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{
"EST":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
"eastern standard time":[],
"established":[],
"estimate; estimated":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English, from Old English -est, -ast, -st ; akin to Old High German -ist, -\u014dst, -\u0113st , 2nd singular ending":"Verb suffix",
"Middle English, from Old English -st, -est, -ost ; akin to Old High German -isto (adjective superlative suffix), Greek -istos":"Adjective suffix or adverb suffix"
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u0259st"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-081603",
"type":[
"abbreviation",
"adjective suffix or adverb suffix",
"verb suffix"
]
},
"Esd":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
"Esdras":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-112547",
"type":[
"abbreviation"
]
},
"Esdraelon, Plain of":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
"plain in northern Israel northeast of Mount Carmel in the valley of the upper Qishon River":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccez-dr\u0259-\u02c8\u0113-l\u0259n"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-082014",
"type":[
"geographical name"
]
},
"Esperanto":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": an artificial international language based as far as possible on words common to the chief European languages":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{
"1892, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Dr. Esperanto , pseudonym of L. L. Zamenhof \u20201917 Polish oculist, its inventor":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02cce-sp\u0259-\u02c8r\u00e4n-(\u02cc)t\u014d",
"-\u02c8ran-(\u02cc)t\u014d"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-190355",
"type":[
"noun",
"noun or adjective"
]
},
"Essen":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
"Count Hans Henrik von 1755\u20131824 Swedish field marshal and statesman":[],
"city in western Germany in the Ruhr district population 566,201":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8e-s\u1d4an"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-134731",
"type":[
"biographical name",
"geographical name"
]
},
"Este":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
"1727\u20131803":[
"Alberto Azzo II \\ \u02c8\u00e4d-\u200b(\u02cc)z\u014d \\",
"Ercole III \\ \u02c8er-\u200bk\u0259-\u200b\u02ccl\u0101 \\"
],
"996\u20131097 and ending with":[
"Alberto Azzo II \\ \u02c8\u00e4d-\u200b(\u02cc)z\u014d \\",
"Ercole III \\ \u02c8er-\u200bk\u0259-\u200b\u02ccl\u0101 \\"
],
"Italian princely family beginning with":[
"Alberto Azzo II \\ \u02c8\u00e4d-\u200b(\u02cc)z\u014d \\",
"Ercole III \\ \u02c8er-\u200bk\u0259-\u200b\u02ccl\u0101 \\"
]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8e-(\u02cc)st\u0101"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-123533",
"type":[
"biographical name"
]
},
"Estonia":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
") of the Soviet Union 1940\u201391; capital Tallinn area 17,463 square miles (45,228 square kilometers), population 1,244,000":[
"called the Estonian Republic"
],
"country of northern Europe bordering on the Baltic Sea; one of the Baltic Provinces of Russia 1721\u20131917, an independent republic 1918\u201340, a constituent republic (":[
"called the Estonian Republic"
]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"e-\u02c8st\u014d-n\u0113-\u0259",
"-ny\u0259"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-130547",
"type":[
"geographical name"
]
},
"Estonian":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a native or inhabitant of Estonia":[],
": the Finno-Ugric language of the Estonian people":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{
"1795, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"e-\u02c8st\u014d-n\u0113-\u0259n",
"-ny\u0259n"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-124804",
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
]
},
"escadrille":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a unit of a European air command containing usually six airplanes":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{
"1912, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"French, flotilla, escadrille, from Spanish escuadrilla , diminutive of escuadra squadron, squad \u2014 more at squad":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"-\u02ccdr\u0113",
"\u02c8e-sk\u0259-\u02ccdril"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-133348",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"escalade":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": an act of scaling especially the walls of a fortification":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{
"1598, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"French, from Italian scalata , from scalare to scale, from scala ladder, from Late Latin \u2014 more at scale entry 5":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8e-sk\u0259-\u02ccl\u0101d",
"-\u02ccl\u00e4d"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-031848",
"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb"
]
},
"escalado":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": escalade":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{
"modification of Spanish escalada , from feminine of escalado , past participle of escalar to scale, from escala ladder, from Late Latin scala (ladder)":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccesk\u0259\u02c8l\u00e4(\u02cc)d\u014d",
"-l\u0101(-"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-052228",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"escalate":{
"antonyms":[
"contract",
"decrease",
"diminish",
"dwindle",
"lessen",
"recede",
"wane"
],
"definitions":{
": expand sense 2":[],
": to increase in extent, volume, number, amount, intensity, or scope":[
"a little war threatens to escalate into a huge ugly one",
"\u2014 Arnold Abrams"
]
},
"examples":[
"The conflict has escalated into an all-out war.",
"a time of escalating tensions",
"We are trying not to escalate the violence.",
"Salaries of leading executives have continued to escalate .",
"The cold weather has escalated fuel prices.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Things escalate until Ben orders Christopher to attack the Umbrellas. \u2014 Maggie Fremont, EW.com , 22 June 2022",
"Warming ties between the two could significantly de- escalate regional tensions. \u2014 Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN , 20 June 2022",
"Things escalate , and Roscoe can be seen allegedly shoving Miller, per the complaint as reported by WISH-TV. \u2014 Chris Harris, PEOPLE.com , 14 June 2022",
"That would escalate a pressure campaign aimed at forcing the United States to accept North Korea as a nuclear power and negotiating economic and security concessions from a position of strength. \u2014 Kim Tong-hyung, Anchorage Daily News , 7 June 2022",
"Tensions and obsessions escalate until it is revealed that one of the competitors is dead and the police suspect murder. \u2014 Nick Vivarelli, Variety , 31 May 2022",
"That figure can escalate quickly when one-off commissions are concerned. \u2014 Alistair Charlton, Forbes , 26 May 2022",
"Similarly, the hermetic North Korea has been test-firing ballistic missiles amid a coronavirus outbreak, a possible risk to South Korea\u2019s manufacturing sector should the brinksmanship escalate . \u2014 Josh Boak, BostonGlobe.com , 20 May 2022",
"Even if battlefield nukes were used, the conflict wouldn\u2019t automatically escalate into an exchange of intercontinental ballistic missiles between Russia and the West. \u2014 Stephen Fidler, WSJ , 19 May 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1944, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"back-formation from escalator":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"nonstandard -sky\u0259-",
"\u02c8e-sk\u0259-\u02ccl\u0101t"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"accelerate",
"accumulate",
"appreciate",
"balloon",
"boom",
"build up",
"burgeon",
"bourgeon",
"climb",
"enlarge",
"expand",
"gain",
"increase",
"mount",
"multiply",
"mushroom",
"proliferate",
"rise",
"roll up",
"snowball",
"spread",
"swell",
"wax"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-103020",
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
]
},
"escalated":{
"antonyms":[
"contract",
"decrease",
"diminish",
"dwindle",
"lessen",
"recede",
"wane"
],
"definitions":{
": expand sense 2":[],
": to increase in extent, volume, number, amount, intensity, or scope":[
"a little war threatens to escalate into a huge ugly one",
"\u2014 Arnold Abrams"
]
},
"examples":[
"The conflict has escalated into an all-out war.",
"a time of escalating tensions",
"We are trying not to escalate the violence.",
"Salaries of leading executives have continued to escalate .",
"The cold weather has escalated fuel prices.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Things escalate until Ben orders Christopher to attack the Umbrellas. \u2014 Maggie Fremont, EW.com , 22 June 2022",
"Warming ties between the two could significantly de- escalate regional tensions. \u2014 Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN , 20 June 2022",
"Things escalate , and Roscoe can be seen allegedly shoving Miller, per the complaint as reported by WISH-TV. \u2014 Chris Harris, PEOPLE.com , 14 June 2022",
"That would escalate a pressure campaign aimed at forcing the United States to accept North Korea as a nuclear power and negotiating economic and security concessions from a position of strength. \u2014 Kim Tong-hyung, Anchorage Daily News , 7 June 2022",
"Tensions and obsessions escalate until it is revealed that one of the competitors is dead and the police suspect murder. \u2014 Nick Vivarelli, Variety , 31 May 2022",
"That figure can escalate quickly when one-off commissions are concerned. \u2014 Alistair Charlton, Forbes , 26 May 2022",
"Similarly, the hermetic North Korea has been test-firing ballistic missiles amid a coronavirus outbreak, a possible risk to South Korea\u2019s manufacturing sector should the brinksmanship escalate . \u2014 Josh Boak, BostonGlobe.com , 20 May 2022",
"Even if battlefield nukes were used, the conflict wouldn\u2019t automatically escalate into an exchange of intercontinental ballistic missiles between Russia and the West. \u2014 Stephen Fidler, WSJ , 19 May 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1944, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"back-formation from escalator":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8e-sk\u0259-\u02ccl\u0101t",
"nonstandard -sky\u0259-"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"accelerate",
"accumulate",
"appreciate",
"balloon",
"boom",
"build up",
"burgeon",
"bourgeon",
"climb",
"enlarge",
"expand",
"gain",
"increase",
"mount",
"multiply",
"mushroom",
"proliferate",
"rise",
"roll up",
"snowball",
"spread",
"swell",
"wax"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-204252",
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
]
},
"escalator":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a power-driven set of stairs arranged like an endless belt that ascend or descend continuously":[],
": an escalator clause or provision":[],
": an upward course suggestive of an escalator":[
"a never-stopping escalator of economic progress",
"\u2014 D. W. Brogan"
],
": providing for a periodic proportional upward or downward adjustment (as of prices or wages)":[
"an escalator arrangement tying the base pay \u2026 to living costs",
"\u2014 New York Times"
]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Last fall, a red rope blocked off the entrance to the escalator leading to the store, but the atrium still featured a large Starbucks sign, and a spokesperson for the Trump Organization said the coffee chain was continuing to pay rent. \u2014 Dan Alexander, Forbes , 7 June 2022",
"Related: This video shows people tumbling down a malfunctioning MBTA escalator . \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 11 June 2022",
"The now $331 million cost includes the excavation and construction of the tunnel, the additional train cars, new elevators and a fourth escalator for passengers getting off the Plane Train at baggage claim. \u2014 Kelly Yamanouchi, ajc , 9 June 2022",
"El Nino, La Nina and a handful of other natural weather variations are like taking steps up or down on that escalator , scientists said. \u2014 Seth Borenstein, Anchorage Daily News , 10 May 2022",
"The moment, in 1963, when Ireland acquired its first escalator . \u2014 James Wood, The New Yorker , 4 Apr. 2022",
"Each color line has wacky quirks; Sometimes your escalator works! \u2014 Washington Post , 10 Mar. 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",
"Jeudy, the third-year player and former first-round draft pick out of Alabama, was arrested May 12 on a misdemeanor criminal tampering charge with a domestic violence escalator . \u2014 Parker Gabriel, USA TODAY , 31 May 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1900, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
"1930, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"from Escalator , a trademark":"Noun"
},
"pronounciation":[
"nonstandard -sky\u0259-",
"\u02c8e-sk\u0259-\u02ccl\u0101-t\u0259r"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-113440",
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun"
]
},
"escallonia":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a genus that is included among the Saxifragaceae or sometimes made type of the separate family Escalloniaceae and that comprises South American shrubs and trees with simple glossy leaves having gland-tipped teeth, flowers mostly in terminal racemes, and capsular fruits":[],
": any plant of the genus Escallonia":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{
"New Latin, from Escallon , 18th century Spanish traveler in South American + New Latin -ia":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccesk\u0259\u02c8l\u014dn\u0113\u0259"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-140853",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"escapade":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct":[]
},
"examples":[
"As a teenager he embarked on a series of ill-advised escapades .",
"their escapades at the prep school became the stuff of boarding-school legend",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"On Tuesday, Gurley posted to his YouTube channel a video of his Game 5 escapade , which has been viewed more than 1.3 million times as of early Wednesday. \u2014 Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post , 14 June 2022",
"Mysterious shapes in the shrubbery add humor to this puckish escapade for children ages 3-6. \u2014 Meghan Cox Gurdon, WSJ , 27 May 2022",
"Since his escapade , Dillon has inspired peers to put pencil to paper. \u2014 Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor , 27 Apr. 2022",
"His wife, the girl of his childhood, the accomplice in his American escapade , had died. \u2014 New York Times , 19 Apr. 2022",
"For many, the days of dusting off your passport, heading abroad and traversing a foreign country on a summer escapade haven\u2019t happened since at least 2019. \u2014 cleveland , 27 Mar. 2022",
"The play, with a top-rank cast including Jane Kaczmarek, E. Faye Butler and Eugene Lee, does aspire to something more textured and thought-provoking than your basic 30-minute escapade -with-a-laugh-track. \u2014 Washington Post , 3 Mar. 2022",
"The latest escapade is yet another original and provides an unfamiliar opportunity for a program in only a decade of existence. \u2014 Evan Dudley, al , 17 Feb. 2022",
"Sure, Newsom survived his French Laundry escapade , then brazenly performed an encore at the NFC Championship game in Los Angeles, where he was photographed maskless indoors among celebrities. \u2014 Kyle Smith, National Review , 7 Feb. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1667, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"French, action of escaping, from Spanish escapada , from escapar to escape, from Vulgar Latin *excappare":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8e-sk\u0259-\u02ccp\u0101d"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"antic",
"caper",
"capriccio",
"dido",
"frolic",
"gag",
"jest",
"knavery",
"monkeyshine(s)",
"practical joke",
"prank",
"rag",
"roguery",
"shavie",
"shine(s)",
"trick",
"waggery"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-074837",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"escape":{
"antonyms":[
"break",
"breakout",
"bunk",
"flight",
"getaway",
"lam",
"rout",
"slip"
],
"definitions":{
": a cultivated plant run wild":[],
": a means of escape":[],
": an act or instance of escaping : such as":[],
": distraction or relief from routine or reality":[],
": escape key":[],
": evasion of something undesirable":[],
": flight from confinement":[],
": leakage or outflow especially of a fluid":[],
": providing a means of escape":[
"escape literature"
],
": providing a means of evading a regulation, claim, or commitment":[
"an escape clause in a contract"
],
": to avoid a threatening evil":[
"the boat sank but the crew escaped"
],
": to be uttered involuntarily by":[
"a sigh of relief escaped her"
],
": to fail to be noticed or recallable by":[
"his name escapes me"
],
": to get away (as by flight)":[
"escaped from prison"
],
": to get free of : break away from":[
"escape the jungle",
"escape the solar system"
],
": to get or stay out of the way of : avoid":[
"efforts to escape poverty"
],
": to issue from":[
"a smile escaped me"
],
": to issue from confinement":[
"gas is escaping"
],
": to run wild from cultivation":[]
},
"examples":[
"Verb",
"They managed to escape from the burning building.",
"He needed a vacation to escape the routine of daily life.",
"She moved to the city to escape the memory of her mother's death.",
"trying to help people to escape poverty",
"trying to help people to escape from poverty",
"He succeeded in escaping punishment for many years.",
"A few passengers somehow escaped injury.",
"She barely escaped death when her car slid off the road.",
"Several passengers escaped without injury.",
"Noun",
"The prisoners attempted a daring escape .",
"He celebrated his escape from his boring job with a long vacation.",
"She had a lucky escape when she wasn't injured in the accident.",
"She managed to avoid serious injury, but it was a narrow escape .",
"The door was locked; there was no escape .",
"Gardening offered an escape from her busy life.",
"an accidental escape of poisonous gases",
"trying to prevent further escape of liquid",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Kelly Marie Tran couldn\u2019t escape them in the last theatrical trilogy. \u2014 David Betancourt, Washington Post , 21 June 2022",
"Does anyone escape this upbringing totally unscathed",
"The Blue Jays starter couldn\u2019t escape the third inning, watching as knock after knock found gaps. \u2014 Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun , 16 June 2022",
"The two eventually escape the asylum together, but Lila parts ways with Diego shortly after. \u2014 Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE.com , 15 June 2022",
"As the cork releases, the gas can then escape radially and hit supersonic speeds, forming a succession of shock waves that balance its pressure. \u2014 Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica , 8 June 2022",
"Such proprietors could escape the levy simply by refraining from serving alcohol, and moreover, most of the public at large is not affected by the levy. \u2014 Roxanne Bland, Forbes , 6 June 2022",
"Along the whole pathway to export, from the wells where companies drill to the ships getting loaded with LNG, methane \u2014 the powerful greenhouse gas that's the primary ingredient of natural gas \u2014 can escape . \u2014 Cathy Bussewitz And Martha Irvine, Chron , 2 June 2022",
"Against the backdrop of California\u2019s surging battles over labor and immigration, the goings on at Vina couldn\u2019t entirely escape controversy. \u2014 Maia Silber, The New Yorker , 30 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"For cooler weather and fascinating places to explore, Teide National Park's volcanic landscape, petrified lava, and panoramic views are the perfect escape from the beach. \u2014 Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure , 9 June 2022",
"Occupying one of the most prestigious addresses in Manhattan, just steps from Central Park along the cultural nexus of Fifth Avenue, The Peninsula New York is an ultra-luxe urban escape in the city that never sleeps. \u2014 Yola Robert, Forbes , 26 May 2022",
"Sitting at an elevation of 8,500 feet with the Little Colorado River meandering through the heart of town, Greer is the ultimate summer escape for heat-weary desert dwellers. \u2014 Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic , 24 May 2022",
"Some were just unhappy and saw, for the first time, an escape . \u2014 April White, Smithsonian Magazine , 24 May 2022",
"Unlike most big waves, the wave at Nazar\u00e9 has no deep-water channel next to a reef, which means there is often no escape , even after a successful ride. \u2014 William Finnegan, The New Yorker , 23 May 2022",
"Gold Coast has long been a favorite escape for New York City\u2019s rich and powerful. \u2014 Virginia K. Smith, The Hollywood Reporter , 21 May 2022",
"This is not the first escape that I've been involved in. \u2014 Antonio Planas, NBC News , 11 May 2022",
"Dependent as Franklin was on Delp on both personal and professional levels, there was no escape . \u2014 Olive Fellows, The Christian Science Monitor , 6 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Both works draw a line between the anti- escape devices used to control the enslaved and the subtler constraints on contemporary Black dissent. \u2014 Julian Lucas, The New Yorker , 4 May 2022",
"If possible, collect the bat in an escape -proof container with air holes and take to a local veterinarian for euthanasia. \u2014 Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al , 8 Mar. 2022",
"On Wednesday, the 40-year-old stunt performer shared an update on his health after he was hospitalized last week following an escape act gone wrong at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, where the show is being filmed. \u2014 Karen Mizoguchi, PEOPLE.com , 20 Oct. 2021",
"Authorities searched around Stevenson Park but could not locate Tidwell, who will face additional escape charges, the sheriff\u2019s office said. \u2014 Howard Koplowitz | Hkoplowitz@al.com, al , 4 Dec. 2019",
"Another epic escape act seems improbable, but can't be ruled out if Di Francesco gets his tactics right in Rome. \u2014 Stevens Griffiths, chicagotribune.com , 24 Apr. 2018",
"During his final three matches at the sectional, Skokna consistently employed a strategy of letting his opponent get escape points without trying to keep him down. \u2014 Patrick Kelly, chicagotribune.com , 16 Feb. 2018",
"The Saturn 5, which flew 13 times, had an Earth- escape payload capacity of more than 100,000 pounds, about three times the capability of the Falcon Heavy. \u2014 William Harwood, CBS News , 4 Feb. 2018",
"There are already escape room businesses in Aurora, Naperville, McHenry, St. Charles, Schaumburg, Wheaton, quite a few other suburbs and in Chicago. \u2014 Mike Danahey, Elgin Courier-News , 25 July 2017"
],
"first_known_use":{
"13th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a":"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
"1817, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English, from Anglo-French escaper, eschaper , from Vulgar Latin *excappare , from Latin ex- + Late Latin cappa head covering, cloak":"Verb"
},
"pronounciation":[
"i-\u02c8sk\u0101p",
"e-",
"dialectal ik-\u02c8sk\u0101p",
"is-\u02c8k\u0101p"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for escape Verb escape , avoid , evade , elude , shun , eschew mean to get away or keep away from something. escape stresses the fact of getting away or being passed by not necessarily through effort or by conscious intent. nothing escapes her sharp eyes avoid stresses forethought and caution in keeping clear of danger or difficulty. try to avoid past errors evade implies adroitness, ingenuity, or lack of scruple in escaping or avoiding. evaded the question by changing the subject elude implies a slippery or baffling quality in the person or thing that escapes. what she sees in him eludes me shun often implies an avoiding as a matter of habitual practice or policy and may imply repugnance or abhorrence. you have shunned your responsibilities eschew implies an avoiding or abstaining from as unwise or distasteful. a playwright who eschews melodrama",
"synonyms":[
"abscond",
"break out (of)",
"clear out",
"flee",
"fly",
"get out",
"lam",
"run away",
"run off"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-112116",
"type":[
"adjective",
"intransitive verb",
"noun",
"verb"
]
},
"escape mechanism":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a mode of behavior or thinking adopted to evade unpleasant facts or responsibilities":[]
},
"examples":[
"She uses humor as an escape mechanism .",
"Football gives him an escape mechanism for his anger.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"But refusing to be downtrodden and using golf as an escape mechanism , Moore turned her passion into her career. \u2014 Ben Morse, CNN , 24 Nov. 2020",
"Regardless of the bacteria\u2019s escape mechanism , the experiment conjures questions about bacteria sophistication. \u2014 Sophia Chen, Wired , 9 June 2020"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1927, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-191057",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"escape with one's life":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": to avoid death":[
"She narrowly escaped with her life ."
