked shoppers cleaning out stores, even those with no gardening experience are searching for do-it-yourself YouTube videos on how to build a raised bed. \u2014 Remy Tumin, New York Times , 29 Mar. 2020",
"Plant tomato transplants in a raised bed in full sun. \u2014 Calvin Finch, ExpressNews.com , 19 Mar. 2020",
"Plant your plum tree on a raised bed irrigated with drip irrigation. \u2014 Calvin Finch, ExpressNews.com , 16 Jan. 2020",
"Mere feet away, on a raised wooden platform, dozens of people jockey for the best vantage point. \u2014 Acacia Johnson, National Geographic , 14 Jan. 2020",
"The raised inner eyebrow movement in dogs is driven by a muscle which doesn\u2019t consistently exist in their closest living relative, the wolf. \u2014 Martin Finucane, BostonGlobe.com , 17 June 2019",
"His 13-year-old daughter, Heydi G\u00e1mez Garc\u00eda, lies in a raised bed in a Queens, New York, pediatric hospital room. \u2014 Mark Kauzlarich For Cnn, CNN , 18 July 2019"
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"noun"
],
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": the process of recarburizing"
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": a gene that regulates the expression of one or more structural genes by controlling the production of a protein (such as a genetic repressor) which regulates their rate of transcription",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-040038"
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"noun"
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": destroyer , ruiner"
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"noun"
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"noun"
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"noun"
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": a room or suite of rooms in a public space providing toilets and lavatories : a public bathroom",
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"\u02c8rest-\u02ccr\u00fcm",
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"I wasn't feeling well and had to make a number of trips to the restroom .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"One asked to use the restroom but was told by a manager that restrooms were only for paying customers. \u2014 Lateshia Beachum, Washington Post , 10 June 2022",
"During one tutoring session, Abigail asked to use the restroom at least three times. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 4 June 2022",
"The teen vanished from the American Airlines Center (AAC) on April 8 after going to use the restroom during the game attended with her father. \u2014 Danielle Wallace, Fox News , 23 May 2022",
"Go use the restroom , brush my teeth, wash my body off and find some food. \u2014 Lane Florsheim, WSJ , 23 May 2022",
"Greco was waiting in line to use the restroom after his shift was over when the bull leaped over the enclosure and toward the arena's back entrance. \u2014 Ethan Hanson, USA TODAY , 23 May 2022",
"Epstein also invited the pilots to pass freely through the cabins to use the restroom or get coffee during flights, Visoski said. \u2014 Lauren Del Valle And Eric Levenson, CNN , 30 Nov. 2021",
"After getting the cables, the man went into his house to use the restroom . \u2014 cleveland , 16 Nov. 2021",
"Customers without proof can still use outdoor facilities and can briefly enter a business to use a restroom or pick up a food order. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 8 Nov. 2021"
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": the rising of Christ from the dead",
": the rising again to life of all the human dead before the final judgment",
": the state of one risen from the dead",
": resurgence , revival",
": a spiritualization of thought : material belief that yields to spiritual understanding",
": an instance of coming back into use or importance",
": the rising of Jesus Christ from the dead",
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"examples":[
"He was enjoying the resurrection of his career.",
"a resurrection of an old theory",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The season 4 trailer begins with another resurrection \u2014 one that was already revealed in the previous teaser. \u2014 Nick Romano, EW.com , 16 June 2022",
"Amid the turmoil, Guo, the new management team, and a handful of key financial backers have scrambled to keep Luckin afloat and plot the chain's resurrection . \u2014 Grady Mcgregor, Fortune , 22 May 2022",
"Marc and Steven\u2019s resurrection in order to take down Harrow ends up being one of the least surprising developments over the course of the finale. \u2014 Tracy Brownstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 4 May 2022",
"Church attendance has been trending upward, and parishioners are excited to gather again to commemorate Christ\u2019s resurrection . \u2014 Steve Leblanc, chicagotribune.com , 17 Apr. 2022",
"The Garden Tomb, a much more familiar site to Latter-day Saints and evangelical Protestants, was unearthed in the mid-19th century and within two decades was embraced by many as the place of Jesus\u2019 burial and resurrection . \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 17 Apr. 2022",
"Church attendance has been trending upward, and parishioners are excited to gather again to commemorate Christ\u2019s resurrection . \u2014 Anchorage Daily News , 17 Apr. 2022",
"Christ\u2019s resurrection carries special significance this year. \u2014 USA TODAY , 14 Apr. 2022",
"More than that, Witch are looking to recommence a remarkable story of resilience and resurrection . \u2014 Morena Duwe, Rolling Stone , 12 Mar. 2022"
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"type":[
"noun"
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": a grouse ( Bonasa umbellus ) of U.S. and Canadian forests of which the male erects a ruff of black feathers and fans out a broad black-banded tail during breeding displays"
],
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"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Otis got birdy right away, and put up a ruffed grouse ahead of us. \u2014 Andrew Mckean, Outdoor Life , 16 Sep. 2020",
"Jeremy Moore, a Wisconsin dog trainer and ruffed grouse junkie, just plunked down a deposit on an English setter. \u2014 Tony J. Peterson, Outdoor Life , 24 Sep. 2020",
"Getting chased by territorial ruffed grouse , taking in the fall colors of the palisades over Rose Lake along the Border Route, and meeting trail crews rehabbing the Powwow Trail after the Pagami Creek Fire burned more than 95 % of it in 2011. \u2014 Bob Timmons, Star Tribune , 22 Oct. 2020",
"Specialized techniques like a snapshot for ruffed grouse in thick cover is ineffective on a covey rise. \u2014 Tom Keer, Field & Stream , 2 June 2020",
"Under the proposal, the Horicon refuge would be open to hunting for woodcock, moorhen, coyote, ruffed grouse , opossum, raccoon, fox, skunk, bobcat, snowshoe hare and black bear on acres already open to other hunting. \u2014 Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 26 Apr. 2020",
"The plan maintains two ruffed grouse management zones but shifts the boundary. \u2014 Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 20 Dec. 2019",
"The 2019 hunt produced an average of 1.8 ruffed grouse and 4.0 woodcock bagged by each hunter, up from 1.0 grouse and 3.1 woodcock last year. \u2014 Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 1 Nov. 2019",
"But when a ruffed grouse erupts from beneath a mantle of unblemished snow, the percussion all but drops you in your tracks. \u2014 Tom Davis, Field & Stream , 4 Dec. 2019"
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": any of a genus ( Rosa of the family Rosaceae, the rose family) of usually prickly shrubs with pinnate leaves and showy flowers having five petals in the wild state but being often double or partly double under cultivation",
": the flower of a rose",
": something resembling a rose in form: such as",
": compass card",
": a circular card with radiating lines used in other instruments",
": a rosette especially on a shoe",
": rose cut",
": an easy or pleasant situation or task",
": a moderate purplish red",
": a plane curve which consists of three or more loops meeting at the origin and whose equation in polar coordinates is of the form \u03c1 = a sin n \u03b8 or \u03c1 = a cos n \u03b8 where n is an integer greater than zero",
": sub rosa",
": containing or used for roses",
": of or relating to a rose",
": flavored, scented, or colored with or like roses",
": of the color rose",
": a light pink table wine made from red grapes by removing the skins after fermentation has begun",
": a showy and usually fragrant white, yellow, pink, or red flower that grows on a prickly shrub",
": a medium pink",
": any of a genus ( Rosa of the family Rosaceae, the rose family) of usually prickly shrubs with pinnate leaves and showy flowers of which some are sources of rose oil",
": the flower of a rose",
": erysipelas",
"Irwin A. 1926\u20132015 American biologist"
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"\u02c8r\u014dz",
"r\u014d-\u02c8z\u0101",
"\u02c8r\u014dz",
"\u02c8r\u014dz",
"\u02c8r\u014dz"
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"Noun (1)",
"He sent a dozen red roses to his girlfriend on Valentine's Day."
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun (1)",
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"Noun (1)",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Adjective",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Noun (2)",
"1865, in the meaning defined above"
],
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"resistance welding":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a form of electric pressure welding in which the necessary heat is produced by a flow of current through the parts to be welded and sufficient pressure to make the weld is applied simultaneously with the flow of current \u2014 compare butt welding , percussive welding , seam welding , spot welding"
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"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to tell or recite readily and usually at length",
": to chalk up usually as a series"
],
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"recite",
"repeat",
"say"
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"examples":[
"he's able to reel off the names of all the U.S. presidents, in historical order and without pausing",
"her friend proceeded to reel off the roster of losers that she had dated over the years"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1837, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-051123"
},
"resurrectionary":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": constituting resurrection",
": of or relating to resurrectionism"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccrez\u0259\u02c8reksh\u0259\u02ccner\u0113"
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"history_and_etymology":" resurrection entry 1 + -ary ",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-052654"
},
"res cogitans":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a thinking thing (as the mind or soul)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02c8)r\u0101s\u02c8k\u022fg\u0259\u02cct\u00e4n(t)s",
"(\u02c8)r\u0113z\u02c8k\u00e4j\u0259\u02cctanz"
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"history_and_etymology":"New Latin",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-052757"
},
"ricochet":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": a glancing rebound (as of a projectile off a flat surface)",
": an object that ricochets",
": to bounce or skip with or as if with a glancing rebound",
": to bounce off at an angle"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ri-k\u0259-\u02ccsh\u0101",
"British also",
"\u02c8ri-k\u0259-\u02ccsh\u0101"
],
"synonyms":[
"bounce",
"carom",
"glance",
"rebound",
"skim",
"skip"
],
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"examples":[
"Noun",
"He was hit by a ricochet .",
"the ricochet of the bullet off the wall",
"Verb",
"The bullet ricocheted off the wall.",
"the ball ricocheted off the fielder's glove and went over the fence for a home run",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Each day, warnings of a coming downturn ricochet across social media between headlines about another round of start-up job cuts. \u2014 Erin Griffith, New York Times , 11 May 2022",
"The ricochet bounced up in the air and hung tantalizingly for a moment before the ball and Straw landed in a heap on the warning track. \u2014 Joe Noga, cleveland , 26 Apr. 2022",
"As the consequences of the Russian-Ukrainian war ricochet through global politics, the West has never been more closely aligned. \u2014 Walter Russell Mead, WSJ , 21 Mar. 2022",
"Thomas Amang, if only as a threat, helped to turn a ricochet into the game-winning goal. \u2014 Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune , 12 Mar. 2022",
"Second, in firing shots at a target as Newsom is asking and other states are already doing, there\u2019s invariably the risk of a ricochet that wounds you. \u2014 George Skelton, Los Angeles Times , 3 Mar. 2022",
"His descent was described as more of a ricochet down an icy chute than a freefall through space. \u2014 The Editors, Outside Online , 24 Feb. 2015",
"When British skip Bruce Mouat failed to knock it out on a ricochet , the Swedes had clinched it. \u2014 San Francisco Chronicle , 19 Feb. 2022",
"The ball bounced out of the basket on the ricochet , but that basket counts. \u2014 Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star , 17 Feb. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Rocketing sentences ricochet off of one another like pinballs between bumpers. \u2014 Max Bell, SPIN , 11 May 2022",
"When a country enters a food shortage, the consequences ricochet around its economy and society. \u2014 Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic , 4 May 2022",
"Two batters later, Jurickson Profar added an RBI single that appeared to ricochet off Doval\u2019s foot for his third hit of the game, scoring Machado. \u2014 Michael Wagaman, ajc , 21 May 2022",
"No, the hardest time for most was the following year, when students slowly began trickling back into classrooms, and schools inexplicably asked teachers to ricochet between supporting their students in the classroom and those learning from home. \u2014 Stephen Noonoo, The New Republic , 2 May 2022",
"Rumors ricochet around the crowd: The bridge is down! \u2014 Bruce Barcott, Outside Online , 25 Aug. 2011",
"Higher energy costs could ricochet through other industries. \u2014 New York Times , 10 Mar. 2022",
"The risk is that the ECB might have to increase interest rates sharply to get a handle on inflation, which could ricochet through the region\u2019s economy and potentially trigger a recession. \u2014 Tom Fairless, WSJ , 3 Feb. 2022",
"And some argue that banning US exports of oil would ricochet back on US drivers. \u2014 Matt Egan, CNN , 8 Nov. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Noun",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"1740, in the meaning defined above",
"Verb",
"1804, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-053222"
},
"repugnancy":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": repugnance",
": the quality or fact of being inconsistent, irreconcilable, or in disagreement",
": a contradiction or inconsistency between sections of a legal instrument (as a contract or statute)",
": an instance of contradiction or inconsistency"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8p\u0259g-n\u0259n(t)-s\u0113",
"ri-\u02c8p\u0259g-n\u0259n-s\u0113"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-053531"
},
"repass":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to pass again especially in the opposite direction : return",
": to pass through, over, or by again",
": to cause to pass again",
": to adopt again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8pas"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle English, from Anglo-French repasser , from re- + passer to pass",
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-053550"
},
"reason out":{
"type":[
"phrasal verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to find an explanation or solution to (something, such as a problem, question, mystery, etc.) by thinking about the possibilities"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-053643"
},
"revengeless":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": free from revengefulness : lacking in vindictiveness",
": unrevenged"
],
"pronounciation":[
"-jl\u0259\u0307s"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-053853"
},
"rocket bomb":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an aerial bomb designed for release at low altitude and equipped with a rocket apparatus for giving it added momentum",
": a rocket-propelled bomb launched from the ground"
],
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-054255"
},
"rake's progress":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a reckless course : a steady deterioration"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"from The Rake's Progress (1735), series of engravings by William Hogarth \u20201764 English artist",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-054608"
},
"rapturize":{
"type":[
"intransitive verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to indulge in rapture"
],
"pronounciation":[
"-ch\u0259\u02ccr\u012bz"
],
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"history_and_etymology":" rapture entry 1 + -ize ",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-054837"
},
"resultant":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": derived from or resulting from something else",
": something that results : outcome",
": the single vector that is the sum of a given set of vectors"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8z\u0259l-t\u1d4ant"
],
"synonyms":[
"attendant",
"consequent",
"consequential",
"due (to)"
],
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"aftereffect",
"aftermath",
"backwash",
"child",
"conclusion",
"consequence",
"corollary",
"development",
"effect",
"fate",
"fruit",
"issue",
"outcome",
"outgrowth",
"precipitate",
"product",
"result",
"sequel",
"sequence",
"upshot"
],
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"She deserves credit for the increase in sales and the resultant increase in profit.",
"frequent trips to the ice cream parlor and the resultant weight gain were starting to affect my tennis game",
"Noun",
"a person's decision to purchase a certain automobile is often the resultant of an array of factors, ranging from the actual performance of the vehicle to the buyer's self-image",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"The resultant internalization and feelings of helplessness can only damage mental health. \u2014 Jessica L. Borelli, Scientific American , 17 June 2022",
"The resultant structure looks like a hand, palm facing inwards. \u2014 William A. Haseltine, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
"Again, the resultant data can then feed into the AI software to ensure complete accuracy, end to end. \u2014 Michael Feindt, Forbes , 2 June 2022",
"The resultant ruby liquid, lightly sweetened, has a pleasant tannic quality and is deliciously thirst-quenching over ice. \u2014 New York Times , 27 May 2022",
"The resultant Greco-Egyptian magic was codified in a series of papyri, some of which survive to this day. \u2014 Kent Russell, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 25 May 2022",
"This provided a permissive environment in which the Fed could aggressively stimulate the economy without fear that any resultant spike in demand would create a destabilizing inflation dynamic. \u2014 Gerard Baker, WSJ , 23 May 2022",
"And from resultant increases in innovation and job satisfaction to reductions in employee stress, companies flourish when collaboration is made a top priority. \u2014 Michael Kodari, Forbes , 12 Apr. 2022",
"By then, more than 20 years had passed since she was caught with seven ecstasy pills in her purse, and more than 16 since a resultant conviction triggered a final order of deportation. \u2014 Washington Post , 1 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Chaos is a Greek word that denotes the resultant of speed and uncertainty. \u2014 World Economic Forum, Forbes , 1 Mar. 2021",
"The outermost portion of a rotor blade is moving too fast, and its angle of attack\u2014the resultant of its circumferential velocity and the helicopter\u2019s rate of descent\u2014is too small; the sum of its forces is drag. \u2014 Popular Science , 2 Sep. 2020"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"Adjective",
"1639, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun",
"1692, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-055427"
},
"ruminatingly":{
"type":[
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": in a ruminant manner"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1823, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-060012"
},
"repartition":{
"type":[
"noun ()"
],
"definitions":[
": distribution",
": a second or additional dividing or distribution"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccre-\u02ccp\u00e4r-\u02c8ti-sh\u0259n",
"\u02ccr\u0113-",
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u02ccp\u00e4r-\u02c8ti-sh\u0259n"
],
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"history_and_etymology":"Noun (1)",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun (1)",
"1555, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun (2)",
"1835, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-060407"
},
"resultance":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a combined result : aggregate , gist",
": emanation , reflection",
": the fact or character of being resultant",
": result , outcome"
],
"pronounciation":[
"-t\u1d4an(t)s",
"-t\u0259n-"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":" result entry 1 + -ance, -ancy ",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-060838"
},
"rank of a determinant":{
"type":[],
"definitions":[
": the rank of the matrix of the determinant"
],
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"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-062053"
},
"refresher":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": something (such as a drink) that refreshes",
": reminder",
": review or instruction designed especially to keep one abreast of professional developments"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8fre-sh\u0259r"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"First, a little refresher on DNA, which is short for deoxyribonucleic acid. \u2014 Kimberly Hickok, Popular Mechanics , 24 May 2022",
"Here's a quick refresher on how the federal income tax works. \u2014 Irina Ivanova, CBS News , 8 Apr. 2022",
"And finally, a good skin refresher is always necessary and the Cream Skin Toner & Moisturizer does the job for me. \u2014 Emerald Elitou, Essence , 10 Mar. 2022",
"With Faraday Future having receded from the limelight for so long, a refresher is due. \u2014 Caleb Miller, Car and Driver , 28 Feb. 2022",
"But first, a quick refresher on who Dorothy Andersen was. \u2014 Katie Hafner, Scientific American , 23 Dec. 2021",
"It has been covered numerous times, but just as a refresher the Tensor SoC is a combination of off-the-shelf ARM CPU cores and GPU cores combined with Google\u2019s own TPU and ISP. \u2014 Anshel Sag, Forbes , 28 Oct. 2021",
"Before the season 5 premiere, here's a relationship refresher of the complicated character dynamics. \u2014 Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE.com , 21 Oct. 2021",
"As a refresher , Apple's WWDC keynote detailed updates for many of Apple's existing operating systems. \u2014 Jeff Dunn, Ars Technica , 7 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-062258"
},
"revulsionary":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": of, relating to, or constituting a revulsion"
],
"pronounciation":[
"-\u0259\u02ccner\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-062520"
},
"recant":{
"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce",
": revoke",
": to make an open confession of error",
": to renounce or withdraw (prior statements or testimony)",
": to renounce or withdraw prior statements or testimony"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8kant",
"ri-\u02c8kant"
],
"synonyms":[
"abjure",
"abnegate",
"forswear",
"foreswear",
"renege",
"renounce",
"repeal",
"repudiate",
"retract",
"take back",
"unsay",
"withdraw"
],
"antonyms":[
"adhere (to)"
],
"examples":[
"Church officials asked the minister to recant .",
"Witnesses threatened to recant their testimony when the court released their names to the paper.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In one such scene, the camera rolled as Jackson watched Edward Vernon, the witness whose testimony effectively sealed Jackson\u2019s conviction, recant his testimony for the first time. \u2014 cleveland , 9 June 2022",
"Still, the Fed was reluctant to recant and act . . . \u2014 Andrew Stuttaford, National Review , 7 May 2022",
"The case had been built on the testimony of a sole eyewitness who later tried to recant her testimony. \u2014 Washington Post , 26 Nov. 2021",
"The case had been built on the testimony of a sole eyewitness who later tried to recant her testimony. \u2014 Washington Post , 26 Nov. 2021",
"The lawsuit also said that Hough was offered $20,000 once in exchange for signing a prepared statement that would recant her rape accusation. \u2014 Daniela Avila, PEOPLE.com , 12 Jan. 2022",
"The case had been built on the testimony of a sole eyewitness who later tried to recant her testimony. \u2014 Washington Post , 26 Nov. 2021",
"The case had been built on the testimony of a sole eyewitness who later tried to recant her testimony. \u2014 Washington Post , 26 Nov. 2021",
"After public interest reached a fever pitch, Hough alleges that Minaj and her team approached Hough in March 2020 with requests (and later, threats) to recant Hough\u2019s testimony about the assault. \u2014 R29 Unbothered, refinery29.com , 24 Sep. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Latin recantare , from re- + cantare to sing \u2014 more at chant ",
"first_known_use":[
"1535, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-062641"
},
"requital":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": something given in return, compensation, or retaliation",
": the act or action of requiting : the state of being requited"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8kw\u012b-t\u1d4al"
],
"synonyms":[
"compensation",
"damages",
"indemnification",
"indemnity",
"quittance",
"recompense",
"recoupment",
"redress",
"remuneration",
"reparation",
"reprisal(s)",
"restitution",
"satisfaction"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"the judge ordered the landlord to pay his former tenants $100,000 each as requital for goods lost or damaged in the apartment fire",
"the electrician's requital for the used car was in the form of work on the dealer's house"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1545, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-063339"
},
"rehearsal dinner":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a formal meal after a wedding rehearsal for the people participating in a wedding ceremony"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-063456"
},
"redefect":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to defect back or again",
": to leave a country and return to another which had been forsaken"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-di-\u02c8fekt"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1955, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-063725"
},
"refusal":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the act of refusing or denying",
": the opportunity or right of refusing or taking before others",
": the act of showing unwillingness to do, give, or allow something"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8fy\u00fc-z\u0259l",
"ri-\u02c8fy\u00fc-z\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[
"declination",
"denial",
"disallowance",
"nay",
"no",
"nonacceptance",
"rejection",
"turndown"
],
"antonyms":[
"allowance",
"approval",
"grant",
"OK",
"okay"
],
"examples":[
"My request for more money was met with a flat refusal .",
"his flat refusal of our reasonable request was rather startling",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Commissioner Couy Griffin, who founded the political group Cowboys for Trump, was a central figure in the county's refusal . \u2014 Democrat-gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online , 19 June 2022",
"Bowers' refusal prevented the effort to have the Legislature substitute its own slate of presidential electors. \u2014 Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic , 18 June 2022",
"State election officials advised the sentencing judge of Griffin\u2019s refusal to certify primary election results in New Mexico. \u2014 Susan Montoya Bryan And, BostonGlobe.com , 17 June 2022",
"State election officials advised the sentencing judge of Griffin's refusal to certify primary election results in New Mexico. \u2014 CBS News , 17 June 2022",
"And while the House select committee will talk more about false electors in its next hearing, much of Thursday's proceedings detailed Pence's refusal to comply with pressure from Trump and conservative attorney John Eastman to overturn the election. \u2014 Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel , 17 June 2022",
"The couple has broken up after five years because of Lawrence\u2019s refusal to seriously pursue a new job. \u2014 Sheldon Pearce, The New Yorker , 16 June 2022",
"Pence's refusal to support Trump's plan to stay in power drew Trump's wrath, according to testimony from the Jan. 6 committee. \u2014 Scott Wartman, The Enquirer , 16 June 2022",
"On dismissal, Netflix argued that there\u2019s no legal authority supporting the claim that an employer\u2019s refusal to negotiate in good faith constitutes discrimination or retaliation. \u2014 Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter , 15 June 2022"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-064144"
},
"resist-dye":{
"type":[
"transitive verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to print (a fabric) by repeatedly putting a resist on different parts of the pattern and placing the fabric in successive dye baths \u2014 compare batik",
": to cross-dye (fabric) by weaving with an undyed yarn and a dyed yarn that will resist further dyeing of the completed fabric"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":" resist entry 2 ",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-064937"
},
"resow":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to sow (something) again"
],
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"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8s\u014d"
],
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"1611, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-065334"
},
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"type":[],
"definitions":[
"Definition of rebosa variant of rebozo"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-065517"
},
"repertoire":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a list or supply of dramas, operas, pieces, or parts that a company or person is prepared to perform",
": a supply of skills, devices, or expedients",
": amount , supply",
": a list or supply of capabilities",
": the complete list or supply of dramas, operas, or musical works available for performance",
": the complete list or supply of skills, devices, or ingredients used in a particular field, occupation, or practice",
": a list or supply of plays, operas, or pieces that a company or person is prepared to perform"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-p\u0259r-\u02cctw\u00e4r",
"\u02c8re-p\u0259-",
"\u02c8re-p\u0259r-\u02cctw\u00e4r"
],
"synonyms":[
"budget",
"force",
"fund",
"inventory",
"pool",
"reservoir",
"stock",
"supply"
],
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The duo\u2019s repertoire includes dance hits, oldies, top 40 and country music. \u2014 Bob Sandrick, cleveland , 21 June 2022",
"The wide repertoire helps Alcantara last longer in games than most power pitchers, which is a point of pride. \u2014 New York Times , 17 June 2022",
"While Price posthumously carves out her place in the repertoire , Wagner, an ideologue who wrote unsparingly about his own antisemitism, has remained a fraught cornerstone. \u2014 Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune , 16 June 2022",
"Keep in mind that both sides of the AI activism arena can opt to use the varied repertoire of contention modes. \u2014 Lance Eliot, Forbes , 4 June 2022",
"Since 1922, this journey has been made by countless music lovers, mostly fans of the classical repertoire in the early decades. \u2014 Randall Roberts, Los Angeles Times , 3 June 2022",
"Wood showed off the full repertoire , exhibiting the skills that had many so hopeful about a pairing with James Harden when he was initially signed. \u2014 Rahat Huq, Chron , 25 Mar. 2022",
"Considered a monumental work in the symphonic repertoire , Mahler\u2019s Ninth Symphony typically spans 90 minutes and covers a huge range of emotions. \u2014 oregonlive , 22 Mar. 2022",
"Test said the repertoire in the program appeals to diverse tastes in dance. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 18 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"French r\u00e9pertoire , from Late Latin repertorium \u2014 see repertory ",
"first_known_use":[
"1819, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-065656"
},
"reclamation disease":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a copper-deficiency disease of many crops and especially of cereals occurring chiefly on newly reclaimed peat land and characterized by chlorotic leaf tips and failure to set seed"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-065942"
},
"rough bedstraw":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a perennial bedstraw ( Galium asprellum ) of central and eastern North America having stems branched below and rough with hooked bristles along the four angles"
],
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-070017"
},
"regenerated":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": formed or created again",
": spiritually reborn or converted",
": restored to a better, higher, or more worthy state",
": to become formed again",
": to become regenerate : reform",
": to undergo regeneration",
": to subject to spiritual regeneration",
": to change radically and for the better",
": to generate or produce anew",
": to replace (a body part) by a new growth of tissue",
": to produce again chemically sometimes in a physically changed form",
": to restore to original strength or properties",
": one that is regenerated : such as",
": an individual who is spiritually reborn",
": an organism that has undergone regeneration",
": a regenerated body part",
": to grow (as a lost body part) once more",
": to become formed again",
": to undergo regeneration",
": to generate or produce anew",
": to replace (a body part) by a new growth of tissue",
": to produce again chemically sometimes in a physically changed form"
],
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"ri-\u02c8je-n\u0259-r\u0259t",
"-\u02c8jen-r\u0259t",
"ri-\u02c8je-n\u0259-\u02ccr\u0101t",
"ri-\u02c8je-n\u0259-r\u0259t",
"-\u02c8jen-r\u0259t",
"ri-\u02c8je-n\u0259-\u02ccr\u0101t",
"ri-\u02c8jen-\u0259-\u02ccr\u0101t"
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"freshen",
"recharge",
"recreate",
"refresh",
"refreshen",
"rejuvenate",
"renew",
"repair",
"restore",
"resuscitate",
"revitalize",
"revive",
"revivify"
],
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"examples":[
"Verb",
"The lizard's tail can regenerate .",
"The lizard is able to regenerate its tail.",
"The tissue cells can regenerate themselves .",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Povlsen, who lives in Denmark, has been steadily buying up estates to regenerate the forests and peatlands and restore biodiversity. \u2014 Cathleen O'grady, The Atlantic , 20 May 2022",
"Storms may trigger as early as 2 p.m., especially in our western areas, and regenerate in the area over the following five to six hours. \u2014 Jeff Halverson, Washington Post , 2 June 2022",
"There is other evidence that human cartilage can regenerate . \u2014 Claudia Wallis, Scientific American , 1 June 2022",
"While the Gen2 could regenerate up to 250kW, the Gen3 increases this dramatically to 600kW. \u2014 James Morris, Forbes , 7 May 2022",
"Kusumi and his team analyzed three more tails from juvenile alligators and found further evidence that the tails could regenerate . \u2014 Rasha Aridi, Smithsonian Magazine , 28 Dec. 2020",
"Snorkeling and scuba diving at Cabo Pulmo National Marine Reserve: In the 1990s, local fishermen stopped commercial fishing to let the waters and reefs regenerate . \u2014 Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online , 30 Jan. 2020",
"Livers, for example, have the ability to regenerate , even after damage. \u2014 NBC News , 16 Apr. 2022",
"But there are opportunities to regenerate soil through regenerative farming methods, and Soil Heroes works to support farmers to transition to these regenerative practices. \u2014 Christopher Marquis, Forbes , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Overnight Detox Oil by Caudalie: Simply apply onto the face at bedtime to help stressed skin regenerate overnight thanks to the omega 6 and vitamin E. \u2014 Felicity Carter, Forbes , 6 May 2021",
"Medical experts say adults require between seven and nine hours of sleep a night, during which the body repairs, regenerates , and recovers. \u2014 oregonlive , 9 Apr. 2020",
"At Shinji\u2019s pleading, the EVA powers back on and physically transforms; its arm regenerates , but the limb now looks human, like Shinji\u2019s, and the EVA roars, runs on all fours like a beast, and rabidly tears its enemy apart. \u2014 Maya Phillips, The New Yorker , 21 June 2019",
"Yes, the Doctor regenerates and takes on a new face and body every time, along with some individual quirks. \u2014 Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica , 12 Dec. 2018",
"Be warned: your commander health bar regenerates very slowly, and getting killed while spying on a foe (or waiting for your map-warping burrow) will freeze you out for a few seconds' worth of respawn. \u2014 Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica , 17 Sep. 2017",
"Rule 6: Get Eight Hours of Good Sleep Each Night Sleep is when your body recovers and regenerates . \u2014 Anthony J. Yeung, Esquire , 29 Dec. 2016"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Adjective",
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"Adjective",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
"circa 1525, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a",
"Noun",
"1551, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-070044"
},
"rigs dollar":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": rigsdaler"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-071151"
},
"remonstrate (with)":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
"to present an opposing opinion or argument discouraged her from remonstrating with her father, whose mind was obviously made up"
],
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"examples":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-071539"
},
"representation":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": one that represents : such as",
": an artistic likeness or image",
": a statement or account made to influence opinion or action",
": an incidental or collateral statement of fact on the faith of which a contract is entered into",
": a dramatic production or performance",
": a usually formal statement made against something or to effect a change",
": a usually formal protest",
": the act or action of representing : the state of being represented : such as",
": representationalism sense 2",
": the action or fact of one person standing for another so as to have the rights and obligations of the person represented",
": the substitution of an individual or class in place of a person (such as a child for a deceased parent)",
": the action of representing or the fact of being represented especially in a legislative body",
": the body of persons representing a constituency",
": one (as a picture or symbol) that is a sign or portrayal of something else",
": the act of doing something on behalf of another or others : the state of doing something on behalf of another or others (as in a legislative body)",
": one that represents: as",
": a statement or account made to influence opinion or action \u2014 compare warranty sense 3",
": an incidental or collateral statement of fact on the faith of which a contract is entered into",
": a statement of fact made by an applicant to an insurer for the purpose of obtaining insurance",
": the act or action of representing: as",
": the action or fact of one person standing for another so as to have the rights and obligations of the person represented",
": the substitution of an individual or class in place of a person (as when a child or children take the share of an estate that would have fallen to a deceased parent) \u2014 see also per stirpes",
": the action of representing or the fact of being represented especially in a legislative body",
": the act or action by a lawyer of providing legal advice to a client and appearing (as in court) to speak and act on the client's behalf",
": the body of persons representing a constituency"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccre-pri-\u02cczen-\u02c8t\u0101-sh\u0259n",
"-z\u0259n-",
"\u02ccre-pri-\u02cczen-\u02c8t\u0101-sh\u0259n"
],
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"examples":[
"Each state has equal representation in the Senate.",
"The letters of the alphabet are representations of sounds.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Nabongo touches on her experiences traveling as a Black woman in the book, released on June 14, noting that such representation is hugely important. \u2014 Tamara Hardingham-gill, CNN , 17 June 2022",
"How important is women representation for young women trying to start careers in the music industry? \u2014 Quincy Green, Billboard , 7 June 2022",
"Chicano representation was nowhere in my Los Angeles upbringing. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 6 June 2022",
"This is indicative of how representation across all aspects of the industry is really necessary in order to make change onscreen. \u2014 cleveland , 3 June 2022",
"In addition, diversity metrics vary by regions: for example, some asset owners track locals versus expatriates in Africa, and First Nations representation is important in Canada. \u2014 Bhakti Mirchandani, Forbes , 2 June 2022",
"As a Latino writer, Brammer says representation is important in helping people find their voice in the industry. \u2014 Tat Bellamy-walker, NBC News , 1 June 2022",
"The group addressed the press and spoke with President Joe Biden about Asian inclusion and representation to mark the final day of Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month. \u2014 Zack Sharf, Variety , 1 June 2022",
"The president will convene with K-POP group BTS to discuss Asian inclusion and representation and addressing anti-Asian hate crimes and discrimination at 3:00 p.m. ET in a closed meeting. \u2014 Jessie Dimartino, ABC News , 31 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-073755"
},
"ruin agate":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a usually brown agate showing on a polished surface markings suggestive of ruined buildings"
],
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"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1807, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-074308"
},
"rebote":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the rear wall of a jai alai court",
": a shot played off the rebote"
],
"pronounciation":[
"r\u0259\u0307\u02c8b\u014dt\u0113"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Spanish, bounce, rebound, from rebotar to rebound, from re- + botar to hurl, thrust, from Old French boter to butt",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-074316"
},
"rehearing":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a second or new hearing by the same tribunal",
": a reconsideration of a cause (as an appeal) after final decision or dismissal usually by the same tribunal that is usually granted due to some error in the original hearing and that may encompass new matters (as evidence or issues)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8hir-i\u014b",
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u02c8hir-i\u014b"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Last week, the Ninth Circuit requested that lawyers for King Cove and the Biden administration respond within 21 days to the conservation groups\u2019 appeal for a rehearing . \u2014 New York Times , 25 May 2022",
"Zero judges on the 29-seat appeals court thought the broadband industry's petition for a rehearing was even worth voting on. \u2014 Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica , 5 May 2022",
"The court\u2019s order Saturday indicated that eight appellate court judges were split on whether the issue merited a rehearing \u2014 to move forward, a majority of them needed to vote in favor of the en banc appeal. \u2014 Washington Post , 30 Apr. 2022",
"The government can ask for a rehearing before the full 9th Circuit. \u2014 Felicia Fonseca, The Arizona Republic , 17 Mar. 2022",
"The appeals court granted Marshall\u2019s request for a rehearing before all the circuit judges. \u2014 Mike Cason | Mcason@al.com, al , 28 Jan. 2022",
"CenterPoint has 30 days to either ask for a rehearing by the appeals court or to petition the Indiana Supreme Court to take up the case. \u2014 Fox News , 2 Feb. 2022",
"For the rehearing , the court added an appellate judge to serve as a tiebreaking vote. \u2014 NBC News , 28 Dec. 2021",
"Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle told The Associated Press in a statement that the court\u2019s decision was disappointing to all who believe the shooting was unnecessary and incorrect, and prosecutors plan to seek a rehearing . \u2014 Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY , 17 Feb. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1626, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-074327"
},
"resent":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to feel or express annoyance or ill will at",
": to feel annoyance or anger at"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8zent",
"ri-\u02c8zent"
],
"synonyms":[
"begrudge",
"envy"
],
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"examples":[
"She resented being told what to do.",
"He resented his boss for making him work late.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"That\u2019s probably part of why Gerri must resent Shiv. \u2014 Jazz Tangcay, Variety , 9 June 2022",
"Some joke that their hours are so long even their spouses resent Mr. Gensler. \u2014 Paul Kiernan, WSJ , 9 May 2022",
"Promotions or free products are the carrots on sticks, but some customers resent the use of their data or perceive the barriers to entry as too high. \u2014 Bagrat Safaryan, Forbes , 22 Apr. 2022",
"Uber founder Travis Kalanick famously scorned the industry as greedy and corrupt, while taxi drivers resent the startup\u2019s lighter regulations as unfair. \u2014 Carolyn Said, San Francisco Chronicle , 5 Apr. 2022",
"Gilbert Villegas, the Latino Caucus chair, has perhaps as much reason to resent the outcome as anyone. \u2014 John Byrne, Chicago Tribune , 13 May 2022",
"Her husband, Robert, begins to balk at continuing to be a stay-at-home father, and appears to resent that Emma\u2019s salary supports the family. \u2014 Sun Sentinel , 25 Apr. 2022",
"Fans seem to almost resent a singer who separates from their band, but also, singers sometimes use solo albums to restlessly explore offbeat sounds. \u2014 Rob Tannenbaum, Los Angeles Times , 28 Mar. 2022",
"It's been interesting seeing fans take Desna's side as her crew begins to resent her for everyone breaking bad. \u2014 Marcus Jones, EW.com , 7 Feb. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Middle French resentir to be emotionally sensible of, from Old French, from re- + sentir to feel, from Latin sentire \u2014 more at sense ",
"first_known_use":[
"1612, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-075353"
},
"ranging":{
"type":[
"intransitive verb",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": a series of things in a line : row",
": a series of mountains",
": one of the north-south rows of townships in a U.S. public-land survey that are numbered east and west from the principal meridian of the survey",
": an aggregate of individuals in one order",
": a direction line",
": a cooking stove that has an oven and a flat top with burners or heating elements",
": a place that may be ranged over",
": an open region over which animals (such as livestock) may roam and feed",
": the region throughout which a kind of organism or ecological community naturally lives or occurs",
": the act of ranging about",
": the horizontal distance to which a projectile can be propelled",
": the horizontal distance between a weapon and target",
": the maximum distance a vehicle or craft can travel without refueling",
": a place where shooting is practiced",
": driving range",
": the space or extent included, covered, or used : scope",
": the extent of pitch covered by a melody or lying within the capacity of a voice or instrument",
": a sequence, series, or scale between limits",
": the limits of a series : the distance or extent between possible extremes",
": the difference between the least and greatest values of an attribute or of the variable of a frequency distribution",
": the set of values a function may take on",
": the class of admissible values of a variable",
": line sense 11",
": to set in a row or in the proper order",
": to place among others in a position or situation",
": to assign to a category : classify",
": to rove over or through",
": to sail or pass along",
": to arrange (an anchor cable) on deck",
": to graze (livestock) on a range",
": to roam at large or freely",
": to move over an area so as to explore it",
": to take a position",
": to correspond in direction or line : align",
": to extend in a particular direction",
": to have range",
": to change or differ within limits",
": to live or occur in or be native to a region",
": a series of things in a line",
": the distance over which someone or something can be seen, heard, or reached",
": a cooking stove",
": open land over which livestock may roam and feed",
": a variety of choices within a scale",
": the difference between the least and greatest of a set of values",
": the distance a gun will shoot",
": a place where shooting is practiced",
": to arrange in a particular place or order",
": to roam over or through",
": to come within specified limits",
": the region throughout which a kind of organism or ecological community naturally lives or occurs",
": the difference between the least and greatest values of an attribute or of the variable of a frequency distribution",
": to change or differ within limits",
": to live or occur in or be native to a region"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0101nj",
"\u02c8r\u0101nj",
"\u02c8r\u0101nj"
],
"synonyms":[
"lea",
"ley",
"pasturage",
"pasture"
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"assort",
"break down",
"categorize",
"class",
"classify",
"codify",
"compartment",
"compartmentalize",
"digest",
"distinguish",
"distribute",
"grade",
"group",
"peg",
"place",
"rank",
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"separate",
"sort",
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The vaccines overall have proved to be very safe, but many parents remain hesitant for a range of reasons. \u2014 New York Times , 18 June 2022",
"The company develops quantum processors for a range of supercomputing data centers and research labs, and employs around 160 people across Europe. \u2014 Adi Gaskell, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
"Their results, published in Nature Astronomy, support the twofold hypothesis while also raising the exciting possibility that data from other meteorological satellites may be repurposed for a broad range of astronomical observations. \u2014 Allison Gasparini, Scientific American , 17 June 2022",
"Legislation passed by the House would set a national drinking water standard for PFAS and direct the EPA to develop discharge limits for a range of industries suspected of releasing PFAS into the water. \u2014 Matthew Daly, BostonGlobe.com , 15 June 2022",
"That matters for a range of big reasons \u2013 not least the likelihood that Nevada will be in play in 2024. \u2014 Alisa Wiersema, ABC News , 15 June 2022",
"That legislation would require FEMA to establish a claims office to enable individuals to apply for a broader range of assistance than what is now available, the White House said. \u2014 Arlyssa Becenti, The Arizona Republic , 14 June 2022",
"The primary advantages of rotary tools over spiral saws is that there is a huge assortment of attachments available for a wider range of applications, which grants them a greater level of multipurpose functionality. \u2014 James Fitzgerald, Popular Mechanics , 13 June 2022",
"Fallout from Russia\u2019s invasion of Ukraine has aggravated the global slowdown by driving up prices for a range of commodities, fueling inflation. \u2014 David J. Lynch, Washington Post , 7 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Content can range from writing articles, designing infographics, taking photos of properties and making videos of house tours. \u2014 Michael Fox, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
"Robot vacuums can range anywhere from $100 to well over $1,000. \u2014 Carolyn Fort\u00e9, Good Housekeeping , 8 June 2022",
"Legal costs in risk-protection cases can range from $5,000 to $10,000, according to some experts. \u2014 Dara Kam, Sun Sentinel , 3 June 2022",
"Rainfall totals will range from 0.50-1.00 inches in the inland valleys and 1-3 inches along the coast, and in the mountain ranges. \u2014 oregonlive , 3 June 2022",
"According to Uber's price estimates, the fare from downtown Detroit to Detroit Metropolitan Airport can range from $24 to $43 depending on the vehicle selected, traffic conditions and other factors. \u2014 Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press , 3 June 2022",
"Symptoms can range from mild annoyances (typically spurred via environmental allergens like pollen or mold) to a severe and life-threatening medical emergency (typically spurred via food allergies, the most common trigger of anaphylaxis). \u2014 Lauren Krouse, SELF , 1 June 2022",
"The annual charge for a two-year permit for a 200-square-foot parklet \u2014 the size of an average parking space \u2014 would range from $2,000 to $6,000. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 27 May 2022",
"Herbivores can range from mammals like elephants and donkeys to reptiles like the tortoise and the iguana. \u2014 Zachary Smith, cleveland , 26 May 2022"
],
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"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)",
"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-080013"
},
"rooves":{
"type":[],
"definitions":[
"Definition of rooves plural of roof"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-080640"
},
"resistance thermometer":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a thermometer utilizing a wire as the thermoelectric element and indicating variations in temperature by corresponding changes of the electrical resistance of the wire"
],
"pronounciation":[],
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"examples":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-081554"
},
"reflective judgment":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a judgment that proceeds from given particulars to the discovery of a general concept or universal principle under which the particulars may be subsumed"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-082120"
},
"reasonable part":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the portion of his estate that a decedent could not under Old English law will away from his widow and children \u2014 compare dead's part , jus relictae , legitim"
],
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"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-082348"
},
"remuneratory sanction":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a sanction in the form of a reward withheld for failure to comply with the law"
],
"pronounciation":[],
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-082402"
},
"retail store":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a place of business usually owned and operated by a retailer but sometimes owned and operated by a manufacturer or by someone other than a retailer in which merchandise is sold primarily to ultimate consumers"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-083154"
},
"recarburize":{
"type":[
"transitive verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to carburize again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02c8)r\u0113+"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"history_and_etymology":" re- + carburize ",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-083947"
},
"reflation":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": restoration of deflated prices to a desirable level"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8fl\u0101-sh\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Covid, then reflation , then supply-chain inflation, then a tardy Fed, then war. \u2014 James Mackintosh, WSJ , 15 Mar. 2022",
"The move is a clear sign the reflation trade is back on track. \u2014 Bernhard Warner, Fortune , 24 Sep. 2021",
"Still, the whipsawing market reactions to the Fed have spurred debate among investors over what to do if reflation trades falter. \u2014 Eric Lam, Bloomberg.com , 22 June 2021",
"The reflation trade also got some help as investors mulled a bipartisan infrastructure deal, and positive stress test results were also a boon for the Financials sector. \u2014 Jj Kinahan, Forbes , 28 June 2021",
"So far, the reflation trade hasn't been kind to crypto coins. \u2014 Bernhard Warner, Fortune , 18 June 2021",
"Meanwhile, JPMorgan strategists led by Marko Kolanovic are doubling down on the reflation trade. \u2014 Fortune , 10 May 2021",
"Does this mean the reflation trade is a thing of the past? \u2014 Bernhard Warner, Fortune , 20 Apr. 2021",
"Long story short, investors are betting on a comeback in inflation (aka reflation ). \u2014 Dan Runkevicius, Forbes , 4 Mar. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":" re- + -flation (as in deflation )",
"first_known_use":[
"1932, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-083952"
},
"rough bent":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a slender grass ( Agrostis scabra or A. hiemalis ) with widely spreading capillary panicles that is sometimes used for dried bouquets"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-084645"
},
"rejectee":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": one that is rejected",
": a person rejected as unfit for military service"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02ccjek-\u02c8t\u0113",
"\u02ccr\u0113-"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1876, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-084735"
},
"Resultant Bass":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": acoustic bass sense 1"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"circa 1907, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-085014"
},
"respectively":{
"type":[
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": in the order given",
": in particular : separately"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8spek-tiv-l\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Major cities Chicago and New York came in next for popularity with average nightly hotel rates at $249 and $263, respectively . \u2014 Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure , 17 June 2022",
"Further down the body were Gordon Liddy and E. Howard Hunt, former FBI and CIA agents, respectively . \u2014 Chadd Scott, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
"By September 2020, 55% of all adult renters reported a loss of income due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but for Latino and Black renters the share was even higher, at 65% and 57% respectively . \u2014 Anna Bahney, CNN , 17 June 2022",
"The digital currencies are down 54% and 70%, respectively , year to date, according to CoinDesk data. \u2014 Vicky Ge Huang, WSJ , 17 June 2022",
"The jack stands are available in capacities of 2, 3, 6, and 12 tons, respectively . \u2014 Talon Homer, Popular Mechanics , 17 June 2022",
"The Blueshirts are 2-7 on the road in the postseason, though their two wins came in Game 7s at Pittsburgh and Carolina, respectively , in must-win elimination scenarios. \u2014 Pat Leonard, Hartford Courant , 10 June 2022",
"Both came in 2021, at Detroit and Nashville, respectively . \u2014 USA TODAY , 29 May 2022",
"Worcester and Springfield came in 69th and 117th, respectively . \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 19 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1602, in the meaning defined at sense 2"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-090603"
},
"repetiteur":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a singing coach",
": one who coaches singers in operatic roles"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u0101\u02ccp\u0101t\u0259\u02c8t\u0259r(\u2027)",
"-pet-"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"French r\u00e9p\u00e9titeur singing coach, tutor, from Latin repetitus (past participle of repetere to repeat) + French -eur -or",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-090823"
},
"ricochet fire":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": fire in which the projectile glances from a surface after impact"
],
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"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-092203"
},
"Raqqa":{
"type":[
"geographical name"
],
"definitions":[
"city on the Euphrates River in north-central Syria population 220,000"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00e4k-k\u0259"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-093906"
},
"rubberneck":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": an overly inquisitive person",
": tourist",
": one on a guided tour",
": to look about or stare with exaggerated curiosity",
": to go on a tour : sightsee"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0259-b\u0259r-\u02ccnek"
],
"synonyms":[
"excursionist",
"rubbernecker",
"sightseer",
"tourist",
"traveler",
"traveller",
"tripper"
],
"antonyms":[
"blink",
"gape",
"gawk",
"gawp",
"gaze",
"goggle",
"peer",
"stare"
],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"every year raucous rubbernecks by the busload descend upon the city for its famed Mardi Gras",
"Verb",
"She was rubbernecking and almost got in an accident herself.",
"thoughtless drivers pausing on the highway to rubberneck at the accident",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Flimflam felt better in the mouth than swindle, and rubberneck was a more agreeable verb than crane. \u2014 Ralph Keyes, Time , 1 Apr. 2021",
"What can only be described as a rubberneck -inducing, Alfalfa hair situation ensues, rendering her date-night vibe\u2014a formfitting V-neck pink dress and no-makeup makeup look\u2014virtually irreparable. \u2014 Kate Branch, Vogue , 15 July 2018",
"The branch fell hard to the ground, scattering bees and rubbernecks in all directions. \u2014 Ben Kesling, WSJ , 1 Aug. 2017",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Hollywood seems particularly keen to rubberneck these days. \u2014 Mikey O'connell, The Hollywood Reporter , 24 Feb. 2022",
"When the movie was released in 1970, the Beatles had just broken up, and this moment allowed fans to rubberneck at the cracks in the band\u2019s fa\u00e7ade, giving fuel to those who argued that McCartney was to blame for the split. \u2014 Dan Reilly, Vulture , 2 Dec. 2021",
"That is, there\u2019s no constraint: Drivers don\u2019t have to behave in a certain way, because there\u2019s no longer a rubbernecking driver in front of them. \u2014 Matt Simon, Wired , 7 Apr. 2020",
"Drivers rubbernecked past the Indian Health Care Center, which had been placed on near-total lockdown. \u2014 Alden Woods, azcentral , 11 Apr. 2020",
"There are options for those who would rather rubberneck than subscribe: His website will sell you a replica Barings Bank trading jacket for \u20ac300. \u2014 Charley Grant, WSJ , 6 Feb. 2020",
"There have been plenty of other wrecks at this spot, just in the past week or two, reminding fans why sports is such rubbernecking fun. \u2014 John Branch, New York Times , 11 Oct. 2019",
"There\u2019s a rubbernecking aspect to listening to Alabama fans lose their minds after a loss, which is a big reason the shows became so famous outside the state. \u2014 John Talty | Jtalty@al.com, al , 12 Nov. 2019",
"There is an equality of skin on display here \u2014 first Nathan strips naked, and then Issa does, swapping rubbernecking for an intimate mutual gaze. \u2014 Amanda Hess, New York Times , 3 July 2019"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"1894, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
"1892, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-094350"
},
"rebottle":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to bottle or bottle up (something) again or anew",
": to put (something) into a new form : repackage"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8b\u00e4-t\u1d4al"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1757, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-094609"
},
"Ruisdael":{
"type":[
"biographical name"
],
"definitions":[
"Jacob van 1628(or 1629)\u20131682 and his uncle Salomon van circa 1602\u20131670 Dutch painters"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u012bz-\u02ccd\u00e4l",
"\u02c8r\u012bs-"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-095454"
},
"recarburizer":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a recarburizing agent (as spiegeleisen or anthracite coal)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02c8)r\u0113\u00a6k\u00e4rby\u0259\u02ccr\u012bz\u0259(r)"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":" recarburize + -er ",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-095716"
},
"revolvency":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a capacity or tendency to revolve"
],
"pronounciation":[
"-v\u0259ns\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-101840"
},
"repave":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to pave (something) again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8p\u0101v"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1611, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-102400"
},
"rakehellish":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": rakehell"
],
"pronounciation":[
"-lish"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-102610"
},
"restitute":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to restore to a former state or position",
": give back",
": refund",
": to undergo restitution"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-st\u0259-\u02cct\u00fct",
"-\u02ccty\u00fct"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"And last month, the Universities of Cambridge and Aberdeen became the first institutions in the United Kingdom to carry through on plans to restitute Benin Bronzes. \u2014 Nora Mcgreevy, Smithsonian Magazine , 10 Nov. 2021",
"In March, the Orsay was also the first French museum to voluntarily restitute a painting looted by the Nazis. \u2014 Vincent Noce, CNN , 26 May 2021",
"The suit was partly funded by the Commission for Art Recovery, which was founded by Ronald Lauder in 1997 to help governments and museums restitute art stolen during the Nazi era. \u2014 Milton Esterow, New York Times , 16 Oct. 2020",
"Hungary\u2019s efforts to restitute looted art have been the subject of some criticism, most notably from Stuart E. Eizenstat, an adviser to the State Department and an expert on Holocaust-era looted art. \u2014 Milton Esterow, New York Times , 16 Oct. 2020",
"This is part of a legislative step to restitute 26 artifacts back to Benin, and to formally transfer ownership of the sword to Senegal within one year\u2014but that movement began in 2017, before the MCN call. \u2014 Gabrielle Hickmon, Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler , 28 Aug. 2020",
"Meanwhile, other museums and private collectors, particularly in Germany, had agreed to restitute Glaser works sold at the two 1933 auctions. \u2014 Catherine Hickley, New York Times , 27 Mar. 2020",
"Of the several hundred works that escaped the mobs and were subsequently found by invading Allied forces, just 54 have been restituted to the descendants of their original Jewish owners. \u2014 Meilan Solly, Smithsonian , 24 July 2019",
"Numerous artworks plundered by the Nazis have been properly restituted , but thousands more are unaccounted for\u2014or are tied up in legal challenges. \u2014 Berthold Steinhilber, Smithsonian , 24 May 2018"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Latin restitutus , past participle of restituere ",
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1500, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-103032"
},
"roughies":{
"type":[],
"definitions":[
"Definition of roughies plural of roughy"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-103435"
},
"Roscommon":{
"type":[
"geographical name"
],
"definitions":[
"county of central Ireland in Connacht area 951 square miles (2473 square kilometers), population 64,065",
"town in central Ireland that is the capital of the county of Roscommon population 5693"
],
"pronounciation":[
"r\u00e4-\u02c8sk\u00e4-m\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-104724"
},
"range angle":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the angle formed between a vertical line and the line of sight to an aiming point at the instant of release of an aerial bomb"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-105455"
},
"rectilineal":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": rectilinear"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u00a6rekt\u0259+"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Late Latin rectiline us + English -al ",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-111234"
},
"rake in":{
"type":[
"phrasal verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to earn or receive (a large amount of money)"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-112145"
},
"re-collect":{
"type":[
"verb",
"verb ()"
],
"definitions":[
": to bring back to the level of conscious awareness : remember",
": to remind (oneself) of something temporarily forgotten",
": to call something to mind",
": to collect again",
": rally , recover",
": to call to mind : remember"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccre-k\u0259-\u02c8lekt",
"\u02ccr\u0113-k\u0259-\u02c8lekt",
"\u02ccre-k\u0259-\u02c8lekt"
],
"synonyms":[
"flash back (to)",
"hark back (to)",
"harken back (to)",
"hearken back (to)",
"mind",
"recall",
"remember",
"reminisce (about)",
"reproduce",
"think (of)"
],
"antonyms":[
"calm",
"collect",
"compose",
"contain",
"control",
"settle"
],
"examples":[
"Verb (1)",
"I've been trying to recollect what happened.",
"I don't recollect telling him anything, but maybe I did.",
"She couldn't recollect who had mentioned his name in the first place.",
"From what I recollect , they said four of them were coming.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Hays, on the contrary, had feigned not to recollect quizzing dozens of students on their times tables, the prosecutor reminded the judge. \u2014 oregonlive , 6 June 2022",
"Thanks for giving me a reason to go back in time and to recollect a nice memory. \u2014 Demetria Gallegos, WSJ , 14 May 2022",
"Ask those who recollect the eight years George H.W. Bush served as vice president. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 7 Dec. 2021",
"Simmers told Dateline that through the investigation, witnesses were eventually questioned, but most could only recollect hearing books falling. \u2014 NBC News , 28 Nov. 2021",
"Jimin apologized before taking a breath to recollect himself. \u2014 NBC News , 20 Sep. 2021",
"As the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics draw to a close today, many will recollect some of this year\u2019s highlights and look ahead to the next games due to be held in Paris in a little under three years from now. \u2014 Gus Alexiou, Forbes , 5 Sep. 2021",
"Mendoza's girlfriend, whom police also arrested but did not name, was intoxicated when she was arrested and couldn't recollect what happened other than someone had hit their car, according to police. \u2014 Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic , 16 Aug. 2021",
"Many recollect the ghastly smell of burning flesh discharged from the crematoriums; others recall Kristallnacht, that fateful overnight in 1938 that saw hundreds of synagogues and thousands of Jewish businesses destroyed by Nazi forces. \u2014 Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times , 20 May 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb (1)",
"first_known_use":[
"Verb (1)",
"1559, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1",
"Verb (2)",
"1604, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-112224"
},
"reason with":{
"type":[
"phrasal verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to talk with (someone) in a sensible way in order to try to change that person's thoughts or behavior"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-112817"
},
"rudiment":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a basic principle or element or a fundamental skill",
": something unformed or undeveloped : beginning",
": a body part so deficient in size or structure as to be entirely unable to perform its normal function",
": an organ just beginning to develop : anlage",
": a basic principle",
": an incompletely developed organ or part",
": an organ or part just beginning to develop : anlage"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00fc-d\u0259-m\u0259nt",
"\u02c8r\u00fc-d\u0259-m\u0259nt",
"\u02c8r\u00fcd-\u0259-m\u0259nt"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"By its conclusion, someone will likely have developed the rudiments of emotion, segueing directly into Origins, a civilization game unlike any other. \u2014 Dan Thurot, Ars Technica , 25 Apr. 2020",
"Two uncles, Pete and Bobby Domenick, played guitar and banjo professionally, and his uncle Bobby taught him some musical rudiments . \u2014 Peter Keepnews, New York Times , 24 Mar. 2020",
"Jojo and his friend Yorki (Archie Yates)\u2014round face, round spectacles, and an all-round delight\u2014go off to training camp, where they are taught not only combat skills but the rudiments of racial hatred. \u2014 Anthony Lane, The New Yorker , 18 Oct. 2019",
"China is attempting to deprive Uighurs of their ethnolinguistic identity, the very rudiments of their nationality. \u2014 Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review , 29 Nov. 2019",
"People helped each other, of course, with tins and bags of rudiments but everyone knew the stores were running out. \u2014 Time , 19 Nov. 2019",
"Older adults often enrolled in noncredit courses, addressing topics such as home-buying, disco dancing and the rudiments of hockey. \u2014 Matt Schudel, Washington Post , 21 Aug. 2019",
"But his father dies suddenly, before passing on anything but the rudiments of the job. \u2014 Mar\u00eda Gainza, Harper's magazine , 10 May 2019",
"On one such stone a pair of dotted squares flanking a thin rectangle, barely recognizable as the rudiments of a face, were enough to convey the presence of a goddess in a shrine of the first century AD. \u2014 James Romm, The New York Review of Books , 18 Mar. 2019"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Latin rudimentum beginning, from rudis raw, rude",
"first_known_use":[
"1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-113159"
},
"reassume":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to assume (something) again : to take up or adopt (something) again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u0259-\u02c8s\u00fcm"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-113807"
},
"requisitory":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": containing or constituting a requisition : making a requisition",
": the formal demand made in French law by the public prosecutor for the punishment of an accused person on the charges stated"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\""
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"Adjective",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-114211"
},
"repay":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to pay back",
": to give or inflict in return or requital",
": to make a return payment to : compensate , requite",
": to make requital for : recompense",
": to make return payment or requital",
": to pay back",
": to do or give something in return"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8p\u0101",
"r\u0113-\u02c8p\u0101"
],
"synonyms":[
"refund",
"reimburse"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"You can repay the mortgage over 30 years.",
"She would rather have to repay the bank than borrow from her parents and have to repay them.",
"How can I ever repay your kindness?",
"How can I ever repay you for your kindness?",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The contractor could also be required to repay portions of the contract that were federally funded, according to the report. \u2014 Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times , 9 Apr. 2022",
"The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued detailed guidance to banks last year about what kinds of fraudulent losses they\u2019re required to repay . \u2014 New York Times , 6 Mar. 2022",
"Recipients are not required to repay the funding as long as funds are used for eligible uses no later than March 11, 2023. \u2014 Marc Bona, cleveland , 27 Jan. 2022",
"Recipients are not required to repay the funding as long as funds are used for eligible uses no later than March 11, 2023. \u2014 Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star , 29 Sep. 2021",
"Unlike earlier Paycheck Protection Program loans, which restaurant owners found onerous to apply for and use, recipients are not required to repay the funds so long as they are used for legitimate expenses before March 11, 2023. \u2014 Michael Russell, oregonlive , 30 Apr. 2021",
"Recipients will not be required to repay the funds long as the money is used for eligible expenses no later than March 11, 2023. \u2014 al , 27 Apr. 2021",
"Recipients are not required to repay the funding as long as funds are used for eligible purposes no later than March 11, 2023. \u2014 Chronicle Staff, San Francisco Chronicle , 25 Apr. 2021",
"In some cases, claimants may not be required to repay benefits. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 9 Mar. 2021"
],
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a"
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},
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"type":[
"geographical name"
],
"definitions":[
"village in northern France east of Compi\u00e8gne population 724"
],
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"r\u0259-\u02c8t\u014d\u207fd"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-115409"
},
"repertorial":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": of or relating to a repertory"
],
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"\u00a6rep\u0259(r)\u00a6t\u014dr\u0113\u0259l",
"-t\u022fr-"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-120344"
},
"roving":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": not restricted as to location or area of concern",
": capable of being shifted from place to place : mobile",
": inclined to ramble or stray",
": a slightly twisted roll or strand of usually textile fibers"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u014d-vi\u014b"
],
"synonyms":[
"ambulant",
"ambulatory",
"errant",
"fugitive",
"gallivanting",
"galavanting",
"itinerant",
"nomad",
"nomadic",
"perambulatory",
"peregrine",
"peripatetic",
"ranging",
"roaming",
"vagabond",
"vagrant",
"wandering",
"wayfaring"
],
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"examples":[
"Adjective",
"a roving substitute teacher who works in a different district every day",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"State police say troopers will conduct extra roving DUI patrols from Thursday evening through Monday evening. \u2014 Jesse Leavenworth, Hartford Courant , 26 May 2022",
"In the run-up to the Uttar Pradesh elections, many roving reporters thrust their mikes into the faces of people. \u2014 Mitali Mukherjee, Quartz , 19 May 2022",
"Jerry Boylan failed to have a roving night watch of the boat, did not conduct sufficient fire drills and did not conduct sufficient training of the crewmembers. \u2014 Lauren Hern\u00e1ndez, San Francisco Chronicle , 23 Sep. 2021",
"Weinstein, who was Team USA\u2019s bench coach in the Tokyo Olympics and is a roving instructor with the Colorado Rockies, sees Crawford as a top-five pick based solely on his pitching. \u2014 Dom Amore, courant.com , 25 Aug. 2021",
"In this raw and roving life story, Jones depicts a child who recognized her humanity and worth even when others wouldn\u2019t, and a woman whose confidence helped her rise above heroin addiction, music-industry sexism and the traumas of her youth. \u2014 Washington Post , 13 Apr. 2021",
"Garver had Ray Smith and Jeff Reed, two former big-league catchers, for his first 28 pro games with the rookie team in Elizabethton, Tenn., but after that there was not a roving instructor as a catching coordinator in the minors. \u2014 Patrick Reusse, Star Tribune , 24 Mar. 2021",
"With unconventional designs, nomadic architecture incorporates the benefits of urban dwellings with that of a roving lifestyle. \u2014 Jim Dobson, Forbes , 18 Mar. 2021",
"Tensions grew as the main march moved from Freedom Plaza to outside the U.S. Supreme Court, and as the final speeches ended, clashes turned into roving street fights that left police struggling to keep up. \u2014 Washington Post , 10 Nov. 2020",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Carvetise and Wrapify are the two main players in the market for such roving billboards. \u2014 Megan Cerullo, CBS News , 10 June 2022",
"Yet the lunar rover\u2014or, in NASA parlance, the lunar roving vehicle, or LRV\u2014upended all expectations of what was possible in a brief visit to another world. \u2014 Outside Online , 23 June 2021",
"This was the first panel at the seventh edition of Prada Mode, the Italian house\u2019s roving and invite-only pop-up social and arts club. \u2014 Alessandra Codinha, Vogue , 18 Feb. 2022",
"As a skilled winemaker learns more and more about his or her vineyards through relentless roving , adjusting and tasting, certain sites begin to stand out. \u2014 Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report , 17 Jan. 2022",
"The city became home to a nonalcoholic festival Sundown this fall, created by the same couple who started a roving , booze-free rave Secret Dance Addiction. \u2014 Kristin Scharkey, Sunset Magazine , 28 Dec. 2021",
"Some hyolith species propped themselves up on the seafloor using a pair of long spines and deployed a roving set of tentacles between their two shells\u2014the lower of which tapered off into a cone\u2014to gather planktonic prey. \u2014 Jack Tamisiea, Smithsonian Magazine , 20 Dec. 2021",
"Launched on July 26, 1971, Apollo 15 became the first Apollo mission to carry a lunar roving vehicle (LRV) to the lunar surface. \u2014 Alan Taylor, The Atlantic , 22 July 2021",
"Participants in this class will learn to use a special barbed needle to turn the softest of materials, wool roving , into portraits of their pets. \u2014 courant.com , 21 May 2021"
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"Adjective",
"1565, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Noun",
"1785, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-121333"
},
"reacher-in":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": hander-in"
],
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"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":"from the phrase reach in + -er ",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-121820"
},
"recon":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": reconnaissance",
": to conduct a preliminary and especially an exploratory survey of : to do a reconnaissance of (something)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02cck\u00e4n",
"ri-\u02c8k\u00e4n"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"This script checks for virtualization, steals information from local browsers, mail clients and file services, conducts machine recon and then zips it for exfil via BitsAdmin. \u2014 Dan Goodin, Ars Technica , 6 June 2022",
"Doing the recon , Bucklew noticed that a lot of ships began appearing in the harbor and townspeople began to cover an entire hillside. \u2014 cincinnati.com , 26 May 2022",
"His group traveled extensively, including making landings on the Vietnamese coast for recon and intelligence purposes. \u2014 cincinnati.com , 26 May 2022",
"In major exercises, bike scouts allowed the recon units to achieve their objectives hours before schedule. \u2014 Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics , 19 May 2022",
"This includes travel via cars, trains and/or planes; recon rides of the racecourse; and lots of eating, stretching, resting and prepping for the inevitable race. \u2014 Washington Post , 22 Mar. 2022",
"As per my recon , the water isn't deep, maybe up to the lower bumper. \u2014 Ezra Dyer, Car and Driver , 27 Jan. 2022",
"But a separate effort to acquire General Dynamics\u2019 Ajax tracked recon vehicles dramatically has gone off the rails. \u2014 David Axe, Forbes , 3 Nov. 2021",
"Between the Terminator-esque ability to stay awake through reintroduction to stash away a knife and her air vent recon , Sae-byeok gets a clue for what the next round has in store. \u2014 Quinci Legardye, Vulture , 2 Oct. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":"Verb",
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"1918, in the meaning defined above",
"Verb",
"1966, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-122021"
},
"repleader":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a second legal pleading",
": the right of pleading again granted usually when the issue raised is immaterial or insufficient"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8pl\u0113-d\u0259r"
],
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"history_and_etymology":" replead to plead again + -er (as in misnomer )",
"first_known_use":[
"1648, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-122109"
},
"rude shock":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an unpleasant surprise"
],
"pronounciation":[],
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"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-124036"
},
"reflash":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a rekindling and bursting into flame"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02c8)r\u0113+"
],
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"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":" re- + flash ",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-124737"
},
"relaunch":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to launch (something) again or to be launched again",
": to go into or put (something) into operation or motion again",
": the act or an instance of launching something (such as a product or company) again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8l\u022fnch",
"-\u02c8l\u00e4nch",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccl\u022fnch",
"-\u02ccl\u00e4nch"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"1691, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun",
"1968, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-124825"
},
"repine (for)":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
"to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy during the deep cold of winter, I repine for warm tropical beaches"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-124857"
},
"rest and residue":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the residuary estate of a testator"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":" rest entry 5 ",
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-125112"
},
"rangdoodles":{
"type":[
"plural noun"
],
"definitions":[
": roodles in draw poker"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ra\u014b\u02ccd\u00fcd\u1d4alz"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"probably alteration of roodles"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-131022"
},
"Redunca":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a genus of antelopes consisting of the reedbucks"
],
"pronounciation":[
"r\u0259\u0307\u02c8d\u0259\u014bk\u0259"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"New Latin, from Latin, feminine of reduncus bent backward, from red- re- + uncus bent, curved; akin to Latin uncus hook"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-131044"
},
"rapacity":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the quality of being rapacious"
],
"pronounciation":[
"r\u0259-\u02c8pa-s\u0259-t\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[
"acquisitiveness",
"avarice",
"avariciousness",
"avidity",
"avidness",
"covetousness",
"cupidity",
"graspingness",
"greed",
"greediness",
"mercenariness",
"rapaciousness"
],
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"examples":[
"the rapacity of the Spanish conquistadors was such that they were undeterred by the very preposterousness of the legend of El Dorado",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Selassie and his compatriots would soon be under the heel of Benito Mussolini, whose rapacity and imperial ambitions had led to the invasion of Ethiopia two months earlier. \u2014 Colin Grant, The New York Review of Books , 23 Apr. 2020",
"Selassie and his compatriots would soon be under the heel of Benito Mussolini, whose rapacity and imperial ambitions had led to the invasion of Ethiopia two months earlier. \u2014 Colin Grant, The New York Review of Books , 23 Apr. 2020",
"Selassie and his compatriots would soon be under the heel of Benito Mussolini, whose rapacity and imperial ambitions had led to the invasion of Ethiopia two months earlier. \u2014 Colin Grant, The New York Review of Books , 23 Apr. 2020",
"Selassie and his compatriots would soon be under the heel of Benito Mussolini, whose rapacity and imperial ambitions had led to the invasion of Ethiopia two months earlier. \u2014 Colin Grant, The New York Review of Books , 23 Apr. 2020",
"Selassie and his compatriots would soon be under the heel of Benito Mussolini, whose rapacity and imperial ambitions had led to the invasion of Ethiopia two months earlier. \u2014 Colin Grant, The New York Review of Books , 23 Apr. 2020",
"Selassie and his compatriots would soon be under the heel of Benito Mussolini, whose rapacity and imperial ambitions had led to the invasion of Ethiopia two months earlier. \u2014 Colin Grant, The New York Review of Books , 23 Apr. 2020",
"Selassie and his compatriots would soon be under the heel of Benito Mussolini, whose rapacity and imperial ambitions had led to the invasion of Ethiopia two months earlier. \u2014 Colin Grant, The New York Review of Books , 23 Apr. 2020",
"Some of this drama originated from plain old oil-company rapacity . \u2014 Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic , 17 Nov. 2020"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French rapacit\u00e9, borrowed from Latin rap\u0101cit\u0101t-, rap\u0101cit\u0101s, from rap\u0101c-, rap\u0101x \"given to seizing or catching things (as prey), rapacious \" + -it\u0101t- -it\u0101s -ity"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1543, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-131146"
},
"rap poker":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": knock poker"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-131454"
},
"rocker shaft":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": rockshaft"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-131943"
},
"renunciant":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": one who renounces (as the world)",
": renunciative"
],
"pronounciation":[
"r\u0259\u0307\u02c8n\u0259n(t)s\u0113\u0259nt",
"\""
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Noun",
"Latin renuntiant-, renuntians , present participle of renuntiare to renounce",
"Adjective",
"Latin renuntiant-, renuntians"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-132230"
},
"ricolettaite":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an igneous rock that is a basic granogabbro composed of anorthite, some orthoclase, and pyroxene with accessory biotite, olivine, and magnetite"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccrik\u0259\u02c8let\u0259\u02cc\u012bt"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Ricoletta , locality in Tyrol + English -ite"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-132739"
},
"rancored":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": infected by rancor : made rancorous"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-133716"
},
"rat run":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a small street that connects larger roads and that drivers use to get more quickly to the place they are going"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-134024"
},
"rebound":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to spring back on or as if on collision or impact with another body",
": to recover from setback or frustration",
": reecho",
": to gain possession of a rebound in basketball",
": to cause to rebound",
": the action of rebounding : recoil",
": an upward leap or movement : recovery",
": a basketball or hockey puck that rebounds",
": the act or an instance of gaining possession of a basketball rebound",
": a reaction to setback, frustration, or crisis",
": to bounce back after hitting something",
": to get over a disappointment",
": to catch a basketball after a player has thrown it at the basket and has not scored a point",
": the action of bouncing back after hitting something",
": an immediate reaction to a loss or disappointment",
": the act of catching a basketball after a player has thrown it at the basket and missed",
": a spontaneous reaction",
": a return to a previous state or condition following removal of a stimulus or cessation of treatment"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccbau\u0307nd",
"ri-\u02c8bau\u0307nd",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccbau\u0307nd",
"ri-\u02c8bau\u0307nd",
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u02c8bau\u0307nd",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccbau\u0307nd",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccbau\u0307nd",
"ri-\u02c8"
],
"synonyms":[
"bounce (back)",
"come back",
"rally",
"recover",
"snap back"
],
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"examples":[
"Verb",
"The baseball rebounded off the wall.",
"She rebounded quickly from the loss.",
"She is good at both shooting and rebounding .",
"He rebounded the ball and quickly passed it to a teammate.",
"Noun",
"He led the league in rebounds last year.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Wetland protection and restoration, as well as hunting regulation, has helped the species rebound in the upper Midwest, said Anne Lacy, senior manager of the North America Program at the International Crane Foundation. \u2014 Adriana P\u00e9rez, Chicago Tribune , 20 June 2022",
"In the end, whether markets rebound quickly or slowly is up to the bear. \u2014 Jason Zweig, WSJ , 17 June 2022",
"Washington is a skilled floor general who can pass, rebound and rack up steals. \u2014 Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic , 14 June 2022",
"This is dangerous, and operating and financial leverage will rebound badly on companies exposed to them. \u2014 Mike O'sullivan, Forbes , 11 June 2022",
"Porter played nine minutes in the first half and did not register a point, assist, or rebound . \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 10 June 2022",
"And investors should not expect the consumer spending that fuels the tech industry to immediately rebound now that China has lifted its harshest COVID lockdowns. \u2014 Nicholas Gordon, Fortune , 6 June 2022",
"Right now, the CDC isn\u2019t recommending any additional treatment for people who experience Paxlovid rebound symptoms, the advisory said. \u2014 Maggie O'neill, SELF , 1 June 2022",
"Pym could turn even rebound romances into addictions. \u2014 Thomas Mallon, The New Yorker , 30 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Trinity got the rebound , and Vasser was fouled going to the basket. \u2014 Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal , 19 June 2022",
"The Penguins took a 1-0 lead with 9 1/2 minutes left as Guentzel got the rebound of his own shot and sent a centering pass from behind the goal line that deflected off Shesterkin\u2019s leg and in. \u2014 Vin Cherwoo, Hartford Courant , 11 May 2022",
"Phoenix got every rebound & hit 3 desperation end- of-shot clock shots in the 2nd half that killed any comeback attempt. \u2014 Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic , 6 May 2022",
"After Villanova missed three shots on the same possession \u2014 and was still without any second-chance points in the game \u2014 Moore got the long rebound on the break. \u2014 Stephen Hawkins, chicagotribune.com , 27 Mar. 2022",
"After Villanova missed three shots on the same possession \u2014 and was still without any second-chance points in the game \u2014 Moore got the long rebound on the break. \u2014 courant.com , 26 Mar. 2022",
"After Villanova missed three shots on the same possession \u2014 and was still without any second-chance points in the game \u2014 Moore got the long rebound on the break. \u2014 Stephen Hawkins, Chron , 26 Mar. 2022",
"Bacot got the rebound and Carolina fed Love once more. \u2014 Eddie Pells, ajc , 26 Mar. 2022",
"Bacot got the rebound and Carolina fed Love once more. \u2014 Eddie Pells, orlandosentinel.com , 26 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Verb",
"Middle English, from Anglo-French rebundir , from re- + Old French bondir to bound \u2014 more at bound entry 4"
],
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a",
"Noun",
"1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-134107"
},
"rebore":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to bore an existing hole a second or subsequent time in order to widen it or to alter or improve its inner surfaces"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8b\u022fr"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1792, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-134219"
},
"repark":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to park (something, such as a vehicle) again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8p\u00e4rk"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1917, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-134349"
},
"recoin":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to coin again or anew",
": remint"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8k\u022fin"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1614, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-134712"
},
"rancio":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": of, relating to, or constituting the nutty flavor peculiar to some fortified wines (as sherry and Madeira)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00e4n(t)s\u0113\u02cc\u014d"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Spanish, rancid, stale, old, rancio, from Latin rancidus rancid"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-135235"
},
"runner's high":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a feeling of euphoria that is experienced by some individuals engaged in strenuous running and that is held to be associated with a release of endorphins by the brain",
": a feeling of euphoria that is experienced by some individuals engaged in strenuous running and that is held to be associated with the release of endorphins by the brain"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0259n-\u0259rz-"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1975, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-135755"
},
"revocable":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": capable of being revoked",
": capable of being revoked"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-v\u0259-k\u0259-b\u0259l",
"also",
"\u02c8re-v\u0259-k\u0259-b\u0259l, ri-\u02c8v\u014d-"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Someone recommended using a revocable trust for them. \u2014 Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel , 16 June 2022",
"Whatever the case, there are two types of trust funds: irrevocable and revocable (or living). \u2014 Q.ai - Make Genius Money Moves, Forbes , 27 Oct. 2021",
"Living trusts are considered revocable when they are created, meaning the creators can make changes during their lifetimes. \u2014 Liz Weston, oregonlive , 26 Feb. 2022",
"However, attorney Simasko thinks a revocable trust is the best option to bequeath property. \u2014 Tanisha A. Sykes, USA TODAY , 3 Dec. 2021",
"The criminal charges relate to four victims, plus a revocable trust created by one of the victims, who later died. \u2014 Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune , 8 Oct. 2021",
"The law goes even further regarding for revocable trust. \u2014 Dallas News , 22 Aug. 2021",
"That immigration reform would give them lasting legal status, rather than the temporary \u2013 and revocable \u2013 relief from deportation offered by DACA. \u2014 Kevin Johnson, The Conversation , 22 July 2021",
"Those payments were made by checks from Donald Trump's account signed by Trump himself, and later from the Donald J. Trump revocable trust, the indictment said. \u2014 Erica Orden, CNN , 1 July 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin revocabilis , from revocare"
],
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-140234"
},
"risibility":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": laughter",
": the ability or inclination to laugh"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccri-z\u0259-\u02c8bi-l\u0259-t\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1620, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-141053"
},
"rubberman":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a worker who renews rubber tubing in electrolytic cells and purifies water for use in them"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0259b\u0259(r)m\u0259n",
"-\u02ccman"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-141109"
},
"rudenture":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": cabling"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02c8)r\u00fc\u00a6dench\u0259(r)"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"French, from Latin rudent-, rudens ship's rope + French -ure"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1723, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-141231"
},
"Rhodomelaceae":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"plural noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a large family of filamentous red algae (order Rhodymeniales ) characterized by a much-branched thallus in which the main axis and branches consist of a polysiphonic arrangement of filaments"
],
"pronounciation":[
"r\u014d\u02ccd\u00e4m\u0259\u02c8l\u0101s\u0113\u02cc\u0113"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"New Latin, from Rhodomela , type genus (from rhod- + Greek melas black) + -aceae"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-141351"
},
"recreated":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb ()"
],
"definitions":[
": to give new life or freshness to : refresh",
": to take recreation",
": to create again",
": to form anew in the imagination"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-kr\u0113-\u02cc\u0101t",
"\u02ccr\u0113-kr\u0113-\u02c8\u0101t"
],
"synonyms":[
"freshen",
"recharge",
"refresh",
"refreshen",
"regenerate",
"rejuvenate",
"renew",
"repair",
"restore",
"resuscitate",
"revitalize",
"revive",
"revivify"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Verb (2)",
"The movie set re-creates a London street of 1895.",
"The scene of the crime was re-created based upon police photographs."
