14947 lines
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14947 lines
693 KiB
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"SARS-CoV-2":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": the coronavirus ( Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 of the genus Betacoronavirus ) that is the causative agent of COVID-19":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{
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"2020, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8s\u00e4rz-k\u014d-\u02c8v\u0113-\u02c8t\u00fc"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-194844",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"SAT-chromosome":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": a chromosome including the nucleolus organizer":[],
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": a chromosome with one or more satellites":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"SAT abbreviation of New Latin Sine Acido Thymonucleico without thymonucleic acid":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02cce\u02ccs\u0101\u02c8t\u0113-",
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"\u02c8sat-"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-084534",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"SATB":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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"soprano, alto, tenor, bass":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-144757",
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"type":[
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"abbreviation"
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]
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},
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"Sackville-West":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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"Victoria Mary 1892\u20131962 Vita English writer":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8sak-\u02ccvil-\u02c8west"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-125352",
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"type":[
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"biographical name"
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]
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},
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"Saco":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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"river 104 miles (167 kilometers) long in eastern New Hampshire and southwestern Maine flowing southeast into the Atlantic Ocean":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8s\u022f-(\u02cc)k\u014d"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-212409",
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"type":[
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"geographical name"
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]
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},
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"Sacoglossa":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": a division of Opisthobranchia including sea slugs (family Elysiidae) that are usually placed in the suborder Nudibranchia":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"New Latin, from saco- (from Greek sakos shield) + -glossa ; akin to Sanskrit tvak skin, hide":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"-l\u022fs\u0259",
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"\u02ccs\u0101k-",
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"\u02ccsak\u0259\u02c8gl\u00e4s\u0259"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-100058",
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"type":[
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"plural noun"
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]
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},
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"Safawid":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": a member of an Islamic Persian dynasty founded in 1502 by Shah Ismail":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1888, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Safawid, Safavid from Arabic \u1e63afaw\u012by descended from \u1e62af\u012b-al-D\u012bn (from \u1e62af\u012b-al-D\u012bn \u20201334 Persian saint of Arab lineage) + English -id; Safavi from Arabic \u1e63afaw\u012by":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-162853",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"Saint Cuthbert's beads":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": joints of fossil crinoid stems":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"after St. Cuthbert \u2020687 English monk":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"-\u02c8k\u0259thb\u0259(r)ts-"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-113357",
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"type":[
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"plural noun"
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]
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},
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"Saint Cuthbert's duck":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": eider duck":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-103409",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"Saint Edward's crown":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": imperial crown sense 1a":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"after St. Edward (Edward the Confessor) \u20201066 king of England":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"-\u02c8edw\u0259(r)dz-"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-055315",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"Saint Elias Mountains":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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"mountain range of the Coast Ranges in southwestern Yukon and eastern Alaska \u2014 see logan, mount":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-175159",
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"type":[
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"geographical name"
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]
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},
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"Saint Elias, Mount":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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"mountain 18,008 feet (5489 meters) high in the Saint Elias Mountains on the Alaska-Yukon boundary":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[
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"i-\u02c8l\u012b-\u0259s"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-225843",
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"type":[
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"geographical name"
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]
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},
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"Saint Elmo's fire":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": a flaming phenomenon sometimes seen in stormy weather at prominent points on an airplane or ship and on land that is of the nature of a brush discharge of electricity":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1753, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"St. Elmo ( Erasmus ) \u2020303 Italian bishop & patron saint of sailors":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8s\u0101nt-\u02c8el-(\u02cc)m\u014dz-"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-114545",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"Saint Emilion":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": a red Bordeaux wine":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1833, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Saint-\u00c9milion , village in Southwest France":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02ccsa\u207f-t\u0101-m\u0113l-\u02c8y\u014d\u207f"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-002813",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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},
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"Saint-Cyr-l'\u00c9cole":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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"commune west of Versailles in northern France population 17,401":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[
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"sa\u207f-\u02c8sir-l\u0101-\u02c8k\u022fl"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-203224",
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"type":[
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"geographical name"
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},
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"Saint-Dabeoc's-heath":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": irish heath":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"after St. Dabeoc (Beoc), 5th or 6th century British monk who founded a monastery in Ireland":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"-\u00a6dab\u0113\u02cc\u014dks\u00a6-"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-053029",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"Saint-Denis":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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"commune and capital of R\u00e9union Island population 145,022":[],
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"commune in northern France north-northeast of Paris population 106,785":[]
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02ccsa\u207f(t)-d\u0259-\u02c8n\u0113"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-202840",
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"type":[
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"geographical name"
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"Sainte-Beuve":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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"Charles-Augustin 1804\u20131869 French critic and author":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[
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"sa\u207ft-\u02c8b\u0153v",
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"s\u0259nt-",
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"-\u02c8b\u0259v",
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"s\u0101nt-\u02c8b\u0259rv"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-052509",
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"type":[
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"biographical name"
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},
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"Sainte-Foy":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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"former town in southeastern Quebec, Canada, that is now part of Quebec (city)":[]
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},
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[
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"sa\u207f-t\u0259-",
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"sa\u207ft-\u02c8fw\u00e4",
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"s\u0259nt-",
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"s\u0101nt-\u02c8f\u022fi"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-225948",
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"type":[
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"geographical name"
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"Sainte-Julie":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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"town in southern Quebec, Canada, east of Montreal population 30,104":[]
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02ccsa\u207ft-zh\u00fc-\u02c8l\u0113"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-211820",
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"type":[
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"Sainte-Th\u00e9r\u00e8se":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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"town in southern Quebec, Canada, northwest of Montreal population 26,025":[]
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02ccs\u0101nt-t\u0259-\u02c8r\u0101z",
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"\u02ccsa\u207ft-t\u0101-\u02c8rez"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-130207",
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"type":[
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"geographical name"
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"Salaberry-de-Valleyfield":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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"town on an island in the northern part of Lake Saint Francis in southern Quebec, Canada, southwest of Montreal population 40,077":[]
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"examples":[],
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8sa-l\u0259-\u02ccber-\u0113-d\u0259-\u02c8va-l\u0113-\u02ccf\u0113ld"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-133557",
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"Salinar":{
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"definitions":{
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": of or relating to a culture in northwestern Peru about the 6th century a.d. characterized by irrigated agriculture, use of the llama, weaving and metallurgy, adobe houses, reed-bundle boats, and distinctive pottery":[]
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"from Salinar , locality in northern Peru, its type site":""
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u00a6sal\u0259\u00a6n\u00e4r"
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"type":[
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"adjective"
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"Salinas":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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"city in southern Puerto Rico east of Ponce population 31,078":[],
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"city in western California near Monterey Bay population 150,441":[],
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"river 150 miles (241 kilometers) long in western California flowing northwest into Monterey Bay":[]
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[
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"s\u0259-\u02c8l\u0113-n\u0259s"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-204640",
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"type":[
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},
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"Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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"area containing archaeological ruins in central New Mexico":[]
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-174819",
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"Salinas de Gortari":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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"Carlos 1948\u2013 president of Mexico (1988\u201394)":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"s\u00e4-\u02c8l\u0113-n\u00e4s-t\u035fh\u0101-g\u022fr-\u02c8t\u00e4-r\u0113"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-012744",
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"type":[
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"biographical name"
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"Salinella":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": a genus of minute animals of doubtful relationship having the body composed of a single layer of cells surrounding a central digestive cavity \u2014 compare mesozoa":[]
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"examples":[],
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"New Latin, from Latin salinus + New Latin -ella ; from the fact that it is found in salines and raised in saline aquariums":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02ccsal\u0259\u02c8nel\u0259"
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],
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"Sallust":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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"circa 86\u201335(or 34) b.c. Gaius Sallustius Crispus Roman historian and politician":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"\u02c8sa-l\u0259st"
|
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],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-082750",
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"type":[
|
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"adjective",
|
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"biographical name"
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]
|
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},
|
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"Sally Lightfoot":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": a common active crab ( Grapsus grapsus ) living among rocks near or below the tide line in the West Indies and adjacent mainland":[]
|
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},
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"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"sally from the name Sally":""
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},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
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"\u02ccsal\u0113\u02c8l\u012bt\u02ccfu\u0307t"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-083837",
|
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"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"Sally Lunn":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a slightly sweetened yeast-leavened bread":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1780, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Sally Lunn , 18th century English baker":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02ccsa-l\u0113-\u02c8l\u0259n"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-184520",
|
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"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"Sally saw":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a portable circular saw that consists of a regularly perforated toothed disk power-driven through a gear which engages the perforations":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"probably from sally entry 3":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-112310",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"Saltatoria":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a suborder of Orthoptera that is often considered a separate order, comprises insects with the hind legs usually adapted for leaping, and includes the grasshoppers, crickets, and related forms \u2014 compare cursoria":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"New Latin, from Latin, neuter plural of saltatorius":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02ccs\u022fl-",
|
|
"\u02ccsalt\u0259\u02c8t\u014dr\u0113\u0259"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-225613",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"plural noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"San Clemente":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
"city on the Pacific Ocean northwest of San Diego in southern California population 63,522":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02ccsan-kl\u0259-\u02c8men-t\u0113"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-124816",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"geographical name"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"San Clemente Island":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
"island in the Pacific off southern California that is the southernmost of the Channel Islands":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-190657",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"geographical name"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"San Cristobal":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
"city in western Venezuela south-southwest of Lake Maracaibo population 220,697":[],
|
|
"island of Ecuador in the Gal\u00e1pagos population 1404":[],
|
|
"island of the western South Pacific in the southeastern Solomon Islands":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02ccsan-kri-\u02c8st\u014d-b\u0259l"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-105410",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"geographical name"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"San Crist\u00f3bal":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
"city in western Venezuela south-southwest of Lake Maracaibo population 220,697":[],
|
|
"island of Ecuador in the Gal\u00e1pagos population 1404":[],
|
|
"island of the western South Pacific in the southeastern Solomon Islands":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02ccsan-kri-\u02c8st\u014d-b\u0259l"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-002913",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"geographical name"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"San Germ\u00e1n":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
"city in southwestern Puerto Rico population 35,527":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02ccs\u00e4\u014b-her-\u02c8m\u00e4n"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-235735",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"geographical name"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"Sanctus":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": an ancient Christian hymn of adoration sung or said immediately before the prayer of consecration in traditional liturgies":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"15th century, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English, from Late Latin Sanctus, sanctus, sanctus Holy, holy, holy, opening of a hymn sung by the angels in Isaiah 6:3":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sa\u014b(k)-t\u0259s",
|
|
"\u02c8s\u00e4\u014b(k)-t\u0259s",
|
|
"-\u02cct\u00fcs"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-164154",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"Sanctus bell":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a bell rung by the server at several points (as at the Sanctus) during the mass":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"15th century, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-194425",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"Sancy, Puy de":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
"mountain 6188 feet (1886 meters) high in south central France that is the highest in the Monts Dore and Auvergne Mountains":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02ccpw\u0113-d\u0259-\u02ccs\u00e4\u207f-\u02c8s\u0113"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-021939",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"geographical name"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"Sangay":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
"volcano 17,159 feet (5230 meters) in southeast central Ecuador":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"s\u00e4\u014b-\u02c8g\u012b"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-130524",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"geographical name"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"Sanger":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
"Frederick 1918\u20132013 British biochemist":[],
|
|
"Margaret 1883\u20131966 n\u00e9e Higgins American birth-control activist":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sa\u014b-\u0259r"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-164359",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"biographical name"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"Sanggil":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": sangir":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-053835",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"Saoshyant":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": one of three deliverers of later Zoroastrian eschatology appearing at thousand year intervals and each inaugurating a new order of things and a special period of human progress":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Avestan, savior":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sau\u0307shy\u0259nt"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-211448",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"Sappho":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
"flourished circa 610\u2013 circa 570 b.c. Greek poet":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sa-(\u02cc)f\u014d"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-042646",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"biographical name"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"Sapporo":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
"city on western Hokkaido, Japan population 1,913,545":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"s\u00e4-\u02c8p\u022fr-(\u02cc)\u014d",
|
|
"\u02c8s\u00e4-p\u014d-\u02ccr\u014d"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-043554",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"geographical name"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"Sarcee":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a member of such people":[],
|
|
": an Athapaskan people of the upper Saskatchewan and Athabaska river valleys in Alberta, Canada":[],
|
|
": the language of the Sarcee people":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"probably from Blackfoot (Siksika) sa arsi not good":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-082754",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"Satan":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": the angel who in Jewish belief is commanded by God to tempt humans to sin, to accuse the sinners, and to carry out God's punishment":[],
|
|
": the rebellious angel who in Christian belief is the adversary of God and lord of evil":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"some people believe that Satan can successfully tempt almost anyone with lies and flattery"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English, from Old English, from Late Latin, from Greek, from Hebrew \u015b\u0101\u1e6d\u0101n adversary":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0101-t\u1d4an"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"archfiend",
|
|
"Beelzebub",
|
|
"devil",
|
|
"fiend",
|
|
"Lucifer",
|
|
"Old Nick",
|
|
"serpent"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-114243",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"Satan's mushroom":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a large usually brownish yellow pore fungus ( Boletus satanus ) that occurs especially in open woodland and is reputedly somewhat poisonous":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-033839",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"Saumur":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
"commune in northwestern France on the Loire River southeast of Angers population 27,283":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"s\u014d-\u02c8mu\u0307r",
|
|
"-\u02c8m\u1d6br",
|
|
"-\u02c8myu\u0307r"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-111546",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"geographical name"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"Saura":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a forest people of the mountains of the Eastern Ghats, India":[],
|
|
": a member of the Saura people":[],
|
|
": lizard":[
|
|
"\u2014 in generic names Chamae saura"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"New Latin, from Greek saura, sauros":"Noun combining form"
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u00a6s\u022fr\u0259"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-233908",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun",
|
|
"noun combining form"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"Sava":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
"river 584 miles (940 kilometers) long flowing from the Italian border east through Slovenia, into Croatia, along the Croatia-Bosnia and Herzegovina border, and into Serbia where it flows into the Danube River at Belgrade":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u00e4-v\u0259"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-130049",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"geographical name"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"Savage":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"baddie",
|
|
"baddy",
|
|
"beast",
|
|
"brute",
|
|
"caitiff",
|
|
"devil",
|
|
"evildoer",
|
|
"fiend",
|
|
"heavy",
|
|
"hound",
|
|
"knave",
|
|
"meanie",
|
|
"meany",
|
|
"miscreant",
|
|
"monster",
|
|
"nazi",
|
|
"no-good",
|
|
"rapscallion",
|
|
"rascal",
|
|
"reprobate",
|
|
"rogue",
|
|
"scalawag",
|
|
"scallywag",
|
|
"scamp",
|
|
"scapegrace",
|
|
"scoundrel",
|
|
"varlet",
|
|
"villain",
|
|
"wretch"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a brutal person":[],
|
|
": a person belonging to a primitive society":[],
|
|
": a rude or unmannerly person":[],
|
|
": boorish , rude":[
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"the savage bad manners of most motorists",
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"\u2014 M. P. O'Connor"
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": lacking the restraints normal to civilized human beings : fierce , ferocious":[
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"a savage criminal"
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": malicious":[],
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": not domesticated or under human control : untamed":[
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"savage beasts"
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": wild , uncultivated":[
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"seldom have I seen such savage scenery",
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"\u2014 Douglas Carruthers"
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"Michael Joseph 1872\u20131940 prime minister of New Zealand (1935\u201340)":[]
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"examples":[
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"Adjective",
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"He was the victim of a savage attack.",
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"The coast was lashed by savage storms.",
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"He wrote savage satires about people he didn't like.",
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"Noun",
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"What kind of savage could have committed such a terrible crime?",
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"what kind of savage would hurt a baby?",
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"Verb",
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"He looked like he'd been savaged by a wild animal.",
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"A hurricane savaged the city.",
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"The newspapers savaged his reputation.",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
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"Indonesia\u2019s second president, Suharto, had ruled the country since Sukarno was ousted in 1967, overseeing not only a savage repression of the left but also a financial meltdown in the 1990s. \u2014 New York Times , 9 June 2022",
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"Russia\u2019s indiscriminate shelling of civilians, to say nothing of the heinous treatment of Ukrainians in places like Bucha, shows how savage wars for land can be. \u2014 Leif Wenar, WSJ , 2 May 2022",
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"And then there was Megan Thee Stallion, who lit up an unnamed nemesis with a savage new diss track. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 19 Apr. 2022",
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"On one hand, Russia's brutal and savage campaign against civilians offers a rare example of moral clarity -- good vs. evil, right vs. wrong. \u2014 Aaron David Miller, CNN , 19 Apr. 2022",
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"At its heart is a savage question: When drought is coming for everyone, who owns the flood? \u2014 Susie Cagle, Wired , 12 Apr. 2022",
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"Putin came to power in 1999 largely by waging a savage war against separatists in Russia\u2019s mostly Muslim republic of Chechnya. \u2014 Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times , 7 Mar. 2022",
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"The Russian language has a word for bears that become extremely savage and ruthless: shatoon. \u2014 A. Craig Copetas, Quartz , 4 Mar. 2022",
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"Plenty of savage things happen in Xinjiang, but as far as the CCP is concerned, the repression there is a practical response to a practical problem. \u2014 Jim Talent, National Review , 9 Feb. 2022",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"One as a powerful Royal, the other a half-vampire Guardian trained to protect against the savage \u2018Strigoi\u2019 who threaten to tear their society apart. \u2014 Sasha Urban, Variety , 29 June 2022",
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"One character is a powerful Royal while the other is a half-vampire Guardian trained to protect against the savage 'Strigoi' who threaten to tear their society apart. \u2014 Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com , 29 June 2022",
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"The book has become a classic in the Netherlands, despite (or perhaps partly because of) its savage portrayal of the warriors whom the Dutch idealized for their efforts to liberate the country. \u2014 Francine Prose, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 22 June 2022",
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"Now marking 90 years, Conan remains Howard\u2019s most popular and enduring creation, a giant savage warrior making his way in a fantastical time known as the Hyborean Age. \u2014 Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter , 21 June 2022",
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"Belgium\u2019s control of the vast region from 1885 to 1960 was marked by savage violence, during which millions of people were turned into a slave labor force, with mutilations commonplace and the nation\u2019s natural resources plundered. \u2014 Helena Skinner, NBC News , 20 June 2022",
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"Based on the Naver webtoon of the same name by Kim Carnby and Hwang Young-chan, the show\u2019s premise is set in a fantastical world where humans turn into savage monsters and wreak terror. \u2014 Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter , 14 June 2022",
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"Things are about to get savage at the Pynk! Megan Thee Stallion is coming to P-Valley season 2, and EW has an exclusive first look below. \u2014 Alamin Yohannes, EW.com , 13 June 2022",
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"Drew also put his savage moves to good use during shooting. \u2014 Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY , 9 June 2022",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
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"Aircraft armed with Quicksinks could savage more heavily defended convoys, particularly those ferrying amphibious marines, if another asset such as a submarine or B-1B bomber disabled or sank the convoy\u2019s escorts. \u2014 Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics , 10 May 2022",
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"This same ecosystem treats any and all mainstream coverage of Democrats that doesn't savage them as infected by hypocrisy and double standards. \u2014 Damon Linker, The Week , 8 Dec. 2021",
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"Every issue in our society seems to have a political angle that someone can savage for news cycle advantage. \u2014 Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes , 9 Dec. 2021",
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"Meanwhile, Beijing\u2019s recent crackdown on its domestic tech giants demonstrates the government\u2019s willingness to savage the market cap of private industry. \u2014 Eamon Barrett, Fortune , 16 Sep. 2021",
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"On Twitter, the outgoing president frequently leveraged his more than 88 million followers to savage his rivals, boost allies, and sometimes spread falsehoods on a viral scale. \u2014 Author: Tony Romm, Josh Dawsey, Anchorage Daily News , 10 Jan. 2021",
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"In the months after the pandemic started to savage the economy in March, consumer bankruptcy filings in South Florida trailed the numbers filed in 2019. \u2014 David Lyons, sun-sentinel.com , 21 Dec. 2020",
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"At Maryland, punter Wade Lees watched Knight savage his teammates and realized upon transferring to UCLA a few years later that the Bruins could use that sort of ferociousness. \u2014 Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times , 19 Nov. 2020",
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"The sometimes savage themes of her paintings have been interpreted as expressions of wrathful catharsis. \u2014 Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker , 28 Sep. 2020"
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"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Adjective",
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"1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
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"1880, in the meaning defined above":"Verb"
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English, from Anglo-French salvage, savage , from Late Latin salvaticus , alteration of Latin silvaticus of the woods, wild, from silva wood, forest":"Adjective"
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8sa-vij"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for savage Adjective fierce , ferocious , barbarous , savage , cruel mean showing fury or malignity in looks or actions. fierce applies to humans and animals that inspire terror because of their wild and menacing aspect or fury in attack. fierce warriors ferocious implies extreme fierceness and unrestrained violence and brutality. a ferocious dog barbarous implies a ferocity or mercilessness regarded as unworthy of civilized people. barbarous treatment of prisoners savage implies the absence of inhibitions restraining civilized people filled with rage, lust, or other violent passion. a savage criminal cruel implies indifference to suffering and even positive pleasure in inflicting it. the cruel jokes of schoolboys",
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"barbarian",
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"barbaric",
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"barbarous",
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"heathen",
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"heathenish",
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"natural",
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"Neanderthal",
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"Neandertal",
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"rude",
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"uncivil",
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"uncivilized",
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"uncultivated",
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"wild"
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"noun",
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"verb"
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]
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},
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"Savai'i":{
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|
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|
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|
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"island of the nation of Samoa in the southwestern Pacific that is largest of the Samoa Islands population 44,000":[]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[],
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|
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},
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|
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"commune and port on Gulf of Genoa in northwestern Italy southwest of Genoa population 61,000":[]
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"examples":[],
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|
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"s\u00e4-\u02c8v\u014d-n\u00e4"
|
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],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-224446",
|
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|
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|
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]
|
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},
|
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"Savonarola":{
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|
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"definitions":{
|
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"1452\u20131498 Italian reformer":[
|
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"Gi*ro*la*mo \\ ji-\u200b\u02c8r\u022f-\u200bl\u0259-\u200b\u02ccm\u014d \\"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[],
|
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|
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|
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"s\u0259-\u02ccv\u00e4-n\u0259-\u02c8r\u014d-",
|
|
"\u02ccsa-v\u0259-n\u0259-\u02c8r\u014d-l\u0259"
|
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],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-204205",
|
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|
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|
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]
|
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},
|
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"Savonarola chair":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": a folding X-shaped chair of Italian Renaissance style that has interlaced curved slats pivoted at their intersections":[]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"after Girolamo Savonarola \u20201498 Italian religious reformer":""
|
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
|
"s\u0259\u02ccv\u00e4|",
|
|
"\u02ccsav\u0259|n\u0259\u02c8r\u014dl\u0259-"
|
|
],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-084216",
|
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"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
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"Savonnerie":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": of, relating to, or being a handmade one-piece French carpet with a pile or a similarly woven tapestry":[]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"French ( La ) Savonnerie , carpet factory manufacturing Savonnerie carpets established in 1628 on the site of a former soap factory at Chaillot, near the Seine, in Paris, from savonnerie soap factory, from savonnier soap maker (from savon soap\u2014from Latin sapon-, sapo \u2014+ -ier -er) + -ie -y":""
|
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"\u02ccsav\u0259n\u02c8r\u0113"
|
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],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-113651",
|
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"type":[
|
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"adjective"
|
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]
|
|
},
|
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"Sawney":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
|
": fool , simpleton":[],
|
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": na\u00efvely or sentimentally foolish : silly":[],
|
|
": scotsman":[]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"alteration of Sandy":"Noun",
|
|
"probably alteration of zany":"Noun and Adjective"
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
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"\"",
|
|
"\u02c8s\u022fn\u0113",
|
|
"-ni"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-130218",
|
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"type":[
|
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"adjective",
|
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"noun"
|
|
]
|
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},
|
|
"sable":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"white"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a carnivorous mammal ( Martes zibellina ) of the weasel family that occurs chiefly in northern Asia":[],
|
|
": any of various animals related to the sable":[],
|
|
": black clothing worn in mourning":[
|
|
"\u2014 usually used in plural"
|
|
],
|
|
": dark , gloomy":[],
|
|
": of the color black":[],
|
|
": the color black":[],
|
|
": the fur or pelt of a sable":[],
|
|
": the usually dark brown color of the fur of the sable":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Noun",
|
|
"a brush made of sable",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"The brush, of sable , which immediately conjures up some semi-mythical creature of the Russian forests. \u2014 The Economist , 22 Apr. 2020",
|
|
"European, American and Japanese furriers had long purchased sable , mink and otter furs from local hunters, but had never been interested in the coarse fur of the Tarbagan marmot. \u2014 Paul French, CNN , 18 Apr. 2020",
|
|
"Salmon, of course, but also smoked trout, whitefish and sable are all gorgeous on a graze board. \u2014 Katie Workman, NBC News , 12 Dec. 2019",
|
|
"They are not committed to a two-season cycle, private planes and yachts, sable and vicuna. \u2014 Vanessa Friedman, New York Times , 5 Sep. 2019",
|
|
"In Angola, the national team is nicknamed Palancas Negras after giant sable antelopes, the country\u2019s national symbol, famed for its long, curved horns. \u2014 Yomi Kazeem, Quartz Africa , 19 July 2019",
|
|
"They are made of mink, faux mink, sable , silk, cashmere, or synthetic fibers. \u2014 Beth Teitell, BostonGlobe.com , 3 July 2019",
|
|
"At the time, there were fewer than 44 sable antelope and perhaps a thousand buffalo on one million acres. \u2014 Paul Steyn, National Geographic , 2 May 2019",
|
|
"Dessert was strawberry sable with lemon verbena cream followed by a selection of assorted fresh fruits, then coffee and petit fours. \u2014 Victoria Murphy, Town & Country , 3 June 2019",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
|
|
"Animal activist Bo Derek was horrified to learn that the queen of England wears antique sable coats. \u2014 Pat Myers, Washington Post , 16 June 2022",
|
|
"No matter the wait, no matter the tourists\u2014fastidious New Yorkers wouldn\u2019t get their smoked sable elsewhere. \u2014 Mattie Kahn, Town & Country , 6 May 2022",
|
|
"Fencing and moats were created with a private grant, and in 1970 three species of hoofed animals \u2014 a South African sable antelope, greater kudu and gemsbok \u2014 arrived. \u2014 Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune , 16 May 2022",
|
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"To \ufb01ght the bitter cold, Brown taught the other women to row and shared her sable coat. \u2014 People Staff, PEOPLE.com , 15 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"The blonde hair, the gusto, and the sable were all stops on Blige\u2019s journey to truly feel beautiful. \u2014 Nerisha Penrose, ELLE , 26 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"This sable cardigan is Logan\u2019s go-to office sweater. \u2014 Carrie Wittmer, Vulture , 6 Dec. 2021",
|
|
"Many natural options include Saikoho goat, gray squirrel, silver fox, and even Kolinsky sable . \u2014 Janelle Okwodu, Vogue , 23 Nov. 2021",
|
|
"The Holly family brought zebras, impalas, ostriches, cranes, lemurs, giraffes, aoudads, mouflons and sable antelopes, according to the Gainesville Sun. \u2014 Washington Post , 15 Oct. 2021"
|
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],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
|
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective"
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Middle Low German sabel sable or its fur, from Middle High German zobel , of Slav origin; akin to Russian sobol' sable or its fur":"Noun"
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
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"\u02c8s\u0101-b\u0259l"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[
|
|
"black",
|
|
"ebony",
|
|
"pitch-black",
|
|
"pitch-dark",
|
|
"pitchy",
|
|
"raven"
|
|
],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-210138",
|
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"type":[
|
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"adjective",
|
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"noun"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"saccharic":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": of, relating to, or obtained from saccharine substances":[]
|
|
},
|
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"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"sacchar- + -ic":""
|
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"(\u02c8)sa\u00a6k-",
|
|
"s\u0259\u02c8karik"
|
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],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-133314",
|
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"type":[
|
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"adjective"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"saccharide":{
|
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|
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"definitions":{
|
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": a monosaccharide sugar or combination of sugars : carbohydrate":[]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
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"Blood types bear two different kinds of saccharide (sugar) molecules on the surface of red blood cells. \u2014 Lo\u00efc Mangin, Scientific American , 30 Apr. 2020"
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],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"1895, in the meaning defined above":""
|
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"\u02c8sak-\u0259-\u02ccr\u012bd also -r\u0259d",
|
|
"\u02c8sa-k\u0259-\u02ccr\u012bd"
|
|
],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-082028",
|
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"type":[
|
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|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"saccharification":{
|
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|
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"definitions":{
|
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": the process of breaking a complex carbohydrate (such as starch or cellulose) into its monosaccharide components":[]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"1839, in the meaning defined above":""
|
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"s\u0259-\u02ccker-\u0259-f\u0259-\u02c8k\u0101-sh\u0259n",
|
|
"s\u0259-\u02cckar-\u0259-f\u0259-\u02c8k\u0101-sh\u0259n"
|
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],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-110030",
|
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"type":[
|
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"noun",
|
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"transitive verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
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"saccharifying enzyme":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": amylase sense 2 b":[]
|
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
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|
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|
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|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-101110",
|
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|
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"noun"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"saccharimeter":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{},
|
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"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"1869, in the meaning defined above":""
|
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"International Scientific Vocabulary":""
|
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"\u02ccsak-\u0259-\u02c8rim-\u0259t-\u0259r",
|
|
"\u02ccsa-k\u0259-\u02c8ri-m\u0259-t\u0259r"
|
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],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-223430",
|
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"type":[
|
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"adjective",
|
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"noun",
|
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"noun,"
|
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]
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},
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"saccharin":{
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": a crystalline compound C 7 H 5 NO 3 S that is unrelated to the carbohydrates, is several hundred times sweeter than sucrose, and is used as a calorie-free sweetener":[]
|
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},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"soft drinks flavored with saccharin",
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"In one study, volunteers ate the equivalent 10 Sweet\u2019N Low packets\u2019 worth of saccharin per day for a week, yet only four of seven volunteers developed any carbohydrate metabolism issues at this extreme dose. \u2014 Patrick Wilson, Outside Online , 7 Aug. 2020",
|
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"While Tab contained two artificial sweeteners \u2013 saccharin and cyclamate \u2013 cyclamate was the more important of the two. \u2014 Jeffrey Miller, The Conversation , 23 Nov. 2020",
|
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"If participants could taste the saccharin at any point, the fit test was failed. \u2014 Hannah Thomasy, Smithsonian Magazine , 15 Sep. 2020",
|
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"If participants could taste the saccharin at any point, the fit test was failed. \u2014 Hannah Thomasy, Smithsonian Magazine , 15 Sep. 2020",
|
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"If participants could taste the saccharin at any point, the fit test was failed. \u2014 Hannah Thomasy, Smithsonian Magazine , 15 Sep. 2020",
|
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"If participants could taste the saccharin at any point, the fit test was failed. \u2014 Hannah Thomasy, Smithsonian Magazine , 15 Sep. 2020",
|
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"If participants could taste the saccharin at any point, the fit test was failed. \u2014 Hannah Thomasy, Smithsonian Magazine , 15 Sep. 2020",
|
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"If participants could taste the saccharin at any point, the fit test was failed. \u2014 Hannah Thomasy, Smithsonian Magazine , 15 Sep. 2020"
|
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],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"1885, in the meaning defined above":""
|
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"International Scientific Vocabulary":""
|
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"\u02c8sa-k(\u0259-)r\u0259n",
|
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"\u02c8sak-(\u0259-)r\u0259n"
|
|
],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-053535",
|
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"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
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]
|
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},
|
|
"saccharinated":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": mixed with or containing saccharine matter : saccharated":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"saccharine + -ate , verb suffix + -ed":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"-r\u0259\u0307\u02ccn\u0101t\u0259\u0307d"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-164754",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"saccharine":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"unsentimental"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": ingratiatingly or affectedly agreeable or friendly":[],
|
|
": of, relating to, or resembling that of sugar":[
|
|
"saccharine taste"
|
|
],
|
|
": overly or sickishly sweet":[
|
|
"saccharine flavor"
|
|
],
|
|
": overly sentimental : mawkish":[
|
|
"a saccharine love story"
|
|
],
|
|
": yielding or containing sugar":[
|
|
"saccharine vegetables"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"the movie was funny, but it had a saccharine ending in which everyone lives happily ever after",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"This saccharine facade of Homelander being Captain America. \u2014 Jordan Moreau, Variety , 5 June 2022",
|
|
"There is no saccharine happily-ever-after in which Johnny suddenly becomes a world-class dad, but their brief time together does change him. \u2014 Hilary Weaver, ELLE , 1 June 2022",
|
|
"Sweetness becomes saccharine and nostalgia a crutch. \u2014 Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times , 22 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"The overall message from these flashbacks is that Mormon history is not as saccharine or as faith-promoting as church members like Pyre have been taught to believe. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 25 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"That flurry of pastel tulips and cabbage roses had a distinctly feminine vibe, often too saccharine for male tastes. \u2014 Yelena Moroz Alpert, WSJ , 22 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"None of the bars are overly saccharine , but the Smooth Coconut Praline is probably the sweetest of the bunch\u2014like a more sophisticated Mounds bar (which is literally just ultra-sugary shredded coconut covered in chocolate). \u2014 Bon App\u00e9tit , 27 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"If these mattresses were available half off all year round, the sweetness of the deal would soon turn unpleasantly saccharine . \u2014 Mary Gulino, The New Yorker , 29 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"The saccharine , unpretentious charm of supermarket sheet cake and box mix Betty Crocker confections is known to all, so a spritz of Marissa Zappas\u2019 irreverent Annabel\u2019s Birthday Cake taps into your scent memories. \u2014 Janelle Okwodu, Vogue , 19 Apr. 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"circa 1674, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Latin saccharum":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"-k\u0259-\u02ccr\u012bn",
|
|
"\u02c8sa-k(\u0259-)r\u0259n",
|
|
"-k\u0259-\u02ccr\u0113n",
|
|
"\u02c8sak-(\u0259-)r\u0259n also -\u0259-\u02ccr\u0113n or -\u0259-\u02ccr\u012bn"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"chocolate-box",
|
|
"cloying",
|
|
"corny",
|
|
"drippy",
|
|
"fruity",
|
|
"gooey",
|
|
"lovey-dovey",
|
|
"maudlin",
|
|
"mawkish",
|
|
"mushy",
|
|
"novelettish",
|
|
"sappy",
|
|
"schmaltzy",
|
|
"sentimental",
|
|
"sloppy",
|
|
"slushy",
|
|
"soppy",
|
|
"soupy",
|
|
"spoony",
|
|
"spooney",
|
|
"sticky",
|
|
"sugarcoated",
|
|
"sugary",
|
|
"wet"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-091039",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"saccharinic acid":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": any of several polyhydroxy acids formed from sugars by alkaline treatment as though by internal oxidation and reduction so that one carbon no longer holds an oxygen and in many instances with branching of the carbon skeleton":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"saccharinic International Scientific Vocabulary saccharin + -ic":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u00a6sak\u0259\u00a6rinik-"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-033429",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"saccharinity":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"unsentimental"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": ingratiatingly or affectedly agreeable or friendly":[],
|
|
": of, relating to, or resembling that of sugar":[
|
|
"saccharine taste"
|
|
],
|
|
": overly or sickishly sweet":[
|
|
"saccharine flavor"
|
|
],
|
|
": overly sentimental : mawkish":[
|
|
"a saccharine love story"
|
|
],
|
|
": yielding or containing sugar":[
|
|
"saccharine vegetables"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"the movie was funny, but it had a saccharine ending in which everyone lives happily ever after",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"This saccharine facade of Homelander being Captain America. \u2014 Jordan Moreau, Variety , 5 June 2022",
|
|
"There is no saccharine happily-ever-after in which Johnny suddenly becomes a world-class dad, but their brief time together does change him. \u2014 Hilary Weaver, ELLE , 1 June 2022",
|
|
"Sweetness becomes saccharine and nostalgia a crutch. \u2014 Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times , 22 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"The overall message from these flashbacks is that Mormon history is not as saccharine or as faith-promoting as church members like Pyre have been taught to believe. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 25 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"That flurry of pastel tulips and cabbage roses had a distinctly feminine vibe, often too saccharine for male tastes. \u2014 Yelena Moroz Alpert, WSJ , 22 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"None of the bars are overly saccharine , but the Smooth Coconut Praline is probably the sweetest of the bunch\u2014like a more sophisticated Mounds bar (which is literally just ultra-sugary shredded coconut covered in chocolate). \u2014 Bon App\u00e9tit , 27 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"If these mattresses were available half off all year round, the sweetness of the deal would soon turn unpleasantly saccharine . \u2014 Mary Gulino, The New Yorker , 29 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"The saccharine , unpretentious charm of supermarket sheet cake and box mix Betty Crocker confections is known to all, so a spritz of Marissa Zappas\u2019 irreverent Annabel\u2019s Birthday Cake taps into your scent memories. \u2014 Janelle Okwodu, Vogue , 19 Apr. 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"circa 1674, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Latin saccharum":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"-k\u0259-\u02ccr\u012bn",
|
|
"\u02c8sa-k(\u0259-)r\u0259n",
|
|
"-k\u0259-\u02ccr\u0113n",
|
|
"\u02c8sak-(\u0259-)r\u0259n also -\u0259-\u02ccr\u0113n or -\u0259-\u02ccr\u012bn"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"chocolate-box",