]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-191823",
"type":[
"idiom"
]
},
"escapeless":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": incapable of being escaped":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u0259\u0307\u02c8sk\u0101pl\u0259\u0307s",
"e\u02c8-"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-194434",
"type":[
"adjective"
]
},
"escapingly":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": evasively":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-202755",
"type":[
"adverb"
]
},
"escarbuncle":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a heraldic charge consisting of a center ornament with eight decorated rays to represent the precious stone carbuncle":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English, from Middle French escarbuncle, escarboncle , modification (probably influenced by esmeraude emerald) of Latin carbunculus dark red precious stone, small coal":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"e\u02c8s+-",
"\u0259\u0307\u02c8s"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-125332",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"escargot":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a snail prepared for use as food":[]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Fletcher closes the video by panning to five escargot on the plate. \u2014 Antonia Debianchi, PEOPLE.com , 7 June 2022",
"In the video, the couple is dining al fresco as Rodgers de-shells his escargot with special utensils. \u2014 Antonia Debianchi, PEOPLE.com , 7 June 2022",
"Expect a cuisine to match, including escargot , nicoise salads, and lobster. \u2014 Elise Taylor, Vogue , 26 May 2022",
"For a fashion label as French as escargot , Balenciaga has mastered American pop culture. \u2014 Jacob Gallagher, WSJ , 20 May 2022",
"Oysters Rockefeller was invented at New Orleans restaurant Antoine\u2019s at the end of the 19th century as an alternative for hard-to-source escargot . \u2014 Jessica Battilana, San Francisco Chronicle , 17 Mar. 2022",
"Once, in Paris, he was subjected to physical punishment amid a miscommunication over the number of brochette of escargot that were needed. \u2014 Washington Post , 22 Dec. 2021",
"Regional delicacies include roast suckling pig, escargot and a rice dish of sausage, vegetables and spices. \u2014 Lauren Beale, Forbes , 6 Dec. 2021",
"Think French onion soup and escargot bathed in garlic butter. \u2014 Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com , 5 Nov. 2021"
],
"first_known_use":{
"circa 1892, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"French, snail, from Middle French, from Old Occitan escaragol":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02cce-\u02ccsk\u00e4r-\u02c8g\u014d"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-194911",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"escargotiere":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": an artificial mound or kitchen midden made up primarily of snail shells but containing artifacts (as found in Algeria)":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{
"French escargoti\u00e8re , literally, snailery, from escargot snail":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02cce\u02ccsk\u00e4rg\u0259\u2027\u02c8tye(\u0259)r"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-114350",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"escarmouche":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": skirmish":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle French":""
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-014733",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"escarole":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": an endive having slightly bitter broad, flat leaves used especially cooked as a vegetable":[]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Warm up some leftover gravy or pan juices with big handfuls of greens, such as spinach or escarole , just until wilted and served atop crusty bread. \u2014 Kim Sun\u00e9e, Anchorage Daily News , 25 Nov. 2021",
"The escarole in brodo ($8.75) and stracciatella egg drop soup ($8.75) are based on a strong chicken stock. \u2014 John Mariani, Forbes , 24 June 2021",
"Meal for two, sans drinks: $60-$140 What to order: Pork chop, diver scallop crudo ($16), short rib, filet mignon, escarole ($11) Meat-free options: Most of the sides are vegetarian; no entrees. \u2014 Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com , 20 Feb. 2020",
"Sometimes made even more compl\u00e8te with a garlicky, acidic escarole salad mounded right on top and a bottle of the local hard cider to drink. \u2014 Gabrielle Hamilton, New York Times , 25 Mar. 2020",
"Add drained beans, stir them around, then add veg stock (or just water), Parm rinds, and chopped winter greens like mustard, escarole , kale, chard. \u2014 Sarah Jampel, Bon App\u00e9tit , 24 Feb. 2020",
"Minestra is a simple soup of greens and beans \u2014 escarole and white cannellinis for our family. \u2014 NBC News , 17 Nov. 2019",
"Add escarole , feta, and walnuts and toss gently to combine. \u2014 Washington Post , 10 June 2019",
"Season with salt and pepper to taste, then set aside. Drizzle the quarters of escarole with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. \u2014 Alexandra Hall, BostonGlobe.com , 17 July 2019"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1897, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"French escarole, scarole , from Old French escariole , from Late Latin escariola , from Latin escarius of food, from esca food, from edere to eat \u2014 more at eat":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8e-sk\u0259-\u02ccr\u014dl"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-060139",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"escarp":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": scarp":[],
": scarp sense 1":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{
"French escarpe , from Middle French, from Old Italian scarpa":"Noun",
"French escarper , from Middle French, from escarpe":"Transitive verb"
},
"pronounciation":[
"\"",
"(\u02c8)e\u00a6s-",
"\u0259\u0307\u02c8sk\u00e4rp"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-100643",
"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb"
]
},
"escarpment":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a long cliff or steep slope separating two comparatively level or more gently sloping surfaces and resulting from erosion or faulting":[],
": a steep slope in front of a fortification":[]
},
"examples":[
"the castle sits atop an escarpment that for hundreds of years made it virtually invulnerable to attack",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"So, along with the convenience, the eastern escarpment of the Sierra is a 10,000-foot high wall that extends for about a hundred miles, with a desert below and another mountain range to the east. \u2014 Christian Holub, EW.com , 20 June 2022",
"Simone\u2019s childhood home, located in Tryon, N.C., a small town of 1,600 nestled at the base of the southern escarpment of the Blue Ridge Mountains, was at risk of succumbing to age and neglect. \u2014 New York Times , 16 Mar. 2022",
"The main wreckage was found perched on a 2,500-foot escarpment within a mile of the western park entrance. \u2014 Charlie Zaharoff, Outside Online , 8 Oct. 2014",
"As much as a foot of snow could fall near the edge of the Blue Ridge escarpment in Greenville and as much as 20 inches of snow could accumulate above 4,000 feet of elevation in that area. \u2014 Alanne Orjoux, CNN , 16 Jan. 2022",
"Swifts dipped and dove overhead as the setting sun silhouetted an escarpment on the other side of the river. \u2014 Washington Post , 4 Feb. 2022",
"What remains are mostly tiny and tricky lots like 1490, which faces onto a subway viaduct and is partly taken up by a rock escarpment . \u2014 New York Times , 4 Feb. 2022",
"Below him, the river drops ferociously over a roughly 30-mile stretch before abruptly reaching the unrunnable 140-foot Murchison Falls itself, at the edge of the Rift Valley escarpment . \u2014 Grayson Schaffer, Outside Online , 7 Feb. 2011",
"Eagle-eyed excavators spotted a couple of leg bones sticking out of the edge of an escarpment ; a prior excavation had chopped the skeleton off at the feet. \u2014 Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica , 2 Dec. 2021"
],
"first_known_use":{
"circa 1802, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"French escarpement , from escarper to scarp, from Middle French, from escarpe scarp, from Old Italian scarpa \u2014 more at scarp":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"i-\u02c8sk\u00e4rp-m\u0259nt"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"barranca",
"barranco",
"bluff",
"cliff",
"crag",
"palisade",
"precipice",
"scar",
"scarp"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-045042",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"escas":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":[
"Definition of escas plural of esca"
],
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-202028",
"type":[]
},
"eschew":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": to avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun":[]
},
"examples":[
"Though a doctor with psychiatric training, he eschewed the science that had so enamored earlier child-rearing professionals \u2026 \u2014 Sue Halpern , New York Review of Books , 29 May 2003",
"A fair number of academics eschew the simple title \"professor\" and call themselves economists, astronomers, historians, philosophers. \u2014 Tracy Kidder , Home Town , 1999",
"When introduced to a stranger, he eschewed formalities, stuck out a gnarled right hand and responded with a chummy, \"Hermann.\" \u2014 Tim Layden , Sports Illustrated , 2 Feb. 1998",
"They now eschew the violence of their past.",
"a psychologist who eschews the traditional methods of psychotherapy",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In what has become a tradition, bands performing during the Winnetka Music Festival eschew a stay in a hotel in favor of bunking with a host family in town. \u2014 Kathy Cichon, Chicago Tribune , 10 June 2022",
"After purchasing or subscribing to a package or service, companies often eschew regular guidance on how to take full advantage of all the new and developing capabilities available. \u2014 Carlos Morales, Forbes , 2 May 2022",
"The notion that a team would eschew a QB upgrade just to punish the Browns makes no sense, and the events of last weekend debunk it. \u2014 cleveland , 8 May 2022",
"Developing a new survey is an ambitious and time-consuming undertaking, one that many leaders eschew . \u2014 Eddie Comeaux, Forbes , 24 June 2021",
"Many new ideas pick up on people\u2019s willingness to eschew a casket, but are considered more environmentally viable than cremation. \u2014 Karen Heller, Anchorage Daily News , 19 Apr. 2022",
"Many new ideas pick up on people\u2019s willingness to eschew a casket, but are considered more environmentally viable than cremation. \u2014 Washington Post , 19 Apr. 2022",
"The decision to eschew ticket sales to the general public means that a more subdued atmosphere at competition venues than at previous Winter Olympics has been all but inevitable. \u2014 WSJ , 12 Feb. 2022",
"And yet here on the lake, the traditional foods eschew pasta and pizza in favor of fish. \u2014 Julia Buckley, CNN , 12 May 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English, from Anglo-French eschiver (3rd present eschiu ) of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German sciuhen to frighten off \u2014 more at shy":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"e-\u02c8sh\u00fc",
"is-",
"es-\u02c8ch\u00fc",
"also e-\u02c8sky\u00fc",
"i-"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for eschew escape , avoid , evade , elude , shun , eschew mean to get away or keep away from something. escape stresses the fact of getting away or being passed by not necessarily through effort or by conscious intent. nothing escapes her sharp eyes avoid stresses forethought and caution in keeping clear of danger or difficulty. try to avoid past errors evade implies adroitness, ingenuity, or lack of scruple in escaping or avoiding. evaded the question by changing the subject elude implies a slippery or baffling quality in the person or thing that escapes. what she sees in him eludes me shun often implies an avoiding as a matter of habitual practice or policy and may imply repugnance or abhorrence. you have shunned your responsibilities eschew implies an avoiding or abstaining from as unwise or distasteful. a playwright who eschews melodrama",
"synonyms":[
"avoid",
"dodge",
"duck",
"elude",
"escape",
"evade",
"finesse",
"get around",
"scape",
"shake",
"shirk",
"shuffle (out of)",
"shun",
"weasel (out of)"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-081839",
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
]
},
"eschewal":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": to avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun":[]
},
"examples":[
"Though a doctor with psychiatric training, he eschewed the science that had so enamored earlier child-rearing professionals \u2026 \u2014 Sue Halpern , New York Review of Books , 29 May 2003",
"A fair number of academics eschew the simple title \"professor\" and call themselves economists, astronomers, historians, philosophers. \u2014 Tracy Kidder , Home Town , 1999",
"When introduced to a stranger, he eschewed formalities, stuck out a gnarled right hand and responded with a chummy, \"Hermann.\" \u2014 Tim Layden , Sports Illustrated , 2 Feb. 1998",
"They now eschew the violence of their past.",
"a psychologist who eschews the traditional methods of psychotherapy",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In what has become a tradition, bands performing during the Winnetka Music Festival eschew a stay in a hotel in favor of bunking with a host family in town. \u2014 Kathy Cichon, Chicago Tribune , 10 June 2022",
"After purchasing or subscribing to a package or service, companies often eschew regular guidance on how to take full advantage of all the new and developing capabilities available. \u2014 Carlos Morales, Forbes , 2 May 2022",
"The notion that a team would eschew a QB upgrade just to punish the Browns makes no sense, and the events of last weekend debunk it. \u2014 cleveland , 8 May 2022",
"Developing a new survey is an ambitious and time-consuming undertaking, one that many leaders eschew . \u2014 Eddie Comeaux, Forbes , 24 June 2021",
"Many new ideas pick up on people\u2019s willingness to eschew a casket, but are considered more environmentally viable than cremation. \u2014 Karen Heller, Anchorage Daily News , 19 Apr. 2022",
"Many new ideas pick up on people\u2019s willingness to eschew a casket, but are considered more environmentally viable than cremation. \u2014 Washington Post , 19 Apr. 2022",
"The decision to eschew ticket sales to the general public means that a more subdued atmosphere at competition venues than at previous Winter Olympics has been all but inevitable. \u2014 WSJ , 12 Feb. 2022",
"And yet here on the lake, the traditional foods eschew pasta and pizza in favor of fish. \u2014 Julia Buckley, CNN , 12 May 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English, from Anglo-French eschiver (3rd present eschiu ) of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German sciuhen to frighten off \u2014 more at shy":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"es-\u02c8ch\u00fc",
"also e-\u02c8sky\u00fc",
"e-\u02c8sh\u00fc",
"is-",
"i-"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for eschew escape , avoid , evade , elude , shun , eschew mean to get away or keep away from something. escape stresses the fact of getting away or being passed by not necessarily through effort or by conscious intent. nothing escapes her sharp eyes avoid stresses forethought and caution in keeping clear of danger or difficulty. try to avoid past errors evade implies adroitness, ingenuity, or lack of scruple in escaping or avoiding. evaded the question by changing the subject elude implies a slippery or baffling quality in the person or thing that escapes. what she sees in him eludes me shun often implies an avoiding as a matter of habitual practice or policy and may imply repugnance or abhorrence. you have shunned your responsibilities eschew implies an avoiding or abstaining from as unwise or distasteful. a playwright who eschews melodrama",
"synonyms":[
"avoid",
"dodge",
"duck",
"elude",
"escape",
"evade",
"finesse",
"get around",
"scape",
"shake",
"shirk",
"shuffle (out of)",
"shun",
"weasel (out of)"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-105816",
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
]
},
"eschewing":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": to avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun":[]
},
"examples":[
"Though a doctor with psychiatric training, he eschewed the science that had so enamored earlier child-rearing professionals \u2026 \u2014 Sue Halpern , New York Review of Books , 29 May 2003",
"A fair number of academics eschew the simple title \"professor\" and call themselves economists, astronomers, historians, philosophers. \u2014 Tracy Kidder , Home Town , 1999",
"When introduced to a stranger, he eschewed formalities, stuck out a gnarled right hand and responded with a chummy, \"Hermann.\" \u2014 Tim Layden , Sports Illustrated , 2 Feb. 1998",
"They now eschew the violence of their past.",
"a psychologist who eschews the traditional methods of psychotherapy",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In what has become a tradition, bands performing during the Winnetka Music Festival eschew a stay in a hotel in favor of bunking with a host family in town. \u2014 Kathy Cichon, Chicago Tribune , 10 June 2022",
"After purchasing or subscribing to a package or service, companies often eschew regular guidance on how to take full advantage of all the new and developing capabilities available. \u2014 Carlos Morales, Forbes , 2 May 2022",
"The notion that a team would eschew a QB upgrade just to punish the Browns makes no sense, and the events of last weekend debunk it. \u2014 cleveland , 8 May 2022",
"Developing a new survey is an ambitious and time-consuming undertaking, one that many leaders eschew . \u2014 Eddie Comeaux, Forbes , 24 June 2021",
"Many new ideas pick up on people\u2019s willingness to eschew a casket, but are considered more environmentally viable than cremation. \u2014 Karen Heller, Anchorage Daily News , 19 Apr. 2022",
"Many new ideas pick up on people\u2019s willingness to eschew a casket, but are considered more environmentally viable than cremation. \u2014 Washington Post , 19 Apr. 2022",
"The decision to eschew ticket sales to the general public means that a more subdued atmosphere at competition venues than at previous Winter Olympics has been all but inevitable. \u2014 WSJ , 12 Feb. 2022",
"And yet here on the lake, the traditional foods eschew pasta and pizza in favor of fish. \u2014 Julia Buckley, CNN , 12 May 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English, from Anglo-French eschiver (3rd present eschiu ) of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German sciuhen to frighten off \u2014 more at shy":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"es-\u02c8ch\u00fc",
"also e-\u02c8sky\u00fc",
"e-\u02c8sh\u00fc",
"is-",
"i-"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for eschew escape , avoid , evade , elude , shun , eschew mean to get away or keep away from something. escape stresses the fact of getting away or being passed by not necessarily through effort or by conscious intent. nothing escapes her sharp eyes avoid stresses forethought and caution in keeping clear of danger or difficulty. try to avoid past errors evade implies adroitness, ingenuity, or lack of scruple in escaping or avoiding. evaded the question by changing the subject elude implies a slippery or baffling quality in the person or thing that escapes. what she sees in him eludes me shun often implies an avoiding as a matter of habitual practice or policy and may imply repugnance or abhorrence. you have shunned your responsibilities eschew implies an avoiding or abstaining from as unwise or distasteful. a playwright who eschews melodrama",
"synonyms":[
"avoid",
"dodge",
"duck",
"elude",
"escape",
"evade",
"finesse",
"get around",
"scape",
"shake",
"shirk",
"shuffle (out of)",
"shun",
"weasel (out of)"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-105834",
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
]
},
"escort":{
"antonyms":[
"accompany",
"attend",
"chaperone",
"chaperon",
"companion",
"company",
"convoy",
"see",
"squire"
],
"definitions":{
": a man who goes with a woman to a social event":[],
": a person or group of persons accompanying another to give protection or as a courtesy":[],
": a protective screen of warships or fighter planes or a single ship or plane used to fend off enemy attack from one or more vulnerable craft":[],
": a woman or a man who is hired to go with someone to a social event":[
"\u2014 often used before another noun an escort service/agency"
],
": accompaniment by a person or an armed protector (such as a ship)":[],
": to accompany as an escort":[]
},
"examples":[
"Noun",
"Visitors are not allowed to enter the building without an escort .",
"The bombers were protected by a fighter escort .",
"Everyone was surprised when she arrived at the party without an escort .",
"Verb",
"Several fighters escorted the bombers back to base.",
"a student from the college escorted my parents and me on our tour of the campus",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"For the next harrowing half-hour, the security escort worked with the unit\u2019s medic to stabilize the most serious cases. \u2014 Serhii Korolchuk, Washington Post , 26 June 2022",
"Luckily, the male escort in question is Leo Grande, a dreamy-eyed, sensitive pleasure-giver played with silky self-confidence by newcomer Daryl McCormack. \u2014 Ann Hornaday, Anchorage Daily News , 17 June 2022",
"During the escort of Howard to the hospital, a second deputy on a motorcycle was injured during a crash as authorities were blocking traffic, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said. \u2014 Fox News , 11 May 2022",
"Twenty-four hours later, everyone reconvenes at an airplane hangar, protected by a military escort so that The Professor can deliver all the new passports and identities to these officially dead thieves. \u2014 Tara Ariano, Vulture , 5 Dec. 2021",
"Santa is slated to arrive by a firetruck escort , 5:20 p.m. Visit ci.solana-beach.ca.us. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 24 Nov. 2021",
"Guercio started his day with a ride to work from Senior Deputy Jamie Auer in his patrol vehicle, complete with a police motorcycle escort . \u2014 Matt Button, Baltimore Sun , 29 Mar. 2022",
"He was dropped off at Shell True North and told not to return to his room until the next day to pick up the rest of his belongings, and to do so with a police escort . \u2014 Thomas Jewell, cleveland , 12 Mar. 2022",
"Guided by a police escort , the parade will start at Paradise Valley Town Hall at 6 p.m. Details: Paradise Valley Town Hall, 6401 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley. \u2014 Brieanna J. Frank, The Arizona Republic , 28 Nov. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The Oasis Outback gun store in town had private security officers stop reporters outside and escort them to the edge of the property. \u2014 Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times , 28 May 2022",