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Verb (1)",
"Middle English recreaten, borrowed from Latin recre\u0101re \"to make new, restore, revive\" \u2014 more at recreation",
"Verb (2)",
"re- + create entry 1"
],
"first_known_use":[
"Verb (1)",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense",
"Verb (2)",
"1587, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-142050"
},
"reins":{
"type":[
"plural noun"
],
"definitions":[
": kidneys",
": the region of the kidneys : loins",
": the seat of the feelings or passions"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0101nz"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Plural noun",
"Chapman took over the reins of IonQ quantum computing and quickly organized and developed a multi-generational roadmap to ensure an orderly development of the company\u2019s capabilities. \u2014 Paul Smith-goodson, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
"Jorgensen, who took the reins of the Utah GOP in 2021, says primary debates are purely partisan exercises. \u2014 Bryan Schott, The Salt Lake Tribune , 13 May 2022",
"Brian Niccol took the reins of Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. when the burrito chain\u2019s sales had plummeted after a series of food-safety scares. \u2014 Heather Haddon, WSJ , 7 May 2022",
"Another person feeling shock and sadness is Roy Thomas, the man who took the reins of Marvel Comics in the early 1970s after Stan Lee handed him the mantle of editor-in-chief. \u2014 Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Fulwell 73 took the reins of the Grammys in 2021 and has put on the show for the past two years. \u2014 Elizabeth Wagmeister, Variety , 27 Apr. 2022",
"As quarterback Lindsey Scott took the reins of Incarnate Word\u2019s offense during spring practice, coach G.J. Kinne and offensive coordinator Mack Leftwich studied his play from just a few yards behind him. \u2014 Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News , 14 Apr. 2022",
"But each of those attempts to take the reins came with its own difficulties. \u2014 Jim Puzzanghera, BostonGlobe.com , 4 June 2022",
"The first panel of the day asked the question: How can talent take the reins to ensure that productions are green? \u2014 Evan Nicole Brown, The Hollywood Reporter , 2 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Plural noun",
"Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin renes"
],
"first_known_use":[
"Plural noun",
"12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-142058"
},
"rime riche":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a rhyme produced by agreement in sound not only of the last accented vowel and any succeeding sounds but also of the consonant preceding this rhyming vowel"
],
"pronounciation":[
"r\u0113m\u02c8r\u0113sh"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"French, literally, rich rhyme"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-142319"
},
"Revels Office":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a former office in the English royal household of which the master of the revels was head and which had charge of court entertainment"
],
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"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-142624"
},
"restate":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to state again or in another way"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8st\u0101t"
],
"synonyms":[
"paraphrase",
"rephrase",
"reword",
"translate"
],
"antonyms":[
"quote"
],
"examples":[
"She needs to restate her arguments.",
"though I couldn't remember the exact words he used, I restated his message as accurately as I could",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"And extremely important to restate , and to bear in mind. \u2014 Jay Nordlinger, National Review , 2 June 2022",
"The company will restate its contention that there is no direct link between its formula and the infant infections investigated by the FDA. \u2014 Matthew Perrone, ajc , 25 May 2022",
"The company will restate its contention that there is no direct link between its formula and the infant infections investigated by the FDA. \u2014 CBS News , 25 May 2022",
"That can result in companies having to restate their financial statements or in regulatory scrutiny. \u2014 Mark Maurer, WSJ , 18 May 2022",
"Be sure to restate the organization\u2019s mission, vision and values. \u2014 Lori Harris, Forbes , 5 Jan. 2022",
"Post updated to restate the method in the fourth-to-last paragraph for detecting BitB pages. \u2014 Dan Goodin, Ars Technica , 21 Mar. 2022",
"Companies restate results to correct mistakes that have crept into their financial statements; the reasons may range from human error to violations of accounting rules to outright fraud. \u2014 Mark Maurer, WSJ , 11 Feb. 2022",
"Extreme times call for presidents to restate a sense of common national mission, to assess simultaneous crises with clarity and to inject a sense of hope that some sense of normality may be on the horizon. \u2014 Stephen Collinson, CNN , 19 Jan. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1713, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-142749"
},
"ratiocination":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the process of exact thinking : reasoning",
": a reasoned train of thought"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccra-t\u0113-\u02cc\u014d-s\u0259-\u02c8n\u0101-sh\u0259n",
"\u02ccra-sh\u0113-",
"-\u02cc\u00e4-"
],
"synonyms":[
"intellection",
"logic",
"reason",
"reasoning",
"sense"
],
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"examples":[
"as an expert in ratiocination , the detective Sherlock Holmes has few rivals"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1532, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-142753"
},
"revulsed":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": affected with or having undergone revulsion"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8v\u0259lst"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Latin revulsus , past participle of revellere + English -ed"
],
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1934, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-142819"
},
"rewardful":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun,"
],
"definitions":[
": offering or productive of reward"
],
"pronounciation":[
"-df\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-143151"
},
"refuting":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous",
": to deny the truth or accuracy of",
": to say or prove that something is wrong or untrue"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8fy\u00fct",
"ri-\u02c8fy\u00fct"
],
"synonyms":[
"contradict",
"deny",
"disaffirm",
"disallow",
"disavow",
"disclaim",
"disconfirm",
"disown",
"gainsay",
"negate",
"negative",
"reject",
"repudiate"
],
"antonyms":[
"acknowledge",
"admit",
"allow",
"avow",
"concede",
"confirm",
"own"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Some believe Sarandos thinks that viewers get bored and tune out after that many episodes, though those close to him refute this. \u2014 Matt Donnelly, Variety , 21 June 2022",
"In an apparent attempt to refute such rumors, the Hebei police said in the statement the suspects fled the scene at 2.47 a.m. -- seven minutes after the assault started; and at 2.55 a.m., the four victims were sent to hospital by ambulance. \u2014 Nectar Gan And Cnn's Beijing Bureau, CNN , 21 June 2022",
"President Biden has said he was not involved in the business dealings of his son and brother, and there has been no evidence that has emerged to refute this. \u2014 Catherine Herridge, Graham Kates, CBS News , 13 June 2022",
"But our study, using the largest research cohort of Latinos in the United States, seems to refute the paradox. \u2014 Olveen Carrasquillo, The Conversation , 8 June 2022",
"Shortly after the initial reports linked Howard to the Lakers, his wife, Jenine, shared on Twitter a message that appeared to refute the idea of her husband\u2019s candidacy. \u2014 Michael Cohen, USA TODAY , 22 May 2022",
"Shortly after the initial reports linked Howard to the Lakers, his wife, Jenine, shared on Twitter a message that appeared to refute the idea of her husband\u2019s candidacy. \u2014 Michael Cohen, Detroit Free Press , 22 May 2022",
"One way to approach this is to ask: What is Ghost World trying to refute ? \u2014 Ling Ma, The Atlantic , 16 May 2022",
"In a plot twist that unfolded after court adjourned last Thursday, makeup company Milani Cosmetics issued a statement via social media that appeared to refute one key allegation made by Heard\u2019s legal team. \u2014 Tatiana Siegel, Rolling Stone , 25 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Latin refutare to check, suppress, refute"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1545, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-143314"
},
"repetitious":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": characterized or marked by repetition",
": tediously repeating"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccre-p\u0259-\u02c8ti-sh\u0259s"
],
"synonyms":[
"duplicative",
"reiterative",
"repetitive"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"He was bored by the repetitious work.",
"Her writing can be repetitious .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In the cybersecurity world, automation provides scale and consistency that can be used to deliver repetitious work and react fast to certain conditions. \u2014 Eoin Keary, Forbes , 3 June 2022",
"The complaints about Lucky Charms have been magically repetitious , so to speak. \u2014 Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes , 7 May 2022",
"All those traditional whines and whimpers about how the guild and other pre-Oscar awards ruin everything with repetitious wins have been silenced. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 22 Mar. 2022",
"These range from former hospitality workers who have grown tired of typically low wages and varied working hours to assembly workers tired of repetitious work and limited growth opportunities. \u2014 Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune , 21 Mar. 2022",
"State laboratories offered lower wages, less status and mostly repetitious tasks. \u2014 Richard Conniff, Smithsonian Magazine , 24 Feb. 2022",
"Invincible is a complete comic series, meaning the meandering and repetitious dread that eventually saddled Kirkman's other TV series may be avoidable with this one. \u2014 Ars Staff, Ars Technica , 31 Dec. 2021",
"As Miles Surrey wrote in The Ringer, when movie characters are trapped in a repetitious cycle, often the only way to break them is by looking within themselves. \u2014 Lewis Gordon, Vulture , 8 Oct. 2021",
"However, within another ten years or so, this style too grew optically familiar, repetitious , flat, similarly systematized, at the same scales, with the same colors. \u2014 Jerry Saltz, Vulture , 21 Aug. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1673, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-143835"
},
"red rat snake":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": corn snake"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1936, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-144127"
},
"refl":{
"type":[
"abbreviation"
],
"definitions":[
"reflection ; reflective ; reflectively ; reflector",
"reflex ; reflexive"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-144257"
},
"rifle bar":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a rifled steel bar used for rotating drill steel in a machine drill"
],
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"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"rifle entry 5"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-145109"
},
"recoil spring":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a spring used to cushion the shock of a recoiling gun or other mechanism"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-145141"
},
"ratiocinate":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": reason"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccra-t\u0113-\u02c8\u014d-s\u0259-\u02ccn\u0101t",
"\u02ccra-sh\u0113-",
"-\u02c8\u00e4-"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Latin ratiocinatus , past participle of ratiocinari to reckon, from ratio + -cinari (as in vaticinari to prophesy) \u2014 more at vaticinate"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1643, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-145436"
},
"responseless":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": making no response : unresponsive"
],
"pronounciation":[
"-sl\u0259\u0307s"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"response + -less"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-145506"
},
"renovascular":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": of, relating to, or involving the blood vessels of the kidneys",
": of, relating to, or involving the blood vessels of the kidneys"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u0113-n\u014d-\u02c8va-sky\u0259-l\u0259r",
"\u02ccr\u0113-n\u014d-\u02c8vas-ky\u0259-l\u0259r"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1902, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-150338"
},
"roughhouse":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": violence or rough boisterous play",
": to treat in a boisterously rough manner",
": to engage in roughhouse"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0259f-\u02cchau\u0307s",
"\u02c8r\u0259f-\u02cchau\u0307s",
"-\u02cchau\u0307z"
],
"synonyms":[
"buffoonery",
"clownery",
"clowning",
"foolery",
"high jinks",
"hijinks",
"horseplay",
"horsing around",
"monkey business",
"monkeying",
"monkeyshine(s)",
"roughhousing",
"shenanigan(s)",
"skylarking",
"slapstick",
"tomfoolery"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"their parents simply wouldn't tolerate any roughhouse in the living room",
"Verb",
"The kids were roughhousing in the living room.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Phil bitterly watches from a distance while his fellow cowhands roughhouse , bathe together and chase prostitutes at a local saloon. \u2014 Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY , 2 Dec. 2021",
"Chewy orecchiette roughhouse with big hunks of sausage and broccolini, enrobed in a rich goat cheese fonduta. \u2014 Dominic Armato, azcentral , 16 July 2019",
"In one such glimpse of sublimity, a group of young Native American rodeo riders drink beer, roughhouse , and sing songs in the immensity of the Badlands surrounding the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, in South Dakota. \u2014 Peter Keough, BostonGlobe.com , 25 Apr. 2018",
"There\u2019s also a chance McGregor flusters him with the same kind of roughhouse tactics that worked for Marcos Maidana in their first fight. \u2014 Tim Dahlberg, The Seattle Times , 24 Aug. 2017",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"According to one 2020 study, children who roughhouse with their fathers are better able to control their emotions and less likely to have behavioral problems. \u2014 Stephanie H. Murray, The Week , 4 Jan. 2022",
"As shown in footage captured by KING-TV, the pair were hesitant at first, sniffing each other out, but quickly warmed up to one another and began to play and roughhouse . \u2014 Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com , 15 Nov. 2021",
"Now, on the pool deck, the boys tussle and roughhouse with the zeal of Labrador puppies, slugging each other lovingly in the shoulders and then retreating with giggles like ninnies. \u2014 Barrett Swanson, Harper's Magazine , 25 May 2021",
"From ABC News, video shows some bear cubs roughhousing at a wildlife park in South Dakota. \u2014 Cliff Pinckard, cleveland , 22 May 2020",
"Three police recruits have resigned in the wake of internal affairs investigations into their roles in the serious injury of a fellow student during roughhousing in a dorm at the state\u2019s basic training academy. \u2014 oregonlive , 24 Apr. 2020",
"The boys cracked jokes, roughhoused and argued about who was the cutest girl in the shelter. \u2014 Paulina Villegas, New York Times , 29 Oct. 2019",
"That summer, Boulger broke his arm while roughhousing with friends, forcing him out of the contact-heavy sports. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 22 Sep. 2019",
"Family photos depict their father cuddling and roughhousing with this sons, and posing in front of a fire truck with a young Leonard. \u2014 Anne Barnard, New York Times , 24 Sep. 2019"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"1882, in the meaning defined above",
"Verb",
"1898, in the meaning defined at transitive sense"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-150458"
},
"Reithrodontomys":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a genus of cricetid rodents comprising the harvest mice"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u012bthr\u0259\u02c8d\u00e4nt\u0259\u02ccmis"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"New Latin, from reithr- (from Greek rheithron that which flows, stream, from rhein to flow) + odont- + -mys"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-150541"
},
"recirculation":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the act or process of circulating again or causing something to circulate again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02ccs\u0259r-ky\u0259-\u02c8l\u0101-sh\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1718, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-150824"
},
"reguline":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": of, relating to, or being a regulus",
": a smooth coherent electrodeposit of metal"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8regy\u0259\u02ccl\u012bn",
"-l\u0259\u0307n",
"-l\u0259\u0307n",
"-\u02ccl\u012bn"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Adjective",
"probably from (assumed) New Latin regulinus , from Medieval Latin regulus + Latin -inus -ine"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-151008"
},
"resight":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to sight again or anew: such as",
": to get or catch sight of (someone or something) again",
": to aim (something) again by means of a sight (see sight entry 1 sense 8a )"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8s\u012bt"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1857, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-151910"
},
"Ras Shamra":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": of or being the alphabetical cuneiform script of Ugaritic discovered on a collection of clay tablets excavated at Ras Shamra between 1929 and 1936 : ugaritic"
],
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"\u02c8r\u00e4s\u02c8shamr\u0259"
],
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"history_and_etymology":[
"from Ras Shamra , Syria"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-152837"
},
"reacetylation":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": renewed acetylation"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\"+"
],
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"history_and_etymology":[
"re- + acetylation"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-153410"
},
"reimburse":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to pay back to someone : repay",
": to make restoration or payment of an equivalent to",
": to pay back : repay",
": to pay back (a sum lost or expended) to someone",
": to make restoration or payment of an equivalent to"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u0259m-\u02c8b\u0259rs",
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u0259m-\u02c8b\u0259rs",
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u0259m-\u02c8b\u0259rs"
],
"synonyms":[
"refund",
"repay"
],
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"examples":[
"make sure you keep your receipts so we can reimburse you for your expenses",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Additionally, now that the program has been expanded to 24/7 operation, AFD will be able to bill Medicaid for these services, which will reimburse close to 25% of expenses. \u2014 Anchorage Daily News , 15 June 2022",
"Companies that reimburse likely will follow the new higher rate, Steber said. \u2014 Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press , 13 June 2022",
"For towns with a mill rate of 50, for example, the rate for drivers would be reduced to 32.46, and the state would reimburse the towns to make up for the tax revenues that the towns would lose. \u2014 Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant , 7 June 2022",
"Many airlines are allowing passengers who missed their flights because of the security delays to rebook, and Mr. Cullinane said DAA would reimburse those passengers who had to pay out of their own pockets. \u2014 New York Times , 30 May 2022",
"But Medicare does not reimburse for such scans, putting them out of reach for many patients. \u2014 Usha Lee Mcfarling, STAT , 7 June 2021",
"The Indian federal government will reimburse up to 30% of qualifying production expenditure to a maximum of INR20 million ($260,000). \u2014 Naman Ramachandran, Variety , 18 May 2022",
"Fortunately an auto insurance policy\u2019s comprehensive coverage will reimburse an owner for the expense, minus any deductible. \u2014 Jim Gorzelany, Forbes , 5 May 2022",
"The company will then reimburse buyers for the reinstallation costs. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 21 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"re- + obsolete English imburse to put in the pocket, pay, from Medieval Latin imbursare , from Latin in- in- + Medieval Latin bursa purse \u2014 more at purse"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1511, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-153750"
},
"rake it in":{
"type":[
"idiom"
],
"definitions":[
": to earn a lot of money"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-153841"
},
"rancour":{
"type":[],
"definitions":[
"Definition of rancour British spelling of rancor"
],
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"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-154442"
},
"Rakahanga":{
"type":[
"geographical name"
],
"definitions":[
"island (atoll) of the Northern Cook Islands in the south central Pacific"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u00e4-k\u0259-\u02c8h\u00e4\u014b-\u0259"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-155333"
},
"rime suffisante":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": end rhyme produced by agreement in sound of an accented final vowel and following final consonant or consonants if any"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u0113m\u02ccs\u00fcf\u0113\u02c8z\u00e4\u207ft"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"French, literally, sufficient rhyme"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-155834"
},
"reversis":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a card game in which the player who makes the fewest points and takes the fewest tricks wins",
": a game for two which is played on a checkerboard with 64 pieces having one color on one side and another on the other and in which if a player can so place his men as to enclose one of the opponent's he may reverse it and use it as one of his own"
],
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"synonyms":[],
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"history_and_etymology":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-160137"
},
"renewable":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": capable of being renewed",
": capable of being replaced by natural ecological cycles or sound management practices",
": capable of being replaced by natural processes"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8n\u00fc-\u0259-b\u0259l",
"-\u02c8ny\u00fc-",
"ri-\u02c8n\u00fc-\u0259-b\u0259l",
"-\u02c8ny\u00fc-"
],
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"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"a renewable life insurance policy",
"Forests are renewable natural resources, but they must be treated with care.",
"Wind and water are renewable fuel sources.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"However, floatovoltaics are built to float on a body of water reducing the land requirement necessary to produce renewable energy. \u2014 Ariel Cohen, Forbes , 28 June 2022",
"Switching to renewable energy can have a major impact on large-scale, energy-intensive operations. \u2014 Kees Wesdorp, STAT , 23 June 2022",
"Gerard Magnin, a nonprofit executive whom the government named to the board because of his expertise in renewable energy, resigned over the decision to invest more in nuclear. \u2014 Matthew Dalton, WSJ , 23 June 2022",
"They''ll also rely on hydrogen, which is created using renewable energy rather than fossil fuels, to power all of their equipment. \u2014 Tamara Hardingham-gill, CNN , 22 June 2022",
"This switch from June 1 has made IGI the country\u2019s second airport to run only on renewable energy. \u2014 Niharika Sharma, Quartz , 22 June 2022",
"This also had consequences for thoughts on policy, as people who read science news favored government action and an expansion of renewable energy. \u2014 John Timmer, Ars Technica , 22 June 2022",
"The basic concept calls for excess renewable energy to help draw a weight atop a tower or shaft. \u2014 Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics , 21 June 2022",
"Converting a home to run on renewable energy has never looked more appealing. \u2014 The Editors, Scientific American , 21 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1661, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-160650"
},
"roamer":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to go from place to place without purpose or direction : wander",
": to travel purposefully unhindered through a wide area",
": to use a cellular phone outside one's local calling area",
": to range or wander over",
": to go from place to place with no fixed purpose or direction"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u014dm",
"\u02c8r\u014dm"
],
"synonyms":[
"bat",
"cruise",
"drift",
"float",
"gad (about)",
"gallivant",
"galavant",
"kick around",
"knock (about)",
"maunder",
"meander",
"mooch",
"ramble",
"range",
"rove",
"traipse",
"wander"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Unlike most polar bears, which hunt seals on sea ice and roam far, this distinct population has adapted to living in a smaller habitat and hunting on freshwater glacier ice. \u2014 Katie Hunt, CNN , 18 June 2022",
"Although polar bears usually roam over large distances, those in Southeast Greenland stay in the same fjord for years. \u2014 Ed Yong, The Atlantic , 16 June 2022",
"Rather than having workers roam the warehouse picking goods, this is a goods-to-person model where goods flow on conveyors to workers at stations. \u2014 Steve Banker, Forbes , 3 June 2022",
"Afterward, sit on your expansive deck or soak in your private hot tub while these gentle giants roam around you as the stars twinkle above. \u2014 Katie Lockhart, House Beautiful , 1 June 2022",
"Against that backdrop, much of the pretrial jostling has centered on how far afield prosecutors may roam from the core accusation. \u2014 New York Times , 15 May 2022",
"Others, like Traphagen, have asked that at least some gaps be left in place so that large animals can roam their natural habitat freely. \u2014 Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker , 30 Apr. 2022",
"Plus, residents know and look out for one another\u2019s children, Janice Frankle said, and parents feel safe letting their kids roam the neighborhood. \u2014 Washington Post , 27 Apr. 2022",
"All wireless operators started letting their customers roam on each other\u2019s networks, making service more reliable. \u2014 Drew Fitzgerald, wsj.com , 24 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Middle English romen"
],
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-161020"
},
"rankinite":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a mineral Ca 3 Si 2 O 7 consisting of a rare calcium silicate"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ra\u014bk\u0259\u0307\u02ccn\u012bt"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"George A. Rankin \u20201963 American chemist + English -ite"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-161128"
},
"reverie":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": daydream",
": the condition of being lost in thought",
": the state of being lost in thought especially about pleasant things"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-v\u0259-r\u0113",
"\u02c8rev-r\u0113",
"\u02c8re-v\u0259-r\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[
"daydreaming",
"study",
"trance",
"woolgathering"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"I was lost in reverie and didn't realize my flight was boarding until it was almost too late.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Readers who give themselves over fully to Yuknavitch\u2019s aqueous story will catch strains of Jeanette Winterson and David Mitchell, but there\u2019s nothing derivative about her insightful reverie . \u2014 Ron Charles, Washington Post , 21 June 2022",
"Reegan Ray plays Mary Ann as a devoted friend who plays along with Ginger\u2019s delusions and occasionally slips into the island reverie . \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 6 June 2022",
"Her reverie was interrupted when her radio buzzed in her pocket. \u2014 Francesca Street, CNN , 31 May 2022",
"The throaty roar of a nearby lion startled me out of my reverie . \u2014 Christine Chitnis, ELLE , 24 May 2022",
"In an echo of the Salonen, the movement quickened and tightened into a racing reverie that burst like a firework. \u2014 Washington Post , 8 Apr. 2022",
"As my mind wanders and contemplates the awesomeness of the environment, my local mountain guide, Marco Maganzini, snaps me out of my reverie with another story of year-round derring do that unwittingly answers my question. \u2014 Duncan Madden, Forbes , 19 May 2022",
"But like Bugsy's reverie , the dream took concrete shape, and Esther's Kitchen is today an institution, luring a crowd of fashionable locals, many of them performers. \u2014 Tony Perrottet, Travel + Leisure , 24 Apr. 2022",
"Kidman losing herself in the reverie of a childhood photograph, eyes glazing over with fireworks that have long since burned out). \u2014 Caroline Framke, Variety , 11 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"French r\u00eaverie , from Middle French, delirium, from resver, rever to wander, be delirious"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1654, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-162130"
},
"reinsert":{
"type":[
"noun,",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to insert (something) again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-in-\u02c8s\u0259rt"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1629, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-162302"
},
"restatement":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": something that is restated",
": the act of restating",
": any of several volumes produced by the American Law Institute and authored by legal scholars and experts that set forth statements of major areas of law (as contracts, torts, trusts, and property) and are widely referred to in jurisprudence but are not binding"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8st\u0101t-m\u0259nt",
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u02c8st\u0101t-m\u0259nt"
],
"synonyms":[
"paraphrase",
"rephrasing",
"restating",
"rewording",
"translating",
"translation"
],
"antonyms":[
"quotation",
"quote"
],
"examples":[
"the press release provides no new details\u2014it is merely a restatement of information we already have",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The bank said a planned \u00a31 billion share buyback program would be delayed until discussions with the SEC about the potential restatement of 2021 financials related to the debt-sale mishap are concluded. \u2014 Anna Hirtenstein, WSJ , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Celebrate the restatement of vows by couples who want to reaffirm their love in a historic setting. \u2014 courant.com , 25 Feb. 2022",
"Using such an auditor for 15% of the work, for example, increased the risk of a restatement by 32% and of a late filing by 39%, compared with not using an auditor from a weak-rule-of-law country. \u2014 Jean Eaglesham, WSJ , 20 Jan. 2022",
"Businesses would also have to claw back incentive pay granted to both current and former executives for as many as three years before a restatement . \u2014 Mark Maurer, WSJ , 14 Oct. 2021",
"Keep an eye out for any leases that were previously categorized as capital leases; in some cases, a restatement entry may be necessary for those obligations. \u2014 Michael Juby, Forbes , 10 Nov. 2021",
"For example, one of the most serious deficiencies is when an audit fails to uncover a material error that leads to the restatement of company financials. \u2014 Mark Maurer, WSJ , 11 Nov. 2021",
"The restatement was completed in May, and the overall changes were apparently very small. \u2014 Trefis Team, Forbes , 29 June 2021",
"The ad buy follows Trump\u2019s restatement this week of his endorsement of Wright, who is running to replace her late husband, Ron Wright, who died in February after battling COVID-19 and cancer. \u2014 Dallas News , 24 July 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1803, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-162702"
},
"raden":{
"type":[],
"definitions":[
"Definition of raden plural of raad"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-162914"
},
"reasonable facsimile":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a copy that is not exact but is fairly close"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-163833"
},
"riotous":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": of the nature of a riot : turbulent",
": participating in riot",
": abundant , exuberant",
": of the nature of a riot",
": participating in a riot"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u012b-\u0259-t\u0259s",
"\u02c8r\u012b-\u0259-t\u0259s"
],
"synonyms":[
"antic",
"chucklesome",
"comedic",
"comic",
"comical",
"droll",
"farcical",
"funny",
"hilarious",
"humoristic",
"humorous",
"hysterical",
"hysteric",
"killing",
"laughable",
"ludicrous",
"ridiculous",
"risible",
"screaming",
"sidesplitting",
"uproarious"
],
"antonyms":[
"humorless",
"lame",
"unamusing",
"uncomic",
"unfunny",
"unhumorous",
"unhysterical"
],
"examples":[
"a riotous profusion of flowers",
"his riotous mugging always has everyone in hysterics",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In one scene from Elvis, Baz Luhrmann\u2019s riotous remixing of the life of the man considered the king of rock \u2019n\u2019 roll, Austin Butler, assuming the role of Elvis Presley, is made to perform in a tuxedo with tails. \u2014 Lilah Ramzi, Vogue , 23 June 2022",
"Fledgeling interior design studio Perifio decorated a guest room in their Hudson, New York, retreat with a riotous pattern of dancing cranes, courtesy of Milton & King. \u2014 Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor , 13 May 2022",
"This level of autonomy felt riotous and profuse, like vegetation in an Amazonian jungle. \u2014 New York Times , 9 June 2022",
"After so many months spent in quarantine, Friedberg is ready to bring her riotous show to stages across the pond. \u2014 Kat Bein, SPIN , 25 May 2022",
"The toads and birds were riotous , including a hummingbird that darted around a red yucca. \u2014 Florence Williams, Outside Online , 1 Jan. 2020",
"The film, produced by Bright Yellow Films, Samson Films and Groove Intl., tracks Harris\u2019 career, which was overshadowed by a reputation for drinking and riotous behavior. \u2014 Leo Barraclough, Variety , 27 Apr. 2022",
"Cold landscapes, fantastical visions, riotous colors and violence work in tandem to conjure the Viking world. \u2014 Matthew Gabriele, Smithsonian Magazine , 22 Apr. 2022",
"In 2022, though, his sleek knits, riotous prints and body-embracing jumpsuits are showing up in museum exhibits and online. \u2014 Washington Post , 29 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-164349"
},
"retract":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to draw back or in",
": take back , withdraw",
": disavow",
": to draw or pull back",
": to recant or disavow something",
": to pull back or in",
": to take back (as an offer or statement) : withdraw",
": to draw back or in",
"\u2014 compare protract",
": to draw something (as tissue) back or in",
": to use a retractor"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8trakt",
"ri-\u02c8trakt",
"ri-\u02c8trakt"
],
"synonyms":[
"abjure",
"abnegate",
"forswear",
"foreswear",
"recant",
"renege",
"renounce",
"repeal",
"repudiate",
"take back",
"unsay",
"withdraw"
],
"antonyms":[
"adhere (to)"
],
"examples":[
"A cat can retract its claws.",
"The pilot retracted the plane's landing gear.",
"The plane's landing gear failed to retract .",
"Their college grants were retracted .",
"They retracted the job offer.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Push the button on the handle and push the brush down to retract the holder for use. \u2014 Jodhaira Rodriguez, Good Housekeeping , 24 May 2022",
"Lateral arms connected to the mounting bar and front bar are what extend and retract the awning on both manual and motorized models. \u2014 Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics , 15 May 2022",
"Peplow refused to retract his endorsement and called the use of his title in support of Bronson free speech. \u2014 Emily Goodykoontz, Anchorage Daily News , 14 Apr. 2022",
"However, despite the digital investigation\u2019s findings, the BBC refused to retract or apologize over the article. \u2014 K.j. Yossman, Variety , 26 Jan. 2022",
"The windows retract entirely into the doors and the rear window retracts into the body, maximizing the open air experience. \u2014 Wes Siler, Outside Online , 12 Apr. 2022",
"Meanwhile, the White House repeatedly asked Axios to retract its story \u2014 all to no avail. \u2014 Oliver Darcy, CNN , 18 Mar. 2022",
"The deadline to confirm him is Friday, and because Republican Gov. Mike Parson didn\u2019t retract his nomination, Kauerauf will be barred from serving after this week. \u2014 chicagotribune.com , 2 Feb. 2022",
"In his response to the complaint, Baller refused to apologize or retract his statement. \u2014 Bill Laitner, Detroit Free Press , 11 Nov. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Middle English, from Latin retractus , past participle of retrahere \u2014 more at retreat"
],
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-164437"
},
"revived":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to return to consciousness or life : become active or flourishing again",
": to restore to consciousness or life",
": to restore from a depressed, inactive, or unused state : bring back",
": to renew in the mind or memory",
": to bring back or come back to life, consciousness, freshness, or activity",
": to bring back into use or popularity",
": to return to consciousness or life",
": to restore to consciousness or life",
": to restore from a depressed, inactive, or unused state",
": to restore the force, effect, or validity of (as a contract, will, or action)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8v\u012bv",
"ri-\u02c8v\u012bv",
"ri-\u02c8v\u012bv",
"ri-\u02c8v\u012bv"
],
"synonyms":[
"reanimate",
"recharge",
"regenerate",
"rejuvenate",
"rekindle",
"renew",
"resurrect",
"resuscitate",
"revitalize",
"revivify",
"rewake",
"rewaken"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Indonesia, along with the rest of Southeast Asia, is trying to revive its tourism sector after years of travel restrictions crashed visitor numbers in tourist hotspots. \u2014 Nicholas Gordon, Fortune , 7 June 2022",
"But now Sabrina was pounding on her mother\u2019s chest and trying to revive her, clearly terrified. \u2014 New York Times , 1 June 2022",
"Jos\u00e9 Benavidez, David's father and trainer, said his son Jos\u00e9 Benavidez Jr., who is trying to revive his once-promising boxing career, is training for a fight that could come in July or August. \u2014 Jos\u00e9 M. Romero, The Arizona Republic , 20 May 2022",
"In this Netflix sports drama, Adam Sandler plays a former NBA scout trying to revive his career with some dubious dealings. \u2014 Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com , 20 May 2022",
"Around the same time, Hirata learned about Noma chef Ren\u00e9 Redzepi, who was trying to revive Nordic cuisine in Denmark by encouraging people to forage like the Nordic people used to. \u2014 Rachel Ng, Bon App\u00e9tit , 19 May 2022",
"Nestle SA, for example, has been trying to revive the business in that market, while Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc has started a sale of its baby nutrition business after exiting China last year. \u2014 Time , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Razorbacks can revive an old Southwest Conference rivalry with Texas, while keeping The Golden Boot and whatever their deal is with Missouri. \u2014 Bennett Durando, USA TODAY , 3 June 2022",
"Supporters of the Terra blockchain project last week voted to revive Luna, on the advice of creator Do Kwon, but not the TerraUSD stablecoin. \u2014 Chris Morris, Fortune , 31 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Middle English, from Anglo-French revivre , from Latin revivere to live again, from re- + vivere to live \u2014 more at quick entry 1"
],
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-164445"
},
"recut":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to cut again",
": to edit anew"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8k\u0259t",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02cck\u0259t"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Don't just recut and repurpose creative assets made for TikTok to use on YouTube. \u2014 Ira Belsky, Forbes , 3 May 2022",
"Disney will not recut or edit any of the TV series, according to ThatHashtagShow. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 24 Feb. 2022",
"To the dismay of collectors and purists, Graff recut the stone to improve its brilliance and minimize imperfections. \u2014 Jill Newman, Town & Country , 5 Feb. 2022",
"There are asynchronies and asymmetries, and the team tries to recut the show to fit. \u2014 Helen Shaw, Vulture , 9 Dec. 2021",
"What was highly unusual, of course, was the pandemic that delayed the film\u2019s release by a full year, during which Lowery significantly recut the film. \u2014 Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times , 1 Dec. 2021",
"After half a century in the vault, the unused footage has been recut by fellow filmmaker Peter Jackson into the three-part, eight-hour epic Get Back, which debuts Nov. 25 on Disney+. \u2014 Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE.com , 24 Nov. 2021",
"Coppola\u2019s continued mission to recut , revise, and rerelease his previous films suggests a dissatisfaction that might be either a personal eccentricity or related to the discontent that characterizes our current Walpurgisnacht. \u2014 Armond White, National Review , 29 Sep. 2021",
"The result, completed in 1975, only to be taken from Ivory and recut by the movie\u2019s distributor, American International Pictures, was the rare Merchant-Ivory flop. \u2014 New York Times , 6 Sep. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-165051"
},
"remuda":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the herd of horses from which those to be used for the day are chosen"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8m\u00fc-d\u0259",
"-\u02c8my\u00fc-"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"American Spanish, relay of horses, from Spanish, exchange, from remudar to exchange, from re- + mudar to change, from Latin mutare \u2014 more at mutable"
],
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1892, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-165819"
},
"redressment":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": redress"
],
"pronounciation":[
"-sm\u0259nt"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-165928"
},
"Ruminantia":{
"type":[
"plural noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a suborder of Artiodactyla comprising even-toed hoofed mammals (as sheep, giraffes, deer, and camels) that chew the cud and have a complex 3- or 4-chambered stomach \u2014 compare abomasum , omasum , reticulum , rumen \u2014 see pecora , tragulina , tylopoda"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u00fcm\u0259\u02c8nanch(\u0113)\u0259"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"New Latin, from Latin ruminant-, ruminans (present participle of ruminare, ruminari ) + New Latin -ia"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1807, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-165949"
},
"roust":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to drive (as from bed) roughly or unceremoniously"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rau\u0307st"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"The soldiers were rousted from their beds before sunrise.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"On Wednesday night, just as the curlers squeezed in one last practice run, an announcer, joined by the plump panda that serves as the Olympic mascot, tried to roust the modest assembly of spectators sprinkled throughout the stands. \u2014 New York Times , 12 Feb. 2022",
"The officers rushed to roust nearby residents out of their homes and clear the avenue. \u2014 New York Times , 1 Jan. 2022",
"The flight attendant had noticed our stalemate and offered to roust the man from my seat, but the situation felt too combustible to me, and 25C like too stupid a hill on which to die. \u2014 Amanda Mull, The Atlantic , 3 Aug. 2021",
"Most became involved to roust Trump from office \u2014 nearly 2 out of 3 voters rejected him in favor of Democrat Joe Biden. \u2014 Joe Garofoli, SFChronicle.com , 18 Jan. 2021",
"The city had been on edge after prosecutors declined to bring charges in 2014 against the officer who killed Dontre Hamilton, who had been asleep on a park bench when police were called to roust him. \u2014 Greg Moore, The Arizona Republic , 27 Aug. 2020",
"State troopers have repeatedly tried to roust the demonstrators, swooping in on late-night raids to seize their belongings and to arrest the activists. \u2014 Tim Elfrink, Washington Post , 13 Aug. 2020",
"Others have been rousted from their beds in the middle of the night in U.S. government shelters and put on planes out of the country without any notification to their families. \u2014 Caitlin Dickerson, New York Times , 20 May 2020",
"Transients rousted from Los Angeles during the Great Depression, which led to the federal social safety net. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 6 Apr. 2020"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"alteration of rouse entry 1"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1658, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-165955"
},
"roving eye":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a tendency to look at and have sexual thoughts about other people while already in a romantic relationship"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-170143"
},
"roi fain\u00e9ant":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a do-nothing king",
": one who has delegated or lost his royal power while still reigning"
],
"pronounciation":[
"r\u0259\u00a6w\u00e4\u02ccf\u0101(\u02cc)n\u0101\u02c8\u00e4\u207f",
"\u00a6rw-"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"French, faineant king"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1777, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-170355"
},
"rectilinear":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": moving in or forming a straight line",
": characterized by straight lines",
": perpendicular sense 3"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccrek-t\u0259-\u02c8li-n\u0113-\u0259r"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"the rectilinear skyline of a modern city",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The circa 1870s brick facade remains intact, but behind it the home explodes into a three-story rectilinear white form punctuated by a line of windows. \u2014 Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson, Washington Post , 23 Mar. 2022",
"Moreover, the distortion effect is ever elusive to the onlooker: each and every line that looks warped in one\u2019s visual periphery becomes rectilinear when viewed directly. \u2014 Scientific American , 15 Feb. 2022",
"In the Warped Grid Illusion, the high spatial frequencies arise from the rectilinear grid, and the low spatial frequencies from the designs formed by cobblestones of like colors. \u2014 Scientific American , 15 Feb. 2022",
"Most of the 10-story building is sheathed in glass windows arranged in a strict rectilinear pattern \u2014 a very contemporary look \u2014 but the ground floor is more sinuous, which evokes off a midcentury vibe. \u2014 Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure , 22 Nov. 2021",
"The perforated paper then became a negative for printing a rectilinear abstraction\u2014a monochrome Mondrian. \u2014 Richard B. Woodward, WSJ , 16 June 2021",
"Gordon Bunshaft, chief architect of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, designed the low, sleekly rectilinear building, which opened in 1957, and Florence Knoll conjured interiors that elided the difference between work and life. \u2014 Justin Davidson, Curbed , 26 Apr. 2021",
"When the passenger elevator birthed the high-rise office building, the rectilinear matrix flowed up toward the clouds. \u2014 Justin Davidson, Curbed , 26 Apr. 2021",
"Freud\u2019s body, for instance, is conscribed by a rectilinear structure built around (or extending out of) a bed\u2019s headboard. \u2014 Sophie Madeline Dess, The Atlantic , 25 Mar. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Late Latin rectilineus , from Latin rectus + linea line"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-170509"
},
"reconcentrate":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to concentrate further or again",
": to subject to reconcentration (see reconcentration sense 2 )"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8k\u00e4n(t)-s\u0259n-\u02cctr\u0101t",
"-\u02ccsen-"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1828, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-170528"
},
"raise a ruckus/fuss/stink":{
"type":[
"idiom"
],
"definitions":[
": to complain or object very angrily"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-170649"
},
"relatival":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": relating to or resembling a relative pronoun or other relative word"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u00a6rel\u0259\u00a6t\u012bv\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"relative entry 1 + -al"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-170933"
},
"roadhouse":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an inn or tavern usually outside city limits providing liquor and usually meals, dancing, and often gambling"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u014dd-\u02cchau\u0307s"
],
"synonyms":[
"bistro",
"bo\u00eete",
"cabaret",
"caf\u00e9",
"cafe",
"club",
"nightclub",
"nightspot",
"nitery",
"niterie",
"supper club"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"stopped at a roadhouse for some drinks and a little line dancing",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Gilchrist co-owned the Flora-Bama Lounge, Package & Oyster bar, a legendary beachfront roadhouse on the Alabama-Florida line, with three partners -- Pat McClellan, Cameron Price and John McInnis. \u2014 al , 25 May 2022",
"The Doobies grew out of the Bay Area biker scene at the Chateau Libert\u00e9, a rough-and-tumble roadhouse in the Santa Cruz Mountains with a loyal clientele of Hells Angels. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 11 May 2022",
"Along the way, La Leona \u2014 a solitary roadhouse on the edge of National Route 40 \u2014 was the only sign of civilization. \u2014 Mark Johanson, Travel + Leisure , 23 Apr. 2022",
"Last Resort is a restaurant and bar chain known for its rowdy roadhouse atmosphere and intentionally obnoxious staff. \u2014 Kathy Jumper, al , 17 Apr. 2022",
"The Whites first established a roadhouse at Ladd\u2019s Station on the western coast of the Upper Cook Inlet about two miles from Tyonek. \u2014 David Reamer, Anchorage Daily News , 27 Mar. 2022",
"Then there was the man who had parked his motor home 50 yards behind the roadhouse . \u2014 Michael E. Miller, Anchorage Daily News , 22 Sep. 2021",
"But that wasn\u2019t Old West enough for Sam Chappat, who converted it into a log cabin-style roadhouse in the early 1930s. \u2014 Carl Nolte, San Francisco Chronicle , 26 Feb. 2022",
"Then there was the man who had parked his motor home 50 yards behind the roadhouse . \u2014 Michael E. Miller, Anchorage Daily News , 22 Sep. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1857, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-171002"
},
"retractation":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": retraction , recantation"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u0113\u2027\u02cctrak\u02c8t\u0101sh\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Latin retractation-, retractatio , from retractatus (past participle of retractare to retract) + -ion-, -io -ion"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-171913"
},
"reassail":{
"type":[
"transitive verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to assail again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u00a6r\u0113+"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"re- + assail"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-172832"
},
"ravenala":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a genus of tropical woody plants (family Musaceae) having tall trunks, oblong distichous very long-stalked leaves, and large flowers with three sepals and three petals followed by woody 3-valved capsules \u2014 see traveler's-tree",
": any plant of the genus Ravenala"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccrav\u0259\u02c8n\u0101l\u0259"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"New Latin, from a native name in Madagascar"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-172925"
},
"repledge":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to pledge or promise (something) again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8plej"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1751, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-172951"
},
"rejoin":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to answer the replication of the plaintiff",
": to join again",
": to say often sharply or critically in response especially as a reply to a reply",
": to join again : return to",
": to reply often in a sharp or critical way"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8j\u022fin",
"transitive sense 1 is",
"ri-\u02c8j\u022fin"
],
"synonyms":[
"answer",
"come back",
"reply",
"respond",
"retort",
"return",
"riposte"
],
"antonyms":[
"ask",
"inquire",
"question"
],
"examples":[
"I'll be rejoining my family for the last part of our vacation.",
"Now that the kids are in school, I'm ready to rejoin the workforce.",
"The original drummer left the band in 2000 but rejoined two years later.",
"This trail eventually rejoins the main trail.",
"The river divides here, but the two streams rejoin downstream.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"DH Franmil Reyes, along with Civale, is expected to rejoin the Guardians for this series. \u2014 Paul Hoynes, cleveland , 20 June 2022",
"Mets right-hander Tylor Megill is expected to rejoin the rotation and start on the road against the Los Angeles Angels. \u2014 Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al , 10 June 2022",
"Manning is expected to rejoin the Tigers after next week's rehab start with Triple-A Toledo. \u2014 Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press , 14 May 2022",
"On climate change, the President intends to rejoin the Paris Agreement and roll back many of Trump\u2019s anti-environmental actions. \u2014 Natalie Gontcharova, refinery29.com , 20 Jan. 2021",
"In an opinion piece for USA Today, Lieberman, representing UANI, writes that the 2020 democratic presidential candidates should support Trump\u2019s Iran policy and not pledge to rejoin the 2015 nuclear agreement. \u2014 CNN , 17 Feb. 2022",
"On day one in office that month, the Biden administration filed the paperwork needed to rejoin the Paris climate agreement as of February 19. \u2014 Andrea Thompson, Scientific American , 28 Dec. 2021",
"Bryant, who last played for the Rockies on April 25, was set to rejoin the team after going 2 for 7 in a two-game rehab stint for Triple A Albuquerque this week. \u2014 Wire Reports, BostonGlobe.com , 20 May 2022",
"Not only did Auburn not see anyone else enter the portal, but the program also saw former four-star defensive lineman Marquis Robinson recently withdraw his name from the portal, with plans to rejoin the team this summer. \u2014 Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al , 4 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Middle English, from Anglo-French rejoindre , from re- + joindre to join \u2014 more at join entry 1"
],
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-173228"
},
"revivifier":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": one that revivifies : reviver"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02c8)r\u0113\u00a6viv\u0259\u02ccf\u012b(\u0259)r",
"r\u0259\u0307\u02c8v-"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"revivify + -er"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-173249"
},
"Raroian":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": of or relating to the island of Raroia in the Tuamotu Archipelago",
": a native or inhabitant of Raroia Island in the Tuamotu Archipelago"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u00a6r\u00e4r\u0259\u00a6w\u0113\u0259n",
"\""
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Adjective",
"Raroia , island in the Tuamotu archipelago in the southern Pacific + English -an"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-174622"
},
"run out":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to come to an end : expire",
": to become exhausted or used up",
": to jut out",
": to finish out (a course, a series, a contest, etc.) : complete",
": to run hard to first base after hitting (a batted ball)",
": to fill out (a typeset line) with quads, leaders, or ornaments",
": to set (a line of text, such as the first line of a paragraph) with a hanging indention",
": to exhaust (oneself) in running",
": to cause to leave by force or coercion : expel",
": to use up the available supply of",
": desert"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The ring, run out of separate brothels in Sacramento and Placer counties, involved seven women, prosecutors said. \u2014 Christian Martinezstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 16 June 2022",
"But eventually teams run out of time with players and a decision has to be made. \u2014 Paul Hoynes, cleveland , 4 June 2022",
"Happy Together stars Tony Leung and Leslie Cheung as Lai Yiu-Fai and Ho Po-Wing, fractious lovers from Hong Kong who plan a visit to Argentina, only to run out of money and be forced to stay there. \u2014 Marley Marius, Vogue , 4 June 2022",
"In the United States, Asia and Africa, potato shortages have caused fast food restaurants to run out of products like french fries and chips. \u2014 Heather Chen, CNN , 2 June 2022",
"Companies such as Adobe and Oracle have suspended operations there, and there are concerns that Russia could soon run out of data storage space. \u2014 New York Times , 27 May 2022",
"The 757 held so many passengers that a flight attendant could easily run out of room in her cart for all the garbage when picking up trays after a meal. \u2014 Jennifer Gonnerman, The New Yorker , 23 May 2022",
"State police said Moore had apparently run out of gas and pulled his car to the side of the highway. \u2014 Minyvonne Burke, NBC News , 21 May 2022",
"The reality, however, is that a savings account, no matter how large, will eventually run out of money. \u2014 Steve Davis, Forbes , 20 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-174901"
},
"respire":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": breathe",
": to inhale and exhale air successively",
": to take up oxygen and produce carbon dioxide through oxidation",
": breathe",
": breathe sense 1",
": breathe",
": to inhale and exhale air successively",
": to take up oxygen and produce carbon dioxide through oxidation",
": breathe"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8sp\u012b(-\u0259)r",
"ri-\u02c8sp\u012br",
"ri-\u02c8sp\u012b(\u0259)r"
],
"synonyms":[
"breathe"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Fish use their gills to respire .",
"though unconscious, the patient is still respiring",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Vegetables that respire at a higher rate keep better in the refrigerator crisper, where food retains more moisture than in the open space of the main refrigerator compartment, which can draw moisture out of produce. \u2014 Anne-marie Bonneau, Los Angeles Times , 15 Apr. 2021",
"Consider leafy vegetables, which immediately start to respire faster once they are cut. \u2014 Nicola Temple, WSJ , 4 May 2018",
"The gases are then respired out of the lungs: literal fart breath. \u2014 Brian Resnick, Vox , 3 Apr. 2018",
"In the 18th century and earlier, most baking was dictated by the delicate whims of respiring yeast. \u2014 Ben Panko, Smithsonian , 20 June 2017",
"This makes sense, since roots are respiring organs. \u2014 Bonnie Blodgett, Twin Cities , 14 Jan. 2017",
"In the 18th century and earlier, most baking was dictated by the delicate whims of respiring yeast. \u2014 Ben Panko, Smithsonian , 21 June 2017"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Middle English, from Latin respirare , from re- + spirare to blow, breathe"
],
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-174931"
},
"realize":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to bring into concrete existence : accomplish",
": to cause to seem real : make appear real",
": to convert into actual money",
": to bring or get by sale, investment, or effort : gain",
": to conceive vividly as real : be fully aware of",
": to be aware of : understand",
": to bring into being : accomplish",
": to get as a result of effort : gain",
": to convert into money",
": to obtain or incur (as a gain or loss) especially as the result of a sale, exchange, or other disposition of an asset",
"\u2014 compare recognize"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u0259-\u02ccl\u012bz",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u0259-\u02ccl\u012bz",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u0259-\u02ccl\u012bz"
],
"synonyms":[
"ascertain",
"catch on (to)",
"discover",
"find out",
"get on (to)",
"hear",
"learn",
"see",
"wise (up)"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"With Gundam: Cucuruz Doan\u2019s Island performing very well at the Japanese box office, not many realize that the movie\u2019s titular island is in fact a real place. \u2014 Ollie Barder, Forbes , 7 June 2022",
"Finally, realize that towels are an investment, so take care of them. \u2014 Laura Daily, Washington Post , 7 June 2022",
"As of right now, fans realize Vecna's existence is the biggest risk for the kids surviving at the moment. \u2014 Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping , 4 June 2022",
"But as the colony of humans on the remote planet is on the verge of being torn apart by religious differences, the androids realize the challenge and danger of attempting to control humans' beliefs. \u2014 Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com , 3 June 2022",
"As in Harry Potter, as in Star Wars\u2014as in so many journeys of this sort\u2014so too in Stranger Things does our hero realize how to defeat evil: not using one\u2019s powers out of fear or anger, but out of love. \u2014 Josh St. Clair, Men's Health , 29 May 2022",
"Aside from advocating for Black women during pregnancy to prevent unfortunate situations like this, many don\u2019t realize that birthing doulas can also be of assistance for moms postpartum. \u2014 Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence , 26 May 2022",
"Some people realize that days filled with leisure time aren\u2019t ideal, after all. \u2014 Shlomo Benartzi, WSJ , 20 May 2022",
"At what point did each of you realize that the whole was greater than the sum of its parts? \u2014 David Fear, Rolling Stone , 14 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"French r\u00e9aliser , from Middle French realiser , from real real"
],
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-175117"
},
"react":{
"type":[
"intransitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to exert a reciprocal or counteracting force or influence",
": to change in response to a stimulus",
": to act in opposition to a force or influence",
": to move or tend in a reverse direction",
": to undergo chemical reaction",
": to cause to react",
": to act or behave in response to something",
": to oppose a force or influence",
": to go through a chemical reaction",
": to respond to a stimulus",
": to undergo chemical reaction",
": to cause to react"
],
"pronounciation":[
"r\u0113-\u02c8akt",
"r\u0113-\u02c8akt",
"r\u0113-\u02c8akt"
],
"synonyms":[
"reply",
"respond"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"When I told her what happened, she reacted with anger.",
"I didn't expect him to react that way.",
"The firefighters reacted quickly when they heard the alarm.",
"He reacted badly to the drug.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Time after time, the Russians react to one attack by exposing themselves to a separate attack somewhere else. \u2014 David Axe, Forbes , 9 June 2022",
"Ukrainians refugees react during board the train to Przemysl (Poland), amid Russian invasion of Ukraine, in Odesa, Ukraine 25 April 2022. \u2014 Camilo Montoya-galvez, CBS News , 3 June 2022",
"On the latest episode of the Blazer Focused pod, Aaron and Craig react in real time to the ESPN report that Phil Knight and Alan Smolinisky have submitted a more than $2 billion bid to buy the Portland Trail Blazers. \u2014 oregonlive , 2 June 2022",
"Unbelievable finish':Fans react to Marcus Ericsson's first Indy 500 win 2. \u2014 Rob Peeters, The Indianapolis Star , 29 May 2022",
"If the labor market and inflation historically react in a predictable way to a certain amount of spending, exceeding that normal range could lead to unexpected results. \u2014 Tim Fernholz, Quartz , 27 May 2022",
"Campaign reporters react slowly when unorthodox candidates upend the verities of politics. \u2014 Walter Shapiro, The New Republic , 24 May 2022",
"When triggered by children\u2019s behavior, parents often react instinctively by punishing or pushing away. \u2014 Washington Post , 10 May 2022",
"Rhode Island lawmakers, health care workers, and religious leaders react to leaked draft opinion \u2014 2:29 p.m. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 3 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"New Latin reactus , past participle of reagere , from Latin re- + agere to act \u2014 more at agent"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1644, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-175159"
},
"riches":{
"type":[
"noun plural",
"plural noun"
],
"definitions":[
": things that make one rich : wealth",
": things that make someone rich"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ri-ch\u0259z",
"\u02c8ri-ch\u0259z"
],
"synonyms":[
"assets",
"capital",
"fortune",
"means",
"opulence",
"substance",
"wealth",
"wherewithal",
"worth"
],
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"What would be a rare experience anywhere else in the US is an embarrassment of riches at the Alaska Bear Camp, with brown bears on view in their natural habitat at camp\u2019s edge as well as along the adjacent lakeshore. \u2014 Corrina Allen-kiersons, Forbes , 7 June 2022",
"Along with Spanish colonizers looking for riches , priests looking for souls to save, many Indigenous people came as well \u2014 some as servants, others forcibly to quench the lust of men, some as wives, and many more for endless other reasons. \u2014 Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times , 12 May 2022",
"Why jump into the modern game, where transfer-happy players extend palms for NIL riches ? \u2014 Bryce Millercolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune , 2 May 2022",
"Americans have lost more than $1 billion to cryptocurrency scams since the start of last year, as criminals exploit rising popular interest in scoring quick digital riches , according to a new analysis by the Federal Trade Commission. \u2014 Tory Newmyer, Anchorage Daily News , 3 June 2022",
"Americans have lost more than $1 billion to cryptocurrency scams since the start of last year, as criminals exploit rising popular interest in scoring quick digital riches , according to a new analysis by the Federal Trade Commission. \u2014 Tory Newmyer, Washington Post , 3 June 2022",
"American players who are chasing the Saudi riches are Talor Gooch, who won his first PGA Tour event last fall at the RSM Classic, and three-time tour winner Hudson Swafford. \u2014 Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune , 31 May 2022",
"There\u2019s a message in there for Hollywood: Don\u2019t go back to the vault and trudge up any old movie in the hopes of reaping massive box office riches . \u2014 Rebecca Rubin, Variety , 30 May 2022",
"Musgrove listened as Gore sorted through delivering on all that promise to start 2022, only to be caught in a dogpile of starting pitching riches the organization has only dreamed about. \u2014 Bryce Millercolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune , 11 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Middle English, singular or plural, from richesse wealth, from Anglo-French richesce , from riche rich, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English r\u012bce rich"
],
"first_known_use":[
"13th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-175254"
},
"reverification":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a new or second act of verifying"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u00a6)r\u0113+"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"re- + verification"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-175437"
},
"res communes":{
"type":[
"plural noun"
],
"definitions":[
": things owned by no one and subject to use by all : things (as light, air, the sea, running water) incapable of entire exclusive appropriation"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u0101sk\u0259\u02c8m\u00fc\u02ccn\u0101s",
"\u02ccr\u0113zk\u0259\u02c8my\u00fc(\u02cc)n\u0113z"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Late Latin, literally, common things"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-175832"
},
"reliability coefficient":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a measure of the accuracy of a test or measuring instrument obtained by measuring the same individuals twice and computing the correlation of the two sets of measures"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-180451"
},
"rerack":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to place (something) back in or on a rack",
": to prepare (a recorded video or audio segment) for replaying especially during a broadcast"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8rak"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1848, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-180954"
},
"resentence":{
"type":[
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to impose a new or revised sentence or punishment on (someone who has already been sentenced for a crime) : to sentence (someone) again",
": to sentence again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8sen-t\u1d4an(t)s",
"-t\u1d4anz",
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u02c8sent-\u1d4ans, -\u1d4anz"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1839, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-181830"
},
"renumber":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to assign new numbers to (something)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8n\u0259m-b\u0259r"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1827, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-182557"
},
"rededicate":{
"type":[
"noun,",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to dedicate (someone or something) again or anew: such as",
": to commit (oneself, one's life, etc.) anew to a cause, enterprise, or activity",
": to change the official name of (something) as a way of honoring or remembering someone or something"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8de-di-\u02cck\u0101t",
"also"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1611, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-183514"
},
"remissive":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun,"
],
"definitions":[
": remiss",
": granting or bringing about remission or pardon",
": causing or permitting abatement",
": marked by diminution or abatement"
],
"pronounciation":[
"r\u0259\u0307\u02c8misiv"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Medieval Latin remissivus , from Latin remissus + -ivus -ive"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-183645"
},
"restorationist":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": one who believes in a temporary future punishment and a final restoration of all to the favor and presence of God",
": one who makes restorations of buildings"
],
"pronounciation":[
"-sh(\u0259)n\u0259\u0307st"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"restauration + -ist"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-184146"
},
"revolver":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": one that revolves",
": a handgun with a cylinder of several chambers brought successively into line with the barrel and discharged with the same hammer",
": a pistol having a revolving cylinder holding several bullets all of which may be shot without loading again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8v\u00e4l-v\u0259r",
"-\u02c8v\u022fl-",
"also",
"or",
"ri-\u02c8v\u00e4l-v\u0259r",
"-\u02c8v\u022fl-"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"When the neighbor turned around, Nguyen pointed a black revolver at his face and pulled the trigger twice, the affidavit alleges. \u2014 Tim Stelloh, NBC News , 5 May 2022",
"The footage was taken from the movie set on the day Mr. Baldwin discharged a live round from a revolver , killing Halyna Hutchins, the 42-year-old cinematographer for the low-budget Western. \u2014 Katherine Sayre, WSJ , 26 Apr. 2022",
"In mid-October, detectives learned that the bullets that killed Corbitt were not fired from the revolver that was found in his hand that day in September. \u2014 Angie Dimichele, sun-sentinel.com , 4 Nov. 2021",
"Bucklew left with them in his disguise, wearing a big straw hat with two grenades, one in each pocket, and a .45 caliber revolver . \u2014 cincinnati.com , 26 May 2022",
"Photos on his phone showed a revolver that police have not recovered and a spread-out pile of $100 bills, according to the memo. \u2014 Elisha Fieldstadt, NBC News , 24 May 2022",
"At one point his right hand dips into his jacket, where the actor draws a revolver and points it toward the camera. \u2014 Brent Lang, Variety , 25 Apr. 2022",
"The assailant was brandishing a small revolver and startled Alexander, who dropped his wallet in the footage. \u2014 Washington Post , 11 Apr. 2022",
"During the more than three-minute struggle, Rallo reached into the safe and pulled out a third firearm, a .357 Magnum revolver . \u2014 courant.com , 5 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"revolve + -er entry 2"
],
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-184333"
},
"renege":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to go back on a promise or commitment",
": revoke",
": to make a denial",
": deny , renounce",
": to go back on a promise or agreement"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8neg",
"also",
"-\u02c8nig",
"r\u0113-",
"ri-\u02c8nig",
"-\u02c8neg"
],
"synonyms":[
"back down",
"back off",
"back out",
"cop out",
"fink out"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"They had promised to pay her tuition but later reneged .",
"my so-called best friend promised to help me move, only to renege come Saturday morning",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"At least one law professor believes Musk may be attempting to use a theory that he was being sold a faulty product to try to renege on the deal. \u2014 Rob Wile, NBC News , 6 June 2022",
"Money from the fines levied against students who renege on offers bolsters the salaries of their peers who pursue less-lucrative internships, such as in the nonprofit sector, according to policies reviewed by The Wall Street Journal. \u2014 Lindsay Ellis, WSJ , 1 Mar. 2022",
"Amid pressure from Washington over human-rights issues, Mr. Duterte threatened to renege on key military commitments. \u2014 Feliz Solomon, WSJ , 6 May 2022",
"Some board members said the request appeared to renege on promises made when Cobb County agreed to contribute $300 million to the stadium\u2019s construction in 2013. \u2014 Brian Eason, ajc , 28 Mar. 2022",
"Moscow would understand that if Macron loses this month, his successor likely won't renege on his promise. \u2014 Andrew Day, The Week , 4 Apr. 2022",
"The problem with Russian debt today is far different than in 1998, when financial turmoil and a cash crunch forced Moscow to renege on payments to domestic bondholders in a financial event that rippled across the globe. \u2014 Washington Post , 21 Mar. 2022",
"Still, returning to the accord is sure to anger hard-liners in Iran who have warned that the United States could renege again when Mr. Biden is no longer president. \u2014 New York Times , 31 Jan. 2022",
"Certainly, unethical trainers, agents and buscones can use their leverage to back players into a corner, steer them toward predatory loans, renege on deals or claim an inappropriate percentage of a signing bonus. \u2014 Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY , 24 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Medieval Latin renegare"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1548, in the meaning defined at transitive sense"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-190417"
},
"reword":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to repeat in the same words",
": to alter the wording of",
": to restate in other words",
": to state in different words"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8w\u0259rd",
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u02c8w\u0259rd"
],
"synonyms":[
"paraphrase",
"rephrase",
"restate",
"translate"
],
"antonyms":[
"quote"
],
"examples":[
"You should reword this sentence.",
"I'll reword the question for you so you can better understand it.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The second path is an effort by some in the insurance industry to reword the longstanding war exclusions. \u2014 David Uberti, WSJ , 14 Mar. 2022",
"But since news broke of the employees\u2019 allegations, the company has updated the site, removing all contact information for the company\u2019s headquarters and reworded much of the guidance for customers. \u2014 Dallas News , 7 May 2020",
"Importantly, Oregon also agreed to reword Wallace\u2019s transcript notation. \u2014 Kenny Jacoby, USA Today , 12 Dec. 2019",
"Anyone can take anything out of context and reword it. \u2014 Jacob Bernstein, New York Times , 4 Dec. 2019",
"Whereas science has traditionally been guided by dispassionate, male-centric authority, women are rewording climate conversations to honor the collective, connective nature of the problem. \u2014 Dan Zak, Washington Post , 27 Aug. 2019",
"Ester wants to reword the lyrics and replace the original instrumentation with more of a dance-pop feel. \u2014 Robbie Daw, Billboard , 5 Sep. 2019",
"Ring changed its terms of service earlier this year, rewording things in such a way that made people guess that the company may unveil its own facial recognition technology in the near future. \u2014 Candace Braun Davison, House Beautiful , 6 July 2018",
"Recruiters lure people abroad with a lucrative contract that is later reworded , sometimes in a language the individual does not understand. \u2014 The Economist , 3 May 2018"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1602, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-190954"
},
"ranchwoman":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a woman who operates or lives on a ranch"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-191123"
},
"religious":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": relating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity",
": of, relating to, or devoted to religious beliefs or observances",
": scrupulously and conscientiously faithful",
": fervent , zealous",
": a member of a religious order under monastic vows",
": believing in God or gods and following the practices of a religion",
": of or relating to religion",
": very devoted and faithful"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8li-j\u0259s",
"ri-\u02c8li-j\u0259s"
],
"synonyms":[
"devotional",
"sacred",
"spiritual"
],
"antonyms":[
"nonreligious",
"profane",
"secular"
],
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"My religious beliefs forbid the drinking of alcohol.",
"Religious leaders called for an end to the violence.",
"His wife is very active in the church, but he's not religious himself.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Of those who requested religious exemptions, only slightly more than 100 have been approved. \u2014 Lolita C. Baldor, Anchorage Daily News , 9 June 2022",
"Of those who requested religious exemptions, only slightly more than 100 have been approved. \u2014 Lolita C. Baldor, Chicago Tribune , 9 June 2022",
"According to the military, as many as 20,000 service members have asked for religious exemptions. \u2014 CBS News , 21 May 2022",
"Mitchell reviewed some of the requests, with reasons from students ranging from religious exemptions to simply not wanting to get the vaccine. \u2014 cleveland , 18 May 2022",
"There have also been multiple lawsuits filed over opposition to the vaccine mandate, with the main focus being the fact that very few religious exemptions had been granted. \u2014 Landon Mion, Fox News , 14 May 2022",
"Currently, the state leaves it to day care centers and school districts to accept requests for religious exemptions. \u2014 Editors, USA TODAY , 25 Apr. 2022",
"The federal government doesn\u2019t track the number of religious exemptions. \u2014 Emily Hopkins, ProPublica , 21 Apr. 2022",
"Franklin Barrett Sechriest, 19, was charged with one count of damage of religious property, one count of use of fire to commit a federal crime and one count of arson. \u2014 Taylor Pettaway, San Antonio Express-News , 24 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"As a young religious , Bishop-elect Lombardo did missionary work in Bolivia and Honduras. \u2014 Laura Rodr\u00edguez Presa, chicagotribune.com , 11 Sep. 2020"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Adjective",
"Middle English, from Anglo-French religius , from Latin religiosus , from religio",
"Noun",
"Middle English, from Anglo-French religius , from religius , adjective"
],
"first_known_use":[
"Adjective",
"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun",
"13th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-191301"
},
"reputed":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": having a good repute : reputable",
": being such according to reputation or general belief"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8py\u00fc-t\u0259d"
],
"synonyms":[
"apparent",
"assumed",
"evident",
"ostensible",
"ostensive",
"presumed",
"prima facie",
"putative",
"seeming",
"supposed"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"She was hired for her reputed talents as a manager.",
"this treatment is a reputed cure for colon cancer, but studies haven't confirmed that claim",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The reputed Vladimir Putin ally, who was sanctioned by the UK, the EU and Canada last March, has been hemorrhaging assets amid the Russia-Ukraine war. \u2014 Rachel Cormack, Robb Report , 7 June 2022",
"Ten reputed members of the Four Corner Hustlers street gang have been charged in U.S. District Court with running open-air drug markets that distributed cocaine and fentanyl-laced heroin on Chicago\u2019s West Side. \u2014 Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune , 12 May 2022",
"In its earliest sales, the doc feature has closed the two biggest markets in Europe with reputed distributors, licensing France to Epicentre and Germany and Austria to Weltkino. \u2014 John Hopewell, Variety , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Flyers from a reputed white supremacist organization were strewn on several streets in West Hartford Monday, police said. \u2014 Jesse Leavenworth, Hartford Courant , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Fox News previously reported in May that one of the men accused of killing the reputed mobster has been held in solitary confinement ever since. \u2014 Danielle Wallace, Fox News , 27 Oct. 2021",
"The ancient Greek culture during the time of Homer, the reputed author of the Iliad and Odyssey, valued hospitality to new guests. \u2014 Avi Loeb, Scientific American , 24 Nov. 2021",
"Accardo died at age 86 in 1992 after a lifelong career as the reputed leader of the Chicago Outfit, which historically has been Chicago\u2019s organized crime syndicate. \u2014 Bob Goldsborough, chicagotribune.com , 2 Dec. 2021",
"Hagger said fears and concerns about the mumps, measles and rubella (MMR) vaccine for young children and a reputed link to autism \u2014 which was substantially debunked \u2014 created negative publicity around vaccines, and the attitudes are still pervasive. \u2014 al , 26 Sep. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1532, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-192550"
},
"run on the bank":{
"type":[
"noun phrase"
],
"definitions":[
": an occurrence when a lot of people take their money out of a bank because they are afraid that the bank will fail"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-192702"
},
"refund":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb",
"verb ()"
],
"definitions":[
": to give or put back",
": to return (money) in restitution, repayment, or balancing of accounts",
": the act of refunding",
": a sum refunded",
": to fund again",
": to return (money) as repayment",
": an amount of money that is returned as repayment"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8f\u0259nd",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccf\u0259nd",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccf\u0259nd",
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8f\u0259nd",
"ri-\u02c8f\u0259nd",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccf\u0259nd"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"No refunds or exchanges are allowed."
