dict_dl/en_merriam_webster/li_mw.json

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  "Liagora":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a genus of marine red algae (family Helminthocladiaceae) characterized by the branched cylindrical thallus and by calcification of the gelatinous matrix so that it is often brittle and of a chalky texture":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "New Latin, after Liagora , a nereid, from Greek Leiagor\u0113":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "l\u012b\u02c8ag\u0259r\u0259"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-033805",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "Lianyungang":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      "city in the province of Jiangsu, eastern China population 897,000":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8ly\u00e4n-\u02c8y\u00fcn-\u02c8g\u00e4\u014b"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-102303",
    "type":[
      "geographical name"
    ]
  },
  "Liassic":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": of, relating to, or being a subdivision of the European Jurassic":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1833, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "modification of French liasique , from Lias":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "l\u012b-\u02c8a-sik"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-131829",
    "type":[
      "adjective"
    ]
  },
  "Lib Dem":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a member or supporter of a British political party that is known as the Liberal Democrats":[
        "a ( Lib Dem ) MP"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-063835",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "Lib-Lab":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a member of the British Liberal party in the late 19th century belonging to or supporting the trade-union movement":[],
      ": a political liberal associated with policies favorable to organized labor":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Lib eral- Lab or":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8lib\u02cclab"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-045241",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "Libby":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      "Willard Frank 1908\u20131980 American chemist":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-b\u0113"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-002624",
    "type":[
      "biographical name"
    ]
  },
  "Libellulidae":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a large family of dragonflies having the abdomen triangular in cross section and females without a well-developed ovipositor \u2014 see libellula":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "New Latin, from Libellula , type genus + -idae":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02ccl\u012bb\u0259\u02c8l\u00fcl\u0259\u02ccd\u0113"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-181432",
    "type":[
      "plural noun"
    ]
  },
  "Libera":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a Roman Catholic responsory that is sung usually at funerals after the Mass and prior to the final prayers for the deceased":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Latin (first word of the responsory), imperative of liberare to set free":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u0113b\u0259\u02ccr\u00e4"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-182935",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "Liberal Jew":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": reform jew":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-194707",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "Liberal Judaism":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": reform judaism":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-180734",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "Liberal Republican":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a member of a political party of dissident Republicans formed in opposition to the first Grant administration":[
        "the Democratic convention accepted \u2026 the ticket of the Liberal Republicans",
        "\u2014 H. R. Penniman"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-193221",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "Liberal Unionist":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a member of a British political group seceding from the Liberals over opposition to home rule for Ireland and maintaining existence as a separate party during the late 19th century":[
        "the Conservatives and Liberal Unionists were \u2026 in power",
        "\u2014 G. M. Trevelyan"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1886, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-090049",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "Liberec":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      "city in the northern part of the Czech Republic near the borders with Germany and Poland population 103,500":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u0113-be-\u02ccrets"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-222023",
    "type":[
      "geographical name"
    ]
  },
  "Liberia":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      "country on the Atlantic coast in western Africa that was established by freed American slaves; a republic; capital Monrovia area 43,000 square miles (111,369 square kilometers), population 4,810,000":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "l\u012b-\u02c8bir-\u0113-\u0259"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-203824",
    "type":[
      "adjective or noun",
      "geographical name"
    ]
  },
  "Liberian rubber":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a low-grade resinous rubber collected in parts of tropical western Africa from a native fig tree ( Ficus vogelii )":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-074014",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "Libocedrus":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a genus of evergreen, coniferous trees of the cypress family ( Cupressaceae ) having aromatic wood and scalelike leaves and including the pahautea and kawaka and formerly the incense cedar":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "New Latin, from Greek liboi tears (from leibein to pour) + Latin cendrus cedar; from the resinous nature of the tree":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02ccl\u012bb\u0259\u02c8s\u0113dr\u0259s",
      "\u02cclib-"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-075834",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "Libran":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": libra sense 1b(2)":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1911, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012b-",
      "\u02c8l\u0113-br\u0259n"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-200249",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "Licania":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a large genus of tropical American trees (family Rosaceae) having alternate simple leaves and small panicled flowers":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "New Latin, modification (with some letter rearrangement) of Galibi caligni (tree of the genus Licania )":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "l\u012b\u02c8-",
      "l\u0259\u0307\u02c8k\u0101n\u0113\u0259"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-141119",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "Licnophora":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a genus of peritrichous ciliate protozoans that have a posterior attaching disk and a very large fanlike anterior membranellar zone extending to the cytopharynx and are commensal":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "New Latin, from Greek liknon winnowing fan + New Latin -phora":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "lik\u02c8n\u00e4f\u0259r\u0259"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-065718",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "Liddell Hart":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      "Sir Basil Henry 1895\u20131970 English military historian":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-d\u1d4al-\u02c8h\u00e4rt"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-083601",
    "type":[
      "biographical name"
    ]
  },
  "Lille":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      "city in northern France population 227,560":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u0113l"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-155050",
    "type":[
      "geographical name"
    ]
  },
  "Lille lace":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a bobbin lace having a hexagonal mesh ground and simple patterns outlined with a heavy flat thread":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-172853",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "Lillehammer":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      "town and winter-sports resort at the southern end of the Gudbrandsdalen in south central Norway population 27,092":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-l\u0259-\u02cch\u00e4-m\u0259r"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-183230",
    "type":[
      "geographical name"
    ]
  },
  "Lilliput":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": an island in Swift's Gulliver's Travels where the inhabitants are six inches tall":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1726, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-li-(\u02cc)p\u0259t"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-175312",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "Lilliputian":{
    "antonyms":[
      "broad-minded",
      "catholic",
      "cosmopolitan",
      "liberal",
      "open",
      "open-minded",
      "receptive",
      "tolerant"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": an inhabitant of Lilliput":[],
      ": of, relating to, or characteristic of the Lilliputians or the island of Lilliput":[],
      ": petty":[],
      ": small , miniature":[
        "a Lilliputian camera"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Adjective",
      "to the Lilliputian minds of that small town any depiction of the nude, regardless of its artistry, was pornographic",
      "a model train carrying Lilliputian figures through a miniature landscape"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1726, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02ccli-l\u0259-\u02c8py\u00fc-sh\u0259n"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "illiberal",
      "insular",
      "little",
      "narrow",
      "narrow-minded",
      "parochial",
      "petty",
      "picayune",
      "provincial",
      "sectarian",
      "small",
      "small-minded"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-032322",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "Lillooet":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a Salishan people of the Fraser river valley in British Columbia":[],
      ": a member of such people":[],
      ": the language of the Lillooet people":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8lil\u0259w\u0259\u0307t",
      "-\u02ccwet"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-084654",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "Linear A":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a linear form of writing used in Crete from the 18th to the 15th centuries b.c.":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1948, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "-\u02c8\u0101"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-042846",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "Linear B":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a linear form of writing employing syllabic characters and used at Knossos on Crete and on the Greek mainland from the 15th to the 12th centuries b.c. for documents in Mycenaean Greek":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1950, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "-\u02c8b\u0113"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-203808",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "Lingayat":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a member of a Saiva sect of southern India marked by wearing of the lingam and characterized by denial of caste distinctions":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1901, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Kannada ling\u0101yata":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "li\u014b-\u02c8g\u00e4-y\u0259t"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-125049",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "Lingayen Gulf":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      "inlet of the South China Sea in northwestern Luzon, Philippines":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02ccli\u014b-g\u00e4-\u02c8yen"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-073348",
    "type":[
      "geographical name"
    ]
  },
  "Lingoum":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":[
      "Definition of Lingoum taxonomic synonym of pterocarpus"
    ],
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":[],
    "history_and_etymology":[
      "New Latin, from the native name (in the Moluccas) of lingoa wood"
    ],
    "pronounciation":[
      "li\u014b\u02c8g\u014d\u0259m"
    ],
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220705-095653",
    "type":[]
  },
  "Linklater":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      "Eric 1899\u20131974 British writer":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li\u014bk-\u02ccl\u0101-t\u0259r",
      "-l\u0259-t\u0259r"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-233530",
    "type":[
      "biographical name"
    ]
  },
  "Link\u00f6ping":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      "city in southeastern Sweden population 149,300":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "-\u02ccsh\u0153-",
      "\u02c8lin-\u02ccsh\u0259r-pi\u014b",
      "-\u02ccsh\u0259-"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-182304",
    "type":[
      "geographical name"
    ]
  },
  "liabilities":{
    "antonyms":[
      "advantage",
      "asset",
      "edge",
      "plus"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": one that acts as a disadvantage : drawback":[
        "This scandal makes the candidate a liability for the party."
      ],
      ": probability":[],
      ": the quality or state of being liable":[
        "was cleared of liability for the accident"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "The company is trying to limit its liability in this case.",
      "a retired football player whose chief asset\u2014his prodigious girth\u2014has now become a liability",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "In the sequel, Perrotta addresses this liability \u2014the girl-boss problem\u2014through scenes that depict Tracy plugging away on her students\u2019 behalf, with nary a plaque nor an audience in sight. \u2014 Katy Waldman, The New Yorker , 13 June 2022",
      "There are issues with billing and reimbursement, liability , malpractice, e-commerce regulation, fraud and abuse, anti-corruption, and global tax compliance. \u2014 Christopher Elliott, Forbes , 4 June 2022",
      "The Bubble Act wasn\u2019t repealed until 1825, and Parliament didn\u2019t authorize incorporation of limited- liability companies without support from a royal charter or legislation until the mid-1850s. \u2014 WSJ , 31 May 2022",
      "Repeal the immunity that protects gun manufacturers from liability . \u2014 Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR , 3 June 2022",
      "Finally, lawmakers must repeal the immunity that protects gun manufacturers from liability and address the country's mental health crisis, sending more counselors and nurses to schools. \u2014 Catherine Garcia, The Week , 3 June 2022",
      "The settlement was notable because the plaintiffs\u2019 legal team devised a way around a 2005 federal law that shields gun companies from civil liability . \u2014 Guillermo Contreras, San Antonio Express-News , 2 June 2022",
      "Gun rights groups said the settlement would likely have little effect on rifle sales and gun makers, who continue to be shielded from liability in most cases under federal law. \u2014 CBS News , 1 June 2022",
      "The legislation shields gun manufacturers from legal liability in almost all instances where their firearms are criminally used -- with exceptions for defects in gun design, breach of contract and negligence. \u2014 Adam Carlson, ABC News , 28 May 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1705, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02ccl\u012b-\u0259-\u02c8bi-l\u0259-t\u0113"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "debit",
      "disadvantage",
      "disbenefit",
      "downside",
      "drawback",
      "handicap",
      "incommodity",
      "minus",
      "negative",
      "strike"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-094351",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "liability":{
    "antonyms":[
      "advantage",
      "asset",
      "edge",
      "plus"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": one that acts as a disadvantage : drawback":[
        "This scandal makes the candidate a liability for the party."
      ],
      ": probability":[],
      ": the quality or state of being liable":[
        "was cleared of liability for the accident"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "The company is trying to limit its liability in this case.",
      "a retired football player whose chief asset\u2014his prodigious girth\u2014has now become a liability",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "In the sequel, Perrotta addresses this liability \u2014the girl-boss problem\u2014through scenes that depict Tracy plugging away on her students\u2019 behalf, with nary a plaque nor an audience in sight. \u2014 Katy Waldman, The New Yorker , 13 June 2022",
      "There are issues with billing and reimbursement, liability , malpractice, e-commerce regulation, fraud and abuse, anti-corruption, and global tax compliance. \u2014 Christopher Elliott, Forbes , 4 June 2022",
      "The Bubble Act wasn\u2019t repealed until 1825, and Parliament didn\u2019t authorize incorporation of limited- liability companies without support from a royal charter or legislation until the mid-1850s. \u2014 WSJ , 31 May 2022",
      "Repeal the immunity that protects gun manufacturers from liability . \u2014 Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR , 3 June 2022",
      "Finally, lawmakers must repeal the immunity that protects gun manufacturers from liability and address the country's mental health crisis, sending more counselors and nurses to schools. \u2014 Catherine Garcia, The Week , 3 June 2022",
      "The settlement was notable because the plaintiffs\u2019 legal team devised a way around a 2005 federal law that shields gun companies from civil liability . \u2014 Guillermo Contreras, San Antonio Express-News , 2 June 2022",
      "Gun rights groups said the settlement would likely have little effect on rifle sales and gun makers, who continue to be shielded from liability in most cases under federal law. \u2014 CBS News , 1 June 2022",
      "The legislation shields gun manufacturers from legal liability in almost all instances where their firearms are criminally used -- with exceptions for defects in gun design, breach of contract and negligence. \u2014 Adam Carlson, ABC News , 28 May 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1705, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02ccl\u012b-\u0259-\u02c8bi-l\u0259-t\u0113"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "debit",
      "disadvantage",
      "disbenefit",
      "downside",
      "drawback",
      "handicap",
      "incommodity",
      "minus",
      "negative",
      "strike"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-170344",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "liable":{
    "antonyms":[
      "insusceptible",
      "invulnerable",
      "unexposed",
      "unsusceptible"
    ],
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      ": being in a position to incur":[
        "\u2014 used with to liable to a fine"
      ],
      ": exposed or subject to some usually adverse contingency or action":[
        "watch out or you're liable to fall"
      ],
      ": obligated according to law or equity (see equity sense 3 ) : responsible":[
        "liable for the debts incurred by his wife"
      ],
      ": subject to appropriation or attachment":[
        "All his property is liable to pay his debts."
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "If someone gets hurt on your property, you could be liable .",
      "because of his frail constitution, he's liable to diseases",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "President Joe Biden called for Congress to lift the immunity that protects gun makers from being held liable in a speech from the White House on June 2. \u2014 Teddy Grant, ABC News , 8 June 2022",
      "The act, passed in 2005 following extensive lobbying from the National Rifle Association, protects firearms manufacturers from being held liable when their products are used in criminal acts. \u2014 Anna Kaplan, Forbes , 4 June 2022",
      "Some Wall Street banks are now stepping away from SPACs, concerned that they will be held liable in shareholder lawsuits for overhyped financial projections made by private companies that merge with a SPAC. \u2014 New York Times , 3 June 2022",
      "Monell is US Supreme Court ruling decided in 1978 that determined a city government can be held liable if a policy or custom results in a constitutional violation by an employee. \u2014 Aya Elamroussi And Andy Rose, CNN , 1 June 2022",
      "One of the family attorneys, Buffalo lawyer Terrence Connors, has successfully argued that gun manufacturers or distributors can be held liable in a criminal shooting. \u2014 Gary Craig, USA TODAY , 17 May 2022",
      "The city, Reiter said, would contractually ensure its taxpayers would not be held liable in the event of a cancellation. \u2014 Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune , 29 Apr. 2022",
      "Texas caps medical malpractice awards at $250,000 for noneconomic losses, such as pain and suffering, and the low caps mean businesses are not particularly afraid of being held liable . \u2014 Niran Al-agba, The New Republic , 21 Feb. 2022",
      "In late February, Amit Mehta, one of the D.C. federal judges hearing January 6 cases, ruled that Trump could be held civilly liable for egging on participants in the Capitol riot. \u2014 Mark Hosenball, The New Republic , 13 June 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English lyable , from Anglo-French *liable , from lier to bind, from Latin ligare \u2014 more at ligature":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "especially in sense 2 often \u02c8l\u012b-b\u0259l",
      "\u02c8l\u012b-\u0259-b\u0259l"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for liable liable , open , exposed , subject , prone , susceptible , sensitive mean being by nature or through circumstances likely to experience something adverse. liable implies a possibility or probability of incurring something because of position, nature, or particular situation. liable to get lost open stresses a lack of barriers preventing incurrence. a claim open to question exposed suggests lack of protection or powers of resistance against something actually present or threatening. exposed to infection subject implies an openness for any reason to something that must be suffered or undergone. all reports are subject to review prone stresses natural tendency or propensity to incur something. prone to delay susceptible implies conditions existing in one's nature or individual constitution that make incurrence probable. very susceptible to flattery sensitive implies a readiness to respond to or be influenced by forces or stimuli. unduly sensitive to criticism synonyms see in addition responsible",
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      "endangered",
      "exposed",
      "open",
      "sensitive",
      "subject (to)",
      "susceptible",
      "vulnerable"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-170836",
    "type":[
      "adjective"
    ]
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  "liableness":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": the quality or state of being liable":[
        "mutability and liableness to change",
        "\u2014 Ralph Wardlaw"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-030430",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "liaise":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": to act as a liaison officer":[],
      ": to establish liaison":[
        "was sent to Rome to liaise with the new government"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Iswanto Hartono moved to Kassel with their families in 2020 to liaise with Documenta\u2019s staff and lay the groundwork for the exhibition. \u2014 New York Times , 9 June 2022",
      "Khaled Tawfik, who steps into the role on April 18, said one of the main reasons he was attracted to San Jose was its location in the nation\u2019s largest tech hub and the possibilities to liaise with tech companies on government projects. \u2014 Isabelle Bousquette, WSJ , 1 Apr. 2022",
      "Again, Ngonmo is tackling representation and helping to liaise between people of color who are studied and experts in their field with the top businesses. \u2014 Valentina Di Donato, Forbes , 19 Mar. 2022",
      "The company used their contacts on the ground to liaise with the hotels and guides their clients were using. \u2014 Julia Buckley, CNN , 5 Mar. 2022",
      "Companies in some sectors are now required to report cyberattacks, appoint dedicated staff to liaise with officials, and must design their networks to conform with zero-trust principles. \u2014 James Rundle, WSJ , 3 Jan. 2022",
      "Congress is considering the Reconciliation in Place Names Act, which would create an advisory board to liaise with tribal and cultural groups in a national renaming effort. \u2014 Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle , 22 Nov. 2021",
      "Congress is considering the Reconciliation in Place Names Act, which would create an advisory board to liaise with tribal and cultural groups in a national renaming effort. \u2014 Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle , 22 Nov. 2021",
      "Congress is considering the Reconciliation in Place Names Act, which would create an advisory board to liaise with tribal and cultural groups in a national renaming effort. \u2014 Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle , 22 Nov. 2021"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1928, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "back-formation from liaison":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "l\u0113-\u02c8\u0101z"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-085919",
    "type":[
      "verb"
    ]
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  "liaison":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a binding or thickening agent used in cooking":[
        "a butter and flour liaison"
      ],
      ": a close bond or connection : interrelationship":[],
      ": a person who establishes and maintains communication for mutual understanding and cooperation":[
        "a press liaison"
      ],
      ": an illicit sexual relationship : affair sense 3a":[],
      ": communication for establishing and maintaining mutual understanding and cooperation (as between parts of an armed force)":[],
      ": the pronunciation of an otherwise absent consonant sound at the end of the first of two consecutive words the second of which begins with a vowel sound and follows without pause":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Today's army works on rotations; soldiers are deployed for about a year and then (in principle at least) they come home. When that happens, local liaisons and intelligence relationships must be rebuilt. \u2014 James K. Galbraith , Mother Jones , March/April 2006",
      "I had known Korologos when I was Solicitor General, and he was the Nixon White House's liaison to the Senate. He was a great support. \u2014 Robert H. Bork , The Tempting of America , 1990",
      "Gossip columnists began to infer from Evelyn's disappearances that she was engaging in reckless liaisons , and her name was linked with dozens of men around town. \u2014 E. L. Doctorow , Ragtime , (1974) 1975",
      "She acts as a liaison between the police department and city schools.",
      "Administrators need to maintain better liaison with employees.",
      "Administrators need to establish a close liaison with employees.",
      "He regretted his liaison with a woman from the office.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The Chinese government\u2019s liaison office in Hong Kong congratulated Mr. Lee, calling the election another successful practice for developing democracy with Hong Kong characteristics. \u2014 Cao Li, WSJ , 8 May 2022",
      "First Class Crystal Seymore is an Army liaison officer for the families of the fallen and is based out of Dover. \u2014 Jennifer Griffin, Fox News , 28 May 2022",
      "The lawsuit alleges she was required to notify police, specifically the high school's liaison officer, of the possibility that Crumbley was a victim of child abuse and neglect and posed a risk to himself and others. \u2014 ABC News , 24 May 2022",
      "The Oak Lawn Village Board this week renewed agreements for a police liaison officer for the Oak Lawn High School District 229, access school cameras in real time and for police to write tickets for parking violations on school property. \u2014 Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune , 13 May 2022",
      "Johnelyn Cadang, a liaison officer with the Connecticut Army National Guard. \u2014 Eliza Fawcett, courant.com , 4 Mar. 2022",
      "The lawsuit said officials also repeatedly failed to notify the school safety liaison officer about incidents involving Crumbley. \u2014 Sonia Moghe, CNN , 13 Jan. 2022",
      "Monday\u2019s gathering was held to celebrate the birthday of Mr. Hung, also the principal liaison officer for Hong Kong at the administrative body of the Qianhai Free Trade Zone in the neighboring mainland Chinese city Shenzhen. \u2014 Newley Purnell, WSJ , 7 Jan. 2022",
      "The department also uses an emergency liaison officer to help distribute patients across the city and balance the loads with the conditions of the hospitals, Donnelly said. \u2014 Washington Post , 31 Dec. 2021"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "circa 1648, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "French, from Middle French, from lier , from Old French":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "nonstandard \u02c8l\u0101-\u0259-",
      "l\u0113-\u02c8\u0101-",
      "\u02c8l\u0113-\u0259-\u02ccz\u00e4n"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "affinity",
      "association",
      "bearing",
      "connection",
      "kinship",
      "linkage",
      "relation",
      "relationship"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-041252",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "liaison aircraft":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a light airplane or helicopter used by military forces for courier and staff work behind the lines and for limited reconnaissance and artillery spotting over battle lines":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-201104",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "liana":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": any of various usually woody vines especially of tropical rain forests that root in the ground":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Famously, the liana is one of the two main ingredients in a ritual drink called ayahuasca, which can induce hallucinations or an altered state of mind. \u2014 Kiona N. Smith, Ars Technica , 16 May 2022",
      "It might be dominated by an invasive species such as lianas \u2014 the big woody vines that Tarzan swings from which can quickly take over tropical land \u2014 or molinia \u2014 a grass that spreads across the Welsh uplands after fields stop being grazed. \u2014 Isabella Kaminski, Wired , 25 Dec. 2019",
      "Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum, $75 Aura Mugler\u2019s smoky-sweet blend comes from notes of tiger liana , rhubarb leaves, and a hint of vanilla. \u2014 Ruby Buddemeyer, Marie Claire , 25 Dec. 2015",
      "In eight of the forested plots, every liana was severed and killed. \u2014 Jackson Landers, Smithsonian , 13 June 2017",
      "But much of the forest canopy is spread out below, a sweeping green expanse of trees, lianas , and their inhabitants. \u2014 Christian Ziegler, National Geographic , 29 Sep. 2016",
      "In eight of the forested plots, every liana was severed and killed. \u2014 Jackson Landers, Smithsonian , 13 June 2017",
      "In an impromptu rite one day during the 2002 expedition, Tepi helped prepare an infusion of psychotropic eye drops made from a mixture of water and the shavings of tree and liana bark. \u2014 National Geographic , 17 Mar. 2017"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1796, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "French liane":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "l\u0113-\u02c8\u00e4-n\u0259",
      "-\u02c8a-"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-204904",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "liang":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": an old Chinese unit of weight equal to \u00b9/\u2081\u2086 catty and equivalent to a little more than an ounce avoirdupois":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Chinese (Pekingese) liang 3":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "l\u0113\u02c8\u00e4\u014b",
      "-\u02c8a\u014b"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-112255",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "liangle":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":[
      "Definition of liangle variant spelling of leeangle"
    ],
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":[],
    "history_and_etymology":[],
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220704-123531",
    "type":[]
  },
  "liatris":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a genus of perennial American herbs (family Compositae) having aromatic often cormous roots, linear grassy leaves, and spikes of rose-purple or white discoid heads of perfect tubular flowers \u2014 see blazing star , button snakeroot":[],
      ": any of several herbs of Liatris or the closely related genus Trilisa (as wild vanilla and the button snakeroot) sometimes used in medicine":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "New Latin":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "l\u012b\u02c8a\u2027tr\u0259\u0307s",
      "\u02c8l\u012b\u0259\u2027t-"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-080500",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "lib":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a member or supporter of a Liberal political party : liberal entry 2 sense b":[
        "Like their Labor counterparts, many young Libs found willing political patronage and slipped seamlessly onto the payrolls of MPs and some eventually entered Parliament themselves, to play politics on a bigger field.",
        "\u2014 George Morgan"
      ],
      ": a politically liberal person : liberal entry 2 sense c":[
        "The reason Obama keeps tilting left is that so many independents have dumped him and he has almost no chance of getting them back. So energizing libs for a massive turnout is his next-best hope.",
        "\u2014 Michael Goodwin"
      ],
      ": liberation sense 2":[],
      "liberal":[],
      "librarian, library":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "Or a defense studded with position-less players who could ad- lib under pressure, creating the kind symphony only Bill Belichick could hear. \u2014 Shawn Windsor, Detroit Free Press , 7 June 2022",
      "Of course, there is a more concrete side to lib -owning, too. \u2014 Grayson Quay, The Week , 30 Jan. 2022",
      "Apt timing considering that the designer, author, and philanthropist has long been a symbol of women\u2019s lib \u2014avec glamour. \u2014 Laird Borrelli-persson, Vogue , 8 Mar. 2021",
      "Known informally as the World\u2019s Most Famous Feminist, Gloria has been pushing the women\u2019s lib rock uphill for 55 years. \u2014 Karen Karbo, National Geographic , 25 Mar. 2019"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1970, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8lib"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-021624",
    "type":[
      "abbreviation",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "libate":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": to drink alcoholic drink":[
        "sat up with three libating guests who would not leave"
      ],
      ": to make libation":[],
      ": to pour out a libation or make libation to":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Latin libatus , past participle of libare to pour as an offering":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bb\u0101t"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-220158",
    "type":[
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "libation":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a liquid (such as wine) used in a libation":[],
      ": an act of pouring a liquid as a sacrifice (as to a deity)":[
        "They offered a libation at the temple."
      ],
      ": an act or instance of drinking often ceremoniously":[
        "a libation to celebrate their anniversary"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "They offered libations at the temple.",
      "We met for a libation after work.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The website provides education on the delicious Japanese libation at every opportunity, from basic lessons on sake types, storage, and serving etiquette to detailed tasting and food pairing notes for each bottle. \u2014 Rich Manning, PEOPLE.com , 29 June 2022",
      "Like the tacos, each libation offers a taste of Mexico \u2014 primarily through agave spirits. \u2014 Jennifer Kester, Forbes , 26 May 2022",
      "Walk by the multiple bars with elevated libation offerings and striated themes, and workers are loading in cans of beer and painting a counter power-blue. \u2014 Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al , 6 May 2022",
      "The pale yellow libation is finished with a crack of black pepper and proves easy to sip through dinner. \u2014 Tom Sietsema, Washington Post , 10 June 2022",
      "The wine glasses \u2014 2,100 in all \u2014 were harder to procure than the libation because the pandemic caused a shortage. \u2014 Diane Bellcolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune , 19 Apr. 2022",
      "That\u2019s why so many running groups do more than just run\u2014they\u2019re also groups who grab breakfast after a Saturday morning run or bring a six-pack of craft beer to the trailhead for a post-work (and post-workout) libation . \u2014 Susan Lacke, Outside Online , 3 Feb. 2020",
      "Nestled among the horse farms of Bourbon Country is another libation often seen but certainly less spoken about \u2014 wine. \u2014 Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal , 23 May 2022",
      "Well, writers Andr\u00e9 Darlington and Tenaya Darlington\u2019s 224-page book Booze & Vinyl attempts to set the mood for over 70 albums from the \u201950s to the 2000s with the right libation , from The Beatles\u2019 Sgt. \u2014 Thomas Hindle, The Hollywood Reporter , 13 May 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English libacioun , from Latin libation-, libatio , from libare to pour as an offering; akin to Greek leibein to pour":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "l\u012b-\u02c8b\u0101-sh\u0259n"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "beverage",
      "drink",
      "drinkable",
      "potable",
      "quencher"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-191402",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "libationer":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": one that pours a libation":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "-sh(\u0259)n\u0259(r)"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-015449",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "libbard":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":[
      "Definition of libbard archaic variant of leopard"
    ],
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":[],
    "history_and_etymology":[],
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8lib\u0259(r)d"
    ],
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-211112",
    "type":[]
  },
  "libber":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a person who supports a liberation movement especially for women":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1970, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "lib":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-b\u0259r"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-075931",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "libbet":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a torn and hanging strip : tatter , rag":[
        "\u2014 usually used in plural torn all to libbets"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "origin unknown":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8lib\u0259\u0307t"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-015913",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "libeccio":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a southwest wind in Italy":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1667, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Italian libeccio":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "li-\u02c8be-ch\u0113-\u02cc\u014d",
      "-\u02c8be-ch\u014d"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-195459",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "libel":{
    "antonyms":[
      "asperse",
      "blacken",
      "calumniate",
      "defame",
      "malign",
      "slander",
      "smear",
      "traduce",
      "vilify"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a handbill especially attacking or defaming someone":[],
      ": a statement or representation published without just cause and tending to expose another to public contempt":[],
      ": a written or oral defamatory statement or representation that conveys an unjustly unfavorable impression":[],
      ": a written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought":[],
      ": defamation of a person by written or representational means":[],
      ": the act, tort , or crime of publishing such a libel":[],
      ": the publication of blasphemous, treasonable, seditious, or obscene writings or pictures":[],
      ": to make libelous statements":[],
      ": to make or publish a libel against (see libel entry 1 )":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Noun",
      "To meet the Supreme Court's definition of libel involving a public figure, a quotation must not only be made up or materially altered. It must also defame the person quoted, and damage his or her reputation or livelihood \u2026 \u2014 Jane Gross , New York Times , 5 June 1993",
      "It is relevant to note that in 1987 the suit against Ms. Malcolm was dismissed \u2026 in a narrow ruling that stated that even if the quotations were \"false and mischievous,\" Ms. Malcolm's alterations did not represent malicious intent and therefore did not constitute libel . \u2014 Fred W. Friendly , New York Times Book Review , 25 Feb. 1990",
      "The above is not only a flat lie but a political libel which may possibly damage me. Publish it at your peril \u2026 \u2014 Bernard Shaw , letter , 16 Sept. 1949",
      "In their tiresome addiction to this use of alleged, the newspapers, though having mainly in mind the danger of libel suits, can urge in further justification the lack of any other single word that exactly expresses their meaning; but the fact that a mud-puddle supplies the shortest route is not a compelling reason for walking through it. \u2014 Ambrose Bierce , Write It Right , 1909",
      "He sued the newspaper for libel .",
      "The newspaper was found guilty of libel .",
      "The newspaper's attorneys argued that the article was not a libel .",
      "Verb",
      "And in Oklahoma last year, lawyers filed a class-action suit against a group supporting tort reform, saying they had libeled trial lawyers. \u2014 Judith Miller , New York Times , 11 June 1996",
      "Government officials, he observed, were public servants who remained accountable to the people and therefore could not be libeled for their performance in office. \u2014 Leonard W. Levy , Emergence of a Free Press , 1985",
      "The jury found that the article libeled him.",
      "the court decided that the newspaper's reportage of the former mayor, while irresponsible, did not constitute an effort to libel him",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "Majewski responded with a coordination of tweets denying the accusation and threatening a libel lawsuit. \u2014 Andrew J. Tobias, cleveland , 13 June 2022",
      "Amber Heard reacts to the verdict on June 1, 2022, as a Virginia jury rules in favor of Johnny Depp in his libel lawsuit against Heard, who had accused him of abuse. \u2014 CBS News , 2 June 2022",
      "Depp had hoped the libel lawsuit would help restore his reputation. \u2014 Denise Lavoie, ajc , 2 June 2022",
      "Wednesday's ruling comes after Depp lost his libel lawsuit against The Sun in 2020. \u2014 Mike Miller, EW.com , 1 June 2022",
      "Depp's appearance in the U.K. comes just two days before the jury decides the verdict in his libel lawsuit with Heard, 36. \u2014 Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY , 30 May 2022",
      "Former star Johnny Depp was replaced by Mads Mikkelson in that film after Depp lost a lurid U.K. libel lawsuit involving ex-wife Amber Heard. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 13 Apr. 2022",
      "In August 2020, in response to his libel lawsuit, Heard countersued Depp for $100 million. \u2014 Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter , 9 Apr. 2022",
      "An Atlanta jury awarded Cardi B nearly $3 million in punitive damages and attorneys\u2019 fees on Tuesday in her libel lawsuit against celebrity gossip vlogger Tasha K. \u2014 NBC News , 25 Jan. 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "The jury of nine began deliberations on Friday afternoon and on Tuesday said the newspaper did not libel the former vice presidential nominee through a 2017 editorial. \u2014 Marina Pitofsky, USA TODAY , 16 Feb. 2022",
      "Its self-righteous blinders have led it to reflexively libel even accomplished scholars. \u2014 A. J. Caschetta, National Review , 26 July 2021",
      "The real industry is the network of academics, lawyers, activists, and funders who libel and slander critics of Islamism, even those who cautiously stipulate between Islam and Islamism. \u2014 A. J. Caschetta, National Review , 26 July 2021",
      "Krull said one of the main things to consider is whether Dakich libeled or defamed anyone. \u2014 Dana Hunsinger Benbow, Indianapolis Star , 25 Mar. 2020",
      "In 1964, the US Supreme Court, in New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, raised the standard for public officials to prove they\u2019d been libeled in their official capacity by news organizations. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 9 Mar. 2020",
      "There\u2019s no law against defaming, slandering or libeling the dead. \u2014 Danielle Bacher, Billboard , 3 Apr. 2019",
      "Gross was threatened with the loss of his Polish state honors and prosecution for ostensibly libelling the nation. \u2014 Masha Gessen, The New Yorker , 23 Sep. 2019",
      "Gibson\u2019s Bakery filed a lawsuit against the college in 2017, claiming the school and an administrator there hurt their business and libeled them. \u2014 Jane Morice | Jmorice@cleveland.com, cleveland , 17 Nov. 2019"
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      ": the publication of blasphemous, treasonable, seditious, or obscene writings or pictures":[],
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      "Noun",
      "To meet the Supreme Court's definition of libel involving a public figure, a quotation must not only be made up or materially altered. It must also defame the person quoted, and damage his or her reputation or livelihood \u2026 \u2014 Jane Gross , New York Times , 5 June 1993",
      "It is relevant to note that in 1987 the suit against Ms. Malcolm was dismissed \u2026 in a narrow ruling that stated that even if the quotations were \"false and mischievous,\" Ms. Malcolm's alterations did not represent malicious intent and therefore did not constitute libel . \u2014 Fred W. Friendly , New York Times Book Review , 25 Feb. 1990",
      "The above is not only a flat lie but a political libel which may possibly damage me. Publish it at your peril \u2026 \u2014 Bernard Shaw , letter , 16 Sept. 1949",
      "In their tiresome addiction to this use of alleged, the newspapers, though having mainly in mind the danger of libel suits, can urge in further justification the lack of any other single word that exactly expresses their meaning; but the fact that a mud-puddle supplies the shortest route is not a compelling reason for walking through it. \u2014 Ambrose Bierce , Write It Right , 1909",
      "He sued the newspaper for libel .",
      "The newspaper was found guilty of libel .",
      "The newspaper's attorneys argued that the article was not a libel .",
      "Verb",
      "And in Oklahoma last year, lawyers filed a class-action suit against a group supporting tort reform, saying they had libeled trial lawyers. \u2014 Judith Miller , New York Times , 11 June 1996",
      "Government officials, he observed, were public servants who remained accountable to the people and therefore could not be libeled for their performance in office. \u2014 Leonard W. Levy , Emergence of a Free Press , 1985",
      "The jury found that the article libeled him.",
      "the court decided that the newspaper's reportage of the former mayor, while irresponsible, did not constitute an effort to libel him",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "Majewski responded with a coordination of tweets denying the accusation and threatening a libel lawsuit. \u2014 Andrew J. Tobias, cleveland , 13 June 2022",
      "Amber Heard reacts to the verdict on June 1, 2022, as a Virginia jury rules in favor of Johnny Depp in his libel lawsuit against Heard, who had accused him of abuse. \u2014 CBS News , 2 June 2022",
      "Depp had hoped the libel lawsuit would help restore his reputation. \u2014 Denise Lavoie, ajc , 2 June 2022",
      "Wednesday's ruling comes after Depp lost his libel lawsuit against The Sun in 2020. \u2014 Mike Miller, EW.com , 1 June 2022",
      "Depp's appearance in the U.K. comes just two days before the jury decides the verdict in his libel lawsuit with Heard, 36. \u2014 Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY , 30 May 2022",
      "Former star Johnny Depp was replaced by Mads Mikkelson in that film after Depp lost a lurid U.K. libel lawsuit involving ex-wife Amber Heard. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 13 Apr. 2022",
      "In August 2020, in response to his libel lawsuit, Heard countersued Depp for $100 million. \u2014 Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter , 9 Apr. 2022",
      "An Atlanta jury awarded Cardi B nearly $3 million in punitive damages and attorneys\u2019 fees on Tuesday in her libel lawsuit against celebrity gossip vlogger Tasha K. \u2014 NBC News , 25 Jan. 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "The jury of nine began deliberations on Friday afternoon and on Tuesday said the newspaper did not libel the former vice presidential nominee through a 2017 editorial. \u2014 Marina Pitofsky, USA TODAY , 16 Feb. 2022",
      "Its self-righteous blinders have led it to reflexively libel even accomplished scholars. \u2014 A. J. Caschetta, National Review , 26 July 2021",
      "The real industry is the network of academics, lawyers, activists, and funders who libel and slander critics of Islamism, even those who cautiously stipulate between Islam and Islamism. \u2014 A. J. Caschetta, National Review , 26 July 2021",
      "Krull said one of the main things to consider is whether Dakich libeled or defamed anyone. \u2014 Dana Hunsinger Benbow, Indianapolis Star , 25 Mar. 2020",
      "In 1964, the US Supreme Court, in New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, raised the standard for public officials to prove they\u2019d been libeled in their official capacity by news organizations. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 9 Mar. 2020",
      "There\u2019s no law against defaming, slandering or libeling the dead. \u2014 Danielle Bacher, Billboard , 3 Apr. 2019",
      "Gross was threatened with the loss of his Polish state honors and prosecution for ostensibly libelling the nation. \u2014 Masha Gessen, The New Yorker , 23 Sep. 2019",
      "Gibson\u2019s Bakery filed a lawsuit against the college in 2017, claiming the school and an administrator there hurt their business and libeled them. \u2014 Jane Morice | Jmorice@cleveland.com, cleveland , 17 Nov. 2019"
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      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
      "1588, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense":"Verb"
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      "Middle English, written declaration, from Anglo-French, from Latin libellus , diminutive of liber book":"Noun and Verb"
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      ": a written or oral defamatory statement or representation that conveys an unjustly unfavorable impression":[],
      ": a written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought":[],
      ": defamation of a person by written or representational means":[],
      ": the act, tort , or crime of publishing such a libel":[],
      ": the publication of blasphemous, treasonable, seditious, or obscene writings or pictures":[],
      ": to make libelous statements":[],
      ": to make or publish a libel against (see libel entry 1 )":[]
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      "Noun",
      "To meet the Supreme Court's definition of libel involving a public figure, a quotation must not only be made up or materially altered. It must also defame the person quoted, and damage his or her reputation or livelihood \u2026 \u2014 Jane Gross , New York Times , 5 June 1993",
      "It is relevant to note that in 1987 the suit against Ms. Malcolm was dismissed \u2026 in a narrow ruling that stated that even if the quotations were \"false and mischievous,\" Ms. Malcolm's alterations did not represent malicious intent and therefore did not constitute libel . \u2014 Fred W. Friendly , New York Times Book Review , 25 Feb. 1990",
      "The above is not only a flat lie but a political libel which may possibly damage me. Publish it at your peril \u2026 \u2014 Bernard Shaw , letter , 16 Sept. 1949",
      "In their tiresome addiction to this use of alleged, the newspapers, though having mainly in mind the danger of libel suits, can urge in further justification the lack of any other single word that exactly expresses their meaning; but the fact that a mud-puddle supplies the shortest route is not a compelling reason for walking through it. \u2014 Ambrose Bierce , Write It Right , 1909",
      "He sued the newspaper for libel .",
      "The newspaper was found guilty of libel .",
      "The newspaper's attorneys argued that the article was not a libel .",
      "Verb",
      "And in Oklahoma last year, lawyers filed a class-action suit against a group supporting tort reform, saying they had libeled trial lawyers. \u2014 Judith Miller , New York Times , 11 June 1996",
      "Government officials, he observed, were public servants who remained accountable to the people and therefore could not be libeled for their performance in office. \u2014 Leonard W. Levy , Emergence of a Free Press , 1985",
      "The jury found that the article libeled him.",
      "the court decided that the newspaper's reportage of the former mayor, while irresponsible, did not constitute an effort to libel him",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "Majewski responded with a coordination of tweets denying the accusation and threatening a libel lawsuit. \u2014 Andrew J. Tobias, cleveland , 13 June 2022",
      "Amber Heard reacts to the verdict on June 1, 2022, as a Virginia jury rules in favor of Johnny Depp in his libel lawsuit against Heard, who had accused him of abuse. \u2014 CBS News , 2 June 2022",
      "Depp had hoped the libel lawsuit would help restore his reputation. \u2014 Denise Lavoie, ajc , 2 June 2022",
      "Wednesday's ruling comes after Depp lost his libel lawsuit against The Sun in 2020. \u2014 Mike Miller, EW.com , 1 June 2022",
      "Depp's appearance in the U.K. comes just two days before the jury decides the verdict in his libel lawsuit with Heard, 36. \u2014 Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY , 30 May 2022",
      "Former star Johnny Depp was replaced by Mads Mikkelson in that film after Depp lost a lurid U.K. libel lawsuit involving ex-wife Amber Heard. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 13 Apr. 2022",
      "In August 2020, in response to his libel lawsuit, Heard countersued Depp for $100 million. \u2014 Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter , 9 Apr. 2022",
      "An Atlanta jury awarded Cardi B nearly $3 million in punitive damages and attorneys\u2019 fees on Tuesday in her libel lawsuit against celebrity gossip vlogger Tasha K. \u2014 NBC News , 25 Jan. 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "The jury of nine began deliberations on Friday afternoon and on Tuesday said the newspaper did not libel the former vice presidential nominee through a 2017 editorial. \u2014 Marina Pitofsky, USA TODAY , 16 Feb. 2022",
      "Its self-righteous blinders have led it to reflexively libel even accomplished scholars. \u2014 A. J. Caschetta, National Review , 26 July 2021",
      "The real industry is the network of academics, lawyers, activists, and funders who libel and slander critics of Islamism, even those who cautiously stipulate between Islam and Islamism. \u2014 A. J. Caschetta, National Review , 26 July 2021",
      "Krull said one of the main things to consider is whether Dakich libeled or defamed anyone. \u2014 Dana Hunsinger Benbow, Indianapolis Star , 25 Mar. 2020",
      "In 1964, the US Supreme Court, in New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, raised the standard for public officials to prove they\u2019d been libeled in their official capacity by news organizations. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 9 Mar. 2020",
      "There\u2019s no law against defaming, slandering or libeling the dead. \u2014 Danielle Bacher, Billboard , 3 Apr. 2019",
      "Gross was threatened with the loss of his Polish state honors and prosecution for ostensibly libelling the nation. \u2014 Masha Gessen, The New Yorker , 23 Sep. 2019",
      "Gibson\u2019s Bakery filed a lawsuit against the college in 2017, claiming the school and an administrator there hurt their business and libeled them. \u2014 Jane Morice | Jmorice@cleveland.com, cleveland , 17 Nov. 2019"
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      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
      "1588, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense":"Verb"
    },
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      "Middle English, written declaration, from Anglo-French, from Latin libellus , diminutive of liber book":"Noun and Verb"
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      "smearing",
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      ": a genus of large often brightly colored dragonflies usually with dark blotches on the wings that is the type of the family Libellulidae and in older classifications includes all the dragonflies":[],
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      "New Latin, diminutive of libella dragonfly, from Latin, level (instrument); from the horizontal position of the wings":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-165309",
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      ": constituting or including a libel : defamatory":[
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      "libelous statements about a celebrity for which the tabloid was sued",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Or, to put things a bit more sharply, the case will help demarcate the line between really bad journalism and libelous journalism. \u2014 Washington Post , 20 Jan. 2022",
      "The data privacy law covers a wide swath of real and truthful data that could be held on any device, not just things that could be libelous . \u2014 Washington Post , 29 Mar. 2022",
      "Oligarchs can donate their way to legal impunity because Britain\u2019s libel laws place the burden of proof on defendants, who must prove that an allegedly libelous statement is true. \u2014 David Segal, New York Times , 29 Mar. 2022",
      "And under the Sullivan standard, a false statement is not libelous unless the public figure can establish that the publisher made it because of either actual malice or reckless disregard for the truth. \u2014 Andrew C. Mccarthy, National Review , 26 Feb. 2022",
      "This shields them from being sued or prosecuted, such as for defamation, if the libelous statement is made in the chamber, Westminster Hall or a committee of the House of Commons. \u2014 Garret Martin, The Conversation , 2 Feb. 2022",
      "Up against corrupt prosecutors, a vicious news media, and libelous social media influencers. \u2014 W. James Antle Iii, The Week , 11 Nov. 2021",
      "Other tweets fall into the categories of infantile and allegedly libelous . \u2014 Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times , 8 Nov. 2021",
      "She was sued in state court in August by James Marsh, who said her description of the incident on Facebook was libelous and damaging to his reputation. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 2 Nov. 2021"
    ],
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      "1619, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-012052",
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  "liberal":{
    "antonyms":[
      "conservative",
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      "hidebound",
      "nonprogressive",
      "old-fashioned",
      "orthodox",
      "stodgy",
      "traditional"
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      ": a person who is liberal: such as":[],
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      ": given or provided in a generous and openhanded way":[
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      ": marked by generosity : openhanded":[
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      ": not literal or strict : loose":[
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      ": of, favoring, or based upon the principles of liberalism":[],
      ": of, relating to, or based on the liberal arts":[
        "liberal education"
      ],
      ": one who is open-minded or not strict in the observance of orthodox , traditional, or established forms or ways":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Adjective",
      "On most issues he was thought of as a generally liberal figure, but on gun control he was live-free-or-die National Rifle Association man. \u2014 Jonathan Raban , Harper's , Aug. 1993",
      "Many fishermen keep their holes from freezing over with liberal injections of antifreeze. \u2014 Time , 28 Feb. 1974",
      "Alexandra looked at him mournfully. \"I try to be more liberal about such things than I used to be. I try to realize that we are not all made alike \u2026 \" \u2014 Willa Cather , O Pioneers! , 1913",
      "This cost him considerable, for Dick was rather fastidious about his cigars, and wouldn't smoke the cheapest. Besides, having a liberal nature, he was generally ready to treat his companions. \u2014 Horatio Alger , Ragged Dick , 1868",
      "She is a liberal Democrat who married a conservative Republican.",
      "He made a very liberal donation to the museum.",
      "Noun",
      "a policy that is supported both by liberals and conservatives in Congress",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
      "The court ruled 5-4, with Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh joining the three liberal juustices in the majority. \u2014 Devin Dwyer, ABC News , 30 June 2022",
      "Joining Shor and McElwee in the effort to propagate popularism are a host of other liberal -but-tacking-to-the-center writers and thinkers. \u2014 New York Times , 29 June 2022",
      "This is a hot topic in liberal jurisdictions nationwide amid growing awareness of the effect of race and income disparities on access to housing. \u2014 Karina Elwood, Washington Post , 29 June 2022",
      "And in Utah\u2019s most liberal senate district, only 114 votes separated incumbent Sen. Derek Kitchen from Dr. Jennifer Plumb in a rematch of the 2018 Democratic primary. \u2014 Jacob Scholl, The Salt Lake Tribune , 28 June 2022",
      "In general, Judaism\u2019s Reform and Conservative movements tend to take more liberal positions on social issues in American life. \u2014 Daniel Arkin, NBC News , 28 June 2022",
      "While the state has policies that lean culturally liberal , the state is rarely at the forefront of them. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 28 June 2022",
      "People who oppose some or all of the values of liberalism are liberal . \u2014 WSJ , 28 June 2022",
      "But for many liberal scholars, this emphasis on the free exercise clause has in fact been far from neutral. \u2014 Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor , 27 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "Similarly, Bill Clinton was not so much a standard liberal , but rather a neoliberal who reinforced Reagan\u2019s revolution from the standpoint of the Democratic Party. \u2014 Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune , 11 June 2022",
      "This could be because the platform has a large proportion of young users, according to internal company data and documents that were reviewed by The New York Times in 2020, and young people tend to lean liberal . \u2014 New York Times , 19 Mar. 2022",
      "Sotomayor, who will become the senior liberal on the bench, would be positioned between Thomas and Justice Neil Gorsuch. \u2014 Melissa Macaya, CNN , 25 Feb. 2022",
      "Your cousin John from California is a die-hard liberal . \u2014 Todd Spangler, Variety , 21 Feb. 2022",
      "On one show, liberal -leaning politicians claimed the American system was so dysfunctional that migrants detained after attempting to enter the U.S. would likely be granted asylum faster than those who arrived without incident. \u2014 Timothy Mclaughlin, The Atlantic , 13 May 2022",
      "Burton\u2014a young, stuck-up, politically correct liberal , and a political neophyte by comparison\u2014reconciles with him almost immediately. \u2014 Osita Nwanevu, The New Republic , 25 Apr. 2022",
      "Senator Ted Cruz, the Texas Republican who on Monday said that Judge Jackson would be the most extreme liberal ever to sit on the court, called her charming and talented. \u2014 New York Times , 4 Apr. 2022",
      "Davis, also chief of staff for Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen, is running as a liberal with a pro-police, tough-on-crime platform. \u2014 Ariana Garcia, Chron , 11 Feb. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a":"Adjective",
      "1814, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin liberalis suitable for a freeman, generous, from liber free; perhaps akin to Old English l\u0113odan to grow, Greek eleutheros free":"Adjective and Noun"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-b(\u0259-)r\u0259l",
      "\u02c8li-b\u0259-r\u0259l",
      "\u02c8li-br\u0259l"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for liberal Adjective liberal , generous , bountiful , munificent mean giving or given freely and unstintingly. liberal suggests openhandedness in the giver and largeness in the thing or amount given. a teacher liberal with her praise generous stresses warmhearted readiness to give more than size or importance of the gift. a generous offer of help bountiful suggests lavish, unremitting giving or providing. children spoiled by bountiful presents munificent suggests a scale of giving appropriate to lords or princes. a munificent foundation grant",
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      "broad-minded",
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      "progressive",
      "radical",
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      "unorthodox"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-184810",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb",
      "noun"
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  "liberalism":{
    "antonyms":[
      "conservatism",
      "illiberalism",
      "immobilism",
      "right"
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    "definitions":{
      ": a movement in modern Protestantism emphasizing intellectual liberty and the spiritual and ethical content of Christianity":[],
      ": a theory in economics emphasizing individual freedom from restraint and usually based on free competition, the self-regulating market, and the gold standard (see gold standard sense 1 )":[],
      ": the principles and policies of a Liberal (see liberal entry 1 sense 6b ) party":[],
      ": the quality or state of being liberal":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "liberalism had always claimed to stand for the greatest social good",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "American public housing, characterized by corrupt or incompetent housing agencies and heavily segregated massive housing complexes, was seen as an emblematic failure of Big Government liberalism . \u2014 Alex Pareene, The New Republic , 16 May 2022",
      "The original Roe decision was an inflection point where the choices of elite liberalism actively pushed the country toward our current political divisions. \u2014 Adam Liptak, New York Times , 8 May 2022",
      "On the other side, there are the Orb\u00e1n cheerleaders such as Rod Dreher and the natcons types who have given up on small-L liberalism . \u2014 David Harsanyi, National Review , 4 Apr. 2022",
      "The real distinction is between these new right groups, on the one hand, and those who remain loyal to the old Reaganite dispensation, which is best understood as right-leaning liberalism , on the other. \u2014 Damon Linker, The Week , 23 Mar. 2022",
      "Brooks, a commentator, has fewer qualms about liberalism per se, and thinks the focus ought to be on the renewal of a culture of civic righteousness. \u2014 Gideon Lewis-kraus, The New Yorker , 23 Feb. 2022",
      "To me, Mark represented an inclusive and empathetic liberalism . \u2014 Paul Begala, CNN , 18 June 2022",
      "Multiple sources traced the seeds of the present disunity back even further when theological liberalism that questioned the Bible's authority swept into U.S. seminaries from Europe during the 19th century. \u2014 Jon Brown, Fox News , 9 June 2022",
      "The documentary depicts the collapse of the Soviet Union as a lesson to Chinese officials not to be seduced by Western liberalism . \u2014 New York Times , 4 Apr. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1816, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "see liberal entry 1":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-b(\u0259-)r\u0259-\u02ccli-z\u0259m"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "left",
      "leftism",
      "left wing"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-233931",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun",
      "noun or adjective"
    ]
  },
  "liberality":{
    "antonyms":[
      "cheapness",
      "closeness",
      "meanness",
      "miserliness",
      "parsimony",
      "penuriousness",
      "pinching",
      "selfishness",
      "stinginess",
      "tightness",
      "ungenerosity"
    ],
    "definitions":{},
    "examples":[
      "She treated his friends with remarkable liberality .",
      "Some may disagree with the liberality of their views about parenting.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Despite their relative openness, however, and as Mchangama readily concedes, neither the Greeks nor the Romans understood such liberality to be all-encompassing. \u2014 Graham Hillard, National Review , 31 Mar. 2022",
      "In a prior age, Puccini was hailed for his liberality . \u2014 Jay Nordlinger, National Review , 16 Nov. 2021",
      "For Judge Barrett, liberality in interpreting some parts of the Constitution is apparently limited to a matter of months in the 18th century. \u2014 Jonathan Turley, WSJ , 15 Oct. 2020",
      "But when her loyal steward (John Rothman) finally convinces her that all this liberality has left her broke, and her creditors\u2019 minions come calling with bills, her world and her illusions collapse. \u2014 Jesse Green, New York Times , 19 Jan. 2020",
      "Charity, bounty, and liberality must be added to it. \u2014 Ramesh Ponnuru, National Review , 11 July 2019",
      "The pendulum can swing widely in Iran, with periods of relative liberality alternating with crackdowns. \u2014 Thomas Erdbrink, New York Times , 2 June 2018",
      "Jackson cast the measure as an exercise in liberality . \u2014 H.w. Brands, WSJ , 5 Apr. 2018",
      "Perhaps spurred on by their distaste for everything implied by such liberality , the Chinese government has become convinced that a far greater degree of social control is both necessary and possible. \u2014 Adam Greenfield, The Atlantic , 14 Feb. 2018"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02ccli-b\u0259-\u02c8ra-l\u0259-t\u0113"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "bigheartedness",
      "bountifulness",
      "bounty",
      "generosity",
      "generousness",
      "largesse",
      "largess",
      "munificence",
      "openhandedness",
      "openheartedness",
      "philanthropy",
      "unselfishness"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-050540",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "liberalness":{
    "antonyms":[
      "conservative",
      "conventional",
      "hidebound",
      "nonprogressive",
      "old-fashioned",
      "orthodox",
      "stodgy",
      "traditional"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a member or supporter of a liberal political party (see liberal entry 1 sense 6 )":[],
      ": a person who is liberal: such as":[],
      ": ample , full":[],
      ": an advocate or adherent of liberalism especially in individual rights":[],
      ": given or provided in a generous and openhanded way":[
        "a liberal meal"
      ],
      ": lacking moral restraint : licentious":[],
      ": marked by generosity : openhanded":[
        "a liberal giver"
      ],
      ": not literal or strict : loose":[
        "a liberal translation"
      ],
      ": of or befitting a man of free birth":[],
      ": of, favoring, or based upon the principles of liberalism":[],
      ": of, relating to, or based on the liberal arts":[
        "liberal education"
      ],
      ": one who is open-minded or not strict in the observance of orthodox , traditional, or established forms or ways":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Adjective",
      "On most issues he was thought of as a generally liberal figure, but on gun control he was live-free-or-die National Rifle Association man. \u2014 Jonathan Raban , Harper's , Aug. 1993",
      "Many fishermen keep their holes from freezing over with liberal injections of antifreeze. \u2014 Time , 28 Feb. 1974",
      "Alexandra looked at him mournfully. \"I try to be more liberal about such things than I used to be. I try to realize that we are not all made alike \u2026 \" \u2014 Willa Cather , O Pioneers! , 1913",
      "This cost him considerable, for Dick was rather fastidious about his cigars, and wouldn't smoke the cheapest. Besides, having a liberal nature, he was generally ready to treat his companions. \u2014 Horatio Alger , Ragged Dick , 1868",
      "She is a liberal Democrat who married a conservative Republican.",
      "He made a very liberal donation to the museum.",
      "Noun",
      "a policy that is supported both by liberals and conservatives in Congress",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
      "The court ruled 5-4, with Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh joining the three liberal juustices in the majority. \u2014 Devin Dwyer, ABC News , 30 June 2022",
      "Joining Shor and McElwee in the effort to propagate popularism are a host of other liberal -but-tacking-to-the-center writers and thinkers. \u2014 New York Times , 29 June 2022",
      "This is a hot topic in liberal jurisdictions nationwide amid growing awareness of the effect of race and income disparities on access to housing. \u2014 Karina Elwood, Washington Post , 29 June 2022",
      "And in Utah\u2019s most liberal senate district, only 114 votes separated incumbent Sen. Derek Kitchen from Dr. Jennifer Plumb in a rematch of the 2018 Democratic primary. \u2014 Jacob Scholl, The Salt Lake Tribune , 28 June 2022",
      "In general, Judaism\u2019s Reform and Conservative movements tend to take more liberal positions on social issues in American life. \u2014 Daniel Arkin, NBC News , 28 June 2022",
      "While the state has policies that lean culturally liberal , the state is rarely at the forefront of them. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 28 June 2022",
      "People who oppose some or all of the values of liberalism are liberal . \u2014 WSJ , 28 June 2022",
      "But for many liberal scholars, this emphasis on the free exercise clause has in fact been far from neutral. \u2014 Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor , 27 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "Similarly, Bill Clinton was not so much a standard liberal , but rather a neoliberal who reinforced Reagan\u2019s revolution from the standpoint of the Democratic Party. \u2014 Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune , 11 June 2022",
      "This could be because the platform has a large proportion of young users, according to internal company data and documents that were reviewed by The New York Times in 2020, and young people tend to lean liberal . \u2014 New York Times , 19 Mar. 2022",
      "Sotomayor, who will become the senior liberal on the bench, would be positioned between Thomas and Justice Neil Gorsuch. \u2014 Melissa Macaya, CNN , 25 Feb. 2022",
      "Your cousin John from California is a die-hard liberal . \u2014 Todd Spangler, Variety , 21 Feb. 2022",
      "On one show, liberal -leaning politicians claimed the American system was so dysfunctional that migrants detained after attempting to enter the U.S. would likely be granted asylum faster than those who arrived without incident. \u2014 Timothy Mclaughlin, The Atlantic , 13 May 2022",
      "Burton\u2014a young, stuck-up, politically correct liberal , and a political neophyte by comparison\u2014reconciles with him almost immediately. \u2014 Osita Nwanevu, The New Republic , 25 Apr. 2022",
      "Senator Ted Cruz, the Texas Republican who on Monday said that Judge Jackson would be the most extreme liberal ever to sit on the court, called her charming and talented. \u2014 New York Times , 4 Apr. 2022",
      "Davis, also chief of staff for Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen, is running as a liberal with a pro-police, tough-on-crime platform. \u2014 Ariana Garcia, Chron , 11 Feb. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a":"Adjective",
      "1814, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin liberalis suitable for a freeman, generous, from liber free; perhaps akin to Old English l\u0113odan to grow, Greek eleutheros free":"Adjective and Noun"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-br\u0259l",
      "\u02c8li-b(\u0259-)r\u0259l",
      "\u02c8li-b\u0259-r\u0259l"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for liberal Adjective liberal , generous , bountiful , munificent mean giving or given freely and unstintingly. liberal suggests openhandedness in the giver and largeness in the thing or amount given. a teacher liberal with her praise generous stresses warmhearted readiness to give more than size or importance of the gift. a generous offer of help bountiful suggests lavish, unremitting giving or providing. children spoiled by bountiful presents munificent suggests a scale of giving appropriate to lords or princes. a munificent foundation grant",
    "synonyms":[
      "broad-minded",
      "nonconventional",
      "nonorthodox",
      "nontraditional",
      "open-minded",
      "progressive",
      "radical",
      "unconventional",
      "unorthodox"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-110840",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "liberate":{
    "antonyms":[
      "bind",
      "confine",
      "enchain",
      "fetter",
      "restrain"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": to free from combination":[
        "liberate the gas by adding acid"
      ],
      ": to take or take over illegally or unjustly":[
        "material liberated from a nearby construction site",
        "\u2014 Thorne Dreyer"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Rebels fought to liberate the country.",
      "Soldiers liberated the hostages from their captors.",
      "Laptop computers could liberate workers from their desks.",
      "He was using materials that he had liberated from a construction site.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The man is typically a lieutenant who had been directly involved in the battles to liberate the city from the Islamic State, which conquered the area twice, in 2015 and in 2017, and destroyed some of the historic ruins. \u2014 Sarah Dadouch, Washington Post , 23 June 2022",
      "While searching for alternative ways to liberate the remaining hostages, the signals intelligence division of the Colombian military managed to break the FARC\u2019s radio communication codes. \u2014 Antonia Mufarech, Smithsonian Magazine , 10 June 2022",
      "What began as a farfetched idea to liberate the gaming experience from the screen and into the immediate observable reality of the player has now come into its own. \u2014 Anil Ganjoo, Forbes , 3 June 2022",
      "From his maternal grandmother, who spent a part of each year living with the family, Kurkov heard stories about his grandfather, who died a heroic death in the battle to liberate Kharkiv from the Nazis in 1943. \u2014 New York Times , 24 May 2022",
      "The Black women of Gen Z are also using their words to liberate . \u2014 Michaela Angela Davis, Allure , 14 May 2022",
      "As fighting rages across eastern and southern Ukraine, Ukrainian forces have managed to liberate several towns and villages in the Kharkiv region this month even as they were forced to retreat under Russian fire from towns such as Popasna in Donbas. \u2014 Yaroslav Trofimov, WSJ , 9 May 2022",
      "He was killed in action in October 1944 during the Battle of Bruyeres to liberate the French town from German control. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 2 Apr. 2022",
      "Investors and analysts have been pressuring Ford to untether its EV business from its legacy vehicles, but the Ford family is unlikely to completely liberate one business or the other. \u2014 Tim De Chant, Ars Technica , 2 Mar. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "circa 1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Latin liberatus , past participle of liberare , from liber \u2014 see liberal entry 1":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-b\u0259-\u02ccr\u0101t"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for liberate free , release , liberate , emancipate , manumit mean to set loose from restraint or constraint. free implies a usually permanent removal from whatever binds, confines, entangles, or oppresses. freed the animals from their cages release suggests a setting loose from confinement, restraint, or a state of pressure or tension, often without implication of permanent liberation. released his anger on a punching bag liberate stresses particularly the resulting state of liberty. liberated their country from the tyrant emancipate implies the liberation of a person from subjection or domination. labor-saving devices emancipated us from household drudgery manumit implies emancipation from slavery. the document manumitted the slaves",
    "synonyms":[
      "discharge",
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      "disenthral",
      "emancipate",
      "enfranchise",
      "enlarge",
      "free",
      "loose",
      "loosen",
      "manumit",
      "release",
      "spring",
      "unbind",
      "uncage",
      "unchain",
      "unfetter"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-093607",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun",
      "verb"
    ]
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  "liberated":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": freed from or opposed to traditional social and sexual attitudes or roles":[
        "a liberated woman",
        "a liberated marriage"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Together, Claire and Owen have adopted Maisie, keeping her hidden in a remote cabin, where liberated mama raptor Blue runs wild with her baby, Beta. \u2014 Peter Debruge, Variety , 8 June 2022",
      "The photographer and director Autumn de Wilde, responsible for the album\u2019s artwork and Welch\u2019s new music videos, was instrumental in creating Florence\u2019s new liberated world. \u2014 Olivia Marks, Vogue , 26 Apr. 2022",
      "But Bedrick hopes their Genderful Workshops will teach attendees how to do their makeup in a liberated , affirming way, no binary labels necessary. \u2014 Alaina Demopoulos, Allure , 26 Apr. 2022",
      "With Season 1 now completed on HBO Max, Parham spoke to Variety about getting down and dirty as a liberated woman of the \u201870s. \u2014 Selome Hailu, Variety , 14 Apr. 2022",
      "The death toll in Borodyanka and other liberated cities may be even higher than in Bucha, where at least 300 people were killed or tortured, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an address on Monday. \u2014 Byjulia Jacobo, ABC News , 6 Apr. 2022",
      "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksy warns the civilian toll will likely be much higher in other liberated cities. \u2014 Ruti Teitel, CNN , 6 Apr. 2022",
      "In both the magazine\u2019s interior spreads, and in the famous 1970s Charlie fragrance ads, Sch\u00f6neborn was almost always photographed on the go, the very picture of the liberated , independent woman, moving through the world with a confident stride. \u2014 Vogue , 30 Mar. 2022",
      "Zelensky set them aside and emerged to lead as a centered and liberated version of himself. \u2014 Erica Ariel Fox, Forbes , 28 Mar. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1887, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-b\u0259-\u02ccr\u0101-t\u0259d"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-181121",
    "type":[
      "adjective"
    ]
  },
  "liberation":{
    "antonyms":[
      "enslavement"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a movement seeking equal rights and status for a group":[
        "women's liberation"
      ],
      ": the act of liberating : the state of being liberated":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "The liberation of the city took weeks.",
      "the liberation of the slaves was one of the key results of the Civil War",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Choy, an experienced documentarian inspired by leftist liberation movements, volunteered to make a short film for A.C.J.\u2019s fund-raising efforts. \u2014 Hua Hsu, The New Yorker , 23 June 2022",
      "Inspired by this work, Katz transitioned to become a filmmaker, producing more than 70 documentaries for French and American television about the wars of liberation in Africa. \u2014 Carson Burton, Variety , 23 June 2022",
      "While June 19, 1865, is widely regarded as a day of liberation , its celebration for some simultaneously brings into question just how far that freedom goes. \u2014 Kendall Ross, ABC News , 18 June 2022",
      "Moreover, these groups all too often were pushed out of postwar gay liberation movements. \u2014 Samuel Huneke, CNN , 2 June 2022",
      "Pimienta continued to share her visions for liberation during her exuberant D.C. show, amid a deluge outside. \u2014 Washington Post , 6 Apr. 2022",
      "To kick off the month-long celebration, ABC News is airing a deep dive into the assassination of Malcolm X, one of the country\u2019s most renowned leaders in the struggle for Black liberation . \u2014 Malaika Jabali, Essence , 27 Jan. 2022",
      "But for once, the man known for literally throwing himself between warring factions in South Africa\u2019s struggle for liberation was nowhere to be found. \u2014 Ryan Lenora Brown, The Christian Science Monitor , 26 Dec. 2021",
      "Rappers like Noname have sparked movements in the fight for literary liberation . \u2014 Stephanie Long, refinery29.com , 20 Dec. 2021"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02ccli-b\u0259-\u02c8r\u0101-sh\u0259n"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "emancipation",
      "enfranchisement",
      "freeing",
      "manumission"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-075739",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "liberation theology":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a religious movement especially among Roman Catholic clergy in Latin America that combines political philosophy usually of a Marxist orientation with a theology of salvation as liberation from injustice":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Roundtables on topics from Black liberation theology to transgender identity are common, proposed by an active contingent of nearly 100 young adult members. \u2014 Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor , 9 June 2022",
      "The statement, a sweeping manifesto addressing U.S. leaders, White clergy, African Americans and the media on the future of race relations and racial justice, has been cited as a founding document of Black liberation theology . \u2014 Washington Post , 18 Nov. 2021",
      "The megalomanic Jean-Bertrand Aristide, who espoused liberation theology and violence against opponents, was removed in a military coup in 1991 but restored to power in 1994. \u2014 Mary Anastasia O\u2019grady, WSJ , 7 July 2021",
      "Feminism, social justice, racial equality -- all these things resulted from liberal biblical criticism and liberation theology . \u2014 Diana Butler Bass, CNN , 17 June 2021",
      "Senator Raphael Warnock, the pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, won election with a campaign rooted in Black liberation theology . \u2014 New York Times , 23 Jan. 2021",
      "In other speeches, Harris has invoked liberation theology , the strain of Christian thought that emphasizes social concern for the poor and political liberation for oppressed peoples. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 12 Aug. 2020",
      "Harris frequently cited the New Testament parable of the Good Samaritan and liberation theology during speeches and campaign stops. \u2014 Matthew Brown, USA TODAY , 3 Sep. 2019",
      "As the Vatican\u2019s opposition to liberation theology intensified in the 1980s under Pope John Paul II, Father Cardenal became a focal point. \u2014 Elias E. Lopez, BostonGlobe.com , 4 Mar. 2020"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1970, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-083957",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "liberationism":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{},
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1869, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "-sh\u0259\u02ccniz\u0259m"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-180330",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "libertinage":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": libertinism":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "his frat-boy libertinage was abruptly halted when his fed-up father cut him off financially",
      "a young prince more interested in libertinage than leadership",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Rococo costumes are done up in garish colors; courtly gestures go hand in hand with libertinage . \u2014 Alex Ross, The New Yorker , 13 June 2022",
      "With no new model for relationships, libertinage reigned. \u2014 Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker , 16 Dec. 2019"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1611, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-b\u0259r-\u02cct\u0113-nij"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "abjection",
      "corruption",
      "corruptness",
      "debasement",
      "debauchery",
      "decadence",
      "decadency",
      "degeneracy",
      "degenerateness",
      "degeneration",
      "degradation",
      "demoralization",
      "depravity",
      "dissipatedness",
      "dissipation",
      "dissoluteness",
      "libertinism",
      "perversion",
      "pervertedness",
      "rakishness",
      "turpitude"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-170408",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "libertine":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a freethinker especially in religious matters":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "libertines of the royal court",
      "the legend of Don Juan depicts him as a playboy and libertine"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English libertyn freedman, from Latin libertinus , from libertinus , adjective, of a freedman, from libertus freedman, from liber \u2014 see liberal entry 1":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-b\u0259r-\u02cct\u0113n"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "backslider",
      "debauchee",
      "debaucher",
      "decadent",
      "degenerate",
      "deviate",
      "perv",
      "pervert",
      "profligate",
      "rake",
      "rakehell",
      "rip"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-111411",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "libertinism":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": the quality or state of being libertine : the behavior of a libertine":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "a group of urban bohemians who were better known for their libertinism than for their intellectualism",
      "even by the standards of ancient Rome, Caligula's reign was marked by a libertinism that went beyond the pale",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Evil excited certain Surrealists who, for instance, celebrated the predatory libertinism of the Marquis de Sade. \u2014 Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker , 25 Oct. 2021",
      "Sade, after all, viewed himself not just as a libertine, but as a philosopher of libertinism (one of his works was titled Philosophy in the Boudoir). \u2014 Mitchell Abidor, The New York Review of Books , 12 Feb. 2020",
      "Long before Christ, the same idea was shared by the European Renaissance, Sophocles, Themistocles, Socrates, Mozart, and Goethe, the quest for a refinement of emotion and libertinism . \u2014 Bohumil Hrabal, Harper's magazine , 25 Nov. 2019",
      "Others, following Israeli president Benjamin Netanyahu, aim to make a virtue of Trump\u2019s libertinism and cruelty, comparing him to Cyrus the Great, the Persian king, who is said to have paved the way for the Jewish exodus. \u2014 Virginia Heffernan, WIRED , 21 June 2018",
      "Yet Will\u2019s own moment of libertinism is destined to pass into history at much the same time as Nantwich\u2019s. \u2014 Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker , 10 Oct. 2011",
      "Others, following Israeli president Benjamin Netanyahu, aim to make a virtue of Trump\u2019s libertinism and cruelty, comparing him to Cyrus the Great, the Persian king, who is said to have paved the way for the Jewish exodus. \u2014 Virginia Heffernan, WIRED , 21 June 2018",
      "Yet Will\u2019s own moment of libertinism is destined to pass into history at much the same time as Nantwich\u2019s. \u2014 Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker , 10 Oct. 2011",
      "Christian liberty of this kind provided no excuse for libertinism . \u2014 Joseph Loconte, WSJ , 26 Oct. 2017"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1611, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-b\u0259r-\u02cct\u0113-\u02ccni-z\u0259m",
      "-t\u0259-"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "abjection",
      "corruption",
      "corruptness",
      "debasement",
      "debauchery",
      "decadence",
      "decadency",
      "degeneracy",
      "degenerateness",
      "degeneration",
      "degradation",
      "demoralization",
      "depravity",
      "dissipatedness",
      "dissipation",
      "dissoluteness",
      "libertinage",
      "perversion",
      "pervertedness",
      "rakishness",
      "turpitude"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-181645",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "liberty":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a breach of etiquette or propriety : familiarity":[
        "took undue liberties with a stranger"
      ],
      ": a distortion of fact":[
        "The movie takes many liberties with the actual events."
      ],
      ": a right or immunity enjoyed by prescription or by grant : privilege":[],
      ": a short authorized absence from naval duty usually for less than 48 hours":[],
      ": a violation of rules or a deviation from standard practice":[
        "took liberties in the way he played the game"
      ],
      ": an action going beyond normal limits: such as":[],
      ": at leisure : unoccupied":[],
      ": free":[],
      ": freedom from arbitrary or despotic (see despot sense 1 ) control":[],
      ": freedom from physical restraint":[],
      ": permission especially to go freely within specified limits":[
        "was given the liberty of the house"
      ],
      ": risk , chance":[
        "took foolish liberties with his health"
      ],
      ": the positive enjoyment of various social, political, or economic rights and privileges":[],
      ": the power of choice":[],
      ": the power to do as one pleases":[],
      ": the quality or state of being free:":[],
      "city in northwestern Missouri north-northeast of Kansas City population 29,149":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "a nation that values liberty and democracy",
      "soldiers willing to die in defense of liberty",
      "They gave him the liberty to handle the problem himself.",
      "hard-won liberties such as freedom of the press",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The American Civil Liberties Union, Planned Parenthood Federation of America and others argued the law violates the Ohio Constitution\u2019s broad protections of individual liberty . \u2014 Kevin Mcgill, Chicago Tribune , 29 June 2022",
      "The decision is a significant expansion of religious liberty and opens the door for wider use of taxpayer funds for sectarian education. \u2014 Devin Dwyer, ABC News , 21 June 2022",
      "But instead of going to prison, he was granted a type of probation known in Venezuela as alternative measure of liberty . \u2014 Ana Vanessa Herrero, Washington Post , 21 June 2022",
      "Slavery entailed the theft not just of a person\u2019s liberty and labor, but also of their agency. \u2014 Joan Taylor, The Christian Science Monitor , 23 Mar. 2022",
      "It's got a girl who can travel through time, talking turtles, a French sculptor and a group of laborers building the statue of liberty , plus so much more. \u2014 Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping , 14 June 2022",
      "The political differences tap deep into the country\u2019s roots, highlighting the tensions between life, liberty and the constitutional rights spelled out in the nation\u2019s founding documents. \u2014 David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune , 30 May 2022",
      "The political differences tap deep into the country\u2019s roots, highlighting the tensions between life, liberty and the constitutional rights spelled out in the nation\u2019s founding documents. \u2014 David A. Lieb, Anchorage Daily News , 29 May 2022",
      "In a later 3-0 decision, a Quebec appeals court said the 2011 law violated constitutional protections to not be subjected to cruel and unusual punishment and the right to life, liberty and security of the person. \u2014 Amanda Coletta, Washington Post , 27 May 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, from Anglo-French libert\u00e9 , from Latin libertat-, libertas , from liber free \u2014 more at liberal":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-b\u0259r-t\u0113"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for liberty freedom , liberty , license mean the power or condition of acting without compulsion. freedom has a broad range of application from total absence of restraint to merely a sense of not being unduly hampered or frustrated. freedom of the press liberty suggests release from former restraint or compulsion. the released prisoner had difficulty adjusting to his new liberty license implies freedom specially granted or conceded and may connote an abuse of freedom. freedom without responsibility may degenerate into license",
    "synonyms":[
      "alternative",
      "choice",
      "discretion",
      "druthers",
      "election",
      "option",
      "pick",
      "preference",
      "selection",
      "volition",
      "way"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-044909",
    "type":[
      "geographical name",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "liberty tea":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": whorled loosestrife":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "so called from its having been used as a substitute for tea by the American colonists to evade the British tea tax":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-113303",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "liberum maritagium":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": frankmarriage":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Medieval Latin":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u00a6l\u0113b\u0259\u02ccru\u0307m\u02ccm\u00e4r\u0259\u02c8t\u00e4g\u0113\u02ccu\u0307m"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-082827",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "liberum veto":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a veto exercised by a single member (as of a legislative body) under rules requiring unanimous consent":[
        "the anarchic potentialities of the liberum veto",
        "\u2014 C. J. Friedrich"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Latin liberum (neuter of liber free) + English veto":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8lib\u0259r\u0259m-"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-205132",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "libethenite":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": an olive green orthorhombic mineral Cu 2 (PO 4 )(OH) consisting of a basic copper phosphate and occurring in small prismatic crystals or in globular or reniform masses (hardness 4, specific gravity 3.6\u20133.8)":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "German libethenit , from Libethen , Czechoslovakia + German -it -ite":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "l\u0259\u0307\u02c8beth\u0259\u02ccn\u012bt"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-174031",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "libidibi":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": divi-divi":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "American Spanish libidivi , alteration of Spanish dividivi":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u00a6lib\u0113\u00a6dib\u0113",
      "\u00a6l\u0113b\u0113\u00a6d\u0113b\u0113"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-023640",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "libidinal":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": of or relating to the libido":[
        "libidinal impulses"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Characters are driven by libidinal urges and petty vanity. \u2014 Dennis Lim, The New Yorker , 15 May 2022",
      "During some of the band\u2019s more libidinal hits, mosh pits broke out in the crowd, and Durst regarded them curiously, like a pimple. \u2014 New York Times , 16 July 2021",
      "At other times, to step between the waist-high tires and make your way between the smooth or ribbed walls was to invade a space at a libidinal saturation impossible to describe to someone who has not known it. \u2014 E. Alex Jung, Vulture , 1 Feb. 2021",
      "The plunge into chaos and libidinal disaster in Ariana Harwicz\u2019s debut novel, Die, My Love, threatens to undo the possibility of story altogether. \u2014 Anne Enright, The New York Review of Books , 6 July 2020",
      "But for a kid in Kentucky, Stonewall\u2014even as recounted by White and others who were there\u2014represented, at best, a kind of aspirational gay life, a bevy of uppity queers fighting for their decidedly unrespectable libidinal community. \u2014 Michelle Tea, Harper's magazine , 22 June 2019",
      "Steel Panther sound like Van Halen meets Motley Cru meets Ratt meets Wayne\u2019s World, complete with operatic shrieks, misogyny, shredding guitar solos and libidinal overdrive. \u2014 John Adamian, courant.com , 21 Apr. 2018",
      "There are consequences to Trump\u2019s decisions, and his poor libidinal self-control does bespeak his poor self-control in other arenas. \u2014 Jeet Heer, The New Republic , 27 Mar. 2018",
      "Suddenly everyone was broadcasting their life to the world, and measuring their worth on the basis of the libidinal pulses that came back \u2013 as only celebrities had before. \u2014 Aaron Gilbreath, Longreads , 31 Aug. 2017"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1922, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "l\u0259-\u02c8bid-\u1d4an-\u0259l, -\u02c8bid-n\u1d4al",
      "l\u0259-\u02c8bi-d\u0259-n\u0259l",
      "-\u02c8bid-n\u1d4al"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-095553",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb"
    ]
  },
  "libidinous":{
    "antonyms":[
      "frigid",
      "undersexed"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": having or marked by lustful desires : lascivious":[],
      ": libidinal":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "a novel about a libidinous lawyer who becomes an abject slave to sexual addiction",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "How movies depict libidinous activities, of course, directly informs mainstream understanding of and conversations around desire and pleasure. \u2014 Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter , 14 June 2022",
      "Wolpe and Kudisch are solid as the manipulating brothers, with Kudisch having libidinous fun in a number with Longoria and a floor polisher. \u2014 Frank Rizzo, Variety , 7 June 2022",
      "Notions about the exploitative and empowering notions of pornography get floated around, as well as the ramifications of unleashing blasts of libidinous power upon the unsuspecting public. \u2014 David Fear, Rolling Stone , 18 Mar. 2022",
      "Unsurprisingly, few paid attention \u2014 and those who did tended to be confused or scandalized by her blunt lyrics, outlandish outfits and libidinous moves. \u2014 Joe Lynch, Billboard , 9 Feb. 2022",
      "His seminal 2011 mixtape, House of Balloons, was like the woozy soundtrack to an endless, libidinous loop of willful couch crashing. \u2014 Will Dukes, Rolling Stone , 7 Jan. 2022",
      "Sean Penn plays a William Holden doppelg\u00e4nger, while Bradley Cooper portrays producer Jon Peters, the former hairstylist and boyfriend of Barbra Streisand, depicted as a libidinous id in polyester. \u2014 Brent Lang, Variety , 10 Nov. 2021",
      "If Jungle Cruise feels like the product of people who have forgotten how to do romance, it\u2019s because romance is not something studio movies bother with much anymore \u2014 let alone anything libidinous . \u2014 Alison Willmore, Vulture , 5 Aug. 2021",
      "Coen gifted her a set of classic potboilers by authors like Raymond Chandler and James M. Cain, including the libidinous Postman Always Rings Twice. \u2014 Keaton Bell, Vogue , 23 Apr. 2021"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, from Latin libidinosus , from libidin-, libido":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "-\u1d4an-\u0259s, -\u02c8bid-n\u0259s",
      "-\u02c8bid-n\u0259s",
      "l\u0259-\u02c8bi-d\u0259-n\u0259s"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "concupiscent",
      "goatish",
      "horny",
      "hot",
      "hypersexual",
      "itchy",
      "lascivious",
      "lecherous",
      "lewd",
      "licentious",
      "lubricious",
      "lubricous",
      "lustful",
      "oversexed",
      "passionate",
      "randy",
      "salacious",
      "satyric",
      "wanton"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-092339",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "libidinousness":{
    "antonyms":[
      "frigid",
      "undersexed"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": having or marked by lustful desires : lascivious":[],
      ": libidinal":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "a novel about a libidinous lawyer who becomes an abject slave to sexual addiction",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "How movies depict libidinous activities, of course, directly informs mainstream understanding of and conversations around desire and pleasure. \u2014 Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter , 14 June 2022",
      "Wolpe and Kudisch are solid as the manipulating brothers, with Kudisch having libidinous fun in a number with Longoria and a floor polisher. \u2014 Frank Rizzo, Variety , 7 June 2022",
      "Notions about the exploitative and empowering notions of pornography get floated around, as well as the ramifications of unleashing blasts of libidinous power upon the unsuspecting public. \u2014 David Fear, Rolling Stone , 18 Mar. 2022",
      "Unsurprisingly, few paid attention \u2014 and those who did tended to be confused or scandalized by her blunt lyrics, outlandish outfits and libidinous moves. \u2014 Joe Lynch, Billboard , 9 Feb. 2022",
      "His seminal 2011 mixtape, House of Balloons, was like the woozy soundtrack to an endless, libidinous loop of willful couch crashing. \u2014 Will Dukes, Rolling Stone , 7 Jan. 2022",
      "Sean Penn plays a William Holden doppelg\u00e4nger, while Bradley Cooper portrays producer Jon Peters, the former hairstylist and boyfriend of Barbra Streisand, depicted as a libidinous id in polyester. \u2014 Brent Lang, Variety , 10 Nov. 2021",
      "If Jungle Cruise feels like the product of people who have forgotten how to do romance, it\u2019s because romance is not something studio movies bother with much anymore \u2014 let alone anything libidinous . \u2014 Alison Willmore, Vulture , 5 Aug. 2021",
      "Coen gifted her a set of classic potboilers by authors like Raymond Chandler and James M. Cain, including the libidinous Postman Always Rings Twice. \u2014 Keaton Bell, Vogue , 23 Apr. 2021"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, from Latin libidinosus , from libidin-, libido":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "-\u1d4an-\u0259s, -\u02c8bid-n\u0259s",
      "-\u02c8bid-n\u0259s",
      "l\u0259-\u02c8bi-d\u0259-n\u0259s"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "concupiscent",
      "goatish",
      "horny",
      "hot",
      "hypersexual",
      "itchy",
      "lascivious",
      "lecherous",
      "lewd",
      "licentious",
      "lubricious",
      "lubricous",
      "lustful",
      "oversexed",
      "passionate",
      "randy",
      "salacious",
      "satyric",
      "wanton"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-055846",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "libido":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": instinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity":[],
      ": sexual drive":[
        "The drug was used to increase libido ."
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Lack of libido may be a sign of depression.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "More than a year after the death of the stallion Laoban, the Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners has launched an investigation into the treatment that was intended to stir his libido but instead killed him. \u2014 Tim Sullivan, The Courier-Journal , 8 June 2022",
      "Beavis and Butt-Head are two teenage slackers who share an extreme libido and complete inability to attract women. \u2014 Wilson Chapman, Variety , 2 June 2022",
      "Learning a bit more about the female libido and some of the forces that affect it as women age. \u2014 Lisa Mulcahy, Good Housekeeping , 1 May 2022",
      "The shots caused low libido and hot flashes, which exacerbated my rosacea. \u2014 Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive , 23 Mar. 2022",
      "Many factors stemming from menopausal changes affect your libido . \u2014 Lisa Mulcahy, Good Housekeeping , 1 May 2022",
      "With the onset of menopause and the bipolar, her libido had dropped dramatically. \u2014 Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive , 28 Apr. 2022",
      "Keay adds low libido to the list, or just a general lack of energy and enthusiasm. \u2014 Richard A. Lovett, Outside Online , 29 Mar. 2022",
      "Centuries before Freud, the ancient sages identified the yetzer ha-ra with the libido , and other things. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 29 Mar. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1909, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "New Latin libidin-, libido , from Latin, desire, lust, from lib\u0113re to please \u2014 more at love":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "also \u02c8li-b\u0259-\u02ccd\u014d",
      "l\u0259-\u02c8b\u0113-(\u02cc)d\u014d",
      "l\u0259-\u02c8b\u0113d-(\u02cc)\u014d also \u02c8lib-\u0259-\u02ccd\u014d or l\u0259-\u02c8b\u012b-(\u02cc)d\u014d",
      "or l\u0259-\u02c8b\u012b-(\u02cc)d\u014d"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-043901",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "libr":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      "librarian":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-133440",
    "type":[
      "abbreviation"
    ]
  },
  "libra":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a southern zodiacal constellation between Virgo and Scorpio represented by a pair of scales":[],
      ": an ancient Roman unit of weight equal to 327.45 grams":[],
      ": any of various Spanish, Portuguese, Colombian, or Venezuelan units of weight":[],
      ": one born under the sign of Libra":[],
      ": the seventh sign of the zodiac in astrology \u2014 see Signs of the Zodiac Table":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, from Latin (genitive Librae ), literally, scales, pound":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "for sense 2b \u02c8l\u0113-br\u0259",
      "for senses 1 & 2a \u02c8l\u0113-br\u0259",
      "\u02c8l\u012b-",
      "sometimes \u02c8l\u012b-br\u0259",
      "or \u02c8l\u0113v-r\u0259",
      "\u02c8l\u0113-br\u0259"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-131826",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "librarian":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a specialist in the care or management of a library":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Meanwhile, Baker, head librarian at the library branch in the unincorporated community of Kingsland, about 23 miles from Llano, continued to push back. \u2014 Annie Gowen, Anchorage Daily News , 18 Apr. 2022",
      "Meanwhile, Baker, head librarian at the library branch in the unincorporated community of Kingsland, about 23 miles from Llano, continued to push back. \u2014 Washington Post , 17 Apr. 2022",
      "Ask your reference librarian at your local library for ways to get started. \u2014 Amy Dickinson, oregonlive , 30 Apr. 2022",
      "Ask your reference librarian at your local library for ways to get started. \u2014 Washington Post , 30 Apr. 2022",
      "Ask your reference librarian at your local library for ways to get started. \u2014 Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press , 30 Apr. 2022",
      "Ask your reference librarian at your local library for ways to get started. \u2014 Amy Dickinson, Chicago Tribune , 29 Apr. 2022",
      "Fortunately, the crew was able to escape when another whaling ship, the Elizabeth, picked them up and transported them to safety in Westport, Massachusetts, Robin Winters, a librarian at the Westport Free Public Library, told NOAA. \u2014 Natasha Dado, PEOPLE.com , 25 Mar. 2022",
      "Yvonne Brett, a librarian at San Marcos High, said at a recent board meeting that even with all of her campus\u2019 custodians, students have to help pick up trash on campus and custodians have come in to work extra on weekends. \u2014 Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune , 25 Mar. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1702, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "-\u02c8bre-r\u0113-",
      "l\u012b-\u02c8brer-\u0113-\u0259n"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-082113",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "library":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a collection of cloned DNA fragments that are maintained in a suitable cellular environment and that usually represent the genetic material of a particular organism or tissue":[],
      ": a collection of publications on the same subject":[],
      ": a collection of such materials":[
        "a library of jazz recordings"
      ],
      ": a collection resembling or suggesting a library":[
        "an illustrations library"
      ],
      ": a place in which literary, musical, artistic, or reference materials (such as books, manuscripts, recordings, or films) are kept for use but not for sale":[],
      ": a series of related books issued by a publisher":[
        "a Dickens library"
      ],
      ": morgue sense 2":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "I borrowed the book from the school library .",
      "He has an impressive library of jazz records.",
      "a library of computer programs",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The light-and-bright sunroom could double as a home office, a library or a den. \u2014 Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant , 25 June 2022",
      "The place has six bedrooms, a formal living and dining room, library , game room and solarium. \u2014 Emma Reynolds, Robb Report , 22 June 2022",
      "The property's lowest floor is comprised of four ensuite guest bedrooms and a library with a half bath, as well as a vast recreational space and a terrace overlooking the river. \u2014 Shafiq Najib, PEOPLE.com , 21 June 2022",
      "Worse, a drag queen educator was recently intimidated by eight members of the Proud Boys far-right group, who stormed a library in Alameda County, Calif., and interrupted a session of Drag Queen Story Hour. \u2014 Ellen Mcgirt, Fortune , 21 June 2022",
      "At present, the library and restaurant, central features for the center, are open during limited hours. \u2014 Julia O'malley, Anchorage Daily News , 17 June 2022",
      "If your home does not have air conditioning, consider public places like a library , senior center, or mall. \u2014 Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online , 16 June 2022",
      "Drag Queen Story Hour was disrupted by men shouting slurs and threats at a Bay Area library . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 15 June 2022",
      "The three sisters want to keep the spirit of the Hen Party alive by donating the documents to a library or university. \u2014 Britta Lokting, Washington Post , 14 June 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, from Anglo-French librarie , Medieval Latin librarium , from Latin, neuter of librarius of books, from libr-, liber inner bark, rind, book":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "British usually and US sometimes -br\u0259-r\u0113",
      "British often and US sometimes -br\u0113",
      "nonstandard -\u02ccber-\u0113",
      "-\u02ccbre-r\u0113",
      "\u02c8l\u012b-\u02ccbrer-\u0113",
      "nonstandard -\u02ccbe-r\u0113"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "archive"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-235922",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "library binder":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": one that binds and rebinds books in durable cloth for frequent use":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-134725",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "licanic acid":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a crystalline unsaturated keto acid C 4 H 9 (CH=CH) 3 (CH 2 ) 4 COCH 2 CH 2 COOH that in the form of the glyceride is the chief component of oiticica oil and that may be hydrogenated to stearic acid":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "New Latin Licania + English -ic":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "l\u0259\u0307\u02c8|kanik-",
      "(\u02c8)l\u012b\u00a6|"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-080518",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "licareol":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": levorotatory linalool":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "International Scientific Vocabulary licare- (from New Latin Licaria , genus of trees of the family Lauraceae) + -ol":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "-\u02cc\u014dl",
      "l\u012b\u02c8-",
      "l\u0259\u0307\u02c8ka(a)r\u0113\u02cc\u022fl"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-190937",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "lice":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":[
      "Definition of lice plural of louse"
    ],
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":[],
    "history_and_etymology":[],
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220702-233009",
    "type":[]
  },
  "licence":{
    "antonyms":[
      "accredit",
      "authorize",
      "certify",
      "charter",
      "commission",
      "empower",
      "enable",
      "invest",
      "qualify",
      "vest",
      "warrant"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a document, plate, or tag evidencing a license granted":[],
      ": a grant by the holder of a copyright or patent to another of any of the rights embodied in the copyright or patent short of an assignment of all rights":[],
      ": a permission granted by competent authority to engage in a business or occupation or in an activity otherwise unlawful":[
        "a hunting license"
      ],
      ": deviation from fact, form, or rule by an artist or writer for the sake of the effect gained":[
        "poetic license"
      ],
      ": disregard for standards of personal conduct : licentiousness":[],
      ": freedom of action":[],
      ": freedom that allows or is used with irresponsibility":[
        "Freedom of the press should not be turned into license ."