|
|
"cloying",
|
|
"corny",
|
|
"drippy",
|
|
"fruity",
|
|
"gooey",
|
|
"lovey-dovey",
|
|
"maudlin",
|
|
"mawkish",
|
|
"mushy",
|
|
"novelettish",
|
|
"sappy",
|
|
"schmaltzy",
|
|
"sentimental",
|
|
"sloppy",
|
|
"slushy",
|
|
"soppy",
|
|
"soupy",
|
|
"spoony",
|
|
"spooney",
|
|
"sticky",
|
|
"sugarcoated",
|
|
"sugary",
|
|
"wet"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-085022",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"saccharogenesis":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": the formation of sugar especially by saccharification":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"sacchar- + genesis":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02ccsak\u0259r\u014d+"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-054816",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sacerdotal":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"lay",
|
|
"nonclerical",
|
|
"secular",
|
|
"temporal"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": of or relating to priests or a priesthood : priestly":[
|
|
"sacerdotal robes",
|
|
"sacerdotal authority"
|
|
],
|
|
": of, relating to, or suggesting sacerdotalism":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"sacerdotal garments such as a cassock and miter",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Diminution drains this office of the sacerdotal pomposities that have encrusted it. \u2014 Conor Friedersdorf, The Atlantic , 1 Aug. 2017",
|
|
"The brand inspires a sacerdotal devotion in many of its workers (its archives contain the papers of one of the atelier\u2019s premieres, or heads, who served from 1947 to 1990). \u2014 Matthew Schneier, New York Times , 1 July 2017"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin sacerdotalis , from sacerdot-, sacerdos priest, from sacer sacred + -dot-, -dos (akin to facere to make) \u2014 more at sacred , do":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02ccsa-k\u0259r-",
|
|
"\u02ccsa-s\u0259r-\u02c8d\u014d-t\u1d4al"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"clerical",
|
|
"clerkly",
|
|
"ministerial",
|
|
"pastoral",
|
|
"priestly"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-093630",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"adverb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sack":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a base in baseball":[],
|
|
": a short usually loose-fitting coat for women and children":[],
|
|
": a usually rectangular-shaped bag (as of paper, burlap, or canvas)":[],
|
|
": a woman's loose-fitting dress":[],
|
|
": an instance of sacking the quarterback in football":[],
|
|
": any of several white wines imported to England from Spain and the Canary Islands during the 16th and 17th centuries":[],
|
|
": bed":[],
|
|
": dismissal":[
|
|
"gave him the sack"
|
|
],
|
|
": hammock , bunk":[],
|
|
": sacque sense 2":[],
|
|
": the plundering of a captured town":[],
|
|
": to dismiss especially summarily":[],
|
|
": to plunder (a place, such as a town) especially after capture":[],
|
|
": to put in or as if in a sack":[],
|
|
": to strip of valuables : loot":[],
|
|
": to tackle (the quarterback) behind the line of scrimmage in football":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb",
|
|
"1549, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
|
|
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
|
|
"circa 1532, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
|
|
"circa 1547, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb"
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English sak bag, sackcloth, from Old English sacc , from Latin saccus bag & Late Latin saccus sackcloth, both from Greek sakkos bag, sackcloth, of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew \u015baq bag, sackcloth":"Noun",
|
|
"Middle French sac , from Old Italian sacco , literally, bag, from Latin saccus":"Noun and Verb",
|
|
"modification of Middle French sec dry, from Latin siccus ; probably akin to Old High German s\u012bhan to filter, Sanskrit si\u00f1cati he pours":"Noun"
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sak"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for sack Verb (2) ravage , devastate , waste , sack , pillage , despoil mean to lay waste by plundering or destroying. ravage implies violent often cumulative depredation and destruction. a hurricane ravaged the coast devastate implies the complete ruin and desolation of a wide area. an earthquake devastated the city waste may imply producing the same result by a slow process rather than sudden and violent action. years of drought had wasted the area sack implies carrying off all valuable possessions from a place. barbarians sacked ancient Rome pillage implies ruthless plundering at will but without the completeness suggested by sack . settlements pillaged by Vikings despoil applies to looting or robbing without suggesting accompanying destruction. the Nazis despoiled the art museums",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-202444",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun",
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sack-winged":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": having wings resembling or furnished with formations resembling sacks":[
|
|
"\u2014 used especially of tropical American bats (family Emballonuridae) with a glandular pouch near the front edge of the wing"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-174533",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sacque":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": an infant's usually short jacket that fastens at the neck":[],
|
|
": sack sense 3a":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1762, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"alteration of sack entry 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sak"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-175601",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sacr-":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": sacral and":[
|
|
"sacro coccyx",
|
|
"sacro tuberous"
|
|
],
|
|
": sacred : something sacred":[
|
|
"sacr al"
|
|
],
|
|
": sacred and":[
|
|
"sacro pictorial"
|
|
],
|
|
": sacrum":[
|
|
"sacr al"
|
|
],
|
|
": sacrum and":[
|
|
"sacro coccyx",
|
|
"sacro tuberous"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English sacr- , from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, from Latin, from sacr-, sacer":"Combining form",
|
|
"New Latin, from sacrum":"Combining form"
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-191415",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"combining form"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sacra conversazione":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": holy conversation":[
|
|
"\u2014 used for depictions of the Virgin Mary and the infant Jesus with saints"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u00e4-kr\u00e4-\u02cck\u014dn-ver-\u02ccs\u00e4t-s\u0113-\u02c8\u014d-n\u0101"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-170326",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"Italian noun phrase"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sacrad":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": toward the sacrum":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"sacr- entry 2 + -ad":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sa\u02cckrad",
|
|
"\u02c8sakr\u0259d",
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0101\u02cckrad"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-192759",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adverb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sacral":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": holy , sacred":[
|
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"sacral authority"
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],
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": of, relating to, or lying near the sacrum":[
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"the sacral region of the spinal cord"
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]
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},
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"1767, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective",
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"1882, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective"
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},
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"Latin sacr-, sacer \u2014 more at sacred":"Adjective"
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"\u02c8s\u0101-",
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"\u02c8s\u0101-kr\u0259l",
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"\u02c8sa-kr\u0259l",
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"\u02c8sak-r\u0259l",
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"\u02c8sa-"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-051754",
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"noun"
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},
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"antonyms":[
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"desacralize",
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"desanctify"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": to treat as or make sacred":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"sacralizing the cohabitation of a man and a woman by means of the marriage ceremony"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1933, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8s\u0101-",
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"\u02c8sa-kr\u0259-\u02ccl\u012bz"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"bless",
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"consecrate",
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"hallow",
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"sanctify"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-004846",
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"type":[
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},
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]
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},
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"definitions":{
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": to consecrate as king or bishop":[],
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": to make holy : sanctify":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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},
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-012309",
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"type":[
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"transitive verb"
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]
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},
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"sacrebleu":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[
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"s\u00e4kr\u1d4a-bl\u0153"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-212345",
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"type":[
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"French interjection"
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]
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},
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"sacred":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": accursed":[],
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": dedicated or set apart for the service or worship of a deity":[
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"a tree sacred to the gods"
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],
|
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": devoted exclusively to one service or use (as of a person or purpose)":[
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"a fund sacred to charity"
|
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],
|
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": entitled to reverence and respect":[],
|
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": highly valued and important":[
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"a sacred responsibility"
|
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],
|
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": of or relating to religion : not secular or profane":[
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"sacred music"
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],
|
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": unassailable , inviolable":[],
|
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": worthy of religious veneration : holy":[]
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},
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"examples":[
|
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"The burial site is sacred ground.",
|
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"the sacred image of the Virgin Mary",
|
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"the sacred pursuit of liberty",
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"We have a sacred duty to find out the truth.",
|
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"Freedom is a sacred right.",
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"They'll make jokes about anything. Nothing is sacred to those guys.",
|
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"I can't believe they would do that. Is nothing sacred ?",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"Susannah\u2019s beach house is a sacred place for Belly, who regards it as more a home than even her literal home, not least because nothing ever seems to change there. \u2014 Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter , 16 June 2022",
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"The memories of voices swelling with song or a grandmother softly humming a favorite tune can hold a sacred place in one's heart, deeper than even speech or scripture can reach. Jeannette Lindholm knows the feeling. \u2014 Aj Willingham, CNN , 9 June 2022",
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"The mosque compound, known to Jews as Temple Mount, is the site of an ancient Jewish temple considered the most sacred place in Judaism. \u2014 New York Times , 15 Apr. 2022",
|
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"Also nearby is an ancient synagogue that, according to tradition, was built on top of the ruins of the sacred place where Jesus studied and prayed. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 13 Apr. 2022",
|
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"The McEvoy family, along with other Northern California olive oil artisans, believe their regional brand is sacred \u2014 much like Italians with their Parmigiano-Reggiano or the French with their Champagne. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 21 Apr. 2022",
|
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"The song captures the guiding ethos of Motomami: Nothing is sacred . \u2014 Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone , 18 Mar. 2022",
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"Though the First Nations believe that all rocks are sacred and shouldn\u2019t be moved, in this instance, the elders felt that moving the boulders to protect them and to share them with the world would be acceptable, says Standing. \u2014 Diane Selkirk, Smithsonian Magazine , 24 Nov. 2021",
|
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"Emirati innovator and entrepreneur, Al Mallouhi, who believes coffee is sacred , has created something special at The Espresso Lab, located in the Design District. \u2014 Wendy Altschuler, Forbes , 26 Oct. 2021"
|
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],
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"Middle English, from past participle of sacren to consecrate, from Anglo-French sacrer , from Latin sacrare , from sacr-, sacer sacred; akin to Latin sancire to make sacred, Hittite \u0161akl\u0101i- rite":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8s\u0101-kr\u0259d"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"hallowed",
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"holy",
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"inviolable",
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"sacrosanct",
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"unassailable",
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"untouchable"
|
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],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-012531",
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"type":[
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"adjective",
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"adverb",
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"sacred ape":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
|
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": sacred monkey":[]
|
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-203246",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"sacred baboon":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
|
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": hamadryas baboon":[]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"circa 1889, in the meaning defined above":""
|
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"from its veneration by the ancient Egyptians":""
|
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-014545",
|
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"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
|
]
|
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},
|
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"sacred bamboo":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": nandina sense 2":[]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
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|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-202515",
|
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"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sacred bark":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":[
|
|
": cascara sagrada",
|
|
": cascara buckthorn"
|
|
],
|
|
"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":[],
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"history_and_etymology":[],
|
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|
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-103430",
|
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"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sacred bean":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": indian lotus":[],
|
|
": seed of the Indian lotus":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-135538",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sacred mushroom":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": magic mushroom":[],
|
|
": peyote button":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1930, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-114846",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sacrifice one's life":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to die in order to help someone else":[
|
|
"They sacrificed their lives for their country."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-181333",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sacrificial":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": of or relating to a metal that serves as an anode which is electrolytically consumed instead of another metal that is present":[],
|
|
": of, relating to, of the nature of, or involving sacrifice":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"their sacrificial acts of self-denial",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Because the objects were broken or burned before burial, experts concluded that they\u2019d been placed in the pits as part of a sacrificial ritual. \u2014 Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine , 14 June 2022",
|
|
"This sacrificial portion was then called the challah. \u2014 Benjamin, Longreads , 20 May 2022",
|
|
"The Swedes had no sacrificial justification to build the same cars and fiercely resist change from the late 1970s all throughout the early 1990s. \u2014 Clifford Atiyeh, Car and Driver , 14 May 2022",
|
|
"Marianismo, the counter to Machismo, encourages women to strive to emulate the Virgin Mary by being self- sacrificial for the family. \u2014 Jasmine Rangel, refinery29.com , 5 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"The Gospel is radical and shows us the possibilities of self- sacrificial love. \u2014 Kathryn Jean Lopez, National Review , 4 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"In the Oxford dictionary, the technical definition of sacrificial is something designed to be used up or destroyed in fulfilling a purpose or function. \u2014 Isis Dallis, Quartz , 21 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"These rare anthromorphic carvings are some of the oldest artistic expressions in the Middle East, and the team says that the altar and associated hearth suggest that they were likely used for sacrificial offerings. \u2014 CNN , 24 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"The portion of Tzav continues its discussion of the sacrificial service. \u2014 Rabbi Avi Weiss, sun-sentinel.com , 14 Mar. 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1607, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02ccsa-kr\u0259-\u02c8fi-sh\u0259l"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-190227",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"adverb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sacrificial theory":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a modern theory of the atonement derived from the New Testament epistle to the Hebrews and holding that Christ as both son of God and sinless representative of humankind has offered on the cross a life of perfect obedience which becomes the expiation cleansing all sin-stained souls \u2014 compare satisfaction theory":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-130100",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sacrilege":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"adoration",
|
|
"glorification",
|
|
"worship"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a technical and not necessarily intrinsically outrageous violation (such as improper reception of a sacrament ) of what is sacred because consecrated to God":[],
|
|
": gross irreverence toward a hallowed person, place, or thing":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"They accused him of committing a sacrilege .",
|
|
"They accused him of sacrilege .",
|
|
"an act of sacrilege against the church",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"The way the presence of cameras breaks up the comfortable rhythm of live performance is almost sacrilege . \u2014 Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter , 27 May 2022",
|
|
"In football-crazy Texas, the sight of Rangers pitchers playing quarterback in the outfield before games was nothing short of sacrilege . \u2014 New York Times , 9 May 2022",
|
|
"Due to possible unexploded ordinance (the Navy once committed the sacrilege of holding bombing practice here), unaccompanied visitors are restricted to a relatively small chunk of island\u2019s northeastern quadrant near the ranger station. \u2014 Shawnt\u00e9 Salabert, Outside Online , 23 June 2021",
|
|
"That role certainly has its share of baggage, but tackling Fanny Brice threatens accusations of sacrilege . \u2014 Charles Mcnultytheater Critic, Los Angeles Times , 24 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"In contrarian fashion, Ramsay offers two hot dogs on the menu, each with ketchup on it: fast-food sacrilege in these parts. \u2014 chicagotribune.com , 23 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"For Michigan State basketball, that\u2019s downright sacrilege . \u2014 Shawn Windsor, Detroit Free Press , 14 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"The approach is designed to keep anyone from drinking warm beer, sacrilege in Brazil. \u2014 Jack Nicas, BostonGlobe.com , 4 Dec. 2021",
|
|
"Others accused Massie of sacrilege , noting that Jesus, whose birth is celebrated on Christmas, was not a fan of violence or weapons. \u2014 Peter Weber, The Week , 9 Dec. 2021"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin sacrilegium , from sacrilegus one who robs sacred property, from sacr-, sacer + legere to gather, steal \u2014 more at legend":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sa-kr\u0259-lij"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"blasphemy",
|
|
"defilement",
|
|
"desecration",
|
|
"impiety",
|
|
"irreverence",
|
|
"profanation"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-163648",
|
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"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sacrilegious":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": committing or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object":[
|
|
"sacrilegious acts",
|
|
"It is difficult for religiously committed persons to acknowledge that their sacred texts are prone to sacrilegious uses.",
|
|
"\u2014 Mary C. Boys",
|
|
"\u2014 often used in an exaggerated way in contexts unrelated to religion It would be sacrilegious to cut down such beautiful trees. Chilling your red wines may seem sacrilegious to some, and downright odd to others. \u2014 Tess Rose Lampert"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1582, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02ccsa-kr\u0259-\u02c8li-j\u0259s",
|
|
"also -\u02c8l\u0113-"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-013350",
|
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"type":[
|
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"adjective",
|
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"adverb",
|
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"noun"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"sacring":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
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": the act or action of consecrating:":[],
|
|
": the consecration (as of a king or bishop) to office or orders":[],
|
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": the consecration of the eucharistic elements in the service of the mass":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
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|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"Middle English sacringe , from gerund of sacren to consecrate":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0101kri\u014b"
|
|
],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-175615",
|
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"type":[
|
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|
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]
|
|
},
|
|
"sacring bell":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a small hand bell made sometimes of silver and rung at the elevation in mass":[],
|
|
": the tolling of the church bell announcing the elevation":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"Middle English sacringe belle , from sacringe sacring + belle bell":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-191037",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sacrist":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": sacristan":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Medieval Latin sacrista":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sakr\u0259\u0307st",
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0101k-"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-185601",
|
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"type":[
|
|
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"examples":[
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"Jos\u00e9 Antonio Conde, a kind of church caretaker called a sacristan , was trying to find the key on a recent evening. \u2014 New York Times , 2 Jan. 2022",
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"Unit\u00e9 SGP Police said the man was a sacristan at the basilica. \u2014 Bloomberg.com , 29 Oct. 2020",
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"Dane Miller, a sacristan , then offered prayers for the sick as well as for President Trump, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio. \u2014 Liam Stack, New York Times , 15 Mar. 2020",
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"Smith's photo is right there, in a frame, recognizing him for his dedicated service as the church sacristan . \u2014 Author: Julie Zauzmer, Anchorage Daily News , 22 Jan. 2018"
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"14th century, in the meaning defined above":""
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English, from Medieval Latin sacristanus , from Latin sacr-, sacer":""
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8sa-kr\u0259-st\u0259n"
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],
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-134518",
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},
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"definitions":{
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": most sacred or holy : inviolable":[],
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": treated as if holy : immune from criticism or violation":[
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"politically sacrosanct programs"
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},
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"examples":[
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"the government's most sacrosanct institutions",
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"The tradition is regarded as sacrosanct .",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"For all of Biden\u2019s efforts to reassert that democratic values remain sacrosanct , other interests can take precedence. \u2014 Eli Stokols, Los Angeles Times , 13 June 2022",
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"The acknowledgment from Netflix\u2019s leadership a few weeks ago that the company has finally decided to back off one of its sacrosanct pillars \u2014 no ads on the platform \u2014 landed like a bombshell on Wall Street. \u2014 Andy Meek, BGR , 8 June 2022",
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"This is apparent in the movie\u2019s cavalier attitude toward the rule of law, even in the seemingly sacrosanct domain of military discipline. \u2014 Richard Brody, The New Yorker , 26 May 2022",
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"Dobbs will be a testament to that, and so was the decade-long effort to level the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which was once seen as untouchable and sacrosanct in American political life. \u2014 Matt Ford, The New Republic , 23 May 2022",
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"Most follow the sacrosanct traditions of the New York steakhouse set decades ago, with menus deliberately very similar for the simple reason that those dishes are what guests expect and crave. \u2014 John Mariani, Forbes , 18 May 2022",
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"For the past four months, Apple\u2019s iOS and iPadOS devices and Safari browser have violated one of the Internet\u2019s most sacrosanct security policies. \u2014 Dan Goodin, Ars Technica , 18 Jan. 2022",
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"For decades the seminal superhero comic by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons was considered sacrosanct and untouchable, but in recent years prequels, sequels, and remixes have been proliferating like spring flowers. \u2014 Christian Holub, EW.com , 8 Jan. 2022",
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"The storied organization issues guidance on French grammar and vocabulary, but many in the francophone world consider its non-binding advisories sacrosanct . \u2014 Washington Post , 18 Nov. 2021"
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"first_known_use":{
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"1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Latin sacrosanctus , probably from sacro sanctus hallowed by a sacred rite":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8sa-kr\u014d-\u02ccsa\u014b(k)t"
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],
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"synonyms":[
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"hallowed",
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"holy",
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"inviolable",
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"sacred",
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"unassailable",
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"untouchable"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-075259",
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"adjective",
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"sad":{
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"antonyms":[
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"blissful",
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"buoyant",
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"buoyed",
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"cheerful",
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"cheery",
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"chipper",
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"delighted",
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"glad",
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"gladdened",
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"gladsome",
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"gleeful",
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"happy",
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"joyful",
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"joyous",
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"jubilant",
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"sunny",
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"upbeat"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": affected with or expressive of grief or unhappiness : downcast":[],
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": causing or associated with grief or unhappiness : depressing":[
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"sad news"
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],
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": of a dull somber color":[],
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": of little worth":[],
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": regrettable , deplorable":[
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"a sad relaxation of morals",
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"\u2014 C. W. Cunnington"
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],
|
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"seasonal affective disorder":[]
|
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},
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"examples":[
|
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"Adjective",
|
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"He's feeling sad because his pet died.",
|
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"People were sad that he was leaving.",
|
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"The experience left her sadder but wiser.",
|
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"Have you heard the sad news about his wife's illness?",
|
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"It'll be a sad day when you leave us.",
|
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"a movie with a sad ending",
|
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"He lived a sad life.",
|
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"The sad fact of the matter is that they are right.",
|
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"The new version is a sad imitation of the original movie.",
|
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"We needed more money but, sad to say , there wasn't any.",
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
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"But mostly these statements are sad , as life inevitably is, because of the people conveying them. \u2014 New York Times , 1 July 2022",
|
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"There were declines in prices among all the major cryptocurrencies, which is sad . \u2014 Michael Taylor, San Antonio Express-News , 29 June 2022",
|
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"But to live with doubt means accepting the sad , cruel, surprising and sometimes wonderful capriciousness of the world. \u2014 Thomas Curwenstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 10 June 2022",
|
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"For instance, an assessment might ask teachers how frequently a student engages in arguing and impulsive behavior or is sad . \u2014 Nathaniel Von Der Embse, The Conversation , 3 June 2022",
|
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"The Good News: Be sympathetic towards those who are sad , and be excited for those who are happy. \u2014 Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day , 26 May 2022",
|
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"But longtime Marble Madness fans may be sad to learn that this leak represents the second, trackball-free prototype of the game, which definitely suffers somewhat for its reliance on joystick controls. \u2014 Kyle Orland, Ars Technica , 26 May 2022",
|
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"The loss of any newspaper is sad but creates an even larger void in a small town. \u2014 Smithsonian Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine , 24 May 2022",
|
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"Goldberg said the whole situation is sad , and the facts are disturbing. \u2014 Cameron Knight, The Enquirer , 24 May 2022"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Adjective"
|
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"Middle English, from Old English s\u00e6d sated; akin to Old High German sat sated, Latin satis enough":"Adjective"
|
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"\u02c8sad"
|
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
|
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"bad",
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"blue",
|
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"brokenhearted",
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"cast down",
|
|
"crestfallen",
|
|
"dejected",
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|
"depressed",
|
|
"despondent",
|
|
"disconsolate",
|
|
"doleful",
|
|
"down",
|
|
"downcast",
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|
"downhearted",
|
|
"down in the mouth",
|
|
"droopy",
|
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"forlorn",
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|
"gloomy",
|
|
"glum",
|
|
"hangdog",
|
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"heartbroken",
|
|
"heartsick",
|
|
"heartsore",
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"heavyhearted",
|
|
"inconsolable",
|
|
"joyless",
|
|
"low",
|
|
"low-spirited",
|
|
"melancholic",
|
|
"melancholy",
|
|
"miserable",
|
|
"mournful",
|
|
"saddened",
|
|
"sorrowful",
|
|
"sorry",
|
|
"unhappy",
|
|
"woebegone",
|
|
"woeful",
|
|
"wretched"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-050945",
|
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|
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"abbreviation",
|
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"adverb",
|
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"noun"
|
|
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|
|
},
|
|
"sadden":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"brighten",
|
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"buoy",
|
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"cheer (up)",
|
|
"gladden",
|
|
"lighten",
|
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"rejoice"
|
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|
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"definitions":{
|
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|
|
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|
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|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"It saddens me that we could not agree.",
|
|
"We were saddened to see how ill she looks.",
|
|
"She was saddened over the death of her friend.",
|
|
"Her face saddened when she heard the news.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"The story of Eva Hesse\u2019s short life and brilliant career as one of America\u2019s greatest 20th-century abstract sculptors is saturated by tragedies that still have the power to sadden and shock. \u2014 Steven Litt, cleveland , 3 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"But that\u2019s revealed not to sadden us so much as to awaken us, to remind us that our memories must be cultivated and exercised as much as any craft or skill. \u2014 Todd Martens Game Critic, Los Angeles Times , 23 Sep. 2021",
|
|
"Stories of slave revolts at once inspire and sadden me. \u2014 New York Times , 16 June 2021",
|
|
"And perhaps that should sadden all of us some, and not just because of what all that self-destructive behavior took from Maradona, who died less than six weeks shy of his 61st birthday. \u2014 Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times , 1 Dec. 2020",
|
|
"We are saddened that some people find anything connected with the Confederacy to be offensive. \u2014 Andrew Oxford, azcentral , 11 June 2020",
|
|
"New England Patriots \u2714 @Patriots We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of former Patriot Reche Caldwell. \u2014 NBC News , 7 June 2020",
|
|
"After four decades of coming to Iowa for the caucuses, I will be saddened by their likely elimination in 2024. \u2014 Walter Shapiro, The New Republic , 4 Feb. 2020",
|
|
"We are extremely saddened to announce today that Float Fest 2019 is being cancelled. \u2014 Colin Stutz, Billboard , 21 June 2019"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
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"1565, in the meaning defined at transitive sense":""
|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
"\u02c8sa-d\u1d4an"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"bum (out)",
|
|
"burden",
|
|
"dash",
|
|
"deject",
|
|
"depress",
|
|
"get down",
|
|
"oppress",
|
|
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|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-201427",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
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|
|
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|
|
},
|
|
"saddened":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"brighten",
|
|
"buoy",
|
|
"cheer (up)",
|
|
"gladden",
|
|
"lighten",
|
|
"rejoice"
|
|
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|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
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|
|
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|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"It saddens me that we could not agree.",
|
|
"We were saddened to see how ill she looks.",
|
|
"She was saddened over the death of her friend.",
|
|
"Her face saddened when she heard the news.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"The story of Eva Hesse\u2019s short life and brilliant career as one of America\u2019s greatest 20th-century abstract sculptors is saturated by tragedies that still have the power to sadden and shock. \u2014 Steven Litt, cleveland , 3 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"But that\u2019s revealed not to sadden us so much as to awaken us, to remind us that our memories must be cultivated and exercised as much as any craft or skill. \u2014 Todd Martens Game Critic, Los Angeles Times , 23 Sep. 2021",
|
|
"Stories of slave revolts at once inspire and sadden me. \u2014 New York Times , 16 June 2021",
|
|
"And perhaps that should sadden all of us some, and not just because of what all that self-destructive behavior took from Maradona, who died less than six weeks shy of his 61st birthday. \u2014 Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times , 1 Dec. 2020",
|
|
"We are saddened that some people find anything connected with the Confederacy to be offensive. \u2014 Andrew Oxford, azcentral , 11 June 2020",
|
|
"New England Patriots \u2714 @Patriots We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of former Patriot Reche Caldwell. \u2014 NBC News , 7 June 2020",
|
|
"After four decades of coming to Iowa for the caucuses, I will be saddened by their likely elimination in 2024. \u2014 Walter Shapiro, The New Republic , 4 Feb. 2020",
|
|
"We are extremely saddened to announce today that Float Fest 2019 is being cancelled. \u2014 Colin Stutz, Billboard , 21 June 2019"
|
|
],
|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
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|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"It saddens me that we could not agree.",
|
|
"We were saddened to see how ill she looks.",
|
|
"She was saddened over the death of her friend.",
|
|
"Her face saddened when she heard the news.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"The story of Eva Hesse\u2019s short life and brilliant career as one of America\u2019s greatest 20th-century abstract sculptors is saturated by tragedies that still have the power to sadden and shock. \u2014 Steven Litt, cleveland , 3 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"But that\u2019s revealed not to sadden us so much as to awaken us, to remind us that our memories must be cultivated and exercised as much as any craft or skill. \u2014 Todd Martens Game Critic, Los Angeles Times , 23 Sep. 2021",
|
|
"Stories of slave revolts at once inspire and sadden me. \u2014 New York Times , 16 June 2021",
|
|
"And perhaps that should sadden all of us some, and not just because of what all that self-destructive behavior took from Maradona, who died less than six weeks shy of his 61st birthday. \u2014 Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times , 1 Dec. 2020",
|
|
"We are saddened that some people find anything connected with the Confederacy to be offensive. \u2014 Andrew Oxford, azcentral , 11 June 2020",
|
|
"New England Patriots \u2714 @Patriots We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of former Patriot Reche Caldwell. \u2014 NBC News , 7 June 2020",
|
|
"After four decades of coming to Iowa for the caucuses, I will be saddened by their likely elimination in 2024. \u2014 Walter Shapiro, The New Republic , 4 Feb. 2020",
|
|
"We are extremely saddened to announce today that Float Fest 2019 is being cancelled. \u2014 Colin Stutz, Billboard , 21 June 2019"
|
|
],
|
|
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|
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"1565, in the meaning defined at transitive sense":""
|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
"\u02c8sa-d\u1d4an"
|
|
],
|
|
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|
|
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|
|
"bum (out)",
|
|
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|
|
"dash",
|
|
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|
|
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|
|
"get down",
|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-164503",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
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|
|
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|
|
},
|
|
"saddle":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"burden",
|
|
"encumber",
|
|
"freight",
|
|
"lade",
|
|
"laden",
|
|
"load",
|
|
"lumber",
|
|
"weight"
|
|
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|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a colored marking on the back of an animal":[],
|
|
": a device mounted as a support and often shaped to fit the object held":[],
|
|
": a girthed usually padded and leather-covered seat for the rider of an animal (such as a horse)":[],
|
|
": a part of a driving harness comparable to a saddle that is used to keep the breeching in place":[],
|
|
": a pass in a mountain range":[],
|
|
": a piece of leather across the instep of a shoe":[],
|
|
": a ridge connecting two higher elevations":[],
|
|
": a seat to be straddled by the rider of a vehicle (such as a bicycle)":[],
|
|
": both sides of the unsplit back of a carcass including both loins":[],
|
|
": in control":[],
|
|
": the central part of the spine of the binding of a book":[],
|
|
": the rear part of a male fowl's back extending to the tail \u2014 see duck illustration":[],
|
|
": to mount a saddled horse":[],
|
|
": to place (an onerous responsibility) on a person or group":[],
|
|
": to place under a burden or encumbrance":[],
|
|
": to put a saddle on":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Noun",
|
|
"the next day's hike was a stiff climb out of the saddle where they had camped for the night",
|
|
"Verb",
|
|
"He saddled his horse and mounted it.",
|
|
"to the social worker it seemed as though her supervisor had once again saddled her with a truly hopeless case",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"Both men died in the duel, but Russian legend claims Peresvet did not fall from the saddle unlike his opponent. \u2014 Matthew Humphries, PCMAG , 18 May 2022",
|
|
"From the saddle , the trail spirals downhill over long, lazy curves, passing by historic gravesites before reconnecting with the Goldmine Trail near the Goldmine trailhead on Wagon Wheel Road. \u2014 Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic , 14 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"However, Tim Hortons brand is back in the saddle with growing sales, comps, and expansion plans in populous countries such as China and India. \u2014 Trefis Team, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
|
|
"Tomatometer: 93% Critics Consensus: Clint Eastwood\u2019s sophomore outing as director sees him back in the saddle as a mysterious stranger, as the result is one of his most memorable Westerns. \u2014 Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al , 31 May 2022",
|
|
"Rodeo enthusiasts can witness seven traditional events including saddle bronc riding, women\u2019s barrel racing, steer racing and team roping June 3-4. \u2014 Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel , 1 June 2022",
|
|
"After taking the Directors Guild Awards' top prize, Campion's riding high in this Oscar saddle with her second golden guy in sight. \u2014 Brian Truitt, USA TODAY , 24 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"To them, riding bikes is throwing a leg over the saddle and pointing downhill. \u2014 Washington Post , 23 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Fans can watch events such as bull riding, bareback and saddle bronc riding, team and tie-down roping and steer wrestling for cowboys and breakaway roping and barrel racing for cowgirls. \u2014 Laura Latzko, The Arizona Republic , 18 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
|
"Gyllenhaal and Ledger saddle up to play gay cowboys whose relationship becomes official in a secluded tent after a night of too much whiskey. \u2014 Deanna Janes, Harper's BAZAAR , 25 May 2022",
|
|
"Not even several years working for nonprofits in the climate movement could saddle Strange with despair. \u2014 Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone , 12 May 2022",
|
|
"Brown will saddle the morning line favorite for America\u2019s preeminent dirt race, with confidence in the colt, his team and that this may be his time. \u2014 Tim Sullivan, The Courier-Journal , 5 May 2022",
|
|
"As the horses get ready to run in this year's Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 7, metro Phoenix fans can saddle up to the bar. \u2014 Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic , 1 May 2022",
|
|
"On the training side, 86-year-old D. Wayne Lukas will saddle his 50th Derby starter in longshot Ethereal Road. \u2014 Dan Wolken, USA TODAY , 6 May 2022",
|
|
"This change will effectively saddle affected graduates with more debt for longer. \u2014 Vicky Spratt, refinery29.com , 19 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Once at the foot of the volcano, visitors can either hike on foot or saddle up and trek on horseback. \u2014 Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure , 11 May 2022",
|
|
"The lawsuit, filed last week in U.S. District Court in Miami, alleged that the move to eliminate the district was unconstitutional, violated the state\u2019s legal and contractual obligations and would saddle taxpayers with a $1-billion debt burden. \u2014 Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times , 11 May 2022"
|
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)":"Noun",
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb"
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"Middle English sadel , from Old English sadol ; akin to Old High German satul saddle":"Noun"
|
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"\u02c8sa-d\u1d4al",
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"\u02c8sad-\u1d4al"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"canyon",
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"ca\u00f1on",
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"col",
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"couloir",
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"defile",
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"flume",
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"gap",
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"gill",
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"gorge",
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"gulch",
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"gulf",
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"kloof",
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"linn",
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"notch",
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"pass",
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"ravine"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-215055",
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},
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"definitions":{
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": the frame of a saddle":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{
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"14th century, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8sa-d\u1d4al-\u02cctr\u0113"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-130506",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"sadic":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": sadistic":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"French sadique , from Comte de Sade + French -ique -ic":""
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"-d\u0113k sometimes \u02c8s\u00e4d- or \u02c8s\u0227d-",
|
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"\u02c8s\u0101dik",
|
|
"\u02c8sad-"
|
|
],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-002640",
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"type":[
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"adjective"
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]
|
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},
|
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"sadiron":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
|
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": a flat iron pointed at both ends and having a removable handle":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
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"1738, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"sad (compact, heavy) + iron":""
|
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sad-\u02cc\u012b(-\u0259)rn"
|
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],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-200917",
|
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"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sadism":{
|
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"antonyms":[
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"benignity",
|
|
"compassion",
|
|
"good-heartedness",
|
|
"humaneness",
|
|
"humanity",
|
|
"kindheartedness",
|
|
"kindness",
|
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"sympathy",
|
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"tenderheartedness"
|
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],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": delight in cruelty":[],
|
|
": extreme cruelty":[],
|
|
": the derivation of sexual gratification from the infliction of physical pain or humiliation on another person \u2014 compare masochism , sadomasochism":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"a troubled youth with a streak of sadism in him",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
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"Newsweek has reported about a cluster of monkeypox cases arising from a recent conference in Chicago known as International Mr. Leather for fans of bondage, dominance, sadism and masochism, or BDSM. \u2014 Helena Oliviero, ajc , 17 June 2022",
|
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"LaGanga\u2019s son has been covertly harassing a fellow student and, with weird sadism , LaGanga manages to blame Gordon for the kid\u2019s perversion. \u2014 John Defore, The Hollywood Reporter , 11 June 2022",
|
|
"Since the beginning of 2022, aesthetics associated with BDSM \u2014 a set of erotic practices that include bondage, domination, sadism , and masochism \u2014 have entered the mainstream fashion landscape. \u2014 Frances Sol\u00e1-santiago, refinery29.com , 2 May 2022",
|
|
"But just as therapy is complicated, our relationship with parents who have tormented us with indifference or even sadism is complicated. \u2014 Owen Gleiberman, Variety , 11 May 2022",
|
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"To the sadism of white America, Davis contrasts the Native reverence for living creatures. \u2014 Nathaniel Rich, The Atlantic , 15 Feb. 2022",
|
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"The flip side of masochism is sadism (named after an eighteenth-century French nobleman), in which someone derives pleasure from inflicting pain of a physical or emotional nature. \u2014 Angie Jones, Glamour , 17 Mar. 2022",
|
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"But this can also sound like a nonviolent (and still extremely painful) form of sadism . \u2014 New York Times , 18 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"The Harder They Fall takes its cues from Quentin Tarantino\u2019s funny sadism \u2014 the opening family-massacre scene imitates Inglourious Basterds, and each following episode evokes Django Unchained and The Hateful Eight. \u2014 Armond White, National Review , 21 Jan. 2022"
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],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"1818, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"International Scientific Vocabulary, from Marquis de Sade":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sa-",
|
|
"\u02c8sad-\u02cciz-",
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0101-\u02ccdi-z\u0259m",
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0101-\u02ccdiz-\u0259m"
|
|
],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[
|
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"atrociousness",
|
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"atrocity",
|
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"barbarity",
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"barbarousness",
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"brutality",
|
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"cruelness",
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"cruelty",
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"fiendishness",
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"heartlessness",
|
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"inhumanity",
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"inhumanness",
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"savageness",
|
|
"savagery",
|
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"truculence",
|
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"viciousness",
|
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"wantonness"
|
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],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-214404",
|
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"type":[
|
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"adjective",
|
|
"adverb",
|
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"noun"
|
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]
|
|
},
|
|
"sadist":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": one characterized by sadism : a person who takes pleasure in inflicting pain, punishment, or humiliation on others":[
|
|
"a sexual sadist",
|
|
"He's a sadist and, where Toby is concerned, an unusually relentless one: he's in the boy's face constantly, prodding, belittling, taunting.",
|
|
"\u2014 Terrence Rafferty",
|
|
"To the penal colony, the cat-o'-nine-tails was a tool more basic than the hoe. On Norfolk Island, where the camp was commanded by a succession of sadists , there were other forms of torture as well \u2026",
|
|
"\u2014 Clive James"
|
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]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1892, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sa-",
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0101-dist",
|
|
"\u02c8sad-",
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0101d-\u0259st"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-030543",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sadistic":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": of, relating to, or characterized by sadism":[
|
|
"sadistic fantasies",
|
|
"a leg \u2026 sawed off in sections by a sadistic surgeon",
|
|
"\u2014 The New Yorker",
|
|
"For my 41st birthday, an especially sadistic buddy gave me a video of me falling off my skateboard nearly 160 times.",
|
|
"\u2014 Bret Anthony Johnston"
|
|
],
|
|
": taking pleasure in the infliction of pain, punishment, or humiliation on others":[
|
|
"sadistic fantasies",
|
|
"a leg \u2026 sawed off in sections by a sadistic surgeon",
|
|
"\u2014 The New Yorker",
|
|
"For my 41st birthday, an especially sadistic buddy gave me a video of me falling off my skateboard nearly 160 times.",
|
|
"\u2014 Bret Anthony Johnston"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1892, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"or sa-",
|
|
"also s\u0101-",
|
|
"s\u0259-\u02c8di-stik"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-040933",
|
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"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"adverb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sadly":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"blissfully",
|
|
"gladly",
|
|
"happily",
|
|
"joyfully",
|
|
"joyously"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": in a sad manner : in a way that shows sadness or unhappiness":[
|
|
"They spoke sadly of their loss.",
|
|
"She shook her head sadly .",
|
|
"He walked away sadly ."