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Verb (1)",
"Middle English refounden , from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French refunder , from Latin refundere , literally, to pour back, from re- + fundere to pour \u2014 more at found",
"Verb (2)",
"re- + fund entry 2"
],
"first_known_use":[
"Verb (1)",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun",
"1711, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb (2)",
"1857, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-192738"
},
"reporter":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": one that reports : such as",
": a person who makes authorized statements of law decisions or legislative proceedings",
": a person who makes a shorthand record of a speech or proceeding",
": a person employed by a newspaper, magazine, or television company to gather and report news",
": a person who broadcasts news",
": one that reports: as",
": one who makes authorized statements and publications of court decisions or legislative proceedings",
": a publication in which such reports are reproduced \u2014 see also citation \u2014 compare advance sheet",
": one who makes a shorthand record of a speech or proceeding",
": court reporter"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8p\u022fr-t\u0259r"
],
"synonyms":[
"correspondent",
"intelligencer",
"journalist",
"newshound",
"newsman",
"newsperson",
"pressman"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"She's a reporter for one of the major networks.",
"the reporter was careful to ask as many questions as possible without annoying anyone",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"On March 3, 1976, the team of 19 women and a reporter walked silently into the office of Yale athletic director Joni Barnett and stripped naked. \u2014 IndyStar , 22 June 2022",
"By 2016, twenty-one states had not a single newspaper with a dedicated reporter in Washington, D.C. \u2014 Harper\u2019s Magazine , 22 June 2022",
"The crowd was diverse, according to Steven Morris, a reporter for the Guardian who was there. \u2014 Annabelle Timsit, Washington Post , 21 June 2022",
"Family members declined to speak with a reporter regarding his death. \u2014 Ashley Barrientos, Baltimore Sun , 21 June 2022",
"Andy Meek is a reporter based in Memphis who has covered media, entertainment, and culture for over 20 years. \u2014 Andy Meek, BGR , 21 June 2022",
"One is that General Motors was an early reporter of the water issue after finding that the water from the river corroded car parts. \u2014 Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune , 20 June 2022",
"La Risa Lynch is a community affairs reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. \u2014 La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel , 20 June 2022",
"Posting up courtside on the edge of the Warriors bench a couple of hours before Game 5 of the NBA Finals, the former Celtics power forward is there to chat with a reporter about his ascent as an analyst for ESPN and, locally, at NBC Sports Boston. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 18 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-192832"
},
"rarish":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": somewhat rare"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ra(a)rish",
"\u02c8rer-"
],
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"history_and_etymology":[
"rare entry 1 + -ish"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-192848"
},
"retained object":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an object of a verb in the predicate of a passive construction (such as me in \"a book was given me\" and book in \"I was given a book\")"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1875, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-193918"
},
"retaliate":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"intransitive verb",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to return like for like",
": to get revenge",
": to repay in kind",
": to get revenge by returning like for like",
": to act in revenge"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8ta-l\u0113-\u02cc\u0101t",
"ri-\u02c8ta-l\u0113-\u02cc\u0101t",
"ri-\u02c8ta-l\u0113-\u02cc\u0101t"
],
"synonyms":[
"avenge",
"redress",
"requite",
"revenge",
"venge"
],
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"examples":[
"After the company announced plans to reduce benefits, the union threatened to retaliate by calling for a strike.",
"retaliated his neighbor's malicious destruction of his flower garden by cutting down the man's prize apple tree",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"But this week, Workers United filed an unfair labor practice charge with the NLRB, alleging that Starbucks closed the store to retaliate against the union and send a message to other stores seeking to unionize. \u2014 Dee-ann Durbin, BostonGlobe.com , 8 June 2022",
"Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to retaliate against the companies leaving Russia, including threatening to nationalize their assets. \u2014 Robert Hart, Forbes , 16 May 2022",
"Our system depends on DeSantis getting slapped down for this attempt to retaliate for political speech. \u2014 Michael Taylor, San Antonio Express-News , 11 May 2022",
"Russia\u2019s leadership would then warn that any attempt to retaliate would unleash the rest of the country\u2019s nuclear weapons, killing millions more and destroying the U.S. as a military, political, and economic entity. \u2014 Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics , 29 Mar. 2022",
"Article 5 lays plain that an attack on a member merits a response, but will the alliance retaliate if Russia resorts to chemical weapons in Ukraine? \u2014 Byshannon K. Crawford, ABC News , 22 Mar. 2022",
"Russia, which has denied killing civilians in Ukraine and claimed the images out of Bucha are fake, criticized the expulsions and vowed to retaliate . \u2014 Washington Post , 5 Apr. 2022",
"Now, cornered but far from crippled by sanctions that initially did not include energy exports and still do not in Europe, Putin is using his colossal energy power to retaliate . \u2014 Suriya Jayanti, Time , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Leonid Slutsky, a Russian lawmaker who chairs the international affairs committee in the lower house of the country\u2019s parliament, denied the NATO allegations in an interview with state media and said Russia\u2019s foreign ministry would retaliate . \u2014 Washington Post , 6 Oct. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Late Latin retaliatus , past participle of retaliare , from Latin re- + talio legal retaliation"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1606, in the meaning defined at transitive sense"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-193952"
},
"rectifier instrument":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an instrument used for measuring alternating currents and consisting of a rectifier in conjunction with a direct-current meter whose reading gives the value of the rectified alternating current"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-194549"
},
"Rishon Le\u1e94iyyon":{
"type":[
"geographical name"
],
"definitions":[
"city southeast of Tel Aviv-Yafo in central Israel population 227,000"
],
"pronounciation":[
"r\u0113-\u02c8sh\u022fn-l\u0259-ts\u0113-\u02c8y\u014dn"
],
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"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-195016"
},
"ring true":{
"type":[
"idiom"
],
"definitions":[
": to sound true"
],
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"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-195623"
},
"ruinate":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": brought to a state of ruin",
": to damage or destroy (something) completely : ruin"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00fc-\u0259-\u02ccn\u0101t",
"-n\u0259t",
"\u02c8r\u00fc-\u0259-\u02ccn\u0101t"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"Adjective",
"circa 1538, in the meaning defined above",
"Verb",
"1547, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-200438"
},
"reexpress":{
"type":[
"noun,",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to express (something) again especially in a new way"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-ik-\u02c8spres"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1611, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-200735"
},
"rapakivi":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a coarse red granite quarried in Finland having curious ovoid ringed feldspars composed of central cores of orthoclase surrounded by a shell of oligoclase and being much used for building in northern Russia"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u00a6r\u00e4p\u0259\u02c8k\u0113v\u0113"
],
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"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Finnish, from rapa dregs, mud, gravel + kivi stone, rock"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-201021"
},
"reacquisition":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the act or an instance of reacquiring something",
": someone who or something that has been reacquired"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02cca-kw\u0259-\u02c8zi-sh\u0259n"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1719, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-201255"
},
"rhodolite":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a pink or purple garnet used as a gem"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u014d-d\u0259-\u02ccl\u012bt"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"rhodo- + -lite",
"Note: The garnet was named by the American mineralogists William Earl Hidden (1853-1918) and Joseph Hyde Pratt (1870-1942) in \"On Rhodolite, a new variety of garnet,\" American Journal of Science, vol. 155 (Fourth series, vol. 5, 1898), pp. 294-96."
],
"first_known_use":[
"1897, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-201520"
},
"Roamaina":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a people of Ecuador and northern Peru of uncertain linguistic affiliation",
": a member of the Roamaina people",
": the language of the Roamaina people"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u014d\u0259\u02c8m\u012bn\u0259"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-202047"
},
"rhapsody":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation",
": a miscellaneous collection",
": a highly emotional utterance",
": a highly emotional literary work",
": effusively rapturous or extravagant discourse",
": rapture , ecstasy",
": a musical composition of irregular form having an improvisatory character"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rap-s\u0259-d\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[
"cloud nine",
"ecstasy",
"elatedness",
"elation",
"euphoria",
"exhilaration",
"heaven",
"high",
"intoxication",
"paradise",
"rapture",
"seventh heaven",
"swoon",
"transport"
],
"antonyms":[
"depression"
],
"examples":[
"The mayor launched into a long rhapsody about his plans for the city.",
"listening to Mozart always left him in a rhapsody that lingered for the remainder of the evening",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Thump: Now that\u2019s a New York rhapsody if there ever was one. \u2014 Mark Jacobson, Vulture , 11 Dec. 2021",
"He\u2019s perhaps most famous (and lauded) for films like the Patricia Highsmith adaptation Carol or Far From Heaven, his rhapsody on the themes of Douglas Sirk. \u2014 K. Austin Collins, Rolling Stone , 15 Oct. 2021",
"There was rhapsody in these musical seductions \u2014 and the calculation that the way to theater lovers\u2019 hearts was through their cast albums. \u2014 Washington Post , 27 Sep. 2021",
"Following a bellowing sax solo during the sixth movement, the symphony\u2019s brass and strings cascade in lilting rhapsody . \u2014 Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor , 23 June 2021",
"Houellebecq harbors Balzacian ambitions as well as Lovecraftian rhapsodies . \u2014 Siddhartha Deb, The New Republic , 21 Jan. 2020",
"Khatia Buniatishvili, a French-Georgian pianist, recalled hearing Ms Argerich\u2019s performance of a Brahms rhapsody in a piece for the New York Times in 2017. \u2014 E.h., The Economist , 22 Aug. 2019",
"Which brings Jepsen to an impassioned rhapsody on a favorite hairstyle: the mullet. \u2014 Brennan Kilbane, Allure , 18 July 2019",
"This generally tranquil, pastoral rhapsody was sincerely played by the La Jolla Symphony & Chorus, with notable contributions from oboist Carol Rothrock and flutist Joey Payton. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 11 June 2019"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Latin rhapsodia , from Greek rhaps\u014didia recitation of selections from epic poetry, rhapsody, from rhaps\u014didos rhapsodist, from rhaptein to sew, stitch together + aidein to sing \u2014 more at ode"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1542, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-202145"
},
"refreshed":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to restore strength and animation to : revive",
": to freshen up : renovate",
": to restore or maintain by renewing supply : replenish",
": arouse , stimulate",
": to run water over or restore water to",
": to update or renew (something, such as an image, the contents of a computer memory, or the displayed version of a Web page) especially by sending a new signal",
": to become refreshed",
": to take refreshment",
": to lay in fresh provisions",
": to bring back to an original state or normal condition (as by restoring energy or making more active)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8fresh",
"ri-\u02c8fresh"
],
"synonyms":[
"freshen",
"recharge",
"recreate",
"refreshen",
"regenerate",
"rejuvenate",
"renew",
"repair",
"restore",
"resuscitate",
"revitalize",
"revive",
"revivify"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"brought out some iced tea to refresh the spirits of the folks working out in the sun",
"we were looking for a family-friendly restaurant where we could sit down and refresh before continuing",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"This peel-off clay mask will refresh the skin and protect it against aging with its high antioxidant content. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 9 June 2022",
"There\u2019s a sweeping catalog of sparkling, beachy eye shadows for looks that can be fun or smoldering and light and dewy skin care to refresh you from head to toe, like a double scoop of ice cream on a hot day. \u2014 Allure , 1 June 2022",
"Ruggiero is planning to refresh it for this anniversary with one or two new scenes. \u2014 Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant , 28 May 2022",
"To refresh them, spray some bike degreaser on the tape or grips and wipe everything down thoroughly with a clean sponge or rag. \u2014 Joe Lindsey, Outside Online , 17 July 2021",
"In addition to launching the AirPods Pro 2, Apple will also reportedly refresh the AirPods Max line this year. \u2014 Jacob Siegal, BGR , 9 May 2022",
"Please refresh your browser to receive the correct answer word. \u2014 Wilson Wong, NBC News , 9 May 2022",
"Learning something new together could refresh a friendship that's gotten stuck in a rut. \u2014 Chicago Tribune , 30 Apr. 2022",
"As that four-year mark approaches, founders should refresh executive terms. \u2014 Thanh Nguyen, Forbes , 13 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Middle English refresshen , from Anglo-French refreschir , from re- + fresch fresh \u2014 more at fresh"
],
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-202257"
},
"roaming":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to go from place to place without purpose or direction : wander",
": to travel purposefully unhindered through a wide area",
": to use a cellular phone outside one's local calling area",
": to range or wander over",
": to go from place to place with no fixed purpose or direction"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u014dm",
"\u02c8r\u014dm"
],
"synonyms":[
"bat",
"cruise",
"drift",
"float",
"gad (about)",
"gallivant",
"galavant",
"kick around",
"knock (about)",
"maunder",
"meander",
"mooch",
"ramble",
"range",
"rove",
"traipse",
"wander"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Unlike most polar bears, which hunt seals on sea ice and roam far, this distinct population has adapted to living in a smaller habitat and hunting on freshwater glacier ice. \u2014 Katie Hunt, CNN , 18 June 2022",
"Although polar bears usually roam over large distances, those in Southeast Greenland stay in the same fjord for years. \u2014 Ed Yong, The Atlantic , 16 June 2022",
"Rather than having workers roam the warehouse picking goods, this is a goods-to-person model where goods flow on conveyors to workers at stations. \u2014 Steve Banker, Forbes , 3 June 2022",
"Afterward, sit on your expansive deck or soak in your private hot tub while these gentle giants roam around you as the stars twinkle above. \u2014 Katie Lockhart, House Beautiful , 1 June 2022",
"Against that backdrop, much of the pretrial jostling has centered on how far afield prosecutors may roam from the core accusation. \u2014 New York Times , 15 May 2022",
"Others, like Traphagen, have asked that at least some gaps be left in place so that large animals can roam their natural habitat freely. \u2014 Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker , 30 Apr. 2022",
"Plus, residents know and look out for one another\u2019s children, Janice Frankle said, and parents feel safe letting their kids roam the neighborhood. \u2014 Washington Post , 27 Apr. 2022",
"All wireless operators started letting their customers roam on each other\u2019s networks, making service more reliable. \u2014 Drew Fitzgerald, wsj.com , 24 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Middle English romen"
],
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-202637"
},
"rambler rose":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a deep pink to moderate purplish red that is yellower and less strong than peachblossom (see peachblossom sense 2 )"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-203837"
},
"rakeman":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a rackman who uses a rake"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"rake entry 1 + man"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-204103"
},
"reediness":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": abounding in or covered with reeds",
": made of or resembling reeds",
": slender , frail",
": having the tone quality of a reed instrument"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0113-d\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Even though detractors said her voice was too reedy , Mangeshkar broke through first in Marathi films and later in Hindi cinema, which was headquartered in what was then called Bombay. \u2014 Shalini Dore, Variety , 5 Feb. 2022",
"Situated in a depression surrounded by desert vistas and seep willows, the shallow, reedy waterhole is a haven for desert creatures. \u2014 Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic , 24 Dec. 2021",
"He is often offered up as an example of an actor who couldn\u2019t make the transition to sound\u2014his voice was said to have been too reedy or something. \u2014 Margaret Talbot, The New Yorker , 6 Dec. 2021",
"There was precocious, reedy , teen Kobe desperate to make his mark. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 27 Jan. 2020",
"But his singing had rich, reedy coloring and youthful ardor, and his soaring phrases with big high notes carried well. \u2014 New York Times , 4 Oct. 2019",
"The Children\u2019s Chorus of Washington offered reedy innocence juxtaposed with the worldlier sound of soprano soloist Amy Owens. \u2014 Washington Post , 4 Oct. 2019",
"The combination of Freddy Cole\u2019s reedy voice and Lionel Cole\u2019s chesty baritone made for a most appealing euphony, accompanied by Freddy Cole\u2019s silvery pianism, Randy Napoleon\u2019s buoyant guitar work and a chugging backbeat from the rest of the band. \u2014 Howard Reich, chicagotribune.com , 30 Aug. 2019",
"Vita & Virginia, debuting in theaters tomorrow, tells the story of the affair between the reedy British novelist Virginia Woolf (Elizabeth Debicki) and Lady Vita Sackville-West (Gemma Arterton), an eccentric and willful aristocrat. \u2014 Vogue , 22 Aug. 2019"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-204217"
},
"rewed":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": remarry"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\"+"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"re- + wed"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-204944"
},
"Remission Thursday":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": maundy thursday"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-205301"
},
"ride (out)":{
"type":[
"phrasal verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to succeed in surviving or getting through (something dangerous or harmful that cannot be stopped or avoided)"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-210310"
},
"ring traveler":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": traveler sense 5"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-210404"
},
"Rouyn-Noranda":{
"type":[
"geographical name"
],
"definitions":[
"town in southwestern Quebec, Canada population 41,012"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00fc-\u0259n-n\u0259-\u02c8ran-d\u0259",
"r\u00fc-\u02c8a\u207f-"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-210558"
},
"renegotiable":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": subject to renegotiation",
": capable of being renegotiated : subject to renegotiation"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u0113-ni-\u02c8g\u014d-sh(\u0113-)\u0259-b\u0259l",
"\u02ccr\u0113-ni-\u02c8g\u014d-sh\u0259-b\u0259l, -sh\u0113-\u0259-"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1943, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-210805"
},
"range bracket":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": bracket sense 5a(1)"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-211108"
},
"run at":{
"type":[
"phrasal verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to have as a price : to cost",
": to run toward (someone or something) in an attempt to attack, knock down, etc., that person or thing"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-212712"
},
"refutatory":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": refutative"
],
"pronounciation":[
"-\u00fct\u0259\u02cct\u014dr\u0113",
"-\u00fct\u0259-",
"-t\u022fr-",
"-ri"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Late Latin refutatorius , from Latin refutatus (past participle of refutare ) + -orius -ory"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-213051"
},
"recompensable":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": capable of being recompensed"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"recompense entry 1 + -able"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-213702"
},
"righteously":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": acting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin",
": morally right or justifiable",
": arising from an outraged sense of justice or morality",
": genuine , excellent",
": doing or being what is just or proper",
": caused by an insult to what is believed to be just or proper"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u012b-ch\u0259s",
"\u02c8r\u012b-ch\u0259s"
],
"synonyms":[
"all right",
"decent",
"ethical",
"good",
"honest",
"honorable",
"just",
"moral",
"nice",
"right",
"right-minded",
"straight",
"true",
"upright",
"virtuous"
],
"antonyms":[
"bad",
"dishonest",
"dishonorable",
"evil",
"evil-minded",
"immoral",
"indecent",
"sinful",
"unethical",
"unrighteous",
"wicked",
"wrong"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Thank you for giving this your prompt attention, and please allow five business days before assuming your place among the righteous . \u2014 Jay Martel, The New Yorker , 14 May 2022",
"Quitting with the use of opiate antagonists, hot yoga, and nonalcoholic tequila seems every bit as righteous \u2014and evidently more effective\u2014than sweating it out in the rooms. \u2014 Virginia Heffernan, Wired , 19 Apr. 2022",
"The world is probably not much improved \u2014 and may be much harmed \u2014 when the righteous take a puritanical stance toward the views and associations of teenagers who work at Mojo Burrito. \u2014 Kevin D. Williamson, National Review , 18 Feb. 2022",
"Those who did broach the scandal brought their righteous anger A-game. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 19 May 2022",
"This is the philosophical question of tzaddik v\u2019ra lo (a righteous person who suffers). \u2014 Rabbi Avi Weiss, Sun Sentinel , 23 May 2022",
"The rest of the song is a hook-laden rodeo ride through the current cultural landscape, featuring some righteous jabs at the paparazzi for their treatment of Britney Spears, Princess Diana, and Whitney Houston. \u2014 Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone , 18 May 2022",
"Mickey is neither righteous nor scummy, which seem to be the only two lawyer characterizations Hollywood has of late. \u2014 Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune , 16 May 2022",
"These two have never stopped needing each other, and their separation stands in for how the fatal estrangement of family members can be rooted in a battle of righteous blindness. \u2014 Owen Gleiberman, Variety , 11 May 2022"
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"alteration of earlier rightuous , alteration of Middle English rightwise, rightwos , from Old English rihtw\u012bs , from riht , noun, right + w\u012bs wise"
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"1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"noun"
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": refractivity"
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"type":[
"noun"
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": a Maori chief : a Maori of rank, authority, or distinction",
": a leading citizen : magistrate"
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"adjective"
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": tending to refute : relating to refutation"
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"r\u0259\u0307\u02c8fy\u00fct\u0259tiv",
"r\u0113\u02c8f-",
"-\u00fct\u0259tiv"
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"from refutation , after such pairs as English negation : negative"
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"adverb",
"noun"
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": manifesting, exercising, or favoring rigor : very strict",
": marked by extremes of temperature or climate",
": harsh , severe",
": scrupulously accurate : precise",
": very strict",
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"\u02c8ri-g(\u0259-)r\u0259s",
"\u02c8ri-g\u0259-r\u0259s"
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"austere",
"authoritarian",
"flinty",
"hard",
"harsh",
"heavy-handed",
"ramrod",
"rigid",
"severe",
"stern",
"strict",
"tough"
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"clement",
"forbearing",
"gentle",
"indulgent",
"lax",
"lenient",
"tolerant"
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"examples":[
"rigorous enforcement of the rules",
"a rigorous course of study",
"We subjected the data to a rigorous analysis.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Hyde ruled Jones out for the remainder of the 2022 season and presumed the prospect could miss part of 2023, too, although the recovery process for a position player compared with a pitcher is less rigorous . \u2014 Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun , 28 May 2022",
"Being rigorous about your routines and rituals will help children feel more secure. \u2014 Amy Joyce, Washington Post , 25 May 2022",
"However, consumer-grade DNA tests may not always be as rigorous as clinical-grade DNA tests that your doctor\u2019s office may order for you, Rajagopolan says. \u2014 Kimberly Hickok, Popular Mechanics , 24 May 2022",
"Yet activists have been rigorous in their campaigns for change on social media and on the ground. \u2014 Tamara Qiblawi, CNN , 13 May 2022",
"Rusk was rigorous in making sure each team had different skills in an effort to reduce bias to any one type of investment. \u2014 Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune , 4 May 2022",
"Customers need to be rigorous in the sales inquiry process. \u2014 John Hayes, Forbes , 27 Apr. 2022",
"The disclosure requirements are more rigorous for shareholders with 10% or more of a company\u2019s shares, and there are additional rules against quick profit-taking. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 19 Apr. 2022",
"In middle school, my mother sent me to the Atlanta International School, which was academically rigorous . \u2014 Marc Myers, WSJ , 8 Feb. 2022"
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"type":[
"verb"
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"definitions":[
": relax , release"
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"Latin relaxatus , past participle of relaxare"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-220550"
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"Roussin's salt":{
"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": any of two series of alkali metal salts that are nitrosyl and sulfur complexes of iron:",
": a red unstable salt having the general formula M[Fe(NO) 2 S] and obtainable by reaction of nitric oxide with ferrous sulfide",
": a black more stable salt having the general formula M[Fe 4 (NO) 7 S 3 ] and obtainable (as by treatment with alkali) from a red salt"
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"\u02c8r\u00fcs\u0259\u0307nz-"
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"after Fran\u00e7ois-Zacharie Roussin \u20201894 French chemist"
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"noun"
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": the quality or state of being rapid",
": the quality or state of being rapid"
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"r\u0259-\u02c8pi-d\u0259-t\u0113",
"ra-",
"r\u0259-\u02c8pi-d\u0259-t\u0113"
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"celerity",
"fastness",
"fleetness",
"haste",
"hurry",
"quickness",
"rapidness",
"speed",
"speediness",
"swiftness",
"velocity"
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"slowness",
"sluggishness"
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"the rapidity with which she can do mental math calculations is amazing",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Another may be the rapidity of the unionization drive\u2019s expansion, which began with pro-union votes at three Buffalo-area stores. \u2014 Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times , 24 Apr. 2022",
"To illustrate the rapidity of Dragon's rise, consider that China, widely regarded as having the second-most capable civil space program in the world, has launched 20 astronauts since 2003. \u2014 Eric Berger, Ars Technica , 8 Apr. 2022",
"Celentano's ascent from FCC2 to earning a small honor from MLS underscored the rapidity with which FCC players can ascend to MLS minutes. \u2014 Pat Brennan, The Enquirer , 26 Apr. 2022",
"The rapidity with which the world food situation has deteriorated is alarming. \u2014 Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune , 1 Apr. 2022",
"His unprovoked invasion of Ukraine has resulted in geopolitical shifts astonishing in their scale and rapidity . \u2014 Richard Fontaine, WSJ , 11 Mar. 2022",
"With this money, SpaceX has built a Starship factory in South Texas capable of churning out rockets with rapidity . \u2014 Eric Berger, Ars Technica , 11 Feb. 2022",
"But the rapidity of Omicron spread had been known for a month. \u2014 Joel Zinberg, National Review , 2 Mar. 2022",
"Howling its song through the Akrapovi\u010d titanium exhaust, the engine presents a rapidity that is at odds with the large, tall surrounds of the chassis and bodywork. \u2014 Peter Jackson, Robb Report , 14 Jan. 2022"
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"borrowed from French & Latin; French rapidit\u00e9, going back to Middle French, borrowed from Latin rapidit\u0101t-, rapidit\u0101s, from rapidus \"flowing violently, rapid entry 1 \" + -it\u0101t-, -it\u0101s -ity"
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"1654, in the meaning defined above"
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"Reimer-Tiemann reaction":{
"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": either of two similar chemical reactions:",
": a reaction for producing phenolic aldehydes by the action of chloroform and caustic alkali on phenols",
": a reaction for producing phenolic acids from carbon tetrachloride, alkali, and phenols"
],
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"\u02c8r\u012bm\u0259(r)\u00a6t\u0113m\u0259n-",
"-\u0113\u02ccm\u00e4n-"
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"after Karl Reimer 19th century German chemist and Ferdinand Tiemann \u20201899 German chemist"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-223334"
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"reexchange":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a renewed or second exchange",
": the process by which is recovered the expense chargeable on a bill of exchange or draft which has been dishonored in a foreign country and returned to the country in which it was made or endorsed to be there taken up",
": the draft so drawn or the expense or percentage included in it"
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"\"+"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-223423"
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"requiem":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a mass for the dead",
": a solemn chant (such as a dirge) for the repose of the dead",
": something that resembles such a solemn chant",
": a musical setting of the mass for the dead",
": a musical composition in honor of the dead",
": a mass for a dead person",
": a musical service or hymn in honor of dead people"
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"\u02c8re-kw\u0113-\u0259m",
"also",
"or",
"\u02c8re-kw\u0113-\u0259m"
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"dirge",
"elegy",
"lament",
"threnody"
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"examples":[
"the choir will sing Mozart's Requiem",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In many ways, Linden\u2019s book reads as a requiem to the power of scientific research and pragmatic, political action. \u2014 Kate Brown, Washington Post , 27 May 2022",
"This requiem creates a sacred space without words, using layer upon layer of reverberation and delay to build an infinitely large cathedral around the music. \u2014 New York Times , 9 June 2022",
"When his brother-in-law, journalist Francis Tomasic, was killed in Bosnia in 1994, Mr. Marshall wrote the work as a kind of requiem for victims of the conflict. \u2014 Allan Kozinn, Washington Post , 3 June 2022",
"The requiem for the legendary Glen Park school came eight years after its doors closed in the wake of declining enrollment. \u2014 Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Hailstork and Martin have created a requiem that feels alive and has only just taken its first breaths. \u2014 Washington Post , 3 Mar. 2022",
"This full-scale requiem , written by Portland composer Damien Geter finally receives its world premiere after a two-year delay. \u2014 oregonlive , 22 Mar. 2022",
"His requiem Mass was held at St. George's Cathedral in Cape Town. \u2014 Grayson Quay, The Week , 2 Jan. 2022",
"His body will be cremated in a private ceremony after the requiem Mass and will then be interred behind the pulpit. \u2014 NBC News , 1 Jan. 2022"
],
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"Middle English, from Latin (first word of the introit of the requiem mass), accusative of requies rest, from re- + quies quiet, rest \u2014 more at while"
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"type":[
"phrasal verb"
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"definitions":[
": to do things that are opposed to (something or someone that one disagrees with)"
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"rim-drive":{
"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": a method of driving a disc recorder or phonograph turntable by frictional contact between a motor shaft and the rim of the turntable and often by interposing a rubber-covered wheel between shaft and turntable"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-224510"
},
"red eft":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a brick red terrestrial form of a common North American newt ( Triturus viridescens )"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-225643"
},
"regenerated cellulose":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": cellulose obtained in a changed form by chemical treatment (as of a cellulose solution or derivative)"
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"first_known_use":[
"1904, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-225911"
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"response curve":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a curve graphically exhibiting the magnitude of the response of a sensitive device to a varying stimulus (as of a microphone to sounds of varying intensity)"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-230124"
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"restringent":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": binding , astringent , styptic",
": something (as a word or a medication) with restringent properties"
],
"pronounciation":[
"-j\u0259nt",
"\""
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"history_and_etymology":[
"Adjective",
"Latin restringent-, restringens , present participle of restringere to draw back tight, restrict"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-231218"
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"rudimental":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a basic principle or element or a fundamental skill",
": something unformed or undeveloped : beginning",
": a body part so deficient in size or structure as to be entirely unable to perform its normal function",
": an organ just beginning to develop : anlage",
": a basic principle",
": an incompletely developed organ or part",
": an organ or part just beginning to develop : anlage"
],
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"\u02c8r\u00fc-d\u0259-m\u0259nt",
"\u02c8r\u00fc-d\u0259-m\u0259nt",
"\u02c8r\u00fcd-\u0259-m\u0259nt"
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"By its conclusion, someone will likely have developed the rudiments of emotion, segueing directly into Origins, a civilization game unlike any other. \u2014 Dan Thurot, Ars Technica , 25 Apr. 2020",
"Two uncles, Pete and Bobby Domenick, played guitar and banjo professionally, and his uncle Bobby taught him some musical rudiments . \u2014 Peter Keepnews, New York Times , 24 Mar. 2020",
"Jojo and his friend Yorki (Archie Yates)\u2014round face, round spectacles, and an all-round delight\u2014go off to training camp, where they are taught not only combat skills but the rudiments of racial hatred. \u2014 Anthony Lane, The New Yorker , 18 Oct. 2019",
"China is attempting to deprive Uighurs of their ethnolinguistic identity, the very rudiments of their nationality. \u2014 Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review , 29 Nov. 2019",
"People helped each other, of course, with tins and bags of rudiments but everyone knew the stores were running out. \u2014 Time , 19 Nov. 2019",
"Older adults often enrolled in noncredit courses, addressing topics such as home-buying, disco dancing and the rudiments of hockey. \u2014 Matt Schudel, Washington Post , 21 Aug. 2019",
"But his father dies suddenly, before passing on anything but the rudiments of the job. \u2014 Mar\u00eda Gainza, Harper's magazine , 10 May 2019",
"On one such stone a pair of dotted squares flanking a thin rectangle, barely recognizable as the rudiments of a face, were enough to convey the presence of a goddess in a shrine of the first century AD. \u2014 James Romm, The New York Review of Books , 18 Mar. 2019"
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"Latin rudimentum beginning, from rudis raw, rude"
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"1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-231550"
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"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": any of various large, nonvenomous, colubrid snakes (as of the genera Elaphe , Pantherophis , Coelognatuhus ) that feed chiefly on rodents (such as mice and rats) and birds"
],
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Walking past cicada exoskeletons hanging from tree branches, a leaping fawn and a rat snake , Dana picked a cicada off a branch, inspected its underside, looked into its zombie eyes and flicked it forward to send it flying off again. \u2014 Morgan Greene, chicagotribune.com , 17 June 2021",
"Luckily for a 5\u00bd-foot Eastern rat snake , a Virginia woman noticed something was amiss. \u2014 Washington Post , 1 May 2021",
"Per social media commentators, the snake in the video appears to potentially be a non-venomous black eastern rat snake , which can grow up to 7 feet in length, according to the National Wildlife Federation. \u2014 Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE.com , 10 Aug. 2020",
"The good-guy snakes include but aren\u2019t limited to the eastern hognose snake, Texas brown snake, Texas rat snake , rough green snake, garter snake, milk snake, bullsnake, kingsnake, indigo snake, black racer, water snake, blind snake and coachwhip. \u2014 Howard Garrett, Dallas News , 8 June 2020",
"According to The Independent, farmers will be compensated about $88 per porcupine; $84 per civet cat; $11 per kilogram of bamboo rat; $17 per kilogram of cobra, king rattle or rat snakes ; and $345 per wild goose or Chinese muntjac deer. \u2014 Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE.com , 19 May 2020",
"Commenters on the article identified it as a rat snake . \u2014 Fox News , 12 Aug. 2019",
"The homeowners believe that their temporary residential guest was a rat snake . \u2014 Peter Dawson, Houston Chronicle , 25 July 2019",
"In the winter, the animals will den underground, commonly returning to the same spot year after year, and often commune there with other snake species, such as rat snakes and rattlesnakes. \u2014 National Geographic , 22 July 2019"
],
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"1818, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-232223"
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"respectless":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": not having or not showing respect : careless , disrespectful"
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"-ktl\u0259\u0307s"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-232307"
},
"rig-out":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a suit of clothes : outfit"
],
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"history_and_etymology":[
"from rig out , verb"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-232318"
},
"rhason":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an ecclesiastical garment resembling the cassock",
": a long loose cloak worn over the rhason"
],
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"history_and_etymology":[
"Middle Greek rhason , a napless woolen cloth, rhason, perhaps from Latin rasus , past participle of radere to scrape, scratch, shave"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-232646"
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"religious education":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": instruction in religion as a subject of general education",
": instruction in the principles of a particular religious faith"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-234139"
},
"Riau":{
"type":[
"geographical name"
],
"definitions":[
"archipelago of Indonesia separated from Singapore by the Singapore Strait area 2279 square miles (5925 square kilometers), population 278,966; chief island Bintan"
],
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"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccau\u0307"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-234353"
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"reelingly":{
"type":[
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": in a reeling manner : with a reeling motion"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-235447"
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"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a person who works (as by moving heavy equipment) for traveling entertainers"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u014d-d\u0113"
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"That allows far-flung Brewers fans to plan summer weekends around a roadie to ballgames without worrying about iffy weather. \u2014 Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer , 19 Apr. 2022",
"The speaker is a roadie for King Crimson, which made it to the small-time and has stayed there for more than 50 years. \u2014 Kyle Smith, National Review , 20 Mar. 2022",
"All that's to say that FC Cincinnati was always going to have a hard time getting something out of this roadie . \u2014 Pat Brennan, The Enquirer , 28 Feb. 2022",
"Unlike Rimini\u2019s protagonist, a lone wolf in a sealskin coat who performs with just one roadie and a sound system, Seidl is once again getting the band back together. \u2014 Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter , 13 Feb. 2022",
"Bennett\u2019s dad, Doug Bennett, a former roadie for prog-rock band Kansas who went on to work in industrial lighting/sound construction, had frequently attended Tangled String shows. \u2014 Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al , 3 Jan. 2022",
"The large teddy bear of a man served as a roadie and personal assistant to the band from their early days to their breakup. \u2014 Dan Reilly, Vulture , 2 Dec. 2021",
"Graham helped Herbert land a gig as a roadie for Santana, whom Graham managed at the time. \u2014 Taylor Mims, Billboard , 27 Oct. 2021",
"What did this Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee learn in his early days as a roadie for Wishbone Ash and tour manager for Joan Armatrading? \u2014 George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune , 22 Aug. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"road + -ie"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1969, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-235725"
},
"riflebird":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": any of several birds of paradise (genus Ptiloris )"
],
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"\u02c8r\u012b-f\u0259l-\u02ccb\u0259rd"
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"first_known_use":[
"1831, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-000001"
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"rectilinear coordinate":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": rectangular coordinate"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-000123"
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"respiratory trumpet":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": either of the two trumpet-shaped projections that bear the thoracic spiracles in the pupae of mosquitoes and midges"
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"noun"
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": a grant of forced labor (as for use in agriculture, in mining, or in construction) imposed on indigenous inhabitants \u2014 compare encomienda"
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"r\u0259\u0307\u02ccp\u00e4rt\u0259m\u0113\u02c8en\u2027(\u02cc)t\u014d",
"\u02ccr\u0101\u02ccp\u00e4rt\u0259m\u02c8yen\u2027-"
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"American Spanish, from Spanish, distribution, from repartir to distribute (from re- \u2014from L\u2014+ partir to divide, from Latin partire, partiri ) + -miento -ment (from Latin -mentum )"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-001853"
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"Definition of revivication substandard variant of revivification"
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": a genus of liverworts (family Marchantiaceae) that are widely distributed on rocks and soil and are distinguished by a conspicuous pseudoperianth split into fringy lanceolate lobes"
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"New Latin, from H. P. I. Reboul \u20201839 French naturalist + New Latin -ia"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-002530"
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"\u02ccrev\u0259k\u0259\u02c8bil\u0259t\u0113",
"-l\u0259t\u0113",
"-i"
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"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": an express train of Italy, Spain, or Latin America"
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"\u02c8r\u00e4p\u0113\u02ccd\u014d"
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"history_and_etymology":[
"Italian (from rapido , adjective, rapid, from Latin rapidus ) & Spanish r\u00e1pido , from r\u00e1pido , adjective, rapid, from Latin rapidus"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-003612"
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"noun"
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": a personal set or institutionalized system of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices",
": the service and worship of God or the supernatural",
": commitment or devotion to religious faith or observance",
": the state of a religious",
": a cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith",
": scrupulous conformity : conscientiousness",
": the belief in and worship of God or gods",
": a system of religious beliefs and practices"
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"ri-\u02c8li-j\u0259n",
"ri-\u02c8li-j\u0259n"
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"credo",
"creed",
"cult",
"faith",
"persuasion"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Margot is a budding New England politician with a teenage daughter, and Allie is a girl in the southern U.S. who escapes an abusive foster home and forms a new religion . \u2014 Richard J. Chang, Forbes , 6 June 2022",
"Still, some families have drifted, pulled by the ascendance of evangelical congregations, dissatisfaction with leaders as the global Roman Catholic church became engulfed in scandal or a broader societal shift away from institutional religion . \u2014 New York Times , 30 May 2022",
"Still, some families have drifted, pulled by the ascendance of evangelical congregations, dissatisfaction with leaders as the global Roman Catholic Church became engulfed in scandal or a broader societal shift away from institutional religion . \u2014 Rick Rojas, BostonGlobe.com , 29 May 2022",
"Muslims always have to remind people that Islam is not a religion of terrorism just because someone invokes Allah while launching an attack on U.S. soil. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 25 May 2022",
"Redken is a religion to hairstylists, hairdressers and barbers across the country. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 20 May 2022",
"For thousands of years people of all different tribes and tongues have found purpose in religion . \u2014 WSJ , 17 May 2022",
"To this day, African influences can be found throughout Cuba, from religion to music to food. \u2014 Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, The Arizona Republic , 16 May 2022",
"Shifts toward environmental concerns and away from religion are contributing to the trend. \u2014 Lisa Held, Fortune , 16 May 2022"
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"Middle English religioun , from Anglo-French religiun , Latin religion-, religio supernatural constraint, sanction, religious practice, perhaps from religare to restrain, tie back \u2014 more at rely"
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"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2b"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-003648"
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"type":[
"verb"
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"definitions":[
"to resist the temptation of couldn't refrain from ruffling her nephew's neatly combed hair whenever she saw him"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-004703"
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"rub rail":{
"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": a metal rail to protect against rubbing: such as",
": a projecting steel or aluminum strip that protects a truck or bus body against damage by gliding contact",
": a brass rail on a boat to take wear of the lines"
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"first_known_use":[
"1939, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-005024"
},
"retheorize":{
"type":[
"noun,",
"verb"
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"definitions":[
": to form a new or different theory about (something)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8th\u0113-\u0259-\u02ccr\u012bz",
"-\u02c8thir-\u02cc\u012bz"
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"first_known_use":[
"1967, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-005654"
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"romanticize":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
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"definitions":[
": to make romantic : treat as idealized or heroic",
": to hold romantic ideas",
": to present details, incidents, or people in a romantic way"
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"r\u014d-\u02c8man-t\u0259-\u02ccs\u012bz",
"r\u0259-"
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"synonyms":[
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"glamourize",
"glamour (up)",
"glorify",
"idealize"
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"deglamorize"
],
"examples":[
"He has romanticized notions of army life.",
"a romanticized view of politics",
"We were romanticizing about the past.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Will Fetters romanticize the billion-dollar business of professional sports. \u2014 Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times , 10 June 2022",
"People romanticize the life of a traveling musician, but the reality is never quite equal to the fantasy. \u2014 Eric Fuller, Forbes , 27 May 2022",
"As their conversations increasingly turn toward despair, The Girl From Plainville takes pains not to romanticize or condone Michelle and Conrad\u2019s choices. \u2014 Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter , 22 Mar. 2022",
"None of this is to romanticize the days of Bill O\u2019Reilly on Fox News. \u2014 Washington Post , 16 Mar. 2022",
"Impressively, writer Scott Frank manages to not romanticize Beth\u2019s mental health struggles along the way to the happy ending. \u2014 Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com , 3 Feb. 2022",
"Without dismissing small companies for even a second, those who romanticize them reverse causation. \u2014 John Tamny, Forbes , 14 Mar. 2022",
"Sam wrote it in a way and shot it in a way that does not romanticize drugs \u2014 at least, not for me, anyway. \u2014 M\u00f3nica Marie Zorrilla, Variety , 13 Feb. 2022",
"Morson concludes by quoting with approval Lenin\u2019s denigration of terrorism and his attacks on those who romanticize revolution. \u2014 Gary Saul Morson, The New York Review of Books , 13 Jan. 2022"
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"first_known_use":[
"1818, in the meaning defined at transitive sense"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-010029"
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"type":[
"noun,",
"verb"
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"definitions":[
": to make (someone or something) sensitive to something (such as a drug, allergen, or stimulus) again or anew"
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"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8sen(t)-s\u0259-\u02cct\u012bz"
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"first_known_use":[
"1860, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-010309"
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"retgersite":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a mineral NiSO 4 .6H 2 O consisting of hydrous nickel sulfate"
],
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"\u02c8retg\u0259(r)\u02ccs\u012bt"
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"Jan Willem Retgers \u20201896 Dutch chemical crystallographer + English -ite"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-010920"
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"reel oven":{
"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": an oven with a revolving wheel equipped with suspended trays holding food (as meat or bread) in the process of baking that is adjusted to bake the contents in one revolution of the wheel and is automatically controlled to stop when a tray is level with the loading door"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-011031"
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"running water":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": water distributed through pipes and fixtures"
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"examples":[
"a cabin with hot and cold running water",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The outpost includes gas and appliances for cooking and refrigeration as well as wood stoves for heat, but has no running water or electricity. \u2014 Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel , 13 June 2022",
"Robinson, however, was not released from the jail and instead put into an isolated cell that had no running water , the lawsuit said. \u2014 Adam Ferrise, cleveland , 6 June 2022",
"Haskey\u2019s home, a one-room octagon at the base of a striated rocky rise, has no running water at all. \u2014 Erin Patrick O'connor, Washington Post , 14 May 2022",
"Much of the city, including our Airbnb, had no running water . \u2014 Glen Retief, The New Republic , 11 May 2022",
"Many families there lack running water and electricity. \u2014 Jingnan Peng, The Christian Science Monitor , 9 June 2022",
"My apartment had running water for 30 minutes a day. \u2014 New York Times , 1 June 2022",
"Residents had running water and electricity 25 years before the rest of Quebec. \u2014 Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure , 9 Apr. 2022",
"Zemenu, his wife Yeshihareg, 23, and their children live in a one-room hut made of mud and sticks, without electricity or running water . \u2014 Eliana Rudee, Sun Sentinel , 2 June 2022"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1856, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-011945"
},
"report for duty":{
"type":[
"idiom"
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"definitions":[
": to show up for work"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-012039"
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"rifampin":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a semisynthetic antibiotic C 43 H 58 N 4 O 12 used especially in the treatment of tuberculosis and to treat asymptomatic carriers of meningococci",
": a semisynthetic antibiotic C 43 H 58 N 4 O 12 that is used especially in the treatment of tuberculosis and to treat asymptomatic carriers of meningococci"
],
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"r\u012b-\u02c8fam-p\u0259n",
"r\u012b-\u02c8fam-p\u0259n"
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Even those who have been vaccinated against bacterial meningitis should still get antibiotic treatment, such as ciprofloxacin and rifampin . \u2014 Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press , 27 Jan. 2022",
"The sole exception is rifampin , a tuberculosis antibiotic that is rarely used. \u2014 Ella Lee, USA TODAY , 26 Oct. 2021",
"The only exception is rifampin , an antibiotic used to treat tuberculosis. \u2014 Ella Lee, USA TODAY , 26 Oct. 2021",
"Extensively drug-resistant TB (XDR-TB) is a form of MDR-TB that is resistant to isoniazid and rifampin , in addition to fluoroquinolones and injectable second-line drugs. \u2014 Cnn Editorial Research, CNN , 6 June 2021",
"In the past decade, scientists have come up with two shorter courses: a drug called rifampin taken every day for four months; or a combination of isoniazid and rifapentine, taken once weekly for three months. \u2014 Apoorva Mandavilli, New York Times , 23 Sep. 2019",
"Research has found that the antibiotic rifampin , which is used to treat tuberculosis, and griseofulvin, a drug used to treat fungal infections, may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal birth control pills. \u2014 Korin Miller, SELF , 27 July 2017"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"International Scientific Vocabulary, alteration of rifamycin , antibiotic derived from Streptomyces mediterranei"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1966, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-012430"
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"riot act":{
"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": a vigorous reprimand or warning"
],
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"censure",
"commination",
"condemnation",
"denunciation",
"excoriation",
"objurgation",
"rebuke",
"reprimand",
"reproach",
"reproof",
"stricture"
],
"antonyms":[
"citation",
"commendation",
"endorsement",
"indorsement"
],
"examples":[
"at a specially called meeting, he read the riot act to his staff for their poor handling of the crisis",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"During the questioning, Kayla ignores Torres' instructions to wait in the car, and Vance reads her the riot act . \u2014 Sara Netzley, EW.com , 8 Mar. 2022",
"M-Rod and Sanoe Lake come to clean the room Kate Bosworth is a guest in (awkward) and read her the riot act for choosing a guy over surfing. \u2014 Emma Specter, Vogue , 11 Mar. 2022",
"Linda spots her tree amidst the blinding lights and snatches the DJ's mic to read the crowd the riot act . \u2014 Lauren Morgan, EW.com , 20 Dec. 2021",
"Around 2016, senior SEAL commander Jamie Sands read the East Coast teams the riot act . \u2014 Catherine Herridge, CBS News , 30 Apr. 2021",
"Bennett short and marches back to the group to read them the riot act . \u2014 Kristen Baldwin, EW.com , 21 Oct. 2020",
"Instead of reading him the riot act , Will is understandably enchanted. \u2014 Washington Post , 11 Sep. 2020",
"On May 1, the governor of New Mexico evoked the riot act to block off all exits into Gallup to stop the spread of the virus, and only residents could get in. \u2014 Sunny Dooley, Scientific American , 8 July 2020",
"City officials requested new state of emergency under the riot act that can prohibit people from walking streets and using certain roads. \u2014 Joel Shannon, USA TODAY , 2 May 2020"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"the Riot Act , English law of 1715 providing for the dispersal of riots upon command of legal authority"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1784, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-012947"
},
"Rancho Santa Margarita":{
"type":[
"geographical name"
],
"definitions":[
"city in southern California southeast of Los Angeles and northwest of San Diego population 47,853"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccsan-t\u0259-\u02ccm\u00e4r-g\u0259-\u02c8r\u0113-t\u0259"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-015732"
},
"reflectivity":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the reflective quality or power of a surface or material"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u02ccflek-\u02c8ti-v\u0259-t\u0113",
"ri-"
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"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1879, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-015757"
},
"rejection slip":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a printed slip enclosed with a rejected manuscript returned by an editor to an author"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1894, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-020035"
},
"raggy":{
"type":[
"adjective ()"
],
"definitions":[
": ragged , rough",
": of, relating to, or marked by ragtime"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rag\u0113",
"\""
],
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"history_and_etymology":[
"Adjective (1)",
"Middle English, from Old English raggig , from (assumed) ragg rag + -ig -y",
"Adjective (2)",
"rag entry 6 + -y"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-020126"
},
"right face":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an act of turning 90 degrees to the right from the halted position of attention as a military maneuver",
"\u2014 compare about-face , left face"
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"history_and_etymology":[
"from the imperative phrase right, face"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-020405"
},
"rubberlip perch":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a medium-sized silvery or bluish purple surf fish ( Rhacochilus toxotes ) of the California coast that is a leading market fish of the area"
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"history_and_etymology":[
"rubberlip from rubber entry 2 + lip"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-021011"
},
"retarded":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": affected by intellectual disability : intellectually disabled",
": very stupid or foolish",
": affected by intellectual disability : intellectually disabled"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8t\u00e4r-d\u0259d",
"ri-\u02c8t\u00e4rd-\u0259d"
],
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"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1895, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-022408"
},
"renvers\u00e9":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"transitive verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to turn back : reverse , overturn , overthrow",
": consisting of or accompanied by a bending of the head and body from the waist while turning in ballet : reversed"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ren\u02c8v\u0259rs",
"\u00a6r\u00e4n\u02ccver\u00a6s\u0101"
],
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"history_and_etymology":[
"Transitive verb",
"Middle French renverser , from re- + enverser to invert, from Old French, from envers upside down, from Latin inversus",
"Adjective",
"French, literally, turned back, from past participle of renverser to turn back, from Middle French"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-023300"
},
"resp":{
"type":[
"abbreviation"
],
"definitions":[
"respective ; respectively",
"respiration ; respiratory",
"respondent"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-023757"
},
"riotry":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": rioting",
": rioting persons"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u012b\u0259tr\u0113"
],
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"history_and_etymology":[
"riot entry 2 + -ry"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-024027"
},
"ratio chart":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a chart employing the Cartesian coordinate system in which the points on a curve are determined by measuring time as the independent variable along one axis and the logarithms of the values of the corresponding dependent variables along the other"
],
"pronounciation":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-024346"
},
"rifeness":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the quality or state of being rife"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Middle English ryfenes , from ryfe rife + -nes -ness"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-024512"
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"recursive":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": of, relating to, or involving recursion",
": of, relating to, or constituting a procedure that can repeat itself indefinitely"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8k\u0259r-siv"
],
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"That is a mind-bending form of recursive thinking, for sure. \u2014 Lance Eliot, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
"Use your mouse to lift any one of those new shapes, then move it onto another grid for the sake of a recursive formula application. \u2014 Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica , 22 Apr. 2022",
"His recursive vocal tics seem to mirror the roundabout symmetry of the viral dances featured in his videos. \u2014 Will Dukes, Rolling Stone , 11 Apr. 2022",
"The film contains recursive layers of art imitating life, with Kopernikus\u2019s own son, Louis N\u04d5ss-Schmidt, playing the young J\u00f8rn and Kopernikus playing Nicolaj, a version of himself. \u2014 Nicolaj Kopernikus, The New Yorker , 27 Jan. 2022",
"The motifs\u2014cascading green code, simulation theory, white rabbits\u2014remain the same, a recursive loop that, while not new, plays a familiar melody. \u2014 Angela Watercutter, Wired , 22 Dec. 2021",
"His repetitions make his music feel like it\u2019s moving inward, in recursive patterns that feel intricate and endless, like fractals. \u2014 Washington Post , 10 Dec. 2021",
"To piece together the insistent, almost recursive , voiceover that ebbs in and out of frame, is to witness someone trying desperately to speak to a parent who has probably not been up to the task of raising a child. \u2014 Manuel Betancourt, Variety , 11 Nov. 2021",
"Conceptualizing, planning, building and executing a data science model is a recursive process. \u2014 Sreekanth Mallikarjun, Forbes , 19 Oct. 2021"
],
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"earlier, \"recurring repeatedly,\" from Latin recursus, past participle of recurrere \"to run back, run in the opposite direction, return\" + -ive ; in given senses as translation of German rekurrent or rekursiv \u2014 more at recur"
],
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"1934, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": a lens specially corrected for distortion so that straight lines are reproduced accurately even on the margins of the pictures"
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"noun"
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": any of a genus ( Rhododendron ) of widely cultivated shrubs and trees of the heath family with alternate leaves and showy flowers",
": one with leathery evergreen leaves as distinguished from a deciduous azalea",
": a shrub with leathery evergreen leaves and showy clusters of flowers"
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"\u02ccr\u014d-d\u0259-\u02c8den-dr\u0259n",
"\u02ccr\u014d-d\u0259-\u02c8den-dr\u0259n"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Even the matchbooks were lovely, a bright neon red ornamented with a rhododendron blossom. \u2014 Joy Callaway, WSJ , 2 June 2022",
"Last fall my neighbor was getting rid of a large rhododendron . \u2014 Carol Stocker, BostonGlobe.com , 8 May 2022",
"At the Bald Hills of Redwood National Park, an eruption of lupine and rhododendron typically runs from mid-May through June and blankets the area in purple undulations. \u2014 J.d. Simkins, Sunset Magazine , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Yes, your rhododendron looks about the same as mine. \u2014 oregonlive , 20 Mar. 2022",
"Then, to help conserve soil moisture, whether naturally occurring or supplemental, add a 3-inch-deep mulch of bark chips throughout the rhododendron planting. \u2014 oregonlive , 10 Apr. 2022",
"The rhododendron should not be affected by Port Orford cedar root disease, but may be influenced by drought and heat. \u2014 oregonlive , 26 Feb. 2022",
"Rather than big, billowy petals like a magnolia or rhododendron , witch hazel flowers are made up of tiny, threadlike petals that can be up to an inch long but not much more than about one-eight-inch wide. \u2014 Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal , 7 Jan. 2022",
"In northern India, along the Tibetan border, the Himalayas soar to 25,000 feet and paths wander by misty waterfalls, ancient temples and through rhododendron forests. \u2014 New York Times , 27 Dec. 2021"
],
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"borrowed from New Latin ( linnaeus ), going back to Latin, \"oleander, a plant of the Black Sea region described by Pliny whose honey is toxic (probably Rhododendron ponticum ),\" borrowed from Greek rhod\u00f3dendron, from rhodo- rhodo- + d\u00e9ndron \"tree\" \u2014 more at dendro-"
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"1657, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-030307"
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"transitive verb"
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"definitions":[
": to reunite or make secure by or as if by welding"
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"\"+"
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"re- + weld"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-031204"
},
"restem":{
"type":[
"transitive verb"
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"definitions":[
": to stem again"
],
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"\"+"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-031334"
},
"real estate":{
"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": property in buildings and land",
": space , capacity",
": property consisting of buildings and land",
": real property at property"
],
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"capacity",
"complement",
"cubage",
"volume"
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"examples":[
"She works in real estate .",
"the enormous difference in real estate between a high-definition disk and one in standard definition",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The playwright weaves in a real estate developer named Do\u00f1a Kati, a stand-in for the Mexican folklore figure La Catrina, the skeleton woman who represents death. \u2014 Terry Byrne, BostonGlobe.com , 15 June 2022",
"As anyone who subscribes to this newsletter surely knows, real estate developer Rick Caruso will face Rep. Karen Bass in the runoff to succeed Mayor Eric Garcetti. \u2014 David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times , 11 June 2022",
"Megaworld, the real estate developer owned by billionaire Andrew Tan, has allocated 50 billion pesos ($945 million) for capital expenditures this year. \u2014 Gloria Haraito, Forbes , 9 June 2022",
"An Ohio appellate court has reversed a trial court\u2019s decision to grant summary judgment in favor of a real estate developer who crafted fraudulent emails. \u2014 Jack Greiner, The Enquirer , 8 June 2022",
"In the Los Angeles mayor's race, Democratic Rep. Karen Bass and real estate developer Rick Caruso will advance to a November runoff. \u2014 Alexandra Meeks, CNN , 8 June 2022",
"The real estate developer's Instagram post is the first glimpse of their honeymoon that she's posted to her feed. \u2014 Antonia Debianchi, PEOPLE.com , 7 June 2022",
"Billionaire real estate developer Rick Caruso has become one of the leading contenders along with Rep. Karen Bass. \u2014 ABC News , 6 June 2022",
"The top candidates to replace Garcetti appear to be Representative Karen Bass and real estate developer Rick Caruso. \u2014 Adam Brewster, Musadiq Bidar, CBS News , 6 June 2022"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"circa 1642, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-031436"
},
"rewording":{
"type":[
"verb"
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"definitions":[
": to repeat in the same words",
": to alter the wording of",
": to restate in other words",
": to state in different words"
],
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"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8w\u0259rd",
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u02c8w\u0259rd"
],
"synonyms":[
"paraphrase",
"rephrase",
"restate",
"translate"
],
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"quote"
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"examples":[
"You should reword this sentence.",
"I'll reword the question for you so you can better understand it.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The second path is an effort by some in the insurance industry to reword the longstanding war exclusions. \u2014 David Uberti, WSJ , 14 Mar. 2022",
"But since news broke of the employees\u2019 allegations, the company has updated the site, removing all contact information for the company\u2019s headquarters and reworded much of the guidance for customers. \u2014 Dallas News , 7 May 2020",
"Importantly, Oregon also agreed to reword Wallace\u2019s transcript notation. \u2014 Kenny Jacoby, USA Today , 12 Dec. 2019",
"Anyone can take anything out of context and reword it. \u2014 Jacob Bernstein, New York Times , 4 Dec. 2019",
"Whereas science has traditionally been guided by dispassionate, male-centric authority, women are rewording climate conversations to honor the collective, connective nature of the problem. \u2014 Dan Zak, Washington Post , 27 Aug. 2019",
"Ester wants to reword the lyrics and replace the original instrumentation with more of a dance-pop feel. \u2014 Robbie Daw, Billboard , 5 Sep. 2019",
"Ring changed its terms of service earlier this year, rewording things in such a way that made people guess that the company may unveil its own facial recognition technology in the near future. \u2014 Candace Braun Davison, House Beautiful , 6 July 2018",
"Recruiters lure people abroad with a lucrative contract that is later reworded , sometimes in a language the individual does not understand. \u2014 The Economist , 3 May 2018"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1602, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-032140"
},
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"type":[
"transitive verb"
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": reduce",
": deduct"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-032437"
},
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"type":[
"adjective"
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"definitions":[
": ratiocinative"
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"-s\u1d4an\u0259\u02cct\u014dr\u0113",
"-\u022fr\u0113",
"-ri"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-032701"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": capable of being drawn back or in",
": capable of being drawn back or in"
],
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"ri-\u02c8trak-t\u1d4al",
"-\u02cct\u012b(-\u0259)l",
"ri-\u02c8trak-t\u1d4al",
"-\u02cct\u012bl"
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"first_known_use":[
"1769, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-032931"
},
"reflectometer":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a device for measuring reflectance"
],
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"\u02ccr\u0113-\u02ccflek-\u02c8t\u00e4-m\u0259-t\u0259r",
"ri-"
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"first_known_use":[
"1891, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-034504"
},
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"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": temporary rigidity of muscles occurring after death",
": temporary rigidity of muscles occurring after death"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccri-g\u0259r-\u02c8m\u022fr-t\u0259s",
"also chiefly British",
"\u02ccrig-\u0259r-\u02c8m\u022frt-\u0259s"
],
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The body showed signs of rigor mortis , the department said. \u2014 Andrew Dyer, San Diego Union-Tribune , 19 Dec. 2021",
"Serna was found dead in the same position, and rigor mortis had already begun to set in when paramedics arrived an hour later, the report said. \u2014 Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY , 5 Nov. 2021",
"The police officer initially wrote that Slater's body was in rigor mortis . \u2014 Nancy Kaffer, Detroit Free Press , 20 May 2021",
"Flight staff once moved a body into a lavatory for safe keeping only to find that the corpse, stiffened by rigor mortis , got stuck behind the bathroom door. \u2014 Ellen Gamerman, WSJ , 12 May 2021",
"Mortuaries throughout the Indian capital are overstretched, the doctor says, and bodies sometimes lie around uncovered among the living till the muscles harden and rigor mortis sets in. \u2014 Time , 7 May 2021",
"In rigor mortis the inhibition of ATP, the basic unit of energy within a cell, triggers a release of calcium into the muscles. \u2014 Christopher Crockett, Scientific American , 2 Aug. 2013",
"On Tuesday, in his postmortem for a season that entered rigor mortis five weeks ago, Rangers general manager Jon Daniels laid out in some detail a plan for the future. \u2014 Evan Grant, Dallas News , 30 Sep. 2020",
"Many analysts say the regime missed a golden opportunity to open up a system now in virtual economic and political rigor mortis . \u2014 Jos\u00e9 De C\u00f3rdoba, WSJ , 17 Apr. 2018"
],
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"New Latin, stiffness of death"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1847, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-035423"
},
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"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": ruffianly"
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"-\u0113\u0259nish"
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"first_known_use":[
"1593, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-035454"
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"type":[
"adverb"
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": without respect"
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"respectless + -ly"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-035803"
},
"refugee":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": one that flees",
": a person who flees to a foreign country or power to escape danger or persecution",
": a person who flees for safety (as from war) usually to a foreign country",
": an individual seeking refuge or asylum",
": an individual who has left his or her native country and is unwilling or unable to return to it because of persecution or fear of persecution (as because of race, religion, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccre-fyu\u0307-\u02c8j\u0113",
"\u02c8re-fyu\u0307-\u02ccj\u0113",
"\u02ccre-fyu\u0307-\u02c8j\u0113",
"\u02ccre-fyu\u0307-\u02c8j\u0113"
],
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"deportee",
"\u00e9migr\u00e9",
"emigr\u00e9",
"evacuee",
"exile",
"expat",
"expatriate"
],
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"examples":[
"Thousands of refugees have fled the area.",
"refugees began returning to their homeland after years of political unrest and war",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"But the Biden administration, which has reversed dramatic Trump administration cuts to the refugee program, is planning to create a private sponsorship pilot program for all refugees by the end of 2022, a State Department spokesperson told CBS News. \u2014 Camilo Montoya-galvez, CBS News , 3 June 2022",
"Russia\u2019s invasion of Ukraine has sparked a refugee crisis of epic proportions. \u2014 Josh Zumbrun, WSJ , 3 June 2022",
"Still, politics wormed its way into the book when Donald Trump became president by pushing a xenophobic agenda \u2014 and not only continued to attack immigrants relentlessly but also slashed the United States\u2019 refugee program. \u2014 Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times , 2 June 2022",
"The overall displacement has represented the fastest-growing refugee crisis since World War II. \u2014 Alex Hogan, Fox News , 24 May 2022",
"But it\u2019s there, in the Tesco, where the reality of war and the grimness of a refugee crisis really hits me. \u2014 Harper Simon, SPIN , 20 May 2022",
"After months of military buildup, Russia launched an assault on Ukraine in late February, sparking geopolitical turmoil and a refugee crisis. \u2014 Zoe Sottile, CNN , 8 May 2022",
"Russia\u2019s war against Ukraine has created the largest refugee crisis seen in Europe since World War II. \u2014 Lydia Tomkiw, The Christian Science Monitor , 3 May 2022",
"To Afghans and others, U.S. officials say humanitarian parole was never meant to bypass the traditional refugee program, which is the main pathway available to those seeking protection in the United States. \u2014 Washington Post , 28 Apr. 2022"
],
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"French r\u00e9fugi\u00e9 , past participle of ( se ) r\u00e9fugier to take refuge, from Middle French refugier , from Latin refugium"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1685, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-035818"
},
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"type":[
"idiom"
],
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": having a large amount of (something bad or unpleasant) : full of (something bad or unpleasant)"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-040437"
},
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"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a pronominal adjective that introduces a clause qualifying an antecedent (as which in \u201cour next meeting will be on Monday, at which time a new chairman will be elected\u201d) or a clause functioning as a substantive (as which in \u201cI do not know which course I should follow\u201d)"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-041745"
},
"roux":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a cooked mixture of flour and fat used as a thickening agent in a soup or a sauce"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00fc"
],
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Strain 4 cups boiling stock into the roux and whisk vigorously until smooth. \u2014 Tribune News Service, cleveland , 6 June 2022",
"The flour acts as a thickening agent, creating a denser base, and also acts as a bonding agent between the roux and other ingredients like cheese or cream. \u2014 Foren Clark, CNN , 30 May 2022",
"And the Elderflower Mimosas and egg casserole with bacon and herby, cheesy roux is to die for. \u2014 Ali Francis, Bon App\u00e9tit , 12 Apr. 2022",
"This isn\u2019t a traditional tetrazzini, which relies on a butter-and-flour roux , and lots of milk, for a bechamel sauce. \u2014 Washington Post , 16 Dec. 2021",
"There\u2019s classic Cajun, too: crawfish \u00e9touff\u00e9e all thick and buttery, Gulf fish in Pontchartrain sauce and an ace gumbo served spicy with a dark, Texas-style roux . \u2014 Brooke Viggiano, Chron , 24 Mar. 2022",
"Even in Hurtado\u2019s family, mole is prepared in unique ways \u2014 his grandmother makes it with a French roux and Skippy peanut butter. \u2014 Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle , 22 Mar. 2022",
"The dishes are similar, but a Creole person might decide to put tomatoes in gumbo and a Cajun person might make a brown roux base, Lyn explained. \u2014 Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, The Arizona Republic , 4 Mar. 2022",
"Lyn remembers hovering in the kitchen as a child, watching her grandmother and mother make roux , a sauce base of flour and fat that's fundamental to so many Louisiana dishes, from jambalaya to catfish coubion to turtle stew. \u2014 Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, The Arizona Republic , 4 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"French, from beurre roux brown butter"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1793, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-041913"
},
"respirit":{
"type":[
"transitive verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to put new spirit or courage in"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02c8)r\u0113+"
],
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"history_and_etymology":[
"re- + spirit"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-042406"
},
"respar":{
"type":[
"transitive verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to install new spars (as in a ship's rigging)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02c8)r\u0113+"
],
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"history_and_etymology":[
"re- + spar"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-043619"
},
"romanticly":{
"type":[],
"definitions":[
"Definition of romanticly archaic variant of romantically"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-043655"
},
"ratio cognoscendi":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the ground of knowledge : something through or by means of which a thing is known"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00e4t\u0113\u02cc\u014d\u02cck\u022fgn\u0259\u02c8sken(\u02cc)d\u0113"
],
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"history_and_etymology":[
"Latin"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-044834"
},
"renegotiate":{
"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to negotiate again (as to adjust interest rates or repayments or to get more money)",
": to negotiate again (as for more money or to adjust interest rates or repayments)",
": to determine under statutory procedure the existence and amount of excess profits on (a government contract) in order to eliminate or obtain a refund of such profits",
": to negotiate again",
": to adjust a government project price in order to eliminate or recover excessive profits"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u0113-ni-\u02c8g\u014d-sh\u0113-\u02cc\u0101t",
"\u02ccr\u0113-ni-\u02c8g\u014d-sh\u0113-\u02cc\u0101t"
],
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"examples":[
"The deal is done. I won't renegotiate .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Service businesses should review and renegotiate company payment terms to make sure expenses can be expedited. \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 13 June 2022",
"Is this just a way to renegotiate the deal at a lower price? \u2014 Scott Nover, Quartz , 7 June 2022",
"The sharp turnaround by the world\u2019s richest man makes little sense except as a tactic to scuttle or renegotiate a deal that\u2019s becoming increasingly costly for him, experts said last week. \u2014 Barbara Ortutay, ajc , 25 May 2022",
"The online retail giant is seeking to sublease a minimum of 10 million square feet of warehouse space and is also exploring options to end or renegotiate leases with outside warehouse owners, according to a person familiar with the matter. \u2014 Sebastian Herrera, WSJ , 23 May 2022",
"Cash, an Army veteran, emphasized during his campaign the need for Chula Vista to renegotiate all its contracts, particularly after a monthlong trash strike in December. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 7 June 2022",
"The formerly jubilant and passionate young couple must renegotiate their relationship. \u2014 Claire Messud, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 25 May 2022",
"In other climate news, former Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt says with global warming shrinking the Colorado River, Western states should renegotiate a key 1922 agreement. \u2014 Laura Blasey, Los Angeles Times , 20 May 2022",
"Either renegotiate your contracts or face legal armageddon. \u2014 Mary Anastasia O\u2019grady, WSJ , 1 May 2022"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1787, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-045203"
},
"retexturize":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to give a new or different texture to (something) : retexture"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8teks-ch\u0259-\u02ccr\u012bz"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1959, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-050608"
},
"rubric":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an authoritative rule",
": a rule for conduct of a liturgical service",
": name , title",
": the title of a statute",
": something under which a thing is classed : category",
": an explanatory or introductory commentary : gloss",
": an editorial interpolation",
": a heading of a part of a book or manuscript done or underlined in a color (such as red) different from the rest",
": an established rule, tradition, or custom",
": a guide listing specific criteria for grading or scoring academic papers, projects, or tests",
": an established rule, tradition, or custom"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00fc-brik",
"-\u02ccbrik",
"\u02c8r\u00fc-brik"
],
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"caption",
"head",
"header",
"heading",
"headline",
"title"
],
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"examples":[
"the rubrics at the beginning of the chapters are intended to be humorous",
"the rubric , popular among jewelers anyway, that a man should spend a month's salary on his fianc\u00e9e's engagement ring",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Those same blame the oil industry for the U.S. failure to adopt economically punishing climate change policies and have urged investors to steer clear of them under the rubric of ESG investing. \u2014 Michael Lynch, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
"Students from grades 3-12 competed in three separate age brackets as judges roamed the floor, stopping at each invention to score it on an official rubric \u2014 which Howell said helps to ensure every invention is treated fairly. \u2014 Lauren Wethington, Detroit Free Press , 30 Apr. 2022",
"To help judges, prosecutors created a rubric of what should be considered at sentencing. \u2014 Marshall Cohen And Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN , 11 Dec. 2021",
"Why isn\u2019t such a simple rubric applied to a public health crisis like COVID-19? \u2014 Tony Zorc, Forbes , 5 Oct. 2021",
"Rogers\u2019 experiments with transient bioelectronics flips a rubric of gear on its head. \u2014 Max G. Levy, Wired , 16 July 2021",
"This organizational tool will have the data and precise, repeatable sales processes laid out as a rubric for success. \u2014 Yec, Forbes , 15 Apr. 2022",
"In the fight against masks in schools and other public health guidelines to safeguard students, these seemingly disparate groups are connected by this rubric of parental rights, as my colleague Rachel M. Cohen has reported. \u2014 Melissa Gira Grant, The New Republic , 23 Feb. 2022",
"Instead of using actual barnacle proteins for their test glue, Yuk\u2019s team referred to it as a kind of chemical rubric for devising a high-pressure physical barrier. \u2014 Max G. Levy, Wired , 24 Aug. 2021"
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"Middle English rubrike red ocher, heading in red letters of part of a book, from Anglo-French, from Latin rubrica , from rubr-, ruber red"
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"noun"
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"adverb",
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": repetitious",
": containing repetition"
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"ri-\u02c8pe-t\u0259-tiv"
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"repetitious"
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"an injury caused by repetitive wrist movements",
"She left the job because the work was too repetitive .",
"At the risk of being repetitive , I must remind you again to be careful.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Since running involves a repetitive forward motion, a good running shoe will be light with a flexible outsole, which helps keep the foot moving while absorbing the impact of the foot striking the ground. \u2014 Melanie Radzicki Mcmanus, CNN , 17 June 2022",
"These tools automate repetitive laborious tasks, saving time and energy with faster solutions. \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 15 June 2022",
"That\u2019s the vision of the future that Dyson hopes to make a reality with an engineering push that welcomes robots into our homes to complete arduous, repetitive household tasks. \u2014 Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics , 31 May 2022",
"And yet Amazon has received a light touch from government safety regulators for repetitive -motion and pace-of-work violations\u2014until now. \u2014 Brian Callaci, The New Republic , 25 Mar. 2022",
"On long-distance ocean rows, the repetitive oar-stroking motion often causes muscle atrophy in its participants. \u2014 Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle , 22 Sep. 2021",
"The unforgiving surface and repetitive motion of training and racing on the track might beat up a runner\u2019s lower legs. \u2014 Outside Online , 5 Mar. 2020",
"For Rick Schantz and Phoenix Rising, the 2022 season is turning into a repetitive story. \u2014 Theo Mackie, The Arizona Republic , 4 June 2022",
"Theories are plentiful and nearly as repetitive as the string of futility. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 3 June 2022"
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"1756, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-054103"
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"noun"
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"definitions":[
": a European smilax ( Smilax aspera ) the root of which yields a kind of sarsaparilla"
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"1597, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-054130"
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"adjective"
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"definitions":[
": reductive"
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"\u00a6r\u0113\u02ccd\u0259k\u00a6t\u014dr\u0113\u0259l"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-054733"
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"type":[
"adjective",
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"definitions":[
": of or relating to the theologian Relly or to a short-lived minority group of Universalists named after him"
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"\u02c8rel\u0113\u0259n"
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"James Relly \u20201778 British theologian who organized a Universalist congregation in London soon after 1750 + English -an"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-055043"
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": the usually underground part of a seed plant body that originates usually from the hypocotyl, functions as an organ of absorption, aeration, and food storage or as a means of anchorage and support, and differs from a stem especially in lacking nodes, buds, and leaves",
": any subterranean plant part (such as a true root or a bulb, tuber, rootstock , or other modified stem) especially when fleshy and edible",
": the part of a tooth within the socket",
": any of the processes into which this part is often divided \u2014 see tooth illustration",
": the enlarged basal part of a hair within the skin",
": the proximal end of a nerve",
": the part of an organ or physical structure by which it is attached to the body",
": something that is an origin or source (as of a condition or quality)",
": one or more progenitors of a group of descendants",
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": the essential core : heart",
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": a quantity taken an indicated number of times as an equal factor",
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": the lower part : base",
": the part by which an object is attached to something else",
": the simple element inferred as the basis from which a word is derived by phonetic change or by extension (such as composition or the addition of an affix or inflectional ending)",
": the lowest tone of a chord (such as C in a C minor chord) when the tones are arranged in ascending thirds",
": a level of access to a computer system that allows complete access to files on the system and complete control over the system's functions",
": to furnish with or enable to develop roots",
": to fix or implant by or as if by roots",
": to remove altogether by or as if by pulling out by the roots",
": to grow roots or take root",
": to have an origin or base",
": to turn up or dig in the earth with the snout : grub",
": to poke or dig about",
": to turn over, dig up, or discover and bring to light",
": to noisily applaud or encourage a contestant or team : cheer",
": to wish the success of or lend support to someone or something",
": the leafless underground part of a plant that absorbs water and minerals, stores food, and holds the plant in place",
": the part of something by which it is attached",
": source sense 1",
": the ancestors of a person or group of people",
": a special relationship",
": core entry 1 sense 3",
": a word or part of a word from which other words are obtained by adding a prefix or suffix",
": to form or cause to form roots",
": to attach by or as if by roots",
": to remove by or as if by pulling out the roots",
": to turn up or dig with or as if with the snout",
": to wish for the success of",
": the usually underground part of a seed plant body that functions as an organ of absorption, aeration, and food storage or as a means of anchorage and support and that differs from a stem especially in lacking nodes, buds, and leaves",
": any subterranean plant part (as a true root or a bulb, tuber, rootstock , or other modified stem) especially when fleshy and edible",
": the part of a tooth within the socket",
": any of the processes into which the root of a tooth is often divided",
": the enlarged basal part of a hair within the skin",
": the proximal end of a nerve",
": the initial segment of a spinal nerve where it branches from the spinal cord : nerve root \u2014 see also dorsal root , ventral root",
": the part of an organ or physical structure by which it is attached to the body",
": descendant",
": per stirpes",
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"\u02c8r\u00fct",
"\u02c8ru\u0307t",
"\u02c8r\u00fct",
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"\u02c8r\u00fct",
"\u02c8ru\u0307t",
"\u02c8r\u00fct",
"\u02c8r\u00fct",
"\u02c8ru\u0307t",
"\u02c8r\u00fct, \u02c8ru\u0307t",
"\u02c8r\u00fct",
"\u02c8ru\u0307t"
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"cradle",
"font",
"fountain",
"fountainhead",
"origin",
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"source",
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"Noun",
"Elm trees have shallow roots .",
"Pull weeds up by the roots so that they don't grow back.",
"You can tell that she dyes her hair blonde because her dark roots are showing."