      ],
      ": permission to act":[],
      ": to give permission or consent to : allow":[],
      ": to issue a license to":[],
      ": to permit or authorize especially by formal license":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Noun",
      "The restaurant's owner applied for a license to sell liquor.",
      "His job as a reporter gives him license to go anywhere and ask anything.",
      "Verb",
      "The restaurant has now been licensed to sell liquor.",
      "a new drug licensed by the government",
      "The company licensed its name to others.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "Give me your driver\u2019s license , registration and insurance. \u2014 Timothy Bella, Washington Post , 22 June 2022",
      "Other provisions include new federal gun-trafficking offenses and a broader definition of which gun sellers are required to register for a federal firearms license , which in turn would require them to conduct background checks on their customers. \u2014 Mike Debonis, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Anchorage Daily News , 22 June 2022",
      "Even more precisely, those customers with a Windows 10/11 Enterprise E3 (and up) license using the Azure commercial cloud with the exception of government cloud customers. \u2014 Davey Winder, Forbes , 18 June 2022",
      "Harry Gesner was an architect who didn\u2019t have a fancy degree \u2014 nor, for many years, even an architectural license . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 14 June 2022",
      "Thirty-seven states, including Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire, license professional midwives, but not Massachusetts. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 13 June 2022",
      "David Herrera, 18, of the 7300 block of S. Sacramento Avenue, Chicago, was charged with no valid driver\u2019s license , speeding and a failure to appear warrant from Livingston County, at 8:34 a.m. \u2014 Pioneer Press Staff, Chicago Tribune , 13 June 2022",
      "Encourage safe driving: The department is encouraging residents to get their vehicle registered, obtain a driver\u2019s license , enroll or encourage others to take driver\u2019s education. \u2014 Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel , 10 June 2022",
      "While the misdemeanor conviction will not impact his firearms license , which is not set to expire until 2023, Daughtry is forbidden from possessing firearms under the terms of his probation. \u2014 Chris Joyner, ajc , 9 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "Lastly, there is the option to license out your business name and brand to a concessionaire company that will operate the business day to day in the airport. \u2014 Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune , 20 June 2022",
      "These headphones are such a good seller and such a professional piece of kit that Sennheiser held onto the product rather than passing it on as part of the recent deal to license Sennheiser\u2019s consumer products to Sonova AG. \u2014 Mark Sparrow, Forbes , 11 June 2022",
      "Mayht isn\u2019t looking to compete with the likes of Sonos, Apple and JBL with its Heartmotion technology, instead preferring to license its technology to firms who are already a staple in the audio market. \u2014 Micah Singleton, Billboard , 6 Jan. 2022",
      "But while BioNTech and other companies have paid to license the technology, Moderna has not \u2014 another sore point between the company and the government, a senior administration official said. \u2014 New York Times , 9 Nov. 2021",
      "Disney can take the sportsbooks\u2019 ad money, make shows that incorporate wagering into its content lineup and even license its brand to sports betting companies. \u2014 Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times , 12 Oct. 2021",
      "The administration has been pressing Moderna executives to increase production at U.S. plants and to license the company's technology to overseas manufacturers that could make doses for foreign markets. \u2014 Compiled Democrat-gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online , 10 Oct. 2021",
      "Media companies and studios can solve content distribution challenges by understanding what programming to create or license to maximize viewership. \u2014 Jennifer Maas, Variety , 1 June 2022",
      "Kemp signed a number of bills reflecting conservative priorities, including new voting restrictions, enabling residents to carry handguns without a background check or license , and limiting discussion about race in classrooms. \u2014 Melanie Masonstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 24 May 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
      "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Verb"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, from Anglo-French licence , from Latin licentia , from licent-, licens , present participle of lic\u0113re to be permitted":"Noun and Verb"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012b-s\u1d4an(t)s",
      "\u02c8l\u012bs-\u1d4ans"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for license Noun freedom , liberty , license mean the power or condition of acting without compulsion. freedom has a broad range of application from total absence of restraint to merely a sense of not being unduly hampered or frustrated. freedom of the press liberty suggests release from former restraint or compulsion. the released prisoner had difficulty adjusting to his new liberty license implies freedom specially granted or conceded and may connote an abuse of freedom. freedom without responsibility may degenerate into license",
    "synonyms":[
      "allowance",
      "authorization",
      "clearance",
      "concurrence",
      "consent",
      "granting",
      "green light",
      "leave",
      "permission",
      "sanction",
      "sufferance",
      "warrant"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-230155",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun",
      "transitive verb",
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "license":{
    "antonyms":[
      "accredit",
      "authorize",
      "certify",
      "charter",
      "commission",
      "empower",
      "enable",
      "invest",
      "qualify",
      "vest",
      "warrant"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a document, plate, or tag evidencing a license granted":[],
      ": a grant by the holder of a copyright or patent to another of any of the rights embodied in the copyright or patent short of an assignment of all rights":[],
      ": a permission granted by competent authority to engage in a business or occupation or in an activity otherwise unlawful":[
        "a hunting license"
      ],
      ": deviation from fact, form, or rule by an artist or writer for the sake of the effect gained":[
        "poetic license"
      ],
      ": disregard for standards of personal conduct : licentiousness":[],
      ": freedom of action":[],
      ": freedom that allows or is used with irresponsibility":[
        "Freedom of the press should not be turned into license ."
      ],
      ": permission to act":[],
      ": to give permission or consent to : allow":[],
      ": to issue a license to":[],
      ": to permit or authorize especially by formal license":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Noun",
      "The restaurant's owner applied for a license to sell liquor.",
      "His job as a reporter gives him license to go anywhere and ask anything.",
      "Verb",
      "The restaurant has now been licensed to sell liquor.",
      "a new drug licensed by the government",
      "The company licensed its name to others.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "Give me your driver\u2019s license , registration and insurance. \u2014 Timothy Bella, Washington Post , 22 June 2022",
      "Other provisions include new federal gun-trafficking offenses and a broader definition of which gun sellers are required to register for a federal firearms license , which in turn would require them to conduct background checks on their customers. \u2014 Mike Debonis, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Anchorage Daily News , 22 June 2022",
      "Even more precisely, those customers with a Windows 10/11 Enterprise E3 (and up) license using the Azure commercial cloud with the exception of government cloud customers. \u2014 Davey Winder, Forbes , 18 June 2022",
      "Harry Gesner was an architect who didn\u2019t have a fancy degree \u2014 nor, for many years, even an architectural license . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 14 June 2022",
      "Thirty-seven states, including Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire, license professional midwives, but not Massachusetts. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 13 June 2022",
      "David Herrera, 18, of the 7300 block of S. Sacramento Avenue, Chicago, was charged with no valid driver\u2019s license , speeding and a failure to appear warrant from Livingston County, at 8:34 a.m. \u2014 Pioneer Press Staff, Chicago Tribune , 13 June 2022",
      "Encourage safe driving: The department is encouraging residents to get their vehicle registered, obtain a driver\u2019s license , enroll or encourage others to take driver\u2019s education. \u2014 Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel , 10 June 2022",
      "While the misdemeanor conviction will not impact his firearms license , which is not set to expire until 2023, Daughtry is forbidden from possessing firearms under the terms of his probation. \u2014 Chris Joyner, ajc , 9 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "Lastly, there is the option to license out your business name and brand to a concessionaire company that will operate the business day to day in the airport. \u2014 Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune , 20 June 2022",
      "These headphones are such a good seller and such a professional piece of kit that Sennheiser held onto the product rather than passing it on as part of the recent deal to license Sennheiser\u2019s consumer products to Sonova AG. \u2014 Mark Sparrow, Forbes , 11 June 2022",
      "Mayht isn\u2019t looking to compete with the likes of Sonos, Apple and JBL with its Heartmotion technology, instead preferring to license its technology to firms who are already a staple in the audio market. \u2014 Micah Singleton, Billboard , 6 Jan. 2022",
      "But while BioNTech and other companies have paid to license the technology, Moderna has not \u2014 another sore point between the company and the government, a senior administration official said. \u2014 New York Times , 9 Nov. 2021",
      "Disney can take the sportsbooks\u2019 ad money, make shows that incorporate wagering into its content lineup and even license its brand to sports betting companies. \u2014 Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times , 12 Oct. 2021",
      "The administration has been pressing Moderna executives to increase production at U.S. plants and to license the company's technology to overseas manufacturers that could make doses for foreign markets. \u2014 Compiled Democrat-gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online , 10 Oct. 2021",
      "Media companies and studios can solve content distribution challenges by understanding what programming to create or license to maximize viewership. \u2014 Jennifer Maas, Variety , 1 June 2022",
      "Kemp signed a number of bills reflecting conservative priorities, including new voting restrictions, enabling residents to carry handguns without a background check or license , and limiting discussion about race in classrooms. \u2014 Melanie Masonstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 24 May 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
      "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Verb"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, from Anglo-French licence , from Latin licentia , from licent-, licens , present participle of lic\u0113re to be permitted":"Noun and Verb"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012b-s\u1d4an(t)s",
      "\u02c8l\u012bs-\u1d4ans"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for license Noun freedom , liberty , license mean the power or condition of acting without compulsion. freedom has a broad range of application from total absence of restraint to merely a sense of not being unduly hampered or frustrated. freedom of the press liberty suggests release from former restraint or compulsion. the released prisoner had difficulty adjusting to his new liberty license implies freedom specially granted or conceded and may connote an abuse of freedom. freedom without responsibility may degenerate into license",
    "synonyms":[
      "allowance",
      "authorization",
      "clearance",
      "concurrence",
      "consent",
      "granting",
      "green light",
      "leave",
      "permission",
      "sanction",
      "sufferance",
      "warrant"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-162703",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun",
      "transitive verb",
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "licensed":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": having a valid license required to engage in a particular business, occupation, or activity":[
        "licensed drivers",
        "a licensed cosmetologist",
        "A licensed anesthesiologist must always be in the facility, though, depending on the procedure, not necessarily in the room with the patient.",
        "\u2014 Barbara M. Swanson"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "circa 1632, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012b-s\u1d4an(t)st"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-163613",
    "type":[
      "adjective"
    ]
  },
  "licensed practical nurse":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a person who has undergone training and obtained a license (as from a state) conferring authorization to provide routine care for the sick":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "In her younger years, Beale worked as a licensed practical nurse in Washington, DC, the release noted. \u2014 Zoe Sottile, CNN , 29 May 2022",
      "Gorham was inspired to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN) by the healthcare workers who cared for her dad, who died of pancreatic cancer at 40. \u2014 David Williams, CNN , 22 Jan. 2022",
      "According to the Alabama Board of Nursing, Mirauri became a licensed practical nurse in 2013 and his license is now revoked. \u2014 Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al , 10 Feb. 2022",
      "DeVuono, a nurse practitioner, and Urraro, a licensed practical nurse , received Covid-19 vaccines, vaccination cards and medical syringes from the New York State Department of Health, prosecutors said. \u2014 NBC News , 31 Jan. 2022",
      "Once upon a time, nearly all nurses got a single one-year qualification\u2014known as the LPN, or licensed practical nurse \u2014and spent their entire career at one or two facilities. \u2014 Fortune , 21 Dec. 2021",
      "At the Salem campus, the hospital currently has about 13% of its nursing positions vacant, including a quarter of its licensed practical nurse positions. \u2014 oregonlive , 4 Dec. 2021",
      "In 2019, 421 completed licensed practical nurse or RN programs. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 13 Nov. 2021",
      "Sutherland, a licensed practical nurse , was fired by Hacienda after his arrest and has since given up his nursing license. \u2014 CBS News , 3 Sep. 2021"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1951, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-125531",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "licentious":{
    "antonyms":[
      "frigid",
      "undersexed"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": marked by disregard for strict rules of correctness":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "a moralist who decried what she regarded as the licentious and corrupt culture of the entertainment industry",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Underneath the uniform of Sister Hilda, Woolgar (who also played the licentious Lady Repton on Harlots) sports cascades of strawberry blonde waves. \u2014 Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country , 17 Mar. 2022",
      "In this outing, there is literally no forgiving the rich powerful playboy Duke, whose grossly licentious sexism was likely accepted endemic at the time, but is just despicable today. \u2014 Bill Hirschman, sun-sentinel.com , 14 Mar. 2022",
      "This is just one of many physical violations that Ratajkowski recounts having incurred from the licentious men in her orbit. \u2014 Carrie Battan, The New Yorker , 8 Nov. 2021",
      "Every summer, stories of bad behavior -- usually linked to drinking, brawling and general licentious antics -- abound. \u2014 Julia Buckley, CNN , 17 July 2021",
      "The partial emptiness of office buildings gave Midtown a licentious , anything-goes feeling. \u2014 New York Times , 12 June 2021",
      "Descriptions of Nero as unhinged and licentious belong to a rhetorical tradition of personal attack that flourished in the Roman courtroom. \u2014 Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker , 7 June 2021",
      "Like Bacchus himself, Pompeians had a licentious side, here resulting in a split in the exhibition path. \u2014 Judith H. Dobrzynski, WSJ , 26 May 2021",
      "How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation dispels the notion that support for the famously licentious Trump constituted any sort of aberration for the movement. \u2014 Audrey Clare Farley, The New Republic , 16 Mar. 2021"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1535, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Latin licentiosus , from licentia":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "l\u012b-\u02c8sen-ch\u0259s",
      "l\u012b-\u02c8sen(t)-sh\u0259s"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "concupiscent",
      "goatish",
      "horny",
      "hot",
      "hypersexual",
      "itchy",
      "lascivious",
      "lecherous",
      "lewd",
      "libidinous",
      "lubricious",
      "lubricous",
      "lustful",
      "oversexed",
      "passionate",
      "randy",
      "salacious",
      "satyric",
      "wanton"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-215747",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "licentiousness":{
    "antonyms":[
      "frigid",
      "undersexed"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": marked by disregard for strict rules of correctness":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "a moralist who decried what she regarded as the licentious and corrupt culture of the entertainment industry",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Underneath the uniform of Sister Hilda, Woolgar (who also played the licentious Lady Repton on Harlots) sports cascades of strawberry blonde waves. \u2014 Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country , 17 Mar. 2022",
      "In this outing, there is literally no forgiving the rich powerful playboy Duke, whose grossly licentious sexism was likely accepted endemic at the time, but is just despicable today. \u2014 Bill Hirschman, sun-sentinel.com , 14 Mar. 2022",
      "This is just one of many physical violations that Ratajkowski recounts having incurred from the licentious men in her orbit. \u2014 Carrie Battan, The New Yorker , 8 Nov. 2021",
      "Every summer, stories of bad behavior -- usually linked to drinking, brawling and general licentious antics -- abound. \u2014 Julia Buckley, CNN , 17 July 2021",
      "The partial emptiness of office buildings gave Midtown a licentious , anything-goes feeling. \u2014 New York Times , 12 June 2021",
      "Descriptions of Nero as unhinged and licentious belong to a rhetorical tradition of personal attack that flourished in the Roman courtroom. \u2014 Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker , 7 June 2021",
      "Like Bacchus himself, Pompeians had a licentious side, here resulting in a split in the exhibition path. \u2014 Judith H. Dobrzynski, WSJ , 26 May 2021",
      "How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation dispels the notion that support for the famously licentious Trump constituted any sort of aberration for the movement. \u2014 Audrey Clare Farley, The New Republic , 16 Mar. 2021"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1535, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Latin licentiosus , from licentia":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "l\u012b-\u02c8sen(t)-sh\u0259s",
      "l\u012b-\u02c8sen-ch\u0259s"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "concupiscent",
      "goatish",
      "horny",
      "hot",
      "hypersexual",
      "itchy",
      "lascivious",
      "lecherous",
      "lewd",
      "libidinous",
      "lubricious",
      "lubricous",
      "lustful",
      "oversexed",
      "passionate",
      "randy",
      "salacious",
      "satyric",
      "wanton"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-104156",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "licit":{
    "antonyms":[
      "illegal",
      "illegitimate",
      "illicit",
      "lawless",
      "unlawful",
      "wrongful"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": conforming to the requirements of the law : not forbidden by law : permissible":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "law enforcement agencies are demanding stricter regulation of the sale of licit medications that can later be used in the home manufacture of illicit drugs",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The only morally licit treatment of an ectopic pregnancy, for a Catholic, besides watch and wait, is the salpingectomy, on the basis that the demise of the pregnancy is an indirect effect of acting to preserve the mother\u2019s life. \u2014 Joanna Petrone, Longreads , 18 Aug. 2017"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "15th century, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle French licite , from Latin licitus , from past participle of lic\u0113re to be permitted \u2014 more at license":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-s\u0259t"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for licit lawful , legal , legitimate , licit mean being in accordance with law. lawful may apply to conformity with law of any sort (such as natural, divine, common, or canon). the lawful sovereign legal applies to what is sanctioned by law or in conformity with the law, especially as it is written or administered by the courts. legal residents of the state legitimate may apply to a legal right or status but also, in extended use, to a right or status supported by tradition, custom, or accepted standards. a perfectly legitimate question about taxes licit applies to a strict conformity to the provisions of the law and applies especially to what is regulated by law. the licit use of drugs by doctors",
    "synonyms":[
      "lawful",
      "legal",
      "legit",
      "legitimate"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-023153",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb"
    ]
  },
  "lick":{
    "antonyms":[
      "bang",
      "bash",
      "bat",
      "beat",
      "belt",
      "biff",
      "blow",
      "bop",
      "box",
      "buffet",
      "bust",
      "chop",
      "clap",
      "clip",
      "clout",
      "crack",
      "cuff",
      "dab",
      "douse",
      "fillip",
      "hack",
      "haymaker",
      "hit",
      "hook",
      "knock",
      "larrup",
      "lash",
      "pelt",
      "pick",
      "plump",
      "poke",
      "pound",
      "punch",
      "rap",
      "slam",
      "slap",
      "slug",
      "smack",
      "smash",
      "sock",
      "spank",
      "stinger",
      "stripe",
      "stroke",
      "swat",
      "swipe",
      "switch",
      "thud",
      "thump",
      "thwack",
      "wallop",
      "welt",
      "whack",
      "wham",
      "whop",
      "whap"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a block of often medicated saline preparation given to livestock to lick":[],
      ": a critical thrust : dig , barb":[],
      ": a directed effort : crack":[
        "\u2014 usually used in plural \u2014 usually used in the phrase get in one's licks"
      ],
      ": a hasty careless effort":[],
      ": a natural salt deposit (such as a salt spring) that animals lick":[],
      ": a perfunctory performance of a task":[],
      ": a sharp hit : blow":[],
      ": a small amount : bit":[
        "couldn't swim a lick"
      ],
      ": an act or instance of licking":[],
      ": to dart like a tongue":[],
      ": to draw the tongue over":[],
      ": to feel or show eager anticipation":[],
      ": to flicker over like a tongue":[],
      ": to get the better of : overcome , defeat":[],
      ": to lap with or as if with the tongue":[],
      ": to put into proper form or condition":[],
      ": to recover from defeat or disappointment":[],
      ": to strike repeatedly : thrash":[],
      ": to take into the mouth with the tongue : lap":[]
    },
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      "Verb",
      "He licked the stamp before putting it on the envelope.",
      "The dog licked at the plate.",
      "She licked the sauce off her finger.",
      "The cat licked the milk off her paws.",
      "Flames were already licking the ceiling.",
      "Flames were already licking at the ceiling.",
      "Noun",
      "Could I have a lick of your ice cream",
      "It just needs a lick of paint.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "An Arizona public health expert warned that guests who lick the wall are taking a risk. \u2014 Jonmaesha Beltran, The Arizona Republic , 15 June 2022",
      "And they are not allowed to lick or otherwise touch any cutlery, glasses or plates. \u2014 Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune , 12 May 2022",
      "Once unboxed, cats tend to pounce on it, kick it, lick it and generally adore it. \u2014 Jessica Hartshorn, Good Housekeeping , 14 June 2022",
      "Nashville residents and businesses barely had time to lick their wounds before the other shoe dropped. \u2014 William Deshazer For Cnn, CNN , 7 May 2022",
      "In the footage, two dogs wander around and lick her face, and her hands appear to be handcuffed behind her back. \u2014 Andrea Marks, Rolling Stone , 14 Apr. 2022",
      "The break should give the Clippers time to lick the wounds from their recent slide. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 25 Mar. 2022",
      "The dogs could easily be restrained by their owners, but the owners choose to let their pets continue to lick me to their hearts\u2019 content. \u2014 Judith Martin, Washington Post , 23 Mar. 2022",
      "Some women lick their fingers and gaze seductively into the camera. \u2014 Shauna Stuart | Sstuart@al.com, al , 7 July 2021",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "Aromas of red fruit with a lick of tar, violet and primroses. \u2014 Tom Mullen, Forbes , 22 May 2022",
      "Generous, round, profuse, lush, plush aromas of red fruit and a lick of menthol. \u2014 Tom Mullen, Forbes , 22 May 2022",
      "Good thing, because the story \u2014 the script is by Michael Waldron \u2014 doesn\u2019t make a lick of sense. \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic , 3 May 2022",
      "The entire 7,500-square-foot space will also be redesigned to put their own touch on it: new lick of paint, new furniture, new fixtures. \u2014 Emma Balter, Chron , 20 May 2022",
      "In addition to the massive dog walk, additional spectacles included a pet/owner look-alike contest; a musical chairs contest; a costume challenge; a singing contest; a comical agility competition; and a peanut butter lick -off. \u2014 oregonlive , 14 May 2022",
      "Hasn\u2019t made a lick of difference and my shoulders thank me. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 10 May 2022",
      "Your teammates are actually complimenting you by not playing a lick of D. \u2014 Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune , 10 Apr. 2022",
      "And just after gracing us at the 2022 Grammys with those smoky eyes, she's promised to not wear a lick of makeup until her next performance, seemingly as preparation (or a break) before the major festival to come. \u2014 Jennet Jusu, Allure , 5 Apr. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a(1)":"Verb"
    },
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      "Middle English, from Old English liccian ; akin to Old High German leck\u014dn to lick, Latin lingere , Greek leichein":"Verb"
    },
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      "\u02c8lik"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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      "batter",
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      "fib",
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      "hide",
      "lace",
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      "lambast",
      "lash",
      "lather",
      "maul",
      "mess (up)",
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      "pelt",
      "pommel",
      "pound",
      "pummel",
      "punch out",
      "rough (up)",
      "slate",
      "slog",
      "switch",
      "tan",
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      "thresh",
      "thump",
      "tromp",
      "wallop",
      "whale",
      "whip",
      "whop",
      "whap",
      "whup",
      "work over"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-065828",
    "type":[
      "noun",
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "lick someone's boots":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": to treat someone powerful with too much respect in order to get approval":[
        "He's just the assistant to the manager, there's no need to lick his boots ."
      ]
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    "examples":[],
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-131355",
    "type":[
      "idiom"
    ]
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      ": lickspittle":[],
      ": tapster":[]
    },
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      "lick entry 1":""
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    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-044421",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
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    "antonyms":[
      "slow",
      "slowly"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": at great speed":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "circa 1859, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "probably irregular from lick entry 1 + split":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02ccli-k\u0259-t\u0113-\u02c8split"
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      "apace",
      "briskly",
      "chop-chop",
      "double-quick",
      "fast",
      "fleetly",
      "full tilt",
      "hastily",
      "hell-for-leather",
      "hot",
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      "soon",
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      "swift",
      "swiftly"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-082654",
    "type":[
      "adverb"
    ]
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      "success",
      "triumph",
      "victory",
      "win"
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      ": a sound thrashing : drubbing":[],
      ": defeat":[],
      "river 320 miles (515 kilometers) long in northeastern Kentucky flowing northwest into the Ohio River":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "His father threatened to give him a licking if he didn't stop misbehaving.",
      "our team took a licking last night, but we'll get them next time",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Masao Miyazaki, an animal behaviorist at Iwate University and an author on the study, explained that cats engage in four main behaviors with either catnip or silver vine: licking , chewing, rubbing and rolling. \u2014 Sam Zlotnik, Smithsonian Magazine , 15 June 2022",
      "Both books tell the story of a child prodigy who learned to take a licking as part of the family act. \u2014 Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times , 21 Jan. 2022",
      "The company provides summaries to share with vets and alerts around behavioral problems like excessive licking or scratching. \u2014 Laura Cooper, WSJ , 12 Jan. 2022",
      "While toads have been revered by ancient cultures, this particular backstory of toad licking was conjured up by purveyors of 5-MEO-DMT. \u2014 Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone , 7 Jan. 2022",
      "Common signs of allergies in dogs include itching, loss of fur, irritated eyes, the licking of paws, dry skin and red, inflamed skin. \u2014 Star Tribune , 25 June 2021",
      "If the licking is bothersome, don't reprimand the dog, but instead distract them from their mission with a treat. \u2014 Melissa Locker, Southern Living , 28 May 2021",
      "All those joints were rolled by volunteers, with a safety protocol that included gloves, masks, and absolutely no licking of rolling papers. \u2014 A.j. Herrington, Forbes , 7 May 2021",
      "Sometimes a dog develops a chronic itch, possibly from an insect bite, and seeks relief through licking and scratching. \u2014 Michael Pollick, chicagotribune.com , 30 Mar. 2021"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1756, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-ki\u014b"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
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      "beating",
      "defeat",
      "drubbing",
      "loss",
      "lump",
      "overthrow",
      "plastering",
      "rout",
      "shellacking",
      "trimming",
      "trouncing",
      "whipping"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-062009",
    "type":[
      "geographical name",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "lickspit":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": lickspittle":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "lick entry 1 + spit (spittle)":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-170806",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
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  "lickspittle":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a fawning subordinate : toady":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "a partisan news program whose host is more of a lickspittle for the White House than a serious journalist",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "What happened to the idea that art and culture should be a contemptuous refuge from the mainstream, as opposed to this lickspittle , running dog accommodation to the mainstream",
      "What's more, Louis DeJoy, the Trump lickspittle and longtime Republican donor (with a massive financial conflict of interest) now serving as postmaster general, has royally messed up mail service. \u2014 Ryan Cooper, TheWeek , 11 Aug. 2020",
      "And Washington is revealed once again as our modern Versailles, a place of courtiers and lickspittles who\u2019d use the Ministry of Justice to serve their ambitions. \u2014 John Kass, chicagotribune.com , 15 June 2018",
      "Ricardians denounce Shakespeare as a lickspittle hack who favored Henry Tudor \u2014the winner at Bosworth and Elizabeth I\u2019s grandfather\u2014over Richard\u2019s branch of the House of York. \u2014 Andrew Roberts, WSJ , 30 Apr. 2018",
      "Trump likes to have a range of lickspittle around him. \u2014 Jeet Heer, The New Republic , 2 Apr. 2018",
      "Luckily, devoted lickspittle Mike Pence was nearby to herd the president* back so that the latter could further eviscerate the healthcare of millions of Americans. \u2014 Charles P. Pierce, Esquire , 12 Oct. 2017",
      "And the surrender or war over Korea that may follow will be but one part, however distressing or bloody, of the price this country will pay for a government administered by moral weaklings and lickspittles . \u2014 Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic , 2 Oct. 2017",
      "Lord will not be missed, either by viewers or by the network itself, which will inevitably find some other disingenuous lickspittle to fill Lord\u2019s seat on its panel shows. \u2014 Justin Peters, Slate Magazine , 11 Aug. 2017"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1825, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8lik-\u02ccspi-t\u1d4al"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
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      "apple-polisher",
      "bootlicker",
      "brownnoser",
      "fawner",
      "flunky",
      "flunkey",
      "flunkie",
      "suck-up",
      "sycophant",
      "toady"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-085616",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
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  "licorice":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a candy flavored with licorice or a substitute (such as anise)":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Also added in the unique formula is a licorice root extract that soothes and mitigates discoloration while preventing future signs of aging. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 1 June 2022",
      "Advertise a handrail as the world\u2019s largest piece of licorice , and charge skeptics to take a bite because really, who could tell",
      "Walk around town while sipping coffee from Fuel, and satisfy a sweet tooth with ice cream from SoCo Creamery or a bag of rare licorice from Robin\u2019s Candy Shop. \u2014 Kaitlyn Wylde, Vogue , 3 Jan. 2022",
      "For dark spots and hyperpigmentation, choose products with brightening vitamin C, retinol, niacinamide, licorice root extract or glycolic, kojic, lactic, azelaic and ferulic acids to help brighten and even skin tone. \u2014 April Franzino, Good Housekeeping , 23 May 2022",
      "Dark fruit and crushed rock open on the nose, layered with pencil shavings, pine notes and a little licorice . \u2014 Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report , 8 Nov. 2021",
      "There\u2019s lots of black fruit, more dried than fresh, along with some licorice . \u2014 Joseph V Micallef, Forbes , 2 Sep. 2021",
      "Go the extra mile and cut the tips off of licorice to create sweet sippers. \u2014 Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day , 27 Apr. 2022",
      "Beaune Premier Cru captures a little bit of the Volnay and Pommard together, adding depth and intrigue with exotic spice and a touch of licorice under lush plum and berry layered with earth, herbs, cedar and a hint of salinity. \u2014 Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report , 25 Apr. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English licorice , from Anglo-French licoris , from Late Latin liquiritia , alteration of Latin glycyrrhiza , from Greek glykyrrhiza , from glykys sweet + rhiza root \u2014 more at dulcet , root":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-k\u0259-rish",
      "-r\u0259s",
      "\u02c8li-k(\u0259-)rish",
      "-k(\u0259-)r\u0259s"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-102108",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "licorice fern":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": any of several ferns of the genus Polypodium having rootstocks of a sweetish flavor":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-001908",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "licorice vine":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": indian licorice":[]
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    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-133357",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
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    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": ouricury":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Portuguese licur\u00ed, licuri , from Tupi":""
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    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-140505",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
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    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": ouricury wax":[]
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    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-012638",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
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  "lid":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a movable cover for the opening of a hollow container (such as a vessel or box)":[],
      ": an ounce of marijuana":[
        "\"He wanted privacy. He'd bought a keg of beer and a lid of dope and he didn't want his parents to know.\"",
        "\u2014 Sue Grafton"
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      ": to cover or supply with a lid":[]
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      "Noun",
      "I had to get a screwdriver to pry the lid off of the paint can.",
      "as he left the field, the pitcher tipped his lid to the cheering crowd",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "The tight-fitting lid whistles when your water reaches 212 \u00b0F. \u2014 Bon App\u00e9tit , 27 June 2022",
      "This style of water bottle comes in a range of sizes and lid options \u2014 there\u2019s even one for kids. \u2014 Jessica Teich, Good Housekeeping , 22 June 2022",
      "La Brasserie serves a c\u00f4te de boeuf for two (or more) that is ceremoniously brought out on a shiny gu\u00e9ridon whose silver lid is dramatically lifted by Mr. Diop, shooting flames into the air ($169). \u2014 John Mariani, Forbes , 22 June 2022",
      "This affordable trail lid (offered by both Giant and its sister brand Liv, in the same model name) features a MIPS liner, a 360-degree fit system, and a choice of eight colors. \u2014 Joe Lindsey, Outside Online , 19 June 2022",
      "To achieve its goal, Iceland created 11 working groups focused on different types of packaging such as plastic punnets, trays and lid pots, and wrote to more than 400 suppliers asking for help. \u2014 Saabira Chaudhuri, WSJ , 17 June 2022",
      "Some even have planters in the rain barrel lid for growing flowers and herbs. \u2014 Better Homes & Gardens , 8 June 2022",
      "Make the haricots verts: In a large skillet with a tightfitting lid over medium-high heat, melt the butter. \u2014 Ann Maloney, Washington Post , 7 June 2022",
      "To make: Remove the metal lid from the ring band of a wide-mouth 16-ounce jar, and trace on a piece of cardboard; cut out and use a hole punch to make a hole large enough to fit a straw. \u2014 Charlyne Mattox, Country Living , 6 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "Don\u2019t hit your head repeatedly with a trash can lid . \u2014 Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes , 2 Oct. 2021",
      "Someone also allegedly picked up a metal trash can lid and began beating the victim, the outlet reported. \u2014 Fox News , 16 Sep. 2021",
      "Also, keep the door\u2014or lid on top-loaders\u2014open to allow air to circulate. \u2014 Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics , 18 Nov. 2020",
      "In New Zealand, two recent clusters were investigated using genomic sequencing, eventually zeroing in on a trash can lid and an elevator button as the likeliest sources of transmission. \u2014 Lois Parshley, National Geographic , 9 Oct. 2020",
      "According to the charges, the sergeant was getting into his squad car near the site where an angry crowd was gathered when Gibson threw a 15-pound metal garbage can lid at him, striking him in the head and knocking him out. \u2014 Pamela Miller, Star Tribune , 4 Sep. 2020",
      "Meanwhile, give the jar and lid a thorough washing and stuff it with fresh vegetables. \u2014 Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com , 8 Aug. 2020",
      "Utilizing a center-field camera, someone viewing a monitor behind the dugout would steal the signs, and a trash-can lid would be banged to alert hitters what was coming. \u2014 John Shea, SFChronicle.com , 7 Feb. 2020",
      "The fight was so ridiculous that even when Bale grabbed a garbage can lid to fend off Damon's advances, the first concern was about safety. \u2014 Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY , 12 Nov. 2019"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "13th century, in the meaning defined above":"Verb",
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, from Old English hlid ; akin to Old High German hlit cover, and probably to Old English hlinian to lean \u2014 more at lean":"Noun"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8lid"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "cap",
      "cover",
      "top"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-020941",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun",
      "verb"
    ]
  },
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    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": one of the terminal cells closing the neck of an archegonium until the maturation of the egg cell":[],
      ": the uppermost cell of the antheridium in ferns":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-013744",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "lidar":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a device that is similar in operation to radar but emits pulsed laser light instead of microwaves":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The iPad Air is unlikely to get the iPad Pro's lidar sensor, but if the Air does, that could partially explain Apple's cryptically AR-esque teaser image for the event. \u2014 Samuel Axon, Ars Technica , 4 Mar. 2022",
      "For example, Luminar claims its lidar has an industry-leading viewing range of 250 meters. \u2014 Trefis Team, Forbes , 10 Nov. 2021",
      "Red Leader\u2019s software is focused on fine tuning lidar images, particularly for cheaper, lower-range sensors. \u2014 Kenrick Cai, Forbes , 26 May 2022",
      "The lidar then creates a map of the surrounding terrain. \u2014 Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine , 25 Apr. 2022",
      "One, developed at Utah\u2019s Brigham Young University, is a lidar rather than radar system that has less range but is cheaper and more portable. \u2014 Andrew Chapman, Smithsonian Magazine , 21 Apr. 2022",
      "And this is the corresponding lidar frame for the same scene. \u2014 Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica , 15 Apr. 2022",
      "The result is claimed to be a very robust and low-cost solution for automotive lidar . \u2014 Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes , 9 Sep. 2021",
      "The device will reportedly display 8K images to each eye and numerous cameras for tracking hand movement, providing a live video feed inside the headset and more\u2014plus lidar for depth information. \u2014 Samuel Axon, Ars Technica , 20 Dec. 2021"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1963, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "li ght + ra dar":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012b-\u02ccd\u00e4r"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-164749",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "lidded":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": having lids especially of a specified kind":[
        "\u2014 usually used in combination heavy- lidded eyes"
      ],
      ": having or covered with a lid":[
        "a lidded tureen"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Then, place it in a small, lidded saucepan over medium-high heat. \u2014 Washington Post , 21 Mar. 2022",
      "The NutriBullet Blender Combo took everything fans loved from the original NutriBullet\u2014a super-fast smoothie maker with convenient on-the-go lidded cups\u2014and threw in a capable full-size blender that can tackle everyday tasks. \u2014 Adria Greenhauff, Better Homes & Gardens , 20 Apr. 2022",
      "Transfer to a lidded storage container and freeze until frozen solid, at least 4 hours or up to 1 month. \u2014 Jessica Battilana, San Francisco Chronicle , 4 Feb. 2022",
      "The tripped sprinkler system also caused significant flooding, with the living room \u2014 which features an open- lidded toilet next to the couch \u2014 appearing to be covered in inches of water. \u2014 Li Cohen, CBS News , 22 Feb. 2022",
      "Store a second set of bathroom-specific products and tools in the cabinet under the bathroom sink, or in a lidded basket on a shelf or the floor. \u2014 The Week Staff, The Week , 5 Oct. 2018",
      "These lockable, lidded containers can hold multiple parcels and offer protection from thieves as well as inclement weather. \u2014 Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens , 17 Dec. 2021",
      "Instructions: In a large lidded jar combine the rye, sweet Vermouth and Campari. \u2014 Jessica Battilana, San Francisco Chronicle , 30 Nov. 2021",
      "Make the rice: To a large, lidded pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the achiote or coconut oil and pork or bacon, if using. \u2014 Washington Post , 11 Nov. 2021"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-d\u0259d"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-072127",
    "type":[
      "adjective"
    ]
  },
  "lidder":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": one that fastens lids to packed containers":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8lid\u0259(r)"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-130040",
    "type":[
      "noun"
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    "antonyms":[],
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      ": a charge of lying (see lie entry 3 )":[],
      ": an act or instance of lying or resting":[],
      ": an assertion of something known or believed by the speaker or writer to be untrue with intent to deceive":[
        "He told a lie to avoid punishment."
      ],
      ": an untrue or inaccurate statement that may or may not be believed true by the speaker or writer":[
        "the lies we tell ourselves to feel better",
        "historical records containing numerous lies"
      ],
      ": consist , belong":[
        "the success of the book lies in its direct style",
        "responsibility lay with the adults"
      ],
      ": lay sense 6":[],
      ": something that misleads or deceives":[
        "His show of remorse was a lie ."
      ],
      ": the haunt of an animal (such as a fish) : covert":[],
      ": the position or situation in which something lies (see lie entry 1 )":[
        "a golf ball in a difficult lie"
      ],
      ": to assume a horizontal position":[
        "\u2014 often used with down"
      ],
      ": to be in a helpless or defenseless state":[
        "the town lay at the mercy of the invaders"
      ],
      ": to be or remain in a flat or horizontal position upon a broad support":[
        "books lying on the table"
      ],
      ": to be or to stay at rest in a horizontal position : be prostrate : rest , recline":[
        "lie motionless",
        "lie asleep"
      ],
      ": to be sustainable or admissible":[],
      ": to bide one's time : remain secretly ready for action":[],
      ": to bring about by telling lies":[
        "He lied his way out of trouble."
      ],
      ": to create a false or misleading impression":[
        "Statistics sometimes lie .",
        "The mirror never lies ."
      ],
      ": to have a place in relation to something else":[
        "the real reason lies deeper"
      ],
      ": to have an effect through mere presence, weight, or relative position":[
        "remorse lay heavily on him"
      ],
      ": to have direction : extend":[
        "the route lay to the west"
      ],
      ": to have place : exist":[
        "the choice lay between fighting or surrendering"
      ],
      ": to have sexual intercourse":[
        "\u2014 used with with"
      ],
      ": to lie prostrate, defeated, or disgraced":[],
      ": to make an untrue statement with intent to deceive":[
        "She was lying when she said she didn't break the vase.",
        "He lied about his past experience."
      ],
      ": to occupy a certain relative place or position":[
        "hills lie behind us"
      ],
      ": to remain at anchor or becalmed":[],
      ": to remain inactive (as in concealment)":[
        "lie in wait"
      ],
      ": to reside temporarily : stay for the night : lodge":[],
      ": to stay in hiding : strive to avoid notice":[],
      "Jonas 1833\u20131908 Norwegian novelist and dramatist":[],
      "Trygve Halvdan 1896\u20131968 Norwegian lawyer; secretary-general of U.N. (1946\u201352)":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1697, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1":"Verb",
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English lige, lie , from Old English lyge ; akin to Old High German lug\u012b , Old English l\u0113ogan to lie":"Noun",
      "Middle English, from Old English licgan ; akin to Old High German ligen to lie, Latin lectus bed, Greek lechos":"Verb and Noun",
      "Middle English, from Old English l\u0113ogan ; akin to Old High German liogan to lie, Old Church Slavonic l\u016dgati":"Verb"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012b",
      "\u02c8l\u0113"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for lie Verb (2) lie , prevaricate , equivocate , palter , fib mean to tell an untruth. lie is the blunt term, imputing dishonesty. lied about where he had been prevaricate softens the bluntness of lie by implying quibbling or confusing the issue. during the hearings the witness did his best to prevaricate equivocate implies using words having more than one sense so as to seem to say one thing but intend another. equivocated endlessly in an attempt to mislead her inquisitors palter implies making unreliable statements of fact or intention or insincere promises. a swindler paltering with his investors fib applies to a telling of a trivial untruth. fibbed about the price of the new suit",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-041723",
    "type":[
      "biographical name",
      "intransitive verb",
      "noun",
      "verb"
    ]
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  "lie to":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": to stay stationary with head to windward":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1711, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-131608",
    "type":[
      "verb"
    ]
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  "lie up":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": to go into or remain in a dock":[],
      ": to stay in bed or at rest":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1699, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-011050",
    "type":[
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "liege man":{
    "antonyms":[
      "coryphaeus",
      "leader"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a devoted follower":[],
      ": vassal":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "a highly influential anthropologist whose liege men can now be found in a score of major universities"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "acolyte",
      "adherent",
      "convert",
      "disciple",
      "epigone",
      "follower",
      "partisan",
      "partizan",
      "pupil",
      "votarist",
      "votary"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-215118",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "lieu":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": in the place of : instead of":[],
      ": instead":[],
      ": place , stead":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "I have decided that in lieu of a going-away shower, those who wish to go in on a nice gift for her can see me after church. \u2014 Garrison Keillor , Leaving Home , 1989",
      "Many of those pigs live here. Do they ever wonder why their masters walk upright in lieu of going on all-fours",
      "But when she read, and re-read with the closest attention, the particulars immediately following of Wickham's resigning all pretensions to the living, of his receiving, in lieu , so considerable a sum as three thousand pounds, again was she forced to hesitate. \u2014 Jane Austen , Pride and Prejudice , 1813"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "13th century, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English liue , from Anglo-French liu, lieu , from Latin locus \u2014 more at stall":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u00fc"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-101440",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "lieu lands":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": public lands that a patentee has a right to locate and select in place of lands within the limits of a previous grant which are occupied by persons given special protection by the law":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-050323",
    "type":[
      "plural noun"
    ]
  },
  "lieut":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      "lieutenant":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-215944",
    "type":[
      "abbreviation"
    ]
  },
  "lieutenancy":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": the office, rank, or commission of a lieutenant":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "15th century, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "British le(f)-",
      "l\u00fc-\u02c8te-n\u0259n(t)-s\u0113"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-055139",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "lieutenant":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a commissioned officer in the navy or coast guard ranking above a lieutenant junior grade and below a lieutenant commander":[],
      ": a fire or police department officer ranking below a captain":[],
      ": an aide or representative of another in the performance of duty : assistant":[
        "Her best lieutenant was working on the proposal."
      ],
      ": an official empowered to act for a higher official":[
        "The king's lieutenant handled the problem."
      ],
      ": first lieutenant":[],
      ": second lieutenant":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "He was promoted to the rank of lieutenant .",
      "She has her best lieutenants working on a proposal.",
      "one of the mobster's most loyal lieutenants",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The case stretches back more than a decade, a time during which Noble Waidelich rose through the ranks of the Ukiah Police Department, from patrol officer to detective to sergeant, lieutenant , captain and eventually chief. \u2014 Hyeyoon Alyssa Choi, Los Angeles Times , 10 June 2022",
      "He has been replaced by his top lieutenant , Dana Walden, effective immediately. \u2014 Laura Blasey, Los Angeles Times , 10 June 2022",
      "Rice\u2019s top lieutenant , Dana Walden \u2014 who also made the move from Fox to Disney \u2014 will be taking over his responsibilities. \u2014 Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter , 9 June 2022",
      "Finally, the lawsuit says, Zaredini complained to a lieutenant , who recommended an investigation, but it was never carried out. \u2014 The New Yorker , 30 May 2022",
      "Aaron was a retired police lieutenant , who worked as a security guard at the store. \u2014 Ellen Mcgirt, Fortune , 17 May 2022",
      "Among the 10 people killed were a retired police lieutenant , a substitute teacher, a beloved grandmother of six and a dedicated community activist. \u2014 Alexandra Meeks, CNN , 17 May 2022",
      "His closest lieutenant , President Martin Lau, earned 24% less than a year earlier or 323 million yuan, including a 32% decline in his bonus to 23 million yuan, according to the company\u2019s annual report. \u2014 Zheping Huang, Bloomberg.com , 8 Apr. 2022",
      "While the house was originally built by a US Navy lieutenant , the villa\u2019s four bedrooms, and separate private suite, complete with a terrace, kitchen and even a guest cottage make for a stunning stay. \u2014 Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes , 17 Mar. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, from Anglo-French lieu tenant , from liu + tenant holding, from tenir to hold, from Latin ten\u0113re \u2014 more at thin":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "British le(f)-",
      "l\u00fc-\u02c8te-n\u0259nt"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "adjunct",
      "adjutant",
      "aid",
      "aide",
      "apprentice",
      "assistant",
      "coadjutor",
      "deputy",
      "helper",
      "helpmate",
      "helpmeet",
      "mate",
      "sidekick"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-105910",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "lieutenant colonel":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a commissioned officer in the army, air force, or marine corps ranking above a major and below a colonel":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Fort Rucker, in Alabama, would become Fort Novosel, after Michael Novosel, who gave up the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Air Force Reserve and became a chief warrant officer in the Army, which deployed him to Vietnam. \u2014 New York Times , 24 May 2022",
      "Sachs, who attained the rank of lieutenant colonel , later led troops in liberating prisoners from a Nazi concentration camp. \u2014 Sarah Parvini, Los Angeles Times , 19 Mar. 2022",
      "Back in Saint Petersburg, then called Leningrad, Putin reached the rank of lieutenant colonel in the KGB and began to work at a humdrum level for the party. \u2014 David Pryce-jones, National Review , 3 Mar. 2022",
      "Back then, his father, a lieutenant colonel , and his step-mother, a Department of Defense employee, introduced him to the formalities of military life. \u2014 Rashika Jaipuriar, The Indianapolis Star , 8 June 2022",
      "Rahill\u2019s father, Wily, flew planes for the Air Force before retiring as a lieutenant colonel , and Sky Rahill noted his father\u2019s influence on his career path. \u2014 Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun , 3 June 2022",
      "Heath Davenport, who spent 25 years in the Army before retiring as a lieutenant colonel , said the historic occasion serves as a reminder of how far women have advanced in society. \u2014 Lawrence Richard, Fox News , 31 May 2022",
      "Mahtabudin Safi, an Afghan air force lieutenant colonel , came here with his wife and eight children, who range from 2 to 16 years old. \u2014 Sig Christenson, San Antonio Express-News , 25 Dec. 2021",
      "Soon after, Ch\u00e1vez, then an Army lieutenant colonel , attempted to overthrow the government. \u2014 Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker , 12 Apr. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1598, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-035643",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "lieutenant commander":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a commissioned officer in the navy or coast guard ranking above a lieutenant and below a commander":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The decision was made to let the Navy lieutenant commander , 37, continue. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 24 May 2022",
      "The person responsible for the Trout Memo was none other than James Bond novelist Ian Fleming, then a lieutenant commander . \u2014 Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times , 12 May 2022",
      "Spence is a retired Naval lieutenant commander and nuclear engineering officer. \u2014 AZCentral.com , 6 Apr. 2022",
      "The Golden Rule made an international splash in 1958 when its skipper, Albert Bigelow, a former U.S. Navy lieutenant commander , was blocked by the Coast Guard from sailing into the Pacific Ocean nuclear test zone as a protest. \u2014 Diane Bell Columnist, San Diego Union-Tribune , 5 Feb. 2022",
      "Edwin Roland Mowbray III, known as Ted, was the son of Edwin R. Mowbray Jr., a career naval aviator and lieutenant commander , and his wife, Nancy Lane Hebb, who worked in real estate sales, was born in Baltimore and raised in Roland Park. \u2014 Frederick N. Rasmussen, baltimoresun.com , 21 Dec. 2021",
      "Jesse Iwuji, a lieutenant commander in the Navy Reserve, will become the second fulltime Black driver this season with plans to run in the Xfinity Series. \u2014 Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al , 19 Feb. 2022",
      "A month after Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, Sam Barry, the winningest basketball coach in school history, left the Trojans in January 1942 to enlist as a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy. \u2014 Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times , 11 Jan. 2022",
      "Jessica Wittner, 38, is a US Navy lieutenant commander , naval aviator and test pilot who has flown F/A-18 fighter jets. \u2014 Ashley Strickland, CNN , 6 Dec. 2021"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1839, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-072020",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "lieutenant commissioner":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a Salvation Army officer ranking above a colonel and below a commissioner":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-201043",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "lieutenant general":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a commissioned officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who ranks above a major general and whose insignia is three stars":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Peter Capaldi, playing the nervy director of communications Malcolm Tucker, is undoubtedly the film\u2019s MVP, but James Gandolfini gives a great rare comic turn as a grumpy U.S. lieutenant general alongside a brilliant ensemble. \u2014 David Sims, The Atlantic , 26 Feb. 2022",
      "Flynn rose to the rank of lieutenant general who formerly led the Defense Intelligence Agency. \u2014 Paul Gattis | Pgattis@al.com, al , 16 Feb. 2022",
      "Roger Cloutier, in the meantime, was promoted to lieutenant general . \u2014 James Gordon Meek, ABC News , 11 Nov. 2021",
      "His military career culminated with a promotion to lieutenant general and duty as the Army\u2019s first chief information officer at the Pentagon. \u2014 Edward Lee, baltimoresun.com , 24 Oct. 2021",
      "As a three-star lieutenant general in the U.S. Army and even after retirement, Otto J. Guenther was a popular choice to speak at graduation ceremonies, workshops and formal events. \u2014 Edward Lee, baltimoresun.com , 24 Oct. 2021",
      "In September 2013, Mark Milley, then an Army lieutenant general and deputy commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan, gave reporters another upbeat assessment. \u2014 Craig Whitlock, Anchorage Daily News , 16 Aug. 2021",
      "The school had been named after Nathan Bedford Forrest, who was a lieutenant general in the Confederate Army and also became known for being one of the founding figures of the Ku Klux Klan. \u2014 Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY , 16 Apr. 2021",
      "The school had been named after Nathan Bedford Forrest, who was a lieutenant general in the Confederate Army and also became known for being one of the founding figures of the Ku Klux Klan. \u2014 Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY , 16 Apr. 2021"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1589, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-184238",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "lieutenant governor":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a deputy or subordinate governor: such as":[],
      ": an elected official serving as deputy to the governor of an American state":[],
      ": the formal head of the government of a Canadian province appointed by the federal government as the representative of the crown":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Fetterman served as the mayor of the small borough of Braddock, just outside Pittsburgh, for 16 years before being elected as lieutenant governor alongside Gov. Tom Wolf four years ago. \u2014 Hannah Demissie, ABC News , 17 May 2022",
      "Trump also endorsed candidates in the state lieutenant governor and attorney general races, as well as a handful of congressional primaries. \u2014 Paul Steinhauser, Fox News , 24 May 2022",
      "Brian Calley, former lieutenant governor and current president of the Small Business Association of Michigan, said in a statement his organization supports the legislative proposal. \u2014 Dave Boucher, Detroit Free Press , 19 May 2022",
      "In a letter to Janice McGeachin, the lieutenant governor and president of the state's senate, Idaho Gov. \u2014 Bynadine El-bawab, ABC News , 31 Mar. 2022",
      "Collier has two statewide elections under his belt: the lieutenant governor \u2019s race four years ago and a bid for state comptroller before that. \u2014 Cayla Harris, San Antonio Express-News , 3 Mar. 2022",
      "Candidates for governor and lieutenant governor will team up at the outset. \u2014 Becky Bohrer, Anchorage Daily News , 25 Jan. 2022",
      "The governor and lieutenant governor of Idaho don't run for office on a joint ticket, according to the Idaho Capital Sun. \u2014 Orlando Mayorquin, USA TODAY , 17 May 2022",
      "The governor and lieutenant governor are right: the childcare system IS in crisis. \u2014 Lourdes Urena, BostonGlobe.com , 4 May 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1595, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-215605",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "lieutenant junior grade":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a commissioned officer in the navy or coast guard ranking above an ensign and below a lieutenant":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "In May 1946, Coburn retired from the Navy as a lieutenant junior grade , married his sweetheart, Jeanette, and later built a career as a Navy civilian contractor and electrician in San Diego and, later, Vista. \u2014 Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune , 7 Dec. 2020",
      "His sister Montana Geimer, a lieutenant junior grade who now works at Fort Meade, lives in Winters\u2019 home in Edgewater. \u2014 Jean Marbella, baltimoresun.com , 23 June 2019",
      "Cardona, 27, was promoted from lieutenant junior grade . \u2014 Emily Caron, SI.com , 6 June 2019",
      "Cardona, a graduate of the Naval Academy in 2015, was promoted from lieutenant junior grade . \u2014 Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY , 6 June 2019",
      "Also facing charges are two lieutenants and one lieutenant junior grade , whose names were not disclosed. \u2014 Matt Naham, ajc , 18 Jan. 2018",
      "Also facing charges are two lieutenants and one lieutenant junior grade , whose names were not disclosed. \u2014 Time , 17 Jan. 2018",
      "Also facing charges are two lieutenants and one lieutenant junior grade , whose names were not disclosed. \u2014 Matt Naham, ajc , 18 Jan. 2018",
      "Also facing charges are two lieutenants and one lieutenant junior grade , whose names were not disclosed. \u2014 Time , 17 Jan. 2018"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "circa 1909, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-113121",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "life":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a principle or force that is considered to underlie the distinctive quality of animate beings":[],
      ": a property (such as resilience (see resilience sense 1 ) or elasticity) of an inanimate (see inanimate sense 1 ) substance or object resembling the animate quality of a living being":[],
      ": a sentence of imprisonment for the remainder of a convict's life":[],
      ": a specific phase of earthly existence":[
        "adult life"
      ],
      ": a way or manner of living":[
        "the life of the colonists"
      ],
      ": an animating and shaping force or principle":[
        "the life of the constitution \u2026 has been not logic but experience",
        "\u2014 F. A. Ogg & Harold Zink"
      ],
      ": an opportunity for continued viability":[
        "gave the patient a new life"
      ],
      ": an organismic state characterized by capacity for metabolism (see metabolism sense 1 ), growth, reaction to stimuli, and reproduction":[],
      ": animate activity and movement":[
        "stirrings of life"
      ],
      ": biography sense 1":[
        "the life of George Washington"
      ],
      ": god sense 1b":[],
      ": human activities":[],
      ": lifelong":[
        "a life member"
      ],
      ": livelihood":[
        "The fishing village drew its life from the sea."
      ],
      ": living beings (as of a particular kind or environment)":[
        "forest life"
      ],
      ": of or relating to animate being":[],
      ": of, relating to, or provided by life insurance":[
        "a life policy"
      ],
      ": one or more aspects of the process of living":[
        "sex life of the frog"
      ],
      ": one providing interest and vigor":[
        "life of the party"
      ],
      ": something resembling animate life":[
        "a grant saved the project's life"
      ],
      ": spirit , animation":[
        "saw no life in her dancing"
      ],
      ": spiritual existence transcending (see transcend sense 1c ) physical death":[
        "his craving \u2026 for the release into the life to come",
        "\u2014 Rodney Gilbert"
      ],
      ": the activities of a given sphere, area, or time":[
        "the political life of the country"
      ],
      ": the form or pattern of something existing in reality":[
        "painted from life"
      ],
      ": the period from an event until death":[
        "a judge appointed for life"
      ],
      ": the period from birth to death":[],
      ": the period of duration, usefulness, or popularity of something":[
        "the expected life of the batteries"
      ],
      ": the period of existence (as of a subatomic particle) \u2014 compare half-life":[],
      ": the quality that distinguishes a vital and functional being from a dead body":[],
      ": the sequence of physical and mental experiences that make up the existence of an individual":[
        "children \u2026 are the joy of our lives",
        "\u2014 Agnes S. Turnbull"
      ],
      ": using a living model":[
        "a life class"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Noun",
      "He believes that God gives life to all creatures.",
      "She was happy and healthy for most of her life .",
      "The people in her family tend to have long lives .",
      "I've known her all my life .",
      "He is nearing the end of his life .",
      "People can expect to change jobs several times in their life .",
      "They've been waiting their whole life for an opportunity like this.",
      "What do you really want out of life ",
      "All this paperwork has made life much more difficult.",
      "The details of everyday life can be fascinating.",
      "Adjective",
      "the life force in all things",
      "He was given a life sentence in prison.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "Defined as a lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life , more than 7 million Americans 60 or older experience food insecurity every year. \u2014 Vanessa G. S\u00e1nchez, Washington Post , 26 June 2022",
      "Austin Butler has been scoring raves for his chameleonic turn as Elvis Presley, charting his life and career from his early days as a gyrating heart throb through his corpulent coda as a Vegas regular. \u2014 Brent Lang, Variety , 24 June 2022",
      "Designer Elizabeth Cooper placed a lush citrus tree in the corner for an extra pop of life and color and then staggered topiaries on the windowsill. \u2014 Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful , 24 June 2022",
      "Protected by Trees Even for those who didn\u2019t experience the tragic loss of life or home, the storm\u2019s impact proves inescapable. \u2014 Chadd Scott, Forbes , 24 June 2022",
      "Improve your dog\u2019s quality of life and mobility, while also letting your dog experience the soothing effect of CBD with these delightful biscuits. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 24 June 2022",
      "As a young man in Memphis, Tennessee, Robert Dabney Jr. wanted to blaze a path that could set his family up for a better life . \u2014 Aaron Morrison, ajc , 23 June 2022",
      "Fortunately for Yang and Hubbard, Rudolph was intrigued by the theme of reinvention, particularly for a woman in her 40s whose life and identity had been so wrapped up in her husband\u2019s. \u2014 Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter , 23 June 2022",
      "This architectural style, in its creative simplicity, is a testament to the inventiveness required to combat the harsh realities of early Colonial life and farmstead living. \u2014 Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor , 22 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
      "The other victim had non- life threatening injuries and was in good condition. \u2014 Marlene Lenthang, NBC News , 23 June 2022",
      "Other admitted to hospital with non- life threatening injuries in good condition. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 23 June 2022",
      "Other admitted to hospital with non- life threatening injuries in good condition. \u2014 Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE.com , 22 June 2022",
      "The other two men were hit once and have non- life threatening injuries, Det. \u2014 Ngan Ho, Baltimore Sun , 22 June 2022",
      "Flaherty was taken to Good Samaritan Medical Center with non- life threatening injuries. \u2014 Adam Sennott, BostonGlobe.com , 16 June 2022",
      "Two teenagers later arrived at the hospital for treatment in their own car with non- life threatening injuries. \u2014 Stephanie Guerilus, ABC News , 11 June 2022",
      "The child was treated and released from a Huntsville hospital with non- life threatening injuries, police said, and the child is in the custody of family members. \u2014 Paul Gattis | Pgattis@al.com, al , 8 June 2022",
      "Police officers exchanged gunfire with the suspect, which left one police officer with non- life threatening injuries. \u2014 Adam Sabes, Fox News , 5 June 2022"
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
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      "There's perhaps no better way to feel the life force of the Blue Ridge Mountains than to set out on one of its hiking trails. \u2014 Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure , 31 May 2022",
      "The King wants the mermaid's life force to achieve immortality, but a young woman, who has familial ties to the king, wants to save the creature. \u2014 Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping , 10 May 2022",
      "Even the great Francis Guinan, playing the grumpy King of France, demurs to this life force . \u2014 Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune , 1 May 2022",
      "Plus, due to Khonsu's power, Moon Knight has supernatural skills like enhanced strength determined by the moon's waxing and waning, and the power to drain someone's life force through physical contact. \u2014 Milan Polk, Men's Health , 30 Mar. 2022",
      "To me the point is love between two people that sparks a life force that becomes more than two people. \u2014 Washington Post , 12 Apr. 2022",
      "Artists continue to generate in a dangerous world that is nonetheless overflowing with life force and power. \u2014 ELLE , 31 Mar. 2022",
      "And not that the campus landscape crew didn\u2019t do their best each year to spray the life force out of the little devils. \u2014 Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal , 4 Mar. 2022"
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "According to documents, Murdaugh allegedly admitted to law enforcement that the plan was for Smith to kill him so that Murdaugh's son could collect a life insurance policy worth about $10 million. \u2014 Jay Varela, NBC News , 26 June 2022",
      "Prosecutors alleged that the writer killed her spouse in order to acquire a $1.5 million life insurance policy. \u2014 Tommy Mcardle, PEOPLE.com , 14 June 2022",
      "There are many life insurance policy design options and strategies that are beyond the scope of this article. \u2014 Jeff Kirshner, Forbes , 25 Apr. 2022",
      "Hartford Financial is the largest provider of property and casualty (P&C) and life insurance products in the U.S. \u2014 Trefis Team, Forbes , 29 Dec. 2021",
      "It isn't intended for income replacement like other life insurance products. \u2014 Philip Elliott, Time , 5 Aug. 2021",
      "Prosecutors told jurors that Crampton Brophy was motivated by money problems and a life insurance policy. \u2014 CBS News , 26 May 2022",
      "Prosecutors told jurors that Crampton Brophy was motivated by money problems and a life insurance policy. \u2014 Chron , 26 May 2022",
      "Jay Zigmont, a financial planner in Water Valley, Miss., who specializes in child-free clients, said life insurance usually isn\u2019t a given for those without kids. \u2014 Veronica Dagher, WSJ , 18 May 2022"
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      "1781, in the meaning defined above":""
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "In Connecticut, 57% of fatalities involved alcohol or drug use and 71% were not wearing a life jacket , according to DEEP. \u2014 Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant , 20 June 2022",
      "Arkansas Game and Fish Commission communications director Keith Stephens confirmed Monday Anderson was pulled underneath a tube behind a boat and was not wearing a life jacket , citing a preliminary report. \u2014 I.c. Murrell, Arkansas Online , 13 June 2022",
      "State law says children under 13 years old must wear a life jacket . \u2014 Jozsef Papp, ajc , 3 June 2022",
      "When the boat was not returned on time, staff found it on the north side of the lake with Josey sleeping in his life jacket on board, but the mom was not with her child. \u2014 Georgia Slater, PEOPLE.com , 8 June 2022",
      "Bucklew had been hit by a piece of a rocket that was now burning his life jacket . \u2014 cincinnati.com , 26 May 2022",
      "The 6-year-old child fell out of the boat and started drifting away in his life jacket . \u2014 al , 7 May 2022",
      "Be ready for the unexpected and always wear your life jacket . \u2014 Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 23 Apr. 2022",
      "Healey said the victim Sunday was not wearing a life jacket and that the kayak capsized while the man was attempting to recover a lost paddle. \u2014 Hartford Courant , 23 May 2022"
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      "Cracked Eggery, as the name suggests, is devoted to those fragile hen ovals, which has created some confusion throughout the life span of the young company. \u2014 Washington Post , 2 May 2022",
      "One key aspect of events that the move to digital draws attention to is their life span . \u2014 Lisa Bennett, Forbes , 23 May 2022",
      "All were participants in a Promethean experiment aimed at extending the human life span . \u2014 Washington Post , 28 Nov. 2021",
      "This many years into the Switch's life span , Nintendo has finally decided that its casual, cartoony take on sports should live on, even if its original home on the Wii is no longer supported. \u2014 Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica , 3 May 2022",
      "As new treatments and therapies are developed, many are targeted at late-stage cancer patients and only increase life span by a few months or years. \u2014 Justin Li, Forbes , 18 Apr. 2022",
      "In fact, Anderson says, there are drugs already in use that influence metabolism in people and have been shown to increase life span in mice. \u2014 New York Times , 14 Sep. 2021",
      "Its padded bucket seat is also easily removed, a boon for a child user, who can grow with the AdvenChair and only ever need to purchase a new, larger seat to be fitted on the chair, greatly extending its life span . \u2014 Emily Pennington, Outside Online , 25 July 2020",
      "This hoodie\u2019s life span should have been unremarkable, like millions of others worn by young men \u2014 ballgames, concerts, parties then, maybe, an old-clothes donation box. \u2014 Washington Post , 17 Mar. 2022"
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      "1831, in the meaning defined at sense 2":""
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      "She was put on life support .",
      "equipment providing life support for astronauts",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "Foltz died three days after he was put on life support . \u2014 CBS News , 17 June 2022",
      "Police said Friday morning that William Trenchard was on life support at a hospital. \u2014 Landon Mion, Fox News , 11 June 2022",
      "Chhatrala was later taken to a hospital where he was placed on life support for three days before he was pronounced dead, prosecutors said. \u2014 Stephanie Casanova, Chicago Tribune , 7 June 2022",
      "The agency said in a news release that Uhde was declared brain-dead on Saturday morning and his body remained on life support until Tuesday morning to allow for organ donation. \u2014 Todd Richmond, ajc , 7 June 2022",
      "Moldovan spent about a month on life support before he was transferred to a rehabilitation center in January. \u2014 Jon Brown, Fox News , 2 June 2022",
      "WTOL-TV Foltz died three days after he was put on life support . \u2014 CBS News , 27 May 2022",
      "The current plan could be on life support , even with Moreno buying the stadium and the surrounding land. \u2014 Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times , 19 May 2022",
      "Shares could remain on life support for quite a while. \u2014 Jacky Wong, WSJ , 18 May 2022"
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      "1959, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective",
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      "The town's lifeblood has always been its fishing industry.",
      "The neighborhoods are the lifeblood of this city.",
      "the lifeblood that flows through his veins",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Empowerment is the new watchword for remote work and the lifeblood of your tech workforce\u2019s productivity. \u2014 Sergiu Matei, Forbes , 27 June 2022",
      "Cotton prices \u2014 the lifeblood behind Life is Good products \u2014 top $1 per pound, well above the usual rate of $0.60 to $0.80. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 9 June 2022",
      "The revenues may be volatile on occasion, but the business is the lifeblood of their companies and one that allows other efforts to take shape. \u2014 Declan Harty, Fortune , 26 May 2022",
      "Over Zoom, the mood proved light and fun yet introspective, tinged with the turbulence of two years ago \u2014 live shows were Ellevator\u2019s lifeblood and driving force, honed during years crisscrossing Canada. \u2014 Beau Hayhoe, SPIN , 11 May 2022",
      "Too often, organizations lump OT together with IT\u2014the computers, networks and data that are the lifeblood of business. \u2014 Francis Cianfrocca, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
      "They are designed to choke any possibility for the kind of spontaneous, ad hoc commercial and community happenings that are the lifeblood of urban existence. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 6 June 2022",
      "Biotin, sometimes referred to as vitamin B7, is the lifeblood of skin, nail and hair health. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 20 May 2022",
      "North Carolina\u2019s massive, year-round 30,000 square-foot farmers market \u2014 the lifeblood for hundreds of independent tradespeople \u2014 is just a stone\u2019s throw from the research park and tech juggernaut Centennial Campus. \u2014 Bon App\u00e9tit , 25 May 2022"
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      "1579, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Providing employees with a lifeboat to a new career is good for your bottom line, too. \u2014 Darren Kimball, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
      "She was \ufb01nally cajoled into boarding the second-to-last lifeboat , only to clamber out again as Isidor, 67, stepped away. \u2014 People Staff, PEOPLE.com , 15 Apr. 2022",
      "The first lifeboat is launched with 28 people on board out of a capacity of 65. April 15, 1912, 2:20 a.m. - The Titanic sinks in less than three hours. \u2014 CNN , 28 Mar. 2022",
      "Then a lifeboat arrives with one of the crew, Abigail (Dolly De Leon). \u2014 Peter Debruge, Variety , 21 May 2022",
      "The visible leaks and single lifeboat were enough reason, but the engine was also falling apart in addition to other severe, if less obvious damage. \u2014 David Reamer, Anchorage Daily News , 15 May 2022",
      "The Splendid skirts and button-downs became my forgiving, if unflattering, lifeboat . \u2014 Vogue , 4 May 2022",
      "Jacob Astor made sure his wife Madeline made it into a lifeboat and kissed her goodbye before the boat was lowered. \u2014 Michael Verdon, Robb Report , 14 Apr. 2022",
      "Shackleton and five of his crew had reached the island in May 1916 after a 16-day, 800-mile journey across the Southern Ocean in an open lifeboat . \u2014 New York Times , 15 Mar. 2022"
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      "1797, in the meaning defined above":""
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Bexley remained in the car for three full minutes near her father\u2019s lifeless body before a passerby stumbled on the gruesome scene and pulled her from the car, police said. \u2014 Fox News , 14 June 2022",
      "The photos showed bloodstains on the seats and a lifeless body on the ground. \u2014 New York Times , 31 May 2022",
      "Harrington was 27 years old when her lifeless body was discovered rolled up in a rug inside Chabrol\u2019s Virginia Beach home. \u2014 Hope Hodge Seck, Washington Post , 27 May 2022",
      "Overstreet said students discovered Brophy\u2019s lifeless body at 7:29 a.m., while Winemiller disagreed, saying another instructor did not unlock the student entrance until 7:35 a.m. \u2014 oregonlive , 23 May 2022",
      "Some of these abiotic pathways would not only produce an excess of oxygen, but would also render a planet totally lifeless . \u2014 Lee Billings, Scientific American , 22 Feb. 2017",
      "The county attorney prosecuting the case said in past court documents the pair surveilled Graber\u2019s pattern of life, ambushed her along her daily walk and dragged her into the woods, returning later to better hide her lifeless body. \u2014 Stephanie Pagones, Fox News , 13 May 2022",
      "Hours later, Hamm, along with one of her sons, discovered Randisha's lifeless body in the foyer of their Georgia home. \u2014 Tristan Balagtas, PEOPLE.com , 4 May 2022",
      "Sick with Covid in the winter of 2020 as the coronavirus ravaged Tennessee, Randall Aikens appeared lifeless to his family. \u2014 New York Times , 1 May 2022"
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      "Bexley remained in the car for three full minutes near her father\u2019s lifeless body before a passerby stumbled on the gruesome scene and pulled her from the car, police said. \u2014 Fox News , 14 June 2022",
      "The photos showed bloodstains on the seats and a lifeless body on the ground. \u2014 New York Times , 31 May 2022",
      "Harrington was 27 years old when her lifeless body was discovered rolled up in a rug inside Chabrol\u2019s Virginia Beach home. \u2014 Hope Hodge Seck, Washington Post , 27 May 2022",
      "Overstreet said students discovered Brophy\u2019s lifeless body at 7:29 a.m., while Winemiller disagreed, saying another instructor did not unlock the student entrance until 7:35 a.m. \u2014 oregonlive , 23 May 2022",
      "Some of these abiotic pathways would not only produce an excess of oxygen, but would also render a planet totally lifeless . \u2014 Lee Billings, Scientific American , 22 Feb. 2017",
      "The county attorney prosecuting the case said in past court documents the pair surveilled Graber\u2019s pattern of life, ambushed her along her daily walk and dragged her into the woods, returning later to better hide her lifeless body. \u2014 Stephanie Pagones, Fox News , 13 May 2022",
      "Hours later, Hamm, along with one of her sons, discovered Randisha's lifeless body in the foyer of their Georgia home. \u2014 Tristan Balagtas, PEOPLE.com , 4 May 2022",
      "Sick with Covid in the winter of 2020 as the coronavirus ravaged Tennessee, Randall Aikens appeared lifeless to his family. \u2014 New York Times , 1 May 2022"
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      "The graphics in the video game are more lifelike than we imagined they would be.",
      "the eyes of the lifelike portrait seem to follow visitors around the room",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "To make Charles more lifelike , presumably, Brian has dressed him up in a bow tie, beige cardigan and giant white dress shirt that looks like it was stitched together from old bedsheets. \u2014 Michael O'sullivan, Washington Post , 15 June 2022",
      "The process gives the robotic appendage an extremely lifelike look, not least because the skin can move and flex naturally as the three-joint digit does. \u2014 Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine , 10 June 2022",
      "The simulator is supported by Foresight\u2019s GCQuad launch monitor and the simulation software, FSX 2020, delivers lifelike graphics and animations. \u2014 Shaun Tolson, Robb Report , 3 May 2022",
      "The Blumhouse and Atomic Monster film is based on a story by the master of horror James Wan that stars Williams as Gemma, a brilliant roboticist working at a toy company who creates a lifelike doll. \u2014 Carolyn Giardina, The Hollywood Reporter , 27 Apr. 2022",
      "There are certainly a lot of Anittas to navigate, as demonstrated by the album cover: six hauntingly lifelike busts that reflect the singer\u2019s moods, roles, personas, and enthusiasm for cosmetic surgery. \u2014 Charles Aaron, Rolling Stone , 15 Apr. 2022",
      "Chekhov\u2019s characters, too, can seem uncannily lifelike , and Wood attributes this to a kind of literary special effect. \u2014 Washington Post , 24 Feb. 2022",
      "The camera was a distinct upgrade, as the larger sensors and new modes make your photos and videos look more lifelike than ever before. \u2014 Chris Hachey, BGR , 26 Apr. 2022",
      "The latter, also known as portrait busts, were made as lifelike memorials for the dearly departed, typically carved of marble and owned by the nobility. \u2014 New York Times , 11 Apr. 2022"
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    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bf-\u02ccl\u012bk"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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      "living",
      "natural",
      "naturalistic",
      "naturalist",
      "near",
      "photo-realistic",
      "realistic",
      "three-dimensional"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-193834",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun"
    ]
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    "antonyms":[],
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      ": associated with, reflecting, or promoting an enhanced or more desirable lifestyle":[
        "lifestyle magazines"
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      "Noun",
      "She envied the lavish lifestyles of wealthy people.",
      "Eating right and exercising are essential to having a healthy lifestyle .",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "While Siegelman Stable was born on the horse tracks of New York and New Jersey, the lifestyle brand is pausing riding the high horse in the states and racing into Oslo, Norway. \u2014 Cassell Ferere, Forbes , 1 July 2022",
      "Zulu, also a co-CEO for Ebony Son Entertainment and founder of lifestyle brand Culture Republic, got his start in radio as an on-air personality at his college station and interned for various record labels. \u2014 al , 28 June 2022",
      "However, fake news and misinformation on climate change is interfering with how the scientific community engages with people interested in making lifestyle changes to mitigate the effects of climate change. \u2014 Dongwook Kim, Scientific American , 27 June 2022",
      "Zulu, also a co-CEO for Ebony Son Entertainment and founder of lifestyle brand Culture Republic, got his start in radio as an on-air personality at his college station and interned for various record labels. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 27 June 2022",
      "Potential treatments include medications, lifestyle changes, pelvic floor physical therapy and surgery. \u2014 Kaitlyn Pirie, Good Housekeeping , 24 June 2022",
      "The role required intense preparation, from workouts and diet to lifestyle changes, Portman learned. . \u2014 Erin Jensen, USA TODAY , 22 June 2022",
      "Now the company is financially backing Felix\u2019s other endeavors, investing $1 million in her lifestyle brand Saysh as part of an $8 million funding round. \u2014 Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune , 21 June 2022",
      "The venerable lifestyle brand has been showing its support for LGBTQ+ people for over three decades now. \u2014 Bryan Hood, Robb Report , 20 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
      "To choose the best protein powder, Syn and Bazilian suggest examining your dietary and lifestyle needs. \u2014 Kayla Hui, Health.com , 27 Jan. 2022",
      "In addition to the financial and lifestyle benefits, GigCX\u2019s often voice overall wellbeing and mental health benefits attributed to staying active in the workforce. \u2014 Jessica Lin, Forbes , 20 Oct. 2021",
      "The next to benefit by what some are calling president the president's pardoning spree could be lifestyle guru Martha Stewart, convicted for obstruction of justice in 2004, and ex-Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich, convicted of corruption in 2011. \u2014 USA TODAY , 31 May 2018"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1915, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
      "1970, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "-\u02ccst\u012b(-\u0259)l",
      "\u02c8l\u012bf-\u02c8st\u012b(-\u0259)l",
      "\u02c8l\u012bf-\u02c8st\u012bl"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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      "civilization",
      "culture",
      "life",
      "society"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-055334",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun"
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    "antonyms":[],
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      ": an amount accumulated or experienced in a lifetime":[
        "a lifetime of regrets"
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      ": lifelong":[],
      ": measured or achieved over the span of a career":[
        "a baseball player's lifetime batting average"
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      ": of long duration or continuance":[
        "lifetime legislation"
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      ": the duration of the existence of a living being (such as a person or an animal) or a thing (such as a star or a subatomic particle)":[]
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      "Noun",
      "a lifetime spent traveling the world",
      "It would have taken me a lifetime to read all those books.",
      "Childhood seems a lifetime ago now!",
      "a chemical with a lifetime of only a few minutes",
      "the lifetime of a planet",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "But Fudge\u2019s presence fit neatly with Bass\u2019 central campaign argument \u2014 that her lifetime in Democratic politics and national connections are an asset in fixing the city\u2019s most urgent problems. \u2014 Julia Wickstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 25 June 2022",
      "Because the issue is so divisive and personal, the state argued, it should be decided by state lawmakers accountable to voters rather than by federal courts whose jurists enjoy lifetime appointments. \u2014 John Fritze, USA TODAY , 24 June 2022",
      "Canadian master of horror David Cronenberg will receive the Donostia Award, a lifetime achievement honor, at this year\u2019s San Sebastian Film Festival. \u2014 Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter , 24 June 2022",
      "Her lifetime batting average of .753 is second all-time in OHSAA history. \u2014 Alex Harrison, The Enquirer , 24 June 2022",
      "Also, every bag Away sells comes with a 100-day trial and limited lifetime warranty. \u2014 Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics , 24 June 2022",
      "An extra day or two can make all the difference in your business's average customer lifetime value. \u2014 Yec, Forbes , 24 June 2022",
      "The company provides a lifetime allowance of $10,000 per employees (or their dependents) per service. \u2014 Clare Duffy And Jennifer Korn, CNN , 24 June 2022",
      "Choir leader and recording artist Ricky Dillard, a five-time Grammy nominee, will receive the James Cleveland lifetime achievement wward. \u2014 Paul Grein, Billboard , 24 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
      "Getting an Emmy award is a lifetime dream for many. \u2014 Stephan Rabimov, Forbes , 24 May 2021",
      "In addition to keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops and networking, the 2019 Music Biz conference will again take time to recognize both recent and lifetime achievements. \u2014 Gary Graff, Billboard , 29 Apr. 2019",
      "They are viewed as the most restrictive among the 15 states with consecutive or lifetime legislative term limits. \u2014 David Eggert, Detroit Free Press , 20 Nov. 2019"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
      "1834, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective"
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bf-\u02cct\u012bm"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
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      "continuance",
      "date",
      "duration",
      "life",
      "life span",
      "run",
      "standing",
      "time"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-045622",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun"
    ]
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    "antonyms":[
      "drop",
      "lower"
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      ": a device (such as a handle or latch) for lifting":[],
      ": a layer in the heel of a shoe":[],
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      ": a rise or advance in position or condition":[],
      ": a set of pumps used in a mine":[],
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      ": an elevating influence":[],
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      ": ascend , rise":[
        "the rocket lifted off"
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      ": heavens , sky":[],
      ": plagiarize":[],
      ": plastic surgery on a part of the body typically to improve a drooping or sagging appearance especially by reducing excess skin and fat":[
        "a neck lift"
      ],
      ": revoke , rescind":[
        "lift an embargo"
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      ": ski lift":[],
      ": steal":[
        "had her purse lifted"
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      ": the action or an instance of rising":[],
      ": the amount that may be lifted at one time : load":[],
      ": the component of the total aerodynamic force acting on an airplane or airfoil that is perpendicular to the relative wind and that for an airplane constitutes the upward force that opposes the pull of gravity":[],
      ": the distance or extent to which something rises":[],
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      ": to dissipate and clear":[],
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      ": to pay off (an obligation)":[
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      ": to put an end to (a blockade or siege) by withdrawing or causing the withdrawal of investing forces":[],
      ": to raise from a lower to a higher position : elevate":[],
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      ": to raise in rate or amount":[],
      ": to take out of normal setting":[
        "lift a word out of context"
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      ": to take up (a fingerprint) from a surface":[],
      ": to take up (something, such as a root crop or transplants) from the ground":[]
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    "examples":[
      "Verb",
      "The paramedics lifted the stretcher into the ambulance.",
      "lift a bucket of water",
      "He lifted his foot from the gas pedal.",
      "He lifted his pen from the paper.",
      "She lifted her hands to the sky.",
      "The story lifted him to national recognition."
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a":"Verb",
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, from Old English lyft":"Noun",
      "Middle English, from Old Norse lypta ; akin to Old English lyft air \u2014 more at loft":"Verb"
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    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8lift"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for lift Verb lift , raise , rear , elevate , hoist , heave , boost mean to move from a lower to a higher place or position. lift usually implies exerting effort to overcome resistance of weight. lift the chair while I vacuum raise carries a stronger implication of bringing up to the vertical or to a high position. scouts raising a flagpole rear may add an element of suddenness to raise . suddenly reared itself up on its hind legs elevate may replace lift or raise especially when exalting or enhancing is implied. elevated the taste of the public hoist implies lifting something heavy especially by mechanical means. hoisted the cargo on board heave implies lifting and throwing with great effort or strain. heaved the heavy crate inside boost suggests assisting to climb or advance by a push. boosted his brother over the fence",
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      "boost",
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      "heave",
      "heft",
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      "hike",
      "hoist",
      "jack (up)",
      "perk (up)",
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      "raise",
      "take up",
      "up",
      "uphold",
      "uplift",
      "upraise"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-235900",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun",
      "transitive verb",
      "verb"
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    "antonyms":[
      "drop",
      "lower"
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      ": a device (such as a handle or latch) for lifting":[],
      ": a layer in the heel of a shoe":[],
      ": a ride especially along one's way":[],
      ": a rise or advance in position or condition":[],
      ": a set of pumps used in a mine":[],
      ": a slight rise or elevation":[],
      ": an act of stealing : theft":[],
      ": an apparatus for raising an automobile (as for repair)":[],
      ": an apparatus or machine used for hoisting: such as":[],
      ": an elevating influence":[],
      ": an elevation of the spirit":[],
      ": an updraft that can be used to increase altitude (as of a sailplane)":[],
      ": ascend , rise":[
        "the rocket lifted off"
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      ": assistance , help":[],
      ": elevated carriage (as of a body part)":[],
      ": elevator sense 1b":[],
      ": heavens , sky":[],
      ": plagiarize":[],
      ": plastic surgery on a part of the body typically to improve a drooping or sagging appearance especially by reducing excess skin and fat":[
        "a neck lift"
      ],
      ": revoke , rescind":[
        "lift an embargo"
      ],
      ": ski lift":[],
      ": steal":[
        "had her purse lifted"
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      ": the action or an instance of rising":[],
      ": the amount that may be lifted at one time : load":[],
      ": the component of the total aerodynamic force acting on an airplane or airfoil that is perpendicular to the relative wind and that for an airplane constitutes the upward force that opposes the pull of gravity":[],
      ": the distance or extent to which something rises":[],
      ": the lifting up (as of a dancer) usually by a partner":[],
      ": to appear elevated (as above surrounding objects)":[],
      ": to dissipate and clear":[],
      ": to move from one place to another (as by aircraft) : transport":[],
      ": to pay off (an obligation)":[
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      ": to put an end to (a blockade or siege) by withdrawing or causing the withdrawal of investing forces":[],
      ": to raise from a lower to a higher position : elevate":[],
      ": to raise in rank or condition":[],
      ": to raise in rate or amount":[],
      ": to take out of normal setting":[
        "lift a word out of context"
      ],
      ": to take up (a fingerprint) from a surface":[],
      ": to take up (something, such as a root crop or transplants) from the ground":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Verb",
      "The paramedics lifted the stretcher into the ambulance.",
      "lift a bucket of water",
      "He lifted his foot from the gas pedal.",
      "He lifted his pen from the paper.",
      "She lifted her hands to the sky.",
      "The story lifted him to national recognition."