|
|
],
|
|
": in a way that causes feelings of sadness, disappointment, or regret":[
|
|
"a garden that has been sadly neglected for many years",
|
|
"What was top-of-the-line when the house was built was by now sadly outdated.",
|
|
"\u2014 Sue Grafton",
|
|
"The Greek populations of these great cities are now sadly diminished or gone altogether, leaving them much duller places.",
|
|
"\u2014 Robert Fox"
|
|
],
|
|
": unfortunately":[
|
|
"\u2014 used to say that something is sad, unfortunate, or regrettable Sadly , you can upload a perfectly working website today and return a few months later to find that many of its external links have died off. \u2014 Matthew MacDonald Is there a way to get the virus out of an afflicted cat's system? \" Sadly , no,\" says Dr. [James] Richards. \u2014 Tom Ewing"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sad-l\u0113"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"agonizingly",
|
|
"bitterly",
|
|
"dolefully",
|
|
"dolorously",
|
|
"grievously",
|
|
"hard",
|
|
"hardly",
|
|
"inconsolably",
|
|
"lugubriously",
|
|
"mournfully",
|
|
"painfully",
|
|
"plaintively",
|
|
"regretfully",
|
|
"resentfully",
|
|
"ruefully",
|
|
"sorely",
|
|
"sorrowfully",
|
|
"unhappily",
|
|
"wailfully",
|
|
"woefully",
|
|
"wretchedly"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-183839",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adverb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sadness":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"blissful",
|
|
"buoyant",
|
|
"buoyed",
|
|
"cheerful",
|
|
"cheery",
|
|
"chipper",
|
|
"delighted",
|
|
"glad",
|
|
"gladdened",
|
|
"gladsome",
|
|
"gleeful",
|
|
"happy",
|
|
"joyful",
|
|
"joyous",
|
|
"jubilant",
|
|
"sunny",
|
|
"upbeat"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": affected with or expressive of grief or unhappiness : downcast":[],
|
|
": causing or associated with grief or unhappiness : depressing":[
|
|
"sad news"
|
|
],
|
|
": of a dull somber color":[],
|
|
": of little worth":[],
|
|
": regrettable , deplorable":[
|
|
"a sad relaxation of morals",
|
|
"\u2014 C. W. Cunnington"
|
|
],
|
|
"seasonal affective disorder":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Adjective",
|
|
"He's feeling sad because his pet died.",
|
|
"People were sad that he was leaving.",
|
|
"The experience left her sadder but wiser.",
|
|
"Have you heard the sad news about his wife's illness?",
|
|
"It'll be a sad day when you leave us.",
|
|
"a movie with a sad ending",
|
|
"He lived a sad life.",
|
|
"The sad fact of the matter is that they are right.",
|
|
"The new version is a sad imitation of the original movie.",
|
|
"We needed more money but, sad to say , there wasn't any.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
|
|
"But mostly these statements are sad , as life inevitably is, because of the people conveying them. \u2014 New York Times , 1 July 2022",
|
|
"There were declines in prices among all the major cryptocurrencies, which is sad . \u2014 Michael Taylor, San Antonio Express-News , 29 June 2022",
|
|
"But to live with doubt means accepting the sad , cruel, surprising and sometimes wonderful capriciousness of the world. \u2014 Thomas Curwenstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 10 June 2022",
|
|
"For instance, an assessment might ask teachers how frequently a student engages in arguing and impulsive behavior or is sad . \u2014 Nathaniel Von Der Embse, The Conversation , 3 June 2022",
|
|
"The Good News: Be sympathetic towards those who are sad , and be excited for those who are happy. \u2014 Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day , 26 May 2022",
|
|
"But longtime Marble Madness fans may be sad to learn that this leak represents the second, trackball-free prototype of the game, which definitely suffers somewhat for its reliance on joystick controls. \u2014 Kyle Orland, Ars Technica , 26 May 2022",
|
|
"The loss of any newspaper is sad but creates an even larger void in a small town. \u2014 Smithsonian Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine , 24 May 2022",
|
|
"Goldberg said the whole situation is sad , and the facts are disturbing. \u2014 Cameron Knight, The Enquirer , 24 May 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Adjective"
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English, from Old English s\u00e6d sated; akin to Old High German sat sated, Latin satis enough":"Adjective"
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sad"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"bad",
|
|
"blue",
|
|
"brokenhearted",
|
|
"cast down",
|
|
"crestfallen",
|
|
"dejected",
|
|
"depressed",
|
|
"despondent",
|
|
"disconsolate",
|
|
"doleful",
|
|
"down",
|
|
"downcast",
|
|
"downhearted",
|
|
"down in the mouth",
|
|
"droopy",
|
|
"forlorn",
|
|
"gloomy",
|
|
"glum",
|
|
"hangdog",
|
|
"heartbroken",
|
|
"heartsick",
|
|
"heartsore",
|
|
"heavyhearted",
|
|
"inconsolable",
|
|
"joyless",
|
|
"low",
|
|
"low-spirited",
|
|
"melancholic",
|
|
"melancholy",
|
|
"miserable",
|
|
"mournful",
|
|
"saddened",
|
|
"sorrowful",
|
|
"sorry",
|
|
"unhappy",
|
|
"woebegone",
|
|
"woeful",
|
|
"wretched"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-061251",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"abbreviation",
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"adverb",
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"safari suit":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a safari jacket with matching pants":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Tanned, stocky and wearing a khaki safari suit , Budi certainly looked the part. \u2014 1843 , 20 Feb. 2020",
|
|
"While Diana wore a chic white dress and flat shoes, Charles wore a khaki safari suit . \u2014 Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR , 2 Oct. 2019",
|
|
"The safari suit , which consisted of a shirt, jacket, and trousers or shorts for men, or a skirt for women, was invented in the 19th century. \u2014 Nancy Macdonell, WSJ , 23 Jan. 2019",
|
|
"Naturally her travel look was plucked from her latest Spring 2018 collection, a modern twist on the safari suit . \u2014 Edward Barsamian, Vogue , 6 Feb. 2018"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1935, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-133639",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"safe":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"coffer",
|
|
"safe-deposit box",
|
|
"strongbox"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a place or receptacle to keep articles (such as valuables) safe":[],
|
|
": affording safety or security from danger, risk, or difficulty":[],
|
|
": condom sense 1":[],
|
|
": free from harm or risk : unhurt":[],
|
|
": healthy , sound":[],
|
|
": not likely to take risks : cautious":[],
|
|
": not threatening danger : harmless":[],
|
|
": secure from threat of danger, harm, or loss":[],
|
|
": successful at getting to a base in baseball without being put out":[],
|
|
": trustworthy , reliable":[],
|
|
": unlikely to produce controversy or contradiction":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Adjective",
|
|
"I don't feel safe in this neighborhood.",
|
|
"The kids were safe in the cabin.",
|
|
"We need to make sure that the children are safe and sound .",
|
|
"\u201cIs the money safe ?\u201d \u201cYes, it's in the bank.\u201d",
|
|
"a world made safe from war",
|
|
"Is it safe to walk here?",
|
|
"He wished us a safe trip.",
|
|
"I found a safe place to take shelter from the storm.",
|
|
"They live in a perfectly safe neighborhood.",
|
|
"We watched the fireworks from a safe distance.",
|
|
"Noun",
|
|
"the hotel recommended that we keep all our valuables in its safe during our stay",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
|
|
"Those initiatives ranged from installing a stop sign in a school zone to keep children safe , to going from the state\u2019s slowest-vaccinating community to the fastest. \u2014 John Laidler, BostonGlobe.com , 30 June 2022",
|
|
"The vans take approximately eight months to build and are nondescript, devoid of signage and bulletproof in an effort to keep patients and staff safe , Amaon said. \u2014 Michela Moscufo, ABC News , 29 June 2022",
|
|
"Information on how to keep babies safe at night needs to be disseminated on social media sites, in videos that are easy to watch and absorb, Pollack-Nelson said. \u2014 Sandee Lamotte, CNN , 29 June 2022",
|
|
"How can organizations keep travelers safe and informed? \u2014 Dustin Radtke, Forbes , 29 June 2022",
|
|
"In an effort to keep his paintings safe , Smidt van Gelder brought 14 of his most beloved works to the Amsterdam Bank in Arnhem and stored them in a vault. \u2014 Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine , 28 June 2022",
|
|
"But with the 2022 version back on, the event is bringing with it fresh concerns, namely security fears surrounding anti-LGBTQ sentiment and having such a large crowd in a city that has recently struggled to keep big gatherings safe . \u2014 Adriana P\u00e9rez, Chicago Tribune , 24 June 2022",
|
|
"Anderson plays the boy's mother who risks everything to keep the teen girl safe . \u2014 Nigel Smith, PEOPLE.com , 23 June 2022",
|
|
"New guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics emphasize a handful of simple rules that parents can follow to keep their infants safe during sleep. \u2014 Dan Hurley, Anchorage Daily News , 22 June 2022",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"Among the book's gems: There was that time thieves broke into his London atelier and made off with not just the entire safe , but even the guard dog. \u2014 Leena Kim, Town & Country , 17 June 2022",
|
|
"The last piece of the puzzle was locked inside a safe . \u2014 Jazz Tangcay, Variety , 8 June 2022",
|
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"Instead, the investigators stored the laptop in a supervisor\u2019s office, in a special safe that had been certified to hold Top Secret documents\u2014even though anyone could go to the Internet to see the materials that were on it. \u2014 Patrick Radden Keefe, The New Yorker , 6 June 2022",
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"In that safe was a handgun and the woman\u2019s boyfriend\u2019s Social Security card, bank book and passport. \u2014 cleveland , 21 Jan. 2022",
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"Plus, after the fun of building, kids can use the safe to store their prized possessions. \u2014 Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping , 25 Apr. 2022",
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"Hexbug Kids can build their own safe with this kit, which comes with a customizable dial lock and dual bolts. \u2014 Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping , 25 Apr. 2022",
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"Burglars had broken through a glass door at the back of the home sometime between 5:30 and 10:30 p.m. and made off with gold jewelry and a large safe . \u2014 Washington Post , 11 Jan. 2022",
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"Shauna attempts, literally, to lock her harrowing experience away in a tiny safe , which is a pretty on-the-nose metaphor for repression. \u2014 Erin Qualey, Los Angeles Times , 9 Jan. 2022"
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"definitions":{
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": sexual activity and especially sexual intercourse in which various measures (such as the use of latex condoms or the practice of monogamy) are taken to avoid disease (such as AIDS) transmitted by sexual contact":[]
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"examples":[
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"a book advising young people to practice safe sex"
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": protection given a person passing through a military zone or occupied area":[]
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},
|
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"examples":[],
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English sauf conduit , from Anglo-French, safe conduct":""
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},
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|
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"\u02c8s\u0101f-\u02c8k\u00e4n-(\u02cc)d\u0259kt"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-174111",
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"noun"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"safe-deposit":{
|
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": of, providing, or constituting a box or vault for the storage of valuables in safety":[]
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},
|
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1861, in the meaning defined above":""
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-072525",
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|
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"examples":[
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"As a proxy for value, an NFT isn\u2019t much different from the words grandmother\u2019s jeweled brooch on a list in your safe-deposit box or your insurer\u2019s filing cabinet. \u2014 Ian Bogost, The Atlantic , 4 Feb. 2022",
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"The letter did state that if a customer has a safe-deposit box , the owner of the box will need to go to the Summit branch no later than Nov. 19 to remove the contents or call the bank to make other arrangements. \u2014 Bob Bong, chicagotribune.com , 8 Sep. 2021",
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"Fireblocks has developed what is effectively a safe-deposit box for cryptocurrencies, along with a crypto version of the Swift money-transfer network used by banks. \u2014 Alexander Osipovich, WSJ , 18 Mar. 2021",
|
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"Dinklage is effective as a ruthless mobster who loves his (maybe) mother and the diamonds in her safe-deposit box . \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, Detroit Free Press , 19 Feb. 2021",
|
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"Extremely important papers, insurance, deeds, etc., are in my safe-deposit box . \u2014 Washington Post , 25 Dec. 2020",
|
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"After speaking with a conservator, Phelps put acid-free paper between the pages and put it in a safe-deposit box . \u2014 Ben Simon St. Louis Post-dispatch, Star Tribune , 30 Oct. 2020",
|
|
"Dear Readers: There are some documents, certificates and other valuable items that might be better held in your bank\u2019s safe-deposit box rather than in a shoe box under the bed or in the closet at home. \u2014 Washington Post , 15 Sep. 2020",
|
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"Today, the subject is what should stay out of the safe-deposit box . \u2014 Washington Post , 22 Sep. 2020"
|
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],
|
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"1870, in the meaning defined above":""
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|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
|
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"coffer",
|
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"safe",
|
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"strongbox"
|
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],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-082819",
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"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"safe/secure in the knowledge":{
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": feeling safe or secure because one knows something specified":[
|
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"They went on vacation, safe in the knowledge that the farm would be well cared for while they were away."
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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|
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|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-104827",
|
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"type":[
|
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"idiom"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"safecracker":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
|
": one that breaks open safes to steal":[]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[
|
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"The bank was robbed by a professional safecracker .",
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
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"All that\u2019s missing is a safecracker spinning dials and listening for a telltale click. \u2014 Morgan Krakow, Anchorage Daily News , 14 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"Saul is, first and foremost, a rhetorical safecracker . \u2014 New York Times , 9 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"Army of Thieves stars Sebastian, a character who was a somewhat minor part of the team in Army of the Dead, a safecracker named Dieter. \u2014 Paul Tassi, Forbes , 1 Nov. 2021",
|
|
"The latter, played by Matthias Schweighofer, is a genius safecracker . \u2014 Andy Meek, BGR , 29 Oct. 2021",
|
|
"The main holdover from the first film is German actor/director Matthias Schweigh\u00f6fer, who played the safecracker Dieter, and not only stars in the film but directs it. \u2014 Brian Lowry, CNN , 29 Oct. 2021",
|
|
"The film is most engaging when Sebastian, who\u2019s basically presented as the genius safecracker of all time, stands before one of these contraptions without knowing anything about it and figures out how to open it. \u2014 Owen Gleiberman, Variety , 26 Oct. 2021",
|
|
"Directed by/starring Matthias Schweigh\u00f6fer, Army of Thieves gives us the backstory of how Dieter became a safecracker during America\u2019s zombie apocalypse. \u2014 Bethy Squires, Vulture , 26 Sep. 2021",
|
|
"Directed by/starring Matthias Schweigh\u00f6fer, Army of Thieves gives us the backstory of how Dieter became a safecracker during America\u2019s zombie apocalypse. \u2014 Bethy Squires, Vulture , 26 Sep. 2021"
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"first_known_use":{
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"1873, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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|
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"\u02c8s\u0101f-\u02cckra-k\u0259r"
|
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],
|
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|
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|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-105701",
|
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|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
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"safeguard":{
|
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"antonyms":[
|
|
"bulwark",
|
|
"cover",
|
|
"defend",
|
|
"fence",
|
|
"fend",
|
|
"forfend",
|
|
"guard",
|
|
"keep",
|
|
"protect",
|
|
"screen",
|
|
"secure",
|
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"shield",
|
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"ward"
|
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],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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|
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|
|
": convoy , escort":[],
|
|
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|
|
": to make safe : protect":[],
|
|
": to provide a safeguard for":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Noun",
|
|
"The new law has safeguards to protect the rights of citizens.",
|
|
"There are many safeguards built into the system to prevent fraud.",
|
|
"Verb",
|
|
"laws that safeguard the rights of citizens",
|
|
"You need to safeguard your computer against viruses.",
|
|
"There are steps you can take to safeguard against identity theft.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"Synthetic data augments real data to improve quality, volume gaps and safeguard sensitive data. \u2014 Clayton Nicholas, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
|
|
"The legislature also built a new safeguard into the new state budget that begins July 1 to ensure hiring remains a priority for the Executive Branch. \u2014 Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant , 2 June 2022",
|
|
"The tracking at the crate level could also provide a safeguard against theft, Wiliot says, because of the visibility the tags provide. \u2014 Liz Young, WSJ , 8 June 2022",
|
|
"The state in 2018 passed legislation vacating those laws, a show of support for reproductive rights and a safeguard should Roe v. Wade ever be overturned. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 14 May 2022",
|
|
"Investing in adaptation projects can help not only protect people from climate impacts, but also improve agricultural productivity and provide food security, protect human health and well-being, and safeguard livelihoods. \u2014 Kyla Mandel, Time , 28 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"On April 27, an additional $263 million was allocated to implement quarantines and safeguard flocks. \u2014 Clarisa Diaz, Quartz , 10 May 2022",
|
|
"Holding an advanced degree could provide a safeguard for the future. \u2014 Anna Helhoski, Chicago Tribune , 5 May 2022",
|
|
"The two biggest cabinet companies, Omnicell and BD, agreed to update their machines in line with these recommendations, but the only safeguard that has taken effect so far is turned off by default. \u2014 Brett Kelman, CNN , 28 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
|
"On the heels of the Rodeo-Chediski Fire, several government agencies and fire districts co-wrote a community wildfire protection plan to discuss how best to safeguard their communities. \u2014 AZCentral.com , 23 June 2022",
|
|
"That same day, Lightfoot was in overdrive trying to safeguard her policy. \u2014 Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune , 22 June 2022",
|
|
"Chief among the challenges Kramer will inherit is attempting to safeguard the future of the Academy Awards, which has been plagued for years by declining ratings and existential anxieties over the movies themselves. \u2014 Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times , 7 June 2022",
|
|
"And it\u2019s not just the climate and environment that governments are looking to safeguard . \u2014 Forbes , 3 June 2022",
|
|
"New language added as a result of those conversations aims to safeguard low-cost power for low-income New Yorkers and those who live in disadvantaged communities, and ensure that projects don\u2019t violate indigenous sovereignty. \u2014 Kate Aronoff, The New Republic , 2 June 2022",
|
|
"The three lawsuits\u2014 all filed separately in federal court in Cleveland, including one on Friday\u2014 accuse the Fortune-500 company of failing to safeguard personal information. \u2014 Adam Ferrise, cleveland , 1 June 2022",
|
|
"And these oppressors did not hesitate to use violence to safeguard the system. \u2014 Emma Coleman Jordan, CNN , 29 May 2022",
|
|
"The agency was created in 1974, as the first generation of commercial reactors was going online, and its rules were mainly designed to safeguard the operation of active plants and nuclear-material sites. \u2014 Douglas Macmillan, Washington Post , 13 May 2022"
|
|
],
|
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|
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"1501, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb",
|
|
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun"
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English saufgarde , from Anglo-French, from sauf safe + garde guard":"Noun"
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0101f-\u02ccg\u00e4rd"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for safeguard Verb defend , protect , shield , guard , safeguard mean to keep secure from danger or against attack. defend denotes warding off actual or threatened attack. defend the country protect implies the use of something (such as a covering) as a bar to the admission or impact of what may attack or injure. a hard hat to protect your head shield suggests protective intervention in imminent danger or actual attack. shielded her eyes from the sun with her hand guard implies protecting with vigilance and force against expected danger. White House entrances are well guarded safeguard implies taking precautionary protective measures against merely possible danger. our civil liberties must be safeguarded",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"aegis",
|
|
"egis",
|
|
"ammunition",
|
|
"armor",
|
|
"buckler",
|
|
"cover",
|
|
"defense",
|
|
"guard",
|
|
"protection",
|
|
"screen",
|
|
"security",
|
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"shield",
|
|
"wall",
|
|
"ward"
|
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],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-190031",
|
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"type":[
|
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"noun",
|
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"verb"
|
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]
|
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},
|
|
"safekeeping":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": the act or process of preserving in safety":[],
|
|
": the state of being preserved in safety":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"His will is in safekeeping with his lawyer.",
|
|
"while she was away on business, the single mom entrusted her daughter into her in-laws' safekeeping",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"In the meantime, the plastic foam beasts will remain locked in the kitchen for safekeeping . \u2014 Danica Kirka, The Christian Science Monitor , 4 June 2022",
|
|
"In the meantime, the plastic foam beasts will remain locked in the kitchen for safekeeping . \u2014 Danica Kirka, ajc , 4 June 2022",
|
|
"This implies that the traditional notion of depositing money in a bank for safekeeping is incorrect. \u2014 Rufas Kamau, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
|
|
"While the money is raised, the Austin company will continue to store the pieces of the sculpture for safekeeping , said owner David Smith. \u2014 Steven Litt, cleveland , 29 May 2022",
|
|
"Somali gunmen had captured me on land, as a luckless journalist, and stowed me on the Naham 3 for safekeeping , probably to consolidate captives and save money. \u2014 Michael Scott Moore, The New Yorker , 25 May 2022",
|
|
"The boards added that whenever possible, statues had been saved, carefully wrapped and placed in storage for safekeeping , an approach that would continue until a final plan was adopted. \u2014 New York Times , 20 May 2022",
|
|
"One firearm was taken as well for safekeeping , according to the release. \u2014 Tandra Smith | Tsmith@al.com, al , 21 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Police impounded the man\u2019s car and took possession of the gun for safekeeping and for investigation. \u2014 cleveland , 18 Feb. 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
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|
|
"\u02c8s\u0101f-\u02c8k\u0113-pi\u014b"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"care",
|
|
"custodianship",
|
|
"custody",
|
|
"guardianship",
|
|
"keeping",
|
|
"trust",
|
|
"ward"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-065355",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"safeness":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"coffer",
|
|
"safe-deposit box",
|
|
"strongbox"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a place or receptacle to keep articles (such as valuables) safe":[],
|
|
": affording safety or security from danger, risk, or difficulty":[],
|
|
": condom sense 1":[],
|
|
": free from harm or risk : unhurt":[],
|
|
": healthy , sound":[],
|
|
": not likely to take risks : cautious":[],
|
|
": not threatening danger : harmless":[],
|
|
": secure from threat of danger, harm, or loss":[],
|
|
": successful at getting to a base in baseball without being put out":[],
|
|
": trustworthy , reliable":[],
|
|
": unlikely to produce controversy or contradiction":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Adjective",
|
|
"I don't feel safe in this neighborhood.",
|
|
"The kids were safe in the cabin.",
|
|
"We need to make sure that the children are safe and sound .",
|
|
"\u201cIs the money safe ?\u201d \u201cYes, it's in the bank.\u201d",
|
|
"a world made safe from war",
|
|
"Is it safe to walk here?",
|
|
"He wished us a safe trip.",
|
|
"I found a safe place to take shelter from the storm.",
|
|
"They live in a perfectly safe neighborhood.",
|
|
"We watched the fireworks from a safe distance.",
|
|
"Noun",
|
|
"the hotel recommended that we keep all our valuables in its safe during our stay",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
|
|
"Those initiatives ranged from installing a stop sign in a school zone to keep children safe , to going from the state\u2019s slowest-vaccinating community to the fastest. \u2014 John Laidler, BostonGlobe.com , 30 June 2022",
|
|
"The vans take approximately eight months to build and are nondescript, devoid of signage and bulletproof in an effort to keep patients and staff safe , Amaon said. \u2014 Michela Moscufo, ABC News , 29 June 2022",
|
|
"Information on how to keep babies safe at night needs to be disseminated on social media sites, in videos that are easy to watch and absorb, Pollack-Nelson said. \u2014 Sandee Lamotte, CNN , 29 June 2022",
|
|
"How can organizations keep travelers safe and informed? \u2014 Dustin Radtke, Forbes , 29 June 2022",
|
|
"In an effort to keep his paintings safe , Smidt van Gelder brought 14 of his most beloved works to the Amsterdam Bank in Arnhem and stored them in a vault. \u2014 Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine , 28 June 2022",
|
|
"But with the 2022 version back on, the event is bringing with it fresh concerns, namely security fears surrounding anti-LGBTQ sentiment and having such a large crowd in a city that has recently struggled to keep big gatherings safe . \u2014 Adriana P\u00e9rez, Chicago Tribune , 24 June 2022",
|
|
"Anderson plays the boy's mother who risks everything to keep the teen girl safe . \u2014 Nigel Smith, PEOPLE.com , 23 June 2022",
|
|
"New guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics emphasize a handful of simple rules that parents can follow to keep their infants safe during sleep. \u2014 Dan Hurley, Anchorage Daily News , 22 June 2022",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"Among the book's gems: There was that time thieves broke into his London atelier and made off with not just the entire safe , but even the guard dog. \u2014 Leena Kim, Town & Country , 17 June 2022",
|
|
"The last piece of the puzzle was locked inside a safe . \u2014 Jazz Tangcay, Variety , 8 June 2022",
|
|
"Instead, the investigators stored the laptop in a supervisor\u2019s office, in a special safe that had been certified to hold Top Secret documents\u2014even though anyone could go to the Internet to see the materials that were on it. \u2014 Patrick Radden Keefe, The New Yorker , 6 June 2022",
|
|
"In that safe was a handgun and the woman\u2019s boyfriend\u2019s Social Security card, bank book and passport. \u2014 cleveland , 21 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"Plus, after the fun of building, kids can use the safe to store their prized possessions. \u2014 Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping , 25 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Hexbug Kids can build their own safe with this kit, which comes with a customizable dial lock and dual bolts. \u2014 Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping , 25 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Burglars had broken through a glass door at the back of the home sometime between 5:30 and 10:30 p.m. and made off with gold jewelry and a large safe . \u2014 Washington Post , 11 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"Shauna attempts, literally, to lock her harrowing experience away in a tiny safe , which is a pretty on-the-nose metaphor for repression. \u2014 Erin Qualey, Los Angeles Times , 9 Jan. 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective",
|
|
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English sauf , from Anglo-French salf, sauf , from Latin salvus safe, healthy; akin to Latin solidus solid, Greek holos whole, safe, Sanskrit sarva entire":"Adjective"
|
|
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"distress",
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": a device (as on a weapon or a machine) designed to prevent inadvertent or hazardous operation":[],
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": a member of a defensive backfield in football who occupies the deepest position in order to receive a kick, defend against a forward pass, or stop a ballcarrier":[],
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": a situation in football in which a member of the offensive team is tackled behind its own goal line that counts two points for the defensive team \u2014 compare touchback":[],
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": base hit":[],
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": the condition of being safe from undergoing or causing hurt, injury, or loss":[],
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": to protect against failure, breakage, or accident":[
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"safety a rifle"
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"examples":[
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"Noun",
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"The changes were made in the interest of public safety .",
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"He made some suggestions about how to improve airline safety .",
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"I'm worried about the safety of the people who were left behind.",
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"We were reluctant to leave the relative safety of our hotel.",
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"She was only a mile from the safety of her home when the accident occurred.",
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"The car has been redesigned for improved safety .",
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"The toys are inspected for safety .",
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"They were led to safety by the rescuers.",
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"The injured hiker was finally able to reach safety .",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"Fifteen Republicans voted late Thursday to pass gun safety legislation, the first of its kind in three decades. \u2014 Katherine Swartz, USA TODAY , 24 June 2022",
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"That means that kids who don't have phones yet can use this smartwatch to communicate with their parents for safety reasons. \u2014 Claire Harmeyer, PEOPLE.com , 23 June 2022",
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"Volunteers are only able to adopt storm drains in residential neighborhoods because busier multi-lane roads are a safety concern. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 23 June 2022",
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"The case was confidentially resolved about a year ago, and the teen reports that the school district since has introduced additional safety precautions during science experiments. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 23 June 2022",
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"Taylor urged lawmakers pass legislation that requires vehicles to have safety features that alert drivers to prevent children being left behind in hot cars. \u2014 Bill Rankin, ajc , 23 June 2022",
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"Parking restrictions begin at 7 a.m. July 4 and streets will be closed outside of the parade route to create a safety perimeter. \u2014 Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel , 23 June 2022",
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"The plant reopened on June 4 after the company committed to additional sanitizing and safety protocols, but shuttered again more than a week ago after severe weather caused damage to the plant. \u2014 Zeke Miller, Anchorage Daily News , 23 June 2022",
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"Before the new rule, child safety seats were only required to prove their efficacy in tests that simulated 30-mph front impact crashes. \u2014 Sebastian Blanco, Car and Driver , 23 June 2022",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
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"Maks is now back in Ukraine, where his orphanage's director has moved him to relatively safety in the country's west. \u2014 Patrick Whittle, BostonGlobe.com , 21 May 2022",
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"Or safety Bennett Williams or center Alex Forsyth (for the third straight game). \u2014 John Canzano, oregonlive , 24 Oct. 2021",
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"David published a great paper in Nature late last year showing that in mice Yamanaka gene therapy can safety reprogram the epigenome of the retina and restore vision in a mouse model of glaucoma. \u2014 Alex Zhavoronkov, Forbes , 14 June 2021",
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"Shouldn't safety technology have the opposite effect on falls? \u27a1 Join Pop Mech Pro to get exclusive home renovation advice from experts and step-by-step plans for DIY projects. \u2014 Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics , 26 Apr. 2021",
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"The team is reviewing options including a traditional indoor event at an area hotel or an outdoor event should safety protocols warrant. \u2014 Anna Caplan, Dallas News , 2 Apr. 2021",
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"Lawmakers put on gas masks and crawled under seats before officers whisked them to safety out the back door without a moment to spare. \u2014 Michael Cabanatuan, SFChronicle.com , 13 Jan. 2021",
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"His third-attempt from his own end zone deflected off wide receiver Phat Watts to safety Christian Swint, who returned it to the 8. \u2014 G Smith, NOLA.com , 22 Dec. 2020",
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"Among the primary New England defenders trying to stop Ekeler will be safety Adrian Phillips, who spent his first six NFL seasons with the Chargers. \u2014 Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times , 4 Dec. 2020"
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
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"1916, in the meaning defined above":"Verb"
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English saufte , from Anglo-French salvet\u00e9, sauft\u00e9 , from salf safe":"Noun"
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"protection",
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"security"
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"examples":[
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"The motorist was cited for having drug paraphernalia, not wearing a safety belt and speeding. \u2014 cleveland , 22 Apr. 2022",
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"Safety experts and other riders have questioned why the ride did not have a secondary safety belt in addition to the over-the-shoulder harness. \u2014 N'dea Yancey-bragg, USA TODAY , 29 Mar. 2022",
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"Imari Mccullough, 19, of the 1400 block of Massasoit Avenue, Chicago on Jan. 20 was issued a local ordinance citation for failing to wear a safety belt after a traffic stop in the 2700 block of Mannheim Road, police said. \u2014 chicagotribune.com , 2 Feb. 2022",
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"Marybeth Riegel Urrutia described how staff double-checked her safety belt . \u2014 Caitlin O'kane, CBS News , 10 Sep. 2021",
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"The motorist was cited with driving under suspension, not having a license and safety belt , red light and other violations. \u2014 cleveland , 28 May 2021",
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"Sure\u2026 or when seatbelts pull in tighter and tighter around you like safety belt boa constructors. \u2014 Bob Kulhan, Forbes , 13 May 2021",
|
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"In November, during a two-week period that spanned the Thanksgiving holiday, Garland officers issued 81 citations to drivers for seat belt violations or child safety belt citations. \u2014 Patrick Strickland, Dallas News , 4 Jan. 2021",
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"The driver was cited for not having a license, not wearing a safety belt and for fictitious and expired plates. \u2014 cleveland , 15 Oct. 2020"
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"1840, in the meaning defined above":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-113413",
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"sag":{
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"hang",
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": a tendency to drift (as of a ship to leeward)":[],
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": an instance or amount of sagging":[],
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": drift":[],
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": to cause to sag : leave slack in":[],
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": to decline especially from a thriving state":[],
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": to droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness":[],
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": to fail to stimulate or retain interest":[],
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": to lose firmness, resiliency, or vigor":[
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"spirits sagging from overwork"
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],
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"examples":[
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"Verb",
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"The roof is sagging in the middle.",
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"The economy began to sag .",
|
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"As all our efforts failed, our spirits sagged .",
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"Noun",
|
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"if there's too much sag in the rod, the curtains will drag on the floor",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
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"Most of this fuel spilled into a fire suppression line and sat there for six months, causing the line to sag . \u2014 Audrey Mcavoy, Anchorage Daily News , 1 July 2022",
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"Bookshelves sag beneath the weight of volumes devoted to everything from his stint as an 18-year-old ambulance driver in World War I to his last days in Ketchum, Idaho. \u2014 John J. Miller, WSJ , 20 May 2022",
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"If the ball is heavy enough, the film will sag so much that any other objects will roll inescapably down toward the heaviest one. \u2014 Corinne Purtillstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 12 May 2022",
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"Low temperatures should merely sag into the low to mid-50s. \u2014 Washington Post , 15 Apr. 2022",
|
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"Republicans are projected to perform well in the midterm elections, as President Biden's poll numbers sag , and historically, the party in the White House struggles in the midterm election of a president's first term. \u2014 Fin G\u00f3mez, CBS News , 31 Mar. 2022",
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"The knotless net is regulation size and made with a durable PVC that won't sag in the middle. \u2014 Bronwyn Barnes, Travel + Leisure , 18 Jan. 2022",
|
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"One is based on demand: When in-person shopper numbers sag , major grocery chains might instead dedicate the space to delivery. \u2014 Michael Waters, Wired , 22 Feb. 2022",
|
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"If used efficiently in the pocket, Vu\u010devi\u0107 can attract double teams and force opponents to sag off their perimeter defense, opening up spray-out 3-point shooting opportunities. \u2014 Julia Poe, chicagotribune.com , 9 Jan. 2022",
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
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"Seven days a week, the company stocks a free sag stop for cyclists on the Rose Canyon Bike Path, complete with fruit, energy bars, water, sports drinks, and Chamois Butt\u2019r. \u2014 Nick Davidson, Outside Online , 1 Oct. 2014",
|
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"Exports are weakening in Asia as China\u2019s neighbors watch their largest market sag . \u2014 Jason Douglas, WSJ , 12 May 2022",
|
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"The sag in ridership illustrates the lagging return to downtown offices, particularly in older cities where railroad commuting predated the automobile. \u2014 Scott Calvert, WSJ , 6 Mar. 2022",
|
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"Forecasters were watching a cold front sag southward across the state, with rain and a few storms ahead of it. \u2014 Leigh Morgan, al , 20 Jan. 2022",
|
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"This combined with the sag in post-election enforcement to make Facebook a key vector for pushing the ideas that fueled violence on Jan. 6. \u2014 Anchorage Daily News , 4 Jan. 2022",
|
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"This combined with the sag in post-election enforcement to make Facebook a key vector for pushing the ideas that fueled violence on Jan. 6. \u2014 ProPublica , 4 Jan. 2022",
|
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"Do your leggings or shorts sag throughout your workout? \u2014 Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF , 25 Jan. 2022",
|
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"This combined with the sag in post-election enforcement to make Facebook a key vector for pushing the ideas that fueled violence on Jan. 6. \u2014 Anchorage Daily News , 4 Jan. 2022"
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"1580, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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"\u2026 the winner is praised for his sagacious grasp of the hopes and anxieties of the public, the loser is excoriated for the many and obvious blunders that derailed his candidacy \u2026 \u2014 Hendrik Hertzberg , New Yorker , 18 Dec. 2000",
|
|
"It has allowed him to pre-empt conservative political attacks, to appear sagacious despite his inexperience \u2026 \u2014 Alan Tonelson , Atlantic , June 1993",
|
|
"With commendably sagacious foresight, I sneaked spoils as well to the elders of key Judean cities whose good will I was cultivating for the future \u2026 \u2014 Joseph Heller , God Knows , 1984",
|
|
"It has been suggested that we go to sleep at night because it is then too dark to do anything else; but owls, who are a venerably sagacious folk, do not sleep in the night-time. \u2014 James Stephens , The Crock of Gold , 1912",
|
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"a sagacious critique of the current social climate in our nation",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Read previous columns here. Leave it to the sagacious Linus Van Pelt to strip away the trappings of the Thanksgiving holiday tradition and find its essence. \u2014 Ben Zimmer, WSJ , 25 Nov. 2021",
|
|
"Nevertheless, this is the time of year when food writers \u2014 ordinarily a wise and sagacious bunch \u2014 write about cocktails that are frightening or scary or spooky. \u2014 Tribune News Service, cleveland , 25 Oct. 2021",
|
|
"Clodagh\u2019s fantasy is that Paola will be there for her, as before\u2014still magnetic, still sagacious , still interested. \u2014 Willing Davidson, The New Yorker , 28 Sep. 2020",
|
|
"Other big losers: LVMH chief Bernard Arnault ($4.4 billion); Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos ($5.6 billion); and the sagacious Warren Buffett ($5.3 billion). \u2014 David Meyer, Fortune , 10 Mar. 2020",
|
|
"The sagacious Lakers general manager happily traded Vlade Divac to Charlotte on that fateful draft night. \u2014 Bob Ryan, BostonGlobe.com , 29 Jan. 2020",
|
|
"The running back unit ascends with the additions of sagacious veteran Frank Gore and multidimensional jitterbug Devin Singletary, a third-round pick from Florida Atlantic. \u2014 Andy Benoit, SI.com , 7 Aug. 2019",
|
|
"That kind of puckish, mildly subversive humor runs throughout the book, which is a calm and sagacious volume rendered somewhat somber by the news of his passing. \u2014 Steve Donoghue, The Christian Science Monitor , 17 July 2019",
|
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"The young team is guided by a trio of sagacious celestial beings called the Misses, who challenge Meg to tap into her innate powers. \u2014 Alisha Acquaye, GQ , 2 May 2018"
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|
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|
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|
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"\u2026 the winner is praised for his sagacious grasp of the hopes and anxieties of the public, the loser is excoriated for the many and obvious blunders that derailed his candidacy \u2026 \u2014 Hendrik Hertzberg , New Yorker , 18 Dec. 2000",
|
|
"It has allowed him to pre-empt conservative political attacks, to appear sagacious despite his inexperience \u2026 \u2014 Alan Tonelson , Atlantic , June 1993",
|
|
"With commendably sagacious foresight, I sneaked spoils as well to the elders of key Judean cities whose good will I was cultivating for the future \u2026 \u2014 Joseph Heller , God Knows , 1984",
|
|
"It has been suggested that we go to sleep at night because it is then too dark to do anything else; but owls, who are a venerably sagacious folk, do not sleep in the night-time. \u2014 James Stephens , The Crock of Gold , 1912",
|
|
"a sagacious critique of the current social climate in our nation",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Read previous columns here. Leave it to the sagacious Linus Van Pelt to strip away the trappings of the Thanksgiving holiday tradition and find its essence. \u2014 Ben Zimmer, WSJ , 25 Nov. 2021",
|
|
"Nevertheless, this is the time of year when food writers \u2014 ordinarily a wise and sagacious bunch \u2014 write about cocktails that are frightening or scary or spooky. \u2014 Tribune News Service, cleveland , 25 Oct. 2021",
|
|
"Clodagh\u2019s fantasy is that Paola will be there for her, as before\u2014still magnetic, still sagacious , still interested. \u2014 Willing Davidson, The New Yorker , 28 Sep. 2020",
|
|
"Other big losers: LVMH chief Bernard Arnault ($4.4 billion); Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos ($5.6 billion); and the sagacious Warren Buffett ($5.3 billion). \u2014 David Meyer, Fortune , 10 Mar. 2020",
|
|
"The sagacious Lakers general manager happily traded Vlade Divac to Charlotte on that fateful draft night. \u2014 Bob Ryan, BostonGlobe.com , 29 Jan. 2020",
|
|
"The running back unit ascends with the additions of sagacious veteran Frank Gore and multidimensional jitterbug Devin Singletary, a third-round pick from Florida Atlantic. \u2014 Andy Benoit, SI.com , 7 Aug. 2019",
|
|
"That kind of puckish, mildly subversive humor runs throughout the book, which is a calm and sagacious volume rendered somewhat somber by the news of his passing. \u2014 Steve Donoghue, The Christian Science Monitor , 17 July 2019",
|
|
"The young team is guided by a trio of sagacious celestial beings called the Misses, who challenge Meg to tap into her innate powers. \u2014 Alisha Acquaye, GQ , 2 May 2018"
|
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for sagacious shrewd , sagacious , perspicacious , astute mean acute in perception and sound in judgment. shrewd stresses practical, hardheaded cleverness and judgment. a shrewd judge of character sagacious suggests wisdom, penetration, and farsightedness. sagacious investors got in on the ground floor perspicacious implies unusual power to see through and understand what is puzzling or hidden. a perspicacious counselor saw through the child's facade astute suggests shrewdness, perspicacity, and diplomatic skill. an astute player of party politics",
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|
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"a novelist of surprising sagacity considering his youthfulness",
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"But that scholar would also have acknowledged their courage, intellectual rigor, sagacity and political skill. \u2014 Barton Swaim, WSJ , 24 May 2022",
|
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"In an age when women were pawns in geopolitical alliances, Eleanor was recognized for her authority, diplomacy and political sagacity \u2014 a legend in ballads even in her own time. \u2014 Washington Post , 26 Nov. 2021",
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"Even as McConnell\u2019s power base is crumbling, the majority leader\u2019s reputation for political sagacity seems impervious to reality. \u2014 Win Mccormack, The New Republic , 12 Aug. 2021",
|
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"Even as McConnell\u2019s power base is crumbling, the majority leader\u2019s reputation for political sagacity seems impervious to reality. \u2014 Win Mccormack, The New Republic , 12 Aug. 2021",
|
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"Even as McConnell\u2019s power base is crumbling, the majority leader\u2019s reputation for political sagacity seems impervious to reality. \u2014 Win Mccormack, The New Republic , 12 Aug. 2021",
|
|
"Even as McConnell\u2019s power base is crumbling, the majority leader\u2019s reputation for political sagacity seems impervious to reality. \u2014 Win Mccormack, The New Republic , 12 Aug. 2021",
|
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"The sagacity of the editorial review community who are extremely savvy based upon their juxtaposition of product reviews over time can also help. \u2014 Peter Weedfald, Forbes , 5 May 2021",
|
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"Still, some may well question her agency, asking if, at 19, Ms. Eilish has the sense or sagacity to weather the possible fallout. \u2014 New York Times , 4 May 2021"
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"sagaciousness",
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"sageness",
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"unperceptive",
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"unwise"
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": wise through reflection and experience":[],
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"a sage suggestion that she think long and hard before deciding to marry at such a young age"
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a":"Adjective"
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English, from Anglo-French sage, salge , from Latin salvia , from salvus healthy; from its use as a medicinal herb \u2014 more at safe":"Noun",
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"Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *sapius , from Latin sapere to taste, have good taste, be wise; akin to Oscan sipus knowing, Old Saxon an sebbian to perceive":"Adjective"
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"discerning",
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"insightful",
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"perceptive",
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"prudent",
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"sagacious",
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"wise"
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},
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"unperceptive",
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"unwise"
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"sage advice"
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": sagebrush":[],
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": wise through reflection and experience":[],
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"Russell 1816\u20131906 American financier":[]
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"Adjective",
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"a sage suggestion that she think long and hard before deciding to marry at such a young age"
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],
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a":"Adjective"
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English, from Anglo-French sage, salge , from Latin salvia , from salvus healthy; from its use as a medicinal herb \u2014 more at safe":"Noun",
|
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"Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *sapius , from Latin sapere to taste, have good taste, be wise; akin to Oscan sipus knowing, Old Saxon an sebbian to perceive":"Adjective"