],
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"Noun",
"Middle English, from Old English r\u014dt , from Old Norse; akin to Old English wyrt root, Latin radix , Greek rhiza",
"Verb (2)",
"alteration of wroot , from Middle English wroten , from Old English wr\u014dtan ; akin to Old High German ruozzan to root",
"Verb (3)",
"perhaps alteration of rout entry 5"
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"12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1b",
"Verb (1)",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense",
"Verb (2)",
"1516, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1",
"Verb (3)",
"1889, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"geographical name",
"noun",
"verb"
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": resembling or suggesting a rogue elephant especially in being isolated, aberrant , dangerous, or uncontrollable",
": corrupt , dishonest",
": of or being a nation whose leaders defy international law or norms of international behavior",
": to begin to behave in an independent or uncontrolled way that is not authorized, normal, or expected",
": a dishonest or worthless person : scoundrel",
": a mischievous person : scamp",
": vagrant , tramp",
": a horse inclined to shirk or misbehave",
": an individual exhibiting a chance and usually inferior biological variation",
": to weed out inferior, diseased, or nontypical individuals from a crop plant or a field",
": a dishonest or evil person",
": a pleasantly mischievous person",
"river about 200 miles (320 kilometers) long in southwestern Oregon rising in Crater Lake National Park and flowing west and southwest into the Pacific Ocean"
],
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"\u02c8r\u014dg",
"\u02c8r\u014dg",
"\u02c8r\u014dg"
],
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"bent",
"crooked",
"deceptive",
"dishonest",
"double-dealing",
"duplicitous",
"fast",
"fraudulent",
"guileful",
"shady",
"sharp",
"shifty",
"underhand",
"underhanded"
],
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"baddie",
"baddy",
"beast",
"brute",
"caitiff",
"devil",
"evildoer",
"fiend",
"heavy",
"hound",
"knave",
"meanie",
"meany",
"miscreant",
"monster",
"nazi",
"no-good",
"rapscallion",
"rascal",
"reprobate",
"savage",
"scalawag",
"scallywag",
"scamp",
"scapegrace",
"scoundrel",
"varlet",
"villain",
"wretch"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Evans stars as psychopathic rogue secret agent Lloyd Hansen, who's hunting down a former CIA colleague played by Ryan Gosling. \u2014 Brian Truitt, USA TODAY , 14 June 2022",
"Meanwhile, Harper and his FBI prot\u00e9g\u00e9e, Angela (Alia Shawkat), lead the hunt for Chase, though secretly Harper wants the rogue agent's story \u2014 and his role in it \u2014 to stay buried. \u2014 Leah Greenblatt, EW.com , 10 June 2022",
"Rhodes has said in interviews with right-wing hosts that there was no plan to storm the Capitol and that the members who did so went rogue . \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 10 June 2022",
"In Season 3, Lamb\u2019s disgraced spies work together to foil a rogue agent when one of their own is kidnapped. \u2014 Joe Otterson, Variety , 1 June 2022",
"Pitts also contended that Burgos had gone rogue and sometimes acted surreptitiously. \u2014 New York Times , 11 May 2022",
"As head of an office that has more than 350 attorneys, Clarke will play a key role in the Biden administration\u2019s efforts to enforce civil rights and voting rights laws and to investigate rogue police forces. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 25 May 2021",
"The streamer is positioning the test as a prompt to let members comply with its terms, not a crackdown on rogue behavior. \u2014 Todd Spangler, Variety , 17 Mar. 2022",
"Then California became a rogue state and called the NCAA on its scam. \u2014 Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al , 11 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Companies tend to deploy too many apps, and that often doesn\u2019t include rogue , unsanctioned apps. \u2014 Jim Brennan, Forbes , 18 May 2022",
"Waterproof mascara formulations prevent the waxy pigments of traditional lash-enhancers from going rogue and can keep lashes looking thick, long, and lifted for hours on end without smudging, caking, or flaking. \u2014 Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country , 4 May 2022",
"When that happens, the planets go rogue and begin wandering aimlessly through the dark of space. \u2014 Joshua Hawkins, BGR , 24 Dec. 2021",
"One of the rogue deputies was Teodoro Garcia Simental. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 3 May 2022",
"The latest member of the rogue \u2019s gallery of variants and subvariants is the ungainly named BA.2.12.1, part of the omicron gang. \u2014 Joel Achenbach, Anchorage Daily News , 2 May 2022",
"By hitting Russia\u2019s commercial banks, central bank, business and political leaders and industry, the West is meting out economic punishment that took years to unfold with smaller rogue states like Iran and North Korea. \u2014 Greg Ip, WSJ , 1 Mar. 2022",
"So in the face of its invasion of Ukraine, why is the West reluctant to hit it with the full range of available economic sanctions as has been done with other rogue states? \u2014 Chris Isidore, CNN , 26 Feb. 2022",
"Maybe people want to go rogue and do their own thing. \u2014 Washington Post , 19 Feb. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Zero-Trust protects against both account compromises and rogue internal accounts. \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 24 June 2021",
"Trump is not a pharmaceutical manufacturer that can go rogue and produce a vaccine. \u2014 Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review , 16 Sep. 2020",
"But a conservative Court of Appeals panel could rogue and decide to disobey Roe and Casey. \u2014 Dylan Matthews, Vox , 11 July 2018"
],
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"Adjective",
"derivative of rogue entry 2",
"Noun",
"of obscure origin",
"Verb",
"derivative of rogue entry 2"
],
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"Adjective",
"1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun",
"1561, in the meaning defined at sense 3",
"Verb",
"1766, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-061434"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": repellent , irritating"
],
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"ri-\u02c8b\u00e4r-b\u0259-tiv"
],
"synonyms":[
"abrasive",
"aggravating",
"annoying",
"bothersome",
"carking",
"chafing",
"disturbing",
"exasperating",
"frustrating",
"galling",
"irksome",
"irritating",
"maddening",
"nettlesome",
"nettling",
"peeving",
"pesky",
"pestiferous",
"pestilent",
"pestilential",
"pesty",
"plaguey",
"plaguy",
"rankling",
"riling",
"vexatious",
"vexing"
],
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"examples":[
"there are aspects of that writer's personality that any reasonable person would regard as rebarbative , but we're just reading his novels\u2014not marrying him"
],
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"French r\u00e9barbatif , from Middle French, from rebarber to be repellent, from re- + barbe beard, from Latin barba \u2014 more at beard"
],
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"1892, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-062855"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an instrument for studying the character and extent of respiration",
": an instrument for studying the character and extent of respiration"
],
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"\u02ccre-sp\u0259-\u02c8r\u00e4-m\u0259-t\u0259r",
"\u02ccres-p\u0259-\u02c8r\u00e4m-\u0259t-\u0259r"
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"first_known_use":[
"circa 1883, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-062930"
},
"Rancho Palos Verdes":{
"type":[
"geographical name"
],
"definitions":[
"city in southwestern California on the Pacific coast south of Torrance population 41,643"
],
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"\u02ccpa-l\u0259s-\u02c8v\u0259r-d\u0113z"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-063439"
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"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": repository"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Late Latin, repertory"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-063452"
},
"real essence":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the objectively real resemblance of constitution that may underlie a group of individuals to which a general name has been given"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-063950"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": marked by roundness : rounded",
": marked by fullness of sound or cadence : orotund , sonorous",
": notably plump : chubby",
": somewhat round",
": plump entry 1"
],
"pronounciation":[
"r\u014d-\u02c8t\u0259nd",
"\u02c8r\u014d-\u02cct\u0259nd",
"r\u014d-\u02c8t\u0259nd"
],
"synonyms":[
"blubbery",
"chubby",
"corpulent",
"fat",
"fleshy",
"full",
"gross",
"lardy",
"obese",
"overweight",
"plump",
"podgy",
"portly",
"pudgy",
"replete",
"roly-poly",
"round",
"tubby"
],
"antonyms":[
"lean",
"skinny",
"slender",
"slim",
"spare",
"thin"
],
"examples":[
"a rotund little man who, predictably, was asked to play Santa every year",
"the actor's distinct baritone and his clear and rotund elocution are especially effective in dramatic readings",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Floridians cherish manatees, rotund and gentle giants that have long captured the human imagination, but people have failed to care for the animals\u2019 environment, putting the species\u2019 survival at risk. \u2014 New York Times , 9 Apr. 2022",
"The fate of the rotund fellow became a cause c\u00e9l\u00e8bre as photos of him circulated on the internet, where his many aliases included Yogi, Chunky and the Big Guy. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 25 Feb. 2022",
"Gailani, a onetime mujahideen fighter against the Soviets, is now a rotund , urbane man in his sixties. \u2014 Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker , 21 Feb. 2022",
"Local excitement has also led to a buying frenzy for keepsakes of the official Olympic mascot, a rotund panda in a bodysuit named Bing Dwen Dwen. \u2014 Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times , 9 Feb. 2022",
"The rotund toads are indigenous to South and Central America. \u2014 Washington Post , 6 Dec. 2021",
"Kolkata wears its past on its sleeve like few other cities, from its rotund yellow taxis to its antiquated trams. \u2014 New York Times , 26 Nov. 2021",
"Much is known about the rotund Butler, an irascible, brilliant, cruel and sometimes-corrupt lawyer and politician. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 26 Oct. 2021",
"Fans also get their best look yet at Farrell's scarred and rotund gangster Oswald Cobblepot, aka the Penguin. \u2014 Brian Truitt, USA TODAY , 16 Oct. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Latin rotundus , probably alteration of Old Latin *retundus ; akin to Latin rota wheel \u2014 more at roll"
],
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-064005"
},
"rat-stripper":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": mountain lover sense 1"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-064355"
},
"requisitorial":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": making requisition : expressing a request : requisitory"
],
"pronounciation":[
"r\u0259\u0307\u00a6kwiz\u0259\u00a6t\u014dr\u0113\u0259l",
"r\u0113\u00a6k-"
],
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"history_and_etymology":[
"requisitory entry 1 + -al"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-064845"
},
"reflection twin":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a twin crystal in which the individuals are so related that one is a mirror image of the other \u2014 compare rotation twin"
],
"pronounciation":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-071041"
},
"REIT":{
"type":[
"abbreviation"
],
"definitions":[
"real estate investment trust",
"real estate investment trust"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-071214"
},
"reive":{
"type":[
"noun,",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": raid"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0113v"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Middle English (Scots) reifen , from Old English r\u0113afian to rob \u2014 more at reave"
],
"first_known_use":[
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-071255"
},
"regather":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to gather again or anew: such as",
": to bring (someone or something) together once more : reunite , recruit",
": to summon up (something, such as one's courage) again",
": to come together anew : to become whole again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8ga-t\u035fh\u0259r",
"also"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1543, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-071853"
},
"ravel (out)":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
"to separate the various strands of since the sweater is too small, you could ravel the yarn out and make something else with it"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-072622"
},
"retail park":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a large shopping area that contains many different kinds of stores"
],
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"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-073300"
},
"rimfire":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"One way to counter such reactance is by changing the communication strategy. \u2014 S. Shyam Sundar, The Conversation , 14 Sep. 2021",
"Clever use of digital media can help convey strong health messages without triggering reactance . \u2014 S. Shyam Sundar, The Conversation , 14 Sep. 2021",
"And now reactance is anti-vaccine garbage spreading everywhere. \u2014 Kyle Whitmire, al , 12 Aug. 2021",
"And now reactance is anti-vaccine garbage spreading everywhere. \u2014 Kyle Whitmire, al , 12 Aug. 2021",
"And now reactance is anti-vaccine garbage spreading everywhere. \u2014 Kyle Whitmire, al , 12 Aug. 2021",
"Devised by Professor Jonah Berger and shared in The Catalyst: How to Change Anyone\u2019s Mind, REDUCE is a framework for removing five key barriers to change: reactance , endowment, distance, uncertainty and corroborating evidence. \u2014 Mark O\u2019donnell, Forbes , 16 Sep. 2021",
"Since coronavirus arrived on our shores, reactance has spread faster than disease. \u2014 Kyle Whitmire, al , 12 Aug. 2021",
"Since coronavirus arrived on our shores, reactance has spread faster than disease. \u2014 Kyle Whitmire, al , 12 Aug. 2021"
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": one that relocates an abandoned or forfeited mining claim"
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"(\u02c8)r\u0113\u00a6l\u014d\u02cck\u0101t\u0259(r)",
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": man's body as restored by resurrection"
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": to again ascertain or study the parts of (something) : to analyze (something) again"
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"1826, in the meaning defined above"
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": the portion of the body paneling of a vehicle that is situated below the doorsills of the passenger compartment"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The rocker panel upsweep remains but the wheel arches have become rounder than before. \u2014 Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes , 31 May 2022",
"The car should show damage on the driver\u2019s side, specifically in the headlight area and on the black, plastic rocker panel . \u2014 Amanda Blanco, courant.com , 19 Sep. 2021",
"It can be seen on the wheels, rocker panel , roof racks, front grille and bezels around the headlamps. \u2014 Laura Burstein, Robb Report , 3 Aug. 2021",
"In just one, 24 kilos of meth was hidden in a rocker panel . \u2014 Jeff Pegues, CBS News , 29 Jan. 2020",
"Check out all the brightwork, the flush-fitting metal trim around the grille, around the window openings, at the rocker panel and bumper fascias. \u2014 Dan Neil, WSJ , 17 Jan. 2020",
"Even design details that Subaru touts as being new, such as the scalloped black rocker panels meant to evoke the sole of a hiking boot, have roots in the previous generation's design. \u2014 Annie White, Car and Driver , 13 Jan. 2020",
"The frame of the 2,370-pound Microbus was in excellent condition, but had the typical areas of rust, such as the doglegs ahead of the front wheels and the rocker panel . \u2014 Vern Parker, Houston Chronicle , 20 July 2019",
"The exhaust lost a hanger and one of the the rocker panels kissed a rock, but after installing a new Yokohama, the Telluride drives like new. \u2014 Ezra Dyer, Popular Mechanics , 7 May 2019"
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"1921, in the meaning defined above"
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"hell-raising",
"knockabout",
"rambunctious",
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"roisterous",
"rowdy",
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"We had a rollicking good time.",
"reunions with his friends from college were usually rollicking affairs",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Rodrigo won three in total, actually, including best new artist, capping off a rollicking 15-month stretch. \u2014 New York Times , 6 Apr. 2022",
"It\u2019s a rollicking , joyful piece, and from the opening bars Mir\u00f3 played with a unity that was almost disorienting. \u2014 Elizabeth Nonemaker, baltimoresun.com , 15 Nov. 2021",
"Ghost Hounds opened Saturday\u2019s show with a rollicking 45 minute performance showcasing cuts from their latest studio album, September\u2019s A Little Calamity. \u2014 Jim Ryan, Forbes , 11 Oct. 2021",
"In her formally experimental series of autobiographies, Deborah Levy takes a rollicking , intimate journey through the challenges of motherhood and writing. \u2014 Kirsten Denker, The New Republic , 31 Aug. 2021",
"Dressed in full wigs, makeup and their signature, skintight costumes, co-founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons took the stage with guitarist Tommy Thayer and drummer Eric Singer for a rollicking , bombastic set. \u2014 Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY , 12 June 2021",
"In the rollicking Senate District 26 GOP primary, state Rep. Bill Reineke won handily over Melissa Ackison. \u2014 Jeremy Pelzer, cleveland , 29 Apr. 2020",
"Alamo Drafthouse is giving it the movie party treatment, complete with props and surprises to bring the rollicking action onscreen to vivid life inside the theater. \u2014 Hunter Johnson, Dallas News , 27 Feb. 2020",
"The initiative kicks off April 2 with Richard Bean's One Man, Two Guvnors, a rollicking update of Carlo Goldoni's commedia dell'arte classic, The Servant of Two Masters, relocated to the English seaside town of Brighton in 1963. \u2014 David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter , 26 Mar. 2020"
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"1811, in the meaning defined above"
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"noun"
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": a place where something may be found : repository",
": repertoire",
": a company that presents several different plays, operas, or pieces usually alternately in the course of a season at one theater",
": a theater housing such a company",
": the production and presentation of plays by a repertory company",
": repertoire"
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"\u02c8re-p\u0259r-\u02cct\u022fr-\u0113",
"\u02c8re-p\u0259-",
"\u02c8re-p\u0259r-\u02cct\u022fr-\u0113"
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"She acted in repertory for many years.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The shows are performed in repertory \u2013 that is, repeated over the course of the season, alternating with each other, including matinees and evening performances. \u2014 Susan Glaser, cleveland , 2 June 2022",
"Her concert repertory was extensive, including Catalan folk melodies as well as song cycles by Schubert, Schumann, Mussorgsky, and Mahler. \u2014 Tim Page, BostonGlobe.com , 17 May 2022",
"Her concert repertory was extensive, including Catalan folk melodies as well as song cycles by Schubert, Schumann, Mussorgsky and Mahler. \u2014 Tim Page, Washington Post , 16 May 2022",
"The repertory of American orchestras is largely dedicated to music by dead, White, European males. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 25 Apr. 2022",
"O\u2019Neil also was a playwright; his most recent work was NightHawks, a crime story loosely based on the Edward Hopper painting that ran in repertory in Los Angeles in 2005 and \u201914. \u2014 Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter , 18 Mar. 2022",
"Photograph from Library of Congress / Getty Dividing the repertory into national groups is convenient for musicians, scholars, and the general public alike. \u2014 Alex Ross, The New Yorker , 24 Mar. 2022",
"But her performance, a farewell to the canonical repertory , did not mark a full retirement. \u2014 New York Times , 20 Mar. 2022",
"With his dry wit, down-to-earth, slightly macho vibe, and a technique honed across decades in provincial repertory , the Royal Shakespeare Company, Broadway, and the BBC, Cox is an economical performer and intolerant of profligacy. \u2014 Jo Livingstone, The New Republic , 27 Jan. 2022"
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"Late Latin repertorium list, from Latin reperire to find, from re- + parere to produce \u2014 more at pare"
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"1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"noun"
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"definitions":[
": cranberry tree"
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": to depend on (something or someone)"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-090331"
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"definitions":[
"island in the southwestern Pacific Ocean north of the Fiji Islands that belongs to Fiji area 14 square miles (36 square kilometers)"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-091013"
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"noun"
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"definitions":[
": a condition given no effect because inconsistent with and contrary to the quality and nature of an estate previously granted or an obligation already imposed in a deed : an insensible condition"
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"definitions":[
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"noun"
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"definitions":[
": one whose vocation is religion",
": religious"
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"religion + -ary (adjective suffix)"
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"riot grrrl":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a girl or woman who participates in a feminist punk subculture"
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"-\u02c8g\u0259rl",
"-\u02c8g\u0259r\u2027\u0259l",
"-\u02c8g\u0259\u0304l"
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"grrrl alteration (influenced by grrr representing growling sound) of girl"
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"1991, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-095242"
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"type":[
"noun,",
"verb"
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"definitions":[
": to immerse (something or someone) again"
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"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": excessively grasping or covetous",
": living on prey",
": ravenous",
": very greedy",
": predatory"
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"r\u0259-\u02c8p\u0101-sh\u0259s",
"r\u0259-\u02c8p\u0101-sh\u0259s"
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"gluttonous",
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"hoggish",
"piggish",
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"voracious"
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"nothing livens things up like a whole team of rapacious basketball players descending upon the pizza parlor",
"rapacious mammals, such as coyotes, foxes, and bobcats",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Calling out activist investors, seen by many as the most rapacious of capitalists and not a bunch of ESG sissies, nicely illustrates just how complicated this topological space is. \u2014 Robert G. Eccles, Forbes , 3 June 2022",
"And nonprofits can behave just as poorly as any rapacious robber baron. \u2014 Darius Tahir, Fortune , 18 May 2022",
"But few think those goals can be reached without curbing rapacious cattle ranching. \u2014 Washington Post , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Unprincipled and rapacious people at the top won\u2019t act differently because of a theoretical system. \u2014 Erik Sherman, Forbes , 27 Oct. 2021",
"Jenkins\u2019 twin sun in this universe of brutality and grift is Daniel Hersl (Josh Charles), whose reputation as a rapacious bruiser precedes him. \u2014 Joshua Alston, Variety , 22 Apr. 2022",
"But at some point, the United States needs to also decide what is more important\u2014supporting Ukraine against its rapacious and authoritarian neighbor or ensuing a more stable and predictable relationship with Moscow. \u2014 Michael A. Cohen, The New Republic , 8 Dec. 2021",
"But, with the U.S. government turned over to a leader with a transparently chaotic, transactional, and rapacious nature, the show met the national mood. \u2014 Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker , 23 Aug. 2021",
"Celebrity worship in 2022 comes freighted with rapacious consumerism, everyone pitching their own brand. \u2014 Darren Franich, EW.com , 29 Mar. 2022"
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"Latin rap\u0101c-, rap\u0101x \"given to seizing or catching things (as prey), carrying away, excessively grasping\" (from rapere \"to seize and carry off\" + -\u0101c-, -\u0101x, deverbal suffix denoting habitual or successful performance) + -ious \u2014 more at rapid entry 1 , audacious"
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"1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"type":[
"combining form"
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"definitions":[
": romantic and"
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"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the condition of being a clergyman"
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"type":[
"transitive verb"
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"definitions":[
": to put the original or another cover on (a book separated from its cover) without changing the construction of the leaves"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-102312"
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"reach for":{
"type":[
"phrasal verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to move one's hand in order to get or touch (someone or something)",
": to try hard to achieve or succeed at (something)"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-102546"
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"remainder binding":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an inferior binding put (as by a jobber) on remainders sold unbound by the publisher"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-104528"
},
"relleno":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": stuffed pepper"
],
"pronounciation":[
"r\u0101l\u02c8y\u0101(\u02cc)n\u014d"
],
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"history_and_etymology":[
"Spanish, from rellenar to refill, stuff, from re- (from Latin) + llenar to fill, from lleno full, from Latin plenus"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-104643"
},
"rethread":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to thread (something) again : to pass a thread , string, etc. through (something) again"
],
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"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8thred"
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"first_known_use":[
"1820, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-105305"
},
"recommended":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": introduced or mentioned as being fit or worthy"
],
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"\u02ccre-k\u0259-\u02c8men-d\u0259d"
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"1645, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-105310"
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"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": any of a family (Staphylinidae) of often predatory active beetles having a long body and very short elytra beneath which the wings are folded transversely"
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"history_and_etymology":[
"perhaps from rove entry 1"
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"circa 1771, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-105637"
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"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
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"definitions":[
": to reduce the force or activity of : diminish",
": to reduce the sharpness of : blunt",
": to make a rebate of",
": to give a rebate to",
": to give rebates",
": a return of a part of a payment",
": the return of part of a payment or of an amount owed",
": a refund or deduction of part of a payment, price, or charge"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccb\u0101t",
"ri-\u02c8b\u0101t",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccb\u0101t",
"\u02c8ra-b\u0259t",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccb\u0101t",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccb\u0101t"
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"examples":[
"Noun",
"There is a $50 rebate offered with the printer.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"For example, in 2025, the first year after the project is completed, San Marcos will rebate 90 percent of the studio\u2019s property taxes \u2014 to the tune of $1.45 million \u2014 if the company employs at least 22 people by the end of 2024. \u2014 Annie Blanks, San Antonio Express-News , 15 June 2022",
"Now, some lawmakers want the federal government to offer stimulus payments or rebate checks to help reduce the pain at the pump. \u2014 Aimee Picchi, CBS News , 25 Mar. 2022",
"Buenos Aires rebate funding pales before top global offers such as France (30% of spend, capped at \u20ac30 million ($31.5 million) per title) or Spain\u2019s Canary Islands (50% of a first \u20ac1 million ($1.05 million) expenditure). \u2014 John Hopewell, Variety , 17 May 2022",
"Now, some lawmakers want the federal government to offer stimulus payments or rebate checks to help reduce the pain at the pump. \u2014 Aimee Picchi, CBS News , 25 Mar. 2022",
"Now, some lawmakers want the federal government to offer stimulus payments or rebate checks to help reduce the pain at the pump. \u2014 Aimee Picchi, CBS News , 25 Mar. 2022",
"Now, some lawmakers want the federal government to offer stimulus payments or rebate checks to help reduce the pain at the pump. \u2014 Aimee Picchi, CBS News , 25 Mar. 2022",
"According to the lease, if the infrastructure improvements are done as called for, the city would rebate ground rent paid by Carver Aero for each of the 20 years. \u2014 Steve Lord, chicagotribune.com , 7 Jan. 2022",
"Now, some lawmakers want the federal government to offer stimulus payments or rebate checks to help reduce the pain at the pump. \u2014 Aimee Picchi, CBS News , 25 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"And some of the card issuers that serve up cash-back offers on streaming services also dangle the occasional rebate to use their cards for a wireless or broadband bill. \u2014 Rob Pegoraro, USA TODAY , 15 June 2022",
"In Year Three, the rebate drops to 60 percent; in Year Four, to 40 percent, and in Year Five, to 20 percent. \u2014 Annie Blanks, San Antonio Express-News , 15 June 2022",
"First introduced in 2019, the rebate finally puts Poland on an even playing field with its more tax-generous Central European neighbors. \u2014 Stjepan Hundic, The Hollywood Reporter , 20 May 2022",
"The first rebate helped to create or maintain 14,000 jobs, SP Cine announced Wednesday. \u2014 John Hopewell, Variety , 17 May 2022",
"The child tax rebate and extra funds for the working poor go away. \u2014 Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant , 13 May 2022",
"The rebate applied only to vehicles made at a unionized factory in the U.S. \u2014 Anumita Kaurstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 11 May 2022",
"As of April 7, the IRS had issued 9.4 million math error notices \u2014 and 8.3 million of these notices were related to the recovery rebate and the child tax credit, according to a blog post by Collins. \u2014 Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Aside from the property tax rebate , the state will be sending checks to individual income tax filers who earn less than $200,000 and married couples who earn less than $400,000. \u2014 Dan Petrella, chicagotribune.com , 19 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Verb",
"Middle English, from Anglo-French rebatre, rabatre to beat back, deduct, from re- + abatre to strike down, from a- (from Latin ad- ) + batre to beat, from Latin battuere"
],
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1",
"Noun",
"1656, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-110004"
},
"revuist":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a writer of revues"
],
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"-\u00fc\u0259\u0307st"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"French revuiste , from revue + -iste -ist"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-111046"
},
"reister":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": reiter"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Middle French reistre , from German reiter rider"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-111232"
},
"rip":{
"type":[
"abbreviation",
"noun",
"noun ()",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to tear or split apart or open",
": to saw or split (wood) with the grain",
": to slash or slit with or as if with a sharp blade",
": to hit sharply",
": to utter violently : spit out",
": criticize , disparage",
": to become ripped : rend",
": to rush headlong",
": to tear into : attack",
": a rent made by ripping : tear",
": cut sense 5b",
": a body of water made rough by the meeting of opposing tides, currents, or winds",
": a current of water roughened by passing over an irregular bottom",
": rip current",
": a dissolute person : libertine",
"may he rest in peace, may she rest in peace",
"may they rest in peace",
": to cut or tear open : split apart",
": to remove quickly (as by tearing)",
": a usually long tear",
"[Latin requiescat in pace ]",
"[Latin requiescant in pace ]"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rip",
"\u02cc\u00e4r-\u02cc\u012b-\u02c8p\u0113",
"\u02c8rip"
],
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"rend",
"ribbon",
"rive",
"shred",
"tatter",
"tear"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Verb",
"Middle English rippen , from or akin to Middle Dutch reppen, rippen to pull, jerk",
"Noun (2)",
"perhaps from rip entry 2",
"Noun (3)",
"perhaps by shortening & alteration from reprobate"
],
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a",
"Noun (1)",
"1673, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun (2)",
"1775, in the meaning defined at sense 2",
"Noun (3)",
"1781, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-111742"
},
"reperfusion":{
"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb"
],
"definitions":[
": restoration of the flow of blood to a previously ischemic tissue or organ",
": restoration of the flow of blood to a previously ischemic tissue or organ (as the heart or brain)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u0113-p\u0259r-\u02c8fy\u00fc-zh\u0259n",
"\u02ccr\u0113-p\u0259r-\u02c8fy\u00fc-zh\u0259n"
],
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"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1937, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-112746"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to cook by exposing to dry heat (as in an oven or before a fire) or by surrounding with hot embers, sand, or stones",
": to dry and parch by exposure to heat",
": to heat (inorganic material) with access of air and without fusing to effect change (such as expulsion of volatile matter, oxidation, or removal of sulfur from sulfide ores)",
": to heat to excess",
": to subject to severe criticism or ridicule",
": to honor (a person) at a roast",
": to cook food by heat",
": to undergo being roasted",
": a piece of meat suitable for roasting",
": a gathering at which food is roasted before an open fire or in hot ashes or sand",
": an act or process of roasting",
": severe banter or criticism",
": a banquet honoring a person (such as a celebrity) who is subjected to humorous tongue-in-cheek ridicule by friends",
": that has been roasted",
": to cook with dry heat (as in an oven)",
": to be or make very hot",
": cooked with dry heat",
": a piece of meat suitable for cooking with dry heat",
": an outdoor party at which food is cooked over an open fire"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u014dst",
"\u02c8r\u014dst"
],
"synonyms":[
"chaff",
"jive",
"joke",
"josh",
"kid",
"rally",
"razz",
"rib",
"ride",
"tease"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Although relatively compact, the stainless steel Cuisinart Deluxe Convection Toaster Oven Broiler can roast a golden brown chicken in an hour and is almost as fast at toasting as a pop-up toaster. \u2014 Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping , 22 May 2022",
"Airfry, broil, bake, roast , dehydrate, reheat, rotisserie, toast, warm and convection. \u2014 Josie Howell | Jhowell@al.com, al , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Traditional chiles rellenos are battered and deep-fried, but San Francisco chef Traci Des Jardins prefers to roast them instead, which means that her version is easier and a little lighter. \u2014 Christine Byrne, Outside Online , 16 Jan. 2021",
"The heat will sizzle in major Texas cities such as Dallas and Houston, while the midwestern hubs of Chicago and St. Louis will also roast , AccuWeather said. \u2014 Doyle Rice, USA TODAY , 11 May 2022",
"While beans roast , heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. \u2014 Tribune News Service, cleveland , 2 May 2022",
"At least, that was the initial justification for combining their live acts, where Leggero and Kasher would each perform for 30 minutes and then proceed to roast couples in the audience as a third segment. \u2014 Rachel Brodsky, Los Angeles Times , 28 Apr. 2022",
"The same high-heat non-stick cast iron pan can sear a beautiful ribeye, roast a whole chicken and bake buttery cornbread. \u2014 Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com , 15 Apr. 2022",
"The farmstand worker encouraged me to roast the greens whole: stem and flower bud along with the leaves. \u2014 Jonathan Kauffman, Bon App\u00e9tit , 13 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Choose from ground or whole beans, light or dark roast (or a variety), the number of bags in each shipment (half, one or two bags) and frequency (two to four weeks for subscriptions or three, six or 12 months for gifts). \u2014 Nicole Charky-chami, The Hollywood Reporter , 31 May 2022",
"Brainchild is Wunderground\u2019s bold, full-bodied roast , crafted with a powerhouse of adaptogens (hello, Lion\u2019s Mane and Cordyceps!). \u2014 Leslie Kelly, Forbes , 23 May 2022",
"Air fry, roast , bake, dehydrate, pressure cook, slow cook, rice cooker, yogurt maker, steamer, saut\u00e9 pan, yogurt maker, sterilizer and food warmer. \u2014 Josie Howell | Jhowell@al.com, al , 29 Apr. 2022",
"There will be drinks like scorpion bowls and punch bowls, a pig roast , or build-your-own tacos. \u2014 Dahlia Ghabour, The Courier-Journal , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Drizzle with olive oil, and roast for about 35 minutes, or until a fork or metal skewer goes through with very little resistance. \u2014 Washington Post , 27 Mar. 2022",
"Starting them off in a cold oven gives the natural fat in the nuts enough time to gradually warm up and come to the surface, resulting in a more even, tawny roast . \u2014 Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon App\u00e9tit , 3 Mar. 2022",
"Take 22% off the Ninja Foodi 5-in-1 Indoor Grill with air fry, roast , bake, and dehydrate functions. \u2014 Heath Owens, Good Housekeeping , 27 Jan. 2022",
"With the ability to fry, roast , broil, and reheat, this little gadget does the work of numerous kitchen appliances, all while taking up about a square-foot of counter space. \u2014 Chloe Irving, Health.com , 11 Jan. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"The options are egg salad, tuna salad, chicken salad, ham and Swiss, turkey club, Italian and roast beef. \u2014 Susan Dunne, courant.com , 27 Jan. 2022",
"Christmas specials to include roast goose shanks, as well as the full regular menu. \u2014 Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 9 Dec. 2021",
"The 10 smart Programs are roast , stew, bake, steam, slow cook, sear/saut\u00e9, rice, yogurt, ferment and warm. \u2014 Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al , 11 Nov. 2021",
"Tran came up in comedy through the roast scene as a performer on Roast Battle and writer for Historical Roasts, and her stand-up retains that defiant, gutsy style. \u2014 Jesse David Fox, Vulture , 1 Nov. 2021",
"Best of all was the evening\u2019s special ($38), an enormous filet of tender grouper fish cooked to perfection, topped with olive tapenade and served with roast purple potato, heirloom tomatoes and a buttery sauce. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 16 July 2021",
"Our family's traditional holiday dinner is roast beef with all the trimmings served late in the day on a candlelit table, a once-a-year, festive feast. \u2014 Star Tribune , 23 Dec. 2020",
"Go to Fiore\u2019s in Hoboken, New Jersey, and get the roast beef mozzarella with the hot peppers. \u2014 Safid Deen, sun-sentinel.com , 27 Nov. 2020",
"Convection Works\u2019 toaster oven includes rotisserie spit and rods to slow- roast poultry ($174.39, save 20%). \u2014 oregonlive , 14 Oct. 2020"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Verb",
"Middle English rosten , from Anglo-French rostir , of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German r\u014dsten to roast"
],
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a",
"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Adjective",
"14th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-112816"
},
"respite":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": a period of temporary delay",
": an interval of rest or relief",
": to grant a temporary period of relief to : grant a respite to",
": put off , delay",
": providing or being temporary care in relief of a primary caregiver",
": a short delay",
": a period of rest or relief",
": a judicially approved or enforced agreement that provides a debtor with time or a delay for the payment of creditors"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-sp\u0259t",
"also",
"British usually",
"\u02c8re-sp\u0259t",
"\u02c8res-p\u0259t, ri-\u02c8sp\u012bt"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"But in the middle of each semester there came a short respite , separate from the traditional holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. \u2014 Martha Southgate , The Fall of Rome , 2002",
"Six years more of toil they had to face before they could expect the least respite , the cessation of the payments upon the house \u2026 \u2014 Upton Sinclair , The Jungle , 1906",
"The laborer's day ends with the going down of the sun \u2026 but his employer, who speculates from month to month, has no respite from one end of the year to the other. \u2014 Henry David Thoreau , Walden , 1854",
"The bad weather has continued without respite .",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The water level continues to drop daily and there is little hope of respite on the horizon. \u2014 Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
"The ordeals of the past two years have tipped the system\u2014and its people\u2014into a chronic, cumulative state of overload that does not fully abate in the moments of respite between COVID waves. \u2014 Ed Yong, The Atlantic , 18 May 2022",
"Prices of edible oils have risen steadily over the past two years, with brief periods of respite because of the government\u2019s interventions. \u2014 Manavi Kapur, Quartz , 12 Apr. 2022",
"There is no sign of respite from the central government, however. \u2014 Bloomberg.com , 7 Apr. 2022",
"Erected at the turn of the 20th century, the tea houses at Lake Agnes and Plain of Six Glaciers were built as a place of respite for explorers traveling by foot or along the nearby Canadian Pacific Railway. \u2014 Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure , 9 Feb. 2022",
"Camille and Francois got engaged on her birthday, during a brief period of respite in between lockdowns at their favorite spot in Sicily. \u2014 Alexandra Macon, Vogue , 20 Dec. 2021",
"But to his fans and to him, especially, the song offers a moment of respite for loss and the longing for a loved one to return. \u2014 Javier Arce, The Arizona Republic , 12 Dec. 2021",
"During rare moments of respite from Clyde\u2019s hilarious yet terrifying tirades, the cooks come together to dream of that most noble pursuit: creating the perfect sandwich. \u2014 Bon App\u00e9tit , 23 Nov. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"For now, Roland Moody goes to respite care a couple of times a week outside of the home, giving his wife time to run errands. \u2014 Shelia Poole, ajc , 21 Mar. 2022",
"Which of course, leads to a question: Solace and respite for whom? \u2014 Aarian Marshall, Wired , 8 Jan. 2022",
"Some individuals who attend day programs have had to stay home because there isn\u2019t enough staff, and admissions to respite care have been closed. \u2014 Katie Johnston, BostonGlobe.com , 8 Jan. 2022",
"There were always assignments to complete even while the options for a respite - a lunch break at school with peers, time with friends at all - had been taken away. \u2014 Paulina Firozi, Anchorage Daily News , 19 Dec. 2021",
"The collaboration offers inspiration and respite through art made by local artists and employees to Summit County Courthouse visitors. \u2014 Megan Becka, cleveland , 10 Dec. 2021",
"That could be renting a cabin in an area with no cellular service, tickets to a play, a winter hike and a picnic \u2014 anything that gives us respite from our inevitable return to screens. \u2014 New York Times , 24 Nov. 2021",
"Gudaitis noted that those who try to survive on the streets \u2014 the same group that turns to respite shelters in winter \u2014 are less likely to be vaccinated, let alone have proof on hand. \u2014 Luke Cregan, Curbed , 20 Nov. 2021",
"The silence gives me respite from my cell phone, the news, my work. \u2014 Jessica Ciencin Henriquez, Kristin Van Ogtrop, Health.com , 29 Sep. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"The responses to those surveys \u2014 which overwhelmingly asked for emergency financial assistance \u2014 led to the organization launching its respite response program earlier this year, and now the new holiday relief effort. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 28 Nov. 2020",
"The Care Quality Commission, which regulates residential and respite care of the elderly and other vulnerable people, has reported 6,391 deaths related to COVID-19 in nursing homes from April 10 to May 1. \u2014 NBC News , 27 Apr. 2020",
"Those services include respite care, housekeeping, home delivered meals, personal emergency response plans, transportation, adult day care, special medical equipment or supplies, caregiver training and home health aide services. \u2014 USA TODAY , 6 Feb. 2020",
"Breed and the supervisors have also been at odds over a controversial proposal by the Department of Public Health to transform a number of long-term treatment beds at SF General Hospital into temporary respite spots. \u2014 Dominic Fracassa, SFChronicle.com , 25 Sep. 2019",
"Pimentel oversees the ever-relocating Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley respite center in this town, where asylum-seekers are transported after their release from detention at Border Patrol facilities. \u2014 Aaron Cant\u00fa, The New Republic , 12 Sep. 2019",
"The legislation, from Supervisors Hillary Ronen and Matt Haney, takes aim at the department\u2019s decision to transform a number of unused beds at the Adult Residential Facility into temporary respite spots. \u2014 Trisha Thadani, SFChronicle.com , 10 Sep. 2019",
"The Angels were offered more temporary respite Saturday night, coming from behind from to beat the Boston Red Sox 10-4 in front of 43,036 at Angel Stadium. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 31 Aug. 2019",
"The foundation also funds respite homes, places where families can take a vacation from treatment, or after-cancer treatment, on the mountains and beaches of Maryland, Delaware and North Carolina, according to Poisal. \u2014 Jon Kelvey, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll , 30 Aug. 2019"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Noun, Verb, and Adjective",
"Middle English respit , from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin respectus , from Latin, act of looking back \u2014 more at respect"
],
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Adjective",
"1978, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-114908"
},
"replegiate":{
"type":[
"transitive verb"
],
"definitions":[
": repledge"
],
"pronounciation":[
"r\u0259\u0307\u02c8pl\u0113j\u0113\u02cc\u0101t"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Medieval Latin replegiatus , past participle of replegiare , from Old French replegier"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-115112"
},
"ratio essendi":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the cause or ground of the existence of a thing"
],
"pronounciation":[
"-e\u02c8sen(\u02cc)d\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Medieval Latin"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-120336"
},
"recompete":{
"type":[
"intransitive verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to compete again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u00a6r\u0113+"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"re- + compete"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-120947"
},
"raree-show":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a small display or scene viewed in a box : peep show",
": an unusual or amazing show or spectacle"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rer-\u0113-\u02ccsh\u014d"
],
"synonyms":[
"circus",
"extravaganza",
"pageant",
"spectacle",
"spectacular"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"alteration of rare show"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1684, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-121111"
},
"recluse":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": marked by withdrawal from society : solitary",
": a person who leads a secluded or solitary life"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-\u02cckl\u00fcs",
"ri-\u02c8kl\u00fcs",
"\u02c8re-\u02cckl\u00fcz"
],
"synonyms":[
"anchorite",
"eremite",
"hermit",
"isolate",
"solitary"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"My neighbor is a recluse \u2014I only see him about once a year.",
"he was sick of cities and crowds, so he decided to go live by himself in the woods as a recluse",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The target was a 29-year-old recluse who shared a two-bedroom apartment in Jerusalem with his mother. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 3 June 2022",
"Brown recluse spiders prefer debris and woodpiles, though they may also be found inside in places like closets, under furniture or near baseboards. \u2014 Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping , 29 Apr. 2022",
"This transit is only temporary, so don't worry about becoming a recluse ! \u2014 Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com , 25 Mar. 2022",
"In addition to dealing with hunger and loneliness, North suffered bites from a Chilean recluse spider, which eventually became infected and threatened her time on the show. \u2014 Phillip Dwight Morgan, Outside Online , 28 July 2021",
"Much of his adulthood has been spent as a recluse in the grip of alcoholism, seeing little chance for better but trying to believe that his fortunes could turn. \u2014 Pamela Rafalow Grossman, Essence , 16 Mar. 2022",
"Pattinson plays him as a recluse , rarely seen in public since the death of his parents and often glowering behind his long black bangs. \u2014 David Sims, The Atlantic , 2 Mar. 2022",
"In Ethiopia\u2019s labyrinthine capital, a recluse sits translating Greek and Roman myths on an ancient laptop as cosmic chaos presses in on him. \u2014 Lise Pedersen, Variety , 1 Mar. 2022",
"But Robert Pattinson did just that in The Batman, playing Bruce Wayne not with the smugness of Christian Bale or the Coolness of Michael Keaton, but instead as a quiet, moody recluse . \u2014 Evan Romano, Men's Health , 7 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Adjective",
"Middle English, from Anglo-French reclus , literally, shut away, from Late Latin reclusus , past participle of recludere to shut up, from Latin re- + claudere to close \u2014 more at close entry 1"
],
"first_known_use":[
"Adjective",
"13th century, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun",
"13th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-121849"
},
"retcon":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": the act, practice, or result of changing an existing fictional narrative by introducing new information in a later work that recontextualizes previously established events, characters, etc.",
": to apply a retcon to (a fictional story, character, event, etc.)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ret-\u02cck\u00e4n"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Noun",
"ret roactive con tinuity",
"Verb",
"derivative of retcon entry 1"
],
"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"1989, in the meaning defined above",
"Verb",
"1989, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-123215"
},
"refugium":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an area of relatively unaltered climate that is inhabited by plants and animals during a period of continental climatic change (such as a glaciation) and remains as a center of relict forms from which a new dispersion and speciation may take place after climatic readjustment"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8fy\u00fc-j\u0113-\u0259m"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"New Latin, from Latin, refuge"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1943, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-125305"
},
"restating":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to state again or in another way"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8st\u0101t"
],
"synonyms":[
"paraphrase",
"rephrase",
"reword",
"translate"
],
"antonyms":[
"quote"
],
"examples":[
"She needs to restate her arguments.",
"though I couldn't remember the exact words he used, I restated his message as accurately as I could",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"And extremely important to restate , and to bear in mind. \u2014 Jay Nordlinger, National Review , 2 June 2022",
"The company will restate its contention that there is no direct link between its formula and the infant infections investigated by the FDA. \u2014 Matthew Perrone, ajc , 25 May 2022",
"The company will restate its contention that there is no direct link between its formula and the infant infections investigated by the FDA. \u2014 CBS News , 25 May 2022",
"That can result in companies having to restate their financial statements or in regulatory scrutiny. \u2014 Mark Maurer, WSJ , 18 May 2022",
"Be sure to restate the organization\u2019s mission, vision and values. \u2014 Lori Harris, Forbes , 5 Jan. 2022",
"Post updated to restate the method in the fourth-to-last paragraph for detecting BitB pages. \u2014 Dan Goodin, Ars Technica , 21 Mar. 2022",
"Companies restate results to correct mistakes that have crept into their financial statements; the reasons may range from human error to violations of accounting rules to outright fraud. \u2014 Mark Maurer, WSJ , 11 Feb. 2022",
"Extreme times call for presidents to restate a sense of common national mission, to assess simultaneous crises with clarity and to inject a sense of hope that some sense of normality may be on the horizon. \u2014 Stephen Collinson, CNN , 19 Jan. 2022"
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"circa 1713, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-130017"
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"type":[
"biographical name",
"geographical name"
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"definitions":[
"Francesca da \u2014 see polenta",
"commune and port on the Adriatic Sea in northern Italy east-southeast of Ravenna population 140,000"
],
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"\u02c8ri-mi-(\u02cc)n\u0113",
"\u02c8r\u0113-"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-131038"
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"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to nominate again especially for a succeeding term"
],
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"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8n\u00e4-m\u0259-\u02ccn\u0101t"
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"examples":[
"The President is likely to be renominated for a second term.",
"The President has renominated a judge that Congress previously rejected.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The narrowness of the Democratic majority forced delays in a floor vote on his appointment that lasted into this year, when Biden was required to renominate him. \u2014 Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times , 27 Apr. 2022",
"SOC Investment Group sent a letter to lead independent director, Maria Elena Lagomasino, in December for the company to not renominate him to the panel. \u2014 Denny Jacob, WSJ , 4 Mar. 2022",
"States would be unable to renominate the disqualified zones to be QOZs. \u2014 Marie Sapirie, Forbes , 25 Apr. 2022",
"At roughly this time in Barack Obama's presidency, almost 8 in 10 Democrats and Democratic-leaning voters (79%) wanted the party to renominate him. \u2014 Chris Cillizza, CNN , 14 Feb. 2022",
"The investment group is asking that the beverage giant not renominate Kotick to the board next year. \u2014 Kristen Bellstrom, Fortune , 10 Dec. 2021",
"Despite this left-wing opposition from both chambers of Congress, no one suggested the name of someone to replace Powell if Biden chose not to renominate him. \u2014 NBC News , 22 Nov. 2021",
"Investors may need to hunker down for a slump in US stocks if President Biden opts for a surprise choice and doesn\u2019t renominate Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chairman. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 20 Sep. 2021",
"Earlier that morning, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen was asked on CNBC whether Biden should renominate Powell. \u2014 Washington Post , 6 Oct. 2021"
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"first_known_use":[
"1800, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-131057"
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"type":[
"verb"
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"definitions":[
": to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity",
": to cease resistance : give in",
": let up , slacken",
": soften , mollify",
": to become less severe, harsh, or strict",
": to give in after first resisting or refusing"
],
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"ri-\u02c8lent",
"ri-\u02c8lent"
],
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"blink",
"bow",
"budge",
"capitulate",
"concede",
"give in",
"knuckle under",
"quit",
"submit",
"succumb",
"surrender",
"yield"
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"resist"
],
"examples":[
"Our application was initially refused, but the city relented in the end and the permit was issued.",
"They had refused to pay and relented only after being threatened with a lawsuit.",
"The winds would not relent .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Despite starting in 16th place after a subpar qualifying performance Saturday, Power sped to the front of the pack and refused to relent , leading for 55 laps. \u2014 Mason Young, Detroit Free Press , 5 June 2022",
"The market would not relent and the central bank made good on its word. \u2014 John Kicklighter, Forbes , 25 Apr. 2022",
"If by July 25 the union does not relent to an international draft by 2024, MLB will reattach draft-pick compensation and qualifying offers to free agents. \u2014 Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY , 10 Mar. 2022",
"From time to time, my terrible pain\u2014imagine being stabbed with a pencil in the meat just between your shin and calf until the feeling radiates downward, across the ankle, and beneath the big toe\u2014would relent . \u2014 Outside Online , 28 Apr. 2022",
"Ian does finally relent and tell Kaheroton that God chose him to be with her. \u2014 Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com , 28 Mar. 2022",
"Like when Bennett wanted to sing jazz, and Mitch Miller, the white-bread chieftain of Columbia Records, would rarely relent . \u2014 A.d. Amorosi, Variety , 21 Mar. 2022",
"That is what the left is counting on now as Build Back Better joins the ranks of other Washington fixtures, and future Republicans relent to the new regime. \u2014 Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes , 5 Nov. 2021",
"The policies have led to outrage over extreme cases that ended with defendants receiving short sentences for gruesome crimes, which led Gasc\u00f3n in February to relent on some of his all-or-nothing policies. \u2014 James Queallystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 1 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Middle English, to melt, soften, from Anglo-French relenter , from re- + Latin lentare to bend, from lentus soft, pliant, slow \u2014 more at lithe"
],
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-131200"
},
"rebop":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": bop entry 3"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0113\u02ccb\u00e4p"
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"history_and_etymology":[
"imitative"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-132239"
},
"reanalysis":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the act or an instance of analyzing (something) again : repeated or renewed analysis"
],
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"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u0259-\u02c8na-l\u0259-s\u0259s"
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"first_known_use":[
"1870, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-140230"
},
"resistance point":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a point at which a trend meets with opposing or nullifying forces",
": the price at which a security on a declining market tends to stabilize or reverse its downward trend"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-142449"
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"replate":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
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"definitions":[
": to plate (something) again: such as",
": to arrange (food) again on a different plate or dish",
": to cover (something, such as jewelry or hardware) again with a thin adherent layer of metal",
": to change (something, such as a newspaper page) by altering or resetting its printing plate (see plate entry 1 sense 4a )",
": a printing of an edition of a newspaper or periodical in which new material is inserted by an alteration or resetting of a plate (see plate entry 1 sense 4a )"
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"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8pl\u0101t",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccpl\u0101t"
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"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"1796, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun",
"1921, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-142459"
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"remainder cancellation":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a cancellation on a remainder stamp making it invalid for postal use and available as a philatelic item"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-143337"
},
"relock":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to lock (something) again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8l\u00e4k"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1784, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-143734"
},
"restharrow":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a plant of the genus Ononis",
": a European woody herb ( O. repens ) with pink flowers, unifoliolate leaves, and long tough roots"
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"history_and_etymology":[
"rest entry 4 + harrow"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-144020"
},
"reassault":{
"type":[
"transitive verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to assault again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\"+"
],
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"history_and_etymology":[
"re- + assault"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-145452"
},
"reaccredit":{
"type":[
"noun,",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to accredit (something) again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u0259-\u02c8kre-d\u0259t"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1828, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-150627"
},
"retexture":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to give a new or different texture to (something)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8teks-ch\u0259r"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1937, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-151138"
},
"reductor":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an apparatus for carrying out chemical reduction (as of a ferric salt to a ferrous salt) \u2014 compare jones reductor"
],
"pronounciation":[
"-kt\u0259(r)"
],
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"history_and_etymology":[
"reduct ion + -or"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-151228"
},
"ride out":{
"type":[
"phrasal verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to succeed in surviving or getting through (something dangerous or harmful that cannot be stopped or avoided)"
],
"pronounciation":[],
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"history_and_etymology":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-154319"
},
"reallege":{
"type":[
"transitive verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to allege again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u00a6r\u0113+"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"re- + allege"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-154821"
},
"redress the balance":{
"type":[
"idiom"
],
"definitions":[
": to make a situation fair"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-155316"
},
"rescore":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to score (something or someone) again: such as",
": to give a new score , grade, or rating to (something or someone)",
": to provide a new or revised musical score for (a movie, song, etc.)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8sk\u022fr"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1846, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-155412"
},
"recompence":{
"type":[],
"definitions":[
"Definition of recompence archaic variant of recompense"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rek\u0259m\u02ccpen(t)s"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-155956"
},
"rara avis":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": someone or something that is rare : rarity sense 2"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccrer-\u0259-\u02c8\u0101-v\u0259s",
"\u02ccr\u00e4r-\u0259-\u02c8\u00e4-w\u0259s"
],
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"history_and_etymology":[
"Latin, rare bird"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1607, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-160802"
},
"ranking member":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the congressional member next to the chairman in order of seniority",
": the senior in rank or service who becomes chairman of a committee or court-martial"
],
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"synonyms":[],
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"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-161023"
},
"right field":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the part of the baseball outfield to the right looking out from home plate",
": the position of the player defending right field"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"There was one out in the third when Alvarez connected again, this time launching a fastball from Carrasco into the second deck in right field to make it 5-1. \u2014 Kristie Rieken, Chron , 22 June 2022",
"Braydon Webb smoked the first pitch of the game off the wall in right field for a leadoff triple. \u2014 Andrew Joseph, Arkansas Online , 18 June 2022",
"Mendonca grounded into a fielders\u2019 choice, scoring Aldrich and senior Kylie Thorpe darted all the way around the bases off of an error in right field to push the advantage to 5-0. \u2014 Cam Kerry, BostonGlobe.com , 17 June 2022",
"In the top of the third, Mercy's Kendall Spivey (Villanova) reached on a walk and Charlie Lambert ripped a double to the wall in right field . \u2014 Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press , 15 June 2022",
"John Schreiber got help in the eighth from a terrific diving catch by Refsynder in right field to rob Ty France of extra bases. \u2014 Tim Booth, Hartford Courant , 13 June 2022",
"Jesse Winker drilled a slider into the stands in right field for his fourth home run. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 11 June 2022",
"When Warren\u2019s final postgame huddle ended in right field at Barrington\u2019s Field of Dreams complex on Tuesday night, sophomore shortstop Hannah Conger sought the comforting arms of a familiar teammate for an extended embrace. \u2014 Chicago Tribune , 8 June 2022",
"Nolan Jones started in right field for Class AAA Columbus on Tuesday night. \u2014 Paul Hoynes, cleveland , 8 June 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1857, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-161104"
},
"revvs":{
"type":[],
"definitions":[
"Definition of revvs present tense third person singular of rev"
],
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"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-163559"
},
"restamp":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to stamp (something) again",
": to assert (something, such as one's authority) again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8stamp"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1692, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-163606"
},
"recoil pad":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a soft rubber pad fitted to the butt of a rifle or shotgun for absorbing part of the shock of recoil"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
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"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-164616"
},
"resurrectioner":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": resurrectionist sense 1"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccrez\u0259\u02c8reksh(\u0259)n\u0259(r)"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"resurrection entry 2 + -er"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-165719"
},
"regeneracy":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the state of being regenerated"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8je-n\u0259-r\u0259-s\u0113",
"-\u02c8jen-r\u0259-"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1620, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-170701"
},
"reportedly":{
"type":[
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": according to report"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8p\u022fr-t\u0259d-l\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Just months prior the covid-19 pandemic, Warriors owners Joe Lacob, a Silicon Valley billionaire, and Hollywood power player Peter Guber formally opened the doors to the Chase Center, a new arena that reportedly cost $1.4 billion. \u2014 Adario Strange, Quartz , 17 June 2022",