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a":"Verb",
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, from Old English lyft":"Noun",
      "Middle English, from Old Norse lypta ; akin to Old English lyft air \u2014 more at loft":"Verb"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8lift"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for lift Verb lift , raise , rear , elevate , hoist , heave , boost mean to move from a lower to a higher place or position. lift usually implies exerting effort to overcome resistance of weight. lift the chair while I vacuum raise carries a stronger implication of bringing up to the vertical or to a high position. scouts raising a flagpole rear may add an element of suddenness to raise . suddenly reared itself up on its hind legs elevate may replace lift or raise especially when exalting or enhancing is implied. elevated the taste of the public hoist implies lifting something heavy especially by mechanical means. hoisted the cargo on board heave implies lifting and throwing with great effort or strain. heaved the heavy crate inside boost suggests assisting to climb or advance by a push. boosted his brother over the fence",
    "synonyms":[
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      "elevate",
      "heave",
      "heft",
      "heighten",
      "hike",
      "hoist",
      "jack (up)",
      "perk (up)",
      "pick up",
      "raise",
      "take up",
      "up",
      "uphold",
      "uplift",
      "upraise"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-162615",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun",
      "transitive verb",
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "liftoff":{
    "antonyms":[
      "landing"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a vertical takeoff by an aircraft or a rocket vehicle or missile":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "a series of successful liftoffs",
      "Thousand of spectators gathered to watch the liftoff of the space shuttle.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The launch company, Rocket Lab, has built an interplanetary third stage called Lunar Photon that will separate from the rocket about 20 minutes after liftoff . \u2014 Eric Berger, Ars Technica , 22 June 2022",
      "The two-hour launch window opens at noon for liftoff of Astra\u2019s Rocket 3.3 from Space Launch Complex 46 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. \u2014 Joe Mario Pedersen, Orlando Sentinel , 12 June 2022",
      "The rocket's first stage, flying its 12th mission, was recovered by the Shortfall of Gravitas drone ship shortly after liftoff . \u2014 Emre Kelly, USA TODAY , 6 May 2022",
      "The 118-meter tower will support the fueling and liftoff of a larger and more capable version of NASA's Space Launch System rocket that may make its debut during the second half of this decade. \u2014 Eric Berger, Ars Technica , 9 June 2022",
      "The laborious process of building and testing new hardware would take a 2024 launch off the table, Vago says, but a 2026 or 2028 liftoff could be a possibility. \u2014 Jonathan O'callaghan, Scientific American , 19 May 2022",
      "Every launch requires a team of ground support, including military weather personnel, to ensure a safe liftoff . \u2014 Jackie Wattles, CNN , 13 May 2022",
      "By the time liftoff occurred about an hour later, the astronaut felt dry. \u2014 Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine , 4 May 2022",
      "The uncrewed flight dubbed Orbital Test Flight-2 is targeting liftoff atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Thursday, May 19 at 6:54 p.m. \u2014 Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel , 4 May 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "circa 1956, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8lift-\u02cc\u022ff"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "blastoff",
      "launch",
      "takeoff"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-050700",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
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  "ligature":{
    "antonyms":[],
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      ": a compound note in mensural notation indicating a group of musical notes to be sung to one syllable":[],
      ": a printed or written character (such as \u00e6 or \ufb00) consisting of two or more letters or characters joined together":[],
      ": something that unites or connects : bond":[
        "having no ligature of race or family affection to bind them together",
        "\u2014 Horace Bushnell"
      ],
      ": the action of binding or tying":[
        "the ligature of an artery"
      ]
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    "examples":[
      "the surgeon tied a ligature around the tube to keep it in place",
      "a common language is often the ligature that unites the people of a nation",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Police believe Diaz Johnston was strangled with a ligature and his body was wrapped in bed linens and dumped in the trash at his home, the probable cause section of search warrants in the case indicate. \u2014 Jennifer Henderson, CNN , 20 Apr. 2022",
      "Charging documents against Williams said Kamarie died by asphyxiation from a ligature . \u2014 Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al , 7 Mar. 2022",
      "Charging documents against Williams said Kamarie died by asphyxiation from a ligature . \u2014 Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al , 7 Mar. 2022",
      "Charging documents against Williams said Kamarie died by asphyxiation from a ligature . \u2014 Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al , 7 Mar. 2022",
      "She was found had bruises on her face, arm, thigh, ligature marks on her wrists and ankles and burns on parts of her body. \u2014 Fox News , 9 Mar. 2022",
      "Charging documents against Williams said Kamarie died by asphyxiation from a ligature . \u2014 Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al , 7 Mar. 2022",
      "Investigators said Sergie was shot in the back of the head with a .22-caliber gun, stabbed in the head, struck with a blunt instrument, gagged with a ligature and shocked with a stun gun. \u2014 Christopher Williams, Sun Journal (lewiston, Anchorage Daily News , 26 Jan. 2022",
      "Warrants against both Williams and Siple indicate Holland died by asphyxiation from a ligature . \u2014 Danielle Wallace, Fox News , 3 Jan. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
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    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, from Late Latin ligatura , from Latin ligatus , past participle of ligare to bind, tie; akin to Albanian lidh I tie":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "-\u02cctu\u0307r",
      "-ch\u0259r",
      "\u02c8lig-\u0259-\u02ccchu\u0307(\u0259)r, -ch\u0259r, -\u02cct(y)u\u0307(\u0259)r",
      "\u02c8li-g\u0259-\u02ccchu\u0307r",
      "-\u02cctyu\u0307r"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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      "band",
      "bind",
      "bond",
      "bracelet",
      "chain",
      "cuff(s)",
      "fetter",
      "handcuff(s)",
      "irons",
      "manacle(s)",
      "shackle"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-194335",
    "type":[
      "noun",
      "transitive verb"
    ]
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  "light":{
    "antonyms":[],
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      ": a celestial body":[
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      ": a color of notable lightness : a light or pale color":[
        "\u2014 usually plural Bartlett allows his preliminary wash or grisaille to dry and then applies transparent layers of broken color. Into this wash he adds the lights and darks as they have been mapped out underneath. \u2014 Harley Bartlett"
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      ],
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        "\u2014 Sherwood Anderson"
      ],
      ": a particular illumination":[],
      ": a set of principles, standards, or opinions":[
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        "\u2014 Adrienne Koch"
      ],
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      ": an electric light":[],
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        "a smile lit up her face"
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      ": being in debt to the pot in a poker game":[
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      ],
      ": candle":[
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      ],
      ": capable of moving swiftly or nimbly":[
        "light on his feet"
      ],
      ": carrying little or no cargo":[
        "the ship returned light"
      ],
      ": casual , occasional":[
        "a light smoker"
      ],
      ": clothing that is light in color":[
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      ],
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      ],
      ": containing less than the legal, standard, or usual weight":[
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      ],
      ": dawn":[],
      ": daylight":[
        "was up each morning at the first light",
        "\u2014 Frank O'Connor"
      ],
      ": designed to carry a comparatively small load":[
        "a light truck"
      ],
      ": dismount":[],
      ": dizzy , giddy":[
        "felt light in the head"
      ],
      ": easily digested":[
        "a light soup"
      ],
      ": easily disturbed":[
        "a light sleeper"
      ],
      ": easily endurable":[
        "a light illness"
      ],
      ": enlightenment":[
        "reaching out and groping for a pathway to the light",
        "\u2014 B. N. Cardozo"
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      ": having little weight : not heavy":[],
      ": having relatively little weight in proportion to bulk":[
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      ],
      ": illuminate":[
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      ": in view of":[
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        "light comedy"
      ],
      ": lacking in stability : changeable":[
        "light opinions"
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        "a light cruiser"
      ],
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      ": medium in saturation and high in lightness":[
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      ],
      ": not abundant":[
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        "a light lunch"
      ],
      ": not bearing a stress or accent":[
        "a light syllable"
      ],
      ": not intense in color, coloring, or pigmentation : not dark : pale":[
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      ],
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      ": producing goods for direct consumption by the consumer":[
        "light industry"
      ],
      ": public knowledge":[
        "facts brought to light"
      ],
      ": requiring little effort":[
        "light work"
      ],
      ": resulting from a very slight pressure : faint":[
        "light print"
      ],
      ": served with extra milk or cream":[],
      ": settle , alight":[
        "a bird lit on the lawn"
      ],
      ": sexually promiscuous":[],
      ": short sense 5d":[
        "light on experience"
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      ": something that enlightens or informs":[
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      ],
      ": something that makes vision possible":[],
      ": spiritual illumination":[
        "the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it",
        "\u2014 John 1:5 (Revised Standard Version)"
      ],
      ": the representation of light in art":[],
      ": the sensation aroused by stimulation of the visual receptors":[],
      ": to arrive by chance : happen":[
        "\u2014 usually used with on or upon lit upon a solution"
      ],
      ": to attack forcefully":[
        "I lit into that food until I'd finished off the heel of the loaf",
        "\u2014 Helen Eustis"
      ],
      ": to become light : brighten":[
        "\u2014 usually used with up her face lit up"
      ],
      ": to conduct with a light : guide":[],
      ": to fall unexpectedly":[
        "\u2014 usually used with on or upon"
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      ": to ignite something (such as a cigarette)":[
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      ": to set fire to":[],
      ": to take fire":[],
      ": traffic light":[],
      ": truth":[],
      ": well leavened":[
        "a light crust"
      ],
      ": with little baggage":[
        "travel light"
      ],
      "\u2014 see also leading light":[
        "a literary light among current writers"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Noun",
      "The landscape was bathed in light .",
      "a photograph taken in low light",
      "the light of the moon",
      "a mixture of light and shadow",
      "The windows let fresh air and light into the room.",
      "The lights suddenly went out.",
      "The lights suddenly came on.",
      "the twinkling lights of the city below",
      "the bright lights of Broadway",
      "The lights are on, so there must be somebody at home."
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1":"Verb",
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb",
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Adjective"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English liht, light, going back to Old English l\u0113oht, Anglian l\u0113ht, going back to Germanic *leuh-t-, neuter noun (whence also Old Frisian li\u0101cht \"light,\" Old Saxon lioht, Middle Dutch licht, lich, Old High German lioht ), probably syncopated from an earlier consonantal stem *leuha\u0111a-, as in Gothic liuha\u00fe \"light,\" derivative of an Indo-European base *leu\u032fk- \"become bright,\" whence Sanskrit r\u00f3cate \"(it) shines, is bright,\" Avestan raoci\u1e47t- \"brightening,\" Hittite lukta \"it becomes light, dawns\"":"Noun",
      "Middle English lihten, lighten \"to emit light, shine, dawn, shed light on, light (a fire, a candle), set fire to, illuminate,\" going back to Old English l\u012bohtan, l\u012behtan, Anglian l\u012bhtan \"to give light, become light, light (a candle),\" going back to Germanic *leuhtije- (whence also Old Saxon liuhtan \"to shine,\" Middle Dutch luchten, Old High German liuhten, Gothic liuhtjan \"to give light\"), weak verb derivative from *leuhta- \"bright, light entry 2 \"":"Verb",
      "Middle English lyht, light, going back to Old English l\u0113oht, Anglian l\u0113ht \"filled with light, bright, clear,\" going back to Germanic *leuhta- (whence also Old Frisian li\u0101cht, licht \"light, bright,\" Old Saxon lioht, Middle Dutch licht, lecht, Old High German lioht, liuhti ), going back to Indo-European *leu\u032fk-to-, probably verbal adjective from the base *leu\u032fk- \"become bright\" \u2014 more at light entry 1":"Adjective",
      "Middle English, from Old English l\u0113oht ; akin to Old High German l\u012bhti light, Latin levis , Greek elachys small":"Adjective",
      "Middle English, from Old English l\u012bhtan ; akin to Old English l\u0113oht light in weight":"Verb"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bt"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for light Adjective (2) easy , facile , simple , light , effortless , smooth mean not demanding effort or involving difficulty. easy is applicable either to persons or things imposing tasks or to activity required by such tasks. an easy college course facile often adds to easy the connotation of undue haste or shallowness. facile answers to complex questions simple stresses ease in understanding or dealing with because complication is absent. a simple problem in arithmetic light stresses freedom from what is burdensome. a light teaching load effortless stresses the appearance of ease and usually implies the prior attainment of artistry or expertness. moving with effortless grace smooth stresses the absence or removal of all difficulties, hardships, or obstacles. a smooth ride",
    "synonyms":[
      "blaze",
      "flare",
      "fluorescence",
      "glare",
      "gleam",
      "glow",
      "illumination",
      "incandescence",
      "luminescence",
      "radiance",
      "shine"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-210628",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb",
      "noun",
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "light (up)":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": to become lit : to begin shining":[
        "All of the lights on the display suddenly lit up .",
        "\u2014 often used figuratively to express interest or pleasure His eyes/face lit up when she walked in the room."
      ],
      ": to light a cigarette":[
        "I can't wait to light up after work."
      ],
      ": to show a light indicating that someone is calling":[
        "When the DJ announced a contest, the phones lit up ."
      ]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-185739",
    "type":[
      "phrasal verb"
    ]
  },
  "light chain":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": either of the two smaller of the four polypeptide chains comprising antibodies \u2014 compare heavy chain":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Two of the key markers \u2014 kappa/lambda light chain and of monoclonal protein in the bone marrow \u2014 are down from wildly high to within sight of normal. \u2014 Jeff Metcalfe, The Arizona Republic , 27 Nov. 2021",
      "Neurofilament light chain , for example, is a structural protein that maintains neurons' axons, which transmit signals to other neurons. \u2014 ABC News , 7 Nov. 2021",
      "The Alzheimer\u2019s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative recently reported that measurements of plasma neurofilament- light chain (NfL) can predict the trajectory of decline. \u2014 Sam Gandy, STAT , 17 June 2021",
      "Earlier this year, a separate group of researchers at WUSTL published work showing that the levels of a protein called neurofilament light chain in the blood could predict brain damage. \u2014 Katherine Ellen Foley, Quartz , 1 Aug. 2019",
      "The mini-antibodies retain roughly the same shape but are missing the light chains . \u2014 Mitch Leslie, Science | AAAS , 10 May 2018",
      "Earlier this year, a separate group of researchers at WUSTL published work showing that the levels of a protein called neurofilament light chain in the blood could predict brain damage. \u2014 Katherine Ellen Foley, Quartz , 1 Aug. 2019",
      "Like the camel versions, the shark antibody was smaller than the regular variety and lacked light chains . \u2014 Mitch Leslie, Science | AAAS , 10 May 2018",
      "The mini-antibodies retain roughly the same shape but are missing the light chains . \u2014 Mitch Leslie, Science | AAAS , 10 May 2018"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1964, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-122109",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "light meter":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{},
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Bright, reflective snow can trick your light meter , causing auto exposure to underexpose and create gray snow. \u2014 Washington Post , 11 Nov. 2021",
      "Plenty of gardening tools can help make this task a breeze, from a moisture and light meter to a long-lasting hose. \u2014 Isabel Garcia, Better Homes & Gardens , 7 July 2021",
      "Her team, including African researchers, used a light meter to measure skin reflectance in 2092 people in Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Botswana. \u2014 Ann Gibbons, Science | AAAS , 12 Oct. 2017"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1921, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-121344",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "light sails":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": the sails carried on a sailing ship only in light winds":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-112740",
    "type":[
      "plural noun"
    ]
  },
  "light show":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a kaleidoscopic display of colored lights, slides, and film loops":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Some of the Guardians coaches and players came out on the field with their families to watch the light show . \u2014 John Kuntz, cleveland , 3 July 2022",
      "The Northern Lights are driven primarily by solar winds -- particles emitted from the sun that flow out through space and tear through Earth's magnetosphere, creating a colorful light show . \u2014 Katie Hunt, CNN , 12 Oct. 2021",
      "Nature enthusiasts looking to watch as tens of thousands of fireflies put on a synchronous light show will have to enter a lottery to secure one of the 800 vehicle passes being made available to the event. \u2014 Meena Thiruvengadam, Travel + Leisure , 29 Apr. 2021",
      "Those visiting over the long weekend will enjoy the laser light show and drum corps, along with speciality food offerings and a retail pop-up shop. \u2014 Anna Haines, Forbes , 20 June 2022",
      "Incredible light show during this part of the parade. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 18 June 2022",
      "An impressive light show also featured a corgi, the Queen's beloved dog breed. \u2014 Simon Perry, PEOPLE.com , 4 June 2022",
      "Perhaps one of the most fun parts of the Golden Jubilee was the Buckingham Palace light show . \u2014 Janaya Wecker, Town & Country , 31 May 2022",
      "Festivities were to include a light show , Al the Octopus and hot tubs. \u2014 Gene Myers, Detroit Free Press , 13 May 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1966, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-100834",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "light sickness":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a disease of animals caused by photosensitization":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-044929",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "light sleeper":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": someone who wakes up easily":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-164002",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "light snow":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a small amount of snow":[
        "The weatherman is forecasting light snow ."
      ]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-122403",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "light speed":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{},
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "In South Africa, where the omicron variant was first identified before spreading at light speed around the world, self-isolation rules have been scrapped. \u2014 Fergal O'brien, Tim Loh And James Paton, Anchorage Daily News , 13 Feb. 2022",
      "The future of Star Wars is coming to audiences at light speed . \u2014 Carson Burton, Variety , 26 May 2022",
      "In South Africa, where the omicron variant was first identified before spreading at light speed around the world, self-isolation rules have been scrapped. \u2014 Fergal O'brien, Tim Loh And James Paton, Anchorage Daily News , 13 Feb. 2022",
      "In South Africa, where the omicron variant was first identified before spreading at light speed around the world, self-isolation rules have been scrapped. \u2014 Fergal O'brien, Tim Loh And James Paton, Anchorage Daily News , 13 Feb. 2022",
      "In South Africa, where the omicron variant was first identified before spreading at light speed around the world, self-isolation rules have been scrapped. \u2014 Tribune Media Services, al , 12 Feb. 2022",
      "So, grab your light saber, buckle up, charge the hyperdrive and prepare for light speed . \u2014 Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al , 4 May 2022",
      "After a ten-year voyage at almost light speed , an astronaut named Hal Bregg returns to Earth, where, in accordance with Einstein\u2019s theory of relativity, a hundred and twenty-seven years have elapsed. \u2014 Caleb Crain, The New Yorker , 10 Jan. 2022",
      "That meant a slow build-up of mileage and gradually working in light speed workouts over a two to three month period before the half marathon that marked his first race back. \u2014 Carl Leivers, Outside Online , 21 July 2021"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1914, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-194223",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "light splitter":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": beam splitter":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-202457",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "light stand":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a small stand or table on which a light is put":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-135855",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "light-duty":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": capable of being done by a light-duty device":[],
      ": designed for occasional or moderate service only":[
        "\u2014 used of a tool or a machine"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-114720",
    "type":[
      "adjective"
    ]
  },
  "light-emitting diode":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": led":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Global Lighting Technologies, a light-emitting diode , or LED, maker, in Shanghai. \u2014 New York Times , 15 Mar. 2022",
      "Replace incandescent bulbs with light-emitting diode (LED) versions. \u2014 Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens , 15 Mar. 2022",
      "Artificial light comes in different forms, including incandescent, fluorescent and light-emitting diode (LED). \u2014 Rasha Hasaneen, Forbes , 5 Nov. 2021",
      "Harvey officials also said the city has received grant money that will be used to replace 625 streetlights and 610 traffic signal lights with more energy efficient light-emitting diode technology. \u2014 Mike Nolan, chicagotribune.com , 13 Aug. 2021",
      "One hot item was 65-inch organic light-emitting diode (OLED) TVs. \u2014 Tim Hornyak/tokyo, Time , 11 Aug. 2021",
      "Investors may want to pick up a few shares of the organic light-emitting diode expert for three reasons: 1. \u2014 Dallas News , 6 June 2021",
      "Here\u2019s how the QRNG chips from ID Quantique work, according to the company: At its core, the QRNG chip contains a light-emitting diode (LED) and an image sensor. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 13 Apr. 2021",
      "His research helped pave the way for a blue light-emitting diode and, in turn, the modern energy-efficient LED lightbulb. \u2014 Chieko Tsuneoka, WSJ , 8 Apr. 2021"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1968, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bt-\u0113-\u02c8mi-ti\u014b-"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-111226",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "light-foot":{
    "antonyms":[
      "awkward",
      "clumsy",
      "gawky",
      "graceless",
      "klutzy",
      "lumbering",
      "ungainly",
      "ungraceful"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": having a light and springy step":[],
      ": moving gracefully and nimbly":[
        "light-footed prose"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bt-\u02ccfu\u0307-t\u0259d"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "agile",
      "featly",
      "feline",
      "graceful",
      "gracile",
      "light",
      "lightsome",
      "lissome",
      "lissom",
      "lithe",
      "lithesome",
      "nimble",
      "spry"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-041040",
    "type":[
      "adjective"
    ]
  },
  "light-footed":{
    "antonyms":[
      "awkward",
      "clumsy",
      "gawky",
      "graceless",
      "klutzy",
      "lumbering",
      "ungainly",
      "ungraceful"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": having a light and springy step":[],
      ": moving gracefully and nimbly":[
        "light-footed prose"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bt-\u02ccfu\u0307-t\u0259d"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "agile",
      "featly",
      "feline",
      "graceful",
      "gracile",
      "light",
      "lightsome",
      "lissome",
      "lissom",
      "lithe",
      "lithesome",
      "nimble",
      "spry"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-090546",
    "type":[
      "adjective"
    ]
  },
  "light-headed":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": lacking in maturity or seriousness : frivolous":[],
      ": mentally disoriented : dizzy":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1537, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bt-\u02cche-d\u0259d"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "aswoon",
      "dizzy",
      "giddy",
      "reeling",
      "swimmy",
      "vertiginous",
      "whirling",
      "woozy"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-045524",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "light-headedness":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": lacking in maturity or seriousness : frivolous":[],
      ": mentally disoriented : dizzy":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1537, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bt-\u02cche-d\u0259d"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "aswoon",
      "dizzy",
      "giddy",
      "reeling",
      "swimmy",
      "vertiginous",
      "whirling",
      "woozy"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-103927",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "light-minded":{
    "antonyms":[
      "earnest",
      "serious",
      "serious-minded",
      "sober",
      "unfrivolous"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": lacking in seriousness : frivolous":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1575, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bt-\u02ccm\u012bn-d\u0259d"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "birdbrained",
      "ditzy",
      "ditsy",
      "dizzy",
      "featherbrained",
      "flighty",
      "frivolous",
      "frothy",
      "futile",
      "giddy",
      "goofy",
      "harebrained",
      "light-headed",
      "puerile",
      "scatterbrained",
      "silly",
      "yeasty"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-163158",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "light-mindedness":{
    "antonyms":[
      "earnest",
      "serious",
      "serious-minded",
      "sober",
      "unfrivolous"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": lacking in seriousness : frivolous":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1575, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bt-\u02ccm\u012bn-d\u0259d"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "birdbrained",
      "ditzy",
      "ditsy",
      "dizzy",
      "featherbrained",
      "flighty",
      "frivolous",
      "frothy",
      "futile",
      "giddy",
      "goofy",
      "harebrained",
      "light-headed",
      "puerile",
      "scatterbrained",
      "silly",
      "yeasty"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-003249",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "light-skinned":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": having fair skin":[
        "Melanin is generated in response to the ultraviolet B radiation in sunlight; it is what makes light-skinned people tan.",
        "\u2014 Jane E. Brody",
        "Malignant melanoma is primarily a disease of light-skinned individuals of northern European parentage with a history of exposure to intense solar radiation.",
        "\u2014 Marvin Harris"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1839, in the meaning defined at sense 2":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bt-\u02c8skind"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-033801",
    "type":[
      "adjective"
    ]
  },
  "light-skirts":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a loose woman":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-112540",
    "type":[
      "noun plural but singular in construction"
    ]
  },
  "light-years ahead":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": much more advanced than others":[
        "ideas that are light-years ahead of their time",
        "This new technology puts the company light-years ahead of its competitors."
      ]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-190124",
    "type":[
      "idiom"
    ]
  },
  "lighted":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a celestial body":[
        "As night fell the lights in the sky multiplied."
      ],
      ": a color of notable lightness : a light or pale color":[
        "\u2014 usually plural Bartlett allows his preliminary wash or grisaille to dry and then applies transparent layers of broken color. Into this wash he adds the lights and darks as they have been mapped out underneath. \u2014 Harley Bartlett"
      ],
      ": a flame for lighting something (such as a cigarette)":[],
      ": a medium (such as a window) through which light is admitted":[],
      ": a noteworthy person in a particular place or field":[
        "a literary light among current writers"
      ],
      ": a particular aspect or appearance presented to view":[
        "saw the matter in a different light"
      ],
      ": a particular expression of the eye":[
        "listened with a fiery light burning in her eyes",
        "\u2014 Sherwood Anderson"
      ],
      ": a particular illumination":[],
      ": a set of principles, standards, or opinions":[
        "worship according to one's lights",
        "\u2014 Adrienne Koch"
      ],
      ": a source of light: such as":[],
      ": an electric light":[],
      ": animate , brighten":[
        "a smile lit up her face"
      ],
      ": being in debt to the pot in a poker game":[
        "three chips light"
      ],
      ": candle":[
        "put a light in the window"
      ],
      ": capable of moving swiftly or nimbly":[
        "light on his feet"
      ],
      ": carrying little or no cargo":[
        "the ship returned light"
      ],
      ": casual , occasional":[
        "a light smoker"
      ],
      ": clothing that is light in color":[
        "always washed his lights separately from his darks"
      ],
      ": coarse and sandy or easily pulverized":[
        "light soil"
      ],
      ": containing less than the legal, standard, or usual weight":[
        "a light coin"
      ],
      ": dawn":[],
      ": daylight":[
        "was up each morning at the first light",
        "\u2014 Frank O'Connor"
      ],
      ": designed to carry a comparatively small load":[
        "a light truck"
      ],
      ": dismount":[],
      ": dizzy , giddy":[
        "felt light in the head"
      ],
      ": easily digested":[
        "a light soup"
      ],
      ": easily disturbed":[
        "a light sleeper"
      ],
      ": easily endurable":[
        "a light illness"
      ],
      ": enlightenment":[
        "reaching out and groping for a pathway to the light",
        "\u2014 B. N. Cardozo"
      ],
      ": exerting a minimum of force or pressure : gentle":[
        "a light touch"
      ],
      ": free from care : cheerful":[],
      ": frivolous sense 1a":[
        "light conduct"
      ],
      ": from the point of view of":[],
      ": having a clear soft quality":[
        "a light voice"
      ],
      ": having a relatively mild flavor":[],
      ": having light : bright":[
        "a light airy room"
      ],
      ": having little weight : not heavy":[],
      ": having relatively little weight in proportion to bulk":[
        "aluminum is a light metal"
      ],
      ": illuminate":[
        "rockets light up the sky"
      ],
      ": in view of":[
        "In light of their findings, new procedures were established."
      ],
      ": inner light":[],
      ": intended chiefly to entertain":[
        "light verse",
        "light comedy"
      ],
      ": lacking in stability : changeable":[
        "light opinions"
      ],
      ": less powerful but usually more mobile than usual for its kind":[
        "light cavalry",
        "a light cruiser"
      ],
      ": lighthouse , beacon":[],
      ": lightly":[],
      ": made with a lower calorie content or with less of some ingredient (such as salt, fat, or alcohol) than usual":[],
      ": medium in saturation and high in lightness":[
        "light blue"
      ],
      ": not abundant":[
        "light rain",
        "a light lunch"
      ],
      ": not bearing a stress or accent":[
        "a light syllable"
      ],
      ": not intense in color, coloring, or pigmentation : not dark : pale":[
        "light hair"
      ],
      ": of little importance : trivial":[],
      ": producing goods for direct consumption by the consumer":[
        "light industry"
      ],
      ": public knowledge":[
        "facts brought to light"
      ],
      ": requiring little effort":[
        "light work"
      ],
      ": resulting from a very slight pressure : faint":[
        "light print"
      ],
      ": served with extra milk or cream":[],
      ": settle , alight":[
        "a bird lit on the lawn"
      ],
      ": sexually promiscuous":[],
      ": short sense 5d":[
        "light on experience"
      ],
      ": sight sense 4a":[],
      ": something that enlightens or informs":[
        "shed some light on the problem"
      ],
      ": something that makes vision possible":[],
      ": spiritual illumination":[
        "the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it",
        "\u2014 John 1:5 (Revised Standard Version)"
      ],
      ": the representation of light in art":[],
      ": the sensation aroused by stimulation of the visual receptors":[],
      ": to arrive by chance : happen":[
        "\u2014 usually used with on or upon lit upon a solution"
      ],
      ": to attack forcefully":[
        "I lit into that food until I'd finished off the heel of the loaf",
        "\u2014 Helen Eustis"
      ],
      ": to become light : brighten":[
        "\u2014 usually used with up her face lit up"
      ],
      ": to conduct with a light : guide":[],
      ": to fall unexpectedly":[
        "\u2014 usually used with on or upon"
      ],
      ": to ignite something (such as a cigarette)":[
        "\u2014 often used with up"
      ],
      ": to set fire to":[],
      ": to take fire":[],
      ": traffic light":[],
      ": truth":[],
      ": well leavened":[
        "a light crust"
      ],
      ": with little baggage":[
        "travel light"
      ],
      "\u2014 see also leading light":[
        "a literary light among current writers"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Noun",
      "The landscape was bathed in light .",
      "a photograph taken in low light",
      "the light of the moon",
      "a mixture of light and shadow",
      "The windows let fresh air and light into the room.",
      "The lights suddenly went out.",
      "The lights suddenly came on.",
      "the twinkling lights of the city below",
      "the bright lights of Broadway",
      "The lights are on, so there must be somebody at home."
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1":"Verb",
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb",
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Adjective"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English liht, light, going back to Old English l\u0113oht, Anglian l\u0113ht, going back to Germanic *leuh-t-, neuter noun (whence also Old Frisian li\u0101cht \"light,\" Old Saxon lioht, Middle Dutch licht, lich, Old High German lioht ), probably syncopated from an earlier consonantal stem *leuha\u0111a-, as in Gothic liuha\u00fe \"light,\" derivative of an Indo-European base *leu\u032fk- \"become bright,\" whence Sanskrit r\u00f3cate \"(it) shines, is bright,\" Avestan raoci\u1e47t- \"brightening,\" Hittite lukta \"it becomes light, dawns\"":"Noun",
      "Middle English lihten, lighten \"to emit light, shine, dawn, shed light on, light (a fire, a candle), set fire to, illuminate,\" going back to Old English l\u012bohtan, l\u012behtan, Anglian l\u012bhtan \"to give light, become light, light (a candle),\" going back to Germanic *leuhtije- (whence also Old Saxon liuhtan \"to shine,\" Middle Dutch luchten, Old High German liuhten, Gothic liuhtjan \"to give light\"), weak verb derivative from *leuhta- \"bright, light entry 2 \"":"Verb",
      "Middle English lyht, light, going back to Old English l\u0113oht, Anglian l\u0113ht \"filled with light, bright, clear,\" going back to Germanic *leuhta- (whence also Old Frisian li\u0101cht, licht \"light, bright,\" Old Saxon lioht, Middle Dutch licht, lecht, Old High German lioht, liuhti ), going back to Indo-European *leu\u032fk-to-, probably verbal adjective from the base *leu\u032fk- \"become bright\" \u2014 more at light entry 1":"Adjective",
      "Middle English, from Old English l\u0113oht ; akin to Old High German l\u012bhti light, Latin levis , Greek elachys small":"Adjective",
      "Middle English, from Old English l\u012bhtan ; akin to Old English l\u0113oht light in weight":"Verb"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bt"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for light Adjective (2) easy , facile , simple , light , effortless , smooth mean not demanding effort or involving difficulty. easy is applicable either to persons or things imposing tasks or to activity required by such tasks. an easy college course facile often adds to easy the connotation of undue haste or shallowness. facile answers to complex questions simple stresses ease in understanding or dealing with because complication is absent. a simple problem in arithmetic light stresses freedom from what is burdensome. a light teaching load effortless stresses the appearance of ease and usually implies the prior attainment of artistry or expertness. moving with effortless grace smooth stresses the absence or removal of all difficulties, hardships, or obstacles. a smooth ride",
    "synonyms":[
      "blaze",
      "flare",
      "fluorescence",
      "glare",
      "gleam",
      "glow",
      "illumination",
      "incandescence",
      "luminescence",
      "radiance",
      "shine"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-202532",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb",
      "noun",
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "lighten":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": cheer , gladden":[],
      ": enlighten":[],
      ": to become lighter or less burdensome":[],
      ": to become more cheerful":[],
      ": to give out flashes of lightning":[],
      ": to grow lighter : brighten":[],
      ": to make (something, such as a color) lighter":[],
      ": to make less wearisome : alleviate":[
        "lighten our sorrow"
      ],
      ": to make light or clear : illuminate":[],
      ": to reduce in weight or quantity : lessen":[],
      ": to relieve of a burden in whole or in part":[
        "the news lightened his mind"
      ],
      ": to shine brightly":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb",
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a":"Verb"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English lightenen , from light":"Verb"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012b-t\u1d4an"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for lighten Verb (2) relieve , alleviate , lighten , assuage , mitigate , allay mean to make something less grievous. relieve implies a lifting of enough of a burden to make it tolerable. took an aspirin to relieve the pain alleviate implies temporary or partial lessening of pain or distress. the lotion alleviated the itching lighten implies reducing a burdensome or depressing weight. good news would lighten our worries assuage implies softening or sweetening what is harsh or disagreeable. ocean breezes assuaged the intense heat mitigate suggests a moderating or countering of the effect of something violent or painful. the need to mitigate barbaric laws allay implies an effective calming or soothing of fears or alarms. allayed their fears",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-221507",
    "type":[
      "noun",
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "lighthearted":{
    "antonyms":[
      "careworn"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": cheerfully optimistic and hopeful : easygoing":[
        "they can be lighthearted in the midst of misery",
        "\u2014 H. J. Forman"
      ],
      ": free from care, anxiety, or seriousness : happy-go-lucky":[
        "a lighthearted mood"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "his lighthearted attitude in the face of danger was the source of some concern",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The film is pretty lighthearted , but there is this idea in it about how rich people like the Fischoeders get into drama with each other and the Belchers suffer the consequences. \u2014 Wilson Chapman, Variety , 27 May 2022",
      "Not many shows can then spawn another spin-off that delivers something entirely new, as Legacies offered a more lighthearted monster-of-the-week approach to telling supernatural stories. \u2014 Samantha Highfill, EW.com , 12 May 2022",
      "Cognitive studies on mood and emotion in learning reveal that, regardless of the activity, taking a lighthearted approach boosts focus and retention. \u2014 Kevin Johnson, Outside Online , 4 May 2022",
      "So Tarter likes that the tone for typical work is lighthearted and fun. \u2014 Michael Schroeder, The Indianapolis Star , 18 May 2022",
      "Each effervescent look is emblematic of a creative whose work is lighthearted and romantic. \u2014 Alice Newbold, Vogue , 5 May 2022",
      "In response to the accusations linking her to Tsosie, Witchy posted a lighthearted video trying to dispel rumors. \u2014 NBC News , 24 Mar. 2022",
      "In response to a description of Mr. Quinn as a funny person in an industry devoid of humor, an Amazon spokesman replied with a link to a lighthearted video for an AWS product launch and a smiley emoji. \u2014 Daisuke Wakabayashi, New York Times , 17 Feb. 2021",
      "Grab your colored pencils and a favorite beverage, and settle into a comfy spot for a bit of lighthearted fun. \u2014 Stephanie Witmer, Good Housekeeping , 30 Apr. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bt-\u02c8h\u00e4r-t\u0259d",
      "\u02c8l\u012bt-\u02cch\u00e4r-t\u0259d"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "blithe",
      "carefree",
      "debonair",
      "devil-may-care",
      "gay",
      "happy-go-lucky",
      "insouciant",
      "lightsome",
      "slaphappy",
      "unconcerned"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-205839",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "lightheartedness":{
    "antonyms":[
      "careworn"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": cheerfully optimistic and hopeful : easygoing":[
        "they can be lighthearted in the midst of misery",
        "\u2014 H. J. Forman"
      ],
      ": free from care, anxiety, or seriousness : happy-go-lucky":[
        "a lighthearted mood"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "his lighthearted attitude in the face of danger was the source of some concern",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The film is pretty lighthearted , but there is this idea in it about how rich people like the Fischoeders get into drama with each other and the Belchers suffer the consequences. \u2014 Wilson Chapman, Variety , 27 May 2022",
      "Not many shows can then spawn another spin-off that delivers something entirely new, as Legacies offered a more lighthearted monster-of-the-week approach to telling supernatural stories. \u2014 Samantha Highfill, EW.com , 12 May 2022",
      "Cognitive studies on mood and emotion in learning reveal that, regardless of the activity, taking a lighthearted approach boosts focus and retention. \u2014 Kevin Johnson, Outside Online , 4 May 2022",
      "So Tarter likes that the tone for typical work is lighthearted and fun. \u2014 Michael Schroeder, The Indianapolis Star , 18 May 2022",
      "Each effervescent look is emblematic of a creative whose work is lighthearted and romantic. \u2014 Alice Newbold, Vogue , 5 May 2022",
      "In response to the accusations linking her to Tsosie, Witchy posted a lighthearted video trying to dispel rumors. \u2014 NBC News , 24 Mar. 2022",
      "In response to a description of Mr. Quinn as a funny person in an industry devoid of humor, an Amazon spokesman replied with a link to a lighthearted video for an AWS product launch and a smiley emoji. \u2014 Daisuke Wakabayashi, New York Times , 17 Feb. 2021",
      "Grab your colored pencils and a favorite beverage, and settle into a comfy spot for a bit of lighthearted fun. \u2014 Stephanie Witmer, Good Housekeeping , 30 Apr. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bt-\u02c8h\u00e4r-t\u0259d",
      "\u02c8l\u012bt-\u02cch\u00e4r-t\u0259d"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "blithe",
      "carefree",
      "debonair",
      "devil-may-care",
      "gay",
      "happy-go-lucky",
      "insouciant",
      "lightsome",
      "slaphappy",
      "unconcerned"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-101436",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "lighting out":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": set off":[],
      ": to leave in a hurry":[
        "lit out for home at once"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1866, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "light entry 6":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-003722",
    "type":[
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "lightless":{
    "antonyms":[
      "bright",
      "brightened",
      "brilliant",
      "illuminated",
      "illumined",
      "light",
      "lit",
      "lighted",
      "lightsome",
      "lucent",
      "lucid",
      "luminous"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": giving no light":[],
      ": receiving no light : dark":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "wondered what might be lurking in the lightless corners of the basement",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "After the humans arrived, Fred stayed in his lightless bog for millennia as the land was worked above, the forests shaped by fire and the fields sowed with corn, beans, and squash. \u2014 Peter Brannen, The Atlantic , 22 June 2022",
      "Who knew that wriggling through underwater crevices could be pleasurable, that floating in lightless pockets of rock could be Zen",
      "Toward the end of those years, the Viking and his closest lieutenants were cast into a lightless dungeon, yet nonetheless managed to break out, kidnap the emperor\u2019s mistress and commandeer two galleys. \u2014 Washington Post , 22 Sep. 2021",
      "The baby fish return to the lightless deep before sunrise. \u2014 Erik Olsen New York Times, Star Tribune , 15 Apr. 2021",
      "The baby fish return to the lightless deep before sunrise. \u2014 Erik Olsen New York Times, Star Tribune , 15 Apr. 2021",
      "The baby fish return to the lightless deep before sunrise. \u2014 Erik Olsen New York Times, Star Tribune , 15 Apr. 2021",
      "The baby fish return to the lightless deep before sunrise. \u2014 Erik Olsen New York Times, Star Tribune , 15 Apr. 2021",
      "Her father should know, having spent decades hunched over an oak desk in a shipping company\u2019s lightless front room along with a dozen other sallow men. \u2014 The Editors, Curbed , 26 Apr. 2021"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bt-l\u0259s"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "black",
      "caliginous",
      "dark",
      "darkened",
      "darkish",
      "darkling",
      "darksome",
      "dim",
      "dimmed",
      "dusk",
      "dusky",
      "gloomy",
      "murky",
      "obscure",
      "obscured",
      "pitch-black",
      "pitch-dark",
      "pitchy",
      "rayless",
      "somber",
      "sombre",
      "stygian",
      "tenebrific",
      "tenebrous",
      "unlit"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-183637",
    "type":[
      "adjective"
    ]
  },
  "lightly":{
    "antonyms":[
      "arduously",
      "hardly",
      "laboriously",
      "strenuously"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": gaily , cheerfully":[],
      ": in a light manner: such as":[],
      ": in a small degree or amount":[
        "lightly salted food"
      ],
      ": in an agile manner : nimbly , swiftly":[
        "the cat leapt lightly onto the table"
      ],
      ": with indifference or carelessness : unconcernedly":[
        "the problem should not be passed over lightly",
        "\u2014 Shelly Halpern"
      ],
      ": with little difficulty : easily":[],
      ": with little weight or force : gently":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "He talks lightly about the problems he's been having at work.",
      "She moved lightly across the room.",
      "These vegetables can be eaten either raw or lightly cooked.",
      "Our troops were armed too lightly to take on the heavily armed invaders.",
      "Considering the harm he did, he's gotten off lightly with only a warning.",
      "The judge let her off lightly with a short sentence.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Choosing your business partner isn't a decision that should be taken lightly . \u2014 Expert Panel, Forbes , 29 June 2022",
      "Gender confirmation surgery is a major procedure resulting in permanent fertility loss, not to be taken lightly . \u2014 Mailee Osten-tan, Longreads , 8 June 2022",
      "His position on a 10-win team that beat Iowa State in the Cheez-It Bowl was not to be taken lightly . \u2014 Todd Shanesy, USA TODAY , 6 June 2022",
      "And that audience is not to be taken lightly : 54.1 million average daily active users spent a combined 11.8 billion hours on the platform in the first quarter of 2022. \u2014 Rob Walker, Fortune , 3 June 2022",
      "The historic state visit was not taken lightly , with tactful considerations infusing every detail of the trip right down to the stitches on her garments. \u2014 Leah Dolan, CNN , 1 June 2022",
      "To get back for the sixth time in eight years \u2014 and after all the team went through \u2014 is not to be taken lightly . \u2014 Sporting Green Staff, San Francisco Chronicle , 31 May 2022",
      "Mental health issues are illnesses and shouldn\u2019t be taken lightly . \u2014 Tribune News Service, cleveland , 23 May 2022",
      "Surgery in any 91-year-old should not be taken lightly , even carpal tunnel release, which is a very effective surgery with a low complication rate. \u2014 Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive , 10 May 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bt-l\u0113"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "easily",
      "easy",
      "effortlessly",
      "facilely",
      "fluently",
      "freely",
      "handily",
      "hands down",
      "painlessly",
      "readily",
      "smoothly",
      "well"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-211334",
    "type":[
      "adverb"
    ]
  },
  "lightness":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a lack of weightiness or force : delicacy":[],
      ": an ease and gaiety of style or manner":[],
      ": lack of seriousness and stability of character often accompanied by casual heedlessness":[],
      ": the attribute of object colors by which the object appears to reflect or transmit more or less of the incident light \u2014 compare brightness sense 2 , hue sense 2c , saturation sense 4":[],
      ": the quality or state of being illuminated":[
        "the lightness [=brightness] of the room/sky"
      ],
      ": the quality or state of being light especially in weight":[],
      ": the quality or state of being nimble":[],
      ": the quality or state of having or being a light (see light entry 2 sense 2a ) skin color":[
        "\"As long as there's White racism, there will be racism within the Black community and favoritism for lightness .\"",
        "\u2014 Midge Wilson",
        "Elmore had a very fair complexion. And while he had never used the lightness of his skin to pass as white, the clerk who took his voter registration paperwork never asked the question. And just like that, George Elmore registered to vote.",
        "\u2014 Antjuan Seawright"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bt-n\u0259s"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-054946",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "lightning":{
    "antonyms":[
      "slow"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a sudden stroke of fortune":[
        "candidates \u2026 hoping for real lightning to strike",
        "\u2014 Time"
      ],
      ": having or moving with or as if with the speed and suddenness of lightning":[
        "a lightning assault"
      ],
      ": to discharge a flash of lightning":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Adjective",
      "thoughts moving at lightning speed",
      "he made a lightning dash for the goal",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "The United States, Korea and China led the way with the earliest deployments of these 5G networks; however, the rollout of these lightning -fast, low-latency networks has moved at a much slower pace in the United States than many anticipated. \u2014 Michael Johnston, Forbes , 22 June 2022",
      "Don't expect a lightning -fast flight, however -- the maximum speed will be 80 mph (129 kph). \u2014 Julia Buckley, CNN , 16 June 2022",
      "The Torras also features robust battery life, lightning -fast USB-C charging, bladeless design, and three fan speeds. \u2014 Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics , 13 June 2022",
      "Last year, DeFi exploded into a $100 billion industry, attracting both venture capital firms and regular investors with the prospect of lightning -fast gains. \u2014 New York Times , 13 June 2022",
      "The greens are lightning -fast, and a flock of turkeys grudgingly yields the fairways. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 10 June 2022",
      "Perhaps symptoms are preceding test positivity, less because the virus is peaking late, and more because illness is arriving early, thanks to the lightning -fast reflexes of people\u2019s primed immune systems. \u2014 Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic , 10 June 2022",
      "Anyone who ever watched the late-night host knows his expert interview skills, lightning -fast comebacks and playful style. \u2014 Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping , 23 May 2022",
      "Fans can catch up on the lightning -fast (and super cute) extraterrestrial and his bushy-two-tailed pal Tails when Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is available to stream starting tomorrow on Paramount+. \u2014 Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter , 23 May 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "Less than two hours later and 150 miles south, 52-year-old Antonia Mendoza Chavez and her two dogs were struck and killed by lightning in Pico Rivera, authorities said. \u2014 Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times , 23 June 2022",
      "Interpretation of this figure differed though, with some experts pointing out this means that Covid is a leading cause of death in children; pediatrician Cody Meissner, on the other hand, noted a similar number are struck by lightning in a year. \u2014 Matthew Herper And Helen Branswell, STAT , 18 June 2022",
      "The 5-foot-6 guard, who is lightning quick, is one of the rare two-way players in the game who can make an impact on both ends of the court. \u2014 Kristen Davis, cleveland , 5 Apr. 2021",
      "The 5-foot-6 guard, who is lightning quick, is one of the rare players in the game who can make an impact on both ends of the court. \u2014 Doug Feinberg, courant.com , 4 Apr. 2021",
      "The 5-foot-6 guard, who is lightning quick, is one of the rare two-way players in the game who can make an impact on both ends of the court. \u2014 Doug Feinberg, baltimoresun.com , 4 Apr. 2021",
      "The 5-foot-6-inch guard, who is lightning quick, is one of the rare two-way players in the game who can impact contests on both ends of the court. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 3 Apr. 2021",
      "The airplane, a P-38 Lightning, was on a reconnaissance mission over Thailand and Burma, now Myanmar, when it was most likely struck by lightning and fell from the sky. \u2014 New York Times , 24 May 2022",
      "She gets struck by lightning multiple times, her eyes fall out of her sockets, inspiring googly glasses. \u2014 Andy Hoglund, EW.com , 15 May 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
      "1576, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective",
      "1903, in the meaning defined above":"Verb"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, from gerund of lightenen to lighten":"Noun, Adjective, and Verb"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bt-ni\u014b"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "blistering",
      "breakneck",
      "breathless",
      "brisk",
      "dizzy",
      "fast",
      "fleet",
      "fleet-footed",
      "flying",
      "galloping",
      "hasty",
      "hot",
      "nippy",
      "quick",
      "rapid",
      "rapid-fire",
      "rattling",
      "snappy",
      "speedy",
      "splitting",
      "swift",
      "whirlwind",
      "zippy"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-013226",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun",
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "lights-out":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a command or signal for putting out lights":[],
      ": a prescribed bedtime for persons living under discipline":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1868, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bts-\u02c8au\u0307t"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-031818",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "lightscot":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a tax of half a penny per hide of land for church candles":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "translation of Old English l\u0113ohtgesceot, l\u0113ohtsceot":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bt\u02ccsk\u00e4t"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-182833",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "lightship":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a ship equipped with a brilliant light and moored at a place dangerous to navigation":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Outside, visitors can tour the lightship Columbia, which for three decades helped ships cross the Columbia Bar. \u2014 oregonlive , 22 Oct. 2020",
      "This accommodation allows guests to sleep in a 70-year-old British lightship (which is essentially a lighthouse in boat form). \u2014 Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure , 4 July 2020",
      "The lightship is safely docked in the water, only minutes away from the city center. \u2014 Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure , 4 July 2020",
      "The couple, along with their two children, also live on the ship, according to the lightship \u2019s website. \u2014 Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure , 4 July 2020",
      "Shopping and sightseeing go hand-in-hand; galleries showcase local artists, boutiques sell high style and resort casual attire, emporiums carry distinctive lightship baskets. \u2014 Danica Farley, Orange County Register , 17 July 2019",
      "Former Massachusetts State Senator Bill Golden is selling his Nantucket lightship for $5.2 million. \u2014 Katherine Clarke, WSJ , 24 Jan. 2019"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1837, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bt-\u02ccship"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-081809",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "lightsome":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": airy , nimble":[],
      ": free from care : lighthearted":[],
      ": giving light":[],
      ": well lighted : bright":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective",
      "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bt-s\u0259m"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-091117",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "lightweight":{
    "antonyms":[
      "featherlight",
      "feathery",
      "light",
      "underweight",
      "weightless"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a person who becomes inebriated after consuming relatively small amounts of alcohol or drugs":[
        "Even at 6 foot 5 inches tall, Dean was a lightweight , and he sounded to be two drinks in, Johnson said.",
        "\u2014 Kate Sosin"
      ],
      ": having less than average weight":[
        "lightweight fabrics"
      ],
      ": lacking in earnestness, ability, or profundity : inconsequential":[
        "a lightweight painter",
        "a lightweight TV series"
      ],
      ": of, relating to, or characteristic of a lightweight":[
        "the lightweight championship"
      ],
      ": one of little consequence or ability":[
        "a political lightweight"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Noun",
      "The members of his staff were considered lightweights .",
      "among astronomers she's considered a lightweight",
      "Adjective",
      "it's going to be hot, so wear mostly lightweight clothing",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "Fresh but not a lightweight , so save this for wet- or dry-rubbed ribs or hamburger sliders. \u2014 Lana Bortolot, Forbes , 2 July 2022",
      "The latest TikTok viral product, this lightweight , serum foundation is ideal for anyone who wants to achieve glowing, hydrating skin without packing on too much product. \u2014 ELLE , 28 June 2022",
      "For extra moisture and protection, adding a lightweight , hydrating leave-in treatment to your strands can help repair and smooth the cuticle. \u2014 Lauren Valenti, Vogue , 27 June 2022",
      "Wear lightweight , loose fitting, light-colored clothing. \u2014 Leigh Morgan, al , 23 June 2022",
      "Only the third model to wear the fabled CSL moniker, this lightweight , track-focused coupe packs a 543 hp punch from its 3.0-liter, turbocharged inline-six engine. \u2014 Howard Walker, Robb Report , 22 June 2022",
      "Many Israelis long considered Mr. Lapid \u2014 a former amateur boxer \u2014 a political lightweight , particularly with regard to handling complex security issues, including countering Iran\u2019s nuclear ambitions. \u2014 New York Times , 20 June 2022",
      "Wear lightweight and light-colored clothing. Leave your pets plenty of water in shady areas. \u2014 Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel , 17 June 2022",
      "Another great feature that owners love: its lightweight feel. \u2014 Jessica Leigh Mattern, PEOPLE.com , 17 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
      "The compact, one-piece, lightweight , and foldable movie screen can be stashed in a backpack for on-the-go viewing. \u2014 Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics , 28 June 2022",
      "While not a strictly necessary piece of camping cooking gear, Eureka\u2019s propane camp stove is lightweight , adorable, classic. \u2014 Alex Beggs, Bon App\u00e9tit , 16 June 2022",
      "The Mountaineer\u2019s aluminum construction is robust but lightweight , and easy to clean. \u2014 Wes Siler, Outside Online , 15 June 2022",
      "This sleek and stylish, lightweight , and portable Bluetooth speaker has it all. \u2014 Wendy Altschuler, Forbes , 15 June 2022",
      "Plus, it's made of 100 percent polyester that shoppers say is soft and lightweight . \u2014 Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com , 15 June 2022",
      "Other ways to prevent heat complications include: spending time indoors in air conditioning, wearing lightweight , light-colored, and loose-fitting clothing, and wearing sunscreen, as sunburn affects a body\u2019s ability to cool down. \u2014 Layla Mcmurtrie, Detroit Free Press , 14 June 2022",
      "Fortunately, easily inflatable, lightweight , and affordable sleeping pads eliminate the aches and pains stubborn campers may be all too familiar with. \u2014 J.d. Simkins, Sunset Magazine , 10 June 2022",
      "This one from Comlife is quiet, lightweight , and adjustable to your liking. \u2014 Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure , 9 June 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1773, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
      "1809, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bt-\u02ccw\u0101t"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "cipher",
      "dwarf",
      "half-pint",
      "insect",
      "insignificancy",
      "morsel",
      "nobody",
      "nonentity",
      "nothing",
      "nullity",
      "number",
      "pip-squeak",
      "pygmy",
      "pigmy",
      "shrimp",
      "snippersnapper",
      "twerp",
      "whippersnapper",
      "zero",
      "zilch"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-112635",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "like":{
    "antonyms":[
      "akin",
      "alike",
      "analogous",
      "cognate",
      "comparable",
      "connate",
      "correspondent",
      "corresponding",
      "ditto",
      "matching",
      "parallel",
      "resemblant",
      "resembling",
      "similar",
      "such",
      "suchlike"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": approve":[],
      ": as if":[
        "middle-aged men who looked like they might be out for their one night of the year",
        "\u2014 Norman Mailer"
      ],
      ": as though there would be":[
        "looks like rain"
      ],
      ": came near : was near":[
        "so loud I like to fell out of bed",
        "\u2014 Helen Eustis"
      ],
      ": closely resembling the subject or original":[
        "the portrait is very like"
      ],
      ": comparable to : approximating":[
        "costs something like fifty cents"
      ],
      ": equally":[],
      ": et cetera":[],
      ": having the characteristics of : similar to":[
        "his house is like a barn",
        "it's like when we were kids"
      ],
      ": in the manner of : similarly to":[
        "acts like a fool"
      ],
      ": in the same way that : as":[
        "they raven down scenery like children do sweetmeats",
        "\u2014 John Keats"
      ],
      ": in the way or manner that":[
        "the violin sounds like an old masterpiece should",
        "did it like you told me"
      ],
      ": kind sense 1a":[
        "\u2014 usually used with a preceding possessive put him and his like to some job \u2014 J. R. R. Tolkien"
      ],
      ": likely":[
        "the importance of statistics as the one discipline like to give accuracy of mind",
        "\u2014 H. J. Laski"
      ],
      ": likely , probably":[
        "you'll try it, some day, like enough",
        "\u2014 Mark Twain"
      ],
      ": liking , preference":[],
      ": nearly , approximately":[
        "the actual interest is more like 18 percent",
        "\u2014 used interjectionally in informal speech with expressions of measurement it was, like , five feet long goes there every day, like"
      ],
      ": one of many that are similar to each other":[
        "\u2014 used chiefly in proverbial expressions like breeds like"
      ],
      ": one that is similar : counterpart , equal":[
        "have \u2026 never seen the like before",
        "\u2014 Sir Winston Churchill"
      ],
      ": probably":[],
      ": resembling or characteristic of":[
        "bell -like",
        "lady like"
      ],
      ": something that one likes":[],
      ": such a one as and perhaps others similar to":[
        "\u2014 usually used with disparaging overtones have no use for the likes of you"
      ],
      ": such as":[
        "a bag like a doctor carries",
        "when your car has trouble\u2014 like when it won't start",
        "\u2014 used interjectionally in informal speech often stays up late, until like three in the morning"
      ],
      ": such people as : such things as":[
        "reads the likes of Austen and Browning"
      ],
      ": the act or an instance of liking (see like entry 1 sense 4 ) an online comment, post, etc.":[
        "Her post got thousands of likes ."
      ],
      ": the kind or sort of":[
        "a fantastic celebration the likes of which had never been seen before",
        "\u2014 Joseph Heller"
      ],
      ": the same or nearly the same (as in appearance, character, or quantity)":[
        "suits of like design",
        "\u2014 formerly used with as, unto, of it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren \u2014 Hebrews 2:17 (King James Version)"
      ],
      ": to be suitable or agreeable to":[
        "I like onions but they don't like me"
      ],
      ": to do well in":[
        "this plant likes dry soil",
        "my car does not like cold weather"
      ],
      ": to electronically register one's approval of (something, such as an online post or comment) for others to see (as by clicking on an icon designed for that purpose)":[
        "[Brittany] Bunker then thanked the 477,000 people who had liked her post for their support \u2026",
        "\u2014 Natalie Cornish",
        "How he picked out this seemingly random user and went ahead and liked the tweet is really surprising \u2026",
        "\u2014 Zach Pereles"
      ],
      ": to feel attraction toward or take pleasure in : enjoy":[
        "likes baseball"
      ],
      ": to feel inclined : choose , prefer":[
        "leave any time you like"
      ],
      ": to feel toward : regard":[
        "how would you like a change"
      ],
      ": to some extent : rather , altogether":[
        "saunter over nonchalantly like",
        "\u2014 Walter Karig"
      ],
      ": to wish to have : want":[
        "would like a drink"
      ],
      ": typical of":[
        "was like him to do that"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Verb",
      "He likes baseball, but he loves football.",
      "Do you like Mexican food",
      "I liked the movie a lot more than I thought I would.",
      "I don't know what it is about that guy, but I just don't like him.",
      "They were political allies who truly liked each other.",
      "What is it that you like or dislike about him most",
      "She says she likes him as a friend but she's not attracted to him.",
      "My boss was a tough guy, but I liked him for his honesty.",
      "Adjective",
      "you're not talking about like things when you compare football and golf",
      "Preposition",
      "The house looks like a barn.",
      "It's like when we were kids.",
      "She's not at all like her sister.",
      "The baby is more like his mother than his father.",
      "\u201cWho is he like ",
      "Adverb",
      "the cat would curl up, tightly like , and just go to sleep",
      "the distance is more like 500 miles",
      "Conjunction",
      "it looks like it's going to rain at any moment"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1b":"Noun",
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adverb",
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Preposition",
      "15th century, in the meaning defined above":"Auxiliary verb",
      "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Conjunction",
      "1612, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1b":"Adjective",
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 5":"Verb"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, alteration of ilich , from Old English gel\u012bc like, alike, from ge- , associative prefix + l\u012bc body; akin to Old High German gil\u012bh like, alike, Lithuanian lygus like \u2014 more at co-":"Adjective",
      "Middle English, from Old English l\u012bcian ; akin to Old English gel\u012bc alike":"Verb and Noun"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bkt",
      "\u02c8l\u012bk"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "care (for)",
      "want"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-085219",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adjective combining form",
      "adjective suffix",
      "adverb",
      "auxiliary verb",
      "conjunction",
      "noun",
      "preposition",
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "like a (hot) knife through butter":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": very quickly and easily":[
        "The bill passed through the senate like a hot knife through butter ."
      ]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-120321",
    "type":[
      "idiom"
    ]
  },
  "like a house on fire":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": extremely well : very successfully":[
        "Those two got on/along like a house on fire .",
        "( US ) The business started out like a house on fire ."
      ]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-122142",
    "type":[
      "idiom"
    ]
  },
  "like magic":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": in a very fast and impressive way":[
        "Shapes changed like magic on the computer screen."
      ]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-083205",
    "type":[
      "idiom"
    ]
  },
  "like this":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": in this manner":[
        "I hate it when it rains like this ."
      ],
      ": of this kind":[
        "I love weather like this ."
      ]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-105431",
    "type":[
      "idiom"
    ]
  },
  "like water":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": in large amounts":[
        "He spends money like water ."
      ]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-105409",
    "type":[
      "idiom"
    ]
  },
  "like-minded":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": having a like disposition or purpose : of the same mind or habit of thought":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1526, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bk-\u02c8m\u012bn-d\u0259d"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-190531",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "likely":{
    "antonyms":[
      "assumably",
      "doubtless",
      "presumably",
      "probably"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": apparently qualified : suitable":[
        "a likely place"
      ],
      ": attractive":[
        "a likely child"
      ],
      ": having a high probability of occurring or being true : very probable":[
        "rain is likely today"
      ],
      ": in all probability : probably":[
        "those who seek power will most likely wind up exercising it",
        "\u2014 Halton Arp"
      ],
      ": promising":[
        "a likely candidate"
      ],
      ": reliable , credible":[
        "a likely enough story"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Adjective",
      "That seems to be the most likely explanation.",
      "This looks like a likely spot for a picnic.",
      "They regard him as a likely candidate for the job.",
      "Adverb",
      "He'll very likely be late.",
      "\u201cWill it rain tomorrow",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
      "The heat is likely to be a focus, with temperatures climbing to 101 Monday, according to the National Weather Service. \u2014 Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News , 28 June 2022",
      "The omicron subvariants that are already growing in frequency today are not likely to be the ones that the world faces in the fall. \u2014 Katie Shepherd, BostonGlobe.com , 28 June 2022",
      "Community members in the impoverished parts of the town turn out to be less likely to be able to get a ride from a self-driving car. \u2014 Lance Eliot, Forbes , 27 June 2022",
      "Any company with 4-star to 5-star ratings on trust pilot is likely to be a good option. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 27 June 2022",
      "The comment is likely to be well received in Democratic Chicago but has received criticism from conservatives. \u2014 Gregory Pratt, Chicago Tribune , 27 June 2022",
      "Because, like it or not, this conservative court is likely to be with us for a very long time. \u2014 CBS News , 26 June 2022",
      "That these plans are coming to fruition at the same time is all the more notable because their outcomes are not likely to be popular. \u2014 Jason Linkins, The New Republic , 25 June 2022",
      "House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and her Democrat majority are likely to be able to advance the legislation through the House. \u2014 Tyler Olson, Fox News , 24 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb",
      "Challenging those sorts of restrictions would likely be more difficult, though proponents of the legal theory insist it can be done. \u2014 Nicholas Florko, STAT , 28 June 2022",
      "No exact date has been announced for when Succession season 4 will premiere, but seeing as filming recently kicked off in June, a release date likely won't be until late 2022 or early 2023. \u2014 Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE.com , 28 June 2022",
      "More:Gas tax holiday relief will likely be mild, short. \u2014 Teresa Boeckel, USA TODAY , 28 June 2022",
      "The range of that version will likely be 20\u201330 fewer miles than the rear-wheel-drive car. \u2014 Csaba Csere, Car and Driver , 28 June 2022",
      "Zelenskyy has vowed to keep fighting Russia until its forces are pushed out of Ukraine but acknowledged last month that removing Russian troops from Crimea militarily will likely not be an option. \u2014 Caitlin Mcfall, Fox News , 28 June 2022",
      "National data on vaccination rates for children under 5, who became eligible this month, will likely not be available for a few weeks. \u2014 Jacqueline Howard, CNN , 27 June 2022",
      "The tractor-trailer had U.S. license plates, a possible attempt to avoid scrutiny, and is very likely the work of traffickers, Ebrard said. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 27 June 2022",
      "The Clippers, Mavericks, Lakers and Sixers likely wouldn't be realistic sign-and-trade options given their proximity to the apron. \u2014 Bryan Toporek, Forbes , 27 June 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined above":"Adverb",
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, from Old English gel\u012bclic fitting (from gel\u012bc like) and Old Norse gl\u012bkligr, l\u012bkligr , from gl\u012bkr like; akin to Old English gel\u012bc":"Adjective and Adverb"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012b-kl\u0113"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "probable"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-214018",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb"
    ]
  },
  "likely-looking":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": seeming to be right or suited for a purpose":[
        "This is a likely-looking spot for a picnic."
      ]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-214315",
    "type":[
      "adjective"
    ]
  },
  "liken":{
    "antonyms":[
      "contrast"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": to represent as similar : compare":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "he generally likened a root canal to some horrible form of torture",
      "I think that we can liken the two pianists, at least in terms of natural talent.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The coronavirus pandemic has created a mass-disabling event that experts liken to HIV, polio or World War II, with millions suffering the long-term effects of infection with the coronavirus. \u2014 Frances Stead Sellers, Anchorage Daily News , 7 June 2022",
      "But the fuzzy rules of the new investment trend has led to confusion over how the system works, and many portfolios immediately liken a company stamped with a good ESG rating as a promising target for sustainable investing. \u2014 Tristan Bove, Fortune , 21 May 2022",
      "Jianbing is an immensely popular Chinese street food that Western food writers often liken to French crepes, because each starts with a batter spread thinly on a flat-top that is then wrapped up with various fillings. \u2014 Nick Kindelsperger, chicagotribune.com , 11 Jan. 2022",
      "In its current form, the internet relies on data collection that some critics liken to mass surveillance. \u2014 David Uberti, WSJ , 4 Jan. 2022",
      "Passage of the bill will cap years of advocacy work by veterans groups and others who liken burn pits to the Agent Orange herbicide that Vietnam era veterans were exposed to in Southeast Asia. \u2014 Kevin Freking, ajc , 16 June 2022",
      "Visitors to the Kyambura Gorge often liken the prehistoric-feeling rain forest to Jurassic Park. \u2014 Christine Chitnis, ELLE , 24 May 2022",
      "Shortages of medicines and medical equipment led some aid groups to liken the situation in Sri Lankan hospitals to a humanitarian disaster. \u2014 Washington Post , 10 May 2022",
      "Some analysts liken the future of big screens to Broadway \u2014 still alive, but relegated to a corner of the culture. \u2014 New York Times , 10 Apr. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012b-k\u0259n"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "analogize",
      "assimilate",
      "bracket",
      "compare",
      "equate"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-095716",
    "type":[
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "likeness":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": appearance , semblance":[],
      ": copy , portrait":[],
      ": the quality or state of being like : resemblance":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "a stamp bearing the likeness of a president",
      "There's some likeness between them.",
      "There's an uncanny likeness between them.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The name, image and likeness endorsement revenue benefits, for Trojans and Bruins who can now market themselves across the country, will be outrageous. \u2014 Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times , 30 June 2022",
      "The introduction of compensation for college athletes from name, image and likeness deals has opened up new opportunities \u2014 and most of them are being taken advantage of by men. \u2014 Matthew Vantryon, The Indianapolis Star , 30 June 2022",
      "The current frenzy has given rise to serious concerns about recruiting practices and competitive balance and, in turn, questions about where NIL compensation \u2014 short for name, image and likeness \u2014 goes from here. \u2014 Eric Olson, Chron , 30 June 2022",
      "Bueckers signed a name, image and likeness deal with Gatorade in November, becoming the company\u2019s first NCAA partner. \u2014 Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant , 28 June 2022",
      "Now, athletes can monetize their name, image and likeness . \u2014 Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune , 23 June 2022",
      "This means creating a coherent name, image and likeness strategy, continuing to add resources to the football program and finalizing its transition to the Big 12\u2032s revenue-sharing model. \u2014 Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune , 22 June 2022",
      "Senate Republicans have criticized the House for putting the transgender sports language in the NCAA likeness bill, in part because the move complicates their hopes to pass the NCAA bill by July 1. \u2014 Andrew J. Tobias, cleveland , 26 June 2021",
      "And for the past couple of years, it has been heavily involved in discussions and proposals about college sports issues, including athletes\u2019 ability to make money from their name, image and likeness and athletes\u2019 health and well-being. \u2014 Steve Berkowitz, USA TODAY , 17 June 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bk-n\u0259s"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for likeness likeness , similarity , resemblance , similitude , analogy mean agreement or correspondence in details. likeness implies a closer correspondence than similarity which often implies that things are merely somewhat alike. a remarkable likeness to his late father some similarity between the two cases resemblance implies similarity chiefly in appearance or external qualities. statements that bear little resemblance to the truth similitude applies chiefly to correspondence between abstractions. two schools of social thought showing points of similitude analogy implies likeness or parallelism in relations rather than in appearance or qualities. pointed out analogies to past wars",
    "synonyms":[
      "icon",
      "ikon",
      "illustration",
      "image",
      "picture"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-071406",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "likewise":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": in addition":[
        "a painter who is likewise a sculptor"
      ],
      ": in like manner : similarly":[
        "go and do likewise"
      ],
      ": similarly so with me":[
        "answered \" likewise \" to \"Pleased to meet you\""
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "an acclaimed painter who is likewise a sculptor",
      "the owner of the restaurant is likewise the owner of the deli next door",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The size of the company likewise had little bearing on first-mover status. \u2014 Georgia Hirsty, Fortune , 30 June 2022",
      "The Sixers will also have to find a way to replace Embiid's league-leading 30.6 points per game, which will likewise have to be a communal effort. \u2014 Bryan Toporek, Forbes , 2 May 2022",
      "The older and more populous Puxi on the western side of the river likewise has a mix of residential compounds, office skyscrapers and pockets of industry, as well as its own airport and the city\u2019s primary high-speed railway stations. \u2014 Yang Jie, WSJ , 28 Mar. 2022",
      "Additionally, the business itself has become more international and likewise has a wider reach with its themes. \u2014 Angelique Jackson, Variety , 11 Mar. 2022",
      "Buzz, likewise , has its electric motor in the back powering the van's rear wheels. \u2014 Peter Valdes-dapena, CNN , 9 Mar. 2022",
      "In Vietnam, likewise , the Viet Cong had an entire Ho Chi Minh Trail through the mountains and jungles to supply them, while the North Vietnamese had key material help from the Soviet Union. \u2014 Jason Fields, The Week , 8 Mar. 2022",
      "Pritzker\u2019s main fall priority, a package of tax credits and incentives to attract electric vehicle manufacturers and suppliers to the state, likewise had yet to see any movement. \u2014 Rick Pearson, chicagotribune.com , 28 Oct. 2021",
      "And likewise , the scent hopefully can travel with you and grow with you. \u2014 Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR , 20 June 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bk-\u02ccw\u012bz"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "additionally",
      "again",
      "also",
      "besides",
      "either",
      "further",
      "furthermore",
      "more",
      "moreover",
      "then",
      "too",
      "withal",
      "yet"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-054322",
    "type":[
      "adverb"
    ]
  },
  "likin":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a former Chinese provincial tax at inland stations on imports or articles in transit":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "modification of Chinese (Pekingese) li 2 -chin 1 , from li 2 one thousandth of a tael + chin 1 money":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-042715",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "liking":{
    "antonyms":[
      "aversion",
      "disfavor",
      "disgust",
      "dislike",
      "distaste",
      "hatred",
      "loathing",
      "mislike"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": favorable regard : fondness , taste":[
        "had a greater liking for law",
        "\u2014 E. M. Coulter",
        "took a liking to the newcomer"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "I have a liking for dark chocolate.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Trump promised to repeal the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare) and replace it with something more to his liking . \u2014 Gilbert Garcia, San Antonio Express-News , 30 June 2022",
      "Finish with a big pinch of salt, taste and adjust to your liking , and use right away. \u2014 June Kim, Bon App\u00e9tit , 30 June 2022",
      "This combination aims to help businesses reach their target audience through social media and help consumers with more refined products catered to their liking . \u2014 Gene Marks, Forbes , 26 June 2022",
      "The user can then drop that image onto another background, to create an entirely different image more to their liking . \u2014 Andy Meek, BGR , 23 June 2022",
      "Check out the recipes below for a few ideas on how to do just that, or read these tips from Becky Krystal about how to make a batch of homemade iced tea just to your liking . \u2014 Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post , 20 June 2022",
      "Click on your profile name and edit it to your liking . \u2014 Mythili Devarakonda, USA TODAY , 19 June 2022",
      "Wondering how to cook palmini noodles to your liking ",
      "This one from Comlife is quiet, lightweight, and adjustable to your liking . \u2014 Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure , 9 June 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012b-ki\u014b"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "appetite",
      "fancy",
      "favor",
      "fondness",
      "like",
      "love",
      "love affair",
      "partiality",
      "preference",
      "relish",
      "shine",
      "taste",
      "use"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-165231",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "likuta":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a former monetary unit equal to \u00b9/\u2081\u2080\u2080 zaire":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1967, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "ultimately from Kongo dikuta (plural makuta ) palm-leaf cloth bundle used as currency, from -kuta to gather, bundle":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "li-\u02c8k\u00fc-t\u0259"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-094756",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "lilac":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a tree or shrub congeneric with the lilac":[],
      ": a variable color averaging a moderate purple":[],
      ": a widely cultivated European shrub ( Syringa vulgaris ) of the olive family that has cordate ovate leaves and large panicles of fragrant pinkish-purple or white flowers":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "For Queen Elizabeth\u2019s Coronation, in 1953, lampposts along the processional route were painted lilac , pale blue, and white, at the instigation of Sir Hugh Casson, an architect who made his mark with the Festival of Britain, in 1951. \u2014 Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker , 4 June 2022",
      "Mindy Kaling embraced the spring season by matching her eyeshadow to her lilac gown. \u2014 Anna Haines, Forbes , 3 May 2022",
      "Choose from dozens of colors and prints including gray leopard, heathered lilac , and blue chevron. \u2014 Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure , 19 Apr. 2022",
      "There has never been a finer assemblage of embroidered velvet, beaded silk, effusive organza, and delicate lace, all rendered in fresh springtime shades of yellow, lilac , pink, and green. \u2014 Katie Rife, Rolling Stone , 29 Mar. 2022",
      "The King Richard star looked perfect in her lilac strapless Miu Miu dress, which had just the right amount of sparkle. \u2014 PEOPLE.com , 28 Mar. 2022",
      "Demi Singleton pulled focus in purple thanks to her crystal embroidered lilac satin strapless cocktail dress by Miu Miu. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 27 Mar. 2022",
      "In addition to The Queen\u2019s Ball, which costs between $49 and $99 to attend, Netflix has teamed up with Bloomingdale\u2019s for a pop-up shop both online and at the flagship Manhattan store ($995 lilac Malone Souliers floral appliqu\u00e9d pumps, anyone",
      "An aromatic set that includes lilac , red cherries, saline and lemon balm lures you in, while flavors of red raspberries, blueberries and honeycomb close the deal. \u2014 Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive , 19 Mar. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1625, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "obsolete French (now lilas ), from Arabic l\u012blak , from Persian n\u012blak bluish, from n\u012bl blue, from Sanskrit n\u012bla dark blue":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012b-\u02ccl\u00e4k",
      "-\u02cclak",
      "-l\u0259k"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-003449",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "lilac daphne":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a daphne ( Daphne genkwa ) of China and Korea that blooms before the leaves emerge":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-072643",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "lilac gray":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a light purplish gray that is less strong and very slightly redder than orchid haze":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-100328",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "lilac leaf miner":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": the larva of a minute gracilariid moth ( Gracilaria syringella ) that mines and rolls the leaves of the lilac":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-140714",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "lilaceous":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": of or resembling the color lilac":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "lil ac + -aceous":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "(\u02c8)l\u012b\u00a6l\u0101sh\u0259s"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-071554",
    "type":[
      "adjective"
    ]
  },
  "lillianite":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a mineral Pb 3 Bi 2 S 6 consisting of a steel gray sulfide of lead and bismuth":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "German lillianit , from Lillian mine, Leadville, Colorado + German -it -ite":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8lil\u0113\u0259\u02ccn\u012bt"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-231010",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "lilly-low":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a bright flame":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "alteration of low (flame)":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8lili\u02ccl\u014d"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-073102",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "lillypilly":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": an Australian tree ( Syzygium smithii synonym Eugenia smithii ) with white flowers and small pinkish purple berries":[],
      ": any of several related Australian trees (genus Syzygium of the family Myrtaceae) usually with glossy evergreen leaves and reddish pink to red fruits: such as":[],
      ": brush cherry sense 1":[],
      ": rose apple sense a":[],
      ": scrub cherry":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "origin unknown":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8lil\u0113\u02ccpil\u0113"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-153621",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "lily-livered":{
    "antonyms":[
      "brave",
      "courageous",
      "daring",
      "dauntless",
      "doughty",
      "fearless",
      "gallant",
      "greathearted",
      "gutsy",
      "hardy",
      "heroic",
      "heroical",
      "intrepid",
      "lionhearted",
      "stalwart",
      "stout",
      "stouthearted",
      "valiant",
      "valorous"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": lacking courage : cowardly":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1605, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-l\u0113-\u02c8li-v\u0259rd"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "chicken",
      "chicken-livered",
      "chickenhearted",
      "cowardly",
      "craven",
      "dastardly",
      "gutless",
      "milk-livered",
      "poltroon",
      "pusillanimous",
      "recreant",
      "spineless",
      "unheroic",
      "yellow"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-081000",
    "type":[
      "adjective"
    ]
  },
  "lily-white":{
    "antonyms":[
      "guilty"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a member of a political organization favoring the exclusion of Black people":[
        "A lifelong Republican in the tradition of Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, [Norris Wright] Cuney fought a decades-long battle with the \" Lily-Whites ,\" Texas Republicans obsessed with driving African Americans out of the party.",
        "\u2014 Joe Holley",
        "Known as Lily Whites in newspaper headlines, the segregationists maneuvered to exclude Black people from roles of significance.",
        "\u2014 Jack Schnedler"
      ],
      ": being or having extremely light pigmentation of the skin":[
        "a lily-white complexion"
      ],
      ": characterized by or favoring the exclusion of Black people especially from politics \u2014 compare black-and-tan sense 2":[],
      ": having or involving few or no people of color : lacking racial diversity":[
        "All too often, big-city cops live in lily-white enclaves like Simi Valley, California \u2026",
        "\u2014 Les Payne",
        "Unless the Saints hire a black coach \u2026, the NFL will continue its lily-white string of hires \u2026",
        "\u2014 Peter King",
        "Most disappointingly, the main cast remains lily-white .",
        "\u2014 People Weekly"
      ],
      ": lacking faults or imperfections : irreproachable , pure":[
        "But Malcolm X has survived the gantlet of historical reassessment. A new generation responds to his principled rage precisely because he isn't lily white and goody-two-shoes.",
        "\u2014 Peter Rainer"
      ],
      ": something that is white":[
        "He is a rock-solid, card-carrying free spirit, a young man who wears black tennis shoes in a sport that loves its lily whites \u2026",
        "\u2014 Bill Dwyre"
      ],
      ": white as a lily":[
        "lily-white sheets"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective",
      "1851, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-l\u0113-\u02c8(h)w\u012bt"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "blameless",
      "cleanhanded",
      "clear",
      "faultless",
      "guiltless",
      "impeccable",
      "inculpable",
      "innocent",
      "irreproachable"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-171249",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "limb":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a large primary branch of a tree":[],
      ": a leg or arm of a human being":[
        "combat soldiers who had lost limbs"
      ],
      ": a mischievous child":[],
      ": an active member or agent":[
        "a limb of the law"
      ],
      ": dismember":[],
      ": extension , branch":[
        "a limb of the sea"
      ],
      ": in an exposed or dangerous position with little chance of retreat":[],
      ": one of the projecting paired appendages (such as wings) of an animal body used especially for movement and grasping but sometimes modified into sensory or sexual organs":[],
      ": the outer edge of the apparent disk of a celestial body":[],
      ": to cut off the limbs of (a felled tree)":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1674, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb",
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
      "circa 1677, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Latin limbus border":"Noun",
      "Middle English lim , from Old English; akin to Old Norse limr limb and perhaps to Old English lith limb":"Noun and Verb"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8lim"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-182142",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun",
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "limber":{
    "antonyms":[
      "inflexible",
      "rigid",
      "stiff",
      "stiffened"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a two-wheeled vehicle to which a gun or caisson may be attached":[],
      ": capable of being shaped : flexible":[],
      ": having a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile , nimble":[],
      ": to become limber":[
        "limber up by running"
      ],
      ": to cause to become limber":[
        "limber up his fingers"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Adjective",
      "he shaped the basket out of limber branches that could bend easily around a frame",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
      "For thousands of years, people have turned to yoga to feel more limber , release stress and rejuvenate their overall physical and mental health. \u2014 Forrest Brown, CNN , 21 June 2022",
      "Phoenix, like all of this year\u2019s acting favorites, has been the clear front-runner for some time, for his morose yet limber Joker. \u2014 Washington Post , 5 Feb. 2020",
      "Not surprisingly, given his experience and expertise, Djokovic came out loose, limber and locked in. \u2014 Howard Fendrich, BostonGlobe.com , 2 Feb. 2020",
      "Not surprisingly, given his experience and expertise, Djokovic came out loose, limber and locked in. \u2014 Time , 2 Feb. 2020",
      "Economists debated how much Japan\u2019s slump owed to weak demand rather than economic rigidities, for example an insufficiently limber corporate sector. \u2014 The Economist , 5 Dec. 2019",
      "There is a core group that comes at least once a week: a mix of firefighters, teachers, politicians, lawyers, boxers and a very limber 81-year-old woman. \u2014 Tiffany Martinbrough, New York Times , 28 Feb. 2018",
      "In fact, Brady looked pretty spry and limber when stretching. \u2014 Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com , 26 July 2019",
      "Miller-Weston also brings a kind of exquisitely offhand viciousness to the vacuous Mrs. Wormwood, and has a hands-down hilarious scene with her alarmingly limber dance teacher Rudolpho (a memorable Ala Tiatia). \u2014 James Hebert, San Diego Union-Tribune , 19 July 2019",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "Just as people do crosswords or Sudoku to keep their brains limber , cats play to stay on top of their feline game. \u2014 Jessica Hartshorn, Good Housekeeping , 14 June 2022",
      "The song thrives with alluring minimalism, as a circular guitar riff, crisp drums, and limber bassline provide a portal into the heady wilderness of Adrianne Lenker\u2019s poetry. \u2014 Spin Staff, SPIN , 3 June 2022",
      "Stroeer has used the platform to keep both her body and mind limber in between expeditions for the past two years. \u2014 Outside Online , 11 May 2020",
      "The Grammy nominee keeps his fingers, hands and wrists limber and strong with a resistance band routine. \u2014 WSJ , 23 Apr. 2022",
      "This person needs to find a way to still do their job while accommodating the fact that one of their shoulders may not be as strong or limber as the other. \u2014 Kaiser Health News, oregonlive , 11 Nov. 2021",
      "This person needs to find a way to still do their job while accommodating the fact that one of their shoulders may not be as strong or limber as the other. \u2014 Kaiser Health News, oregonlive , 11 Nov. 2021",
      "This person needs to find a way to still do their job while accommodating the fact that one of their shoulders may not be as strong or limber as the other. \u2014 Kaiser Health News, oregonlive , 11 Nov. 2021",
      "This person needs to find a way to still do their job while accommodating the fact that one of their shoulders may not be as strong or limber as the other. \u2014 Kaiser Health News, oregonlive , 11 Nov. 2021"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1565, in the meaning defined at sense 2":"Adjective",
      "15th century, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
      "1748, in the meaning defined at transitive sense":"Verb"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English lymour":"Noun",
      "origin unknown":"Adjective"
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      "\u02c8lim-b\u0259r"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
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      "flexible",
      "lissome",
      "lissom",
      "lithe",
      "lithesome",
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      "pliant",
      "supple",
      "willowy"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-082610",
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      "adverb",
      "noun",
      "verb"
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      ": a stage lighting instrument producing illumination by means of an oxyhydrogen flame directed on a cylinder of lime and usually equipped with a lens to concentrate the light in a beam":[],
      ": spotlight":[],
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      "Noun",
      "an actress who discovered that the limelight was not such a glowing experience when her privacy was invaded",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "On the other hand, their older sister Teresa Criswell largely stays out of the limelight . \u2014 Maggie Horton, Country Living , 26 June 2022",
      "Despite Murphy's high-profile career, the couple tends to stay out of the limelight . \u2014 Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE.com , 9 June 2022",
      "See who's been charged across the U.S. Jan. 6 hearings Kushner and Ivanka Trump have stayed out of the limelight since leaving the White House and have said little about the events of Jan. 6. \u2014 Ella Lee, USA TODAY , 8 June 2022",
      "The couple came to the U.K. for the big holiday weekend, but largely stayed out of the limelight during the Platinum Jubilee events. \u2014 Sylvia Hui, BostonGlobe.com , 5 June 2022",
      "The couple has largely stayed out of the limelight during the Platinum Jubilee events. \u2014 Sylvia Hui, Chicago Tribune , 5 June 2022",
      "Apart from attending Friday's service, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have so far stayed out of the limelight . \u2014 Arkansas Online , 5 June 2022",
      "The queen, later reappeared with a pair of sunglasses, joined on the balcony by Charles, his wife, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, William and Kate and their three children \u2014 the youngest of whom stole a little of the limelight for himself. \u2014 Alexander Smith, NBC News , 2 June 2022",
      "In turn, several of Mickelson\u2019s sponsors cut ties with the golfer, who has remained out of the limelight since (Mickelson was not a part of LIV Golf\u2019s field for next week). \u2014 Derek Saul, Forbes , 1 June 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1826, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
      "1909, in the meaning defined above":"Verb"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bm-\u02ccl\u012bt"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
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      "catbird seat",
      "center stage",
      "spotlight",
      "top billing"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-130308",
    "type":[
      "noun",
      "verb"
    ]
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      ": placed at the beginning (as of a book) : introductory , preliminary":[
        "liminary quotations from the Greek or Latin",
        "\u2014 Gouverneur Paulding"
      ]
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1603, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "history_and_etymology":{
      "French liminaire , from Late Latin liminaris , from Latin, of a threshold, from limin-, limen threshold + -aris -ar":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8lim\u0259\u02ccner\u0113"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-140639",
    "type":[
      "adjective"
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      ": the quality or state of being limy":[]
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1860, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bm\u0113n\u0259\u0307s"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-195934",
    "type":[
      "noun"
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  "limit":{
    "antonyms":[
      "cap",
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      "confine",
      "hold down",
      "restrict"
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      ": a determining feature or differentia in logic":[],
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      ": a number that for an infinite sequence of numbers is such that ultimately each of the remaining terms of the sequence differs from this number by less than any given positive amount":[],
      ": a number whose numerical difference from a mathematical function is arbitrarily small for all values of the independent variables that are sufficiently close to but not equal to given prescribed numbers or that are sufficiently large positively or negatively":[],
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      ],
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      ],
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      ],
      ": to curtail or reduce in quantity or extent":[
        "we must limit the power of aggressors"
      ],
      ": to restrict the bounds or limits of":[
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      ]
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    "examples":[
      "Noun",
      "He has reached the limit of his endurance.",
      "In training, she pushed her body to its physical limits .",
      "He tries to be creative within the limits of conventional journalism.",
      "There are limits to what I can put up with from him!",
      "Verb",
      "We need to find ways to limit expenses.",
      "He tried to limit the damage to his reputation by blaming other people.",
      "A factor limiting our country's economic performance is its lack of resources.",
      "Our lack of money limits our options.",
      "Because of our lack of money, we have to limit ourselves to fewer options.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "With a five-minute limit between selections and the requisite TV timeouts, that would mean a Heat selection some time after 10:30 p.m. \u2014 Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel , 21 June 2022",
      "But, with a limit on their value to match a payment amount. \u2014 Eric Solis, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
      "With the new limit of 13 pitchers, the Red Sox called up infield prospect Jeter Downs from Triple-A Worcester and designated right-hander James Norwood for assignment. \u2014 Jimmy Golen, Hartford Courant , 20 June 2022",
      "The bouncer is made of heavy-duty PVC, with a 500-pound weight limit . \u2014 Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics , 8 June 2022",
      "That prompted the approval of emergency contraception, but with an arbitrary age limit of 18. \u2014 Dana Singiser, STAT , 8 June 2022",
      "One senior administration official acknowledged that even the rockets with a 48-mile limit could be used to attack targets inside Russia if the system was brought to the Ukraine-Russia border. \u2014 New York Times , 1 June 2022",
      "Many applicants in Israel are turned down, and even those whose applications get approved are, in most cases, limited to purchasing a single handgun with a limit of fifty bullets. \u2014 John Cassidy, The New Yorker , 26 May 2022",
      "The original receipt must be presented between noon and 6 p.m., with a limit of 12 tickets per receipt. \u2014 Piet Levy, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 16 May 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "Iran and world powers agreed in 2015 to the nuclear deal, which saw Tehran drastically limit its enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions. \u2014 Jon Gambrell, ajc , 29 June 2022",
      "Community development director Catherine Czerniak said after the meeting the patio will not be covered, which would likely limit large-scale use in cold weather months. \u2014 Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune , 28 June 2022",
      "Rather than merely upholding the state\u2019s law, however, the court majority said states can limit or prohibit abortions at any stage of pregnancy. \u2014 Bob Egelko, San Francisco Chronicle , 24 June 2022",
      "The Biden administration also has floated income caps of $150,000 per borrower, which could limit who qualifies for student loan forgiveness. \u2014 Zack Friedman, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
      "Sunday, Germany\u2019s economic minister said the country will limit the use of natural gas for electricity production amid concerns about possible shortages caused by a cut in supplies from Russia. \u2014 Editors, USA TODAY , 20 June 2022",
      "Studies have shown that elderly and poor patients fare worse in HMOs, and some patients complain that the rules unfairly limit their choice of doctors and their access to specialists and costlier treatments. \u2014 Robert D. Mcfadden, BostonGlobe.com , 20 June 2022",
      "Studies have shown that elderly and poor patients fare worse in H.M.O.s, and some patients complain that the rules unfairly limit their choice of doctors and their access to specialists and costlier treatments. \u2014 New York Times , 20 June 2022",
      "Germany will limit the use of gas for electricity production amid concerns about possible shortages caused by a reduction in supplies from Russia, the country\u2019s economy minister said on Sunday. \u2014 John Leicester And David Keyton, Anchorage Daily News , 19 June 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb",
      "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, from Anglo-French limite , from Latin limit-, limes boundary":"Noun and Verb"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-m\u0259t"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for limit Verb limit , restrict , circumscribe , confine mean to set bounds for. limit implies setting a point or line (as in time, space, speed, or degree) beyond which something cannot or is not permitted to go. visits are limited to 30 minutes restrict suggests a narrowing or tightening or restraining within or as if within an encircling boundary. laws intended to restrict the freedom of the press circumscribe stresses a restriction on all sides and by clearly defined boundaries. the work of the investigating committee was carefully circumscribed confine suggests severe restraint and a resulting cramping, fettering, or hampering. our choices were confined by finances",
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      "line",
      "termination"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-200334",
    "type":[
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      "noun",
      "verb"
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    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "circa 1794, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "limit entry 1 + -arian (as in trinitarian )":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "-ter-",
      "\u02cclim\u0259\u02c8ta(a)r\u0113\u0259n"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-112354",
    "type":[
      "noun"
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  },
  "limitary":{
    "antonyms":[],
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      ": limiting , enclosing":[],
      ": of or relating to a boundary":[],
      ": subject to limits":[]
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1620, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-m\u0259-\u02ccter-\u0113"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-213902",
    "type":[
      "adjective"
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  "limitation":{
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      ": a certain period limited by statute after which actions, suits, or prosecutions cannot be brought in the courts":[],
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      ": something that limits : restraint":[],
      ": the quality or state of being limited":[]
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    "examples":[
      "a law aimed at the limitation of federal power",
      "They have placed a limitation on the amount of time we have available.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Did the taxpayer apply the appropriate percentage limitation to the amount of qualifying wages \u2013 50% in 2020, and 70% in each calendar quarter in 2021",
      "The 6-3 ideological split sided with Sen. Ted Cruz (R., Texas), who argued the limitation abridged free-speech rights. \u2014 Jess Bravin, WSJ , 16 May 2022",
      "Friday\u2019s announcement addresses the audio limitation for not only Windows 10, but also Windows 11, which can be installed over a Steam Deck through a beta patch. \u2014 Michael Kan, PCMAG , 13 May 2022",
      "The limitation comes as the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have been closely monitoring people who received J&J COVID-19 vaccinations for TTS. \u2014 Beth Mole, Ars Technica , 6 May 2022",
      "Facebook limited the spread of the story while third-party fact-checkers reviewed it (but removed the limitation after a week). \u2014 Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic , 28 Apr. 2022",
      "Dixon had been charged with raping Bowdoin, but the charge was later dropped on statute-of- limitation grounds. \u2014 CBS News , 21 Apr. 2022",
      "Though there is no statute of limitation on felonies in Kentucky, misdemeanors must be charged within one year of an incident. \u2014 Tim Sullivan, The Courier-Journal , 2 June 2022",
      "One of my primary goals now is to create a nudge to people, especially leaders, to create a safe environment where people can talk about mental health without fear of limitation . \u2014 Andy Dunn As Told To Marty Munson, Men's Health , 10 May 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02ccli-m\u0259-\u02c8t\u0101-sh\u0259n"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
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      "boundary",
      "cap",
      "ceiling",
      "confines",
      "end",
      "extent",
      "limit",
      "line",
      "termination"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-111532",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun"
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  },
  "limitative":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": limiting , restrictive":[]
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1530, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-m\u0259-\u02cct\u0101-tiv"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-114217",
    "type":[
      "adjective"
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    "antonyms":[
      "boundless",
      "dimensionless",
      "endless",
      "illimitable",
      "immeasurable",
      "indefinite",
      "infinite",
      "limitless",
      "measureless",
      "unbounded",
      "undefined",
      "unlimited",
      "unmeasured"
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    "definitions":{
      ": characterized by enforceable limitations prescribed (as by a constitution) upon the scope or exercise of powers":[
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      ],
      ": confined within limits : restricted":[
        "limited success"
      ],
      ": lacking breadth and originality":[
        "a bit limited ; a bit thick in the head",
        "\u2014 Virginia Woolf"
      ],
      ": offering faster service especially by making a limited number of stops":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Only a limited number of students will be allowed in the class.",
      "People with limited incomes are hit particularly hard by inflation.",
      "The company has had limited success.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Even so, the underlying growth reflects ongoing demand, limited exposure to macroeconomic problems, and a resilient supply chain. \u2014 Ed Silverman, STAT , 3 July 2022",
      "Still, for Maggie, there was only limited relief \u2014 the case file of her investigation would remain for five years. \u2014 Anne Branigin, Washington Post , 2 July 2022",
      "The company has stopped product sales and exports, limited services like Apple Pay and removed the Russian state news outlets RT News and Sputnik News from the Apple Store outside Russia. \u2014 Dylan Duan, NBC News , 2 July 2022",
      "The Biden administration plans to block new offshore oil drilling in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, while allowing limited expansion in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska\u2019s south coast. \u2014 WSJ , 2 July 2022",
      "Efforts to move more territorial soldiers with limited training to the east have devastated some units. \u2014 Megan Specia, BostonGlobe.com , 2 July 2022",
      "In limited action, Cobb had 19 carries for 192 yards and two rushing TDs and also caught a 40-yard TD pass. \u2014 Ben Thomas | Bthomas@al.com, al , 1 July 2022",
      "The reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act in 2013 restored some of that authority in limited domestic violence cases and further expanded it earlier this year. \u2014 Felicia Fonesca And Lindsay Whitehurst, Anchorage Daily News , 1 July 2022",
      "But the party's options remain extremely limited , so long as the Senate filibuster is intact. \u2014 Allison Pecorin, ABC News , 1 July 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1583, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-m\u0259-t\u0259d"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "bounded",
      "circumscribed",
      "defined",
      "definite",
      "determinate",
      "finite",
      "measured",
      "narrow",
      "restricted"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-103629",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "limitless":{
    "antonyms":[
      "cap",
      "circumscribe",
      "confine",
      "hold down",
      "restrict"
    ],
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      ": a geographic or political boundary":[],
      ": a maximum established for a gambling bet, raise, or payoff":[],
      ": a number that for an infinite sequence of numbers is such that ultimately each of the remaining terms of the sequence differs from this number by less than any given positive amount":[],
      ": a number whose numerical difference from a mathematical function is arbitrarily small for all values of the independent variables that are sufficiently close to but not equal to given prescribed numbers or that are sufficiently large positively or negatively":[],
      ": a prescribed maximum or minimum amount, quantity, or number: such as":[],
      ": limitation":[
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        "\u2014 William Shakespeare"
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      ": something that bounds, restrains, or confines":[
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      ],
      ": something that is exasperating or intolerable":[
        "We've had bad weather, but this is the limit ."