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8s\u0101j"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for sage Adjective wise , sage , sapient , judicious , prudent , sensible , sane mean having or showing sound judgment. wise suggests great understanding of people and of situations and unusual discernment and judgment in dealing with them. wise beyond his tender years sage suggests wide experience, great learning, and wisdom. the sage advice of my father sapient suggests great sagacity and discernment. the sapient musings of an old philosopher judicious stresses a capacity for reaching wise decisions or just conclusions. judicious parents using kindness and discipline in equal measure prudent suggests the exercise of restraint guided by sound practical wisdom and discretion. a prudent decision to wait out the storm sensible applies to action guided and restrained by good sense and rationality. a sensible woman who was not fooled by flattery sane stresses mental soundness, rationality, and levelheadedness. remained sane even in times of crises",
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"synonyms":[
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"discerning",
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"insightful",
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"perceptive",
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"prudent",
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"sagacious",
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"sapient",
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"wise"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-005710",
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"type":[
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"adjective",
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"adverb",
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"biographical name",
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"sagging":{
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"antonyms":[
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"droop",
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"hang",
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"slack",
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"slackness"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": a sagging part":[
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"the sag in a rope"
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],
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": a temporary decline (as in the price of a commodity)":[],
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": a tendency to drift (as of a ship to leeward)":[],
|
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": an instance or amount of sagging":[],
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": drift":[],
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": to cause to sag : leave slack in":[],
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": to decline especially from a thriving state":[],
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": to droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness":[],
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": to fail to stimulate or retain interest":[],
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": to lose firmness, resiliency, or vigor":[
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"spirits sagging from overwork"
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],
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"Screen Actors Guild":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Verb",
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"The roof is sagging in the middle.",
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"The economy began to sag .",
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"As all our efforts failed, our spirits sagged .",
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"Noun",
|
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"if there's too much sag in the rod, the curtains will drag on the floor",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
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"Most of this fuel spilled into a fire suppression line and sat there for six months, causing the line to sag . \u2014 Audrey Mcavoy, Anchorage Daily News , 1 July 2022",
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"Bookshelves sag beneath the weight of volumes devoted to everything from his stint as an 18-year-old ambulance driver in World War I to his last days in Ketchum, Idaho. \u2014 John J. Miller, WSJ , 20 May 2022",
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"If the ball is heavy enough, the film will sag so much that any other objects will roll inescapably down toward the heaviest one. \u2014 Corinne Purtillstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 12 May 2022",
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"Low temperatures should merely sag into the low to mid-50s. \u2014 Washington Post , 15 Apr. 2022",
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"Republicans are projected to perform well in the midterm elections, as President Biden's poll numbers sag , and historically, the party in the White House struggles in the midterm election of a president's first term. \u2014 Fin G\u00f3mez, CBS News , 31 Mar. 2022",
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"The knotless net is regulation size and made with a durable PVC that won't sag in the middle. \u2014 Bronwyn Barnes, Travel + Leisure , 18 Jan. 2022",
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"One is based on demand: When in-person shopper numbers sag , major grocery chains might instead dedicate the space to delivery. \u2014 Michael Waters, Wired , 22 Feb. 2022",
|
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"If used efficiently in the pocket, Vu\u010devi\u0107 can attract double teams and force opponents to sag off their perimeter defense, opening up spray-out 3-point shooting opportunities. \u2014 Julia Poe, chicagotribune.com , 9 Jan. 2022",
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"Seven days a week, the company stocks a free sag stop for cyclists on the Rose Canyon Bike Path, complete with fruit, energy bars, water, sports drinks, and Chamois Butt\u2019r. \u2014 Nick Davidson, Outside Online , 1 Oct. 2014",
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"Exports are weakening in Asia as China\u2019s neighbors watch their largest market sag . \u2014 Jason Douglas, WSJ , 12 May 2022",
|
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"The sag in ridership illustrates the lagging return to downtown offices, particularly in older cities where railroad commuting predated the automobile. \u2014 Scott Calvert, WSJ , 6 Mar. 2022",
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"Forecasters were watching a cold front sag southward across the state, with rain and a few storms ahead of it. \u2014 Leigh Morgan, al , 20 Jan. 2022",
|
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"This combined with the sag in post-election enforcement to make Facebook a key vector for pushing the ideas that fueled violence on Jan. 6. \u2014 Anchorage Daily News , 4 Jan. 2022",
|
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"This combined with the sag in post-election enforcement to make Facebook a key vector for pushing the ideas that fueled violence on Jan. 6. \u2014 ProPublica , 4 Jan. 2022",
|
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"Do your leggings or shorts sag throughout your workout? \u2014 Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF , 25 Jan. 2022",
|
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"This combined with the sag in post-election enforcement to make Facebook a key vector for pushing the ideas that fueled violence on Jan. 6. \u2014 Anchorage Daily News , 4 Jan. 2022"
|
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],
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1":"Verb",
|
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"1580, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
|
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"Middle English saggen ; akin to Middle Low German sacken to sink, Norwegian dialect sakka":"Verb"
|
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},
|
|
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|
|
"\u02c8sag"
|
|
],
|
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|
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|
|
"droop",
|
|
"flag",
|
|
"hang",
|
|
"loll",
|
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"swag",
|
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"wilt"
|
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|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-090053",
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|
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|
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|
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|
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]
|
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},
|
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|
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|
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|
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": a ketch common in the Levant":[]
|
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},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
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|
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|
|
"French sa\u00efque , from Turkish \u015fayka":""
|
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},
|
|
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|
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"s\u00e4\u02c8\u0113k",
|
|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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},
|
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|
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|
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|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
],
|
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|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220704-142608",
|
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|
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|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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|
|
": aforementioned":[]
|
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},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Adjective",
|
|
"by order of the judge of said court",
|
|
"with said guidebook in hand, we set off to explore the city",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
|
|
"The concept of going to a restaurant, not eating the food, and then exercising at said restaurant is just baffling. \u2014 Christopher Rosa, Glamour , 17 Dec. 2018"
|
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],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"14th century, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective"
|
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},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"past participle of say":"Adjective"
|
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},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sed"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
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"aforementioned",
|
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"aforesaid",
|
|
"foregoing",
|
|
"forenamed"
|
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|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-230314",
|
|
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|
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"adjective"
|
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|
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},
|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
|
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|
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"type":[]
|
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},
|
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|
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|
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|
|
"Definition of saif variant spelling of seif"
|
|
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|
|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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"saiga":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
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": a sheeplike antelope ( Saiga tartarica ) of Siberia and eastern Russia having the nasal region inflated and the nostrils widely separated and in the male having lyrate annulated horns and tufts of long hair beneath the eyes and ears":[],
|
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|
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},
|
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"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"Medieval Latin":"Noun",
|
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"Russian sa\u012dga , from Fagatai saigak":"Noun"
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u012bg\u0259",
|
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"\""
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-135031",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
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"sail":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"boat",
|
|
"cruise",
|
|
"ferry",
|
|
"navigate",
|
|
"ship (out)",
|
|
"voyage"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a passage by a sailing craft : cruise":[],
|
|
": a ship equipped with sails":[],
|
|
": an extent of fabric (such as canvas) by means of which wind is used to propel a ship through water":[],
|
|
": an extent of fabric used in propelling a wind-driven vehicle (such as an iceboat)":[],
|
|
": in motion with sails set":[],
|
|
": the sails of a ship":[],
|
|
": to attack vigorously or sharply":[
|
|
"sailed into me for being late"
|
|
],
|
|
": to begin a water voyage":[
|
|
"sail with the tide"
|
|
],
|
|
": to direct or manage the motion of":[
|
|
"sail a ship"
|
|
],
|
|
": to glide through":[],
|
|
": to move or proceed easily, gracefully, nonchalantly, or without resistance":[
|
|
"sails through all sorts of contradictions",
|
|
"\u2014 Vicki Hearne",
|
|
"the bill sailed through the legislature"
|
|
],
|
|
": to move through the air":[
|
|
"the ball sailed over his head"
|
|
],
|
|
": to travel on (water) by means of motive power (such as sail)":[
|
|
"sail the ocean"
|
|
],
|
|
": to travel on water by the action of wind upon sails or by other means":[],
|
|
": to travel on water in a ship":[],
|
|
": yacht":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
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"Noun",
|
|
"Wind filled the sails and our journey had begun.",
|
|
"raising and lowering the ship's sails",
|
|
"a sail to San Francisco",
|
|
"Verb",
|
|
"We'll sail along the coast.",
|
|
"He sailed around the world on a luxury liner.",
|
|
"She sailed the Atlantic coastline.",
|
|
"She's sailing a boat in tomorrow's race.",
|
|
"The ship was sailed by a crew of 8.",
|
|
"I've been sailing since I was a child.",
|
|
"a ship that has sailed the seven seas",
|
|
"We sat on the shore watching boats sail by.",
|
|
"We sail at 9 a.m. tomorrow.",
|
|
"They sail for San Francisco next week.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"In 1693, the Santo Cristo de Burgos, a Manila galleon loaded with silk, porcelain and beeswax, set sail from the Philippines on a trading expedition to Mexico. \u2014 Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine , 22 June 2022",
|
|
"The 101-foot classic Schooner Aurora offers a unique opportunity to have a lobster dinner dockside and then set sail for a relaxing and scenic cruise around Narragansett Bay. \u2014 Sam Dangremond, Town & Country , 18 June 2022",
|
|
"Horie set sail on his 990 kg (2,182 lb) and 19-foot long sailboat -- the Suntory Mermaid III -- from San Francisco, California, on March 27. \u2014 CNN , 3 June 2022",
|
|
"Yanni and Jones departed June 8 from Old Comfort Point Marina in Hampton and set sail for the Azores, an archipelago of nine volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean known for dolphin and whale watching. \u2014 Lindsey Bever, Washington Post , 16 May 2022",
|
|
"Resilient Lady will follow later this summer, and Brilliant Lady will set sail , as originally planned, in 2023. \u2014 Rachel King, Fortune , 28 May 2022",
|
|
"Eventually the family was able to set sail for French Polynesia when the territory resumed inter-island travel for sailors. \u2014 Konrad Putzier, WSJ , 3 May 2022",
|
|
"Peter Harley, 61, hopes to set sail next week, weather permitting, from Virginia Beach and make his way to La Trinit\u00e9-sur-Mer, France. \u2014 Sara Smart, CNN , 28 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Enlarge / LeChuck\u2019s ship being loaded up to set sail . \u2014 Kyle Orland, Ars Technica , 25 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
|
"Companies sail barges of logs downstream to Kinshasa\u2019s ports, but ordinary citizens working on their own also float logs by tying them together in a raft, sometimes with nothing more than mosquito netting. \u2014 New York Times , 22 June 2022",
|
|
"In Australia the ship will sail north from cool, artsy Tasmania to Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane, the Whitsunday Islands, and Darwin, with the white sands and turquoise waters of the Coral Sea along the way. \u2014 Sue Bryant, Town & Country , 17 June 2022",
|
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"The Port of Seattle forecasts that about 265 vessels will sail in 2022, compared to 82 last year. \u2014 Renata Geraldo, Anchorage Daily News , 14 June 2022",
|
|
"Or sail throughout the Long Island Sound with Port Sailing School, at the New Rochelle Municipal Marina. \u2014 Lea Lane, Forbes , 12 June 2022",
|
|
"From there the ships sail down the San Joaquin River to the Levin terminal where the ships are topped off at Richmond\u2019s deepwater wharf. \u2014 Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune , 6 June 2022",
|
|
"Polaris will sail from Duluth, Minnesota, to Ushuaia, Argentina from Sept. 12, 2023, to Nov. 21, 2023. \u2014 Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure , 1 June 2022",
|
|
"Great Lakes itineraries, sailing from Thunder Bay, Ontario, to Milwaukee, still available for booking as of press time will sail in late May and late June and in early and mid-September. \u2014 Jane Levere, CNN , 29 May 2022",
|
|
"Radio waves sail through the galactic plane unimpeded, but they\u2019re obscured by the veil\u2019s second layer\u2014the scattering screen, a turbulent patch of space where density variations in the interstellar medium knock radio waves slightly off course. \u2014 Seth Fletcher, Scientific American , 12 May 2022"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a":"Verb",
|
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|
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English, from Old English segl ; akin to Old High German segal sail":"Noun"
|
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|
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"\u02c8s\u0101l",
|
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"as last element in compounds often s\u0259l"
|
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],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[
|
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"crossing",
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"cruise",
|
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"passage",
|
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"voyage"
|
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],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-062832",
|
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|
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|
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|
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},
|
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"sail needle":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": a large needle triangular in section for sewing sailcloth":[]
|
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|
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": a person or company that cuts, assembles, and sews sails and canvas parts for boats":[]
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"The endpapers of this handsome book are decorated with drawings of objects used during the Age of Sail\u2014sextants, box compasses, sailmaker \u2019s fids. \u2014 Meghan Cox Gurdon, WSJ , 15 Oct. 2021",
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"Active free Black communities, led by men such as the brilliant Philadelphia sailmaker James Forten, managed to prevent the most extreme of such laws from sweeping into states such as Pennsylvania and New York. \u2014 Washington Post , 23 Apr. 2021",
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"Pioneering sailmaker who won an Olympic gold medal and four world championships in the Star Class. \u2014 George Welsh, BostonGlobe.com , 2 Jan. 2019",
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"North Sails Lowell North, a five-time world champion and Olympic gold medal-winning sailor who was also the founder of North Sails, the largest sailmaker in the world, died on June 2 at his home in San Diego. \u2014 New York Times , 6 June 2019",
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"On May 15, 2013, Ward and a young Quaker sailmaker named Jay O\u2019Hara piloted a 32-foot lobster boat into the Brayton Point ship channel, dropping anchor in the path of a freighter carrying a load of West Virginia coal to the power station. \u2014 Michelle Nijhuis, New York Times , 13 Feb. 2018",
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"So Khan began hiring master ship's carpenters, sailmakers , ropemakers, and blacksmiths to build scale-model boats, helping them amass expertise and craftsmanship while providing scores of jobs. \u2014 Gary Strauss, National Geographic , 17 Nov. 2016",
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"James Forten, the wealthy black Philadelphia sailmaker , kept Garrison afloat at critical moments. \u2014 Ira Berlin, New York Times , 26 Feb. 2016"
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"sailmaker's mate":{
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"definitions":{
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": a petty officer (as formerly in the U.S. Navy) assisting or acting as a sailmaker and in charge of all canvas (as bags, hammocks, or awnings)":[]
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"examples":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-102628",
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"noun"
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"sailmaker's splice":{
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"definitions":{
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": a tapered splice joining two ropes of different sizes":[]
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-185548",
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"type":[
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"sailor":{
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": a stiff straw hat with a low flat crown and straight circular brim":[],
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": a traveler by water":[],
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": seaman sense 2b":[]
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"examples":[
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"He worked as a sailor on a cargo ship.",
|
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"the sailors were glad to be arriving in port after their long voyage",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
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"The couple had reunited in Marseille, after Igor\u2019s four-month contract as a sailor onboard another ship came to an end. \u2014 Sandra Mehl, Washington Post , 12 May 2022",
|
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"After emigrating from Ireland as a young child and being left an orphan in Canada, Egan joined the British Royal Navy as a sailor on a man-of-war ship. \u2014 David Sloan, The Salt Lake Tribune , 25 Apr. 2022",
|
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"The Kremlin initially claimed the entire crew had been rescued but said late last month that one sailor died and 27 were missing. \u2014 WSJ , 6 May 2022",
|
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"Milne, 61, is the creator of Stories Behind the Stars, an effort to research every last U.S. soldier, sailor , airman and Marine who died in World War II and write a brief essay about each that can be pulled up on a smartphone app. \u2014 John Kelly, Washington Post , 29 May 2022",
|
|
"Doran shook each sailor \u2019s hand and patted many on the back in a subdued reunion on the pier. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 22 May 2022",
|
|
"The film centers on Alfred Garnes, a working-class sailor , who has recently become the father of a third child, and his childhood friend Sigbj\u00f8rn Kvalen, known as Wally. \u2014 Leo Barraclough, Variety , 10 May 2022",
|
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"The Navy has charged a sailor in connection with the massive fire that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard warship over four days in 2020 while docked off San Diego, a naval spokesman said Thursday. \u2014 Fox News , 30 July 2021",
|
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"The Union-Tribune is not naming the sailor because he has not yet been charged with a crime. \u2014 Andrew Dyer, San Diego Union-Tribune , 5 May 2022"
|
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],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"alteration of sailer":""
|
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"\u02c8s\u0101-l\u0259r"
|
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],
|
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"synonyms":[
|
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"gob",
|
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"hearty",
|
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"jack",
|
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"jack-tar",
|
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"mariner",
|
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"navigator",
|
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"salt",
|
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"sea dog",
|
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"seafarer",
|
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"seaman",
|
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"shipman",
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"swab",
|
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"swabbie",
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"swabby",
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"tar"
|
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],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-002836",
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"type":[
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|
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"sailor blue":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
|
|
": a moderate purplish blue that is lighter and stronger than marine blue and bluer and duller than average cornflower or gentian blue":[]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[],
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|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-185427",
|
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"type":[
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"noun"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"sailor collar":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
|
|
": a broad collar having a square flap across the back and tapering to a V in the front":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Pate's own uniform for the Seahawks was a similar style but with a nautical spin: a low-cut, cropped white top with billowing sleeves and a rhinestone encrusted sailor collar ; itty-bitty belted white shorts; and white go-go boots. \u2014 CNN , 12 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"Tops with sailor collars , representing his grandmother\u2019s school uniforms of yore, were paired with color-block Bermuda shorts. \u2014 Colleen Barry, San Diego Union-Tribune , 18 Sep. 2019"
|
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],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"1866, in the meaning defined above":""
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-105504",
|
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"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"sailor's-choice":{
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": any of several small grunts of the Western Atlantic: such as":[],
|
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": pigfish":[],
|
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": pinfish":[]
|
|
},
|
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"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"1850, in the meaning defined above":""
|
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02ccs\u0101-l\u0259rz-\u02c8ch\u022fis"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-102508",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sailor's-knot":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a wild geranium ( Geranium maculatum )":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
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|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-191955",
|
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"type":[
|
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"noun"
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|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sailor's-tobacco":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a mugwort ( Artemisia vulgaris )":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
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|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-203739",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"saint-errant":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a wandering saint : a missionary saint":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"saint entry 1 + errant (as in knight-errant )":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-013001",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sainted":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"antireligious",
|
|
"faithless",
|
|
"godless",
|
|
"impious",
|
|
"irreligious",
|
|
"ungodly",
|
|
"unholy"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": befitting or relating to a saint":[],
|
|
": entered into heaven : dead":[],
|
|
": much admired : idolized":[],
|
|
": saintly , pious":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"They believed whatever they were told by their sainted leader.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"His heroines were never all good\u2014they\u2019re not Dickens\u2019s sainted angels wearing white\u2014and his villains were never all bad. \u2014 Dawn Davis, Bon App\u00e9tit , 14 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"And as The Atlantic\u2019s Ronald Brownstein pointed out a few weeks ago, even John Roberts, the sainted institutionalist, has gone after voting rights with a zeal that verges on the political. \u2014 Jason Linkins, The New Republic , 29 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"In private, the two sainted public-health officials schemed to quash dissenting views from top scientists. \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 21 Dec. 2021",
|
|
"The sainted man kindly directed my husband to a urinal and then escorted him outside, handing me his clothing with sympathy and obvious relief. \u2014 Erica Groten, Los Angeles Times , 7 Aug. 2021",
|
|
"Bush is perhaps best known in Texas for a dust-up over renovation of the Alamo, that most sainted of Texas shrines. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 8 June 2021",
|
|
"The program also gives Republicans a chance to paint their visions while wrapping themselves in the mantle of one of the GOP\u2019s most beloved and sainted figures. \u2014 Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times , 3 June 2021",
|
|
"Most economists attribute these developments to Fed policy under the sainted Paul Volcker. \u2014 Andrew Stuttaford, National Review , 3 Mar. 2021",
|
|
"But Maggie is one of those somewhat sainted free spirits who light up everyday dreariness (at least in the movies), stirring things up while inspiring clucks of disapproval and censure. \u2014 Manohla Dargis, New York Times , 23 Apr. 2020"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
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|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0101n-t\u0259d"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"devout",
|
|
"godly",
|
|
"holy",
|
|
"pious",
|
|
"religious",
|
|
"saintly"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-100102",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"saintly":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"antireligious",
|
|
"faithless",
|
|
"godless",
|
|
"impious",
|
|
"irreligious",
|
|
"ungodly",
|
|
"unholy"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": relating to, resembling, or befitting a saint : holy":[]
|
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},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"a saintly man who devoted his life to caring for the dying",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"By most accounts a saintly man, Celestine was canonized 17 years after his death, but his pre-papal life as a hermit left him ill-suited to oversee the church's complex bureaucracy. \u2014 Grayson Quay, The Week , 7 June 2022",
|
|
"As climate collapse looms, bicycles have taken on a saintly quality, extolled as squeaky-clean instruments of penance for wealthy countries\u2019 carbon emissions. \u2014 Zo\u00eb Beery, The Atlantic , 31 May 2022",
|
|
"The life that Alharthi describes is one of almost saintly self-abnegation. \u2014 Ron Charles, Washington Post , 24 May 2022",
|
|
"Those looking for saintly intercession can choose from a pantheon of holy helpers. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 14 May 2022",
|
|
"The memeification of Johnny Depp\u2019s defamation lawsuit against Amber Heard continues on TikTok, as hordes of enthusiastic fans attempt to flatten an ugly, complicated situation into a binary narrative of unhinged aggressor versus saintly victim. \u2014 Dani Di Placido, Forbes , 30 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"The dancers are not at their best when they are shown, in one scene, as shackled or required to maintain a saintly disposition while posed as if on the cross. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 19 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Even children were, and still can be, approved for saintly veneration. \u2014 Joanne M. Pierce, The Conversation , 8 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"Far from some saintly martyr, Sophie is a wild card who takes advantage of some people who are trying to help her while angrily pushing others away. \u2014 Noel Murray, Los Angeles Times , 6 Jan. 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1534, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0101nt-l\u0113"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"devout",
|
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"godly",
|
|
"holy",
|
|
"pious",
|
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"religious",
|
|
"sainted"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-111201",
|
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"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"salable":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"noncommercial",
|
|
"nonsalable",
|
|
"uncommercial",
|
|
"unmarketable",
|
|
"unsalable"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": capable of being or fit to be sold : marketable":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"We'll have to repaint the house for it to be salable .",
|
|
"an item that would be too expensive to produce, and attractive to too few people, to ever be considered a salable commodity",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"And Vuori is now testing ways to prevent damaged or returned merchandise from being sent to the landfill by restoring the items to salable condition. \u2014 Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure , 15 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Even before the ship's sinking, the fire on board was extensive enough that none of the vehicles were expected to be in salable condition. \u2014 Laura Sky Brown, Car and Driver , 1 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Flippers buy properties that need lots of work to get them in salable condition. \u2014 CBS News , 27 Dec. 2021",
|
|
"And the less detectable the air pollution, the more desirable and salable that view is. \u2014 Whitney Mallett, Curbed , 30 Oct. 2021",
|
|
"Photographs that juxtaposed the mundane and the exotic could transform an ordinary object into something desirable \u2014 and salable . \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 19 Aug. 2021",
|
|
"Record companies may talk about supporting social justice, but in the end, if an artist proves salable , that artist is going to keep getting sold. \u2014 Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic , 6 July 2021",
|
|
"The store accepts clean and salable clothing, glassware, kitchenware, furniture, books, knick-knacks, tools, lamps, pictures and miscellaneous items from non-smoking homes. \u2014 Mary Jane Brewer, cleveland , 7 May 2021",
|
|
"Demand for salable vaccine would create more supply, and a small tax could even be applied to generate funds for distribution to the poor. \u2014 Mary Anastasia O\u2019grady, WSJ , 7 Mar. 2021"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1530, in the meaning defined above":""
|
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|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0101-l\u0259-b\u0259l"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"commercial",
|
|
"corporate",
|
|
"marketable",
|
|
"mass-market"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-202153",
|
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"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"salacious":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"frigid",
|
|
"undersexed"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": arousing or appealing to sexual desire or imagination":[
|
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"salacious headlines",
|
|
"salacious lyrics"
|
|
],
|
|
": lecherous , lustful":[
|
|
"\u2026 have fiercely denounced the book's sketches of melodramatic lovers and salacious partygoers \u2026",
|
|
"\u2014 Casey Greenfield"
|
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]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Lady Worsley's Whim , the story of Lady Worsley and her husband Sir Richard Worsley, is also reconstructed from some well-thumbed texts, in this case trial transcripts and newspaper reports of cases of \"Criminal Conversation\" which became popular eighteenth-century erotica. Charges \u2026 were brought by husbands seeking damages from the purported lovers of their supposedly adulterous wives, and the detail, which needed to be explicit, was frequently salacious . \u2014 Norma Clarke , Times Literary Supplement , 21 Nov. 2008",
|
|
"From snarky political commentary to salacious \"memoirs\" that flirt with both fact and fiction, scores of bloggers have gotten the book deal boon\u2014with mixed results at the register. \u2014 Eunice Lee et al. , Hyphen , Winter 2007",
|
|
"There's little difference between the junk mail in your mailbox and the junk e-mail that appears on your monitor, except that the e-mail is often of a salacious nature, e.g., the \"hot, live XXX action\" available at various dark alleyways on the web. \u2014 Michael Saunders , Boston Globe , 6 Oct.1997",
|
|
"a song with salacious lyrics",
|
|
"the salacious Greek god Pan is generally portrayed as having the legs, horns, and ears of a goat",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"In an ending completely at odds with their volcanic career, the Geto Boys simply petered out, replaced by rappers making music even more salacious and outrageous than theirs. \u2014 Jonathan Rowe, SPIN , 28 June 2022",
|
|
"Lifetime is bringing to life the sad and salacious tale of Melanie McGuire (played by Candice King) who was a fertility nurse married to her ex-Navy husband, Bill (played by Michael Roark), and also the mother to two young boys. \u2014 oregonlive , 18 June 2022",
|
|
"People think that a strip club is going to be a place that is so salacious . \u2014 Veronica Wells, Essence , 7 June 2022",
|
|
"The internet was ablaze with social media commentary and news coverage throughout the salacious six-week civil suit between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard as the once-happily married couple ripped one another apart in court. \u2014 Dana Feldman, Forbes , 2 June 2022",
|
|
"Besides Sussmann, Durham has charged a key source of information in the salacious 2016 dossier on Trump with lying to the FBI. \u2014 Bart Jansen, USA TODAY , 31 May 2022",
|
|
"Over the years, some have leveled more sinister or salacious allegations against Trump that didn\u2019t hold water. \u2014 Brian Bennett, Time , 26 May 2022",
|
|
"So through those salacious , wild moments there were teachable moments. \u2014 David Marchese, New York Times , 20 May 2022",
|
|
"Rutledge said that's another baseless political attack by someone who wants to make salacious statements with no interest in the truth. \u2014 Michael R. Wickline, Arkansas Online , 8 May 2022"
|
|
],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"circa 1645, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
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|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Latin salac-, salax , from salire to move spasmodically, leap \u2014 more at sally":""
|
|
},
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"pronounciation":[
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"s\u0259-\u02c8l\u0101-sh\u0259s"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"concupiscent",
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"goatish",
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"horny",
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"hot",
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"hypersexual",
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"itchy",
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"lascivious",
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"lecherous",
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"lewd",
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"libidinous",
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"licentious",
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"lubricious",
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"lubricous",
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"lustful",
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"oversexed",
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"passionate",
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"randy",
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"satyric",
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"wanton"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-112653",
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"type":[
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"adjective",
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"adverb",
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"salaciousness":{
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"antonyms":[
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"frigid",
|
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"undersexed"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": arousing or appealing to sexual desire or imagination":[
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"salacious headlines",
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"salacious lyrics"
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],
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": lecherous , lustful":[
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"\u2026 have fiercely denounced the book's sketches of melodramatic lovers and salacious partygoers \u2026",
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"\u2014 Casey Greenfield"
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]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Lady Worsley's Whim , the story of Lady Worsley and her husband Sir Richard Worsley, is also reconstructed from some well-thumbed texts, in this case trial transcripts and newspaper reports of cases of \"Criminal Conversation\" which became popular eighteenth-century erotica. Charges \u2026 were brought by husbands seeking damages from the purported lovers of their supposedly adulterous wives, and the detail, which needed to be explicit, was frequently salacious . \u2014 Norma Clarke , Times Literary Supplement , 21 Nov. 2008",
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"From snarky political commentary to salacious \"memoirs\" that flirt with both fact and fiction, scores of bloggers have gotten the book deal boon\u2014with mixed results at the register. \u2014 Eunice Lee et al. , Hyphen , Winter 2007",
|
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"There's little difference between the junk mail in your mailbox and the junk e-mail that appears on your monitor, except that the e-mail is often of a salacious nature, e.g., the \"hot, live XXX action\" available at various dark alleyways on the web. \u2014 Michael Saunders , Boston Globe , 6 Oct.1997",
|
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"a song with salacious lyrics",
|
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"the salacious Greek god Pan is generally portrayed as having the legs, horns, and ears of a goat",
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"In an ending completely at odds with their volcanic career, the Geto Boys simply petered out, replaced by rappers making music even more salacious and outrageous than theirs. \u2014 Jonathan Rowe, SPIN , 28 June 2022",
|
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"Lifetime is bringing to life the sad and salacious tale of Melanie McGuire (played by Candice King) who was a fertility nurse married to her ex-Navy husband, Bill (played by Michael Roark), and also the mother to two young boys. \u2014 oregonlive , 18 June 2022",
|
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"People think that a strip club is going to be a place that is so salacious . \u2014 Veronica Wells, Essence , 7 June 2022",
|
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"The internet was ablaze with social media commentary and news coverage throughout the salacious six-week civil suit between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard as the once-happily married couple ripped one another apart in court. \u2014 Dana Feldman, Forbes , 2 June 2022",
|
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"Besides Sussmann, Durham has charged a key source of information in the salacious 2016 dossier on Trump with lying to the FBI. \u2014 Bart Jansen, USA TODAY , 31 May 2022",
|
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"Over the years, some have leveled more sinister or salacious allegations against Trump that didn\u2019t hold water. \u2014 Brian Bennett, Time , 26 May 2022",
|
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"So through those salacious , wild moments there were teachable moments. \u2014 David Marchese, New York Times , 20 May 2022",
|
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"Rutledge said that's another baseless political attack by someone who wants to make salacious statements with no interest in the truth. \u2014 Michael R. Wickline, Arkansas Online , 8 May 2022"
|
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],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"circa 1645, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
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},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Latin salac-, salax , from salire to move spasmodically, leap \u2014 more at sally":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"s\u0259-\u02c8l\u0101-sh\u0259s"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"concupiscent",
|
|
"goatish",
|
|
"horny",
|
|
"hot",
|
|
"hypersexual",
|
|
"itchy",
|
|
"lascivious",
|
|
"lecherous",
|
|
"lewd",
|
|
"libidinous",
|
|
"licentious",
|
|
"lubricious",
|
|
"lubricous",
|
|
"lustful",
|
|
"oversexed",
|
|
"passionate",
|
|
"randy",
|
|
"satyric",
|
|
"wanton"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-063814",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"adverb",
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"salad":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a usually incongruous mixture : hodgepodge":[],
|
|
": any of various usually cold dishes: such as":[],
|
|
": raw greens (such as lettuce) often combined with other vegetables and toppings and served especially with dressing":[],
|
|
": small pieces of food (such as pasta, meat, fruit, or vegetables) usually mixed with a dressing (such as mayonnaise) or set in gelatin":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"For dinner we had roast chicken and a salad .",
|
|
"a salad of fresh greens",
|
|
"I tossed the salad with some oil and vinegar and set it on the table.",
|
|
"Would you like soup or salad with your sandwich?",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"There are those who never stray from the pulpo, that classic Caribbean salad of cold octopus with bell peppers, raw onions and green olives. \u2014 New York Times , 21 June 2022",
|
|
"The hosts recommended smearing it on a hot dog, pastrami sandwich or even elevating a potato salad with the mustard. \u2014 Antonia Debianchi, PEOPLE.com , 15 June 2022",
|
|
"Summery dinner fare includes fresh berry salad with parmesan, grilled rosemary garlic swordfish, and caramelized scallops. \u2014 Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com , 12 June 2022",
|
|
"Top the salad with the croutons and serve with extra dressing on the side. \u2014 Robin Miller, USA TODAY , 7 June 2022",
|
|
"Oh, and don't sleep on the grain salad with herbs and cashew cheese. \u2014 Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure , 1 June 2022",
|
|
"Top the salad with the croutons and serve with extra dressing on the side. \u2014 Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic , 27 May 2022",
|
|
"Dinner was held in a colorful room creative by David Stark Design, whose standout aesthetic accent was banners with poetry stanzas hanging from the ceilings; guests dined on a spring vegetable salad with truffle snow and Chilean seabass. \u2014 Elise Taylor, Vogue , 23 May 2022",
|
|
"The atmosphere was corporate canteen, but the fare was refined, especially a fruit salad with lime zest and, at dinner, a Roscoff-onion soup with buckwheat, sweetbreads, and a gratin of regional Ty Ewen cheese. \u2014 Lauren Collins, The New Yorker , 23 May 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English salade , from Middle French, from Old Italian (northern dialects) salata, salada , from salar to salt, from sal salt, from Latin":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sa-l\u0259d"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[
|
|
"agglomerate",
|
|
"agglomeration",
|
|
"alphabet soup",
|
|
"assortment",
|
|
"botch",
|
|
"clutter",
|
|
"collage",
|
|
"crazy quilt",
|
|
"farrago",
|
|
"gallimaufry",
|
|
"grab bag",
|
|
"gumbo",
|
|
"hash",
|
|
"hodgepodge",
|
|
"hotchpotch",
|
|
"jambalaya",
|
|
"jumble",
|
|
"jungle",
|
|
"litter",
|
|
"mac\u00e9doine",
|
|
"medley",
|
|
"m\u00e9lange",
|
|
"menagerie",
|
|
"miscellanea",
|
|
"miscellany",
|
|
"mishmash",
|
|
"mixed bag",
|
|
"montage",
|
|
"motley",
|
|
"muddle",
|
|
"olio",
|
|
"olla podrida",
|
|
"omnium-gatherum",
|
|
"pastiche",
|
|
"patchwork",
|
|
"patchwork quilt",
|
|
"potpourri",
|
|
"ragbag",
|
|
"ragout",
|
|
"rummage",
|
|
"salmagundi",
|
|
"scramble",
|
|
"shuffle",
|
|
"smorgasbord",
|
|
"stew",
|
|
"tumble",
|
|
"variety",
|
|
"welter"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-205134",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"salad days":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Even years removed from their salad days at The Rivoli, The Kids were still grappling with how to best communicate with each other. \u2014 Mike Postalakis, SPIN , 25 May 2022",
|
|
"The two-time Oscar winner for best actor has been a fan of Cleveland\u2019s professional baseball team since his time in the city in the late 1970s while working an internship at the Great Lakes Shakespeare Festival in his pre-Hollywood salad days . \u2014 Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter , 15 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"It\u2019s John\u2019s inheritance from his recently deceased father, an original mod revivalist who, in his salad days , once led a bikers\u2019 protest against Margaret Thatcher on the streets of Brighton. \u2014 Guy Lodge, Variety , 17 Nov. 2021",
|
|
"After running the Spurs on something akin to autopilot during the Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili salad days , Popovich relishes the chance to be a teacher again. \u2014 Jeff Mcdonald, San Antonio Express-News , 16 Oct. 2021",
|
|
"The first feature from Just Philippot harkens back to those salad days of bodily mutilation with a newfound technical finesse, making CGI obedience possible from the many animal co-stars. \u2014 Charles Bramesco, Vulture , 25 Aug. 2021",
|
|
"And with the new site expected to create just 40 jobs, and up to 70 pending future expansions, that doesn\u2019t mean Millville is poised to return to its salad days as a manufacturing hub. \u2014 Kate Aronoff, The New Republic , 7 Apr. 2021",
|
|
"The numbers provided further evidence that Netflix\u2019s salad days may be over, particularly in the U.S., where most households that want its 12-year-old streaming service already have it. \u2014 Washington Post , 16 Oct. 2019",
|
|
"Now, roughly 70 percent of the properties have rooms that offer a modern take on the hotel\u2019s midcentury salad days , complete with interiors painted in orange and turquoise. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 3 Oct. 2019"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1606, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"bloom",
|
|
"blossom",
|
|
"florescence",
|
|
"floruit",
|
|
"flower",
|
|
"flush",
|
|
"heyday",
|
|
"high noon",
|
|
"prime",
|
|
"springtime"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-010322",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"plural noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"salar":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a Muslim people of Chinese Turkestan speaking a Turkic dialect":[],
|
|
": a member of the Salar people":[],
|
|
": a salt-encrusted depression (as in the nitrate fields of Chile) that may or may not be the basin of an evaporated lake \u2014 compare salada , salina":[],
|
|
": of, relating to, or characteristic of the Salar":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"American Spanish, from Spanish, to salt":"Noun"
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\"",
|
|
"s\u0259\u02c8l\u00e4r"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-065402",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"salariat":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": the class or body of salaried persons usually as distinguished from wage earners":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1917, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"French, from sal aire salary (from Latin salarium ) + -ariat (as in prol\u00e9tariat proletariat)":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"s\u0259-\u02c8ler-\u0113-\u0259t"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-225034",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"salary":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": fixed compensation paid regularly for services":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"She was offered a salary of $50,000 a year.",
|
|
"Employees receive an annual increase in salary .",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"GroundTruth pays half of each reporter\u2019s salary , and helps newsrooms raise enough funds to cover the rest. \u2014 Andrew Brinker, BostonGlobe.com , 1 July 2022",
|
|
"Few teams \u2014 and fewer contenders \u2014 have the salary cap space to offer max contracts, and not many players in this year's free agent class can command such a deal. \u2014 Matt Eppers, USA TODAY , 1 July 2022",