"Five days into the investigation, another soccer team member disappeared, reportedly last seen exiting a bus at Disney\u2019s All-Star Sports Resort on Saturday. \u2014 Amanda Rabines, Orlando Sentinel , 16 June 2022",
"The pricing error reportedly cost the Northern California gas station thousands of dollars as people started sharing the deal on social media, according to the outlet. \u2014 Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE.com , 15 June 2022",
"The pricing error reportedly cost the gas station $16,000, as hundreds of drivers capitalized on the mistake and filled their tanks. \u2014 Teddy Grant, ABC News , 14 June 2022",
"The project dates back to 2013, when the Madea actor reportedly purchased 856 acres in Douglas County \u2014 a lot once destined to house more than 1,300 Georgia residents. \u2014 Hunter Boyce, ajc , 1 June 2022",
"Directed by Joseph Kosinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, the sequel reportedly cost $152 million to make. \u2014 Lindsey Bahr, USA TODAY , 29 May 2022",
"Directed by Joseph Kosinski, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and co-produced and co-financed by Skydance, the sequel reportedly cost $152 million to make. \u2014 Lindsey Bahr, Chicago Tribune , 29 May 2022",
"The previous example, said to have been commissioned by Beyonce and Jay-Z, reportedly cost in the region of $30 million. \u2014 Alistair Charlton, Forbes , 26 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1850, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-171425"
},
"restipulation":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an act of stipulating anew : restatement"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u00a6)r\u0113+"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"re- + stipulation"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-174548"
},
"rand":{
"type":[
"biographical name",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
"the basic monetary unit of South Africa \u2014 see Money Table",
"1905\u20131982 American (Russian-born) writer"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rand",
"\u02c8r\u00e4nd",
"\u02c8r\u00e4nt",
"\u02c8rand"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Then, add in the power of the U.S. dollar against currencies that have consistently been devalued over the past three years: the Argentinian peso, the South African rand and the Turkish lira. \u2014 Peter Greenberg, CBS News , 27 May 2022",
"But currencies including the Brazilian real, Chilean peso and South African rand have notched gains even as the dollar was strengthening. \u2014 Julia-ambra Verlaine, WSJ , 24 May 2022",
"The rand erased four months worth of gains in just two weeks, while the Brazilian real, Colombian peso and the Chilean peso posted some of the sharpest declines among peers. \u2014 Fortune , 1 May 2022",
"Among the cost details set are prices of 119 rand per month ($8.10) and 1,190 rand per year ($81) in South Africa. \u2014 Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter , 29 Mar. 2022",
"Other standout features: a double row of lacing for extra cinch and a rubber toe rand in case your hike goes vertical. \u2014 Jakob Schiller, Outside Online , 14 May 2015",
"Mojela and her cofounders started the fund in 1994 with 500,000 rand in seed money; today, the portfolio is valued at more than 2 billion rand. \u2014 Maggie Mcgrath, Forbes , 18 Jan. 2022",
"Declines in the South African rand , Czech koruna and Mexican peso put the MSCI currency index on course for its biggest retreat since March, while materials companies led losses in all 10 industries tracked by the benchmark stock gauge. \u2014 Robert Brand, Bloomberg.com , 20 Sep. 2020",
"The South African rand fell 1.7% to 16.2391 against the USD, its lowest level in over twelve months. \u2014 David Meyer, Fortune , 26 Nov. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"the Rand , South Africa"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1941, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-174623"
},
"rifled slug":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a shotgun projectile having a round nose, a hollow base, and sides cut with a series of oblique grooves that increase the accuracy of the projectile by causing it to rotate as it passes through the smooth bore of the shotgun"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"from past participle of rifle entry 4"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-174817"
},
"refractometer":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an instrument for measuring refractive indices (as for identification or the determination of sugar content)",
": an instrument for measuring indices of refraction"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u02ccfrak-\u02c8t\u00e4-m\u0259-t\u0259r",
"ri-",
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u02ccfrak-\u02c8t\u00e4m-\u0259t-\u0259r, ri-"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Alcohol content of the distillate should be in the region of 50% ABV., which can be checked with a refractometer . \u2014 Megan Murphy, Robb Report , 21 Apr. 2021",
"Puro slides another portion of the soil into a portable refractometer to measure the carbon content using a newer method calledQuick Carbonthat's being tested as a rapid means for measuring carbon in the field. \u2014 Todd Nelson, Star Tribune , 22 Feb. 2021",
"Puro slides another portion of the soil into a portable refractometer to measure the carbon content using a newer method called Quick Carbon that\u2019s being tested as a rapid means for measuring carbon in the field. \u2014 Meg Wilcox, Smithsonian Magazine , 20 Feb. 2021",
"Now, some Dunkin\u2019 shops use digital refractometers to determine if coffee meets specifications. \u2014 Eric Morath, WSJ , 24 June 2018",
"Theft, Westway Drive: The president of Optics Incorporated reported receiving a fraudulent purchase order four $36,000 refractometers that were sent to a New York address. \u2014 Brian Lisik/special To Cleveland.com, cleveland.com , 2 Apr. 2018",
"This is a little nerdy, but a refractometer uses light to identify the components and ingredient levels in solutions, which is super helpful for calculating the percentage of alcohol in a beverage. \u2014 Alex Delany, Bon Appetit , 29 Jan. 2018",
"After finding the right water quality for sea salt production, the next step is testing the salinity with a refractometer \u2014in simple terms, testing the saltiness. \u2014 Jessica Colley Clarke, CNT , 17 Aug. 2017"
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"International Scientific Vocabulary"
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"1842, in the meaning defined above"
],
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"richesse":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": richness"
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"\u02c8ri\u02ccches",
"r\u0259\u0307\u02c8ch-"
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"Middle English"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-180444"
},
"reinsman":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a skilled driver or rider of horses"
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"\u02c8r\u0101nz-m\u0259n"
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"first_known_use":[
"1840, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-180654"
},
"REM sleep":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a state of sleep that recurs cyclically with non-REM sleep several times during a normal period of sleep, is characterized especially by greatly depressed muscle tone, dreaming with vivid imagery, rapid eye movements, and increased neuronal activity in certain brain regions (such as the pons ), and typically comprises up to 25% of time spent in sleep",
": a state of sleep that recurs cyclically with non-REM sleep several times during a normal period of sleep, is characterized especially by greatly depressed muscle tone, dreaming with vivid imagery, rapid eye movements, and increased neuronal activity in certain brain regions (as the pons ), and typically comprises up to 25% of time spent in sleep"
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"1963, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-183214"
},
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"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": a red ribbon usually with appropriate words or markings awarded the second-place winner in a competition"
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Captain Longergan dies by the knife of the rebel leader of the Undersea, played by Kirsten, a red ribbon unspooling theatrically from his pretend wound. \u2014 Amanda Whiting, Vulture , 30 Dec. 2021",
"The photo was the gift his mother had dropped by earlier that evening, a red ribbon tied around the frame. \u2014 Greg Borowski, jsonline.com , 20 Dec. 2021",
"Last year\u2019s event was virtual, but participants were able to come out live this year and also got swag that was a medal on a red ribbon . \u2014 Karie Angell Luc, chicagotribune.com , 6 Dec. 2021",
"One example is Bobi Biederman\u2019s Photography Studio in Avon Lake, which celebrated a red ribbon grand reopening Wednesday (Nov. 10). \u2014 Linda Gandee, cleveland , 15 Nov. 2021",
"Avon Mayor Bryan Jensen and X-Golf staff cut the red ribbon in front of one of the eight big screens inside the new 10,000 square foot facility. \u2014 Linda Gandee, cleveland , 27 Dec. 2021",
"O'Mara Vignarajah cut the oversized, red ribbon to officially open a new office location last week in Alexandria, where Azizy and Hadidi work. \u2014 Libby Cathey, ABC News , 24 Dec. 2021",
"The red ribbon subtly signifies classic holiday and always piques guests\u2019 interest. \u2014 Essence , 23 Dec. 2021",
"Her tree this year is a single pinecone with a red ribbon tied around it. \u2014 Megan Marples, CNN , 8 Dec. 2021"
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"first_known_use":[
"1872, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-183657"
},
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"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a white unripened whey cheese of Italy that resembles cottage cheese",
": a similar cheese made in the U.S. from whole or skim milk"
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"ri-\u02c8k\u00e4-t\u0259",
"-\u02c8k\u022f-"
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Instead of Philadelphia soft cheese, there was fresh goat milk ricotta straight from the shepherds. \u2014 Silvia Marchetti, CNN , 24 May 2022",
"Most pastries and cakes made with cheese products such as ricotta , mascarpone and burrata can trace their lineage to it. \u2014 Silvia Marchetti, CNN , 24 May 2022",
"Steve Giralt When a friend challenged cooking duo the Casserole Queens to create a unique cannoli recipe, this layer cake featuring orange, ricotta , and chocolate was born. \u2014 Olivia Muenter, Woman's Day , 14 Apr. 2022",
"The pie crust is filled with ricotta , Parmesan, coppa, calabrese salami, mortadella, egg, mozzarella, sharp provolone and lemon zest. \u2014 Elaine Rewolinski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 6 Apr. 2022",
"In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the cream cheese, ricotta , yogurt, 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon salt and lemon zest until smooth and fluffy. \u2014 Southern Kitchen, USA TODAY , 2 Apr. 2022",
"Mixing in cream cheese, ricotta , sour cream, whole-fat yogurt, or peanut butter in addition to the amount of fat called for on the box will yield even richer cakes. \u2014 Anne Byrn, Bon App\u00e9tit , 25 Feb. 2022",
"The former chef made the most of the situation, getting creative with government food rations by making ricotta cheese out of milk supplies. \u2014 Britt Clennett, ABC News , 1 May 2022",
"Luscious cashew cream mimics ricotta cheese in this comforting classic. \u2014 Taylor Worden, Good Housekeeping , 28 Apr. 2022"
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"Italian, from feminine of past participle of ricuocere to cook again, from Latin recoquere , from re- + coquere to cook \u2014 more at cook"
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"1617, in the meaning defined above"
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"type":[
"adjective"
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"definitions":[
": bearing a revolver"
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"-(r)d"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-184336"
},
"redecussate":{
"type":[
"intransitive verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to cross again"
],
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"(\u02c8)r\u0113",
"\u00a6r\u0113+"
],
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"re- + decussate"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-184728"
},
"relend":{
"type":[
"verb"
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"definitions":[
": to lend (something) again"
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"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8lend"
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"first_known_use":[
"1797, in the meaning defined above"
],
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},
"repet":{
"type":[
"abbreviation"
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"let it be repeated"
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"history_and_etymology":[
"Latin repetatur"
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"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to exert force in opposition",
": to exert oneself so as to counteract or defeat",
": to withstand the force or effect of",
": something (such as a coating) that protects against a chemical, electrical, or physical action",
": to fight against : oppose",
": to avoid doing or having something",
": to withstand the force or effect of"
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"ri-\u02c8zist",
"ri-\u02c8zist"
],
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"buck",
"defy",
"fight",
"oppose",
"repel",
"withstand"
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"bow (to)",
"capitulate (to)",
"give in (to)",
"knuckle under (to)",
"stoop (to)",
"submit (to)",
"succumb (to)",
"surrender (to)",
"yield (to)"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"While some women can resist the urge to change (including Alex\u2019s mother, at once physically frail and fiercely resolute), many others, often mid-argument or post-indignity, succumb. \u2014 Erin Douglass, The Christian Science Monitor , 16 June 2022",
"And who can resist an affordable, classic pair of grey sweatpants from Champion? \u2014 Sarah Madaus, SELF , 14 June 2022",
"Who could resist a cute French chef teaching you how to cook? \u2014 Anna Moeslein, Glamour , 12 June 2022",
"Given the results, why do so many leaders resist remote work and force employees to return to the office? \u2014 Christopher Littlefield, Forbes , 8 June 2022",
"Not even Julia Roberts, who is currently filming a new movie with Ethan Hawke and Mahershala Ali in upstate New York, could resist a brief two-day interlude to the sunny Riviera to partake in the action. \u2014 Leena Kim, Town & Country , 1 June 2022",
"Seriously, who could resist this perfectly pink bottle? \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 1 June 2022",
"Ironically, the euro could resist reaching and falling below parity because that level would be deemed unjustly low. \u2014 New York Times , 20 May 2022",
"With that opportunity, how could our human ancestors possibly resist making horses their best friend, in peace and war, in work and leisure? \u2014 Amber Dance, Smithsonian Magazine , 19 May 2022"
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"Verb",
"Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French resister , from Latin resistere , from re- + sistere to take a stand; akin to Latin stare to stand \u2014 more at stand"
],
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"Verb",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1",
"Noun",
"1836, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-192030"
},
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"type":[
"plural noun"
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"definitions":[
": the 1920s when referring to the way many people lived then in a wild and lively way"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-192251"
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"Reverend Mother":{
"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": a woman who is the head of a convent"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-194811"
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"rap":{
"type":[
"noun",
"noun ()",
"verb",
"verb ()"
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": a sharp blow or knock",
": a sharp rebuke or criticism",
": a negative and often undeserved reputation or charge",
": the responsibility for or adverse consequences of an action",
": a criminal charge",
": a prison sentence",
": to strike with a sharp blow",
": to utter suddenly and forcibly",
": to cause to be or come by raps",
": to criticize sharply",
": to strike a quick sharp blow",
": to make a short sharp sound",
": to snatch away or upward",
": enrapture",
": a minimum amount or degree (as of care or consideration) : the least bit",
": to talk freely and frankly",
": to perform rap music",
": talk , conversation",
": a line of talk : patter",
": a type of music of African American origin in which rhythmic and usually rhyming speech is chanted to a musical accompaniment",
": a rap song",
": to give a quick sharp blow",
": a sharp blow or knock",
": the blame or punishment for something",
": to talk freely and informally",
": to perform rap music",
": an informal talk : chat",
": a type of music that usually has a fast rhythm and in which words are spoken instead of sung"
],
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"\u02c8rap",
"\u02c8rap"
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"Noun (1)",
"Middle English rappe",
"Verb (2)",
"back-formation from rapt",
"Noun (2)",
"perhaps from rap entry 1",
"Verb (3)",
"perhaps from rap entry 1"
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"Noun (1)",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb (1)",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1",
"Verb (2)",
"1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun (2)",
"1834, in the meaning defined above",
"Verb (3)",
"1929, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun (3)",
"1967, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-195521"
},
"roaring success":{
"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": a very great success"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-195655"
},
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"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a ridge across the backbone of a hand-sewn book produced when the cords or bands are not sawed in",
": a similar ridge raised on a machine-sewn book by applying a heated die \u2014 compare sunken cord"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-200327"
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"Rancho Cucamonga":{
"type":[
"geographical name"
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"definitions":[
"city in southwestern California northwest of Riverside population 165,269"
],
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"\u02c8ran-(\u02cc)ch\u014d-\u02cck\u00fc-k\u0259-\u02c8m\u0259\u014b-g\u0259",
"\u02c8r\u00e4n-",
"-\u02c8m\u00e4\u014b-"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-200541"
},
"revolving":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": tending to revolve or recur",
": recurrently available",
": of, relating to, or being credit that may be used repeatedly up to the specified limit and is usually repaid in regular proportional installments",
": turning around on or as if on an axis"
],
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"ri-\u02c8v\u00e4l-vi\u014b",
"-\u02c8v\u022fl-",
"also",
"or"
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"examples":[
"The band played on a revolving stage.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"This followed a statement on Friday which revealed that Alameda Research, a quant trading shop founded by Bankman-Fried, had offered crypto broker Voyager Digital a revolving line of credit. \u2014 Taylor Locke, Fortune , 21 June 2022",
"Caught in the double bind of toxic masculinity and a racist revolving -door carceral system, where does the buck stop? \u2014 New York Times , 10 June 2022",
"The boxes come with a revolving lineup of fruits and vegetables from Flamingo Estate\u2019s own garden, as well as from farms across California. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 4 Nov. 2021",
"From old-guard athletes such as Oscar Mercado and Bradley Zimmer who have yet to find big-league consistency, to fresh new faces like Steven Kwan, the corner spots could both turn into revolving doors on either side of Straw by September. \u2014 Joe Noga, cleveland , 5 Apr. 2022",
"Since Sam Knight began writing for The New Yorker from London, in 2014, he has been blessed (or cursed) with any number of revolving scandals, public-health crises, and political fiascoes to cover. \u2014 The New Yorker , 1 May 2022",
"The weather in Australia is ruled by the multiyear revolving patterns of El Ni\u00f1o and La Ni\u00f1a \u2014 the former hot and dry with long droughts and wildfires, the latter cool and rainy with cyclones and flooding. \u2014 Washington Post , 14 Apr. 2022",
"The weather in Australia is ruled by the multiyear revolving patterns of El Ni\u00f1o and La Ni\u00f1a - the former hot and dry with long droughts and wildfires, the latter cool and rainy with cyclones and flooding. \u2014 Frances Vinall, Anchorage Daily News , 14 Apr. 2022",
"Making monthly payments on or before time and keeping your revolving credit balances under 30% can improve your credit score. \u2014 Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY , 11 Apr. 2022"
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"from present participle of revolve"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-200621"
},
"red rice":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a Chinese vegetable dye used in food products",
": a wild rice ( Oryza rufipogon ) with a red husk and pinkish white seed that is considered an objectionable weed in the rice fields of the southern U.S. but that has grain which is comparable to common rice in nutritive value"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-203009"
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"realization and liquidation account":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an account or statement used in settling or winding up a business or estate to show the results of the disposition of assets and the liquidation of the debts"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-203544"
},
"Rappist":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": harmonite"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rap\u0259\u0307st"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"George (Johann Georg) Rapp \u20201847 American religious leader born in Germany + English -ist or -ite"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-203930"
},
"retardatory":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": retarding , retardative"
],
"pronounciation":[
"-d\u0259\u02cct\u014dr\u0113",
"-t\u022fr-",
"-ri"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"retardate entry 1 + -ory"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-205713"
},
"ropey":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": capable of being drawn into a thread : viscous",
": tending to adhere in stringy masses",
": having a gelatinous or slimy quality from bacterial or fungal contamination",
": resembling rope",
": muscular , sinewy",
": poor , lousy",
": capable of being drawn into a thread : viscous",
": tending to adhere in stringy masses",
": having a gelatinous or slimy quality from bacterial or fungal contamination"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u014d-p\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[
"syrupy",
"thick",
"viscid",
"viscous"
],
"antonyms":[
"runny",
"soupy",
"thin",
"watery"
],
"examples":[
"The passengers looked a bit ropy after the bumpy flight.",
"because the paint was so old, it was ropy and couldn't be smoothly applied to the wood"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-205926"
},
"reliability":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the quality or state of being reliable",
": the extent to which an experiment, test, or measuring procedure yields the same results on repeated trials",
": the quality or state of being fit to be trusted or relied on",
": the extent to which an experiment, test, or measuring procedure yields the same results on repeated trials"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02ccl\u012b-\u0259-\u02c8bi-l\u0259-t\u0113",
"ri-\u02ccl\u012b-\u0259-\u02c8bi-l\u0259-t\u0113",
"ri-\u02ccl\u012b-\u0259-\u02c8bil-\u0259t-\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[
"dependability",
"dependableness",
"reliableness",
"responsibility",
"solidity",
"solidness",
"sureness",
"trustability",
"trustworthiness"
],
"antonyms":[
"dodginess",
"unreliability"
],
"examples":[
"we never had reason to question the reliability of the park rangers in the event of an emergency",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Scroll compressors work in a circular motion instead of an up-and-down piston action and have a reputation for reliability and efficiency. \u2014 Patrick Moorhead, Forbes , 24 June 2022",
"Anker has a reputation for reliability , and the PowerHouse is no different. \u2014 Thomas Hindle, The Hollywood Reporter , 1 June 2022",
"Utah was first for affordability, 15th for reliability and 43rd for clean energy. \u2014 Tim Fitzpatrick, The Salt Lake Tribune , 24 May 2022",
"Power outages last year also dented China\u2019s reputation for reliability . \u2014 Yang Jie, WSJ , 21 May 2022",
"But Gene Nelson, a longtime Diablo Canon advocate and government liaison for Californians for Green Nuclear Power, said keeping the plant open is crucial for grid reliability and ensuring the state meets its greenhouse gas reduction goals. \u2014 Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune , 2 May 2022",
"Lancia is a storied Italian marque with more than 100 years of history, and the company's Fulvia coupe was a frequent rally champion in its day, thanks to nimble handling and a reputation for reliability . \u2014 Brendan Mcaleer, Car and Driver , 3 Apr. 2022",
"It has not been evaluated for reliability or analyzed for its implications. \u2014 Zachary Cohen, Katie Bo Lillis And Evan Perez, CNN , 1 Mar. 2022",
"Old Faithful, the park's most famous geyser, got its name for the reliability and regularity of its eruptions. \u2014 Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure , 26 Feb. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1810, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-212215"
},
"reclothe":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to clothe (someone or something) again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8kl\u014dt\u035fh"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1513, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-213629"
},
"repatch":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to patch (something) again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8pach"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1800, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-214210"
},
"rumkin":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a drinking vessel"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0259m(p)k\u0259\u0307n"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"probably from obsolete Dutch roomerken , probably from Dutch roemer, romer rummer + -ken -kin"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1656, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-221225"
},
"reed wren":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a reed warbler ( Acrocephalus scirpaceus )",
": long-billed marsh wren"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-221643"
},
"recaption":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the act of retaking",
": the peaceable retaking of one's own goods, chattels, wife, or children from one who has taken and wrongfully detains them"
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"r\u0259\u0307\u02c8kapsh\u0259n"
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": the action or policy of concentrating the rural population in or about towns for convenience in political or military administration (as in Cuba during the revolution of 1895\u201398)"
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"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02cck\u00e4n(t)-s\u0259n-\u02c8tr\u0101-sh\u0259n",
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"1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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": to integrate again into an entity : restore to unity"
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"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8in-t\u0259-\u02ccgr\u0101t"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Roe-Sepowitz said young people have different needs, both socially and educationally, and can reintegrate quicker than people who have been experiencing homelessness for decades. \u2014 Jessica Boehm, The Arizona Republic , 18 Mar. 2022",
"So his intervention, particularly in 2014, had the opposite effect of only hardening Ukrainians' desire to reintegrate into Euro-Atlantic institutions. \u2014 CBS News , 16 Feb. 2022",
"Putin also accused Kyiv of slow-walking the Minsk accords, the 2015 agreement meant to stop the violence in the Donbas region and reintegrate separatist areas under government control. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 20 Feb. 2022",
"Attempting to reintegrate core players into the rotation at such a late stage is a difficult balancing act, as roles change for the teammates around the returners. \u2014 Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times , 5 Apr. 2022",
"But [now], there doesn\u2019t seem to be much communal psychosocial activity to reintegrate people \u2014 people who have been taught to kill, maim and be violent \u2014 back into a society which absolutely abhors that and does not allow that. \u2014 Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter , 28 Mar. 2022",
"Coach Oscar Pareja said the main goal in bringing Pato on the trip was to reintegrate the striker with the first team. \u2014 Julia Poe, orlandosentinel.com , 18 Oct. 2021",
"This type of practice is usually done with mammals, dogs and horses in particular, to help detainees become reacquainted with expressing their feelings, especially with a view to reintegrate them in the community for a life out of prison. \u2014 Vogue , 18 Jan. 2022",
"The 2015 deal was an effort to prevent Iran from seeking nuclear weapons both by raising the odds of catching a nuclear breakout and by offering incentives, through broad sanctions relief, to reintegrate Iran into the world economy. \u2014 Michael R. Gordon, WSJ , 9 Feb. 2022"
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"Medieval Latin reintegratus , past participle of reintegrare to renew, reinstate, from Latin re- + integrare to integrate"
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"1570, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-224456"
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": a member of a monastic order who has not yet passed through the novitiate : novice"
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"Middle Greek rhasophoros from rhason + Greek -phoros -phore"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-225319"
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"noun"
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"noun"
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": abatement sense 3"
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"Middle French, from rebatre to reduce (from Old French, from re- + battre, batre to beat) + -ment"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-232014"
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": religious in style and feeling"
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"history_and_etymology":[
"Italian, religious, from Latin religiosus"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-235545"
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"noun"
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"definitions":[
": jerusalem thorn",
": paloverde",
": any of several yellow-flowered tropical American shrubs of the genus Cassia",
"[American Spanish, retama , from Spanish, canary broom]"
],
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"\"",
"r\u0259\u0307\u02c8t\u00e4m\u0259",
"r\u0113\u02c8-",
"-t\u0101m\u0259"
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"history_and_etymology":[
"New Latin, from Spanish, shrub of the genus Genista , from Arabic ratam retem"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-235904"
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": the order of the nonzero determinant of highest order that may be formed from the elements of a matrix by selecting arbitrarily an equal number of rows and columns from it"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-000248"
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"type":[
"noun"
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": the action of realizing : the state of being realized",
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": the act of accomplishing something planned or hoped for"
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"\u02ccr\u0113-\u0259-l\u0259-\u02c8z\u0101-sh\u0259n",
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u0259-l\u0259-\u02c8z\u0101-sh\u0259n"
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"accomplishment",
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"actuality",
"actualization",
"attainment",
"consummation",
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"naught",
"nought",
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"There is a growing realization that changes need to be made to the coaching staff.",
"this research paper is the realization of an entire year's work",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"This new non-profit model, which my organization has adopted, springs from the realization that public charities have more flexibility than corporate foundations. \u2014 Lindsay Androski, Fortune , 15 Feb. 2022",
"The company\u2019s display glass products business is expected to benefit from better price realization . \u2014 Trefis Team, Forbes , 26 Jan. 2022",
"The move came from a growing realization that predictions about the rate of climate change were being made purely on statistical modeling, with no indication of certainty. \u2014 Rachael Pells, Wired , 3 Jan. 2022",
"Bezos himself sees the space industry as a way to protect the Earth from the unsavory byproducts of industrialization and to tap into solar energy, but his vision is decades away from realization , if not further. \u2014 Tim Fernholz, Quartz , 14 Oct. 2021",
"The trouble is, it\u2019s diverting you from the realization that, as Gertrude Stein said of another Californian location, there\u2019s no there there. \u2014 David Benedict, Variety , 18 Aug. 2021",
"The latter is based on the realization that a situation is toxic, so there\u2019s no need to struggle. \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 3 June 2022",
"Recent cyclones have brought everyone to a realization that poor housing is vulnerable. \u2014 Tonderayi Mukeredzi, The Christian Science Monitor , 11 May 2022",
"These Republicans flipping their votes didn\u2019t come to the realization that HB11 is suddenly good policy or good lawmaking. \u2014 Robert Gehrke, The Salt Lake Tribune , 22 Mar. 2022"
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"circa 1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-000439"
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"noun"
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": a friction clutch having for one of the friction contacting members a cylindrical rim that is gripped (as by lever action, fitted ring segments, or shoes) on both cylindrical surfaces"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-001159"
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": consisting of or resembling a romance",
": having no basis in fact : imaginary",
": impractical in conception or plan : visionary",
": marked by the imaginative or emotional appeal of what is heroic, adventurous, remote, mysterious, or idealized",
": of, relating to, or having the characteristics of romanticism",
": of or relating to music of the 19th century characterized by an emphasis on subjective emotional qualities and freedom of form",
": of or relating to a composer of this music",
": having an inclination for romance : responsive to the appeal of what is idealized, heroic, or adventurous",
": marked by expressions of love or affection",
": conducive to or suitable for lovemaking",
": of, relating to, or constituting the part of the hero especially in a light comedy",
": a romantic person, trait, or component",
": a romantic writer, artist, or composer",
": stressing or appealing to the emotions or imagination",
": involving or showing feelings of love",
": not realistic : impractical",
": suitable for a love story"
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"r\u014d-\u02c8man-tik",
"r\u0259-",
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"bizarro",
"exotic",
"fantastic",
"fantastical",
"glamorous",
"glamourous",
"marvelous",
"marvellous",
"outlandish",
"strange"
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"Don Quixote",
"dreamer",
"fantast",
"idealist",
"idealizer",
"ideologue",
"idealogue",
"romanticist",
"utopian",
"visionary"
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Stick with it, though, and this showcase for Maya Rudolph as a billionaire minted through divorce becomes a sweet if fairly conventional romantic comedy with a few welcome surprises. \u2014 Brian Lowry, CNN , 24 June 2022",
"Ali Wong shines in this romantic comedy about childhood best friends who cross paths years after an awkward teenage romance ended badly. \u2014 Angela Andaloro, EW.com , 23 June 2022",
"The original film became a mega-hit and still holds the crown as the highest-grossing romantic comedy ever made. \u2014 Carson Burton, Variety , 22 June 2022",
"Yesterday, the singer stepped out with her dancer boyfriend, Bryan Tanaka, to watch a screening of romantic comedy Bros in New York City. \u2014 Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR , 21 June 2022",
"Premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival, this disarming romantic comedy operates best as a time capsule of how wealthy New Yorkers experienced the weeks in March and April 2020, when the city shut down and panic set in. \u2014 Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter , 16 June 2022",
"Together is a romantic comedy written and directed by Holmes, who also stars in the film alongside Jim Sturgess, about two people who fall in love after booking the same upstate New York Airbnb. \u2014 Sam Reed, Glamour , 15 June 2022",
"The actors \u2014 who are currently filming Netflix's romantic comedy Lonely Planet in Morocco \u2014 both wore white button-up shirts, black sunglasses, and cream sneakers. \u2014 Claire Harmeyer, PEOPLE.com , 14 June 2022",
"Guess Who is a fun romantic comedy that delves into the notion that first impressions are not always correct. \u2014 Lynnette Nicholas, Essence , 10 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"This upbeat and lighthearted read has all the necessary ingredients any hopeless romantic could want: the importance of love, family and finding oneself. \u2014 Mary Cadden, USA TODAY , 7 June 2022",
"Business, romantic , friends, and family deliver for you now. \u2014 Hilary Harley, SPIN , 1 June 2022",
"Atonality, anti-melody\u2014every abstraction came to crowd out the representational, the romantic , the sentimental. \u2014 Jeff Macgregor, Smithsonian Magazine , 23 May 2022",
"Awa Sal Secka and Dani Stoller have created a tale in which romantic and family relationships strain at the seams, racked in part by issues of race and identity. \u2014 Celia Wren, Washington Post , 16 May 2022",
"Tendayi Kuumba\u2019s flawless Lady in Brown, meanwhile, is a cultured romantic . \u2014 Ayanna Prescod, Variety , 20 Apr. 2022",
"The restaurant's airy dining room finds the right balance between romantic and convivial, and every dish, from a hefty steelhead trout entr\u00e9e to burrata flavored with chiles and citrus, was thoughtfully executed. \u2014 Travel + Leisure , 12 Apr. 2022",
"Here, Edwina goes from dutiful daughter and hopeless romantic to an empowered woman. \u2014 Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com , 26 Mar. 2022",
"Koffee usually puts pen to paper to empower and give thanks, but the girl proves herself to be a compelling romantic , too. \u2014 Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone , 24 Mar. 2022"
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"Adjective",
"French romantique , from obsolete romant romance, from Old French romanz"
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"Adjective",
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"1678, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-001331"
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"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": a mineral approximately K 2 (Mg,Fe,V,Al) 4 (Si,Al) 8 O 20 (OH) 4 consisting of a brownish mica in minute scales that contains vanadium"
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"\u02c8r\u00e4(\u02cc)sk\u014d\u02ccl\u012bt"
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"history_and_etymology":[
"Sir Henry E. Roscoe \u20201915 English chemist + English -lite"
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"first_known_use":[
"1876, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-002027"
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"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": a sailmaker's large needle"
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"1850, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-003212"
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"noun"
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": convent , monastery"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-004120"
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"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": a rule or principle of procedure: such as",
": the principle underlying syllogistic inference or in accordance with which any particular inference is drawn",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-005534"
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"noun",
"verb"
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"definitions":[
": to freshen or change in appearance : refurbish",
": to freshen or change a decorative scheme"
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"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8de-k\u0259-\u02ccr\u0101t"
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The payouts here are absurd, and these guys have jets to redecorate like anyone else. \u2014 Jason Gay, WSJ , 13 June 2022",
"Now is an ideal time to launch a new side business or redecorate your home. \u2014 Sophie Saint Thomas, Allure , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Ever since Martha Washington assumed the position for the first time, many first ladies have tried to find a way to do more than redecorate the White House and host ceremonial receptions. \u2014 Julian Zelizer, CNN , 6 May 2022",
"Many took this time to revamp, redecorate , and rediscover how much comfort and joy a home can bring. \u2014 Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure , 22 Apr. 2022",
"As people spent more time at home, Etsy benefited from a wider desire to redecorate . \u2014 Christian Stadler, Forbes , 18 Jan. 2022",
"And when the Obamas worked with Michael S. Smith to redecorate the executive mansion, the focus was on creating a more welcome and inclusive space, where history could mix and mingle with the present-day. \u2014 Olivia Hosken, Town & Country , 22 Feb. 2022",
"The first month of the year is the perfect time to redecorate your space and put away the stuff that is so last season. \u2014 Victoria Priola, cleveland , 18 Jan. 2022",
"Before then, Bond is planning to redecorate and perhaps install a smoker for the turkey legs . \u2014 Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 26 Jan. 2022"
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"circa 1611, in the meaning defined at transitive sense"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-010139"
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"type":[
"adverb"
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"definitions":[
": reverently",
": in a manner to inspire reverence"
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"history_and_etymology":[
"Middle English, from reverend entry 1 + -ly"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-011717"
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"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a walk made by hunters around a wood or other covert"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-012021"
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"type":[
"adverb"
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"definitions":[
": in a regulative manner : so as to be regulative"
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"|\u0259\u0307vl\u0113",
"-li"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-014625"
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"riata":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": lariat"
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"r\u0113-\u02c8a-t\u0259",
"-\u02c8\u00e4-"
],
"synonyms":[
"lariat",
"lasso",
"reata"
],
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"examples":[
"the cowboy neatly tossed a riata over the head of the escaping cow"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"modification of American Spanish reata"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1846, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-023608"
},
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"type":[
"idiom"
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"definitions":[
": to have and bring up children"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-025355"
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"roisting":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": roistering"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"from present participle of obsolete English roist, royst to roister, back-formation from English roister entry 1"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1567, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-025832"
},
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"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb"
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"definitions":[
": the process of restoring flow to or reuniting an interrupted channel of a bodily tube (such as a blood vessel or vas deferens)",
": the process of restoring flow to or reuniting an interrupted channel of a bodily tube (as an artery or the vas deferens)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02ccka-n\u0259-l\u0259-\u02c8z\u0101-sh\u0259n"
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"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1953, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-031206"
},
"reinsure":{
"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to insure again by transferring to another insurance company all or a part of a liability assumed",
": to insure again by assuming all or a part of the liability of an insurance company already covering a risk",
": to provide increased insurance",
": to insure again : transfer or assume (liability) through reinsurance"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u0259n-\u02c8shu\u0307r",
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u0259n-\u02c8sh\u0259r",
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u0259n-\u02c8shu\u0307r"
],
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Say, the PoolRe risk pool had three captives, A, B, and C, which respectively reinsure 50%, 30%, and 20% of the total stop-loss risk, because A's insureds pay 50% of the premiums to PoolRe for the stop-loss coverage, B's pay 30%, and C's pay 20%. \u2014 Jay Adkisson, Forbes , 13 May 2022",
"German insurer Allianz SE said its U.S. life insurer had reached an agreement to reinsure liabilities of $35 billion, in one of the largest transactions of its kind. \u2014 Julie Steinberg, WSJ , 3 Dec. 2021",
"MassMutual would reinsure 80% of American Equity\u2019s existing business to Athene and retain the remaining 20%, according to the letter. \u2014 Leslie Scism, WSJ , 1 Oct. 2020",
"Unlike in Europe, where governments have stepped in to reinsure transactions, the U.S. hasn\u2019t supported the market. \u2014 Julie Steinberg And Joe Wallace, WSJ , 22 Sep. 2020",
"All of the 20 or so who underwrite and reinsure K&R have syndicates in Lloyd\u2019s, a marketplace for insurance in London, says Ms Shortland. \u2014 The Economist , 26 May 2018",
"Gold was not there any more to reinsure , to protect and to preserve the international balance. \u2014 Jack Heuer, A-LIST , 30 Mar. 2018",
"Lloyd\u2019s was given permission to reinsure all the business done on the Continent back to London\u2014a move some other European regulators deemed too risky. \u2014 Julia-ambra Verlaine, WSJ , 6 July 2017"
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"1702, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-032413"
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"romantical":{
"type":[
"adjective"
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"definitions":[
": romantic"
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"pronounciation":[
"-t\u0259\u0307k\u0259l"
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"history_and_etymology":[
"French romantique + English -al"
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"first_known_use":[
"1662, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-033500"
},
"recurvate":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
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"definitions":[
": to cause to bend backwards",
": to curve back",
": recurved"
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"pronounciation":[
"r\u0259\u0307\u02c8k\u0259r\u02ccv\u0101t",
"\u02c8r\u0113k\u0259r\u02cc-",
"r\u0259\u0307\u02c8k\u0259r\u02ccv\u0101t",
"(\u02c8)r\u0113\u00a6k\u0259rv\u0259\u0307t"
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"history_and_etymology":[
"Verb",
"Latin recurvatus , past participle of recurvare , from re- + curvare to curve",
"Adjective",
"Latin recurvatus"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-034415"
},
"rejectitious":{
"type":[
"adjective"
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"definitions":[
": deserving or requiring rejection : rejectable"
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"history_and_etymology":[
"reject entry 1 + -itious"
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"reanchor":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to anchor again",
": to become anchored again"
],
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"\"+"
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"history_and_etymology":[
"re- + anchor"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-035248"
},
"Rasta":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": rastafarian"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ra-st\u0259",
"\u02c8r\u00e4-"
],
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"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1955, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-035933"
},
"relev\u00e9":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a rise to the toes from the flat foot in ballet dancing"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccrel\u0259\u02c8v\u0101"
],
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"history_and_etymology":[
"French, literally, raised, from past participle of relever to raise"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-041058"
},
"recompute":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to compute again"
],
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"(\u02cc)r\u0113-k\u0259m-\u02c8py\u00fct"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1741, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-042218"
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"recuse":{
"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to disqualify (oneself) as judge in a particular case",
": to remove (oneself) from participation to avoid a conflict of interest",
": to challenge or object to (as a judge) as having prejudice or a conflict of interest",
": to disqualify (as oneself or another judge or official) for a proceeding by a judicial act because of prejudice or conflict of interest"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8ky\u00fcz",
"ri-\u02c8ky\u00fcz"
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"By rule, members of the 13-person selection committee must recuse themselves from discussions centered around teams that employ them or members of their family. \u2014 Doug Lesmerises, cleveland , 2 May 2022",
"Overall, 39% say Thomas should not recuse himself, with 9% unsure. \u2014 Shawna Mizelle, CNN , 6 Apr. 2022",
"Critics have said that, in light of his wife's activities, Justice Thomas should recuse himself from any cases involving Jan. 6 or the 2020 election. \u2014 Grayson Quay, The Week , 3 Apr. 2022",
"Ginni Thomas\u2019 political activism has been challenged, but her offense to America\u2019s democratic values pales in my view compared with her husband\u2019s refusal, so far, to recuse himself from cases involving the Jan. 6 attacks. \u2014 Clarence Page, chicagotribune.com , 1 Apr. 2022",
"DeWine, however, said no party specifically asked him to recuse and his father is one of seven members of the Ohio Redistricting Commission. \u2014 Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Phillips was assigned to the case July 12, a few days after Lonoke County Prosecuting Attorney Chuck Graham filed a motion to recuse from the case, saying Davis had a close working relationship with most the members of his office. \u2014 Teresa Moss, Arkansas Online , 20 Mar. 2022",
"That Clarence Thomas has made no effort to recuse himself from cases in which his wife has an interest is profoundly unethical. \u2014 Jill Filipovic, CNN , 22 Feb. 2022",
"The Supreme Court denies a request from Freedom Watch, a political advocacy group, that Kagan should recuse herself from the upcoming appeals over the constitutionality of health care reform. \u2014 CNN , 24 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Middle English, to refuse, reject, from Anglo-French recuser , from Latin recusare"
],
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"1829, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-043629"
},
"rubbernecker":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": an overly inquisitive person",
": tourist",
": one on a guided tour",
": to look about or stare with exaggerated curiosity",
": to go on a tour : sightsee"
],
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"\u02c8r\u0259-b\u0259r-\u02ccnek"
],
"synonyms":[
"excursionist",
"rubbernecker",
"sightseer",
"tourist",
"traveler",
"traveller",
"tripper"
],
"antonyms":[
"blink",
"gape",
"gawk",
"gawp",
"gaze",
"goggle",
"peer",
"stare"
],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"every year raucous rubbernecks by the busload descend upon the city for its famed Mardi Gras",
"Verb",
"She was rubbernecking and almost got in an accident herself.",
"thoughtless drivers pausing on the highway to rubberneck at the accident",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Flimflam felt better in the mouth than swindle, and rubberneck was a more agreeable verb than crane. \u2014 Ralph Keyes, Time , 1 Apr. 2021",
"What can only be described as a rubberneck -inducing, Alfalfa hair situation ensues, rendering her date-night vibe\u2014a formfitting V-neck pink dress and no-makeup makeup look\u2014virtually irreparable. \u2014 Kate Branch, Vogue , 15 July 2018",
"The branch fell hard to the ground, scattering bees and rubbernecks in all directions. \u2014 Ben Kesling, WSJ , 1 Aug. 2017",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Hollywood seems particularly keen to rubberneck these days. \u2014 Mikey O'connell, The Hollywood Reporter , 24 Feb. 2022",
"When the movie was released in 1970, the Beatles had just broken up, and this moment allowed fans to rubberneck at the cracks in the band\u2019s fa\u00e7ade, giving fuel to those who argued that McCartney was to blame for the split. \u2014 Dan Reilly, Vulture , 2 Dec. 2021",
"That is, there\u2019s no constraint: Drivers don\u2019t have to behave in a certain way, because there\u2019s no longer a rubbernecking driver in front of them. \u2014 Matt Simon, Wired , 7 Apr. 2020",
"Drivers rubbernecked past the Indian Health Care Center, which had been placed on near-total lockdown. \u2014 Alden Woods, azcentral , 11 Apr. 2020",
"There are options for those who would rather rubberneck than subscribe: His website will sell you a replica Barings Bank trading jacket for \u20ac300. \u2014 Charley Grant, WSJ , 6 Feb. 2020",
"There have been plenty of other wrecks at this spot, just in the past week or two, reminding fans why sports is such rubbernecking fun. \u2014 John Branch, New York Times , 11 Oct. 2019",
"There\u2019s a rubbernecking aspect to listening to Alabama fans lose their minds after a loss, which is a big reason the shows became so famous outside the state. \u2014 John Talty | Jtalty@al.com, al , 12 Nov. 2019",
"There is an equality of skin on display here \u2014 first Nathan strips naked, and then Issa does, swapping rubbernecking for an intimate mutual gaze. \u2014 Amanda Hess, New York Times , 3 July 2019"
],
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"Noun",
"1894, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Verb",
"1892, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-044011"
},
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"type":[
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": in a retarding manner"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-044238"
},
"reinspect":{
"type":[
"noun,",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to inspect (something) again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-in-\u02c8spekt"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1788, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-050029"
},
"representamen":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the product as distinguished from the act of philosophical representation \u2014 compare representation sense 1e"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccrepr\u0259\u0307\u02cczen\u2027\u02c8t\u0101m\u0259n",
"-pr\u0113\u02cc-",
"-z\u0259n\u2027-"
],
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"history_and_etymology":[
"from representation , after such pairs as Latin putation-, putatio act of pruning (from putatus \u2014past participle of putare to cut, prune\u2014+ -ion-, -io -ion): putamen that which falls off in pruning"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-050645"
},
"repulsed":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to drive or beat back : repel",
": to repel by discourtesy, coldness, or denial",
": to cause repulsion in",
": rebuff , rejection",
": the action of repelling an attacker : the fact of being repelled",
": to drive or beat back : repel",
": to reject in a rude or unfriendly way : snub",
": to cause dislike or disgust in",
": rebuff entry 2 , snub",
": the action of driving back an attacker"
],
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"ri-\u02c8p\u0259ls",
"ri-\u02c8p\u0259ls"
],
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"disgust",
"gross out",
"nauseate",
"put off",
"repel",
"revolt",
"sicken",
"turn off"
],
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"brush-off",
"cold shoulder",
"rebuff",
"silent treatment",
"snub"
],
"examples":[
"Verb",
"The troops repulsed the attack.",
"I was repulsed by the movie's violence.",
"The moldy bread repulsed him.",
"He repulsed all attempts to help him.",
"Noun",
"the waiter's incredibly rude repulse of our polite request for a better table\u2014one that wasn't right next to the kitchen\u2014prompted us to walk out",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The next week will likely determine whether Ukraine can repulse Russian momentum in this sector. \u2014 Sebastien Roblin, Forbes , 22 May 2022",
"With the conflict turning into a war of attrition, only continuing foreign support could allow Ukraine to survive and repulse its much bigger and better-armed neighbor, Ukrainian officials say. \u2014 Yaroslav Trofimov, WSJ , 12 May 2022",
"Protein-digesting enzymes also helped to repulse attackers. \u2014 Stephanie Pain, Smithsonian Magazine , 9 Mar. 2022",
"But the thought of scoring cash for munching on crunchy insect wings didn't repulse her enough to nix it from the realm of possibility altogether. \u2014 Joey Nolfi, EW.com , 25 Jan. 2022",
"The pandemic in 2020 has held a mirror to Christianity, just as the epidemics of antiquity did, but today\u2019s reflection carries the potential to repulse rather than attract. \u2014 Michael Luo, The New Yorker , 20 Dec. 2020",
"Michael Bloomberg, then mayor of the Big Apple, commissioned McKinsey to study how his city could repulse the attack in 2007. \u2014 The Economist , 24 Oct. 2020",
"For example, the odor of a strong-smelling food could remind one sniffer of family and home\u2014and repulse another who has never encountered it. \u2014 Popular Science , 18 Sep. 2020",
"We are completely repulsed by the actions of these individuals and offer our support of those who were subject to or in any way impacted by it. \u2014 Tanya A. Christian, Essence , 27 Apr. 2020",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Stories about chemical and biological weapons are often oversold, for the same reason stories of cannibalistic serial killers are: Peculiar forms of murder repulse and excite us, and old-fashioned forms do not. \u2014 Washington Post , 19 Feb. 2021",
"Yet Mr Trump\u2019s decision to change course represents neither a disastrous retreat nor a major moral repulse . \u2014 The Economist , 23 June 2018",
"After another great inwash of Hispanics, peaking during the late 1990s at around 750,000 arrivals a year, a repulse was inevitable. \u2014 The Economist , 18 Jan. 2018",
"Fog stalled airborne reinforcements to British forces at Arnhem in 1944, contributing to the German repulse of a major Allied initiative. \u2014 Victor Davis Hanson, National Review , 18 Oct. 2017",
"Valerian wheezes to a close and then gives us a sloppy, oafish grin, one that, much like an ugly dog, both endears and repulses . \u2014 Jillian Selzer, Cosmopolitan , 24 July 2017",
"Valerian wheezes to a close and then gives us a sloppy, oafish grin, one that, much like an ugly dog, both endears and repulses . \u2014 Jillian Selzer, Cosmopolitan , 24 July 2017",
"Valerian wheezes to a close and then gives us a sloppy, oafish grin, one that, much like an ugly dog, both endears and repulses . \u2014 Richard Lawson, HWD , 18 July 2017",
"Valerian wheezes to a close and then gives us a sloppy, oafish grin, one that, much like an ugly dog, both endears and repulses . \u2014 Richard Lawson, vanityfair.com , 18 July 2017"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Verb",
"Middle English repulsen \"to hold back, drive away,\" probably in part borrowed from Latin repulsus, past participle of repellere \"to push away, drive back, fend off,\" in part borrowed from Middle French repulser \"to drive back, put an end to,\" borrowed from Latin repuls\u0101re \"to drive back, repudiate,\" frequentative of repellere \u2014 more at repel",
"Noun",
"borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, \"action of pushing back, rejection,\" borrowed in part from Latin repulsa \"electoral defeat, check, rebuff\" (noun derivative from feminine of repulsus, past participle of repellere \"to push away, drive back, fend off\"), in part from repulsus \"action of forcing back,\" verbal noun from repellere \u2014 more at repel"
],
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"Verb",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-050836"
},
"repute":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": believe , consider",
": the character or status commonly ascribed to one : reputation",
": the state of being favorably known, spoken of, or esteemed",
": consider sense 3",
": reputation sense 1",
": good reputation"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8py\u00fct",
"ri-\u02c8py\u00fct"
],
"synonyms":[
"character",
"fame",
"mark",
"name",
"note",
"odor",
"rep",
"report",
"reputation"
],
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"examples":[
"Noun",
"that's a repair shop of good repute",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Traditionally, indica strains have had a reputation for creating a more full-body, relaxing effect whereas sativa strains are reputed to be more cerebral and energizing. \u2014 Samantha Davenport, Anchorage Daily News , 28 May 2020",
"Riddle was also reputed to have reservations about the uncertainties of Louisville\u2019s spring weather and may have been influenced by a racing calendar that then separated the Derby from the Preakness by only 10 days. \u2014 Tim Sullivan, The Courier-Journal , 7 May 2020",
"Bialosky\u2019s houses embody an entirely different spirit, even though Shaker Heights was reputed to be the wealthiest suburb in America during the early 1960s. \u2014 Steven Litt, cleveland , 3 May 2020",
"Multiple sources identified the lawyer as Edgar Sargsyan, a onetime business partner of Lev Aslan Dermen, a petroleum magnate and reputed organized crime figure. \u2014 Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times , 28 Apr. 2020",
"Friday, Arbor Day, brings a live visit to what is reputed to be the city\u2019s oldest living organism: the Alley Pond Giant, a massive tulip tree in Alley Pond Park in Queens that dates back about 350 years. \u2014 Laurel Graeber, New York Times , 21 Apr. 2020",
"The Italian mountaineers Tamara Lunger and Simone Moro were planning a winter ascent of Pik Pobeda, in Siberia, reputed to be the coldest climb on earth. \u2014 Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker , 24 Feb. 2020",
"Biden has never been reputed for his fundraising prowess, and until just a few days ago, a wide field of moderate candidates was spreading donor money thin. \u2014 Alana Abramson, Time , 5 Mar. 2020",
"Peer into the gaping Bocca della Verit\u00e0, a sculpted mouth reputed to bite off the hand of anyone who doesn\u2019t tell the truth. \u2014 National Geographic , 10 Sep. 2019",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The old maxim of Wandel durch Handel\u2014change through trade\u2014which was almost by default Ms. Merkel\u2019s only foreign-policy strategy, suddenly has fallen into bad repute . \u2014 Joseph C. Sternberg, WSJ , 5 May 2022",
"Traditionally, most of that malt has gone into blends of varying repute . \u2014 Brad Japhe, Forbes , 17 Apr. 2022",
"The process here is much the same as would be found at any international tailoring house of repute : Measurements are recorded and individual patterns are made for each customer, with four basted fittings on the first order. \u2014 G. Bruce Boyer, Robb Report , 22 Feb. 2022",
"Although Gstaad's repute may seem mythic, the hype is well deserved. \u2014 Spencer Elliott, Forbes , 4 Nov. 2021",
"The government crackdown has enlisted elite police squads more accustomed to busting brothels and other locales of ill repute . \u2014 Jonathan Cheng, WSJ , 27 Sep. 2021",
"Birds touch down at the Cape May Bird Observatory after crossing the Delaware Bay; the whole area is a birding spot of national repute (njaudubon.org). \u2014 Valerie Stivers, WSJ , 12 Aug. 2021",
"Company members lived in what\u2019s commonly believed to be a former house of ill repute , sharing the building with the painter Stephen Quiller\u2019s gallery in the early 1970s. \u2014 New York Times , 4 Aug. 2021",
"For an extra layer of assurance, Whitney said the group should be accredited by or affiliated with an organization of high repute , such as the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries, the World Wildlife Fund or Humane Society International. \u2014 Washington Post , 15 Jan. 2021"
],
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"Verb",
"Middle English, from Anglo-French reputer , from Latin reputare to reckon up, think over, from re- + putare to reckon"
],
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"15th century, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun",
"1539, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-051455"
},
"rotunda":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a round building",
": one covered by a dome",
": a large round room",
": a large central area (as in a hotel)",
"\u2014 see fenestra rotunda"
],
"pronounciation":[
"r\u014d-\u02c8t\u0259n-d\u0259"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[
"We stood inside the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol Building.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Over the next few months, Fridskul apportioned the ground floor: a library in the rotunda , room for Gudskul\u2019s workshops and, near the far end of one wing, Kunsch\u2019s free public day care. \u2014 New York Times , 9 June 2022",
"Her string quartets, performed by Civic Orchestra fellows and young musicians from the Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative, resounded in the rotunda and upstairs ballroom before the concert. \u2014 Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune , 6 May 2022",
"In addition to the church, there will be outdoor seating for the bell-tolling ceremony in the rotunda and courtyard. \u2014 Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel , 12 June 2022",
"In the spirit of Lekker Eten, ruangrupa\u2019s most evident subversion of Documenta will occur at the Fridericianum, the majestic seat of the exhibition, with its half-barrel rotunda and its long galleries as white as dental clinics. \u2014 New York Times , 9 June 2022",
"Brooks & Dunn, who were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2019, led the reveal of the Hall of Fame\u2019s newest members on Tuesday (March 17) at an event at the Hall of Fame and Museum\u2019s rotunda . \u2014 Jessica Nicholson, Billboard , 17 May 2022",
"The home has wrought-iron doors that give way to a two-story rotunda with marble flooring surrounded by Ionic columns. \u2014 Lia Picard, WSJ , 11 May 2022",
"Inductees are usually honored with speeches, performances of their songs and the unveiling of a plaque that will hang in the Hall of Fame\u2019s rotunda . \u2014 Kristin M. Hall, Chicago Tribune , 1 May 2022",
"Ohio State held several tributes to Haskins at its Spring Game, and a candlelight vigil was held at the Ohio Stadium rotunda earlier that week. \u2014 Nathan Baird, cleveland , 28 Apr. 2022"
],
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"Italian rotonda , from Latin rotunda , feminine of rotundus"
],
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"circa 1566, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-051524"
},
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"type":[
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": in a ropy manner"
],
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"\u02c8r\u014dp\u0259\u0307l\u0113",
"-li"
],
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"1845, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-052537"
},
"relessee":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": releasee"
],
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"r\u0259\u0307\u00a6le\u00a6s\u0113"
],
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"history_and_etymology":[
"by alteration (influence of lessee )"
],
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},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an act of reviving : the state of being revived"
],
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"\u02ccr\u0113-\u02ccv\u012b-\u02c8vi-s\u1d4an(t)s",
"ri-"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Latin reviviscere to come to life again, from re- + viviscere to come to life, from vivus alive, living \u2014 more at quick entry 1"
],
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"1626, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-054718"
},
"range crane fly":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a grayish brown crane fly ( Tipula simplex ) with a wingless female and a pale brown burrowing larva that emerges from the ground at night or on dull days to feed on green vegetation and is sometimes very destructive to grasslands grain crops in the southwestern U.S."