      ],
      ": the maximum quantity of game or fish that may be taken legally in a specified period":[],
      ": the place enclosed within a boundary : bounds":[
        "into the limits of the North they came",
        "\u2014 John Milton"
      ],
      ": the utmost extent":[
        "pushed her body to the limit"
      ],
      ": to assign certain limits to : prescribe":[
        "reserved the right to limit use of the land"
      ],
      ": to curtail or reduce in quantity or extent":[
        "we must limit the power of aggressors"
      ],
      ": to restrict the bounds or limits of":[
        "the specialist can no longer limit himself to his specialty"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Noun",
      "He has reached the limit of his endurance.",
      "In training, she pushed her body to its physical limits .",
      "He tries to be creative within the limits of conventional journalism.",
      "There are limits to what I can put up with from him!",
      "Verb",
      "We need to find ways to limit expenses.",
      "He tried to limit the damage to his reputation by blaming other people.",
      "A factor limiting our country's economic performance is its lack of resources.",
      "Our lack of money limits our options.",
      "Because of our lack of money, we have to limit ourselves to fewer options.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "With a five-minute limit between selections and the requisite TV timeouts, that would mean a Heat selection some time after 10:30 p.m. \u2014 Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel , 21 June 2022",
      "But, with a limit on their value to match a payment amount. \u2014 Eric Solis, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
      "With the new limit of 13 pitchers, the Red Sox called up infield prospect Jeter Downs from Triple-A Worcester and designated right-hander James Norwood for assignment. \u2014 Jimmy Golen, Hartford Courant , 20 June 2022",
      "The bouncer is made of heavy-duty PVC, with a 500-pound weight limit . \u2014 Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics , 8 June 2022",
      "That prompted the approval of emergency contraception, but with an arbitrary age limit of 18. \u2014 Dana Singiser, STAT , 8 June 2022",
      "One senior administration official acknowledged that even the rockets with a 48-mile limit could be used to attack targets inside Russia if the system was brought to the Ukraine-Russia border. \u2014 New York Times , 1 June 2022",
      "Many applicants in Israel are turned down, and even those whose applications get approved are, in most cases, limited to purchasing a single handgun with a limit of fifty bullets. \u2014 John Cassidy, The New Yorker , 26 May 2022",
      "The original receipt must be presented between noon and 6 p.m., with a limit of 12 tickets per receipt. \u2014 Piet Levy, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 16 May 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "Iran and world powers agreed in 2015 to the nuclear deal, which saw Tehran drastically limit its enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions. \u2014 Jon Gambrell, ajc , 29 June 2022",
      "Community development director Catherine Czerniak said after the meeting the patio will not be covered, which would likely limit large-scale use in cold weather months. \u2014 Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune , 28 June 2022",
      "Rather than merely upholding the state\u2019s law, however, the court majority said states can limit or prohibit abortions at any stage of pregnancy. \u2014 Bob Egelko, San Francisco Chronicle , 24 June 2022",
      "The Biden administration also has floated income caps of $150,000 per borrower, which could limit who qualifies for student loan forgiveness. \u2014 Zack Friedman, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
      "Sunday, Germany\u2019s economic minister said the country will limit the use of natural gas for electricity production amid concerns about possible shortages caused by a cut in supplies from Russia. \u2014 Editors, USA TODAY , 20 June 2022",
      "Studies have shown that elderly and poor patients fare worse in HMOs, and some patients complain that the rules unfairly limit their choice of doctors and their access to specialists and costlier treatments. \u2014 Robert D. Mcfadden, BostonGlobe.com , 20 June 2022",
      "Studies have shown that elderly and poor patients fare worse in H.M.O.s, and some patients complain that the rules unfairly limit their choice of doctors and their access to specialists and costlier treatments. \u2014 New York Times , 20 June 2022",
      "Germany will limit the use of gas for electricity production amid concerns about possible shortages caused by a reduction in supplies from Russia, the country\u2019s economy minister said on Sunday. \u2014 John Leicester And David Keyton, Anchorage Daily News , 19 June 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb",
      "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, from Anglo-French limite , from Latin limit-, limes boundary":"Noun and Verb"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-m\u0259t"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for limit Verb limit , restrict , circumscribe , confine mean to set bounds for. limit implies setting a point or line (as in time, space, speed, or degree) beyond which something cannot or is not permitted to go. visits are limited to 30 minutes restrict suggests a narrowing or tightening or restraining within or as if within an encircling boundary. laws intended to restrict the freedom of the press circumscribe stresses a restriction on all sides and by clearly defined boundaries. the work of the investigating committee was carefully circumscribed confine suggests severe restraint and a resulting cramping, fettering, or hampering. our choices were confined by finances",
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      "limitation",
      "line",
      "termination"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-093227",
    "type":[
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      "noun",
      "verb"
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  },
  "limn":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": describe":[
        "the novel limns the frontier life of the settlers"
      ],
      ": to draw or paint on a surface":[
        "The artist limned a portrait."
      ],
      ": to outline in clear sharp detail : delineate":[
        "he was limned by a streetlight",
        "\u2014 Stephen Coonts"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "he limned the scene in the courtroom so perfectly I could practically see it",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The adjacent desperations of the Emory family are meant to limn the material and psychological effects of living under the threat of anti-Blackness in America. \u2014 Angelica Jade Basti\u00e9n, Vulture , 14 Apr. 2021",
      "Nonetheless, Democrats want to be perceived as favoring virtually universal suffrage, and to limn their conservative and Republican opposition as favoring vote suppression. \u2014 Andrew C. Mccarthy, National Review , 3 Nov. 2020",
      "Her poems, which have appeared in The New Yorker for over thirty years, limn the legacies of history, in her home country and beyond, and reckon especially with the repression of women\u2019s accomplishments, realities, and inner lives. \u2014 Hannah Aizenman, The New Yorker , 29 Apr. 2020",
      "Also stuffed not inelegantly between the microcosmic doings are several larger incidents that limn the bloody and brutal history of the two centuries, including South American totalitarianism, European pogroms and the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina. \u2014 Washington Post , 2 Feb. 2020",
      "Every eloquent expanse of empty wall is limned by a trill of thin stripes defining doorjambs, drawn curtains and window frames. \u2014 Washington Post , 28 Nov. 2019",
      "Poupaud\u2019s extraordinary performance here limns the ambiguity of men who are not gay with those who felt gay after their abuse. \u2014 Armond White, National Review , 18 Oct. 2019",
      "The politics of illness\u2014how the profit motive determines life and damage and death; how victim blaming is enshrined; how social norms can disable and kill\u2014have rarely been limned with such clarity and grace. \u2014 Lidija Haas, Harper's magazine , 28 Oct. 2019",
      "Yet each bears Becker\u2019s stamp, with impeccably precise narratives, mise-en-sc\u00e8nes of documentary accuracy, and characters both well- limned and inordinately sympathetic. \u2014 David Mermelstein, WSJ , 1 Aug. 2018"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1592, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English limnen to illuminate (a manuscript), probably back-formation from lymnour illuminator, alteration of lumenur , from Anglo-French aluminer, enluminer to illuminate, ultimately from Latin illuminare":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8lim"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "delineate",
      "depict",
      "describe",
      "draw",
      "image",
      "paint",
      "picture",
      "portray",
      "render",
      "set out",
      "sketch"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-230134",
    "type":[
      "noun",
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "limp":{
    "antonyms":[
      "droopy",
      "flaccid",
      "floppy",
      "lank",
      "yielding"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a limping movement or gait":[],
      ": lacking firm texture, substance, or structure":[
        "limp curtains",
        "her hair hung limp about her shoulders"
      ],
      ": lacking in strength, vigor, or firmness : spiritless":[],
      ": not stiff or rigid":[
        "a book in a limp binding"
      ],
      ": to go unsteadily : falter":[
        "the conversation limped for some time",
        "\u2014 Henry Green"
      ],
      ": to proceed slowly or with difficulty":[
        "the ship limped back to port"
      ],
      ": weary , exhausted":[
        "limp with fatigue"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Verb",
      "The injured player limped off the court.",
      "The dog was limping slightly.",
      "The damaged ship limped back to port.",
      "The company has somehow managed to limp along despite the bad economy.",
      "Noun",
      "We noticed that the dog was walking with a slight limp .",
      "Adjective",
      "He gave me a very limp handshake.",
      "This plant isn't doing well\u2014look how limp the leaves are.",
      "Her hair hung limp around her shoulders.",
      "I suddenly went limp and collapsed on the floor.",
      "He was limp with fatigue.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "On May 31 against the Red Sox, Naquin routinely jogged out of the box after making contact but had to limp to first base. \u2014 Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer , 21 June 2022",
      "On the golf course, Woods continued to limp and move slowly and stiffly, descending into a tie for last place on the tournament leaderboard at 12-over par. \u2014 Bill Pennington, New York Times , 21 May 2022",
      "During a round of green-flag pit stops, Scott Dixon and his team stretched their fuel one lap too far, causing Dixon to run out and limp down the pit lane. \u2014 Rob Peeters, The Indianapolis Star , 14 May 2022",
      "But some thoughtless engineers in Switzerland have cracked carbon capture, a half-measure allowing mankind to continue to limp along. \u2014 Dennard Dayle, The New Yorker , 29 Dec. 2021",
      "Yet the critical service somehow managed to limp along. \u2014 Sally Ho And Josh Boak, The Christian Science Monitor , 28 Oct. 2021",
      "The most likely scenario\u2014as long as Russia and the United States don't get into a shooting war\u2014remains that the ISS partnership will limp along. \u2014 Eric Berger, Ars Technica , 7 Mar. 2022",
      "The Crimson Tide loses 3 straight to limp into the NCAA Tournament selection day. \u2014 Michael Casagrande | Mcasagrande@al.com, al , 10 Mar. 2022",
      "At one point, Watts\u2019 character rolls her ankle, forcing her to limp the rest of the way. \u2014 cleveland , 25 Feb. 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "Eleven might have started the season with a limp , but Birmingham Legion FC (6-4-4) has now won three in a row. \u2014 Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al , 9 June 2022",
      "Over time, my dad (who turns 66 next month), developed a limp . \u2014 Erin Jensen, USA TODAY , 17 June 2022",
      "An older woman with a limp who knew Smalls from the JFK8 warehouse rushed up to talk. \u2014 Greg Jaffe, Washington Post , 12 June 2022",
      "Two hours later, video footage shows Coleman dragging her limp , partially naked body onto the elevator at his building and into his sixth-floor apartment. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 1 June 2022",
      "Woods made it through another hike along the undulating terrain of Augusta National, his limp more noticeable from a right leg held together with rods and screws from his car crash 14 months ago. \u2014 Doug Ferguson, Hartford Courant , 9 Apr. 2022",
      "Woods made it through another hike along the undulating terrain of Augusta National, his limp more noticeable from a right leg held together with rods and screws from his car crash 14 months ago. \u2014 chicagotribune.com , 9 Apr. 2022",
      "Baker Mayfield will be out for a shoulder surgery while the Browns (7-9) continue their limp toward the exit. \u2014 New York Times , 6 Jan. 2022",
      "With a smile on his face and without a limp in his step, Woods took a spot on the left side of the range and quickly went through a warmup. \u2014 Steve Dimeglio, USA TODAY , 3 Apr. 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
      "Nearby, the mother of another teen wept on the ground as her son\u2019s body went limp on the cross. \u2014 Rob Goss, Smithsonian Magazine , 13 May 2022",
      "Back-channelling emerged to capture what A.S.L. speakers communicate through facial expressions\u2014a limp hand laid on the knee could signify exhaustion, and a tense grip might indicate terror. \u2014 Andrew Leland, The New Yorker , 12 May 2022",
      "Bad wigs, limp characterization, indifferent plotting. \u2014 Darren Franich, EW.com , 11 May 2022",
      "The formula features a selection of powerful herbal ingredients that immediately add life to limp locks. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 9 May 2022",
      "The elusive, prone-to-dramatic-shortages noodle, thicker and chewier than its limp cousin, spaghetti, was hard to find for a while there. \u2014 Alex Beggs, Bon App\u00e9tit , 29 Apr. 2022",
      "Hair that\u2019s been damaged by heat or bleach often looks dull, limp , and completely lacking in volume. \u2014 ELLE , 23 Apr. 2022",
      "Finally, flowers should be upright, not limp , which is a sign of stress. \u2014 Washington Post , 2 Feb. 2022",
      "Video shows Floyd complained at least 25 times of not being able to breathe - cries the officers dismissed even as the man went limp . \u2014 Holly Bailey, Anchorage Daily News , 24 Feb. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1818, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
      "circa 1570, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Verb",
      "circa 1706, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Adjective"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "akin to limp entry 1":"Adjective",
      "probably from Middle English lympen to fall short; akin to Old English limpan to happen, lemp healt lame":"Verb and Noun"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8limp"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "halt",
      "hobble"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-111923",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb",
      "intransitive verb",
      "noun",
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "limp-wristed":{
    "antonyms":[
      "backboned",
      "firm",
      "hard",
      "strong",
      "tough"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": effeminate":[],
      ": weak":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1956, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8limp-\u02ccri-st\u0259d"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "characterless",
      "effete",
      "frail",
      "invertebrate",
      "milk-and-water",
      "namby-pamby",
      "nerveless",
      "soft",
      "spineless",
      "weak",
      "weak-kneed",
      "weakened",
      "weakling",
      "wet",
      "wimpish",
      "wimpy",
      "wishy-washy"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-034457",
    "type":[
      "adjective"
    ]
  },
  "limpen":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": to become limp":[
        "limpened instantly and fell",
        "\u2014 Carson McCullers"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1880, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "limp entry 3 + -en entry 2":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8limp\u0259n"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-135704",
    "type":[
      "intransitive verb"
    ]
  },
  "limpet":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a marine gastropod mollusk (especially families Acmaeidae and Patellidae) that has a low conical shell broadly open beneath, browses over rocks or timbers in the littoral area, and clings very tightly when disturbed":[],
      ": an explosive device designed to cling magnetically to a metallic surface (such as the hull of a ship)":[],
      ": one that clings tenaciously to someone or something":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The leafbird\u2019s single gyroid crystals exhibit the same optical property as the limpet \u2019s layers. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 21 June 2021",
      "The leafbird\u2019s single gyroid crystals exhibit the same optical property as the limpet \u2019s layers. \u2014 Viviane Callier, The Atlantic , 20 June 2021",
      "Unlike the octopus, though, the limpet can\u2019t change the shape of its layers after they are laid down. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 21 June 2021",
      "How the limpet builds the layered structure with such precision is a mystery. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 21 June 2021",
      "Unlike the octopus, though, the limpet can\u2019t change the shape of its layers after they are laid down. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 21 June 2021",
      "Unlike the octopus, though, the limpet can\u2019t change the shape of its layers after they are laid down. \u2014 Viviane Callier, The Atlantic , 20 June 2021",
      "In tandem with the ecological experiments, our lab is sequencing owl limpet genomes to identify genes that potentially code for traits like faster growth or competitive prowess. \u2014 Erica Nielsen, The Conversation , 4 Oct. 2021",
      "The Saviz sustained damage in an early April limpet mine attack believed to be carried out by Israel. \u2014 Oren Liebermann, CNN , 6 Aug. 2021"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English lempet , from Old English lempedu , from Medieval Latin lampreda lamprey":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8lim-p\u0259t"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-035538",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "limpid":{
    "antonyms":[
      "cloudy",
      "opaque"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": absolutely serene and untroubled":[
        "the benign effects of a limpid childhood",
        "\u2014 Time"
      ],
      ": clear and simple in style":[
        "limpid prose"
      ],
      ": marked by transparency (see transparent sense 1 ) : pellucid":[
        "limpid streams"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "the limpid waters of the stream",
      "her eyes are the blue of a limpid stream of water",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Circe mines deep satisfaction from cultivating elemental herbs, swimming in limpid bays, shaping the raw energy of the place to her magical ends. \u2014 Maria Shollenbarger, Travel + Leisure , 20 June 2022",
      "Several of the sequences set in the military hospital offer camera moves that are as limpid and thrilling as a dance. \u2014 Richard Brody, The New Yorker , 31 May 2022",
      "Rivera depicts Natasha as a limpid flower, surrounded with armfuls of gargantuan calla lilies. \u2014 oregonlive , 12 Mar. 2022",
      "Frankenthaler\u2019s soak-and-stain painting technique achieved dreamy, limpid colors. \u2014 Brian T. Allen, National Review , 10 Feb. 2022",
      "In places, workers dug beneath the water table, and some chambers now contain limpid pools of pure, crystalline water. \u2014 Nick Squires, The Christian Science Monitor , 4 Jan. 2022",
      "Still, Hough, whose reading is nearly two minutes shorter, wins me over with his liquid, limpid articulation. \u2014 Alex Ross, The New Yorker , 24 Jan. 2022",
      "This limpid air is not everyone\u2019s idea of marvelous. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 18 Jan. 2022",
      "In such contexts, Rousseau\u2019s limpid , richly colored pictures of innocent subjects \u2014 jungles, big cats, the moon \u2014 can come as a relief. \u2014 Washington Post , 5 Jan. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "French or Latin; French limpide , from Latin limpidus , perhaps from lympha water \u2014 more at lymph":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8lim-p\u0259d"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for limpid clear , transparent , translucent , limpid mean capable of being seen through. clear implies absence of cloudiness, haziness, or muddiness. clear water transparent implies being so clear that objects can be seen distinctly. a transparent sheet of film translucent implies the passage of light but not a clear view of what lies beyond. translucent frosted glass limpid suggests the soft clearness of pure water. her eyes were limpid pools of blue",
    "synonyms":[
      "clear",
      "crystal",
      "crystal clear",
      "crystalline",
      "liquid",
      "lucent",
      "pellucid",
      "see-through",
      "transparent"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-164113",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "limpidity":{
    "antonyms":[
      "cloudy",
      "opaque"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": absolutely serene and untroubled":[
        "the benign effects of a limpid childhood",
        "\u2014 Time"
      ],
      ": clear and simple in style":[
        "limpid prose"
      ],
      ": marked by transparency (see transparent sense 1 ) : pellucid":[
        "limpid streams"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "the limpid waters of the stream",
      "her eyes are the blue of a limpid stream of water",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Circe mines deep satisfaction from cultivating elemental herbs, swimming in limpid bays, shaping the raw energy of the place to her magical ends. \u2014 Maria Shollenbarger, Travel + Leisure , 20 June 2022",
      "Several of the sequences set in the military hospital offer camera moves that are as limpid and thrilling as a dance. \u2014 Richard Brody, The New Yorker , 31 May 2022",
      "Rivera depicts Natasha as a limpid flower, surrounded with armfuls of gargantuan calla lilies. \u2014 oregonlive , 12 Mar. 2022",
      "Frankenthaler\u2019s soak-and-stain painting technique achieved dreamy, limpid colors. \u2014 Brian T. Allen, National Review , 10 Feb. 2022",
      "In places, workers dug beneath the water table, and some chambers now contain limpid pools of pure, crystalline water. \u2014 Nick Squires, The Christian Science Monitor , 4 Jan. 2022",
      "Still, Hough, whose reading is nearly two minutes shorter, wins me over with his liquid, limpid articulation. \u2014 Alex Ross, The New Yorker , 24 Jan. 2022",
      "This limpid air is not everyone\u2019s idea of marvelous. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 18 Jan. 2022",
      "In such contexts, Rousseau\u2019s limpid , richly colored pictures of innocent subjects \u2014 jungles, big cats, the moon \u2014 can come as a relief. \u2014 Washington Post , 5 Jan. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "French or Latin; French limpide , from Latin limpidus , perhaps from lympha water \u2014 more at lymph":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8lim-p\u0259d"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for limpid clear , transparent , translucent , limpid mean capable of being seen through. clear implies absence of cloudiness, haziness, or muddiness. clear water transparent implies being so clear that objects can be seen distinctly. a transparent sheet of film translucent implies the passage of light but not a clear view of what lies beyond. translucent frosted glass limpid suggests the soft clearness of pure water. her eyes were limpid pools of blue",
    "synonyms":[
      "clear",
      "crystal",
      "crystal clear",
      "crystalline",
      "liquid",
      "lucent",
      "pellucid",
      "see-through",
      "transparent"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-190209",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "limpidness":{
    "antonyms":[
      "cloudy",
      "opaque"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": absolutely serene and untroubled":[
        "the benign effects of a limpid childhood",
        "\u2014 Time"
      ],
      ": clear and simple in style":[
        "limpid prose"
      ],
      ": marked by transparency (see transparent sense 1 ) : pellucid":[
        "limpid streams"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "the limpid waters of the stream",
      "her eyes are the blue of a limpid stream of water",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Circe mines deep satisfaction from cultivating elemental herbs, swimming in limpid bays, shaping the raw energy of the place to her magical ends. \u2014 Maria Shollenbarger, Travel + Leisure , 20 June 2022",
      "Several of the sequences set in the military hospital offer camera moves that are as limpid and thrilling as a dance. \u2014 Richard Brody, The New Yorker , 31 May 2022",
      "Rivera depicts Natasha as a limpid flower, surrounded with armfuls of gargantuan calla lilies. \u2014 oregonlive , 12 Mar. 2022",
      "Frankenthaler\u2019s soak-and-stain painting technique achieved dreamy, limpid colors. \u2014 Brian T. Allen, National Review , 10 Feb. 2022",
      "In places, workers dug beneath the water table, and some chambers now contain limpid pools of pure, crystalline water. \u2014 Nick Squires, The Christian Science Monitor , 4 Jan. 2022",
      "Still, Hough, whose reading is nearly two minutes shorter, wins me over with his liquid, limpid articulation. \u2014 Alex Ross, The New Yorker , 24 Jan. 2022",
      "This limpid air is not everyone\u2019s idea of marvelous. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 18 Jan. 2022",
      "In such contexts, Rousseau\u2019s limpid , richly colored pictures of innocent subjects \u2014 jungles, big cats, the moon \u2014 can come as a relief. \u2014 Washington Post , 5 Jan. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "French or Latin; French limpide , from Latin limpidus , perhaps from lympha water \u2014 more at lymph":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8lim-p\u0259d"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for limpid clear , transparent , translucent , limpid mean capable of being seen through. clear implies absence of cloudiness, haziness, or muddiness. clear water transparent implies being so clear that objects can be seen distinctly. a transparent sheet of film translucent implies the passage of light but not a clear view of what lies beyond. translucent frosted glass limpid suggests the soft clearness of pure water. her eyes were limpid pools of blue",
    "synonyms":[
      "clear",
      "crystal",
      "crystal clear",
      "crystalline",
      "liquid",
      "lucent",
      "pellucid",
      "see-through",
      "transparent"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-012839",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "limpingly":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": in a limping manner":[
        "had a smattering of college German and could get along limpingly",
        "\u2014 W. A. White"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "limping (present participle of limp entry 1 ) + -ly":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-114341",
    "type":[
      "adjective"
    ]
  },
  "limpkin":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a large brown wading bird ( Aramus guarauna ) of southern Georgia, Florida, and Central and South America that resembles a bittern but has a longer slightly curved bill, longer neck and legs, and white stripes on head and neck":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Wildlife-lovers flock to Brazos Bend to check out the swampy wetlands and woodlands and hang with alligators, armadillos and a limpkin . \u2014 Diana Spechler, Chron , 14 Oct. 2021",
      "The limpkin 's unmistakable voice was said to be audible at 500 yards (about a third of a mile). \u2014 Jim Williams, Star Tribune , 15 June 2021",
      "Egrets, turkeys, herons, limpkin and ducks are among some of the birds visitors might see during their park visit. \u2014 Patrick Connolly, orlandosentinel.com , 13 Aug. 2019",
      "Guests may also see mullet leaping out of the water; herons and limpkin foraging for food; and turtles basking on sunny logs. \u2014 Patrick Connolly, orlandosentinel.com , 13 Aug. 2019",
      "There were the usual citizens of kingfishers, turtles, limpkins , herons, big fish and others. \u2014 Kevin Spear, OrlandoSentinel.com , 1 June 2018"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1871, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "perhaps from limp entry 1":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8lim(p)-k\u0259n"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-103450",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
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      ],
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      ": a chronological series":[],
      ": a circle of latitude or longitude on a map":[],
      ": a comparatively strong slender cord":[],
      ": a complete game of 10 frames in bowling":[],
      ": a defining outline : contour":[
        "the rising line of the hills"
      ],
      ": a demarcation of a limit with reference to which the playing of some game or sport is regulated":[
        "\u2014 usually used in combination"
      ],
      ": a device for catching fish consisting of a cord with hooks and other fishing gear":[],
      ": a distinct segment of a computer program containing a single command or a small number of commands":[],
      ": a division on a bridge score dividing the score for bonuses from that for tricks":[],
      ": a field of activity or interest":[
        "worked in the plumbing line"
      ],
      ": a general plan : model":[
        "\u2014 usually used in plural explained the lines of his foreign policy"
      ],
      ": a glib often persuasive way of talking":[
        "had a line to make the angels weep"
      ],
      ": a group of public conveyances plying regularly under one management over a route":[],
      ": a group of three players including a left winger, center, and right winger who play together as a unit in hockey":[],
      ": a length of cord or cord-like material: such as":[],
      ": a length of material used in measuring and leveling":[
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      ],
      ": a mark (as by pencil) that forms part of the formal design of a picture distinguished from the shading or color":[],
      ": a mark (as on a map) recording a boundary, division, or contour":[],
      ": a marked or imaginary line across a playing area (such as a football field) parallel to the end line":[],
      ": a military formation in which the different elements are abreast of each other":[],
      ": a narrow crease (as on the face) : wrinkle":[],
      ": a narrow elongated mark drawn or projected: such as":[],
      ": a narrow short synthetic tube that is inserted approximately one inch into a vein (as of the arm) to provide temporary intravenous access for the administration of fluid, medication, or nutrients":[],
      ": a rope used on shipboard":[],
      ": a short letter : note":[
        "dropped him a line confirming the date"
      ],
      ": a source of information : insight":[],
      ": a state of agreement or conformity : accordance":[
        "took a firm line with his nephew"
      ],
      ": a state of order, control, or obedience":[
        "wouldn't let them get out of line"
      ],
      ": a straight or curved geometric element that is generated by a moving point and that has extension only along the path of the point : curve":[],
      ": a strain produced and maintained especially by selective breeding or biological culture":[],
      ": a succession of musical notes especially considered in melodic phrases":[],
      ": a unit in the rhythmic structure of verse formed by the grouping of a number of the smallest units of the rhythm (such as metrical feet)":[
        "The poem consisted of 14 lines ."
      ],
      ": all the way : fully":[
        "supported him right down the line"
      ],
      ": an amount of cocaine that is arranged in a line to be inhaled through the nose":[],
      ": an arrangement of operations in manufacturing permitting sequential occurrence on various stages of production":[
        "a production line"
      ],
      ": any of the horizontal parallel strokes on a music staff on or between which notes are placed \u2014 compare space":[],
      ": any of the successive horizontal rows of picture elements on the screen of a cathode-ray tube (such as a television screen)":[],
      ": at great risk":[
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      ": betting odds offered by a bookmaker especially on a sporting event":[],
      ": by implication : in an indirect way":[],
      ": by way of inference":[],
      ": clothesline":[],
      ": distinction sense 1":[
        "the fine line between love and hate"
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      ": due or in a position to receive":[
        "She's in line for a promotion."
      ],
      ": equator":[],
      ": family , lineage":[
        "descended from a noble line"
      ],
      ": fortify":[],
      ": in or into operation":[
        "bringing the new factory on line"
      ],
      ": in the future":[
        "planning some further changes down the line",
        "problems that might occur a few years down the line"
      ],
      ": limit , restraint":[
        "overstepped the line of good taste"
      ],
      ": line drive":[],
      ": line of scrimmage":[],
      ": merchandise or services of the same general class for sale or regularly available":[
        "a full line of electrical supplies"
      ],
      ": naval ships arranged in a regular order":[],
      ": officers of the army belonging to a combatant branch":[],
      ": officers of the navy eligible for command at sea distinguished from officers of the staff":[],
      ": on the border between two categories":[],
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      "The people were waiting in line .",
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      "Brazilian Federal Police say that no line of investigation has been dismissed. \u2014 Rodrigo Pedroso, CNN , 23 June 2022",
      "Muris Demirovic, 43, of Miami and his 70-year-old mother arrived at the east entrance at about 5:30 a.m. and were second in a line of dozens of cars. \u2014 Matthew Brown And Amy Beth Hanson, Anchorage Daily News , 22 June 2022",
      "Muris Demirovic, 43, of Miami and his 70-year-old mother arrived at the East Entrance at about 5:30 a.m. Wednesday and were second in a line of dozens of cars. \u2014 Matthew Brown And Amy Beth Hanson, USA TODAY , 22 June 2022",
      "Staffing at this store hadn\u2019t been the same since the pandemic hit \u2014 baristas alternately found themselves alone behind the counter with a long line of customers and twiddling their thumbs with co-workers when business was slow. \u2014 Rebecca Tan, Washington Post , 22 June 2022",
      "There never seem to be limits in places like this, even when every line of the menu is laminated and predictable. \u2014 Casey Mcquiston, Bon App\u00e9tit , 22 June 2022",
      "Sarah Flint, the designer behind a namesake line of comfortable flats and heels, says fit and materials are the top two components of any ballet flat worth wearing. \u2014 Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR , 22 June 2022",
      "Muris Demirovic, 43, of Miami and his 70-year-old mother arrived at the East Entrance at about 5:30 a.m. Wednesday and were second in a line of dozens of cars. \u2014 CBS News , 22 June 2022",
      "Lapid found himself in the opposition and appeared to be on the way to becoming the latest in a long line of centrist politicians to flame out after early success. \u2014 Josef Federman, ajc , 21 June 2022"
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      "Middle English, from line flax, from Old English l\u012bn":"Verb",
      "Middle English; partly from Anglo-French lingne , from Latin linea , from feminine of lineus made of flax, from linum flax; partly from Old English l\u012bne ; akin to Old English l\u012bn flax \u2014 more at linen":"Noun and Verb"
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      "This lineage includes countless other rockers, including the Beatles, the Beach Boys and the Rolling Stones, not to mention jazz greats like Benny Goodman and Sophie Tucker and rappers like Eminem and Post Malone. \u2014 Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine , 23 June 2022",
      "Drum and bass also lives comfortably in a U.K. musical lineage that encompasses Soul II Soul, Amy Winehouse, and PinkPantheress. \u2014 Michaelangelo Matos, Rolling Stone , 23 June 2022",
      "Lawler said the differences in the variants within the Omicron lineage are vast, and that some experts argue they should be designated with their own Greek letters. \u2014 ABC News , 21 June 2022",
      "But hundreds of books could go to the library\u2019s book sale, and ancestral china and silver could find new family lineage . \u2014 Ann Hymes, The Christian Science Monitor , 20 June 2022",
      "The highly pathogenic lineage of this year\u2019s avian flu originated around 1996, found first in a domestic goose in China. \u2014 New York Times , 17 June 2022",
      "When asked about data protection, most of the participants discussed the segregation of duties concerning the data lineage within their organization. \u2014 Ken Knapton, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
      "Johnson has a five-star rating and, like any national recruit, respects the lineage of OSU running backs. \u2014 Stephen Means, cleveland , 15 June 2022",
      "One species has long been extinct \u2014 and another lineage famously ended in 2012, with the death of endling Lonesome George. \u2014 Sammy Westfall, Washington Post , 15 June 2022"
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      "But in the second fight, Fury, the lineal champion, won Wilder\u2019s WBC heavyweight title. \u2014 Branson Wright, cleveland , 4 Mar. 2020",
      "But the lineal heavyweight champion didn\u2019t stop there. \u2014 cleveland , 23 Feb. 2020",
      "The 6-foot-9 Fury, the lineal champion, weighed in at 273 Friday. \u2014 Usa Today Sports, USA TODAY , 22 Feb. 2020",
      "Fury, from the United Kingdom and considered the lineal champion, is a traditional boxer with 20 knockouts and a 29-0 record. \u2014 Calvin Watkins, Dallas News , 20 Feb. 2020",
      "Wilder will fight a Feb. 22 rematch against lineal champion Tyson Fury at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. \u2014 Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al , 31 Dec. 2019",
      "The restaurant's signature burgers were supposedly lineal descendants of the ones at the now-defunct Band Box (since revived as The Box). \u2014 Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online , 31 Dec. 2019",
      "Fury claims to be the lineal heavyweight champion and can make his case to be even more than that if his scheduled February rematch with Wilder goes off as planned. \u2014 Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al , 23 Nov. 2019",
      "Meanwhile, Fury calls himself the lineal heavyweight champion, a claim based on his victory over Klitschko, whose career would end a couple of years later in a 2017 TKO loss to Joshua. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 17 Sep. 2019"
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      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Jeff and Russell, whose character is more layered, deserve a few more realistic lineaments . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 29 Sep. 2019",
      "The lineaments of a more equitable, sustainable, and cooperative world sketched out by advocates of a Green New Deal have given way, in stunningly short order, to a race to a new global bottom, equal parts Thomas Hobbes and Mad Max. \u2014 Emily Atkin, The New Republic , 16 Sep. 2019",
      "The lineaments of Mr Kim\u2019s rule appear consistent: purges and repression at the highest level, economic liberalisation at the grassroots and the pursuit of nuclear weapons. \u2014 The Economist , 26 Apr. 2018",
      "But to those who are much more invested in the world of tomorrow, the Satoshi story has the lineaments of a modern morality tale quite independent of stock realities. \u2014 Aaron Gilbreath, Longreads , 11 Oct. 2017"
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    "first_known_use":{
      "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
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      "Middle English, from Latin lineamentum , from lineare to draw a line, from linea":""
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      "a flat, almost linear horizon",
      "the bullets from early firearms were notorious for not following a strictly linear path through the air",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Instead of securing digital and linear rights for the matches, Disney paid roughly $3 billion for the ability to broadcast them on traditional television channels for five years. \u2014 Ryan Faughnderstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 26 June 2022",
      "Indeed, the steering was heavy and somewhat slow to respond, while the accelerator felt entirely linear , which produced leisurely takeoffs from a standing start. \u2014 John Voelcker, Car and Driver , 23 June 2022",
      "Non- linear - The Illusion of Predictability Non-linearity is already a popular concept for a longer time. \u2014 Jeroen Kraaijenbrink, Forbes , 22 June 2022",
      "The drama will premiere on ITV\u2019s new, free streaming service ITVX in 2023, and transfer to linear transmission later. \u2014 Naman Ramachandran, Variety , 17 June 2022",
      "But a narrow and linear conception of a career, where an employee works their way from the shop floor to the C-suite, endures. \u2014 Cassie Werber, Quartz , 9 June 2022",
      "All psychological distress is a response to our environment, including our experiences of trauma, but the way this shapes our lives isn\u2019t always clear-cut or linear . \u2014 Dr Sanah Ahsan, refinery29.com , 6 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",
      "Scharon Harding Low-profile linear mechanical switches. \u2014 Scharon Harding, Ars Technica , 24 May 2022"
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    "first_known_use":{
      "circa 1656, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)":""
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      ": a device in which charged particles are accelerated in a straight line by successive impulses from a series of electric fields":[]
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The world\u2019s first x-ray laser, the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) unveiled in 2009 at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, is an FEL powered by the lab\u2019s famous 3-kilometer long linear accelerator . \u2014 Adrian Cho, Science | AAAS , 25 July 2021",
      "Electrons are fired into a linear accelerator to boost their speeds and then injected into a storage ring. \u2014 Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica , 2 Dec. 2020",
      "Electrons are fired into a linear accelerator to boost their speeds and then injected into a storage ring. \u2014 Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica , 2 Dec. 2020",
      "Electrons are fired into a linear accelerator to boost their speeds and then injected into a storage ring. \u2014 Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica , 2 Dec. 2020",
      "Electrons are fired into a linear accelerator to boost their speeds and then injected into a storage ring. \u2014 Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica , 2 Dec. 2020",
      "Electrons are fired into a linear accelerator to boost their speeds and then injected into a storage ring. \u2014 Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica , 2 Dec. 2020",
      "Electrons are fired into a linear accelerator to boost their speeds and then injected into a storage ring. \u2014 Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica , 2 Dec. 2020",
      "Electrons are fired into a linear accelerator to boost their speeds and then injected into a storage ring. \u2014 Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica , 2 Dec. 2020"
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1945, in the meaning defined above":""
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The chips also incorporate a linear algebra accelerator core to help speed up perception capabilities. \u2014 Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes , 4 Jan. 2022",
      "For example, in linear algebra one studies abstract vector spaces such as three-dimensional Euclidean space. \u2014 Emily Riehl, Scientific American , 17 Sep. 2021",
      "This blog continued to explore concepts from linear algebra , and basic statistical foundations and also introduced some of the key language that data scientists and AI experts use such as logistic regressions, gradient descent etc. \u2014 Cindy Gordon, Forbes , 18 Mar. 2021",
      "Katie busies herself with 19 credit hours \u2014 classes in Java and MATLAB, linear algebra , philosophy, a start-up lab \u2014 into the predawn hours. \u2014 Washington Post , 5 Nov. 2020",
      "Women in linear algebra courses, for example, spend a lot of time and energy dealing with male classmates who think that their female peers can\u2019t do math. \u2014 Scott Freeman, Scientific American , 29 Sep. 2020",
      "That time and energy can\u2019t be used to solve linear algebra problems, which leads to underperformance. \u2014 Scott Freeman, Scientific American , 29 Sep. 2020",
      "American universities used to focus on disciplines like biology and linear algebra and, yes, classical economics that try to show students how the world actually works. \u2014 WSJ , 7 Sep. 2020",
      "While groups are abstract and often difficult to get a handle on, matrices and linear algebra are elementary. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 9 June 2020"
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1870, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-164824",
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      ": a mathematical entity (such as 4 x + 5 y + 6 z ) which is composed of sums and differences of elements (such as variables, matrices, or functions) especially when the coefficients are not all zero":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "In a generic lattice, lattice points are generated by taking all possible linear combinations of some set of vectors (arrows pointing in different directions). \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 8 Sep. 2015",
      "Without an activation function, every neural network, no matter how complex, would be reducible to a linear combination of its inputs. \u2014 Timothy B. Lee, Ars Technica , 18 Dec. 2018"
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1960, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-083617",
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      ": a large often greenish-fleshed fish ( Ophiodon elongatus ) of the Pacific coast of North America that is an important food and sport fish and belongs to the same family as the greenlings":[]
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    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "At Prince William Sound, cod opened on September 1 for pot and longline gears on boats less than 50 feet, and a fishery is ongoing for 32,600 pounds of lingcod . \u2014 Laine Welch | Fish Factor, Anchorage Daily News , 20 Sep. 2021",
      "How lingcod maintain the sharpness of their terrifying teeth has long been a mystery. \u2014 New York Times , 3 Nov. 2021",
      "While many San Francisco restaurants highlight local salmon and Dungeness crab, fewer devote much energy to less famous catches like local rock cod, white seabass, lingcod and prawns. \u2014 Janelle Bitker, San Francisco Chronicle , 17 Dec. 2021",
      "At the University of Washington's Friday Harbor Laboratories, the team of researchers got 20 Pacific lingcod and placed them in a seawater tank mixed with red dye that would stick to their teeth. \u2014 Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY , 17 Nov. 2021",
      "Most fish, including the lingcod , have two sets of jaws. \u2014 Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY , 17 Nov. 2021",
      "Scientists also found that the Pacific lingcod \u2019s two sets of jaws replenish teeth at different rates. \u2014 Corryn Wetzel, Smithsonian Magazine , 16 Nov. 2021",
      "For a lingcod , that\u2019s up to a whopping 20 teeth replaced daily. \u2014 New York Times , 3 Nov. 2021",
      "Likewise, a lingcod fishery continues through year\u2019s end with a 32,600-pound harvest. \u2014 Anchorage Daily News , 9 Aug. 2021"
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1940, in the meaning defined above":""
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      "Middle English lingell leather of a horse's harness":"Noun",
      "Middle English liniolf , from Middle French ligneul , from Latin lineola small line, diminutive of linea line (cord)":"Noun"
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      "noun"
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      ]
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      "The tourists didn't linger very long.",
      "She lingered at the art exhibit.",
      "He lingered in bed and missed breakfast.",
      "They lingered over coffee after dinner.",
      "The heat lingered long after the sun had gone down.",
      "The smell of her perfume lingered .",
      "The idea lingered in their minds.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Nelson\u2019s now nonexistent pillar, that paradoxical monument to oblivion, was, for me, an image of both the evanescence of the past and the way that odd parts of it linger and persist\u2014an image, too, that had a beautiful color and a sharp taste: plum. \u2014 Fintan O\u2019toole, The Atlantic , 16 June 2022",
      "Showers and storms linger into the evening hours, with mostly cloudy skies and muggy conditions persisting overnight. \u2014 Greg Porter, Washington Post , 11 June 2022",
      "Even if your property didn\u2019t suffer, newspaper photographs of the village of Detour under nearly 25 feet of water probably linger in your mind. \u2014 Baltimore Sun , 11 June 2022",
      "Questions also linger about Depp\u2019s professionalism and behavior on set. \u2014 Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter , 7 June 2022",
      "The effects of serving with textured hair may linger for years after a soldier leaves life in uniform. \u2014 Baze Mpinja, Allure , 1 June 2022",
      "For Taco Bell, however, the decision to remove its fan-favorite Mexican Pizza ignited an intense social media backlash that continues to linger over a year later and includes a Change.org petition signed by 200,000-plus people. \u2014 Alicia Kelso, Forbes , 18 Apr. 2022",
      "Today, the mental health toll of those years continues to linger , even with students back in classrooms. \u2014 Yana Kunichoff, The Arizona Republic , 12 Apr. 2022",
      "The National Weather Service forecasts that up to an inch of snow could fall in Greater Cleveland Sunday, as snow that was expected to be gone by today in earlier forecasts continues to linger . \u2014 Jane Morice | Jmorice@cleveland.com, cleveland , 13 Mar. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English (northern dialect) lengeren to dwell, frequentative of lengen to prolong, from Old English lengan ; akin to Old English lang long":""
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      "\u02c8li\u014b-g\u0259r"
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      "crawl",
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      "dally",
      "dawdle",
      "delay",
      "diddle",
      "dillydally",
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      "lag",
      "loiter",
      "lollygag",
      "lallygag",
      "mope",
      "poke",
      "shilly-shally",
      "tarry"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-223458",
    "type":[
      "adverb",
      "noun",
      "verb"
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      "barrel",
      "bolt",
      "career",
      "course",
      "dash",
      "fly",
      "hasten",
      "hotfoot (it)",
      "hurry",
      "race",
      "rip",
      "rocket",
      "run",
      "rush",
      "scoot",
      "scud",
      "scurry",
      "speed",
      "tear",
      "whirl",
      "whisk",
      "whiz",
      "whizz",
      "zip"
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        "lingering homeward"
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      ": to pass (a period of time) slowly":[],
      ": to remain alive although gradually dying":[
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      ],
      ": to remain existent although often waning in strength, importance, or influence":[
        "lingering doubts",
        "lingering odors"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "The tourists didn't linger very long.",
      "She lingered at the art exhibit.",
      "He lingered in bed and missed breakfast.",
      "They lingered over coffee after dinner.",
      "The heat lingered long after the sun had gone down.",
      "The smell of her perfume lingered .",
      "The idea lingered in their minds.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Nelson\u2019s now nonexistent pillar, that paradoxical monument to oblivion, was, for me, an image of both the evanescence of the past and the way that odd parts of it linger and persist\u2014an image, too, that had a beautiful color and a sharp taste: plum. \u2014 Fintan O\u2019toole, The Atlantic , 16 June 2022",
      "Showers and storms linger into the evening hours, with mostly cloudy skies and muggy conditions persisting overnight. \u2014 Greg Porter, Washington Post , 11 June 2022",
      "Even if your property didn\u2019t suffer, newspaper photographs of the village of Detour under nearly 25 feet of water probably linger in your mind. \u2014 Baltimore Sun , 11 June 2022",
      "Questions also linger about Depp\u2019s professionalism and behavior on set. \u2014 Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter , 7 June 2022",
      "The effects of serving with textured hair may linger for years after a soldier leaves life in uniform. \u2014 Baze Mpinja, Allure , 1 June 2022",
      "For Taco Bell, however, the decision to remove its fan-favorite Mexican Pizza ignited an intense social media backlash that continues to linger over a year later and includes a Change.org petition signed by 200,000-plus people. \u2014 Alicia Kelso, Forbes , 18 Apr. 2022",
      "Today, the mental health toll of those years continues to linger , even with students back in classrooms. \u2014 Yana Kunichoff, The Arizona Republic , 12 Apr. 2022",
      "The National Weather Service forecasts that up to an inch of snow could fall in Greater Cleveland Sunday, as snow that was expected to be gone by today in earlier forecasts continues to linger . \u2014 Jane Morice | Jmorice@cleveland.com, cleveland , 13 Mar. 2022"
    ],
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      "14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English (northern dialect) lengeren to dwell, frequentative of lengen to prolong, from Old English lengan ; akin to Old English lang long":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li\u014b-g\u0259r"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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      "crawl",
      "creep",
      "dally",
      "dawdle",
      "delay",
      "diddle",
      "dillydally",
      "drag",
      "lag",
      "loiter",
      "lollygag",
      "lallygag",
      "mope",
      "poke",
      "shilly-shally",
      "tarry"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-174225",
    "type":[
      "adverb",
      "noun",
      "verb"
    ]
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  "lingerie":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": linen articles or garments":[],
      ": women's intimate apparel":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "At a fashion exhibit across from the Greek and Roman gallery and down a flight of stairs, a mannequin is wearing fishnet stockings and lace lingerie from Rihanna\u2019s Savage X Fenty line. \u2014 Joseph Pisani, WSJ , 23 June 2022",
      "This legendary bra ranks on the BAZAAR lists of the best lingerie for small and large busts (yes, really). \u2014 Tiffany Dodson And Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR , 22 June 2022",
      "In another photo, Kardashian is sitting on a table in the same lingerie . \u2014 Antonia Debianchi, PEOPLE.com , 14 June 2022",
      "While all of those fashion genres could undoubtedly benefit from expanding their sizes, the same is true of loungewear, sleepwear, and lingerie . \u2014 Rebecca Norris, Allure , 6 June 2022",
      "Bonus: Collect the flowers for making scones or herb butters, or dry them to make sachets for your lingerie drawer. \u2014 Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful , 26 May 2022",
      "In May, the model went for a casual stroll with her dog, Colombo, in a sheer black dress, matching lingerie , and sneakers. \u2014 Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR , 7 June 2022",
      "The bride wore a one-of-a-kind Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda lace and satin corset mini dress inspired by 1960s Italian lingerie , all accompanied by a sweeping veil. \u2014 Elise Taylor, Vogue , 22 May 2022",
      "Her lingerie , perfume, and jewelry were also missing. \u2014 Luke Mogelson, The New Yorker , 2 May 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1835, in the meaning defined at sense 2":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "French, from Middle French, from linge linen, from Latin lineus made of linen \u2014 more at line":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02ccl\u00e4\u207f-zh\u0259-",
      "\u02c8l\u00e4\u207f-zh\u0259-",
      "\u02ccl\u00e4n-j\u0259-\u02c8r\u0101",
      "\u02c8l\u00e4n-j\u0259-",
      "-\u02c8r\u0113",
      "-\u02ccr\u0101",
      "\u02c8la\u207f-zh\u0259-(\u02cc)r\u0113"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-132854",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun"
    ]
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    "definitions":{
      ": a foreign language":[
        "It can be hard to travel in a foreign country if you don't speak the lingo ."
      ],
      ": language characteristic of an individual":[
        "He has his own lingo \u2026 and at the top of each shift, he delivers a monologue that sets the table for his show.",
        "\u2014 Tim Sullivan"
      ],
      ": strange or incomprehensible language or speech: such as":[],
      ": the special vocabulary of a particular field of interest":[
        "The book has a lot of computer lingo ."
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "It can be hard to travel in a foreign country if you don't speak the lingo .",
      "The book has a lot of computer lingo that I don't understand.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Venezuela\u2019s strongman Nicol\u00e1s Maduro uses the lingo of the American Left, which begins to sound like him. \u2014 Mike Gonzalez, National Review , 18 June 2022",
      "This mat is printed with both to help beginners master both lingo and technique. \u2014 Emily Shiffer, Men's Health , 6 June 2022",
      "Look out for a rare Christopher Kane X Browns dress and a fabulous Moschino Flamenco number, which will surely be a bit of everyone, to use the Love Island lingo . \u2014 Alice Newbold, Vogue , 31 May 2022",
      "Stylistically, the chapters are wildly diverse: One consists of a sermon that unfolds in a single sentence, and blends Old Church Slavonic, Soviet jargon, and capitalist marketing lingo . \u2014 Jennifer Wilson, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 25 May 2022",
      "On a recent overcast morning, laughs emanated from the pickleball courts at Mount Airy\u2019s Prospect Park as new players shook their heads in bafflement, trying to understand the sport\u2019s lingo , from kitchen sink to second server. \u2014 Katie V. Jones, Baltimore Sun , 25 Apr. 2022",
      "Gaslighting made the leap from psychological lingo to trendy buzzword with the 2016 presidential campaign. \u2014 Washington Post , 15 Apr. 2022",
      "The family and butler are mystified, bewildered and, at times, horrified by Will\u2019s antics and lingo . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 23 Mar. 2022",
      "For those who don\u2019t regularly invest in cryptocurrency, the lingo and the larger environmental and political concerns surrounding the virtual currency can be hard to understand. \u2014 Thalia Beaty, The Christian Science Monitor , 21 Apr. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1659, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "probably from Lingua Franca, language, tongue, from Occitan, from Latin lingua \u2014 more at tongue":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li\u014b-(\u02cc)g\u014d"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "language",
      "mother tongue",
      "speech",
      "tongue",
      "vocabulary"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-201241",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "lingoa wood":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": amboyna sense 1":[]
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    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "lingoa from native name in the Moluccas":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "li\u014b\u02c8g\u014d\u0259-"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-012509",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "lingonberry":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{},
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Or the Lingonberry Margarita with Camarena reposado tequila, Triple Sec, house lingonberry syrup, and fresh lime juice. \u2014 Dana Mcmahan, The Courier-Journal , 12 May 2020",
      "Over the next hour, Steffen made us chai lattes and passed out lingonberry marshmallows to roast over the fire. \u2014 Caitlin Morton, Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler , 12 Feb. 2020",
      "Swedish meatballs are nestled with quick-pickled cucumbers, lingonberries , and a luscious potato pur\u00e9e. \u2014 Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker , 17 Jan. 2020",
      "Crepes were great - light with lingonberry jam, a nice balance of sweet and tart. \u2014 Marc Bona, cleveland , 2 Jan. 2020",
      "With such humble chambers, the polished, multicourse dinner that awaited was a delicious surprise: venison laced with lingonberry jam, roast deer with pine nuts and apples and potato gnocchi stuffed with ricotta and figs. \u2014 Amy Tara Koch, New York Times , 25 Nov. 2019",
      "Southwards, the coast yields to low stands of dwarf birch and willow, sphagnum bogs of arctic cotton grass, pitcher plants, blueberries, lingonberries , and cloudberries. \u2014 Juliana Hanle, Scientific American , 18 Nov. 2019",
      "At Ling & Louie\u2019s from 11 a.m.-8 p.m., a special dinner ($18) features lemongrass-crusted turkey, wok vegetables, cornbread stuffing, lingonberry sauce and gingerbread cake with pumpkin gelato. \u2014 Georgann Yara, azcentral , 15 Nov. 2019",
      "The hearty food menu doesn\u2019t stray far from the Nordics, either, with dishes like smoked duck sausage with lingonberry mustard. \u2014 Mary Holland, Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler , 4 Sep. 2019"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1920, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Swedish lingon lingonberry; akin to Old Norse lyng ling":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li\u014b-\u0259n-\u02ccber-\u0113"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-020555",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "lingot":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": an ingot of metal":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English (Scots) lingat , from Middle French lingot , probably from Old Proven\u00e7al, from lenga tongue, from Latin lingua":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li\u014bg\u0259t"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-073901",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "lingtow":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a rope used by smugglers for packing burdens":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "probably from Scots ling line (from French ligne ) + English tow (cord)":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li\u014b\u02cct\u014d"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-135828",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "linguipotence":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": mastery of languages":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "lingu- + potence":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "li\u014b\u02c8gwip\u0259t\u0259n(t)s"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-044318",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "linguist":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a person who specializes in linguistics":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Dr Stella Bullo, a linguist , and Dr Jasmine Hearn, a psychologist, joined forces to investigate the language being used by women to describe their pain. \u2014 Vicky Spratt, refinery29.com , 25 May 2022",
      "On May 3, the tribal council voted nearly unanimously to banish the Lakota Language Consortium \u2014 along with its co-founder Wilhelm Meya and its head linguist , Jan Ullrich \u2014 from setting foot on the reservation. \u2014 Graham Lee Brewer, NBC News , 3 June 2022",
      "Last words of English linguist Joseph Wright (1855-1930), editor of the English Dialect Dictionary. \u2014 Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune , 3 May 2022",
      "Haboob is a word in Arabic that translates to big, blasting winds as Andrew Deemer, a meteorologist from the National Weather Service in Phoenix and former linguist explained in an episode of Valley 101. \u2014 Raphael Romero Ruiz, The Arizona Republic , 31 May 2022",
      "Villagers on a remote island off the Irish coast are visited in the summer of 1979 by a British painter and a French linguist . \u2014 Staff, The Christian Science Monitor , 17 May 2022",
      "Rahimi worked as a linguist for almost four years before quitting and going back to school to study for his bachelor\u2019s degree in business administration. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 7 Apr. 2022",
      "Bakhtin, who lived a long life, from 1895 to 1975, was a complex and many-sided thinker, a linguist and a philosopher of language as well as a Renaissance historian and literary critic. \u2014 Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker , 13 Mar. 2022",
      "Canadian linguist Aidan Pine, a Wordle enthusiast, in January released a free code template that allows people to make their own versions of Wordle in various languages and is specially tailored to work with Indigenous languages. \u2014 Alena Naiden, Anchorage Daily News , 16 Feb. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Latin lingua language, tongue":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li\u014b-gwist"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-074109",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "linguister":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": interpreter":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "linguist + -er":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "-t\u0259(r)"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-021927",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "linguistic":{
    "antonyms":[
      "nonlexical",
      "nonlinguistic",
      "nonverbal"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": of or relating to language or linguistics":[
        "linguistic scholars",
        "linguistic changes"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "the age at which children begin to acquire linguistic skills",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Maybe part of the stubbornness is sheerly linguistic : Up to date means something different to everyone, depending on age, eligibility, health status, and vaccine brand. \u2014 Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic , 23 June 2022",
      "Of those who arrive in Poland, some have headed to other countries, but a large percentage have chosen to remain in Poland, where many have friends or family and share cultural and linguistic links with Poles. \u2014 Compiled Democrat-gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online , 22 May 2022",
      "Of those who arrive in Poland, some have headed to other countries, but a large percentage have chosen to remain in Poland, where many have friends or family and share cultural and linguistic links with Poles. \u2014 Compiled Democrat-gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online , 22 May 2022",
      "Gentry and Peters found that their rating tool, called the HOPE Scale, equitably identifies gifted students without reflecting socioeconomic, cultural or linguistic biases. \u2014 Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune , 1 May 2022",
      "Lengthy guidelines including cultural and linguistic studies, historical studies and archaeological evidence mandate the process. \u2014 New York Times , 16 Mar. 2022",
      "Of those who arrive in Poland, some have headed to other countries, but a large percentage have chosen to remain in Poland, where many have friends or family and share cultural and linguistic links with Poles. \u2014 Compiled Democrat-gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online , 22 May 2022",
      "Of those who arrive in Poland, some have headed to other countries, but a large percentage have chosen to remain in Poland, where many have friends or family and share cultural and linguistic links with Poles. \u2014 Vanessa Gera, BostonGlobe.com , 21 May 2022",
      "Of those who arrive in Poland, some have headed to other countries, but a large percentage have chosen to remain in Poland, where many have friends or family and share cultural and linguistic links with Poles. \u2014 Vanessa Gera, ajc , 21 May 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1825, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "li\u014b-\u02c8gwi-stik"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "lexical",
      "rhetorical",
      "rhetoric",
      "verbal",
      "vocabular",
      "wordy"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-104249",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb"
    ]
  },
  "linguistic atlas":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a publication containing a set of maps on which speech variations are recorded":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1917, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-012837",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "linguistic form":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a meaningful unit of speech (such as a morpheme, word, or sentence)":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "And comparing more recent historic forms of English and Sranan to get at centuries-old linguistic forms isn\u2019t ironclad, Creanza pointed out. \u2014 Cathleen O'grady, Ars Technica , 14 Mar. 2018"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1921, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-021511",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "linguistic geography":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": local or regional variations of a language or dialect studied as a field of knowledge":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "In Our Towns, co-written by the two journalists, the Question is not only a fun quirk of linguistic geography . \u2014 Noble Ingram, The Christian Science Monitor , 12 June 2018"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1926, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-055919",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "linguistical":{
    "antonyms":[
      "nonlexical",
      "nonlinguistic",
      "nonverbal"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": of or relating to language or linguistics":[
        "linguistic scholars",
        "linguistic changes"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "the age at which children begin to acquire linguistic skills",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Maybe part of the stubbornness is sheerly linguistic : Up to date means something different to everyone, depending on age, eligibility, health status, and vaccine brand. \u2014 Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic , 23 June 2022",
      "Of those who arrive in Poland, some have headed to other countries, but a large percentage have chosen to remain in Poland, where many have friends or family and share cultural and linguistic links with Poles. \u2014 Compiled Democrat-gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online , 22 May 2022",
      "Of those who arrive in Poland, some have headed to other countries, but a large percentage have chosen to remain in Poland, where many have friends or family and share cultural and linguistic links with Poles. \u2014 Compiled Democrat-gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online , 22 May 2022",
      "Gentry and Peters found that their rating tool, called the HOPE Scale, equitably identifies gifted students without reflecting socioeconomic, cultural or linguistic biases. \u2014 Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune , 1 May 2022",
      "Lengthy guidelines including cultural and linguistic studies, historical studies and archaeological evidence mandate the process. \u2014 New York Times , 16 Mar. 2022",
      "Of those who arrive in Poland, some have headed to other countries, but a large percentage have chosen to remain in Poland, where many have friends or family and share cultural and linguistic links with Poles. \u2014 Compiled Democrat-gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online , 22 May 2022",
      "Of those who arrive in Poland, some have headed to other countries, but a large percentage have chosen to remain in Poland, where many have friends or family and share cultural and linguistic links with Poles. \u2014 Vanessa Gera, BostonGlobe.com , 21 May 2022",
      "Of those who arrive in Poland, some have headed to other countries, but a large percentage have chosen to remain in Poland, where many have friends or family and share cultural and linguistic links with Poles. \u2014 Vanessa Gera, ajc , 21 May 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1825, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "li\u014b-\u02c8gwi-stik"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "lexical",
      "rhetorical",
      "rhetoric",
      "verbal",
      "vocabular",
      "wordy"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-230633",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb"
    ]
  },
  "linguistician":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": linguist sense 2":[]
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    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1895, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02ccli\u014b-gw\u0259-\u02c8sti-sh\u0259n"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-112841",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
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  "link":{
    "antonyms":[],
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      ": a connecting element or factor":[
        "found a link between smoking and cancer"
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      ": a connecting structure: such as":[],
      ": a segment of sausage in a chain":[],
      ": a single ring or division of a chain":[],
      ": a torch formerly used to light a person's way through the streets":[],
      ": a unit in a communication system":[],
      ": bond sense 3c":[],
      ": cuff link":[],
      ": one of the standardized divisions of a surveyor's chain that is 7.92 inches (20.1 centimeters) long and serves as a measure of length":[],
      ": something analogous to a link of chain: such as":[],
      ": the fusible member of an electrical fuse":[],
      ": to become connected by or as if by a link":[
        "\u2014 often used with up the band linked up with a new record label"
      ],
      ": to couple or connect by or as if by a link":[],
      ": to skip smartly along":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1526, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
      "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
      "15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense":"Verb",
      "1715, in the meaning defined above":"Verb"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse hlekkr chain; akin to Old English hlanc lank":"Noun",
      "origin unknown":"Verb",
      "perhaps modification of Medieval Latin linchinus candle, alteration of Latin lychnus , from Greek lychnos ; akin to Greek leukos white \u2014 more at light":"Noun"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li\u014bk"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for link Verb (1) join , combine , unite , connect , link , associate , relate mean to bring or come together into some manner of union. join implies a bringing into contact or conjunction of any degree of closeness. joined forces in an effort to win combine implies some merging or mingling with corresponding loss of identity of each unit. combined jazz and rock to create a new music unite implies somewhat greater loss of separate identity. the colonies united to form a republic connect suggests a loose or external attachment with little or no loss of identity. a mutual defense treaty connected the two nations link may imply strong connection or inseparability of elements still retaining identity. a name forever linked with liberty associate stresses the mere fact of frequent occurrence or existence together in space or in logical relation. opera is popularly associated with high society relate suggests the existence of a real or presumed logical connection. related what he observed to what he already knew",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-062236",
    "type":[
      "noun",
      "verb"
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  "link (up)":{
    "antonyms":[
      "disaffiliation",
      "dissociation"
    ],
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      ": a functional whole resulting from the linking up of separate elements":[
        "an instructional TV linkup"
      ],
      ": establishment of contact : meeting":[
        "the linkup of two spacecraft"
      ],
      ": something that serves as a linking device or factor":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "The interview will be broadcast nationally through a satellite linkup .",
      "A direct telephone linkup has been established.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The annual tradition has delighted and inspired millions over the years, with social media looking forward to photos from their annual linkup every holiday season. \u2014 Essence , 3 Dec. 2021",
      "Each vehicle carried equipment that would facilitate another linkup someday if an international rescue mission were needed. \u2014 New York Times , 27 Mar. 2021",
      "But what\u2019s a little jail time to get in the way of a linkup between two rap provocateurs",
      "The linkup occurred 262 miles (422 kilometers) above Idaho. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 17 Nov. 2020",
      "The linkup occurred 262 miles (422 kilometers) above Idaho. \u2014 NBC News , 17 Nov. 2020",
      "The only snag appeared to involve Dragon\u2019s communication lines: The astronauts could barely understand the calls coming from Houston\u2019s Mission Control following the linkup . \u2014 Marcia Dunn, BostonGlobe.com , 31 May 2020",
      "The linkup occurred 262 miles above the China-Mongolia border. \u2014 Marcia Dunn, BostonGlobe.com , 31 May 2020",
      "Hurley, the Dragon\u2019s commander, prepared to take manual control for a brief test, then shift the capsule into automatic for the linkup , 19 hours after liftoff. \u2014 Marcia Dunn, Houston Chronicle , 31 May 2020"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1945, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li\u014b-\u02cck\u0259p"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "affiliation",
      "alliance",
      "association",
      "collaboration",
      "confederation",
      "connection",
      "cooperation",
      "hookup",
      "liaison",
      "partnership",
      "relation",
      "relationship",
      "tie-up",
      "union"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-004556",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "link arms":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": to hook bent arms together at the elbow":[
        "The elderly couple linked arms as they walked down the street."
      ]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-124933",
    "type":[
      "idiom"
    ]
  },
  "link motion":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{},
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-180521",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "linkage":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": bond sense 3c":[],
      ": link sense 2b":[],
      ": the manner in which atoms or radicals are linked in a molecule":[],
      ": the manner or style of being united: such as":[],
      ": the tactic in diplomatic negotiations of linking often unrelated issues so that progress in one area is dependent on agreement in another":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "linkages between population growth and disease",
      "the accountants noticed a linkage between the two supposedly independent companies",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The 2016 attribution study from the National Academy placed the highest level of certainty on the linkage between climate change and heatwave. \u2014 Marshall Shepherd, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
      "Then Santa Clara County, home to Reid-Hillview, asked the author of the Michigan study, Sammy Zahran, an economics and public health professor at Colorado State University, to research the linkage between the airport and lead levels in children. \u2014 Quartz , 16 June 2022",
      "Odenkirk, meanwhile, told Variety a little more about the linkage between both shows in this final season. \u2014 Andy Meek, BGR , 10 Apr. 2022",
      "JAMA Network Open analyzed health data of 40,360 adults from Olmsted County in Minnesota, from the Rochester Epidemiology Project medical records- linkage system. \u2014 Megan Marples, CNN , 4 May 2022",
      "In the charts below that linkage appears as flat, parallel lines\u2014and unfortunately there are a lot of them. \u2014 David Yanofsky, Quartz , 14 Apr. 2022",
      "In a week of public testimony, some residents argued against that linkage . \u2014 James Brooks, Anchorage Daily News , 14 Apr. 2022",
      "The advent of open-source investigations helps solve the linkage evidence problem. \u2014 Noah Robertson, The Christian Science Monitor , 31 Mar. 2022",
      "Now, after centuries of failure, the surprise linkage offered new hope. \u2014 New York Times , 31 Jan. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1874, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li\u014b-kij"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "affinity",
      "association",
      "bearing",
      "connection",
      "kinship",
      "liaison",
      "relation",
      "relationship"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-062539",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "linkboy":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": an attendant formerly employed to bear a light for a person on the streets at night":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1652, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li\u014bk-\u02ccb\u022fi"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-080600",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "linked":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": having or provided with links":[
        "a linked list"
      ],
      ": marked by linkage and especially genetic linkage":[
        "linked genes"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Money transferred from a PayPal account to a linked debit or credit card will make the funds available in the card's local currency. \u2014 Brian Fung, CNN , 18 Mar. 2022",
      "One Nation, a nonprofit affiliated with Senator Mitch McConnell, the Republican leader, transferred $85 million in 2020 to a linked super PAC, which in turn paid One Nation for rent, salaries and other costs. \u2014 New York Times , 29 Jan. 2022",
      "The funds bolstered the suspicions of the American intelligence community that the Russians had offered money to Taliban militants and other linked associations. \u2014 James Laporta, Fortune , 30 June 2020",
      "The book focuses on two linked events that thrust them together. \u2014 The Economist , 28 May 2020",
      "Separately, FC Cincinnati's been known to remain linked with its assistant coaches across managerial tenures. \u2014 Pat Brennan, Cincinnati.com , 21 May 2020",
      "In Sacramento, a giant red rabbit dives into a suitcase, filling the three-story atrium as visitors traverse linked escalators alongside its 56-foot-long body. \u2014 Erika Mailman, Washington Post , 6 Mar. 2020",
      "Statewide, 93% of students in the class of 2019 who took three linked career-tech courses earned a diploma in four years. \u2014 oregonlive , 24 Jan. 2020",
      "In that time, a defiant team became linked to its tough environs. \u2014 Matt Kawahara, SFChronicle.com , 15 Dec. 2019"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li\u014b(k)t"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-114048",
    "type":[
      "adjective"
    ]
  },
  "linking":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a connecting element or factor":[
        "found a link between smoking and cancer"
      ],
      ": a connecting structure: such as":[],
      ": a segment of sausage in a chain":[],
      ": a single ring or division of a chain":[],
      ": a torch formerly used to light a person's way through the streets":[],
      ": a unit in a communication system":[],
      ": bond sense 3c":[],
      ": cuff link":[],
      ": one of the standardized divisions of a surveyor's chain that is 7.92 inches (20.1 centimeters) long and serves as a measure of length":[],
      ": something analogous to a link of chain: such as":[],
      ": the fusible member of an electrical fuse":[],
      ": to become connected by or as if by a link":[
        "\u2014 often used with up the band linked up with a new record label"
      ],
      ": to couple or connect by or as if by a link":[],
      ": to skip smartly along":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1526, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
      "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
      "15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense":"Verb",
      "1715, in the meaning defined above":"Verb"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse hlekkr chain; akin to Old English hlanc lank":"Noun",
      "origin unknown":"Verb",
      "perhaps modification of Medieval Latin linchinus candle, alteration of Latin lychnus , from Greek lychnos ; akin to Greek leukos white \u2014 more at light":"Noun"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li\u014bk"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for link Verb (1) join , combine , unite , connect , link , associate , relate mean to bring or come together into some manner of union. join implies a bringing into contact or conjunction of any degree of closeness. joined forces in an effort to win combine implies some merging or mingling with corresponding loss of identity of each unit. combined jazz and rock to create a new music unite implies somewhat greater loss of separate identity. the colonies united to form a republic connect suggests a loose or external attachment with little or no loss of identity. a mutual defense treaty connected the two nations link may imply strong connection or inseparability of elements still retaining identity. a name forever linked with liberty associate stresses the mere fact of frequent occurrence or existence together in space or in logical relation. opera is popularly associated with high society relate suggests the existence of a real or presumed logical connection. related what he observed to what he already knew",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-101632",
    "type":[
      "noun",
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "linking verb":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a word or expression (such as a form of be, become, feel , or seem ) that links a subject with its predicate":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "\u201cLook\u201d in \u201cyou look happy\u201d and \u201care\u201d in \u201cmy favorite fruits are apples and oranges\u201d are linking verbs ."