|
|
"Orlando Magic center Moe Wagner\u2019s $1.88 million salary for the 2022-23 season became fully guaranteed Friday. \u2014 Khobi Price, Orlando Sentinel , 1 July 2022",
|
|
"Gone are the days when compensation decisions were made based on salary history; 21 states and counting have passed legislation banning employers from asking candidates for this information. \u2014 Lisa Shuster, Forbes , 30 June 2022",
|
|
"Jazz brass apparently did not see the value in retaining Hernangomez on that salary figure. \u2014 Eric Walden, The Salt Lake Tribune , 30 June 2022",
|
|
"As Wednesday turned to Thursday, the 2022-23 salaries of guards Max Strus and Gabe Vincent, as well as the salary of center Omer Yurtseven, became guaranteed. \u2014 Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel , 30 June 2022",
|
|
"Detroit, which added score-first guard Jaden Ivey with the No. 5 pick in the draft, not only took on salary from the New York Knicks in a post-draft trade but is expected to re-sign Marvin Bagley. \u2014 Chris Fedor, cleveland , 30 June 2022",
|
|
"Scott credits the salary schedule changes for those cancellations. \u2014 al , 30 June 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"13th century, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English salarie , from Anglo-French, from Latin salarium pension, salary, from neuter of salarius of salt, from sal salt \u2014 more at salt":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sal-r\u0113",
|
|
"\u02c8sa-l\u0259-",
|
|
"\u02c8sa-l\u0259-r\u0113"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"emolument",
|
|
"hire",
|
|
"packet",
|
|
"pay",
|
|
"pay envelope",
|
|
"paycheck",
|
|
"payment",
|
|
"stipend",
|
|
"wage"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-203502",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"salary/pay review":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a review of an employee's work and performance by an employer to decide by how much the employee's pay or salary should be increased":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-112533",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"salaryman":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a Japanese white-collar businessman":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"The 48-year-old salaryman started fishing as a hobby during the pandemic. \u2014 Hanako Lowry, Los Angeles Times , 24 June 2021",
|
|
"Following Magnetic Rose was the entirely different and eerily upbeat Stink Bomb, which dealt with a salaryman in a laboratory inadvertently letting loose a devastating biological weapon. \u2014 Ollie Barder, Forbes , 21 June 2021",
|
|
"Anyone who has even a passing interest in Japan knows this, has seen the photographs of black-suited salarymen having picnic lunches in an incongruously pink landscape, like something out of a child\u2019s fantasy bedroom. \u2014 New York Times , 11 Feb. 2020",
|
|
"For decades the government pushed industrial growth, so the country\u2019s cities filled up with drab business hotels that catered to armies of salarymen . \u2014 The Economist , 12 Dec. 2019",
|
|
"Tokyo is among several cities with helplines and websites that try to reach shut-ins, who range from teenage school dropouts to salarymen who have been sacked. \u2014 The Economist , 28 Nov. 2019",
|
|
"Japan was once renowned for the mutual loyalty of its companies and salarymen , who could plausibly aspire to lifetime employment at a single firm. \u2014 Julian Lucas, Harper's magazine , 16 Sep. 2019",
|
|
"The model of the salaryman who enjoys a job for life has broken down. \u2014 The Economist , 27 July 2019",
|
|
"But despite behemoth native power players including Honda, Mitsubishi, Nintendo, SoftBank, Sony, and Toyota, its corporate salaryman circles are full of squares, by design. \u2014 Richard Morgan, Fortune , 23 July 2019"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1962, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Japanese sarar\u012b-man , from English salary + man":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sa-l\u0259-",
|
|
"\u02c8sal-r\u0113-\u02ccman"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-012258",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sale":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a selling of goods at bargain prices":[],
|
|
": available for purchase":[],
|
|
": available for purchase at a reduced price":[],
|
|
": distribution by selling":[],
|
|
": for sale":[],
|
|
": gross receipts":[],
|
|
": operations and activities involved in promoting and selling goods or services":[
|
|
"vice president in charge of sales"
|
|
],
|
|
": opportunity of selling or being sold : demand":[],
|
|
": public disposal to the highest bidder : auction":[],
|
|
"city and port at the mouth of a river in northwestern Morocco; a northern suburb of Rabat area population 849,000":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"They profited from the sale of the house.",
|
|
"Sales are up by $6,000 this month.",
|
|
"The company made over one million dollars in sales this quarter.",
|
|
"The store is having a spring sale .",
|
|
"Everything in the store will be 15 percent off during the sale .",
|
|
"There is a sale on flights between New York and Paris.",
|
|
"He has a job in sales .",
|
|
"The department is in charge of sales and marketing.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Want to see what other dresses are on sale ahead of Prime Day? \u2014 Sanah Faroke, PEOPLE.com , 3 July 2022",
|
|
"Numerology notwithstanding, the Ioniq 6 does not appear to be much bigger than the Ioniq 5 SUV that went on sale earlier this year. \u2014 Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press , 2 July 2022",
|
|
"Jobs, who revolutionized the world 15 years ago this week when the first iPhone went on sale , will be honored along with sixteen other Americans for his contributions to the country. \u2014 Roland Li, San Francisco Chronicle , 1 July 2022",
|
|
"Recently expanding from its sneaker roots (also an active re- sale marketplace) to include bags in its stock market-like format, StockX is where the hypebaes shop. \u2014 ELLE , 25 June 2022",
|
|
"The merchandise store on the Grammy-winning-singer\u2019s website shows four box sets, including a T-shirt, CD and a mirrored box, available for pre- sale , along with the new single. \u2014 Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY , 21 June 2022",
|
|
"The election exempts securities trades from wash- sale loss (WS) adjustments, which can defer tax losses to the subsequent year and the $3,000 capital loss limitation. \u2014 Robert Green, Forbes , 20 June 2022",
|
|
"The city could also receive some rebates if contamination levels are low, or if the materials recycled are ones that yield a higher return on the re- sale market. \u2014 Courtney Astolfi, cleveland , 18 June 2022",
|
|
"Customers can take part of this annual mega- sale as its kicks off Tuesday, July 12 through Wednesday, July 13. \u2014 al , 16 June 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
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"Middle English, from Old English sala ; akin to Old High German sala transfer, Old English sellan to sell \u2014 more at sell":""
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"sa-\u02c8l\u0101",
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"deal",
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"noncommercial",
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"We'll have to repaint the house for it to be salable .",
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"an item that would be too expensive to produce, and attractive to too few people, to ever be considered a salable commodity",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"And Vuori is now testing ways to prevent damaged or returned merchandise from being sent to the landfill by restoring the items to salable condition. \u2014 Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure , 15 Mar. 2022",
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"Even before the ship's sinking, the fire on board was extensive enough that none of the vehicles were expected to be in salable condition. \u2014 Laura Sky Brown, Car and Driver , 1 Mar. 2022",
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"Flippers buy properties that need lots of work to get them in salable condition. \u2014 CBS News , 27 Dec. 2021",
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"And the less detectable the air pollution, the more desirable and salable that view is. \u2014 Whitney Mallett, Curbed , 30 Oct. 2021",
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"Photographs that juxtaposed the mundane and the exotic could transform an ordinary object into something desirable \u2014 and salable . \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 19 Aug. 2021",
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"Record companies may talk about supporting social justice, but in the end, if an artist proves salable , that artist is going to keep getting sold. \u2014 Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic , 6 July 2021",
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"The store accepts clean and salable clothing, glassware, kitchenware, furniture, books, knick-knacks, tools, lamps, pictures and miscellaneous items from non-smoking homes. \u2014 Mary Jane Brewer, cleveland , 7 May 2021",
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"Demand for salable vaccine would create more supply, and a small tax could even be applied to generate funds for distribution to the poor. \u2014 Mary Anastasia O\u2019grady, WSJ , 7 Mar. 2021"
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"1530, in the meaning defined above":""
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"commercial",
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"corporate",
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"marketable",
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"mass-market"
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": treatment with salt or salt solution":[]
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"salin- + -ation":""
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"\u02ccs\u0101-",
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"\u02ccsal\u0259\u02c8n\u0101sh\u0259n"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-235239",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"saline":{
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"antonyms":[
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"nonsaline"
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],
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": consisting of or containing salt":[
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"a saline solution"
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],
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": consisting of or relating to the salts of the alkali metals or of magnesium":[
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"a saline cathartic"
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],
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": of, relating to, or resembling salt : salty":[
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"a saline taste"
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]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
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"Iwasaki, at Yale, developed a nasal spray consisting of the spike protein in a saline suspension - a strategy that wouldn\u2019t work as a first-round vaccination but could be powerful as a booster. \u2014 Carolyn Y. Johnson, Anchorage Daily News , 11 Apr. 2022",
|
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"The lake\u2019s saline water also wreaked havoc on cameras and water chemistry gadgets Footen uses. \u2014 Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune , 10 Apr. 2022",
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"Those materials are needed to make saline bags and syringes to administer the fluid. \u2014 Anna Edney, Fortune , 4 Mar. 2022",
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"Mild allergic reactions can usually be treated on your own, either with home remedies (think saline nasal rinses or cool compresses) or OTC meds like antihistamines or hydrocortisone cream. \u2014 Marygrace Taylor, SELF , 29 Mar. 2022",
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"Brander noted that the team also recreated the experiments with different levels of salinity and found that more saline water tended to increase the amount of the particles the organisms ingested. \u2014 Doug Johnson, Ars Technica , 7 Mar. 2022",
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"The lagoons are pink due to the algae, plankton, and shrimp that live in this super- saline solution. \u2014 Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure , 21 Feb. 2022",
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"Congress is considering boosting the credit for collecting carbon emissions from smokestacks by 70% to $85 for a metric ton if the carbon is stashed in saline geologic formations, or $60 if it is sent down oil wells. \u2014 Jennifer Hiller, WSJ , 7 Feb. 2022",
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"But the ponds have become sources of saline water only. \u2014 Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes , 15 Nov. 2021",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"The 2019 was fresh and energetic with lip-smacking saline and citrus flavors. \u2014 New York Times , 16 June 2022",
|
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"Idriss suggests sclerotherapy\u2014relatively painless, highly effective injections of saline or other solutions\u2014followed by a combination of tightening treatments and biostimulatory fillers to help the area generate its own collagen. \u2014 Jancee Dunn, Vogue , 18 May 2022",
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"The wine\u2019s scents and flavors include tart pineapple, German chamomile, saline , lime zest, wet pavement and Bosc pear. \u2014 Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive , 9 May 2022",
|
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"Doctors use multiple tools, including saline and nebulizers, chest physical therapy and a flutter valve to open airways to release the mucus. \u2014 Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY , 15 Dec. 2021",
|
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"The mice that received saline , however, healed much quicker. \u2014 Joshua Hawkins, BGR , 23 May 2022",
|
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"There was now a small reservoir filled with saline embedded in Ben\u2019s groin. \u2014 New York Times , 10 May 2022",
|
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"After getting settled at AHS, Hera received treatment for her burns, including laser therapy, honey bandages, wound cleanings with saline , and several medications to prevent infection. \u2014 Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com , 20 Sep. 2021",
|
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"On the other hand, NCCIH finds that irrigating your nose with saline , using a neti pot or other rinsing device, may be helpful. \u2014 Karen Pallarito, Health.com , 7 July 2021"
|
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective",
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"1662, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English, from Anglo-French salin , from Latin salinus , from sal salt \u2014 more at salt":"Adjective"
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8s\u0101-\u02ccl\u0113n",
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"-\u02ccl\u012bn"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"brackish",
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"briny",
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"salt",
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"salty"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-105508",
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"type":[
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"adjective",
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"noun"
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]
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},
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-044105",
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|
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"noun"
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]
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},
|
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"saline soil":{
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"definitions":{
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": soil containing enough soluble salts (as 0.2 percent) to interfere with crop growth":[]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{},
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"pronounciation":[],
|
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|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-062720",
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"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"saline water":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{},
|
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"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
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"pronounciation":[],
|
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-120313",
|
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"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"salinelle":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a mud volcano that erupts saline mud":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"French, diminutive of saline saltworks, from Latin salinae , plural":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u00a6sal\u0259\u00a6nel"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-050503",
|
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"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"salineness":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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|
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},
|
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"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"\u02c8s\u0101\u02ccl\u0113nn\u0259\u0307s",
|
|
"-l\u012bnn-"
|
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],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-114206",
|
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"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
|
]
|
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},
|
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"saliva":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a slightly alkaline secretion of water, mucin, protein, salts, and often a starch-splitting enzyme (such as ptyalin) that is secreted into the mouth by salivary glands, lubricates ingested food, and often begins the breakdown of starches":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"our mouths filled with saliva when we smelled the delicious dinner",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"The disease spreads when bodily fluids, mainly saliva and spit, are exchanged. \u2014 Mary Kekatos, ABC News , 23 June 2022",
|
|
"The bacteria is spread through sharing respiratory or throat secretions, such as saliva or spit. \u2014 Naomi Thomas, CNN , 22 June 2022",
|
|
"Simple swabs and vials play crucial roles in transporting blood, saliva and other fluids during medical lab tests. \u2014 Maddie Bender, Scientific American , 21 June 2022",
|
|
"Infected animals may shed prions in their urine, feces and saliva \u2014 causing contamination in the soil that can stay infectious for years. \u2014 Jordan Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune , 18 June 2022",
|
|
"So did testing of two patients\u2019 nasopharyngeal swabs, one patient\u2019s blood, and one patient\u2019s saliva . \u2014 Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
|
|
"Determined to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at Illinois schools in the fall, officials with the state\u2019s health department on Tuesday urged school districts to resume COVID-19 saliva screenings at the start of the 2022-23 school year. \u2014 Karen Ann Cullotta, Chicago Tribune , 14 June 2022",
|
|
"The virus can be found in droplets like saliva or respiratory secretions, but those drop out of the air quickly. \u2014 Alexander Thompson, BostonGlobe.com , 13 June 2022",
|
|
"Droplets are larger moisture particles that fall quickly to the ground, like drops of saliva expelled when a person coughs. \u2014 Erin Prater, Fortune , 9 June 2022"
|
|
],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"15th century, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Latin":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"s\u0259-\u02c8l\u012b-v\u0259"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"drool",
|
|
"slaver",
|
|
"slobber",
|
|
"spit",
|
|
"spittle"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-095735",
|
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"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"salivate":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to have a flow of saliva especially in excess":[],
|
|
": to show great desire or anticipation : drool":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"The smell alone was enough to make me salivate .",
|
|
"She was salivating at the prospect of traveling to Europe.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Satellite operators salivate at the chance of tapping into the much larger terrestrial communications market, and other companies, like AST SpaceMobile and Lynx, are working on their own plans to plug mobile phones into satellite networks. \u2014 Tim Fernholz, Quartz , 12 May 2022",
|
|
"The listing is not available to book yet, but Issa Rae respectfully gave us several days to salivate over these beautiful pictures until it can be booked on Tuesday, February 8. \u2014 Carrie Wittmer, Glamour , 2 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"Corsair recently sent over the latest iteration of its all-in-one One (hence the clever name) desktop gaming PC for testing, which comes packed with enough Alder Lake-ready hardware to make even the most jaded PC gamers salivate . \u2014 Mitch Wallace, Forbes , 27 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"The thought of that one-on-one primary scenario is probably making prominent Democrats (and Republicans) salivate \u2013 like mouths at a Thanksgiving feast. \u2014 David Paleologos, USA TODAY , 8 Nov. 2021",
|
|
"No doubt, the questioners today will salivate at the opportunity to get publicity for slamming oil companies on camera, but this will remind many of us of the golden age of Barnum and Bailey\u2019s productions. \u2014 Michael Lynch, Forbes , 28 Oct. 2021",
|
|
"Bitcoin gaining the endorsement of Soros\u2019s top lieutenant\u2014even such a tepid endorsement\u2014is exactly the kind of news that may cause crypto investors to salivate . \u2014 Declan Harty, Fortune , 7 Oct. 2021",
|
|
"Just the name makes some people salivate and others sick to their stomaches. \u2014 Mike Snider, USA TODAY , 3 Oct. 2021",
|
|
"His agent might salivate at the proposition of negotiating another extension. \u2014 John Canzano, oregonlive , 14 Sep. 2021"
|
|
],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"circa 1706, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sal-\u0259-\u02ccv\u0101t",
|
|
"\u02c8sa-l\u0259-\u02ccv\u0101t"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"dribble",
|
|
"drivel",
|
|
"drool",
|
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"slaver",
|
|
"slobber"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-105910",
|
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"type":[
|
|
"noun",
|
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"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"salivate (for)":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":[
|
|
"to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy I've been salivating for a high-definition TV for some time"
|
|
],
|
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"examples":[],
|
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|
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|
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-143255",
|
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"type":[
|
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"verb"
|
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]
|
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},
|
|
"sallow":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
|
": any of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea ) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark":[],
|
|
": of a grayish greenish yellow color":[]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[
|
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"Adjective",
|
|
"he was still a bit sallow after a week spent in bed with the flu",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"Cancer transformed Wu from a baby-faced boy to a sallow wraith immobilized on a gurney. \u2014 Washington Post , 31 Dec. 2019",
|
|
"Her cheeks were sunken, complexion sallow , her tiny frame emaciated and frail. \u2014 Washington Post , 12 Dec. 2019",
|
|
"Purple neutralizes sallow , yellow tones, while orange and red balance out blue and purple dark circles. \u2014 Rachel Nussbaum, Glamour , 16 Oct. 2018",
|
|
"Chiffchaffs and willow warblers sing in the sallow and alder, while every leaf seems to hold a butterfly or dragonfly or hoverfly. \u2014 The Economist , 5 July 2018",
|
|
"With hints of greens and blues beneath her sallow flesh, the girl looks sickly. \u2014 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 4 July 2018",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
|
|
"Her cherry-colored cheeks impart a glow that is far from the dull, sallow complexions of the average person that is experiencing a hangover. \u2014 Sara Miranda, Allure , 11 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"Caffeine, Brazilian ginseng, horse chestnut and light-reflecting particles instantly wake up tired, sallow skin and make for a brighter, smoother under-eye region. \u2014 Joseph Deacetis, Forbes , 29 Dec. 2021",
|
|
"My face had become gaunt and haggard, my sallow skin formed shadows etched beneath my eyes that no amount of makeup could disguise. \u2014 Emily Listfield, Allure , 8 May 2021",
|
|
"In Shadow and Bone, Alina is depicted as plain (if not homely), with mousy brown hair and pale, sallow skin. \u2014 Lauren Puckett, Harper's BAZAAR , 30 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",
|
|
"Amid this oppressive gloom, Stone\u2019s sallow , hangdog visage suggests someone wasting away before our very eyes. \u2014 Bilge Ebiri, Vulture , 12 Mar. 2021",
|
|
"The elusive purple emperor butterfly has made its home in the acres of sallow trees -- a kind of willow -- that flourish on the estate. \u2014 Hazel Pfeifer, CNN , 1 Oct. 2020",
|
|
"Portraits by Thomas Gainsborough, Thomas Lawrence and Joshua Reynolds looked sallow . \u2014 Steven Litt, cleveland , 30 Aug. 2020"
|
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],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective"
|
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"Middle English salowe , from Old English salu ; akin to Old High German salo murky, Russian solovy\u012d yellowish gray":"Adjective",
|
|
"Middle English, from Old English sealh ; akin to Old High German salha sallow, Latin salix willow":"Noun"
|
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},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
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"\u02c8sa-l\u014d",
|
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"\u02c8sa-(\u02cc)l\u014d"
|
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],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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|
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|
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"noun"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"sallow thorn":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": sea buckthorn":[]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[],
|
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|
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]
|
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|
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"sallowish":{
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|
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|
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": any of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea ) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark":[],
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|
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},
|
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"examples":[
|
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"Adjective",
|
|
"he was still a bit sallow after a week spent in bed with the flu",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"Cancer transformed Wu from a baby-faced boy to a sallow wraith immobilized on a gurney. \u2014 Washington Post , 31 Dec. 2019",
|
|
"Her cheeks were sunken, complexion sallow , her tiny frame emaciated and frail. \u2014 Washington Post , 12 Dec. 2019",
|
|
"Purple neutralizes sallow , yellow tones, while orange and red balance out blue and purple dark circles. \u2014 Rachel Nussbaum, Glamour , 16 Oct. 2018",
|
|
"Chiffchaffs and willow warblers sing in the sallow and alder, while every leaf seems to hold a butterfly or dragonfly or hoverfly. \u2014 The Economist , 5 July 2018",
|
|
"With hints of greens and blues beneath her sallow flesh, the girl looks sickly. \u2014 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 4 July 2018",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
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"Her cherry-colored cheeks impart a glow that is far from the dull, sallow complexions of the average person that is experiencing a hangover. \u2014 Sara Miranda, Allure , 11 Jan. 2022",
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"Caffeine, Brazilian ginseng, horse chestnut and light-reflecting particles instantly wake up tired, sallow skin and make for a brighter, smoother under-eye region. \u2014 Joseph Deacetis, Forbes , 29 Dec. 2021",
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"My face had become gaunt and haggard, my sallow skin formed shadows etched beneath my eyes that no amount of makeup could disguise. \u2014 Emily Listfield, Allure , 8 May 2021",
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"In Shadow and Bone, Alina is depicted as plain (if not homely), with mousy brown hair and pale, sallow skin. \u2014 Lauren Puckett, Harper's BAZAAR , 30 Apr. 2021",
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"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",
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"Amid this oppressive gloom, Stone\u2019s sallow , hangdog visage suggests someone wasting away before our very eyes. \u2014 Bilge Ebiri, Vulture , 12 Mar. 2021",
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"The elusive purple emperor butterfly has made its home in the acres of sallow trees -- a kind of willow -- that flourish on the estate. \u2014 Hazel Pfeifer, CNN , 1 Oct. 2020",
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"Portraits by Thomas Gainsborough, Thomas Lawrence and Joshua Reynolds looked sallow . \u2014 Steven Litt, cleveland , 30 Aug. 2020"
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"Middle English, from Old English sealh ; akin to Old High German salha sallow, Latin salix willow":"Noun"
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": a brief outbreak : outburst":[],
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": a venture or excursion usually off the beaten track : jaunt":[],
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": a witty or imaginative saying : quip":[],
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": set out , depart":[
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],
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},
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"examples":[
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"Noun",
|
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"a morning sally out to see the historic monuments around the city",
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"the final sally made her laugh, and that ended the argument",
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"Both nominees would be vital to Democrats push to revive net neutrality, the latest sally in a decades-long battle over whether all Internet traffic should be treated equally by providers. \u2014 Washington Post , 26 Oct. 2021",
|
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"Both nominees would be vital to Democrats push to revive Net neutrality, the latest sally in a decades-long battle over whether all Internet traffic should be treated equally by providers. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 26 Oct. 2021",
|
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"And consider compromise that can bring most everyone to the table in agreement, rather than insisting on a quixotic sally into a windmill that might flip a body into the air and leave it to fall. \u2014 Erik Sherman, Forbes , 2 Mar. 2021",
|
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"As Claremont puts a great deal of effort into promoting constitutional principles and the Founding, this is a peculiarly off-base sally . \u2014 Kyle Smith, National Review , 21 Aug. 2019",
|
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"Her writing blows sad and then joyful, warm then cool, with surprising sallies into magical realism and religious critique. \u2014 Madeleine Schwartz, Harper's magazine , 10 June 2019",
|
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"This sally was undermined when the shadow home secretary, Diane Abbott, could not remember the policy\u2019s cost. \u2014 The Economist , 14 June 2018",
|
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"But the contests never actually occur, because the musketeers divine in d\u2019Artagnan a man who is willing to risk his life and can assist them in their sallies against Cardinal Richelieu\u2019s belligerent guards. \u2014 Tobias Grey, WSJ , 16 Mar. 2018",
|
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"Almost every week, editorialists at high-profile joints electrocute Twitter with a new your-liberal-views-are-vulgar sally . \u2014 Virginia Heffernan, WIRED , 12 Mar. 2018",
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
|
"That may last for a while as buyers who weren\u2019t able to purchase an apartment during the depths of the pandemic restrictions finally sally forth. \u2014 Jacky Wong, WSJ , 20 June 2022",
|
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"In 2018, for instance, an American aircraft-carrier sallied into the Arctic Circle for the first time in 30 years, during a huge exercise in Norway. \u2014 The Economist , 16 May 2020",
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"In addition to this, the two foresters cite other assaults: the beetle colonies that waited out the newly mild winters in the dead wood left by the high winds, and which sallied forth aggressively this year to attack new stands. \u2014 National Geographic , 13 Jan. 2020",
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"From the school, convoys sallied forth every morning toward the half-dozen sawmills that lay beyond town, hidden behind high plank walls. \u2014 Felipe Fittipaldi, National Geographic , 28 Aug. 2019",
|
|
"Cleander, who commanded the Praetorian Guards, ordered a body of cavalry to sally forth and disperse the seditious multitude. \u2014 Kevin D. Williamson, National Review , 6 June 2019",
|
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"In my own hopelessly romantic eyes, Dr. Hawking in the Copley Plaza will always be St. George in a wheelchair, sallying forth to slay the black-hole dragon. \u2014 Dennis Overbye, New York Times , 14 Mar. 2018",
|
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"So many people going to the game or other festivities surrounding the game are waiting for temperatures to safely rise above freezing levels before sallying out. \u2014 Ed Kilgore, Daily Intelligencer , 8 Jan. 2018"
|
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"1560, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb"
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle French saillie , from Old French, from saillir to rush forward, from Latin salire to leap; akin to Greek hallesthai to leap":"Noun"
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},
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"\u02c8sa-l\u0113"
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],
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"excursion",
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"jaunt",
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"junket",
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"outing",
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"ramble",
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"sashay",
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"sortie",
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"spin"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-100222",
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|
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"noun",
|
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"verb"
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]
|
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},
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"After having breakfast and packing our bags, we sallied forth on the next leg of our trip."
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]
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|
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},
|
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},
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|
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|
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|
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"noun"
|
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]
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},
|
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|
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|
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|
|
]
|
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|
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|
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|
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]
|
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},
|
|
"sally picker":{
|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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": willow wren":[]
|
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},
|
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|
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"sally entry 3":""
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|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-184204",
|
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|
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"noun"
|
|
]
|
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},
|
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"sally port":{
|
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|
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|
|
": a gate or passage in a fortified place for use by troops making a sortie":[],
|
|
": a secure entryway (as at a prison) that consists of a series of doors or gates":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Due to her hysterics and county protocol, Orange police officers were instructed to put her back in the cruiser and drop her off just outside the county jail\u2019s sally port , where she was released and given her phone back to call for a ride. \u2014 Thomas Jewell, cleveland , 14 May 2022",
|
|
"At the Wood courthouse, inmates were visible to the public when they were brought to court because transport vehicles descended into an open sally port behind the courthouse. \u2014 Guillermo Contreras, San Antonio Express-News , 11 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"At the new courthouse, the sally port is enclosed by iron fence and no longer open to public view. \u2014 Guillermo Contreras, San Antonio Express-News , 11 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"Platten testified that Mills moved the intake screening process from the sally port , where inmates first enter the jail, to the seventh floor. \u2014 Cory Shaffer, cleveland , 1 Sep. 2021",
|
|
"Talk of adding a sally port for a more secure transport of arrestees dates back several years. \u2014 Jennifer Johnson, chicagotribune.com , 9 Sep. 2021",
|
|
"Tallman then took a MetroHealth IT worker and a couple of carts to the seventh floor, unplugged the intake unit\u2019s computers and brought them back down to the sally port . \u2014 Cory Shaffer, cleveland , 7 Sep. 2021",
|
|
"Once the garage/ sally port is constructed, Kaminski said enclosing the front entrance to the station will be the remaining project. \u2014 Jennifer Johnson, chicagotribune.com , 9 Sep. 2021",
|
|
"On July 5, 2020, San Diego police shot and wounded a 25-year-old man who\u2019d slipped out of his handcuffs in the sally port at the Police Department\u2019s downtown headquarters, grabbed a gun and fired a shot. \u2014 Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune , 2 July 2021"
|
|
],
|
|
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|
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"1649, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
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|
|
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|
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|
|
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|
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": fireweed sense b":[]
|
|
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|
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|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
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|
|
"sally entry 3 + bloom":""
|
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|
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|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
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|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-070118",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"salmagundi":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a heterogeneous mixture : potpourri":[],
|
|
": a salad plate of chopped meats, anchovies, eggs, and vegetables arranged in rows for contrast and dressed with a salad dressing":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"the downtown area has a salmagundi of one-of-a-kind shops, where you can find almost anything you might need\u2014and many things you don't",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Nearly 100 objects from the Met\u2019s collection, from the Near Eastern and African departments to the arms and armor holdings, have been sucked into this sculptural salmagundi . \u2014 Jason Farago, New York Times , 13 Apr. 2017",
|
|
"The agency\u2019s art department, M.T.A. Arts & Design, founded and first funded in 1985, is rarely \u2014 in a salmagundi system 112 years old \u2014 presented with a brand-new, blank canvas. \u2014 Randy Kennedy, New York Times , 19 Dec. 2016"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"circa 1674, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"French salmigondis":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02ccsal-m\u0259-\u02c8g\u0259n-d\u0113"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"agglomerate",
|
|
"agglomeration",
|
|
"alphabet soup",
|
|
"assortment",
|
|
"botch",
|
|
"clutter",
|
|
"collage",
|
|
"crazy quilt",
|
|
"farrago",
|
|
"gallimaufry",
|
|
"grab bag",
|
|
"gumbo",
|
|
"hash",
|
|
"hodgepodge",
|
|
"hotchpotch",
|
|
"jambalaya",
|
|
"jumble",
|
|
"jungle",
|
|
"litter",
|
|
"mac\u00e9doine",
|
|
"medley",
|
|
"m\u00e9lange",
|
|
"menagerie",
|
|
"miscellanea",
|
|
"miscellany",
|
|
"mishmash",
|
|
"mixed bag",
|
|
"montage",
|
|
"motley",
|
|
"muddle",
|
|
"olio",
|
|
"olla podrida",
|
|
"omnium-gatherum",
|
|
"pastiche",
|
|
"patchwork",
|
|
"patchwork quilt",
|
|
"potpourri",
|
|
"ragbag",
|
|
"ragout",
|
|
"rummage",
|
|
"salad",
|
|
"scramble",
|
|
"shuffle",
|
|
"smorgasbord",
|
|
"stew",
|
|
"tumble",
|
|
"variety",
|
|
"welter"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-075147",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"salon":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a fashionable assemblage of notables (such as literary figures, artists, or statesmen) held by custom at the home of a prominent person":[],
|
|
": a hall for exhibition of art":[],
|
|
": a stylish business establishment or shop":[
|
|
"a beauty salon"
|
|
],
|
|
": an annual exhibition of works of art":[],
|
|
": an elegant apartment or living room (as in a fashionable home)":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"at its headquarters the company maintains a fashionable salon filled with works of modern art",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"For longer-term results, Lee and Capri recommend in- salon treatments like a Brazilian or Keratin treatment. \u2014 ELLE , 10 June 2022",
|
|
"The two girls told their mother that Jones shouted at them for staring at her and yelled at another Muslim woman in the salon , mistaking her for their mother, according to Fadwa. \u2014 Brahmjot Kaur, NBC News , 2 June 2022",
|
|
"In the main salon the convertible layout lets the owner add or take out a dining area at will. \u2014 Michael Verdon, Robb Report , 31 May 2022",
|
|
"Berkley worked as a beautician for around 40 years, much of that in a salon at the corner of Cedar Road and East 105th Street. \u2014 Thomas Jewell, cleveland , 10 May 2022",
|
|
"Directed by Aidan Zamiri, the clip \u2014 which has a low-fi, vintage aesthetic \u2014 showcases the singer in a salon , getting her nails done. \u2014 Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone , 20 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Using velcro rollers can give you the look of a professional blowout without the expensive price tag or salon visit. \u2014 Wendy Sy, Allure , 26 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"In addition to seven guest suites, the superyacht also features two massage rooms, a hair salon , a gym and a full bar. \u2014 Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com , 14 June 2022",
|
|
"Panera Bread, which closed several months ago at Avon Commons, will be converted into a salon (no word on the name or services offered). \u2014 cleveland , 1 May 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
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"1699, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"French":""
|
|
},
|
|
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|
|
"\u02c8sa-\u02ccl\u00e4n",
|
|
"s\u0259-\u02c8l\u00e4n",
|
|
"sa-\u02c8l\u014d\u207f"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
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|
|
"gallery",
|
|
"museum"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-163910",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"saloon":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a usually large public cabin on a ship (as for dining)":[],
|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
": salon sense 1":[],
|
|
": salon sense 2":[],
|
|
": salon sense 4":[],
|
|
": sedan sense 2a":[],
|
|
": the living area on a yacht":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"cowboys drinking in the saloon after their work was done for the day",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"In the taproom, guests can expect the specialty saloon featuring select Rhinegeist brews and a bourbon bar provided by New Riff Distilling. \u2014 Cierra Britten, The Enquirer , 9 June 2022",
|
|
"The upscale saloon is one of fewer than a dozen businesses that make up downtown Markleeville, a two-minute stroll end-to-end along Highway 89. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 5 June 2022",
|
|
"One hundred and eighty years ago, the mostly rural area around Armitage and Grand avenues was known as Whiskey Point thanks to the saloon George Merrill opened to farmers and travelers out of his family home. \u2014 William Lee, Chicago Tribune , 29 May 2022",
|
|
"There\u2019s a bar, which is like the saloon in a Western town, which is where the worst elements hang out. \u2014 John Hopewell, Variety , 21 May 2022",
|
|
"Once returned to its former glory, the saloon will join Bentley\u2019s expanding lineup of Heritage Collection road-going cars. \u2014 Bryan Hood, Robb Report , 15 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Guests also have access to miles of trails, horseback riding, a country store, a mini-museum, a Western saloon featuring live music on summer weekends and a steakhouse and pizzeria. \u2014 Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic , 24 May 2022",
|
|
"Construction is almost finished on the 31-cabin property, complete with a historic saloon turned restaurant. \u2014 Sunset Magazine , 24 May 2022",
|
|
"His design for the X-wing, the Rebel Alliance\u2019s signature starfighter, was inspired by seeing a dart thrown at an English pub, and was meant to suggest the image of a cowboy drawing his guns outside a saloon . \u2014 Harrison Smith, Washington Post , 23 May 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1728, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"French salon , from Italian salone , augmentative of sala hall, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German sal hall; akin to Lithuanian sala village":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"s\u0259-\u02c8l\u00fcn"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"bar",
|
|
"barroom",
|
|
"caf\u00e9",
|
|
"cafe",
|
|
"cantina",
|
|
"dramshop",
|
|
"gin mill",
|
|
"grogshop",
|
|
"pub",
|
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"public house",
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"taproom",
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"tavern",
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"watering hole",
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"watering place"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-082104",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"salt":{
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"antonyms":[
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"interlace",
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"intersperse",
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"interweave",
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"lace",
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"thread",
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"weave",
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"wreathe"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": a container for salt at table":[
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"\u2014 often used in the phrases above the salt and below the salt alluding to the former custom of seating persons of higher rank above and those of lower rank below a saltcellar placed in the middle of a long table"
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],
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": a crystalline compound NaCl that consists of sodium chloride, is abundant in nature, and is used especially to season or preserve food or in industry":[],
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": a dependable steadfast person or group of people":[
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"\u2014 usually used in the phrase salt of the earth"
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],
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": a mineral or saline mixture (such as Epsom salts ) used as an aperient or cathartic":[],
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": a substance (such as Glauber's salt) resembling common salt":[],
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": an ingredient that gives savor, piquancy, or zest : flavor":[
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"a people \u2026 full of life, vigor, and the salt of personality",
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"\u2014 Clifton Fadiman"
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],
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": any of various compounds that result from replacement of part or all of the acid hydrogen of an acid by a metal or a group acting like a metal : an ionic crystalline compound":[],
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": being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is suggestive of seawater : salty sense 1b \u2014 compare bitter entry 1 sense 1a , sour entry 1 sense 1 , sweet entry 1 sense 1 , umami entry 2":[],
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": common sense":[],
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": cured or seasoned with salt : salted":[
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"salt cod"
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],
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": full of or containing salt : saline , salty sense 1a":[
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"salt tears",
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"a salt solution"
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],
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": keep sense 1":[
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"\u2014 usually used in the phrase worth one's salt"
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],
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": lustful , lascivious":[],
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": overflowed with salt water":[
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"a salt pond"
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],
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": reserve , skepticism \u2014 see grain of salt":[],
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": sailor":[
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"a tale worthy of an old salt"
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|
],
|
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": scatter , intersperse":[],
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": sharp , pungent":[],
|
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": sharpness of wit : pungency":[],
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": smelling salts":[],
|
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": to enrich (a mine) artificially by secretly placing valuable mineral in some of the working places":[],
|
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": to give flavor or piquancy to (something, such as a story)":[],
|
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": to preserve (food) with salt or in brine":[
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"a supply of salted beef/fish"
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],
|
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": to sprinkle with or as if with a salt":[],
|
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": to supply (an animal) with salt":[
|
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"the field where cattle are salted"
|
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],
|
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": to treat, provide, or season with common salt":[
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"salt the food",
|
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"salt a driveway"
|
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],
|
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"Strategic Arms Limitation Talks":[],
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"river 100 miles (161 kilometers) long in north central Kentucky flowing into the Ohio River":[],
|
|
"river 200 miles (322 kilometers) long in Arizona flowing west into the Gila River":[],
|
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"river 200 miles (322 kilometers) long in northeastern Missouri flowing southeast into the Mississippi River":[],
|
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"state and local taxes":[]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[
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"Noun",
|
|
"The soup needs a little more salt .",
|
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"Season the meat with salt and pepper.",
|
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"Verb",
|
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"The meat was preserved by being salted and smoked.",
|
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"The city salted the roads after the snowstorm."