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-055240"
},
"rub of the green":{
"type":[],
"definitions":[
": something happening to a golf ball in play that affects its course or status not caused by a player or caddie involved in the match"
],
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":[
"1812, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-060746"
},
"reflected glory":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": respect or admiration that a person gets because of something that someone else has done"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-062501"
},
"Ruislip Northwood":{
"type":[
"geographical name"
],
"definitions":[
"former urban district in Middlesex, southern England, that is now part of Hillingdon"
],
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"\u02c8r\u012b-sl\u0259p-\u02c8n\u022frth-\u02ccwu\u0307d"
],
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},
"rognon":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a small rounded mass of rock usually embedded in rock of a different type"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02c8)r\u014dn\u00a6y\u014d\u207f",
"(\u02c8)r\u022fn-"
],
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"history_and_etymology":[
"French, literally, kidney, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin renion-, renio , from Latin renes (plural) kidneys"
],
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"1853, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-070935"
},
"rejective art":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": minimal art"
],
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":[
"1966, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-070957"
},
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"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In between, students laid out pages, rejiggered run-on sentences and tweaked photo captions. \u2014 Hannah Natanson, Washington Post , 3 Apr. 2020",
"The narrator lives in a country whose mythic propositions hang in the same limbo as her run-on sentence . \u2014 Katy Waldman, The New Yorker , 6 Sep. 2019",
"Lucy Ellmann\u2019s eighth novel \u2014 1,000 pages long and primarily composed of run-on sentences \u2014 is an experimental narrative that probes the anxieties of life in contemporary America. \u2014 Annabel Gutterman, Time , 30 Aug. 2019",
"Great thickets of verbiage tumble forth as Virgil Abloh thinks out loud in long, run-on sentences \u2014often doubling back to critique himself or to add further thoughts or rephrase. \u2014 Jonathan Van Meter, Vogue , 14 May 2019",
"For those of us who make a habit of investing our allegiance in underdogs, then, the World Cup often reads like an interminable, run-on sentence of tragedy, loosely punctuated with eruptions of joy. \u2014 Kanishk Tharoor, The Atlantic , 14 July 2018",
"Four paragraphs of run-on sentences are usually a clue. \u2014 The Cut , 17 June 2018",
"Each room has its own character, so the house isn't one continuous run-on sentence . \u2014 Lisa Cregan, House Beautiful , 30 Mar. 2015"
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Around 15% of the world\u2019s rare earth element supply is sourced from Mountain Pass, according to MP Minerals. \u2014 Tristan Bove, Fortune , 10 June 2022",
"And here China currently holds a monopoly on rare earth element (REE) extraction and processing to the tune of 90%. \u2014 Ariel Cohen, Forbes , 26 Oct. 2021",
"Although indium is not technically a rare earth element , its economics are very much the same. \u2014 Frank Holmes, Forbes , 30 Aug. 2021",
"The funding would include $15 billion for demonstration projects in nascent clean energy technology, including advanced nuclear, floating offshore wind, biofuels, and rare earth element production. \u2014 Abby Smith, Washington Examiner , 31 Mar. 2021",
"There is currently only one functioning U.S. rare earth element mine, Mountain Pass in California. \u2014 Zachary Halaschak, Washington Examiner , 4 Apr. 2021",
"These seabed parcels are split between 22 countries and companies hoping to extract mineral riches, including cobalt, copper, nickel and rare earth elements used in manufacturing cell phones, batteries and electric cars. \u2014 Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine , 1 May 2020",
"Trump himself has employed elements of the law to boost production of rare earth elements , small drones and sensors to detect submarines, among other products. \u2014 Sarah Babbage, Fortune , 26 Mar. 2020",
"Her comments are a tacit admission the U.S. doesn\u2019t have enough critical minerals: Right now, China controls 80% of the global supply chain for rare earth elements like lithium, according to the State Department. \u2014 Josh Siegel, Washington Examiner , 20 Feb. 2020"
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": having the power, property, or capacity of retaining",
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"ri-\u02c8ten-tiv"
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Industrial facilities are designed using environmentally conscientious materials including white roof decks, LED lighting and water- retentive landscaping techniques. \u2014 David Welch, Forbes , 12 Apr. 2022",
"As well as attracting a significant number of new Discovery+ subscribers, sports broadens its appeal throughout the whole household and provides consumers an even greater, more retentive value proposition. \u2014 Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter , 14 Feb. 2022",
"Energy firms tend to be slow to acquire as customers, but these energy targets are highly retentive once onboarded as customers. \u2014 John Tough, Forbes , 21 Dec. 2021",
"The cornerstone of a retentive company culture is social agility. \u2014 Mark C. Perna, Forbes , 26 Oct. 2021",
"They're known for great listening\u2014and they are retentive with a good memory. \u2014 Carrie Goldberg, Harper's BAZAAR , 22 Oct. 2021",
"Jane was an anal retentive young mom whose professional dream was to become a bestselling novelist. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 13 June 2021",
"The history pages are good, because there are hordes of anal- retentive history enthusiasts who hover over them, correcting errors, footnoting controversies and so on. \u2014 Star Tribune , 2 May 2021",
"The removable bottom allows for easy cleaning and the spill-proof, heat- retentive lid keeps fresh coffee hot. \u2014 Laura Denby, Better Homes & Gardens , 21 Apr. 2021"
],
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"Middle English retentif , from Anglo-French & Medieval Latin; Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin retentivus , from Latin retentus , past participle of retin\u0113re"
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"14th century, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-105703"
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"abbreviation"
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"definitions":[
"Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (Act)",
"\u2014 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (Act)"
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"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0113-(\u02cc)k\u014d",
"\u02c8r\u0113-k\u014d"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-111816"
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"roadholding":{
"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
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"1921, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-112605"
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"noun"
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"definitions":[
": one that reflects",
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": a telescope in which the principal focusing element is a mirror",
": a shiny surface for reflecting light or heat",
": one that reflects",
": a polished surface for reflecting light or other radiation"
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"ri-\u02c8flek-t\u0259r",
"ri-\u02c8flek-t\u0259r",
"ri-\u02c8flek-t\u0259r"
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"examples":[
"safety devices such as bicycle reflectors",
"Reflectors are placed along the lanes of the highway.",
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"The outer material is shiny silver, along with highly visible orange reflector stripes. \u2014 Talon Homer, Popular Mechanics , 22 June 2022",
"Shortly before a sleet storm over the winter the Highway Department put in those reflector markers. \u2014 Frank Fellone, Arkansas Online , 14 May 2022",
"Chasing Ivy used a bike reflector for the bellybutton jewel in this troll costume. \u2014 Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping , 13 June 2022",
"Without a guard covering the reflector , such as on the Hubble Telescope, the mirror is protected by a sunshield to maintain temperatures required to detect infrared light. \u2014 Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics , 9 June 2022",
"Our advice to the reflector -less is to go to idrivearkansas.com , an agency website, the home page of which has a contact button in the upper right corner. \u2014 Frank Fellone, Arkansas Online , 14 May 2022",
"This would yield a sustained flood of just under 393mb/sec of attack traffic from a single reflector /amplifier, all resulting from a single spoofed attack initiator packet of only 1,119 bytes in length. \u2014 Dan Goodin, Ars Technica , 8 Mar. 2022",
"The sound hit the parabolic reflector in the ceiling and bounced back down to the audience. \u2014 Jacques Kelly, baltimoresun.com , 4 Jan. 2022",
"Sensors at road level shoot beams of light across the road, to a reflector . \u2014 Christopher Intagliata, Scientific American , 25 Feb. 2022"
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"1665, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"definitions":[
": to restore or replace (something, such as a bodily tissue or part) after loss or removal : to implant (something) back into the body",
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"first_known_use":[
"1870, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-114608"
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"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
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"definitions":[
": to become transferred"
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Ukraine\u2019s incredible defensive achievement at Mariupol has yet to really rub off onto the rest of Ukraine\u2019s fighting force. \u2014 Craig Hooper, Forbes , 16 May 2022",
"To her critics, the foreign secretary was purposefully mimicking her great heroine in the hope that some of the Iron Lady\u2019s aura might rub off on her. \u2014 Tom Mctague, The Atlantic , 9 May 2022",
"Don\u2019t let the health halo of the real thing rub off . \u2014 Washington Post , 5 Apr. 2021",
"So Sonic Youth went into the studio with Nevermind producer Butch Vig to see if some of that magic would rub off on them. \u2014 Al Shipley, SPIN , 11 Mar. 2022",
"The excessive dazzle of these spaces belies a desperation to keep alien beauty close, as though its enigmatic charms might rub off on us. \u2014 Laura Bannister, Vogue , 21 Mar. 2022",
"Stars like Reynolds, Rock Hudson, and Stephen Boyd (looking for his chariot from Ben-Hur) bid against ordinary moviegoers to take home a piece of MGM\u2019s history and, like Jeff Bezos, have some of the magic rub off . \u2014 Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter , 5 Mar. 2022",
"Dutcher diagrammed a play for Bradley to inbound to Arop, then rub off him to take a handoff and get downhill to the rim. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 17 Mar. 2022",
"Gold fill is a tarnish-resistant, thick layer of gold that's bonded to a base metal through high heat, whereas gold plating is a thinner layer that can chip or rub off when worn for an extended period of time or movement. \u2014 Sarah Madaus, SELF , 28 Jan. 2022"
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"1869, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-114825"
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"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": establishment of an interrupted electrical circuit again by the closing of a switch or circuit breaker"
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"\"+"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-114933"
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"type":[
"adjective",
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": the action or process of rarefying",
": the quality or state of being rarefied",
": a state or region of minimum pressure in a medium traversed by compressional waves (such as sound waves)",
": the action or process of rarefying",
": the quality or state of being rarefied",
": an increase in porosity",
": a state or region of minimum pressure in a medium transversed by compressional waves (as sound waves)"
],
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"\u02ccrer-\u0259-\u02c8fak-sh\u0259n",
"\u02ccrar-\u0259-\u02c8fak-sh\u0259n, \u02ccrer-"
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"French or Medieval Latin; French rar\u00e9faction , from Medieval Latin rarefaction-, rarefactio , from Latin rarefacere to rarefy"
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"1572, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-121007"
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"recloser":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a switch or circuit breaker that establishes an electrical circuit again manually, remotely, or automatically after an interruption of service"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02c8)r\u0113+"
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"history_and_etymology":[
"re- + closer"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-121032"
},
"retentivity":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the power of retaining",
": the capacity for retaining magnetism after the action of the magnetizing force has ceased"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u02ccten-\u02c8ti-v\u0259-t\u0113",
"ri-"
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"first_known_use":[
"1881, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-121508"
},
"reanimated":{
"type":[
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"transitive verb",
"verb"
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"definitions":[
": to animate or become animated again: such as",
": to bring (someone or something) back to life or to come back to life",
": to regain vitality or to restore vigor and zest to (someone or something)",
": to restore to life : revive"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8a-n\u0259-\u02ccm\u0101t",
"(\u02c8)r\u0113-\u02c8an-\u0259-\u02ccm\u0101t"
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"first_known_use":[
"1611, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-122702"
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"Rio Rancho":{
"type":[
"geographical name"
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"definitions":[
"city in central New Mexico that is a northern suburb of Albuquerque population 51,765"
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"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0113-(\u02cc)\u014d-\u02c8ran-(\u02cc)ch\u014d",
"-\u02c8r\u00e4n-"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-125040"
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"ranged rubble":{
"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": masonry in which the quarry stones are roughly dressed to an almost uniform height"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-125322"
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"remittent":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": marked by alternating periods of abatement and increase of symptoms",
": marked by alternating periods of abatement and increase of symptoms"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8mi-t\u1d4ant",
"ri-\u02c8mit-\u1d4ant"
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"history_and_etymology":[
"borrowed from Latin remittent-, remittens, present participle of remittere \"to send back, release, relax, abate\" \u2014 more at remit entry 1"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1693, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-130751"
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"type":[
"abbreviation"
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"ruling"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-130929"
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"rishi":{
"type":[
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"definitions":[
": a holy Hindu sage, saint, or inspired poet"
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"history_and_etymology":[
"Sanskrit \u1e5b\u1e63i ; akin to Sanskrit rasa juice, fluid"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-131116"
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"noun",
"verb"
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"definitions":[
": to overthrow the established government of",
": to imbue with revolutionary doctrines",
": to change fundamentally or completely",
": to engage in revolution",
": to change greatly or completely"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccre-v\u0259-\u02c8l\u00fc-sh\u0259-\u02ccn\u012bz",
"\u02ccre-v\u0259-\u02c8l\u00fc-sh\u0259-\u02ccn\u012bz"
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"examples":[
"The invention of the airplane revolutionized travel.",
"This new drug may revolutionize cancer treatment.",
"This discovery has revolutionized our understanding of how the human brain works.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Michael Mann helped revolutionize television in the Eighties with his work on Miami Vice. \u2014 Tim Chan, Rolling Stone , 4 Apr. 2022",
"During his time at the helm of Fidelity, Johnson helped revolutionize the way Americans save and plan for retirement by making Wall Street more accessible to all investors. \u2014 Nicole Goodkind, CNN , 24 Mar. 2022",
"Autonomous vehicles provide an incredible opportunity to revolutionize the way people and goods are transported, improve road safety and ease congestion on our busy roads. \u2014 Bernard Marr, Forbes , 20 Jan. 2022",
"When it was announced people called it an historic deal that would revolutionize media and the internet itself. \u2014 Esther Choy, Forbes , 30 Jan. 2022",
"Now here's the trick that will seriously revolutionize your ice cream game. \u2014 Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living , 21 May 2021",
"Predicting protein folding could help researchers more quickly develop drugs, raising hopes that A.I. will revolutionize healthcare. \u2014 Jonathan Vanian, Fortune , 18 Jan. 2022",
"Artificial intelligence\u2019s potential to revolutionize life sciences is so big that biotechnology companies are on a hiring spree for A.I. talent. \u2014 Jonathan Vanian, Fortune , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Moments before, Holmes fled the newly shuttered office of her biotech startup, which promised to revolutionize the blood-testing industry with needle-free technology that didn't actually work. \u2014 Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY , 7 Apr. 2022"
],
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"revolution + -ize"
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"1797, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-134235"
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"Joseph 1766\u20131858 Graf Radetzky von Radetz Austrian field marshal"
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"r\u0259-\u02c8det-sk\u0113"
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"geographical name"
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"\u02c8r\u0113-(\u02cc)\u014d-\u02c8py\u0101-dr\u0259s",
"-t\u035fhr\u00e4s"
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"noun"
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": one that recaps"
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"-p\u0259(r)"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-141032"
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"type":[
"verb"
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"definitions":[
": to coat (something) with plaster again"
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"1707, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-142409"
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"type":[
"verb"
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": to circulate or cause to circulate again",
": to circulate continuously"
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"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8s\u0259r-ky\u0259-\u02ccl\u0101t"
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"1716, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-145326"
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"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": croquet played on a hard-surfaced court with a raised border"
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"\u02c8r\u014dk"
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"alteration of croquet"
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"1899, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-150121"
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"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": the brief period immediately following the response especially of a muscle or nerve before it recovers the capacity to make a second response",
": the brief period immediately following the response especially of a muscle or nerve before it recovers the capacity to make a second response"
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"circa 1880, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-151941"
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"geographical name"
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"definitions":[
"river that rises in the Caucasus Mountains, flows 179 miles (288 kilometers) through the western part of the Republic of Georgia, and empties into the Black Sea"
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"r\u0113-\u02c8\u022f-n\u0113",
"-ny\u0113"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-152534"
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"rideoff":{
"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb"
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"definitions":[
": to ride so as to deflect (an opposing polo player)",
": ride out sense 1",
": an act or instance of riding alongside a polo opponent and pushing him away from the line of the ball to prevent his hitting it"
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"Noun",
"ride off"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-154134"
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"replantation":{
"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": reattachment or reinsertion of a bodily part (such as a limb or tooth) after separation from the body",
": reattachment or reinsertion of a bodily part (as a limb or tooth) after separation from the body"
],
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"\u02ccr\u0113-(\u02cc)plan-\u02c8t\u0101-sh\u0259n",
"\u02ccr\u0113-(\u02cc)plan-\u02c8t\u0101-sh\u0259n"
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"1870, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-155121"
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"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": lariat"
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"r\u0113-\u02c8a-t\u0259",
"-\u02c8\u00e4-"
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"lariat",
"lasso",
"riata"
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"the gauchos tied their reatas and rode out onto the pampas to rope calves"
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"American Spanish \u2014 more at lariat"
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"1846, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-160636"
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"type":[
"verb"
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"definitions":[
": to phrase or express (something) in a different way especially to make the meaning clearer"
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"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8fr\u0101z"
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"first_known_use":[
"1882, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-162433"
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"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": reel entry 7"
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"restage":{
"type":[
"verb"
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"definitions":[
": to stage (something) again"
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"1893, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-170135"
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"adjective",
"noun,"
],
"definitions":[
": rollicking"
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"-ks\u0259m"
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"first_known_use":[
"1841, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-170613"
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"noun"
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": comparative advantage"
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"adjective"
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"definitions":[
": having the tips and margins of the leaves curved downward (as in tobacco suffering from potash hunger)"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-171330"
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"type":[
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"transitive verb"
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"definitions":[
": the restoration of a bodily tissue or part to the site from which it was removed : replantation",
": the implantation of an egg in the uterus after it has been removed from the body and often fertilized in vitro",
": the restoration of a bodily tissue or part (as a tooth) to the site from which it was removed : replantation",
": the implantation of an egg in the uterus after it has been removed from the body and often fertilized in vitro"
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"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02ccim-\u02ccplan-\u02c8t\u0101-sh\u0259n",
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u02ccim-\u02ccplan-\u02c8t\u0101-sh\u0259n"
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"first_known_use":[
"1868, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-171957"
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"Rassenkreis":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a polytypic species especially when exhibiting a pattern of geographical replacement of one type by another"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00e4s\u1d4an\u02cckr\u012bs"
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"borrowed from German, from Rassen- , variant in compounds of Rasse \u201crace, population\u201d (borrowed from French race , going back to Middle French, \u201cgroup of people with a common ancestor\u201d) + Kreis \u201ccircle, ring,\u201d after earlier Formenkreis Formenkreis"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-173425"
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"rephotograph":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to photograph (something or someone) again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8f\u014d-t\u0259-\u02ccgraf"
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"first_known_use":[
"1859, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-173459"
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"ratio arm":{
"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": a branch of an electrical bridge circuit \u2014 compare wheatstone bridge"
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"reactance coil":{
"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": reactor sense 3"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-175519"
},
"Rajputana":{
"type":[
"geographical name"
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"definitions":[
"region of northwestern India bordering on Pakistan and including part of the Thar Desert"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u00e4j-p\u0259-\u02c8t\u00e4-n\u0259"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-180539"
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"reliableness":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": suitable or fit to be relied on : dependable",
": giving the same result on successive trials",
": one that is reliable",
": fit to be trusted or relied on : dependable",
": giving the same result on successive trials"
],
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"ri-\u02c8l\u012b-\u0259-b\u0259l",
"ri-\u02c8l\u012b-\u0259-b\u0259l",
"ri-\u02c8l\u012b-\u0259-b\u0259l"
],
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"calculable",
"dependable",
"good",
"responsible",
"safe",
"secure",
"solid",
"steady",
"sure",
"tried",
"tried-and-true",
"true",
"trustable",
"trustworthy",
"trusty"
],
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"dodgy",
"uncertain",
"undependable",
"unreliable",
"unsafe",
"untrustworthy"
],
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"Adjective",
"He's not very reliable . You can't always count on him to do what he says he'll do.",
"We can't write a report without reliable data.",
"We need more reliable information before we can take action.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Therefore, those who can set up regular processes of validating and updating their solutions based on real-life data get a more reliable solution. \u2014 Olga Megorskaya, Forbes , 27 June 2022",
"Among the Greater Baltimore Committee\u2019s campaign goals is to make transit easier to access and more reliable so that people can commute to their workplaces. \u2014 Lilly Price, Baltimore Sun , 27 June 2022",
"Portland weather is notoriously soggy, and RVs offer more reliable shelter. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 21 June 2022",
"Every machine is tested exactly the same way, and our tests are adapted from industry-standard methods for more reliable results. \u2014 Carolyn Fort\u00e9, Good Housekeeping , 21 June 2022",
"Dubbed the Bus on Shoulder program, the pilot project is a joint effort between the San Diego Association of Governments, or SANDAG, the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System and Caltrans to provide faster and more reliable transit service. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 17 June 2022",
"One of the more reliable warning signals for an economic recession has been sounding as short-term U.S. Treasurys briefly yielded higher than longer-term ones. \u2014 CBS News , 14 June 2022",
"The result will not only be a happier little buddy, but a more reliable one, too. \u2014 Wes Siler, Outside Online , 10 June 2022",
"Hospitalizations tend to be a more reliable indicator than caseloads, which could be significantly undercounted as Americans turn more to at-home tests that go unreported to county health officials. \u2014 Jesus Jim\u00e9nez, BostonGlobe.com , 6 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"This old reliable is oil-free, fragrance-free, paraben-free, and allergy-tested. \u2014 ELLE , 15 Mar. 2022",
"So the Ravens opted to take him out of the spotlight and turn to old reliable : Bynes. \u2014 Childs Walker, baltimoresun.com , 21 Oct. 2021",
"Some are venerable right-wing reliables like National Review, The Washington Times, or Newsmax. \u2014 Alex Shephard, The New Republic , 4 Sep. 2019",
"Atleti's biggest transformation comes at the heart of their defence, as old reliables Filipe Luis, Juanfran and captain Diego Godin were released when their contracts expired. \u2014 SI.com , 19 Aug. 2019",
"The general public now, however, would see Mr. Trump\u2019s generals as the reliables , the dependables, the sophisticates of the administration. \u2014 Peggy Noonan, WSJ , 10 Aug. 2017",
"North Korea's weekend launch of an intermediate-range ballistic missile further demonstrated that the country is consistently trying to come up with new, better ways to keep its nuclear deterrent reliable and safe from attack. \u2014 Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics , 13 Feb. 2017",
"Also submitted for our hilarity are such reliables as the pot-smoking old lady and the elaborate cake that will never reach the finale intact. \u2014 Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times , 2 Mar. 2017"
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"Adjective",
"1569, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun",
"1852, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-181056"
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"rocket cress":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a winter cress ( Barbarea vulgaris )"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-191016"
},
"rendering works":{
"type":[
"noun plural but singular or plural in construction"
],
"definitions":[
": rendering plant"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-191519"
},
"relook":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to look again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8lu\u0307k"
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"first_known_use":[
"1779, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-195637"
},
"reassay":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to make a new attempt",
": to assay again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\"+"
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"history_and_etymology":[
"re- + assay"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-195925"
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"type":[],
"definitions":[
"Definition of roove variant of rove:2 1"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-202011"
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"type":[
"adjective",
"biographical name",
"noun",
"noun ()"
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": any of a genus ( Rosa of the family Rosaceae, the rose family) of usually prickly shrubs with pinnate leaves and showy flowers having five petals in the wild state but being often double or partly double under cultivation",
": the flower of a rose",
": something resembling a rose in form: such as",
": compass card",
": a circular card with radiating lines used in other instruments",
": a rosette especially on a shoe",
": rose cut",
": an easy or pleasant situation or task",
": a moderate purplish red",
": a plane curve which consists of three or more loops meeting at the origin and whose equation in polar coordinates is of the form \u03c1 = a sin n \u03b8 or \u03c1 = a cos n \u03b8 where n is an integer greater than zero",
": sub rosa",
": containing or used for roses",
": of or relating to a rose",
": flavored, scented, or colored with or like roses",
": of the color rose",
": a light pink table wine made from red grapes by removing the skins after fermentation has begun",
": a showy and usually fragrant white, yellow, pink, or red flower that grows on a prickly shrub",
": a medium pink",
": any of a genus ( Rosa of the family Rosaceae, the rose family) of usually prickly shrubs with pinnate leaves and showy flowers of which some are sources of rose oil",
": the flower of a rose",
": erysipelas",
"Irwin A. 1926\u20132015 American biologist"
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"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u014dz",
"r\u014d-\u02c8z\u0101",
"\u02c8r\u014dz",
"\u02c8r\u014dz",
"\u02c8r\u014dz"
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"examples":[
"Noun (1)",
"He sent a dozen red roses to his girlfriend on Valentine's Day."
],
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"Noun (1)",
"Middle English, in part going back to Old English r\u014dse, borrowed from Latin rosa \"rose, rosebush\"; in part borrowed from Anglo-French, borrowed from Latin rosa, perhaps borrowed from an unattested derivative of Greek rh\u00f3don \"rose\" \u2014 more at rhodo-",
"Note: Latin rosa is similar enough to Greek rh\u00f3don that a relationship seems likely, but its nature is unclear. An outcome of rhod\u00e9\u0101 \"rosebush\" with a sibilant transmitted to Latin through Etruscan might explain the failure of -s- to rhotacize (unless rhotacism was nullified by the dissimilatory effect of the initial r). Both the Greek and Latin words have been attributed to a Mediterranean substratum, but this does not jibe with the presumed Iranian origin of rh\u00f3don.",
"Adjective",
"from attributive use of rose entry 2",
"Noun (2)",
"borrowed from French (short for vin ros\u00e9 ), from ros\u00e9 \"tinted with rose color, reddish, pink,\" from rose rose entry 2 + -\u00e9 -ate entry 3"
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"Noun (1)",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Adjective",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Noun (2)",
"1865, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-204059"
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"recommencer":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": one that recommences"
],
"pronounciation":[
"-(t)s\u0259(r)"
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"recommence + -er"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-204133"
},
"red raspberry":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a raspberry plant with red fruit: such as",
": a European bramble ( Rubus idaeus ) with red or sometimes yellow fruit",
": a North American bramble ( R. strigosus ) with red fruit",
": any of various cultivated raspberry plants that have red fruit and have been derived from the European or American red raspberry by selection or breeding",
": the fruit of a red raspberry"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-205705"
},
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"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": ranch sense 1"
],
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"\u02c8ran-(\u02cc)ch\u014d",
"\u02c8r\u00e4n-"
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In 1896, Griffith ceded most of the rancho to the city of Los Angeles, which turned it into one of the country\u2019s largest urban parks. \u2014 Neal J. Leitereg, Los Angeles Times , 26 June 2020",
"The historic rancho adobe haciendas also survive today as museums. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 28 June 2019",
"Make adobe bricks, stamp leather, dip candles, corn husk dolls, churn butter, and participate in other rancho -era activities. \u2014 Lisa Herendeen, The Mercury News , 25 Aug. 2019",
"Today these ranchos are places like Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Santa Fe and Otay Ranch. \u2014 Roger Showley, San Diego Union-Tribune , 30 June 2019",
"During California\u2019s rancho period, the area was known as Cordero. \u2014 Martina Schimitschek, San Diego Union-Tribune , 30 June 2019",
"The rancho \u2019s new owner was Ygnacio Francisco Xavier Calvillo, an early San Antonio settler. \u2014 Joe Holley, Houston Chronicle , 29 June 2018"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Mexican Spanish, small ranch"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1820, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-205846"
},
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"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the use of mathematical and statistical techniques to estimate one variable from another especially by the application of regression coefficients, regression curves, regression equations, or regression lines to empirical data"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1928, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-210824"
},
"rent table":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a round or polygonal table made during the second half of the 18th century in England with small drawers often labeled with the days of the week and possibly used for a simple filing system for rent collecting"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-211849"
},
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"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": overall quality or character as seen or judged by people in general",
": recognition by other people of some characteristic or ability",
": a place in public esteem or regard : good name",
": overall quality or character as judged by people in general",
": notice by other people of some quality or ability",
": overall quality or character as seen or judged by people in general within a community \u2014 see also character evidence at evidence , reputation testimony at testimony"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccre-py\u0259-\u02c8t\u0101-sh\u0259n",
"\u02ccre-py\u0259-\u02c8t\u0101-sh\u0259n"
],
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"character",
"fame",
"mark",
"name",
"note",
"odor",
"rep",
"report",
"repute"
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"examples":[
"He has earned a reputation as a first-class playwright.",
"a teacher with a reputation for patience",
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"Legislative aides for several senators, including Sen. Pat Toomey (R., Pa.), said the NSSF\u2019s opposition was meaningful because the group doesn\u2019t have an obstructionist reputation on the Hill. \u2014 Julie Bykowicz, WSJ , 18 June 2022",
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"Hooters\u2019 reputation has long been tainted, plainly, on the fact that \u2018Hooters Girls\u2019 (the chain\u2019s monikered waitresses) wear short shorts and low-cut tops. \u2014 Lela London, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
"With the Celsius brand in tatters and the CEL token now trading at 60 cents, 93% lower than its all-time high of $8 one year ago, the company has the daunting task of regaining a reputation built during the previous bull market. \u2014 Fortune , 16 June 2022"
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"To reiterate , this is all while someone is on the national minimum wage of $772.55 a week. \u2014 Pema Bakshi, refinery29.com , 29 Mar. 2022",
"To reiterate , this is not to suggest Robinson has no value. \u2014 Morten Jensen, Forbes , 27 Mar. 2022",
"Brooks, who last week was endorsed by the National Rifle Association, recently released a campaign ad recounting the shooting to reiterate his support of gun rights secured by the Second Amendment even in the immediate aftermath. \u2014 Paul Gattis | Pgattis@al.com, al , 10 May 2022",
"All of which is to reiterate how remarkable a run Grace and Frankie, starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, has had on Netflix. \u2014 Andy Meek, BGR , 6 May 2022",
"Democrats used their time Monday to reiterate support for Jackson and underscore the historic nature of the vote. \u2014 Dylan Wells, USA TODAY , 4 Apr. 2022",
"Even Putin\u2019s friends in Europe, such as Orb\u00e1n and Czech President Milos Zeman, have gone out of their way to reiterate their support for Ukraine and their commitment to a joint European Union stance. \u2014 Yasmeen Serhan, The Atlantic , 27 Feb. 2022",
"This followed White House chief of staff Ron Klain reaching out to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to reiterate support. \u2014 Edward-isaac Dovere, CNN , 6 Feb. 2022",
"There was another element about the story that was imperative to reiterate as much as possible, says Cerar. \u2014 Anne Easton, Forbes , 5 Jan. 2022"
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Then there are recurve bows with curved tips that create more energy than the longbow. \u2014 Patrick Cooke, Smithsonian Magazine , 19 Nov. 2021",
"Bennett has since transitioned to the recurve bow, a more traditional style with no pulley system, for the 2012 London, 2016 Rio, and 2020 Tokyo Games. \u2014 Kamryn Walker, The Arizona Republic , 25 Aug. 2021",
"Ellison, ranked No. 1 in the world in recurve , dominated the four-stage trials that began in 2019 before the pandemic with 169 total points. \u2014 Jeff Metcalfe, The Arizona Republic , 1 June 2021",
"In 2019, Komalika Bari, who was just 17 at the time, became only the second Indian female archer, after Deepika Kumari in 2009, to win gold in the recurve cadet event at the World Archery Youth Championships in Madrid. \u2014 John Kang, Forbes , 19 Apr. 2021",
"In Ohio, one of the few states to differentiate crossbow vs. vertical-bow harvest data, crossbow hunters have begun to replace bowhunters in the same way that compound hunters once replaced recurve hunters. \u2014 Will Brantley, Field & Stream , 17 Mar. 2021",
"To him, any animal taken with a recurve was an accomplishment. \u2014 Beka Garris, Outdoor Life , 16 Dec. 2020",
"Ellison, 32, is ranked No. 1 in the world in recurve and coming off one of his best seasons before the coronavirus pandemic. \u2014 Jeff Metcalfe, The Arizona Republic , 18 Nov. 2020",
"Even with the high ground, and rams in sight, the odds are still low for someone carrying a recurve . \u2014 Tyler Freel, Outdoor Life , 9 Sep. 2020"
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"Thierry Mugler did a musical revue with all his costumes, too. \u2014 Nadja Sayej, Forbes , 3 June 2022",
"Also on hand were past contestants and stars of the Vegas revue including Derrick Barry, Kahanna Montrese, and Alexis Mateo. \u2014 Jazz Tangcay, Variety , 21 Apr. 2022",
"Kelley Faulkner directed and choreographed this refreshing revue , which continues through May 1 at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater's Stackner Cabaret, 108 E. Wells St. \u2014 Jim Higgins, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 8 Mar. 2022",
"The Harlequin and Alamo City Arts are presenting a song-and-dance revue of recent hits by artists such as Taylor Swift, Beyonc\u00e9, Aerosmith Prince and Lady Gage. \u2014 Austin Taylor, San Antonio Express-News , 10 Mar. 2022",
"The live revue began in earnest last October when Lizzie No called Holly G after a performer dropped off a gig. \u2014 Jon Freeman, Rolling Stone , 17 Feb. 2022",
"This homegrown revue was created by Matthew Byron Cassi and Darrin Newhardt specifically for The Public Theater of San Antonio. \u2014 Deborah Martin, San Antonio Express-News , 23 Nov. 2021",
"This evocatively titled musical revue written by Joanna Murray-Smith features music made famous by the likes of Judy Garland, Patsy Cline, Billie Holiday, Edith Piaf and Maria Callas. \u2014 Chris Jones, chicagotribune.com , 8 Sep. 2021",
"Aidy Bryant and Kyle Mooney attend a Broadway musical revue in this sketch, with Majors joining Boen Yang and Cecily Strong to deliver some salty banter and singing. \u2014 Megan Thomas, CNN , 14 Nov. 2021"
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"French, from Middle French reveue review \u2014 more at review"
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": yielding or likely to yield a reward : valuable , satisfying",
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"Her work is financially rewarding .",
"pursued a rewarding career providing medical care to poor children in rural areas",
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"Augment this with an industry-leading website to offer a rewarding experience to customers. \u2014 Omer Riaz, Forbes , 26 May 2022",
"This has definitely been the most challenging and the most rewarding experience in my life so far. \u2014 Vogue , 8 May 2022",
"Thinking outside the box may be especially rewarding . \u2014 Chicago Tribune , 28 May 2022",
"That level of engagement with gym culture can be super rewarding . \u2014 Brett Williams, Men's Health , 24 May 2022",
"So watching these two step into the sunshine and find each other will be really rewarding . \u2014 Emily Longeretta, Variety , 16 May 2022",
"Solaris demands patience from its viewer, but its philosophical explorations of human interiority and the manifestations of our most painful memories are deeply rewarding . \u2014 Randall Colburn, EW.com , 16 May 2022",
"Observing the different styles of some of the most famous comedians \u2014 David Letterman, Richard Pryor and Garry Shandling was so rewarding ! \u2014 Ali Lerman, Los Angeles Times , 7 Apr. 2022",
"Mondays are the hardest, yet most rewarding , day of the week. \u2014 Nyakio Grieco, refinery29.com , 2 May 2022"
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"noun"
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": a wall that encircles an area"
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"verb"
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"definitions":[
": echo , resound",
": to speak further : make additional utterance"
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"\"+"
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"noun"
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": an adverb that introduces a clause qualifying an antecedent (as when in the season when roses bloom; where in entered the room where they were sitting ; and why in the reason why he did it )"
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"transitive verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to anneal again"
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"\u00a6r\u0113+"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220703-180312"
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"adjective"
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": of or relating to a rete"
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"noun"
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"transitive verb"
],
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": to nerve again : reinvigorate"
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"noun"
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"circa 1925, in the meaning defined above"
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"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to inspire (someone or something) again"
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"type":[
"transitive verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to pulp again"
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"adjective"
],
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": broadly smiling"
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"geographical name"
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"definitions":[
"commune in Liguria, northwestern Italy, east-southeast of Genoa on the",
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"noun"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220703-183539"
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"noun",
"verb"
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": to shut down and restart (a computer or program)",
": to start up again after closing or shutting down : to boot up again",
": to start (something) anew : to refresh (something) by making a new start or creating a new version",
": to start anew : to make a fresh start",
": the act or an instance of shutting down and restarting something (such as a computer or program)",
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Will your beloved series return, or has it been nixed forever \u2014 or at least until a future someone decides to reboot it? \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 16 May 2022",
"But, there could be even more anticipation down the road for who will reboot one of the most iconic comic book characters of all time: Wolverine. \u2014 Scott King, Forbes , 1 Sep. 2021",
"Airport restaurants and clubs will reboot gradually as traffic builds. \u2014 Scott Mccartney, WSJ , 10 Mar. 2021",
"Daredevil came up often during the No Way Home rumors season, with reports claiming that Marvel wants to reboot the story. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 7 June 2022",
"Of all the things Kurri must do to reboot Jokerit, rebuilding trust with the fans might be the hardest. \u2014 Michael Hunt, Los Angeles Times , 16 May 2022",
"The general assumption is that Marvel will reboot the X-Men, adapting the mutants to the MCU storyline. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 27 Jan. 2022",
"The Michigan Department of Civil Rights is attempting to reboot an investigation into the Grand Rapids Police Department\u2019s conduct, seeking assistance from both the Michigan attorney general\u2019s office and the Justice Department. \u2014 Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press , 20 Apr. 2022",
"At the time, CEO Dave Brandon as well as other executives for the company said that court process would address the retailer's finances and reboot it. \u2014 Mark Faithfull, Forbes , 12 Apr. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"Verb",
"1971, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Noun",
"1980, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220703-183630"
},
"reweave":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to weave (something, such as yarn or cloth) again or anew"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8w\u0113v"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1717, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220703-183638"
},
"ratio":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the indicated quotient of two mathematical expressions",
": the relationship in quantity, amount, or size between two or more things : proportion",
": the expression of the relative values of gold and silver as determined by a country's currency laws",
": the relationship in number or quantity between two or more things",
": the relationship in quantity, amount, or size between two or more things \u2014 see sex ratio"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0101-sh\u0113-\u02cc\u014d",
"-(\u02cc)sh\u014d",
"\u02c8r\u0101-sh\u014d",
"-sh\u0113-\u02cc\u014d",
"\u02c8r\u0101-(\u02cc)sh\u014d, -sh\u0113-\u02cc\u014d"
],
"synonyms":[
"proportion",
"rate"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"What is the length-to-width ratio ?",
"the ratio of students to teachers in the school is nine to one",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"On June 10, blockchain sleuths found that Celsius has meaningful exposure to Staked ether (stETH), which has depegged from ether at a ratio of 0.93:1 this week. \u2014 Fortune , 16 June 2022",
"In February, Cr\u00e9dito Real said that its collections remained stable through 2021, with a nonperforming loan ratio of 2% to 3%. \u2014 Alexander Saeedy, WSJ , 13 June 2022",
"That said, the sprayer has an impressive 14 dilution settings to adjust the flow of concentrate to get the right chemical-to-water ratio . \u2014 Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics , 20 May 2022",
"These communal webs can house as many as 215 spiders, with a male-to-female ratio of about 1.5. \u2014 Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica , 25 Apr. 2022",
"One rooster to eight or nine hens is about the right ratio . \u2014 John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News , 16 Apr. 2022",
"Two keys to a great pasta salad are finding the right ratio of dressing to noodles and creating the right balance of add-ins. \u2014 Robin Miller, USA TODAY , 31 Mar. 2022",
"The taqueros here are masterful at mixing just the right ratio of fat to muscle in their taco meats; the carnitas border on just greasy enough to whet a late night appetite. \u2014 Soleil Ho, San Francisco Chronicle , 31 Mar. 2022",
"Two keys to a great pasta salad are finding the right ratio of dressing to noodles and creating the right balance of add-ins. \u2014 Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic , 20 Mar. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Latin, computation, reason \u2014 more at reason entry 1"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220703-183907"
},
"revivement":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": revival",
": a reviving influence : a cause of revival"
],
"pronounciation":[
"-\u012bvm\u0259nt"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220703-184008"
},
"reasty":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": rancid"
],
"pronounciation":[
"-ti"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Middle English resty , from Old French rest\u00e9 left over, past participle of rester to remain"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220703-184119"
},
"reradiate":{
"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to radiate again or anew",
": to emit (energy) in the form of radiation after absorbing incident radiation",
": to radiate again or anew",
": to emit (energy) in the form of radiation after absorbing incident radiation"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8r\u0101-d\u0113-\u02cc\u0101t",
"(\u02c8)r\u0113-\u02c8r\u0101d-\u0113-\u02cc\u0101t"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1843, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220703-184337"
},
"robustness":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": having or exhibiting strength or vigorous health",
": having or showing vigor , strength, or firmness",
": strongly formed or constructed : sturdy",
": capable of performing without failure under a wide range of conditions",
": rough , rude",
": requiring strength or vigor",
": full-bodied",
": hearty",
": relating to, resembling, or being a specialized group of australopithecines characterized especially by heavy molars and small incisors adapted to a vegetarian diet",
"\u2014 compare gracile sense 3",
": strong and healthy"
],
"pronounciation":[
"r\u014d-\u02c8b\u0259st",
"\u02c8r\u014d-(\u02cc)b\u0259st",
"r\u014d-\u02c8b\u0259st"
],
"synonyms":[
"able-bodied",
"bouncing",
"fit",
"hale",
"healthy",
"hearty",
"sound",
"well",
"well-conditioned",
"whole",
"wholesome"
],
"antonyms":[
"ailing",
"diseased",
"ill",
"sick",
"unfit",
"unhealthy",
"unsound",
"unwell"
],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Web3 marketing agency Rocket Now prides itself on finding robust and influential means to market any Web3 project, even in the current market. \u2014 Josh Wilson, Forbes , 25 June 2022",
"Colleges today are often more concerned with placating a political mob than being a robust and uninhibited venue for speech. \u2014 WSJ , 21 June 2022",
"The vote fell short of what some survivors of abuse in Southern Baptist churches sought, such as a compensation fund for victims and a more robust and independent commission to monitor its churches' handling \u2014 and mishandling\u2014 of abuse. \u2014 CBS News , 14 June 2022",
"The Military Submariner, or MilSub for short, was custom-made for the UK\u2019s Ministry of Defense in the \u201870s, whose diving units needed a robust and reliable timepiece. \u2014 Rachel Cormack, Robb Report , 14 June 2022",
"Combining these efforts leads to the most robust and long-lasting response, says Helena Hansen, associate director of the Center for Social Medicine at U.C.L.A.'s David Geffen School of Medicine. \u2014 Sarah Sloat, Scientific American , 1 June 2022",
"The Solomon Islands has long boasted a robust and independent media. \u2014 Michael E. Miller, Washington Post , 26 May 2022",
"That ordinance, which council is expected to approve on Monday, is intended to bring more robust safety and environmental design features to city street projects. \u2014 Courtney Astolfi, cleveland , 3 June 2022",
"India\u2019s economy grew 4.1% in the fourth quarter compared with the same period last year, as rising inflation restrained a more robust recovery from its recession during the pandemic. \u2014 Vibhuti Agarwal, WSJ , 31 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Latin robustus oaken, strong, from robor-, robur oak, strength"
],
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220703-184446"
},
"reaccounting":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": retroactive accounting"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\"+"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"re- + accounting"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220703-184601"
},
"relevate":{
"type":[
"transitive verb"
],
"definitions":[
": raise , relieve",
": to restore to good spirits"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Latin relevatus , past participle of relevare"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220703-184756"
},
"repatriation":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the act or process of restoring or returning someone or something to the country of origin, allegiance, or citizenship : the act of repatriating or the state of being repatriated"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02ccp\u0101-tr\u0113-\u02c8\u0101-sh\u0259n",
"-\u02ccpa-"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1592, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220703-185206"
},
"ruble":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
"the basic monetary unit of Russia \u2014 see Money Table",
": the basic monetary unit of Belarus \u2014 see Money Table",
": a Russian coin or bill"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00fc-b\u0259l",
"\u02c8r\u00fc-b\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"She gave the driver a ruble .",
"The ruble fell against the U.S. dollar.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The ruble , after plummeting in value in the days after the invasion, is now trading at four-year highs. \u2014 Ivan Nechepurenko, BostonGlobe.com , 12 June 2022",
"The ruble , after plummeting in value in the days after the invasion, is now trading at four-year highs. \u2014 New York Times , 10 June 2022",
"The ruble had been trading in the range of 70 to 80 for a U.S. dollar. \u2014 Zenger News, Forbes , 2 May 2022",
"At its peak on March 7, the ruble was trading at 135 to the dollar. \u2014 David Goldman, CNN , 29 Apr. 2022",
"While economists remain skeptical about the resilience of the ruble , global companies that were forced to exit Russia due to sanctions have incurred massive losses. \u2014 Siladitya Ray, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
"High energy prices and the relative strength of the ruble have cushioned the troubled Russian economy since the invasion. \u2014 Andrew Jeong, Washington Post , 28 May 2022",
"Across eastern Ukraine, Russia appeared intent on making its occupation permanent through Russian flags, Russian-language signs and the introduction of the ruble . \u2014 New York Times , 8 May 2022",
"The sudden strengthening of the ruble , propped up by Russia\u2019s central bank, is also eroding a competitive advantage, a person familiar with the matter said. \u2014 Georgi Kantchev, WSJ , 5 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Russian rubl'"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1557, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220703-185408"
},
"ride down":{
"type":[
"transitive verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to tread under one's horse's feet : overthrow , trample",
": to bear down on (as a halyard when hoisting a sail)"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220703-185627"
},
"retrospective rate":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an insurance premium rate computed for a particular risk at the close of the period of coverage by adding the expense constant and the actual losses incurred with the final rate being subject to an agreed maximum"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220703-190518"
},
"refreshant":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": something that invigorates or reanimates : refresher"
],
"pronounciation":[
"-sh\u0259nt"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220703-191057"
},
"ropeyarn sunday":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an afternoon during the week in which no work is required"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"probably so called from a former practice on sailing ships of setting aside one afternoon a week for the mending of clothes"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1823, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220703-191304"
},
"redrier":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a device for drying panels of plywood after they are glued"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02c8)r\u0113\u00a6dr\u012b(\u0259)r"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"redry + -er"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220703-191309"
},
"redeliver":{
"type":[
"noun,",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to deliver (something) again: such as",
": to deliver (a letter, a package, etc.) again and usually to a different destination",
": to deliver (something) after a previous failed attempt to do so",
": to present or convey (something, such as a speech) again or differently"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-di-\u02c8li-v\u0259r",
"-d\u0113-"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1623, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220703-191620"
},
"romantic comedy":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a light, comic movie or other work whose plot focuses on the development of a romantic relationship",
": this style or genre of work"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1818, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220703-191947"
},
"rocker keel":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a rockered keel"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220703-192121"
},
"rectilinear motion":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a linear motion in which the direction of the velocity remains constant and the path is a straight line"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220703-192723"
},
"R\u00e9camier":{
"type":[
"biographical name",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a sometimes backless couch with a high curved headrest and low footrest",
"Jeanne-Fran\u00e7oise-Julie-Ad\u00e9la\u00efde 1777\u20131849 Madame de R\u00e9camier n\u00e9e Bernard French society wit"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u0101-k\u00e4m-\u02c8y\u0101",
"r\u0101-\u02c8ka-m\u0113-\u02cc\u0101",
"r\u0101-k\u00e4-\u02c8my\u0101"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"from its appearance in a portrait of Mme. R\u00e9camier by Jacques-Louis David"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1924, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220703-194016"
},
"refrigeratory":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": something that cools or refrigerates:",
": an apparatus (as in a still) for condensing vapors",
": the chamber or tank in which ice is formed in an ice machine",
": a place of cooling or getting cooled",
": refrigerative"
],
"pronounciation":[
"r\u0259\u02c8frij(\u0259) r\u0259\u02cct\u014dr\u0113",
"r\u0113\u02c8f-",
"-t\u022fr-",
"-ri",
"\""
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Noun",
"refrigerate entry 2 + -ory",
"Adjective",
"Latin refrigeratorius , from refrigeratus (past participle of refrigerare ) + -orius -ory"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220703-194301"
},
"refusable":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": capable of being refused : admitting of refusal",
": meriting refusal or rejection"
],
"pronounciation":[
"r\u0259\u0307\u02c8fy\u00fcz\u0259b\u0259l",
"r\u0113\u02c8f-"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"refuse entry 1 + -able"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220703-194605"
},
"repugnatorial":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": serving to repel enemies"
],
"pronounciation":[
"r\u0259\u0307\u00a6p\u0259gn\u0259\u00a6t\u014dr\u0113\u0259l",
"r\u0113\u00a6p-"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Latin repugnatori us repugnatorial (from repugnatus \u2014past participle of repugnare\u2014+ -orius -ory) + English -al"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220703-194823"
},
"real image":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an optical image formed of real foci",
": an optical image formed of real foci"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The photo was altered using a real image of the meat company\u2019s Jalape\u00f1o Bologna product. \u2014 Mckenzie Sadeghi, USA TODAY , 3 Nov. 2021",
"To fine-tune predictions, West conducted a few more learning trials with real images . \u2014 Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics , 9 Dec. 2019",
"The technology, which analyzes real images to generate fake ones, is a growing form of disinformation and social media platforms have been struggling with how to deal with it. \u2014 Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY , 8 Jan. 2020",
"Training an image recognition system typically requires thousands of images, so the group used the real images and product specifications to create a photo-real 3-D model of the grenade. \u2014 Tom Simonite, WIRED , 25 July 2019",
"During training, a second part compares this image with a real image of someone at that age and with the original image and provides feedback, encouraging the first part to improve its abilities. \u2014 Matthew Hutson, Science | AAAS , 13 June 2018",
"This isn\u2019t an animation \u2014 it\u2019s real images of stars sped up by a factor of 32 million. \u2014 Brian Resnick, Vox , 6 Apr. 2018",
"On Saturday, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex finally gave people across the world countless real images to go with the fairy tale the public imagined. \u2014 Ashley Hoffman, Time , 20 May 2018",
"In addition to the real image of the city, other images of virtual cityscapes are projected onto the boards. \u2014 Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR , 5 May 2018"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1882, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220703-195150"
},
"ritual":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": of or relating to rites or a ritual : ceremonial",
": according to religious law",
": done in accordance with social custom or normal protocol",
": the established form for a ceremony",
": the order of words prescribed for a religious ceremony",
": ritual observance",
": a system of rites",
": a ceremonial act or action",
": an act or series of acts regularly repeated in a set precise manner",
": a ceremony or series of acts that is always performed the same way",
": any act or practice regularly repeated in a set precise manner for relief of anxiety"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ri-ch\u0259-w\u0259l",
"-ch\u0259l",
"\u02c8rich-w\u0259l",
"\u02c8ri-ch\u0259-w\u0259l",
"\u02c8rich-(\u0259-)w\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[
"custom",
"fashion",
"habit",
"habitude",
"pattern",
"practice",
"practise",
"second nature",
"trick",
"way",
"wont"
],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"The priest will perform the ritual .",
"He was buried simply, without ceremony or ritual .",
"the daily ritual of preparing breakfast",
"His day-to-day life is based on ritual .",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"The same direct-to-acetate ritual Weir and Dr. Groove performed at Third Man\u2019s shrine to music past also produced the first live album by Billie Eilish, the 20-year-old Gen Z phenomenon known to eat spiders on YouTube. \u2014 Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic , 9 June 2022",
"Annual ritual Part 2: Politicians do nothing Each year, the trustees\u2019 Report describes changes in the program that could restore long-term actuarial balance to the system. \u2014 Steve Vernon, Forbes , 6 June 2022",
"The symbolism of the hare has had many tantalizing ritual and religious roles down through the years. \u2014 Tok Thompson, Smithsonian Magazine , 14 Apr. 2022",
"Their friendship has helped Bowers view some aspects of \u201970s feminism with a kinder eye, especially its magic and ritual tendencies. \u2014 New York Times , 30 Nov. 2021",
"Ancient Greeks and Romans had annual festivals with feasts and ritual placement of flowers on graves. \u2014 David Reamer, Anchorage Daily News , 30 May 2022",
"Beijing, on the other hand, issued a ritual rejection of the president\u2019s remarks. \u2014 Peter Baker, BostonGlobe.com , 23 May 2022",
"Four men long accustomed to the daily routines of incarceration observed a springtime ritual Wednesday that is rare for the inside of a Maryland prison. \u2014 Nick Anderson, Washington Post , 18 May 2022",
"Most racecar drivers have this thing called a race ritual . \u2014 Allison Tsai, SELF , 16 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Instead, long nails have allowed Clarke to partake in a cherished beauty ritual while also affirming her Black lesbian femininity. \u2014 Martine Thompson, Los Angeles Times , 22 June 2022",
"While the libations have a hand in the subsequent baby boom, Swahn pointed out that even without the booze, Midsummer is a time rich in romantic ritual . \u2014 Forrest Brown, CNN , 20 June 2022",
"After years of funneling cash into startups\u2019 grand ambitions, Silicon Valley\u2019s SIVB 4.00%\u25b2 investors are engaging in the grim ritual of delivering survival advice to their portfolio companies. \u2014 Meghan Bobrowsky, WSJ , 29 May 2022",
"Wellness experiences at Bishop's Lodge Auberge are rooted in ancient ritual and is inspired by the healing power of Mother Nature. \u2014 Yola Robert, Forbes , 26 May 2022",
"There are visions of a creepy priest involved in some arcane ritual , as well as a chorus of young girls dressed in virgin-sacrifice white. \u2014 Jessica Kiang, Variety , 26 May 2022",
"The two children, both between 6 and 7 years old, died as victims in an Inca ritual called capacocha. \u2014 Kiona N. Smith, Ars Technica , 16 May 2022",
"For him, this ritual was the point of it all: to memorialize as individuals those who had been consigned to the mass grave of a government report on genocide. \u2014 New York Times , 16 June 2022",
"This little ritual is our favorite part of bath time. \u2014 Karen Good Marable, Allure , 30 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Adjective",
"Latin ritualis , from ritus rite"
],
"first_known_use":[
"Adjective",
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": a wide lace-edged collar of the early 17th century often stiffened to stand high at the back"
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"noun"
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": rancidity"
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"\u02c8r\u0101s-",
"\u02c8ras-"
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"obsolete French requiem shark, alteration of French requin"
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": to fight against a ruler or government"
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"Jean 1894\u20131979 son of Auguste Renoir French film director and writer",
"(Pierre-) Auguste 1841\u20131919 French painter"
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"\u02c8ren-\u02ccw\u00e4r",
"r\u0259n-\u02c8w\u00e4r"
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"noun"
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": a game in which the object is to toss a ring so that it will fall over an upright stick"
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"\u02c8ri\u014b-\u02cct\u022fs",
"-\u02cct\u00e4s"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"There\u2019s a basketball hoop and a ring toss \u2014both of which are small in size\u2014that can be set up at either end of a pool. \u2014 Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics , 26 May 2022",
"This ring toss game has more than 4,100 5-star reviews on Amazon for its fun factor and its ability to be packed away easily into a carrying case. \u2014 Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping , 13 Apr. 2022",
"The top of the play center has a separate wading pool with a water sprayer and ring toss game, and kids can start the ball roller game from that area, as well. \u2014 Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics , 20 May 2022",
"Use it for ring toss , corn hole, relay races, bean-bag toss, and more. \u2014 Alesandra Dubin, Woman's Day , 16 May 2022",
"Made of wood and rope, this ring toss game serves the purpose of both of style and longevity. \u2014 Ashley Dunne, Sunset Magazine , 15 Apr. 2022",
"What: Live ice carvings and other activities, including interactive ice carving tic tac toe, wizard ring toss , penguin guess and bean bag toss. \u2014 Cathy Kozlowicz, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 5 Jan. 2022",
"The day starts with games \u2014 ring toss , bobbing for apples, cookie decorating \u2014 before parading around the North Bethesda development. \u2014 Washington Post , 31 Oct. 2020",
"Corn maze, straw mound and tunnel, witch hat ring toss , carpet ball, yard Jenga, Little Tikes vehicles, toddler play houses. \u2014 Kori Rumore, chicagotribune.com , 15 Oct. 2021"
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"1870, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220703-202538"
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"biographical name"
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"James 1818\u20131895 American architect"
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"\u02c8ren-(\u02cc)wik"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220703-202559"
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"rection":{
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"noun"
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"definitions":[
": government sense 5a"
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"\u02c8reksh\u0259n"
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"Latin rection-, rectio , from rectus (past participle of regere to rule) + -ion-, -io -ion"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220703-203304"
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"biographical name"
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"definitions":[
"Charles Robert 1850\u20131935 French physiologist"
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"r\u0113-\u02c8sh\u0101"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220703-203423"
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"type":[
"verb"
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"definitions":[
": rejigger"
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"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8jig"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"An Iron Curtain, to rejig Churchill\u2019s famous speech about Soviet policies in Eastern Europe, had descended around the U.S. \u2014 Dexter Fergie, The New Republic , 24 Mar. 2022",
"The Montreal festival no longer has to scale down and rejig its format because global comics, including from New York City and Los Angeles, could not attend due to travel bans in place during the COVID-19 crisis. \u2014 Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter , 22 Mar. 2022",
"Still, Unilever\u2019s efforts to rejig its portfolio haven\u2019t been without challenges. \u2014 Ben Dummett, WSJ , 15 Jan. 2022",
"But a commentary published Jan. 10 in Economics Daily, an official newspaper run by Beijing\u2019s state council, appears to suggest (link in Chinese) that China need not worry too much about US moves to rejig global industrial chains. \u2014 Mary Hui, Quartz , 11 Jan. 2022",
"Cleaning up Aside from lay-offs, these firms are attempting to rejig their businesses to restore the confidence of customers. \u2014 The Economist , 4 June 2020",
"New Zealand's Doc Edge Festival is among the latest international cinema events to rejig its plans amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. \u2014 Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter , 2 Apr. 2020",
"There are also limits to how much HSBC can rejig its various lines of business. \u2014 The Economist , 2 Nov. 2019",
"Woodford\u2019s efforts to rejig his illiquid investments bought him some time, but not enough. \u2014 Washington Post , 4 June 2019"
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"first_known_use":[
"1948, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220703-203652"
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"reader":{
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"noun"
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"definitions":[
": one that reads",
": one appointed to read to others: such as",
": lector",
": one chosen to read aloud selected material in a Christian Science church or society",
": proofreader",
": one who evaluates manuscripts",
": one who reads periodical literature to discover items of special interest or value",
": an employee who reads and records the indications of meters",
": a teacher's assistant who reads and marks student papers",
": one who reads lectures or expounds subjects to students",
": a device for projecting a readable image of a transparency",
": an electronic device that scans coded information (as on punch cards or bar codes) for storage or computation",
": a book for instruction and practice especially in reading",
": anthology",
": eyeglasses used for reading or close work : reading glasses",
": a person who reads or has the ability to read",
": a book for learning or practicing reading"
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"\u02c8r\u0113-d\u0259r"
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"album",
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"collectanea",
"compendium",
"compilation",
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"miscellany"
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"The book's ending leaves readers to draw their own conclusions.",
"a magazine with three million readers",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"And yet, to this reader , at least, Tracy never quite snaps into focus. \u2014 Katy Waldman, The New Yorker , 13 June 2022",
"This reader might of course just as easily be a sad, literary boy, finding his ex refracted back to him in Goethe or Henry James. \u2014 Sophie Haigney, The New Republic , 23 May 2022",
"Pamuk\u2019s favorite novel about Istanbul requires some work on the part of the reader , but is a marvelous window into the early years of the Turkish Republic. \u2014 New York Times , 12 May 2022",
"Available with or without ads, this e-book reader boasts a 300 ppi glare-free waterproof display that\u2019s easy on the eyes (even in bright sunlight) and the battery can last up to 10 weeks on a single charge. \u2014 Nicole Charky-chami, The Hollywood Reporter , 21 Mar. 2022",
"This reader recommends perusal with a hot bath and a glass of wine. \u2014 Amy Merrick, WSJ , 18 Mar. 2022",
"The volume comprises what this reader would consider two first-person novellas, presented Janus-faced. \u2014 Claire Messud, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 16 Mar. 2022",
"This reader was wondering what to do with an old stuffed panda passed down through the family that was much the worse for wear. \u2014 Washington Post , 12 Mar. 2022",
"This reader was wondering what to do with an old stuffed panda bear passed down through the family that was much the worse for wear. \u2014 Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press , 12 Mar. 2022"
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"first_known_use":[
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220703-203943"
},
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"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": a finely divided nickel in the form of a pyrophoric powder or crystals or a suspension (as in alcohol) that is prepared from an alloy of equal parts of nickel and aluminum by dissolving the aluminum in warm sodium hydroxide solution and rinsing thoroughly and that is used as a catalyst for the hydrogenation of various organic compounds"
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"\u02c8r\u0101n\u0113-"
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"after Murray Raney \u20201966 American engineer and manufacturer"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220703-204044"
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"ranch mink":{
"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": mink scientifically bred and raised for fur production"
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"noun"
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"definitions":[
": a disease of tea caused by a fungus of the genus Cladosporium and characterized by yellowing of the leaf margins followed by browning"
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"type":[
"biographical name"
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"definitions":[
"Matteo 1975\u2013 prime minister of Italy (2014\u201316)"
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"\u02c8rent-s\u0113"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220703-205414"
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"rubricate":{
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"noun",
"verb"
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"definitions":[
": to write or print as a rubric",
": to provide with a rubric"
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"1570, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220703-205540"
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"noun"
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"definitions":[
": any of a group of similar oxides of metals or a mixture of such oxides occurring together in widely distributed but relatively scarce minerals",
": rare earth element",
": any of a group of similar oxides of metals or a mixture of such oxides occurring together in widely distributed but relatively scarce minerals",
": rare earth element"
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"\u02ccrer-\u02c8\u0259rth"
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"If raw rare earth materials are exported from China, the VAT is not refunded. \u2014 Mary Hui, Quartz , 22 Feb. 2022",
"Lithium, nickel, and cobalt are critical to energy storage used in electric vehicles and grid systems, and rare earth elements like neodymium are needed for the permanent magnets used in wind turbines and electric vehicle motors. \u2014 Shel Evergreen, Ars Technica , 2 May 2022",
"The same should be done in respect of rare earth minerals \u2013 the stuff of which electric vehicles (EVs) and batteries are made, as demand is already growing for these and China, of course, is already hoarding accordingly. \u2014 Robert Hockett, Forbes , 13 May 2022",
"New research from the Bank of America shows how quickly the world is depleting Earth\u2019s finite resources, such as rare earth , fresh water, and clean air. \u2014 Eamon Barrett, Fortune , 2 Mar. 2022",
"China, meanwhile, accounts for over 12% of world lithium production and around 70% of rare earth metals, both of which are essential to EV batteries and many electronics. \u2014 Wal Van Lierop, Forbes , 19 Mar. 2022",
"Some workers were producing rare earth metals at the old plant, but Sillam\u00e4e was hurting. \u2014 Isabelle De Pommereau, The Christian Science Monitor , 22 Mar. 2022",
"The Democratic president announced his administration is giving $35 million to MP Materials, a company that mines rare earth metals near the Nevada border in Southern California,. \u2014 Kathleen Ronayne, ajc , 23 Feb. 2022",
"China dominates the extraction of rare earth minerals vital to the production of an electric vehicle, and does so in a manner that is far from zero-emissions and not in line with the United States' strict environmental regulations on extraction. \u2014 Aubrie Spady, Fox News , 15 Mar. 2022"
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"1875, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"renest":{
"type":[
"verb"
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"definitions":[
": to nest again",
": to build or settle in a new nest during a single breeding season"
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"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8nest"
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"first_known_use":[
"1925, in the meaning defined above"
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"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a petty king"
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"rw\u00e4\u2027tl\u0101"
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"French, from Middle French, from roitel, roietel petty king (from Old French, diminutive of roi king, from Latin reg-, rex ) + -et"
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"circa 1592, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220703-211921"
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"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": one that roasts",
": a device for roasting",
": something adapted to roasting: such as",
": a suckling pig",
": a bird fit for roasting",
": a young chicken larger than a broiler"
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"\u02c8r\u014d-st\u0259r"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Coffee Manufactory\u2019s production and packaging is now under the purview of J. Gursey, a wholesale roaster headquartered in Las Vegas that partners with casinos, hotels, and the band Korn. \u2014 Anna Wiener, The New Yorker , 16 June 2022",
"As America\u2019s top roaster , Berardi will head to Milan, Italy, this summer to compete in the world championships. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 20 May 2022",
"The hotel includes a rooftop bar, local roaster Publik Coffee and art created by Salt Lake artists in all of its 50 rooms. \u2014 Kaitlyn Bancroft, The Salt Lake Tribune , 8 June 2022",
"The lodge now has a new shop, community space and coffee bar serving local roaster Plank Coffee. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 4 May 2022",
"Coffee roaster and beer brewer Vennture, 5519 W. North Ave., will open its draft lines at 11 a.m., and sales of cans start at noon in the gangway between buildings. \u2014 Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 22 Apr. 2022",
"That roaster turns out coffee beans from places like Papua New Guinea, Brazil, El Salvador and Guatemala. \u2014 Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News , 23 Mar. 2022",
"Amano will sell cookies and, later, brioche doughnuts with sweet or savory fillings, as well as coffee from Milwaukee roaster Anodyne. \u2014 Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 27 Sep. 2021",
"As a full-on commercial roaster , What\u2019s Brewing supplies beans for some of the best markets and coffee shops in town. \u2014 Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News , 23 Mar. 2022"
],
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220703-212021"
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"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": heating by means of energy produced by the passing of electric current through resistance units"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220703-212505"
},
"refurnish":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to furnish anew",
": to equip with new or different furniture"
],
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"r\u0113-\u02c8f\u0259r-nish"
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"first_known_use":[
"1531, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220703-212854"
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"report out":{
"type":[
"transitive verb",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to return after consideration and often with revisions to a legislative body for action",
": to return after consideration and often with revisions to a legislative body for action"
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"first_known_use":[
"1907, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-084605"
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"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb"
],
"definitions":[
": the wiping of an inked engraved plate with a cloth so as to draw up a slight amount of ink to the edges of the filled lines and soften the definition of the lines when printed",
": to treat (an engraved plate) by retroussage"
],
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"\u02ccre\u2027tr\u0259\u02c8s\u00e4zh",
"\""
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"French, act of tucking up, turning up, from retrousser to tuck up, turn up + -age"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-084615"
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"ranella":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a genus of marine snails related to Triton having a thick shell usually with two lateral varices continuous over all the whorls",
": any snail of the genus Ranella"
],
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"r\u0259\u02c8nel\u0259"
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"history_and_etymology":[
"New Latin, from Latin rana frog + New Latin -ella"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-085134"
},
"Restionaceae":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"plural noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a family of monocotyledonous herbs (order Xyridales) that resemble rushes and have either no leaves or tiny sheathing ones and glumaceous panicled flowers"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccrest\u0113\u0259\u02c8n\u0101s\u0113\u02cc\u0113"
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"history_and_etymology":[
"New Latin, from Restion-, Restio , type genus + -aceae"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-085408"
},
"rocker cam":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a cam (as on a rockshaft) with a rocking or reciprocating movement"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-085705"
},
"revengement":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": revenge"
],
"pronounciation":[