"Never sing them Happy Birthday or watch them in the school play or teach them to ride a two-wheeled bike or escort them down the aisle. \u2014 Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer , 25 May 2022",
"Officers encountered him near the bar area and tried to escort him out of the eatery. \u2014 Caroline Silva, ajc , 19 May 2022",
"As a member of the Eighth Air Force, McCubbin\u2019s main duty was to escort bombers, and on the way back to base, he was also allowed to find ground targets for strafing runs. \u2014 Olivia Morley, ajc , 5 June 2022",
"Law enforcement officers appeared to escort O'Rourke out of the press conference afterward. \u2014 Victoria Albert, CBS News , 26 May 2022",
"The mission would be to form an international coalition of warships to escort commercial vessels safely out of Odessa and the Black Sea. \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 24 May 2022",
"Authorities have said that White violated department policy by transporting Casey White alone; protocol calls for two jail guards to escort prisoners. \u2014 Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE.com , 9 May 2022",
"Second, as staff shortages continue to plague the industry, not all spas have the personnel to individually escort clients. \u2014 Dianna Mazzone, Allure , 6 May 2022"
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"e-",
"\u02c8e-\u02ccsk\u022frt",
"i-\u02c8sk\u022frt"
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"companion",
"guard",
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"1664, in the meaning defined above":""
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"obsolete French, writing desk, scriptorium, from Medieval Latin scriptorium":""
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"\u02c8e-skr\u0259-\u02cctw\u00e4r"
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Sherman, Cleveland\u2019s former minority investor, has had his shares in escrow since purchasing his hometown Kansas City Royals in 2019. \u2014 Joe Noga, cleveland , 27 June 2022",
"Alperin added that Spacey\u2019s acting fees are being held in escrow ahead of the production start date. \u2014 Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter , 13 May 2022",
"And although nearly all pairs of the Wavy Baby have already been sold and shipped, Judge Kuntz ordered the company to hold all revenue earned from them in escrow , to be repaid to consumers if Vans ultimately prevails. \u2014 Bill Donahue, Billboard , 3 May 2022",
"Low interest rates also mean that any money being held in escrow by the servicer isn\u2019t earning much in interest. \u2014 Telis Demos, WSJ , 29 Mar. 2022",
"After paying your earnest money, there are a handful of steps left in escrow . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 29 Mar. 2022",
"The 1,134-square-foot condo is now in escrow for $490,000. \u2014 Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune , 15 Mar. 2022",
"Engoron told Trump to pay the money directly to James' office and for the attorney general to hold the money in an escrow account while Trump's legal team appeals the judge's original contempt finding. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 21 May 2022",
"Engoron told Trump to pay the money directly to James\u2019 office and for the attorney general to hold the money in an escrow account while Trump\u2019s legal team appeals the judge's original contempt finding. \u2014 Michael R. Sisak, BostonGlobe.com , 20 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Even with the approval, the Tailgate Park transaction must close escrow before the end of the year to remain shielded from the state\u2019s stricter disposition laws for surplus land. \u2014 Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune , 19 Apr. 2022",
"Buyers would escrow the difference with the U.S. Treasury. \u2014 Patrick Jenevein, Fortune , 12 Apr. 2022",
"The Tailgate Park transaction must close escrow before the end of the year to remain shielded from the state\u2019s stricter disposition laws for surplus land. \u2014 Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune , 10 Mar. 2022",
"The city and Padres are racing against the clock \u2014 because of state disposition laws, the transaction must close escrow by Dec. 23 or it will be aborted altogether. \u2014 Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune , 3 Mar. 2022",
"Starting next summer, McCarty\u2019s AB 1466 will require Realtors, title companies and escrow companies to notify buyers of any racial covenants, as well as their right to modify them. \u2014 Lauren Hepler, San Francisco Chronicle , 15 Nov. 2021",
"While the seller is going to get the same amount of money, many local agents say sellers will go with cash offers to make sure the purchase closes escrow . \u2014 Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune , 9 July 2021",
"The building, which includes two other small businesses at the corner of Vista Way, has been sold to a developer who plans extensive renovations once escrow closes in August. \u2014 Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune , 11 July 2021",
"At the very start of the pandemic, agency lenders required borrowers to escrow 18 months of property taxes and interest payments to qualify for acquisition loans. \u2014 Lee Kiser, Forbes , 13 May 2021"
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"Anglo-French escroue scroll \u2014 more at scroll":"Noun"
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"\u02c8es-\u02cckr\u014d",
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"Middle French escuage , from Old French, from escu shield (from Latin scutum ) + -age":""
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"\u02c8esky\u0259wii",
"\u02c8e\u02ccsky\u00fcij"
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"circa 1821, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"noun"
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"uneatable"
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": edible":[]
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"1626, in the meaning defined above":""
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"And the escutcheon doors have weathered four hundred years of Spanish rain and sun. \u2014 Mary Elizabeth Andriotis, House Beautiful , 9 Apr. 2021",
"That Mann was able to bleed us of millions in legal fees for so long should be a blot on the American escutcheon . \u2014 The Editors, National Review , 19 Mar. 2021",
"Inside, the exquisite interior carries over unchanged design-wise from the coupe, complete with extremely comfortable yet very supportive seats and interesting details like escutcheon -less door pulls. \u2014 Jim Resnick, Ars Technica , 14 Sep. 2020",
"Hence the magnificent gables, the plaster scrolls, escutcheons , vases, masks, garlands, festoons, cartouches, balustrades, and whatnot. \u2014 Steve King, Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler , 24 Dec. 2018",
"Potato knob #K203 (on escutcheon #E414) in white bronze, medium patina, by Rocky Mountain Hardware. \u2014 Elle Decor Staff, ELLE Decor , 5 July 2012"
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"Middle English escochon , from Anglo-French escuchoun , from Vulgar Latin *scution-, scutio , from Latin scutum shield \u2014 more at esquire":""
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"is-\u02c8k\u0259ch-\u0259n",
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": having no visible scutellum":[]
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"e- + New Latin scutell um + English -ate":""
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"(\u00a6)\u0113+"
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"adjective"
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"shallow",
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"\u2014 B. N. Cardozo"
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"A kahuna is a master of Hawaiian esoteric practices. Recently, Mariko Gordon and Hugh Cosman engaged a kahuna to bless their house. \u2026 \u2014 Alec Wilkinson , New Yorker , 7 Oct. 2002",
"\u2026 he listens to a group of Malaysians playing reedy, plangent music on some esoteric kind of wind instrument. \u2014 Penelope Lively , City of the Mind , 1991",
"There was a new mall, an excellent bookstore with esoteric literary and policy journals, some restaurants with cosmopolitan menus, and engaging real estate advertisements. \u2014 Robert D. Kaplan , An Empire Wilderness , 1988",
"metaphysics is such an esoteric subject that most people are content to leave it to the philosophers",
"must have had some esoteric motive for leaving his art collection to a museum halfway around the globe",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The numbers that most normal people will care about aren't quite so esoteric . \u2014 Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica , 14 June 2022",
"Tocqueville invited readers to join him in thinking aristocratically about their democracy, standing apart from it in their minds, translating its phrases about equality and popular sovereignty into something more subtle and esoteric . \u2014 Jedediah Britton-purdy, The New Republic , 22 Apr. 2022",
"The constitutional questions are, of course, esoteric at the moment. \u2014 Tax Notes Staff, Forbes , 12 Apr. 2022",
"Over the past decade, the conversation has eased its way from academic and esoteric circles and onto social media and wellness platforms. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 18 Feb. 2022",
"The titles of some concert tours can be a bit esoteric . \u2014 Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al , 15 Mar. 2022",
"The details on the invite were characteristically esoteric : Was the designer planning a runway presentation",
"At a moment when many Americans are facing rising prices for basic goods and gasoline and are exhausted by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Ukraine crisis seems distant and esoteric . \u2014 Stephen Collinson, CNN , 15 Feb. 2022",
"Comics are ordinarily not the easiest market to crack because of the huge amount of esoteric knowledge necessary to identify what makes certain books collectible, but all bets are off if everything is going up in value in huge chunks. \u2014 Rob Salkowitz, Forbes , 23 June 2021"
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"circa 1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
},
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"Late Latin esotericus , from Greek es\u014dterikos , from es\u014dter\u014d , comparative of eis\u014d, es\u014d within, from eis into; akin to Greek en in \u2014 more at in":""
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"\u02cce-s\u0259-\u02c8ter-ik",
"-\u02c8te-rik"
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"abstruse",
"arcane",
"deep",
"hermetic",
"hermetical",
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"recondite"
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"adjective",
"adverb"
]
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"common",
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"normal",
"ordinary",
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"unexceptional",
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]
},
"examples":[
"This is a matter of especial importance.",
"a candidate who handled the stunning defeat with especial grace",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"That could be an especial concern for people with long COVID, many of whose initial infections were asymptomatic or mild. \u2014 Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic , 16 Sep. 2021",
"The fact that Burgoyne stayed here on his trip back to London makes this house of especial historical interest. \u2014 Laura Euler For Dirt.com, Robb Report , 16 Sep. 2021",
"But they were pursued with especial vigor: the Fifth Republic, under Debr\u00e9, became an even more technocratic and administrative one than France had had before\u2014which is saying something. \u2014 Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker , 12 Aug. 2021",
"The show had especial significance to the American military community. \u2014 David W. Blight, The New Yorker , 9 June 2021",
"Conservatives, confronting the conundrum of woke capitalism, have had especial reason to consider this adage of late. \u2014 Jack Butler, National Review , 1 May 2021",
"For those familiar with the greater Boston area, the book is an especial treat, as many of her examples include familiar landmarks. \u2014 Michael P. H. Stanley, National Review , 20 Mar. 2021",
"The Giants have been paying attention to the former Blue Jays starter all off season and took especial notice last week, when Sanchez hit 98 mph in a bullpen session. \u2014 Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle , 16 Feb. 2021",
"One of Wallace\u2019s neighbors takes especial pride in having the biggest and most prominently displayed American flag on their street. \u2014 Michael Washburn, National Review , 10 Sep. 2020"
],
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined above":""
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"Middle English, from Anglo-French \u2014 more at special":""
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"i-\u02c8spe-sh\u0259l"
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for especial special , especial , specific , particular , individual mean of or relating to one thing or class. special stresses having a quality, character, identity, or use of its own. special ingredients especial may add implications of preeminence or preference. a matter of especial importance specific implies a quality or character distinguishing a kind or a species. children with specific nutritional needs particular stresses the distinctness of something as an individual. a ballet step of particular difficulty individual implies unequivocal reference to one of a class or group. valued each individual opinion",
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"aberrated",
"abnormal",
"anomalous",
"atypical",
"exceeding",
"exceptional",
"extraordinaire",
"extraordinary",
"freak",
"odd",
"peculiar",
"phenomenal",
"preternatural",
"rare",
"singular",
"uncommon",
"uncustomary",
"unique",
"unusual",
"unwonted"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-213352",
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"antonyms":[
"generally"
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"built especially for research"
],
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"food seems cheaper, especially meats"
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},
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"With the help of his staff, [Tim] Russert was especially good at arming himself for an interview by compiling a politician's previous statements in all their contradictions. Google was his tool and Gotcha his game. \u2014 David Remnick , New Yorker , 23 June 2008",
"In 1972, we began nonstop coverage of the Nixon-McGovern presidential campaign. Hunter [S. Thompson] took over my life then\u2014and for many years after that when he was reporting (long nocturnal telephone calls and frequent all-night strategy sessions) and especially when he was writing. He was demanding in his need for time, attention, care, handling and editing. \u2014 Jann S. Wenner , Rolling Stone , 24 Mar. 2005",
"Moreover, Gone with the Wind is peopled with characters whose inconsistencies make them interesting, none more so than Scarlett O'Hara, an unattractive, inexplicably seductive antiheroine whom Trollope himself might well have been pleased to dream up on an especially good day. \u2014 Terry Teachout , National Review , 20 Aug. 2001",
"\u2026 I am a tax dweeb. I like thinking about taxes and writing about taxes, and I really like doing my taxes. Especially since do-it-yourself tax software in a box got so great. \u2014 Linda Stern , Newsweek , 6 Mar. 2000",
"He was especially concerned about the contract.",
"There is nothing especially radical about that idea.",
"Winning this tournament was especially satisfying.",
"I made this pie especially for you.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Pride Month is our reminder to uplift and look out for each other, knowing that there are still so many facing injustice and disproportionate discrimination, especially Black trans women, who are the most marginalized members of our community. \u2014 Giovanny Garzon, Forbes , 29 June 2022",
"Few enter the league ready to contribute immediately, especially for a championship team like Golden State, so Baldwin isn\u2019t alone in that respect. \u2014 C.j. Holmes, San Francisco Chronicle , 29 June 2022",
"Like all cord-cutting alternatives, there are plenty of options, especially for sports. \u2014 Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al , 29 June 2022",
"Even in a job seeker\u2019s market, the competition can be stiff, especially for mid-level and senior-level positions. \u2014 Rachel Loock, USA TODAY , 28 June 2022",
"Mike Spencer, who grows corn and soybeans on the land surrounding the intersection where the crash occurred, said everyone in Mendon understands that the intersection is dangerous, especially for those driving heavy, slow farm equipment. \u2014 Summer Ballentine, Chron , 28 June 2022",
"But many people swear by jersey, especially for children. \u2014 Hannah Jones, Country Living , 28 June 2022",
"The reversal of Roe was a warning, especially for those who\u2019ve taken their rights for granted. \u2014 Elaine Ayala, San Antonio Express-News , 27 June 2022",
"What were all of those pro-choice voters thinking \u2014 especially the women \u2014 casting ballots for the orange menace who, with plenty of help from this court, tanked our democracy"
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"i-\u02c8spesh-l\u0113",
"-\u02c8spe-sh\u0259-"
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"specifically"
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"adverb"
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": the quality or state of being especial : specialness":[]
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"-sh\u0259ln\u0259\u0307s"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-135625",
"type":[
"noun"
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"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": hope , expectation":[]
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"first_known_use":{
"15th century, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English esperaunce , from Middle French esperance":""
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-085001",
"type":[
"noun"
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"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"i-\u02c8sp\u012b(-\u0259)l"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-024543",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"espi\u00e8gle":{
"antonyms":[],
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": frolicsome , roguish":[]
},
"examples":[
"the espi\u00e8gle light in the young princess's eye faded when she contemplated the stifling restrictions of court life"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1816, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"French, after Ulespiegle (Till Eulenspiegel), peasant prankster":""
},
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"e-\u02c8spyegl\u1d4a"
],
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"arch",
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"elvish",
"impish",
"knavish",
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"pixie",
"pixy",
"pixieish",
"prankish",
"puckish",
"rascally",
"roguish",
"scampish",
"sly",
"tricksy",
"waggish",
"wicked"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-165733",
"type":[
"adjective"
]
},
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"earnestness",
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],
"definitions":{
": the quality or state of being roguish or frolicsome":[]
},
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"a delightful young woman whose espi\u00e8glerie and sophisticated wit make her a favorite party guest",
"a femme fatale with a penchant for sophisticated espi\u00e8glerie that men found irresistible"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1815, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"French, from espi\u00e8gle":""
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"e-spye-gl\u0259-\u02c8r\u0113"
],
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"examples":[
"the expected espousal of the Hollywood actor and the singing superstar should attract the elite of show business",
"considering how long her previous marriage lasted, she'd be wise to have an extended espousal",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Spotify\u2019s Joe Rogan controversy\u2014with musicians and podcasters removing their material from the platform in protest of Rogan\u2019s espousal of COVID vaccine misinformation\u2014is exposing cracks in its content strategy. \u2014 Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune , 3 Feb. 2022",
"Lev Tahor\u2019s choice of Iran is perhaps connected to its espousal of anti-Zionism. \u2014 Asaf Shalev, sun-sentinel.com , 10 Nov. 2021",
"As Travis Adkins and Judd Devermont recently pointed out in Foreign Policy, Cold Warriors both Black and White were painfully aware of the contradictions of their ringing espousal of freedom. \u2014 Heather Hurlburt, Washington Post , 4 Sep. 2020",
"Recent psychological research has found a surprising relationship between these types of personal convictions; espousal of conspiracy theories, pseudo-science and belief in the paranormal turn out to be highly correlated with one another. \u2014 Sander Van Der Linden, Scientific American , 1 Sep. 2015",
"The Eisenhower administration was angered by Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser\u2019s espousal of Cold War neutrality and his rather unsubtle efforts to play the Soviet and Western blocs off against each other. \u2014 Conrad Black, National Review , 15 Jan. 2020",
"And Democrats are concerned that President Donald Trump's nomination of Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court is a reward for his espousal of presidential powers. \u2014 Richard Wolf, USA TODAY , 12 July 2018",
"Her espousal of Black radical politics, among the few candidates in the country to do so, has not hindered her political success. \u2014 Essence.com , 29 Sep. 2017"
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
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"i-\u02c8spau\u0307-z\u0259l",
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"The new theory has been espoused by many leading physicists.",
"Those espousing unpopular views were often excluded.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Other institutions, like the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the American Cancer Society, espouse less intense recommendations, but Esserman said most major breast centers adopt the radiologists\u2019 suggestion. \u2014 Angus Chen, STAT , 30 June 2022",
"After returning from a book tour in the country, Thiel began to espouse increasingly strong anti-China views, including the belief that U.S. tech companies were harboring Chinese spies. \u2014 Elizabeth Dwoskin, Anchorage Daily News , 19 June 2022",