|
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],
|
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"first_known_use":{
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"1598, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective",
|
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Adjective"
|
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"Middle English, from Old English sealt ; akin to Old High German salz salt, Lithuanian saldus sweet, Latin sal salt, Greek hals salt, sea":"Noun",
|
|
"by shortening & alteration from assaut , from Middle English, from Anglo-French en saut in rut":"Adjective"
|
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u022flt"
|
|
],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
|
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"gob",
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"hearty",
|
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"jack",
|
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"jack-tar",
|
|
"mariner",
|
|
"navigator",
|
|
"sailor",
|
|
"sea dog",
|
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"seafarer",
|
|
"seaman",
|
|
"shipman",
|
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"swab",
|
|
"swabbie",
|
|
"swabby",
|
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"tar"
|
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],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-092107",
|
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"type":[
|
|
"abbreviation",
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"geographical name",
|
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"noun",
|
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"verb"
|
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]
|
|
},
|
|
"salt away":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to lay away (something valuable, such as money) safely : save":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"salted away some jewels in a safe-deposit box for the lean times"
|
|
],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"circa 1890, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
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"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[
|
|
"cache",
|
|
"hoard",
|
|
"lay away",
|
|
"lay by",
|
|
"lay in",
|
|
"lay up",
|
|
"put by",
|
|
"squirrel (away)",
|
|
"stash",
|
|
"stockpile",
|
|
"store",
|
|
"stow",
|
|
"treasure"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-045802",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"salt cake":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a substance made by reaction of soda ash and sulfur and used in the sulfate pulp process":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
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"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-092745",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"salt cedar":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": tamarisk":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Also known as salt cedar , it was utilized as a windbreak and as a way to control stream-bank erosion. \u2014 Anton L. Delgado, The Arizona Republic , 27 Aug. 2020",
|
|
"Getting rid of the salt cedar trees would keep more of that finite groundwater underground, Meck said. \u2014 Joshua Bowling, The Arizona Republic , 30 Aug. 2020",
|
|
"That same year, workers hacked through thickets of invasive salt cedar trees and began planting native trees in the dry soil. \u2014 Ian James, AZCentral.com , 19 Apr. 2020",
|
|
"The fire that began on July 4 burned through salt cedar near the Avondale racetrack and continues to burn in the riverbottom. \u2014 Aubrey Carpenter, azcentral , 5 July 2019",
|
|
"Topping the Western Governor's terrestrial list was tamarisk, which lowers the water table and creates large deposits of salt in the soil, hence its common name of salt cedar , according to the National Invasive Species Information Center. \u2014 Phil Drake, USA TODAY , 22 Mar. 2018",
|
|
"Pests that have been in the headlines before include water-gulping salt cedar trees and quagga mussels, which clog water and sewer pipelines. \u2014 Fox News , 15 Mar. 2018",
|
|
"Also on the list from the Western Governors Association were plants such as salt cedar and Eurasian watermilfoil plus critters such as carp, nonnative crayfish and feral hogs. \u2014 Phil Drake, USA TODAY , 22 Mar. 2018",
|
|
"Some of the species on the governors\u2019 list have been in the headlines before, including water-gulping salt cedar trees and quagga mussels. \u2014 Washington Post , 15 Mar. 2018"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1881, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-073853",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"saltate":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to move by jumps or leaps":[],
|
|
": to undergo or exhibit evolutionary saltation":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Latin saltatus , past participle of saltare to jump, leap, dance":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u022fl-",
|
|
"\u02c8sal\u02cct\u0101t"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-113608",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"intransitive verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"saltation":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": dance":[],
|
|
": mutation":[
|
|
"\u2014 used especially of bacteria and fungi"
|
|
],
|
|
": the action or process of leaping or jumping":[],
|
|
": the origin of a new species or a higher taxon in essentially a single evolutionary step that in some especially former theories is held to be due to a major mutation \u2014 compare darwinism , neo-darwinism , punctuated equilibrium":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"The temperature gradients in the granular ice layer, caused by solar radiation, also play an important role in the onset of the saltation process [movement of particles over an uneven surface]. \u2014 Ashley Strickland, CNN , 31 May 2018"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Latin saltation-, saltatio , from saltare to leap, dance, frequentative of salire to leap \u2014 more at sally":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"s\u022fl-",
|
|
"sal-\u02c8t\u0101-sh\u0259n"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-081419",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"saltato":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": arco saltando":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Italian (past participle of saltare to jump, leap), from Latin saltatus , past participle of saltare to jump, leap, dance":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"s\u00e4l\u02c8t\u00e4t(\u02cc)\u014d"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-081402",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adverb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"saltator":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a large genus of Neotropical birds of relatively large size and plain coloration that are classified with either the finches or the tanagers":[],
|
|
": any bird of the genus Saltator":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"New Latin, from Latin saltator dancer, from saltatus + -or":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"s\u022fl-",
|
|
"sal\u02c8t\u0101t\u0259(r)"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-175636",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"saltatorial":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": relating to, marked by, or adapted for leaping":[
|
|
"saltatorial legs of a grasshopper"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1789, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02ccs\u022fl-",
|
|
"\u02ccsal-t\u0259-\u02c8t\u022fr-\u0113-\u0259l"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-081400",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"saltatorian":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": saltatory sense 1":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Latin saltatori us + English -an":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"-\u0259n"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-174022",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"saltatory":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": of or relating to dancing":[],
|
|
": proceeding by leaps rather than by gradual transitions : discontinuous":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1656, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sal-t\u0259-\u02cct\u022fr-\u0113",
|
|
"-\u02cct\u022fr-",
|
|
"\u02c8sal-t\u0259-\u02cct\u014dr-\u0113",
|
|
"\u02c8s\u022fl-"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-230501",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"saltatory evolution":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": evolution by sudden variation or by periods of active variation with intervening inactive periods : macroevolution \u2014 compare saltation sense 3a":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-100237",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"saltbox":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a frame dwelling with two stories in front and one behind and a roof with a long rear slope":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"The saltbox takes its name from a popular wooden box used to store salt. \u2014 Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor , 22 June 2022",
|
|
"But the understated house was more New England saltbox than brutalist concrete fantasy. \u2014 Washington Post , 4 Mar. 2021",
|
|
"Fortunately, many saltbox houses are still standing today. \u2014 Elizabeth Sweet, Better Homes & Gardens , 3 Apr. 2020",
|
|
"Its towns make good postcards, with saltbox houses meandering outward from a central green and a white clapboard church. \u2014 The Economist , 8 Feb. 2020",
|
|
"Photo: Boston Globe/Getty Images Architect Hugh Newell Jacobsen designed the shingled Cape Cod saltbox -style main house and a two-story guesthouse, which were completed in 1981. \u2014 Katherine Clarke, WSJ , 27 June 2019",
|
|
"Lindheimer House: Make advance reservations to visit here, an 1845 saltbox cottage built with adobe brick and traditional German fachwerk. \u2014 Michelle Newman, San Antonio Express-News , 11 June 2018",
|
|
"The saltbox -style house, built in 1906 on 1,020 acres, has three bedrooms, one bath and 2,452 square feet ($2,936 a square foot). \u2014 Janet Eastman, OregonLive.com , 12 June 2018",
|
|
"Consisting of two saltbox houses and four outbuildings overlooking the rest of Salvage, its harbor, and the rugged coastline that surrounds it, the Pickersgill Premises is an official Registered Property of Newfoundland and Labrador. \u2014 Elizabeth Finkelstein, Country Living , 30 Mar. 2018"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1876, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u022flt-\u02ccb\u00e4ks"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-201314",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"saltbush":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"In the east, the sky glowed orange and crimson, and the light illuminated a sea of saltbushes , sweet grass and wind-rippled dunes. \u2014 New York Times , 17 Jan. 2018",
|
|
"Different varieties of sunflower, saltbush , sagebrush and poppies will eventually spread across the site. \u2014 Deborah Sullivan Brennan, sandiegouniontribune.com , 17 July 2017",
|
|
"Kangaroos, wombats and giant herbivores called diprotodontids browsed on a variety of shrubby plants, including saltbush . \u2014 Brian Switek, Smithsonian , 26 Jan. 2017"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1863, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u022flt-\u02ccbu\u0307sh"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-025800",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"saltcat":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English, probably from salt + cat":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-071219",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"saltcellar":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a small container for holding salt at the table":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"14th century, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English salt saler , from salt + saler saltcellar, from Anglo-French, from Latin salarius of salt \u2014 more at salary":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u022flt-\u02ccse-l\u0259r"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-105643",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"salty":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"nonsaline"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is suggestive of seawater \u2014 compare bitter entry 1 sense 1a , sour entry 1 sense 1 , sweet entry 1 sense 1 , umami entry 2":[],
|
|
": earthy , crude":[
|
|
"salty language"
|
|
],
|
|
": feeling or showing resentment towards a person or situation : bitter":[
|
|
"I completely forgot about our date and left my girlfriend waiting at the restaurant for over an hour. Now she's all salty .",
|
|
"\u2014 Nicole Lane",
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"They made me shave my beard and cover up my tattoos, which I was a little salty about.",
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"\u2014 Jon Niccum"
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],
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": of, seasoned with, or containing salt":[
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"salty foods"
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],
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": piquant":[],
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": smacking of the sea or nautical life":[],
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": the taste sensation that is suggestive of seawater \u2014 compare bitter entry 2 sense 1b , sour entry 2 sense 1b , sweet entry 3 sense 2 , umami entry 1":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Adjective",
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"I think the soup tastes salty .",
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"salty sea water is safe to swim in, but you really shouldn't swallow it",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
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"Conjure up the smell of the salty air and the feel of the warm summer sun with a spritz of this Maison Margiela Replica scent. \u2014 April Franzino, Good Housekeeping , 23 June 2022",
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"Local hotspots reopen their doors and decks, ready to reunite with seasonal guests who are eager to embrace the sun, sand, and salty air. \u2014 Elise\u00e9 Browchuk, Vogue , 31 May 2022",
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"Perhaps the sound of calling gulls or the smell of salty air also comes to mind. \u2014 Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel , 8 May 2022",
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"Waterfront homes require more frequent maintenance than homes farther inland due to the corrosive nature of the salty air and exposure to the wind. \u2014 Robyn A. Friedman, WSJ , 28 Apr. 2022",
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"Sun, sea spray and salty air create the perfect environment for sailing enthusiasts but not so much for priceless works of art. \u2014 Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report , 19 Mar. 2022",
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"Their voices vibrate with emotion in the salty air at beachside Restaurante El Pirata (the Pirate). \u2014 Washington Post , 9 Mar. 2022",
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"For the next five-to-nine months, the salty air coats the hanging meat. \u2014 Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine , 1 Feb. 2022",
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"Like sand between your toes, the smell of salty air, and an ice-cold cocktail in your hand. \u2014 Christopher Rosa, Glamour , 24 Dec. 2021"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Adjective",
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"1912, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8s\u022fl-t\u0113"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"brackish",
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"briny",
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"saline",
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"salt"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-011313",
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"type":[
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"adjective",
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"adverb",
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"salubrious":{
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"antonyms":[
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"insalubrious",
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"noxious",
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"unhealthful",
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"unhealthy",
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"unwholesome"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": favorable to or promoting health or well-being":[
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"salubrious habits"
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]
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},
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"examples":[
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"fresh air and exercise are always salubrious",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"Just as cruising has been appreciated for salubrious ocean views and breezes, everyone has kept mum (at best) about the food, historically produced in one large galley with ingredients from the deep freeze. \u2014 Sue Bryant, Town & Country , 17 June 2022",
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"In recent years, production sets have been drawn to the suburbs of Naples, and its less salubrious underbelly. \u2014 New York Times , 17 Dec. 2021",
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"After grapes were picked, an unusual and salubrious warm streak of autumn weather provided a reason for winemakers to set outdoor lunch tables. \u2014 Tom Mullen, Forbes , 31 Oct. 2021",
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"Activism has become a powerful force in contemporary art of late \u2014 exciting, resonant, even potentially reparative in nature, rather than irritatingly salubrious . \u2014 New York Times , 1 Oct. 2021",
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"The people are openhearted, the infrastructure impeccable, the lifestyle salubrious . \u2014 Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure , 4 Sep. 2021",
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"If the theory was off base, the results were still salubrious ; forty days gave the plague time enough to kill infected rats and sailors. \u2014 Benjamin Wallace-well, The New Yorker , 12 Aug. 2021",
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"Tesla\u2019s power units have a particularly salubrious effect on old Porsche s. \u2014 Dan Neil, WSJ , 5 June 2021",
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"But his restoration to a more salubrious on-camera role is a helpful reminder of the rules that now govern news. \u2014 Gerard Baker, WSJ , 14 June 2021"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1547, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Latin salubris ; akin to salvus safe, healthy \u2014 more at safe":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"s\u0259-\u02c8l\u00fc-br\u0113-\u0259s"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for salubrious healthful , wholesome , salubrious , salutary mean favorable to the health of mind or body. healthful implies a positive contribution to a healthy condition. a healthful diet wholesome applies to what benefits, builds up, or sustains physically, mentally, or spiritually. wholesome foods the movie is wholesome family entertainment salubrious applies chiefly to the helpful effects of climate or air. cool and salubrious weather salutary describes something corrective or beneficially effective, even though it may in itself be unpleasant. a salutary warning that resulted in increased production",
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"synonyms":[
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"good",
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"healthful",
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"healthy",
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"medicinal",
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"restorative",
|
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"salutary",
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"salutiferous",
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"sanative",
|
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"tonic",
|
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"wholesome"
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],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-164640",
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"type":[
|
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"adjective",
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"adverb",
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"noun",
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"noun,"
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]
|
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},
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"salutary":{
|
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"antonyms":[
|
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"bad",
|
|
"disadvantageous",
|
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"unfavorable",
|
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"unfriendly",
|
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"unhelpful",
|
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"unprofitable"
|
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],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": producing a beneficial effect : remedial":[
|
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"salutary influences"
|
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],
|
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": promoting health : curative":[]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[
|
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"The accident should be a salutary lesson to be more careful.",
|
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"the low interest rates should have a salutary effect on business",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"Jones\u2019s willingness to move beyond a specifically North American canvas is salutary , for much in Brazil\u2019s experience merits the attention of anyone interested in the history of slavery. \u2014 Larry Rohter, The New York Review of Books , 8 June 2022",
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"One way to put our knowledge about the salutary effects of nature into action is to actually treat outdoor time like medicine in a very literal way: Prescribe it. \u2014 Carolyn L. Todd, SELF , 8 June 2022",
|
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"Predictable cash flows have a salutary impact in an economy where uncertainty is the default mode. \u2014 Rajrishi Singhal, Quartz , 26 Jan. 2022",
|
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"Even better, this same economic progress has had another salutary impact on health. \u2014 John Tamny, Forbes , 23 Dec. 2021",
|
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"This time, the three filmmakers had in mind something more salutary . \u2014 Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker , 16 May 2022",
|
|
"The only example of retrenchment that comes to mind is the Welfare Reform Act of 1996, which, while salutary in its effects, has been much undermined since its passage. \u2014 Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review , 17 Feb. 2022",
|
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"Such conditions are as salutary for the spread of respiratory viruses as a high-density prison. \u2014 New York Times , 19 Jan. 2022",
|
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"Whether or not the Hungarian leader has done so, the effect has hardly been salutary . \u2014 Laura Kingstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 9 Apr. 2022"
|
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],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle French salutaire , from Latin salutaris , from salut-, salus health":""
|
|
},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sal-y\u0259-\u02ccter-\u0113"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for salutary healthful , wholesome , salubrious , salutary mean favorable to the health of mind or body. healthful implies a positive contribution to a healthy condition. a healthful diet wholesome applies to what benefits, builds up, or sustains physically, mentally, or spiritually. wholesome foods the movie is wholesome family entertainment salubrious applies chiefly to the helpful effects of climate or air. cool and salubrious weather salutary describes something corrective or beneficially effective, even though it may in itself be unpleasant. a salutary warning that resulted in increased production",
|
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"synonyms":[
|
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"advantageous",
|
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"benefic",
|
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"beneficent",
|
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"beneficial",
|
|
"benignant",
|
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"favorable",
|
|
"friendly",
|
|
"good",
|
|
"helpful",
|
|
"kindly",
|
|
"profitable"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-185931",
|
|
"type":[
|
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"adjective",
|
|
"adverb",
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
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"salutation":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": an expression of greeting, goodwill, or courtesy by word, gesture, or ceremony":[],
|
|
": regards":[],
|
|
": the word or phrase of greeting (such as Gentlemen or Dear Sir or Madam ) that conventionally comes immediately before the body of a letter":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"A handshake and saying \u201chello\u201d are common salutations .",
|
|
"Shaking hands is a form of salutation .",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Best Underwear for Workouts Stretch into every downward dog or sun salutation knowing your underwear won't budge. \u2014 Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR , 26 May 2022",
|
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"My doctor must have seen my salutation in my chart. \u2014 New York Times , 13 May 2022",
|
|
"Upward-Facing Dog, or Urdhva Mukha Svanasana Upward-facing dog typically follows chaturanga during a traditional sun salutation . \u2014 Jenni Gritters, Outside Online , 12 Oct. 2018",
|
|
"Also known as fierce pose, chair pose is typically offered during traditional sun salutation variations. \u2014 Jenni Gritters, Outside Online , 12 Oct. 2018",
|
|
"Coupling that with a first name salutation in the subject line and the beginning of the email really works to set the stage for a personalized message from your organization that drives opens and click-through rates. \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 20 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"Another example is surya namaskara, or the sun salutation , a vinyasa flow performed during yoga. \u2014 Zayna Syed, The Arizona Republic , 26 Dec. 2021",
|
|
"What is the best way to respond to this salutation ? \u2014 Washington Post , 2 Nov. 2021",
|
|
"The other is the name was inspired by a salutation the band members used when greeting each other. \u2014 Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al , 14 Oct. 2021"
|
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],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02ccsal-y\u0259-\u02c8t\u0101-sh\u0259n"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"accolade",
|
|
"citation",
|
|
"commendation",
|
|
"dithyramb",
|
|
"encomium",
|
|
"eulogium",
|
|
"eulogy",
|
|
"homage",
|
|
"hymn",
|
|
"paean",
|
|
"panegyric",
|
|
"tribute"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-180848",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"salute":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"greeting",
|
|
"hello",
|
|
"salutation",
|
|
"welcome"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a sign, token, or ceremony expressing goodwill, compliment, or respect":[
|
|
"the festival was a salute to the arts"
|
|
],
|
|
": firecracker":[],
|
|
": greeting , salutation":[],
|
|
": the position (as of the hand) or the entire attitude of a person saluting a superior":[],
|
|
": to address with expressions of kind wishes, courtesy, or honor":[],
|
|
": to become apparent to (one of the senses)":[],
|
|
": to express commendation of : praise":[],
|
|
": to give a sign of respect, courtesy, or goodwill to : greet":[],
|
|
": to honor (a person, a nation, an event, etc.) by a conventional military or naval ceremony":[],
|
|
": to make a salute":[],
|
|
": to show respect and recognition to (a military superior) by assuming a prescribed position":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Verb",
|
|
"We salute our country's soldiers.",
|
|
"The players saluted the fans.",
|
|
"The president saluted her bravery.",
|
|
"Noun",
|
|
"The officers gave the general a salute .",
|
|
"They raised their hands in salute .",
|
|
"The concert was a salute to country music legends.",
|
|
"Twenty-one guns were fired in salute .",
|
|
"We raise our glasses in salute to the newlyweds.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
|
"Kevin Hart, Tiffany Haddish and others salute the likes of Richard Pryor and Moms Mabley in this two-night special. \u2014 Tribune News Service, cleveland , 26 June 2022",
|
|
"Over the next three months, more than a score of major events, plus dozens of community fairs and festivities, salute the Windy City\u2019s colossal cultural and culinary talents. \u2014 Laura Manske, Forbes , 5 June 2022",
|
|
"At noon, the flag should be briskly raised to full staff to salute all of those who have served. \u2014 Lauren Matthews And Jennifer Aldrich, Country Living , 29 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"And what better way to salute those joyful moments than with a little retail therapy? \u2014 Vogue , 1 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Its design of stone, sculptures and flags will salute Michigan's members of the Greatest Generation, from the men fighting at the front to the women building weapons in Detroit's factories. \u2014 Bill Laitner, Detroit Free Press , 7 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Last year, while planning the 2022 edition of SummerFest, Barnatan had contemplated including a concert or two that would salute France\u2019s Nadia Boulanger. \u2014 George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune , 20 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Wiegand was in Phoenix to salute the memory of Roosevelt\u2019s fellow Rough Riders from Arizona and other military veterans at a benefit for the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation based in North Dakota. \u2014 Douglas C. Towne, The Arizona Republic , 11 Mar. 2022",
|
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"Even critics who complained that some passages were overwritten or that the dialogue did not sound realistic, said there was much to salute in Mr. Duffy\u2019s effort. \u2014 Washington Post , 11 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"Late country music star Naomi Judd will get a TV salute from her family and her contemporaries at the famous Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on Sunday. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 11 May 2022",
|
|
"In battering the Washington Senators before 29,794 fans in a 9-2 Tigers\u2019 victory, Virgil earned a standing ovation from the audience and a verbal salute from Frank Lary, a white pitcher from Alabama. \u2014 Scott Talley, Freep.com , 4 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"The players were introduced one by one for a final salute from the fans. \u2014 Alec White, The Arizona Republic , 5 Apr. 2021",
|
|
"The tradition continued alongside these remarks with the lying of wreaths, a rifle salute and the playing of Taps. \u2014 Corey Schmidt, Chicago Tribune , 31 May 2022",
|
|
"West Allis is planning a Memorial Day observance ceremony featuring patriotic songs sung by the Nathan Hale choir, a flag ceremony, a rifle salute and a veterans\u2019 tribute. \u2014 Cathy Kozlowicz, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 23 May 2022",
|
|
"In salute to both observances, Billboard is spotlighting industry events and activations that will take place throughout June. \u2014 Darlene Aderoju, Billboard , 1 June 2022",
|
|
"In a salute to the 75th Anniversary of the United States Air Force, the event will have a packed show showcasing both military and civilian aircraft. \u2014 Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal , 15 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Just about everyone \u2014 a white man with a buzz cut, a Black woman in medical scrubs, Mr. Turner, who served during the wars in Iraq \u2014 raised their arms toward the setting sun in a silent salute . \u2014 New York Times , 2 Apr. 2022"
|
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],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
|
|
"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a":"Verb"
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English, from Latin salutare , from salut-, salus health, safety, greeting, from salvus safe, healthy \u2014 more at safe":"Verb"
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"s\u0259-\u02c8l\u00fct"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"acclaim",
|
|
"accredit",
|
|
"applaud",
|
|
"cheer",
|
|
"crack up",
|
|
"hail",
|
|
"laud",
|
|
"praise",
|
|
"tout"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-221450",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun",
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"salutiferous":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"insalubrious",
|
|
"noxious",
|
|
"unhealthful",
|
|
"unhealthy",
|
|
"unwholesome"
|
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],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": salutary":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"the thirsty wayfarer eagerly took a drink of the spring's salutiferous water"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"circa 1540, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Latin salutifer , from salut-, salus + -i- + -fer -ferous":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02ccsal-y\u0259-\u02c8ti-f(\u0259-)r\u0259s"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"good",
|
|
"healthful",
|
|
"healthy",
|
|
"medicinal",
|
|
"restorative",
|
|
"salubrious",
|
|
"salutary",
|
|
"sanative",
|
|
"tonic",
|
|
"wholesome"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-110034",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"salvation":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": deliverance from danger or difficulty":[],
|
|
": deliverance from the power and effects of sin":[],
|
|
": liberation from ignorance or illusion":[],
|
|
": preservation from destruction or failure":[],
|
|
": the agent or means that effects salvation":[],
|
|
": the realization of the supremacy of infinite Mind over all bringing with it the destruction of the illusion of sin, sickness, and death":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Tourism has been the salvation of the island.",
|
|
"we spent the night in the cellar praying for salvation from the tornadoes",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
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"In the resulting power vacuum a new religion emerged promising salvation - Islam. \u2014 David Bressan, Forbes , 17 June 2022",
|
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"Dan wants to know if polygamy is part of salvation , but an older man \u2014 who\u2019s got a gun in his belt \u2014 tells Dan to get lost. \u2014 Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune , 13 May 2022",
|
|
"But in arguably the two greatest consecutive crunch-time drives by any quarterback this season, Herbert amazingly pulled them back to the brink of salvation . \u2014 Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times , 9 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"Depending on one\u2019s theology, the ritual is a component of salvation or a symbol of it. \u2014 New York Times , 29 Nov. 2021",
|
|
"In his earliest years, the author despised golf by association but gradually, in a sense, found his salvation through the game. \u2014 John Paul Newport, WSJ , 27 May 2022",
|
|
"Regardless, the prospects of Western retailers reopening in Russia appear increasingly bleak and Russia\u2019s malls are already looking East for salvation . \u2014 Mark Faithfull, Forbes , 18 May 2022",
|
|
"The Pirates\u2019 salvation \u2014 and possibly Trent\u2019s \u2014 is star player Billy Lowe, a volatile senior whose extreme talents on the field are matched by his violent temper. \u2014 Sun Sentinel , 4 May 2022",
|
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"And as things get hotter in India, electricity shortages may also rule out the salvation of air conditioning. \u2014 Sophie Mellor, Fortune , 28 Apr. 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English salvacion , from Anglo-French, from Late Latin salvation-, salvatio , from salvare to save \u2014 more at save":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"sal-\u02c8v\u0101-sh\u0259n"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"deliverance",
|
|
"rescue"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-162409",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"salve":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a remedial or soothing influence or agency":[
|
|
"a salve to their hurt feelings"
|
|
],
|
|
": an unctuous adhesive substance for application to wounds or sores":[],
|
|
": quiet , assuage":[
|
|
"give him a raise in salary to salve his feelings",
|
|
"\u2014 Upton Sinclair"
|
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],
|
|
": salvage":[],
|
|
": to remedy (something, such as disease) with or as if with a salve":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb",
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"circa 1706, in the meaning defined above":"Verb"
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English, from Old English sealf ; akin to Old High German salba salve, Greek olp\u0113 oil flask":"Noun",
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"back-formation from salvage":"Verb"
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8s\u00e4v",
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"\u02c8s\u0227v",
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"\u02c8s\u00e4lv",
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"\u02c8salv",
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"\u02c8sav"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-184348",
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"type":[
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"noun",
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"verb"
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]
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},
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"salvo":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": a means of safeguarding one's name or honor or allaying one's conscience : salve":[],
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": a mental reservation : proviso":[],
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": a series of shots by an artillery battery with each gun firing one round in turn after a prescribed interval":[],
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": a simultaneous discharge of two or more guns in military action or as a salute":[],
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": a spirited attack":[
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"the first salvo of a political campaign"
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],
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": a sudden burst":[
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"a salvo of cheers"
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],
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": something suggestive of a salvo: such as":[],
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": the bombs or projectiles released in a salvo":[],
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": the release all at one time of a rack of bombs or rockets (as from an airplane)":[],
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": to fire a salvo":[],
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": to release a salvo of":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
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"1621, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
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"1839, in the meaning defined at transitive sense":"Verb"
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Italian salva , from French salve , from Latin, hail!, from salvus healthy \u2014 more at safe":"Noun",
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"Medieval Latin salvo jure with the right reserved":"Noun"
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8sal-(\u02cc)v\u014d"
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],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-093507",
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"type":[
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"noun",
|
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"verb"
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]
|
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},
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"samara":{
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": a dry indehiscent usually one-seeded winged fruit (as of an ash or elm tree)":[],
|
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"city of eastern Russia in Europe in the valley of the Volga River population 1,165,000":[]
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|
},
|
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"examples":[
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"Tree of heaven seed clusters hang down, each seed inside a flat samara like a small disc, that dries to brown-gray in winter. \u2014 Ellen Nibali, baltimoresun.com , 31 Oct. 2019"
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],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"1577, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"New Latin, from Latin, seed of the elm":""
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"\u02c8sa-m\u0259-r\u0259",
|
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"-\u02c8m\u00e4r-\u0259",
|
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"s\u0259-\u02c8m\u00e4r-\u0259",
|
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"s\u0259-\u02c8ma-r\u0259"
|
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],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-104606",
|
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"type":[
|
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"geographical name",
|
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"noun"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"same":{
|
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"antonyms":[
|
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"different",
|
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"disparate",
|
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"dissimilar",
|
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"distant",
|
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"distinct",
|
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"distinctive",
|
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"distinguishable",
|
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"diverse",
|
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"nonidentical",
|
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"other",
|
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"unalike",
|
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"unlike"
|
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],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": being one without addition, change, or discontinuance : identical":[],
|
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": being the one under discussion or already referred to":[],
|
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": conforming in every respect":[
|
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"\u2014 used with as"
|
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],
|
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": corresponding so closely as to be indistinguishable":[],
|
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": despite everything : nevertheless":[],
|
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": equal in size, shape, value, or importance":[
|
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"\u2014 usually used with the or a demonstrative (such as that, those ) in all senses"
|
|
],
|
|
": in the same manner":[
|
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"\u2014 used with the or a demonstrative (such as that, those )"
|
|
],
|
|
": resembling in every relevant respect":[],
|
|
": something identical with or similar to another":[],
|
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": something or someone previously mentioned or described":[
|
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"\u2014 often used with the or a demonstrative (such as that, those ) in both senses"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
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"Adjective",
|
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"The words \u201ctheir\u201d and \u201cthere\u201d are pronounced in exactly the same way but spelled differently.",
|
|
"She gave the same answer as before.",
|
|
"He eats the same breakfast every day.",
|
|
"The same thing happened to me yesterday.",
|
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"Pronoun",
|
|
"\u201cI'll have a coffee with cream and two sugars.\u201d \u201cMake mine the same .\u201d",
|
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"Your idea is the same as his.",
|
|
"All of your classmates have begun their projects, and I suggest you do the same .",
|
|
"The band's last album was a bunch of bubble-gum pop, and their new release is just more of the same .",
|
|
"After the accident, he was never quite the same again.",
|
|
"Things would never be the same without you!",
|
|
"Things are very much the same as before.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
|
|
"In the book of the same name, My Policeman centers on Marion and Tom, who work as a school teacher and policeman, respectively. \u2014 Aim\u00e9e Lutkin, ELLE , 13 June 2022",
|
|
"She was inspired by a character of the same name, a schoolgirl with pigtails, who appeared on the covers of Korean textbooks in the \u201970s and \u201980s. \u2014 Radhika Seth, Vogue , 13 June 2022",
|
|
"Another paragon of Brutalism: London\u2019s Trellick Tower (designed by Ern\u0151 Goldfinger, the tyrant architect who inspired Ian Fleming to create the James Bond villain of the same name). \u2014 Kristin Tablang, House Beautiful , 13 June 2022",
|
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"That the Maleficent actor and filmmaker will direct, produce, and write Without Blood, a film adaptation of Alessandro Baricco's novel of the same name. \u2014 Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR , 11 June 2022",
|
|
"Demi Moore, Kiefer Sutherland, and Kevin Bacon all play supporting roles in the film based on Sorkin\u2019s play of the same name. \u2014 cleveland , 11 June 2022",
|
|
"All Too Well, soundtracked by the 10-minute version of the song of the same name. \u2014 Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter , 11 June 2022",
|
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"The film also dives into the recent T. Rex tribute album of the same name, the final project from late producer Hal Willner. \u2014 Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone , 10 June 2022",
|
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"Two people with the same name is simply not that interesting. \u2014 Pete Lynch, The New Yorker , 10 June 2022",
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb",
|
|
"What is different/ same between this Colts team and previous ones? \u2014 Stephanie Stradley, Houston Chronicle , 17 Oct. 2019",
|
|
"Stradley: What is different/ same between this Steelers' team and previous ones? \u2014 Stephanie Stradley, Houston Chronicle , 22 Dec. 2017",
|
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"Without the wireless mousepad, that chamber can be used for optional weights same as...well, most Logitech gaming mice. \u2014 Hayden Dingman, PCWorld , 12 June 2017"
|
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],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Adjective",
|
|
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Pronoun",
|
|
"1766, in the meaning defined above":"Adverb"
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English, from Old Norse samr ; akin to Old High German sama same, Latin simulis like, simul together, at the same time, similis like, sem- one, Greek homos same, hama together, hen-, heis one":"Adjective"
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sam-\u0113",
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0101m"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for same Adjective same , selfsame , very , identical , equivalent , equal mean not different or not differing from one another. same may imply and selfsame always implies that the things under consideration are one thing and not two or more things. took the same route derived from the selfsame source very , like selfsame , may imply identity, or, like same may imply likeness in kind. the very point I was trying to make identical may imply selfsameness or suggest absolute agreement in all details. identical results equivalent implies amounting to the same thing in worth or significance. two houses equivalent in market value equal implies being identical in value, magnitude, or some specified quality. equal shares in the business",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"coequal",
|
|
"duplicate",
|
|
"equal",
|
|
"even",
|
|
"identical",
|
|
"indistinguishable"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-105520",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"adverb",
|
|
"noun",
|
|
"pronoun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"same-sex":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": of, relating to, or involving members of the same sex":[
|
|
"same-sex twins",
|
|
"same-sex marriage"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1949, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0101m-\u02c8seks"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-102708",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sameness":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": monotony , uniformity":[],
|
|
": the quality or state of being the same : identity , similarity":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"the sameness of the two methods",
|
|
"There is a sameness to his stories that makes them too predictable.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Indeed, the ruin made way for a kind of renewal, one that rejects, if only for a fleeting season, the feedback loop of sameness and reaches for something delightfully strange. \u2014 Christopher Barnard, Vogue , 28 May 2022",
|
|
"The commentary in reaction to the shooting also unfolded with a certain sameness , noticed Daniel Cassino, a professor of political science at Farleigh Dickinson University who has studied the discussion of gun control on cable news. \u2014 Elahe Izadi, Washington Post , 25 May 2022",
|
|
"The erasure of languages that Ng\u0169g\u0129 understood from his prison cell is echoed in the erasure that defines Irvine\u2019s sameness . \u2014 Dw Gibson, The Atlantic , 20 May 2022",
|
|
"However, the difference in talent was so lopsided that the games had a sameness to them. \u2014 Dylan Bumbarger, oregonlive , 20 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"One state - sameness - is equivalent to nothingness. \u2014 Amir Husain, Forbes , 19 May 2022",
|
|
"As times changed, that sameness gave way to the untamed, thrilling diversity of today\u2019s digital wilderness. \u2014 Washington Post , 25 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"Rather than boring me, the sameness freed me from the constant worry over what was going to happen next. \u2014 The Editors, Outside Online , 1 Oct. 2020",
|
|
"Yet much of it, despite lots of activity and ostensible variety in the orchestra and among the singers, gives a sense of engulfing sameness of musical texture and vocal approach. \u2014 New York Times , 20 Mar. 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1581, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0101m-n\u0259s"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"humdrum",
|
|
"monotone",
|
|
"monotonousness",
|
|
"monotony"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-042020",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sample":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"test",
|
|
"try (out)"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a finite part of a statistical population whose properties are studied to gain information about the whole":[],
|
|
": a representative part or a single item from a larger whole or group especially when presented for inspection or shown as evidence of quality : specimen":[],
|
|
": an excerpt from a recording (such as a popular song by another performer) that is used in a musical composition, recording, or performance":[
|
|
"\u2026 had to substantially rewrite \"Sometimes I Miss You \u2026 \" when he was denied permission to use a Michael Jackson sample \u2026",
|
|
"\u2014 Jon Young"
|
|
],
|
|
": serving as an illustration or example":[
|
|
"sample questions"
|
|
],
|
|
": to use a sample (see sample entry 1 sense 3 ) from (another recording or performer)":[
|
|
"A Josh Wink record takes a series of sampled noises, then twists and warps them through a barrage of sound processors \u2026",
|
|
"\u2014 Frank Broughton",
|
|
"\u2026 claims Carey sampled his hit \"I Want to Thank You\" on her 1992 song \"Make It Happen.\"",
|
|
"\u2014 Jancee Dunn"
|
|
],
|
|
": to use a segment of (recorded music, sounds, or dialogue from another source) as part of one's own musical composition or recording":[
|
|
"A Josh Wink record takes a series of sampled noises, then twists and warps them through a barrage of sound processors \u2026",
|
|
"\u2014 Frank Broughton",
|
|
"\u2026 claims Carey sampled his hit \"I Want to Thank You\" on her 1992 song \"Make It Happen.\"",
|
|
"\u2014 Jancee Dunn"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Noun",
|
|
"We would like to see a sample of your work.",
|
|
"I tasted a sample of the new cereal.",
|
|
"Free samples were handed out at the store.",
|
|
"The sample included 96 women over the age of 40.",
|
|
"A random sample of people filled out the survey.",
|
|
"We looked at a representative sample of public schools.",
|
|
"Verb",
|
|
"She sampled everything the resort had to offer, from golfing to yoga.",
|
|
"A low percentage of the women sampled said that they smoked during pregnancy.",
|
|
"Five of the 20 schools sampled did not meet the standards.",
|
|
"Adjective",
|
|
"The teacher handed out a sample essay.",
|
|
"Here are some sample questions for the test.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"Because not all available housing is advertised online, this is only a sample of the area and does not reflect what existing renters are paying. \u2014 Zachary Smith, cleveland , 13 June 2022",