"-jm\u0259nt"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-085810"
},
"riant":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": cheerful , mirthful"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u012b-\u0259nt",
"\u02c8r\u0113-",
"r\u0113-\u02c8\u00e4\u207f"
],
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"history_and_etymology":[
"Middle French, present participle of rire to laugh, from Latin rid\u0113re"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1567, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-090048"
},
"rebound clip":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a clip surrounding the back and one or two other leaves of a leaf spring and usually rigidly fastened to the shortest to distribute the load during rebounds"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-074600"
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"rebook":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to book again or anew"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8bu\u0307k"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1846, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-075003"
},
"rew":{
"type":[],
"definitions":[
"Definition of rew chiefly dialectal variant of rue"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00fc"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-075300"
},
"retrouss\u00e9":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": turned up"
],
"pronounciation":[
"r\u0259-\u02cctr\u00fc-\u02c8s\u0101",
"r\u0259-\u02c8tr\u00fc-\u02ccs\u0101",
"\u02ccre-tru\u0307-\u02c8s\u0101"
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": the seeds of robusta especially roasted and often ground"
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"r\u014d-\u02c8b\u0259-st\u0259"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Robusta, the world\u2019s second major coffee contract\u2014which tracks the more highly caffeinated, often lower quality, robusta bean\u2014was also sitting just off 10-year highs on Wednesday, after hitting its highest point since 2011 on Tuesday. \u2014 Andrew Stuttaford, National Review , 4 Feb. 2022",
"Researchers suggested farmers consider breeding coffee varieties that are better adapted to higher temperatures and drought or consider replacing arabica coffee plants with robusta plants, which are hardier but produce coffee with a harsher taste. \u2014 Zachary Snowdon Smith, Forbes , 26 Jan. 2022",
"But the only kind of coffee that farmers like Mr. Sarmu\u2019s family could grow was a variety called robusta . \u2014 Ryan Lenora Brown, The Christian Science Monitor , 4 Jan. 2022",
"For the dairy adverse, coconut milk makes a refreshing addition to the nuttiness of a robusta brew. \u2014 An Uong, Bon App\u00e9tit , 8 Oct. 2021",
"Enter robusta , the bitter, heavily caffeinated workhorse that is less expensive and easier to cultivate. \u2014 New York Times , 28 Dec. 2021",
"Robusta, the world's second major coffee contract\u2014which tracks the more highly caffeinated, often lower quality, robusta bean\u2014was also sitting just off 10-year highs on Wednesday, after hitting its highest point since 2011 on Tuesday. \u2014 Katherine Dunn, Fortune , 8 Dec. 2021",
"Single-origin robusta coffee beans have been inaccessible to the general coffee consumer until now. \u2014 An Uong, Bon App\u00e9tit , 8 Oct. 2021",
"Futures for robusta coffee, which is often used to make espresso, recently jumped as high as $2,024 per tonne, their highest level in four years. \u2014 Julia Horowitz, CNN , 30 Aug. 2021"
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"New Latin robusta , specific epithet of Coffea robusta , synonym of Coffea canephora"
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"1909, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"transitive verb"
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": to furl again"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-080859"
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"definitions":[
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"-(\u02cc)s\u014d"
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"Spanish, shawl, from rebozar to muffle, alteration of embozar to muffle, probably from Vulgar Latin *imbucciare , from Latin in- + bucca cheek"
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"1807, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-081312"
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"verb"
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"definitions":[
": alter , rearrange"
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"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8ji-g\u0259r"
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"examples":[
"The TV network is rejiggering its schedule.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The biggest maker of computer networking equipment will rejigger compensation packages at the start of its new fiscal year in August, according to the company. \u2014 Washington Post , 18 Apr. 2022",
"Redistricting drama: In the latest plans to rejigger San Francisco\u2019s political boundaries, the Tenderloin and Haight-Ashbury would become part of different districts. \u2014 Gwendolyn Wu, San Francisco Chronicle , 31 Mar. 2022",
"Berkeley\u2019s efforts to rejigger its enrollment plans was triggered by a court order to freeze its enrollment while the campus more thoroughly reviews the impact of its growth on housing, homelessness and noise. \u2014 Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times , 4 Mar. 2022",
"Even now, Delta has more than its fair share of opportunities to infect new people, replicate, and rejigger its genome. \u2014 Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic , 27 Jan. 2022",
"As a result, temporarily blocking U.S. oil exports would tighten the global market, while American refineries would have to scramble to rejigger their operations to handle a different grade of crude, according to IHS Markit. \u2014 Irina Ivanova, CBS News , 11 Feb. 2022",
"In practice, an update to fully vaccinated could completely rejigger who is and isn\u2019t compliant; workers who only just met a two-dose mandate would have to await a third shot at the six-month mark. \u2014 Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic , 17 Dec. 2021",
"Step one, however, is AMC\u2019s plan to launch a popcorn business \u2026 and Aron\u2019s new plan to rejigger its debt. \u2014 Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter , 3 Jan. 2022",
"Neutralizing antibodies are also easily duped by mutations that even slightly rejigger a microbe\u2019s superficial features. \u2014 Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic , 14 Dec. 2021"
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"re- + jigger entry 2"
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"1899, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-081721"
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"adjective"
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"definitions":[
": capable of being resolved"
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"Late Latin resolubilis , from Latin resolvere to resolve, unloose"
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"1602, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-082225"
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"noun"
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"definitions":[
": a handbarrow used by lumbermen"
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"definitions":[
": hard red deep clays of tropical climates that are usually leached and low in combined silica"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Tanaka had survived colorectal cancer and was living in a rest home . \u2014 NBC News , 25 Apr. 2022",
"The title sleuth is a delightful 83-year-old widower enlisted by a private detective to go undercover in a rest home to find out if a client\u2019s mother is being mistreated. \u2014 Peter Keough, BostonGlobe.com , 18 Mar. 2021",
"Dora was having a hard time dealing with the loneliness of sheltering at home during the pandemic and not being able to visit her husband, who is in a rest home . \u2014 Diane Bell Columnist, San Diego Union-Tribune , 14 Aug. 2020",
"Doctors around the state still worry that the virus could get a foothold in rest homes , prisons or among the teeming homeless population in places like Los Angeles\u2019 skid row. \u2014 James Rainey, Los Angeles Times , 10 Apr. 2020",
"Nursing and rest homes across the country, which house some of those most vulnerable to suffer severe COVID-19 complications, are becoming hot spots for the virus. \u2014 NBC News , 30 Mar. 2020",
"For nursing and rest homes that achieve at least a 90 percent vaccination rate this flu season, the state will reimburse the cost of renewing their license, which can run up to $1,000 . \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 21 Dec. 2019",
"For now the old regime\u2019s many victims may have to put up with Mr Bashir spending a few months in a rest home . \u2014 The Economist , 18 Dec. 2019",
"In a nearby town, Steve (\u00c9ric Robidoux), manager of a local hotel with few guests who spends a lot of time smoking the old boys' weed, is escorting his elderly aunt Gertrude (Andr\u00e9e Lachapelle) back to her rest home following a funeral. \u2014 Jonathan Holland, The Hollywood Reporter , 1 Oct. 2019"
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"1925, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-083515"
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"definitions":[
": a captain of cavalry"
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"partial translation of German rittmeister , from ritt troop of horsemen (from reiten to ride, from Old High German r\u012btan ) + meister master"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-083755"
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"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": a theorem in algebra: if f ( x ) is a polynomial in x then the remainder on dividing f ( x ) by x \u2212 a is f ( a )"
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"1886, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-083918"
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"adjective"
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"definitions":[
": curved backward or inward"
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"1598, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-084022"
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"noun"
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"definitions":[
": a second or fresh comparison"
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"\"+"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-084156"
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"noun"
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"definitions":[
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-084550"
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"definitions":[
": bright varicolored stripes of equal or unequal widths used as a continuous textile pattern",
": a fabric with a pattern of Roman stripes"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-085125"
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"red elm":{
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"noun"
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"definitions":[
": any of several American elms having reddish wood: such as",
": slippery elm",
": winged elm",
": september elm",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-085506"
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"riot gun":{
"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": a small arm used to disperse rioters rather than to inflict serious injury or death",
": a short-barreled shotgun"
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"first_known_use":[
"1886, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-085909"
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"Restio":{
"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": a large genus of leafless southern African and Australian herbs (family Restionaceae ) having one-celled anthers and many-flowered spikelets with imbricated glumes \u2014 see cordleaf , rope grass"
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"\u02c8rest\u0113\u02cc\u014d"
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"history_and_etymology":[
"New Latin, from Latin, maker of rope, from restis rope, cord"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-090348"
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"red els":{
"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": a southern African shrub or small tree ( Cunonia capensis ) having bark that yields tannin"
],
"pronounciation":[
"-\u02c8elz"
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"history_and_etymology":[
"partial translation of Afrikaans rooie-els , from rooie red + els alder, from Middle High German else ; akin to Old High German elira, erila alder"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-090445"
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"reobserve":{
"type":[
"verb"
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"definitions":[
": to observe (something or someone) again especially in a more detailed way"
],
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"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u0259b-\u02c8z\u0259rv"
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"first_known_use":[
"1618, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-090508"
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"type":[
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": with relentment : mercifully"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-090831"
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"raven black":{
"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": a black approximating to violet in hue"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-090940"
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"regatta":{
"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": a rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races",
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"ri-\u02c8g\u00e4-t\u0259",
"-\u02c8ga-",
"ri-\u02c8g\u00e4-t\u0259",
"-\u02c8ga-"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Avon seemingly had to just worry about rowing on the morning of May 22, but the truck that towed the trailer broke down at 5:30 a.m. en route to the regatta . \u2014 Ted Glanzer, Hartford Courant , 31 May 2022",
"In addition to the regatta , Juan Carlos also made a visit to the Zarzuela royal palace in Madrid to visit his wife, Queen Sofia, and their son, the current King Felipe VI. \u2014 Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country , 23 May 2022",
"This year marked the 11th edition of the regatta , in which Richard Mille has been involved since 2010 and the title sponsor since 2019. \u2014 Paige Reddinger, Robb Report , 6 May 2022",
"In a recent regatta , against Avon, Middletown, Storrs/Mansfield, and Burlington, the Farmington boys\u2019 teams (first boat, second, third a novice) all came in first, with the first boat finishing almost 10 second faster than second place Avon. \u2014 Steve Smith, Hartford Courant , 26 May 2022",
"The 155th regatta , set for June 11, will be the first since 2019. \u2014 Holly Ramer, Hartford Courant , 21 Apr. 2022",
"Duchess of Cambridge pictured at the helm of a boat during the inaugural King\u2019s Cup regatta in August 2019. \u2014 Emily Burack, Town & Country , 17 Apr. 2022",
"That famous regatta was brought to bear by Oracle founder Larry Ellison, who is also backing SailGP. \u2014 Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle , 22 Mar. 2022",
"Slingsby was one of Spithill's crewmates in that regatta . \u2014 Bernie Wilson, ajc , 22 Mar. 2022"
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"history_and_etymology":[
"Italian regata"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1612, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-103601"
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"retiarius":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a Roman gladiator armed with a net and a trident"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u0113sh\u0113\u02c8a(a)r\u0113\u0259s"
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"history_and_etymology":[
"Latin, from rete net + -arius -ary"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-104201"
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"report sick":{
"type":[
"idiom"
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"definitions":[
": to tell one's boss, employer, etc. that one is sick and cannot work"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-122553"
},
"reelrall":{
"type":[
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": disturbance , fuss",
": topsy-turvy"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0113l\u02ccral",
"-\u02ccr\u0227",
"\""
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"history_and_etymology":[
"Noun",
"probably reduplication of reel entry 4"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-123021"
},
"rudesby":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an uncivil turbulent person"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00fcdzb\u0113"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"rude + -sby (as in the name Crosby )"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1566, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-123058"
},
"restringe":{
"type":[
"transitive verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to make costive : bind",
": confine , restrict"
],
"pronounciation":[
"r\u0259\u0307\u02c8strinj"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Latin restringere to draw back tight, restrict"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-123539"
},
"refixture":{
"type":[
"transitive verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to renew or replace the fixtures of (as a store, an office)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\"+"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"re- + fixture"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-123717"
},
"reinoculate":{
"type":[
"noun,",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to inoculate (someone or something) again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-i-\u02c8n\u00e4-ky\u0259-\u02ccl\u0101t"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1654, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-124629"
},
"romantic encounter":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a brief romantic relationship"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-124652"
},
"reclusion":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the state of being recluse"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8kl\u00fc-zh\u0259n"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"These needn\u2019t detain us \u2014 except to the extent that Wang\u2019s decision to turn back may have signaled respect for his friend\u2019s reclusion . \u2014 Washington Post , 13 Apr. 2022",
"Home reclusion has definitely made notable shifts in consumers' dressing habits. \u2014 Yanie Durocher, Forbes , 25 Feb. 2021",
"Caine\u2019s miserable and sharp-witted author just wants to live out his days in peace with a bottle of scotch, a cigar and his orange tabby cat, but Plaza\u2019s hopeful editor pulls him out of his reclusion . \u2014 Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter , 8 Nov. 2019",
"With the war long over, Homer carried it with him still, to deeper and deeper reclusion . \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 4 Oct. 2019",
"In his five years as president, Mr. Rouhani has tried to guide the Islamic Republic out of reclusion , shaping it into a more economically open country. \u2014 Asa Fitch, WSJ , 9 May 2018",
"Yet for listeners nonetheless intrigued by the mystery, the host is an apt guide to chronicle Simmon\u2019s rise to fitness superstardom and plunge into reclusion . \u2014 Laura Jane Standley, The Atlantic , 21 Dec. 2017",
"The young shut-in Mr. Harrison plays in Trey Edward Shults\u2019s post-apocalypse tragedy could have been a straightforward study in reclusion . \u2014 Wesley Morris, New York Times , 6 Dec. 2017"
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"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-124952"
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"renown":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": a state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame",
": report , rumor",
": to give renown to",
": the state of being widely and favorably known"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8nau\u0307n",
"ri-\u02c8nau\u0307n"
],
"synonyms":[
"celebrity",
"fame",
"notoriety"
],
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"anonymity",
"oblivion",
"obscureness",
"obscurity"
],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"He achieved great renown for his discoveries.",
"Her photographs have earned her international renown .",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Historical renown derives from brilliance and luck; Cornwallis alas possessed too little of either. \u2014 Maxwell Carter, WSJ , 21 Mar. 2022",
"In old Batumi, the main streets lead to the port \u2014 hence its renown as a city that looks at the sea. \u2014 Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes , 15 May 2022",
"Their first attempts borrowed from realist Western techniques, just as Albert Namatjira (1902-59), Australia\u2019s first Indigenous painter of renown , had a generation before. \u2014 Anthony Ham, Smithsonian Magazine , 13 May 2022",
"And the longtime music director, Michael Morgan, was a conductor of international renown . \u2014 Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter , 14 Apr. 2022",
"Karpf, being of little renown , attracted scant engagement from his tweet. \u2014 Jason Linkins, The New Republic , 19 Feb. 2022",
"Schwartz was a middle-distance runner of some renown in his youth. \u2014 Llewellyn King, Forbes , 1 May 2022",
"Thomas Harland, Daniel Burnap, Eli Terry, Seth Thomas, Riley Whiting and Silas Hoadley are among the many clock makers who brought renown to Connecticut. \u2014 Hartford Courant , 22 Apr. 2022",
"The chance to pursue that reform came in 1906, when Montessori, now an educator of some renown , gained the backing of a group of Roman financiers. \u2014 Jessica Winter, The New Yorker , 3 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"His future in question, the man, an unabashed erotic exhibitionist, has attracted renown in a country where fame is usually reserved for government ministers and top badminton players. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 4 Apr. 2022",
"KemperSports is renown for its expertise from the high-end resorts to municipal golf courses and lots of things in-between. \u2014 Myrna Petlicki, chicagotribune.com , 8 Mar. 2022",
"Pop music critics and historians, who were and often still are white men, are renown for dismissing women like Houston who don\u2019t write their own music. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 10 Feb. 2022",
"Iwanami Hall is renown for importing and screening award-winning foreign-language titles, hard to find Japanese films, and for helping to kick off a boom in single-screen and mini theaters in the Japanese capital. \u2014 Patrick Frater, Variety , 12 Jan. 2022",
"Cornel West has achieved renown as a professor, philosopher, historian, intellectual and political activist. \u2014 NBC News , 29 Dec. 2021",
"After World War II, Wally Bronner, a sign painter who had won renown for his work decorating businesses around the region in Christmas splendor, added the tinselly twinkle to Frankenmuth\u2019s tourist industry by opening his first Christmas store. \u2014 New York Times , 23 Nov. 2021",
"Toward the end of the century, Wilson achieved renown in the newly ascendant field of ecology. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 15 Oct. 2021",
"Braun was a model citizen after that ugly episode, becoming a community philanthropist, team leader and one of the greatest clutch hitters in franchise history, renown for late-season heroics. \u2014 Tom Haudricourt, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 14 Sep. 2021"
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"Middle English renoun , from Anglo-French renum, renoun , from renomer to report, speak of, from re- + nomer to name, from Latin nominare , from nomin-, nomen name \u2014 more at name"
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"15th century, in the meaning defined above"
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},
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"type":[
"noun"
],
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": revival under English law of a suit that is abated"
],
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"r\u0259\u0307\u02c8v\u012bv\u0259(r)"
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"noun"
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"\u02ccra-\u02ccp\u022fr-\u02c8t\u0259r"
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"He was selected to be the UN's rapporteur on nuclear energy.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Last year, Iran executed 280 people, according to a report published in March by the United Nations\u2019 special rapporteur on the country. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 19 May 2022",
"The pandemic closure has exacerbated the food crisis, said Tom\u00e1s Ojea Quintana, the United Nations\u2019 special rapporteur on North Korean human rights. \u2014 Washington Post , 24 Apr. 2022",
"Richard Bennett, the United Nations special rapporteur for Afghanistan on human rights, condemned the blasts. \u2014 NBC News , 22 Apr. 2022",
"In February 2021, the special rapporteur urged the U.S. government, along with the United Kingdom and Portugal, to unfreeze assets of the Venezuela Central Bank to purchase medicine, vaccines, food, spare parts and other essential goods. \u2014 Washington Post , 8 Mar. 2022",
"Assange, 50, is currently being held at London\u2019s high-security Belmarsh Prison, where his mental and physical health have deteriorated markedly, according to his family, supporters and Nils Melzer, the United Nations' special rapporteur on torture. \u2014 Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY , 10 Dec. 2021",
"David Kaye, a former United Nations special rapporteur on free expression, said Twitter should revert the policy and go back to the drawing board. \u2014 Brian Fung, CNN , 3 Dec. 2021",
"The coalition of nursing unions \u2014 representing more than 2.5 million health-care workers from 28 countries \u2014 wrote a letter to Tlaleng Mofokeng, the U.N. special rapporteur on the right to health. \u2014 Washington Post , 30 Nov. 2021",
"Another proposal led by the Marshall Islands to create a new special rapporteur on climate change was also approved by the Council on Friday. \u2014 NBC News , 8 Oct. 2021"
],
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"Middle French, from rapporter to bring back, report"
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"1563, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-125816"
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"noun",
"verb"
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": to drive back : repulse",
": to fight against : resist",
": turn away , reject",
": to drive away : discourage",
": to be incapable of adhering to, mixing with, taking up, or holding",
": to force away or apart or tend to do so by mutual action at a distance",
": to cause aversion in : disgust",
": to cause aversion",
": to drive back",
": to push away",
": to keep out : resist",
": disgust entry 2"
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"ri-\u02c8pel",
"ri-\u02c8pel"
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"beat off",
"fend (off)",
"rebut",
"repulse",
"stave off",
"turn away",
"turn back"
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"examples":[
"a fabric that repels water",
"Their superior forces repelled the invasion.",
"Two positive electrical charges repel each other.",
"Magnets can both repel and attract one another.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The patches go on your clothes or bag and claim to repel mosquitoes up to 3 feet away for eight hours. \u2014 Fiorella Valdesolo, WSJ , 23 June 2022",
"The United States last week upped the ante with its largest pledge of aid for Ukrainian forces yet: an additional $1 billion in military assistance to help repel or reverse Russian advances. \u2014 Andrea Rosa And Jamey Keaten, Anchorage Daily News , 21 June 2022",
"The low-maintenance blooms have gained popularity in European window boxes for their ability to repel flies in the summer. \u2014 Terri Robertson, Country Living , 21 June 2022",
"The United States last week upped the ante with its largest pledge of aid for Ukrainian forces yet: an additional $1 billion in military assistance to help repel or reverse Russian advances. \u2014 John Leicester And David Keyton, Chicago Tribune , 20 June 2022",
"That means such chemicals are both highly stable and useful in products designed to repel grease and water. \u2014 Meg Wilcox, Scientific American , 15 June 2022",
"Spraying yourself with insect repellants, such as those containing DEET ( N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide), can help repel ticks. \u2014 Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes , 9 June 2022",
"Ukraine, Zelensky said in a video address, has asked NATO and its allies for weaponry to help repel Russian forces but Western leaders have repeatedly equivocated. \u2014 Patrick J. Mcdonnell, Los Angeles Times , 27 Mar. 2022",
"The skin could also repel water, which expanded what tasks the robot could perform. \u2014 Megan Marples, CNN , 10 June 2022"
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"history_and_etymology":[
"Middle English repellen, borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French repeller, borrowed from Latin repellere \"to push away, drive back, fend off,\" from re- re- + pellere \"to beat against, push, strike, rouse\" \u2014 more at pulse entry 1"
],
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-130101"
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"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a diffraction grating whose lines are ruled on a mirror surface"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-130206"
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"run-out groove":{
"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": a lead-out groove on a phonograph record"
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"first_known_use":[
"1946, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-130358"
},
"ride cymbal":{
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"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a large suspended cymbal normally used to provide a steady rhythm"
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"first_known_use":[
"1956, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-131744"
},
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"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the new growth appearing on a cinchona under mossed bark \u2014 compare natural bark"
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"history_and_etymology":[
"from past participle of renew"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-132152"
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"rubrene":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an orange-red fluorescent crystalline polycyclic hydrocarbon C 42 H 28 that is decolorized by oxygen with the reversible formation of a peroxide; tetraphenyl-naphthacene"
],
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"\u02c8r\u00fc\u02ccbr\u0113n"
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"history_and_etymology":[
"International Scientific Vocabulary rubr- (from Latin rubr-, ruber red) + -ene"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1926, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-132204"
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"revertant":{
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"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a mutant gene, individual, or strain that regains a former capability (such as the production of a particular protein) by undergoing further mutation",
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],
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"ri-\u02c8v\u0259r-t\u1d4ant",
"ri-\u02c8v\u0259rt-\u1d4ant"
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"first_known_use":[
"1955, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-132215"
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"noun"
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": the quality or state of being rigid",
": one that is rigid (as in form or conduct)",
": the quality or state of being rigid : as",
": abnormal stiffness of muscle",
": emotional inflexibility and resistance to change"
],
"pronounciation":[
"r\u0259-\u02c8ji-d\u0259-t\u0113",
"r\u0259-\u02c8jid-\u0259t-\u0113"
],
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"exactingness",
"hardness",
"harshness",
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"rigidness",
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"rigorousness",
"severity",
"sternness",
"strictness",
"stringency"
],
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"flexibility",
"gentleness",
"laxness",
"mildness"
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"examples":[
"sometimes the rigidity of the headmaster's discipline was deemed excessive by even much of the faculty",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"This forces a ton of rigidity to the torso, making this an instant position of work, Samuel says. \u2014 Jeff Tomko, Men's Health , 23 June 2022",
"Perhaps the most touching works in the Philadelphia show are those that suggest the longer arc of Scully\u2019s career, from purity to messiness, rigidity to freedom, self-containment to self-expression. \u2014 Philip Kennicott, Washington Post , 27 May 2022",
"Workers got extra time at home, and extra leeway to test the rigidity of their bosses\u2019 plans. \u2014 New York Times , 9 June 2022",
"Flextime is a model of work that focuses less on the rigidity of the longstanding 9-5 schedule and exactly when and where something gets done, and more on meeting bigger picture deadlines and goals. \u2014 Becky Carroll, Forbes , 6 Oct. 2021",
"Ferrari also redesigned the chassis for the GTS, working on the A-pillar, B-pillar, and side sills to maintain torsional rigidity and bending stiffness. \u2014 Caleb Miller, Car and Driver , 19 Apr. 2022",
"Of these, sole rigidity seems to vary the most between spikes. \u2014 Cory Smith, Outside Online , 16 Apr. 2022",
"But the bronchoscope\u2019s width and rigidity limits how deep doctors can venture down a patient\u2019s lungs in search of cancerous or other problematic tissues. \u2014 Washington Post , 1 Apr. 2022",
"Applauding leaders who insist on toughness, discourage empathy, punish failure and reward rigidity is a surefire way to place a wedge between the company and the customer. \u2014 Samantha Paxson, Forbes , 15 Mar. 2022"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-132313"
},
"revenge oneself on":{
"type":[
"idiom"
],
"definitions":[
": to do something to hurt (someone who has hurt one, a loved one, etc.)"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-132509"
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"Rhodophyceae":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"plural noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a class of chiefly marine multicellular algae (division Rhodophyta ) comprising algae in which red phycoerythrin and sometimes blue phycocyanin mask the chlorophyll, in which no motile form or stage exists, and in which there is a well-marked and often complex alternation of generations \u2014 compare red alga"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u014dd\u0259\u02c8f\u012bs\u0113\u02cc\u0113"
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"New Latin, from rhod- + -phyceae"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-132600"
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"type":[
"adjective",
"transitive verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to demand again"
],
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"\u00a6r\u0113+"
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"history_and_etymology":[
"re- + demand"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-133100"
},
"rubious":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": red , ruby"
],
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"\u02c8r\u00fc-b\u0113-\u0259s"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"circa 1616, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-133154"
},
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"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the process of paving with broken stone"
],
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"\u02ccr\u00fcd\u0259\u02c8r\u0101sh\u0259n"
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"history_and_etymology":[
"Latin ruderation-, ruderatio , from ruderatus (past participle) + -ion-, -io -ion"
],
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1730, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-133226"
},
"rewood":{
"type":[
"transitive verb"
],
"definitions":[
": reforest"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\"+"
],
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"history_and_etymology":[
"re- + wood"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-133346"
},
"Rideau Canal":{
"type":[
"geographical name"
],
"definitions":[
"canal system 124 miles (200 kilometers) long in southeastern Ontario, Canada, connecting Lake Ontario and the Ottawa River and including",
"and the"
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"ri-\u02c8d\u014d"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-134109"
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"raised beach":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a beach formed by a sea or lake and subsequently elevated above high-water level either by local crustal movements or by lowering of sea level"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-134403"
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"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a system of striking the time in some older clocks that employs two bells of different pitch with the lower-toned bell representing the Roman figure V and the higher-toned bell the Roman figure I"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-134432"
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"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a rose-red mineral consisting essentially of manganese carbonate"
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"\u02ccr\u014d-d\u0259-\u02c8kr\u014d-\u02ccs\u012bt"
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"history_and_etymology":[
"borrowed from German Rhodochrosit, from Greek rhod\u00f3chr\u014ds or rhod\u00f3chroos \"rose-colored\" (from rhodo- rhodo- + -chr\u014ds, -chroos, adjectival derivatives of chr\u1e53s \"skin, flesh, complexion, color\") + German -it -ite entry 1 \u2014 more at -chrome",
"Note: The mineral was named by the German mineralogist Johann Friedrich Ludwig Hausmann (1782-1859) in Handbuch der Mineralogie, 1. Band (G\u00f6ttingen, 1813), pp. 1081-82."
],
"first_known_use":[
"1823, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-134815"
},
"redeem oneself":{
"type":[
"idiom"
],
"definitions":[
": to succeed or do something good after one has failed or done something bad"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-135032"
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"rope's end":{
"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb"
],
"definitions":[
": a piece of rope especially for use as a lash for punishing",
": a hangman's noose",
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],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Noun",
"Middle English roppys end , from roppys, ropes (genitive of rope entry 1 ) + end, ende end",
"Transitive verb",
"rope's end"
],
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"Noun",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Transitive verb",
"1803, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-135423"
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"reach for the stars":{
"type":[
"idiom"
],
"definitions":[
": to try to do something that is very difficult and impressive"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-135605"
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"reaccommodation":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": renewed accommodation"
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"\"+"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-135810"
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"reputedly":{
"type":[
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": according to reputation or general belief"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8py\u00fc-t\u0259d-l\u0113"
],
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Unlike Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, a politician-cum-general, and Gen. Valery Gerasimov, reputedly the designer of the original attack plan for Ukraine, Gen. Dvornikov is not a staff officer in Moscow. \u2014 Mark Kimmitt, WSJ , 13 Apr. 2022",
"This remote outpost, roughly the size of Switzerland, is reputedly one of the world's largest river islands -- it's bordered on every side by the mighty Amazon. \u2014 Lucy Sherriff, CNN , 23 Mar. 2022",
"He is aided by Jonas Pierce (Peters), reputedly the world\u2019s best maritime rights lawyer. \u2014 John Hopewell, Variety , 22 Dec. 2021",
"Horror tale about two women who move into a Manhattan duplex once reputedly owned by Jeffrey Epstein. \u2014 Times Staff, Los Angeles Times , 10 Nov. 2021",
"Rivers reputedly never has uttered a single profane word, no matter how badly the Chargers blocked for him. \u2014 Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune , 2 Nov. 2021",
"Black Forest \u2014 reputedly the country\u2019s most sustainable city \u2014 well known for its temperate climate and reconstructed medieval old town, picturesque brooks and hiking hills, is in third place. \u2014 Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes , 28 Oct. 2021",
"Thomas, reputedly the fastest player in college football, broke away from the Alabama defense and raced into the clear. \u2014 Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al , 30 Aug. 2021",
"In other words, the central Asian country is reputedly home to heaps of lithium. \u2014 Simon Constable, Forbes , 28 Aug. 2021"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1655, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-142119"
},
"rough in":{
"type":[
"phrasal verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to make a rough or unfinished version of (something, such as a design) as the first step in creating the finished version"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-142506"
},
"resene":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": any of various mixtures of neutral alkali-resistant compounds that are found in rosin and other natural resins and that contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re\u02ccz\u0113n"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"International Scientific Vocabulary res in + -ene"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-142536"
},
"reapportionment":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an act or result of reapportioning something : the process or result of making a new proportionate division or distribution of something",
": the reassignment of representatives proportionally among the states in accordance with changes in population distribution"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u0259-\u02c8p\u022fr-sh\u0259n-m\u0259nt"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1788, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-142614"
},
"Rajput":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a member of a dominant military caste of northern India"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00e4j-\u02ccpu\u0307t",
"\u02c8r\u00e4zh-"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Hindi & Urdu r\u0101jp\u016bt , from Sanskrit r\u0101japutra king's son, from r\u0101jan king + putra son \u2014 more at few"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1598, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-142641"
},
"romanticity":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": romanticism"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The tenants, which also announced a rent strike , are being organized by Tenants & Neighbors and are represented by Manhattan Legal Services' Tenant Rights Coalition, according to a news release. \u2014 ABC News , 8 June 2022",
"During the First World War, Mary Barbour, a housing campaigner, whom Sturgeon says is one of her heroes, led a rent strike in Govan which spread across the city. \u2014 Sam Knight, The New Yorker , 3 May 2021",
"Jackson encouraged the residents to organize a rent strike , an action allowed by the city. \u2014 Darcel Rockett, chicagotribune.com , 23 Apr. 2021",
"When increases actually went into effect in February during the pandemic, many in the association had lost jobs or hours and had already committed to a partial or full rent strike , simply refusing to pay. \u2014 Tracy Jeanne Rosenthal, The New Republic , 2 Apr. 2021",
"The success of the Manchester rent strike \u2013 which saw students secure a 30% rent cut \u2013 is a clear example of how students are wielding their vital role in the economy to their advantage. \u2014 Daisy Schofield, refinery29.com , 9 Feb. 2021",
"Now graduate students are pushing back, calling for a rent strike starting Thursday, April 1. \u2014 Joshua Emerson Smith, San Diego Union-Tribune , 27 Mar. 2021",
"Twenty-year-old fashion illustration and imaging student Georgia Langham is currently involved in a rent strike at halls owned by iQ in Acton, west London. \u2014 Vicky Spratt, refinery29.com , 10 Feb. 2021",
"In Bristol, 19-year-old history student Ryan Grant-Khalani is also helping to organise a rent strike against Unite at Chantry Court. \u2014 Vicky Spratt, refinery29.com , 10 Feb. 2021"
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"1881, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-144026"
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": a muscle that serves to retain a part in place especially when retracted"
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"Latin, one that holds back, from retentus (past participle of retin\u0113re to hold back, retain) + -or"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-144134"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Without proper training, the same dilemma facing Sergeant Pysanka\u2019s unit and their lone range finder will be pervasive on a much larger scale. \u2014 New York Times , 6 June 2022",
"The range finder , called a JIM LR, is like a pair of high-tech binoculars and likely part of the tranche of equipment supplied by the United States, said Sergeant Pysanka. \u2014 New York Times , 6 June 2022",
"The laser beam would be reflected back to the range finder , which measured how long the beam\u2019s round-trip took and translated that into distances that were accurate to within 6/100 of an inch per mile. \u2014 Frederick Reimers, Outside Online , 26 Feb. 2019",
"These range finder binoculars provide fast measurement up to 540 yards, are super lightweight and portable, sport a water-resistant body and come with basic essentials like a carrying pouch, CR2 battery and microfiber cleaning cloth. \u2014 Shanon Maglente, Good Housekeeping , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Surveyors often used a compass, measuring tape or laser range finder and an inclinometer to record the direction, distance and slope of the passage. \u2014 Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer , 14 Sep. 2021",
"The researchers added a range finder and a Wi-Fi sensor so the robot can avoid obstructions. \u2014 Washington Post , 6 Apr. 2021",
"Other marine-binocular features might include a range finder or even stabilization technology, which makes higher-power glass (say above 7x magnification) more functional in the confines of a rocking boat. \u2014 The Editors, Outdoor Life , 21 Oct. 2019",
"When shopping for range finders for rifle hunting, maximum range of measurement becomes more critical. \u2014 The Editors, Field & Stream , 27 Sep. 2019"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-144512"
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"\u02c8r\u0101\u02ccsk\u022f(r)p\u0259\u02c8r\u00e4\u02ccl\u0101s",
"\u02c8r\u0113z\u02cck\u022f(r)p\u0259\u02c8r\u0101(\u02cc)l\u0113z"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-150031"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-150234"
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": an advocate of renovation (as of a government)"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-150308"
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": a grizzled black-marked semiarboreal civet ( Viverricula malaccensis or V. indica ) that is related to but is smaller than the common civet, is native to China and the East Indies, and furnishes a perfume prized by the Javanese"
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"borrowed from Javanese ras\u00e9"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-150444"
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"You should restructure this sentence to make its meaning clearer.",
"The college is restructuring its Humanities Department.",
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"Many people deferred elective procedures and appointments that weren\u2019t urgent, and many hospitals had to restructure their facilities to treat an influx of patients with Covid-19. \u2014 Brian Blase, STAT , 14 May 2022",
"The country cannot make progress negotiating with foreign lenders to restructure its debt and secure a bailout if the government is in disarray, officials and analysts say. \u2014 Gerry Shih, Washington Post , 12 May 2022",
"The fee- and information-sharing agreement is seen as a moderate step in the right direction rather than substantial progress to restructure Evergrande\u2019s debt, one of the people said. \u2014 Alexander Saeedy And Anna Hirtenstein, WSJ , 4 Apr. 2022",
"The company credited Frisk with helping to create and lead a long-term strategic plan to restructure operations and sales. \u2014 Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun , 18 May 2022",
"District leaders have been deliberating for months on a cost-saving plan to restructure schools. \u2014 al , 5 May 2022",
"Farley announced in March the plan to restructure the company into Ford Blue and Ford Model e teams, in addition to the Ford Pro business side. \u2014 Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press , 28 Apr. 2022",
"House Bill 7 follows several years of previous efforts to restructure public assistance programs. \u2014 Deborah Yetter, The Courier-Journal , 3 Mar. 2022",
"With the settlement overturned, a $4.5 billion plan to restructure Purdue and provide funding toward ending the opioid crisis is now in jeopardy. \u2014 Courtney Vinopal, Quartz , 17 Dec. 2021"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-150815"
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"transitive verb"
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"definitions":[
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-151259"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-152158"
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"1829\u20131894 Russian pianist and composer",
"Arthur 1887\u20131982 American (Polish-born) pianist"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-152627"
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": a system of organs functioning in respiration and in humans consisting especially of the nose, nasal passages, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs : respiratory system \u2014 see lower respiratory tract , upper respiratory tract"
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"1842, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-152724"
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": a percentage or cut taken (as by an operator)"
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"rake off , verb; from the use of a rake by a croupier to collect the operator's profits in a gambling casino"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-154018"
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"noun,",
"verb"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-155458"
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"definitions":[
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"As the United States surpasses 1 million COVID-19 deaths since the pandemic began, USA TODAY is opening up access to a report card of infections and deaths in nursing homes during the worst of the pandemic. \u2014 Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today , 17 May 2022",
"Alabama\u2019s fourth graders and eighth graders ranked 49th in reading on the NAEP, considered the nation\u2019s report card . \u2014 Mike Cason | Mcason@al.com, al , 11 May 2022",
"If Wednesday\u2019s Game 5 box score was a report card , the Warriors would be grounded for a year. \u2014 Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle , 11 May 2022",
"Kylie Mohr wrote for High Country News about this finding and more from the American Lung Assn.'s latest air-quality report card . \u2014 Sammy Rothstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 28 Apr. 2022",
"On Monday, the Securities and Exchange Commission is scheduled to discuss a new one \u2014 in essence, a climate-risk report card for companies trading on Wall Street. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 20 Mar. 2022",
"The Institute For Diversity and Ethics in Sport, a part of the University of Central Florida\u2019s College of Business Administration, releases a racial and gender report card for many sports each year. \u2014 Andrew Beaton, WSJ , 3 Feb. 2022",
"To see the report card from your district, visit apps2.dpi.wi.gov/reportcards. \u2014 Alec Johnson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 18 Nov. 2021",
"In fact, the artiste reveals that his teacher had once penned the words; \u2018your child is full of music\u2019 - as a note to his mother - on his Kindergarten report card . \u2014 Sonya Rehman, Forbes , 21 Apr. 2022"
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"1869, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-160314"
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"definitions":[
"river 146 miles (235 kilometers) long in western Germany flowing northwest and west to the Rhine River",
"industrial district in the valley of the Ruhr River in Germany"
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"noun"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-160955"
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"adjective"
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"definitions":[
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": turbulent"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-161002"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-161812"
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"noun"
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"definitions":[
": the reed stops of a pipe organ \u2014 compare fluework"
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"history_and_etymology":[
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-162708"
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"type":[
"transitive verb"
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": to accommodate again"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-162851"
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"transitive verb"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-163241"
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"definitions":[
": a hot drink composed of strong beer, wine, gin, egg yolks, sugar, and spices"
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": a measure of the angle of the cone of light rays from an object that traverse an optical system",
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"noun"
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"definitions":[
": rancher"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-164921"
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"noun"
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": a recasting or adaptation especially of a literary work or musical composition"
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"Italian rifacimento , from rifaci- (stem of rifare to make over, from ri- re-\u2014from Latin re-\u2014+ facere, fare to make, do, from Latin facere ) + -mento -ment (from Latin -mentum )"
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"adjective"
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"definitions":[
": of, relating to, or marked by recapitulation"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-165318"
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"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": english oak"
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"\u02c8r\u014db\u0259(r)"
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"Latin, oak"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-165643"
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"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": a repeated sound, word, or phrase",
": refrain sense 1"
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"\u02c8re-p\u0259-\u02cctend"
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"Latin repetendus to be repeated, gerundive of repetere to repeat"
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"1874, in the meaning defined above"
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"type":[
"adjective",
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": rigidity in principle or practice"
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"\u02c8ri-g\u0259-\u02ccri-z\u0259m"
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"1704, in the meaning defined above"
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"type":[
"noun"
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": a part of the impedance of an electric circuit that is due to the influence of another coupled circuit"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-170416"
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"type":[
"plural noun"
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"definitions":[
": ancient giants reported in the Old Testament to have flourished in Canaan and its vicinity prior to the Hebrews"
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"\u02c8ref\u0113\u0259\u0307m",
"r\u0259\u0307\u02c8f\u0101\u0259\u0307m"
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"Hebrew r\u0115ph\u0101'\u012bm"
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"verb"
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": to appraise (something) again : to reevaluate the amount, value, or significance of"
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"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u0259-\u02c8pr\u0101z"
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"1732, in the meaning defined above"
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"noun"
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": a trial heat (as in rowing) in which first-round losers are given another chance to qualify for the semifinals"
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"\u02ccre-p\u0259-\u02c8sh\u00e4zh",
"\u02c8re-p\u0259-\u02ccsh\u00e4zh"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Livach \u2014 who had to win a repechage a few minutes earlier \u2014 was obviously tiring. \u2014 Tim Creason, The Indianapolis Star , 8 Aug. 2021",
"After losing to Japan by one run in the 10th inning in their first game out of pool play, Team USA had to battle back to win a repechage game over the Dominican Republic and a semifinal over Korea. \u2014 Julie Jag, The Salt Lake Tribune , 6 Aug. 2021",
"Thomas Gilman won his 57kg repechage match to have the shot at a bronze later Thursday. \u2014 USA TODAY , 5 Aug. 2021",
"At the time this article was published, Megan Kalmoe and Tracy Eisser had finished second in the coxless pair repechage , and Kara Kohler had placed second in her single sculls quarterfinal. \u2014 Noah Robertson, The Christian Science Monitor , 27 July 2021",
"Kathleen Noble, of Salt Lake City, placed third in her repechage heat of the women\u2019s single sculls event Friday evening while racing for Uganda. \u2014 Julie Jag, The Salt Lake Tribune , 24 July 2021",
"With only the top two crews getting automatic berths to the finals, Rusher will have another shot at a medal during the repechage race Sunday at Sea Forest Waterway. \u2014 Stacy St. Clair, chicagotribune.com , 23 July 2021",
"Sarlak was fighting in the 60kg repechage and on course for a bronze medal; he'd been drawn against an opponent from Azerbaijan, but Israel's Gal Yekutiel was up next. \u2014 Don Riddell, CNN , 1 July 2021",
"Italian transfer market pundit Gianluca Di Marzio draws an even worse scenario, with Benevento - who arrived 17th last season - hoping for a repechage to take Salernitana\u2019s place. \u2014 Giacomo Galardini, Forbes , 29 June 2021"
],
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"French rep\u00eachage second chance, reexamination for a candidate who has failed, from rep\u00eacher to fish out, rescue, from re- + p\u00eacher to fish, from Latin piscari \u2014 more at piscatory"
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"1899, in the meaning defined above"
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": to sell in small quantities directly to the ultimate consumer",
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": the industry of such selling",
": at a retailer's price",
": retail entry 4",
": of, relating to, or engaged in the sale of commodities at retail",
": in small quantities : from a retailer",
": to sell in small amounts to people for their own use",
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"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02cct\u0101l",
"especially for sense 2 also",
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"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02cct\u0101l",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02cct\u0101l",
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"deal (in)",
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"put up",
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"buy",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"For those who need more screen real estate, the HP Spectre x360 16-inch will retail starting at $1,649.99. \u2014 Michael Kan, PCMAG , 19 May 2022",
"In other words, not every ticket for the artist\u2019s entire tour schedule will necessarily retail for $25. \u2014 John Lonsdale, Rolling Stone , 4 May 2022",
"The new soundbar will retail for $249, according to the report. \u2014 Samuel Axon, Ars Technica , 22 Apr. 2022",
"In the game, players race non-fungible tokens (NFTs) of horses, which have unique digital signatures on the blockchain and can retail for up to $100,000, against one another. \u2014 Grady Mcgregor, Fortune , 16 Apr. 2022",
"Many of them now retail for double to triple the price of their original $5,600 price tags. \u2014 Paige Reddinger, Robb Report , 29 Mar. 2022",
"Plastic guns that shoot Orbeeze balls retail for $55 to $86 online. \u2014 Bill Laitner, Detroit Free Press , 22 Mar. 2022",
"May 5th, this luxury skincare must-have will retail for $86, available via the Pat McGrath website. \u2014 Emerald Elitou, Essence , 26 Apr. 2022",
"High-end airbeds that could replace standard mattresses for users on a budget will retail between $80 and $150 in more specialized bedding outlets. \u2014 Michael Pollick, chicagotribune.com , 29 Aug. 2020",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"While several legislators believe downtown projects will draw new residents and increase tax revenue, the jobs described in those proposals include retail and restaurant work, which traditionally pay low wages. \u2014 Anita Lee, ProPublica , 24 June 2022",
"Condos would fill the upper floors while the ground level would have two to three retail and restaurant spaces. \u2014 Drew Dawson, Journal Sentinel , 10 June 2022",
"The plan also includes new frontage along Lake Street that includes a five-foot setback and landscaping, two lots for retail or restaurant uses, and a second lot that would feature a Super Suds Aurora car wash. \u2014 Steve Lord, Chicago Tribune , 9 June 2022",
"The Athens city council on Monday approved a wave of new retail and restaurant developments for the north Alabama city that the mayor said points to the city\u2019s growth. \u2014 Paul Gattis | Pgattis@al.com, al , 7 June 2022",
"The 35-acre Apopka City Center is expected to have as much as 200,000-square feet of retail , restaurant and office space around the Orange Blossom Trail and State Road 436 interchange, GrowthSpotter reported last year. \u2014 Austin Fuller, Orlando Sentinel , 24 May 2022",
"Many of these workers have chosen to move on to other industries with less intimate and demanding tasks as well as better pay, e.g., gig economy, retail , restaurant and hospitality, logistics. \u2014 Joseph Coughlin, Forbes , 20 May 2022",
"An estimated 20 condos would fill the upper floors while the ground level would have two to three retail and restaurant spaces. \u2014 Drew Dawson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 19 May 2022",
"At the entrance to the area is McHenry Row, a retail and restaurant complex. \u2014 Baltimore Sun , 14 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Too many of my Twitter interactions with biotech-loving retail investors are unpleasant. \u2014 Adam Feuerstein, STAT , 28 June 2022",
"Go retail location in Washington, according to a May 27 public health alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service. \u2014 Kate Gibson, CBS News , 22 June 2022",
"Ryba's Roots will soon be sold at more dispensaries and at Classic Roots Farm's first retail location in Owosso, about 40 miles northeast of Lansing, set to open this summer. \u2014 Adrienne Roberts, Detroit Free Press , 17 June 2022",
"This activism is coincidentally aided by some Wall Street asset managers, who claim to be acting on behalf of retail investors. \u2014 James Freeman, WSJ , 17 June 2022",
"The only way out left for retail investors is the Curve pool, which has been rapidly shrinking by 10,000-15,000 ETH a day this week. \u2014 Krisztian Sandor, Fortune , 17 June 2022",
"National beauty store partnering with a local makeup influencer to promote a new retail location in the area. \u2014 Danielle Wiley, Forbes , 9 June 2022",
"Gensler said Wednesday that the agency is considering whether to add more competition at the middleman level to ensure retail investors are actually getting the best prices. \u2014 Julia Horowitz, CNN , 9 June 2022",
"Roughly 39% of the population received their first dose at a retail location, a little less than 35% chose a health care setting, and a little more than 20% chose a health department. \u2014 Drake Bentley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 27 May 2022"
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"Middle English, from Anglo-French retaille cutting, deduction, retail, from retailler to cut out, from re- + tailler to cut \u2014 more at tailor"
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"1784, in the meaning defined above"
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"type":[
"idiom"
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"definitions":[
": to make the special effort that is required to successfully deal with a difficult situation"
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"definitions":[
": to fit (as a violin, a tennis racket) with new strings"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-172234"
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"noun"
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"definitions":[
": one that makes or signs a requisition"
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"requisitionist from requisition entry 1 + -ist; requisitioner from requisition entry 2 + -er"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-173518"
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": studious inquiry or examination",
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": the collecting of information about a particular subject",
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"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccs\u0259rch",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The research from Deloitte points out my concerns clearly. \u2014 Dan Pontefract, Forbes , 30 June 2022",
"The research titled, Conquer Testing Complexities with Automation and Artificial Intelligence found that 75% of organizations are using a combination of automated and manual testing. \u2014 Sheryl Estrada, Fortune , 30 June 2022",
"Without the right research , going away for the holidays seems to be financially unattainable. \u2014 Liliana Webb, Detroit Free Press , 30 June 2022",
"Awareness is crucial, which is why this research is so important. \u2014 Margaret Sullivan, Washington Post , 29 June 2022",
"The results suggest the virus has evolved very quickly, Thomas Russo, MD, an infectious disease expert at the University of Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, who was not directly involved in the research , tells SELF. \u2014 Maggie O'neill, SELF , 29 June 2022",
"Still, the research offers a new look at how many lives Covid-19 vaccinations might have saved. \u2014 Akila Muthukumar, STAT , 28 June 2022",
"Anne Curzan, dean of the University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, said in a press release that the research will address pressing societal issues. \u2014 Adam Sabes, Fox News , 27 June 2022",
"While research is still in the early stages, evidence so far suggests that pure CBD is safe for pets. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 24 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Young people can now research and investigate words against actions. \u2014 Kian Bakhtiari, Forbes , 5 June 2022",
"Journalists can and will research information about your type of company. \u2014 Eric Mitchell, Rolling Stone , 23 May 2022",
"So the question now becomes: How can research scientists better understand and develop suicide prevention efforts that precisely address racial minorities like Asian Americans? \u2014 Amelia Noor-oshiro, The Conversation , 23 Apr. 2021",
"Normally, defense attorneys receive the names of prosecution witnesses in advance, and can research their backgrounds while preparing for cross-examination. \u2014 Patrick Radden Keefe, The New Yorker , 6 June 2022",
"Alternatively, many people may find that taking the time to research and select the right shampoo, conditioner, and styling products is all that\u2019s necessary. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 3 June 2022",
"Take the time to research organizations that nurture small businesses and spur their growth. \u2014 Blake Caldwell, Forbes , 3 June 2022",
"In 2021, Laketown and five other communities formed the Large Livestock Town Partnership to research potential problems with CAFOs and develop a model ordinance that individual towns could adopt to regulate them. \u2014 Diana Kruzman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 1 June 2022",
"Dow is part of a mapping project paid for by the National Integrated Heat Health Information System to identify and research heat islands, or small areas that are hotter than their surroundings just feet away. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 31 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Noun",
"Middle French recerche , from recercher to go about seeking, from Old French recerchier , from re- + cerchier, sercher to search \u2014 more at search"
],
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"Noun",
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"Verb",
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],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-173533"
},
"run out of patience":{
"type":[
"idiom"
],
"definitions":[
": to become annoyed or upset about having to wait for something"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-174638"
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"type":[
"noun",
"noun,"
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": a literary, artistic, and philosophical movement originating in the 18th century, characterized chiefly by a reaction against neoclassicism and an emphasis on the imagination and emotions, and marked especially in English literature by sensibility and the use of autobiographical material, an exaltation of the primitive and the common man, an appreciation of external nature, an interest in the remote, a predilection for melancholy, and the use in poetry of older verse forms",
": an aspect of romanticism",
": adherence to a romantic attitude or style",
": the quality or state of being romantic"
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"r\u014d-\u02c8man-t\u0259-\u02ccsi-z\u0259m",
"r\u0259-"
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"examples":[
"Try not to discourage the romanticism of college students.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Elle Fanning may be one of the most stylish young actors working in Hollywood today, but her fashion journey has been one defined by a playful sense of romanticism . \u2014 Vogue , 7 Apr. 2022",
"Hall's signature blend of lush romanticism , explorations of family trauma, and banter worthy of a Wimbledon match are firing on all cylinders here. \u2014 Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com , 9 June 2022",
"Euphoria favorite Maude Apatow leaned into English rose romanticism , relying on a flawless complexion, nudish-rose lip, and bold brow\u2014along with a razor-sharp bob\u2014to communicate a dreamy feel. \u2014 Calin Van Paris, Vogue , 20 Feb. 2022",
"Born in Col\u00f3n Province, Akim has a certain swag and romanticism in his voice that\u2019s best reflected in his reggae plena and R&B fusions. \u2014 Billboard Staff, Billboard , 3 Feb. 2022",
"Overlong and overdramatic, the two-hour-plus biopic does feature some exquisite filmmaking, in scenes where the romanticism of Tchaikovsky\u2019s music is met with flowing camera movements that capture the action in artfully staged tableaux. \u2014 Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter , 18 May 2022",
"Designed and made in France, the home of romanticism , 401 is the ultimate romantic scent for those lustful summer days. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 10 May 2022",
"Matt Winn, who managed Churchill Downs at the time, was fostering a romanticism of sorts around horse racing and southern hospitality. \u2014 Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal , 20 Apr. 2022",
"There was a romanticism about them, which isn't there anymore. \u2014 Steve Baltin, Forbes , 19 Sep. 2021"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1821, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-174718"
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"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": having the beak bent upward"
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Latin recurv us + -i- + rostr um + English -al"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-174721"
},
"ruff and honours":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": ruff entry 4 sense 1"
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"first_known_use":[
"1674, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-174815"
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"type":[
"adjective"
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"definitions":[
": having an extrametrical syllable at the end of one line that forms a foot with the first syllable of the next line"
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"history_and_etymology":[
"probably from rove entry 6 + over"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-175902"
},
"roid rage":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an outburst of anger, aggression, or violence attributed to the use of anabolic steroids"
],
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":[
"1986, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-180849"
},
"rifle gun":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": rifle",
": a muzzle-loading rifle"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-181254"
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"reactance tube":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an electron tube that by a variation of its operating voltage can give the effect of a variation of reactance across its electrodes or across a network connected to its electrodes"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-181614"
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"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the constitutional head of a state of India formed from several former princely states who is elected by a council of rulers"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00e4jpr\u0259\u02ccmu\u0307k"
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Hindi r\u0101jpramukh , from Sanskrit r\u0101japramukha , from r\u0101jan king + pramukha chief, from pra- before + mukha face, mouth"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-182004"
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"retardation of the tide":{
"type":[],
"definitions":[
": lunitidal interval",
": retard of the tide",
": lag of the tide"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-182122"
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"revolted":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to renounce allegiance or subjection (as to a government) : rebel",
": to experience disgust or shock",
": to turn away with disgust",
": to cause to turn away or shrink with disgust or abhorrence",
": a renouncing of allegiance (as to a government or party)",
": a determined armed uprising",
": a movement or expression of vigorous dissent",
": to rebel against a ruler or government",
": to be or cause to be disgusted or shocked",
": violent action against a ruler or government : rebellion"
],
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"ri-\u02c8v\u014dlt",
"also",
"ri-\u02c8v\u014dlt"
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"disgust",
"gross out",
"nauseate",
"put off",
"repel",
"repulse",
"sicken",
"turn off"
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"insurgence",
"insurgency",
"insurrection",
"mutiny",
"outbreak",
"rebellion",
"revolution",
"rising",
"uprising"
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"If Russia ever calls NATO\u2019s bluff and invades a member state, the American public may revolt at the prospect of sending troops to die in places that do not threaten the country\u2019s security. \u2014 Jordan Michael Smith, The New Republic , 13 Apr. 2022",
"There is no evidence that these officials are opposed to the overall plan, or would revolt against Putin's orders, two of the sources said. \u2014 Natasha Bertrand, Jim Sciutto And Katie Bo Lillis, CNN , 7 Feb. 2022",
"At least a dozen Democrats threatened to revolt and paraded in and out of Pelosi's office throughout Wednesday morning and into the afternoon, some noticeably upset and trying to avoid talking to the press. \u2014 Melanie Zanona, CNN , 9 Mar. 2022",
"Students revolt while the dean (Brenneman) tries to manage the situation as current and former students (Numrich, Scott and Millan) get caught up in the storm. \u2014 Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter , 18 Feb. 2022",
"Assuredly, some drivers would abide, while many others would revolt . \u2014 Lance Eliot, Forbes , 27 Jan. 2022",
"D'Arezzo and others warn that shoppers tied to Dollar Tree's $1 image could revolt and a competitor like Dollar General may move to undercut Dollar Tree by selling more stuff for a buck. \u2014 Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN , 30 Nov. 2021",
"Eat too much, and your gut may revolt , sending you to the roadside (or trailside) privy. \u2014 Patrick Wilson, Outside Online , 24 July 2020",
"Some have dubbed this worker revolt the Great Resignation; others, Striketober. \u2014 Laurent Belsie, The Christian Science Monitor , 2 Nov. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Again, look no further than Disney: The leaders didn\u2019t speak out until their silence triggered a revolt among employees. \u2014 Paul Polman, Fortune , 16 May 2022",
"The attack began nearly a week ago with suicide bombings and a revolt among Islamic State members inside the prison. \u2014 Jared Malsin, WSJ , 26 Jan. 2022",
"There was a mini- revolt among GOP senators this week in support of Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota, who had committed the cardinal sin of pointing out the truth that Biden actually won the 2020 election. \u2014 Stephen Collinson, CNN , 14 Jan. 2022",
"That\u2019s despite an open revolt among Hollywood assistants starting as far back as fall 2019, when #PayUpHollywood took off in an effort to improve pay and working conditions. \u2014 Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times , 11 May 2021",
"Much of England will swap lockdown for less stringent coronavirus restrictions, after Parliament approved new rules on Tuesday despite a substantial revolt among lawmakers in Prime Minister Boris Johnson\u2019s Conservative Party. \u2014 New York Times , 1 Dec. 2020",
"The chief executive of Disney, Bob Chapek, tried not to take a side at first, at least not publicly, which prompted an employee revolt . \u2014 New York Times , 10 June 2022",
"Pearl Jam\u2019s revolt is informed by generosity and almost naive idealism; the band is staking its future on a battle to reform the entertainment ticketing industry that, it is hoped, would make concerts more affordable and accessible. \u2014 Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune , 9 June 2022",
"The latter firestorm led to a near staff revolt and a brutal standoff with Gov. Ron DeSantis that could cost Disney the right to essentially self-govern the area around their theme parks in the state. \u2014 Brent Lang, Variety , 30 Apr. 2022"
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"borrowed from Middle French revolter, as reflexive se revolter \"to turn about, change sides, turn away (from a belief, adherence), rebel,\" borrowed from Italian revoltare, revottare (later rivoltare ) \"to turn over, turn inside out, cause to rebel, disgust,\" from re- re- + voltare \"to turn,\" going back to Vulgar Latin *volvit\u0101re, iterative of Latin volvere \"to set in a circular course, cause to roll, bring round\" \u2014 more at wallow entry 1",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Instead, pre-rinse anything that has more than a modest rooster tail of grit on it; just one or two hand soaks and rinses is enough to get most of the gunk out. \u2014 Joe Lindsey, Outside Online , 17 July 2021",
"Byron and Logano said the visibility was next to zero on the track's two high-speed straights because of the rooster tail of spray spit out by the cars ahead. \u2014 Jim Vertuno, Star Tribune , 22 May 2021",
"Byron and Logano said the visibility was next to zero on the track's two high-speed straights because of the rooster tail of spray spit out by the cars ahead. \u2014 Jim Vertuno, Star Tribune , 22 May 2021",
"Byron and Logano said the visibility was next to zero on the track's two high-speed straights because of the rooster tail of spray spit out by the cars ahead. \u2014 Jim Vertuno, Star Tribune , 22 May 2021",
"Byron and Logano said the visibility was next to zero on the track's two high-speed straights because of the rooster tail of spray spit out by the cars ahead. \u2014 Jim Vertuno, Star Tribune , 22 May 2021",
"Byron and Logano said the visibility was next to zero on the track's two high-speed straights because of the rooster tail of spray spit out by the cars ahead. \u2014 Jim Vertuno, Star Tribune , 22 May 2021",
"Byron and Logano said the visibility was next to zero on the track's two high-speed straights because of the rooster tail of spray spit out by the cars ahead. \u2014 Jim Vertuno, Star Tribune , 22 May 2021",
"Byron and Logano said the visibility was next to zero on the track's two high-speed straights because of the rooster tail of spray spit out by the cars ahead. \u2014 Jim Vertuno, Star Tribune , 22 May 2021"
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"1934, in the meaning defined above"
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"verb"
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": to provide or connect (something) with wire again",
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"adjective"
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": admitting of no improvement or recovery"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-193057"
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"renverse":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"transitive verb"
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": to turn back : reverse , overturn , overthrow",
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"ren\u02c8v\u0259rs",
"\u00a6r\u00e4n\u02ccver\u00a6s\u0101"
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"Transitive verb",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-193852"
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"rariora":{
"type":[
"plural noun"
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": rare collector's items (as books)"
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"\u02ccra(a)r\u0113\u02c8\u014dr\u0259"
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"New Latin, from Latin, neuter plural of rarior , comparative of rarus rare"
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"type":[
"abbreviation",
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": a referee in a game or sport",
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"refunding",
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"\u02c8ref",
"\u02c8ref"
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Alma coach Jason Couch, dressed in his typical kilt, goes out to argue with the ref during a timeout. \u2014 Freep.com , 10 June 2022",
"Animal rights activist Sasha Zemmel (@SashaMonik) dressed as #NBA ref arrested while protesting #Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor for animal cruelty. \u2014 Natasha Dado, PEOPLE.com , 25 Apr. 2022",
"Briefly: Jordan Samuels-Thomas made his debut as an NHL referee and became the first NHL\u2019s first Black ref since Jay Sharrers worked a game between the Islanders and Hurricanes on April 2, 2004. ... \u2014 Matt Carlson, San Francisco Chronicle , 14 Apr. 2022",
"Smith followed that with a loud curse toward the ref . \u2014 Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star , 1 Mar. 2022",
"But a ref complained to arena staffers, and so Van Zee was briefly separated from a trumpet that once belonged to his grandfather. \u2014 Joseph Goodman, al , 22 Feb. 2022",
"Coaches and a ref had to calm the Mountain View bench down. \u2014 Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic , 9 Feb. 2022",
"Joaquin was frustrated by a series of bad calls a referee had made in a basketball game, which inspired the father and son to call the recreational league and ask to have the ref switched out. \u2014 Emily Shapiro, ABC News , 14 Feb. 2022",
"After inadvertently taking out the ref with an F5, Brock Lesnar covered Bobby Lashley for 19 seconds. \u2014 Alfred Konuwa, Forbes , 30 Jan. 2022"
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"Noun",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-194741"
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"noun"
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": an electric furnace in which heat is obtained from the energy loss of a resistor"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-194917"
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"noun"
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": any of various usually black or red edible berries that are aggregate fruits consisting of numerous small drupes on a fleshy receptacle and that are usually rounder and smaller than the closely related blackberries",
": a perennial plant (genus Rubus ) of the rose family that bears raspberries",
": a sound of contempt made by protruding the tongue between the lips and expelling air forcibly to produce a vibration",
": an expression of disapproval or contempt",
": a sweet juicy red, black, or purple berry of a prickly plant",
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"\u02c8raz-\u02ccber-\u0113",
"-b(\u0259-)r\u0113",
"\u02c8raz-\u02ccber-\u0113"
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"bird",
"boo",
"Bronx cheer",
"catcall",
"hiss",
"hoot",
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"razz",
"snort"
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"cheer"
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"One of the children made a raspberry at him.",
"there were raspberries from the audience when the hapless actress kept forgetting her lines",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Floral nose with hints of wet river stones and fresh raspberry on the palate with a light, nimble body. \u2014 Cathrine Todd, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
"The high fat content in this cacao powder\u2014thank luscious cocoa butter for that\u2014allows the raspberry , cream, and caramel flavors to shine. \u2014 Lauren Joseph, Bon App\u00e9tit , 22 Apr. 2022",
"And there was the raspberry \u2014 slightly bruised \u2014 that her friend Ilse found in a gutter on the way to a factory, then kept in her pocket and gave to Mrs. Klein even though both women were starving. \u2014 Washington Post , 8 Apr. 2022",
"Prune, lemon, raspberry , Bavarian cream, strawberry, Nutella, apricot. \u2014 Elaine Rewolinski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 17 Feb. 2022",
"What\u2019s causing these raspberry leaves to turn brown? \u2014 oregonlive , 28 May 2022",
"Even encouraging developments are getting a big raspberry from the market. \u2014 Larry Light, Forbes , 23 May 2022",
"This one is a consistent Rose, year after year, with this vintage offering a clean aroma of rose / floral notes with raspberry on the palate and a slight creaminess. \u2014 cleveland , 15 May 2022",
"First place in the Most Innovative Ice Cream Flavor category went to a black- raspberry -and-chocolate concoction. \u2014 Katie Deighton, WSJ , 8 May 2022"
],
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"English dialect rasp raspberry + English berry"
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"circa 1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
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"type":[
"idiom"
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": to be satisfied with past success and do nothing to achieve further success"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-195341"
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"Raoult's method":{
"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": a method of determining the molecular weight of a dissolved substance by the extent to which it depresses the freezing point of the solvent"
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"history_and_etymology":[
"after F. M. Raoult"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-195739"
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"type":[
"abbreviation"
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"registered"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-195947"
},
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"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to murmur repeatedly",
": to repeat, echo, utter again, or reply in murmurs"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02c8)r\u0113+"
],
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"Latin remurmurare , from re- + murmurare to murmur"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-200758"
},
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"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to assemble (something) again : to bring or put together the parts of (something) again",
": to come together again : to assemble again"
],
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"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u0259-\u02c8sem-b\u0259l"
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-201609"
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"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the action of reassorting or state of being reassorted"
],
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"\"+"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-201830"
},
"roughing mill":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a set of roughing rolls",
": a revolving metal disk charged with an abrasive that is used in various processes (as the grinding of gems)"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-202922"
},
"rest in peace":{
"type":[
"idiom"
],
"definitions":[
"Definition of rest in peace \u2014 used to say one hopes a person who has died will have peace in death May she rest in peace ."