"After returning from a book tour in the country, Thiel began to espouse increasingly strong anti-China views, including the belief that U.S. tech companies were harboring Chinese spies. \u2014 Elizabeth Dwoskin, Washington Post , 19 June 2022",
"Langer has worked with the automotive company for years and is quick to espouse the importance of sponsors to his success. \u2014 Lindsay Kimble, PEOPLE.com , 7 Apr. 2022",
"Wanda Sykes, having just finished hosting, moved through the crowd while Diddy continued to espouse his thoughts on what had gone down in the Dolby to a small group of intently listening friends. \u2014 Alexandra Macon, Vogue , 28 Mar. 2022",
"Hindu Mahasabha isn't the only right-wing Hindu nationalist group to espouse violent sentiment toward liberals and minorities -- including India's 200 million Muslims, who make up 15% of the country's 1.3 billion population. \u2014 Rhea Mogul And Swati Gupta, CNN , 14 Jan. 2022",
"Letitia Wright, the Black Panther star who last year faced backlash for sharing an anti-vaccine video, has reportedly continued to espouse these views on the set of the new sequel. \u2014 Jeva Lange, The Week , 6 Oct. 2021",
"Some conservatives have seemingly co-opted language used by far-right extremists such as those who espouse the QAnon conspiracy theories over the last several years. \u2014 Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News , 7 May 2022"
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for espouse adopt , embrace , espouse mean to take an opinion, policy, or practice as one's own. adopt implies accepting something created by another or foreign to one's nature. forced to adopt new policies embrace implies a ready or happy acceptance. embraced the customs of their new homeland espouse adds an implication of close attachment to a cause and a sharing of its fortunes. espoused the cause of women's rights",
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"examples":[
"The new theory has been espoused by many leading physicists.",
"Those espousing unpopular views were often excluded.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Other institutions, like the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the American Cancer Society, espouse less intense recommendations, but Esserman said most major breast centers adopt the radiologists\u2019 suggestion. \u2014 Angus Chen, STAT , 30 June 2022",
"After returning from a book tour in the country, Thiel began to espouse increasingly strong anti-China views, including the belief that U.S. tech companies were harboring Chinese spies. \u2014 Elizabeth Dwoskin, Anchorage Daily News , 19 June 2022",
"After returning from a book tour in the country, Thiel began to espouse increasingly strong anti-China views, including the belief that U.S. tech companies were harboring Chinese spies. \u2014 Elizabeth Dwoskin, Washington Post , 19 June 2022",
"Langer has worked with the automotive company for years and is quick to espouse the importance of sponsors to his success. \u2014 Lindsay Kimble, PEOPLE.com , 7 Apr. 2022",
"Wanda Sykes, having just finished hosting, moved through the crowd while Diddy continued to espouse his thoughts on what had gone down in the Dolby to a small group of intently listening friends. \u2014 Alexandra Macon, Vogue , 28 Mar. 2022",
"Hindu Mahasabha isn't the only right-wing Hindu nationalist group to espouse violent sentiment toward liberals and minorities -- including India's 200 million Muslims, who make up 15% of the country's 1.3 billion population. \u2014 Rhea Mogul And Swati Gupta, CNN , 14 Jan. 2022",
"Letitia Wright, the Black Panther star who last year faced backlash for sharing an anti-vaccine video, has reportedly continued to espouse these views on the set of the new sequel. \u2014 Jeva Lange, The Week , 6 Oct. 2021",
"Some conservatives have seemingly co-opted language used by far-right extremists such as those who espouse the QAnon conspiracy theories over the last several years. \u2014 Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News , 7 May 2022"
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"The new theory has been espoused by many leading physicists.",
"Those espousing unpopular views were often excluded.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Other institutions, like the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the American Cancer Society, espouse less intense recommendations, but Esserman said most major breast centers adopt the radiologists\u2019 suggestion. \u2014 Angus Chen, STAT , 30 June 2022",
"After returning from a book tour in the country, Thiel began to espouse increasingly strong anti-China views, including the belief that U.S. tech companies were harboring Chinese spies. \u2014 Elizabeth Dwoskin, Anchorage Daily News , 19 June 2022",
"After returning from a book tour in the country, Thiel began to espouse increasingly strong anti-China views, including the belief that U.S. tech companies were harboring Chinese spies. \u2014 Elizabeth Dwoskin, Washington Post , 19 June 2022",
"Langer has worked with the automotive company for years and is quick to espouse the importance of sponsors to his success. \u2014 Lindsay Kimble, PEOPLE.com , 7 Apr. 2022",
"Wanda Sykes, having just finished hosting, moved through the crowd while Diddy continued to espouse his thoughts on what had gone down in the Dolby to a small group of intently listening friends. \u2014 Alexandra Macon, Vogue , 28 Mar. 2022",
"Hindu Mahasabha isn't the only right-wing Hindu nationalist group to espouse violent sentiment toward liberals and minorities -- including India's 200 million Muslims, who make up 15% of the country's 1.3 billion population. \u2014 Rhea Mogul And Swati Gupta, CNN , 14 Jan. 2022",
"Letitia Wright, the Black Panther star who last year faced backlash for sharing an anti-vaccine video, has reportedly continued to espouse these views on the set of the new sequel. \u2014 Jeva Lange, The Week , 6 Oct. 2021",
"Some conservatives have seemingly co-opted language used by far-right extremists such as those who espouse the QAnon conspiracy theories over the last several years. \u2014 Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News , 7 May 2022"
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"Middle English, from Anglo-French espuser , from Late Latin sponsare to betroth, from Latin sponsus betrothed \u2014 more at spouse":""
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"Italian, from espresso declared, evident, pressed out (from espresso \u2014past participle of esprimere to express, declare, press out\u2014from Latin expressus , past participle of exprimere to express) + Italian -ivo (from Latin -ivus -ive) (adjective)":""
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"\u02ccespr\u0259\u02c8-",
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": coffee brewed by forcing hot water through finely ground darkly roasted coffee beans":[]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"And the night ended on a high note with the ultimate dessert bar filled with mouth-watering Brazilian truffles and espresso martinis. \u2014 Alexis Bennett, Vogue , 24 June 2022",
"Bring this coupon to a store to get a free espresso drink Friday. \u2014 Jayme Deerwester, USA TODAY , 3 June 2022",
"Mocha and espresso coffee contained a moderate amount of diterpenes while instant coffees or coffees made with filtration had the least. \u2014 Megan Marples, CNN , 1 June 2022",
"The shop also has a coffee traveler serving 12 people ($17), gift baskets ($25-$35), and DIY barista kits ($65) that include equipment to make espresso and froth milk, coffee and syrups. \u2014 Dahlia Ghabour, The Courier-Journal , 1 June 2022",
"His Favia 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon bears that out beautifully with savory layers of crushed rock, black tea and espresso under perfectly ripe but vibrant black fruit and plush but linear tannins. \u2014 Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report , 29 May 2022",
"Someone who looks to be his real-life girlfriend Katarina Deme plays the part of the pretty barista calling out a double espresso for \u2026 Larry. \u2014 Hannah Dailey, Billboard , 21 Apr. 2022",
"There\u2019s the Rick Ross cigar, the Jadakiss chapstick, a few Digable Planets gumballs, a canister of Fat Joe and Remy Ma espresso ground coffee, Lil Kim chocolates, a DJ Scratch card, and the DJ Mister Cee peanut butter. \u2014 Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone , 4 Apr. 2022",
"Spread over several floors in a townhouse, they are furnished in hues of subdued brown, a sort of casual work vibe, with comfortable couches and sitting areas, and ample supplies of sparkling water and espresso . \u2014 Jo-ann Mort, The New Republic , 31 Mar. 2022"
],
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"1945, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"Italian ( caff\u00e8 ) espresso , probably literally, coffee made on the spot at the customer's request":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-121043",
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"noun"
]
},
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"lethargy",
"listlessness",
"sluggishness",
"torpidity"
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": vivacious cleverness or wit":[]
},
"examples":[
"the dance company has an infectious esprit that captivates audiences",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"As hip-hop rose from an underground phenomenon to a global vernacular, that esprit \u2014of being the best, the baddest, the most beautiful\u2014never vanished. \u2014 Outside Online , 28 Oct. 2021",
"Each outfit in the show is accompanied by a headpiece that features a corresponding term, such as esprit , vitality, and self-determination. \u2014 Rachel Syme, The New Yorker , 14 Sep. 2021",
"The assembly has moved online because of the coronavirus, compounding the pandemic's blows to the city's economy and worldly esprit . \u2014 Jennifer Peltz, Star Tribune , 21 Sep. 2020",
"Longtime residents credit the company for the city\u2019s somewhat international esprit and a level of spoken English beyond even the already-high Finnish norm (the city\u2019s street names\u2014Machine Alley; Adapter Street\u2014are more unambiguous). \u2014 Natasha Frost, Quartz , 29 Oct. 2019",
"College deans wanted to establish the same esprit -de-corps within houses as could be found in an exclusive fraternity, but that required engineering. \u2014 Carla Yanni, Smithsonian , 6 Sep. 2019",
"But Edin Dzeko Goal - AS Roma vs Barcelona 1-0 via https://t.co/GhO5giV09t https://t.co/j39rXfTUO7 -- esprit -foot (@esprit_foot) April 10, 2018 Pregame information: Barcelona beat Roma 4-1 at home in the first leg of the series. \u2014 Jamie Goldberg, OregonLive.com , 10 Apr. 2018",
"Wait \u2014 months later, that\u2019s her big comeback, her esprit d\u2019escalier",
"Staff members lawyer up and develop protective moats around themselves, undermining the esprit de corps essential for doing a high-pressure job well, \u2014 James Hohmann, Washington Post , 8 June 2017"
],
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"1573, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
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"French, from Old French espirit , Latin spiritus spirit":""
},
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"i-\u02c8spr\u0113"
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"beans",
"bounce",
"brio",
"dash",
"drive",
"dynamism",
"energy",
"gas",
"get-up-and-go",
"ginger",
"go",
"gusto",
"hardihood",
"juice",
"life",
"moxie",
"oomph",
"pep",
"punch",
"sap",
"snap",
"starch",
"verve",
"vigor",
"vim",
"vinegar",
"vitality",
"zing",
"zip"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-054405",
"type":[
"noun"
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},
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"among the several horses \u2026 she espied the white mustang",
"\u2014 Zane Grey"
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},
"examples":[
"out of the corner of my eye I espied the squirrel making another raid on the bird feeder",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Resentful 1970s \u00e9migr\u00e9s were prodding the West to espy its true enemy not in communism, but in an irredeemable Russia. \u2014 Ignat Solzhenitsyn, WSJ , 23 Oct. 2020",
"The cub tried to sneak up on him, but was quickly espied by the older lion. \u2014 Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com , 20 June 2019",
"For instance, visitors can scan through an electronic infographic for terrariums filled with camouflaging Gulf Coast toads, then head outside onto more than 2 miles of dirt and boardwalk trails to espy the bayou's flora and fauna. \u2014 Beau Evans, NOLA.com , 6 Oct. 2017"
],
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined above":""
},
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"Middle English espien , from Anglo-French espier \u2014 more at spy":""
},
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"i-\u02c8sp\u012b"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
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"behold",
"catch",
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"discern",
"distinguish",
"eye",
"look (at)",
"note",
"notice",
"observe",
"perceive",
"regard",
"remark",
"see",
"sight",
"spot",
"spy",
"view",
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],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-081902",
"type":[
"verb"
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},
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"attempt",
"endeavor",
"seek",
"strive",
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": something resembling such a composition":[
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": to make an often tentative or experimental effort to perform : try":[],
": to put to a test":[],
": trial , test":[]
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"examples":[
"Noun",
"Your assignment is to write a 500-word essay on one of Shakespeare's sonnets.",
"The book is a collection of his previously unpublished essays on a variety of topics.",
"Verb",
"There is no hint as to which of the approaches essayed in this book will prove most useful.",
"he had been in gymnastics for some time before he even considered essaying that move",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Jerry Maguire is essentially an essay on Tom Cruise that Cruise coauthors by enacting it. \u2014 Chloe Walker, Longreads , 1 July 2022",
"Today's guest essay comes to us from Fortune senior editor Beth Kowitt. \u2014 Beth Kowitt And Paige Mcglauflin, Fortune , 30 June 2022",
"But long-form YouTube videos \u2014 from a 50-minute video essay about the rise and fall of a popular creator to a two-hour-deep dive into a Reddit conspiracy theory \u2014 have endured the TikTok boom. \u2014 Morgan Sung, NBC News , 27 June 2022",
"In perhaps the book\u2019s best essay , Gessen wrestles with both the philosophy and the logistics of raising Raffi bilingual in English and Russian. \u2014 Phillip Maciak, The New Republic , 27 June 2022",
"The exhibition, and the subtle and deeply felt catalogue essay by curator Sarah Greenough, focuses considerable attention on Adams\u2019s religious life, and tenancy is fundamental to his spirituality. \u2014 Philip Kennicott, Washington Post , 27 June 2022",
"In the piece, Finnegan quotes an essay that compares Lenny to Reinhold Messner, who climbed fourteen peaks above eight thousand metres without supplemental oxygen. \u2014 The New Yorker , 27 June 2022",
"Because of an editing error, an article on Sunday about a photo essay project in which photographers selected objects that represented their family histories misstated the item that is the focus of a book written by the historian Tiya Miles. \u2014 New York Times , 21 June 2022",
"The video became fodder for an essay in the New York Times. \u2014 Kate Gibson, CBS News , 15 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Why not essay contests in high schools and community colleges on the benefits of voting, with scholarships for the winners",
"Youth Speak Out, essay writing for individual students, and Youth Sing Out, songwriting for classrooms. \u2014 Carol Kovach, cleveland , 26 Apr. 2022",
"These are the full contest rules for Outside\u2019s survival stories essay contest. \u2014 The Editors, Outside Online , 22 Sep. 2021",
"Meyers Taylor wrote in a recent USA Today essay that competing in the Beijing Olympics, despite human-rights concerns in the country, was important to her. \u2014 Rachel Bachman, WSJ , 1 Feb. 2022",
"The uncertainty about the oldest living tree perhaps illustrates larger questions about nailing down tree ages\u2014a point that the review essay tackles. \u2014 Robin Lloyd, Scientific American , 24 Dec. 2021",
"This is Katherine Dunn writing from COP26 in Glasgow, taking over the CEO Daily essay today from Alan. \u2014 David Meyer, Fortune , 12 Nov. 2021",
"And any buzzy novel, or even essay collection, now seems to be sold as a television show almost immediately, as if the former were just a sketch for the inevitable latter. \u2014 Kyle Chayka, The New Republic , 4 Oct. 2021",
"Hansberry\u2019s essay about how A Raisin in the Sun fits into the history of American theater more broadly is one of the most powerful aspects of Godfrey\u2019s collection. \u2014 Imani Perry, The New York Review of Books , 15 June 2021"
],
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2":"Verb",
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4":"Noun"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle French essai , ultimately from Late Latin exagium act of weighing, from Latin ex- + agere to drive \u2014 more at agent":"Noun"
},
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"\u0259-\u02c8s\u0101",
"senses 2, 3 & 4 also e-\u02c8s\u0101",
"\u02c8e-\u02ccs\u0101",
"e-\u02c8s\u0101"
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for essay Verb attempt , try , endeavor , essay , strive mean to make an effort to accomplish an end. attempt stresses the initiation or beginning of an effort. will attempt to photograph the rare bird try is often close to attempt but may stress effort or experiment made in the hope of testing or proving something. tried to determine which was the better procedure endeavor heightens the implications of exertion and difficulty. endeavored to find crash survivors in the mountains essay implies difficulty but also suggests tentative trying or experimenting. will essay a dramatic role for the first time strive implies great exertion against great difficulty and specifically suggests persistent effort. continues to strive for peace",
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"composition",
"paper",
"theme"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-165318",
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
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},
"essence":{
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": a volatile substance or constituent (as of perfume)":[],
": in or by its very nature : essentially , basically":[
"was in essence an honest person"
],
": odor , perfume":[],
": of the utmost importance":[
"time is of the essence"
],
": one that possesses or exhibits a quality in abundance as if in concentrated form":[
"she was the essence of punctuality"
],
": something that exists : entity":[],
": the individual, real, or ultimate nature of a thing especially as opposed to its existence":[
"a painting that captures the essence of the land"
],
": the most significant element, quality, or aspect of a thing or person":[
"the essence of the issue"
],
": the permanent as contrasted with the accidental element of being":[],
": the properties or attributes by means of which something can be placed in its proper class or identified as being what it is":[]
},
"examples":[
"The perennial debate about nature and nurture\u2014which is the more potent shaper of the human essence ",
"In essence , the positivists were the first sociologists, rejecting both superstition and metaphysics and studying behavior as a natural phenomenon that could be perfected. \u2014 Stephan Talty , Mulatto America , 2003",
"I had come to Orange Cove on a statewide tour, looking for the essence of Latino life in a changing California and a good bowl of the Mexican stew \u2026 \u2014 Joe Rodriguez , San Jose Mercury News , 20 May 2003",
"The essence of love is unselfishness.",
"The book's illustrations capture the essence of the story.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Just as the holiday sort of implies, there's always a new way of scaring, and these TV episodes truly capture the essence of the holiday in a way that only the small screen knows how to do. \u2014 Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping , 21 June 2022",
"Both stories, narrated by each man\u2019s son, capture the essence of a child struggling to make sense of the adults in their lives. \u2014 Leah Tyler, ajc , 30 May 2022",
"Joswiak said Apple's other products \u2014 including its HomePod mini smart speaker and iPad tablet \u2014 capture the essence of what the company set out to achieve with the iPod. \u2014 Jason Duaine Hahn, PEOPLE.com , 10 May 2022",
"Michael [John Warren] managed to capture the essence . \u2014 Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com , 25 Apr. 2022",
"But so is self-awareness, and Bell's been working for years to capture that essence of himself. \u2014 Indianapolis Star , 19 Apr. 2022",
"Crafted in collaboration with the Roca brothers, Distil Your World New York aims to capture the essence of the city by paying tribute to its eclectic culinary scene and singular architecture. \u2014 Rachel.maree.cormack@gmail.com, Robb Report , 14 Apr. 2022",
"This new film aims to capture the essence of an Italian summer, with Ulman exploring themes of escapism, possibility and rediscovering one\u2019s childhood. \u2014 Sydney Odman, The Hollywood Reporter , 26 Jan. 2022",
"It\u2019s that thing of not doing an impersonation but trying to capture the essence of what the [real-life Anderson and Lee] were feeling. \u2014 Michael Schneider, Variety , 20 Jan. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English essencia , from Latin essentia , from esse to be \u2014 more at is":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8e-s\u1d4ans",
"\u02c8e-s\u1d4an(t)s",
"\u02c8es-\u1d4an(t)s",
"\u02c8es-\u1d4ans"
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"For starters, compliance with PCI standards is essential for any business that accepts credit card payments. \u2014 Percy Hung, Forbes , 27 June 2022",
"Power efficiency is also essential , and the iPhone 14 Pros will have two big advantages over the iPhone 14 Max. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 24 June 2022",
"And of course, smart storage is essential in a bedroom. \u2014 Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful , 23 June 2022",
"In order to fully enjoy your deck or patio, seating is essential , and there are plenty of on-sale options to shop during the lead up to Prime Day. \u2014 Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens , 23 June 2022",
"Environmentalists said more space was essential for the frog but the landowner, timber company Weyerhaeuser Co., called it an unjust land grab. \u2014 John Flesher, ajc , 23 June 2022",