|
|
"For the 19 field sites, the researchers found an average of 29 individual plastic particles in each sample of melted snow. \u2014 Evan Bush, NBC News , 9 June 2022",
|
|
"Playgrounds, tennis and volleyball courts, mountain biking, golf, and events are just a sample of what is available at the 1,500-acre oasis in the heart of Houston. \u2014 Gabi De La Rosa, Chron , 8 June 2022",
|
|
"YouGov survey was conducted with a nationally representative sample of 2,021 U.S. adult residents interviewed between June 1-3, 2022. \u2014 Fred Backus, CBS News , 7 June 2022",
|
|
"Save one sample of an affected branch for diagnosis. \u2014 Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune , 5 June 2022",
|
|
"Access to a greater sample of data than just an application and bank statements could prevent this scenario. \u2014 Bernardo Martinez, Forbes , 3 June 2022",
|
|
"The new ear implant from 3DBio Therapeutics integrates several proprietary technologies, executives said, beginning with a method for turning a small sample of a patient\u2019s cells into billions of cells. \u2014 New York Times , 2 June 2022",
|
|
"As lead author David Barad of the Center for Human Reproduction points out, the cells biopsied are a small sample of the whole. \u2014 Laura Hercher, Scientific American , 1 June 2022",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
|
"Grace, 20, started to write and sample her songs to spread awareness about issues affecting the Black community, including incarceration. \u2014 Vanessa G. S\u00e1nchez, Washington Post , 19 June 2022",
|
|
"The new addition opened in October 2020, adding a spot for golfers and non-golfers to listen to live music and sample the wares of a variety of food trucks. \u2014 Deborah Martin, San Antonio Express-News , 15 June 2022",
|
|
"Be picky, but also sample what is available in your neighborhood. \u2014 Blake Caldwell, Forbes , 3 June 2022",
|
|
"There will also be presentations and a chance to sample and purchase product. \u2014 Drake Bentley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 20 May 2022",
|
|
"The public was able to attend and sample the dishes, and judges decided the best items in the categories of appetizer, soup/salad/side, entr\u00e9e and dessert. \u2014 Emily Deletter, The Enquirer , 20 May 2022",
|
|
"Farm operators say the monitoring system will cost tens of thousands of dollars initially, plus the fees indefinitely paid to experts to sample , analyze and interpret data from the wells. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 28 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Day by day, most of the major studios will take turns hosting L.A. Screenings events, giving buyers the opportunity to sample new properties on the heels of the network upfront presentations, which were held the week of May 16 in New York. \u2014 Cynthia Littleton, Variety , 20 May 2022",
|
|
"This is your chance to sample a variety of food from over 35 local eateries and enjoy a variety of wines from various wineries, including those made on La Caille grounds. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 19 May 2022",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
|
|
"Visitors will have the chance to see the temple, sample Indian meals, attend a Saturday classical dance performance and participate in other events. \u2014 Jean Hopfensperger, Star Tribune , 7 June 2021",
|
|
"Here\u2019s a sample Mediterranean diet meal plan for a day, which fits a 2,000-calorie-per-day diet and is around the range of those flexible Mediterranean diet macros mentioned above. \u2014 Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens , 22 Oct. 2020",
|
|
"Even university researchers have been taking an interest in the matter \u2014 consider this Cornell University project to re- sample photos of renowned landmarks into 4-D glory. \u2014 Payal Dhar, Washington Post , 3 Sep. 2020",
|
|
"His growing children dabble in journalism and sample European culture. \u2014 Sara Georgini, Smithsonian Magazine , 16 Jan. 2020",
|
|
"Verizon's Young went on to add: Sites such as Downdetector.com utilize limited crowdsourced data drawn from sample social posts which are often statistically insignificant or factually incorrect. \u2014 Josh Rivera, USA TODAY , 15 June 2020",
|
|
"Shi is planning a national project to systematically sample viruses in bat caves\u2014with much greater scope and intensity than her team\u2019s previous attempts. \u2014 Jane Qiu, Scientific American , 11 Mar. 2020",
|
|
"Other events throughout the day include sample German lessons, fairy tale movie screenings and a dance party to close the night. \u2014 Washington Post , 4 Nov. 2019",
|
|
"This is the second time each pitcher is facing the opposing team so sample sizes are too small to gauge splits. \u2014 Chris Wassel, USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire , 13 Sep. 2019"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
|
|
"1767, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb",
|
|
"1820, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective"
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English, from Anglo-French sample, essample , from Latin exemplum \u2014 more at example":"Noun"
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sam-p\u0259l"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for sample Noun instance , case , illustration , example , sample , specimen mean something that exhibits distinguishing characteristics in its category. instance applies to any individual person, act, or thing that may be offered to illustrate or explain. an instance of history repeating itself case is used to direct attention to a real or assumed occurrence or situation that is to be considered, studied, or dealt with. a case of mistaken identity illustration applies to an instance offered as a means of clarifying or illuminating a general statement. a telling illustration of Murphy's Law example applies to a typical, representative, or illustrative instance or case. a typical example of bureaucratic waste sample implies a part or unit taken at random from a larger whole and so presumed to be typical of its qualities. show us a sample of your work specimen applies to any example or sample whether representative or merely existent and available. one of the finest specimens of the jeweler's art",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"cross section",
|
|
"sampler",
|
|
"sampling",
|
|
"selection",
|
|
"slice"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-164023",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"noun",
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sampler":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a decorative piece of needlework typically having letters or verses embroidered on it in various stitches as an example of skill":[],
|
|
": one that collects, prepares, or examines samples":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1523, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
|
|
"1778, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sam-pl\u0259r",
|
|
"\u02c8sam-p(\u0259-)l\u0259r"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-040302",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sampling":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a small part selected as a sample for inspection or analysis":[
|
|
"ask a sampling of people which candidate they favor"
|
|
],
|
|
": the introduction or promotion of a product by distributing trial packages of it":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"The reporter asked a sampling of people about their eating habits.",
|
|
"a sampling of the menu's entr\u00e9es",
|
|
"We were given a sampling of the food.",
|
|
"The band does a lot of sampling .",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Line up for bites in the sampling pavilion, head over to the microbrew and wine tasting tent, or take the family to Chill Zone featuring activities, rides and games. \u2014 Thomas Floyd, Washington Post , 23 June 2022",
|
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"Ticket includes 12 sampling tickets for more than 50 different tequilas. \u2014 Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer , 19 June 2022",
|
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"Live music, food trucks, and beer sampling will be onsite. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 13 June 2022",
|
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"In large, urban communities, agencies may need to implement costly upstream sampling to get data on viral burden that are granular enough to inform public health action. \u2014 Aparna Keshaviah, STAT , 13 June 2022",
|
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"This survey was done across a broader C-suite and executive sampling . \u2014 Beth Kindig, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
|
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"The sampling takes place 6-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. \u2014 Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press , 9 June 2022",
|
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"Authorities didn\u2019t give details on how long the sampling period will last. \u2014 Stella Yifan Xie And Liyan Qi, WSJ , 9 June 2022",
|
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"The agency began overseeing groundwater and soil sampling from May to August 2019 around the perimeter at the former Cities Service Refinery/CITGO Terminal Facility at 2500 E. Chicago Ave. \u2014 Chicago Tribune , 2 June 2022"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1778, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
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"pronounciation":[
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"for senses 1 & 3 -p(\u0259-)li\u014b",
|
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"\u02c8sam-pli\u014b"
|
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],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[
|
|
"cross section",
|
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"sample",
|
|
"sampler",
|
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"selection",
|
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"slice"
|
|
],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-000232",
|
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"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
|
]
|
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},
|
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"sanative":{
|
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"antonyms":[
|
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"insalubrious",
|
|
"noxious",
|
|
"unhealthful",
|
|
"unhealthy",
|
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"unwholesome"
|
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],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": having the power to cure or heal : curative , restorative":[]
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},
|
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"examples":[
|
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"there's nothing like the sanative value of a good night's sleep"
|
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],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"15th century, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"Middle English sanatif , from Anglo-French, from Late Latin sanativus , from Latin sanatus , past participle of sanare to cure, from sanus healthy":""
|
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},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
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"\u02c8sa-n\u0259-tiv",
|
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"\u02c8san-\u0259t-iv"
|
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],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[
|
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"good",
|
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"healthful",
|
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"healthy",
|
|
"medicinal",
|
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"restorative",
|
|
"salubrious",
|
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"salutary",
|
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"salutiferous",
|
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"tonic",
|
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"wholesome"
|
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],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-080021",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sancord":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a small reddish deep-sea scorpaenid fish ( Helicolenus maculatus ) of southern Africa":[]
|
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},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Afrikaans":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8san\u02cck\u022frd"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-083254",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sancta simplicitas":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": holy innocence":[
|
|
"\u2014 often used ironically in reference to another's na\u00efvet\u00e9"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02ccs\u00e4\u014bk-t\u00e4-sim-\u02c8pli-ki-\u02cct\u00e4s"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-024320",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"Latin phrase"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sanctification":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": an act of sanctifying":[],
|
|
": the state of being sanctified":[],
|
|
": the state of growing in divine grace as a result of Christian commitment after baptism or conversion":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"the sacred site required another sanctification after it had been defiled by the invaders",
|
|
"the Christian belief that the suffering and death of Jesus was responsible for the sanctification of all humankind",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Doing so is not a violation but a sanctification of Shabbat. \u2014 Rabbi Avi Weiss, sun-sentinel.com , 7 Sep. 2021",
|
|
"There is so much sanctification that goes on in the wake of somebody\u2019s death where people want to put him on a pedestal. \u2014 Chris Lee, Vulture , 15 July 2021",
|
|
"Needless to say, the sanctification of a culture of long hours means the law is flouted, particularly in industries such as technology. \u2014 Enrique Dans, Forbes , 15 June 2021",
|
|
"The sanctification of Kamala Harris over the last week is just another indication of the corruption of the mainstream media and the importance of credible voices pushing back. \u2014 Rich Lowry, National Review , 15 Aug. 2020",
|
|
"To Etty, the sanctification of life meant pouring every drop of energy into the community. \u2014 Elizabeth Svoboda, Longreads , 30 Apr. 2020",
|
|
"In the \u2018high church of style\u2019 cables are ritually cut and their very absence is a symbol of sanctification . \u2014 Virginia Postrel, WIRED , 5 Nov. 2013"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02ccsa\u014b(k)-t\u0259-f\u0259-\u02c8k\u0101-sh\u0259n"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"blessing",
|
|
"consecration",
|
|
"hallowing"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-223515",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sanctified":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to free from sin : purify":[],
|
|
": to give moral or social sanction to":[],
|
|
": to impart or impute sacredness, inviolability, or respect to":[],
|
|
": to make productive of holiness or piety":[
|
|
"observe the day of the sabbath, to sanctify it",
|
|
"\u2014 Deuteronomy 5:12 (Douay Version)"
|
|
],
|
|
": to set apart to a sacred purpose or to religious use : consecrate":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"The priest sanctified their marriage.",
|
|
"The constitution sanctified the rights of the people.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Contrary to many social mores, milah and niddah attempt to sanctify life, even in the most powerful and intimate realms. \u2014 Rabbi Avi Weiss, sun-sentinel.com , 28 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Her death in 1856 marked the end of a 16-year mission in Indiana and the beginning of efforts to sanctify her contributions. \u2014 Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star , 12 Oct. 2021",
|
|
"An ornate metal crucifix in the foreground and a wooden one on the wall behind the couple sanctify the scene. \u2014 Peter Van Agtmael, Magazine , 8 Dec. 2020",
|
|
"After harming or even executing the scapegoat, the society can create myths of atonement that sanctify social structures. \u2014 Michael A. Vargas, The Conversation , 25 Sep. 2020",
|
|
"Did this reversal of reproduction sanctify the event or displace it? \u2014 Namwali Serpell, Harper's Magazine , 18 Aug. 2020",
|
|
"The Kiddush is a blessing to sanctify the beginning of the holiday. \u2014 Kelsey Hurwitz, Woman's Day , 7 Aug. 2020",
|
|
"In June of 2013, Unesco, the United Nation\u2019s cultural arm, designated the mountain a World Heritage site\u2014recognizing the peak as a defining symbol of the nation\u2019s identity\u2014and more or less sanctifying the climb as a bucket-list experience. \u2014 Gilles Mingasson, Smithsonian , 29 May 2017",
|
|
"Confined to one gallery with a dozen or so large-scale works, that show felt almost sanctified , as if one were in a chapel. \u2014 Siobhan Morrissey, miamiherald , 13 Oct. 2017"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English seintefien, sanctifien , from Anglo-French seintefier, sanctifier , from Late Latin sanctificare , from Latin sanctus sacred \u2014 more at saint":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sa\u014b(k)-t\u0259-\u02ccf\u012b"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"cleanse",
|
|
"purge",
|
|
"purify"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-000830",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sanctifier":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1548, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sa\u014b(k)-t\u0259-\u02ccf\u012b(-\u0259)r"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-195955",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sanctify":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to free from sin : purify":[],
|
|
": to give moral or social sanction to":[],
|
|
": to impart or impute sacredness, inviolability, or respect to":[],
|
|
": to make productive of holiness or piety":[
|
|
"observe the day of the sabbath, to sanctify it",
|
|
"\u2014 Deuteronomy 5:12 (Douay Version)"
|
|
],
|
|
": to set apart to a sacred purpose or to religious use : consecrate":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"The priest sanctified their marriage.",
|
|
"The constitution sanctified the rights of the people.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Contrary to many social mores, milah and niddah attempt to sanctify life, even in the most powerful and intimate realms. \u2014 Rabbi Avi Weiss, sun-sentinel.com , 28 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Her death in 1856 marked the end of a 16-year mission in Indiana and the beginning of efforts to sanctify her contributions. \u2014 Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star , 12 Oct. 2021",
|
|
"An ornate metal crucifix in the foreground and a wooden one on the wall behind the couple sanctify the scene. \u2014 Peter Van Agtmael, Magazine , 8 Dec. 2020",
|
|
"After harming or even executing the scapegoat, the society can create myths of atonement that sanctify social structures. \u2014 Michael A. Vargas, The Conversation , 25 Sep. 2020",
|
|
"Did this reversal of reproduction sanctify the event or displace it? \u2014 Namwali Serpell, Harper's Magazine , 18 Aug. 2020",
|
|
"The Kiddush is a blessing to sanctify the beginning of the holiday. \u2014 Kelsey Hurwitz, Woman's Day , 7 Aug. 2020",
|
|
"In June of 2013, Unesco, the United Nation\u2019s cultural arm, designated the mountain a World Heritage site\u2014recognizing the peak as a defining symbol of the nation\u2019s identity\u2014and more or less sanctifying the climb as a bucket-list experience. \u2014 Gilles Mingasson, Smithsonian , 29 May 2017",
|
|
"Confined to one gallery with a dozen or so large-scale works, that show felt almost sanctified , as if one were in a chapel. \u2014 Siobhan Morrissey, miamiherald , 13 Oct. 2017"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English seintefien, sanctifien , from Anglo-French seintefier, sanctifier , from Late Latin sanctificare , from Latin sanctus sacred \u2014 more at saint":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sa\u014b(k)-t\u0259-\u02ccf\u012b"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"cleanse",
|
|
"purge",
|
|
"purify"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-080437",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sanctimony":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": affected or hypocritical holiness":[],
|
|
": holiness":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Burnham is gifted at mocking the performative liberal sanctimony of the moment as well as corporate attempts to exploit it, such as his very realistic YouTube ads that pop up below. \u2014 New York Times , 1 June 2022",
|
|
"And if two judges played selective sanctimony and walked off the stage? \u2014 Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter , 4 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"However the partisanship plays out, this year should be the end of progressive sanctimony that gerrymanders favor Republicans. \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 1 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"Top-down, COP-style climate sanctimony is a recipe for resentment, rage and resistance. \u2014 Wal Van Lierop, Forbes , 29 Oct. 2021",
|
|
"No wonder, then, that Kendall chooses to distract himself with congratulatory tweets and his 15 minutes of grudging goodwill from outside observers, temporarily replacing his coke highs with dopamine rushes of social-media sanctimony . \u2014 Washington Post , 16 Oct. 2021",
|
|
"Taking the aforementioned steps may not be a panacea for white working class alienation, but would go a long way to stopping the sanctimony scam. \u2014 Ryan Craig, Forbes , 15 Oct. 2021",
|
|
"The Zone was meant to step up, not down, to stir thought, to break through tradition and conformity, to punch sacred cows and puncture sanctimony , to praise great performances and criticize lousy ones. \u2014 Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune , 8 Oct. 2021",
|
|
"No sanctimony Other Latter-day Saint athletes had prospered in their sports and been praised far and wide for playing on Sundays. \u2014 Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune , 30 Sep. 2021"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle French sanctimonie , from Latin sanctimonia , from sanctus":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sa\u014b(k)-t\u0259-\u02ccm\u014d-n\u0113"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-133038",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sanction":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"accredit",
|
|
"approbate",
|
|
"approve",
|
|
"authorize",
|
|
"clear",
|
|
"confirm",
|
|
"finalize",
|
|
"formalize",
|
|
"homologate",
|
|
"OK",
|
|
"okay",
|
|
"ratify",
|
|
"warrant"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a consideration, principle, or influence (as of conscience) that impels to moral action or determines moral judgment":[],
|
|
": a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards":[],
|
|
": a solemn agreement : oath":[],
|
|
": an economic or military coercive measure adopted usually by several nations in concert for forcing a nation violating international law to desist or yield to adjudication":[],
|
|
": explicit or official approval, permission, or ratification : approbation":[],
|
|
": something that makes an oath binding":[],
|
|
": the detriment, loss of reward, or coercive intervention annexed to a violation of a law as a means of enforcing the law":[],
|
|
": to attach a sanction or penalty to the violation of (a right, obligation, or command)":[
|
|
"\u2026 the status, procedures, rights, and duties of members are carefully defined by rules that are sanctioned by fines should they be contravened by members.",
|
|
"\u2014 Malcolm Ruel"
|
|
],
|
|
": to give effective or authoritative approval or consent to":[
|
|
"\u2026 such characters \u2026 look, talk, and act in ways sanctioned by society and novelistic tradition \u2026",
|
|
"\u2014 Lawrence Chua"
|
|
],
|
|
": to impose a sanction or penalty upon":[
|
|
"\u2026 a Long Island brokerage firm that, at the time, had serious Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC fraud charges pending against it and has since been heavily fined and sanctioned .",
|
|
"\u2014 Molly Ivins"
|
|
],
|
|
": to make valid or binding usually by a formal procedure (such as ratification)":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Noun",
|
|
"The country acted without the sanction of the other nations.",
|
|
"Their policy has legal sanction .",
|
|
"Verb",
|
|
"The government has sanctioned the use of force.",
|
|
"His actions were not sanctioned by his superiors.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"It\u2019s about a group of Cuban surfers fighting to get their government to sanction surfing as an official sport. \u2014 Andrew S. Lewis, Outside Online , 10 June 2022",
|
|
"Its financial institutions harbor the monies of mobsters, sanction -evaders, regime kleptocrats, and warlords. \u2014 Andreas Krieg, Time , 3 June 2022",
|
|
"The system helps guarantee that FRHC subsidiaries are aware of a potential or existing client found on any sanction list. \u2014 Timur Turlov, Forbes , 3 June 2022",
|
|
"The European Union's latest sanction package that includes a partial oil embargo against Russia drew applause from Ukraine and mixed reviews from energy analysts Tuesday. \u2014 John Bacon, USA TODAY , 31 May 2022",
|
|
"Rouge Direct, a group fighting homophobia in sports demanded French football authorities sanction Gueye. \u2014 Nimi Princewill, CNN , 18 May 2022",
|
|
"The proposal, which was included in a larger sanction package, needs to be approved by the 27-member bloc to take effect. \u2014 NBC News , 4 May 2022",
|
|
"There are 25 states that sanction boys volleyball as of February, according to the National Federation of State High School Associations. \u2014 Kyle Neddenriep, The Indianapolis Star , 1 May 2022",
|
|
"Since Russia\u2019s invasion, the E.U. has worked with the United States and other allies to sanction Moscow but continues to buy Russian oil and gas. \u2014 Washington Post , 27 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
|
"They are placed on the restricted list and the team is powerless to sanction them. \u2014 Dan Shaughnessy, BostonGlobe.com , 27 June 2022",
|
|
"The parents of the Oxford school shooting suspect have reached their limit with the prosecutor and are asking a judge to sanction her for allegedly ignoring their requests to stop bad-mouthing them and calling them liars. \u2014 Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press , 21 June 2022",
|
|
"Abramovich was sanctioned weeks later than other oligarchs, as his ownership of English soccer club Chelsea F.C. reportedly complicated the U.K.\u2019s decision to sanction him. \u2014 Tristan Bove, Fortune , 28 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"This is the act that allows the government to sanction individual human-rights abusers rather than whole peoples or societies. \u2014 Jay Nordlinger, National Review , 31 May 2022",
|
|
"Britain is the first country to sanction the 39-year-old Kabaeva, an Olympic champion in rhythmic gymnastics and past cover model for the Russian edition of Vogue magazine. \u2014 William Booth, Washington Post , 13 May 2022",
|
|
"The Wall Street Journal reported last month the U.S. scrapped earlier plans to sanction Kabaeva out of fear the Russian leader may lash out in response. \u2014 Derek Saul, Forbes , 13 May 2022",
|
|
"When Mother was eight years old, her mother died of diphtheria, and her tyrannical Grandmother Hall refused to sanction more than occasional visits from her father. \u2014 James Roosevelt, Good Housekeeping , 5 May 2022",
|
|
"Too bad this is a largely symbolic gesture that ducks the main issue: whether to sanction all Russian energy exports. \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 6 Mar. 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
|
|
"1778, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb"
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin sanction-, sanctio , from sancire to make holy \u2014 more at sacred":"Noun"
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sa\u014b(k)-sh\u0259n",
|
|
"\u02c8sa\u014bk-sh\u0259n"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for sanction Verb approve , endorse , sanction , accredit , certify mean to have or express a favorable opinion of. approve often implies no more than this but may suggest considerable esteem or admiration. the parents approve of the marriage endorse suggests an explicit statement of support. publicly endorsed her for Senator sanction implies both approval and authorization. the President sanctioned covert operations accredit and certify usually imply official endorsement attesting to conformity to set standards. the board voted to accredit the college must be certified to teach",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"allowance",
|
|
"authorization",
|
|
"clearance",
|
|
"concurrence",
|
|
"consent",
|
|
"granting",
|
|
"green light",
|
|
"leave",
|
|
"license",
|
|
"licence",
|
|
"permission",
|
|
"sufferance",
|
|
"warrant"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-184904",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"noun",
|
|
"transitive verb",
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sanctionative":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": involving or implying sanction : serving or tending to sanction":[
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"the functions of the guardian were either administrative or sanctionative",
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"\u2014 Edward Poste"
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]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"sanction entry 1 + -ative":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"-n\u0259t-",
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"-sh\u0259\u02ccn\u0101tiv"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-115135",
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"type":[
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"adjective"
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]
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},
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"sanctioned":{
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"antonyms":[
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"accredit",
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"approbate",
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"approve",
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"authorize",
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"clear",
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"confirm",
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"finalize",
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"formalize",
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"homologate",
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"OK",
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"okay",
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"ratify",
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"warrant"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": a consideration, principle, or influence (as of conscience) that impels to moral action or determines moral judgment":[],
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": a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards":[],
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": a solemn agreement : oath":[],
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": an economic or military coercive measure adopted usually by several nations in concert for forcing a nation violating international law to desist or yield to adjudication":[],
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": explicit or official approval, permission, or ratification : approbation":[],
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": something that makes an oath binding":[],
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": the detriment, loss of reward, or coercive intervention annexed to a violation of a law as a means of enforcing the law":[],
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": to attach a sanction or penalty to the violation of (a right, obligation, or command)":[
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"\u2026 the status, procedures, rights, and duties of members are carefully defined by rules that are sanctioned by fines should they be contravened by members.",
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"\u2014 Malcolm Ruel"
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],
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": to give effective or authoritative approval or consent to":[
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"\u2026 such characters \u2026 look, talk, and act in ways sanctioned by society and novelistic tradition \u2026",
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"\u2014 Lawrence Chua"
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],
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": to impose a sanction or penalty upon":[
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"\u2026 a Long Island brokerage firm that, at the time, had serious Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC fraud charges pending against it and has since been heavily fined and sanctioned .",
|
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"\u2014 Molly Ivins"
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],
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": to make valid or binding usually by a formal procedure (such as ratification)":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Noun",
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"The country acted without the sanction of the other nations.",
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"Their policy has legal sanction .",
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"Verb",
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"The government has sanctioned the use of force.",
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"His actions were not sanctioned by his superiors.",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"It\u2019s about a group of Cuban surfers fighting to get their government to sanction surfing as an official sport. \u2014 Andrew S. Lewis, Outside Online , 10 June 2022",
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"Its financial institutions harbor the monies of mobsters, sanction -evaders, regime kleptocrats, and warlords. \u2014 Andreas Krieg, Time , 3 June 2022",
|
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"The system helps guarantee that FRHC subsidiaries are aware of a potential or existing client found on any sanction list. \u2014 Timur Turlov, Forbes , 3 June 2022",
|
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"The European Union's latest sanction package that includes a partial oil embargo against Russia drew applause from Ukraine and mixed reviews from energy analysts Tuesday. \u2014 John Bacon, USA TODAY , 31 May 2022",
|
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"Rouge Direct, a group fighting homophobia in sports demanded French football authorities sanction Gueye. \u2014 Nimi Princewill, CNN , 18 May 2022",
|
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"The proposal, which was included in a larger sanction package, needs to be approved by the 27-member bloc to take effect. \u2014 NBC News , 4 May 2022",
|
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"There are 25 states that sanction boys volleyball as of February, according to the National Federation of State High School Associations. \u2014 Kyle Neddenriep, The Indianapolis Star , 1 May 2022",
|
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"Since Russia\u2019s invasion, the E.U. has worked with the United States and other allies to sanction Moscow but continues to buy Russian oil and gas. \u2014 Washington Post , 27 Apr. 2022",
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
|
"They are placed on the restricted list and the team is powerless to sanction them. \u2014 Dan Shaughnessy, BostonGlobe.com , 27 June 2022",
|
|
"The parents of the Oxford school shooting suspect have reached their limit with the prosecutor and are asking a judge to sanction her for allegedly ignoring their requests to stop bad-mouthing them and calling them liars. \u2014 Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press , 21 June 2022",
|
|
"Abramovich was sanctioned weeks later than other oligarchs, as his ownership of English soccer club Chelsea F.C. reportedly complicated the U.K.\u2019s decision to sanction him. \u2014 Tristan Bove, Fortune , 28 Mar. 2022",
|
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"This is the act that allows the government to sanction individual human-rights abusers rather than whole peoples or societies. \u2014 Jay Nordlinger, National Review , 31 May 2022",
|
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"Britain is the first country to sanction the 39-year-old Kabaeva, an Olympic champion in rhythmic gymnastics and past cover model for the Russian edition of Vogue magazine. \u2014 William Booth, Washington Post , 13 May 2022",
|
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"The Wall Street Journal reported last month the U.S. scrapped earlier plans to sanction Kabaeva out of fear the Russian leader may lash out in response. \u2014 Derek Saul, Forbes , 13 May 2022",
|
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"When Mother was eight years old, her mother died of diphtheria, and her tyrannical Grandmother Hall refused to sanction more than occasional visits from her father. \u2014 James Roosevelt, Good Housekeeping , 5 May 2022",
|
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"Too bad this is a largely symbolic gesture that ducks the main issue: whether to sanction all Russian energy exports. \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 6 Mar. 2022"
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],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
|
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"1778, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb"
|
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin sanction-, sanctio , from sancire to make holy \u2014 more at sacred":"Noun"
|
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"\u02c8sa\u014b(k)-sh\u0259n",
|
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"\u02c8sa\u014bk-sh\u0259n"
|
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],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for sanction Verb approve , endorse , sanction , accredit , certify mean to have or express a favorable opinion of. approve often implies no more than this but may suggest considerable esteem or admiration. the parents approve of the marriage endorse suggests an explicit statement of support. publicly endorsed her for Senator sanction implies both approval and authorization. the President sanctioned covert operations accredit and certify usually imply official endorsement attesting to conformity to set standards. the board voted to accredit the college must be certified to teach",
|
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"synonyms":[
|
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"allowance",
|
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"authorization",
|
|
"clearance",
|
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"concurrence",
|
|
"consent",
|
|
"granting",
|
|
"green light",
|
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"leave",
|
|
"license",
|
|
"licence",
|
|
"permission",
|
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"sufferance",
|
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"warrant"
|
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],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-025908",
|
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"type":[
|
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"adjective",
|
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"noun",
|
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"transitive verb",
|
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"verb"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"sanctuary":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a consecrated place: such as":[],
|
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": a place (such as a church or a temple) for worship":[],
|
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": a place of refuge and protection":[],
|
|
": a refuge for wildlife where predators are controlled and hunting is illegal":[],
|
|
": relating to or being a locality that provides limited cooperation to federal officials in the enforcement of immigration laws or policies":[
|
|
"a sanctuary jurisdiction",
|
|
"sanctuary policies",
|
|
"\u2026 the executive order \u2026 designed to crack down on so-called \" sanctuary cities ,\" municipalities that do not comply with Immigration and Customs Enforcement \u2026 requests for assistance with identifying and deporting undocumented immigrants.",
|
|
"\u2014 Euan McKirdy"
|
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],
|
|
": the ancient Hebrew temple at Jerusalem or its holy of holies":[],
|
|
": the immunity from law attached to a sanctuary":[],
|
|
": the most sacred part of a religious building (such as the part of a Christian church in which the altar is placed)":[],
|
|
": the room in which general worship services are held":[]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[
|
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"Noun",
|
|
"The house was a sanctuary for runaway teens.",
|
|
"The refugees found sanctuary when they crossed the border.",
|
|
"The sanctuary contains the altar of sacrifice.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"The park-like estate includes a PGA-standard golf practice area, a regulation tennis court, a half basketball court, a freshwater pond, an 18-hole miniature golf course, a boat dock, a bird sanctuary and a butterfly garden. \u2014 Darrell Hofheinz, USA TODAY , 23 June 2022",
|
|
"Brazilian Court Hotel might not have an oceanfront location, but its sanctuary -like pool and cozy nooks made for reading or catchups over cocktails more than make up for it. \u2014 Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure , 18 June 2022",
|
|
"The church also built a new educational wing, an enlargement of the sanctuary and the chapel wing. \u2014 Evan Casey, Journal Sentinel , 10 June 2022",
|
|
"Church leaders, trying to move past the shooting, are raising money to renovate the sanctuary and building. \u2014 Vanessa Williams, Washington Post , 22 May 2022",
|
|
"In 1990, the membership of Beth Torah, which was founded in 1940, recognized the need to move its congregation and construct a new sanctuary and school on Ives Dairy Road in North Miami-Dade County where most of its families had moved. \u2014 Sergio Carmona, Sun Sentinel , 19 May 2022",
|
|
"Or Vana retreat in India, set on the slopes of a lychee and mango plantation, is an international ashram, a wellness retreat and sanctuary . \u2014 Joanne Shurvell, Forbes , 18 May 2022",
|
|
"Sadly though, more than half of turtles and tortoises are threatened or endangered, according to the American Tortoise Rescue (ATR), an international nonprofit for rescue and sanctuary for turtle and tortoise protection. \u2014 Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News , 5 May 2022",
|
|
"The Anne Spencer House & Garden Museum is located in Lynchburg, Va., and is a testament to the power of the garden as a place of inspiration and sanctuary . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 26 Feb. 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
|
|
"1985, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective"
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English seintuarie, sanctuarie , from Anglo-French, from Late Latin sanctuarium , from Latin sanctus":"Noun"
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sa\u014bk-ch\u0259-\u02ccwer-\u0113",
|
|
"\u02c8sa\u014b(k)-ch\u0259-\u02ccwer-\u0113"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"sanctum",
|
|
"shrine"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-110106",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sanctuary ring":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a ring on a church door, ensuring sanctuary to any laying hold of it":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-035839",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sanctum":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a place where one is free from intrusion":[
|
|
"an editor's sanctum",
|
|
"the inner sanctums of research"
|
|
],
|
|
": a sacred place":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Her office was her sanctum .",
|
|
"the sanctum of a church",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Earl\u2019s home is an airless, tidily ordered sanctum of records and movies fussily cataloged on index cards. \u2014 Mark Athitakis, Los Angeles Times , 7 June 2022",
|
|
"Kelly has created this and allowed the inner sanctum to be shared. \u2014 Dave Quinn, PEOPLE.com , 6 May 2022",
|
|
"This reported treatise on the inner sanctum of the New York psychoanalytic community in the 1970s, told through interviews with an anonymous practitioner, is a classic. \u2014 Ana Cecilia Alvarez, The Atlantic , 1 May 2022",
|
|
"The pastel contributed to an understated and optically quieter sanctum , especially when present in the visually soft materials\u2014rosy plaster and concrete\u2014that form the walls, ceiling and floor. \u2014 Catherine Dash, WSJ , 23 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Bands like Metallica, Judas Priest and Black Sabbath, whose posters line the walls of the pair\u2019s inner sanctum (the basement at Hunter\u2019s house) are role models. \u2014 Courtney Howard, Variety , 7 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"The recreations helped to, hopefully, immerse the viewer deeper into Warhol\u2019s world and inner sanctum . \u2014 Addie Morfoot, Variety , 9 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"But the jazzy, anticipatory score is a clue that something bad is going to burst into Leonard\u2019s sanctum . \u2014 Amy Nicholson, WSJ , 17 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"There is no way to be sure of what the billionaires are telling Putin inside the sanctum of the Kremlin. \u2014 Samanth Subramanian, Quartz , 1 Mar. 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Late Latin, from Latin, neuter of sanctus sacred":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sa\u014b(k)-t\u0259m"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"sanctuary",
|
|
"shrine"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-103128",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sanctum sanctorum":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": holy of holies":[],
|
|
": sanctum sense 2":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"But what if a more discouraging score had sloughed out of the CBO\u2019s sanctum sanctorum ? \u2014 Alex Shephard, The New Republic , 19 Nov. 2021",
|
|
"There were suggestions that some had found their way into the entrails of the stadium, reaching as far as Old Trafford\u2019s sanctum sanctorum , the home team\u2019s changing room. \u2014 New York Times , 2 May 2021",
|
|
"Once upon a time, our brand was considered the sanctum sanctorum of fashion. \u2014 Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR , 30 Nov. 2020",
|
|
"Inside the sanctum sanctorum , the white sheets will be washed and replaced daily, and fewer people from the gurudwara will be allowed to touch the fan brush, according to Singh. \u2014 Manavi Kapur, Quartz India , 10 June 2020",
|
|
"In the city of Pyongyang, the sanctum sanctorum of the Workers\u2019 Party of Korea, there are changes afoot that would have vexed Stalin. \u2014 Evan Osnos, The New Yorker , 8 Sep. 2017"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1558, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Late Latin":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02ccsa\u014b(k)-t\u0259m-\u02ccsa\u014b(k)-\u02c8t\u022fr-\u0259m"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-184951",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sand":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"buff",
|
|
"file",
|
|
"grind",
|
|
"hone",
|
|
"rasp",
|
|
"rub"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a loose granular material that results from the disintegration of rocks, consists of particles smaller than gravel but coarser than silt, and is used in mortar, glass, abrasives, and foundry molds":[],
|
|
": a sandbank or sandbar":[],
|
|
": a tract of sand : beach":[],
|
|
": a yellowish-gray color":[],
|
|
": an oil-producing formation of sandstone or unconsolidated sand":[],
|
|
": firm resolution":[],
|
|
": to cover or fill with sand":[],
|
|
": to smooth or dress by grinding or rubbing with an abrasive (such as sandpaper )":[],
|
|
": to sprinkle or dust with or as if with sand":[],
|
|
"George 1804\u20131876 pseudonym of Amandine-Aurore-Lucie (or -Lucile )":[
|
|
"Dudevant \\ d\u1d6bd-\u200b\u02c8v\u00e4\u207f , d\u1d6b-\u200bd\u0259-\u200b \\"
|
|
],
|
|
"n\u00e9e Dupin French writer":[
|
|
"Dudevant \\ d\u1d6bd-\u200b\u02c8v\u00e4\u207f , d\u1d6b-\u200bd\u0259-\u200b \\"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Noun",
|
|
"The beaches are covered with pinkish sand .",
|
|
"I have sand in my shoe.",
|
|
"The children are playing in the sand .",
|
|
"She walked across the hot sand .",
|
|
"Verb",
|
|
"You should sand the shelf before painting it.",
|
|
"Be sure to sand before you paint the shelf.",
|
|
"The streets are slippery because they haven't been sanded yet.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"But, while rubber iterations will always be a sand -friendly option, try elevated versions with either leather bodies, or colorful details that will work off of the beach, too. \u2014 Aemilia Madden, Vogue , 24 June 2022",
|
|
"Walking with your partner down a path lined with tiki torches and rose petals covering the sand to a table for two definitely sets the stage for a special evening. \u2014 Adam Morganstern, Forbes , 24 June 2022",
|
|
"The water is cool and clear, and sand is fine, soft, and expands for miles at low tide. \u2014 Brittany Bowker, BostonGlobe.com , 23 June 2022",
|
|
"Over the last eight weeks, water has been flowing in parts of the delta once again, restoring a stretch of river in Mexico where previously there had been miles of desert sand . \u2014 Elvia Lim\u00f3n, Los Angeles Times , 23 June 2022",
|
|
"Once the attempt was confirmed as a foul, Davis turned back and threw her fist into the sand . \u2014 oregonlive , 23 June 2022",
|
|
"The stroller can be converted to a two-wheel position to navigate through trickier terrains like sand or snow. \u2014 Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping , 23 June 2022",
|
|
"Abu Dhabi's fossil dunes rise up out of the surrounding desert like frozen waves in a violent ocean made of solid sand , their sides rippling with shapes defined by raging winds. \u2014 Barry Neild, CNN , 23 June 2022",
|
|
"The Sulozom Crochet Swimsuit Cover-Up Dress is trendy and totally practical for the heat and sand alike, and many of the colors are on sale right now. \u2014 Annie Burdick, PEOPLE.com , 23 June 2022",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
|
"Ravaged by Russian shells, the bridge, or what\u2019s left of it, is an obstacle course of destruction, as if some unseen hand had tried to sand it off the face of the earth and finished halfway. \u2014 New York Times , 21 June 2022",
|
|
"This venue is a restaurant and bar that hosts sand volleyball leagues and tournaments from Sunday through Friday. \u2014 Charles Infosino, The Enquirer , 9 June 2022",
|
|
"This bar hosts sand volleyball leagues from Sunday to Friday. \u2014 Charles Infosino, The Enquirer , 9 June 2022",
|
|
"But if just a patch or two is loose, scrape off the chips, then lightly sand to round over the sharp edges where the paint came off. \u2014 Washington Post , 21 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Wet the sandpaper and the headlight, then sand the lens in straight, horizontal strokes. \u2014 Zachary Palmer, Popular Mechanics , 12 June 2021",
|
|
"Another option that costs even less than painting your cabinets is to strip and sand them. \u2014 Hiranmayi Srinivasan, Better Homes & Gardens , 21 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"Two of Biden's potential picks are cited most often as coming closest to the Breyer model of focusing primarily on building internal coalitions and trying to sand down the sharpest edges of the conservative majority's decisions. \u2014 Ronald Brownstein, CNN , 8 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"Luckily, down the hill there was a company that mines and exports sand . \u2014 Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter , 13 Feb. 2022"
|
|
],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
|
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb",
|
|
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun"
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German sant sand, Latin sabulum , Greek psammos":"Noun"
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sand",
|
|
"\u02c8s\u00e4\u207f(n)d",
|
|
"\u02c8s\u00e4\u207f"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"beach",
|
|
"beachfront",
|
|
"strand"
|
|
],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-193138",
|
|
"type":[
|
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"biographical name",
|
|
"noun",
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sand(s)":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"buff",
|
|
"file",
|
|
"grind",
|
|
"hone",
|
|
"rasp",
|
|
"rub"
|
|
],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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|
|
": a sandbank or sandbar":[],
|
|
": a tract of sand : beach":[],
|
|
": a yellowish-gray color":[],
|
|
": an oil-producing formation of sandstone or unconsolidated sand":[],
|
|
": firm resolution":[],
|
|
": to cover or fill with sand":[],
|
|
": to smooth or dress by grinding or rubbing with an abrasive (such as sandpaper )":[],
|
|
": to sprinkle or dust with or as if with sand":[],
|
|
"George 1804\u20131876 pseudonym of Amandine-Aurore-Lucie (or -Lucile )":[
|
|
"Dudevant \\ d\u1d6bd-\u200b\u02c8v\u00e4\u207f , d\u1d6b-\u200bd\u0259-\u200b \\"
|
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],
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"n\u00e9e Dupin French writer":[
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"Dudevant \\ d\u1d6bd-\u200b\u02c8v\u00e4\u207f , d\u1d6b-\u200bd\u0259-\u200b \\"
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},
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"examples":[
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"Noun",
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"The beaches are covered with pinkish sand .",
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"I have sand in my shoe.",
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"The children are playing in the sand .",
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"She walked across the hot sand .",
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"Verb",
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"You should sand the shelf before painting it.",
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"Be sure to sand before you paint the shelf.",
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"The streets are slippery because they haven't been sanded yet.",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"But, while rubber iterations will always be a sand -friendly option, try elevated versions with either leather bodies, or colorful details that will work off of the beach, too. \u2014 Aemilia Madden, Vogue , 24 June 2022",