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1923, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-001617",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "linkister":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":[
      "Definition of linkister dialectal variant of linguister"
    ],
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":[],
    "history_and_etymology":[],
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220702-005549",
    "type":[]
  },
  "linkman":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a broadcasting moderator or anchorman":[],
      ": linkboy":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1716, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li\u014bk-m\u0259n"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-020411",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "linkup":{
    "antonyms":[
      "disaffiliation",
      "dissociation"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a functional whole resulting from the linking up of separate elements":[
        "an instructional TV linkup"
      ],
      ": establishment of contact : meeting":[
        "the linkup of two spacecraft"
      ],
      ": something that serves as a linking device or factor":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "The interview will be broadcast nationally through a satellite linkup .",
      "A direct telephone linkup has been established.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The annual tradition has delighted and inspired millions over the years, with social media looking forward to photos from their annual linkup every holiday season. \u2014 Essence , 3 Dec. 2021",
      "Each vehicle carried equipment that would facilitate another linkup someday if an international rescue mission were needed. \u2014 New York Times , 27 Mar. 2021",
      "But what\u2019s a little jail time to get in the way of a linkup between two rap provocateurs",
      "The linkup occurred 262 miles (422 kilometers) above Idaho. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 17 Nov. 2020",
      "The linkup occurred 262 miles (422 kilometers) above Idaho. \u2014 NBC News , 17 Nov. 2020",
      "The only snag appeared to involve Dragon\u2019s communication lines: The astronauts could barely understand the calls coming from Houston\u2019s Mission Control following the linkup . \u2014 Marcia Dunn, BostonGlobe.com , 31 May 2020",
      "The linkup occurred 262 miles above the China-Mongolia border. \u2014 Marcia Dunn, BostonGlobe.com , 31 May 2020",
      "Hurley, the Dragon\u2019s commander, prepared to take manual control for a brief test, then shift the capsule into automatic for the linkup , 19 hours after liftoff. \u2014 Marcia Dunn, Houston Chronicle , 31 May 2020"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1945, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li\u014b-\u02cck\u0259p"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "affiliation",
      "alliance",
      "association",
      "collaboration",
      "confederation",
      "connection",
      "cooperation",
      "hookup",
      "liaison",
      "partnership",
      "relation",
      "relationship",
      "tie-up",
      "union"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-052830",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "linn":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a steep ravine":[],
      ": waterfall":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "climb to the cairn above the loch, and from there you'll get a broad view of the linn"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1513, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Scottish Gaelic linne pool":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8lin"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "canyon",
      "ca\u00f1on",
      "col",
      "couloir",
      "defile",
      "flume",
      "gap",
      "gill",
      "gorge",
      "gulch",
      "gulf",
      "kloof",
      "notch",
      "pass",
      "ravine",
      "saddle"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-112525",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "lint":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a fibrous coat of thick convoluted hairs borne by cotton seeds that yields the cotton staple":[],
      ": a soft fleecy material made from linen usually by scraping":[],
      ": fuzz consisting especially of fine ravelings and short fibers of yarn and fabric":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "I always have lint in my pocket.",
      "The clothes dryer was clogged with lint .",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Wipe the band clean with a non-abrasive and lint -free cloth. \u2014 Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens , 16 June 2022",
      "The bagless dust cup empties from the bottom for less mess, and the turbo brush attachment works wonders removing pet hair and lint from upholstery and carpeted stairs. \u2014 Carolyn Fort\u00e9, Good Housekeeping , 25 May 2022",
      "Dry your glasses with a lint -free towel or a microfiber cloth before drinking out of them again. \u2014 Lauren Smith Mcdonough, Good Housekeeping , 18 May 2022",
      "This reusable swap helps reduce wrinkles, catches pet hair and lint , and can even dry your clothing faster than dryer sheets. \u2014 Lauren Krueger, Better Homes & Gardens , 12 Apr. 2022",
      "The Ruri Portable Lint Remover is obviously a great tool for getting rid of lint and pills, but several shoppers swear by it as a pet hair remover, too. \u2014 Carly Kulzer, PEOPLE.com , 5 Mar. 2022",
      "There is no formal medical term to describe the dead skin cells, sweat, sock lint and dirt that combine in the small and often cramped spaces between our toes. \u2014 Caroline Robinson And Luke Donnan, CNN , 1 May 2022",
      "Bahnsen ran a lint -roller over a few pieces backstage. \u2014 New York Times , 9 Mar. 2022",
      "Jean-Marc slipped off his Ray-Bans and brushed a speck of lint off his Iggy Pop T-shirt. \u2014 Malina Saval, Variety , 28 Dec. 2021"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8lint"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "down",
      "floss",
      "fluff",
      "fur",
      "fuzz",
      "nap",
      "pile"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-235431",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "lion":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a large heavily built social cat ( Panthera leo ) of open or rocky areas chiefly of sub-Saharan Africa though once widely distributed throughout Africa and southern Asia that has a tawny body with a tufted tail and a shaggy blackish or dark brown mane in the male":[],
      ": a member of a major national and international service club":[],
      ": a person felt to resemble a lion (as in courage or ferocity)":[],
      ": a person of outstanding interest or importance":[
        "a literary lion"
      ],
      ": leo":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "the roar of the lion",
      "He was a literary lion among the writers of his time.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Then, as the device began narrating a scene of the cowardly lion begging for courage, Alexa\u2019s robotic twang was replaced by a more human-sounding narrator. \u2014 Mar\u00eda Luisa Pa\u00fal, Washington Post , 23 June 2022",
      "When the World Cup comes in November, they are stocked with British World Cup fan gear in blue and red with the lion courant pattern. \u2014 Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant , 22 June 2022",
      "He is known for hunting the most dangerous game in the world and his entire costume is made out of animal skins, including a lion \u2019s face split in half. \u2014 Paul Tassi, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
      "But the dogs\u2019 small size puts them at a serious disadvantage, and a single 420-pound male lion can easily step in and claim a pack\u2019s fresh catch as his own. \u2014 New York Times , 20 June 2022",
      "The lion will be taken to the California Animal Health and Food Safety Lab in San Bernardino for a full necropsy. \u2014 Christian Martinezstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 17 June 2022",
      "The prowling lion goes first, the guardian cat goes next. \u2014 Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune , 14 June 2022",
      "The process started last year when Kwanza, a male African lion the zoo, died after a battle with lymphoma. \u2014 Howard Koplowitz | Hkoplowitz@al.com, al , 13 June 2022",
      "But there is another way to chart this literary lion \u2019s peripatetic rise. \u2014 Christopher Bollen, Town & Country , 8 June 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English lioun , from Anglo-French leun, lion , from Latin leon-, leo , from Greek le\u014dn":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012b-\u0259n"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "baron",
      "captain",
      "czar",
      "tsar",
      "tzar",
      "king",
      "lord",
      "magnate",
      "mogul",
      "monarch",
      "Napoleon",
      "prince",
      "tycoon"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-102828",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "lion's share":{
    "antonyms":[
      "minority"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": the largest portion":[
        "received the lion's share of the research money"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "She claimed the lion's share of the credit for the show's success.",
      "the lead actress deservedly got the lion's share of credit for the show's success",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Because those two are rookies, and rookies take a while to grasp all the run concepts of a playbook and to build spacial awareness and chemistry with a quarterback, expect Alie-Cox to get the lion's share of the targets, at least early on. \u2014 Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star , 7 June 2022",
      "For a long time, men continued to enjoy the lion's share of prestige, including lucrative contracts, literary prizes, and high-profile media appearances. \u2014 Samuel Goldman, The Week , 23 May 2022",
      "California's cougars are getting the lion's share of attention for this crossing, as their enclosure threatens their very existence, the NPS said. \u2014 Cheri Mossburg, CNN , 23 Apr. 2022",
      "The lion's share of the investments will go into modernizing the terminals, which will transform the passenger experience at O'Hare. \u2014 Jacopo Prisco, CNN , 21 Apr. 2022",
      "On the east side of the park, the lion's share of bike racks are located near the Right Field entrance along Preston Street, sandwiched between the ballpark and the Diamond Lot South. \u2014 Jay R. Jordan, Chron , 14 Mar. 2022",
      "The funding for the Four Lakes Task Force represents the lion's share of money intended for dam safety and repairs. \u2014 Dave Boucher, Detroit Free Press , 24 Mar. 2022",
      "Equity and equity swaps/ CFDs again accounted for the lion's share of volumes throughout 2021. \u2014 Jacob Wolinsky, Forbes , 17 Mar. 2022",
      "The US Department of Housing and Urban Development is sending $3 billion in funds to 13 states, with Louisiana getting the lion's share . \u2014 Ella Nilsen, CNN , 22 Mar. 2022"
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      "1742, in the meaning defined above":""
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      "generality",
      "majority",
      "mass",
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-181259",
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      "noun"
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      "gutless",
      "lily-livered",
      "milk-livered",
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      "poltroon",
      "poor-spirited",
      "pusillanimous",
      "spineless",
      "spiritless",
      "timorous",
      "uncourageous",
      "ungallant",
      "unheroic",
      "weakhearted",
      "yellow"
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      ": courageous , brave":[]
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      "traditionally young Masai men are consigned to a period of isolation in the bush in order to turn them into strong, lionhearted warriors"
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1616, in the meaning defined above":""
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      "\u02c8l\u012b-\u0259n-\u02cch\u00e4r-t\u0259d"
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      "greathearted",
      "gutsy",
      "gutty",
      "heroic",
      "heroical",
      "intrepid",
      "manful",
      "stalwart",
      "stout",
      "stouthearted",
      "undauntable",
      "undaunted",
      "valiant",
      "valorous"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-214653",
    "type":[
      "adjective"
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      "lap",
      "lave",
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      ": a short spout (as on a pitcher)":[],
      ": back talk":[],
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      ": the edge of a hollow vessel or cavity":[],
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      ": to hit (a putt) so that the ball hits the edge of the cup but fails to drop in":[
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        "\u2014 used with out the putt lipped out"
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      "She was nervously biting her lip .",
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      "the lip of a pitcher",
      "Adjective",
      "part of the ritual of the awards ceremony is the nominee's lip praise for the performances of his or her competitors",
      "Verb",
      "the waves, reflecting the red glow of the sunset, gently lipped the prow",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "For beauty, Gomez went for her usual black winged liner and red lip , and wore her hair down and styled straight. \u2014 Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR , 30 June 2022",
      "Striking, bold and dramatic, Erin O\u2019Connor\u2019s silver hair is second to none\u2014especially when paired with a pink suit and bold red lip . \u2014 Hannah Coates, Vogue , 27 June 2022",
      "The 33-year-old wore a Cartier necklace and earrings with the dress, and added classic Hollywood glam makeup\u2014including a red lip . \u2014 Carrie Wittmer, Glamour , 22 June 2022",
      "The 28-year-old actress kept her makeup simple with a light pink lip and her hair was in a beautiful updo. \u2014 Good Housekeeping Editors, Good Housekeeping , 20 June 2022",
      "Amelia is always wearing a darker more pink burgundy lip and mine's always nude. \u2014 Michelle Lee, PEOPLE.com , 17 June 2022",
      "The Capricorn tween wore white and black Nike sneakers, dainty silver hoops, and a sheer glossy lip . \u2014 Chelsea Avila, Allure , 14 June 2022",
      "Her makeup, by Charlotte Tilbury Beauty, incorporated dark eyeliner and a romantic pink lip . \u2014 Alyssa Bailey, ELLE , 11 June 2022",
      "To complement the glamorous gown, Zendaya wore a wash of green eyeshadow, chiseled bronze cheeks, and a nude lip . \u2014 Samantha Olson, Seventeen , 9 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
      "The Lip Bar is joining the lot with its first-ever, non- lip product, a bronzer-blush duo called Fresh Glow. \u2014 Gabi Thorne, Allure , 15 Sep. 2020",
      "Turns out, post- lip augmentation dryness is a strange phenomenon that people don't seem to tell their dermatologists about. \u2014 Devon Abelman, Allure , 10 Sep. 2020",
      "Morrison told Fox News that the man's lip size, and the height and width of his mouth were accurately recreated by measuring the enamel of the skeleton's teeth. \u2014 Fox News , 29 May 2020",
      "Every lip gloss, lip liner, and eyeshadow comes in six color options, so there is plenty to choose from depending on your personal preferences. \u2014 Christina Butan, PEOPLE.com , 12 Dec. 2019",
      "When the collection officially goes on sale in September, fans will be able to buy the lip gloss, lip liner, and all-over color pigments exclusively on Amazon. \u2014 Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR , 9 July 2019",
      "In an exclusive interview with Business of Fashion, the singer revealed that the collection will include makeup kits that combine lip gloss, lip liner, and all-over color. \u2014 Vogue , 9 July 2019",
      "The collection includes four lipsticks, two lip pencils, three liquid lipcolours, three lip glasses, an eyeshadow palette, and an extra dimension skin finish. \u2014 Houston Chronicle , 7 Apr. 2020",
      "This time around, the dynamic duo is giving us much more than lip kits. \u2014 Angela Trakoshis, Allure , 24 Mar. 2020",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "Some users on TikTok have praised the pen for its quick and inexpensive results for a plumped, DIY lip filler appearance. \u2014 Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY , 10 June 2022",
      "As for other beauty necessities, Collins counts a classic Burt's Bees lip balm, face mask (because her skin gets as dry as her hair, due to constant traveling and work), and mascara among her top three products. \u2014 Sarah Han, Allure , 27 Apr. 2022",
      "This new, seemingly sentient Qai Qai could lip -sync to viral videos like a TikTok star and wave from an F. A. O. Schwarz toy convertible like a mini influencer. \u2014 New York Times , 26 Apr. 2022",
      "Hoover and Cohn, who is wrapped in an American flag skirt and kicking up a high-heeled pump, are about to lip -lock in an amorous embrace. \u2014 Christopher Knightart Critic, Los Angeles Times , 21 Mar. 2022",
      "The line includes beard oils, beard balms, hand and lip balms, and men\u2019s grooming accessories ($5-$48). \u2014 oregonlive , 4 Oct. 2021",
      "With no eliminations taking place this season, each week, two queens will be rewarded a Legendary Legend Star for their performances, and then lip sync against one another. \u2014 Stephen Daw, Billboard , 23 May 2022",
      "WearSPF offers six products \u2013 sunscreen spray, sunscreen sport stick, mineral sunscreen, essential sunscreen, lip balm and after-sun cleanser \u2013 that are designed with golfers in mind. \u2014 Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al , 16 May 2022",
      "Forget donut skin; this gives you lip glaze like no other. \u2014 Bella Cacciatore, Glamour , 5 May 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1558, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective",
      "1589, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb",
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, from Old English lippa ; akin to Old High German leffur lip and probably to Latin labium, labrum lip":"Noun",
      "New Latin, from Greek, from lipos \u2014 more at leave":"Combining form"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8lip"
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    "synonyms":[
      "artificial",
      "backhanded",
      "counterfeit",
      "double",
      "double-dealing",
      "double-faced",
      "fake",
      "feigned",
      "hypocritical",
      "insincere",
      "Janus-faced",
      "jive",
      "left-handed",
      "mealy",
      "mealymouthed",
      "Pecksniffian",
      "phony",
      "phoney",
      "phony-baloney",
      "phoney-baloney",
      "pretended",
      "two-faced",
      "unctuous"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-040555",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "combining form",
      "noun",
      "verb"
    ]
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    "antonyms":[
      "harden",
      "set",
      "solidify"
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      ": to become liquid":[],
      ": to reduce to a liquid state":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "The vegetables were liquefied in a blender.",
      "The plastic liquefied in the intense heat.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Presumably, by then, more natural gas will be available to liquefy . \u2014 Christopher Helman, Forbes , 27 May 2022",
      "According to the International Energy Agency, Russia has the capacity to liquefy and load onto ships only about a tenth of its natural gas exports. \u2014 New York Times , 3 May 2022",
      "Blender Directions: Using a blender, liquefy the ripe watermelon with fresh ginger. \u2014 Dahlia Ghabour, The Courier-Journal , 26 Apr. 2022",
      "Mash the pulp with a fork to liquefy , then stir the pulp and seeds into the mango mixture. \u2014 Tribune News Service, cleveland , 28 Feb. 2022",
      "Other Biden supporters have urged the president to slow down the issuance of permits for facilities that liquefy natural gas at minus-260 degrees Fahrenheit for shipment by special tankers to other countries. \u2014 Steven Mufson, Anchorage Daily News , 26 Feb. 2022",
      "As Prasad notes in Gaining Currency, banking and credit limits imposed by the Chinese resulted in non-Chinese banks literally parking offshore in ships in order to liquefy Chinese economic activity. \u2014 John Tamny, Forbes , 6 Oct. 2021",
      "Such a quake would inundate the coast with a wave up to 30 meters high, liquefy soil under cities, and likely claim thousands of lives. \u2014 Paul Voosen, Science | AAAS , 30 June 2021",
      "Jelly animals all but disappear in the guts of fish, and many simply liquefy when exposed to surface pressure. \u2014 Jo Livingstone, The New Republic , 1 July 2021"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English liquefien , from Anglo-French liquefier , from Latin liquefacere":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-kw\u0259-\u02ccf\u012b"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "deliquesce",
      "flux",
      "fuse",
      "melt",
      "run",
      "thaw"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-162045",
    "type":[
      "noun",
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "liquid":{
    "antonyms":[
      "hard",
      "nonliquid",
      "solid"
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      ": a fluid (such as water) that has no independent shape but has a definite volume and does not expand indefinitely and that is only slightly compressible":[],
      ": a liquid consonant":[],
      ": articulated without friction and capable of being prolonged like a vowel":[
        "a liquid consonant"
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      ": being musical and free of harshness in sound":[
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      ": capable of covering current liabilities (see liability sense 2 ) quickly with current assets":[],
      ": consisting of or capable of ready conversion into cash":[
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      ],
      ": flowing freely like water":[
        "liquid detergent"
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      ": having the properties of a liquid : being neither solid nor gaseous":[],
      ": shining and clear":[
        "large liquid eyes"
      ],
      ": smooth and unconstrained in movement":[
        "the liquid grace of a ballerina"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Adjective",
      "Water and milk are liquid substances.",
      "The medicine is available in liquid form.",
      "She had large liquid eyes.",
      "the liquid notes of a bird",
      "the liquid grace of the dancer's movements",
      "Noun",
      "Water and milk are liquids .",
      "a bottle of green liquid",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
      "Then, either in gaseous form, in liquid form \u2014 stored at sub-250 degrees \u2014 or along with ammonia, the hydrogen is then transported in tanks loaded on ships, trains or trucks. \u2014 David Jeans, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
      "That has prompted other countries to transport gas to those nations via pipelines, rather than shipping it in liquid form. \u2014 Darius Tahir, CBS News , 3 June 2022",
      "That has prompted other countries to transport gas to those nations via pipelines, rather than shipping it in liquid form. \u2014 Darius Tahir, Fortune , 2 June 2022",
      "Probiotics are also available in powder, capsule, and liquid form. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 31 May 2022",
      "Cold vegetables in your mouth in a liquid form is not good. \u2014 Jessica Wang, EW.com , 16 May 2022",
      "In liquid form, IMF can be found in eyedrops and nasal sprays. \u2014 Fox News , 2 May 2022",
      "One option is to ship it in liquid form from Siberia once the winter sea ice melts, but that terminal is already running over capacity, Knutsson said. \u2014 Tim Mcdonnell, Quartz , 7 Apr. 2022",
      "Typically, these types of formations need oceans and liquid water, as well as tectonics to form. \u2014 Joshua Hawkins, BGR , 7 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "Customs officers searched the bag and allegedly found vape cartridges containing hash oil liquid . \u2014 Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com , 21 June 2022",
      "Keep your skin hydrated and refreshed will adding in an additional layer of protection against the sun's harmful ray's with this sheer mineral face liquid sunscreen. \u2014 Jasmine Washington, Seventeen , 13 June 2022",
      "Drain shrimp and do not rinse, discard cooking liquid ; remove to a tray lined with newspapers. \u2014 Mackensy Lunsford, USA TODAY , 11 June 2022",
      "For the ceremony, the Transformers actor wore a black gown from Zuhair Murad's fall-winter 2021 collection, which included a strapless corset bodice made of beaded tulle and a shiny liquid -taffeta skirt with a thigh-high slit. \u2014 Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR , 23 May 2022",
      "Featuring natural ingredients, this toner comes in the form of a liquid -gel that is easy to use. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 18 May 2022",
      "Delicate fabrics may call for something more gentle, like fine fabric detergent, free and gentle detergent or mild dish liquid . \u2014 Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping , 18 May 2022",
      "How did gamers come to rely on Bawls as their all-nighter liquid elixir",
      "Artificially Maple Flavored Syrup, which was the same color and viscosity as Dawn dish liquid . \u2014 Hallie Lieberman, Smithsonian Magazine , 18 Apr. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective",
      "1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, from Middle French liquide , from Latin liquidus , from liqu\u0113re to be fluid; akin to Latin lixa water, lye, and perhaps to Old Irish fliuch damp":"Adjective and Noun"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-kw\u0259d",
      "\u02c8lik-w\u0259d"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "flowing",
      "fluent",
      "fluid"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-213958",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "liquid air":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": air in the liquid state but usually richer in oxygen than gaseous air that is obtained as a faintly bluish transparent mobile intensely cold liquid by compressing purified air and cooling it by its own expansion to a temperature below the boiling points of its principal components nitrogen and oxygen and is used chiefly as a refrigerant and as a source of oxygen, nitrogen, and inert gases (as argon)":[]
    },
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-215136",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "liquid ammonia":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a heavy liquid that has a high vapor pressure at ordinary temperatures, that causes freezing when brought into contact with the skin, that is obtained by compressing anhydrous gaseous ammonia, and that is used in refrigeration and as a solvent (as in the study of ammono compounds) and as a source of gaseous ammonia":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-084929",
    "type":[
      "noun"
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    "antonyms":[],
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    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-224105",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "liquid compass":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a compass in which the compass card and magnets rest on a pivot in a bowl filled with liquid":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-135509",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "liquid measure":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a unit or series of units for measuring liquid capacity \u2014 see Metric System Table , Weights and Measures Table":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1618, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-110600",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "liquid-air trap":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a tube which is immersed in liquid air and through which gases are passed to have vaporous impurities removed by condensation or sublimation":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-194705",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "liquidambar":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": any of a genus ( Liquidambar ) of deciduous North American and Asian trees (such as the sweet gum) of the witch-hazel family with monoecious flowers and a spiny globose fruit composed of many woody capsules each having two carpels":[],
      ": storax sense 1b":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "circa 1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "New Latin, from Latin liquidus + Medieval Latin ambar, ambra amber":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02ccli-kw\u0259-\u02c8dam-b\u0259r",
      "\u02cclik-w\u0259-\u02c8dam-b\u0259r"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-023626",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "liquidate":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": to convert (assets) into cash":[
        "liquidated his securities"
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      ": to determine by agreement or by litigation the precise amount of (indebtedness, damages, or accounts)":[],
      ": to determine liabilities (see liability sense 2 ) and apportion assets toward discharging indebtedness":[],
      ": to determine the liabilities (see liability sense 2 ) and apportion assets toward discharging the indebtedness of":[],
      ": to do away with especially by killing":[
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      ": to liquidate debts, damages, or accounts":[],
      ": to make clear":[],
      ": to settle (a debt) by payment or other settlement":[
        "liquidate a loan"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "The owners were ordered to liquidate the company and pay their creditors.",
      "The company is liquidating its assets.",
      "The owners were ordered to liquidate .",
      "The film is about a professional killer who's hired to liquidate a powerful businessman.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "According to Women\u2019s Wear Daily, Ronald Perelman, the largest shareholder of the brand, began to liquidate his assets in 2020. \u2014 Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour , 16 June 2022",
      "According to Women's Wear Daily, Ronald Perelman, the largest shareholder of the brand, began to liquidate his assets in 2020, illustrating the company's decline. \u2014 Chelsea Avila, Allure , 13 June 2022",
      "Those tokens collapsed after huge customer withdrawals forced Terra\u2019s operators to liquidate all of the assets being used to support their currencies. \u2014 Ken Sweet, Chicago Tribune , 13 June 2022",
      "Those tokens collapsed after huge customer withdrawals forced Terra\u2019s operators to liquidate all of the assets being used to support their currencies. \u2014 Ken Sweet, BostonGlobe.com , 13 June 2022",
      "Those tokens collapsed after huge customer withdrawals forced Terra's operators to liquidate all of the assets being used to support their currencies. \u2014 Ken Sweet, ajc , 13 June 2022",
      "In January, the IMF recommended that El Salvador liquidate its bitcoin holdings in order to shore up its fragile balance sheet. \u2014 Timothy B. Lee, Ars Technica , 11 May 2022",
      "Most people don\u2019t have assets to liquidate , Mr. Lawless said. \u2014 Aisha Al-muslim, WSJ , 12 Nov. 2020",
      "To liquidate her savings, Bianca Johnson smashed a cognac bottle with a hammer. \u2014 Julia Carpenter, WSJ , 26 May 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "circa 1575, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a(1)":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Late Latin liquidatus , past participle of liquidare to melt, from Latin liquidus":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-kw\u0259-\u02ccd\u0101t"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "abolish",
      "annihilate",
      "black out",
      "blot out",
      "cancel",
      "clean (up)",
      "efface",
      "eradicate",
      "erase",
      "expunge",
      "exterminate",
      "extirpate",
      "obliterate",
      "root (out)",
      "rub out",
      "snuff (out)",
      "stamp (out)",
      "sweep (away)",
      "wipe out"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-103005",
    "type":[
      "noun",
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "liquidated":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": to convert (assets) into cash":[
        "liquidated his securities"
      ],
      ": to determine by agreement or by litigation the precise amount of (indebtedness, damages, or accounts)":[],
      ": to determine liabilities (see liability sense 2 ) and apportion assets toward discharging indebtedness":[],
      ": to determine the liabilities (see liability sense 2 ) and apportion assets toward discharging the indebtedness of":[],
      ": to do away with especially by killing":[
        "was hired to liquidate a certain businessman"
      ],
      ": to liquidate debts, damages, or accounts":[],
      ": to make clear":[],
      ": to settle (a debt) by payment or other settlement":[
        "liquidate a loan"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "The owners were ordered to liquidate the company and pay their creditors.",
      "The company is liquidating its assets.",
      "The owners were ordered to liquidate .",
      "The film is about a professional killer who's hired to liquidate a powerful businessman.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "According to Women\u2019s Wear Daily, Ronald Perelman, the largest shareholder of the brand, began to liquidate his assets in 2020. \u2014 Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour , 16 June 2022",
      "According to Women's Wear Daily, Ronald Perelman, the largest shareholder of the brand, began to liquidate his assets in 2020, illustrating the company's decline. \u2014 Chelsea Avila, Allure , 13 June 2022",
      "Those tokens collapsed after huge customer withdrawals forced Terra\u2019s operators to liquidate all of the assets being used to support their currencies. \u2014 Ken Sweet, Chicago Tribune , 13 June 2022",
      "Those tokens collapsed after huge customer withdrawals forced Terra\u2019s operators to liquidate all of the assets being used to support their currencies. \u2014 Ken Sweet, BostonGlobe.com , 13 June 2022",
      "Those tokens collapsed after huge customer withdrawals forced Terra's operators to liquidate all of the assets being used to support their currencies. \u2014 Ken Sweet, ajc , 13 June 2022",
      "In January, the IMF recommended that El Salvador liquidate its bitcoin holdings in order to shore up its fragile balance sheet. \u2014 Timothy B. Lee, Ars Technica , 11 May 2022",
      "Most people don\u2019t have assets to liquidate , Mr. Lawless said. \u2014 Aisha Al-muslim, WSJ , 12 Nov. 2020",
      "To liquidate her savings, Bianca Johnson smashed a cognac bottle with a hammer. \u2014 Julia Carpenter, WSJ , 26 May 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "circa 1575, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a(1)":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Late Latin liquidatus , past participle of liquidare to melt, from Latin liquidus":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-kw\u0259-\u02ccd\u0101t"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "abolish",
      "annihilate",
      "black out",
      "blot out",
      "cancel",
      "clean (up)",
      "efface",
      "eradicate",
      "erase",
      "expunge",
      "exterminate",
      "extirpate",
      "obliterate",
      "root (out)",
      "rub out",
      "snuff (out)",
      "stamp (out)",
      "sweep (away)",
      "wipe out"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-170610",
    "type":[
      "noun",
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "liquidating dividend":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a final payment to a stockholder (as by a firm that is going out of business) that is usually a simple return of the stockholder's capital":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-211613",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "liquidator":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{},
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "So Feigenbaum contacted a liquidator , whose advice was to go to auction before Thanksgiving. \u2014 Marc Bona, cleveland , 20 Oct. 2021",
      "Documents filed with Companies House show that the couple have appointed a liquidator to supervise the winding down of the nonprofit. \u2014 The Editors, Marie Claire , 18 May 2021",
      "Rosborough called the liquidator and told him not to come just yet. \u2014 Andrew Kornylak, Smithsonian Magazine , 18 May 2021",
      "In November, EBay launched a partnership with wholesale liquidator Bulq that lets resellers tap into items customers returned to Target and other big retailers. \u2014 Ronald D. White, Los Angeles Times , 4 May 2021",
      "Local leaders expected the Mitsubishi plant to be leveled after the automaker sold it to a liquidator . \u2014 Matt Mcfarland, CNN , 24 Mar. 2021",
      "After an item is sent back to the retailer, the company must assess its condition and decide whether to resell it, send it to a liquidator or the landfill. \u2014 Anne D'innocenzio, USA TODAY , 25 Dec. 2020",
      "After an item is sent back to the retailer, the company must assess its condition and decide whether to resell it, send it to a liquidator or the landfill. \u2014 Anne D'innocenzio, USA TODAY , 25 Dec. 2020",
      "Solo castmate Phoebe Waller-Bridge as the better, equally deadly half to his liquidator . \u2014 Halle Kiefer, Vulture , 13 Feb. 2021"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "circa 1828, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-kw\u0259-\u02ccd\u0101-t\u0259r"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-045659",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "liquidus":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a curve usually on a temperature-composition diagram for a binary system that over a range of temperatures between the melting points of the pure components relates compositions of the liquid phase to the solid phase in equilibrium with the liquid phase and that indicates temperatures above which only the liquid phase can exist \u2014 compare solidus , solvus":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Latin liquidus liquid":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8likw\u0259\u0307d\u0259s"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-112411",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "liquify":{
    "antonyms":[
      "harden",
      "set",
      "solidify"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": to become liquid":[],
      ": to reduce to a liquid state":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "The vegetables were liquefied in a blender.",
      "The plastic liquefied in the intense heat.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Presumably, by then, more natural gas will be available to liquefy . \u2014 Christopher Helman, Forbes , 27 May 2022",
      "According to the International Energy Agency, Russia has the capacity to liquefy and load onto ships only about a tenth of its natural gas exports. \u2014 New York Times , 3 May 2022",
      "Blender Directions: Using a blender, liquefy the ripe watermelon with fresh ginger. \u2014 Dahlia Ghabour, The Courier-Journal , 26 Apr. 2022",
      "Mash the pulp with a fork to liquefy , then stir the pulp and seeds into the mango mixture. \u2014 Tribune News Service, cleveland , 28 Feb. 2022",
      "Other Biden supporters have urged the president to slow down the issuance of permits for facilities that liquefy natural gas at minus-260 degrees Fahrenheit for shipment by special tankers to other countries. \u2014 Steven Mufson, Anchorage Daily News , 26 Feb. 2022",
      "As Prasad notes in Gaining Currency, banking and credit limits imposed by the Chinese resulted in non-Chinese banks literally parking offshore in ships in order to liquefy Chinese economic activity. \u2014 John Tamny, Forbes , 6 Oct. 2021",
      "Such a quake would inundate the coast with a wave up to 30 meters high, liquefy soil under cities, and likely claim thousands of lives. \u2014 Paul Voosen, Science | AAAS , 30 June 2021",
      "Jelly animals all but disappear in the guts of fish, and many simply liquefy when exposed to surface pressure. \u2014 Jo Livingstone, The New Republic , 1 July 2021"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English liquefien , from Anglo-French liquefier , from Latin liquefacere":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-kw\u0259-\u02ccf\u012b"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "deliquesce",
      "flux",
      "fuse",
      "melt",
      "run",
      "thaw"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-023609",
    "type":[
      "noun",
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "liquor":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a liquid substance: such as":[],
      ": a usually distilled rather than fermented alcoholic beverage":[],
      ": a watery solution of a drug":[],
      ": bath sense 2b(1)":[],
      ": to dress (something, such as leather) with oil or grease":[],
      ": to drink alcoholic liquor especially to excess":[
        "\u2014 usually used with up"
      ],
      ": to make drunk with alcoholic liquor":[
        "\u2014 usually used with up"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Noun",
      "He drinks beer and wine, but he doesn't drink any hard liquor .",
      "vodka, whiskey, and other liquors",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "In the restaurants, liquor stores and nail and tanning salons at the shopping center, the stabbing took some employees and managers by surprise. \u2014 Salvador Rizzo, Washington Post , 8 June 2022",
      "The 12-ounce cocktails are sold in a variety 12-pack priced from $16 to $18 at specialty grocers and liquor stores. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 3 June 2022",
      "The 2022 Five Husbands Vodka will be available in state liquor stores beginning in June, and will be available all year long, of course \u2014 not just during Pride. \u2014 Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune , 2 June 2022",
      "At this point, Colorado\u2019s app is accepted by that state\u2019s agencies and police officers, and Louisiana\u2019s works with government agencies, state liquor stores and other app users. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 24 May 2022",
      "Outlets that offer less healthy fare \u2014 such as fast-food joints, liquor stores and corner stores \u2014 tend to proliferate in those deserts. \u2014 Courtland Milloy, Washington Post , 17 May 2022",
      "Walmart and Target will be open as well as several grocery stores and some liquor stores. \u2014 Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping , 6 May 2022",
      "According to police, the men would load up pallets of vodka onto their own delivery trucks and then sell them to local liquor stores. \u2014 Elva Ramirez, Forbes , 30 Apr. 2022",
      "Out back, there\u2019s a big grassy lawn that\u2019s dotted with picnic tables, cornhole board and a yard bar that\u2019s like a neighborhood lemonade stand with a liquor license. \u2014 Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic , 6 May 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "The state\u2019s new rules do not make changes to liquor sales. \u2014 Timothy Fanning, San Antonio Express-News , 4 Oct. 2021",
      "The card that millions of people use to prove their identity to everyone from police officers to liquor store owners may soon be a thing of the past as a growing number of states develop digital driver's licenses. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 9 May 2021",
      "The card that millions of people use to prove their identity to everyone from police officers to liquor store owners may soon be a thing of the past as a growing number of states develop digital driver\u2019s licenses. \u2014 al , 8 May 2021",
      "Chinese investors noted that a large European China mutual fund is increasing its exposure to liquor stock Kweichow Moutai. \u2014 Brendan Ahern, Forbes , 16 Apr. 2021",
      "The continued restrictions on bars have hurt many establishments that primarily rely on sales of beer, wine, and liquor \u2015 from old-school neighborhood joints to dance clubs to Veterans of Foreign Wars posts. \u2014 Andy Rosen, BostonGlobe.com , 9 Mar. 2021",
      "Rich Exner took a stab at it with 28 numbers, everything from cases, deaths, hospitalizations and jobs to liquor sales and the amount of weight people gained while spending more time at home. \u2014 cleveland , 8 Mar. 2021",
      "After four-pack samplers of Mango, Black Cherry, Passion Orange and Lemonade flavors become available for purchase Aug. 14 at Sun King sites, 12-can packs featuring the four flavors will begin a journey to liquor stores and other retailers. \u2014 David Lindquist, The Indianapolis Star , 15 Aug. 2020",
      "More: Indianapolis restaurants can begin dine-in service on May 22 \u2014 with only outdoor seating When will liquor stores open"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "13th century, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
      "1502, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English licour , from Anglo-French, from Latin liquor , from liqu\u0113re":"Noun"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-k\u0259r",
      "\u02c8lik-\u0259r"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "alcohol",
      "aqua vitae",
      "ardent spirits",
      "booze",
      "bottle",
      "drink",
      "firewater",
      "grog",
      "hooch",
      "inebriant",
      "intoxicant",
      "John Barleycorn",
      "juice",
      "lush",
      "moonshine",
      "potable",
      "rum",
      "sauce",
      "spirits",
      "stimulant",
      "strong drink",
      "tipple"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-062717",
    "type":[
      "noun",
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "liquor (up)":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":[
      "to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages the men liquored up at the roadhouse and then thought it would be a good idea to go hunting"
    ],
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":[],
    "history_and_etymology":[],
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220701-173452",
    "type":[
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "liquor cabinet":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a cabinet or closet in which alcoholic beverages and the materials for mixing drinks are kept":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-172231",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "liquor head":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": drunkard":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-220537",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "liquored up":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": drunk":[
        "a liquored up lumberjack, returning from a spree",
        "\u2014 H. J. Barnes"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-073841",
    "type":[
      "adjective"
    ]
  },
  "lissom":{
    "antonyms":[
      "awkward",
      "clumsy",
      "gawky",
      "graceless",
      "klutzy",
      "lumbering",
      "ungainly",
      "ungraceful"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": easily flexed":[],
      ": lithe sense 2":[],
      ": nimble":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "the lissome actress's dance training is apparent in the way she moves on stage",
      "rattan is such a lissome material that it can be used for all manner of furniture and baskets",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Jack collected lissome locks of women\u2019s pubic hair. \u2014 Claire Messud, Harper's Magazine , 25 May 2021",
      "The 5000 has one of the most lissome combinations of ride and handling of any car on the road; the 4000, however, is less smooth and less graceful. \u2014 Steve Smith, Car and Driver , 14 Aug. 2020",
      "Coming on the heels of a few years of public disintegration, he\u2019d been humbled, or wished to appear that way: a handed-the-world boy forced to disavow the person fame had turned him into, singing lissome songs of apology. \u2014 Jon Caramanica, New York Times , 14 Feb. 2020",
      "One of my more luminous memories of that odd year, 1974, was a dance performed in Central Park in New York by three long and lissome non-pregnant maidens in white gauze gym suits. \u2014 Charles Mccabe, San Francisco Chronicle , 14 June 2018"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1763, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "alteration of lithesome":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-s\u0259m"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "agile",
      "featly",
      "feline",
      "graceful",
      "gracile",
      "light",
      "light-footed",
      "light-foot",
      "lightsome",
      "lithe",
      "lithesome",
      "nimble",
      "spry"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-033209",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "lissome":{
    "antonyms":[
      "awkward",
      "clumsy",
      "gawky",
      "graceless",
      "klutzy",
      "lumbering",
      "ungainly",
      "ungraceful"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": easily flexed":[],
      ": lithe sense 2":[],
      ": nimble":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "the lissome actress's dance training is apparent in the way she moves on stage",
      "rattan is such a lissome material that it can be used for all manner of furniture and baskets",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Jack collected lissome locks of women\u2019s pubic hair. \u2014 Claire Messud, Harper's Magazine , 25 May 2021",
      "The 5000 has one of the most lissome combinations of ride and handling of any car on the road; the 4000, however, is less smooth and less graceful. \u2014 Steve Smith, Car and Driver , 14 Aug. 2020",
      "Coming on the heels of a few years of public disintegration, he\u2019d been humbled, or wished to appear that way: a handed-the-world boy forced to disavow the person fame had turned him into, singing lissome songs of apology. \u2014 Jon Caramanica, New York Times , 14 Feb. 2020",
      "One of my more luminous memories of that odd year, 1974, was a dance performed in Central Park in New York by three long and lissome non-pregnant maidens in white gauze gym suits. \u2014 Charles Mccabe, San Francisco Chronicle , 14 June 2018"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1763, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "alteration of lithesome":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-s\u0259m"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "agile",
      "featly",
      "feline",
      "graceful",
      "gracile",
      "light",
      "light-footed",
      "light-foot",
      "lightsome",
      "lithe",
      "lithesome",
      "nimble",
      "spry"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-023250",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
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    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a band or strip of material: such as":[],
      ": a field of competition or controversy":[
        "The candidate entered the political lists ."
      ],
      ": a narrow strip of wood cut from the edge of a board":[],
      ": a simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)":[
        "a guest list"
      ],
      ": an arena for combat (such as jousting)":[
        "entered the lists against the bull",
        "\u2014 Frank Yerby"
      ],
      ": an official roster : roll":[
        "drawing up a list for \u2026 party nomination",
        "\u2014 Richard Scammon"
      ],
      ": catalog , checklist":[
        "The song jumped to the top of the hit list ."
      ],
      ": enlist":[],
      ": inclination , craving":[],
      ": limit , boundary":[],
      ": listel":[],
      ": listen":[],
      ": please , suit":[],
      ": recruit":[],
      ": selvage":[],
      ": stripe":[
        "The horse had a list along its back."
      ],
      ": the total number to be considered or included":[
        "add spelling reform to his list of interests",
        "\u2014 W. B. Shaw"
      ],
      ": to become entered in a catalog with a selling price":[
        "a car that lists for $12,000"
      ],
      ": to cause to list":[
        "The shifting cargo listed the ship."
      ],
      ": to cut away a narrow strip from the edge of":[],
      ": to include on a list : register":[],
      ": to listen to : hear":[],
      ": to make a list of : enumerate":[],
      ": to place (oneself) in a specified category":[
        "lists himself as a political liberal"
      ],
      ": to prepare or plant (land) in ridges and furrows with a lister":[],
      ": wish , choose":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "13th century, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
      "1582, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
      "1602, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
      "1614, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a":"Verb",
      "1626, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense":"Verb",
      "1635, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb",
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense":"Verb",
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense":"Verb"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "French liste , from Italian lista , of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German l\u012bsta edge":"Noun and Verb",
      "Middle English lysten , from Old English lystan ; akin to Old English lust desire, lust":"Verb",
      "Middle English, from Old English hlystan , from hlyst hearing; akin to Old English hlysnan to listen":"Verb",
      "Middle English, from Old English l\u012bste ; akin to Old High German l\u012bsta edge, Albanian leth":"Noun and Verb",
      "Middle English, probably from lysten":"Noun",
      "origin unknown":"Noun and Verb"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8list"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-030456",
    "type":[
      "noun",
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "list price":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": the basic price of an item as published in a catalog, price list, or advertisement before any discounts are taken":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "The car's list price was $30,000, but the actual selling price was less.",
      "We were given a 10 percent discount off the list price .",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The camera officially becomes available in July, with a list price of $77, 940. \u2014 Carolyn Giardina, The Hollywood Reporter , 31 May 2022",
      "The median home had 1,446 square feet, at a list price of $163 per square foot. \u2014 Lauren Wethington, Detroit Free Press , 23 May 2022",
      "The median home had 1,691 square feet, at a list price of $185 per square foot. \u2014 Sean Lahman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 18 May 2022",
      "It was later issued in a slightly less pricey version with a list price of about $35. \u2014 Keith Caulfield, Billboard , 21 Apr. 2022",
      "In comparison, over the same Jan. 1-May 15 period in 2017, only 38.4 percent of single-family houses in the area went above their list price , according to the organization. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 8 June 2022",
      "IndyStar analyzed Zillow data to find out which Indianapolis neighborhoods had the most homes that sold for more than 15% over their original list price , a key indicator of where the hottest bidding wars occurred. \u2014 Ko Lyn Cheang, The Indianapolis Star , 24 May 2022",
      "The auction was considered a disappointment since The One sold for less than half its $295-million list price . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 15 Mar. 2022",
      "That means cards in the AMD 6000 series are now only priced 12 percent above their list price . \u2014 Joshua Hawkins, BGR , 18 Apr. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1871, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-110150",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "listed":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a band or strip of material: such as":[],
      ": a field of competition or controversy":[
        "The candidate entered the political lists ."
      ],
      ": a narrow strip of wood cut from the edge of a board":[],
      ": a simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)":[
        "a guest list"
      ],
      ": an arena for combat (such as jousting)":[
        "entered the lists against the bull",
        "\u2014 Frank Yerby"
      ],
      ": an official roster : roll":[
        "drawing up a list for \u2026 party nomination",
        "\u2014 Richard Scammon"
      ],
      ": catalog , checklist":[
        "The song jumped to the top of the hit list ."
      ],
      ": enlist":[],
      ": inclination , craving":[],
      ": limit , boundary":[],
      ": listel":[],
      ": listen":[],
      ": please , suit":[],
      ": recruit":[],
      ": selvage":[],
      ": stripe":[
        "The horse had a list along its back."
      ],
      ": the total number to be considered or included":[
        "add spelling reform to his list of interests",
        "\u2014 W. B. Shaw"
      ],
      ": to become entered in a catalog with a selling price":[
        "a car that lists for $12,000"
      ],
      ": to cause to list":[
        "The shifting cargo listed the ship."
      ],
      ": to cut away a narrow strip from the edge of":[],
      ": to include on a list : register":[],
      ": to listen to : hear":[],
      ": to make a list of : enumerate":[],
      ": to place (oneself) in a specified category":[
        "lists himself as a political liberal"
      ],
      ": to prepare or plant (land) in ridges and furrows with a lister":[],
      ": wish , choose":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "13th century, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
      "1582, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
      "1602, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
      "1614, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a":"Verb",
      "1626, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense":"Verb",
      "1635, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb",
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense":"Verb",
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense":"Verb"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "French liste , from Italian lista , of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German l\u012bsta edge":"Noun and Verb",
      "Middle English lysten , from Old English lystan ; akin to Old English lust desire, lust":"Verb",
      "Middle English, from Old English hlystan , from hlyst hearing; akin to Old English hlysnan to listen":"Verb",
      "Middle English, from Old English l\u012bste ; akin to Old High German l\u012bsta edge, Albanian leth":"Noun and Verb",
      "Middle English, probably from lysten":"Noun",
      "origin unknown":"Noun and Verb"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8list"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-005805",
    "type":[
      "noun",
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "listen":{
    "antonyms":[
      "ignore",
      "tune out"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": an act of listening":[],
      ": to be alert to catch an expected sound":[
        "listen for his step"
      ],
      ": to give ear to : hear":[],
      ": to hear something with thoughtful attention : give consideration":[
        "listen to a plea"
      ],
      ": to pay attention to sound":[
        "listen to music"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Verb",
      "I listened as hard as I could, but I couldn't hear a word of what he said over all that noise.",
      "She listened with interest as he told her about his travels.",
      "She tried to warn him of the dangers, but he wouldn't listen .",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "At the pop-up concert outside the cafe, wind threatened to blow sheet music away, and buses pulled in and out of the nearby terminal, but that didn\u2019t deter the nearly 100 people who gathered to listen . \u2014 Serena Puang, BostonGlobe.com , 17 June 2022",
      "To listen to the interview with Dave Hickey and other leaders, go to The CEO Forum. \u2014 Robert Reiss, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
      "Whether Dad wants to have an at-home jam session or listen to a pulse-pumping playlist during his workout, the right pair of headphones can be a gift that keeps on giving for years to come. \u2014 Kelsey Mulvey, Men's Health , 17 June 2022",
      "Within the walled city, 30 million visitors could sample Thomas Edison\u2019s new gramophone, listen to live opera transmitted over telephone wires and observe teenage dancers depicting a Javanese epic. \u2014 Stuart Isacoff, WSJ , 17 June 2022",
      "Pageot, an accomplished pianist, keyboardist and accordionist who has toured with the likes of Diana Ross, Cher and Madonna, had never heard of Still \u2014 and was intrigued to listen to his symphony. \u2014 Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times , 17 June 2022",
      "What\u2019s your favorite place to listen to and experience dance music",
      "Hindi Storytime: Children and their families can listen to books, rhymes and songs in Hindi in a dual language storytime at 7 p.m. \u2014 Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune , 17 June 2022",
      "Be a part of a two-day celebratory festival, see a classic Baltimore musical, watch a wide selection of films, listen to a jazz concert or take your kid on an imaginary journey. \u2014 John Coffren, Baltimore Sun , 16 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "But the many spoken interludes, where Bowie manipulates his voice to portray a variety of different characters, can make the album a rough listen . \u2014 Al Shipley, SPIN , 25 June 2022",
      "Ukraine might then decide to send an electronic warfare unit to have a quick listen . \u2014 Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor , 13 June 2022",
      "But the thrill is definitely when people in music listen . \u2014 Derek Scancarelli, Forbes , 15 June 2022",
      "The best thing about Songs is the way new favorites sneak up on you with every listen ; its size practically guarantees there\u2019ll always be one unexpected track that knocks you off your feet. \u2014 Andrew Unterberger, Billboard , 5 Apr. 2022",
      "The resolve carried through the album has an enduring pleasure to it, one that\u2019s familiar with every listen as numerous seasons in life, romance, and weather recur. \u2014 Kovie Biakolo, Vulture , 24 Apr. 2021",
      "Some episodes are funny, others skew poignant and all are a great listen . \u2014 Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping , 23 May 2022",
      "An array of celebrities tuned in: Rihanna, Oprah Winfrey and Mark Zuckerberg popped in for a listen . \u2014 Jonathan Landrum Jr., USA TODAY , 28 Mar. 2021",
      "An array of celebrities tuned in: Rihanna, Oprah Winfrey and Mark Zuckerberg popped in for a listen . \u2014 Jonathan Landrum Jr., chicagotribune.com , 28 Mar. 2021"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1788, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense":"Verb"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English listnen , from Old English hlysnan ; akin to Sanskrit \u015bro\u1e63ati he hears, Old English hl\u016bd loud":"Verb and Noun"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-s\u1d4an"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "attend",
      "hark",
      "harken",
      "hear",
      "hearken",
      "heed",
      "mind"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-111823",
    "type":[
      "noun",
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "listen (to)":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":[
      "to take notice of and be guided by you'd better listen to my advice!"
    ],
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":[],
    "history_and_etymology":[],
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220629-154437",
    "type":[
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "listing":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": an act or instance of making or including in a list":[],
      ": something that is listed":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "an alphabetical listing of all of the students currently enrolled in the school",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The listing sold in Cleveland is a condo in the Pinnacle Condominiums. \u2014 Zachary Smith, cleveland , 2 June 2022",
      "The listing , The Villa at the Estate of Yountville, is a five-bedroom villa in the heart of Napa Valley's wine country. \u2014 Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure , 14 Apr. 2022",
      "The listing is one of the most expensive in the area. \u2014 Sarah Paynter, WSJ , 13 May 2022",
      "Analysts expected the listing to be the biggest ever, a $37 billion debut in Shanghai and Hong Kong, but the government had quashed it. \u2014 Grady Mcgregor, Fortune , 6 May 2022",
      "And even when the listing is complete and accurate, there is another step involved with the retailer or marketplace. \u2014 Patrick Niersbach, Forbes , 5 May 2022",
      "Delightful, sassy, flavored with wit and humor, the listing was riotous and worthy of an award. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 30 Mar. 2022",
      "However, the inventory listing wasn\u2019t enough to prove that Google would soon reveal the Pixel Watch release date. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 25 Mar. 2022",
      "An eBay spokesperson told USA TODAY the listing is not authentic. \u2014 Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY , 9 Mar. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-sti\u014b"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "canon",
      "catalog",
      "catalogue",
      "checklist",
      "list",
      "menu",
      "register",
      "registry",
      "roll",
      "roll call",
      "roster",
      "schedule",
      "table"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-050900",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "listless":{
    "antonyms":[
      "ambitious",
      "animated",
      "energetic",
      "enterprising",
      "motivated"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": characterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit":[
        "a listless melancholy attitude"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "He became listless , answered in monosyllables, gurgled, drank a great deal of whisky, and looked with hateful eyes at everyone. \u2014 Isaiah Berlin , New York Times Book Review , 12 Apr. 1987",
      "She looked up and saw everyone starting his work. She took out a piece of paper, feeling listless and bored as she did. \u2014 Louise Fitzhugh , Harriet the Spy , 1964",
      "His blue eyes had lost their colour; they had a listless droop; and his mouth, losing the fulness of youth, was weak and pale. \u2014 W. Somerset Maugham , Of Human Bondage , 1915",
      "Her pretty face was wan and listless , her hair uncurled\u2014some locks hanging lankly down, and some carelessly twisted round her head. \u2014 Emily Bront\u00eb , Wuthering Heights , 1847",
      "The heat made everyone tired and listless .",
      "The party was a listless affair.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "However, despite the earnings beat, Coinbase stock remained listless in after-hours trading, considering that the company\u2019s outlook for Q3 and the rest of the year was weak. \u2014 Trefis Team, Forbes , 10 Nov. 2021",
      "But instead, Baltimore was left listless on the mound and at the plate for a second straight loss. \u2014 Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun , 10 June 2022",
      "Why stick two generations of Jurassic MVPs together, only to drop them into listless action sequences and rehashed rescue-mission bits, armed with little more than stale banter and a Taser",
      "The coronavirus pandemic had left him jobless and listless , a shadow of the gregarious man his friends and family once knew. \u2014 Washington Post , 9 May 2022",
      "In much of the country, though, the booster campaign remains listless and disorganized, older people and their doctors said. \u2014 Benjamin Mueller, BostonGlobe.com , 31 May 2022",
      "In much of the country, though, the booster campaign remains listless and disorganized, older people and their doctors said. \u2014 New York Times , 31 May 2022",
      "And that aforementioned plot is a very attenuated, listless creature, telling a murky \u2014 in every sense \u2014 tale of political intrigue and municipal power struggles that refuses to be resolved or reveal any mysteries by the end. \u2014 Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter , 27 May 2022",
      "Contrast that with the future Rebecca: her three grown children are coming to terms with how to do right by the old woman in front of them, sparkle faded, at times listless and detached from everything around her. \u2014 Dan Snierson, EW.com , 11 May 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "15th century, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English listles , from list entry 2":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8list-l\u0259s"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for listless languid , languorous , lackadaisical , listless , spiritless mean lacking energy or enthusiasm. languid refers to an unwillingness or inability to exert oneself due to fatigue or physical weakness. was depressed and languid for weeks after surgery languorous suggests a dreamy boredom and delicacy that avoids unnecessary activity. languorous cats lying in the sun lackadaisical implies a carefree indifference marked by half-hearted efforts. lackadaisical college seniors pretending to study listless suggests a lack of interest caused by physical weakness or dissatisfied boredom. listless hospital patients listless children flipping through picture books on a rainy day spiritless refers to a lack of animation or vigor that gives one's actions and words life. a spiritless recital of the poem",
    "synonyms":[
      "enervated",
      "lackadaisical",
      "languid",
      "languishing",
      "languorous",
      "limp",
      "spiritless"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-211536",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "listlessness":{
    "antonyms":[
      "ambitious",
      "animated",
      "energetic",
      "enterprising",
      "motivated"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": characterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit":[
        "a listless melancholy attitude"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "He became listless , answered in monosyllables, gurgled, drank a great deal of whisky, and looked with hateful eyes at everyone. \u2014 Isaiah Berlin , New York Times Book Review , 12 Apr. 1987",
      "She looked up and saw everyone starting his work. She took out a piece of paper, feeling listless and bored as she did. \u2014 Louise Fitzhugh , Harriet the Spy , 1964",
      "His blue eyes had lost their colour; they had a listless droop; and his mouth, losing the fulness of youth, was weak and pale. \u2014 W. Somerset Maugham , Of Human Bondage , 1915",
      "Her pretty face was wan and listless , her hair uncurled\u2014some locks hanging lankly down, and some carelessly twisted round her head. \u2014 Emily Bront\u00eb , Wuthering Heights , 1847",
      "The heat made everyone tired and listless .",
      "The party was a listless affair.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "However, despite the earnings beat, Coinbase stock remained listless in after-hours trading, considering that the company\u2019s outlook for Q3 and the rest of the year was weak. \u2014 Trefis Team, Forbes , 10 Nov. 2021",
      "But instead, Baltimore was left listless on the mound and at the plate for a second straight loss. \u2014 Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun , 10 June 2022",
      "Why stick two generations of Jurassic MVPs together, only to drop them into listless action sequences and rehashed rescue-mission bits, armed with little more than stale banter and a Taser",
      "The coronavirus pandemic had left him jobless and listless , a shadow of the gregarious man his friends and family once knew. \u2014 Washington Post , 9 May 2022",
      "In much of the country, though, the booster campaign remains listless and disorganized, older people and their doctors said. \u2014 Benjamin Mueller, BostonGlobe.com , 31 May 2022",
      "In much of the country, though, the booster campaign remains listless and disorganized, older people and their doctors said. \u2014 New York Times , 31 May 2022",
      "And that aforementioned plot is a very attenuated, listless creature, telling a murky \u2014 in every sense \u2014 tale of political intrigue and municipal power struggles that refuses to be resolved or reveal any mysteries by the end. \u2014 Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter , 27 May 2022",
      "Contrast that with the future Rebecca: her three grown children are coming to terms with how to do right by the old woman in front of them, sparkle faded, at times listless and detached from everything around her. \u2014 Dan Snierson, EW.com , 11 May 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "15th century, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English listles , from list entry 2":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8list-l\u0259s"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for listless languid , languorous , lackadaisical , listless , spiritless mean lacking energy or enthusiasm. languid refers to an unwillingness or inability to exert oneself due to fatigue or physical weakness. was depressed and languid for weeks after surgery languorous suggests a dreamy boredom and delicacy that avoids unnecessary activity. languorous cats lying in the sun lackadaisical implies a carefree indifference marked by half-hearted efforts. lackadaisical college seniors pretending to study listless suggests a lack of interest caused by physical weakness or dissatisfied boredom. listless hospital patients listless children flipping through picture books on a rainy day spiritless refers to a lack of animation or vigor that gives one's actions and words life. a spiritless recital of the poem",
    "synonyms":[
      "enervated",
      "lackadaisical",
      "languid",
      "languishing",
      "languorous",
      "limp",
      "spiritless"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-223824",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "lit":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": affected by alcohol : drunk":[
        "This Miami company sells alcoholic popsicles \u2026 that will get you totally lit for the perfect field day throwback.",
        "\u2014 Kirsten Poletis"
      ],
      ": excellent , exciting":[
        "Judging by the energy displayed in the party room, it is safe to say the party was lit \u2026",
        "\u2014 Kumashe Yaakugh",
        "All reggae lovers and fans should expect nothing less than a lit performance from my team and me.",
        "\u2014 Chronixx",
        "The biggest coffee event in America is this week \u2026 . It's the 2017 SCA Event in Seattle and it's lit , fam.",
        "\u2014 sprudge.com",
        "Tyler, The Creator's annual Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival lineup just got turned up a notch \u2026 . Anderson .Paak, Kamasi Washington and MixedByAli have been added to the already- lit lineup.",
        "\u2014 Alexa Shouneyia"
      ],
      ": literature":[
        "a course in English lit",
        "\u2014 often used before another noun lit critics lit studies As might be expected, Jude is not your run-of-the-mill lit professor. \u2014 John J. O'Connor"
      ],
      "liter":[],
      "literal; literally":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Noun",
      "I signed up to take a course in American lit ."
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1850, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
      "1914, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "by shortening":"Noun",
      "past participle of light entry 3":"Adjective"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8lit"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-060430",
    "type":[
      "abbreviation",
      "adjective",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "lit up":{
    "antonyms":[
      "sober",
      "straight"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": drunk sense 1a":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "he finally wandered in at 3:00 a.m., obviously lit up",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "As a sophomore, Gage lit up the field with her sensational play, garnering 108 goals (second best in Ohio) and 80 ground balls. \u2014 Robert Fenbers, cleveland , 6 Apr. 2022",
      "As a bright, avian Amour, L\u00e9a Fleytoux lit up the dream sequence with her pearly line and delicacy. \u2014 Washington Post , 1 Apr. 2022",
      "As a pair of weaselly gamblers, the two lit up the stage in every appearance. \u2014 Matthew J. Palm, orlandosentinel.com , 13 Dec. 2021",
      "The champion tennis player, 23, lit up the stage at the opening ceremony on Friday night as the final torchbearer for the Olympic flame \u2014 and with her newly red hair. \u2014 Julie Mazziotta, PEOPLE.com , 23 July 2021",
      "The 6-foot-4 junior guard from Virginia Tech listened intently to the voice on the other end, his eyes lit up and his mind began to wander with possibilities. \u2014 Shreyas Laddha, Hartford Courant , 27 Apr. 2022",
      "On Thursday, Baik\u2019s face lit up as a regular customer walked in the doors with a saxophone and played a jingle for a crowd of volunteers in the kitchen. \u2014 Tess Williams, Anchorage Daily News , 26 Nov. 2021",
      "His face lit up , and a later clip shows him with various foods on the counter. \u2014 CBS News , 4 Dec. 2020",
      "His face lit up during an interview recalling his initial thoughts upon stepping off the lunar lander on to the dusty surface. \u2014 Jay Reeves, ajc , 21 Apr. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1907, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "besotted",
      "blasted",
      "blind",
      "blitzed",
      "blotto",
      "bombed",
      "boozy",
      "canned",
      "cockeyed",
      "crocked",
      "drunk",
      "drunken",
      "fried",
      "gassed",
      "hammered",
      "high",
      "impaired",
      "inebriate",
      "inebriated",
      "intoxicated",
      "juiced",
      "lit",
      "loaded",
      "looped",
      "oiled",
      "pickled",
      "pie-eyed",
      "plastered",
      "potted",
      "ripped",
      "sloshed",
      "smashed",
      "sottish",
      "soused",
      "sozzled",
      "squiffed",
      "squiffy",
      "stewed",
      "stiff",
      "stinking",
      "stoned",
      "tanked",
      "tiddly",
      "tight",
      "tipsy",
      "wasted",
      "wet",
      "wiped out"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-031150",
    "type":[
      "adjective"
    ]
  },
  "lite":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": fossil":[
        "rhodo lite",
        "aero lite",
        "stromato lite"
      ],
      ": light entry 4 sense 9a":[
        "lite beer",
        "lite salad dressing"
      ],
      ": mineral":[
        "rhodo lite",
        "aero lite",
        "stromato lite"
      ],
      ": rock":[
        "rhodo lite",
        "aero lite",
        "stromato lite"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
      "Father Stu is more like the lite version of a conversion drama. \u2014 Stephen Farber, The Hollywood Reporter , 12 Apr. 2022",
      "Enlarge / Ring Fit Adventure is both a lite RPG and a useful fitness game for the Nintendo Switch. \u2014 Ars Staff, Ars Technica , 12 Jan. 2022",
      "For a character like Dexter/Jim, who could, with one lite push of the imagination, easily be read as gay, this is pretty rich. \u2014 Kelly Mcclure, Vulture , 14 Nov. 2021",
      "Case Keenum came in and was a lite version of him in a 17-14 win against Denver. \u2014 Dave Hyde, sun-sentinel.com , 22 Oct. 2021",
      "Didn\u2019t Roku just release a lite -beer version of this thing",
      "This kind of reminds me of a lite version of the \u201817-18 Houston Rockets (Chris Paul\u2019s first year). \u2014 Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com , 6 Oct. 2021",
      "All indications are that this trend \u2013 freelance lite employees - will continue. \u2014 Jon Younger, Forbes , 18 May 2021",
      "Just some lite life-altering therapy brought on by a children\u2019s movie. \u2014 Marina Gomberg, The Salt Lake Tribune , 1 Jan. 2021"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1962, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "French, alteration of -lithe , from Greek lithos stone":"Noun combining form"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bt"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-181012",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun combining form"
    ]
  },
  "liter":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a metric unit of capacity equal to one cubic decimeter \u2014 see Metric System Table":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The male testosterone level, using the latest measurement techniques, is between, roughly, eight and 25 nanomoles per liter ; the female level is under two. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 26 June 2022",
      "In softball, the standard is 10 nanomoles per liter . \u2014 David Wharton, Los Angeles Times , 20 June 2022",
      "For those into bench racing, the twin-turbo V6 has a higher specific output\u2014horsepower per liter \u2014than any McLaren engines other than the 4.0 L V8s in the Senna and the Elva. \u2014 Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica , 14 June 2022",
      "After testing the snow, the researcher found an average of 29 microplastics per liter in the melted snow, with likely higher concentrations in the surrounding Ross Sea and Antarctic sea ice. \u2014 Sophie Mellor, Fortune , 9 June 2022",
      "South Africa, the continent's most developed economy, saw gas prices go above 24 rand ($1.50) per liter , more than $5.80 per gallon. \u2014 Mogomotsi Magome, ajc , 1 June 2022",
      "In Germany, the government cut taxes by 35 euro cents a liter on gasoline and 17 cents on diesel, but prices soon began to rise again. \u2014 Daniel Niemann, BostonGlobe.com , 20 June 2022",
      "No power figures have been released, but the new mill is a half- liter bigger than that of the original car, which could produce 261 horse. \u2014 Bryan Hood, Robb Report , 6 June 2022",
      "According to Matter of Trust, when just one quart (around a liter ) of oil enters the water supply, 1 million gallons of drinking water can be contaminated. \u2014 Nadia Leigh-hewitson, CNN , 19 May 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1797, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "French litre , from Medieval Latin litra , a measure, from Greek, a weight":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u0113-t\u0259r"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-093614",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "literacy":{
    "antonyms":[
      "ignorance",
      "illiteracy",
      "illiterateness"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": the quality or state of being literate":[
        "a program to promote adult literacy"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "The program is intended to promote adult literacy among people who have had very little schooling.",
      "Their goal is to achieve basic literacy .",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "America needs a big push for health care literacy , but the likelihood of that happening is close to nil. \u2014 Tammy Hawes, Forbes , 22 June 2022",
      "The award, which spotlights efforts to bring books, publishing and storytelling into the future, will honor Betts for his work advocating for literacy in prisons through increasing access to books, writers and performing artists. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 23 Feb. 2022",
      "Fact-checking may be vital for media literacy , discouraging politicians from lying and correcting the journalistic record. \u2014 Taylor Dotson, The Conversation , 18 Jan. 2022",
      "There\u2019s no question that Dolly\u2019s work for literacy and science has done a lot of good. \u2014 Krista Stevens, Longreads , 20 Nov. 2021",
      "Mimi Levin Lieber, a pioneer in the use of focus groups to shape product development and marketing at some of the country\u2019s largest companies, and later a stalwart advocate for early childhood literacy in New York, died on Oct. 16 in Manhattan. \u2014 New York Times , 29 Oct. 2021",
      "The Jump$tart Coalition advocates for financial literacy in schools in grades K through 12. \u2014 Shannon Carpenter, CNN , 15 Oct. 2021",
      "The board gave the highest rating to the focus area of securing funding for early literacy , numeracy and intervention. \u2014 Lauryn Schroeder, San Diego Union-Tribune , 14 Sep. 2021",
      "During his post-presidency, Bush has worked to help veterans and Laura Bush remains a fierce advocate for literacy . \u2014 Philip Elliott, Time , 28 June 2021"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1880, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-t(\u0259-)r\u0259-s\u0113"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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      "education",
      "erudition",
      "knowledge",
      "learnedness",
      "learning",
      "scholarship"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-112849",
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      "noun"
    ]
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      "fictional",
      "fictionalized",
      "fictitious",
      "nondocumentary",
      "nonfactual",
      "nonhistorical",
      "unhistorical"
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        "adheres to a literal reading of the passage"
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      ": adhering to fact or to the ordinary construction or primary meaning of a term or expression : actual":[
        "liberty in the literal sense is impossible",
        "\u2014 B. N. Cardozo"
      ],
      ": characterized by a concern mainly with facts":[
        "a very literal man"
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      ": free from exaggeration or embellishment":[
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      ": of, relating to, or expressed in letters":[
        "The distress signal SOS has no literal meaning."
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      ": reproduced word for word : exact , verbatim":[
        "a literal translation"
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      "Adjective",
      "I was using the word in its literal sense.",
      "The literal meaning of \u201cknow your ropes\u201d is \u201cto know a lot about ropes,\u201d while figuratively it means \u201cto know a lot about how to do something.\u201d",
      "a literal translation of a book",
      "The story he told was basically true, even if it wasn't the literal truth.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
      "Its mission: giving a safe space to those who push the boundaries of good taste, literal and otherwise. \u2014 David Fear, Rolling Stone , 21 June 2022",
      "The object that gives Kamala her powers is a bangle from her nani, a literal and physical connection to her culture and heritage. \u2014 Katherine Singh, refinery29.com , 16 June 2022",
      "Such legends can be both literal and metaphorical, Dr. Hikuroa said. \u2014 New York Times , 1 June 2022",
      "Anxiety was the theme of Joyce Kim\u2019s Art of Public Speaking collection, which captured the physical effects of the condition in ways literal and poetic. \u2014 Vogue , 23 May 2022",
      "The matchup with Seattle will be a fight \u2013 literal and otherwise \u2013 to the end. \u2014 Samantha Meese, oregonlive , 6 May 2022",
      "An easy way to immediately feel more grounded in the most literal sense is to take your shoes off and feel the earth\u2014the grass, the sand, the soil\u2014with the bottoms of your feet, Kamau says. \u2014 Carolyn L. Todd, SELF , 8 June 2022",
      "In a literal sense, cowboy boots can be tricky to work into your wardrobe. \u2014 Shelby Ying Hyde, Harper's BAZAAR , 30 May 2022",
      "Horrible, but also wonderful; an outrage, a revelation, and in the literal sense of the word, an ecstasy. \u2014 Kent Russell, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 25 May 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "David was contending with two friendship deaths\u2014one literal , the other metaphorical. \u2014 Jennifer Senior, The Atlantic , 9 Feb. 2022",
      "Tony\u2019s asphyxiation of Christopher makes the metaphorical literal . \u2014 Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture , 5 Oct. 2021"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2":"Adjective",
      "1622, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin litteralis , from Latin, of a letter, from littera letter":"Adjective and Noun"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-t\u0259-r\u0259l",
      "\u02c8li-t(\u0259-)r\u0259l"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
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      "documentary",
      "factual",
      "hard",
      "historical",
      "matter-of-fact",
      "nonfictional",
      "objective",
      "true"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-090526",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb",
      "noun"
    ]
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    "definitions":{
      ": an obligation fully evidenced by writing and binding upon the party signing and promising therein":[]
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-192931",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
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      ": understanding words and statements only in the most basic and ordinary way and not having much imagination":[]
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    "examples":[],
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-175717",
    "type":[
      "adjective"
    ]
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    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": adherence to the explicit substance of an idea or expression":[
        "biblical literalism"
      ],
      ": fidelity to observable fact : realism":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "if audiences ever got the literalism they claim they want in movies, they'd be fast asleep by the second reel",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Lyrically, country music is all about literalism , something that\u2019s rarely been Tweedy\u2019s strong suit. \u2014 Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone , 27 May 2022",
      "Hansen-L\u00f8ve is little concerned by literalism , either in the movie\u2019s form or in her characters\u2019 dialogue. \u2014 Annie Geng, The New Republic , 25 Oct. 2021",
      "It\u2019s through his arc that the literalism of the Mael brothers\u2019 story meets Carax\u2019s expressive urgency\u2014but, rather than augment each other, the two prove mutually inhibiting. \u2014 Richard Brod, The New Yorker , 11 Aug. 2021",
      "Religious literalism substitutes certainty for mystery; so does a sudden rupture with the past. \u2014 Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times , 28 June 2021",
      "Yet despite its reliance upon metaphor and genre, it feels predicated upon a kind of moral literalism \u2014 or perhaps simply obviousness. \u2014 New York Times , 20 May 2021",
      "For a new generation of balladeers, this literalism also comes with an emphasis on psychoanalytical problem-solving. \u2014 Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic , 22 May 2021",
      "Barrett has condemned as a canard the widespread view that textualism is literalism . \u2014 Ed Whelan, National Review , 1 Oct. 2020",
      "Christian fundamentalism goes beyond religious conservatism, as fundamentalism is a radical conception of faith rooted in Biblical literalism . \u2014 Mugambi Jouet, The New Republic , 26 June 2020"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1644, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-t(\u0259-)r\u0259-\u02ccli-z\u0259m"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "naturalism",
      "realism",
      "representationalism",
      "verisimilitude",
      "verismo"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-114936",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "literalize":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": to make literal":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "After a recording session with Jay-Z in which West talks his way onto a song, Simmons prompts Jay-Z for a quote, asking him to literalize his co-sign of West for the camera. \u2014 New York Times , 17 Feb. 2022",
      "Director Zambello doesn\u2019t literalize the wondrous transformation at hand (wondrous or corny, depending on your tastes). \u2014 Michael Phillips, chicagotribune.com , 14 Nov. 2021",
      "But the film\u2019s central effort, sometimes effectively, other times programmatically, to literalize this confusion. \u2014 K. Austin Collins, Rolling Stone , 25 Feb. 2021",
      "That journey allows the film to literalize the way wine has opened up the young man's world and also to focus on the kind of super-nerdery that drove Somm and similar films. \u2014 John Defore, The Hollywood Reporter , 27 Mar. 2020",
      "The fog of war is literalized as massive plumes of dirt explode up around the characters' ears, enveloping them in darkness. \u2014 Isaac Feldberg, Fortune , 27 Dec. 2019",
      "In a way, fame, or a certain kind of success, literalizes the child\u2019s experience of a parent as this unknowable but powerful entity, larger than life. \u2014 Willing Davidson, The New Yorker , 24 June 2019",
      "The painter\u2019s brilliantly simple gambit, one that has allowed for decades of elaboration, was to literalize that blackness. \u2014 Dushko Petrovich, New York Times , 12 Feb. 2018",
      "Movies and television have a way of using a soundtrack not just to create a mood but to literalize it. \u2014 Wesley Morris, New York Times , 19 Jan. 2018"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1703, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-t(\u0259-)r\u0259-\u02ccl\u012bz"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-165751",
    "type":[
      "noun",
      "verb"
    ]
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  "literally":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": in a completely accurate way":[
        "a story that is basically true even if not literally true"
      ],
      ": in a literal sense or manner: such as":[],
      ": in a way that uses the ordinary or primary meaning of a term or expression":[
        "He took the remark literally .",
        "a word that can be used both literally and figuratively"
      ],
      ": in effect : virtually":[
        "\u2014 used in an exaggerated way to emphasize a statement or description that is not literally true or possible will literally turn the world upside down to combat cruelty or injustice \u2014 Norman Cousins"
      ],
      ": with exact equivalence : with the meaning of each individual word given exactly":[
        "The term \"Mardi Gras\" literally means \"Fat Tuesday\" in French."
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "\u2026 make the whole scene literally glow with the fires of his imagination. \u2014 Alfred Kazin , Harper's , December 1968",
      "Even Muff did not miss our periods of companionship, because about that time she grew up and started having literally millions of kittens. \u2014 Jean Stafford , Bad Characters , 1954",
      "Lily, the caretaker's daughter, was literally run off her feet. Hardly had she brought one gentleman into the little pantry \u2026 than the wheezy hall-door bell clanged again and she had to scamper along the bare hallway to let in another guest. \u2014 James Joyce , Dubliners , 1914",
      "\u2026 yet the wretch, absorbed in his victuals, and naturally of an unutterable dullness, did not make a single remark during dinner, whereas I literally blazed with wit. \u2014 William Makepeace Thackeray , Punch , 30 Oct. 1847",
      "Many words can be used both literally and figuratively.",
      "He took her comments literally .",
      "He's a sailor who knows his ropes, literally and figuratively.",
      "The term \u201cMardi Gras\u201d literally means \u201cFat Tuesday\u201d in French.",
      "The story he told was basically true, even if it wasn't literally true.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "There was a great nearfall from Paul Turner where his hand was literally quarters of inches off the ground. \u2014 Alfred Konuwa, Forbes , 27 June 2022",
      "There is literally never a dull Billy Porter red carpet moment \u2014 let this photo be exhibit A. \u2014 Allure Staff, Allure , 26 June 2022",
      "At the same time, there's literally no pro-gun provision in this whatsoever. \u2014 Benjy Sarlin, NBC News , 24 June 2022",
      "The mall that once functioned as the town's community hub is literally a shell of its former self, with a rusting metal structure covering a concrete slab where shoppers once browsed. \u2014 Anita Lee, ProPublica , 24 June 2022",
      "This is literally just about kids wanting to play a sport in their gender and wanting to play sports with their friends. \u2014 Johanna Gretschel, SELF , 23 June 2022",
      "Could undermining objectivity literally be the work of the devil",
      "In Season 3, Ben is literally a different person, this time being a member of the Sparrow Academy, raised by Reginald in the alternate timeline. \u2014 Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR , 22 June 2022",
      "The Juliette of the tale ( literally ) is the monster \u2013 that is, vampire (Sarah Catherine Hook) \u2013 who falls hard and fast for monster-hunter Calliope (Imani Lewis). \u2014 Amanda Ostuni, EW.com , 21 June 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "see literal entry 1":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-t\u0259r-l\u0113",
      "\u02c8li-tr\u0259-l\u0113",
      "\u02c8li-t\u0259-r\u0259-l\u0113"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-024509",
    "type":[
      "adverb"
    ]
  },
  "literary":{
    "antonyms":[
      "colloquial",
      "nonliterary",
      "unbookish"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": bookish sense 2":[
        "an essay written in a very literary style"
      ],
      ": of or relating to authors or scholars or to their professions":[
        "her literary biographies"
      ],
      ": of or relating to books":[
        "a literary agent",
        "a literary manuscript"
      ],
      ": of, relating to, or having the characteristics of humane learning or literature":[
        "a literary education",
        "a literary institution"
      ],
      ": well-read":[
        "he is literary , given to quoting to himself rather long stretches of remembered lines",
        "\u2014 F. J. Hoffman"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Do his books have any literary merit",
      "Mystery fiction is only one of many literary forms.",
      "an essay written in a very literary style",
      "The author uses many literary devices in his work.",
      "He entered the literary world right out of college.",
      "She hired a literary agent.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Brown left Doubleday in 1981, eventually becoming a literary agent and a mentor to younger generations of Black publishing professionals. \u2014 New York Times , 22 June 2022",
      "Thanks to her career as a high-powered literary agent, Nora already knows all of the rom-com stereotypes. \u2014 Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping , 14 June 2022",
      "Barrett is represented by the Javelin Group, a Washington-area literary agent. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 11 June 2022",
      "This one-hour class presented by local editor Laurie Gibson will provide a glimpse of the publishing industry, tips to connect with literary agents, a Q&A, and writing prompts. \u2014 Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune , 5 June 2022",
      "After a 2018 feature in the Washington Post by Chris Mooney, a literary agent from a major publishing firm in New York City contacted Walter Anthony. \u2014 Ned Rozell, Anchorage Daily News , 4 June 2022",
      "Her literary agent encouraged her to consider a cookbook based on the holiday. \u2014 Essence , 2 June 2022",
      "Nora is a workaholic literary agent with a reputation as a shark. \u2014 Angela Haupt, Washington Post , 26 May 2022",
      "The lit agency has developed several pipelines to secure more autonomy for authors and their representation, including a first-look deal with Anonymous Content that allows literary agents to serve as producers. \u2014 Seija Rankin, The Hollywood Reporter , 25 May 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1605, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-t\u0259-\u02ccrer-\u0113"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "bookish",
      "erudite",
      "learned"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-095124",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "literate":{
    "antonyms":[
      "benighted",
      "dark",
      "ignorant",
      "illiterate",
      "uneducated",
      "unlearned",
      "unlettered",
      "unscholarly"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a person who can read and write":[],
      ": able to read and write":[
        "What percentage of the population is literate "
      ],
      ": an educated person":[],
      ": educated , cultured":[
        "literate executives"
      ],
      ": having knowledge or competence (see competent sense 2 )":[
        "computer- literate",
        "politically literate"
      ],
      ": lucid , polished":[
        "a literate essay"
      ],
      ": versed in literature or creative writing : literary":[
        "literate novelists"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Adjective",
      "She is literate in both English and Spanish.",
      "What percentage of the population is literate ",
      "The job requires you to be computer literate .",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
      "Additionally, according to data, about 62 percent of men are financially literate , compared with about 52 percent of women. \u2014 Jasmine Browley, Essence , 1 Apr. 2022",
      "Developing training programs that help employees become more data literate supports and strengthens the organization. \u2014 Jeffrey Ton, Forbes , 6 June 2022",
      "Amid the expanding wealth inequality in the U.S., numerous Black women around the country are making major strides toward a more financially literate future. \u2014 Jasmine Browley, Essence , 6 Apr. 2022",
      "Turned off by daily tabloids attacking certain royals in spiteful and barely literate terms",
      "And despite South Carolina\u2019s draconian slave laws, a surprising number of black Charlestonians were literate , opening the community to diverse intellectual influences and subversive communications from antislavery interests. \u2014 Marc M. Arkin, WSJ , 20 Mar. 2022",
      "Be a well-rounded, sensitive, literate human being. \u2014 Amby Burfoot, Outside Online , 25 Sep. 2020",
      "Or that my grandma would become computer- literate enough to Zoom with me every few weeks. \u2014 Amy Schwabe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 29 Jan. 2022",
      "On the positive side, Gen Z seems poised to be a more financially- literate generation than the Millennials. \u2014 Erik Huberman, Rolling Stone , 19 Nov. 2021",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "The only way to do this effectively is to hire the correct data- literate individuals. \u2014 Mike Bugembe, Forbes , 16 May 2022",
      "By now, any pop culture- literate Internet user is likely well aware of Kim Kardashian's romance with Pete Davidson. \u2014 Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR , 23 Mar. 2022",
      "Klosterman\u2019s appraisal of the \u201990s\u2019 legacy, while limited in some ways (there could have been more about hip-hop, for example, which Klosterman admits), is an engaging, nuanced and literate take on the alternately dynamic and diffident decade. \u2014 Washington Post , 8 Mar. 2022",
      "While not sequential, each maturity level must be addressed as a business follows its unique path, at its own pace, to develop a data- literate workforce. \u2014 Sarah Nell-rodriquez, Forbes , 18 Jan. 2022",
      "And don\u2019t be afraid to seek help from a professional, like a grief- literate therapist, if your usual support system leaves something to be desired. \u2014 Tayla Blaire, Glamour , 11 Jan. 2022",
      "Not everyone has time or interest in becoming a data analyst or data literate , especially now in today's pandemic landscape where teams are understaffed and people are valuing their time differently in and outside of work. \u2014 Ashley Kramer, Forbes , 4 Jan. 2022",
      "Still, Lorenzen, the mental health counselor, urged people of all ages to be social-media literate . \u2014 Alexie Zollinger, The Salt Lake Tribune , 30 Nov. 2021",
      "Salt Lake Community College counselor encourages people to become social media literate . \u2014 Alexie Zollinger, The Salt Lake Tribune , 30 Nov. 2021"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Adjective",
      "circa 1540, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English literat , from Latin litteratus marked with letters, literate, from litterae letters, literature, from plural of littera":"Adjective and Noun"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-t\u0259-r\u0259t",
      "also \u02c8li-tr\u0259t"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "educated",
      "erudite",
      "knowledgeable",
      "learned",
      "lettered",
      "scholarly",
      "well-read"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-172012",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "lithe":{
    "antonyms":[
      "inflexible",
      "rigid",
      "stiff",
      "stiffened"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": easily bent or flexed":[
        "lithe steel",
        "a lithe vine"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "the lithe body of a dancer",
      "the lithe blade of a fencing foil",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "These competing personae were rendered with dramatic clarity and lithe grace by Michael Francis and the All-Star Orchestra. \u2014 Lukas Schulze, San Diego Union-Tribune , 16 June 2022",
      "This Pinot from the famed Savoy Vineyard is lithe yet supple, marked by red and dark fruit aromas and a bright acidity. \u2014 Lettie Teague, WSJ , 19 May 2022",
      "Alejandro, who performed on the BBMAs for the first time, is not only a smooth singer, but also an impressively lithe dancer. \u2014 Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY , 16 May 2022",
      "Her tall and lithe silhouette featured on every catwalk. \u2014 Washington Post , 17 Feb. 2022",
      "While Lotus is best known for lithe , lightweight sports cars, the British automaker is approaching a major inflection point. \u2014 Caleb Miller, Car and Driver , 8 Mar. 2022",
      "What Color is Love is the best of the trio, with Callier\u2019s signature acoustic fingerpicking paired with Charles Stepney\u2019s lithe orchestrations. \u2014 Spin Staff, SPIN , 22 Apr. 2022",
      "Their movements are lithe and playful, conjuring the specter of Black girlhood. \u2014 Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter , 20 Apr. 2022",
      "Curry was lithe and little, dancing his way to an open shot, overlooked in high school and \u2014 with early ankle injuries \u2014 no sure thing to have much of an NBA career. \u2014 Ann Killion, San Francisco Chronicle , 7 Apr. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, from Old English l\u012bthe gentle; akin to Old High German lindi gentle, Latin lentus slow":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bt\u035fh",
      "\u02c8l\u012bth"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "bendy",
      "flexible",
      "limber",
      "lissome",
      "lissom",
      "lithesome",
      "pliable",
      "pliant",
      "supple",
      "willowy"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-093400",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
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    "antonyms":[
      "inflexible",
      "rigid",
      "stiff",
      "stiffened"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": lissome":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "stretching exercises designed to make the athlete's limbs more lithesome",
      "the lithesome panther moved effortlessly and noiselessly through the rain forest",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Upon seeing its lithesome shape for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show, Enzo Ferrari famously declared the Jaguar E-type to be the most beautiful car in the world. \u2014 Basem Wasef, Robb Report , 12 Mar. 2021"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "circa 1774, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bth-",
      "\u02c8l\u012bt\u035fh-s\u0259m"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "bendy",
      "flexible",
      "limber",
      "lissome",
      "lissom",
      "lithe",
      "pliable",
      "pliant",
      "supple",
      "willowy"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-220208",
    "type":[
      "adjective"
    ]
  },
  "litter":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a covered and curtained couch provided with shafts and used for carrying a single passenger":[
        "a litter carried on the shoulders of four men",
        "\u2014 Edwin Tunis"
      ],
      ": a device (such as a stretcher) for carrying a sick or injured person":[
        "The wounded soldier was carried to the rear by litter ."
      ],
      ": an untidy accumulation of objects":[
        "a shabby writing-desk covered with a litter of yellowish dusty documents",
        "\u2014 Joseph Conrad"
      ],
      ": bed sense 1a":[],
      ": material used as bedding for animals":[
        "Fibrous peat was used as litter for livestock."
      ],
      ": material used to absorb the urine and feces of animals":[],
      ": the offspring at one birth of a multiparous animal":[
        "a litter of puppies"
      ],
      ": the uppermost slightly decayed layer of organic matter on the forest floor":[],
      ": to give birth to a litter":[],
      ": to give birth to a litter of (young)":[],
      ": to lie about in disorder":[
        "their upside-down hats littered the top of the bar",
        "\u2014 Michael Chabon"
      ],
      ": to mark with objects scattered at random":[
        "a book littered with misprints"
      ],
      ": to scatter about in disorder":[],
      ": to strew litter":[],
      ": to strew with scattered articles":[],
      ": trash, wastepaper, or garbage lying scattered about":[
        "trying to clean up the roadside litter"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Noun",
      "We decided to pick up the litter in the park.",
      "Her desk was covered with a litter of legal documents.",
      "Verb",
      "Paper and popcorn littered the streets after the parade.",
      "a desk littered with old letters and bills",
      "It is illegal to litter .",
      "He had to pay a fine for littering .",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "Female porcupines can give birth once or twice a year, and their litter can range from one to four, the average being two. \u2014 Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com , 21 Apr. 2022",
      "Related:In early March the Milwaukee County Zoo announced its first surviving litter of river otter pups. \u2014 Amy Schwabe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 20 Apr. 2022",
      "With narration by David Attenborough, the documentary followed the life of Badi Mata and her litter of four cubs, one of which was Collarwali. \u2014 Susan Orlean, The New Yorker , 19 Apr. 2022",
      "Since taking office in January 2017, a litter -free city has been a priority of Washington's administration and the city holds three to four major cleanups each year. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 30 Jan. 2022",
      "Then on January 29, a snowshoer slid 1,000 feet, sustained injuries, and needed to be carried out in a litter . \u2014 Outside Online , 29 May 2022",
      "Brady the Lady Lab was the last pick of a litter of 13 pups from a top-notch gene pool. \u2014 cleveland , 27 May 2022",
      "Her brother got him from a friend whose dog had recently had a litter of five. \u2014 Cathy Free, Washington Post , 12 May 2022",
      "Zeus, who is gray and brown, was born to a merle sire and brindle dam and was the largest puppy in a litter of five. \u2014 Tori B. Powell, CBS News , 7 May 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "Aaron Morrison wants to know if moon settlers in the near future can use rocks that litter the lunar surface to build a base camp, roads, and landing and launch pads. \u2014 Eric Killelea, San Antonio Express-News , 4 Apr. 2022",
      "Human urine and feces frequently litter the ground. \u2014 Eric Lach, The New Yorker , 14 May 2022",
      "The photo are then uploaded and assist the district in finding solutions to litter problems. \u2014 cleveland , 15 Apr. 2022",
      "These submunitions\u2014up to 30 percent of a cluster bomb\u2019s payload\u2014will then litter the battlefield, putting military personnel and civilians, alike, in peril. \u2014 Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics , 14 Apr. 2022",
      "China used a missile in 2007 to destroy one of its satellites, a blast that continues to litter space with nearly 3,000 pieces of debris. \u2014 Courtney Subramanianstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 18 Apr. 2022",
      "Despite that experience, there has been no mention of sending Spot to search for the dozen or so unexploded World War II bombs that still litter an unsurveyed 22-hectare swath of the ancient city. \u2014 Kiona N. Smith, Ars Technica , 1 Apr. 2022",
      "More than 50 people turned out at a Cincinnati neighborhood forum designed to let citizens ask questions, share problems and present possible solutions to litter . \u2014 Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer , 22 Mar. 2022",
      "This is a magazine for nature lovers, and nature lovers don\u2019t litter , especially not in nature! \u2014 Outside Online , 4 May 2021"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, from Anglo-French litere , from lit bed, from Latin lectus \u2014 more at lie":"Noun and Verb"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-t\u0259r",
      "\u02c8lit-\u0259r"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "agglomerate",
      "agglomeration",
      "alphabet soup",
      "assortment",
      "botch",
      "clutter",
      "collage",
      "crazy quilt",
      "farrago",
      "gallimaufry",
      "grab bag",
      "gumbo",
      "hash",
      "hodgepodge",
      "hotchpotch",
      "jambalaya",
      "jumble",
      "jungle",
      "mac\u00e9doine",
      "medley",
      "m\u00e9lange",
      "menagerie",
      "miscellanea",
      "miscellany",
      "mishmash",
      "mixed bag",
      "montage",
      "motley",
      "muddle",
      "olio",
      "olla podrida",
      "omnium-gatherum",
      "pastiche",
      "patchwork",
      "patchwork quilt",
      "potpourri",
      "ragbag",
      "ragout",
      "rummage",
      "salad",
      "salmagundi",
      "scramble",
      "shuffle",
      "smorgasbord",
      "stew",
      "tumble",
      "variety",
      "welter"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-171336",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun",
      "transitive verb",
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "litter bin":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a container that holds materials that have been thrown away":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-202950",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "litter box":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a container holding dry material (called litter) that is used as a toilet by animals (especially cats) while they are indoors":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-135929",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "littera scripta manet":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": the written letter remains":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02ccli-te-\u02ccr\u00e4-\u02ccskrip-t\u00e4-\u02c8m\u00e4-net"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-233233",
    "type":[
      "Latin phrase"
    ]
  },
  "litterae clausae":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": letters close":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "New Latin":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8lit\u0259\u02ccr\u0113\u02c8kl\u022f\u02ccz\u0113"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-162021",
    "type":[
      "plural noun"
    ]
  },
  "litterae humaniores":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": humanities":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1747, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Medieval Latin, literally, more humane letters":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-t\u0259-\u02ccr\u012b-h\u00fc-\u02ccm\u00e4-n\u0113-\u02c8\u022fr-\u02cc\u0101s"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-063309",
    "type":[
      "plural noun"
    ]
  },
  "litterateur":{
    "antonyms":[
      "nonauthor"
    ],
    "definitions":{},
    "examples":[
      "Washington Irving is generally credited as the first American litterateur to gain a reputation in Britain and on the Continent.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The book was first published anonymously, and its authorship is consequently uncertain, though usually attributed to a minor poet and litterateur named Wu Cheng\u2019en. \u2014 Washington Post , 3 Mar. 2021",
      "Even his name, not to mention his author photo, had an aura of toughness more suggestive of a prizefighter than a litterateur . \u2014 Geoffrey O\u2019brien, The New York Review of Books , 18 Apr. 2019",
      "A similar lesson awaits the young litterateur who insists that a good book should move not only the head and the heart but also the loins. \u2014 The Dirty Men And Women Of Esquire, Esquire , 29 Mar. 2017"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1806, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "French litt\u00e9rateur , from Latin litterator critic, from litterae letters, literature":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02ccli-t\u0259-r\u0259-\u02c8t\u0259r",
      "-\u02c8tu\u0307r",
      "\u02ccli-tr\u0259-"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "author",
      "pen",
      "penman",
      "scribe",
      "scrivener",
      "writer"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-175145",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "litterbag":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a bag used (as in an automobile) for temporary refuse disposal":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1955, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-t\u0259r-\u02ccbag"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-175139",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "littered":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a covered and curtained couch provided with shafts and used for carrying a single passenger":[
        "a litter carried on the shoulders of four men",
        "\u2014 Edwin Tunis"
      ],
      ": a device (such as a stretcher) for carrying a sick or injured person":[
        "The wounded soldier was carried to the rear by litter ."
      ],
      ": an untidy accumulation of objects":[
        "a shabby writing-desk covered with a litter of yellowish dusty documents",
        "\u2014 Joseph Conrad"
      ],
      ": bed sense 1a":[],
      ": material used as bedding for animals":[
        "Fibrous peat was used as litter for livestock."
      ],
      ": material used to absorb the urine and feces of animals":[],
      ": the offspring at one birth of a multiparous animal":[
        "a litter of puppies"
      ],
      ": the uppermost slightly decayed layer of organic matter on the forest floor":[],
      ": to give birth to a litter":[],
      ": to give birth to a litter of (young)":[],
      ": to lie about in disorder":[
        "their upside-down hats littered the top of the bar",
        "\u2014 Michael Chabon"
      ],
      ": to mark with objects scattered at random":[
        "a book littered with misprints"
      ],
      ": to scatter about in disorder":[],
      ": to strew litter":[],
      ": to strew with scattered articles":[],
      ": trash, wastepaper, or garbage lying scattered about":[
        "trying to clean up the roadside litter"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Noun",
      "We decided to pick up the litter in the park.",
      "Her desk was covered with a litter of legal documents.",
      "Verb",
      "Paper and popcorn littered the streets after the parade.",
      "a desk littered with old letters and bills",
      "It is illegal to litter .",
      "He had to pay a fine for littering .",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "The money could be used to remove leaf litter and needle cache, cut down some trees or other actions that reduce fire spread. \u2014 AZCentral.com , 23 June 2022",
      "Walter Rekoski and operations manager for the team set out on a patrol with fellow team member and former security guard Arthur Schwab on a recent Wednesday, hitting the streets to look for litter and graffiti. \u2014 Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune , 19 June 2022",
      "Concerns about a lack of recycling, litter and greenhouse gas emissions from plastics began swirling in the 1970s, accelerating toward the end of the following decade and picking up momentum again in recent years. \u2014 Saabira Chaudhuri, WSJ , 17 June 2022",
      "The work includes litter and weed removal, cleaning up high-traffic areas, graffiti identification and other projects in 12 of the city\u2019s commercial corridors. \u2014 Ted Glanzer, Hartford Courant , 14 June 2022",
      "Help keep beaches clean: Visiting beautiful beaches is a fine way for travelers to relax and unwind, but unfortunately many beaches across the globe are battling litter and micro-plastic waste washed up on their shores. \u2014 Lea Lane, Forbes , 2 June 2022",
      "But it has also been vandalized, marred with racist graffiti, and, on a recent weekend, was trashed during a graduation event that left broken bottles, litter and spilled wine on the steps, the National Park Service said. \u2014 Michael E. Ruane, BostonGlobe.com , 28 May 2022",
      "Female porcupines can give birth once or twice a year, and their litter can range from one to four, the average being two. \u2014 Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com , 21 Apr. 2022",
      "Related:In early March the Milwaukee County Zoo announced its first surviving litter of river otter pups. \u2014 Amy Schwabe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 20 Apr. 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "Aaron Morrison wants to know if moon settlers in the near future can use rocks that litter the lunar surface to build a base camp, roads, and landing and launch pads. \u2014 Eric Killelea, San Antonio Express-News , 4 Apr. 2022",
      "Human urine and feces frequently litter the ground. \u2014 Eric Lach, The New Yorker , 14 May 2022",
      "The photo are then uploaded and assist the district in finding solutions to litter problems. \u2014 cleveland , 15 Apr. 2022",
      "These submunitions\u2014up to 30 percent of a cluster bomb\u2019s payload\u2014will then litter the battlefield, putting military personnel and civilians, alike, in peril. \u2014 Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics , 14 Apr. 2022",
      "China used a missile in 2007 to destroy one of its satellites, a blast that continues to litter space with nearly 3,000 pieces of debris. \u2014 Courtney Subramanianstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 18 Apr. 2022",
      "Despite that experience, there has been no mention of sending Spot to search for the dozen or so unexploded World War II bombs that still litter an unsurveyed 22-hectare swath of the ancient city. \u2014 Kiona N. Smith, Ars Technica , 1 Apr. 2022",
      "More than 50 people turned out at a Cincinnati neighborhood forum designed to let citizens ask questions, share problems and present possible solutions to litter . \u2014 Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer , 22 Mar. 2022",
      "This is a magazine for nature lovers, and nature lovers don\u2019t litter , especially not in nature! \u2014 Outside Online , 4 May 2021"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, from Anglo-French litere , from lit bed, from Latin lectus \u2014 more at lie":"Noun and Verb"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-t\u0259r",
      "\u02c8lit-\u0259r"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "agglomerate",
      "agglomeration",
      "alphabet soup",
      "assortment",
      "botch",
      "clutter",
      "collage",
      "crazy quilt",
      "farrago",
      "gallimaufry",
      "grab bag",
      "gumbo",
      "hash",
      "hodgepodge",
      "hotchpotch",
      "jambalaya",
      "jumble",
      "jungle",
      "mac\u00e9doine",
      "medley",
      "m\u00e9lange",
      "menagerie",
      "miscellanea",
      "miscellany",
      "mishmash",
      "mixed bag",
      "montage",
      "motley",
      "muddle",
      "olio",
      "olla podrida",
      "omnium-gatherum",
      "pastiche",
      "patchwork",
      "patchwork quilt",
      "potpourri",
      "ragbag",
      "ragout",
      "rummage",
      "salad",
      "salmagundi",
      "scramble",
      "shuffle",
      "smorgasbord",
      "stew",
      "tumble",
      "variety",
      "welter"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-091020",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun",
      "transitive verb",
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "little":{
    "antonyms":[
      "negligibly",
      "nominally",
      "slightly"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a short distance":[],
      ": a short time":[],
      ": a young child : little one":[
        "How you introduce your littles to the trail helps determine what they think of hiking as they grow.",
        "\u2014 Backpacker",
        "\u2026 Beyonc\u00e9 and JAY-Z don't post many photos of their littlest littles .",
        "\u2014 Azure Hall",
        "As a mom determined to nurse each of her littles , I've tucked myself away in airplane bathrooms dozens of times to pump ounces of milk.",
        "\u2014 Kourtney Gibson"
      ],
      ": existing only in a small amount or to a slight degree":[
        "has little money"
      ],
      ": existing to an appreciable though not extensive degree or amount":[
        "\u2014 used with a had a little money in the bank"
      ],
      ": having few members or inhabitants":[
        "a little group",
        "little towns"
      ],
      ": in only a small quantity or degree : slightly":[
        "facts that were little known at the time"
      ],
      ": narrow , mean":[
        "the pettiness of little minds"
      ],
      ": not at all":[
        "cared little for their neighbors"
      ],
      ": not big: such as":[],
      ": not much: such as":[],
      ": pleasingly small":[
        "a cute little thing"
      ],
      ": rarely , infrequently":[],
      ": short in duration : brief":[
        "There is little time left."
      ],
      ": small in comparison with related forms":[
        "\u2014 used in vernacular names"
      ],
      ": small in condition, distinction, or scope":[
        "big business trampling on the little fellow"
      ],
      ": small in importance or interest : trivial":[
        "a few little problems to be dealt with"
      ],
      ": small in size or extent : tiny":[
        "has little feet"
      ],
      ": somewhat , rather":[
        "found the play a little dull"
      ],
      ": young":[
        "was too little to remember"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Adjective",
      "I have very little money, so I can't lend you any.",
      "I have less money than I did before.",
      "I got very little sleep last night.",
      "There's little hope of a rescue now.",
      "You have little choice but to pay attention.",
      "The new version bears little resemblance to the original.",
      "These programs have very little chance of succeeding.",
      "These trinkets have little or no value.",
      "We're having a little party this weekend.",
      "a little group of people",
      "Adverb",
      "She works very little and sleeps even less .",
      "Please speak as little as possible .",
      "We had little more than we needed.",
      "His art is little known in this country.",
      "Noun",
      "there's just a little of the pie left",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
      "And a little bit of Classical music and neo classical music. \u2014 Liza Lentini, SPIN , 1 July 2022",
      "Both Epic Encounters and Local Legends include statistics compatible with Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition but they can be used with any fantasy RPG with a little bit of thought and conversion. \u2014 Rob Wieland, Forbes , 1 July 2022",
      "Felt it on the top side and the back side a little bit. \u2014 Todd Rosiak, Journal Sentinel , 1 July 2022",
      "To celebrate the impending release of Made For Them, Ratsula took Billboard\u2018s LGBTQuestionnaire \u2014 a series of questions, fill-in-the-blanks, multiple choice answers and so forth \u2014 to help fans get to know them just a little bit better. \u2014 Stephen Daw, Billboard , 30 June 2022",
      "It\u2019s about relaxing in your own skin, about enjoying your own party, about not having so many dishes to do, about being a little bit lazy. \u2014 G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post , 30 June 2022",
      "The workshop participants \u2014 a 50/50 split of Circus Project troupe members and media people like me \u2014 learned how to contort their bodies, hula hoop, and move just a little bit more like a real Cirque performer. \u2014 Zella Hanson | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive , 30 June 2022",
      "Think Eataly \u2013 but instead of just Italian food, expect to find a little bit of everything. \u2014 Katie Jackson, USA TODAY , 30 June 2022",
      "Inside, the uncluttered layout provides room for three cards plus a little bit of cash. \u2014 Mike Richard, Men's Health , 29 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb",
      "However, Bennett\u2019s and Edelman\u2019s comments need a little more context. \u2014 Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com , 2 July 2022",
      "On Dobbs, the differences between Thomas, Kavanaugh, and Alito seem little more than a matter of style. \u2014 Amy Davidson Sorkin, The New Yorker , 1 July 2022",
      "The app is little more than a container for the web app; the ongoing maintenance of the Mac app is trivial for a company of Twitter\u2019s size. \u2014 Barry Collins, Forbes , 30 June 2022",
      "Someone with a little more scoring ability would be preferable. \u2014 Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic , 29 June 2022",
      "Those who need a little more protection from the sun would benefit from an umbrella tent. \u2014 Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics , 27 June 2022",
      "So this will give us a little more breathing space to do that. \u2014 NBC News , 26 June 2022",
      "Trappe is little more than a blip on Route 50\u2032s west side, about halfway between Easton and Cambridge. \u2014 Scott Dance, Baltimore Sun , 24 June 2022",
      "When Dollar and Sanders moved into the house in 2013, the drab patio area was little more than several plain concrete slabs with rotting wood slats between them and a few areas of dirt where some scraggly plants were desperately hanging on. \u2014 Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News , 23 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "Mix a few of these together to create a combination tailored to your taste\u2014or put a little of each in a small bowl. \u2014 Magdalena O'neal, Sunset Magazine , 10 Mar. 2022",
      "Before joining The Chronicle, Erin worked at newspapers all over the Bay Area and covered a little of everything, including business and technology, city government, and education. \u2014 Erin Allday, San Francisco Chronicle , 3 June 2022",
      "Melton was a four-star recruit with an offer from Ohio State who chose to stay home and do a little of everything for a rebuilding Rutgers program, as a receiver, runner and kick returner. \u2014 Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star , 30 Apr. 2022",
      "Lead guard Baylor Scheierman does a little of everything, ranking second on the team in scoring (16.2) and first in rebounds and assists (7.8, 4.6). \u2014 Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY , 14 Mar. 2022",
      "Heat a medium skillet and add a little of the remaining olive oil. \u2014 The View, ABC News , 14 Jan. 2022",
      "Curry played a little of everything at Center Grove (Ind.) High School. \u2014 Nathan Baird, cleveland , 4 Feb. 2022",
      "Cue the bells, cue the whinnying horse, cue the rock & roll buildup \u2014 then Ronnie bursts in, with her smoky, irresistible voice, to melt a little of the snow away. \u2014 Elias Leight, Rolling Stone , 12 Jan. 2022",
      "How about trying a little of everything, both subscription-based and free"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Adverb"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English littel , from Old English l\u0233tel ; akin to Old High German luzzil little":"Adjective, Adverb, and Noun"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-t\u1d4al",
      "\u02c8lit-\u1d4al"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for little Adjective small , little , diminutive , minute , tiny , miniature mean noticeably below average in size. small and little are often interchangeable, but small applies more to relative size determined by capacity, value, number. a relatively small backyard little is more absolute in implication often carrying the idea of petiteness, pettiness, insignificance, or immaturity. your pathetic little smile diminutive implies abnormal smallness. diminutive bonsai plants minute implies extreme smallness. a minute amount of caffeine in the soda tiny is an informal equivalent to minute . tiny cracks formed in the painting miniature applies to an exactly proportioned reproduction on a very small scale. a dollhouse with miniature furnishings",
    "synonyms":[
      "low",
      "low-lying",
      "low-slung",
      "sawed-off",
      "short"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-045432",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "little bitty":{
    "antonyms":[
      "astronomical",
      "astronomic",
      "colossal",
      "cosmic",
      "cosmical",
      "elephantine",
      "enormous",
      "giant",
      "gigantic",
      "herculean",
      "heroic",
      "heroical",
      "huge",
      "immense",
      "mammoth",
      "massive",
      "monster",
      "monstrous",
      "monumental",
      "mountainous",
      "planetary",
      "prodigious",
      "titanic",
      "tremendous"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": small , tiny":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "She was living in a little bitty apartment.",
      "all that was left when I finally got to the dessert table was one little bitty piece of pie",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Already its all-new little bitty hybrid pickup is creating a whole new buzz. \u2014 Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press , 16 July 2021",
      "How often do these big asses get on little bitty bikes",
      "Just that little bitty chapter there would make a great Netflix film. \u2014 Rupaul Charles, Marie Claire , 7 Dec. 2020",
      "Wendell tried to shield Damon from that, a process that started when Damon was a little bitty boy, just a toddler playing in the Boys & Girls Club of Bedford basketball league. \u2014 Gregg Doyel, The Indianapolis Star , 22 Sep. 2020",
      "In all the heat and excitement over the capture of a little bitty gator in a park lagoon, many of you have been distracted from the most dramatic hunt of all: Chicago\u2019s great tiger hunt. \u2014 Chicago Tribune Staff, chicagotribune.com , 19 July 2019",
      "In all the heat and excitement over the capture of a little bitty gator in a park lagoon, many of you have been distracted from the most dramatic hunt of all: Chicago\u2019s great tiger hunt. \u2014 Chicago Tribune Staff, chicagotribune.com , 19 July 2019"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1905, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
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      "atomic",
      "bitsy",
      "bitty",
      "infinitesimal",
      "itty-bitty",
      "itsy-bitsy",
      "microminiature",
      "microscopic",
      "microscopical",
      "miniature",
      "minuscule",
      "minute",
      "teensy",
      "teensy-weensy",
      "teeny",
      "teeny-weeny",
      "tiny",
      "wee",
      "weeny",
      "weensy"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-183515",
    "type":[
      "adjective"
    ]
  },
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    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a small sandpiper ( Totanus stagnatilis ) of eastern Asia that resembles the lesser yellowlegs":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-131737",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
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      ": a European black-headed gull ( Larus minutus ) that is the smallest of the true gulls":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-205644",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
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    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": little man":[]
    },
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      "for a politician who likes to portray himself as a friend of the little guy , he sure is fond of rubbing elbows with the fat cats",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The pandemic has interrupted so many childhoods, and this little guy \u2019s life could be transformed by regular contact with other children his age, as well as skilled teachers who would help to guide him \u2014 and his parents. \u2014 Washington Post , 3 May 2022",
      "The pandemic has interrupted so many childhoods, and this little guy \u2019s life could be transformed by regular contact with other children his age, as well as skilled teachers who would help to guide him \u2013 and his parents. \u2014 Amy Dickinson, oregonlive , 3 May 2022",
      "Positive messages include the value of teamwork, compassion, not giving up and sticking up for the little guy . \u2014 Washington Post , 29 Apr. 2022",
      "The little guy \u2019s first outing on the Nintendo DS saw HAL grabbing the system\u2019s experimental nature and giving it a solid yank. \u2014 PCMAG , 25 Mar. 2022",
      "One more photo shows the little guy hanging out with friends at his festivities while proud mom Stefani points to him from afar. \u2014 Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE.com , 21 Feb. 2022",
      "The world was not a scary or hostile place, and Derek was a smart little guy with a good head on his shoulders. \u2014 George Saunders, The New Yorker , 23 Aug. 2021",
      "In this era when the game has been warped by shooting very far away from the basket, there is something undeniable about a little guy attacking the rim and humiliating the giants who get in his way. \u2014 Ben Cohen, WSJ , 28 Apr. 2022",
      "He was returned recently when his adopter found herself with some medical needs and could no longer keep up with this little guy . \u2014 The Arizona Republic , 22 Apr. 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1926, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "everyman",
      "Joe Blow",
      "Joe Six-Pack",
      "John Doe",
      "little man",
      "lug",
      "slob"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-211830",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "little magpie":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": magpie lark":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-135354",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "little man":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": the ordinary individual":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "claims that the wind farm would benefit only its developers and that the little man would get nothing out of it",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Spending quality time with my little man reading, playing, and strolling outside. \u2014 SELF , 5 May 2022",
      "If history has taught us anything, to misquote Michael Corleone, it\u2019s that closed shop will follow closed shop, that money will always prevail, and that the little man never had a hope in hell. \u2014 Nat Segnit, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 16 Mar. 2022",
      "Since 1950, Oscar winners have had to agree in writing not to sell off the little man on the open market without first offering it back to the academy for $1. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 15 Mar. 2022",
      "Transfixed by the towering figure of his czarist idol, Mr. Putin remains a little man longing to be a giant. \u2014 Michael Medved, WSJ , 13 Mar. 2022",
      "On Thursday, the rapper, 30, honored son Kody on his 7th birthday with a sweet Instagram tribute featuring a series of photos of his little man looking all grown up. \u2014 Georgia Slater, PEOPLE.com , 3 Mar. 2022",
      "That\u2019s hit at the hope some in Mexico felt in voting for Mr. L\u00f3pez Obrador, who has built his personal brand on fighting for the little man and rejecting corruption. \u2014 Levi Bridges, The Christian Science Monitor , 24 Jan. 2022",
      "This fancy little man has the face of a Wookie and the heart of a champion. \u2014 Scottie Andrew, CNN , 25 Nov. 2021",
      "The Baccarat candlesticks are still lit, but now Erika is also ablaze, like that fiery little man from Inside Out. \u2014 Jodi Walker, EW.com , 9 Sep. 2021"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1707, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "everyman",
      "Joe Blow",
      "Joe Six-Pack",
      "John Doe",
      "little guy",
      "lug",
      "slob"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-040328",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "little mary":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": stomach , belly":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1903, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-105229",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "littlehead porgy":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a silvery porgy ( Calamus proridens ) of Florida and the West Indies that is brilliantly marked with violet-blue and orange":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-125922",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "littleness":{
    "antonyms":[
      "negligibly",
      "nominally",
      "slightly"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a short distance":[],
      ": a short time":[],
      ": a young child : little one":[
        "How you introduce your littles to the trail helps determine what they think of hiking as they grow.",
        "\u2014 Backpacker",
        "\u2026 Beyonc\u00e9 and JAY-Z don't post many photos of their littlest littles .",
        "\u2014 Azure Hall",
        "As a mom determined to nurse each of her littles , I've tucked myself away in airplane bathrooms dozens of times to pump ounces of milk.",
        "\u2014 Kourtney Gibson"
      ],
      ": existing only in a small amount or to a slight degree":[
        "has little money"
      ],
      ": existing to an appreciable though not extensive degree or amount":[
        "\u2014 used with a had a little money in the bank"
      ],
      ": having few members or inhabitants":[
        "a little group",
        "little towns"
      ],
      ": in only a small quantity or degree : slightly":[
        "facts that were little known at the time"
      ],
      ": narrow , mean":[
        "the pettiness of little minds"
      ],
      ": not at all":[
        "cared little for their neighbors"
      ],
      ": not big: such as":[],
      ": not much: such as":[],
      ": pleasingly small":[
        "a cute little thing"
      ],
      ": rarely , infrequently":[],
      ": short in duration : brief":[
        "There is little time left."