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-203305"
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"revenge porn":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": sexually explicit images of a person posted online without that person's consent especially as a form of revenge or harassment"
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"first_known_use":[
"2007, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-204454"
},
"relive":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to live again",
": to live over again",
": to experience again in the imagination",
": to experience again (as in the imagination)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8liv",
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u02c8liv"
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"examples":[
"an athlete trying to relive his glory days",
"He would sometimes relive the battle in his dreams.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"But policymakers must plan for a future beyond the American Century, and reckon with the fact that attempts to relive the glories of an inglorious past will not only be met with frustration, but could even lead to war. \u2014 Daniel Bessner, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 22 June 2022",
"No one wants to relive the frustration and fury of 2011 through 2015, when Republicans controlled only the House of Representatives. \u2014 Matthew Continetti, National Review , 18 June 2022",
"This mini machine will let Pop relive his arcade days playing Galaga until his quarters ran out. \u2014 Alesandra Dubin, Woman's Day , 12 June 2022",
"Lisa Rinna was forced to relive the painful decision to end her mother's life in hospice during this week's episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. \u2014 Lanae Brody And Dory Jackson, PEOPLE.com , 8 June 2022",
"Instead, choose an outfit that's fun, silly or scary in a way that won't make someone relive a traumatic event. \u2014 Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping , 6 June 2022",
"To relive those moments and more, take a look below. \u2014 Maggie Fremont, EW.com , 1 June 2022",
"Europe\u2019s clubbers seem ready to relive the days when nobody had ever heard of Covid-19. \u2014 New York Times , 22 May 2022",
"Boardwalk boards: Surprise the wife and cover your bedroom ceiling with boardwalk boards, throw some sand and seaweed on the bed and relive some Drifters magic. \u2014 Pat Myers, Washington Post , 12 May 2022"
],
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"circa 1526, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-204644"
},
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"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an ear of young corn roasted or suitable for roasting usually in the husk",
": an ear of corn suitable for boiling or steaming"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u014d-sti\u014b-\u02ccir",
"sense 2 is usually",
"or"
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"first_known_use":[
"1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-205049"
},
"rocker bent":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a bent supporting a bridge span hinged at one or both ends to provide for expansion and contraction of the span"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-205342"
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"rigidness":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": deficient in or devoid of flexibility",
": appearing stiff and unyielding",
": inflexibly set in opinion",
": strictly observed",
": firmly inflexible rather than lax or indulgent",
": precise and accurate in procedure",
": having the outer shape maintained by a fixed framework",
": not flexible : stiff",
": strict sense 2 , severe",
": deficient in or devoid of flexibility : characterized by stiffness"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ri-j\u0259d",
"\u02c8ri-j\u0259d",
"\u02c8rij-\u0259d"
],
"synonyms":[
"brassbound",
"cast-iron",
"exacting",
"hard-line",
"inflexible",
"rigorous",
"strict",
"stringent",
"uncompromising"
],
"antonyms":[
"flexible",
"lax",
"loose",
"relaxed",
"slack"
],
"examples":[
"The patient's legs were rigid .",
"He is a rigid disciplinarian.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In 2021, Mitchell was a key player in helping to loosen the Army's rigid rules around soldiers' appearance \u2014 most notably the length, style, and color of their hair. \u2014 Baze Mpinja, Allure , 1 June 2022",
"Unlike solid, rigid plates in most super shoes, the plate is W-shaped; two longitudinal flex grooves let toes move semi-independently. \u2014 Brian Metzler, Outside Online , 25 Apr. 2022",
"Earth's crust and the top layer of mantle just under it are broken up into rigid plates that move slowly on top of viscous but mobile lower layers of mantle rock. \u2014 David Bressan, Forbes , 24 Apr. 2022",
"But it is now seen as too rigid a way to look at the differences between the sexes. \u2014 Katie Hunt, CNN , 12 June 2022",
"Just like restrictive diets often fail in the long run, a too- rigid plan for getting out of debt probably isn\u2019t sustainable. \u2014 Anna Moeslein, Glamour , 9 May 2022",
"Managers should take a balanced approach in their utilization of metrics in order to not run the risk of being too rigid about project deadlines or not allowing for the unexpected. \u2014 Wayne Elsey, Forbes , 13 Apr. 2022",
"That approach, opponents say, is too rigid , too expensive, and will ultimately harm patient care. \u2014 Ann Macdonald, STAT , 15 Mar. 2022",
"His family questions rigid athletic policy and Davis School District\u2019s response. \u2014 Courtney Tanner, The Salt Lake Tribune , 3 Dec. 2021"
],
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"Middle English rigide , from Latin rigidus , from rig\u0113re to be stiff"
],
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-205744"
},
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"type":[
"plural noun"
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": a class of Vertebrata comprising air-breathing animals that have lungs but never gills, usually a three-chambered heart, two aortic arches from which the systemic arteries arise, a bony skeleton in which the skull articulates with the vertebral column by a single occipital condyle, the vertebrae gastrocentral, and the compound mandible articulate with the skull through a quadrate bone, that lack hair or feathers and have the skin more or less covered with horny epidermal plates or scales and relatively free from glands, that are known since the Carboniferous and as the dominant form of life in the Mesozoic, and that are represented in the recent fauna by the snakes and lizards, the turtles, the loricates, and the aberrant tuatara \u2014 see cotylosauria , loricata , mesosauria , pelycosauria , pterosauria , rhynchocephalia , squamata , testudinata , therapsida"
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"rep\u02c8til\u0113\u0259",
"-ly\u0259"
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"New Latin, from Late Latin, plural of reptile"
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"adjective",
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
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"definitions":[
": to melt down",
": to extract by melting",
": to treat so as to convert into industrial fats and oils or fertilizer",
": to transmit to another : deliver",
": give up , yield",
": to furnish for consideration, approval, or information: such as",
": to hand down (a legal judgment)",
": to agree on and report (a verdict)",
": to give in return or retribution",
": give back , restore",
": reflect , echo",
": to give in acknowledgment of dependence or obligation : pay",
": to do (a service) for another",
": to cause to be or become : make",
": impart",
": to reproduce or represent by artistic or verbal means : depict",
": to give a performance of",
": to produce a copy or version of",
": to execute the motions of",
": translate",
": to direct the execution of : administer",
": to apply a coat of plaster or cement directly to",
": to give recompense",
": a return especially in goods or services due from a feudal tenant to his lord",
": to cause to be or become",
": to furnish or give to another",
": to officially report",
": to obtain by heating",
": perform sense 3",
": to transmit to another : deliver",
": to furnish for consideration, approval, or information: as",
": hand down",
": to agree on and report (a verdict) \u2014 compare enter",
": to give in acknowledgment of dependence or obligation : make payment of",
": to direct the execution of"
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"\u02c8ren-d\u0259r",
"\u02c8ren-d\u0259r",
"\u02c8ren-d\u0259r"
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"cede",
"cough up",
"deliver",
"give up",
"hand over",
"lay down",
"relinquish",
"surrender",
"turn in",
"turn over",
"yield"
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Just like that, Google stopped all design rumors and render leaks that would have continued to surface until October. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 2 June 2022",
"While the justices did not render a decision, the eventual ruling could have statewide effects on other pending lawsuits and in how local governments deal with these monuments. \u2014 Ben Brasch, ajc , 19 May 2022",
"In the next decade, the Black Power Movement saw massive demonstrations and mammoth intellects render searing speeches. \u2014 Michaela Angela Davis, Allure , 14 May 2022",
"Williams said officers were able to move the machete away from the man and render first aid until the Phoenix Fire Department transported him to a hospital for treatment. \u2014 Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic , 13 May 2022",
"Lanier said Polster should render a judgment large enough to help effected people and families recover. \u2014 Adam Ferrise, cleveland , 10 May 2022",
"As premium rates continue to rise, so have sophisticated strategies developed by carriers to deny claims and render policies useless in the wake of significant damage due to increasing inclement weather as well as higher reinsurance rates. \u2014 Kevin Jean, Sun Sentinel , 5 May 2022",
"That means the judgment that Republican voters render on Tuesday will go a long way to show whether even conservative candidates like Mr. Mandel and Mr. Gibbons can overcome a cold shoulder from Mar-a-Lago. \u2014 New York Times , 30 Apr. 2022",
"Moscow last week also signaled aspirations to win control of the country\u2019s southern seacoasts, which would render Ukraine landlocked, crippling it economically. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 25 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The drums are being played by men who are, in real life, refugees from Burundi that have been displaced by political unrest, and who in this movie render that sense of unrest into a troubled, turbulent form of music. \u2014 K. Austin Collins, Rolling Stone , 15 June 2022",
"Producers pay for processing with render tokens (RNDR) which can be sold for cash on a crypto exchange, and fluctuate in value depending on demand. \u2014 Charlie Fink, Forbes , 6 June 2022",
"Dutch blog LetsGoDigital surfaced the Galaxy S22 Ultra press render above. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 30 Dec. 2021",
"Think stone arches, wrought ironwork and lime render . \u2014 Demetrius Simms, Robb Report , 16 May 2022",
"While there is only one render of Ronin at this stage, Fisker says a full reveal will come in August 2023. \u2014 Rachel Cormack, Robb Report , 4 May 2022",
"The latest news is that venerable leaker Evan Blass scored an official render of the watch body. \u2014 Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica , 20 Apr. 2022",
"According to Nvidia, the RTX 3090\u2019s render time was right around seven minutes. \u2014 Joshua Hawkins, BGR , 27 Apr. 2022",
"The technology is evolving to be able to convert a 2D picture into a 3D render . \u2014 Jennifer Castenson, Forbes , 22 Oct. 2021"
],
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"Verb",
"Middle English rendren , from Anglo-French rendre to give back, surrender, from Vulgar Latin *rendere , alteration of Latin reddere , partly from re- + dare to give & partly from re- + -dere to put \u2014 more at date , do"
],
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"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a",
"Noun",
"1647, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-210942"
},
"repugnatorial gland":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a gland of some insects that by emitting an offensive secretion or vapor serves to repel enemies"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-211041"
},
"reacclimatize":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to readapt (someone or something) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation : reacclimate"
],
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"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u0259-\u02c8kl\u012b-m\u0259-\u02cct\u012bz"
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"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1856, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-212534"
},
"rovescio":{
"type":[
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": a rovescio"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"by shortening"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-212549"
},
"rum essence":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": ethyl butyrate or a prepared mixture of esters and oils used in the manufacture of imitation rum"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1862, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-212815"
},
"regardful":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": heedful , observant",
": full or expressive of regard or respect : respectful"
],
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"ri-\u02c8g\u00e4rd-f\u0259l"
],
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"deferent",
"deferential",
"dutiful",
"respectful"
],
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"disrespectful",
"undutiful"
],
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"his regardful willingness to let his elderly father carve the turkey this year"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1582, in the meaning defined at sense 2"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-213031"
},
"roan":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"noun ()"
],
"definitions":[
": having the base color (such as red, black, or brown) muted and lightened by admixture of white hairs",
": an animal (such as a horse) with a roan coat",
": the color of a roan horse",
": sheepskin tanned with sumac and colored and finished to imitate morocco",
": of a dark color (as black or brown) mixed with white",
": an animal (as a horse) with a dark-colored coat mixed with white"
],
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"\u02c8r\u014dn",
"also",
"\u02c8r\u014dn"
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"Adjective",
"Middle French, from Old Spanish roano",
"Noun (2)",
"origin unknown"
],
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"Adjective",
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"Noun (1)",
"1566, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun (2)",
"1818, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-213301"
},
"reptilian":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": resembling or having the characteristics of the reptiles",
": of or relating to the reptiles",
": cold-bloodedly treacherous",
": reptile sense 2"
],
"pronounciation":[
"rep-\u02c8ti-l\u0113-\u0259n",
"-\u02c8til-y\u0259n"
],
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"The mother, in Veanne Cox\u2019s terrifyingly reptilian performance, can barely contain her disgust long enough to evacuate her son by cover of night. \u2014 New York Times , 8 May 2022",
"Yesterday, the tortoise-in-residence at Red Rock Canyon emerged from brumation, the reptilian form of hibernation. \u2014 Claire Vaye Watkins, Outside Online , 15 May 2017",
"My rational mind knows the sculpture is tacky and borderline offensive, yet my reptilian brain loves its louche effervescence. \u2014 New York Times , 1 Mar. 2022",
"At least 44 people in 25 states have gotten sick from a recent salmonella outbreak, including 15 hospitalizations, and it is linked to a popular reptilian pet, bearded dragons, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. \u2014 Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY , 13 Jan. 2022",
"Luckily, Gator Country will step in and round up the rogue gators, whisking them away to Beaumont with no human or reptilian casualties. \u2014 Abigail Rosenthal, Chron , 31 Dec. 2021",
"Marvel Studios Is too late for the Emmys to create a category for best reptilian performance in a TV show or miniseries? \u2014 Ew Staff, EW.com , 27 Dec. 2021",
"Horse\u2019s manes and reptilian scales are among other details that helped inform her overall design. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 12 Nov. 2021",
"Kincaid is sought out for intricate designs, from blue reptilian extensions to lava lamp tips accented with the cutest teddy bear decals. \u2014 Michella Or\u00e9, Vogue , 9 Aug. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"What\u2019s clear is that the victims of climate change, reptilian and otherwise, will increase dramatically in coming years if world leaders keep failing to adequately rein in greenhouse gas emissions, which mostly come from burning fossil fuels. \u2014 New York Times , 27 Apr. 2022",
"The mics can\u2019t handle it\u2026 When a woman does it, guys\u2019 reptilian brains go, \u2018Mama\u2019s mad at me\u2019 or something. \u2014 Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone , 6 Oct. 2021",
"Sweet Gizmo, as Billy (Zach Galligan) names his new pet, accidentally produces a handful of fellow mogwai who quickly become weaponized as slimy, semi- reptilian creatures with rheumy eyes. \u2014 Tim Carman, Washington Post , 18 Dec. 2019",
"Sweet Gizmo, as Billy (Zach Galligan) names his new pet, accidentally produces a handful of fellow mogwai who quickly become weaponized as slimy, semi- reptilian creatures with rheumy eyes. \u2014 Tim Carman, Washington Post , 18 Dec. 2019",
"Laurent\u2019s team also found a claustrum in a distant reptilian relative, the Trachemys scripta turtle, leading the researchers to conclude that the brain region predates the evolution of reptiles. \u2014 Elizabeth Pennisi, Science | AAAS , 12 Feb. 2020",
"Sweet Gizmo, as Billy (Zach Galligan) names his new pet, accidentally produces a handful of fellow mogwai who quickly become weaponized as slimy, semi- reptilian creatures with rheumy eyes. \u2014 Tim Carman, Washington Post , 18 Dec. 2019",
"Sweet Gizmo, as Billy (Zach Galligan) names his new pet, accidentally produces a handful of fellow mogwai who quickly become weaponized as slimy, semi- reptilian creatures with rheumy eyes. \u2014 Tim Carman, Washington Post , 18 Dec. 2019",
"Sweet Gizmo, as Billy (Zach Galligan) names his new pet, accidentally produces a handful of fellow mogwai who quickly become weaponized as slimy, semi- reptilian creatures with rheumy eyes. \u2014 Tim Carman, Houston Chronicle , 24 Dec. 2019"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"Adjective",
"1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1",
"Noun",
"1838, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-213445"
},
"resurrection fern":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": gray polypody"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"resurrection entry 1"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-213612"
},
"reclosable":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": capable of being tightly closed again after opening"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8kl\u014d-z\u0259-b\u0259l"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1965, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-214006"
},
"rebbe":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a Jewish spiritual leader or teacher : rabbi"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8re-b\u0259"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"While the role of the Chassidic rebbe in many Chassidic sects is outsized, Sefat Emet, who was the third Gerer Rebbe, downplayed his own spiritual powers. \u2014 Rabbi Avi Weiss, Sun Sentinel , 9 May 2022",
"During the Holocaust, however, the rebbe was unable to protect the Jews of Satu Mare, almost all of whom were deported, in the span of twelve days in May, 1944, to Auschwitz. \u2014 Gideon Lewis-kraus, The New Yorker , 23 Feb. 2022",
"Thus, my rebbe in Chumash, Nechama Leibowitz divides the section prior to the flood into six paragraphs. \u2014 Rabbi Avi Weiss, sun-sentinel.com , 19 Oct. 2020",
"As the Hasidic rebbe said, a little bit of light has the power to drive away all the darkness. \u2014 Rabbi Avi Weiss, sun-sentinel.com , 21 Oct. 2019",
"His youngest child, Shalom, 13, read from the Torah in the Brooklyn study of the late Lubavitcher rebbe , Menachem Mendel Schneerson. \u2014 Marcy Oster, sun-sentinel.com , 10 Sep. 2019",
"The family visited the rebbe \u2019s grave, the New York Post reported. \u2014 Marcy Oster, sun-sentinel.com , 10 Sep. 2019",
"In response, the rebbe asked him to look out the window behind him. \u2014 Rabbi Avi Weiss, Jewish Journal , 25 Sep. 2017",
"Kiryas Joel was founded in the 1970s by Joel Teitelbaum, the grand rebbe of the Satmar Hasidic sect. \u2014 The Economist , 2 Nov. 2017"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Yiddish rebe , from Hebrew rabb\u012b rabbi"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1881, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-214446"
},
"regression coefficient":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a coefficient in a regression equation : the slope of the regression line"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-215615"
},
"roscoe":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": handgun"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00e4-(\u02cc)sk\u014d"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"probably from the name Roscoe"
],
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1914, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-220720"
},
"respectful":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": marked by or showing respect or deference",
": showing high regard or courtesy"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8spekt-f\u0259l",
"ri-\u02c8spekt-f\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[
"deferent",
"deferential",
"dutiful",
"regardful"
],
"antonyms":[
"disrespectful",
"undutiful"
],
"examples":[
"the children were remarkably respectful while in the president's office",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Now all this being said, nothing prevents you from having an honest and respectful conversation with your company. \u2014 Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY , 14 June 2022",
"Some people will find those conversations threatening or uncomfortable, and others will simply be ignorant and need educating on more respectful ways to behave. \u2014 Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune , 11 June 2022",
"Throughout this entire ordeal that was instigated without justification by my sister Dea Berberian, my brother Dean has been unfailingly respectful of me and of my wishes. \u2014 Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times , 10 June 2022",
"Employers that don\u2019t have clear policies in place, and don\u2019t work to create a respectful , inclusive work culture, can unintentionally foster this type of behavior. \u2014 Sally Percy, Forbes , 9 June 2022",
"As a youngster growing up in West Haven, he is described as a respectful and curious boy who enjoyed going to church with an aunt. \u2014 Hartford Courant , 8 June 2022",
"The audience members are quiet, attentive, respectful (moviegoers might yelp); for his part, Saul looks ecstatic. \u2014 New York Times , 2 June 2022",
"The impact is at once disciplined and spontaneous, respectful and irreverent. \u2014 Victoria Johnson, ELLE Decor , 1 June 2022",
"The golden rules of cosplay Being respectful toward cosplayers is key. \u2014 Kimi Robinson, The Arizona Republic , 27 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1593, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-220817"
},
"resistance":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an act or instance of resisting : opposition",
": a means of resisting",
": the power or capacity to resist : such as",
": the inherent ability of an organism to resist harmful influences (such as disease, toxic agents, or infection)",
": the capacity of a species or strain of microorganism to survive exposure to a toxic agent (such as a drug) formerly effective against it",
": an opposing or retarding force",
": the opposition offered by a body or substance to the passage through it of a steady electric current",
": a source of resistance",
": a psychological defense mechanism wherein a patient rejects, denies, or otherwise opposes the therapeutic efforts of a psychotherapist",
": an underground organization of a conquered or nearly conquered country engaging in sabotage and secret operations against occupation forces and collaborators",
": of, relating to, or being exercise involving pushing or pulling against a source of resistance (such as a weight) to increase strength",
": an act or instance of opposing",
": the ability to withstand the force or effect of",
": an opposing or slowing force",
": the opposition offered by a substance to the passage through it of an electric current",
": power or capacity to resist",
": the inherent ability of an organism to resist harmful influences (as disease, toxic agents, or infection)",
": the capacity of a species or strain of microorganism to survive exposure to a toxic agent (as a drug) formerly effective against it due to genetic mutation and selection for and accumulation of genes conferring protection from the agent especially as a result of overuse of the agent which selectively destroys individual microorganisms lacking the protective genes",
": the opposition offered by a body to the passage through it of a steady electric current",
": opposition or impediment to the flow of a fluid (as blood or respiratory gases) through one or more passages \u2014 see vascular resistance",
": a psychological defense mechanism wherein a psychoanalysis patient rejects, denies, or otherwise opposes therapeutic efforts by the analyst"
],
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"ri-\u02c8zi-st\u0259n(t)s",
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"ri-\u02c8zis-t\u0259n(t)s"
],
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"defiance",
"opposition"
],
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"acquiescence"
],
"examples":[
"Noun",
"They have shown a stubborn resistance to change.",
"The troops met heavy resistance as they approached the city.",
"The paint shows good weather resistance .",
"Over time the patient could develop a resistance to the drug.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Oral antibiotics, especially from the tetracycline class, have long been used to treat recalcitrant acne, but this approach brings concerns about disruption of the gut microbiome and the development of antibiotic resistance . \u2014 Stacey Colino, Washington Post , 21 June 2022",
"Waiting until the end of that recess could prove a serious blow to the bill's momentum, given resistance in some conservative circles. \u2014 Rachel Scott, ABC News , 21 June 2022",
"If your organization\u2019s natural resistance to change pulls security activities back to the way things have always been done, the benefits of your RBVM program will be compromised. \u2014 Lisa Xu, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
"Soon, Russian forces stopped them, as part of a monthslong campaign of coercion, threats, propaganda and violence aimed at crushing Berdyansk\u2019s resistance and bringing the seaside city under Russian rule. \u2014 Thomas Grove, WSJ , 20 June 2022",
"Powerful storms and other extreme weather events bring pathogens to new regions where plants haven\u2019t developed resistance . \u2014 Jonathan Margolis, Scientific American , 20 June 2022",
"But also the history of resistance and resilience that is even more important to teach. \u2014 Michael Schneider, Variety , 20 June 2022",
"Authorities and human rights advocates say these cases are part of a larger pattern of Russian abductions and disappearances, a military tactic meant to terrorize communities and demoralize civilian resistance . \u2014 Paulina Villegas And Reis Thebault, Anchorage Daily News , 20 June 2022",
"Otherwise, we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re in a bear market for a while and $20k becomes major resistance . \u2014 Fortune , 19 June 2022"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a",
"Adjective",
"1976, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-221700"
},
"rephrasing":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to phrase or express (something) in a different way especially to make the meaning clearer"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8fr\u0101z"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1882, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-222901"
},
"rigid conduit":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": firm thick-wall metallic conduit for electric wiring \u2014 compare thin-wall conduit"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-224124"
},
"reoccupy":{
"type":[
"noun,",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to occupy (a place) again : to take possession of or settle in (a place) after having relinquished it"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8\u00e4-ky\u0259-\u02ccp\u012b"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"circa 1626, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-224347"
},
"roid":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": anabolic steroid",
"\u2014 see also roid rage"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u022fid"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"short for steroid"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1978, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-224452"
},
"rumless":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": lacking rum"
],
"pronounciation":[
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""
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"According to one study, there are actually five levels of boredom: indifferent, calibrating, searching, reactant , and apathetic. \u2014 Joey Camire, Quartz , 21 Mar. 2020",
"For our purposes, level three (searching) and level four ( reactant ) are the most relevant. \u2014 Joey Camire, Quartz , 21 Mar. 2020",
"The Chinese scientists added polyethylene glycol into the reactant mix when building their COF compound, which effectively bridged the porous spaces to create a version that was much more compact and flexible. \u2014 Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica , 21 July 2019",
"Nasal swabs would be collected from a patient, placed into a tube and mixed with a reactant . \u2014 Anna Bauman, SFChronicle.com , 29 Jan. 2020",
"Modern suits come equipped with tiny, microscopic balls of heat- reactant chemicals that helped protect astronauts from the frigid temps. \u2014 Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics , 22 Nov. 2019",
"Each bubble contains its own set of reactants , which can be coalesced by driving the bubbles together. \u2014 Chris Lee, Ars Technica , 26 July 2019",
"In this case, the researchers flow the reactants through the chamber in a single direction, and the nanotubes grow along the same direction as that flow. \u2014 John Timmer, Ars Technica , 15 May 2018",
"This was accomplished through a variant of a standard technique called chemical vapor deposition, in which the reactants that generate the nanotube are present in the atmosphere of the reaction chamber. \u2014 John Timmer, Ars Technica , 15 May 2018"
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": to volatilize again or anew"
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"(\u02c8)r\u0113+"
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"real fallacy":{
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"noun"
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"1576, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-001450"
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"noun"
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"definitions":[
": a modern American movement composed chiefly of nontheistic humanists and humanist churches and dedicated to achieving the ethical goals of religion without beliefs and rites resting upon supernaturalism"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Even though detractors said her voice was too reedy , Mangeshkar broke through first in Marathi films and later in Hindi cinema, which was headquartered in what was then called Bombay. \u2014 Shalini Dore, Variety , 5 Feb. 2022",
"Situated in a depression surrounded by desert vistas and seep willows, the shallow, reedy waterhole is a haven for desert creatures. \u2014 Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic , 24 Dec. 2021",
"He is often offered up as an example of an actor who couldn\u2019t make the transition to sound\u2014his voice was said to have been too reedy or something. \u2014 Margaret Talbot, The New Yorker , 6 Dec. 2021",
"There was precocious, reedy , teen Kobe desperate to make his mark. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 27 Jan. 2020",
"But his singing had rich, reedy coloring and youthful ardor, and his soaring phrases with big high notes carried well. \u2014 New York Times , 4 Oct. 2019",
"The Children\u2019s Chorus of Washington offered reedy innocence juxtaposed with the worldlier sound of soprano soloist Amy Owens. \u2014 Washington Post , 4 Oct. 2019",
"The combination of Freddy Cole\u2019s reedy voice and Lionel Cole\u2019s chesty baritone made for a most appealing euphony, accompanied by Freddy Cole\u2019s silvery pianism, Randy Napoleon\u2019s buoyant guitar work and a chugging backbeat from the rest of the band. \u2014 Howard Reich, chicagotribune.com , 30 Aug. 2019",
"Vita & Virginia, debuting in theaters tomorrow, tells the story of the affair between the reedy British novelist Virginia Woolf (Elizabeth Debicki) and Lady Vita Sackville-West (Gemma Arterton), an eccentric and willful aristocrat. \u2014 Vogue , 22 Aug. 2019"
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"definitions":[
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": excessive devotion to ritual"
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"\u02c8ri-ch\u0259-w\u0259-\u02ccli-z\u0259m",
"-ch\u0259-\u02ccli-",
"\u02c8rich-w\u0259-"
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"definitions":[
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"definitions":[
": redness"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-010156"
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": to face (something or someone) again: such as",
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"1635, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-010709"
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"Robson, Mount":{
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"definitions":[
"mountain 12,972 feet (3954 meters) high in eastern British Columbia, Canada, that is the highest in Canadian Rockies"
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": a mark \u02bd used in Greek over some initial vowels to show that they are aspirated or over \u03c1 to show that it is voiceless",
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"1696, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-011114"
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": the interval between the moon's transit at which a tide originates and advent of the tide itself which is not principally due to the transit immediately preceding but to a transit which has occurred some time before \u2014 compare lunitidal interval"
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"noun"
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"definitions":[
": repellency"
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"from repellent, repellant , after such pairs as English evident : evidence and such pairs as English abundant : abundance"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-013250"
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"definitions":[
": a radar transmitter-receiver with an antenna for use in radar astronomy"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-013331"
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"definitions":[
": clayware so composed as to resist a high temperature and suitable for saggers, crucibles, blocks and pots for glass furnaces, blast-furnace linings, and heating elements"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-014348"
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"definitions":[
": a device for putting derailed cars or locomotives back on the rails"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-020122"
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"noun"
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"definitions":[
": land suitable for ranching"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-021116"
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"plural noun"
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"definitions":[
": a series of rolls in which wrought metal is first given the form of a bar preparatory to being reheated and finished or through which an ingot of steel or other metal first passes in the rolling process"
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"definitions":[
": a thresher or combine cylinder with coarse rasps instead of teeth bolted to the cylinder bars"
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"noun"
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"definitions":[
": a cooler the base of which is gin"
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"probably from the proper name Remsen"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-024210"
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"roan antelope":{
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"noun"
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"definitions":[
": a southern African antelope ( Hippotragus equinus ) slightly larger and lighter-colored than the sable antelope"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-024608"
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"reprinter":{
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"noun"
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"definitions":[
": one that publishes a reprint"
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"pronounciation":[
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"first_known_use":[
"1651, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-024940"
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"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": a European edible snail ( Helix pomatia )"
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"1826, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-025631"
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": to fill or build up again",
": to fill with persons or animals",
": to fill with inspiration or power : nourish",
": to supply fully : perfect",
": to make full or complete once more"
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"ri-\u02c8ple-nish",
"ri-\u02c8ple-nish"
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"An efficient staff of workers replenished the trays of appetizers almost as quickly as guests emptied them.",
"He replenished his supply of wood in preparation for the winter.",
"Drink this\u2014you need to replenish your fluids after your hike.",
"plants that replenish soil nutrients",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Nonperishable food donations, The Salvation Army of Broward is in need of food items to help replenish its Food Pantry for upcoming community distributions. \u2014 Cindy Kent, Sun Sentinel , 24 June 2022",
"Pfizer expects demand for Paxlovid to increase as governments replenish their supplies. \u2014 Jared S. Hopkins, WSJ , 24 May 2022",
"Plus, Osea Seaglow Overnight Serum is loaded with calming and hydrating sea actives like red algae and spirulina to replenish and hydrate the skin barrier. \u2014 Talia Gutierrez, Allure , 4 May 2022",
"This best-selling item from botanical skincare favorite Aesop delivers a rich blend of restorative antioxidants, essential oils, and vitamin E to replenish and protect congested skin. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 10 Apr. 2022",
"The Salvation Army of Broward is in need of food items to help replenish its Food Pantry for upcoming community distributions. \u2014 Cindy Kent, sun-sentinel.com , 22 Mar. 2022",
"Residents stepped out Monday to replenish supplies and waited in line at supermarkets between the wail of air raid sirens. \u2014 NBC News , 1 Mar. 2022",
"In Kyiv, a two-day-long curfew was lifted Monday to allow residents to venture out cautiously to replenish supplies, get some fresh air and survey the state of their city of 3 million people. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 28 Feb. 2022",
"According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most adults need at least seven hours of sleep to replenish themselves and function well physically and mentally. \u2014 Bonnie Darves, SELF , 1 June 2022"
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"Middle English replenisshen , from Anglo-French repleniss- , stem of replenir to fill, from re- + plein full, from Latin plenus \u2014 more at full"
],
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-025655"
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"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an act or process of resuscitating someone or something:",
": the act or an instance of reviving someone from apparent death or from unconsciousness",
"\u2014 see also cardiopulmonary resuscitation",
": the act or an instance of restoring someone or something to an active or flourishing state",
": the act of bringing back from apparent death or unconsciousness",
": an act of resuscitating or the state of being resuscitated",
"\u2014 see cardiopulmonary resuscitation"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02ccs\u0259-s\u0259-\u02c8t\u0101-sh\u0259n",
"\u02ccr\u0113-",
"ri-\u02ccs\u0259-s\u0259-\u02c8t\u0101-sh\u0259n",
"ri-\u02ccs\u0259s-\u0259-\u02c8t\u0101-sh\u0259n, r\u0113-"
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"15th century, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-030711"
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"Roget's spiral":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an open helix of elastic wire that contracts in length when an electric current passes through it and thereby demonstrates the attraction of parallel currents"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02c8)r\u014d\u00a6|zh\u0101z-",
"\u02c8r\u00e4\u02c8|"
],
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"history_and_etymology":[
"after Peter M. Roget \u20201869 English physician"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-031106"
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"resolidify":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to solidify (something) again",
": to become solid again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-s\u0259-\u02c8li-d\u0259-\u02ccf\u012b"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-032308"
},
"rooster heads":{
"type":[
"noun plural but singular in construction"
],
"definitions":[
": shooting star sense 2"
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"first_known_use":[
"1894, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-042636"
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"rotundate":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": rounded at the end or corners"
],
"pronounciation":[
"-\u02c8t\u0259nd\u0259\u0307t",
"-\u02ccd\u0101t"
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"Latin rotundatus , past participle of rotundare to make round, from rotundus round"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1776, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-044725"
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"revol":{
"type":[
"abbreviation"
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"definitions":[
"revolution"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-052522"
},
"respiteless":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": having no respite"
],
"pronounciation":[
"-tl\u0259\u0307s"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-053526"
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"request note":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a legal request directed to an English revenue officer for permission to remove goods subject to excise"
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": relating to or done as a ceremony or rite",
": done in accordance with social custom or normal protocol",
": of, relating to, or being an act or series of acts regularly repeated in a set precise manner",
": stressing the use of ritual forms : adhering to or devoted to ritualism"
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"\u02ccri-ch\u0259-w\u0259-\u02c8li-stik",
"-ch\u0259-\u02c8li-",
"\u02ccrich-w\u0259-"
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"adjective",
"adjective ()",
"noun"
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": seldom occurring or found : uncommon",
": marked by unusual quality, merit, or appeal : distinctive",
": superlative or extreme of its kind",
": marked by wide separation of component particles : thin",
": cooked so that the inside is still red",
": very uncommon",
": very fine : excellent",
": not thick or compact : thin",
": cooked so that the inside is still red"
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"\u02c8rer",
"\u02c8rer"
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"Adjective (1)",
"Middle English, from Latin rarus",
"Adjective (2)",
"alteration of earlier rere , from Middle English, from Old English hr\u0113re boiled lightly; akin to Old English hr\u0113ran to stir, Old High German hruoren"
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"1784, in the meaning defined above"
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"noun"
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": renegade"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-055358"
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"noun"
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"definitions":[
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"\u02ccr\u014d-k\u0259-\u02c8l\u022fr",
"\u02ccr\u00e4-"
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"French, from the Duc de Roquelaure \u20201738 French marshal"
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"noun"
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": a second or subsequent compilation : as",
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": something that has been recompiled"
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"(\u02cc)r\u0113-k\u00e4m-p\u0259-\u02c8l\u0101-sh\u0259n",
"also"
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"circa 1793, in the meaning defined above"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-061328"
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"plural noun"
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": the hardware with nails excluded necessary to complete an oil-well drilling rig"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-061938"
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"noun"
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": chalcedony yellow"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-062021"
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"noun"
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"definitions":[
": the action of reconceiving something or the state of being reconceived",
": something that has been reconceived"
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"(\u02cc)r\u0113-k\u0259n-\u02c8sep-sh\u0259n"
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"first_known_use":[
"1656, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-062148"
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"noun"
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"definitions":[
": process philosophy"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-062640"
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"noun"
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"definitions":[
": renewed alliance"
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"\"+"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-063917"
},
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"Definition of romanticise British spelling of romanticize"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-070611"
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"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": one who conducts religious revivals",
": a member of the clergy who travels about to conduct revivals",
": one who revives or restores something disused"
],
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"ri-\u02c8v\u012b-v\u0259-list",
"-\u02c8v\u012bv-list"
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"It\u2019s John\u2019s inheritance from his recently deceased father, an original mod revivalist who, in his salad days, once led a bikers\u2019 protest against Margaret Thatcher on the streets of Brighton. \u2014 Guy Lodge, Variety , 17 Nov. 2021",
"At this point an old-time revivalist movement began to sweep through the land, the kind that arises when a society is forced, like an individual, to face its own deepest conflicts retreats into the mindlessness of unreason. \u2014 Vivian Gornick, The New York Review of Books , 5 Nov. 2020",
"The preacher rose over the decades from tent revivalist to running a world-wide ministry with his namesake from what would be a vast home base in suburban Akron. \u2014 Bill Lubinger, cleveland , 7 May 2021",
"As played by the skillful Daniel Kaluuya (Get Out, Widows), the student leader-turned-fire-breathing revolutionary is a selfless dreamer with the charisma of a tent revivalist . \u2014 Graham Hillard, Washington Examiner , 1 Apr. 2021",
"Even his mythical settings had a philosophical as much as a German- revivalist rationale. \u2014 Barnaby Crowcroft, National Review , 26 Dec. 2020",
"Powell played in legendary Cajun revivalist Dewey Balfa\u2019s band and married his daughter, Christine Balfa. \u2014 NOLA.com , 7 Sep. 2020",
"One key revivalist is Bella Hadid, who often puts a more experimental spin on retro fashions. \u2014 Vogue , 25 Sep. 2019",
"There are myriad of enthusiast types: vinyl diehards, streamers, ironic tape cassette revivalists , and more. \u2014 Popular Science , 29 Jan. 2020"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1820, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-070745"
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"rig the ballot":{
"type":[
"idiom"
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"definitions":[
": to control the results of the election dishonestly"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-071338"
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"raspador":{
"type":[
"noun"
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"definitions":[
": a crude machine for decorticating or scraping fiber of henequen or sisal"
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"pronounciation":[
"\u00a6r\u00e4sp\u0259\u00a6d\u014d(\u0259)r"
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"history_and_etymology":[
"Spanish, from raspado (past participle of raspar to scrape) + -or"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-071708"
},
"resend":{
"type":[
"verb"
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"definitions":[
": to send again or back"
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"pronounciation":[
"(\u02c8)r\u0113-\u02c8send"
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Specifically, iOS 16 beta 2 will now resend edited iMessages to the iPhone users on older software. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 23 June 2022",
"The bill requires the Labor Cabinet to resend letters to anyone who has an overpayment in that time frame. \u2014 Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal , 6 Mar. 2021",
"With unemployment benefits set to begin lapsing on March 14 for the workers who have been thrown off the job longest in the crisis, Democrats have only two weeks to finish the package in the Senate and resend it to the House and Mr. Biden\u2019s desk. \u2014 New York Times , 27 Feb. 2021",
"If the county gets a ballot back that isn\u2019t signed, officials will resend the ballot back to the voter to have him or her sign it, officials said. \u2014 Liz Hardaway, ExpressNews.com , 24 Oct. 2020",
"The governor says that the city should only resend the envelopes, not the ballots. \u2014 Rachel Glickhouse, ProPublica , 2 Oct. 2020",
"Black decided to ask the Soviets to resend the file, which meant following tedious channels: a request from the State Department to the U.S. Embassy in Moscow and then on to Soviet agencies and archives. \u2014 Debbie Cenziper, Washington Post , 23 Jan. 2020",
"The due date was originally supposed to have been Jan. 23, but the county had billing glitches with a few suburbs and had to resend bills in mid-January. \u2014 cleveland , 8 Mar. 2020",
"The village of Buffalo Grove is resending water bills to around 500 residents due to a printer error, according to village officials. \u2014 Anna Kim, chicagotribune.com , 8 Nov. 2019"
],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1534, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-071719"
},
"realizably":{
"type":[
"adverb"
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"definitions":[
": in a realizable manner"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-071822"
},
"reiterate":{
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"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun",
"verb"
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"definitions":[
": to state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect",
": to repeat something said or done"
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"r\u0113-\u02c8i-t\u0259-\u02ccr\u0101t",
"r\u0113-\u02c8i-t\u0259-\u02ccr\u0101t"
],
"synonyms":[
"duplicate",
"redo",
"reduplicate",
"remake",
"renew",
"repeat",
"replicate",
"reprise"
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"To reiterate , this is all while someone is on the national minimum wage of $772.55 a week. \u2014 Pema Bakshi, refinery29.com , 29 Mar. 2022",
"To reiterate , this is not to suggest Robinson has no value. \u2014 Morten Jensen, Forbes , 27 Mar. 2022",
"Brooks, who last week was endorsed by the National Rifle Association, recently released a campaign ad recounting the shooting to reiterate his support of gun rights secured by the Second Amendment even in the immediate aftermath. \u2014 Paul Gattis | Pgattis@al.com, al , 10 May 2022",
"All of which is to reiterate how remarkable a run Grace and Frankie, starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, has had on Netflix. \u2014 Andy Meek, BGR , 6 May 2022",
"Democrats used their time Monday to reiterate support for Jackson and underscore the historic nature of the vote. \u2014 Dylan Wells, USA TODAY , 4 Apr. 2022",
"Even Putin\u2019s friends in Europe, such as Orb\u00e1n and Czech President Milos Zeman, have gone out of their way to reiterate their support for Ukraine and their commitment to a joint European Union stance. \u2014 Yasmeen Serhan, The Atlantic , 27 Feb. 2022",
"This followed White House chief of staff Ron Klain reaching out to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to reiterate support. \u2014 Edward-isaac Dovere, CNN , 6 Feb. 2022",
"There was another element about the story that was imperative to reiterate as much as possible, says Cerar. \u2014 Anne Easton, Forbes , 5 Jan. 2022"
],
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"Middle English, from Latin reiteratus , past participle of reiterare to repeat, from re- + iterare to iterate"
],
"first_known_use":[
"15th century, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-072538"
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"roasting jack":{
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"noun"
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"definitions":[
": a device for turning a spit on which meat is roasted or barbecued"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-072610"
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"recusance":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": recusancy"
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"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8reky\u0259z\u0259n(t)s",
"r\u0259\u0307\u02c8ky\u00fcz\u1d4an(t)s"
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"from recusant , after such pairs as English assistant : such assistance"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-072802"
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"recommission":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
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"definitions":[
": to commission (something or someone) again",
": a second or subsequent commission"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-k\u0259-\u02c8mi-sh\u0259n"
],
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"Verb",
"circa 1770, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun",
"1821, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-073221"
},
"routously":{
"type":[
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": uproariously , noisily",
": in violation of a law against routs"
],
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"history_and_etymology":[
"routous + -ly"
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"1615, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-073456"
},
"roscid":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": dewy"
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"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u00e4s\u0259\u0307d"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Latin roscidus , from ror-, ros dew"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1626, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-073602"
},
"ream out":{
"type":[
"transitive verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to reprimand severely"
],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"ream entry 5"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-073814"
},
"rhathymia":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the state of being carefree : light-heartedness"
],
"pronounciation":[
"r\u0259\u02c8th\u012bm\u0113\u0259"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Greek, from rhathymos lighthearted, easy-tempered, carefree (from rha easy, ready + thymos spirit, mind, courage) + -ia -y"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-074717"
},
"regression curve":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a curve that best fits particular data according to some principle (as the principle of least squares)"
],
"pronounciation":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-075050"
},
"reamer":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": one that reams : such as",
": a rotating finishing tool with cutting edges used to enlarge or shape a hole",
": a fruit juice extractor with a ridged and pointed center rising from a shallow dish",
": an instrument used in dentistry to enlarge and clean out a root canal"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0113-m\u0259r",
"\u02c8r\u0113-m\u0259r"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Simply squeeze the lemon half over the strainer into the bowl or twist a fork into the fruit as a substitute for a reamer . \u2014 Laura Duerr, chicagotribune.com , 13 Mar. 2021",
"Just hold the citrus in one hand, press the reamer into the flesh with the other, and presto. \u2014 Shayna Murphy, USA TODAY , 28 July 2019",
"The squeezers at bat: a wooden reamer , a handheld squeezer, and hand-juicer with built-in measuring cup. \u2014 Elaheh Nozari, Bon Appetit , 21 Feb. 2018",
"But a closed set of tongs can function as a pretty good reamer when the scalloped end is inserted in the cut half of the fruit. \u2014 Becky Krystal, charlotteobserver , 24 Apr. 2018",
"Using the tines of a fork or a reamer , juice lemon half over bowl. \u2014 Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit , 19 Jan. 2018",
"The fruits require nothing more complex than a reamer to reap their bounty. \u2014 M. Carrie Allan, sacbee , 29 May 2017",
"The fruits require nothing more complex than a reamer to reap their bounty. \u2014 M. Carrie Allan, sacbee , 29 May 2017",
"The fruits require nothing more complex than a reamer to reap their bounty. \u2014 M. Carrie Allan, sacbee , 29 May 2017"
],
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"1825, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-075503"
},
"reputatively":{
"type":[
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": by repute : putatively"
],
"pronounciation":[
"-\u0259\u0307vl\u0113"
],
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"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-075944"
},
"refractive system":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an optical system in which lenses instead of mirrors are used for focusing light, forming an image, or changing the path of a beam of light by refraction",
": a mode of lighting in lighthouses by a central lamp surrounded by a combination of lenses"
],
"pronounciation":[],
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"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-080518"
},
"recommunicate":{
"type":[
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to communicate again",
": to enter into communication again : hold fresh or further communication"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\"+"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"re- + communicate"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-080718"
},
"raptor":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a carnivorous medium- to large-sized bird (such as a hawk, eagle, owl, or vulture) that has a hooked beak and large sharp talons and that feeds wholly or chiefly on meat taken by hunting or on carrion : bird of prey",
": a usually small-to-medium-sized predatory dinosaur (such as a velociraptor or deinonychus)",
": bird of prey"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rap-t\u0259r",
"-\u02cct\u022fr",
"\u02c8rap-t\u0259r"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"But in these modern times an entryway can pose a bit of challenge for dinosaur models or a giant raptor . \u2014 Kathy Cichon, Chicago Tribune , 24 June 2022",
"Ellie has that very memorable sequence in the power grid with some raptor buddies. \u2014 Keaton Bell, Vogue , 10 June 2022",
"That's the case with Pyroraptor, one of the new superstars of the film, the raptor with feathers. \u2014 Darryn King, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
"The stately brown raptor has a white head and neck, a severe black crest, an orange face and a lethal-looking blue-gray beak. \u2014 Liz Langley, Washington Post , 9 June 2022",
"Both are abducted near the cabin where Maisie has been living under the guardianship of former Jurassic World park manager Claire Dearing (Bryce Dallas Howard) and raptor wrangler Owen Grady (Chris Pratt). \u2014 David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter , 8 June 2022",
"Chris Pratt is back as that genial raptor whisperer Owen Grady, as is Bryce Dallas Howard as his dino rights-defending better half, Claire. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 8 June 2022",
"Together, Claire and Owen have adopted Maisie, keeping her hidden in a remote cabin, where liberated mama raptor Blue runs wild with her baby, Beta. \u2014 Peter Debruge, Variety , 8 June 2022",
"The raptor fluttered from the gloved palm of a birder and into the woods of Ruth Arcand Park. \u2014 Marc Lester, Anchorage Daily News , 24 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"(sense 1) after New Latin Raptores, former order name, going back to Latin, plural of raptor \"plunderer, robber, a beast or bird of prey,\" from rapere \"to seize and carry off, take away by force\" + -tor, agent suffix; (sense 2) borrowed from New Latin -raptor (as in velociraptor ) \u2014 more at rapid entry 1"
],
"first_known_use":[
"1873, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-081140"
},
"reptilian age":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the Mesozoic era during which reptiles were the dominant form of life"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-082604"
},
"reassuring":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
],
"definitions":[
": restoring or intended to restore confidence : reducing or eliminating worry or uncertainty"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u0113-\u0259-\u02c8shu\u0307r-i\u014b"
],
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"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1753, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-084119"
},
"rapper":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": one that raps or is used for rapping : such as",
": a door knocker",
": a performer of rap music",
": a person who performs rap music"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8ra-p\u0259r",
"\u02c8ra-p\u0259r"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The rapper has been candid in the past few weeks about her tonsil infection, which began the night of the 2022 Billboard Music Awards. \u2014 Hannah Dailey, Billboard , 17 June 2022",
"The rapper , who's real name is Jeffery Lamar Williams, is alleged by prosecutors to belong to a violent street gang called Young Slime Life. \u2014 Adam Sabes, Fox News , 4 June 2022",
"The once-aspiring rapper was part of the 2014 National Poetry Slam-winning D.C. Beltway Poetry Slam team (author Clint Smith was a teammate), and competed in a NY poetry slam hosted by Kanye West in 2014. \u2014 Riza Cruz, ELLE , 27 May 2022",
"The Atlanta rapper was a prot\u00e9g\u00e9 of Young Thug and was signed to his label, YSL Records. \u2014 Katrina Nattress, SPIN , 14 May 2022",
"The rapper was the father of a young daughter named NayChur. \u2014 Deena Zaru, ABC News , 14 May 2022",
"The young rapper is charismatic, witty, and on a mission to carve out her own lane within the world of music. \u2014 Talia Smith, Allure , 9 May 2022",
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"Research at the time predicted these blobs would reoccur naturally every one to five years. \u2014 Tribune News Service, Arkansas Online , 20 Feb. 2022"
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"The Wire isn't a series about choosing sides \u2014 jaded lawmen vs. strategic gangsters \u2014 but about seeing how everyone's soul is compromised in the rat race toward a phony American dream. \u2014 refinery29.com , 9 June 2022",
"That stagnation, Thiel claimed in his lecture at Yale, was linked to the credentialist rat race Vance and his classmates were engaged in. \u2014 Simon Van Zuylen-wood, Anchorage Daily News , 9 Jan. 2022",
"Even runway fashion, which is supposed to move at a slower, biannual speed, has joined this rat race , as designers pack their shows with potential viral moments and styles that are replicable by anyone with a little ingenuity and a pair of scissors. \u2014 Rachel Tashjian, Harper's BAZAAR , 5 Apr. 2022",
"The music is a melodious mixed bag, with a frothy high school dance number, sweet duets and moving commentary on the educational rat race . \u2014 Joan Macdonald, Forbes , 7 May 2022",
"That stagnation, Thiel claimed in his lecture at Yale, was linked to the credentialist rat race Vance and his classmates were engaged in. \u2014 Simon Van Zuylen-wood, Anchorage Daily News , 9 Jan. 2022",
"That stagnation, Thiel claimed in his lecture at Yale, was linked to the credentialist rat race Vance and his classmates were engaged in. \u2014 Simon Van Zuylen-wood, Anchorage Daily News , 9 Jan. 2022",
"That stagnation, Thiel claimed in his lecture at Yale, was linked to the credentialist rat race Vance and his classmates were engaged in. \u2014 Simon Van Zuylen-wood, Washington Post , 4 Jan. 2022",
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"And the sandstone quarry on the Anschutz ranch whose rock was used to build the Wyoming state Capitol in the 1880s \u2014 and to refurbish the building a few years ago. \u2014 Sammy Rothstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 5 May 2022",
"Apple will then refurbish or recycle the parts, and in some instances, offer the customer a credit. \u2014 Jacob Siegal, BGR , 27 Apr. 2022",
"Large-scale resorts opened (Resorts World, Circa, Virgin), while landmarks like the Bellagio took the opportunity to refurbish or create new venues. \u2014 Tony Perrottet, Travel + Leisure , 24 Apr. 2022",
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"Students from the Academy of Fine Arts were brought in to refurbish the murals in the splendid Sala Basile, where fair maidens stroll among peacocks and giant irises. \u2014 Stanley Stewart, Travel + Leisure , 24 Apr. 2022",
"After watching how ground teams refurbish and reuse Falcon 9 boosters, which now runs on a record of more than 110 consecutive successful Falcon rocket launches, SpaceX is now pushing the limits of the rocket's life expectancy. \u2014 Eric Berger, Ars Technica , 25 Mar. 2022",
"By comparison, the Police Department spent $600,000 to refurbish a nearby basketball court \u2014 a sum that could fund the healing circle for more than six years. \u2014 New York Times , 4 Feb. 2022"
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"Cancel had served briefly in the Marine Corps, joining in 2017 as an infantry rifleman , said Maj. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 7 May 2022",
"Among them: McCraw and Abbott repeatedly claimed the teenage rifleman was confronted by a school police officer before entering the classroom, and violence began with an exchange of gunfire between the two. \u2014 Dennis Wagner, USA TODAY , 27 May 2022",
"Cancel had served briefly in the Marine Corps, joining in 2017 as an infantry rifleman , said Maj. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 7 May 2022",
"Cancel had served briefly in the Marine Corps, joining in 2017 as an infantry rifleman , said Maj. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 7 May 2022",
"Cancel had served briefly in the Marine Corps, joining in 2017 as an infantry rifleman , said Maj. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 7 May 2022",
"Cancel had served briefly in the Marine Corps, joining in 2017 as an infantry rifleman , said Maj. \u2014 Washington Post , 5 May 2022",
"Cancel joined the Marine Corps in 2017 as an infantry rifleman , said Maj. \u2014 Washington Post , 29 Apr. 2022",
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"Readers who give themselves over fully to Yuknavitch\u2019s aqueous story will catch strains of Jeanette Winterson and David Mitchell, but there\u2019s nothing derivative about her insightful reverie . \u2014 Ron Charles, Washington Post , 21 June 2022",
"Reegan Ray plays Mary Ann as a devoted friend who plays along with Ginger\u2019s delusions and occasionally slips into the island reverie . \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 6 June 2022",
"Her reverie was interrupted when her radio buzzed in her pocket. \u2014 Francesca Street, CNN , 31 May 2022",
"The throaty roar of a nearby lion startled me out of my reverie . \u2014 Christine Chitnis, ELLE , 24 May 2022",
"In an echo of the Salonen, the movement quickened and tightened into a racing reverie that burst like a firework. \u2014 Washington Post , 8 Apr. 2022",
"As my mind wanders and contemplates the awesomeness of the environment, my local mountain guide, Marco Maganzini, snaps me out of my reverie with another story of year-round derring do that unwittingly answers my question. \u2014 Duncan Madden, Forbes , 19 May 2022",
"But like Bugsy's reverie , the dream took concrete shape, and Esther's Kitchen is today an institution, luring a crowd of fashionable locals, many of them performers. \u2014 Tony Perrottet, Travel + Leisure , 24 Apr. 2022",
"Kidman losing herself in the reverie of a childhood photograph, eyes glazing over with fireworks that have long since burned out). \u2014 Caroline Framke, Variety , 11 Apr. 2022"
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"The business membership has the Everyday Value Business and Executive Business retailing for the same prices as the personal plans, respectively, but the benefits differ broadly for each. \u2014 Mythili Devarakonda, USA TODAY , 23 June 2022",
"From stocks to housing to retailing , indicators of a slowing U.S. economy are flashing red. \u2014 Simon Montlake, The Christian Science Monitor , 25 May 2022",
"Because of the time spent analyzing the split, Gap fell behind on other initiatives that have become crucial to retailing , such as product recommendations and personalization, this person said. \u2014 Suzanne Kapner, WSJ , 20 May 2022",
"Months before the Russia-Ukraine war, Alibaba reshuffled its senior management team, appointing Jiang Fan, the stalwart former head of domestic online retailing , to oversee international operations. \u2014 Jing Yang, wsj.com , 24 Mar. 2022",
"Tesla\u2019s $1 trillion valuation made sense only if investors believed the electric car company was on a path to dominate the auto industry the way Apple rules smartphones or Amazon commands online retailing . \u2014 New York Times , 20 May 2022",
"The acquisition would enable Cannon-Brookes to vote against AGL\u2019s plan to demerge its electricity retailing business from its power generation assets. \u2014 Jonathan Burgos, Forbes , 3 May 2022",
"The current retailing setup, with a fragmented landscape of independent dealerships striking individual bargains with buyers, doesn\u2019t lend itself to pricing discipline. \u2014 Stephen Wilmot, WSJ , 30 Apr. 2022",
"Containing 40% alcohol and retailing from $54.95 for a 750 ml bottle, it is priced for the premium market \u2014 but Darchuk says that consumers are curious to try the product and are on board with the zero-waste concept. \u2014 Rebecca Cairns, CNN , 29 Mar. 2022"
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": exchange , marketplace",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Meanwhile, away from the rialto , a new generation of ferociously talented playwrights is not so quietly laying claim to theater\u2019s future. \u2014 Adam Green, Vogue , 13 May 2019",
"And Adam Jacobs, his gleaming white teeth, his charming costar Isabelle McCalla as Princess Jasmine and the rest have all acquired a little more attention to veracity and Broadway chops since this show's first turn on the rialto . \u2014 Chicago Tribune, chicagotribune.com , 11 Aug. 2017",
"And Adam Jacobs, his gleaming white teeth, his charming costar Isabelle McCalla as Princess Jasmine and the rest have all acquired a little more attention to veracity and Broadway chops since this show's first turn on the rialto . \u2014 Chicago Tribune, chicagotribune.com , 11 Aug. 2017",
"And Adam Jacobs, his gleaming white teeth, his charming costar Isabelle McCalla as Princess Jasmine and the rest have all acquired a little more attention to veracity and Broadway chops since this show's first turn on the rialto . \u2014 Chicago Tribune, chicagotribune.com , 6 July 2017",
"And Adam Jacobs, his gleaming white teeth, his charming costar Isabelle McCalla as Princess Jasmine and the rest have all acquired a little more attention to veracity and Broadway chops since this show's first turn on the rialto . \u2014 Chicago Tribune, chicagotribune.com , 6 July 2017",
"And Adam Jacobs, his gleaming white teeth, his charming costar Isabelle McCalla as Princess Jasmine and the rest have all acquired a little more attention to veracity and Broadway chops since this show's first turn on the rialto . \u2014 Chicago Tribune, chicagotribune.com , 22 June 2017",
"And Adam Jacobs, his gleaming white teeth, his charming costar Isabelle McCalla as Princess Jasmine and the rest have all acquired a little more attention to veracity and Broadway chops since this show's first turn on the rialto . \u2014 Chicago Tribune, chicagotribune.com , 22 June 2017",
"And Adam Jacobs, his gleaming white teeth, his charming costar Isabelle McCalla as Princess Jasmine and the rest have all acquired a little more attention to veracity and Broadway chops since this show's first turn on the rialto . \u2014 Chicago Tribune, chicagotribune.com , 29 June 2017"
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"Rialto , island and district in Venice"
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"1549, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
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},
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"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": full or consisting of roots"
],
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"\u02c8r\u00fc-t\u0113",
"\u02c8ru\u0307-"
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"But not every bottle in the category is as rooty -tooty as that. \u2014 Ellen Bhang, BostonGlobe.com , 7 June 2022",
"The race covers seven stages and includes the rooty , loamy boreal riding that western Canada is famous for. \u2014 Marc Peruzzi, Outside Online , 25 Mar. 2019",
"There are still highlights, though \u2014 they're just pieced in and blended further down mid-shaft, giving the overall look a rooty vibe. \u2014 Addison Aloian, Allure , 4 Mar. 2022",
"Running takes a toll on a body, and trail running\u2019s often hilly, rocky, rooty , twisty-turny fun puts different demands on the body than road running. \u2014 Lisa Jhung, Outside Online , 23 Oct. 2020",
"This shoe is best suited for short races or speedy training runs in any tricky terrain\u2014rugged, rooty , rocky, or loose. \u2014 Adam Chase, Outside Online , 13 Jan. 2022",
"Across the road from the Appalachian Trail\u2019s parking lot, the path is well maintained and includes a variety of terrain, from rocky to rooty , much under deciduous tree cover. \u2014 New York Times , 1 Oct. 2020"
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"15th century, in the meaning defined above"
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"type":[
"adjective"
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": producing or marked by rarefaction"
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"-ktiv"
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"history_and_etymology":[
"probably from French rar\u00e9factif , from Middle French rarefactif , from Latin rarefactus + Middle French -if -ive"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-110811"
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"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": the tendency of growing plant organs to grow in a straight line"
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"\u02ccrekt\u0259p\u0259\u0307\u02c8tal\u0259t\u0113"
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"intransitive verb"
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": to bud or sprout again"
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"(\u02c8)r\u0113+"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-111133"
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"revokingly":{
"type":[
"adverb"
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"definitions":[
": in a revoking manner : so as to revoke"
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"verb"
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"definitions":[
": to teach (someone or something) again"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-111714"
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"transitive verb"
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"definitions":[
": to restore to original or proper condition : set right : straighten"
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"\u02c8r\u012bt\u1d4an"
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"right entry 1 + -en"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-111747"
},
"retribution":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": recompense , reward",
": the dispensing or receiving of reward or punishment especially in the hereafter",
": something given or exacted in recompense",
": punishment",
": punishment sense 1",
": punishment imposed (as on a convicted criminal) for purposes of repayment or revenge for the wrong committed"
],
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"\u02ccre-tr\u0259-\u02c8by\u00fc-sh\u0259n",
"\u02ccre-tr\u0259-\u02c8by\u00fc-sh\u0259n",
"\u02ccre-tr\u0259-\u02c8by\u00fc-sh\u0259n"
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"payback",
"reprisal",
"requital",
"retaliation",
"revenge",
"vengeance"
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"examples":[
"The elastic-faced Ruck is a real find: his Cameron is a guilt-ridden, father-dominated nerd almost paralyzed with fear of parental retribution . \u2014 David Ansen , Newsweek , 16 June 1986",
"The two purposes that sustain the death penalty \u2026 in the Court's view are general deterrence and retribution . \u2014 Thurgood Marshall , Gregg v. Georgia , 1976",
"\" \u2026 As for Cordelia, she went insane with remorse and was shut up in a lunatic asylum. I thought that was a poetical retribution for her crime.\" \u2014 Lucy Maud Montgomery , Anne of Green Gables , 1908",
"The killer acted without fear of retribution .",
"the neighborhood is being torn apart by an endless cycle of gang violence and retribution",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"This was the paradox of the proceedings: there was no way for the C.I.A. to exact retribution against Schulte without, in the process, revealing a great deal of unflattering information about itself. \u2014 Patrick Radden Keefe, The New Yorker , 6 June 2022",
"Her existence is a mystery seeped in a tale of bloody retribution against her oppressors, a hellish supernatural nightscape and an uprising against the deceitful aristocracy. \u2014 Patrick Frater, Variety , 21 May 2022",
"In a literal way, Lola and T are hellbent on retribution against a world that has trashed them. \u2014 Peter Marks, Washington Post , 20 May 2022",
"Trump promised retribution against those Republicans in Congress who voted to impeach or convict him in 2021. \u2014 Melissa Holzberg Depalo, CNN , 21 Feb. 2022",
"His high-profile threats of legal retribution against me and the Post-Dispatch likely will have a chilling effect, deterring people from reporting security or privacy flaws in Missouri and decreasing the chance those flaws get fixed. \u2014 Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica , 14 Feb. 2022",
"Never one to let bygones be bygones, Mr. Trump has relentlessly pursued retribution against those who voted to impeach him. \u2014 New York Times , 5 Jan. 2022",
"The club and its members are reeling in the aftermath of Coco\u2019s death, and calls for retribution begin echoing throughout the group. \u2014 oregonlive , 17 May 2022",
"Having lost his beloved cook, and apparently everyone else on his staff, Lalo will now be looking for maximum retribution . \u2014 New York Times , 15 Apr. 2022"
],
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"Middle English retribucioun , from Anglo-French, from Late Latin retribution-, retributio , from Latin retribuere to pay back, from re- + tribuere to pay \u2014 more at tribute"
],
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
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"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": buttonweed sense 1"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-112539"
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"refrain":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": curb , restrain",
": to keep oneself from doing, feeling, or indulging in something and especially from following a passing impulse",
": a regularly recurring phrase or verse especially at the end of each stanza or division of a poem or song : chorus",
": the musical setting of a refrain",
": a comment or statement that is often repeated",
": to keep from giving in to a desire or impulse",
": a phrase or verse repeated regularly in a poem or song"
],
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"ri-\u02c8fr\u0101n",
"ri-\u02c8fr\u0101n"
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"burden",
"chorus"
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"examples":[
"Verb",
"I was going to make a joke but I refrained .",
"Noun",
"A common refrain among teachers these days is that the schools need more funding.",
"I didn't know the verses of the song, so I only sang on the refrain .",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The agency's director general, Mariano Grossi, urged military forces to refrain from violence near the plant. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 4 Mar. 2022",
"In the other letter, the clergy urged City Council to refrain from appointing a replacement for Ridley-Thomas, writing that such a council member would be beholden to the majority of the council who appointed them rather than to constituents. \u2014 Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times , 5 Feb. 2022",
"To keep your new screen in top shape, refrain from pushing on the screen material, such as when sliding the screen frame or when removing for cleaning. \u2014 Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens , 16 June 2022",
"But in the final audit report, dated just days before the impactful Supreme Court decision, the audit staff recommended the commission refrain from making a finding due to the then ongoing court case. \u2014 Kaitlin Lange, The Indianapolis Star , 9 June 2022",
"Under President Biden, ICE ended mass worksite arrests and instructed agents to refrain from detaining certain groups, such as pregnant women and victims of serious crimes. \u2014 Camilo Montoya-galvez, CBS News , 7 June 2022",
"Assuming the stamp eventually gets approved, Lonnie Ali encouraged everyone to refrain from sending an email for at least one day and use the stamp to mail out a letter of kindness to a friend or peer. \u2014 Jason Gonzalez, The Courier-Journal , 3 June 2022",
"Of course, there is reason for local officials to refrain from outwardly supporting \u2014 or hyping up \u2014 cryptocurrencies. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 19 May 2022",
"The drink proved especially popular with Mormons, who typically refrain from drinking alcohol. \u2014 Ebony Williams, ajc , 6 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"There\u2019s a common refrain among Eastern European politicians. \u2014 William Nattrass, WSJ , 22 June 2022",
"He was then taken from Tomsk to Omsk\u2014which sounds like the dark refrain of a nursery rhyme. \u2014 Anthony Lane, The New Yorker , 24 Apr. 2022",
"On a visit to Warren for her 18-year-old daughter\u2019s dance competition, Kristen Moll, 54, echoed a common refrain among Republicans. \u2014 New York Times , 6 Apr. 2022",
"During Thursday\u2019s Netflix NFLX -1.5% earnings call, listeners heard a familiar refrain . \u2014 Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes , 21 Jan. 2022",
"Williams expressed a familiar refrain among the players. \u2014 Jamal Collier, chicagotribune.com , 17 Aug. 2021",
"This is a common refrain among a certain style of fintech founders. \u2014 J.c. Pan, The New Republic , 3 Sep. 2020",
"Bill heard a similar refrain from his son throughout training camp. \u2014 Lance Pugmire, USA TODAY , 31 May 2022",
"For weeks now, as COVID-19 cases have ticked upward in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, pundits and political leaders have offered a supposedly reassuring refrain : Cases might be climbing, but hospitalizations aren\u2019t yet following suit. \u2014 Ed Yong, The Atlantic , 18 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":[
"Verb",
"Middle English refreynen , from Anglo-French refreiner, refreindre , from Latin refrenare , from re- + frenum bridle \u2014 more at frenum",
"Noun",
"Middle English refreyn , from Middle French refrain , alteration of Old French refrait melody, response, from past participle of refraindre to break up, moderate, from Vulgar Latin *refrangere , alteration of Latin refringere \u2014 more at refract"
],
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"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense",
"Noun",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-113926"
},
"raven cockatoo":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a black cockatoo of the genus Calyptorhynchus"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-114258"
},
"reprint":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to print again : make a reprint of",
": a reproduction of printed matter: such as",
": a subsequent printing of a book already published that preserves the identical text of the previous printing",
": offprint",
": matter (such as an article) that has appeared in print before"
],
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"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8print",
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02ccprint",
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8print"
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"examples":[
"Verb",
"She gave permission to reprint her article.",
"Noun",
"The novel is already on its fifth reprint .",
"The publisher does reprints of books written in the early 1900s.",
"This is a reprint of an article that was originally published in the New York Times .",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"This collection also features 64 pages of companion content and will reprint introductions by original Avengers writer/editor Stan Lee and Justice League of America editor Julius Schwartz. \u2014 Christian Holub, EW.com , 16 Feb. 2022",
"Is there a larger sustainability opportunity to not have to print and reprint ? \u2014 Goldie Chan, Forbes , 15 Nov. 2021",
"Proceeds from Suay\u2019s Live the Change collection will benefit the initiative to reprint a Spanish edition of Anjuman\u2019s poetry for distribution in local schools. \u2014 Stephan Rabimov, Forbes , 13 Nov. 2021",
"That means publishers cannot reprint popular titles that sell out quickly. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 28 Oct. 2021",
"Poe was a pauper in his lifetime, but now that his work is out of copyright and anyone can reprint it for free, his popularity is flourishing as never before. \u2014 Catherine Baab-muguira, WSJ , 22 Oct. 2021",
"News outlets, including The Post, often reprint published recipes and credit their sources \u2014 something many authors and publishers welcome for publicity purposes. \u2014 Washington Post , 11 Oct. 2021",
"To celebrate the cookbook\u2019s September 14 release, Maman let Vogue reprint it below. \u2014 Elise Taylor, Vogue , 17 Sep. 2021",
"Then there\u2019s new forms for curbside voting and added ID requirements for mail ballots, which means every county must reprint that paperwork. \u2014 Allie Morris, Dallas News , 9 Sep. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"In March, a reprint limited to 7,000 copies was produced by Hero Initiative, a charity that supports needy comic book artists and writers. \u2014 New York Times , 8 May 2022",
"Andrew Wylie, whose literary agency represents the Mailer estate, told The Associated Press on Tuesday that Skyhorse Publishing will release the book and that Random House has waived any reprint fees. \u2014 Hillel Italie, ajc , 5 Jan. 2022",
"Andrew Wylie, whose literary agency represents the Mailer estate, told The Associated Press on Tuesday that Skyhorse Publishing will release the book and that Random House has waived any reprint fees. \u2014 Hillel Italie, ajc , 5 Jan. 2022",
"Andrew Wylie, whose literary agency represents the Mailer estate, told The Associated Press on Tuesday that Skyhorse Publishing will release the book and that Random House has waived any reprint fees. \u2014 Hillel Italie, ajc , 5 Jan. 2022",
"Andrew Wylie, whose literary agency represents the Mailer estate, told The Associated Press on Tuesday that Skyhorse Publishing will release the book and that Random House has waived any reprint fees. \u2014 Hillel Italie, ajc , 5 Jan. 2022",
"The sales of copies of a study might not seem like a gateway to riches, but the reprint purchases can add up to more than $2 million each. \u2014 Annalisa Merelli, Quartz , 5 Feb. 2022",
"Andrew Wylie, whose literary agency represents the Mailer estate, told The Associated Press on Tuesday that Skyhorse Publishing will release the book and that Random House has waived any reprint fees. \u2014 Hillel Italie, ajc , 5 Jan. 2022",
"Ohio only allows one reprint of a driver\u2019s license between when it is first issued and renewed, or between renewals. \u2014 Jeremy Pelzer, cleveland , 4 Oct. 2021"
],
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"Verb",
"1551, in the meaning defined above",
"Noun",
"1611, in the meaning defined above"
],
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},
"Rover Boy":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a physically brave and morally excellent person of somewhat limited outlook and experience"
],
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"history_and_etymology":[
"from the Rover boys , heroes of a series of juvenile books (1899\u20131925) by Edward Stratemeyer \u20201930 American writer"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-114958"
},
"riotingly":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": riotously"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-115334"
},
"reptd":{
"type":[
"abbreviation"
],
"definitions":[
"reported",
"reprinted"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-120807"
},
"rewet":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to make (something) wet or moist again"
],
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"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8wet"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1822, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-121024"
},
"recommit":{
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to refer (something, such as a bill) back to a committee",
": to entrust or consign again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u0113-k\u0259-\u02c8mit"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The Biden Administration must recommit to restoring asylum. \u2014 Pedro Rios, San Diego Union-Tribune , 10 June 2022",
"Second, states and the federal government must recommit to providing the services that mental hospitals once offered: shelter, food, clothing and some semblance of social support. \u2014 Thomas Curwenstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 10 May 2022",
"Juneteenth offers us a prime opportunity to recommit ourselves to the work of equity, equality, and justice right here in our own community. \u2014 Megan Becka, cleveland , 13 June 2022",
"President Biden's decision to recommit forces there will allow troops to again stay in an open-ended posture against al-Shabab, according to the administration. \u2014 Luis Martinez, ABC News , 16 May 2022",
"So the vow renewal was a fresh start, an opportunity to choose one another and recommit themselves to each other once again. \u2014 Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence , 26 Apr. 2022",
"People might also take time on Asalha Puja to recommit to their faith and renew their dedication to Buddhism. \u2014 Jamie Ballard, Woman's Day , 3 June 2022",
"So, either spare yourself the extra stress and him the unnecessary drama, and move on right now; or have some guts and trust him, get back into that happy space and fully recommit to see where this whole thing goes. \u2014 Wayne And Wanda, Anchorage Daily News , 3 Apr. 2022",
"Meaningful refreshes communicate your perception of their value\u2014and can effectively recommit leaders who might otherwise begin considering what\u2019s next. \u2014 Thanh Nguyen, Forbes , 13 Apr. 2022"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1606, in the meaning defined at sense 1"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-121922"
},
"rimland":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a region on the edge of the heartland"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rim-\u02ccland"
],
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":[
"1944, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-122323"
},
"reseal":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to seal (something) again: such as",
": to close (something) tightly again so that air, liquid, etc., cannot get in or out",
": to close (an opened envelope, bag, etc.) again especially by sticking or pressing two of its parts together",
": to cover the surface of (something) again with a protective coating"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-\u02c8s\u0113l"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1624, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-122426"
},
"ratiometer":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a device for making a succession of photographic exposures to obtain the filter ratios of color-sensitive materials under given conditions of work"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccr\u0101sh\u0113\u02c8\u00e4m\u0259t\u0259(r)"
],
"synonyms":[],
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"ratio + -meter"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-123112"
},
"resuscitator":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": one that resuscitates",
": an apparatus used to restore respiration (as to a partially asphyxiated person)",
": one that resuscitates",
": an apparatus used to restore respiration (as of a partially asphyxiated person)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"ri-\u02c8s\u0259-s\u0259-\u02cct\u0101-t\u0259r",
"ri-\u02c8s\u0259s-\u0259-\u02cct\u0101t-\u0259r"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"With an Ambu-Bag resuscitator , the paramedic forced air into his lungs. \u2014 Lizzie Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle , 18 Sep. 2020",
"Most people are familiar with Ambu bags from scenes in TV programs like ER where paramedics compress the manual resuscitator bags to help patients breathe as they\u2019re rushed inside from an ambulance. \u2014 Erin Schulte, Wired , 21 Aug. 2020",
"There are tens of thousands of no-frills resuscitators used by paramedics and the military. \u2014 Andrew Jacobs, New York Times , 25 Mar. 2020",
"Xerox, Vortan partner to produce single-use, disposable resuscitators Xerox, best known for its office copying machines, is pairing up with Vortran to produce a device for the current pandemic and future disasters. \u2014 Kevin Mccoy, USA TODAY , 8 Apr. 2020",
"In the late 19th century, a Viennese doctor developed an infant resuscitator box, which was reportedly used successfully. \u2014 Time , 7 Apr. 2020",
"On top sat a manual resuscitator \u2014 basically an inflatable bag used by nurses and doctors to pump air into patients who aren\u2019t breathing. \u2014 Joshua Fechter, ExpressNews.com , 31 Mar. 2020",
"Hospital staff switched to a backup supply of oxygen gas cylinders and manual resuscitators as doctors searched for additional cylinders from local gas suppliers and medical clinics. \u2014 Parth M.n., latimes.com , 29 June 2018",
"Hospital staff switched to a backup supply of oxygen gas cylinders and manual resuscitators as doctors searched for additional cylinders from local gas suppliers and medical clinics. \u2014 Parth M.n., latimes.com , 29 June 2018"
],
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"first_known_use":[
"1808, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-123321"
},
"reptiloid":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": resembling a reptile"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8rept\u0259\u02ccl\u022fid"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"reptile entry 1 + -oid"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-123519"
},
"reflecterize":{
"type":[],
"definitions":[
"Definition of reflecterize variant spelling of reflectorize"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-124415"
},
"rigid constitution":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a constitution that is difficult or slow to change usually because of a prescribed process of amendment that is detailed and lengthy in execution"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-125415"
},
"recoil-operated":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":[
": utilizing the movement of parts in recoil to operate the action"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8r\u0113-\u02cck\u022fi(-\u0259)l-\u02c8\u00e4-p\u0259-\u02ccr\u0101-t\u0259d",
"ri-\u02c8k\u022fi(-\u0259)l-",
"-\u02c8\u00e4-\u02ccpr\u0101-t\u0259d"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1890, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-125646"
},
"repeat performance":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": an occurrence in which something happens or is done again"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-130638"
},
"raiseable":{
"type":[],
"definitions":[
"Definition of raiseable variant spelling of raisable"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-130756"
},
"Rarotonga":{
"type":[
"geographical name"
],
"definitions":[
"island of the South Pacific in the southwestern part of the Cook Islands population 14,000; site of the city of Avarua (the capital of the Cook Islands)"
],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccrer-\u0259-\u02c8t\u00e4\u014b-g\u0259",
"-\u02c8t\u00e4\u014b-\u0259",
"\u02ccra-r\u0259-"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-131024"
},
"refraination":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": refrenation"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"by alteration (influenced by refrain entry 1 )"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-131137"
},
"reinstall":{
"type":[
"noun,",
"verb"
],
"definitions":[
": to install (something or someone) again"
],
"pronounciation":[
"(\u02cc)r\u0113-in-\u02c8st\u022fl"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"first_known_use":[
"1595, in the meaning defined above"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-131449"
},
"refunding bond":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":[
": a bond issued to pay off an outstanding issue"
],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":[
"refunding from gerund of refund entry 3"
],
"first_known_use":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-132313"
}
}
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