"His collection is a terrific nucleus for the museum, but growth and diversification are essential . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 21 June 2022",
"While a healthy respect for heights and the ability to deal with them is essential , a via ferrata is far less physically demanding than traditional climbing, and most mountains have routes that vary in length, elevation and difficulty. \u2014 Sal Vaglica, USA TODAY , 18 June 2022",
"Time with their child reduced when time with the child is essential ",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The closet essential is made from soft Pima cotton that drapes beautifully and comes in sizes up to 3XL. \u2014 Lindsey Greenfeld, PEOPLE.com , 18 Apr. 2022",
"The first essential was in place for my first ice fishing outing of the season. \u2014 Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 25 Dec. 2021",
"And that made Min essential for a potential season 3. \u2014 Evan Romano, Men's Health , 9 June 2022",
"Not sure whether to invest in a classic essential like a white tank top or a more spotlight-stealing style from 2022's fashion roster, like a corset or micro mini skirt",
"Almost everyone who has ridden a bicycle, from a Sears Huffy to a multi-thousand-dollar eBike, knows the risks of this ubiquitous essential . \u2014 Lauren Mowery, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
"This elevated essential boasts a relaxed style with a classic ribbed crew neck. \u2014 Karla Pope, Woman's Day , 24 May 2022",
"Biden has called nuclear essential to the nation\u2019s climate goals, and Washington last year set aside $6 billion for extending the licenses of some plants and $2.5 billion for developing new nuclear technologies. \u2014 Douglas Macmillan, Washington Post , 13 May 2022",
"This patio essential has a 4.8-star rating from Overstock customers, with many complimenting its sturdy, elegant design. \u2014 Nishka Dhawan, USA TODAY , 2 July 2021"
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"Then there are the blockchain companies preaching the essentiality of their own coins to their own cyberspaces. \u2014 Cecilia D'anastasio, Wired , 10 Jan. 2022",
"Key factors in prioritizing the pecking order of expenses are productivity, essentiality , frequency, timing and amount. \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 25 Oct. 2021",
"At a more comprehensive level, however, the acknowledgment of the essentiality of water is not restricted to a performance or a rebuttal to stereotypes associated with Black and other nonwhite communities. \u2014 Shamira Ibrahi, Allure , 17 Sep. 2021",
"Carbon monoxide poisonings from small generators provide a vivid example of the essentiality of electricity to our lives. \u2014 Robert Bryce, Forbes , 1 Sep. 2021",
"The year 2020 certainly cemented the role and essentiality of digital business. \u2014 Marcelo Gracietti, Forbes , 18 June 2021",
"As the waiting list shifts from the obvious to subsequent tiers of essentiality , where do athletes fit in",
"Despite their deep roots, the recipes\u2014even the oldest ones\u2014feel fresh and modern, a testament to the essentiality of African-American gastronomy to all of American cuisine. \u2014 Helen Rosner, The New Yorker , 9 Dec. 2019",
"This cult of whiteness, its essentiality and omnipotence, is the straw that stirs and spreads the nationalist pixie dust. \u2014 C. Brandon Ogbunu, WIRED , 1 Aug. 2019"
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"Noun",
"the essentials for success include a willingness to work and the right attitude",
"this will be just an introduction to the essentials of computer programming",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"For starters, compliance with PCI standards is essential for any business that accepts credit card payments. \u2014 Percy Hung, Forbes , 27 June 2022",
"Power efficiency is also essential , and the iPhone 14 Pros will have two big advantages over the iPhone 14 Max. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 24 June 2022",
"And of course, smart storage is essential in a bedroom. \u2014 Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful , 23 June 2022",
"In order to fully enjoy your deck or patio, seating is essential , and there are plenty of on-sale options to shop during the lead up to Prime Day. \u2014 Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens , 23 June 2022",
"Environmentalists said more space was essential for the frog but the landowner, timber company Weyerhaeuser Co., called it an unjust land grab. \u2014 John Flesher, ajc , 23 June 2022",
"His collection is a terrific nucleus for the museum, but growth and diversification are essential . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 21 June 2022",
"While a healthy respect for heights and the ability to deal with them is essential , a via ferrata is far less physically demanding than traditional climbing, and most mountains have routes that vary in length, elevation and difficulty. \u2014 Sal Vaglica, USA TODAY , 18 June 2022",
"Time with their child reduced when time with the child is essential ",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The closet essential is made from soft Pima cotton that drapes beautifully and comes in sizes up to 3XL. \u2014 Lindsey Greenfeld, PEOPLE.com , 18 Apr. 2022",
"The first essential was in place for my first ice fishing outing of the season. \u2014 Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 25 Dec. 2021",
"And that made Min essential for a potential season 3. \u2014 Evan Romano, Men's Health , 9 June 2022",
"Not sure whether to invest in a classic essential like a white tank top or a more spotlight-stealing style from 2022's fashion roster, like a corset or micro mini skirt",
"Almost everyone who has ridden a bicycle, from a Sears Huffy to a multi-thousand-dollar eBike, knows the risks of this ubiquitous essential . \u2014 Lauren Mowery, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
"This elevated essential boasts a relaxed style with a classic ribbed crew neck. \u2014 Karla Pope, Woman's Day , 24 May 2022",
"Biden has called nuclear essential to the nation\u2019s climate goals, and Washington last year set aside $6 billion for extending the licenses of some plants and $2.5 billion for developing new nuclear technologies. \u2014 Douglas Macmillan, Washington Post , 13 May 2022",
"This patio essential has a 4.8-star rating from Overstock customers, with many complimenting its sturdy, elegant design. \u2014 Nishka Dhawan, USA TODAY , 2 July 2021"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Maryland will establish a permanent trust fund to maintain its behavioral health crisis response services, including call centers, mobile crisis teams and crisis stabilization centers. \u2014 Hannah Gaskill, Baltimore Sun , 1 July 2022",
"Assembly Bill 2076 would establish California\u2019s first chief heat officer position and create a statewide extreme-heat and community resilience program. \u2014 Kaiser Health News, oregonlive , 1 July 2022",
"Texas love triangle murder suspect Kaitlin Armstrong was trying to establish a new life in Costa Rica, dying and cutting her hair to disguise her identity, according to an arrest photo showing her dramatic transformation and to U.S. Marshals. \u2014 Rebecca Rosenberg, Fox News , 1 July 2022",
"The ordinance doesn't establish how travel costs for medical procedures will be handled or whether there will be a cap. \u2014 Sean Scott, The Enquirer , 29 June 2022",
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"In 2015 and 2016, 73 Kentucky elk were used to establish the central Wisconsin herd near Black River Falls. \u2014 Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel , 3 June 2022",
"The funds will be used by Mercedes-Benz to establish a fund that will provide scholarships for young people studying environmental science and decarbonisation, the company said. \u2014 Carlie Porterfield, Forbes , 19 May 2022",
"Growing up, Northcut had used one of his parents\u2019 most important tools, a metronome, to establish the rhythm and timing of his swing. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 19 May 2022"
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"Assembly Bill 2076 would establish California\u2019s first chief heat officer position and create a statewide extreme-heat and community resilience program. \u2014 Kaiser Health News, oregonlive , 1 July 2022",
"Texas love triangle murder suspect Kaitlin Armstrong was trying to establish a new life in Costa Rica, dying and cutting her hair to disguise her identity, according to an arrest photo showing her dramatic transformation and to U.S. Marshals. \u2014 Rebecca Rosenberg, Fox News , 1 July 2022",
"The ordinance doesn't establish how travel costs for medical procedures will be handled or whether there will be a cap. \u2014 Sean Scott, The Enquirer , 29 June 2022",
"As a throughline, the materials helped establish a consistent narrative while letting the designers lean into their own idiosyncrasies. \u2014 Jos\u00e9 Criales-unzueta, Vogue , 27 June 2022",
"In 2015 and 2016, 73 Kentucky elk were used to establish the central Wisconsin herd near Black River Falls. \u2014 Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel , 3 June 2022",
"The funds will be used by Mercedes-Benz to establish a fund that will provide scholarships for young people studying environmental science and decarbonisation, the company said. \u2014 Carlie Porterfield, Forbes , 19 May 2022",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The backing of national Democrats could also play into Caruso\u2019s strategy of painting Bass as an establishment figure. \u2014 Noah Bierman, Los Angeles Times , 24 June 2022",
"The possible 2024 presidential candidate is staking out a firm position on the hawkish side of the intra-GOP foreign-policy debate, even as some rising stars and establishment voices within the party advocate a more restrained stance. \u2014 Jimmy Quinn, National Review , 22 June 2022",
"In these waning days of the American Century, Washington\u2019s foreign policy establishment \u2014the think tanks that define the limits of the possible\u2014has splintered into two warring camps. \u2014 Daniel Bessner, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 22 June 2022",
"The greatest medical research and manufacturing establishment in the history of mankind doesn\u2019t need a government moonshot. \u2014 WSJ , 22 June 2022",
"In 2018, former Democratic gubernatorial nominee Ben Jealous lost the general election against incumbent Gov. Larry Hogan (R) after failing to build strong support within the Democratic establishment following his primary victory. \u2014 Erin Cox, Washington Post , 21 June 2022",
"The numbers continue to add up against the establishment , threatening to reach the point where enough of the top players are lured away to make two diluted products. \u2014 Dom Amore, Hartford Courant , 21 June 2022",
"The far right has sent a shock wave through France's political establishment , winning a historic number of seats in Sunday's parliamentary elections with an unexpected surge. \u2014 Patrick Smith, NBC News , 20 June 2022",
"There are more of us taxpayers than there are more of them, the Montgomery establishment . \u2014 al , 19 June 2022"
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"His estate is worth millions of dollars.",
"He inherited the estate from his parents.",
"the grounds of the estate",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The estate sale is being handled by Six Degrees Real Estate. \u2014 Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal , 22 June 2022",
"The estate sale is being handled by Six Degrees Real Estate, which is based out of Jeffersonville, Indiana. \u2014 Emily Deletter, The Enquirer , 15 June 2022",
"Any of those desires could be met this weekend when scores of items amassed by the late Gov. James R. Thompson Jr. will be available for purchase at an estate sale in Winnetka. \u2014 Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune , 2 June 2022",
"The shop owner had acquired it and other belongings for around $2,000 in an estate sale following the deaths -- in 2012 and 2017, respectively -- of Jerry and Rita Alter, the couple who had the painting in their possession. \u2014 CNN , 25 May 2022",
"Harris points out a toile chandelier from an estate sale and colorful needlepoint florals sprawled across the floor, rugs that came from a house her great-grandmother decorated in Maine. \u2014 Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor , 23 May 2022",
"The Monroe piece was auctioned at Christie's as part of Thomas and Doris Ammann's estate sale, proceeds from which will benefit charities providing urgent medical and educational services to children. \u2014 Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com , 10 May 2022",
"However, the team is required to go to the highest bidder as part of a forthcoming estate sale, carried out by the trust of late owner Pat Bowlen. \u2014 Nicholas Reimann, Forbes , 5 May 2022",
"Until then, the multi-hyphenate has plenty going on at her farm in Katonah, New York, including her first-ever estate sale of items from her Westchester home. \u2014 Jamie Kravitz, Woman's Day , 25 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Currently popular items among these shops include vintage cameras and typewriters, pocket watches and timepieces, Victorian and estate jewelry, military memorabilia and World War II posters, sterling silver, and advertising signs. \u2014 Cheryl P. Rose, Houston Chronicle , 15 Nov. 2019",
"The third lot was zoned estate single-family detached dwelling district zoning. \u2014 Steve Lord, Aurora Beacon-News , 12 Oct. 2017",
"First, the lawyer who drew up your estate documents might be willing to serve as your executor, says Holly Isdale, founder of Wealthaven, a consulting firm in Bryn Mawr, Pa., that focuses on financial and estate plans. \u2014 Glenn Ruffenach, WSJ , 27 Mar. 2017"
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"an athlete who is held in great esteem by her peers",
"Verb",
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"although the works of the Impressionist painters are esteemed today, they met with scorn when they were introduced",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"In addition to their central role in keeping customers happy, the trend of service teams functioning as new and valuable sales channels means they are increasingly held in high esteem , particularly in high-performing organizations. \u2014 Richard Rosen, Forbes , 28 June 2022",
"The Hindu tradition, it was explained, honors teachers, who are held in high esteem in the Hindu culture. \u2014 Steve Smith, Hartford Courant , 25 May 2022",
"Despite the fact that Lowe\u2019s dresses were held in high esteem by her clients, her work was often undervalued. \u2014 Liam Hess, Vogue , 27 Apr. 2022",
"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",
"Washington dismissed him 230 years ago and expressed regret, still holding L\u2019Enfant\u2019s architectural genius in high esteem . \u2014 Washington Post , 28 Feb. 2022",
"California voters continue to hold the U.S. Congress in low esteem , with 72% of respondents disapproving of its performance and 20% approving. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 16 Feb. 2022",
"For decades no other aviation company was held in such high esteem for its meticulous perfectionism matched with visionary innovation. \u2014 Peter Keough, BostonGlobe.com , 10 Feb. 2022",
"Once the venom on social media dissipates, and some perspective is gained, Garoppolo will be held in high esteem . \u2014 Ann Killion, San Francisco Chronicle , 31 Jan. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"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",
"For information on all that, and how fishing can help boost your self- esteem and clear your head, check out Take Me Fishing's blog on the additional mental benefits of fishing. \u2014 Outside Online , 17 June 2020",
"Many have shown their support for Jada over her struggle with alopecia, pointing out the disparities in how self- esteem around hair loss affects Black women. \u2014 Glenn Garner, PEOPLE.com , 11 Apr. 2022",
"Whether because of decency, laziness, or esteem for his reputation, Bourgoin\u2019s interlocutors tended not to press him very hard. \u2014 Lauren Collins, The New Yorker , 4 Apr. 2022",
"The Hierarchy of Needs continues, and includes more complex needs like love and belonging, esteem , and eventually, self actualization. \u2014 Lindy Brewster, Forbes , 12 Oct. 2021",
"In return for these privileges, idols must please their benefactors by hiding their shortcomings or risk losing their fan base, sponsorships, or esteem . \u2014 Dr. Richard Osibanjo, Forbes , 31 Aug. 2021",
"How might jurists who esteem their court, who value its history and integrity, respond to the credible threat of debasement by the executive",
"It was also esteemed in Assyria, Babylonia and Persia, and the authors attributed the high price to the efforts required for its import to demanding regions. \u2014 Kristen Rogers, CNN , 28 May 2020"
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"\u2014 Garry Wills",
"\u2026 combined his esteemed position as a barrister with an increasingly high-profile writing career \u2026",
"\u2014 Lucy Scholes",
"\u2026 William Allen White was widely esteemed as, in Life magazine's words, \"An American Institution.\"",
"\u2014 David M. Kennedy",
"\u2026 her freshman year at perhaps Virginia's most esteemed university \u2026",
"\u2014 Lia Russell",
"If, as they say, I am a Man of Letters I come, like my fellows, at the tail-end of a long once esteemed tradition in English and American writing.",
"\u2014 V. S. Pritchett"
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"My generation has an annoying penchant for treating luxuries as necessities and turning guilty pleasures into aesthetic and even moral touchstones. \u2014 Terrence Rafferty , GQ , October 1997",
"Whereas the essence of Proust's aesthetic position was contained in the deceptively simple yet momentous assertion that \"a picture's beauty does not depend on the things portrayed in it.\" \u2014 Alain de Botton , How Proust Can Change Your Life , 1997",
"I suppose that jazz listening and prizefight watching are my two most passionate avocations, and this is largely so because the origins of my aesthetic urges are in the black working class. \u2014 Gerald Early , \"The Passing of Jazz's Old Guard: \u2026 ,\" in The Best American Essays 1986 , Elizabeth Hardwick & Robert Atwan, editors , 1986",
"There are practical as well as aesthetic reasons for planting trees.",
"making aesthetic improvements to the building",
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"the aesthetics of the gemstones",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"The publishing veteran will steer the brand\u2019s design and aesthetic across all editorial platforms, reporting to Variety incoming co-editor-in-chief Ramin Setoodeh and co-editor-in-chief Cynthia Littleton. \u2014 William Earl, Variety , 23 June 2022",
"Tournebize profiles leaders in Venice\u2019s cultural and aesthetic scenes, such as design architect Carlo Scarpa, architect Philippe Starck and art collector Peggy Guggenheim. \u2014 Laura Manske, Forbes , 26 May 2022",
"The title is a direct reference to S\u00f8ren Kierkegaard\u2019s 1843 philosophical examination of the conflict between an ethical or aesthetic life. \u2014 Lauren Leblanc, BostonGlobe.com , 19 May 2022",
"Aside from those practical and aesthetic differences, there\u2019s also a subtler perk: Wearing a dartless jacket amid a sea of darts can simply set the wearer apart. \u2014 Eric Twardzik, Robb Report , 6 Apr. 2022",
"Nothing about Doom's aesthetic or clunky military base textures has ever suggested the kind of lens flare that would make J.J. Abrams perk up in his director's chair. \u2014 Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica , 1 Apr. 2022",
"The campus is also home to GM's Additive Industrialization Center, which opened in 2020 to pioneer GM's initiatives to 3D-print functional and aesthetic components for its vehicles. \u2014 Sasha Richie, Car and Driver , 16 June 2022",
"Added to the proceedings are artists who didn\u2019t record for Black Fire but represented the same era, ethos and aesthetic . \u2014 Michael J. West, Washington Post , 9 June 2022",
"Surgery could have been fully covered by her insurance provider in the U.S., but the GCS technique developed by Dr. Suporn \u2014 the Chonburi flap method \u2014 is known to produce excellent aesthetic and functional results. \u2014 Mailee Osten-tan, Longreads , 8 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"While attending the Season 4 premiere of Westworld, the actress aced the show's futuristic aesthetic by wearing an iridescent nude gown from Interior. \u2014 Melody Leibner, Harper's BAZAAR , 23 June 2022",
"Besides the uniforms' aesthetic , the Pats boasted a 9-3 record when wearing the uniform during that time frame. \u2014 Toyloy Brown Iii, USA TODAY , 22 June 2022",
"Shoppers were looking for that unsung early 2000s aesthetic . \u2014 Liana Satenstein, Vogue , 13 June 2022",
"Studio Cooke John\u2019s current residential projects run the gamut from a townhouse renovation on Manhattan\u2019s Upper East Side to a ground-up oasis in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, both of which showcase her signature modern aesthetic . \u2014 Carly Olson, ELLE Decor , 13 June 2022",
"For this project, the clients loved elements of our past work but tweaked them and lightened up the colors to better suit their design aesthetic . \u2014 Ann Abel, House Beautiful , 7 June 2022",
"In the photos, Schumer rocked a red, 60s-style dress with white piping to match the hotel's red and white aesthetic . \u2014 Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure , 6 June 2022",
"Cape Town, with its particular topography, sandwiched between mountain and sea, and buffeted by two different seasonal winds, acted as an incubator for SAOTA's aesthetic . \u2014 CNN , 1 June 2022",
"MS Team got this treatment with the release of the excellent Ground Gundam, a fan favorite and a classic in terms of interpreting the Gundam aesthetic in a more military way. \u2014 Ollie Barder, Forbes , 1 June 2022"
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"My generation has an annoying penchant for treating luxuries as necessities and turning guilty pleasures into aesthetic and even moral touchstones. \u2014 Terrence Rafferty , GQ , October 1997",
"Whereas the essence of Proust's aesthetic position was contained in the deceptively simple yet momentous assertion that \"a picture's beauty does not depend on the things portrayed in it.\" \u2014 Alain de Botton , How Proust Can Change Your Life , 1997",
"I suppose that jazz listening and prizefight watching are my two most passionate avocations, and this is largely so because the origins of my aesthetic urges are in the black working class. \u2014 Gerald Early , \"The Passing of Jazz's Old Guard: \u2026 ,\" in The Best American Essays 1986 , Elizabeth Hardwick & Robert Atwan, editors , 1986",
"There are practical as well as aesthetic reasons for planting trees.",
"making aesthetic improvements to the building",