      ],
      ": small in comparison with related forms":[
        "\u2014 used in vernacular names"
      ],
      ": small in condition, distinction, or scope":[
        "big business trampling on the little fellow"
      ],
      ": small in importance or interest : trivial":[
        "a few little problems to be dealt with"
      ],
      ": small in size or extent : tiny":[
        "has little feet"
      ],
      ": somewhat , rather":[
        "found the play a little dull"
      ],
      ": young":[
        "was too little to remember"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Adjective",
      "I have very little money, so I can't lend you any.",
      "I have less money than I did before.",
      "I got very little sleep last night.",
      "There's little hope of a rescue now.",
      "You have little choice but to pay attention.",
      "The new version bears little resemblance to the original.",
      "These programs have very little chance of succeeding.",
      "These trinkets have little or no value.",
      "We're having a little party this weekend.",
      "a little group of people",
      "Adverb",
      "She works very little and sleeps even less .",
      "Please speak as little as possible .",
      "We had little more than we needed.",
      "His art is little known in this country.",
      "Noun",
      "there's just a little of the pie left",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
      "And a little bit of Classical music and neo classical music. \u2014 Liza Lentini, SPIN , 1 July 2022",
      "Both Epic Encounters and Local Legends include statistics compatible with Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition but they can be used with any fantasy RPG with a little bit of thought and conversion. \u2014 Rob Wieland, Forbes , 1 July 2022",
      "Felt it on the top side and the back side a little bit. \u2014 Todd Rosiak, Journal Sentinel , 1 July 2022",
      "To celebrate the impending release of Made For Them, Ratsula took Billboard\u2018s LGBTQuestionnaire \u2014 a series of questions, fill-in-the-blanks, multiple choice answers and so forth \u2014 to help fans get to know them just a little bit better. \u2014 Stephen Daw, Billboard , 30 June 2022",
      "It\u2019s about relaxing in your own skin, about enjoying your own party, about not having so many dishes to do, about being a little bit lazy. \u2014 G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post , 30 June 2022",
      "The workshop participants \u2014 a 50/50 split of Circus Project troupe members and media people like me \u2014 learned how to contort their bodies, hula hoop, and move just a little bit more like a real Cirque performer. \u2014 Zella Hanson | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive , 30 June 2022",
      "Think Eataly \u2013 but instead of just Italian food, expect to find a little bit of everything. \u2014 Katie Jackson, USA TODAY , 30 June 2022",
      "Inside, the uncluttered layout provides room for three cards plus a little bit of cash. \u2014 Mike Richard, Men's Health , 29 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb",
      "However, Bennett\u2019s and Edelman\u2019s comments need a little more context. \u2014 Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com , 2 July 2022",
      "On Dobbs, the differences between Thomas, Kavanaugh, and Alito seem little more than a matter of style. \u2014 Amy Davidson Sorkin, The New Yorker , 1 July 2022",
      "The app is little more than a container for the web app; the ongoing maintenance of the Mac app is trivial for a company of Twitter\u2019s size. \u2014 Barry Collins, Forbes , 30 June 2022",
      "Someone with a little more scoring ability would be preferable. \u2014 Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic , 29 June 2022",
      "Those who need a little more protection from the sun would benefit from an umbrella tent. \u2014 Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics , 27 June 2022",
      "So this will give us a little more breathing space to do that. \u2014 NBC News , 26 June 2022",
      "Trappe is little more than a blip on Route 50\u2032s west side, about halfway between Easton and Cambridge. \u2014 Scott Dance, Baltimore Sun , 24 June 2022",
      "When Dollar and Sanders moved into the house in 2013, the drab patio area was little more than several plain concrete slabs with rotting wood slats between them and a few areas of dirt where some scraggly plants were desperately hanging on. \u2014 Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News , 23 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "Mix a few of these together to create a combination tailored to your taste\u2014or put a little of each in a small bowl. \u2014 Magdalena O'neal, Sunset Magazine , 10 Mar. 2022",
      "Before joining The Chronicle, Erin worked at newspapers all over the Bay Area and covered a little of everything, including business and technology, city government, and education. \u2014 Erin Allday, San Francisco Chronicle , 3 June 2022",
      "Melton was a four-star recruit with an offer from Ohio State who chose to stay home and do a little of everything for a rebuilding Rutgers program, as a receiver, runner and kick returner. \u2014 Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star , 30 Apr. 2022",
      "Lead guard Baylor Scheierman does a little of everything, ranking second on the team in scoring (16.2) and first in rebounds and assists (7.8, 4.6). \u2014 Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY , 14 Mar. 2022",
      "Heat a medium skillet and add a little of the remaining olive oil. \u2014 The View, ABC News , 14 Jan. 2022",
      "Curry played a little of everything at Center Grove (Ind.) High School. \u2014 Nathan Baird, cleveland , 4 Feb. 2022",
      "Cue the bells, cue the whinnying horse, cue the rock & roll buildup \u2014 then Ronnie bursts in, with her smoky, irresistible voice, to melt a little of the snow away. \u2014 Elias Leight, Rolling Stone , 12 Jan. 2022",
      "How about trying a little of everything, both subscription-based and free"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Adverb"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English littel , from Old English l\u0233tel ; akin to Old High German luzzil little":"Adjective, Adverb, and Noun"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-t\u1d4al",
      "\u02c8lit-\u1d4al"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for little Adjective small , little , diminutive , minute , tiny , miniature mean noticeably below average in size. small and little are often interchangeable, but small applies more to relative size determined by capacity, value, number. a relatively small backyard little is more absolute in implication often carrying the idea of petiteness, pettiness, insignificance, or immaturity. your pathetic little smile diminutive implies abnormal smallness. diminutive bonsai plants minute implies extreme smallness. a minute amount of caffeine in the soda tiny is an informal equivalent to minute . tiny cracks formed in the painting miniature applies to an exactly proportioned reproduction on a very small scale. a dollhouse with miniature furnishings",
    "synonyms":[
      "low",
      "low-lying",
      "low-slung",
      "sawed-off",
      "short"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-091435",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "littlest":{
    "antonyms":[
      "negligibly",
      "nominally",
      "slightly"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a short distance":[],
      ": a short time":[],
      ": a young child : little one":[
        "How you introduce your littles to the trail helps determine what they think of hiking as they grow.",
        "\u2014 Backpacker",
        "\u2026 Beyonc\u00e9 and JAY-Z don't post many photos of their littlest littles .",
        "\u2014 Azure Hall",
        "As a mom determined to nurse each of her littles , I've tucked myself away in airplane bathrooms dozens of times to pump ounces of milk.",
        "\u2014 Kourtney Gibson"
      ],
      ": existing only in a small amount or to a slight degree":[
        "has little money"
      ],
      ": existing to an appreciable though not extensive degree or amount":[
        "\u2014 used with a had a little money in the bank"
      ],
      ": having few members or inhabitants":[
        "a little group",
        "little towns"
      ],
      ": in only a small quantity or degree : slightly":[
        "facts that were little known at the time"
      ],
      ": narrow , mean":[
        "the pettiness of little minds"
      ],
      ": not at all":[
        "cared little for their neighbors"
      ],
      ": not big: such as":[],
      ": not much: such as":[],
      ": pleasingly small":[
        "a cute little thing"
      ],
      ": rarely , infrequently":[],
      ": short in duration : brief":[
        "There is little time left."
      ],
      ": small in comparison with related forms":[
        "\u2014 used in vernacular names"
      ],
      ": small in condition, distinction, or scope":[
        "big business trampling on the little fellow"
      ],
      ": small in importance or interest : trivial":[
        "a few little problems to be dealt with"
      ],
      ": small in size or extent : tiny":[
        "has little feet"
      ],
      ": somewhat , rather":[
        "found the play a little dull"
      ],
      ": young":[
        "was too little to remember"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Adjective",
      "I have very little money, so I can't lend you any.",
      "I have less money than I did before.",
      "I got very little sleep last night.",
      "There's little hope of a rescue now.",
      "You have little choice but to pay attention.",
      "The new version bears little resemblance to the original.",
      "These programs have very little chance of succeeding.",
      "These trinkets have little or no value.",
      "We're having a little party this weekend.",
      "a little group of people",
      "Adverb",
      "She works very little and sleeps even less .",
      "Please speak as little as possible .",
      "We had little more than we needed.",
      "His art is little known in this country.",
      "Noun",
      "there's just a little of the pie left",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
      "And a little bit of Classical music and neo classical music. \u2014 Liza Lentini, SPIN , 1 July 2022",
      "Both Epic Encounters and Local Legends include statistics compatible with Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition but they can be used with any fantasy RPG with a little bit of thought and conversion. \u2014 Rob Wieland, Forbes , 1 July 2022",
      "Felt it on the top side and the back side a little bit. \u2014 Todd Rosiak, Journal Sentinel , 1 July 2022",
      "To celebrate the impending release of Made For Them, Ratsula took Billboard\u2018s LGBTQuestionnaire \u2014 a series of questions, fill-in-the-blanks, multiple choice answers and so forth \u2014 to help fans get to know them just a little bit better. \u2014 Stephen Daw, Billboard , 30 June 2022",
      "It\u2019s about relaxing in your own skin, about enjoying your own party, about not having so many dishes to do, about being a little bit lazy. \u2014 G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post , 30 June 2022",
      "The workshop participants \u2014 a 50/50 split of Circus Project troupe members and media people like me \u2014 learned how to contort their bodies, hula hoop, and move just a little bit more like a real Cirque performer. \u2014 Zella Hanson | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive , 30 June 2022",
      "Think Eataly \u2013 but instead of just Italian food, expect to find a little bit of everything. \u2014 Katie Jackson, USA TODAY , 30 June 2022",
      "Inside, the uncluttered layout provides room for three cards plus a little bit of cash. \u2014 Mike Richard, Men's Health , 29 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb",
      "However, Bennett\u2019s and Edelman\u2019s comments need a little more context. \u2014 Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com , 2 July 2022",
      "On Dobbs, the differences between Thomas, Kavanaugh, and Alito seem little more than a matter of style. \u2014 Amy Davidson Sorkin, The New Yorker , 1 July 2022",
      "The app is little more than a container for the web app; the ongoing maintenance of the Mac app is trivial for a company of Twitter\u2019s size. \u2014 Barry Collins, Forbes , 30 June 2022",
      "Someone with a little more scoring ability would be preferable. \u2014 Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic , 29 June 2022",
      "Those who need a little more protection from the sun would benefit from an umbrella tent. \u2014 Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics , 27 June 2022",
      "So this will give us a little more breathing space to do that. \u2014 NBC News , 26 June 2022",
      "Trappe is little more than a blip on Route 50\u2032s west side, about halfway between Easton and Cambridge. \u2014 Scott Dance, Baltimore Sun , 24 June 2022",
      "When Dollar and Sanders moved into the house in 2013, the drab patio area was little more than several plain concrete slabs with rotting wood slats between them and a few areas of dirt where some scraggly plants were desperately hanging on. \u2014 Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News , 23 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "Mix a few of these together to create a combination tailored to your taste\u2014or put a little of each in a small bowl. \u2014 Magdalena O'neal, Sunset Magazine , 10 Mar. 2022",
      "Before joining The Chronicle, Erin worked at newspapers all over the Bay Area and covered a little of everything, including business and technology, city government, and education. \u2014 Erin Allday, San Francisco Chronicle , 3 June 2022",
      "Melton was a four-star recruit with an offer from Ohio State who chose to stay home and do a little of everything for a rebuilding Rutgers program, as a receiver, runner and kick returner. \u2014 Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star , 30 Apr. 2022",
      "Lead guard Baylor Scheierman does a little of everything, ranking second on the team in scoring (16.2) and first in rebounds and assists (7.8, 4.6). \u2014 Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY , 14 Mar. 2022",
      "Heat a medium skillet and add a little of the remaining olive oil. \u2014 The View, ABC News , 14 Jan. 2022",
      "Curry played a little of everything at Center Grove (Ind.) High School. \u2014 Nathan Baird, cleveland , 4 Feb. 2022",
      "Cue the bells, cue the whinnying horse, cue the rock & roll buildup \u2014 then Ronnie bursts in, with her smoky, irresistible voice, to melt a little of the snow away. \u2014 Elias Leight, Rolling Stone , 12 Jan. 2022",
      "How about trying a little of everything, both subscription-based and free"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Adverb"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English littel , from Old English l\u0233tel ; akin to Old High German luzzil little":"Adjective, Adverb, and Noun"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-t\u1d4al",
      "\u02c8lit-\u1d4al"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for little Adjective small , little , diminutive , minute , tiny , miniature mean noticeably below average in size. small and little are often interchangeable, but small applies more to relative size determined by capacity, value, number. a relatively small backyard little is more absolute in implication often carrying the idea of petiteness, pettiness, insignificance, or immaturity. your pathetic little smile diminutive implies abnormal smallness. diminutive bonsai plants minute implies extreme smallness. a minute amount of caffeine in the soda tiny is an informal equivalent to minute . tiny cracks formed in the painting miniature applies to an exactly proportioned reproduction on a very small scale. a dollhouse with miniature furnishings",
    "synonyms":[
      "low",
      "low-lying",
      "low-slung",
      "sawed-off",
      "short"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-170445",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "littling":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a young child or young animal":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "little entry 1 + -ing":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8lit\u1d4ali\u014b",
      "\u02c8lit(\u1d4a)l-"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-105842",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "littlish":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": somewhat little : comparatively little":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1775, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "-lish"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-174219",
    "type":[
      "adjective"
    ]
  },
  "littoral":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": of, relating to, or situated or growing on or near a shore especially of the sea":[
        "littoral waters"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Adjective",
      "littoral warfare includes amphibious landings",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
      "Earlier this week, the Navy suggested the littoral combat ships could be sent to navies in South America to counter drug smuggling operations. \u2014 Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel , 18 June 2022",
      "The Navy has struggled with other expensive technology ventures in the recent past, including with the Zumwalt class of destroyers, littoral combat ships and the $13 billion aircraft carrier Gerald Ford. \u2014 Joshua Emerson Smith, San Diego Union-Tribune , 16 May 2022",
      "However, the littoral combat ships that are targeted are young. \u2014 David Sharp, ajc , 7 Apr. 2022",
      "As one of the littoral states on the Black Sea, Russia can claim the movement of ships through the area is to return to their home naval base. \u2014 NBC News , 19 Mar. 2022",
      "The frigates are meant to augment\u2014and likely at some point replace\u2014a force of 32 littoral combat ships (LCS). \u2014 Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics , 20 Jan. 2022",
      "The USS Halsey, which typically has a crew of about 300 officers and enlisted sailors, was the second Navy ship docked in the past week, following the littoral combat ship USS Milwaukee in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. \u2014 James Hookway, WSJ , 27 Dec. 2021",
      "USS Milwaukee, a littoral combat ship, remained in port at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay following positive tests from some of its sailors, some of whom exhibited mild symptoms, according to a Friday announcement from the U.S. Navy. \u2014 Jon Brown, Fox News , 27 Dec. 2021",
      "Taipei\u2019s residual South China Sea territorial claims could be bargaining chips for closer relations with other partners, especially littoral states like Vietnam, the Philippines and Singapore. \u2014 John Bolton, WSJ , 20 Oct. 2021",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "The historical lands of the Swahili are on east Africa\u2019s Indian Ocean littoral . \u2014 John M. Mugane, Quartz , 5 Apr. 2022",
      "Anyone who went to the east African littoral could choose to become Swahili, and many did. \u2014 John M. Mugane, Quartz , 5 Apr. 2022",
      "Now, in a distracted world, China proudly touts the efficiency of its surveillance state while continuing to build up its military and pursue its ambitious efforts to gain a strategic advantage along the Asian littoral . \u2014 Lewis Libby, National Review , 6 May 2021",
      "Thanksgiving along the Potomac littoral seemed a little emptier this year without Rob Odle, who died on October 2 after a tough fight with cancer. \u2014 George Weigel, National Review , 2 Dec. 2019",
      "Specifically, at a time when military strategists assessed that the greatest threats to Chinese security were coming from the sea off China\u2019s littorals , the PLA was still dominated institutionally and doctrinally by the ground forces. \u2014 Bloomberg.com , 18 May 2017"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1828, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
      "circa 1656, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
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    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-t\u0259-r\u0259l",
      "\u02c8li-t\u0259-r\u0259l; \u02ccli-t\u0259-\u02c8ral, -\u02c8r\u00e4l",
      "-\u02c8r\u00e4l",
      "\u02ccli-t\u0259-\u02c8ral"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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      "coastal",
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      "offshore",
      "shoreside"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-050613",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
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      ": a current moving along and roughly parallel to a shore":[]
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-115834",
    "type":[
      "noun"
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  "litt\u00e9rateur":{
    "antonyms":[
      "nonauthor"
    ],
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    "examples":[
      "Washington Irving is generally credited as the first American litterateur to gain a reputation in Britain and on the Continent.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The book was first published anonymously, and its authorship is consequently uncertain, though usually attributed to a minor poet and litterateur named Wu Cheng\u2019en. \u2014 Washington Post , 3 Mar. 2021",
      "Even his name, not to mention his author photo, had an aura of toughness more suggestive of a prizefighter than a litterateur . \u2014 Geoffrey O\u2019brien, The New York Review of Books , 18 Apr. 2019",
      "A similar lesson awaits the young litterateur who insists that a good book should move not only the head and the heart but also the loins. \u2014 The Dirty Men And Women Of Esquire, Esquire , 29 Mar. 2017"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1806, in the meaning defined above":""
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      "French litt\u00e9rateur , from Latin litterator critic, from litterae letters, literature":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02ccli-t\u0259-r\u0259-\u02c8t\u0259r",
      "\u02ccli-tr\u0259-",
      "-\u02c8tu\u0307r"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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      "author",
      "pen",
      "penman",
      "scribe",
      "scrivener",
      "writer"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-113906",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
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      "active",
      "alive",
      "functional",
      "functioning",
      "going",
      "living",
      "on",
      "operating",
      "operational",
      "operative",
      "running",
      "working"
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      ": act out , practice":[
        "\u2014 often used with out to live out their fantasies"
      ],
      ": afire , glowing":[
        "live coals"
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      ": at the actual time of occurrence : during, from, or at a live production":[
        "the program was broadcast live"
      ],
      ": being in a pure native state":[],
      ": being in operation":[
        "a live microphone"
      ],
      ": being in play":[
        "a live ball"
      ],
      ": broadcast directly at the time of production":[
        "a live radio program"
      ],
      ": cohabit":[
        "She lived with that actor for over a year."
      ],
      ": connected to electric power":[],
      ": exerting force or containing energy: such as":[],
      ": existing in fact or reality : actual":[
        "spoke to a real live celebrity"
      ],
      ": having life : living":[
        "a live lobster"
      ],
      ": imparting or driven by power":[
        "a live axle"
      ],
      ": not yet printed from or plated":[
        "live type"
      ],
      ": not yet typeset":[
        "live copy"
      ],
      ": of bright vivid color":[],
      ": of continuing or current interest":[
        "live issues"
      ],
      ": of or involving a presentation (such as a play or concert) in which both the performers and an audience are physically present":[
        "a live record album",
        "a nightclub with live entertainment"
      ],
      ": to act or be in accordance with":[
        "had no intention of living up to his promise"
      ],
      ": to attain eternal life":[
        "though he die, yet shall he live",
        "\u2014 John 11:25 (Revised Standard Version)"
      ],
      ": to be alive : have the life of an animal or plant":[
        "one of the greatest writers who ever lived"
      ],
      ": to be located or stored":[
        "the silverware lives here"
      ],
      ": to be thoroughly absorbed by or involved with":[
        "she lives her work"
      ],
      ": to conduct or pass one's life":[
        "lived only for his work"
      ],
      ": to continue alive":[
        "lived to a ripe and vigorous old age"
      ],
      ": to exhibit vigor, gusto, or enthusiasm in":[
        "lived life to the fullest"
      ],
      ": to experience firsthand":[
        "living a dream"
      ],
      ": to have a life rich in experience":[
        "the boy who is mentally alert lives more in a day than a dull boy does in a month",
        "\u2014 Boy Scout Handbook"
      ],
      ": to live with gusto and usually fast and loose":[
        "lived it up with wine and song",
        "\u2014 Newsweek"
      ],
      ": to maintain oneself : subsist":[
        "lived on rice and peas"
      ],
      ": to occupy a home : dwell":[
        "living in a shabby room",
        "they had always lived in the country"
      ],
      ": to pass through or spend the duration of":[
        "lived their lives alone"
      ],
      ": to put up with : accept , tolerate":[
        "had to live with their decision"
      ],
      ": to remain in human memory or record":[
        "the past lives in us all",
        "\u2014 W. R. Inge"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Verb",
      "We learned about the people who lived during colonial times.",
      "I wonder what it was like to live then.",
      "She's one of the greatest writers who ever lived .",
      "It was one of the largest animals that has ever lived .",
      "He lived to the age of 92.",
      "He's very sick and he may not live much longer.",
      "I hope I live to see the day when you admit you've been wrong about me!",
      "I'll remember that day for as long as I live .",
      "He lives next door to his parents.",
      "We lived in the city.",
      "Adjective",
      "They object to the use of live animals in scientific experiments.",
      "a nightclub with live music",
      "She was nervous about being interviewed on live radio.",
      "The network is providing live coverage of the debate.",
      "Use caution when you are working near live electrical wires.",
      "Adverb",
      "The program was shown live .",
      "We are broadcasting live from downtown.",
      "Here he is\u2014 live in concert!",
      "The album was recorded live .",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "Andrew Lloyd Webber and Antonio Banderas are teaming to create a joint company Amigos Para Siempre (APS) aimed at producing musicals, stage plays and live entertainment for major markets in the Spanish-speaking world, including the Latino U.S. \u2014 John Hopewell, Variety , 27 June 2022",
      "Attendees can also expect local food trucks, live DJ music and a photo booth. \u2014 Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel , 27 June 2022",
      "Broadway\u2019s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon that inspired the blockbuster film and live television event is back on tour. \u2014 Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer , 26 June 2022",
      "Broadway plays and live sports \u2014 the bulk of Disney\u2019s business. \u2014 Ryan Faughnderstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 26 June 2022",
      "Influencers, live social media broadcasts and online forums are some examples. \u2014 John Hall, Forbes , 24 June 2022",
      "An on-theme escape room will reveal the menu for the evening, local artist Rich Hall will do live painting and the cellist Jillian Walker will play Wu-Tang songs during some of the food courses. \u2014 Tori Latham, Robb Report , 23 June 2022",
      "Cineplex cites the prevalence of online booking fees elsewhere in the global industry and earlier for other ticketed entertainment like concerts and live theater and sporting events. \u2014 Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter , 22 June 2022",
      "From sprawling festivals to TV specials and live musical performances, here are seven thoughtful ways to ring in the holiday weekend across New York City. \u2014 Vogue , 17 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
      "Scott\u2019s been trickling back into live shows this year on the festival circuit with headlining dates at Primavera Sound in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Santiago, Chile and S\u00e3o Paulo, Brazil coming up this fall. \u2014 Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone , 27 June 2022",
      "Berke said their goals follow the pattern of live sports helping to drive emerging technologies throughout history. \u2014 Stephen Battagliostaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 25 June 2022",
      "For Violent Femmes and their fans, that drama is essentially nonexistent at their live shows. \u2014 Journal Sentinel , 25 June 2022",
      "To kick off the holiday weekend, the longtime TV series shared a photo of Noah and Walker enjoying quality time in Disney World, where the show filmed live shows back in May. \u2014 Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping , 24 June 2022",
      "The Arizona Republic has reached out to a fair representative for more information on whether live shows will come back this year. \u2014 Kimi Robinson, The Arizona Republic , 23 June 2022",
      "The park offers live shows, horseback rides, a 260-site campground and the International Museum of the Horse. \u2014 Emily Deletter, The Enquirer , 23 June 2022",
      "The group stunned the judges with their hypnotic routine, prompting the Modern Family alum to push her button and send the dancers straight to the live shows. \u2014 Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com , 22 June 2022",
      "Having that minimal relationship allows the company a chance to upsell, especially for premium channels, live sports, 24-hour news providers and similar content. \u2014 David Bloom, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb",
      "Cleveland best disc jockeys including DJ Ellery, DJ Ryan Wolf, DJ Steph Floss, and DJ Lo Key will be on hand spinning the tunes while singer Malcupnext performs live . \u2014 cleveland , 28 June 2022",
      "Roku is thinking local: In the streaming platform\u2019s first local news programming pact, Roku is adding eight NBC local news channels to the Roku Channel \u2014 available to stream live for free. \u2014 Todd Spangler, Variety , 28 June 2022",
      "The 2022 show premiered live at Clowes Memorial Hall at Butler University on June 5th and announced players of the year in each sport, honored special awards winners and celebrated the on- and off-the-field accomplishments of local athletes. \u2014 Usa Today Ventures, The Indianapolis Star , 28 June 2022",
      "The list of nominees below will be updated as they are announced live . \u2014 Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter , 26 June 2022",
      "Martin and Ott cite live -streaming as a boon to the public\u2019s awareness of and access to women\u2019s football. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 24 June 2022",
      "At this point, the AR expert capture may be used in training classes or on-the-job training and may even be used by inexperienced personnel to perform the task live . \u2014 John Clemons, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
      "Back in 2020, the singer told Rolling Stone about the difficulties of putting out an album but not being able to perform it live . \u2014 Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone , 14 June 2022",
      "My favorite song to perform live right now All of them. \u2014 Liza Lentini, SPIN , 31 May 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1531, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Adjective",
      "1946, in the meaning defined above":"Adverb",
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1":"Verb"
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, from Old English libban ; akin to Old High German leb\u0113n to live":"Verb",
      "short for alive":"Adjective"
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bv",
      "\u02c8liv"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "abide",
      "dwell",
      "reside"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-050821",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb",
      "intransitive verb",
      "verb"
    ]
  },
  "live by one's wits":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": to survive by doing clever and sometimes dishonest things":[
        "Out in the jungle, with no food or shelter, he had to live by his wits .",
        "a young thief who lives by her wits"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-191650",
    "type":[
      "idiom"
    ]
  },
  "live coverage":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a broadcast of an event on a radio or television program while the event is happening":[
        "The network will have live coverage of the game."
      ]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-194042",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "live happily ever after":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": to live happily for the rest of one's life":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-121021",
    "type":[
      "idiom"
    ]
  },
  "live hole":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": one of the flues in a clamp of bricks":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-125844",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "live wire":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": an alert, active, or aggressive person":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "She's a real live wire .",
      "the babysitter will have her hands full with those two little live wires",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "But banning shifts is a live wire with good arguments for and against it. \u2014 Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com , 16 Apr. 2022",
      "However, the Guardian XT has the ability to cut through a live wire without electrocuting someone, for example. \u2014 Saige Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune , 15 Apr. 2022",
      "As Ruth Stoops, Dern is an ungainly live wire , impetuous and agitated. \u2014 Matthew Jacobs, Vulture , 2 Dec. 2021",
      "Officials have asked people to regard every downed wire as a live wire ; to drive carefully and keep an eye out for tree branches, work crews, and flooded roads; to be good neighbors, and to be patient. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 28 Oct. 2021",
      "That disconnected the live wire and saved Varcadipane\u2019s life. \u2014 Connie Mckinney, USA TODAY , 13 Oct. 2021",
      "And as Lamar, the brothers\u2019 most fearsome rival now fresh out of prison, Eric Kofi Abrefa gives the show\u2019s most complete and downright interesting performance as a live wire of a man living on the edge between stability and true notoriety. \u2014 Caroline Framke, Variety , 29 Sep. 2021",
      "The fire department arrived and saw the live wire was partially in the roadway and across a sidewalk. \u2014 cleveland , 27 Aug. 2021",
      "AFC Richmond is a sparking live wire in a season that\u2019s otherwise short on the dramatic tension since Lasso cleaned up most the conflicts that gave him purpose last season. \u2014 Lorraine Ali Television Critic, Los Angeles Times , 20 Aug. 2021"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1881, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "dynamo",
      "fireball",
      "pistol"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-190520",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "live within one's means":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": to spend money only on what one can afford":[
        "He began to save money when he finally learned to live within his means ."
      ]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-181327",
    "type":[
      "idiom"
    ]
  },
  "liveliness":{
    "antonyms":[
      "dead",
      "inactive",
      "inanimate",
      "lackadaisical",
      "languid",
      "languishing",
      "languorous",
      "leaden",
      "lifeless",
      "limp",
      "listless",
      "spiritless",
      "vapid"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": active , intense":[
        "takes a lively interest in politics"
      ],
      ": brilliant , fresh":[
        "a lively wit"
      ],
      ": briskly alert and energetic : vigorous , animated":[
        "a lively discussion",
        "lively children racing for home"
      ],
      ": full of life, movement, or incident":[
        "lively streets at carnival time"
      ],
      ": imparting spirit or vivacity : stimulating":[
        "many a peer of England brews livelier liquor than the Muse",
        "\u2014 A. E. Housman"
      ],
      ": living":[],
      ": quick to rebound : resilient":[
        "a lively ball"
      ],
      ": responding readily to the helm":[
        "a lively boat"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "a very lively writing style",
      "The book is lively and well written.",
      "They had a lively debate.",
      "A lively atmosphere keeps people coming back to the caf\u00e9.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "On Sunday, the block party was full of musical performances, lively conversations and good food. \u2014 Adriana P\u00e9rez, Chicago Tribune , 19 June 2022",
      "That lively conversation, which took place in November 2015, was how the pair took a connection that began on a dating site, offline. \u2014 Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence , 24 Nov. 2021",
      "This Thanksgiving, crypto hedge-fund manager David Tawil is bracing for a much more lively conversation about his line of work. \u2014 Vildana Hajric, Fortune , 23 Nov. 2021",
      "Morgan has long been accomplished at making everyday powerplants feel special, and the combination of smart throttle calibration and a rorty exhaust gives the impression of enthusiasm\u2014one borne out by lively performance. \u2014 Mike Duff, Car and Driver , 15 June 2022",
      "There\u2019s a canyon of new office towers, a new museum, bookstore, and welcome center for MIT, along with lively restaurants in the works. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 15 June 2022",
      "Glasses of bubbly floated throughout the lively room dressed in overflowing seafood towers and bountiful bouquets of fresh peonies. \u2014 Elise\u00e9 Browchuk, Vogue , 14 June 2022",
      "The basilica is a tourism magnet in Barcelona, a lively and cosmopolitan city renowned for its artistry, culture and food. \u2014 Forrest Brown, CNN , 14 June 2022",
      "The first arrondissement is a lively and commercial area with so many beautiful things to discover. \u2014 Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country , 14 June 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 8":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, from Old English l\u012bfl\u012bc , from l\u012bf life":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bv-l\u0113"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for lively lively , animated , vivacious , sprightly , gay mean keenly alive and spirited. lively suggests briskness, alertness, or energy. a lively debate on the issues animated applies to what is spirited and active. an animated discussion of current events vivacious suggests an activeness of gesture and wit, often playful or alluring. a vivacious party host sprightly suggests lightness and spirited vigor of manner or wit. a tuneful, sprightly musical gay stresses complete freedom from care and overflowing spirits. the gay spirit of Paris in the 1920s",
    "synonyms":[
      "active",
      "airy",
      "animate",
      "animated",
      "bouncing",
      "brisk",
      "energetic",
      "frisky",
      "gay",
      "jaunty",
      "jazzy",
      "kinetic",
      "mettlesome",
      "peppy",
      "perky",
      "pert",
      "pizzazzy",
      "pizazzy",
      "racy",
      "snappy",
      "spanking",
      "sparky",
      "spirited",
      "sprightly",
      "springy",
      "vital",
      "vivacious",
      "zippy"
    ],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-183922",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb",
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "lively":{
    "antonyms":[
      "dead",
      "inactive",
      "inanimate",
      "lackadaisical",
      "languid",
      "languishing",
      "languorous",
      "leaden",
      "lifeless",
      "limp",
      "listless",
      "spiritless",
      "vapid"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": active , intense":[
        "takes a lively interest in politics"
      ],
      ": brilliant , fresh":[
        "a lively wit"
      ],
      ": briskly alert and energetic : vigorous , animated":[
        "a lively discussion",
        "lively children racing for home"
      ],
      ": full of life, movement, or incident":[
        "lively streets at carnival time"
      ],
      ": imparting spirit or vivacity : stimulating":[
        "many a peer of England brews livelier liquor than the Muse",
        "\u2014 A. E. Housman"
      ],
      ": living":[],
      ": quick to rebound : resilient":[
        "a lively ball"
      ],
      ": responding readily to the helm":[
        "a lively boat"
      ]
    },
    "examples":[
      "a very lively writing style",
      "The book is lively and well written.",
      "They had a lively debate.",
      "A lively atmosphere keeps people coming back to the caf\u00e9.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "On Sunday, the block party was full of musical performances, lively conversations and good food. \u2014 Adriana P\u00e9rez, Chicago Tribune , 19 June 2022",
      "That lively conversation, which took place in November 2015, was how the pair took a connection that began on a dating site, offline. \u2014 Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence , 24 Nov. 2021",
      "This Thanksgiving, crypto hedge-fund manager David Tawil is bracing for a much more lively conversation about his line of work. \u2014 Vildana Hajric, Fortune , 23 Nov. 2021",
      "Morgan has long been accomplished at making everyday powerplants feel special, and the combination of smart throttle calibration and a rorty exhaust gives the impression of enthusiasm\u2014one borne out by lively performance. \u2014 Mike Duff, Car and Driver , 15 June 2022",
      "There\u2019s a canyon of new office towers, a new museum, bookstore, and welcome center for MIT, along with lively restaurants in the works. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 15 June 2022",
      "Glasses of bubbly floated throughout the lively room dressed in overflowing seafood towers and bountiful bouquets of fresh peonies. \u2014 Elise\u00e9 Browchuk, Vogue , 14 June 2022",
      "The basilica is a tourism magnet in Barcelona, a lively and cosmopolitan city renowned for its artistry, culture and food. \u2014 Forrest Brown, CNN , 14 June 2022",
      "The first arrondissement is a lively and commercial area with so many beautiful things to discover. \u2014 Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country , 14 June 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 8":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, from Old English l\u012bfl\u012bc , from l\u012bf life":""
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bv-l\u0113"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for lively lively , animated , vivacious , sprightly , gay mean keenly alive and spirited. lively suggests briskness, alertness, or energy. a lively debate on the issues animated applies to what is spirited and active. an animated discussion of current events vivacious suggests an activeness of gesture and wit, often playful or alluring. a vivacious party host sprightly suggests lightness and spirited vigor of manner or wit. a tuneful, sprightly musical gay stresses complete freedom from care and overflowing spirits. the gay spirit of Paris in the 1920s",
    "synonyms":[
      "active",
      "airy",
      "animate",
      "animated",
      "bouncing",
      "brisk",
      "energetic",
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      "verb"
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    "antonyms":[],
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      ": any of various trematode worms (such as Fasciola hepatica ) that invade the mammalian liver":[]
    },
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The doctors treated the man with a blood transfusion and the anti-parasitic drug triclabendazole, which is used specifically to treat liver flukes . \u2014 Beth Mole, Ars Technica , 8 Nov. 2019",
      "The doctors extracted some of the worms and identified them as the common liver fluke Fasciola hepatica. \u2014 Beth Mole, Ars Technica , 8 Nov. 2019",
      "There\u2019s Toxoplasma gondii, which drives mice to seek out cats eager to eat them, and the liver fluke Dicrocoelium dendriticum, which motivates ants to climb blades of grass, exposing them to cows and sheep hungry for a snack. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 29 June 2017",
      "The parasite, the lancet liver fluke , is a flatworm that jumps between different animal species to complete its life cycle. \u2014 Laura Yan, Popular Mechanics , 10 June 2018"
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      "circa 1795, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-175822",
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      "noun"
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      "noun"
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      "the boss was livid when yet another deadline was missed",
      "her face was livid with fear",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "In another county, a commission chairman pounded a gavel frantically and ordered law enforcement to clear livid protesters from the room. \u2014 Fox News , 18 June 2022",
      "In another county, a commission chairman pounded a gavel frantically and ordered law enforcement to clear livid protesters from the room. \u2014 Susan Montoya Bryan, Morgan Lee, Anchorage Daily News , 18 June 2022",
      "In another county, a commission chairman pounded a gavel frantically and ordered law enforcement to clear livid protesters from the room. \u2014 Susan Montoya Bryan, Morgan Lee, Anchorage Daily News , 18 June 2022",
      "In another county, a commission chairman pounded a gavel frantically and ordered law enforcement to clear livid protesters from the room. \u2014 Fox News , 18 June 2022",
      "In another county, a commission chairman pounded a gavel frantically and ordered law enforcement to clear livid protesters from the room. \u2014 Susan Montoya Bryan And, BostonGlobe.com , 17 June 2022",
      "Dave and Chuck realize what's going on, and Wags, livid about the China situation, is brought into Prince's inner circle along with Scooter. \u2014 Kyle Fowle, EW.com , 4 Apr. 2022",
      "Caleb McConnell drained a 3-pointer at the other end, and a livid Izzo near midcourt got whistled for a technical foul as the shot swished. \u2014 Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press , 5 Feb. 2022",
      "Nelson also says many passengers become livid and violent when asked to mask up. \u2014 Lydia Wang, refinery29.com , 24 June 2021"
    ],
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      "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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    "history_and_etymology":{
      "French livide , from Latin lividus , from liv\u0113re to be blue; akin to Welsh lliw color and probably to Russian sliva plum":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-092200",
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      ": a grayish reddish purple that is redder and duller than heather (see heather sense 2a ) and deeper than campanula violet":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-110721",
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      ": a light grayish red that is bluer and very slightly lighter than ashes of rose":[]
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      "15th century, in the meaning defined above":""
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      "the boss was livid when yet another deadline was missed",
      "her face was livid with fear",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "In another county, a commission chairman pounded a gavel frantically and ordered law enforcement to clear livid protesters from the room. \u2014 Fox News , 18 June 2022",
      "In another county, a commission chairman pounded a gavel frantically and ordered law enforcement to clear livid protesters from the room. \u2014 Susan Montoya Bryan, Morgan Lee, Anchorage Daily News , 18 June 2022",
      "In another county, a commission chairman pounded a gavel frantically and ordered law enforcement to clear livid protesters from the room. \u2014 Susan Montoya Bryan, Morgan Lee, Anchorage Daily News , 18 June 2022",
      "In another county, a commission chairman pounded a gavel frantically and ordered law enforcement to clear livid protesters from the room. \u2014 Fox News , 18 June 2022",
      "In another county, a commission chairman pounded a gavel frantically and ordered law enforcement to clear livid protesters from the room. \u2014 Susan Montoya Bryan And, BostonGlobe.com , 17 June 2022",
      "Dave and Chuck realize what's going on, and Wags, livid about the China situation, is brought into Prince's inner circle along with Scooter. \u2014 Kyle Fowle, EW.com , 4 Apr. 2022",
      "Caleb McConnell drained a 3-pointer at the other end, and a livid Izzo near midcourt got whistled for a technical foul as the shot swished. \u2014 Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press , 5 Feb. 2022",
      "Nelson also says many passengers become livid and violent when asked to mask up. \u2014 Lydia Wang, refinery29.com , 24 June 2021"
    ],
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      "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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      "French livide , from Latin lividus , from liv\u0113re to be blue; akin to Welsh lliw color and probably to Russian sliva plum":""
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      "riley",
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      "shirty",
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      "steaming",
      "teed off",
      "ticked",
      "wrathful",
      "wroth"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-105604",
    "type":[
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      "noun"
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      ": the holder of a lease granted for one or more lifetimes":[]
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      "probably from lives (plural of life ) + -ier":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-111638",
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      "noun"
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        "\u2014 NEA Jour."
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      "Adjective",
      "I was taught to respect all living things.",
      "His aunt is his closest living relative.",
      "He's one of our greatest living authors.",
      "It was the first time I had ever seen a living, breathing bear in the wild.",
      "Noun",
      "the challenges of city living",
      "It's summertime, and the living is easy.",
      "the living and the dead",
      "The world belongs to the living .",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
      "From the cushy perspective of my living -room couch, killing a beaver seems like a significantly easier task. \u2014 Frederick Dreier, Outside Online , 17 June 2022",
      "Prebiotics are non- living , indigestible fibers that are used as food for probiotics. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 7 June 2022",
      "Hemant Chavan was working in office and multifamily real estate development in 2019, and hearing a lot of proposals for co-working and co- living spaces. \u2014 Joan Verdon, Forbes , 5 June 2022",
      "At her most desperate, Diaz resorted to walking in circles around her living -room couch in short bursts during the day. \u2014 Maggie Mertens, The Atlantic , 1 June 2022",
      "With piquing interest in mother-in-law units, Eightvillage, a company based in Atlanta, Ga., streamlines the process of establishing an extra living space on a homeowner\u2019s property. \u2014 Saige Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune , 30 Apr. 2022",
      "Emaciated and dishevelled, the eighty-three-year-old retiree was found lying on his living -room floor, in a state of severe malnutrition. \u2014 Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker , 12 Apr. 2022",
      "The Hotel Granduca says benvenuto with a range of accommodations including a selection of suites and residences that include full kitchens and living spaces\u2014some designed for longer stays\u2014with the look and feel of an Italian villa. \u2014 Rebecca Treon, Chron , 25 Mar. 2022",
      "That arm of the company attempted to introduce a co- living space on Wall Street in Manhattan and was shut down. \u2014 ELLE , 19 Mar. 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "In February, Hutchinson authorized 2% cost-of- living raises for employees at state agencies in the executive branch to help cope with inflation. \u2014 Michael R. Wickline, Arkansas Online , 29 June 2022",
      "Many of them are in search of a better quality of living , hoping to escape natural disasters, violence, poverty or inequality, according to the International Organization for Migration. \u2014 Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News , 28 June 2022",
      "However, many members of the LGBTQ community in the U.S. have heretofore felt safest in large urban areas and some of the largest cities have very high costs of living . \u2014 Forbes , 28 June 2022",
      "Millions of seniors and others who receive Social Security benefits are on track for a big cost-of- living adjustment, or COLA, in early 2023 to catch up to the nation's highest inflation in four decades. \u2014 Aimee Picchi, CBS News , 27 June 2022",
      "The roughly three-month long strike ended with a five-year deal which includes a prohibition on any plant closings during the life of the contract and a cost-of- living increase in pay to protect workers from rising prices. \u2014 Danielle Wiener-bronner, CNN , 22 June 2022",
      "More on inflation:Will cost-of- living raises push inflation even higher",
      "The resulting dance is an expression of love and sorrow, a testament to the ephemeral nature of living , and to the possibility\u2014despite or because of that ephemerality\u2014of true connection. \u2014 The New Yorker , 19 June 2022",
      "Good schools, a small-city feel despite the short distance to Portland and high quality of living are just some of the reasons people move to Happy Valley, said Michael Walter, the city\u2019s Economic and Community Development Director. \u2014 oregonlive , 12 June 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Adjective"
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-vi\u014b"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[
      "active",
      "alive",
      "functional",
      "functioning",
      "going",
      "live",
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      "operating",
      "operational",
      "operative",
      "running",
      "working"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-111421",
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun"
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    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": an organism (such as a horseshoe crab or a ginkgo tree) that has remained essentially unchanged from earlier geologic times and whose close relatives are usually extinct":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Coelacanths tend to live in the same areas where the fishermen try to snag sharks with gill-nets and often snag the living fossil fish in the process. \u2014 Mike Wehner, BGR , 21 May 2021",
      "The past few years have been exciting times for companies like Ginkgo (named after a dinosaur-era tree that\u2019s a living fossil ) that work in the emerging field of synthetic biology. \u2014 Amy Feldman, Forbes , 11 May 2021",
      "The Ginkgo tree is a living fossil , with the earliest leaf fossils dating from 270 million years ago. \u2014 Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal , 23 Oct. 2020",
      "The tour passes by some living fossils \u2014 a Wollemi pine from Australia and a dawn redwood, which is an example of a tree that was thought to be extinct until it was rediscovered in 1941. \u2014 Carl Nolte, SFChronicle.com , 2 May 2020",
      "Damine\u2019s festival is, in some respects, a living fossil . \u2014 Ben Dooley, New York Times , 13 Apr. 2020",
      "But there\u2019s an even older species\u2014a living fossil dating back to the Miocene (23 to 5 million years ago) that is Oregon\u2019s official state fossil: dawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides). \u2014 Heather Arndt Anderson, Sunset Magazine , 11 Feb. 2020",
      "Another Living Fossil: Gingko, the Maidenhair Tree Speaking of living fossils , gingko (Gingko biloba) is the only surviving member of the entire Gingkophyta plant division\u2014all of its kin are long extinct. \u2014 Heather Arndt Anderson, Sunset Magazine , 24 Jan. 2020",
      "For its fifth annual event, the festival will include a touch tank where attendees can interact with the living fossils . \u2014 Dixita Limbachia, Detroit Free Press , 27 Aug. 2019"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1859, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-113447",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
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    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a language that is still being used and spoken by people":[]
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    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-113140",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
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  "living legend":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a person who is famous while still living for doing something extremely well":[]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-123110",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
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  "living proof":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": someone that provides an example that proves that something can be done":[
        "She's living proof that success is possible for a woman in this field."
      ]
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    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-112314",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
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  "living quarters":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": the rooms where a person lives":[
        "He gave me a tour of his living quarters ."
      ]
    },
    "examples":[],
    "first_known_use":{},
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-113919",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
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  "living room":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a room in a residence used for the common social activities of the occupants":[],
      ": lebensraum":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "For instance, a camera or other monitoring device is not allowed if the living room has a sofa bed. \u2014 Kim Komando, USA TODAY , 23 June 2022",
      "The living room gives way to outdoor space, while a spacious rooftop deck complete with a hot tub sits above. \u2014 Tommy Mcardle, PEOPLE.com , 23 June 2022",
      "On the main level, the living room has a stone fireplace wall that rises 22 feet to the ceiling. \u2014 oregonlive , 23 June 2022",
      "Past the dining area, the living room includes sliders to a balcony. \u2014 Jon Gorey, BostonGlobe.com , 22 June 2022",
      "The living room easily accommodates a piano, which prompted the current owners to turn the front alcove into a music area. \u2014 James Alexander, Hartford Courant , 19 June 2022",
      "The oversized living room is ideal for family gatherings and opens directly onto the outdoor deck, surrounded by towering trees with fantastic mountain views. \u2014 Emma Reynolds, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
      "The living room had morphed into a makeshift playroom. \u2014 Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar, Washington Post , 16 June 2022",
      "The outdoor living room also functions as an outdoor theater; Natalie bought a projector and the couches are modular so they can be swung around. \u2014 Deanna Kizis, Sunset Magazine , 16 June 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1787, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "synonyms":[],
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-121617",
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ]
  },
  "living wage":{
    "antonyms":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": a subsistence wage":[],
      ": a wage sufficient to provide the necessities and comforts essential to an acceptable standard of living":[]
    },
    "examples":[
      "He was barely earning a living wage .",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Many Reddit commenters commiserated with the original poster and shared their own negative experience with recruiters lowballing them, talking down to them, or offering them salaries below a living wage . \u2014 Amiah Taylor, Fortune , 16 June 2022",
      "The average annual living wage in Nigeria, Africa\u2019s largest economy, is around 518,400 naira ($864). \u2014 Alexander Onukwue, Quartz , 31 May 2022",
      "This amount would be great in Huntsville, Alabama but would fall far below a living wage in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Carroll County. \u2014 George Croom, Baltimore Sun , 18 May 2022",
      "The study found that the lowest living wage stands at $29.81 an hour, which is sufficient for the bare necessities in Holmes County, Mississippi, and ranges up to a high of $65.45 an hour in San Francisco. \u2014 Aimee Picchi, CBS News , 27 Apr. 2022",
      "Council documents pointed to a living-wage calculator from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which found that the appropriate living wage for a single person with no children in L.A. County would be $19.35 an hour. \u2014 Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times , 5 Nov. 2021",
      "Having our workers being paid a living wage will help reduce the economic disparities in the county. \u2014 Baltimore Sun , 17 May 2022",
      "Brands must provide third-party certifications or documentation that garment workers are paid a living wage . \u2014 Leah Campano, Seventeen , 22 Apr. 2022",
      "The Harvard alumnus has advocated for a minor-league living wage , including with a column in the Washington Post. \u2014 Jr Radcliffe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 17 May 2022"
    ],
    "first_known_use":{
      "1817, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-111759",
    "type":[
      "noun"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-141748"
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      "idiom"
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      ": in a very innocent way : without knowing that something bad will happen":[
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-141840"
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  "linear equation":{
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      "noun"
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      ": an equation of the first degree in any number of variables":[]
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    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "For instance, Motta\u2019s discussion of Algebra 2 concepts, such as linear equations and formulas, are applied to the building of a rocket, which the 14- or 15-year-old student can then test. \u2014 Marco Santana, orlandosentinel.com , 19 Aug. 2019",
      "Lemon plus garlic is not a linear equation ; the presence of lemon transforms the fundamental tastes and smells that garlic has to offer. \u2014 Ali Bouzari, SFChronicle.com , 12 July 2019"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1816, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-142313"
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  "living trust":{
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      "noun"
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      ": a trust that becomes effective during the lifetime of the settlor":[]
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "To further complicate matters, a living trust or a will can have provisions that create a bypass trust after someone dies. \u2014 Liz Weston, oregonlive , 10 Apr. 2022",
      "Dear Liz: My husband and I made a living trust in 2004. \u2014 Liz Weston, oregonlive , 26 Feb. 2022",
      "Buyers whose names didn't appear to be a person or a family or living trust were categorized as an investor or other entity. \u2014 Patrick Clark, Fortune , 7 Jan. 2022",
      "Beneficiaries need to be named for assets that avoid probate and aren\u2019t controlled by a living trust . \u2014 Bob Carlson, Forbes , 3 Sep. 2021",
      "Check your will or living trust and change as necessary. \u2014 Tom Cooney And Crystal Faulkner, The Enquirer , 12 Oct. 2021",
      "Yet, a living trust has no effect unless it is given legal title to assets. \u2014 Bob Carlson, Forbes , 27 May 2021",
      "Most assets that aren\u2019t in the living trust go through probate. \u2014 Bob Carlson, Forbes , 27 May 2021",
      "Ohio Road 21017: donation, no value stated, Janis B. Hazlett to Janis B. Hazlett revocable living trust . \u2014 NOLA.com , 26 Nov. 2020"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1913, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-142327"
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  "life income policy":{
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      "noun"
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      ": a life-insurance policy providing for a stated life income to the beneficiary beginning at the death of the insured":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-142650"
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  "light therapy":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": the treatment of medical or psychiatric conditions (such as seasonal affective disorder) by the controlled application of light":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The mouthpiece offers dual- light therapy : Its blue LED light claims to whiten teeth and its red LED light claims to support healthy gums. \u2014 Marielle Marlys, Good Housekeeping , 15 June 2022",
      "The group fitness room, the cycle studio, three-lane pool and sauna, basketball court, water massage lounge and light therapy room are open to those with $21.99 memberships. \u2014 Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel , 8 June 2022",
      "With its sleek, clean design, this light therapy lamp scores major style points. \u2014 Sarah Klein, Health.com , 5 Nov. 2021",
      "Red light therapy uses red low-level wavelengths for skin issues such as wrinkles and scars. \u2014 Cathy Kozlowicz, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 18 May 2022",
      "Your dermatologist may recommend using topical medications, light therapy , or a combination of treatment options, as SELF previously reported. \u2014 Sara Coughlin, SELF , 29 Mar. 2022",
      "Or, there are LED light therapy treatments like Solawave which work to reduce the appearance of fine lines, blemishes, and dark spots with ease. \u2014 Kiana Murden, Vogue , 8 Apr. 2022",
      "Equally as impressive are their wide variety of spa treatments, which range from touchless technologies like LED light therapy to a more traditional deep tissue massage made unique with the use of CBD oil. \u2014 Anna Haines, Forbes , 14 Apr. 2022",
      "This multi-tasking device also acts as a revitalizing light therapy and tones the skin with a skin-toning microcurrent. \u2014 Emerald Elitou, Essence , 12 Apr. 2022"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1935, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-143046"
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  "liveable":{
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun"
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      ": suitable for living in, on, or with":[
        "a livable house",
        "livable wages"
      ],
      ": endurable":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-v\u0259-b\u0259l"
    ],
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      "habitable",
      "inhabitable"
    ],
    "antonyms":[
      "uninhabitable",
      "unlivable"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "They described the house as very livable .",
      "People need jobs that will pay them livable wages.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Neighborhoods adjacent to highways became less livable , as air quality declined, noise pollution increased, and walking places was less appealing. \u2014 Matt Mcfarland, CNN , 1 July 2022",
      "There is a misalignment of labor to open livable wage jobs. \u2014 Laura Johnston, cleveland , 28 June 2022",
      "Bryan Liff, a landlord who testified at the meeting last week, pushed for rent increases of at least 8 percent, and said rental income was already too low to bring many units up to livable standards. \u2014 New York Times , 21 June 2022",
      "But on the road, the Bronco Raptor is a perfectly livable machine. \u2014 David Beard, Car and Driver , 20 June 2022",
      "The show brought together the familiar\u2014bubblegum tableware by Helle Mardahl, bent-pipe chairs by Dior collaborator Jinyeong Yeon\u2014with a few new faces for a gallery-storefront hybrid that felt truly livable . \u2014 Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor , 15 June 2022",
      "Noise can degrade habitats that look idyllic and make otherwise livable places unlivable. \u2014 Ed Yong, The Atlantic , 13 June 2022",
      "Dreamy magazine spreads of stylish homes can\u2019t deliver the same experience as actually walking through a space that represents the latest design trends in livable layouts, with resilient products and tasteful d\u00e9cor. \u2014 oregonlive , 17 May 2022",
      "Though the city has a heating ordinance that requires landlords maintain livable temperatures in the winter, there is no similar measure for the summer for most types of residences. \u2014 Robert Mccoppin, Chicago Tribune , 16 May 2022"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1814, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-143736"
  },
  "living will":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a document in which the signer requests to be allowed to die rather than be kept alive by artificial means if disabled beyond a reasonable expectation of recovery \u2014 compare advance directive":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "High costs of living and high living will come down. \u2014 Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times , 23 June 2022",
      "Other important things to have are a medical directive or a living will \u2014 be sure to bring a copy with you to the hospital. \u2014 Adriana Gallardo, ProPublica , 10 May 2022",
      "Take home an advance care planning guidebook with Ohio advance directives, including the living will and the power of attorney for healthcare form. \u2014 cleveland , 13 Mar. 2022",
      "No one has shared a vision for the end of their lives, or written a living will . \u2014 Rachael Bedard, The New Yorker , 6 Mar. 2022",
      "Unmarried people should put a priority on developing the traditional estate planning documents that don\u2019t pertain to disposition of property: the health care proxy (or advance medical directive or living will ) and financial power of attorney. \u2014 Bob Carlson, Forbes , 3 Sep. 2021",
      "This person can then help the team of doctors and others taking care of the patient in situations not specifically addressed by the living will . \u2014 Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive , 21 Sep. 2021",
      "Like Bai, many worry about spreading the disease to their patients and loved ones; young medical residents are advising one another to write living wills . \u2014 Jillian Mock, Scientific American , 20 May 2020",
      "And only 18% of respondents had the three essential estate planning documents: a will, a living will , and powers of attorney. \u2014 Natalie Walters And Nino Abdaladze, azcentral , 15 Apr. 2020"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1969, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-143803"
  },
  "life experience":{
    "type":[
      "idiom"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": experience and knowledge gained through living":[]
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-144240"
  },
  "line of defense":{
    "type":[
      "noun phrase"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a way of defending oneself":[
        "the body's first line of defense against illness"
      ]
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    "pronounciation":[],
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-144332"
  },
  "living rock":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": mescal sense 1":[],
      ": a cactus ( Ariocarpus fissuratus ) of the southwestern U.S. and adjacent Mexico that resembles the related mescal":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-144421"
  },
  "limewater":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": an alkaline water solution of calcium hydroxide used as an antacid":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bm-\u02ccw\u022f-t\u0259r",
      "-\u02ccw\u00e4-",
      "\u02c8l\u012bm-\u02ccw\u022ft-\u0259r, -\u02ccw\u00e4t-"
    ],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The corn has undergone nixtamalization, which is the stripping of a corn's hard outer shell using limewater . \u2014 CNN , 27 Apr. 2022",
      "For another pancake, head-on whiteleg shrimp were fanned in a circle and encased, fossil-like, in a puffy, slightly sweet batter made with flour, chili paste, fish sauce, sugar, and limewater , then fried to a deep russet. \u2014 Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker , 16 Oct. 2020"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "circa 1500, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-145037"
  },
  "livelihood":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": means of support or subsistence (see subsistence sense 2 )":[
        "The villagers' main livelihood is fishing."
      ],
      ": the quality or state of being lively":[]
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    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bv-l\u0113-\u02cchu\u0307d"
    ],
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Many fishermen believe that the new regulations threaten their livelihoods .",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "With the help of her spells, the film examines the lives of everyone in the village and witnesses their plight, from young women who have reproductive problems to families who are losing the last of their livelihood . \u2014 Alexander Gabelia, Variety , 24 June 2022",
      "But maybe that\u2019s a part of it. :: Natural beauty is Alpine County\u2019s great gift and its main source of livelihood . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 5 June 2022",
      "Alison\u2019s life is not threatened by her pregnancy, nor is her livelihood . \u2014 Megan Garber, The Atlantic , 12 May 2022",
      "Before enclosure, common lands were the livelihood of common women. \u2014 Eula Biss, The New Yorker , 8 June 2022",
      "For some players, especially those who made a living playing that variant of poker online, the Alberta group\u2019s triumph represented a serious threat to their livelihood . \u2014 New York Times , 18 Jan. 2022",
      "This goes to your livelihood being manipulated by the mayor. \u2014 Washington Post , 19 Nov. 2021",
      "Joe deemed Baskin a threat to his livelihood through her advocacy of the Big Cat Public Safety Act, which aims to abolish ownership of big cats as pets and the practice of cub petting. \u2014 Erin Jensen, USA TODAY , 18 Nov. 2021",
      "Richter's livelihood has previously become the subject of controversy between him and Indianapolis post office officials. \u2014 Kristine Phillips, The Indianapolis Star , 29 May 2022"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "alteration of Middle English livelode course of life, from Old English l\u012bfl\u0101d , from l\u012bf + l\u0101d course \u2014 more at lode":""
    },
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-145458"
  },
  "Livistona":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a genus of Asiatic, Malaysian, and Australian fan palms \u2014 see chinese fan palm":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02ccliv\u0259\u0307\u02c8st\u014dn\u0259"
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    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "New Latin, from Liviston , estate near Edinburgh, Scotland":""
    },
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-145540"
  },
  "like so":{
    "type":[
      "idiom"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": in this manner : like this":[
        "\u2014 said when demonstrating something Fold the paper like so ."
      ]
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    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-145747"
  },
  "line of flux":{
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    "definitions":{
      ": field line":[]
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    "pronounciation":[],
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-145749"
  },
  "like I said":{
    "type":[
      "idiom"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": as I said":[
        "Like I said before, you've got to try harder."
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
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    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-150231"
  },
  "little spotted skunk":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": any of a number of small skunks (genus Spilogale ) that have a coat of marbled black and white and that are common and widely distributed in the southwestern U.S. and in Mexico":[]
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    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-150323"
  },
  "limewash":{
    "type":[
      "noun",
      "transitive verb"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a solution of lime and water used as a substitute for paint":[],
      ": to cover (as walls or cupboards) with limewash : whitewash":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\""
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    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-152015"
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  "limits":{
    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "adverb",
      "noun",
      "verb"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": something that bounds, restrains, or confines":[
        "the age limit for junior golf"
      ],
      ": the utmost extent":[
        "pushed her body to the limit"
      ],
      ": a geographic or political boundary":[],
      ": the place enclosed within a boundary : bounds":[
        "into the limits of the North they came",
        "\u2014 John Milton"
      ],
      ": limitation":[
        "the sadness is without limit",
        "\u2014 William Shakespeare"
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      ": a determining feature or differentia in logic":[],
      ": a prescribed maximum or minimum amount, quantity, or number: such as":[],
      ": the maximum quantity of game or fish that may be taken legally in a specified period":[],
      ": a maximum established for a gambling bet, raise, or payoff":[],
      ": a number whose numerical difference from a mathematical function is arbitrarily small for all values of the independent variables that are sufficiently close to but not equal to given prescribed numbers or that are sufficiently large positively or negatively":[],
      ": a number that for an infinite sequence of numbers is such that ultimately each of the remaining terms of the sequence differs from this number by less than any given positive amount":[],
      ": something that is exasperating or intolerable":[
        "We've had bad weather, but this is the limit ."
      ],
      ": to assign certain limits to : prescribe":[
        "reserved the right to limit use of the land"
      ],
      ": to restrict the bounds or limits of":[
        "the specialist can no longer limit himself to his specialty"
      ],
      ": to curtail or reduce in quantity or extent":[
        "we must limit the power of aggressors"
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    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-m\u0259t"
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    "synonyms":[
      "bound",
      "boundary",
      "cap",
      "ceiling",
      "confines",
      "end",
      "extent",
      "limitation",
      "line",
      "termination"
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    "antonyms":[
      "cap",
      "circumscribe",
      "confine",
      "hold down",
      "restrict"
    ],
    "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for limit Verb limit , restrict , circumscribe , confine mean to set bounds for. limit implies setting a point or line (as in time, space, speed, or degree) beyond which something cannot or is not permitted to go. visits are limited to 30 minutes restrict suggests a narrowing or tightening or restraining within or as if within an encircling boundary. laws intended to restrict the freedom of the press circumscribe stresses a restriction on all sides and by clearly defined boundaries. the work of the investigating committee was carefully circumscribed confine suggests severe restraint and a resulting cramping, fettering, or hampering. our choices were confined by finances",
    "examples":[
      "Noun",
      "He has reached the limit of his endurance.",
      "In training, she pushed her body to its physical limits .",
      "He tries to be creative within the limits of conventional journalism.",
      "There are limits to what I can put up with from him!",
      "Verb",
      "We need to find ways to limit expenses.",
      "He tried to limit the damage to his reputation by blaming other people.",
      "A factor limiting our country's economic performance is its lack of resources.",
      "Our lack of money limits our options.",
      "Because of our lack of money, we have to limit ourselves to fewer options.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "With a five-minute limit between selections and the requisite TV timeouts, that would mean a Heat selection some time after 10:30 p.m. \u2014 Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel , 21 June 2022",
      "But, with a limit on their value to match a payment amount. \u2014 Eric Solis, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
      "With the new limit of 13 pitchers, the Red Sox called up infield prospect Jeter Downs from Triple-A Worcester and designated right-hander James Norwood for assignment. \u2014 Jimmy Golen, Hartford Courant , 20 June 2022",
      "The bouncer is made of heavy-duty PVC, with a 500-pound weight limit . \u2014 Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics , 8 June 2022",
      "That prompted the approval of emergency contraception, but with an arbitrary age limit of 18. \u2014 Dana Singiser, STAT , 8 June 2022",
      "One senior administration official acknowledged that even the rockets with a 48-mile limit could be used to attack targets inside Russia if the system was brought to the Ukraine-Russia border. \u2014 New York Times , 1 June 2022",
      "Many applicants in Israel are turned down, and even those whose applications get approved are, in most cases, limited to purchasing a single handgun with a limit of fifty bullets. \u2014 John Cassidy, The New Yorker , 26 May 2022",
      "The original receipt must be presented between noon and 6 p.m., with a limit of 12 tickets per receipt. \u2014 Piet Levy, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 16 May 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "Iran and world powers agreed in 2015 to the nuclear deal, which saw Tehran drastically limit its enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions. \u2014 Jon Gambrell, ajc , 29 June 2022",
      "Community development director Catherine Czerniak said after the meeting the patio will not be covered, which would likely limit large-scale use in cold weather months. \u2014 Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune , 28 June 2022",
      "Rather than merely upholding the state\u2019s law, however, the court majority said states can limit or prohibit abortions at any stage of pregnancy. \u2014 Bob Egelko, San Francisco Chronicle , 24 June 2022",
      "The Biden administration also has floated income caps of $150,000 per borrower, which could limit who qualifies for student loan forgiveness. \u2014 Zack Friedman, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
      "Sunday, Germany\u2019s economic minister said the country will limit the use of natural gas for electricity production amid concerns about possible shortages caused by a cut in supplies from Russia. \u2014 Editors, USA TODAY , 20 June 2022",
      "Studies have shown that elderly and poor patients fare worse in HMOs, and some patients complain that the rules unfairly limit their choice of doctors and their access to specialists and costlier treatments. \u2014 Robert D. Mcfadden, BostonGlobe.com , 20 June 2022",
      "Studies have shown that elderly and poor patients fare worse in H.M.O.s, and some patients complain that the rules unfairly limit their choice of doctors and their access to specialists and costlier treatments. \u2014 New York Times , 20 June 2022",
      "Germany will limit the use of gas for electricity production amid concerns about possible shortages caused by a reduction in supplies from Russia, the country\u2019s economy minister said on Sunday. \u2014 John Leicester And David Keyton, Anchorage Daily News , 19 June 2022"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, from Anglo-French limite , from Latin limit-, limes boundary":"Noun and Verb"
    },
    "first_known_use":{
      "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb"
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-152227"
  },
  "LISTSERV":{
    "type":[
      "trademark"
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    "definitions":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8list-\u02ccs\u0259rv"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-152948"
  },
  "light chrome green":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a green that is yellower and less strong than holly green (see holly green sense 1 ), yellower and darker than golf green, yellower, lighter, and stronger than average hunter green, and lighter and stronger than deep or medium chrome green":[
        "\u2014 compare deep chrome green"
      ]
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    "pronounciation":[],
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The structure, with its 15-foot-high arched lightwood door, stands out on a narrow street of smaller houses. \u2014 Diane M. Fiske, Philly.com , 21 May 2017"
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Neighborhoods adjacent to highways became less livable , as air quality declined, noise pollution increased, and walking places was less appealing. \u2014 Matt Mcfarland, CNN , 1 July 2022",
      "There is a misalignment of labor to open livable wage jobs. \u2014 Laura Johnston, cleveland , 28 June 2022",
      "Bryan Liff, a landlord who testified at the meeting last week, pushed for rent increases of at least 8 percent, and said rental income was already too low to bring many units up to livable standards. \u2014 New York Times , 21 June 2022",
      "But on the road, the Bronco Raptor is a perfectly livable machine. \u2014 David Beard, Car and Driver , 20 June 2022",
      "The show brought together the familiar\u2014bubblegum tableware by Helle Mardahl, bent-pipe chairs by Dior collaborator Jinyeong Yeon\u2014with a few new faces for a gallery-storefront hybrid that felt truly livable . \u2014 Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor , 15 June 2022",
      "Noise can degrade habitats that look idyllic and make otherwise livable places unlivable. \u2014 Ed Yong, The Atlantic , 13 June 2022",
      "Dreamy magazine spreads of stylish homes can\u2019t deliver the same experience as actually walking through a space that represents the latest design trends in livable layouts, with resilient products and tasteful d\u00e9cor. \u2014 oregonlive , 17 May 2022",
      "Though the city has a heating ordinance that requires landlords maintain livable temperatures in the winter, there is no similar measure for the summer for most types of residences. \u2014 Robert Mccoppin, Chicago Tribune , 16 May 2022"
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      "from the phrase live line":""
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      ": a system of proportional representation under which a voter chooses between party lists each containing as many names as there are representatives to be chosen and the number of candidates declared elected from each list is determined by the percentage cast for each list out of the total vote":[
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Cramer clarified that the potential amputation would apply only to part of his little finger , not amputation of his whole hand. \u2014 Kathryn Watson, CBS News , 22 June 2022",
      "But the Virgin herself is virtually identical, right down to the slightly bent little finger of her praying left hand. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 20 June 2022",
      "All 13 members wear a distinct ring on their little finger . \u2014 Natalie Morin, Rolling Stone , 15 Apr. 2022",
      "Diddy\u2019s signature, starting from his early days in the studio, is a small orb of diamonds on his little finger . \u2014 Liana Satenstein, Vogue , 20 Jan. 2022",
      "The Bengals had won two straight before key injuries and mistakes took their toll in a 41-22 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers that left quarterback Joe Burrow nursing a sore little finger on his throwing hand. \u2014 Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al , 12 Dec. 2021",
      "Playing with a dislocated little finger on his throwing hand for much of the day, Burrow threw two interceptions and lost a fumble. \u2014 Mitch Stacy, ajc , 5 Dec. 2021",
      "Then, curl your first three fingers toward the center of your palm, leaving your thumb and little finger upright. \u2014 Timothy Fanning, San Antonio Express-News , 2 Dec. 2021",
      "The boy sat in a silver desk chair, nervously swivelling, tracing one of the scratches on his face with his little finger . \u2014 George Saunders, The New Yorker , 23 Aug. 2021"
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      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above":""
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "O\u2019Donnell said the lighthouse tours will start in July and run at least through 2023. \u2014 Sean Mcdonnell, cleveland , 22 June 2022",
      "The latest romance story bright to the screen by Hallmark, Moriah\u2019s Lighthouse, tells the tale of an accomplished artistic woodworker who has dreams of restoring a lighthouse in France, but a love story may get in the way on those plans. \u2014 oregonlive , 18 June 2022",
      "Lefevre portrays one of the main character\u2019s, Moriah, who is a woodworking artisan living in a French seaside town who dreams of restoring a local lighthouse . \u2014 al , 18 June 2022",
      "The opportunity is becoming available because the current lighthouse keepers have decided to move on after this season. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 18 June 2022",
      "Over in Anacapri, Lido del Faro is a beach club set beneath the Punta Carena lighthouse . \u2014 Lilah Ramzi, Vogue , 17 June 2022",
      "Much of the 60-acre island is privately owned, but visitors can take a day trip to the lighthouse station. \u2014 Robin Catalano, Travel + Leisure , 9 June 2022",
      "One, on his forearm, depicted a lighthouse above a roiling sea. \u2014 Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker , 6 June 2022",
      "But past the red-and-white lighthouse at Brockton Point the traffic thins out. \u2014 New York Times , 23 May 2022"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1622, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-164816"
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    "type":[
      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": a long amorous kiss":[]
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1979, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-165156"
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    "type":[
      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": a device that projects even light through a flat translucent surface over which films or tracings may be spread out and viewed":[]
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    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The Sensory Studio includes a rubbing table where children use crayons to reveal textures, natural plant materials and plates, a large light table where children look at colorful and translucent plant materials, and more. \u2014 David Petkiewicz, cleveland , 22 Mar. 2022",
      "On game day, Martin sat on a couch in a campus medical office that had been transformed into a calming living room, with a statue of the Buddha, airy paintings, and yellow- light table lamps. \u2014 Sarah Scoles, Popular Science , 9 Nov. 2020",
      "Pro Tip: Place the sheets face-down on a light table or face-out on a window to edge-match the sheets, then carefully tape the seams. \u2014 National Geographic , 7 Apr. 2020",
      "The exhibit also includes a stylized reproduction of Emberley's drawing and a light table from his home studio that museum visitors can try out. \u2014 Megan Becka, cleveland.com , 15 Dec. 2017",
      "Interactive activities, including a stylized reproduction of the drawing and light table in Emberley's home studio, will be included in the show. \u2014 Brittany Nader, cleveland.com , 12 Oct. 2017"
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      "circa 1948, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-165219"
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      ": a tall flagstaff surmounted by a liberty cap or the flag of a republic and set up as a symbol of liberty":[]
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1769, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-170116"
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      ": a graph in which points representing values of a variable for suitable values of an independent variable are connected by a broken line":[]
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    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Google Meet used to log average numbers for each person over the length of the call, but the new tool now shows each person's bandwidth in a second-by-second line graph . \u2014 Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica , 3 Mar. 2022",
      "Photograph from Kyodo / AP Manabe\u2019s pencil- line graph revealed three unexpected results. \u2014 The New Yorker , 10 Dec. 2021",
      "Considering the inventive output over the past five years for some of these companies, some interesting observations can be made based on the line graph below. \u2014 Anthony Trippe, Forbes , 12 Oct. 2021",
      "This line graph measures annual megadeaths from hurricanes, dehydration, water wars, and raiders in hockey masks. \u2014 Dennard Dayle, The New Yorker , 11 Oct. 2021",
      "Her daughter, who Langer's family adopted from Mexico, drew a line graph that depicted which candidate interrupted more during the first presidential debate in Ohio. \u2014 Joey Garrison, USA TODAY , 7 Nov. 2020",
      "Some charts are bar graphs, some are pie charts, some are line graphs \u2014on a few occasions, the charts are broken (e.g., a pie chart depicting a 92:8 ratio that splits 50-50). \u2014 Brian Feldman, Bloomberg.com , 14 May 2020",
      "On some dashboards, the line graphs have each data point or segment labeled, but the graph is so small that the labels bleed together, forcing the user to mouse over each pinpoint dot on the graph to find precise info. \u2014 Brian Feldman, Bloomberg.com , 14 May 2020",
      "The flight-recorder data is presented as a series of line graphs that give a clear picture of what was going on with the aircraft systems as the plane taxied on the ground, took off and flew for just 11 minutes. \u2014 Dominic Gates, The Seattle Times , 27 Nov. 2018"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "circa 1924, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-170241"
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      "noun"
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      ": a unit of length in astronomy equal to the distance that light travels in one year in a vacuum or about 5.88 trillion miles (9.46 trillion kilometers)":[],
      ": an extremely large measure of comparison (as of distance, time, or quality)":[
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        "has light-years more talent",
        "two minutes and yet light-years away from the crowded village",
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1867, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-170343"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-171033"
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Only months before, the owner of a garage living unit in the Southcrest neighborhood in which Lyon had lived for six years had to remodel, forcing him to move into an inexpensive hotel. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 16 Nov. 2021",
      "The youth authority advised families to contact a youth\u2019s case coordinator or living unit manager to schedule a visit. \u2014 oregonlive , 5 June 2021",
      "The waiting list is 88 at the home in Sandusky for nursing home residents and 30 for the independent living unit . \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 18 Feb. 2021",
      "The inmate was in an open area of the living unit and began tying a sheet around his neck, investigators said. \u2014 Jacob Beltran, ExpressNews.com , 27 Oct. 2020",
      "According to the county's Frequently Ask Questions, park users should practice social distancing by staying 6 feet from other guests not residing in the same living unit . \u2014 Cathy Kozlowicz, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 2 June 2020",
      "The development would include 60-100 single-family homes, 55-65 townhouses, 130-140 garden-style homes, about 200 apartments and 150-200 senior living units , according to plans submitted to the planning commission by developer Neyer Properties. \u2014 Randy Tucker, Cincinnati.com , 22 May 2020",
      "Meals and medications are also delivered to the living units . \u2014 Christina Maxouris, CNN , 7 May 2020",
      "When the pandemic forced restrictions, Mr. Zane was no longer allowed to walk from his independent living unit to visit his wife in the skilled nursing unit. \u2014 New York Times , 4 May 2020"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "circa 1937, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-171213"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-171411"
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      "noun"
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      ": a batted baseball hit in a nearly straight line usually not far above the ground":[]
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      "He hit a hard line drive to the shortstop.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "A day after getting drilled in the back by a line drive , Dodgers closer Craig Kimbrel was sore but relieved. \u2014 Steve Hensonassistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times , 4 July 2022",
      "Cleveland pitcher Herb Score had been hit in the eye by a line drive . \u2014 cleveland , 15 Apr. 2022",
      "After being named to the AL All-Star team for the first time in his career, Bassitt suffered a facial fracture when he was hit by a line drive on Aug. 17. \u2014 Andrew Tredinnick, USA TODAY , 2 Apr. 2022",
      "The Windsor defense turned a double play in the fifth, with Cosgrove catching a line drive then doubling up baserunner John Kirby. \u2014 Lori Riley, Hartford Courant , 5 June 2022",
      "The line drive down the left field line Friday night against Cleveland Guardians right-hander Shane Bieber",
      "The crowd cheered, the line drive bouncing into center field. \u2014 Luca Evans, Los Angeles Times , 16 May 2022",
      "Akil Baddoo opened the game with a first-pitch stand-up triple to the right-field corner; Riley Greene followed with a sacrifice fly on a line drive (103.2 mph exit velocity) to center for a 1-0 lead. \u2014 Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press , 21 Mar. 2022",
      "Vermillion came in for Ramage and Zach Ehrhard hit a line drive that Lanzilli dove to catch in right field. \u2014 Bob Holt, Arkansas Online , 7 June 2022"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1903, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-172028"
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      ": having reference to a light-sensitive photographic material fogged by accidental exposure to light":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-172628"
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      ": agreeable to listen to":[]
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    "examples":[
      "He finds some of his son's music very listenable .",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "While his voice might have more warble to it, his ability to turn the bucolic into something infinitely listenable is still formidable. \u2014 Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY , 17 June 2022",
      "This might be the most listenable thing on this list. \u2014 SPIN , 28 Apr. 2022",
      "The best new books of 2022 have begun to arrive in the form of dazzling hardcovers and highly- listenable audiobooks. \u2014 Glamour , 17 Feb. 2022",
      "But look at what this disaster is: gorgeous, soulful, ever- listenable music that wins new fans anytime anyone with a heart and good taste listens to it. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 27 Nov. 2021",
      "Through it all, Sullivan\u2019s flexible voice rises and falls, smooth and endlessly listenable . \u2014 Andrew R. Chow, Time , 27 May 2021",
      "All Arroyo has to do to be instantly listenable is be Arroyo. \u2014 Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer , 6 May 2021",
      "Learning instruments and writing songs came very naturally to me, but figuring out how to record and turn those skills into a listenable record eluded me for a long time. \u2014 Nick Williams, Billboard , 13 Feb. 2020",
      "Employee-only podcasts are password-protected and usually uploaded and listenable from internal intranet sites only. \u2014 Molly Beck, Quartz at Work , 15 Apr. 2020"
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      "improvements in diet that have resulted in greater life expectancy for many people",
      "calculating the life expectancies of different social groups",
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      "Conversely, the study suggests that your ability to balance on one foot points to longer life expectancy . \u2014 Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY , 22 June 2022",
      "Permanently reducing air pollution to meet the WHO guideline would add 2.2 years to global average life expectancy , raising it from about 72 to 74.2 years. \u2014 Claire Parker, Washington Post , 15 June 2022",
      "McBride was a healthy, able-bodied 18-year-old man with a normal life expectancy , according to the lawsuit. \u2014 Eplunus Colvin, Arkansas Online , 11 May 2022",
      "The younger the victims, the more years of life that were taken from them \u2014 and that means a bigger hit to average life expectancy . \u2014 Karen Kaplanscience And Medicine Editor, Los Angeles Times , 19 Apr. 2022",
      "Changes to life expectancy amid the Covid-19 pandemic widened an existing gap between the US and other high-income countries, the new report shows. \u2014 Deidre Mcphillips, CNN , 7 Apr. 2022",
      "Before the pandemic hit, Spain was projected to overtake Japan as the country with the longest life expectancy in the world, according to a study by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, in Seattle. \u2014 New York Times , 25 Mar. 2022",
      "Mississippi came in last, with life expectancy at 74.4 years. \u2014 Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News , 10 Feb. 2022",
      "And as Black trans women in the United States are being murdered at alarming rates, with a life expectancy in the mid-30s, there will be no more hiding the truth for Cox. \u2014 Essence , 9 Feb. 2022"
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Millennials, on the other hand, see the technology that for us was innovation not a long time ago as a living standard . \u2014 Pablo Turletti, Forbes , 26 Jan. 2022",
      "The new sanctions will severely impact the living standard of ordinary Russians. \u2014 Peter Rutland, The Conversation , 1 Mar. 2022",
      "That translates into a 5 percent hike in Joe's living standard year-in and year-out through the end of his days. \u2014 Laurence Kotlikoff, Forbes , 18 Jan. 2022",
      "The reduced living standard had the greatest impact on lower-income Americans and older consumers, Richard Curtin, chief economist who worked on the survey, said in the statement. \u2014 Lisa Kim, Forbes , 12 Nov. 2021",
      "One of the most enduring, reality-resistant, mythologies of our world has been that of the Great Convergence: the idea that developing countries would converge in living standard with the Western middle class. \u2014 Radu Magdin, Forbes , 18 Oct. 2021",
      "More than 40% of households headed by people aged 55 through 70 lack sufficient resources to maintain their living standard in retirement, according to a 2018 Wall Street Journal analysis. \u2014 Dawn Lim, WSJ , 6 Oct. 2021",
      "The ratio needs to be at around 60% if retirees want to maintain a preretirement living standard . \u2014 Jing Yang, WSJ , 2 June 2021",
      "The price has changed, but your living standard hasn\u2019t. \u2014 William Baldwin, Forbes , 20 Mar. 2021"
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      "The price for lithium carbonate \u2014the compound that gets extracted from the ground\u2014has shot up 432% year over year, hitting nearly $62,000 per metric ton in April. \u2014 Emily Barone, Time , 26 May 2022",
      "The shift to electric vehicles has spurred a global rush for lithium, which is used in virtually all EV batteries, and seen Chinese prices of lithium carbonate surge more than 400 percent over the past year. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 23 May 2022",
      "Lithium bottlenecks hurting Prices for battery-grade lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide have been soaring so fast, Tesla is already factoring in the higher costs into its current vehicle prices now. \u2014 Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune , 21 Apr. 2022",
      "Production emissions for 1 metric ton of lithium carbonate , for example, are three times higher than that of steel, the IEA report says. \u2014 Shel Evergreen, Ars Technica , 2 May 2022",
      "Glen Miller, professor of environmental science at the University of Nevada told CNBC in January that the mine is expected to produce 60,000 tons of lithium carbonate annually, about half of the 2025 expected domestic need. \u2014 Jon Markman, Forbes , 14 Mar. 2022",
      "Lithium remains in a viscous yellow green pool, which SQM converts into powdery white lithium carbonate for battery makers abroad. \u2014 New York Times , 28 Dec. 2021",
      "Comstock Mining projects that global lithium-ion battery manufacturing will require 1.8 million tons annually of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE). \u2014 Mergermarket, Forbes , 3 Nov. 2021",
      "China dominates the global advanced battery supply chain, including lithium hydroxide (94 percent), cells (76 percent), electrolyte (76 percent), lithium carbonate (70 percent), anodes (65 percent) and cathodes (53 percent). \u2014 Timothy Noah, The New Republic , 25 Feb. 2022"
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Dairy Milk chocolate also features a simple line drawing of a crown, the official emblem for the celebration. \u2014 Katie Deighton, WSJ , 25 May 2022",
      "These days, partisans use computer technology to turn line drawing into a precision science of maximizing political gain. \u2014 Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 29 Apr. 2022",
      "In other states, courts stepped in to limit partisan line drawing . \u2014 David Lautersenior Editor, Los Angeles Times , 22 Apr. 2022",
      "Bakker sized each photo, created a line drawing and transferred it to the panel, painting over it. \u2014 Janice Neumann, chicagotribune.com , 5 Mar. 2022",
      "For the past few days, as a result of the tip line drawing the attention of popular TikTokers and national media outlets, people across the country have been looking at Virginia. \u2014 Washington Post , 26 Jan. 2022",
      "On the snack bar is a fresh bit of tagging: a black line drawing of a man smoking marijuana with a can of beer by his side. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 14 Nov. 2021",
      "But PayPal isn\u2019t just banking on its current product line drawing in the dollars. \u2014 Q.ai - Make Genius Money Moves, Forbes , 10 Nov. 2021",
      "When his bedroom progresses from line drawing to full color, choral music creates an almost holy atmosphere. \u2014 Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor , 18 Aug. 2021"
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Pursuing a vision of opera as free-floating, lightly staged assemblages more than traditional score-and- libretto productions, AMOC works in shifting configurations. \u2014 New York Times , 14 June 2022",
      "Music and libretto by Beth Wiemann: Cara Consilvio directs. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 2 June 2022",
      "Peter Stone\u2019s libretto is sturdy and sometimes witty but mighty talky. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 3 June 2022",
      "The opera adaptation of her book, with a libretto by See and music by Nathan Wang, is being staged by the L.A. Opera from May 5 to 15 in the Chinese Garden of the Huntington Library in San Marino. \u2014 Michelle Terris, Los Angeles Times , 10 May 2022",
      "The work, with a libretto by Thulani Davis, the composer\u2019s cousin, from a story by his brother, Christopher Davis, premiered in the mid-1980s, first in Philadelphia and, officially, at New York City Opera. \u2014 New York Times , 15 May 2022",
      "Hebrail Kidjo ended up writing the show\u2019s libretto and lyrics, which were set to music by her parents. \u2014 Washington Post , 4 May 2022",
      "Yet the plots of the four myths that the composer adapted into the libretto are given only the most basic outline in the English supertitles, for the spirit of this haunting evening is atmospheric rather than narrative. \u2014 Heidi Waleson, WSJ , 17 Mar. 2022",
      "That the play was excellent to begin with was no guarantee of a viable libretto . \u2014 Jesse Green, New York Times , 31 Jan. 2022"
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    "first_known_use":{
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      "noun"
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      "Robert R. 1746\u20131813 American statesman":[]
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      "phrasal verb"
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      ": to wait or hope for (something) very eagerly":[
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      ": to think of (something) as the most important or enjoyable part of one's life":[
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      "noun"
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      ": one in which a filament gives off light when heated to incandescence by an electric current":[],
      ": fluorescent lamp":[]
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    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "For example, a light bulb that emits pure violet light, if placed in a region of the cosmos roughly corresponding to a redshift of 1 as seen from Earth, would appear as deep red. \u2014 Fabio Pacucci, Scientific American , 1 July 2022",
      "The big head that tends to stand in for Guston stares at them; a light bulb dangles, closet- or dungeon-style, over his head. \u2014 Lily Meyer, The Atlantic , 24 May 2022",
      "Critics said dropping the light bulb standards would lead to higher energy bills and more pollution. \u2014 Michael Smolenscolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune , 29 Apr. 2022",
      "Take the incandescent light bulb , which has been actively phased out by American, British and several European governments in recent years due to concerns around energy efficiency. \u2014 Megan C. Hills, CNN , 10 June 2022",
      "Assembling a Team After reading an article on the power of hiring experts and getting out of the way, a light bulb moment occurred for Adel. \u2014 Rod Berger, Forbes , 6 June 2022",
      "When attached at either end to a circuit such as a light bulb , the zinc inside reacts with the manganese dioxide and loses electrons. \u2014 Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics , 13 May 2022",
      "The bulk of those creations fall between 1850-1920: skyscrapers, the record player, the radio, the airplane, the light bulb . \u2014 Tom Roland, Billboard , 7 June 2022",
      "The light bulb was patented, the telephone was invented, wages skyrocketed \u2014 and seemingly instantaneous, so did skyscrapers and fortunes. \u2014 Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com , 22 Apr. 2022"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1884, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-194009"
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  "little people":{
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      "plural noun"
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      ": tiny imaginary beings (such as fairies, elves, and leprechauns) of folklore":[],
      ": children":[],
      ": common people":[]
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    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Plural noun",
      "The child is set afloat on a grass raft and found by a village of little people (the Nelwyn). \u2014 Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica , 26 May 2022",
      "To put it plainly, Dopesick wasn't going to work if the audience didn't care about the little people . \u2014 Ew Staff, EW.com , 27 Dec. 2021",
      "This is my tribute \u2014 my giving thanks \u2014 to that feeling: to the making of something simple and communal, comforting and basic, with, hopefully, ingredients in your kitchen and maybe the little people in your house. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 24 Nov. 2021",
      "Though preoccupied with the cares of office, Mr. Xi still has time for the little people , the Xinhua profile marveled. \u2014 Walter Russell Mead, WSJ , 8 Nov. 2021",
      "That has included, at times heartbreakingly, being outgrown, forgotten and cast aside by the mercurial little people whose love animates them. \u2014 Brian Lowry, CNN , 13 June 2019",
      "There\u2019s nothing little people love more than splishing and splashing around in the water \u2014 any body of water. \u2014 Essence , 10 June 2019",
      "But little people like us, protesting in our little corners, coaxed money for research and cocktail therapies and protease inhibitors. \u2014 Kevin Fisher-paulson, San Francisco Chronicle , 14 May 2018",
      "My three little people have totally different schedules to keep track of, and my baby girl has her own agenda. \u2014 Rachel Hollis, Time , 27 Feb. 2018"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1699, in the meaning defined at sense 3":"Plural noun"
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-194722"
  },
  "liver sausage":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
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      ": a large, creamy to firm cooked sausage containing ground pork liver usually mixed with pork or other meat and spices : liverwurst":[]
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "No Cocoa Krispies, no triple-cream brie, and no smoked liver sausage . \u2014 John Kass, chicagotribune.com , 4 Apr. 2018",
      "And real French triple-cream brie, and smoked liver sausage served with those horseradish sweet pickles made a fantastic sandwich. \u2014 John Kass, chicagotribune.com , 4 Apr. 2018",
      "All parts of the animal are honored during r\u00e9ttir, with traditional dishes such as liver sausage (sl\u00e1tur) and singed lamb heads (svi\u00f0) served at the post-herding celebration. \u2014 Bridget Hallinan, CNT , 15 Sep. 2017"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1820, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-195028"
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  "live off/on the fat of the land":{
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      "idiom"
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      ": to live very well by enjoying the best things that are available without having to work hard to get those things":[
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-195051"
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  "live load":{
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      "noun"
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      ": the load to which a structure is subjected in addition to its own weight":[]
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    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "According to a recent release, steel parts known as live load shoes support the drawbridge leaves while in the down position. \u2014 Rosemarie Stein, OregonLive.com , 3 Nov. 2017"
    ],
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1858, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-195303"
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  "listener":{
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      "noun"
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      ": one who listens to someone or something":[
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        "a friend who's a good listener [=who listens attentively and sympathetically]",
        "Fanny, being always a very courteous listener , and often the only listener at hand, came in for the complaints and distresses of most of them.",
        "\u2014 Jane Austen",
        "The average concertgoer drifts in and out of the music, often losing the thread. The listener can't always hear the music in the music, and tends to notice only the most obvious (usually the loudest) events.",
        "\u2014 David Schiff"
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1572, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-200041"
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      "adjective",
      "transitive verb"
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      "\u02c8lin\u0113\u0259\u0307t"
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    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Medieval Latin lineatus , past participle of lineare , from Latin, to make straight, from linea line (cord)":"Transitive verb",
      "lineate from Medieval Latin lineatus; lineated from past participle of lineate entry 1":"Adjective"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-200135"
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      "noun"
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      ": a point that is related to a set of points in such a way that every neighborhood of the point no matter how small contains another point belonging to the set":[]
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    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The Medina County Health Department is asking Brunswick City Council to support a state and countywide initiative to limit point -of-sale tobacco advertising. \u2014 Brian Lisik, cleveland , 19 Apr. 2021",
      "Items like pencils, scorecards and rakes were also eliminated from courses to limit points of contact. \u2014 Akeem Glaspie, Indianapolis Star , 2 Apr. 2020",
      "Do your best to clean hands between interactions and limit points of contact. \u2014 Justin L. Mack, Indianapolis Star , 18 Mar. 2020",
      "Elko's unit is taking the ball away (18 turnovers forced though eight games), limiting points (16.1 points per game allowed, 10th nationally), and has only allowed one rushing touchdown all year (best in the country). \u2014 Laken Litman, Indianapolis Star , 3 Nov. 2017"
    ],
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1850, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-200437"
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      "geographical name"
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    "definitions":{
      "city and port on the Gabon Estuary population 419,596":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-200601"
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      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": a pale blue transparent mobile magnetic liquid obtained by compressing gaseous oxygen and used chiefly in liquid-oxygen explosives and as the oxidizer in rocket propellants":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-200757"
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    "type":[
      "idiom"
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    "definitions":{
      ": to get food by farming, hunting, etc.":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-201243"
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  "light due":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a toll levied on ships in certain waters for the upkeep of lighthouses and lightships":[]
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    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-201639"
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  "livetrap":{
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      "verb"
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      ": to capture (an animal) in a live trap":[],
      ": a trap for catching an animal alive and uninjured":[]
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    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "Pamela placed a live trap in that area with her scent, hoping to attract him. \u2014 cleveland , 30 May 2022",
      "Foster said a live trap was found by the river at one point. \u2014 Ian James, The Arizona Republic , 9 Apr. 2021",
      "There's one thing the village could use, though, and that's live traps . \u2014 Shady Grove Oliver, Anchorage Daily News , 6 Mar. 2020",
      "Once, the rat was caught in a live trap but somehow escaped. \u2014 Michelle Theriault Boots, Anchorage Daily News , 2 July 2019",
      "Breaking out a window or sending down window cleaners would have been too risky, Ms. Donnelly-Coyne said, so officials baited live traps with cat food and placed them on the roof. \u2014 Matthew Haag, New York Times , 13 June 2018",
      "Animal control workers did set live traps on the tower's roof, believing that would be the safest option for capture, MPR reports. \u2014 Ashley May, USA TODAY , 13 June 2018",
      "Biologists have had live traps set in the woods near the end of Hiland Road since Wednesday, the same day a volunteer searcher was injured by a brown bear while searching for missing hiker Michael Soltis. \u2014 Matt Tunseth, Anchorage Daily News , 26 June 2018",
      "Now, the world is waiting to find out if the raccoon found the live trap at the top of the building. \u2014 Ashley May, USA TODAY , 13 June 2018"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1944, in the meaning defined above":"Verb",
      "1823, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-201857"
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  "ling":{
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      "noun",
      "noun suffix"
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      ": any of various fishes (such as a hake or burbot) of the cod family":[],
      ": lingcod":[],
      ": one connected with or having the quality of":[
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      ": young, small, or inferior one":[
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      ": in (such) a direction or manner":[
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        "flat ling"
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      "ling",
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English; akin to Dutch leng ling, Old English lang long":"Noun",
      "Middle English, from Old Norse lyng":"Noun",
      "Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old English -ing":"Noun suffix",
      "Middle English -ling (from Old English), -linges (from -ling + -es -s); akin to Old High German -ling\u016bn -ling, Old English lang long":"Adverb suffix"
    },
    "first_known_use":{
      "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
      "13th century, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-202027"
  },
  "literary executor":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a person entrusted with the management of the papers and unpublished works of a deceased author":[]
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    "synonyms":[],
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Jon Shestack is producing Only Apparently Real, based in part on a biography written by Paul Williams, the one-time literary executor of Dick\u2019s estate and friend of the author. \u2014 Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter , 29 June 2022",
      "More than thirty years ago, Hazel Holt, Pym\u2019s close friend and literary executor , published a biography of her. \u2014 Thomas Mallon, The New Yorker , 30 May 2022",
      "Both my father\u2019s widow, Ilana Howe, and I, the literary executor of his estate, were unaware of this earlier publication. \u2014 Nina Howe, The New York Review of Books , 10 Feb. 2022",
      "Edward Mendelson, Auden\u2019s literary executor , has been editing the ten-volume series for over three decades; Poems will complete it. \u2014 Lucy Jakub, The New York Review of Books , 4 Dec. 2021",
      "Hugo Vickers, her friend and literary executor , confirmed her death. \u2014 New York Times , 16 Nov. 2021",
      "Juneteenth, planned as a three-section epic, was collated from voluminous drafts by Ellison\u2019s literary executor , John Callahan. \u2014 Armond White, National Review , 23 June 2021",
      "Oliver Soden, her literary executor , said the cause was heart and kidney failure. \u2014 Neil Genzlinger, New York Times , 18 Nov. 2020",
      "Bowden was married twice and had many relationships, including with the person who became his literary executor , Mary Martha Miles, misidentified in the piece as his second wife. \u2014 Matt Mcleod, Harper's Magazine , 27 Oct. 2020"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1849, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-202132"
  },
  "lily of the valley":{
    "type":[
      "noun",
      "noun phrase"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a low perennial herb ( Convallaria majalis ) of the lily family that has usually two large oblong lanceolate leaves and a raceme of fragrant nodding bell-shaped white flowers":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8lil-\u0113-\u0259v-t\u035fh\u0259-\u02c8val-\u0113"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1563, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-202553"
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  "light brunswick green":{
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      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a green that is yellower and paler than holly green (see holly green sense 1 ), lighter, stronger, and slightly yellower than deep chrome green, and yellower, lighter, and stronger than average hunter green or middle Brunswick green":[
        "\u2014 compare deep brunswick green"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-202738"
  },
  "liver spots":{
    "type":[
      "noun plural",
      "plural noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": age spots":[]
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The first is Tom in 1996, with a head of hair and a face free of liver spots . \u2014 Brian Moylan, Vulture , 21 June 2021",
      "His eyes are glistening beads under bushy eyebrows, spittle dribbles down his scraggly beard, liver spots decorate his weathered face. \u2014 Carvell Wallace, New York Times , 6 Oct. 2020",
      "The American Cancer Society also said that UV light can cause premature aging and signs of damage such as wrinkles, leather skin, liver spots , actinic keratosis and solar elastosis. \u2014 Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY , 4 Aug. 2020",
      "The same excruciatingly clear HD television picture that brought the liver spots on the oldest debaters\u2019 faces into your living room also brought Buttigieg\u2019s uneven 5 o\u2019clock shadow, accentuating the age gap. \u2014 Todd J. Gillman, Dallas News , 20 Feb. 2020",
      "Nonsense Chicken, on the main strip of the humming Itaewon neighborhood, was a bare and empty white room occupied by a short, sun-baked Korean man with a boxy torso, liver spots on his forehead, and a brusque manner. \u2014 Wesley Yang, Bon Appetit , 9 May 2017"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1684, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-203340"
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  "light the way":{
    "type":[
      "idiom"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": to use a light to show a way that has to be followed":[
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-203947"
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  "little grebe":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a small European grebe ( Podiceps ruficollis )":[]
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1766, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-205200"
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    "definitions":{
      ": domestic work restricted to the less laborious duties":[],
      ": housekeeping in quarters with limited facilities for cooking":[]
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    "pronounciation":[],
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Walt Disney World reduced service to light housekeeping every other day. \u2014 CBS News , 17 Mar. 2022",
      "The business also offers breastfeeding and bottle feeding support, direct baby care, light housekeeping , food prep, emotional support, parent coaching, sleep solutions and more. \u2014 Evan Frank, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 13 Dec. 2021",
      "Available services include such things as bathing, dressing, grooming, light housekeeping , grocery shopping and meal preparation. \u2014 Mike Danahey, chicagotribune.com , 18 Nov. 2021",
      "The units with on-site parking and laundry will include health services, meals and light housekeeping provided by the health department. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 22 Oct. 2020",
      "The respite time can be used for nonmedical services, such as grocery shopping, cooking, toileting, exercise, dressing, grooming and light housekeeping . \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 18 Aug. 2020",
      "Clients are usually elderly or those with health problems that make daily activities \u2014 bathing, dressing, using the toilet \u2014 difficult. Personal caregivers may also prepare meals, do light housekeeping and remind clients to take their medications. \u2014 Melissa Fletcher Stoeltje, ExpressNews.com , 10 July 2020",
      "Home care attendants provide a wide variety of services, including help with bathing, eating and grooming; light housekeeping , physical therapy and companionship. \u2014 Julie Washington, cleveland , 7 Jan. 2020",
      "Five days a week, an aide comes to help him with personal care and some light housekeeping and cooking. \u2014 Jeanne Houck, Cincinnati.com , 12 Dec. 2019"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1872, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-210155"
  },
  "line of fire":{
    "type":[
      "noun phrase"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": the place where bullets are being shot":[
        "Some civilians got caught in the line of fire ."