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"Aesthetics is an important part of Greek philosophy.",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"The publishing veteran will steer the brand\u2019s design and aesthetic across all editorial platforms, reporting to Variety incoming co-editor-in-chief Ramin Setoodeh and co-editor-in-chief Cynthia Littleton. \u2014 William Earl, Variety , 23 June 2022",
"Tournebize profiles leaders in Venice\u2019s cultural and aesthetic scenes, such as design architect Carlo Scarpa, architect Philippe Starck and art collector Peggy Guggenheim. \u2014 Laura Manske, Forbes , 26 May 2022",
"The title is a direct reference to S\u00f8ren Kierkegaard\u2019s 1843 philosophical examination of the conflict between an ethical or aesthetic life. \u2014 Lauren Leblanc, BostonGlobe.com , 19 May 2022",
"Aside from those practical and aesthetic differences, there\u2019s also a subtler perk: Wearing a dartless jacket amid a sea of darts can simply set the wearer apart. \u2014 Eric Twardzik, Robb Report , 6 Apr. 2022",
"Nothing about Doom's aesthetic or clunky military base textures has ever suggested the kind of lens flare that would make J.J. Abrams perk up in his director's chair. \u2014 Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica , 1 Apr. 2022",
"The campus is also home to GM's Additive Industrialization Center, which opened in 2020 to pioneer GM's initiatives to 3D-print functional and aesthetic components for its vehicles. \u2014 Sasha Richie, Car and Driver , 16 June 2022",
"Added to the proceedings are artists who didn\u2019t record for Black Fire but represented the same era, ethos and aesthetic . \u2014 Michael J. West, Washington Post , 9 June 2022",
"Surgery could have been fully covered by her insurance provider in the U.S., but the GCS technique developed by Dr. Suporn \u2014 the Chonburi flap method \u2014 is known to produce excellent aesthetic and functional results. \u2014 Mailee Osten-tan, Longreads , 8 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"While attending the Season 4 premiere of Westworld, the actress aced the show's futuristic aesthetic by wearing an iridescent nude gown from Interior. \u2014 Melody Leibner, Harper's BAZAAR , 23 June 2022",
"Besides the uniforms' aesthetic , the Pats boasted a 9-3 record when wearing the uniform during that time frame. \u2014 Toyloy Brown Iii, USA TODAY , 22 June 2022",
"Shoppers were looking for that unsung early 2000s aesthetic . \u2014 Liana Satenstein, Vogue , 13 June 2022",
"Studio Cooke John\u2019s current residential projects run the gamut from a townhouse renovation on Manhattan\u2019s Upper East Side to a ground-up oasis in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, both of which showcase her signature modern aesthetic . \u2014 Carly Olson, ELLE Decor , 13 June 2022",
"For this project, the clients loved elements of our past work but tweaked them and lightened up the colors to better suit their design aesthetic . \u2014 Ann Abel, House Beautiful , 7 June 2022",
"In the photos, Schumer rocked a red, 60s-style dress with white piping to match the hotel's red and white aesthetic . \u2014 Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure , 6 June 2022",
"Cape Town, with its particular topography, sandwiched between mountain and sea, and buffeted by two different seasonal winds, acted as an incubator for SAOTA's aesthetic . \u2014 CNN , 1 June 2022",
"MS Team got this treatment with the release of the excellent Ground Gundam, a fan favorite and a classic in terms of interpreting the Gundam aesthetic in a more military way. \u2014 Ollie Barder, Forbes , 1 June 2022"
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"Whereas the essence of Proust's aesthetic position was contained in the deceptively simple yet momentous assertion that \"a picture's beauty does not depend on the things portrayed in it.\" \u2014 Alain de Botton , How Proust Can Change Your Life , 1997",
"I suppose that jazz listening and prizefight watching are my two most passionate avocations, and this is largely so because the origins of my aesthetic urges are in the black working class. \u2014 Gerald Early , \"The Passing of Jazz's Old Guard: \u2026 ,\" in The Best American Essays 1986 , Elizabeth Hardwick & Robert Atwan, editors , 1986",
"There are practical as well as aesthetic reasons for planting trees.",
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"Noun",
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"Tournebize profiles leaders in Venice\u2019s cultural and aesthetic scenes, such as design architect Carlo Scarpa, architect Philippe Starck and art collector Peggy Guggenheim. \u2014 Laura Manske, Forbes , 26 May 2022",
"The title is a direct reference to S\u00f8ren Kierkegaard\u2019s 1843 philosophical examination of the conflict between an ethical or aesthetic life. \u2014 Lauren Leblanc, BostonGlobe.com , 19 May 2022",
"Aside from those practical and aesthetic differences, there\u2019s also a subtler perk: Wearing a dartless jacket amid a sea of darts can simply set the wearer apart. \u2014 Eric Twardzik, Robb Report , 6 Apr. 2022",
"Nothing about Doom's aesthetic or clunky military base textures has ever suggested the kind of lens flare that would make J.J. Abrams perk up in his director's chair. \u2014 Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica , 1 Apr. 2022",
"The campus is also home to GM's Additive Industrialization Center, which opened in 2020 to pioneer GM's initiatives to 3D-print functional and aesthetic components for its vehicles. \u2014 Sasha Richie, Car and Driver , 16 June 2022",
"Added to the proceedings are artists who didn\u2019t record for Black Fire but represented the same era, ethos and aesthetic . \u2014 Michael J. West, Washington Post , 9 June 2022",
"Surgery could have been fully covered by her insurance provider in the U.S., but the GCS technique developed by Dr. Suporn \u2014 the Chonburi flap method \u2014 is known to produce excellent aesthetic and functional results. \u2014 Mailee Osten-tan, Longreads , 8 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"While attending the Season 4 premiere of Westworld, the actress aced the show's futuristic aesthetic by wearing an iridescent nude gown from Interior. \u2014 Melody Leibner, Harper's BAZAAR , 23 June 2022",
"Besides the uniforms' aesthetic , the Pats boasted a 9-3 record when wearing the uniform during that time frame. \u2014 Toyloy Brown Iii, USA TODAY , 22 June 2022",
"Shoppers were looking for that unsung early 2000s aesthetic . \u2014 Liana Satenstein, Vogue , 13 June 2022",
"Studio Cooke John\u2019s current residential projects run the gamut from a townhouse renovation on Manhattan\u2019s Upper East Side to a ground-up oasis in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, both of which showcase her signature modern aesthetic . \u2014 Carly Olson, ELLE Decor , 13 June 2022",
"For this project, the clients loved elements of our past work but tweaked them and lightened up the colors to better suit their design aesthetic . \u2014 Ann Abel, House Beautiful , 7 June 2022",
"In the photos, Schumer rocked a red, 60s-style dress with white piping to match the hotel's red and white aesthetic . \u2014 Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure , 6 June 2022",
"Cape Town, with its particular topography, sandwiched between mountain and sea, and buffeted by two different seasonal winds, acted as an incubator for SAOTA's aesthetic . \u2014 CNN , 1 June 2022",
"MS Team got this treatment with the release of the excellent Ground Gundam, a fan favorite and a classic in terms of interpreting the Gundam aesthetic in a more military way. \u2014 Ollie Barder, Forbes , 1 June 2022"
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"1797, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Adjective",
"1822, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
},
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"borrowed from German \u00c4sthetik, borrowed from New Latin aesthetica, from feminine of aestheticus aesthetic entry 1 \u2014 more at -ics":"Noun",
"borrowed from German \u00e4sthetisch \"pertaining to taste or discernment,\" borrowed from New Latin aestheticus, borrowed from Greek aisth\u0113tik\u00f3s \"of sense perception, sensitive, perceptive,\" from aisth\u0113t\u00f3s \"sensible, perceptible\" (verbal adjective of aisth\u00e1nomai, aisth\u00e1nesthai \"to perceive, take notice of, understand,\" going back to *awis-t h -, from *awis-, base of Greek a\u00ef\u0301ein \"to perceive, hear\" + -t h -, resultative noun suffix) + -ikos -ic entry 1 \u2014 more at audible entry 1":"Adjective"
},
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"es-\u02c8the-tik, British usually \u0113s-",
"es-\u02c8the-tik",
"British usually \u0113s-",
"is-"
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"beauteous",
"beautiful",
"bonny",
"bonnie",
"comely",
"cute",
"drop-dead",
"fair",
"fetching",
"good",
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"goodly",
"gorgeous",
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"knockout",
"likely",
"lovely",
"lovesome",
"pretty",
"ravishing",
"seemly",
"sightly",
"stunning",
"taking",
"well-favored"
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"noun"
]
},
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"censurable",
"discreditable",
"illaudable",
"reprehensible"
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": capable of being estimated":[
"an estimable amount"
],
": valuable":[],
": worthy of esteem":[
"an estimable adversary"
]
},
"examples":[
"She has written an estimable novel.",
"We owe thanks to our estimable colleague.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Purloe\u2019s is the kind of place that puts you mind to have an after dinner drink from an estimable list that, logically, is rich in Irish whiskies. \u2014 John Mariani, Forbes , 20 June 2022",
"Her history, in other words, has been estimable , even as various failures and missteps over the years make her legacy quite mixed. \u2014 Jill Filipovic, CNN , 8 June 2022",
"The Bridge Theatre\u2019s elegant space gives Fiennes another platform for his estimable gallery of cold men. \u2014 Peter Marks, Washington Post , 17 May 2022",
"But Mirren's career dates back to the late 1960s, beginning with her estimable stage work in Britain and roles that capitalized on her sensuality in projects such as 1979's Caligula. \u2014 Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com , 28 Feb. 2022",
"Jaguar is a carmaker steeped in tradition, a fact demonstrated more than 30 years ago when the marque\u2019s then-new XJ220 was named in reference to its top speed, as was its estimable predecessor in 1948, the XK120. \u2014 Robert Ross, Robb Report , 31 Jan. 2022",
"The Mastersons, who have performed at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach with the estimable Steve Earle. \u2014 David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune , 27 Jan. 2022",
"Two years later, Remy joined NESN and came under the guidance of the estimable , elegant Ned Martin. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 31 Oct. 2021",
"Late in the film, a video of a violent incident threatens Rahim\u2019s estimable status, thus his future hinges on its dissemination. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 14 Jan. 2022"
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
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"\u02c8e-st\u0259-m\u0259-b\u0259l"
],
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"admirable",
"applaudable",
"commendable",
"creditable",
"laudable",
"meritorious",
"praiseworthy"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-083138",
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"adverb",
"noun"
]
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"appraisal",
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"assessment",
"estimation",
"evaluation",
"reckoning",
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": a rough or approximate calculation":[],
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": to produce a statement of the approximate cost of":[]
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"examples":[
"Verb",
"They estimated the distance at about three miles.",
"We need to estimate how much paint we'll need for the job.",
"The cost of the project has been estimated at about 10 million dollars.",
"He estimates that current oil reserves are 20 percent lower than they were a year ago.",
"Noun",
"According to government estimates , current oil reserves are 10 percent lower than they were a year ago.",
"One conservative estimate is that he stole five million dollars.",
"We solicited several estimates for the project.",
"The contractor's estimate for the job seemed high.",
"The company's products are, by general estimate , poorly made.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Infosys has a product configuration solution that accelerates the sales cycle by enabling sales teams to accurately configure products and estimate product costs. \u2014 Patrick Moorhead, Forbes , 24 June 2022",
"The lesson here is never under- estimate a teen drama. \u2014 Emily Longeretta, Variety , 21 June 2022",
"This practice comes from the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, an initiative that provides the primary standard by which companies estimate their emissions. \u2014 Elliot Lewis, NBC News , 19 June 2022",
"Maybe that\u2019s why one gets invented, as experts estimate , every 98 minutes. \u2014 Kevin Fisher-paulson, San Francisco Chronicle , 14 June 2022",
"Jay Blahnik, Apple's vice president of fitness, said the Apple Watch can help accurately estimate the right heart rate zones based on age and the resting heart rate calculated by the device. \u2014 Brett Molina, USA TODAY , 13 June 2022",
"Salesforce sees second-quarter revenue of $7.69 billion to $7.70 billion; the average analyst estimate on FactSet was for $7.77 billion. \u2014 Aaron Tilley, WSJ , 31 May 2022",
"This forensic tool, which has been slowly advancing since the mid-2000s, is similar to genetic tests that estimate risks for certain diseases. \u2014 New York Times , 28 May 2022",
"This forensic tool, which has been slowly advancing since the mid-2000s, is similar to genetic tests that estimate risks for certain diseases. \u2014 Oscar Schwartz, BostonGlobe.com , 28 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Sketch out your yard, including a rough estimate of its length and width. \u2014 Laura Daily, Washington Post , 29 June 2022",
"Barrett-Jackson hasn\u2019t placed an estimate on it either. \u2014 Bryan Hood, Robb Report , 28 June 2022",
"In March 2020, Sotheby\u2019s London set a new record of \u00a3363,000 ($445,435) for a bottle of Karuizawa 52 Year Old Zodiac Rat Cask, well above the estimate range of between \u00a3160,000 and \u00a3220,000. \u2014 Kevin Rozario, Forbes , 28 June 2022",
"By Sharrock\u2019s estimate , half of the bowlers in the current league have a background in 10-pin bowling. \u2014 Brendan Connelly, The Enquirer , 28 June 2022",
"The latest bison population estimate based on aerial surveys and tracking devices shows 216 bison on the expansive Kaibab Plateau, according to Grand Canyon National Park. \u2014 Felicia Fonseca, The Arizona Republic , 27 June 2022",
"The attendance estimate came from Ryan Messner of Barrington, Long Grove insurance business owner and president of the Historic Downtown Long Grove Business Association. \u2014 Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune , 27 June 2022",
"Scrub jays once numbered around 40,000, per one population estimate in the late 1800s. \u2014 Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel , 26 June 2022",
"The latest bison population estimate based on aerial surveys and tracking devices shows 216 bison on the expansive Kaibab Plateau, according to Grand Canyon National Park. \u2014 Felicia Fonseca, ajc , 26 June 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1552, in the meaning defined at sense 4":"Noun",
"circa 1532, in the meaning defined at sense 3a":"Verb"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Latin aestimatus , past participle of aestimare to value, estimate":"Verb"
},
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"\u02c8e-st\u0259-\u02ccm\u0101t",
"\u02c8e-st\u0259-m\u0259t"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for estimate Verb estimate , appraise , evaluate , value , rate , assess mean to judge something with respect to its worth or significance. estimate implies a judgment, considered or casual, that precedes or takes the place of actual measuring or counting or testing out. estimated the crowd at two hundred appraise commonly implies the fixing by an expert of the monetary worth of a thing, but it may be used of any critical judgment. having their house appraised evaluate suggests an attempt to determine relative or intrinsic worth in terms other than monetary. evaluate a student's work value equals appraise but without implying expertness of judgment. a watercolor valued by the donor at $500 rate adds to estimate the notion of placing a thing according to a scale of values. a highly rated restaurant assess implies a critical appraisal for the purpose of understanding or interpreting, or as a guide in taking action. officials are trying to assess the damage",
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"evaluate",
"guesstimate",
"rate",
"set",
"valuate",
"value"
],
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"adjective",
"noun",
"verb"
]
},
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": esteem , honor":[],
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"a poor choice in my estimation"
],
": the act of estimating something":[],
": the value, amount, or size arrived at in an estimate":[]
},
"examples":[
"This is not, in my estimation , an efficient use of our resources.",
"She went down in her supporters' estimation after she voted against the plan.",
"Planning the project requires careful cost estimation .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Today, banks extrapolate behavior when there are gaps using consortiums, but this involves considerable estimation and there will be gaps that creates risks. \u2014 Bob Legters, Forbes , 28 June 2022",
"Once the estimation is completed, Yoti and Instagram delete the selfie video and the still image taken from it. \u2014 Rachel Metz, CNN , 27 June 2022",
"In addition to the 30% estimation for an imminent recession is a 25% chance of entering one a year later if the U.S. avoids one in the near term, the team of economists wrote. \u2014 Colin Lodewick, Fortune , 21 June 2022",
"The estimation comes as part of the automobile and travel-planning group's annual predictions of Fourth of July travel. \u2014 Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY , 21 June 2022",
"An amusing subplot of the letters is how frequently\u2014and in which direction\u2014Gunn revises his estimation of other writers. \u2014 Jeremy Lybarger, The New Republic , 17 June 2022",
"Kelly also argued that because of potentially fallible terminal diagnoses, people may be cutting their own lives short just off a doctor\u2019s estimation . \u2014 Simon Levien, BostonGlobe.com , 10 June 2022",
"Experts said that Musk\u2019s lenders and co-investors are unlikely to back off the deal, because unless there are more allegations or reports of payouts, the report likely won\u2019t factor into their estimation of Musk\u2019s ability to turn a profit at Twitter. \u2014 Daniel Arkin, NBC News , 21 May 2022",
"Between those disappointments and the utter silence of Deus Ex as a sci-fi adventure series since 2016, perhaps Square Enix's estimation of its combined Western studios' value had fallen. \u2014 Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica , 2 May 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
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"\u02cce-st\u0259-\u02c8m\u0101-sh\u0259n"
],
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"appraisement",
"assessment",
"estimate",
"evaluation",
"fix",
"judgment",
"judgement",
"value judgment"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-162746",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"esto perpetua":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": may she (Idaho) endure forever":[
"\u2014 motto of Idaho"
]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8es-\u02cct\u014d-per-\u02c8pe-tu\u0307-\u02cc\u00e4"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-122527",
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"Latin phrase"
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"definitions":{
": to stop up":[]
},
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"first_known_use":{
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English estoppen , from Anglo-French estoper, estuper , from Vulgar Latin *stuppare to stop with a tow \u2014 more at stop":""
},
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"es-\u02c8t\u00e4p",
"e-\u02c8st\u00e4p"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-115202",
"type":[
"transitive verb",
"verb"
]
},
"estoppel":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a legal bar to alleging or denying a fact because of one's own previous actions or words to the contrary":[]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Handler is suing for breach of contract and promissory estoppel . \u2014 Charmaine Patterson, PEOPLE.com , 24 June 2022",
"So when exactly did the seller have to deliver the estoppel certificates to the buyer",
"Citing promissory estoppel , a doctrine that essentially legally enforces a promise, the court ruled in favor of Cosby. \u2014 Areva Martin, CNN , 1 July 2021",
"The court dismissed all claims against both the Eiflers except for those of promissory estoppel and unjust enrichment against Eifler Jr., which may be retried. \u2014 Andrew Wolfson, The Courier-Journal , 3 July 2019",
"The players' second claim is for promissory estoppel . \u2014 Michael Mccann, SI.com , 12 July 2018",
"But his attorney, Deputy Public Defender Kevin Brady, argued that the sentencing could not go forward under a legal principle called collateral estoppel , which is akin to double jeopardy. \u2014 Michael Kiefer, azcentral , 2 July 2018",
"The plaintiffs are also claiming breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, promissory estoppel , tortious interference and declaratory judgment against Briggs and McLaughlin. \u2014 Colin Stutz, Billboard , 13 Mar. 2018"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1531, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"probably alteration of Anglo-French estopere stopping, from estoper":""
},
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"e-\u02c8st\u00e4-p\u0259l"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-111247",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"estoque":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a matador's sword with a flat blade curved at the tip":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Spanish, from Middle French estoc":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"e\u02c8st\u014d\u02cck\u0101"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-121346",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"estrange":{
"antonyms":[
"reconcile"
],
"definitions":{
": to arouse especially mutual enmity or indifference in (someone) where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness : alienate":[
"John's excesses gradually estranged him from his mother \u2026",
"\u2014 Philip Norman",
"She became estranged from her family."
],
": to remove from customary environment or associations":[
"The first words spoken were not those of one becoming estranged from this world, and already permitted to stray at times into realms foreign to the living.",
"\u2014 Charlotte Bront\u00eb"
]
},
"examples":[
"she estranged several of her coworkers when she let her promotion go to her head",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"As China has aligned itself more closely with Russia \u2014 regarding it as an ally to blunt U.S. global influence \u2014 its position is likely to estrange Europe further. \u2014 Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times , 14 Mar. 2022",
"Ending the filibuster for nominations fueled polarization in the Senate, and nuking it for legislation would probably further estrange political factions. \u2014 Fred Bauer, National Review , 2 Nov. 2020",
"Ensuing legal challenges from both sides would further estrange the two halves of the country. \u2014 Stephen Collinson, CNN , 2 Nov. 2020",
"At the time, the writer Albert Camus was working on The Rebel, a book that would estrange him instantly and permanently from the Communist left in France. \u2014 Sean B. Carroll, The Atlantic , 6 Oct. 2020",
"Lipolelo had been estranged from Thabane, who had filed for divorce when she was shot dead near her Maseru home on the night of June 14, 2017. \u2014 Herbert Moyo, BostonGlobe.com , 21 Feb. 2020",
"Lipolelo had been estranged from Thabane, who had filed for divorce when she was shot dead near her Maseru home on the night of June 14, 2017. \u2014 Washington Post , 21 Feb. 2020",
"In other cases where parents are estranged , improvisation has necessitated billable hours with divorce attorneys and unearthed old wounds, making an already stressful time even harder. \u2014 Matt Villano, CNN , 1 Apr. 2020",
"Farrow, who is estranged from the film director, shared that she is particularly disturbed by the decision to publish Allen\u2019s book for a number of very personal, very obvious reasons. \u2014 Ineye Komonibo, refinery29.com , 4 Mar. 2020"
],
"first_known_use":{
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English, from Anglo-French estrangir, estranger , from Medieval Latin extraneare , from Latin extraneus strange \u2014 more at strange entry 1":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"i-\u02c8str\u0101nj"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for estrange estrange , alienate , disaffect mean to cause one to break a bond of affection or loyalty. estrange implies the development of indifference or hostility with consequent separation or divorcement. his estranged wife alienate may or may not suggest separation but always implies loss of affection or interest. managed to alienate all his coworkers disaffect refers especially to those from whom loyalty is expected and stresses the effects (such as rebellion or discontent) of alienation without actual separation. troops disaffected by hunger",
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"alien",
"alienate",
"disaffect",
"disgruntle",
"sour"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-111514",
"type":[
"noun",
"verb"
]
},
"estrogen replacement therapy":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": hormone replacement therapy involving the administration of estrogen without progestin":[]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In one famous example, estrogen replacement therapy after menopause was thought to have benefits in preventing heart and other problems; large studies showed this was not the case. \u2014 Matthew Herper, STAT , 8 July 2020"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1967, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"-ri-\u02c8pl\u0101-sm\u0259nt-"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-124727",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"estuarial":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": estuarine":[]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Doggerland transformed from a temperate, forested plain into an estuarial wetland dotted by drier highlands. \u2014 Andrew Curry, Science | AAAS , 30 Jan. 2020"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1883, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02cces-ch\u0259-\u02c8wer-\u0113-\u0259l",
"\u02ccesh-"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-060147",
"type":[
"adjective"
]
},
"estuarine":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": of, relating to, or formed in an estuary":[
"estuarine currents",
"estuarine animals"
]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"That plant has already exceeded its yearly limits for nutrients like phosphorous, which clog bay ecosystems with algae that robs estuarine life of oxygen. \u2014 Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun , 22 June 2022",
"The iconic marsh, however, is only one of the Everglades\u2019 several distinct habitats, which also include pine rocklands, tropical hardwood hammocks, mangrove forests and marine and estuarine areas. \u2014 New York Times , 21 Feb. 2022",
"Until now, Connecticut was one of the few remaining coastal states without an estuarine reserve system. \u2014 Christopher Arnott, courant.com , 14 Jan. 2022",
"Warmer water holds less dissolved oxygen, and, all the while, estuarine animals require more oxygen to stay alive. \u2014 Christine Condon, baltimoresun.com , 1 Dec. 2021",
"Lake Maracaibo, spanning some 5,019 square miles in northwestern Venezuela, is an estuarine lake \u2014 meaning the fresh water it was filled with thousands of years ago converges with the Caribbean\u2019s salty seawater. \u2014 Washington Post , 7 Oct. 2021",
"According to the California Water Quality Monitoring Council, the cyanobacteria and HABs can occur in both freshwater and estuarine waterbodies. \u2014 Julia Musto, Fox News , 25 Aug. 2021",
"Cormorants, Canada geese, and mallards patrol the shores of this estuarine environment, alert for children with telltale bags of bread. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 28 Apr. 2021",
"The Wildlife Area spans 12,900 acres and is set within the 88,000-acre Suisun Marsh, the largest estuarine marsh in America. \u2014 Tom Stienstra, SFChronicle.com , 26 June 2020"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1846, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8esh-",
"\u02c8es-ch\u0259-(w\u0259-)\u02ccr\u012bn",
"-\u02ccr\u0113n",
"-\u02ccrin"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-194757",
"type":[
"adjective"
]
},
"estuarine crocodile":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": saltwater crocodile":[]
},
"examples":[],
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"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-220638",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"estuary":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{},
"examples":[
"the city sits on the shores of a deep estuary where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Along Florida\u2019s Atlantic coast, the die-off began last year, after the Indian River Lagoon, a 156-mile estuary that had been a seasonal manatee refuge, turned into a barren underwater desert. \u2014 New York Times , 9 Apr. 2022",
"Add two days to sturgeon retention fishing in the estuary . \u2014 Bill Monroe, oregonlive , 2 June 2022",
"The San Francisco Bay Delta is the largest estuary on the West Coast. \u2014 Ian James, Los Angeles Times , 1 Apr. 2022",
"Poachers, following a similar logic, have long raided the great estuary of Jamaica Bay, at the southeastern edge of Brooklyn and Queens\u2014in the metro area, it\u2019s where the wildlife is. \u2014 Erik Baard, The New Yorker , 6 Apr. 2022",
"In a Telegram post Monday, regional government spokesman Serhiy Bratchuk said that a key bridge on the Dniester estuary had been hit for the third time. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 2 May 2022",
"Plastic bottles and car tires clog the estuary in Imperial Beach and pollute the city\u2019s shoreline, where the refuse can harm everything from birds and lobsters to dolphins and gray whales. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 23 Apr. 2022",
"For outdoor enthusiasts, the development is also known for its estuary , the Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve, Florida\u2019s first-ever aquatic reserve, which is surrounded by state parks and recreational sites apt for kayaking, boating, fishing and more. \u2014 Emma Reynolds, Robb Report , 30 Mar. 2022",
"As the Santa Ynez River spilled out of a nearby estuary into coastal waters, Anna\u2019s hummingbirds hovered over bright yellow giant coreopsis flowers. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 21 Mar. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1538, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Latin aestuarium , from aestus boiling, tide; akin to Latin aestas summer \u2014 more at edify":""
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Also known as Clomid, clomiphene is an anti- estrogenic substance commonly used as a masking agent. \u2014 Todd Rosiak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 5 Apr. 2022",
"That concerns Darbre, author of the 2004 study, who has continued her research into estrogenic chemicals. \u2014 Washington Post , 17 Dec. 2021",
"Phytoestrogens themselves create an estrogenic effect much weaker than what occurs naturally in the human body, and lignans are particularly weak, Kuhnle told USA TODAY in an email. \u2014 Tyler Jett, USA TODAY , 3 Dec. 2020",
"According to the American Cancer Society, there is a one in eight chance the average American person who underwent estrogenic puberty will develop breast cancer. \u2014 Ashley Abramson, Allure , 10 Mar. 2020",
"But animal studies suggest that eating large amounts of those estrogenic compounds might reduce fertility in women, trigger premature puberty and disrupt development of fetuses and children. \u2014 Savannah Eadens, The Courier-Journal , 17 May 2017",
"Soon enough, researchers would conduct more studies on these estrogenic effects in various farm animals, and the animal feed industry would develop an interest in soy. \u2014 Jacqueline Howard, CNN , 27 Sep. 2017",
"Add onto that the fact that human waste flushed down the toilet get treated in wastewater facilities, removing some of these estrogenic compounds, while livestock waste enters the environment untreated. \u2014 Becky Little, Smithsonian , 31 July 2017"
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"1930, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"After four years of high school, your grad has more than earned some serious R&R\u2014and that\u2019s why this essential oil diffuser is such a great gift. \u2014 Lauren Gray, Popular Mechanics , 16 June 2022",
"The set includes five essential oil blends in rollerballs specifically formulated to tackle stress, soothe aches and pains and support overall health. \u2014 Noma Nazish, Forbes , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Don't hesitate to also stock her up with essential oil blends from the brand. \u2014 Isis Briones, House Beautiful , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Regular air fresheners can be useful in a pinch, but consider using an essential oil diffuser for a more relaxing and long lasting effect. \u2014 Hunter Boyce, ajc , 5 May 2022",
"Our top Mother's Day gifts range from comfy bathrobes, essential oil diffusers, fitness gadgets, and wine to self-care gift boxes and gift baskets, subscription boxes, and flowers. \u2014 Malia Griggs, SELF , 12 Apr. 2022",
"From interactive sandscapes and Wi-Fi-enabled essential oil diffusers to wearable pendants and peaceful virtual reality (VR) experiences, there is something for all tastes and budgets. \u2014 Marc Saltzman, USA TODAY , 3 Apr. 2022",
"From budget-friendly finds to sleek design picks, here are 25 of the best essential oil diffusers to shop now. \u2014 Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour , 11 Mar. 2022",
"An essential oil diffuser can also help if loaded with pine or evergreen scents, since much of the benefit of forest bathing comes from breathing in the organic compounds trees emit, McEwan said. \u2014 Madeline Holcombe, CNN , 22 Apr. 2022"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Pathology tests found that the cancer may have been present in her body for 10 years and could have very well been connected to the high amounts of estrogen she was given to combat fibroids. \u2014 Essence , 9 June 2022",
"His levels of estrogen and prolactin (hormones associated with birth and bonding) rise in tandem with hers. \u2014 Rebecca Giggs, The Atlantic , 6 May 2022",
"This makes sense, since estrogen and progesterone levels are high, which can lead to bloating and fatigue. \u2014 Christine Yu, Outside Online , 6 Sep. 2020",
"When your hormones are functioning as intended, estrogen rises during your cycle\u2019s follicular phase, which begins on the first day of menstrual bleeding and lasts around 14 days, until ovulation. \u2014 Ali Francis, Bon App\u00e9tit , 27 May 2022",
"And other research has shown that estrogen may prevent HIV, Ebola and hepatitis from replicating as well. \u2014 Aria Bendix, NBC News , 20 May 2022",
"This is because estrogen rises and falls erratically during this time. \u2014 Abigail Libers, SELF , 2 Mar. 2022",
"High estrogen has the indirect effect of suppressing testosterone production, but two recent studies have revealed that this varies a lot between individuals, and in many cases testosterone remains high. \u2014 Nicola Williams, National Review , 2 July 2021",
"Following menses, which typically lasts three to five days, estrogen rises, peaking on day 14, right before ovulation. \u2014 Jason Karp, Outside Online , 14 Mar. 2014"
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"New Latin estr us + International Scientific Vocabulary -o- + -gen":""
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"1927, in the meaning defined above":""
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In Aniq\u2019s rom-com version of the event, a majority of the action is shot inside the vehicle, with a minimal establishing shot of the car leaving the driveway. \u2014 Wilson Chapman, Variety , 3 Mar. 2022",
"After the last establishing shot of Baldwin was in the can, lunch was called. \u2014 Meg James, Amy Kaufman And Julia Wick, Anchorage Daily News , 2 Nov. 2021",
"After the last establishing shot of Baldwin was in the can, lunch was called. \u2014 Meg James, Amy Kaufman And Julia Wick, Anchorage Daily News , 2 Nov. 2021",
"After the last establishing shot of Baldwin was in the can, lunch was called. \u2014 Meg James, Amy Kaufman And Julia Wick, Anchorage Daily News , 2 Nov. 2021",
"An astonishing establishing shot of the prairie at sunset is particularly Zhaoesque. \u2014 Jeva Lange, The Week , 5 Nov. 2021",
"After the last establishing shot of Baldwin was in the can, lunch was called. \u2014 Meg James, Amy Kaufman And Julia Wick, Anchorage Daily News , 2 Nov. 2021",
"After the last establishing shot of Baldwin was in the can, lunch was called. \u2014 Meg James, Amy Kaufman And Julia Wick, Anchorage Daily News , 2 Nov. 2021",
"After the last establishing shot of Baldwin was in the can, lunch was called. \u2014 Meg James, Amy Kaufman And Julia Wick, Anchorage Daily News , 2 Nov. 2021"
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"circa 1948, in the meaning defined above":""
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Pathology tests found that the cancer may have been present in her body for 10 years and could have very well been connected to the high amounts of estrogen she was given to combat fibroids. \u2014 Essence , 9 June 2022",
"His levels of estrogen and prolactin (hormones associated with birth and bonding) rise in tandem with hers. \u2014 Rebecca Giggs, The Atlantic , 6 May 2022",
"This makes sense, since estrogen and progesterone levels are high, which can lead to bloating and fatigue. \u2014 Christine Yu, Outside Online , 6 Sep. 2020",
"When your hormones are functioning as intended, estrogen rises during your cycle\u2019s follicular phase, which begins on the first day of menstrual bleeding and lasts around 14 days, until ovulation. \u2014 Ali Francis, Bon App\u00e9tit , 27 May 2022",
"And other research has shown that estrogen may prevent HIV, Ebola and hepatitis from replicating as well. \u2014 Aria Bendix, NBC News , 20 May 2022",
"This is because estrogen rises and falls erratically during this time. \u2014 Abigail Libers, SELF , 2 Mar. 2022",
"High estrogen has the indirect effect of suppressing testosterone production, but two recent studies have revealed that this varies a lot between individuals, and in many cases testosterone remains high. \u2014 Nicola Williams, National Review , 2 July 2021",
"Following menses, which typically lasts three to five days, estrogen rises, peaking on day 14, right before ovulation. \u2014 Jason Karp, Outside Online , 14 Mar. 2014"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-164512"
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"type":[
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The design seemed to essentialize a human will to beauty as a matter of workaday routine: ordinary ecstasy. \u2014 Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker , 23 Nov. 2020",
"Worse examples: resystematize, transparentize, essentialize , rightsize, dichotomize. \u2014 Gary Gilson, Star Tribune , 10 Oct. 2020"
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"first_known_use":{
"1893, in the meaning defined above":""
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": any of various amino acids that are required for normal health and growth in many vertebrates, are either not manufactured in the body or manufactured in insufficient quantities, are usually supplied by dietary protein, and include histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine \u2014 compare nonessential amino acid":[]
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"One scoop of this powder provides 20 grams of protein with a complete essential amino acid profile. \u2014 Good Housekeeping , 9 June 2022",
"Felines like tigers and lions, for example, need taurine in their diet, an essential amino acid critical for normal vision, digestion, heart muscle function, and other health factors. \u2014 Zachary Smith, cleveland , 26 May 2022",
"All of these high-protein options are also rich in leucine, an essential amino acid involved in the growth and repair of muscle, skin, and bone. \u2014 Outside Online , 17 Feb. 2021",
"Limiting the essential amino acid methionine appears to amplify the effects of radiation and chemotherapy in mice with colon cancer and sarcomas. \u2014 Jocelyn Kaiser, Science | AAAS , 1 Apr. 2021",
"Tryptophan is an essential amino acid , according to the US National Library of Medicine's MedlinePlus website. \u2014 Maggie O'neill, Health.com , 22 Feb. 2021",
"Food and drinks that contain certain minerals, therapeutic herbs and tryptophan \u2014 an essential amino acid \u2014 can aid your body's production of serotonin and melatonin. \u2014 Kristen Rogers, CNN , 11 Aug. 2020",
"Quinoa, which is technically a seed, includes all essential amino acids (there are nine) that your body needs for repair and growth but can\u2019t produce for itself. \u2014 Maggie O'neill, Health.com , 30 Apr. 2020",
"Seitan is not a complete protein, lacking the essential amino acid lysine. \u2014 NBC News , 31 Jan. 2020"
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"1911, in the meaning defined above":""
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"examples":[
"Harry Houdini became famous as an escape artist .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Alexander was an escape artist in the early going, holding the Nationals off the scoreboard despite allowing a pair of baserunners in the first inning with one out, a one-out double in the second and then stranding the bases loaded in the third. \u2014 Todd Rosiak, Journal Sentinel , 12 June 2022",
"An escape artist might undertake their escape entirely of their own accord. \u2014 Lance Eliot, Forbes , 5 May 2022",
"Danny was an escape artist , a regular juvie Houdini. \u2014 Longreads , 8 May 2019",
"Extreme made headlines when escape artist Jonathan Goodwin was severely injured in an Oct. 14 accident on the Atlanta set. \u2014 Karen Mizoguchi, PEOPLE.com , 14 Mar. 2022",
"Unfortunately, the danger of these stunts became all too real a few days after the AJC interviewed the cast: a professional British escape artist was seriously injured while rehearsing a stunt and spent months in a local hospital. \u2014 Rodney Ho, ajc , 21 Feb. 2022",
"As the famous escape artist Sam Allardyce found out last season with West Bromwich Albion, even those who do the impossible can\u2019t always do the impossible. \u2014 Steve Price, Forbes , 26 Jan. 2022",
"For a master escape artist like Johnson, this crisis shows all the signs of sticking around. \u2014 Mark Landler, BostonGlobe.com , 11 Jan. 2022",
"Goodwin's friend and fellow escape artist Jonathon Bryce also shared a tribute to his pal Saturday on Instagram. \u2014 Glenn Garner, PEOPLE.com , 17 Oct. 2021"
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": a muscular tube that conveys food from the mouth to the stomach and that in humans is about nine inches (23 centimeters) long and passes from the pharynx down the neck between the trachea and the spinal column and behind the left bronchus where it pierces the diaphragm slightly to the left of the middle line and joins the cardiac end of the stomach":[]
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"William Cronnon\u2019s symptoms, including injuries to his mouth and esophagus , linger to this day and will continue to cost him in medical expenses, his attorney Thomas Greer said, according to the news report. \u2014 Tiffini Theisen, orlandosentinel.com , 19 Jan. 2022",