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    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-210411"
  },
  "line of credit":{
    "type":[
      "noun phrase"
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    "definitions":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
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    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1917, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-210628"
  },
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    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a horizontal architectural member spanning and usually carrying the load above an opening":[]
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      "\u02c8lin-t\u1d4al"
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    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Enlarge / Stonehenge as viewed from the northeast, showing the post-and- lintel construction of the Sarsen Circle. \u2014 Kiona N. Smith, Ars Technica , 4 May 2022",
      "This creates a noticeably compact rear door aperture, requiring a duck of the head to get past the curved lintel . \u2014 Jonathon Ramsey, Car and Driver , 13 Apr. 2022",
      "There is also an inner ring of smaller bluestones and, within that ring, several free-standing trilithons (larger sarsens joined by one lintel ). \u2014 Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica , 8 Mar. 2022",
      "Enlarge / Stonehenge as viewed from the northeast, showing the post-and- lintel construction of the Sarsen Circle. \u2014 Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica , 8 Mar. 2022",
      "Work involves replacing the lintel beams and related brick, as well as a door frame at the fire station, which was built in 1947. \u2014 John Benson, cleveland , 2 Mar. 2022",
      "Miers told the council the developer agreed to incorporate the building\u2019s 1910 cornerstone and the lintel above the door into the new structure\u2019s designs. \u2014 Suzanne Baker, chicagotribune.com , 16 Feb. 2022",
      "My mystical vision evaporated, however, after the mansion\u2019s custodian showed me another inscription, which had been scratched into the lintel of the house\u2019s external doorway. \u2014 Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker , 22 Nov. 2021",
      "The other relics to be repatriated include the bronze bell, a sandstone sculpture of a standing Surya, the sun god, and a lintel depicting the sleep of the Hindu god Vishnu and birth Brahma. \u2014 Washington Post , 9 Nov. 2021"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, from Anglo-French *lintel , alteration of linter threshold, from Late Latin limitaris , from Latin, constituting a boundary, from limit-, limes boundary":""
    },
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-210706"
  },
  "life car":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a watertight boat or chamber traveling on a rope and usually used to haul persons through surf too heavy for an open boat":[]
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    "pronounciation":[],
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
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    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-211216"
  },
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      "noun"
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      ": a metal or alloy of low density (as aluminum, magnesium, titanium and beryllium, and alloys composed predominantly of one or more of these metals)":[]
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-211223"
  },
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    "type":[
      "adjective"
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      ": whole , entire":[
        "the livelong day"
      ]
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      "\u02c8liv-\u02ccl\u022fng",
      "\u02c8liv-\u02ccl\u022f\u014b"
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    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English lef long , from lef dear + long \u2014 more at lief":""
    },
    "first_known_use":{
      "15th century, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-211454"
  },
  "like shit":{
    "type":[
      "idiomatic phrase"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": very bad or very badly":[
        "The food tasted like shit .",
        "She treats him like shit .",
        "I got drunk at the party, and the next morning I felt like shit .",
        "When I saw how badly I had hurt her feelings, I felt like shit ."
      ]
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    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1940, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-211808"
  },
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      "noun plural but singular or plural in construction"
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      ": the common agricultural flax plant":[]
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    "pronounciation":[],
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
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    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-212310"
  },
  "liveleaf":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": air plant sense 2":[]
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    "pronounciation":[],
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-213300"
  },
  "lime uranite":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": autunite":[]
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    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "probably translation of German kalkuranit":""
    },
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-213314"
  },
  "linkage group":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a set of linked genes at different loci on the same chromosome":[]
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    "pronounciation":[],
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    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1921, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-213329"
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    "type":[
      "idiom"
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      ": not much better than (something) : only slightly better than (something)":[
        "The cookies were little better than cardboard."
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    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
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    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-214210"
  },
  "linewalker":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": a worker who patrols a petroleum line on foot to inspect and make minor repairs \u2014 compare line rider":[]
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    "pronounciation":[],
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-214243"
  },
  "line of vision":{
    "type":[
      "noun",
      "noun phrase"
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      ": the area in front of one's eyes":[
        "The pole was right in my line of vision ."
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    "pronounciation":[],
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-214703"
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    "type":[
      "adjective",
      "noun"
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      ": a concern offering vehicles (such as boats) for rent":[
        "a canoe livery",
        "an automobile livery"
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      ": the feeding, stabling, and care of horses for pay":[],
      ": livery stable":[],
      ": an identifying design (as on a vehicle) that designates ownership":[],
      ": a servant's uniform":[],
      ": the distinctive clothing or badge formerly worn by the retainers (see retainer entry 1 sense 1 ) of a person of rank":[],
      ": distinctive dress : garb":[
        "a nun's traditional livery"
      ],
      ": the act of delivering legal possession of property":[],
      ": the apportioning of provisions especially to servants : allowance":[],
      ": one's retainers or retinue":[],
      ": the members of a British livery company":[],
      ": resembling liver":[],
      ": suggesting liver disorder":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8liv-\u0259-r\u0113",
      "\u02c8liv-r\u0113",
      "\u02c8li-v\u0259-r\u0113"
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    "synonyms":[
      "outfit",
      "uniform"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Noun",
      "the limousine chauffeur was easily distinguished from the cab drivers by his livery",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "There\u2019s photographic evidence of at least two MiG-29s flying combat missions while wearing the livery of the Ukrainian air force\u2019s defunct aerobatic team, which disbanded back in 2002. \u2014 David Axe, Forbes , 22 June 2022",
      "The Norse Atlantic plane scheduled to leave Fort Lauderdale on Monday arrived in South Florida over the weekend and could be seen parked with its white and blue livery Sunday evening in the northwest corner of the airport. \u2014 David Lyons, Sun Sentinel , 20 June 2022",
      "The airline is taking swift action to move to its new livery . \u2014 Julia Buckley, CNN , 17 June 2022",
      "On Tuesday evening, a chartered Boeing 767 passenger jet, in a blue-and-white livery , waited in the summer sunshine on the tarmac of Boscombe Down, a testing site for military aircraft, in the South of England. \u2014 Sam Knight, The New Yorker , 17 June 2022",
      "To emphasize this point, the vehicle sits on the same F1 wheels used by the Mercedes-AMG Petronas team, which also inspired the livery . \u2014 Viju Mathew, Robb Report , 20 May 2022",
      "The Land Rover Defender dons a black-and-gold livery to celebrate the 60th anniversary of James Bond films. \u2014 Eric Stafford, Car and Driver , 29 Mar. 2022",
      "The bike is priced at $39,500 and delivered only in the special all-black Winter Test livery normally associated with Ducati\u2019s factory racing machines from MotoGP and WorldSBK. \u2014 Peter Jackson, Robb Report , 16 Mar. 2022",
      "However, many purists have called for keeping the current livery , which dates to the time of President John F. Kennedy. \u2014 David Koenig, Chron , 27 Apr. 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
      "Across the street is a livery cab service owned by Kevin Rosario (Jimmy Smits), who came to New York from Puerto Rico and poured his hopes into his daughter, Nina (Leslie Grace). \u2014 New York Times , 9 June 2021",
      "During the pandemic, some local fleet managers who rented cars to Uber and Lyft drivers re-registered the vehicles for non- livery use and began renting to folks making deliveries for companies like DoorDash and Uber Eats. \u2014 Anne Kadet, WSJ , 8 June 2021"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, from Anglo-French liveree, livree , literally, delivery, from liverer to deliver, from Latin liberare to free \u2014 more at liberate":"Noun",
      "see liver entry 1":"Adjective"
    },
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4":"Noun",
      "1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective"
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-215135"
  },
  "limit order":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": an order to buy securities at a specified maximum price or sell them at a specified minimum price":[]
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    "pronounciation":[],
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    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1883, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-215700"
  },
  "lipo":{
    "type":[
      "biographical name",
      "noun",
      "verb"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": liposuction":[
        "Through some unholy marriage of extreme fitness and calorie restriction (and maybe a little lipo ), women have figured out how to tame their aging bodies for longer than ever.",
        "\u2014 Johnathan van Meter",
        "\u2026 my friend shuttled us into the kitchen one by one to show us the inch-long incision under her chin (for the lipo ) \u2026",
        "\u2014 Marjorie Rosen"
      ],
      "701\u2013762 Chinese poet":[],
      ": to perform liposuction on (a person or part of the body)":[
        "More than anything, a high-cut bathing suit or leotard can create the illusion of longer legs. But you have to lipo the love handles.",
        "\u2014 Vogue",
        "Kirstie Alley lost a bunch of weight, but not by dieting. No, she had 35 lbs. lipoed right out of her.",
        "\u2014 Malene Arpe"
      ],
      ": to remove by liposuction":[
        "More than anything, a high-cut bathing suit or leotard can create the illusion of longer legs. But you have to lipo the love handles.",
        "\u2014 Vogue",
        "Kirstie Alley lost a bunch of weight, but not by dieting. No, she had 35 lbs. lipoed right out of her.",
        "\u2014 Malene Arpe"
      ]
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    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012b-(\u02cc)p\u014d",
      "\u02c8l\u0113-\u02c8b\u014d",
      "-\u02c8p\u014d"
    ],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "by shortening":"Noun",
      "derivative of lipo entry 1":"Verb"
    },
    "first_known_use":{
      "1987, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
      "1991, in the meaning defined above":"Verb"
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-215743"
  },
  "line geometry":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": the geometry that assumes the line instead of the point as the element of space":[]
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    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-220032"
  },
  "Little Bear":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": ursa minor":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1681, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-220408"
  },
  "life cycle":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": the series of stages in form and functional activity through which an organism passes between successive recurrences of a specified primary stage":[],
      ": life history sense 2":[],
      ": a series of stages through which something (such as an individual, culture, or manufactured product) passes during its lifetime":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "the life cycle of a shark",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "That life cycle is what struck Wendy Sprints on the brewery\u2019s last day. \u2014 oregonlive , 27 June 2022",
      "In late May and early June, the adult luna moths emerge from the pupa, mate, and lay eggs, and the moths\u2019 life cycle begins anew. \u2014 Don Lyman, BostonGlobe.com , 16 June 2022",
      "The life cycle from egg to breeding adult is usually about 10 to 15 days. \u2014 Jeanne Huber, Washington Post , 16 May 2022",
      "The life cycle of the loan is about as long as a computer takes to process a transaction. \u2014 Paul Vigna, WSJ , 8 May 2022",
      "Given the wide array of opportunities that metaverse technology offers, there are implications for the entire employee life cycle of attraction, recruitment, onboarding, development and retention. \u2014 Sudhir Pai, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
      "Existing birth control pills \u2014 based on the hormones estrogen and progesterone \u2014 prevent ovulation, the final stage in a follicle\u2019s life cycle where an egg is released from the ovary to potentially become fertilized. \u2014 Ryan Cross, BostonGlobe.com , 19 May 2022",
      "Like the current-generation Mustang, the new S650 should have an eight-year life cycle , and expect the pack to add performance variants year after year. \u2014 David Beard, Car and Driver , 9 May 2022",
      "The species can also go months between feeding and has a two-to-three-year life cycle . \u2014 Emily Deletter, The Enquirer , 6 May 2022"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1855, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-221214"
  },
  "little person":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a person of unusually short stature and especially a person affected with dwarfism":[
        "For over five years, Sin\u00e9ad has toured both primary and secondary schools around the country speaking with large groups about living life as a little person \u2026",
        "\u2014 Emily Guest",
        "After his release, he became an actor, finding roles written for little people .",
        "\u2014 Mark Bialczak"
      ]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1538, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-221346"
  },
  "lift a finger":{
    "type":[
      "idiom"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": to make an effort to do something":[
        "\u2014 usually used in negative statements I have so many chores to do, and my sister won't lift a finger to help me. He never lifted a finger to try to improve his failing grades."
      ]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-221834"
  },
  "line of Saturn":{
    "type":[],
    "definitions":{
      ": line of fate":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "after Saturn , Roman god connected with the sowing of seed, from Latin Saturnus":""
    },
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-222212"
  },
  "live in hope":{
    "type":[
      "idiom"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": to hope for something when one knows that it will probably not happen or be true":[
        "We live in hope that there will be some survivors of the crash."
      ]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-222345"
  },
  "line of reasoning":{
    "type":[
      "noun phrase"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a set of reasons used in order to reach a conclusion":[
        "She chose to follow a particular line of reasoning .",
        "I don't follow your line of reasoning ."
      ]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-222818"
  },
  "live-bearer":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bv-\u02ccber-\u0259r"
    ],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1924, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-223241"
  },
  "life history":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a history of the changes through which an organism passes in its development from the primary stage to its natural death":[],
      ": the history of an individual or thing":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "studying the life history of bears",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The research performed on his converted 126-foot Bering Sea crab vessel, OCEARCH, is helping to unlock the life history puzzle of great white sharks and other keystone species essential for the health of the oceans. \u2014 Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal , 12 May 2022",
      "The six-hour series is about the true- life history of the Baltimore Police Department Gun Trace Task Force, charges of corruption, and how the drug war distorted police work. \u2014 oregonlive , 24 Apr. 2022",
      "The six-hour series is about the true- life history of the Baltimore Police Department Gun Trace Task Force, charges of corruption and how the drug war distorted police work. \u2014 oregonlive , 8 Mar. 2022",
      "There is not only character history, but real- life history with the former married couple. \u2014 Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter , 23 Jan. 2022",
      "The skeleton is also beautifully preserved, revealing previously unknown aspects of his species\u2019 anatomy and life history . \u2014 Virginia Morell, Scientific American , 11 Jan. 2022",
      "The filmmaker breaks down some of the awards contender's biggest moments and the real- life history behind them. \u2014 Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY , 22 Dec. 2021",
      "If a band is recovered, mostly when a bird is found dead, or if it's captured at another site, the physical tag can help fill in some blanks about bird movements or life history . \u2014 Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 4 Dec. 2021",
      "In an intermissionless 100 minutes, Stephens lays out more than a half-century of their lives, starting with Claudette\u2019s move to New York in 1947 and ending \u2026 as any life history does. \u2014 Helen Shaw, Vulture , 3 Nov. 2021"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1848, in the meaning defined at sense 2":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-223424"
  },
  "Lipitor":{
    "type":[
      "trademark"
    ],
    "definitions":{},
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-p\u0259-t\u022fr",
      "\u02c8lip-\u0259-t\u022fr"
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    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
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      "Middle English liklihede , from likli likely + -hed, -hede -hood (akin to Middle English -hod, -had -hood)":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-223921"
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      "noun"
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      ": having qualities that bring about a favorable regard : pleasant , agreeable":[
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      "Detective Grant is the most likeable character in the novel.",
      "She seems like a friendly, likable young woman.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The character goes right to the brink of narcissism, but also is massively likable . \u2014 Daniel D'addario, Variety , 16 June 2022",
      "Furthermore, some people rated their peers as more likable and trustworthy in audio-only interactions. \u2014 Tina Dietz, Forbes , 21 Dec. 2021",
      "Colin Firth, who usually plays the most likable of characters (though not usually with such a shaky American accent), is playing one here who\u2019s hard to warm to, and always was. \u2014 John Anderson, WSJ , 3 May 2022",
      "The end result is certainly the funniest show on Broadway in years, if not the most likable . \u2014 Frank Rizzo, Variety , 27 Apr. 2022",
      "And the most likable cyborg since Lieutenant Commander Data was patrolling the deck of the U.S.S. Starship Enterprise. \u2014 Dalton Ross, EW.com , 21 Apr. 2022",
      "Known as Laddie, the shy and laconic Ladd was known as one of Hollywood\u2019s most likable and respected movie executives and producers. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 3 Mar. 2022",
      "Overshadowed by nearby Asheville, the smaller city is just as likable . \u2014 Andrew Nelson, WSJ , 19 May 2022",
      "And things only got more complex, audacious, and, yes, grosser from there, resulting in a superb, incredibly likable debut season. \u2014 Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone , 14 June 2021"
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1730, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-224024"
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      "noun"
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      ": a white flammable solid LiAlH 4 soluble in ether that is made by the reaction of lithium hydride and anhydrous aluminum chloride and that is used as a reducing agent especially for organic compounds [as a carboxylic acid (RCOOH) to an alcohol (RCH 2 OH)]":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-224135"
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      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": pneumonia caused by the aspiration or absorption into the lungs of oily substances (as nose drops or mineral oil) and usually found to be chronic":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-224210"
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      "noun"
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      ": a device for providing a strong uniform light on a surface (as for examining negatives or transparencies)":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-224304"
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      "noun"
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      ": the chance that something will happen : probability":[
        "There's very little likelihood of that happening. [=that is very unlikely to happen]",
        "changes that in all likelihood will be made soon [=changes that are very likely to be made soon]",
        "\u2026 a strong likelihood that he is correct \u2026",
        "\u2014 T. D. Anderson",
        "The likelihood of instability might increase because of the economic crisis.",
        "\u2014 Fareed Zakaria",
        "\u2026 could reduce the likelihood of a fire in their convenience store by banning smoking in their building \u2026",
        "\u2014 Harriet E. Jones et al."
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      "\u02c8l\u012b-kl\u0113-\u02cchu\u0307d"
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      "liability",
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      "There is a strong likelihood that he will be reelected.",
      "the weatherman on TV said that the likelihood of rain today was fairly high",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The program has increased students\u2019 likelihood of attending college by fourteen percent, and students who started college and then had to take a break for some reason were three times more likely to return to college than students nationwide. \u2014 Edward Conroy, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
      "Results released Wednesday increased the likelihood that Peltola, with a 4,300-vote edge over Sweeney, would advance to the general election. \u2014 Iris Samuels, Anchorage Daily News , 16 June 2022",
      "But the more people who get sick, the greater the likelihood that someone will experience a rare and serious complication. \u2014 Rachel Gutman, The Atlantic , 9 June 2022",
      "The difficulty finding preferred baby formula brands also increased the likelihood of inauthentic products and unscrupulous sellers taking advantage of parents in need. \u2014 Emily Ekins, WSJ , 22 May 2022",
      "As revenue increases each year by the millions, so does the number of members and, in turn, the likelihood of scams. \u2014 Natalia Galicza, Sun Sentinel , 18 May 2022",
      "As revenue increases each year by the millions, so does the number of members and, in turn, the likelihood of scams. \u2014 Orlando Sentinel , 18 May 2022",
      "The likelihood that many employers won\u2019t be returning to the typical five-day in-person workweek points to a years-long recovery for BART, which thrived on weekday morning and afternoon peak-hour commutes before the pandemic. \u2014 Ricardo Cano, San Francisco Chronicle , 31 Mar. 2022",
      "Anthropogenic warming increased the likelihood of floods that swept through parts of Europe last year by up to nine times and made Australia's devastating fire seasons 30 percent more likely. \u2014 Corryn Wetzel, Smithsonian Magazine , 2 Mar. 2022"
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    "history_and_etymology":{
      "see likely entry 1":""
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    "first_known_use":{
      "15th century, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-224622"
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  "liquid-oxygen explosive":{
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      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": a blasting explosive that consists essentially of a cartridge containing combustible material (as carbon black or lampblack) and immersed in liquid oxygen shortly before use":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-224641"
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  "living pledge":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": the transfer of possession of an estate to a lender to be held by him until the debt is paid out of the rents and profits \u2014 compare mortgage":[]
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-225333"
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  "light-brown apple moth":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": a variable yellow and brown tortricid moth ( Tortrix postvittana ) that damages apple leaves in Australia and New Zealand":[]
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    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-225432"
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  "liveingite":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": a mineral Pb 5 As 8 S 17 consisting of a sulfide of arsenic and lead":[]
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      "\u02c8l\u012bv-",
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      "George D. Liveing \u20201924, English chemist + English -ite":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-225702"
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  "lighttight":{
    "type":[
      "adjective"
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    "definitions":{
      ": lightproof":[]
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    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bt-\u02cct\u012bt"
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1884, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-225749"
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      "adjective",
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      ": living in one's place of employment":[
        "a live-in maid"
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      ": involving or involved with cohabitation":[
        "a live-in relationship",
        "a live-in partner"
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      ": to live in one's place of employment : live in another's home":[]
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    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8liv-\u02ccin"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1944, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective",
      "1890, in the meaning defined above":"Verb"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-225849"
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  "life-care":{
    "type":[
      "adjective"
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    "definitions":{
      ": of, relating to, or being a residential complex for elderly people that provides an apartment, personal and social services, and health care for life":[]
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    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bf-\u02ccker"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1960, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-230430"
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      "adjective"
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    "history_and_etymology":{
      "like entry 1 + -some":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-230526"
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  "light chrome yellow":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": a strong yellow that is slightly less strong than yolk yellow and greener and stronger than gamboge":[]
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    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-231408"
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  "lineation":{
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      "noun"
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      ": outline":[],
      ": an arrangement of lines":[]
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    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02ccli-n\u0113-\u02c8\u0101-sh\u0259n"
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    "synonyms":[],
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English lineacion outline, from Latin lineation-, lineatio , from lineare to mark with lines, from linea":""
    },
    "first_known_use":{
      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-231527"
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  "linaceae":{
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      "plural noun"
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      ": a widely distributed family of herbs, shrubs, or trees (order Geraniales) having regular pentamerous flowers with the stamens twice as many as the petals and a fruit that is a capsule or a drupe \u2014 see linum":[]
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    "pronounciation":[
      "l\u012b\u02c8n\u0101s\u0113\u02cc\u0113"
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    "history_and_etymology":{
      "New Latin, from Linum , type genus + -aceae":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-233445"
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  "lie over":{
    "type":[
      "verb"
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    "definitions":{
      ": to await disposal or attention at a later time":[]
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    "pronounciation":[],
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "circa 1847, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-233746"
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  "linear interpolation":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": estimation of a function (such as a logarithm) by assuming that it is a straight line between known values":[]
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    "pronounciation":[],
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1965, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-234046"
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  "life arrow":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": an arrow for carrying a line to a boat or ship":[]
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-234328"
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  "Li Po":{
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      "biographical name",
      "noun",
      "verb"
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      ": liposuction":[
        "Through some unholy marriage of extreme fitness and calorie restriction (and maybe a little lipo ), women have figured out how to tame their aging bodies for longer than ever.",
        "\u2014 Johnathan van Meter",
        "\u2026 my friend shuttled us into the kitchen one by one to show us the inch-long incision under her chin (for the lipo ) \u2026",
        "\u2014 Marjorie Rosen"
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      "701\u2013762 Chinese poet":[],
      ": to perform liposuction on (a person or part of the body)":[
        "More than anything, a high-cut bathing suit or leotard can create the illusion of longer legs. But you have to lipo the love handles.",
        "\u2014 Vogue",
        "Kirstie Alley lost a bunch of weight, but not by dieting. No, she had 35 lbs. lipoed right out of her.",
        "\u2014 Malene Arpe"
      ],
      ": to remove by liposuction":[
        "More than anything, a high-cut bathing suit or leotard can create the illusion of longer legs. But you have to lipo the love handles.",
        "\u2014 Vogue",
        "Kirstie Alley lost a bunch of weight, but not by dieting. No, she had 35 lbs. lipoed right out of her.",
        "\u2014 Malene Arpe"
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    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012b-(\u02cc)p\u014d",
      "\u02c8l\u0113-\u02c8b\u014d",
      "-\u02c8p\u014d"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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    "history_and_etymology":{
      "by shortening":"Noun",
      "derivative of lipo entry 1":"Verb"
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1987, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
      "1991, in the meaning defined above":"Verb"
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-234430"
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  "light meat":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": light-colored meat (as veal)":[]
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    "pronounciation":[],
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-234759"
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  "like someone's chances":{
    "type":[
      "idiom"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": to think someone has a good chance (of succeeding or winning)":[
        "\"How do you think the team will do this year"
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    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-235417"
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  "lime-twig":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a twig covered with birdlime to catch birds":[],
      ": snare":[]
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    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bm-\u02cctwig"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-235435"
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  "line dance":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": contra dance sense 1":[],
      ": a dance performed by a group usually in single file":[],
      ": a dance in which the dancers stand in ranks while performing a particular set of steps in unison":[]
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    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The afterparty includes face painting, line dance lessons, games and more. \u2014 Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer , 29 June 2022",
      "In June, the night sky will feature a line dance of at least five planets, all visible to the naked eye without the use of special equipment like binoculars or a telescope. \u2014 Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics , 31 May 2022",
      "Partygoers were doing a line dance in the beautiful fall weather, and inside, a live band was covering R&B classics. \u2014 Washington Post , 14 Jan. 2022",
      "Weinert has invited Louisville, Ky.-based line dance caller Alex Udis to lead audience members in COVID-safe dancing, with live music by Brett Miller and the Neon Moons. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 21 May 2021",
      "There were also two performances, a soul line dance and a tai chi demonstration, two more activities available at the center. \u2014 Ana Faguy, baltimoresun.com , 30 Apr. 2021",
      "At one point, all the zombies start doing like a line dance that's reminiscent of a bad Thriller. \u2014 Clark Collis, EW.com , 31 Mar. 2021",
      "It was picked up in Angola, where a video showed a group of people interrupting their meal to do a line dance to the song. \u2014 Andrew Meldrum And Nqobile Ntshangase, Star Tribune , 24 Sep. 2020",
      "Rhett called, and soon the side-by-side duet was in full bloom, with even some country line dance moves during the bridge. \u2014 Jason Lipshutz, Billboard , 16 Sep. 2020"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1948, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-235455"
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  "limewood":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": the wood of the linden tree":[]
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    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-235654"
  },
  "life hack":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a usually simple and clever tip or technique for accomplishing some familiar task more easily and efficiently":[
        "\" Life hacks ,\" as they are known, are all about eliminating life's manifold frustrations in simple and deliciously clever ways. The best involve tricks that are free, efficient and stunningly obvious in retrospect, deploying household items (like the humble toilet roll) for purposes beyond their wildest aspirations.",
        "\u2014 Michael Koziol"
      ]
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    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Life hack : How to lose weight in two easy and inexpensive ways \u2014 Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal , 15 Sep. 2017",
      "Earlier this week, a life hack was revealed that may have singlehandedly contributed to the iPhone X shortage. \u2014 Marissa Miller, Teen Vogue , 27 Oct. 2017",
      "Amazon has harnessed a common life hack for the slightly forgetful, and AI-using, music fan in all of us and turned it into a new chart. \u2014 Marc Schneider, Billboard , 4 Oct. 2017"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "2004, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-235734"
  },
  "linteled":{
    "type":[
      "adjective"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": having a lintel":[]
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
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    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-000112"
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  "live and let live":{
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-000459"
  },
  "line of Protection":{
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    "definitions":{
      ": line of mars":[]
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    "pronounciation":[],
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-000931"
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  "like so much":{
    "type":[
      "idiom"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": like something that is":[
        "The explanation sounded like so much nonsense.",
        "The house burned like so much paper."
      ]
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-001445"
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  "liquidize":{
    "type":[
      "verb"
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    "definitions":{
      ": to cause to be liquid":[]
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    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8li-kw\u0259-\u02ccd\u012bz"
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    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Allow to cool a little, remove the bay leaf and liquidize in a blender (or leave in pan and blend with an immersion blender). \u2014 Beth Segal, cleveland , 1 Mar. 2021",
      "Boil the asparagus on a low flame, add the sugar, then liquidize in a blender. \u2014 Duncan Hewitt, Smithsonian , 13 Jan. 2017",
      "Aguachile rojo is Mexican-style ceviche with raw hamachi in citrus juice and red chilies liquidized with water, garnished with cucumber shreds. \u2014 Linda Bladholm, miamiherald , 17 May 2017",
      "Boil the asparagus on a low flame, add the sugar, then liquidize in a blender. \u2014 Duncan Hewitt, Smithsonian , 13 Jan. 2017"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1837, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-001512"
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    "type":[
      "noun"
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      "the basic monetary unit of Lithuania from 1918 to 1940 and from 1991 through 2014":[]
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      "Lithuanian (nominative plural litai , genitive plural lit\u0173 ), from initial letters of New Latin Lituania , French Lituanie , etc.":""
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      "noun"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-001915"
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        "If I can live through this, I can live through anything."
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-002144"
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      ": comments or explanatory notes about a recording printed on the jacket or an insert":[]
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Steve Earle penned the liner notes for the new edition of the album, the original version of which was self-released by Pug and turned him into a DIY favorite in the modern singer/songwriter scene. \u2014 Jonathan Cohen, SPIN , 20 May 2022",
      "In the canny liner notes for this reissue, guitarist Scott Kannberg calls it their All Shook Down, a reference to the final Replacements album, a record clearly designed to be the solo debut of the band\u2019s songwriter, Paul Westerberg. \u2014 Joe Gross, Rolling Stone , 7 Apr. 2022",
      "The old ways of building relationships between act and audience ( liner notes , audio quality) are subordinated by the new: algorithmic curation, which invites endless listening but not active engagement. \u2014 Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic , 9 June 2022",
      "The copious liner notes include essays by or interviews with figures like Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth and Carlos Santana as well as Sonny Rollins, Carla Bley, John Zorn, Marc Ribot, etc. \u2014 Chris Willman, Variety , 23 Apr. 2022",
      "In the liner notes to Timespace, Nicks recalled her friend Rick Nowels bringing her the backing track. \u2014 Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic , 23 May 2022",
      "The 20-page booklet contains liner notes by Lenny Kaye and contributions from such famous Dalton acolytes as Nick Cave and Devendra Banhart. \u2014 Ron Hart, SPIN , 25 Apr. 2022",
      "Like previous VMP Anthologies, the collection is housed in a commemorative box complete with a book filled of liner notes , photos and lyrics. \u2014 Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone , 22 Mar. 2022",
      "His liner notes have appeared as a part of archival releases from Steely Dan, Randy Newman and other artists. \u2014 Variety Staff, Variety , 31 Mar. 2022"
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1955, in the meaning defined above":""
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      "adjective"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-002801"
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      "noun"
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      ": a graph showing the variation in brightness of a celestial object (such as a variable star) over a period of time":[]
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The recent bolide agreement, granting NASA access to light curve data that will help scientists analyze the physical properties of plunging fireballs, is one step in that direction. \u2014 Joey Roulette, BostonGlobe.com , 16 Apr. 2022",
      "In her circa 1928 photograph of an empty concrete amphitheater at Mills College, for instance, bands of dark and light curve outward like ripples of water from a pebble dropped in a pond, filling the frame. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 14 Apr. 2022",
      "The Visual Survey Group alerted Dalba and University of New Mexico assistant professor Diana Dragomir to the light curve : a graph showing starlight over time. \u2014 Julia Musto, Fox News , 16 Jan. 2022",
      "But could that light curve have instead been produced by a more rounded object with a nonuniform albedo",
      "In contrast to \u2018Oumuamua, 2I/Borisov displays no extreme light curve , and its nongravitational motion is simply a consequence of asymmetric outgassing as ice comes off its surface, just as in solar system comets. \u2014 David Jewitt, Scientific American , 1 Oct. 2020",
      "In December 2017 scientists reported \u2018Oumuamua's light curve . \u2014 David Jewitt, Scientific American , 1 Oct. 2020",
      "Barentsen also included a preliminary graph of the light curve , the way the star darkened as planets passed across it, which shows hints of at least six planets (as well as star spots) visible in the data. \u2014 Sarah Lewin Frasier, Scientific American , 10 Mar. 2017",
      "Based on their almost-identical light curves , these worlds would all be nearly the same size: slightly bigger than Earth. \u2014 Adam Mann, Scientific American , 3 July 2019"
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1890, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-003409"
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      "noun"
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      ": life emptied of joys and satisfactions":[]
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Joan is here to argue that such treatment is a living death . \u2014 Chelsea Bieker, WSJ , 13 May 2022",
      "Her fate is a living death shut up in a cave, not far from what Winston and John already suffer. \u2014 Jim Higgins, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 3 Mar. 2021"
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    "first_known_use":{
      "circa 1530, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-003742"
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      "noun"
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      ": a cast taken from the face of a living person \u2014 compare death mask":[]
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      "A limiting factor on our country's economic performance is its lack of resources.",
      "As a writer, I find the drama genre to be very limiting .",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "This was not the case with the Magic Leap 1, which had a very limiting field-of-view and buggy controller. \u2014 Anshel Sag, Forbes , 9 June 2022",
      "But, in many ways, Joyce's definition of feminism is both limiting and pretty contradictory. \u2014 Katherine Singh, refinery29.com , 17 Mar. 2022",
      "Border policies have long restricted asylum seekers\u2019 access to U.S. soil, and under the pandemic those restrictions became even more limiting . \u2014 Kate Morrissey, San Diego Union-Tribune , 24 Dec. 2021",
      "Toxic masculinity is, after all, a limiting and regressive stranglehold for everyone. \u2014 Maggie Zhou, refinery29.com , 11 Nov. 2021",
      "In fact, staffing may be one of the most limiting factors in a unicorn\u2019s ultimate success if not properly addressed. \u2014 Pete Wilkins, Forbes , 18 Oct. 2021",
      "Many Latino writers feel stuck \u2014 and begin to stagnate \u2014 in entry-level roles and a pipeline of diversity initiatives that can feel more limiting than liberating. \u2014 Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times , 11 June 2021",
      "Democrats would need 10 Republican votes to move a package through the Senate without the faster but more limiting budget reconciliation process. \u2014 Adam Aton, Scientific American , 13 May 2021",
      "Jeremy Blackburn, an assistant professor of computer science at New York\u2019s Binghamton University who co-wrote some of this research, said Trump\u2019s move is even more limiting . \u2014 NBC News , 11 May 2021"
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      "1644, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
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      "noun"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-005008"
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    "type":[
      "noun"
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      ": a printer's ruler on which measurements have been marked in picas, usually in other point sizes, and sometimes in inches":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-010335"
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      "noun"
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      ": bridge entry 1 sense 3m(1)":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-010529"
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      "Middle English lief, lef , from Old English l\u0113of ; akin to Old English lufu love":"Adjective"
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      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective",
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      "Thomas circa 1460\u20131524 English humanist and physician":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-011333"
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      "plural noun"
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      ": a widely distributed family of herbs, shrubs, or trees (order Geraniales) having regular pentamerous flowers with the stamens twice as many as the petals and a fruit that is a capsule or a drupe \u2014 see linum":[]
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      "New Latin, from Linum , type genus + -aceae":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-011602"
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    "type":[
      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": a machine that casts metal type in lines":[]
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1964, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-011942"
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      "She called him a dirty liar .",
      "she knew he was a liar when he started claiming that he was an astronaut",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The portrait that emerges is a pretty simple one: The guy is a liar and a dummy. \u2014 Alex Shephard, The New Republic , 16 June 2022",
      "Depp insisted that Heard was the liar and abuser in the relationship. \u2014 Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune , 12 June 2022",
      "During cross examination, Cosby's attorney Jennifer Bonjean accused Huth of being a liar several times for delivering two versions of her story. \u2014 Jonathan Landrum Jr., USA TODAY , 8 June 2022",
      "During cross examination, Cosby's attorney Jennifer Bonjean accused Huth of being a liar several times for delivering two versions of her story. \u2014 CBS News , 8 June 2022",
      "For the sixteenth-century barber-surgeon Ambroise Par\u00e9, pain was a deadly liar . \u2014 Laura Kolbe, The New York Review of Books , 8 June 2022",
      "Franklin also isn't a particularly good liar , which makes for some uncomfortable and amusing moments as questions begin piling up. \u2014 Brian Lowry, CNN , 20 May 2022",
      "Graham and Jim try to fight it by telling everyone that Kristen slept with Graham and now is trying to hurt him, but Kristen is a great liar . \u2014 Maggie Fremont, Vulture , 27 Sep. 2021",
      "Trump was not the first liar in the Oval Office, and unlike some of his predecessors, he was fiercely challenged by an adversarial press and an opposition party keen to decry his every statement. \u2014 Rebecca Panovka, Harper's Magazine , 20 July 2021"
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    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, from Old English l\u0113ogere , from l\u0113ogan to lie \u2014 more at lie":""
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      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-012018"
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    "type":[
      "noun"
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      ": a commissioned officer assigned to the line of the army or navy \u2014 compare staff officer":[]
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "And not only that, their policy needs to be implemented top down, not just from the police commanders, but all the way down to the line officer . \u2014 Washington Post , 8 Apr. 2021",
      "Making sure American citizens are safe and for keeping DHS front- line officers safe. \u2014 Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner , 29 May 2020",
      "Prior to that, Wiley served in the U.S. Navy for three decades, from 1983 until 2003: first as a surface line officer and then an intelligence officer. \u2014 Jerry Dunleavy, Washington Examiner , 13 May 2020",
      "In addition, Hupp said, two line officers from the air station are providing logistical support in the affected area. \u2014 Travis Andersen, BostonGlobe.com , 3 Sep. 2019",
      "The force has also given 100 front- line officers enhanced training to address mental health issues that arise on service calls. \u2014 Gillian Flaccus, chicagotribune.com , 11 Nov. 2019",
      "The Junior Police Officers Association, representing front- line officers , said the force has been stretched thin. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 3 Oct. 2019",
      "In recent weeks, the department launched a program that uses dogs to help front- line officers with the stress of the job. \u2014 Justin Jouvenal, Washington Post , 10 Sep. 2019",
      "Now, front- line officers routinely face verbal abuse and profanity at protests, an unusual phenomenon for members of a body that had long been highly respected. \u2014 New York Times , 24 June 2019"
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1850, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-012052"
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      ": a grayish to dark grayish yellow that is very slightly redder than golden green":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-012248"
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      ": a seasoned, cooked mixture of ground pork liver and trimmings usually with cornmeal or rice that is typically formed into loaves and served sliced and fried":[
        "In the American South, liver pudding is served, like other potted meats such as Spam and canned corned beef, pan-fried with eggs and potatoes or grits.",
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1696, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-013320"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-013603"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-013743"
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Now, a new study of the mosses and liverworts found inside his body and near his corpse are telling us even more about this Copper Age man\u2019s final days. \u2014 Jason Daley, Smithsonian , 1 Nov. 2019",
      "Researchers from the University of Glasgow and the University of Innsbruck recovered at least 75 species of bryophytes, non-vascular plants such as mosses and liverworts , that had been preserved in ice with Otzi. \u2014 Jessie Yeung, CNN , 31 Oct. 2019",
      "Bryophytes such as mosses and liverworts can only be studied in exceptional scenarios of preservation, such as an anaerobic bog or, in \u00d6tzi's case, a frozen mountain pass. \u2014 Megan Gannon, National Geographic , 30 Oct. 2019",
      "Only about five percent nonvascular plants like liverworts and mosses are represented in the gardens. \u2014 Jason Daley, Smithsonian , 27 Sep. 2017",
      "Oishi said humid cities where moss thrives could benefit most from using bryophytes \u2013 a collective term for mosses, hornworts and liverworts \u2013 as bioindicators, adding moss could be monitored in its natural environment or cultivated for analysis. \u2014 Sophie Hares, The Christian Science Monitor , 21 Aug. 2017"
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      "1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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      "Middle English livelihed, livelihede , from lively + -hed, -hede (variant of -hod, -had -hood)":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-021026"
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      "geographical name"
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      "city and port on the Baltic Sea in western Latvia population 76,731":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-021719"
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      "idiom"
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      ": the type genus of Linaceae comprising herbaceous annual or perennial plants that have small sessile leaves, terminal or axillary racemes of flowers with fugacious petals, and capsular fruits \u2014 see flax sense 1":[]
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      "New Latin, from Latin, flax":""
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      "noun"
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      ": an issue of something collectible (such as books, prints, or medals) that is advertised to be limited to a relatively small number of copies":[]
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The box set will be available in three different formats: limited edition color vinyl (priced at $99.98), black vinyl edition ($89.98), and CD ($39.98). \u2014 Mitchell Peters, Billboard , 17 June 2022",
      "To celebrate Hamlin's 24th birthday, the duo launched a limited edition Rinna Beauty ICON Lip Kit, out now. \u2014 Michelle Lee, PEOPLE.com , 17 June 2022",
      "Tomorrow, Parlophone is also issuing a limited edition anniversary vinyl edition of Ziggy Stardust, cut from the original studio master tapes. \u2014 Jonathan Cohen, SPIN , 16 June 2022",
      "Also in this edition is a limited edition , 50th anniversary model of the iconic Technics SL-1200 turntable. \u2014 Brad Moon, Forbes , 21 Apr. 2022",
      "The first was a limited edition giftware pattern introduced in 1969; the second was produced from 1970 to 1971 and has a rich background color; the third, made from 1971 to 1974, was more stylized and had a white background. \u2014 Tribune News Service, al , 19 June 2022",
      "And finally, there is the POP Rides: Batman Returns \u2013 The Penguin and Duck Ride, a limited edition web exclusive. \u2014 Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter , 15 June 2022",
      "Brunello Cucinelli Debuted alongside a live ceramics workshop in Brunello Cucinelli\u2019s Milan boutique, designer and architect Daniel Germani\u2019s limited edition ceramic cup referenced the bales of cashmere utilized by the Italian luxury knitwear brand. \u2014 David Graver, Vogue , 15 June 2022",
      "The concept features a limited edition BRABUS 1300 R, created in collaboration with Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM. \u2014 Karla Cripps, CNN , 11 June 2022"
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1818, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-022540"
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      "idiom"
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      ": to continue to live past the time one was expected to die and be likely to die soon":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-022643"
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      "noun"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-022655"
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      "noun"
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      ": a photoengraving of a line drawing":[]
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    "first_known_use":{
      "circa 1909, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-024157"
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1887, in the meaning defined above":""
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      ": a partnership having one or more general partners and one or more limited partners":[]
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    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "John Angelos is the club\u2019s chairman and CEO, with Peter and Lou listed on the team\u2019s website as part of its limited partnership group. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 10 June 2022",
      "Those same regulators already weighed in last year to block a much more limited partnership between JetBlue and American Airlines, arguing that such a deal would raise fares for passengers. \u2014 CBS News , 5 Apr. 2022",
      "An individual is a juridical person, but a corporation, an LLC, a limited partnership , and a general partnership (in some states) are all also juridical persons. \u2014 Jay Adkisson, Forbes , 18 Mar. 2022",
      "Miller's phone is part of a family plan account with his parents that is held by Carron Drive Apartments LP, a California limited partnership formed in August 1997, according to his suit. \u2014 Melissa Quinn, CBS News , 9 Mar. 2022",
      "Those two Utah financial services firms have formed a limited partnership called the Utah Lake Development Fund and claimed to have made substantial investments in the project, $15 million and $10 million, respectively. \u2014 Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune , 1 Feb. 2022",
      "Texas Partners Bank will own a minority interest in the limited partnership but 100 percent of Legacy\u2019s general partner. \u2014 Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News , 4 Jan. 2022",
      "The master limited partnership \u2019s storage business was down slightly on the quarter. \u2014 Diego Mendoza-moyers, San Antonio Express-News , 4 Nov. 2021",
      "Because of lack of marketability and control and restrictions on transferability the limited partnership interests are worth less than the proportionate share of the value of the assets. \u2014 Peter J Reilly, Forbes , 25 Sep. 2021"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1791, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-030403"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-030711"
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      "Medieval Latin litterarum doctor":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-031139"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-031510"
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      ": a heraldic representation of a lion's head affront\u00e9 without any of the neck showing but usually with part of the mane visible \u2014 compare leopard's face":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-031519"
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      "noun"
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      ": a large, creamy to firm cooked sausage containing ground pork liver usually mixed with pork or other meat and spices : liver sausage":[]
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      "also -\u02ccvu\u0307(r)st",
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    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Down a flight of stairs from the main store is a small, private room where, on a low table, Jeremy has laid out lunch for the two of us: salami, ham, liverwurst , bologna, p\u00e2t\u00e9s and cheese, along with slices of rye and pumpernickel. \u2014 Reggie Nadelson, New York Times , 26 Feb. 2020",
      "His list of requirements for a hotel room in Philadelphia during a tryout included sliced liverwurst , salami, and bologna, and twenty-four cans of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer. \u2014 Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker , 13 Jan. 2020",
      "As the neighborhood changed around the restaurant, Langer\u2019s stopped selling items such as baloney and liverwurst . \u2014 Samantha Masunaga, latimes.com , 14 Apr. 2018"
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      "partial translation of German Leberwurst , from Leber liver + Wurst sausage":""
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1852, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-031821"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-032257"
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      "geographical name"
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    "definitions":{
      "region of central Europe bordering on the Baltic Sea in Latvia and Estonia":[],
      "city in southeastern Michigan west of Detroit population 96,942":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-032348"
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      ": a prayer consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate responses by the congregation":[
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      ": a resonant or repetitive chant":[
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      ": a usually lengthy recitation or enumeration":[
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      ": a sizable series or set":[
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    "examples":[
      "He has a litany of grievances against his former employer.",
      "The team blamed its losses on a litany of injuries.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The song is a litany of problems and preoccupations rife with feelings of anxiety, inadequacy and self-doubt. \u2014 Washington Post , 5 May 2022",
      "But its history is a litany of invasions, with occupiers including the Russian empire, the Polish empire, Nazi Germany, and the Soviet Union. \u2014 Cate Mcquaid, BostonGlobe.com , 7 Apr. 2022",
      "Will Smith's slap of Chris Rock stunned those present for last night's Oscars ceremony and instantly stirred intense reaction online, including from a litany of celebrities. \u2014 NBC News , 28 Mar. 2022",
      "Photos of the Henson Creature Shop examined by THR reveal what one freelancer who took the pictures contends is a litany of workplace hazards. \u2014 Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter , 17 Mar. 2022",
      "Of course, there are a litany of other incidents that contributed to Meyer\u2019s dizzying downfall, not the least of which was Meyer\u2019s inexplicable, inexcusable lack of judgement back in early October following a heartbreaking road loss at Cincinnati. \u2014 Mike Bianchi, orlandosentinel.com , 16 Dec. 2021",
      "What followed over the next two years, according to the charges, was a litany of other statements and clashes on social media, which all formed the basis of the move to fire him. \u2014 Jeremy Gorner, chicagotribune.com , 14 Nov. 2021",
      "For decades, scientists have recognized that the North American beaver, Castor canadensis, provides a litany of ecological benefits throughout its range from northern Mexico to Alaska. \u2014 Ben Goldfarb, National Geographic , 22 Sep. 2020",
      "And in an litany of other instances, Sharpton has been there to advocate, consult and lend support for Black people. \u2014 Jake Coyle, ajc , 19 June 2022"
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    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English letanie , from Anglo-French & Late Latin; Anglo-French, from Late Latin litania , from Late Greek litaneia , from Greek, entreaty, from litanos supplicant":""
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    "first_known_use":{
      "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-032513"
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    "type":[
      "phrasal verb"
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      ": to affect (someone) in a specified way":[
        "Sorrow lay heavily on him.",
        "Guilt lies on his conscience.",
        "She keeps herself healthy so her years lie lightly upon her."
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    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-032533"
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      "noun"
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      ": the seven principal stars in Ursa Minor":[]
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1842, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-032542"
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      "noun"
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      ": the breath that sustains life":[
        "giving life breath to the skeleton",
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-032658"
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    "type":[
      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": citropten":[]
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    "pronounciation":[
      "l\u0259\u0307\u02c8met\u1d4an"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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    "history_and_etymology":{
      "International Scientific Vocabulary limett- (from New Latin limetta ) + -in":""
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    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-032757"
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    "type":[
      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": an annual barley ( Hordeum pusillum ) that is native to western North America and widespread in the southern states and in tropical America and that has flattened glumes and the lemmas of the lateral spikelets raised on pedicels":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-033145"
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      "noun"
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      ": a charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law":[
        "The bank had a lien on our house."
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      ": the security interest created by a mortgage":[
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      "\u02c8l\u0113n",
      "\u02c8l\u012b-\u0259n, \u02c8l\u012b-\u02ccen",
      "\u02c8l\u0113-\u0259n"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Okay, so now AVT has a lien against Olivet's interests in the LLCs. \u2014 Jay Adkisson, Forbes , 26 Apr. 2022",
      "The problem is that the LLCs were not a party to the Utah proceeding, and thus have no formal notice that there is any lien on Olivet's interests. \u2014 Jay Adkisson, Forbes , 26 Apr. 2022",
      "In 2017, the companies decided to begin removing tax- lien and civil-judgment data. \u2014 Annamaria Andriotis, WSJ , 18 Mar. 2022",
      "In other words, Glaser Weil might have been able to use its lien to protect its past billings, but perhaps not any future billings going forward. \u2014 Jay Adkisson, Forbes , 5 Jan. 2022",
      "At the end of the day, what the creditor ends up with is a lien on that interest. \u2014 Jay Adkisson, Forbes , 5 Jan. 2022",
      "Matt Keyes, a spokesman for the Ohio Democratic Party, made hay out of the tax lien in a statement. \u2014 Andrew J. Tobias, cleveland , 21 Oct. 2021",
      "For loans greater than $500,000 in which the SBA is taking real estate as collateral, there is a one-time of $100 fee for filing a lien on borrower\u2019s business assets. \u2014 Rohit Arora, Forbes , 17 Sep. 2021",
      "The lien included $18,000 in taxes due to the city. \u2014 Everton Bailey Jr., Dallas News , 4 June 2021"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Anglo-French lien, loyen bond, restraint, from Latin ligamen , from ligare to bind \u2014 more at ligature":""
    },
    "first_known_use":{
      "1531, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-035347"
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  "little corporal":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": billiards played with three balls and a small wooden pin in which caroms count as in ordinary billiards but the knocking down of the pin by the cue ball after contact with an object ball scores five points":[]
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      "In the weeks before the rally, Fancelli emailed relatives and friends with links to Jones\u2019s talk show, according to two people with knowledge of the messages. \u2014 Beth Reinhard, Washington Post , 15 June 2022",
      "This post contains affiliate links , primarily provided by our priority partner REI.com. \u2014 Will Palmer, Outside Online , 13 June 2022",
      "Our newsletters, delivered to your email box, contain many of our headlines, with links to full stories on cleveland.com from the previous 24 hours. \u2014 cleveland , 11 June 2022",
      "The Pay With GasBuddy card links to a customer\u2019s bank account and functions like a bank card. \u2014 Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic , 10 June 2022",
      "Uber, Magic Leap, and Lucid Motors are among the companies with direct investment links to the Saudi fund. \u2014 Adario Strange, Quartz , 10 June 2022",
      "The office also targeted two other yachts with financial links to Putin, Shellest and Nega, which are owned by the Russian Non-profit Partnership Revival of Maritime Traditions. \u2014 Michael Verdon, Robb Report , 3 June 2022",
      "Then, in 2008, an investment company with close links to Abu Dhabi\u2019s royal family bought Manchester City, instantly transforming a team that had been in England\u2019s third tier barely a decade earlier into the world\u2019s richest club. \u2014 Tom Mctague, The Atlantic , 28 May 2022",
      "Sullivan\u2019s campaign sent text messages to delegates in recent weeks with links to documents critical of Morales\u2019 job performance in 2009 and 2011. \u2014 Tom Davies, Chicago Tribune , 3 June 2022"
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      "Middle English, from Old English hlincas , plural of hlinc ridge; akin to Old English hlanc lank":""
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      "The Black Lion Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for instance, got a linac in 2018, but when the National Academies prepared its 2021 report, the device still had not been commissioned. \u2014 Sarah Scoles, Scientific American , 11 Mar. 2022",
      "Pomper is part of a collaborative group that intends to fix such situations by building a less complicated, expensive or breakable modular linac . \u2014 Sarah Scoles, Scientific American , 11 Mar. 2022",
      "As part of a worldwide consortium of leading cancer centers, our data is being analyzed to see how MR- linac may help improve outcomes for cancer patients through better tumor imaging and more accurate radiation therapy delivery. \u2014 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 20 Sep. 2017"
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      "The valuation for the Sounders is the fourth-hisghest valuation for a limited partner stake Forbes is aware of. \u2014 Mike Ozanian, Forbes , 20 June 2022",
      "Section 42 includes an optional mechanism for a not for profit sponsor to take out the limited partner for less than fair market value in Year 15. \u2014 Peter J Reilly, Forbes , 1 Feb. 2022",
      "Boston was an experience for me, as a limited partner , to get to see how an NBA team ran, upfront, in person, and real. \u2014 Conor Roche, BostonGlobe.com , 31 May 2022",
      "India has signed up to be a U.S. partner in Asia \u2014 but only a limited partner , and a prickly one at that. \u2014 Doyle Mcmanuswashington Columnist, Los Angeles Times , 22 May 2022",
      "Typically the credit will be allocated to an investor limited partner , often a bank that is getting Community Reinvestment Act good dooby points in addition to the return from the credit. \u2014 Peter J Reilly, Forbes , 18 May 2022",
      "This scenario also likely means tightened limited partner allocations to VC funds and possibly fewer funds or existing funds downsizing their own expectations for future funds. \u2014 Rob Kniaz, Forbes , 14 Apr. 2022",
      "The firm\u2019s says its limited partner base is nearly 50% female. \u2014 Aman Kidwai, Fortune , 25 Feb. 2022",
      "Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwell, Baltimore Ravens executive vice president Ozzie Newsome, Houston Texans limited partner Javier Loya, and other top NFL executives. \u2014 NBC News , 18 Feb. 2022"
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      "This column was updated after the Sept. 29 print edition of the Towson Times was printed to include information about members of Dulaney\u2019s Class of 1971 painting on the limestone rocks. \u2014 Melissa Whatley, baltimoresun.com , 29 Sep. 2021",
      "The daisies are native to Marblehead Peninsula where they are found in an old section of limestone quarry now known as the Lakeside Daisy State Nature Preserve. \u2014 Peter Krouse, cleveland , 27 May 2022",
      "Looking to kick open a regulatory path for a new limestone quarry in Parleys Canyon, a Utah company has filed a lawsuit seeking to invalidate Salt Lake County\u2019s recent ban on mining. \u2014 Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune , 17 May 2022",
      "The crater, hidden inside a 55-foot tall limestone rock, was more than 10,000 years in the making, the result of melting snow and mineral deposits. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 29 July 2021",
      "Others have cited frequent flooding in the building's lower parking garage, including the possibility of water seeping up underneath through the porous limestone rock on which the barrier island sits that includes Surfside and Miami Beach. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 26 June 2021",
      "Others have cited frequent flooding in the building's lower parking garage, including the possibility of water seeping up underneath through the porous limestone rock on which the barrier island sits that includes Surfside and Miami Beach. \u2014 Fox News , 26 June 2021",
      "The team also found ceramic artifacts and remnants of walls crafted out of limestone rock and sandstone. \u2014 Isis Davis-marks, Smithsonian Magazine , 23 June 2021",
      "In County Tipperary, medieval buildings are set on the limestone Rock of Cashel. \u2014 Lea Lane, Forbes , 11 Mar. 2021"
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      "For example, activists are pressuring major financial institutions to impose political litmus tests on charitable giving. \u2014 Robert Netzly, WSJ , 25 May 2022",
      "Such litmus tests politicize the Court, and its legitimacy rests on its ability to rise above the kind of raw politics Trump reveled in. \u2014 Sue Halpern, The New York Review of Books , 25 May 2022",
      "In 1988, the litmus tests included abstinence and prayer in school. \u2014 M.l. Elrick, Detroit Free Press , 24 Apr. 2022",
      "As for those of you who look no further than candidate mailers, NextDoor rants or red vs. blue litmus tests: Sit this one out. \u2014 Sharon Grigsby, Dallas News , 20 Apr. 2021",
      "Gone are the days of 90-plus votes in favor of a nominee, replaced by partisan votes and clear political litmus tests. \u2014 Jeff Zeleny, Kevin Liptak And Phil Mattingly, CNN , 4 Feb. 2022",
      "Farmer: This is a litmus -test game for the Chargers. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 2 Nov. 2021",
      "His candidacy wasn't about passing litmus tests, but about changing the broad direction of the party. \u2014 Noah Millman, The Week , 19 Nov. 2021",
      "Ideological litmus tests make no sense when the future of the nation is on the line. \u2014 Walter Shapiro, The New Republic , 23 Dec. 2021"
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      "Middle English litmose , of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse litmosi herbs used in dyeing, from litr color (akin to Old English wlite brightness, appearance) + mosi moss; akin to Old English m\u014ds moss":""
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      "The party is using attitudes about gun control as a litmus test for political candidates.",
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      "The strength of Republican candidates\u2019 stances against gender-affirmation therapies became a litmus test for the authenticity of their conservatism in midterm primary races earlier this year. \u2014 Michael Murney, Chron , 21 June 2022",
      "But mainly, the purchase of Gray Eagles is a litmus test for just how far the U.S. will go in supporting Ukraine against the Russian invasion. \u2014 David Hambling, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
      "Part of the dilemma, according to people familiar with the internal deliberations, is that Mr. Biden\u2019s approach is likely to be seen as a litmus test by many centrist or liberal-leaning voters. \u2014 New York Times , 16 June 2022",
      "But the governor also nodded to the way bills targeting transgender youth have become a litmus test for the Republican Party at large. \u2014 Washington Post , 23 Mar. 2022",
      "Baltin: Do you guys see this as a little bit of a litmus test for possibly doing something like this going forward",
      "Jewish students at Tufts and other campuses said that many campus clubs, even those that are not explicitly political, have taken a hard line on Israel, which can create an obstacle \u2014 even a litmus test \u2014 for some Jewish students\u2019 participation. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 14 May 2022",
      "Have the candidates in Ohio been made to submit to a kind of Trump-2020-election-claims litmus test ",
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "And in January 2022, Mallory was hired by the Indianapolis Office of Public Health and Safety as a life coach to help curb city violence. \u2014 Brandon Drenon, The Indianapolis Star , 17 June 2022",
      "The professional responsibilities have expanded to include being a nutritionist, support coach, life coach , Olympic trainer, and even choreographer. \u2014 Jeff Tomko, Men's Health , 1 May 2022",
      "Three women \u2013 a high-powered life coach , a tree surgeon and a thrift store volunteer \u2013 are all stood up on Valentine's Day by the same man. \u2014 Usa Today Staff, USA TODAY , 1 Apr. 2022",
      "Leo Flowers, a comedian, life coach , and podcast host from Chicago, will be hosting a comedy show at Koot\u2019s on Saturday. \u2014 Naomi Stock, Anchorage Daily News , 17 Mar. 2022",
      "Jay Shetty, author, life coach and more isn't here for simple hacks and quick tips to better your mental health. \u2014 Katie Dupere, Men's Health , 1 June 2022",
      "Her protagonist is the self-effacing Ronnie Khan, orphaned at a young age and abused through adulthood by a controlling Pakistani auntie, who escapes to Red Rock country with her life coach and BFF, Marley Dewhurst. \u2014 Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times , 23 May 2022",
      "Hall, a minister at Quinn Chapel AME Church, life coach and motivational speaker who also played professional basketball overseas, had received 11% of votes, according to early returns. \u2014 Billy Kobin, The Courier-Journal , 18 May 2022",
      "Brian Griese is officially the 49ers\u2019 new quarterback coach, but his title could also include this: life coach . \u2014 Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle , 31 Mar. 2022"
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      "1969, in the meaning defined above":""
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      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "The canned version captures all of the peachy/ limey /grapefruity refreshment in a single 87 calorie, 250 mL serve for only $2.99. \u2014 Amanda Schuster, Forbes , 13 May 2021",
      "The herbs in the soup \u2014 lemongrass, galangal, a smattering of makrut leaves \u2014 waft up and merge into a woodsy- limey perfume. \u2014 Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times , 26 Mar. 2021",
      "This week\u2019s pick is a limey , minty, bright Gruner Veltliner from the new Fifth Moon label, an offshoot of Napa\u2019s RD Winery. \u2014 Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle , 18 Feb. 2021"
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      "lime -juicer + -y entry 4":"Noun"
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      "1918, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
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      ": a mineral HgSb 4 S 7 consisting of a lead-gray mercury antimony sulfide resembling stibnite":[]
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      "David Livingstone \u20201873 Scottish missionary and explorer + English -ite":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-070510"
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      "Medieval Latin litterarum baccalaureus":""
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      "adjective"
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      ": full of or giving vitality":[]
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      "13th century, in the meaning defined above":""
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      "a market where livestock are bought and sold",
      "a market where livestock is bought and sold",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The livestock are restless, tossing their heads and lowing to themselves. \u2014 Luther Ray Abel, National Review , 23 June 2022",
      "In 2020, China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs officially stated that dogs are companion animals, not livestock . \u2014 Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com , 22 June 2022",
      "The war has battered Ethiopia\u2019s economy \u2014 once among the fastest-growing in Africa \u2014 which was already struggling as large swaths of the country remain in the grip of a record drought that has devastated farms and livestock . \u2014 Abdi Latif Dahir, BostonGlobe.com , 21 June 2022",
      "Practitioners used their craft in efforts to heal the sick, help the lovelorn, locate lost people and objects, protect people from guns or arrows, and guard livestock . \u2014 Valerie Kivelson, Smithsonian Magazine , 15 June 2022",
      "Now those sheep and other livestock could be taxed for incessant belching \u2014 a major source of greenhouse gases for the Pacific island nation. \u2014 Sammy Westfall, Washington Post , 10 June 2022",
      "But livestock would still remain subject to management prescriptions designed to protect the monument\u2019s artifacts and natural values. \u2014 Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune , 11 June 2022",
      "They\u2019ve been spotted not only In folks with Staph infections, but in livestock \u2026like pigs and cattle\u2026and in some wild animals. \u2014 Karen Hopkin, Scientific American , 8 June 2022",
      "The proposal would make New Zealand, a large agricultural exporter, the first country to have farmers pay for emissions from livestock , the Ministry for Environment said. \u2014 Reuters, NBC News , 8 June 2022"
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    "first_known_use":{
      "circa 1687, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-073656"
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      "\u02ccl\u012b-p\u014d-\u02c8pr\u014d-\u02cct\u0113n",
      "-\u02c8pr\u014dt-\u0113-\u0259n",
      "-\u02c8pr\u014d-t\u0113-\u0259n",
      "-\u02c8pr\u014d-\u02cct\u0113n"
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    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The drug inserted the gene for lipoprotein lipase into muscle cells. \u2014 Jim Daley, Scientific American , 24 Dec. 2019",
      "Warren tests also showed a flag for high levels of high density lipoprotein , which is good for the heart. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 6 Dec. 2019",
      "For instance, prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) reduced lipogenesis and triglyceride concentrations, while the probiotic L. rhamnosus NCC4007 strain induced decreased plasma lipoprotein levels16. \u2014 Enea Rezzonico, Scientific American , 17 Feb. 2015",
      "Clinical trials have consistently found that eating avocado can lower your LDL cholesterol and improve lipid and lipoprotein profiles. \u2014 Caroline Walder, Good Housekeeping , 26 Sep. 2018",
      "Clinical trials have consistently found that eating avocado can lower your LDL cholesterol and improve lipid and lipoprotein profiles. \u2014 Caroline Walder, Good Housekeeping , 26 Sep. 2018",
      "Clinical trials have consistently found that eating avocado can lower your LDL cholesterol and improve lipid and lipoprotein profiles. \u2014 Caroline Walder, Good Housekeeping , 26 Sep. 2018",
      "Clinical trials have consistently found that eating avocado can lower your LDL cholesterol and improve lipid and lipoprotein profiles. \u2014 Caroline Walder, Good Housekeeping , 26 Sep. 2018",
      "Clinical trials have consistently found that eating avocado can lower your LDL cholesterol and improve lipid and lipoprotein profiles. \u2014 Caroline Walder, Good Housekeeping , 26 Sep. 2018"
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1909, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-074607"
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      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": the number of lines of printed or written matter":[]
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    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Lilly said lab testing had indicated that bebtelovimab not only worked against the more common Omicron variant \u2014 technically known as BA.1 \u2014 but also maintained its effectiveness against a sister linage called BA.2. \u2014 Andrew Joseph, STAT , 13 Feb. 2022",
      "The sub- linage is the same one that has become problematic in Israel. \u2014 Cindy Krischer Goodman, sun-sentinel.com , 3 Sep. 2021",
      "While the surge appears to be easing, a new sub- linage of the highly infectious delta variant has surfaced in Florida, a new report shows. \u2014 Cindy Krischer Goodman, sun-sentinel.com , 3 Sep. 2021",
      "Extensive mutations in the replication complex are a common feature of B.1 linage variants. \u2014 William A. Haseltine, Forbes , 15 Apr. 2021",
      "One of these is identical to a mutation in a B.1 linage variant of concern. \u2014 William A. Haseltine, Forbes , 15 Apr. 2021",
      "Humans have moved tortoises from different islands, and there could be additional hybrid tortoises with Pinta Island linage in other areas of the Gal\u00e1pagos. \u2014 TheWeek , 7 Feb. 2020"
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1884, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-074850"
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      ": any of various London craft or trade associations that are descended from medieval guilds":[]
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Among the people to be discussed as part of the series includes Samuel Dent, the area\u2019s first Black businessman who operated a livery company ; and Walker Sales, who was the city\u2019s second police officer, according to Summerfield. \u2014 Daniel I. Dorfman, chicagotribune.com , 5 Apr. 2022",
      "The present hall was designed by Philip Hardwick and opened in 1835, and is home to the Goldsmiths' Company, a livery company (basically a trade organization that evolved from London's medieval guilds). \u2014 Emily Burack, Town & Country , 3 Apr. 2022",
      "The right to own swans was granted to the Vintners and Dyers city livery companies in the 15th century. \u2014 Emily Cleaver, Smithsonian , 31 July 2017"
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1658, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-075057"
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      ": one that lies (as in ambush) \u2014 compare liar":[]
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1583, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-075529"
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      "river 80 miles (129 kilometers) long in northern Wyoming and southern Montana flowing north into the Bighorn River":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-075746"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-080459"
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        "We worked through the night, and by morning we looked like death warmed over ."
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-080511"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-081020"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-081115"
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    "examples":[
      "He knew that he would be facing an angry crowd, but he entered the lion's den without hesitating.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Most recently, Scott disclosed to the Fr\u00edas sisters, around the time of her appearance on their ongoing IG Live With series on Instagram, that she was motivated to get on the lion's den show after seeing their June 2021 episode air. \u2014 C. Shardae Jobson, Allure , 5 Apr. 2022",
      "Ricky knows that when the studio is packed with comics of their ilk the room becomes a lion's den with comedic murder assassins. \u2014 Scott King, Forbes , 23 June 2021",
      "Senator Elizabeth Warren is inviting one of her more vocal critics to join her in the lion's den . \u2014 Kate Gibson, CBS News , 20 Apr. 2021",
      "There were agents who sent actresses into the lion's den over and over again, as well as Weinstein lieutenants who summoned a taxi after each harrowing hotel meeting \u2014 nearly all of whom still work in significant roles in the industry. \u2014 Tatiana Siegel, The Hollywood Reporter , 26 Feb. 2020",
      "Quique Sanchez Flores has stepped back into the lion's den , where no manager would normally dare to return. \u2014 SI.com , 7 Sep. 2019",
      "Each component of the Lincoln Center complex got its own architect but Wallace Harrison, who designed the Opera House, was given the extra burden of being in charge of the whole complex, a kind of architectural ringmaster thrust into a lion's den . \u2014 Kenneth Turan, latimes.com , 15 Mar. 2018",
      "By seeking a deal in Russia, Trump's associates may have unwittingly wandered right into the lion's den . \u2014 Cristina Alesci, CNN , 6 Sep. 2017"
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1680, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-081515"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-082101"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-082428"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-083028"
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      ": peevish , irascible":[]
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Or to the proud, liverish flesh of her mother, who now presides over a rooming house of alcoholics. \u2014 Gail Sheehy, Daily Intelligencer , 9 Sep. 2017"
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1740, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-084856"
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      "noun"
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      ": milk colored with litmus and used as a culture medium for determining acid or alkali production":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-085626"
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      "noun"
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      "plural noun"
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      ": ropes and blocks used with davits for lowering a lifeboat":[]
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      ": an organic liquid whose physical properties resemble those of a crystal in the formation of loosely ordered molecular arrays similar to a regular crystalline lattice and the anisotropic refraction of light":[]
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The robot is made from liquid crystal elastomers, which use heat in the surroundings to power movement. \u2014 Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics , 24 May 2022",
      "In experiments, the team made metamaterials called liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs). \u2014 Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics , 5 Apr. 2022",
      "But no need to worry, because the window is made of a special liquid crystal that can be darkened and lightened at the flick of a switch, for more or less light transmission. \u2014 James Morris, Forbes , 29 Dec. 2021",
      "This aims to improve on the electrochromic Panoramic roof in other Taycans, instead using nine liquid crystal panels that can be made increasingly opaque. \u2014 Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica , 14 Dec. 2021",
      "So in the new study, scientists used a different approach: a thin liquid crystal layer that changes colors based on temperature. \u2014 Claire Hogan, Science | AAAS , 12 Aug. 2021",
      "The thermal control of the liquid crystal coat has several limitations, says Steven Morin, a chemist at the University of Nebraska\u2013Lincoln. \u2014 Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine , 11 Aug. 2021",
      "This length of liquid crystal actually consists of three separate screens, a large one in front of the driver, a giant one in the center, and a smaller one in front of the passenger. \u2014 Coral Davenport, New York Times , 5 Aug. 2021",
      "The riddling rack allows bottles to be positioned upside down during the aging process so that sediment can be carefully removed, which gives champagne its bubbles and leaves the liquid crystal clear and not murky. \u2014 Jeryl Brunner, Forbes , 12 Apr. 2021"
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1891, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-092239"
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      "noun"
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      ": a strong net or sheet (as of canvas) used (as by firefighters) to catch a person jumping from a burning building":[]
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1888, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-092305"
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      ": the net of land, water, and air routes connecting a field of action (as a military front) with its bases of operations and supplies":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-092937"
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        "\u2014 used especially of poultry and livestock"
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      ": suitability for human living":[]
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      "\u02ccli-v\u0259-\u02c8bi-l\u0259-t\u0113"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Companies linked to Nijjar own more than $1 billion in real estate, predominately in Southern California, and many other properties also have had serious health and livability problems, according to a 2020 investigation by LAist. \u2014 Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times , 25 May 2022",
      "By any livability metric, Howard County is a very desirable place to live. \u2014 Baltimore Sun , 17 May 2022",
      "Though some cities celebrate their placement on livability lists, critics say the methodology can be hard to untangle. \u2014 Washington Post , 9 June 2021",
      "When renovating a space, consider longterm livability . \u2014 oregonlive , 27 Nov. 2021",
      "The beauty of the 911 is that its athleticism doesn't diminish its livability . \u2014 Car and Driver , 4 Feb. 2022",
      "In order to retain and attract residents, cities need to focus more attention on livability and happiness; human connection. \u2014 Nicole Gull Mcelroy, Fortune , 4 Jan. 2022",
      "The city scored well for cost of living but was brought down by its livability score. \u2014 Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al , 30 Nov. 2021",
      "When a national livability index labeled the Cleveland area as the worst place in the country for Black women, Bethany Studenic and Chinenye Nkemere set up an online survey and invited women to tell their stories in personal interviews. \u2014 Mike Rose, cleveland , 29 Nov. 2021"
    ],
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-093420"
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  "limited owner":{
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      "noun"
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      ": a person having an ownership that is not absolute or perfect (as one for a limited period)":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-093525"
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      "noun"
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      ": a place of confinement (as an extremely small prison cell) or a confining device (as a pillory) making it impossible for a prisoner to have even ordinary comfort or freedom of movement":[]
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    "first_known_use":{
      "circa 1529, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-093625"
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      "noun"
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      ": dyer":[]
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      "Middle English litestere , from liten, litten to dye + -stere -ster":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-093758"
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      "verb"
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      ": to live so as to wipe out the memory or effects of":[
        "made a mistake and couldn't live it down"
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1842, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
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      ": wind having a speed of 4 to 7 miles (about 6 to 11 kilometers) per hour \u2014 see Beaufort Scale Table":[]
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Keep in Mind: The screen can't be used if there's more than a light breeze . \u2014 Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens , 16 June 2022",
      "The annual Memorial Day ceremony took place in sunshine and a light breeze . \u2014 Bill Roth, Anchorage Daily News , 31 May 2022",
      "Sunshine boosts highs into the mid-60s during the afternoon, with just a light breeze from the north at 5 to 10 mph. \u2014 Washington Post , 8 Nov. 2021",
      "Standing atop a Sea Ray in Lake St. Clair, Steve Dobreff dons a Freedom Boat Club hoodie to combat the light breeze . \u2014 Emma Stein, Detroit Free Press , 28 Apr. 2022",
      "We\u2019re headed for afternoon highs in the low to mid-70s with a light breeze developing from the southeast, and perhaps some increasing afternoon clouds. \u2014 Washington Post , 16 Mar. 2022",
      "Skies are partly cloudy with highs topping out in the low-to-mid-50s and a light breeze from the northeast and east. \u2014 Washington Post , 9 Mar. 2022",
      "But sunny skies and a light breeze from the southeast help moderate the cold by afternoon. \u2014 Washington Post , 6 Feb. 2022",
      "Temperatures about 10 degrees above normal, or in the low and mid-60s, felt mighty nice along with a light breeze . \u2014 Washington Post , 2 Mar. 2022"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1742, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-094342"
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  "Liu Xiaobo":{
    "type":[
      "biographical name"
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    "definitions":{
      "1955\u20132017 Chinese human-rights activist":[]
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      "l\u0113-\u02c8\u00fc-\u02c8shau\u0307-\u02c8b\u014d"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-095008"
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    "type":[
      "noun",
      "verb"
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      ": a list of players taking part in a game (as of baseball)":[
        "the starting lineup"
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      ": the players on such a list":[],
      ": an alignment (as in entertainment or politics) of persons or things having a common purpose, distinction, or bond":[
        "the show's star-studded lineup"
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      ": line sense 11":[
        "the new lineup of fall fashions"
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      ": a television programming schedule":[
        "tonight's lineup of programs"
      ],
      ": a line of persons arranged especially for inspection or for identification by police":[
        "was asked to pick her attacker out of a lineup"
      ],
      ": to assume an orderly linear arrangement":[
        "line up for inspection"
      ],
      ": to align oneself":[
        "he lined up with the liberals against the bill"
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      ": to put into alignment":[],
      ": to arrange for":[
        "line up support for a candidate"
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    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bn-\u02cc\u0259p",
      "\u02c8l\u012b-\u02ccn\u0259p"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Noun",
      "The team has a powerful lineup .",
      "The networks all had different lineups for the new season.",
      "She was asked to pick her attacker out of a lineup .",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "The right-hander retired the next two before the Yankees summoned Judge, who leads the majors with 29 homers but wasn\u2019t in the starting lineup . \u2014 Tim Withers, Hartford Courant , 3 July 2022",
      "Payton played his way into the starting lineup for the second game of the Western Conference semis against Memphis, a remarkable feat. \u2014 Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle , 26 June 2022",
      "Portland\u2019s starting lineup is currently set in the backcourt with Lillard and Anfernee Simons. \u2014 oregonlive , 23 June 2022",
      "When All-Star point guard Ja Morant suffered a bone bruise in his right knee during the Grizzlies' second-round series against the Warriors, Jones moved into the starting lineup in his place. \u2014 Bryan Toporek, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
      "New York manager Buck Showalter said Escobar was available off the bench for the series opener against Miami and likely would be back in the starting lineup for Saturday\u2019s game. \u2014 Wire Reports, BostonGlobe.com , 17 June 2022",
      "Aodhan Quinn and Santi Moar are also back to full health, while James Musa has been in the starting lineup each of the past two games. \u2014 Theo Mackie, The Arizona Republic , 14 June 2022",
      "While India wasn\u2019t in the starting lineup on Monday night, the Reds have their second baseman and leadoff hitter going forward. \u2014 Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer , 14 June 2022",
      "The Tigers figure to be in the mix again next year, as Bennett and center fielder John Paul Jardina were the only seniors in the starting lineup . \u2014 Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal , 12 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "Soldiers are often stationed at gas stations to calm frustrated customers who line up for hours in searing heat to fill their tanks. \u2014 Heather Chen, CNN , 15 June 2022",
      "But Daboll said Neal will face a big transition in the NFL, and it can be found in the players who will line up across the line of scrimmage from him on Sundays. \u2014 Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al , 16 May 2022",
      "The 6-4, 266-pound Karlaftis, a former water polo player in his native Greece, is a strong, explosive pass rusher who can line up almost anywhere on the defensive front. \u2014 Baltimore Sun , 29 Apr. 2022",
      "Talent and exuberance attracts collectors, who line up on the sidewalk to get Volpe\u2019s autograph on his way into the ballpark. \u2014 Dom Amore, Hartford Courant , 20 Apr. 2022",
      "Hamilton is a joker-piece defender who can line up all over the formation, giving defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio plenty of schematic options. \u2014 Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star , 19 Apr. 2022",
      "Johnson is a core special-teams player who can line up at outside cornerback, slot corner and safety. \u2014 Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle , 23 Mar. 2022",
      "One person who did not line up to support Young was country singer John Rich, who replied to Rivera\u2019s tweet with one of his own. \u2014 Gil Kaufman, Billboard , 27 Jan. 2022",
      "Even with McGrone, Michigan was vulnerable against quality opponents who could line up and win at the point of attack. \u2014 Rainer Sabin, Detroit Free Press , 9 Oct. 2021"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1889, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
      "1864, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1":"Verb"
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-095442"
  },
  "life everlasting":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
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      ": life sense 4b":[],
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      ": pearly everlasting":[],
      ": orpine":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-095516"
  },
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      "adjective"
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      ": limp especially from lack of physical strength : weak":[
        "suddenly the half-frozen and lifeless body fell limpsy in their hands",
        "\u2014 Walt Whitman"
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      ": lacking in energy : lazy":[]
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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    "history_and_etymology":{
      "limp entry 3 + -sy (as in tipsy )":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-095708"
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      "noun",
      "verb"
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      ": a caustic highly infusible solid that consists of calcium oxide often together with magnesium oxide, that is obtained by calcining forms of calcium carbonate (such as shells or limestone ), and that is used in building (as in mortar and plaster) and in agriculture":[],
      ": a dry white powder consisting essentially of calcium hydroxide that is made by treating quicklime with water":[],
      ": calcium":[
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      ": to smear with a sticky substance (such as birdlime)":[],
      ": to entangle with or as if with birdlime":[],
      ": to treat or cover with lime":[
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      ],
      ": of, relating to, or containing lime or limestone":[],
      ": the small globose yellowish green fruit of a widely cultivated spiny tropical Asian citrus tree ( Citrus aurantifolia ) with a usually acid juicy pulp used as a flavoring agent and as a source of vitamin C":[],
      ": a tree that bears limes":[]
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      "\u02c8l\u012bm"
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      "Middle English, from Old English l\u012bm ; akin to Old High German l\u012bm birdlime, Latin limus mud, slime, and perhaps to Latin linere to smear":"Noun",
      "alteration of Middle English lind , from Old English; akin to Old High German linta linden":"Noun",
      "Middle French, from Spanish lima , from Arabic l\u012bma, l\u012bm":"Noun"
    },
    "first_known_use":{
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
      "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb",
      "15th century, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective",
      "1625, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
      "1583, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-100043"
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    "type":[
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        "She drives like a madwoman ."