"Cronnon is still suffering from symptoms, including injuries to his mouth and esophagus , Greer said, which have incurred and will continue to incur medical expenses. \u2014 Amy Simonson, CNN , 17 Jan. 2022",
"Strokes and other conditions that affect the nervous system, certain cancers of the mouth and esophagus , or gastroesophageal reflux disease can cause dysphagia. \u2014 Julie Stewart, Men's Health , 2 June 2022",
"Her esophagus , spine and left leg are also seriously injured. \u2014 Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE.com , 4 Apr. 2022",
"Ailing victim Kyleen Waltman, 38, also lost part of her colon and may have to have a section of her esophagus removed, too, her sister said. \u2014 Fox News , 26 Mar. 2022",
"The lower esophageal sphincter, which acts as a muscular valve to prevent acid from going into the esophagus , is weakened by calcium blockers. \u2014 Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive , 18 Mar. 2022",
"According to her family, Braxton had been battling cancer in the esophagus . \u2014 NBC News , 12 Mar. 2022",
"Pace survived a divorce, the death of a young daughter, an esophagus -rupture that nearly killed her, as well as cancer, among other health problems. \u2014 Ben Smith, ajc , 30 Mar. 2022"
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"Middle English ysophagus , from Medieval Latin ysofugus , from Greek oisophagos , from oisein to be going to carry + phagein to eat \u2014 more at baksheesh":""
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Plus, deer kept moving in faster than they could be sterilized, which Curtis attributes to new bucks being attracted to the ongoing estrus of the does that didn\u2019t get pregnant. \u2014 Brooke Jarvis, The New Yorker , 8 Nov. 2021",
"As a result, the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, headquartered in Front Royal, Virginia, became a leader in giant panda estrus , breeding, pregnancy, pseudopregnancy and cub development. \u2014 Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine , 7 Dec. 2020",
"Unlike female lions, which tend to become receptive to mating\u2014also known as coming into heat, or estrus \u2014at the same time, leopards do not. \u2014 Doug Main, National Geographic , 27 June 2018",
"The deer was sixty yards away, moving steadily, its head down, probably following the scent of doe in estrus . \u2014 New York Times , 31 Mar. 2020",
"Based on traces of sperm found in the days before the birth of the first joey, the researchers found that the wallabies\u2019 estrus , or mating period, began before the pregnancy was over. \u2014 Veronique Greenwood, New York Times , 2 Mar. 2020",
"During the peak rut, a lot of estrus does mist the woods, and bucks had lots of choices. \u2014 Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life , 4 Dec. 2019",
"The animals are in estrus for only 24 to 72 hours each year. \u2014 Michael E. Ruane, Washington Post , 27 Aug. 2019",
"Britain, and Wales in particular, grows lamb at a relatively natural pace, with ewes coming into estrus just once a year, to be mated with rams in the fields, to give birth in the spring, after five months gestation. \u2014 Washington Post , 17 Aug. 2019"
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"New Latin, from Latin oestrus gadfly, frenzy, from Greek oistros \u2014 more at ire":""
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Although not a signatory of that letter, Archbishop Justin Welby, the head of England\u2019s established church and a fellow Etonian, is known to share that worry. \u2014 The Economist , 27 July 2019"
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"Half of the participants will be given an estradiol patch for one week, while the other half will serve as a control group, and researchers will follow them to see whether estrogen reduces the severity of their disease. \u2014 Roni Caryn Rabin, BostonGlobe.com , 27 Apr. 2020",
"For example, levels of the main female hormone estradiol drop significantly after menopause, which directly affects the way women carry fat, Dr. Kapoor says. \u2014 Jo Yurcaba, Woman's Day , 21 May 2019",
"Low levels of estradiol can point to PCOS or pituitary issues. \u2014 Jennifer Gerson, Marie Claire , 1 Oct. 2018",
"Conversely, estradiol may also be able to stimulate mast cells to activate and release histamine more easily, Dr. Shah says, so this could be a cycle of sorts. \u2014 Krissy Brady, SELF , 27 July 2018",
"Estradiol blood test Secreted by maturing follicles, estradiol is a form of estrogen, the major female reproductive hormone. \u2014 Jennifer Gerson, Marie Claire , 1 Oct. 2018",
"The prices for estradiol products for vaginal use have risen significantly over the past five years. \u2014 Katie Thomas, New York Times , 3 June 2018",
"The study\u2019s authors prescribed progesterone and estradiol , hormones that can influence lactation and that normally occur in pregnant women. \u2014 Ceylan Yeginsu, New York Times , 15 Feb. 2018",
"Tyler\u2019s experiments looked at one type of synthetic estrogen: ethinyl estradiol , or EE2, which is found in oral contraceptives like TriNessa and Seasonique. \u2014 Becky Little, Smithsonian , 1 Aug. 2017"
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"Vitamin C ester , papaya enzymes and organic shea oil hydrate and gently exfoliate, leaving you with dewy skin that is delightfully scented, too. \u2014 Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country , 5 May 2022",
"The taste derived from L-aspartyl-L-phenylalnine methyl ester , a dipeptide of amino acids that is 200 times sweeter than sucrose or table sugar. \u2014 Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune , 19 Apr. 2022",
"The company boasts that its ketone- ester drink took 15 years, and $60 million, to develop. \u2014 Amby Burfoot, Outside Online , 29 July 2020",
"Oil can be used in many types of hydraulic equipment, but because oil is extremely flammable, the Jaws of Life typically use phosphate ester fluid, which is both non-flammable and does not conduct electricity. \u2014 Stephanie Toone, ajc , 23 Feb. 2021",
"Most of the flavors in rum come from organic compounds called esters , which are created when alcohol molecules chemically combine with acids. \u2014 al , 24 May 2020",
"During fermentation, yeast converts sugars into alcohol and creates pungent esters \u2014 organic compounds that might evoke peaches, oranges or pineapples. \u2014 Joshua M. Bernstein, New York Times , 20 Mar. 2020",
"The lip balm is infused with Coconut oil and jojoba esters that deliver long-lasting moisture. \u2014 Jennifer Ford, Essence , 24 Jan. 2020",
"The main fats within this food are wax esters , a fusion of a fatty acid and fatty alcohol, which most mammals find difficult to digest. \u2014 Amy Apprill, The Conversation , 17 Dec. 2019"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The fact is that any does not bred a month before, as well a number of fawns entering their first estrous cycle , will come into heat now, and mature bucks are not going to pass up an opportunity to breed. \u2014 Scott Bestul, Field & Stream , 20 Oct. 2020"
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"One of the late-stage candidates \u2013 Etrasimod \u2013 is used to treat ulcerative colitis, Crohn\u2019s disease, and eosinophilic esophagitis , and its potential peak sales are estimated to top $2.5 billion. \u2014 Trefis Team, Forbes , 29 June 2022",
"In March, the company launching Voquenza, Phathom Pharmaceuticals, also submitted a new drug application to the FDA for the use of vonoprazan as a treatment for the healing of all grades of erosive reflux esophagitis and relief of heartburn. \u2014 Joshua Cohen, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
"Eventually, he was diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis . \u2014 Susan Dunne, courant.com , 3 Feb. 2022",
"And Phase 2 studies are ongoing in eosinophilic esophagitis , which can damage the throat and lead to difficulty swallowing, and alopecia areata, which causes hair loss in clumps. \u2014 Mike Freeman, San Diego Union-Tribune , 13 Dec. 2021",
"Eosiniphilic esophagitis , a chronic immune disease caused mainly by food allergies, is a serious condition affecting about one in 2,000 children. \u2014 Larry Luxner, sun-sentinel.com , 13 Oct. 2021",
"Camostat mesylate is used in Japan to treat reflux esophagitis and chronic pancreatitis. \u2014 Melissa Healystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 2 May 2020",
"Instead of outdoor activities, the youngster, who also lives with chronic conditions esophagitis and gastroparesis, enjoys jazz and ballet. \u2014 Patricia Murphy, Fox News , 11 Apr. 2018",
"The lawsuit says Idlewild administrators failed to handle her son\u2019s acid reflux, esophagitis and food allergies properly. \u2014 Ann Doss Helms, charlotteobserver , 30 Mar. 2018"
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"William Cronnon\u2019s symptoms, including injuries to his mouth and esophagus , linger to this day and will continue to cost him in medical expenses, his attorney Thomas Greer said, according to the news report. \u2014 Tiffini Theisen, orlandosentinel.com , 19 Jan. 2022",
"Cronnon is still suffering from symptoms, including injuries to his mouth and esophagus , Greer said, which have incurred and will continue to incur medical expenses. \u2014 Amy Simonson, CNN , 17 Jan. 2022",
"Strokes and other conditions that affect the nervous system, certain cancers of the mouth and esophagus , or gastroesophageal reflux disease can cause dysphagia. \u2014 Julie Stewart, Men's Health , 2 June 2022",
"Her esophagus , spine and left leg are also seriously injured. \u2014 Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE.com , 4 Apr. 2022",
"Ailing victim Kyleen Waltman, 38, also lost part of her colon and may have to have a section of her esophagus removed, too, her sister said. \u2014 Fox News , 26 Mar. 2022",
"The lower esophageal sphincter, which acts as a muscular valve to prevent acid from going into the esophagus , is weakened by calcium blockers. \u2014 Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive , 18 Mar. 2022",
"According to her family, Braxton had been battling cancer in the esophagus . \u2014 NBC News , 12 Mar. 2022",
"Pace survived a divorce, the death of a young daughter, an esophagus -rupture that nearly killed her, as well as cancer, among other health problems. \u2014 Ben Smith, ajc , 30 Mar. 2022"
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"But no one made Shepherd feel like the hostess with the most- ess more than Nash. \u2014 Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence , 3 May 2021",
"New Blue bites ten yards out of its disadvantage on hard braking, then closes in several feet more as the pairs arcs into the left-hand entry to the uphill ess -section. \u2014 Don Sherman, Car and Driver , 31 Aug. 2020",
"Elliott and Truex were back in front for the restart on Lap 66, but Truex challenged right off the green flag, the two exchanging bumps speeding up through the esses , but Elliott never relinquished the lead. \u2014 John Kekis, BostonGlobe.com , 4 Aug. 2019",
"The Supra manages to be both stable in long sweepers and agile in esses that force the suspension to load and unload side-to-side. \u2014 Ezra Dyer, Popular Mechanics , 12 May 2019",
"Each busin ess has ownership ties to Mr. Ruderman or a separate Ruderman family trust, according to the complaint. \u2014 Peg Brickley, WSJ , 29 Aug. 2018",
"Day One Arrive in Istanbul, where you will be met at the gate of the aircraft by our VIP host/ ess with a name sign. \u2014 Karen Fedorko Sefer, Town & Country , 5 Oct. 2016",
"Other common menu mispronunciations include espresso (it\u2019s ess , not ex) and pho (fuh), the Vietnamese dish many mistakenly call foe. \u2014 Julie Jargon, WSJ , 15 Sep. 2017",
"Through Lime Rock\u2019s alternate Uphill section\u2014a hard right at 35 mph, then full throttle up two steep ess bends\u2014the TT RS is more neutral in these sharp transitions, where the RS3 can fall out of line. \u2014 Clifford Atiyeh, Car and Driver , 3 Aug. 2017"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"That male was part of a group of four males who were harassing an estrous female, when out of nowhere, her three coalition partners came swooping in to her aid. \u2014 David P. Barash, WSJ , 17 May 2022",
"Mature bucks use a circuit of routes when the pre-rut kicks in to seek out estrous does. \u2014 Gerald Almy, Field & Stream , 1 Dec. 2020",
"With just a smattering of does coming into estrous , the main whitetail rut is on its last legs. \u2014 Scott Bestul, Field & Stream , 20 Oct. 2020",
"But now, with only a few estrous does left, the sweet scent of one can bring a buck running to you on a string. \u2014 Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life , 4 Dec. 2019",
"The male seen in the video is likely confusing the new mother's hormonal scent with that of a female in estrous . \u2014 Sarah Gibbens, National Geographic , 2 May 2017"
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"Vitamin C ester , papaya enzymes and organic shea oil hydrate and gently exfoliate, leaving you with dewy skin that is delightfully scented, too. \u2014 Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country , 5 May 2022",
"The taste derived from L-aspartyl-L-phenylalnine methyl ester , a dipeptide of amino acids that is 200 times sweeter than sucrose or table sugar. \u2014 Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune , 19 Apr. 2022",
"The company boasts that its ketone- ester drink took 15 years, and $60 million, to develop. \u2014 Amby Burfoot, Outside Online , 29 July 2020",
"Oil can be used in many types of hydraulic equipment, but because oil is extremely flammable, the Jaws of Life typically use phosphate ester fluid, which is both non-flammable and does not conduct electricity. \u2014 Stephanie Toone, ajc , 23 Feb. 2021",
"Most of the flavors in rum come from organic compounds called esters , which are created when alcohol molecules chemically combine with acids. \u2014 al , 24 May 2020",
"During fermentation, yeast converts sugars into alcohol and creates pungent esters \u2014 organic compounds that might evoke peaches, oranges or pineapples. \u2014 Joshua M. Bernstein, New York Times , 20 Mar. 2020",
"The lip balm is infused with Coconut oil and jojoba esters that deliver long-lasting moisture. \u2014 Jennifer Ford, Essence , 24 Jan. 2020",
"The main fats within this food are wax esters , a fusion of a fatty acid and fatty alcohol, which most mammals find difficult to digest. \u2014 Amy Apprill, The Conversation , 17 Dec. 2019"
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"definitions":{
": to arouse especially mutual enmity or indifference in (someone) where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness : alienate":[
"John's excesses gradually estranged him from his mother \u2026",
"\u2014 Philip Norman",
"She became estranged from her family."
],
": to remove from customary environment or associations":[
"The first words spoken were not those of one becoming estranged from this world, and already permitted to stray at times into realms foreign to the living.",
"\u2014 Charlotte Bront\u00eb"
]
},
"pronounciation":[
"i-\u02c8str\u0101nj"
],
"synonyms":[
"alien",
"alienate",
"disaffect",
"disgruntle",
"sour"
],
"antonyms":[
"reconcile"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for estrange estrange , alienate , disaffect mean to cause one to break a bond of affection or loyalty. estrange implies the development of indifference or hostility with consequent separation or divorcement. his estranged wife alienate may or may not suggest separation but always implies loss of affection or interest. managed to alienate all his coworkers disaffect refers especially to those from whom loyalty is expected and stresses the effects (such as rebellion or discontent) of alienation without actual separation. troops disaffected by hunger",
"examples":[
"she estranged several of her coworkers when she let her promotion go to her head",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"As China has aligned itself more closely with Russia \u2014 regarding it as an ally to blunt U.S. global influence \u2014 its position is likely to estrange Europe further. \u2014 Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times , 14 Mar. 2022",
"Ending the filibuster for nominations fueled polarization in the Senate, and nuking it for legislation would probably further estrange political factions. \u2014 Fred Bauer, National Review , 2 Nov. 2020",
"Ensuing legal challenges from both sides would further estrange the two halves of the country. \u2014 Stephen Collinson, CNN , 2 Nov. 2020",
"At the time, the writer Albert Camus was working on The Rebel, a book that would estrange him instantly and permanently from the Communist left in France. \u2014 Sean B. Carroll, The Atlantic , 6 Oct. 2020",
"Lipolelo had been estranged from Thabane, who had filed for divorce when she was shot dead near her Maseru home on the night of June 14, 2017. \u2014 Herbert Moyo, BostonGlobe.com , 21 Feb. 2020",
"Lipolelo had been estranged from Thabane, who had filed for divorce when she was shot dead near her Maseru home on the night of June 14, 2017. \u2014 Washington Post , 21 Feb. 2020",
"In other cases where parents are estranged , improvisation has necessitated billable hours with divorce attorneys and unearthed old wounds, making an already stressful time even harder. \u2014 Matt Villano, CNN , 1 Apr. 2020",
"Farrow, who is estranged from the film director, shared that she is particularly disturbed by the decision to publish Allen\u2019s book for a number of very personal, very obvious reasons. \u2014 Ineye Komonibo, refinery29.com , 4 Mar. 2020"
],
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English, from Anglo-French estrangir, estranger , from Medieval Latin extraneare , from Latin extraneus strange \u2014 more at strange entry 1":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-182027"
},
"Estrada":{
"type":[
"biographical name"
],
"definitions":{
"Joseph 1937\u2013 originally surname Ejercito president of Philippines (1998\u20132001)":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u0101-\u02c8str\u00e4-t\u035fh\u0259"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-201458"
},
"Essex":{
"type":[
"biographical name",
"geographical name"
],
"definitions":{
"2nd Earl of \u2014 see devereux":[],
"county of southeastern England bordering on the North Sea and the northern shore of the Thames River; was one of the kingdoms in the Anglo-Saxon heptarchy; capital Chelmsford area 1470 square miles (3807 square kilometers), population 1,393,587":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8e-siks"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-223538"
},
"estafette":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a mounted courier":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u00a6est\u0259\u00a6fet"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"French, from Italian staffetta , literally, small stirrup, diminutive of staffa stirrup, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German stapfo step, footstep":""
},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-224647"
},
"estragole":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a liquid ether C 3 H 5 C 6 H 4 OCH 3 that has an odor like aniseed, occurs in tarragon oil, turpentine, and other essential oils, and is used in perfumes and flavoring materials; para -allyl-anisole":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8estr\u0259\u02ccg\u014dl"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"estragole International Scientific Vocabulary estrag on + -ole; esdragol from German, from esdragon, estragon (from French estragon ) + -ol -ole":""
},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-231008"
},
"escape someone's notice":{
"type":[
"idiom"
],
"definitions":{
": to be not noticed by someone":[
"The error escaped my notice ."
]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-233043"
},
"escape the ax":{
"type":[
"idiom"
],
"definitions":{
": to avoid being ended, eliminated, reduced, etc.":[
"The school program escaped the ax this year and will continue as before."
]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-001725"
},
"esophag-":{
"type":[
"combining form"
],
"definitions":{
": esophagus":[
"esophag ectomy",
"esophago pathy",
"esophago gastroscopy"
],
": esophageal and":[
"esophag ectomy",
"esophago pathy",
"esophago gastroscopy"
]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"Greek oisophagos gullet":""
},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-010326"
},
"escolar":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a large widely distributed rough-scaled scombroid fish ( Lepidocybium flavobrunneum ) that resembles a mackerel":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02cce-sk\u0259-\u02c8l\u00e4r"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The two cooking methods brought out the oily silkiness of the escolar , which made the roll even more rich when coupled with fried garlic, avocado slivers and mushroom cream. \u2014 Lauren Delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com , 30 June 2018"
],
"history_and_etymology":{
"Spanish, literally, scholar, from Medieval Latin scholaris \u2014 more at scholar":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"circa 1890, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-010532"
},
"escape one's attention":{
"type":[
"idiom"
],
"definitions":{
": to fail to be noticed by someone":[
"That mistake escaped my attention .",
"\u2014 often used in negative statements Your hard work and dedication have not escaped my attention . I'm aware of how much you have done."
]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-012600"
},
"escape opening":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a secondary means of egress (as from a room) for use only in case of fire":[]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-021115"
}
}
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