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    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-101752"
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  "light quantum":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
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    "pronounciation":[],
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1910, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-101807"
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      "noun",
      "verb"
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      ": a comparatively strong slender cord":[],
      ": clothesline":[],
      ": a rope used on shipboard":[],
      ": a device for catching fish consisting of a cord with hooks and other fishing gear":[],
      ": scope for activity : rope":[],
      ": a length of material used in measuring and leveling":[
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      ],
      ": piping for conveying a fluid (such as steam)":[
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      ": a narrow short synthetic tube that is inserted approximately one inch into a vein (as of the arm) to provide temporary intravenous access for the administration of fluid, medication, or nutrients":[],
      ": the principal circuits of an electric power system":[],
      ": a unit in the rhythmic structure of verse formed by the grouping of a number of the smallest units of the rhythm (such as metrical feet)":[
        "The poem consisted of 14 lines ."
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      ": a distinct segment of a computer program containing a single command or a small number of commands":[],
      ": a short letter : note":[
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      ],
      ": a certificate of marriage":[],
      ": the words making up a part in a performance":[
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      ": any of the successive horizontal rows of picture elements on the screen of a cathode-ray tube (such as a television screen)":[],
      ": something (such as a ridge or seam) that is distinct, elongated, and narrow":[
        "growth lines in a tree trunk"
      ],
      ": a narrow crease (as on the face) : wrinkle":[],
      ": the course or direction of something in motion : route":[
        "the line of flight of a bullet"
      ],
      ": a state of agreement or conformity : accordance":[
        "took a firm line with his nephew"
      ],
      ": a state of order, control, or obedience":[
        "wouldn't let them get out of line"
      ],
      ": a boundary of an area":[
        "the state line"
      ],
      ": distinction sense 1":[
        "the fine line between love and hate"
      ],
      ": the track and roadbed of a railway":[],
      ": an amount of cocaine that is arranged in a line to be inhaled through the nose":[],
      ": a field of activity or interest":[
        "worked in the plumbing line"
      ],
      ": a glib often persuasive way of talking":[
        "had a line to make the angels weep"
      ],
      ": limit , restraint":[
        "overstepped the line of good taste"
      ],
      ": position in life : lot":[],
      ": family , lineage":[
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      ],
      ": a strain produced and maintained especially by selective breeding or biological culture":[],
      ": a chronological series":[],
      ": orderly arrangements made to cover extended military positions and presenting a front to the enemy":[
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      ],
      ": a military formation in which the different elements are abreast of each other":[],
      ": naval ships arranged in a regular order":[],
      ": the combatant forces of an army distinguished from the staff corps and supply services":[],
      ": the force of a regular navy":[],
      ": officers of the navy eligible for command at sea distinguished from officers of the staff":[],
      ": officers of the army belonging to a combatant branch":[],
      ": a group of public conveyances plying regularly under one management over a route":[],
      ": a succession of musical notes especially considered in melodic phrases":[],
      ": an arrangement of operations in manufacturing permitting sequential occurrence on various stages of production":[
        "a production line"
      ],
      ": the personnel of an organization that are responsible for its stated objective":[],
      ": the seven players including center, two guards, two tackles, and two ends who in offensive football play line up on or within one foot of the line of scrimmage":[],
      ": the players who in defensive play line up within one yard of the line of scrimmage":[],
      ": a group of three players including a left winger, center, and right winger who play together as a unit in hockey":[],
      ": a narrow elongated mark drawn or projected: such as":[],
      ": a circle of latitude or longitude on a map":[],
      ": equator":[],
      ": a mark (as on a map) recording a boundary, division, or contour":[],
      ": any of the horizontal parallel strokes on a music staff on or between which notes are placed \u2014 compare space":[],
      ": a mark (as by pencil) that forms part of the formal design of a picture distinguished from the shading or color":[],
      ": a division on a bridge score dividing the score for bonuses from that for tricks":[],
      ": a demarcation of a limit with reference to which the playing of some game or sport is regulated":[
        "\u2014 usually used in combination"
      ],
      ": a marked or imaginary line across a playing area (such as a football field) parallel to the end line":[],
      ": line of scrimmage":[],
      ": a straight or curved geometric element that is generated by a moving point and that has extension only along the path of the point : curve":[],
      ": a defining outline : contour":[
        "the rising line of the hills"
      ],
      ": a general plan : model":[
        "\u2014 usually used in plural explained the lines of his foreign policy"
      ],
      ": pica":[
        "\u2014 used to indicate the size of large type"
      ],
      ": the unit of fineness of halftones expressed as the number of screen lines to the linear inch":[],
      ": merchandise or services of the same general class for sale or regularly available":[
        "a full line of electrical supplies"
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      ": a source of information : insight":[],
      ": betting odds offered by a bookmaker especially on a sporting event":[],
      ": a complete game of 10 frames in bowling":[],
      ": line drive":[],
      ": the part of a professional kitchen in which meals are executed":[
        "In esoteric, insider terminology of the restaurant world, \"the line \" refers en masse to the people, the physical space, the equipment \u2026 the arrangement of things, the order, the rules, the menu, the methods \u2026",
        "\u2014 Michael Anton",
        "We were taught in the kitchen fray to never take anything said on the line personally.",
        "\u2014 Naomi Pomeroy",
        "working a line shift",
        "Several years ago, while working as a line cook in a New York City restaurant, I tasted a salami unlike any I'd ever come across.",
        "\u2014 Hunter Lewis"
      ],
      ": by implication : in an indirect way":[],
      ": by way of inference":[],
      ": all the way : fully":[
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      ],
      ": in the future":[
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        "problems that might occur a few years down the line"
      ],
      ": due or in a position to receive":[
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      ": in or into operation":[
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      "Everybody had to get in line and wait their turn.",
      "The people were waiting in line .",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "At one point, a group of the protestors sat down forming a line across the road on Jefferson. \u2014 Thomas Birmingham, The Courier-Journal , 5 July 2022",
      "In strategically important countries governed by volatile leaders, U.S. ambassadors often have to walk a fine line between cultivating a bond with the president and pushing their own government\u2019s priorities. \u2014 New York Times , 5 July 2022",
      "The shopping center is on the outskirts of Copenhagen just across from a subway station for a line that connects the city center with the international airport. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 4 July 2022",
      "The tow is critical; a slack line can be dangerous. \u2014 Marc Bona, cleveland , 4 July 2022",
      "Our expectations that there is going to be a solid line that one day Hartford is going to be it. \u2014 Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant , 4 July 2022",
      "In 2003, Foxwell and Franchot put a line opposing slots into a speech Franchot was to deliver in Easton, a town on Maryland\u2019s Eastern Shore. \u2014 Rebecca Tan, Washington Post , 4 July 2022",
      "None of the investigations found any evidence of Palestinian militants near Abu Akleh when she was shot, or of militants who had a direct line of fire towards her. \u2014 Adam Pourahmadi, CNN , 4 July 2022",
      "Puri pulled up a graph showing how dopamine surges from smoking cigarettes or using cocaine, below a skyrocketing line for meth far steeper than anything else on the chart. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 4 July 2022"
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      "Middle English; partly from Anglo-French lingne , from Latin linea , from feminine of lineus made of flax, from linum flax; partly from Old English l\u012bne ; akin to Old English l\u012bn flax \u2014 more at linen":"Noun and Verb",
      "Middle English, from line flax, from Old English l\u012bn":"Verb"
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    "first_known_use":{
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      "islands of Kiribati in the western Pacific on both sides of the Equator and south of Hawaii; formerly divided between the U.S. (Kingman Reef and Palmyra) and Great Britain (Teraina, Tabuaeran, and Kiritimati) population 4782":[]
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      "noun"
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      ": a drum or cylinder in a carding machine that takes the lap from the feed rollers":[]
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      "noun"
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Quality Glass-Crafted with upgraded soda- lime glass , food-grade and lead-free. \u2014 Maren Estrada, BGR , 29 Mar. 2021",
      "Both require more technical equipment and know-how than run of the mill soda- lime glass . \u2014 Katherine Ellen Foley, Quartz , 12 June 2020",
      "Medical glass isn't made from your typical beach sand, and the vials aren't your everyday soda- lime glass found in many household items. \u2014 Alicia Wallace, CNN , 11 June 2020"
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      "circa 1909, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-103848"
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      "noun"
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      ": a thin cardboard used for the flat facings of corrugated containerboard":[]
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      "\u02c8l\u012b-n\u0259r-\u02ccb\u022frd"
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "That move will allow the mill to produce high quality whitetop linerboard and containerboard, adding 450,000 tons of annual capacity. \u2014 William Thornton, AL.com , 6 Feb. 2018",
      "The additional investment just announced will allow the mill to convert a line making uncoated freesheet, or copy paper, to linerboard and containerboard. \u2014 William Thornton, AL.com , 6 Feb. 2018"
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      "1948, in the meaning defined above":""
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Members of the Cleveland Opera Theater return for the fifth year on June 20 with opera and light opera favorites from such composers as Donizetti, Puccini, Straus and Verdi. \u2014 Mary Jane Brewer, cleveland , 6 May 2020",
      "Lucy Simon\u2019s score swirls light opera with English folk music. \u2014 Alexis Soloski, New York Times , 27 Apr. 2020",
      "By the late 1980s, Ronstadt had tackled folk, rock, pop, country and even light opera - and the musical style that was calling her next was one that reminded her of home. \u2014 CNN , 9 Dec. 2019",
      "The cast put forth its best effort to convey what was going on, and mostly succeeded, but the op\u00e9ra-bouffe itself is not widely known, and by its nature, light opera should be easily understood. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 17 June 2019",
      "As a grade-schooler Mendez was already performing alongside adult professionals in Los Angeles-area civic light operas . \u2014 Daryl H. Miller, latimes.com , 7 June 2018",
      "Pirates of Penzance For those who have dreamed of being part of the merriment of a Gilbert & Sullivan light opera , this semi-immersive staging by the Chicago company The Hypocrites represents the opportunity of a lifetime. \u2014 Matt Cooper, latimes.com , 4 Feb. 2018",
      "The program, including musical theater, light opera , classical and Celtic songs from Ireland, features Mairead Healy (soprano) and David Curry (tenor). \u2014 Linda Mcintosh, sandiegouniontribune.com , 12 Feb. 2018",
      "For those who have dreamed of being part of the merriment of a Gilbert & Sullivan light opera , the opportunity of a lifetime is waiting for you at Pasadena Playhouse. \u2014 Charles Mcnulty, latimes.com , 26 Jan. 2018"
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1858, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-104751"
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      "noun"
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      ": the statement or pleading by which a party contests a suit":[]
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English litiscontestacioun , from Middle French litiscontestation , from Medieval Latin litis contestation-, litis contestatio , literally, attestation of a lawsuit":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-105143"
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  "Lindy":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
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      ": a jitterbug dance originating in Harlem and later developing many local variants":[]
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    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "probably from Lindy , nickname of Charles A. Lindbergh":""
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1931, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-105554"
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  "Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument":{
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      "geographical name"
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      "site of battle fought 1876 on the Little Bighorn River in southeastern Montana":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-105957"
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  "light cruiser":{
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      "noun"
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      ": a naval cruiser whose principal armament usually consists of 6-inch guns \u2014 compare heavy cruiser":[]
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      "French, from Late Latin limitrophus bordering upon, literally, providing subsistence for frontier troops, irregular from Latin limit-, limes boundary + Greek trophos feeder, from trephein to nourish":""
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      "noun"
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      ": the power of a government executive to veto specific items in an appropriations bill without vetoing the bill altogether":[]
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "This is a good policy that too few states emulate, and Florida taxpayers can be grateful that their Governor has a line-item veto and is willing to use it. \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 6 June 2022",
      "State officials had planned a $132 million rehabilitation of the property, but Gov. Greg Abbott used his line-item veto to strike it from the state budget in 2015. \u2014 Madison Iszler, San Antonio Express-News , 27 Apr. 2022",
      "Some state governors have a line-item veto ; the Supreme Court has held the president can\u2019t exercise one. \u2014 Josh Blackman, WSJ , 28 Jan. 2022",
      "Groundwork Ohio, an early childhood education advocate, championed the $639 million that will go to child-care providers, as well as the line-item veto . \u2014 cleveland , 23 Dec. 2021",
      "But a future court order, and an old law, could change that The governor has line-item veto authority on budget bills. \u2014 Dave Boucher, Detroit Free Press , 29 Sep. 2021",
      "The Senate\u2019s proposals, which passed by a party-line, 25-8 vote, still have to survive talks between House and Senate budget negotiators, as well as avoid a potential line-item veto from DeWine. \u2014 Jeremy Pelzer, cleveland , 15 June 2021",
      "Experts say there are three primary ways a replacement governor could restrict access: Vetoing bills or budget items (the governor has line-item veto power over the state budget) would be one of the most direct ways. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 26 Aug. 2021",
      "But nothing is certain, especially until lawmakers find a way to restore legislative funding, now set to expire Sept. 1 due to a line-item veto . \u2014 Raga Justin, Dallas News , 30 July 2021"
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1979, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-112217"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-112300"
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  "Liu Shao-ch'i":{
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      "1898\u20131974 Chinese Communist politician":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-113049"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-113228"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-113248"
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      "Middle English lykkare , from lykken, licken to lick + -are -er":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-113447"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-114506"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-114640"
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      ": a small, mostly white cockatoo ( Cacatua sanguinea ) of Australia and southern New Guinea with patches of bare bluish gray skin about the eyes":[
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        "\u2014 Trevor Pescott , The Geelong (Australia) Advertiser , 31 Mar. 2009",
        "At dawn, we would rise and race the noisy flocks of squawking little corellas to the gorges\u2014their naked ocher rock faces pasted against Australia's endless ultramarine sky.",
        "\u2014 Wayne Arnold , The New York Times , 29 May 2005"
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1956, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-114948"
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    "first_known_use":{
      "circa 1918, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-115833"
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      "lip- + in ositol":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-120303"
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1855, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The 2016 opera by composer Paola Prestini and librettist -performer Rinde Eckert is being presented as part of San Diego Opera\u2019s Detour Series of edgier, nontraditional work. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 8 May 2022",
      "Dean and his librettist , Matthew Jocelyn, finesse the problem with a strategy of self-consciousness. \u2014 Alex Ross, The New Yorker , 30 May 2022",
      "But about 10 years ago, Dean put aside his reservations and began to tackle the play, with Matthew Jocelyn by his side as librettist . \u2014 New York Times , 15 May 2022",
      "The film stars soprano and actress Gianna Corbisiero at Giuseppina; actress Francesca Cellini as the Verdis\u2019 adopted daughter, Maria; J. Anthony Crane as opera librettist Francesco Maria Piav; and Serena Barbacetto as Teresa Stoltz. \u2014 Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune , 22 Mar. 2022",
      "Donizetti, thoroughly uninterested in the details of history, and his librettist , Salvadore Cammarano, made the novel\u2019s political and religious conflicts almost entirely personal. \u2014 New York Times , 24 Apr. 2022",
      "The composer and librettist is MacArthur Fellow and Grammy winner Rhiannon Giddens. \u2014 Klara Glowczewska, Town & Country , 18 Mar. 2022",
      "Composer Hans Kr\u00e1sa and librettist Adolf Hoffmeister wrote the work in 1938, and it was first performed at a Jewish orphanage in Prague. \u2014 Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star , 16 Mar. 2022",
      "Spratt Pearce also has worked closely with Bush to seamlessly integrate the choreography with the dialogue, since the songs by Mark Shaiman and Scott Wittman help advance librettist Terrence McNally\u2019s plot. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 11 Feb. 2022"
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      "1862, in the meaning defined above":""
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      ": a chemical element of the alkali metal group that is the lightest metal known and that is used especially in alloys and glass, in mechanical lubricants, and in storage batteries \u2014 see Chemical Elements Table":[],
      ": a salt of lithium (such as lithium carbonate) used in psychiatric medicine":[]
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      "\u02c8li-th\u0113-\u0259m",
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The plant makes lithium -ion and nickel-metal hydride batteries\u2014the kind that power devices such as laptops, electric bikes and emergency lighting. \u2014 Phred Dvorak, WSJ , 12 Feb. 2022",
      "Since solar production disappears from the grid when the sun goes down and wind production wanes when breezes die down, storage facilities \u2014 using things like lithium -ion and vanadium redox flow batteries \u2014 will be relied upon to fill in the gaps. \u2014 Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune , 11 Feb. 2022",
      "Thanks to it\u2019s built-in lithium -ion rechargeable battery, the Revolution GO can spin those black platters for up to 12 hours at a time. \u2014 Mark Sparrow, Forbes , 3 Nov. 2021",
      "Global lithium -mine production reached a record high of 100,000 metric tons last year, 65% of which is used in EV-battery construction. \u2014 WSJ , 25 May 2022",
      "An auction for a controlling stake in a Chinese lithium mine has garnered 3,448 bids, underscoring the scramble to secure the battery metal that\u2019s key to the clean-energy transition. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 23 May 2022",
      "The Hualapai Tribe is suing to stop a lithium mine that threatens a water source. \u2014 Lindsey Botts, The Arizona Republic , 16 May 2022",
      "The LiFePO4 battery technology is a step up from traditional lithium -ion batteries, promising a longer shelf life and better safety. \u2014 Mike Richard And Dale Arden Chong, Men's Health , 10 June 2022",
      "But progress has been slow, with the Energy Department estimating in 2019 that lithium -ion batteries are collected and recycled at a rate of less than 5%. \u2014 Tristan Bove, Fortune , 10 June 2022"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "New Latin, from lithia oxide of lithium, from Greek lithos":""
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      "1818, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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      ": a genus of filariid worms including a form ( L. carinii ) that is parasitic in the cotton rat and is much used in research on chemotherapy and other problems concerning human filariases":[]
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      "New Latin":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-125553"
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      "noun"
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      ": a selective herbicide C 9 H 10 O 2 Cl 2 N 2 used especially to control weeds in crops (as of soybeans or carrots)":[]
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      "lin- (of unknown origin) + ur ea + -on entry 1":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-125807"
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      "noun"
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    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "His listenership more than doubled to 50 million people a month. \u2014 CBS News , 1 June 2022",
      "Though Spotify has not disclosed listenership data for its live shows, the standalone Greenroom app did not have significant downloads in the early days of its launch. \u2014 J. Clara Chan, The Hollywood Reporter , 12 Apr. 2022",
      "With just a few clicks of a button, a musician could score a viral hit on TikTok, upload a social media post that unlocks superstardom, or independently build an active listenership from all corners of the world. \u2014 Ify Obi, Billboard , 24 Mar. 2022",
      "Some marketers have started looking for different digital communities that might spark listenership \u2014 Facebook pages in Indonesia, for example. \u2014 Elias Leight, Rolling Stone , 18 Jan. 2022",
      "In 1985, the show begin syndication through National Public Radio stations, and retains a high listenership to this day. \u2014 Wilson Chapman, Variety , 24 May 2022",
      "Others seem more logical: Dallas-Forth Worth, the third-biggest streaming city in the country, under-indexes by 41.18% in Marley listenership ; another Texas city, Houston, under-indexes by 29.59%. \u2014 Dan Rys, Billboard , 20 Apr. 2022",
      "A few months in, the democratic socialist magazine Dissent became sponsors, as listenership steadily grew. \u2014 New York Times , 7 Mar. 2022",
      "Thanks in part to stay-at-home restrictions caused by the pandemic, the kids and family podcasting industry has seen a 20 percent increase in listenership since 2019, according to a 2021 NPR and Edison Research report. \u2014 J. Clara Chan, The Hollywood Reporter , 7 Apr. 2022"
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1943, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-130154"
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    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-131011"
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  "line off":{
    "type":[
      "transitive verb"
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      ": to separate with or into lines : mark off":[
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-131020"
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      "noun",
      "verb"
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      ": to stream (a live event) over the Internet":[
        "The public broadcaster decided not to livestream the speech by the founder of a separatist group the government is seeking to ban \u2026",
        "\u2014 Paul Yeung"
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      ": a broadcast of a live event streamed over the Internet":[
        "\u2026 I fired up the ol' computer and dialed up the livestream that promised to let me watch Paxton say something, anything, about ethics.",
        "\u2014 Ken Herman"
      ]
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      "\u02c8l\u012bv-\u02ccstr\u0113m"
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1997, in the meaning defined above":"Verb",
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      ": habitual breaking of the law":[
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-131709"
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  "limed rosin":{
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      "noun"
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      ": calcium resinate":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-131730"
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      ": lecherous":[]
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      "\u02c8li-k(\u0259-)rish"
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    "history_and_etymology":{
      "alteration of lickerous , from Middle English likerous , probably modification of Anglo-French *lekerous, lecherus lecherous, from lechur lecher":""
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      "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-131949"
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      "noun"
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      ": a rib in Gothic vaulting that passes from one intersection of the principal ribs to another":[]
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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    "history_and_etymology":{
      "French, from Middle French, probably from lier to bind, from Latin ligare":""
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1842, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-132337"
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      "idiom"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-133239"
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      ": the marginal region of the cornea of the eye by which it is continuous with the sclera":[]
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Latin, border":""
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1877, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-133350"
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  "lithium niobate":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": a crystalline material LiNbO 3 whose physical properties change in response to pressure or the presence of an electric field and which is used in fiber optics and as a synthetic gemstone":[]
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    "pronounciation":[
      "-\u02c8n\u012b-\u0259-\u02ccb\u0101t"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Using that approach, Cleland and Kevin Satzinger, a UCSB graduate student, fashioned a resonator on a lithium niobate chip that rang for up to 150 nanoseconds. \u2014 Adrian Cho, Science | AAAS , 14 Mar. 2018"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "niob ium + -ate entry 1":""
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1966, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-133353"
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      "noun"
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      ": the winning of all tricks except one in bridge":[]
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1839, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-133836"
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      "verb"
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      ": to strike repeatedly : thrash":[],
      ": to get the better of : overcome , defeat":[],
      ": to lap with or as if with the tongue":[],
      ": to dart like a tongue":[],
      ": to put into proper form or condition":[],
      ": to feel or show eager anticipation":[],
      ": to recover from defeat or disappointment":[],
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      ": a hasty careless effort":[],
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      ": a critical thrust : dig , barb":[],
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      "lambaste",
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      "lash",
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      "mess (up)",
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      "switch",
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      "tromp",
      "wallop",
      "whale",
      "whip",
      "whop",
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      "work over"
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      "belt",
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      "hack",
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      "knock",
      "larrup",
      "lash",
      "pelt",
      "pick",
      "plump",
      "poke",
      "pound",
      "punch",
      "rap",
      "slam",
      "slap",
      "slug",
      "smack",
      "smash",
      "sock",
      "spank",
      "stinger",
      "stripe",
      "stroke",
      "swat",
      "swipe",
      "switch",
      "thud",
      "thump",
      "thwack",
      "wallop",
      "welt",
      "whack",
      "wham",
      "whop",
      "whap"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Verb",
      "He licked the stamp before putting it on the envelope.",
      "The dog licked at the plate.",
      "She licked the sauce off her finger.",
      "The cat licked the milk off her paws.",
      "Flames were already licking the ceiling.",
      "Flames were already licking at the ceiling.",
      "Noun",
      "Could I have a lick of your ice cream",
      "It just needs a lick of paint.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "An Arizona public health expert warned that guests who lick the wall are taking a risk. \u2014 Jonmaesha Beltran, The Arizona Republic , 15 June 2022",
      "And they are not allowed to lick or otherwise touch any cutlery, glasses or plates. \u2014 Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune , 12 May 2022",
      "Once unboxed, cats tend to pounce on it, kick it, lick it and generally adore it. \u2014 Jessica Hartshorn, Good Housekeeping , 14 June 2022",
      "Nashville residents and businesses barely had time to lick their wounds before the other shoe dropped. \u2014 William Deshazer For Cnn, CNN , 7 May 2022",
      "In the footage, two dogs wander around and lick her face, and her hands appear to be handcuffed behind her back. \u2014 Andrea Marks, Rolling Stone , 14 Apr. 2022",
      "The break should give the Clippers time to lick the wounds from their recent slide. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 25 Mar. 2022",
      "The dogs could easily be restrained by their owners, but the owners choose to let their pets continue to lick me to their hearts\u2019 content. \u2014 Judith Martin, Washington Post , 23 Mar. 2022",
      "Some women lick their fingers and gaze seductively into the camera. \u2014 Shauna Stuart | Sstuart@al.com, al , 7 July 2021",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "Gorgeous oranges on the finish with a lick of lime. \u2014 Tom Mullen, Forbes , 3 July 2022",
      "The signature blue exterior of the antiques shop has been given a fresh lick of white paint, ready for its next life as a Jeni's ice cream shop. \u2014 Emma Balter, Chron , 28 June 2022",
      "Aromas of red fruit with a lick of tar, violet and primroses. \u2014 Tom Mullen, Forbes , 22 May 2022",
      "Generous, round, profuse, lush, plush aromas of red fruit and a lick of menthol. \u2014 Tom Mullen, Forbes , 22 May 2022",
      "Good thing, because the story \u2014 the script is by Michael Waldron \u2014 doesn\u2019t make a lick of sense. \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic , 3 May 2022",
      "The entire 7,500-square-foot space will also be redesigned to put their own touch on it: new lick of paint, new furniture, new fixtures. \u2014 Emma Balter, Chron , 20 May 2022",
      "In addition to the massive dog walk, additional spectacles included a pet/owner look-alike contest; a musical chairs contest; a costume challenge; a singing contest; a comical agility competition; and a peanut butter lick -off. \u2014 oregonlive , 14 May 2022",
      "Hasn\u2019t made a lick of difference and my shoulders thank me. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 10 May 2022"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, from Old English liccian ; akin to Old High German leck\u014dn to lick, Latin lingere , Greek leichein":"Verb"
    },
    "first_known_use":{
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a(1)":"Verb",
      "1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun"
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-135029"
  },
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      "adjective"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": giving or having power to give life and spirit : invigorating":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bf-\u02ccgi-vi\u014b"
    ],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1550, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-135114"
  },
  "limited-access highway":{
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      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": expressway":[]
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    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-135218"
  },
  "light bob":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": a light infantry soldier":[]
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "light entry 4 + bob (nickname for Robert )":""
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    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-140009"
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  "line crew":{
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      "noun"
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      ": a maintenance crew on an airfield flight line":[]
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-140341"
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    "type":[
      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": a licensed practical nurse authorized to practice in the states of California or Texas":[]
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    "pronounciation":[
      "-v\u014d-\u02cck\u0101-sh\u0259n-\u1d4al-"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "At the same time, Silva\u2019s fiancee, Ashley Navarro, was working as a licensed vocational nurse at a local hospital, including on rotating shifts on a COVID-19 unit. \u2014 Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times , 23 July 2021",
      "The mother of six was studying to be a licensed vocational nurse at Westchester College of Nursing and Allied Health in Los Angeles. \u2014 Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times , 7 July 2021",
      "In addition to working at a retirement home, Johnson was studying to become a licensed vocational nurse , according to the Times. \u2014 Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE.com , 7 July 2021",
      "The single mom lost her job as a licensed vocational nurse last April. \u2014 Carolyn Said, San Francisco Chronicle , 8 Apr. 2021",
      "The licensed vocational nurse students are set to graduate in March. \u2014 Laura Garcia, San Antonio Express-News , 1 Feb. 2021",
      "Crystal Teal, a licensed vocational nurse , recently recounted that May day to my colleague Joe Mozingo. \u2014 Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times , 28 Dec. 2020",
      "Ebejer-Swineheart, a licensed vocational nurse and cancer care navigator, has been running the program since 2018 and spearheaded efforts to expand the program and tailor it to each patient\u2019s needs. \u2014 Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune , 3 Sep. 2020",
      "She and her husband, a disabled Marine veteran and himself a licensed vocational nurse , discussed how the family might get by without her. \u2014 Krista Torralva, ExpressNews.com , 13 Apr. 2020"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1953, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-140627"
  },
  "lickerous":{
    "type":[
      "adjective"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": lickerish":[]
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    "pronounciation":[],
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    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English likerous , from (assumed) Old North French, variant of Old French lechereus":""
    },
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-142531"
  },
  "livery color":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Over the past three decades, the Department of Justice has busted international cartels for a variety of commodities, including vitamins, liquid crystal display panels, and animal feed additives. \u2014 Timothy Noah, The New Republic , 10 June 2022",
      "Once inside the jar, the fairies could dance, play games and interact with viewers through a liquid crystal display (LCD) screen. \u2014 The Washington Post, Arkansas Online , 21 Nov. 2021",
      "When then President Donald Trump and Governor Scott Walker broke ground for the original project, it was promised to be a Gen 10.5 liquid crystal display (LCD) factory. \u2014 Willy Shih, Forbes , 20 Apr. 2021",
      "And this in turn has triggered a shortage of liquid crystal display panels, as well as a jump in prices, forcing automakers, airplane manufacturers and refrigerator makers to all scale back production. \u2014 Nada R. Sanders, The Conversation , 8 Apr. 2021",
      "The incorporation of the microprocessor and liquid crystal display led to a gradual overhaul of the cockpit space. \u2014 Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics , 10 Nov. 2020",
      "The facility envisioned now would make smaller thin-film transistor liquid crystal display screens for cellphones and other devices, rather than the larger screens that were first proposed. \u2014 Scott Bauer, Star Tribune , 12 Oct. 2020",
      "The facility envisioned now would make smaller thin-film transistor liquid crystal display screens for cell phones and other devices, rather than the larger screens that were first proposed. \u2014 CBS News , 12 Oct. 2020",
      "The bubbles indicate that the screen\u2019s seal has broken, and that air has become trapped between the screen\u2019s glass outer layer and its LCD ( liquid crystal display ) inner layer. \u2014 Steve Alexander, Star Tribune , 6 Sep. 2020"
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-145749"
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    "first_known_use":{
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      ": a double-moldboard plow often equipped with a subsoiling attachment and used mainly where rainfall is limited":[]
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      "list entry 6":"Noun"
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      "1682, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
      "1887, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-150259"
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  "lithium chloride":{
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      ": a hygroscopic crystalline salt LiCl used chiefly in the manufacture of metallic lithium, in welding fluxes, and in the form of an aqueous solution for controlling humidity in air conditioning":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-151535"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-152553"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-153614"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-154346"
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      "verb"
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      ": catalog , checklist":[
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      ": the total number to be considered or included":[
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      ": selvage":[],
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        "\u2014 Frank Yerby"
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      "French liste , from Italian lista , of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German l\u012bsta edge":"Noun and Verb",
      "origin unknown":"Noun and Verb",
      "Middle English, from Old English l\u012bste ; akin to Old High German l\u012bsta edge, Albanian leth":"Noun and Verb",
      "Middle English lysten , from Old English lystan ; akin to Old English lust desire, lust":"Verb",
      "Middle English, probably from lysten":"Noun",
      "Middle English, from Old English hlystan , from hlyst hearing; akin to Old English hlysnan to listen":"Verb"
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1602, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
      "1614, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a":"Verb",
      "1626, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense":"Verb",
      "1582, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
      "1635, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb",
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense":"Verb",
      "13th century, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense":"Verb"
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      "idiom"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-154727"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-155801"
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      "noun"
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      ": a football linesman whose duties include keeping track of the official time for the game":[]
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "If someone is indeed injured, as when Djokovic inadvertently hit a line judge in the throat at the 2020 U.S. Open, the player is automatically disqualified. \u2014 New York Times , 30 Mar. 2022",
      "Yimmi Chara appeared to tie things up in the 69th minute, but his breakaway goal was called back after the line judge indicated offsides. \u2014 oregonlive , 26 Feb. 2022",
      "His crew is set to include Bryan Neale (umpire), Derick Bowers (down judge), Carl Johnson ( line judge ), Rick Patterson (field judge), Keith Washington (side judge), Scott Halverson (back judge) and Roddy Ames (replay official). \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 9 Feb. 2022",
      "While Pliskova was serving for the match at 30-15, Sabalenka hit a ball towards the baseline that was called out by the line judge . \u2014 Matias Grez, CNN , 8 July 2021",
      "He was disqualified from his fourth-round match after inadvertently hitting a line judge with a ball that Djokovic hit after dropping a game in the opening set. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 29 Aug. 2021",
      "Although this tournament may always be known for the absence of Federer and Nadal and Djokovic\u2019s disqualification for unintentionally hitting a line judge with a ball, Thiem\u2019s name will be etched in the same font as past champions. \u2014 Ben Rothenberg, New York Times , 12 Aug. 2021",
      "Keeping his temper under control has been an issue before for Djokovic, who was disqualified from last year's U.S. Open after unintentionally hitting a line judge in the throat with a ball during a fourth-round match against Carre\u00f1o Busta. \u2014 Andrew Dampf, Star Tribune , 31 July 2021",
      "Kyrgios argued loudly with the umpire after the glamour duo went down an early break in the third set, apparently unhappy about an earlier late call from a line judge . \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 2 July 2021"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1970, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-155942"
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      "noun"
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      ": any of a genus ( Tilia of the family Tiliaceae, the linden family) of deciduous trees of temperate regions that have cordate leaves and a winglike bract attached to the peduncle of the flower and fruit and that are often planted as ornamental and shade trees: such as":[],
      ": a commonly cultivated European tree ( T. europaea synonym T. vulgaris ) much used for ornamental planting":[],
      ": a tree ( T. americana ) chiefly of the central and eastern U.S.":[],
      "city in northeastern New Jersey south-southwest of Elizabeth population 40,499":[]
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    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "In the past, blooming linden trees were routinely treated in springtime with a pesticide called imidacloprid to kill Japanese beetles. \u2014 Beth Botts, chicagotribune.com , 24 July 2021",
      "Today, V\u00e9ronique Nyberg makes all its fragrances, and in 2012 created 1A-33, named for a license plate assigned to the brand\u2019s factory car in Berlin, a city famous for its linden trees. \u2014 New York Times , 12 May 2021",
      "Scott\u2019s tree, as his family called it, was still young when three years later it was joined by another Green Deed memorial tree, this one a linden planted for Paul LeBreton. \u2014 Mary Schmich, chicagotribune.com , 6 Apr. 2021",
      "American linden trees can grow up to 2 feet in a year and produce plenty of nectar that's especially attractive to honeybees. \u2014 Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens , 19 May 2020",
      "The first of the islands, dubbed CPH-\u00d81, looks a bit like a floating, 215 square-foot dock with a real, growing linden tree in the middle. \u2014 Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure , 28 Apr. 2020",
      "The $85 ticket includes seating under the linden trees, continental breakfast and a picnic lunch. \u2014 Washington Post , 2 Jan. 2020",
      "These include cinchona bark (helps with digestion), chamomile (helps with relaxation), cinnamon (antioxidant, aphrodisiac), linden (more of the latter), iris (antiseptic), and saffron (energy and mood boost). \u2014 Washington Post , 13 Dec. 2019",
      "Standing under an old linden tree, Sister Brigitte looks at the marble gravestones marking the resting spots of her late companions. \u2014 Washington Post , 30 Oct. 2019"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, made of linden wood, from Old English, from lind linden tree; probably akin to Old English l\u012bthe gentle \u2014 more at lithe":""
    },
    "first_known_use":{
      "1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-160312"
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  "lick one's lips":{
    "type":[
      "idiom"
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    "definitions":{
      ": to pass one's tongue over the lips":[
        "She licked her lips while she waited for the food to be served."
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      ": to feel or show excitement because something good is expected to happen":[
        "The players knew they would win and were licking their lips as they waited for the game to start."
      ]
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    "pronounciation":[],
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-161805"
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  "live in a fantasy world":{
    "type":[
      "idiom"
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    "definitions":{
      ": to have ideas or plans that are not realistic":[]
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-162548"
  },
  "linear measure":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": a measure of length":[],
      ": a system of measures of length":[]
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    "pronounciation":[],
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    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "circa 1890, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-162643"
  },
  "Linyi":{
    "type":[
      "geographical name"
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    "definitions":{
      "city in Shandong, eastern China population 1,913,000":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8lin-\u02c8y\u0113",
      "-\u02c8\u0113"
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    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-162843"
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  "lineup":{
    "type":[
      "noun",
      "verb"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a list of players taking part in a game (as of baseball)":[
        "the starting lineup"
      ],
      ": the players on such a list":[],
      ": an alignment (as in entertainment or politics) of persons or things having a common purpose, distinction, or bond":[
        "the show's star-studded lineup"
      ],
      ": line sense 11":[
        "the new lineup of fall fashions"
      ],
      ": a television programming schedule":[
        "tonight's lineup of programs"
      ],
      ": a line of persons arranged especially for inspection or for identification by police":[
        "was asked to pick her attacker out of a lineup"
      ],
      ": to assume an orderly linear arrangement":[
        "line up for inspection"
      ],
      ": to align oneself":[
        "he lined up with the liberals against the bill"
      ],
      ": to put into alignment":[],
      ": to arrange for":[
        "line up support for a candidate"
      ]
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    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012bn-\u02cc\u0259p",
      "\u02c8l\u012b-\u02ccn\u0259p"
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    "synonyms":[],
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Noun",
      "The team has a powerful lineup .",
      "The networks all had different lineups for the new season.",
      "She was asked to pick her attacker out of a lineup .",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "The right-hander retired the next two before the Yankees summoned Judge, who leads the majors with 29 homers but wasn\u2019t in the starting lineup . \u2014 Tim Withers, Hartford Courant , 3 July 2022",
      "Payton played his way into the starting lineup for the second game of the Western Conference semis against Memphis, a remarkable feat. \u2014 Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle , 26 June 2022",
      "Portland\u2019s starting lineup is currently set in the backcourt with Lillard and Anfernee Simons. \u2014 oregonlive , 23 June 2022",
      "When All-Star point guard Ja Morant suffered a bone bruise in his right knee during the Grizzlies' second-round series against the Warriors, Jones moved into the starting lineup in his place. \u2014 Bryan Toporek, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
      "New York manager Buck Showalter said Escobar was available off the bench for the series opener against Miami and likely would be back in the starting lineup for Saturday\u2019s game. \u2014 Wire Reports, BostonGlobe.com , 17 June 2022",
      "Aodhan Quinn and Santi Moar are also back to full health, while James Musa has been in the starting lineup each of the past two games. \u2014 Theo Mackie, The Arizona Republic , 14 June 2022",
      "While India wasn\u2019t in the starting lineup on Monday night, the Reds have their second baseman and leadoff hitter going forward. \u2014 Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer , 14 June 2022",
      "The Tigers figure to be in the mix again next year, as Bennett and center fielder John Paul Jardina were the only seniors in the starting lineup . \u2014 Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal , 12 June 2022",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "Soldiers are often stationed at gas stations to calm frustrated customers who line up for hours in searing heat to fill their tanks. \u2014 Heather Chen, CNN , 15 June 2022",
      "But Daboll said Neal will face a big transition in the NFL, and it can be found in the players who will line up across the line of scrimmage from him on Sundays. \u2014 Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al , 16 May 2022",
      "The 6-4, 266-pound Karlaftis, a former water polo player in his native Greece, is a strong, explosive pass rusher who can line up almost anywhere on the defensive front. \u2014 Baltimore Sun , 29 Apr. 2022",
      "Talent and exuberance attracts collectors, who line up on the sidewalk to get Volpe\u2019s autograph on his way into the ballpark. \u2014 Dom Amore, Hartford Courant , 20 Apr. 2022",
      "Hamilton is a joker-piece defender who can line up all over the formation, giving defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio plenty of schematic options. \u2014 Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star , 19 Apr. 2022",
      "Johnson is a core special-teams player who can line up at outside cornerback, slot corner and safety. \u2014 Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle , 23 Mar. 2022",
      "One person who did not line up to support Young was country singer John Rich, who replied to Rivera\u2019s tweet with one of his own. \u2014 Gil Kaufman, Billboard , 27 Jan. 2022",
      "Even with McGrone, Michigan was vulnerable against quality opponents who could line up and win at the point of attack. \u2014 Rainer Sabin, Detroit Free Press , 9 Oct. 2021"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1889, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
      "1864, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1":"Verb"
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-163737"
  },
  "life goes on":{
    "type":[
      "idiom"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": the activities of life continue":[
        "Despite the political upheaval, for most people life goes on as usual."
      ]
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    "pronounciation":[],
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-164222"
  },
  "line-throwing gun":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": lyle gun":[]
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    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-170637"
  },
  "line of pressure":{
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    "definitions":{
      ": a broken line joining the points of resultant pressure between the voussoirs of an arch or buttress":[]
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    "pronounciation":[],
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-170954"
  },
  "line score":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a score of a baseball game giving the runs, hits, and errors made by each team \u2014 compare box score":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
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      "Jackson only had two carries (for four yards) and was clearly behind the rookie, who had 12 carries and a goal- line score against the Bengals. \u2014 Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune , 15 Sep. 2020",
      "However, the other three lines scored only twice (Ritchie and Danton Heinen) across 12 periods. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 12 Oct. 2019",
      "The line score is a bit deceiving\u2014those last two sets were thick with contested points. \u2014 Gerald Marzorati, The New Yorker , 1 Feb. 2020",
      "The Padres went ahead in the seventh when Luis Urias\u2019 double down the right-field line scored Luis Torrens. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 27 Sep. 2019",
      "One out later, Nolan Arenado\u2019s double down the left-field line scored another. \u2014 Julian Mcwilliams, BostonGlobe.com , 28 Aug. 2019",
      "In between the American League East standings and the portion of the scoreboard displaying the day\u2019s line score from the Red Sox game is a door. \u2014 Kerry Crowley, The Mercury News , 19 Sep. 2019"
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      "Join our scientist hosts in the field for a macro photography workshop, setting light traps that allow us to capture up-close photos of some of the Amazon\u2019s innumerable insect species. \u2014 National Geographic , 10 Sep. 2019",
      "Join our scientist hosts in the field for a macro photography workshop, setting light traps that allow us to capture up-close photos of some of the Amazon\u2019s innumerable insect species. \u2014 National Geographic , 10 Sep. 2019",
      "Blacker is the new black, and researchers here and abroad are working to create ever more efficient light traps , which means fabricating materials that look ever darker, ever flatter, ever more ripped from the void. \u2014 Natalie Angier, New York Times , 11 Nov. 2019",
      "Join our scientist hosts in the field for a macro photography workshop, setting light traps that allow us to capture up-close photos of some of the Amazon\u2019s innumerable insect species. \u2014 National Geographic , 10 Sep. 2019",
      "Join our scientist hosts in the field for a macro photography workshop, setting light traps that allow us to capture up-close photos of some of the Amazon\u2019s innumerable insect species. \u2014 National Geographic , 10 Sep. 2019",
      "Join our scientist hosts in the field for a macro photography workshop, setting light traps that allow us to capture up-close photos of some of the Amazon\u2019s innumerable insect species. \u2014 National Geographic , 10 Sep. 2019",
      "Join our scientist hosts in the field for a macro photography workshop, setting light traps that allow us to capture up-close photos of some of the Amazon\u2019s innumerable insect species. \u2014 National Geographic , 10 Sep. 2019",
      "Join our scientist hosts in the field for a macro photography workshop, setting light traps that allow us to capture up-close photos of some of the Amazon\u2019s innumerable insect species. \u2014 National Geographic , 10 Sep. 2019"
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      "Ahead of the pool\u2019s opening, the YMCA is also hosting free lifeguard and swim instructor training sessions this month for eligible applicants. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 2 June 2022",
      "Yellow caution tape was strung between lifeguard towers to keep people away. \u2014 Fox News , 4 Oct. 2021",
      "Authorities on Sunday used speakers to tell visitors to stay out of the water and yellow caution tape was strung between lifeguard towers. \u2014 Amy Taxin, ajc , 4 Oct. 2021",
      "Yellow caution tape was strung between lifeguard towers to keep people away. \u2014 NBC News , 4 Oct. 2021",
      "Yellow caution tape was strung between lifeguard towers to keep people away. \u2014 Amy Taxin And Christopher, Anchorage Daily News , 3 Oct. 2021",
      "Yellow caution tape was strung between lifeguard towers to keep people away. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 3 Oct. 2021",
      "Yellow caution tape was strung between lifeguard towers to keep people away. \u2014 Amy Taxin And Christopher Weber, The Christian Science Monitor , 3 Oct. 2021",
      "The deadline to apply for a lifeguard with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is just around the corner. \u2014 Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant , 17 June 2022"
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      "The new Lightroom CC also largely integrates the features found in Adobe Camera Raw, Adobe's software for converting and linearizing RAW data from digital cameras. \u2014 Peter Bright, Ars Technica , 18 Oct. 2017"
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "And one ligneous masterpiece is more enviable than the next. \u2014 Jaimie Potters, ELLE Decor , 23 Dec. 2019",
      "The Terminator, James Cameron\u2019s dystopian hit about an unconquerable cyborg killing machine, gets the show\u2019s most palpable allusion yet: an unbeatable enforcer with a motorbike and a single, ligneous facial expression. \u2014 Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic , 4 July 2019"
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      "Latin ligneus , from lignum wood, probably from legere to gather \u2014 more at legend":""
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Once the internal lithium-ion battery hits 100% of its capacity, charging stops. \u2014 PCMAG , 13 June 2022",
      "The fuel tank is situated under the spacious cargo area, making for a somewhat high liftover height, and a lithium-ion battery pack of as-yet-unknown capacity is stashed under the rear seat. \u2014 Mike Sutton, Car and Driver , 17 May 2022",
      "Kia will also offer a plug-in hybrid, which pairs the same powertrain and a larger lithium-ion battery pack. \u2014 Tribune News Service, cleveland , 14 May 2022",
      "Rest assured, the rechargeable lithium-ion battery will last almost all day \u2014 up to 22 hours. \u2014 Brittany Vanderbill, EW.com , 30 Mar. 2022",
      "Earlier this month, Fitbit recalled approximately 1 million of its Ionic smartwatches (less than 0.01% of the ones sold) because its lithium-ion battery poses a burn hazard. \u2014 Dana Rose Falcone, Allure , 16 Mar. 2022",
      "In addition to Cameron Corners, SDG&E has established three other microgrids in High Fire Threat Districts: Ramona, a 500-kilowatt and 2,000 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery storage system. \u2014 Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune , 7 June 2022",
      "That includes the hybrid system, which combines a Bosch electric motor-generator unit, a lithium-ion battery from Williams Advanced Engineering, and a gearbox by Xtrac. \u2014 Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica , 6 June 2022",
      "Before that, there was Appreciate, a Minnetonka, Minn.-based single family rental marketplace and management platform, and Dragonfly Energy, a Reno, Nev.-based lithium-ion battery manufacturer. \u2014 Jessica Mathews, Fortune , 2 June 2022"
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "In conclusion, your brand spend is more than just another marketing budget line item . \u2014 Scott Turner, Forbes , 6 May 2022",
      "As the cost of a vacation climbs, some travelers are paying closer attention to a messy line item : cleaning fees at short-term rentals that can add hundreds of dollars to a trip. \u2014 Allison Pohle, WSJ , 12 Apr. 2022",
      "The House voted 20-17 on Thursday to strip the money from a state budget line item for settlements. \u2014 James Brooks, Anchorage Daily News , 9 Apr. 2022",
      "Besides humiliation, this adds a $700 line item to your hospital bill. \u2014 Washington Post , 14 Apr. 2022",
      "Repay has voiced his opposition to the sheriff\u2019s department purchasing an approximately $777,000 boat, a purchase the council is in the process of creating a line item for in the sheriff\u2019s budget. \u2014 Alexandra Kukulka, chicagotribune.com , 23 Mar. 2022",
      "If prisons become an unpopular line item in future state budgets\u2014while the surplus population grows\u2014policymakers can expand interim housing to direct funds to similar ends. \u2014 Tracy Rosenthal, The New Republic , 19 May 2022",
      "Oslo\u2019s climate budget isn\u2019t one line item among others. \u2014 Nick Romeo, The New Yorker , 4 May 2022",
      "One of the committee\u2019s biggest additions to the budget is the line item that would pay more than half a billion dollars in tax credits issued under a defunct subsidy for oil and gas drilling. \u2014 James Brooks, Anchorage Daily News , 27 Mar. 2022"
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      "Dixie Heights\u2019 representatives include one of the running backs in the region in Pierce Rohlman, one of the top receivers, Devin Holbert, and top linebacker Colin Smith. \u2014 James Weber, The Enquirer , 8 June 2022",
      "The Panthers made a move up to 120 to draft Penn State linebacker Brandon Smith. \u2014 Tim Bielik, cleveland , 30 Apr. 2022",
      "The pool of high-profile free agents shrank Tuesday when former Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Za\u2019Darius Smith reportedly agreed to terms with the Minnesota Vikings. \u2014 Gary Kleinstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 22 Mar. 2022",
      "Pierce\u2019s return was announced just hours after reports emerged that the Ravens\u2019 four-year deal for another homegrown star, outside linebacker Za\u2019Darius Smith, fell apart. \u2014 Jonas Shaffer, Baltimore Sun , 17 Mar. 2022",
      "The Green Bay Packers have released outside linebacker Za\u2019Darius Smith with one season remaining on his contract. \u2014 Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al , 14 Mar. 2022",
      "Green Bay also restructured the contract of outside linebacker Preston Smith in a deal expected to free up between $8-9 million of cap room. \u2014 Rob Reischel, Forbes , 14 Mar. 2022",
      "His first-round pick of inside linebacker Roquan Smith and his ability to find solid midround picks, including second-year wide receiver Darnell Mooney in the fifth round, were among his other achievements. \u2014 Dan Wiederer, chicagotribune.com , 10 Jan. 2022",
      "The list of players who won\u2019t play includes cornerback Jaire Alexander, receiver Randall Cobb, returner David Moore and outside linebacker Za\u2019Darius Smith. \u2014 Tom Silverstein, USA TODAY , 7 Jan. 2022"
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      "Middle English, from Anglo-French lige , from Late Latin laeticus , from laetus serf, of Germanic origin; akin to Old Frisian let serf":"Adjective and Noun"
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Its 360,000 acres contain 31 peaks over 8,000 feet, 60 alpine lakes and vast expanses of fir, larch and limber pine . \u2014 Brian Smale, Smithsonian Magazine , 22 Apr. 2021",
      "The bristlecone pine\u2019s distant relative, the limber pine is also a hearty survivalist, living 2,000 years. \u2014 Washington Post , 13 Sep. 2017"
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Watch the British Open on a linksland course \u2013 St. Andrews, say \u2013 and take fiendish pleasure in observing players plotting shots as the wind whips their faces sideways. \u2014 Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com , 6 Apr. 2018",
      "St. Andrews: Golf has been played over the dunes and linksland of St. Andrews since the 15th Century. \u2014 Rob Hodgetts, CNN , 18 July 2017"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-203048"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-205544"
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "From Luke's crash into the stairs to Greg's falling through the floor to me stubbing my little toe on the glider. \u2014 Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com , 18 Dec. 2021",
      "Two days into his first training camp, Adams had a broken foot, an injury that required surgery to insert a screw in the long bone on the outside of the foot that connects to the little toe . \u2014 Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al , 18 Mar. 2021",
      "Two days into his first training camp, Adams had a broken foot, an injury that required surgery to insert a screw in the long bone on the outside of the foot that connects to the little toe . \u2014 Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al , 18 Mar. 2021",
      "Two days into his first training camp, Adams had a broken foot, an injury that required surgery to insert a screw in the long bone on the outside of the foot that connects to the little toe . \u2014 Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al , 18 Mar. 2021",
      "Two days into his first training camp, Adams had a broken foot, an injury that required surgery to insert a screw in the long bone on the outside of the foot that connects to the little toe . \u2014 Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al , 18 Mar. 2021",
      "Two days into his first training camp, Adams had a broken foot, an injury that required surgery to insert a screw in the long bone on the outside of the foot that connects to the little toe . \u2014 Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al , 18 Mar. 2021",
      "Two days into his first training camp, Adams had a broken foot, an injury that required surgery to insert a screw in the long bone on the outside of the foot that connects to the little toe . \u2014 Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al , 18 Mar. 2021",
      "Two days into his first training camp, Adams had a broken foot, an injury that required surgery to insert a screw in the long bone on the outside of the foot that connects to the little toe . \u2014 Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al , 18 Mar. 2021"
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    "first_known_use":{
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-205654"
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      "noun"
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      "International Scientific Vocabulary lipide + -o- + -plast or plastid":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-205919"
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Whether in orbital habitats or on long-haul interplanetary voyages, plants could not only be sustainable food sources but also helpful components of a life-support system by virtue of producing oxygen and scrubbing the air of excess carbon dioxide. \u2014 Joanna Thompson, Scientific American , 2 June 2022",
      "Dad is his final days, hooked up to a life-support system in the living room and being cared for by a longtime housekeeper (Kimberly Guerrero) and a friendly hospice worker (Gilbert Owuor). \u2014 David Fear, Rolling Stone , 17 May 2022",
      "And there would likely need to be some sort of redundancy, meaning if one part of the life-support system failed, a backup would kick in. \u2014 Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics , 2 May 2022",
      "Altogether, Seedhouse estimates a suit replete with a propulsion system, a fully redundant life-support system , and heat shield could weigh as much as 500 pounds. \u2014 Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics , 2 May 2022",
      "The crew will stay in orbit for three months, during which the life-support system and maintenance will be tested. \u2014 Cnn Editorial Research, CNN , 19 Nov. 2021",
      "Three Chinese astronauts returned in September from a successful 90-day visit to the station, spending their time checking Tianhe\u2019s life-support system , going on spacewalks and deploying the module\u2019s robotic arm. \u2014 Washington Post , 15 Oct. 2021",
      "First of all, simply because the ocean is our planet's main life-support system . \u2014 Nell Lewis, CNN , 3 May 2021",
      "Getting him out damages a life-support system , and the ensuing issues cause a moral conundrum about who lives and who dies. \u2014 Brian Truitt, USA TODAY , 23 Apr. 2021"
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
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      "1959, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-210620"
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      ": any of a class of propyl phenolic dimers including many found in plants and noted for having antioxidant and estrogenic activity":[]
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    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Eating flax seeds and pumpkin seeds during the first phase of your cycle is thought to boost estrogen production as your body metabolizes lignan . \u2014 Jaclyn London, Ms, Rd, Cdn, Good Housekeeping , 16 May 2019",
      "One large study found that a higher lignan intake was associated with less decline in cognitive function, memory and processing. \u2014 Dr. Mehmet Oz, Good Housekeeping , 28 Sep. 2017"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "International Scientific Vocabulary lign- + -an entry 3":""
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1944, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-210659"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-210837"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-210938"
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      "French, literally, ivy, from Middle French, alteration (resulting from incorrect division of l'ierre the ivy) of ierre , alteration of Old French edre , from Latin hedera":""
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      "He prefers natural lighting for his photography.",
      "The lighting wasn't bright enough.",
      "The street lighting was so dim I got lost.",
      "There was a problem with the lighting .",
      "a company that sells lighting equipment",
      "He's in charge of the lighting for the show.",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "As any photographer can tell you, much depends on your lighting . \u2014 Patrick Nycz, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
      "Starting this week, the water tower, boilers and smokestacks at Sloss Furnaces will be lit with energy-efficient lighting , transforming the structures into permanent nighttime features in the city. \u2014 al , 20 June 2022",
      "Open it up and place it somewhere with good lighting . \u2014 Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel , 15 June 2022",
      "PufferFish's ambience at Metro will be something of a split personality to accommodate two kinds of customers \u2014 moody inside, with low lighting and candles, and a party outside, with bossanova on the jukebox. \u2014 Carol Deptolla, Journal Sentinel , 9 June 2022",
      "The lightsaber fights in the prequels were truly a sight to behold, the high-energy lighting -fast dueling choreography of the Jedi in their prime was eye-popping. \u2014 Ryan Parker, The Hollywood Reporter , 1 June 2022",
      "The keyboard's auto backlight, which turns on or off depending on the environment's lighting , works well. \u2014 Scharon Harding, Ars Technica , 13 May 2022",
      "Metal or textural accents on lighting can also add warmth. \u2014 Kathleen Armentrout, Better Homes & Gardens , 15 Apr. 2022",
      "Her mother, the former TV reporter, gave her tips on lighting . \u2014 Richard Ruelas, The Arizona Republic , 27 Mar. 2022"
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      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Follow the live steam by clicking the link on Twitter. \u2014 Detroit Free Press , 1 Apr. 2021",
      "Her live steam recorded audio of bystanders yelling for help. \u2014 David Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune , 14 Dec. 2020",
      "The Georgia Aquarium The Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta also has a number of 24-hour live steams on its jellyfish, beluga whales, piranhas and more. \u2014 Sophie Lewis, CBS News , 18 Mar. 2020",
      "An 18-year-old and a 16-year-old have also been charged over distributing the live steam of the Christchurch videos, according to Williams, who is also representing the teens. \u2014 Julia Hollingsworth, CNN , 18 June 2019",
      "Also, don\u2019t miss the annual Railway to the Moon Festival Aug. 17 and 18, a celebration of the inventiveness of cog entrepreneur Sylvester Marsh, featuring Victorian-era costumes, live music, live steam art, and more. 603-278-5404, www.thecog.com. \u2014 Kari Bodnarchuk, BostonGlobe.com , 18 June 2019"
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      "1858, in the meaning defined above":""
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      "idiom"
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      "noun"
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        "farmers who live off the land"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-223113"
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      "light entry 2":""
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      "1821, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-223340"
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      "adjective"
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      ": somewhat woody : tending toward woodiness":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-224656"
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      "noun"
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      ": an S-shaped plastic intrauterine device":[]
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      "Jack Lippes born 1924 American gynecologist":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-225226"
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      "idiom"
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      ": to cause (someone) to move or work more quickly and effectively":[
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-230049"
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1957, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-230519"
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    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
      "Enlarge / Selection of flint lithic tools from the El Pend\u00f3n ossuary: blades, geometric microliths, and arrowheads. \u2014 Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica , 24 Feb. 2022",
      "Across this lithic landscape, a sly salamander slithers to steal a succulent grape. \u2014 William A. Wallace, WSJ , 28 Jan. 2022",
      "The other burns lithic landscapes, or fossilized biomass. \u2014 Stephen Pyne, WSJ , 12 Dec. 2020",
      "In effect, once released, the lithic overlies the living and the two different kinds of burning interact in ways that sometimes compete and sometimes collude. \u2014 Stephen Pyne, Quartz , 10 Nov. 2019",
      "In effect, once released, the lithic overlies the living and the two different kinds of burning interact in ways that sometimes compete and sometimes collude. \u2014 Stephen Pyne, Quartz , 10 Nov. 2019",
      "Pointy antler tines can be sawn or broken off to create pressure flaking tools to chip arrowheads, stone knives and a host of other lithic resources. \u2014 Tim Macwelch, Outdoor Life , 17 Dec. 2019",
      "What were lithic landscapes have been exhumed and no longer only underlie living ones. \u2014 Stephen Pyne, Quartz , 10 Nov. 2019",
      "What were lithic landscapes have been exhumed and no longer only underlie living ones. \u2014 Stephen Pyne, Quartz , 10 Nov. 2019"
    ],
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      "Greek lithikos , from lithos":"Adjective",
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      "1797, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-231540"
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      "noun"
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      ": a kiln or furnace for reducing limestone or shells to lime by burning":[]
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      "\u02c8l\u012bm-\u02cckil"
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    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "In 1975, Calera Wine Company was born, taking its name from the Spanish word for limekiln . \u2014 New York Times , 15 June 2022",
      "The 228-acre property straddles the river, with a manufacturing complex on the Maryland riverbank and a limekiln and a million-gallon storage tank on the West Virginia side. \u2014 Washington Post , 25 Oct. 2019"
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      "13th century, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-231951"
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  "light heavyweight":{
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      ": a boxer in a weight division having a maximum limit of 175 pounds for professionals and 178 pounds for amateurs \u2014 compare heavyweight , middleweight":[]
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    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "That includes some title fights featuring a showdown in one of the toughest divisions where light heavyweight champion Glover Teixeira (33-7-0) comes in as the underdog in the main event against the No. 2 ranked Jiri Prochazka (28-3-1). \u2014 oregonlive , 11 June 2022",
      "Canelo Alvarez has already held a light heavyweight title, knocking out Sergey Kovalev in 2019 to grab his belt. \u2014 Josh Katzowitz, Forbes , 7 May 2022",
      "Anders is 4-5 as a middleweight and 2-2 as a light heavyweight in UFC. \u2014 Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al , 21 May 2022",
      "Anders is 4-4 as a middleweight and 2-2 as a light heavyweight in UFC. \u2014 Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al , 20 May 2022",
      "After the fight, Benavidez is considering a move up to light heavyweight , from 168 pounds to 175. \u2014 Jos\u00e9 M. Romero, The Arizona Republic , 20 Apr. 2022",
      "Canelo already owns all the belts at 168 pounds and will be stepping up to 175 pounds to try to capture Bivol's WBA light heavyweight title. \u2014 Matt Young, Chron , 25 Feb. 2022",
      "The undisputed super middleweight world champion will move up to light heavyweight for the second time on May 7 to take on WBA champion Dmitry Bivol (19-0, 11 KOs) in Las Vegas. \u2014 Greg Beacham, ajc , 3 Mar. 2022",
      "Saturday night, Ramirez (42-0, 28 KOs) takes on Cuban veteran Yunieski Gonzalez (21-3, 17 KOs), in a WBA light heavyweight title eliminator at the AT&T Center. \u2014 John Whisler, San Antonio Express-News , 17 Dec. 2021"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1903, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-232141"
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  "light-heeled":{
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      ": lively in walking or running : brisk , nimble":[
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        "\u2014 Shakespeare"
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    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Power folding mirrors are newly standard on all models, and the XLE and XSE trims gain a power liftgate as standard. \u2014 Joey Capparella, Car and Driver , 11 May 2022",
      "Our favorite is the SLT which includes 20-inch wheels, heated and ventilated leather seats, and a power rear liftgate . \u2014 Nicholas Wallace, Car and Driver , 29 Mar. 2022",
      "The full-width light bar on the liftgate has the ability to change green or blue as well as red and orange. \u2014 Mike Duff, Car and Driver , 29 Mar. 2022",
      "Hatchbacks hit both those marks better than most other body styles, offering a rear liftgate and easily accessible, open cargo area like most SUVs. \u2014 Car and Driver , 4 Feb. 2022",
      "The construction documents also reference future projects to build a 6 foot wrought iron security fence plus a wrought iron liftgate at the entrance to the property. \u2014 Bryan Schott, The Salt Lake Tribune , 27 Jan. 2022",
      "Even the power liftgate uses two separate buttons: one to open and close it, and a second to set its opening height. \u2014 Ezra Dyer, Car and Driver , 16 Dec. 2021",
      "The unibody structure now contains more high-strength steel, there's more aluminum in the upper body, and the rear liftgate is made from a combination of aluminum and composite materials. \u2014 Dan Edmunds, Car and Driver , 15 Nov. 2021",
      "Moving to the back of the Range Rover, the model again features an upper liftgate and a drop-down tailgate. \u2014 Joe Lorio, Car and Driver , 26 Oct. 2021"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1953, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-232455"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-233000"
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  "line engraving":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": an engraving cut by hand directly in the plate":[]
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1802, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-233656"
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  "limeade":{
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      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": a beverage of sweetened lime juice mixed with plain or carbonated water":[]
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    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012b-\u02ccm\u0101d",
      "\u02ccl\u012bm-\u02c8\u0101d"
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    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Greek gyros, Mexican food, bratwursts, Vietnamese, Hawaiian chicken, Brazilian limeade , strawberries with chocolate, loaded potatoes and pizza as well as carnival classics, such as corn dogs and funnel cakes. \u2014 Alixel Cabrera, The Salt Lake Tribune , 24 June 2022",
      "The zesty-spicy limeade , which has been around for five years, presents lots of opportunities for fun summer drinks. \u2014 Antonia Debianchi, PEOPLE.com , 15 June 2022",
      "Lime slices for garnish Instructions: In a pitcher, stir together the limeade and tequila until well-combined. \u2014 Mackensy Lunsford, USA TODAY , 12 June 2022",
      "Signature drinks: Tree House Gimlet with Austin Still Gin, Green Chartreuse, cucumber syrup and lime or the Shwayze with cherry limeade with Deep Eddy Vodka, lime, grenadine and soda. \u2014 Robin Soslow, Chron , 10 May 2022",
      "If life gives you limes, don't make limeade , make a Key lime pie. \u2014 Dana Joseph And Jen Rose Smith, CNN , 14 Oct. 2021",
      "Bud Light Seltzer regularly releases variety packs to appease picky drinkers, including new flavors such as cherry limeade and blue raspberry. \u2014 Jordan Valinsky, CNN , 31 Aug. 2021",
      "My favorite thing to drink this summer has been a super refreshing cucumber-mint limeade . \u2014 Bee Wilson, WSJ , 22 July 2021",
      "Cherry limeade is one of those flavors that signals summer is near. \u2014 Chelsea Davis, Forbes , 18 May 2021"
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      ": a scale in front of a typewriter platen against whose vertical lines typed characters may be aligned and against whose top edge paper and typing may be straightened":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-234524"
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      "city and capital of the province of Li\u00e8ge located at the point where the Ourthe River flows into the Meuse River population 196,000":[],
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      "Middle English, from Anglo-French lige , from Late Latin laeticus , from laetus serf, of Germanic origin; akin to Old Frisian let serf":"Adjective and Noun"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-234949"
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      "noun"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-235609"
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      "district of eastern London, England, in Tower Hamlets on the northern bank of the Thames River":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-235752"
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      "noun"
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      ": a system of creating an illusion of depth and distance in drawing, painting, relief sculpture, etc., by depicting parallel lines as converging":[
        "Consider the way in which modernist painting calls attention to the flatness of the two-dimensional canvas rather than employing the rules of linear perspective in order to generate an illusion of depth.",
        "\u2014 Roger Copeland"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Avery composed with large areas of flat color, creating depth with color contrasts and harmonies instead of shifts in scale and linear perspective . \u2014 Washington Post , 3 Mar. 2022",
      "People tend to have a linear perspective of history, but the exponential growth of tech has become more obvious in the past decades. \u2014 Ricardo Villadiego, Forbes , 28 Sep. 2021",
      "Filippo Brunelleschi, considered the founding father of Renaissance architecture, used mirrors and geometry to generate 3D drawings with perfect linear perspective . \u2014 Dr. Will Roper, Popular Mechanics , 12 Jan. 2021",
      "This period is marked by castles, cathedrals, and linear perspective in painting. \u2014 courant.com , 4 Sep. 2019",
      "Completed in 1427, it is believed to be the first work to fully apply the laws of linear perspective . \u2014 Allesandra Pagano, National Geographic , 24 July 2019",
      "But the true genius of using linear perspective is that its elements\u2014a vanishing point and a horizon line\u2014express the painting\u2019s scriptural message. \u2014 Robert E. Gordon, WSJ , 13 July 2018",
      "The invention paved the way for telescopes and revolutionized art, allowing the Italian painter Filippo Brunelleschi to discover the linear perspective in 1425. \u2014 Doug Main, The Atlantic , 7 Apr. 2018"
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    "first_known_use":{
      "circa 1656, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-000044"
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      "biographical name"
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    "definitions":{
      "Anne Spencer 1906\u20132001 n\u00e9e Morrow; wife of Charles Lindbergh American author":[],
      "Charles Augustus 1902\u20131974 American aviator":[]
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    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8lin(d)-\u02ccb\u0259rg"
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    "examples":[],
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    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-000252"
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  "lifeboatman":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": a member of the crew of a lifeboat":[]
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    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-000438"
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      "noun"
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      ": a bushy or vining tropical American bean ( Phaseolus lunatus synonym Phaseolus limensis ) that is widely cultivated for its flat edible starchy seed which is usually pale green when immature and whitish or beige when mature":[],
      ": the seed of a lima bean eaten usually cooked as a vegetable \u2014 see butter bean , sieva bean":[]
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      "\u02c8l\u012b-m\u0259-"
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    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Surprisingly unjuicy: The area was a working ranch, farming the humble lima bean long before scandal and designer boutiques moved in (and humility mostly moved out). \u2014 The Editors, Robb Report , 10 Apr. 2022",
      "And the CT scan revealed a growth about the size of a lima bean on his pituitary. \u2014 New York Times , 29 Dec. 2021",
      "Bribing kids to finish all of their lima beans and broccoli is a parenting crutch with deep roots. \u2014 Ryan Prior, CNN , 28 May 2020",
      "The most important part when creating this dish is adding in a good amount of seasoning as well as lima beans or green peas. \u2014 Cnt Editors, Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler , 7 May 2020",
      "Many of the varieties the company has introduced that way have become gardening classics over the years, including cultivars such as Iceberg lettuce (1894), Golden Bantam sweet corn (1902) and Fordhook lima bean (1907). \u2014 Washington Post , 10 Dec. 2019",
      "Louisville's true unofficial dish is the lima beans from Mayan Cafe Prices are $246-$844, depending on seat location. \u2014 Jeffrey Lee Puckett, The Courier-Journal , 28 Feb. 2018",
      "The experts might have turned the project into a steaming plate of lima beans that no child would ever eat. \u2014 Hank Stuever, Washington Post , 2 Dec. 2019",
      "Lime and mint give creamy butter beans or baby lima beans a refreshing tang in this wholesome side dish. \u2014 ExpressNews.com , 27 Nov. 2019"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Lima , Peru":""
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1756, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-000754"
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      "adjective",
      "noun"
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    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8lig-\u02ccn\u012bt"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Fifteen of these are coal plants, 6 oil and 5 lignite , which will be put on a security alert. \u2014 Time , 24 May 2022",
      "Black or brown hydrogen uses black coal or lignite (brown coal) in the hydrogen-making process. \u2014 Tim Fitzpatrick, The Salt Lake Tribune , 22 Apr. 2022",
      "The European Court of Justice in September fined Poland 500,000 euros a day for refusing to comply with its ruling to halt operations of a lignite mine near the Czech Republic pending a ruling on a lawsuit brought by the Czech government. \u2014 New York Times , 8 Feb. 2022",
      "Because lignite sits closer to the surface than bituminous coal, workers don\u2019t need to dig deep shafts and tunnels. \u2014 Alec Macgillis, ProPublica , 31 Jan. 2022",
      "Local, highly-emitting energy sources such as lignite , are particularly difficult to phase out, as their extraction and use often underlie the existence of entire local communities. \u2014 Baker Institute, Forbes , 29 Oct. 2021",
      "At stake is the future of one of Poland\u2019s largest lignite mine, located in the city of Tur\u00f3w. \u2014 Baker Institute, Forbes , 29 Oct. 2021",
      "While turbines and solar panels are scattered across the country, Greece clung to oil and lignite coal for decades as vested Greek oil industry interests thwarted change. \u2014 New York Times , 29 Oct. 2021",
      "Coal stocks were low, and an unofficial Chinese ban on Australian lignite meant they couldn\u2019t quickly be replenished. \u2014 Washington Post , 9 Oct. 2021"
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    "history_and_etymology":{
      "French, from Latin lignum":""
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    "first_known_use":{
      "circa 1808, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-001027"
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      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": a cargo ship of a type built in the U.S. during World War II":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-001813"
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  "liposome":{
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      "adjective",
      "noun"
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      ": an artificial vesicle composed of one or more concentric phospholipid bilayers and used especially to deliver microscopic substances (such as drugs or DNA) to body cells":[]
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      "\u02c8l\u012b-p\u0259-",
      "\u02c8li-",
      "\u02c8l\u012b-p\u0259-\u02ccs\u014dm",
      "\u02c8lip-\u0259-\u02ccs\u014dm"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "In the three decades since, researchers have repeatedly demonstrated that liposomes can transport DNA repair enzymes into skin cells. \u2014 Robbie Gonzalez, WIRED , 2 July 2018",
      "Soon, researchers were using liposomes to smuggle DNA repair enzymes into the skin cells of human test subjects. \u2014 Robbie Gonzalez, WIRED , 2 July 2018",
      "This particular bubble has a gas core and is coated with liposomes , or small spherical sacs, containing a drug. \u2014 Jason Daley, Smithsonian , 14 Feb. 2018"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1968, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-001850"
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  "Litiopa":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": a genus of minute marine gastropod mollusks (suborder Taenioglossa) commonly living among seaweeds":[]
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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    "history_and_etymology":{
      "New Latin, from Greek litos plain, simple + op\u0113 opening, hole":""
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    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-002537"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-003238"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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  "lift ground":{
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    "definitions":{
      ": a substance painted or drawn on the plate in etching to cause the acid-resistant ground coated over it to break down in water or acid exposing the painted parts to the biting action":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-003406"
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      "noun"
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        "\u2014 Redbook",
        "\u2026 the pleasure of exposing a little one to the joy of the moviegoing.",
        "\u2014 Gene Siskel",
        "Up to this point their entire stay in San Francisco had been leisurely, what Webb called a \"babymoon\"\u2014a last chance to chill before another little one arrives.",
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    "first_known_use":{
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-004356"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-004422"
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      "noun"
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      ": a method of reproducing text matter for the blind by embossing on paper the outlines of the roman letters":[
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-004748"
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      "noun"
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      ": the voltage of a power transmission circuit or distribution circuit up to the point of transformation or utilization":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-004919"
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      "noun",
      "verb"
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      ": to pronounce the sibilants \\s\\ and \\z\\ imperfectly especially by turning them into \\th\\ and \\t\u035fh\\":[],
      ": to speak falteringly, childishly, or with a lisp":[],
      ": to utter falteringly or with a lisp":[],
      ": a speech defect or affectation characterized by lisping":[],
      ": a sound resembling a lisp":[],
      ": a computer programming language that is designed for easy manipulation of symbols that represent data and instructions and is used extensively for work in artificial intelligence":[]
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    "examples":[
      "Noun (1)",
      "He spoke with a lisp .",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
      "Max Cadillac aces his biggest Moonlight role to date as Roger\u2019s lisping common-law assistant Carmen Ghia. \u2014 Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune , 13 June 2019",
      "Paul Shaffer cackled from behind a keyboard in shades; baritoned redhead Alan Kalter introduced guests; there were videos of stupid pet tricks and a befuddled, lisping Larry Bud Melman. \u2014 John Clarke, HWD , 23 Oct. 2017",
      "Cera is also doing a fun lisping impression of Brando while ponderously spouting off garbled nods to the actor\u2019s filmography. \u2014 Joanna Robinson, HWD , 23 May 2017",
      "One of the little girls handed her a copy to inscribe and lisped her name. \u2014 Mary Norris, The New Yorker , 2 Feb. 2017",
      "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
      "Ramos, who killed 19 children and two teachers in Uvalde last month, was said to have been bullied over a lisp and stutter. \u2014 Tim Meko, Washington Post , 3 June 2022",
      "Ramos was bullied for having a stutter and a strong lisp , friends and family told the Washington Post. \u2014 Scott Travis, Anchorage Daily News , 29 May 2022",
      "Her lisp was also due to the overbite, the reality TV star said. \u2014 Naledi Ushe, PEOPLE.com , 7 Sep. 2021",
      "Phil picks up immediately on Peter's vulnerabilities \u2014 the boy has placed handmade paper flowers on every table, and speaks with a telltale lisp \u2014 and runs with them, a bully a who loves nothing better than a target and an audience. \u2014 Leah Greenblatt, EW.com , 7 Sep. 2021",
      "First, Ross and Michelle are not vibing with Ra\u2019Jah\u2019s character choices (though her little Teletubby lisp got a hearty chuckle out of me). \u2014 Paul Mccallion, Vulture , 22 July 2021",
      "Eventually, under duress, the composer reduced the affliction to a lisp . \u2014 Manuel Mendoza, Dallas News , 27 May 2021",
      "As a first-grader, Katy, both in the book and in real life, spoke with a lateral lisp . \u2014 Star Tribune , 24 Feb. 2021",
      "While introducing the audience to Monday's contestants, Pat started making small talk with a contestant named Chris Brimble, who some viewers are saying spoke with a lisp . \u2014 Good Housekeeping Editors, Good Housekeeping , 24 Feb. 2021"
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      "Middle English, from Old English -wlyspian ; akin to Old High German lispen to lisp":"Verb",
      "lis t p rocessing":"Noun"
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    "first_known_use":{
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1":"Verb",
      "circa 1625, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
      "1959, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-005049"
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    "definitions":{
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    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-005107"
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    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-005329"
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    "type":[
      "communications code word",
      "geographical name"
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    "definitions":{
      "city south-southwest of Toledo in northwestern Ohio population 38,771":[],
      "city on the R\u00edmac River and capital of Peru population 8,039,000":[]
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    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u0113-m\u0259"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1952, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-005446"
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    "definitions":{
      ": line of the sun":[]
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-005455"
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  "lineolate":{
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      "adjective"
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      ": marked with fine lines":[
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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    "history_and_etymology":{
      "lineolate from New Latin lineolatus , from Latin lineola small line (diminutive of linea line) + -atus -ate; lineolated from New Latin lineolat us + English -ed (cord)":""
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    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-010329"
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    "pronounciation":[
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "With a meticulously landscaped median, the Manhattan boulevard is a two-mile gauntlet of elegant brick apartment buildings in shades from buff to earthen, with liveried doormen and Renaissance Revival and neo-Gothic exterior ornament. \u2014 Nancy Hass, ELLE Decor , 1 June 2022",
      "The country's new blue- liveried national airline, ITA Airways, launched in October. \u2014 Maureen O'hare, CNN , 31 Dec. 2021",
      "Enter through a set of palatial front doors tended by liveried doormen and walk into a glistening foyer. \u2014 Travel + Leisure Staff, Travel + Leisure , 19 Feb. 2020",
      "This small community contrasts with Elgar\u2019s bigoted family, who live in palatial splendour with liveried black servants. \u2014 The Economist , 20 May 2020",
      "The library hosts the graves of Reagan and his wife, Nancy, and priceless historical artifacts, including the 40th President's records, the blue-and-white liveried plane used as Air Force One through two terms and his former Marine One helicopter. \u2014 CNN , 30 Oct. 2019",
      "At some places, a visitor would encounter a liveried dwarf, acting both as a guide and as one of the curiosities. \u2014 Reagan Upshaw, Washington Post , 24 Oct. 2019",
      "Rather than retire to their rooms with a sigh of relief, however, Team Downton, led by Anna and Bates, decides to wage war on their liveried interlopers. \u2014 Marley Marius, Vogue , 10 Sep. 2019",
      "Ever eager to command the spotlight, even at 3 a.m. ET, Trump strode out to the blue-and-white liveried government jet that carried the men home and was picked out of the night sky with floodlights and parked in front of a huge American flag. \u2014 Stephen Collinson, CNN , 10 May 2018"
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      "1637, in the meaning defined above":""
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      ": a colorless or pale yellow oil obtained from linaloe or the wood or other trees of the family Burseraceae":[],
      ": bois de rose oil":[]
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      "noun"
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      ": a pungent semisoft surface-ripened cheese":[]
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      "Dutch, one from Limburg, from Limburg , Belgium":""
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      "circa 1870, in the meaning defined above":""
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      ": the routes (as roads, railways, rivers) in the rear of an army by which the army is supplied":[]
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      "noun"
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      ": one who is in charge of a lighthouse or lightship":[]
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Things like ShotSpotter, license plate readers, and video evidence from surveillance cameras or cell phones. \u2014 Andy Sheehan, CBS News , 29 June 2022",
      "In some cases, law enforcement may pull data from license plate readers or facial recognition software systems that have been strategically set up along state borders, said Granick of the ACLU. \u2014 Heather Kelly, Tatum Hunter, Danielle Abril, Anchorage Daily News , 26 June 2022",
      "Portage Police Chief Michael Candiano credited a license plate reader in aiding the capture of a 37-year-old Portage man who\u2019s charged in a June 4 home invasion and theft. \u2014 Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune , 10 June 2022",
      "Law enforcement officers were looking for the vehicle when it was seen on a license plate reader in Indian River County, Sheriff Eric Flowers said in a news conference. \u2014 Jamiel Lynch, CNN , 24 Mar. 2022",
      "At a cost of $42,000 a year, Brooklyn last fall contracted with Flock Safety to install and maintain 17 license plate reader (LPR) cameras, which read vehicle colors, types and license plates. \u2014 John Benson, cleveland , 10 Mar. 2022",
      "His Flock license plate reader pinged the car as being reported stolen out of Tennessee. \u2014 Matt Bruce, ajc , 15 Jan. 2022",
      "At nearly the same time, Chicago police used a license plate reader to locate the Porsche, which was on the back of a tow truck in Bronzeville. \u2014 Abigail Adams, PEOPLE.com , 5 Jan. 2022",
      "Groups of visitors traveling together in different cars are exempt from the license plate system as well as people with reservations at campgrounds and hotels in the park. \u2014 Matthew Brown And Amy Beth Hanson, USA TODAY , 22 June 2022"
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      "circa 1924, in the meaning defined above":""
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      "noun"
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      ": a calcareous concretion especially in a tentaculocyst or lithocyst":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-013550"
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    "type":[
      "noun"
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      ": a fungicide and insecticide containing calcium polysulfides usually obtained by boiling sulfur with lime and water":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-014110"
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      "noun"
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      ": a fabulous monster usually resembling a wingless wyvern":[]
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      "lindworm partial translation of Danish & Swedish lindorm; lindorm from Danish & Swedish, from Old Norse linnormr , from linnr serpent + ormr serpent; perhaps akin to Old English l\u012bthe mild, gentle":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-014253"
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      "noun"
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      ": unsized paper colored with litmus and used as an indicator":[]
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      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Liquid samples can be tested with detector paper, which is similar to a large piece of litmus paper . \u2014 Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics , 7 Aug. 2018"
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1803, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-014308"
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      "plural noun"
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      ": an order of extinct South American Cenozoic ungulates with one or three functional toes":[]
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      "New Latin, from Greek litos plain, smooth + pterna heel":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-014331"
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  "lime anthracnose":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": a blighting and fruit spotting disease of the lime in the West Indies caused by a fungus ( Colletotrichum gloeosporioides )":[]
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-014451"
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      "noun"
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      ": an instance of or tendency to use excessive refinement of expression in written compositions":[
        "every literaryism \u2026 fritters away a scrap of the reader's patience",
        "\u2014 Ezra Pound"
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    "pronounciation":[
      "-r\u0113\u02cciz\u0259m"
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    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1879, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-015148"
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    "type":[
      "noun",
      "verb"
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      ": to convert into wood or woody tissue":[],
      ": to become wood or woody":[]
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    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8lig-n\u0259-\u02ccf\u012b"
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      "French lignifier , from Latin lignum":""
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    "first_known_use":{
      "circa 1828, in the meaning defined at transitive sense":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-015457"
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    "type":[
      "noun"
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      ": a polygraph for detecting physiological evidence (such as change in heart rate) of the tension that accompanies lying":[]
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    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u012b-di-\u02cctek-t\u0259r"
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      "polygraph"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "The murder suspect failed a lie detector test.",
      "hooked the suspect up to a lie detector before interrogating him about the robbery",
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Past chiefs have considered bringing in the FBI to do lie detector tests. \u2014 Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY , 4 May 2022",
      "Watch Olsen take Vanity Fair\u2019s lie detector test in the video below. \u2014 Zack Sharf, Variety , 13 May 2022",
      "The fib in question was delivered during Vanity Fair's lie detector test series (see the video below). \u2014 Lauren Huff, EW.com , 13 May 2022",
      "Earlier this month, Amy Schumer spoke about Lawrence's newborn during a lie detector test with Vanity Fair. \u2014 Georgia Slater, PEOPLE.com , 20 Apr. 2022",
      "McKenna Denson, plaintiff in a lawsuit against The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, looks into he audience in 2018 as her attorney Craig Vernon holds up the results of a lie detector test Denson took. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 5 Apr. 2022",
      "Other truths Duff told during the lie detector test",
      "Don was eager to speak of murder and lie detector tests and a man named Charlie, but the misters came on and sprayed him. \u2014 Edgar The Snail, EW.com , 19 Mar. 2022",
      "Hilary Duff took Vanity Fair\u2018s lie detector test on Friday (March 11) and spilled some tea on a few of her major career moments. \u2014 Glenn Rowley, Billboard , 14 Mar. 2022"
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1909, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-015644"
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    "definitions":{
      ": line of the sun":[]
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-015851"
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  "liquid glue":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a fluid preparation of glue (as of animal glue with a chemical liquefier in water)":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-020635"
  },
  "Li Keqiang":{
    "type":[
      "biographical name"
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    "definitions":{
      "1955\u2013 prime minister of China (2013\u2013 )":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8l\u0113-\u02c8k\u0259-\u02c8chy\u00e4\u014b"
    ],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-020835"
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  "lignitiferous":{
    "type":[
      "adjective"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": containing lignite":[]
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    "pronounciation":[
      "\u00a6lign\u0259\u00a6tif(\u0259)r\u0259s"
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    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "International Scientific Vocabulary lignite + -i- + -ferous":""
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    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-020926"
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    "type":[
      "verb"
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      ": to leave in a hurry":[
        "lit out for home at once"
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      ": set off":[]
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    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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    "history_and_etymology":{
      "light entry 6":""
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1866, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-022301"
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    "type":[
      "noun"
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    "definitions":{
      ": an office in honor of the Virgin Mary like but shorter than the Divine Office":[]
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "circa 1872, in the meaning defined above":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-023123"
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      ": the arrangement of the different parts in an area of land : where things are located in a place":[
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        "\u2014 often used figuratively It takes time for new employees to get the lie of the land in this department."
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    "pronounciation":[],
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    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-024422"
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    "type":[
      "noun"
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      ": life cast":[]
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    "pronounciation":[],
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-024441"
  },
  "light marching order":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": an equipment of troops consisting of at most a canteen and haversack with arms and ammunition":[]
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    "pronounciation":[],
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    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-024632"
  },
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    "type":[
      "noun"
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      ": the property an author or those claiming under him has in the written product of his intellectual skill and labor either before or after general publication and either at common law or under statutory copyright":[],
      ": the written product of an author or any copy thereof":[],
      ": the property an author or those claiming under him has in his work under common law prior to copyright consisting chiefly of his right to control the use, enjoyment, and disposition of such work for profit or any purpose, this right being superseded by statutory copyright and lost by dedication of such work to the public \u2014 compare copyright":[]
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    "first_known_use":{
      "1747, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-024920"
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      "noun"
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      "\u02c8l\u0113(\u02cc)h\u00e4"
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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      "Spanish":""
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-025000"
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    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-025217"
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      "transitive verb"
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      ": to convert into lignite":[]
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    "synonym_discussion":"",
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    "history_and_etymology":{
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    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-025433"
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      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a mineral PbCuBi 3 S 6 consisting of a sulfide of bismuth, copper, and lead":[]
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    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Swedish lindstr\u00f6mit , from Gustaf Lindstr\u00f6m \u20201916 Swedish mineral analyst + Swedish -it -ite":""
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    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-025706"
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