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"Walking with your partner down a path lined with tiki torches and rose petals covering the sand to a table for two definitely sets the stage for a special evening. \u2014 Adam Morganstern, Forbes , 24 June 2022",
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"The water is cool and clear, and sand is fine, soft, and expands for miles at low tide. \u2014 Brittany Bowker, BostonGlobe.com , 23 June 2022",
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"Over the last eight weeks, water has been flowing in parts of the delta once again, restoring a stretch of river in Mexico where previously there had been miles of desert sand . \u2014 Elvia Lim\u00f3n, Los Angeles Times , 23 June 2022",
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"Once the attempt was confirmed as a foul, Davis turned back and threw her fist into the sand . \u2014 oregonlive , 23 June 2022",
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"The stroller can be converted to a two-wheel position to navigate through trickier terrains like sand or snow. \u2014 Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping , 23 June 2022",
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"Abu Dhabi's fossil dunes rise up out of the surrounding desert like frozen waves in a violent ocean made of solid sand , their sides rippling with shapes defined by raging winds. \u2014 Barry Neild, CNN , 23 June 2022",
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"The Sulozom Crochet Swimsuit Cover-Up Dress is trendy and totally practical for the heat and sand alike, and many of the colors are on sale right now. \u2014 Annie Burdick, PEOPLE.com , 23 June 2022",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
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"Ravaged by Russian shells, the bridge, or what\u2019s left of it, is an obstacle course of destruction, as if some unseen hand had tried to sand it off the face of the earth and finished halfway. \u2014 New York Times , 21 June 2022",
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"This venue is a restaurant and bar that hosts sand volleyball leagues and tournaments from Sunday through Friday. \u2014 Charles Infosino, The Enquirer , 9 June 2022",
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"This bar hosts sand volleyball leagues from Sunday to Friday. \u2014 Charles Infosino, The Enquirer , 9 June 2022",
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"But if just a patch or two is loose, scrape off the chips, then lightly sand to round over the sharp edges where the paint came off. \u2014 Washington Post , 21 Mar. 2022",
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"Wet the sandpaper and the headlight, then sand the lens in straight, horizontal strokes. \u2014 Zachary Palmer, Popular Mechanics , 12 June 2021",
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"Another option that costs even less than painting your cabinets is to strip and sand them. \u2014 Hiranmayi Srinivasan, Better Homes & Gardens , 21 Jan. 2022",
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"Two of Biden's potential picks are cited most often as coming closest to the Breyer model of focusing primarily on building internal coalitions and trying to sand down the sharpest edges of the conservative majority's decisions. \u2014 Ronald Brownstein, CNN , 8 Feb. 2022",
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"Luckily, down the hill there was a company that mines and exports sand . \u2014 Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter , 13 Feb. 2022"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb",
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun"
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German sant sand, Latin sabulum , Greek psammos":"Noun"
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8sand",
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"\u02c8s\u00e4\u207f(n)d",
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"\u02c8s\u00e4\u207f"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"beach",
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"beachfront",
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"strand"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-213237",
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"type":[
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"biographical name",
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"noun",
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"verb"
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]
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},
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"sandbag":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": a bag filled with sand and used in fortifications, as ballast, or as a weapon":[],
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": to bank, stop up, or weight with sandbags":[],
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": to coerce by crude means":[
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"are raiding the Treasury and sandbagging the government",
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"\u2014 C. W. Ferguson"
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],
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": to conceal or misrepresent one's true position, potential, or intent especially in order to gain an advantage over":[],
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": to hide the truth about oneself so as to gain an advantage over another":[],
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": to hit or stun with or as if with a sandbag":[],
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": to treat unfairly or harshly":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Verb",
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"He claimed he was playing badly because of an injury, but I think he was sandbagging .",
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"I think he was sandbagging us.",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"Hastily formed sandbag brigades were no match for the waters, which left tons of mud behind. \u2014 Washington Post , 17 June 2022",
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"One of the most challenging races of the year, the Killington Beast also happens to boast the most brutal sandbag carry in the sport. \u2014 Outside Online , 19 May 2015",
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"Stand with your feet wider than hip-width, feet toed out to the sides, holding a sandbag in front of you with both hands at arm\u2019s length. \u2014 Greg Presto, Men's Health , 26 May 2022",
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"During a reporting visit this month, after the first wave of mysterious explosions, New York Times journalists saw new sandbag positions across Tiraspol, the capital. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 15 May 2022",
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"That was the reward for whomever could overcome a serious case of the shivers to win a challenge by maneuvering a sandbag through a series of obstacles before landing it on a target. \u2014 Dalton Ross, EW.com , 5 May 2022",
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"Schraiber entered the stage with a sandbag and slammed it to the floor, scattering its contents in an arc across the stage. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 15 Apr. 2022",
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"The images are almost identical, the theatre barricaded behind sandbag walls and anti-tank obstacles. \u2014 Will Hunt, The New Yorker , 9 Apr. 2022",
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"Kahler said MedGlobal is also training Ukrainian health care professionals how to physically prepare hospitals for attack, including how to move patients to lower floors and sandbag windows. \u2014 Bill Jones, chicagotribune.com , 8 Apr. 2022",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
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"What\u2019s happening right now, as recalcitrant witnesses like Steve Bannon defy subpoenas in a collective effort among Trump allies to sandbag the commission, should be instructive for the Biden administration. \u2014 Alex Shephard, The New Republic , 19 Oct. 2021",
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"Failure at the United Nations climate conference in Glasgow or the Iran nuclear negotiations in Vienna would sandbag a presidency still struggling to find its feet. \u2014 Walter Russell Mead, WSJ , 4 Oct. 2021",
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"House Speaker Nancy Pelosi responded by creating a committee to look into the attack, but the GOP has sought to sandbag that as well. \u2014 Kate Aronoff, The New Republic , 4 Aug. 2021",
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"House Speaker Nancy Pelosi responded by creating a committee to look into the attack, but the GOP has sought to sandbag that as well. \u2014 Kate Aronoff, The New Republic , 4 Aug. 2021",
|
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"House Speaker Nancy Pelosi responded by creating a committee to look into the attack, but the GOP has sought to sandbag that as well. \u2014 Kate Aronoff, The New Republic , 4 Aug. 2021",
|
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"House Speaker Nancy Pelosi responded by creating a committee to look into the attack, but the GOP has sought to sandbag that as well. \u2014 Kate Aronoff, The New Republic , 4 Aug. 2021",
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"In the 20 years that the United States military was in Afghanistan, more than 775,000 American troops deployed there, to citylike air bases and sandbag outposts on lonely mountaintops. \u2014 New York Times , 16 Aug. 2021",
|
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"House Speaker Nancy Pelosi responded by creating a committee to look into the attack, but the GOP has sought to sandbag that as well. \u2014 Kate Aronoff, The New Republic , 4 Aug. 2021"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1590, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
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"1860, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb"
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"\u02c8sand-\u02ccbag",
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"\u02c8san(d)-\u02ccbag"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"blackjack",
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"coerce",
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"compel",
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"constrain",
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"dragoon",
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"drive",
|
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"force",
|
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"impel",
|
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"impress",
|
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"make",
|
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"muscle",
|
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"obligate",
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"oblige",
|
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"press",
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"pressure"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-164305",
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"type":[
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"noun",
|
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"verb"
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]
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},
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"sandwich":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": one slice of bread covered with food":[
|
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"Have an open-faced sandwich , with one slice of bread instead of two, mustard instead of butter, and some vegetable sticks to munch on.",
|
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"\u2014 Your Health & Fitness"
|
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],
|
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": to make a place for":[
|
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"\u2014 often used with in or between"
|
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],
|
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": two or more slices of bread or a split roll having a filling in between":[],
|
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"town on the Stour River in Kent, southeastern England population 4600":[]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[
|
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"Noun",
|
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"I had a ham sandwich for lunch.",
|
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"a peanut butter and jelly sandwich",
|
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"Verb",
|
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"sandwiched six kids into the backseat somehow",
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"And for me, the perfect tomato sandwich certainly falls into that category. \u2014 Amber Sutton, al , 29 June 2022",
|
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"The woman, identified as Tianis Jones, 22, intended to pick up her order of a Happy Meal, chocolate shake, a Filet-o-Fish sandwich , tea and fries, according to WTVT, after placing it online. \u2014 Emmett Jones, Fox News , 21 May 2022",
|
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"The company says that only 504 packages of the frozen fish sandwich fillets are part of the recall. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 3 May 2022",
|
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"There is also the small matter of the fish sandwich . \u2014 Dan Rys, Billboard , 20 Apr. 2022",
|
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"Arby's launches fish sandwich wars with Pusha T's spicy diss track. \u2014 Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY , 22 Mar. 2022",
|
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"Extras: Mac and cheese, cabbage and noodles, soup, pizza, dessert, kids meals, fish sandwich , weekly specials. \u2014 Marc Bona, cleveland , 18 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"To celebrate Lent and fish fry season, Karrikin is releasing a fish sandwich with a side of fries. \u2014 Emily Deletter, The Enquirer , 11 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Parker, of course, wore a Bulls jersey and ordered her default meal: a fish sandwich with cheese, jumbo chili cheese dog, large fries and a chocolate cake shake. \u2014 James Kay, chicagotribune.com , 23 Oct. 2021",
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
|
"Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely. Slice the buns into 1/2-inch-thick slices and serve with the cheese to sandwich between two slices of the bun. \u2014 Washington Post , 27 Apr. 2022",
|
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"Gore\u2019s solution was to sandwich it between thicker, stronger inner and outer face fabrics, creating a three-layer garment\u2014the beginnings of Gore-Tex. \u2014 Wes Siler, Outside Online , 18 Sep. 2021",
|
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"His solution\u2014to sandwich a thin sashimi slice between translucent wafers of Asian pear\u2014is elegant and sculptural, evoking a fish swimming through an emerald-and-yellow pool of scallion oil and lemon juice. \u2014 Shauna Lyon, The New Yorker , 21 Dec. 2021",
|
|
"His solution\u2014to sandwich a thin sashimi slice between translucent wafers of Asian pear\u2014is elegant and sculptural, evoking a fish swimming through an emerald-and-yellow pool of scallion oil and lemon juice. \u2014 Shauna Lyon, The New Yorker , 21 Dec. 2021",
|
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"One of the simplest\u2014and most effective\u2014paths to preventing running injuries is to sandwich each run with targeted exercises. \u2014 Jason Fitzgerald, Outside Online , 8 Mar. 2019",
|
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"His solution\u2014to sandwich a thin sashimi slice between translucent wafers of Asian pear\u2014is elegant and sculptural, evoking a fish swimming through an emerald-and-yellow pool of scallion oil and lemon juice. \u2014 Shauna Lyon, The New Yorker , 21 Dec. 2021",
|
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"His solution\u2014to sandwich a thin sashimi slice between translucent wafers of Asian pear\u2014is elegant and sculptural, evoking a fish swimming through an emerald-and-yellow pool of scallion oil and lemon juice. \u2014 Shauna Lyon, The New Yorker , 21 Dec. 2021",
|
|
"His solution\u2014to sandwich a thin sashimi slice between translucent wafers of Asian pear\u2014is elegant and sculptural, evoking a fish swimming through an emerald-and-yellow pool of scallion oil and lemon juice. \u2014 Shauna Lyon, The New Yorker , 21 Dec. 2021"
|
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],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"1762, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
|
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"1861, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb"
|
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich \u20201792 English diplomat":"Noun"
|
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},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"dialectal \u02c8sa\u014b-",
|
|
"\u02c8sand-\u02ccwich",
|
|
"\u02c8sam-",
|
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"\u02c8san(d)-(\u02cc)wich",
|
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"\u02c8san(d)-\u02ccwich"
|
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],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[
|
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"cram",
|
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"crowd",
|
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"crush",
|
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"jam",
|
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"ram",
|
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"shoehorn",
|
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"squeeze",
|
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"stuff",
|
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"wedge"
|
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],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-022613",
|
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"type":[
|
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"geographical name",
|
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"noun",
|
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"verb"
|
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]
|
|
},
|
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"sandwich (in":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":[
|
|
"to put among or between others could we sandwich in one more speaker during the morning session of the conference?"
|
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],
|
|
"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":[],
|
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"history_and_etymology":[],
|
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"pronounciation":[],
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-112944",
|
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"type":[
|
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"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sandwich (in ":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":[
|
|
"to put among or between others could we sandwich in one more speaker during the morning session of the conference?"
|
|
],
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":[],
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220629-234026",
|
|
"type":[
|
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"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sane":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"brainsick",
|
|
"crazed",
|
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"crazy",
|
|
"demented",
|
|
"deranged",
|
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"insane",
|
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"lunatic",
|
|
"mad",
|
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"maniacal",
|
|
"maniac",
|
|
"mental",
|
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"unbalanced",
|
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"unsound"
|
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],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": healthy in body":[],
|
|
": proceeding from a sound mind : rational":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"No sane person could do something so horrible.",
|
|
"Leaving was the only sane option she had.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
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"What happened with the democratic debate that was more sane . \u2014 Laura Johnston, cleveland , 29 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"This is for two reasons: first, the diagnosis may be wrong\u2014the apparently mad may in fact be sane \u2014and second, madness can have its own rationality. \u2014 WSJ , 28 Feb. 2022",
|
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"King, a 40-year-old Aussie known for his boyish enthusiasm, quickly realized a proper schedule would be crucial to keeping everyone (including himself) sane . \u2014 Mickey Rapkin, Town & Country , 3 Feb. 2022",
|
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"But Zemlyansky, who is fully vaccinated, said that despite the health risks involved with constant contact with strangers, there\u2019s another side to that coin \u2014 keeping sane through human interaction. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 23 July 2021",
|
|
"My biggest challenge, though, is staying sane under the pressure to keep all this a secret. \u2014 Judith Basya, refinery29.com , 1 Oct. 2021",
|
|
"Rest is necessary for staying sane and on your game. \u2014 Justin Grome, Forbes , 15 June 2021",
|
|
"Thru-hiking hinges on a balance between the long-term goal of finishing and the short-term goal of staying sane by, say, stopping in town for a burger and a beer or watching a bad movie at a hostel, blissful with fatigue. \u2014 Outside Online , 2 July 2020",
|
|
"Why does any sane person know, say, what Ja\u2019Marr Chase bench-presses? \u2014 Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer , 25 Apr. 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1628, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Latin sanus healthy, sane":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0101n"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for sane wise , sage , sapient , judicious , prudent , sensible , sane mean having or showing sound judgment. wise suggests great understanding of people and of situations and unusual discernment and judgment in dealing with them. wise beyond his tender years sage suggests wide experience, great learning, and wisdom. the sage advice of my father sapient suggests great sagacity and discernment. the sapient musings of an old philosopher judicious stresses a capacity for reaching wise decisions or just conclusions. judicious parents using kindness and discipline in equal measure prudent suggests the exercise of restraint guided by sound practical wisdom and discretion. a prudent decision to wait out the storm sensible applies to action guided and restrained by good sense and rationality. a sensible woman who was not fooled by flattery sane stresses mental soundness, rationality, and levelheadedness. remained sane even in times of crises",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"balanced",
|
|
"clearheaded",
|
|
"compos mentis",
|
|
"lucid",
|
|
"normal",
|
|
"right",
|
|
"stable"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-105158",
|
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"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"adverb",
|
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"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"saneness":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"brainsick",
|
|
"crazed",
|
|
"crazy",
|
|
"demented",
|
|
"deranged",
|
|
"insane",
|
|
"lunatic",
|
|
"mad",
|
|
"maniacal",
|
|
"maniac",
|
|
"mental",
|
|
"unbalanced",
|
|
"unsound"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": healthy in body":[],
|
|
": proceeding from a sound mind : rational":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"No sane person could do something so horrible.",
|
|
"Leaving was the only sane option she had.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"What happened with the democratic debate that was more sane . \u2014 Laura Johnston, cleveland , 29 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"This is for two reasons: first, the diagnosis may be wrong\u2014the apparently mad may in fact be sane \u2014and second, madness can have its own rationality. \u2014 WSJ , 28 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"King, a 40-year-old Aussie known for his boyish enthusiasm, quickly realized a proper schedule would be crucial to keeping everyone (including himself) sane . \u2014 Mickey Rapkin, Town & Country , 3 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"But Zemlyansky, who is fully vaccinated, said that despite the health risks involved with constant contact with strangers, there\u2019s another side to that coin \u2014 keeping sane through human interaction. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 23 July 2021",
|
|
"My biggest challenge, though, is staying sane under the pressure to keep all this a secret. \u2014 Judith Basya, refinery29.com , 1 Oct. 2021",
|
|
"Rest is necessary for staying sane and on your game. \u2014 Justin Grome, Forbes , 15 June 2021",
|
|
"Thru-hiking hinges on a balance between the long-term goal of finishing and the short-term goal of staying sane by, say, stopping in town for a burger and a beer or watching a bad movie at a hostel, blissful with fatigue. \u2014 Outside Online , 2 July 2020",
|
|
"Why does any sane person know, say, what Ja\u2019Marr Chase bench-presses? \u2014 Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer , 25 Apr. 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1628, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Latin sanus healthy, sane":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0101n"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for sane wise , sage , sapient , judicious , prudent , sensible , sane mean having or showing sound judgment. wise suggests great understanding of people and of situations and unusual discernment and judgment in dealing with them. wise beyond his tender years sage suggests wide experience, great learning, and wisdom. the sage advice of my father sapient suggests great sagacity and discernment. the sapient musings of an old philosopher judicious stresses a capacity for reaching wise decisions or just conclusions. judicious parents using kindness and discipline in equal measure prudent suggests the exercise of restraint guided by sound practical wisdom and discretion. a prudent decision to wait out the storm sensible applies to action guided and restrained by good sense and rationality. a sensible woman who was not fooled by flattery sane stresses mental soundness, rationality, and levelheadedness. remained sane even in times of crises",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"balanced",
|
|
"clearheaded",
|
|
"compos mentis",
|
|
"lucid",
|
|
"normal",
|
|
"right",
|
|
"stable"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-173511",
|
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"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"adverb",
|
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"noun"
|
|
]
|
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},
|
|
"sang de boeuf":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": an opaque claret red to brownish red reduced copper glaze developed in China during the K\u02bdang Hsi period and used chiefly on porcelain wares":[],
|
|
": oxblood":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"French, oxblood":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"s\u00e4\u207fd\u0259b\u0259\u0304f"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-183224",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"sangdragon":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": amboyna":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"obsolete English, dragon's blood, from Middle English sandragoun , modification of Middle French sang-dragon , contraction of sang-de-dragon , literally, blood of dragon, from sang blood + de of (from Latin, from, away) + dragon , from Old French":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8sa\u014b\u02ccdrag\u0259n"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-221009",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"sangfroid":{
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"antonyms":[
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"agitation",
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"discomposure",
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"perturbation"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": self-possession or imperturbability especially under strain":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"He displayed remarkable sangfroid when everyone else was panicking during the crisis.",
|
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"the professional gambler seemed to take both his wins and his losses with remarkable sangfroid",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"Much like her mastery of language, Harini puts plenty of work into her onstage sangfroid . \u2014 Ben Nuckols, ajc , 2 June 2022",
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"Born in Philadelphia and educated at Bennington College, Taylor has excelled at playing characters with a certain sandpapery sangfroid . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 23 Mar. 2022",
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"For those of us who have been following United States v. Ghislaine Maxwell, the defendant\u2019s sangfroid didn\u2019t come as much of a surprise. \u2014 Naomi Fry, The New Yorker , 30 Dec. 2021",
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"Swayman may do so eventually, but so far, he\u2019s been all sangfroid . \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 16 Oct. 2021",
|
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"Who has the sangfroid to perfectly frame an assault on armed enemies who are near enough to throw things at? \u2014 Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker , 26 July 2021",
|
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"The sangfroid that served him then also amassed him hundreds of thousands of subscribers, millions of views, and enough money to quit his police job. \u2014 Stephen Kearse, The Atlantic , 31 Oct. 2020",
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"But the traders\u2019 sangfroid may quickly disappear if oil prices rise significantly. \u2014 Jack Farchy, Bloomberg.com , 22 Aug. 2020",
|
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"Tasked with introducing this franchise's modish, candy-colored universe on screen as well as behind the camera, Banks tackles both roles with remarkable sangfroid . \u2014 Isaac Feldberg, Fortune , 15 Nov. 2019"
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],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"1750, in the meaning defined above":""
|
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"French sang-froid , literally, cold blood":""
|
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"\u02c8s\u00e4\u207f-\u02c8f(r)w\u00e4",
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"\u02ccs\u00e4\u014b-\u02c8f(r)w\u00e4"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for sangfroid equanimity , composure , sangfroid mean evenness of mind under stress. equanimity suggests a habit of mind that is only rarely disturbed under great strain. accepted her troubles with equanimity composure implies the controlling of emotional or mental agitation by an effort of will or as a matter of habit. maintaining his composure even under hostile questioning sangfroid implies great coolness and steadiness under strain. handled the situation with professional sangfroid",
|
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"synonyms":[
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"aplomb",
|
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"calmness",
|
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"collectedness",
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"composedness",
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"composure",
|
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"cool",
|
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"coolness",
|
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"countenance",
|
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"equanimity",
|
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"equilibrium",
|
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"imperturbability",
|
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"placidity",
|
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"repose",
|
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"self-composedness",
|
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"self-possession",
|
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"serenity",
|
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"tranquillity",
|
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"tranquility",
|
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"tranquilness"
|
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],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-002116",
|
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"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"sangh":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
|
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": an association or society having as its object the unification of the different groups in Hinduism and the prevention of the conversion of Hindus to Christianity or Islam":[]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"Hindi s\u00e3g , literally, association, from Sanskrit sa\u1e45ga , from sajati he adheres to, sticks":""
|
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},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
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"\u02c8sa\u014b",
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0259\u014b"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-090633",
|
|
"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
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]
|
|
},
|
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"sangha":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": a Buddhist religious community or monastic order":[],
|
|
": a Jain monastic community":[]
|
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},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Sanskrit sa\u1e45gha":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-124906",
|
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"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"sanguinary":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": attended by bloodshed : bloody":[
|
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"this bitter and sanguinary war",
|
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"\u2014 T. H. D. Mahoney"
|
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],
|
|
": bloodthirsty , murderous":[
|
|
"sanguinary hatred"
|
|
],
|
|
": consisting of blood":[
|
|
"a sanguinary stream"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"a movie so sanguinary that I covered my eyes during at least half of it",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Except, of course, there have been a great many more mass shootings, adding Atlanta; Orlando, Fla.; Las Vegas; El Paso; Pittsburgh; Boulder, Colo.; Parkland, Fla.; and many other cities, large and small, to the sanguinary toll. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 16 May 2022",
|
|
"Though set in the far future and rendered in gorgeous 2-D by Madhouse Studios, Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust feels ancient, like an old, sanguinary myth made new. \u2014 Vulture Editors, Vulture , 25 Oct. 2021",
|
|
"But for those hoping to slake their bloodlust a little sooner, there\u2019s a whole world of sanguinary anime \u2014 with and without vampires \u2014 out there just waiting for viewers to sink their teeth into. \u2014 John Maher, Vulture , 4 June 2021",
|
|
"The details of that latest outrage bore all the markings of the sanguinary and absurd cycle of racist police violence. \u2014 Keeanga-yamahtta Taylor, The New Yorker , 7 May 2021",
|
|
"The sanguinary stream in the tapestry may refer to the strife that drove Moufarrege\u2019s family from both Alexandria and Beirut, as the papyrus and the tile pattern would suggest. \u2014 New York Times , 19 May 2020",
|
|
"The red flag of the revolutionist in Lower California floats from the mast of the Mexican custom house in the Mexican town, the result of by far the most desperate and sanguinary battle yet fought on the Mexican peninsula. \u2014 sandiegouniontribune.com , 9 May 2018",
|
|
"But even a cursory glance at the news that emanates from the Buddhist world reveals a more sanguinary state of affairs. \u2014 Amar Diwakar, The New Republic , 23 Mar. 2018",
|
|
"No discriminatory intent should be inferred here; all over the place, in dioramas set up by dealers to pitch their sanguinary wares, soldiers of every nationality and ethnicity were massacring soldiers of every other nationality and ethnicity. \u2014 Glenn Garvin, miamiherald , 28 Jan. 2018"
|
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],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
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"circa 1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Latin sanguinarius , from sanguin-, sanguis blood":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sa\u014b-gw\u0259-\u02ccner-\u0113"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for sanguinary bloody , sanguinary , gory mean affected by or involving the shedding of blood. bloody is applied especially to things that are actually covered with blood or are made up of blood. bloody hands sanguinary applies especially to something attended by, or someone inclined to, bloodshed. the Civil War was America's most sanguinary conflict gory suggests a profusion of blood and slaughter. exceptionally gory , even for a horror movie",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"bloodthirsty",
|
|
"bloody",
|
|
"bloody-minded",
|
|
"homicidal",
|
|
"murdering",
|
|
"murderous",
|
|
"sanguine",
|
|
"sanguineous"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-223928",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"adverb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sanguine":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a moderate to strong red":[],
|
|
": accompanied by, involving, or relating to bloodshed : bloody":[
|
|
"\u2026 from the numerous graves, including those by the barn, which our shells had destroyed; we realized what a sanguine battle it had been \u2026",
|
|
"\u2014 Frederick W. Wild"
|
|
],
|
|
": bloodred":[
|
|
"\u2026 the radiant heat from the cedar logs, whose sanguine colour made the silvered locks of his hair into a fantastic wreath of flames.",
|
|
"\u2014 Elinor Wylie"
|
|
],
|
|
": bloodthirsty , sanguinary":[
|
|
"\u2026 attacked by the sanguine \u2026 warriors of neighboring islands \u2026",
|
|
"\u2014 Ana Y. Ramos-Zayas"
|
|
],
|
|
": consisting of or relating to blood":[
|
|
"\u2026 some sanguine vessels are obstructed, and distended \u2026",
|
|
"\u2014 Theophilus Lobb"
|
|
],
|
|
": marked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic":[
|
|
"In the month of August 1994, Democrats remained sanguine about their chances at the polls \u2026",
|
|
"\u2014 John B. Judis",
|
|
"A lot of attention also is being devoted to the development of vaccines to prevent genital herpes, although not everyone is sanguine about the outcome.",
|
|
"\u2014 The Journal of the American Medical Association"
|
|
],
|
|
": ruddy":[
|
|
"She was all unnerved; her naturally sanguine complexion was pale \u2026",
|
|
"\u2014 Charlotte Bront\u00eb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Adjective",
|
|
"He has been strangely sanguine about this, blandly ignoring the mounting evidence that dissident elements in the police are stirring trouble \u2026 \u2014 Allister Sparks , Washington Post , 9\u201315 Mar. 1992",
|
|
"How could a man of his caliber be this sanguine about a war we had barely begun to fight? He gave me the McNamara look, eyes focusing boldly through rimless glasses. \"Every quantitative measurement we have shows that we're winning this war,\" he said. \u2014 Neil Sheehan , A Bright Shining Lie , 1988",
|
|
"Yet if there were sanguine expectations of war profits and unlimited booty from the Spanish empire, \u2026 those hopes were dramatically confounded \u2026 \u2014 Simon Schama , The Embarrassment of Riches , 1988",
|
|
"He does not pretend to be sanguine about our prospects. History itself, he reminds us, provides few examples of cultures as debilitated as ours which were not destroyed by the very forces they set in motion. \u2014 Gertrude Himmelfarb , The New History and the Old , 1987",
|
|
"She has a sanguine disposition.",
|
|
"He is sanguine about the company's future.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
|
|
"But maybe Bieber is not as sanguine about going home empty-handed, as he and his team are known to have taken the Grammys seriously in the past. \u2014 Chris Willman, Variety , 3 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"The continued rise in energy prices is hitting Italy hard, but Draghi was sanguine about weathering the turmoil. \u2014 Alessandra Migliaccio, Bloomberg.com , 11 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Although total output in the United States contracted, analysts tended to be more sanguine about the American economy\u2019s prospects, noting that consumer spending was strong despite high inflation and that the labor market remained tight. \u2014 New York Times , 29 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Bante, Nicol\u00f2\u2019s youngest son, was a bit more sanguine , denying that Rita even knew him or his brothers all that well. \u2014 James Mcauley, Town & Country , 27 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Strange views crisis and injustice, like so much else, with a sanguine tenacity. \u2014 Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone , 12 May 2022",
|
|
"Simon Porte Jacquemus\u2019s beachside show called for sanguine style, and that vibe was captured by Blackpink\u2019s Jennie. \u2014 Janelle Okwodu, Vogue , 17 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Nvidia\u2019s move always seemed opportunistic, and analysts had never been very sanguine on the odds of completing the deal. \u2014 Jacky Wong, WSJ , 8 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"Having said this, this sanguine perspective will not hold much longer if asset prices continue to climb, and leverage continues to build at the pace of the past year. \u2014 Mark Zandi For Cnn Business Perspectives, CNN , 24 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"But the rest of the production was far from sanguine . \u2014 Mark Peikert, Town & Country , 28 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"Indeed, as director Amy Berg\u2019s documentary reminds us, his fans are not exactly known for being laid-back and sanguine in the face of criticism of their idol. \u2014 Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter , 23 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"The song grapples with the self-doubt that emerges as a product of the creative process, and serves as a sanguine take on a common artist\u2019s dilemma. \u2014 Taylor Mims, Billboard , 18 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"The hunter's moon, which follows the harvest moon, was also called the travel, dying grass, sanguine or blood moon by Algonquin tribes. \u2014 Julia Musto, Fox News , 20 Oct. 2021",
|
|
"The designs of Indian miniatures were first drawn in rough outline in charcoal, which was subsequently painted over with sanguine followed by a very thin coat of white priming. \u2014 Washington Post , 25 Aug. 2021",
|
|
"Yet on Wall Street, the scene is the other kind of sanguine : The stock has slipped into the red for the year. \u2014 Hannah Levitt, Los Angeles Times , 20 Aug. 2019",
|
|
"But not all involved with the legal defense are sanguine that Giuliani can succeed where others have failed. \u2014 Gloria Borger, CNN , 20 Apr. 2018",
|
|
"Here, there are more than 90 options ranging from yuzu to orange sanguine , speculoos to fig. \u2014 Kristen Bateman, Vogue , 7 July 2017"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2":"Adjective",
|
|
"15th century, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English sanguin , from Anglo-French, from Latin sanguineus , from sanguin-, sanguis \u2014 see sanguinary":"Adjective and Noun"
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sa\u014b-gw\u0259n"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"bloodthirsty",
|
|
"bloody",
|
|
"bloody-minded",
|
|
"homicidal",
|
|
"murdering",
|
|
"murderous",
|
|
"sanguinary",
|
|
"sanguineous"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-022826",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"adverb",
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sanguineous":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": bloodred":[],
|
|
": of, relating to, or containing blood":[],
|
|
": of, relating to, or involving bloodshed : bloodthirsty":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"in the sanguineous culture of ancient Sparta, military glory was prized above all else"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"circa 1520, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Latin sanguineus":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"sa\u014b-\u02c8gwin-\u0113-\u0259s",
|
|
"sa\u014b-",
|
|
"san-",
|
|
"san-\u02c8gwi-n\u0113-\u0259s"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"bloodthirsty",
|
|
"bloody",
|
|
"bloody-minded",
|
|
"homicidal",
|
|
"murdering",
|
|
"murderous",
|
|
"sanguinary",
|
|
"sanguine"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-202347",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sanguini-":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": sanguino-":[
|
|
"sanguini colous"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"from sanguine entry 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-113638",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"combining form"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sanitary landfill":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": landfill":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"even after many years in sanitary landfills , disposable diapers have proven to be resistant to decomposition",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Many people work collecting rubbish for resale at the Matuail sanitary landfill , the largest waste disposal site in Dhaka, Bangladesh. \u2014 Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes , 15 Nov. 2021",
|
|
"The modern sanitary landfill emerged in the 1970s, when states first devised legal guidelines for massive waste management. \u2014 Dylan Taylor-lehman, Popular Mechanics , 29 July 2021"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1968, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"dump",
|
|
"landfill",
|
|
"tip"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-185601",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sanity":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"dementia",
|
|
"derangement",
|
|
"insanity",
|
|
"lunacy",
|
|
"madness",
|
|
"mania",
|
|
"unreason"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"People have begun to doubt his sanity .",
|
|
"She is the mother of six children but somehow keeps her sanity .",
|
|
"The sanity of the decision was never in question.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Our Hamlet is an outsider in a wealthy British Indian family, who starts to question his relatives\u2019 morality and his own sanity after encountering his father\u2019s ghost. \u2014 Naman Ramachandran, Variety , 11 May 2022",
|
|
"Lemire's run depicted Marc Spector in an asylum, where he was constantly made to question his own sanity . \u2014 Evan Romano, Men's Health , 20 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Carla Navarro plays the intentionally oblivious Polly on the knife edge of sanity . \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 27 May 2022",
|
|
"There\u2019s a certain irony to the fact that the key to breaking our political duopoly and returning some modicum of sanity to our politics could actually come from heavily blue or red states. \u2014 Garry Kasparov, CNN , 26 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Still, this might not be a question of sanity , but perspective. \u2014 Washington Post , 15 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Superstitions are often dismissed as irrational, but settled superstitions such as these are beacons of sanity in comparison with the live, ever-changing, turbulent, obsessive madness of active superstitious thinking. \u2014 Agnes Callard, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 16 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"For the sake of my sanity , my Saturday afternoons, and domestic peace, someone please give us a proper family gaming plan. \u2014 Simon Hill, Wired , 31 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"Spending an hour just sitting in a quiet corner to relax before a drive home is important for sanity after long flights. \u2014 Kelly Yamanouchi, ajc , 12 May 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"15th century, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English sanite , from Anglo-French sanit\u00e9 , from Latin sanitat-, sanitas health, sanity, from sanus healthy, sane":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8san-\u0259t-\u0113",
|
|
"\u02c8sa-n\u0259-t\u0113"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"daylights",
|
|
"head",
|
|
"marbles",
|
|
"mind",
|
|
"reason",
|
|
"saneness",
|
|
"wit(s)"
|
|
],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-181946",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"sans":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": sans serif":[],
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": without":[
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"my love to thee is sound, sans crack or flaw",
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"\u2014 William Shakespeare"
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]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Preposition",
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"She went to the party sans her husband.",
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"anyone sans shirt will not be allowed in the restaurant",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"The soloists themselves seemed split on Thursday: Even in a non-staged setting, Salsi and Mizzi acted compellingly, subtly but effectively aligning their onstage delivery to the plot, while Meli and El-Khoury sang essentially sans gesture. \u2014 Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune , 24 June 2022",
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"At 34, Curry turned in one of the better seasons of his career, being named All-Star Game MVP, Western Conference finals MVP, and NBA Finals MVP with a brilliant performance ( sans Game 5) against the Celtics. \u2014 Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com , 18 June 2022",
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"For an alternative that promises Everest views sans Everest congestion, try Nepal\u2019s Gokyo and Renjo La route. \u2014 Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online , 18 June 2022",
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"Its overseas cume was the 12th biggest ever in early 2006, or the fifth biggest sans the Lord of the Rings trilogy and the first four Harry Potter films. \u2014 Scott Mendelson, Forbes , 28 Jan. 2022",
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"The stars reenacted their infamous 2003 VMAs kiss\u2014 sans Christina Aguilera\u2014at Spears's nuptials to Sam Asghari last night. \u2014 Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR , 10 June 2022",
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"According to People, the Cambridge family ( sans Prince Louis) were treated to a tour of Cardiff Castle's stage ahead of a Platinum Jubilee Celebration Concert later in the evening. \u2014 Glamour , 4 June 2022",
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"The Celtics have earned their spot in the Finals, knocking off the top-seeded Miami Heat, third-seeded Milwaukee Bucks ( sans Khris Middleton) and seventh-seeded Brooklyn Nets. \u2014 USA TODAY , 1 June 2022",
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"The couple\u2019s trip to London comes after Kardashian attended her sister Kourtney Kardashian\u2019s wedding in Italy sans Davidson. \u2014 Alyssa Bailey, ELLE , 30 May 2022"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"14th century, in the meaning defined above":"Preposition",
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"circa 1909, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English saun, sans , from Anglo-French san, sanz , modification of Latin sine without \u2014 more at sunder":"Preposition"
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8sanz"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"absent",
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"minus",
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"wanting",
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"without"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-032424",
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"type":[
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"noun",
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"preposition"
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]
|
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},
|
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"sap":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": a body fluid (such as blood) essential to life, health, or vigor":[],
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": a foolish gullible person":[],
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": blackjack , bludgeon":[],
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": bodily health and vigor":[],
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": the extension of a trench to a point beneath an enemy's fortifications":[],
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": to drain or deprive of sap":[],
|
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": to gradually diminish the supply or intensity of":[
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"sapped her strength"
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],
|
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": to knock out with a sap":[],
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": to operate against or pierce by a sap":[],
|
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": to proceed by digging a sap":[],
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": to subvert by digging or eroding the substratum or foundation : undermine":[],
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": to weaken or exhaust the energy or vitality of":[
|
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"the illness sapped him of his stamina"
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]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"1598, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense":"Verb",
|
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"1642, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
|
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"1725, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb",
|
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun"
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"French sape , from saper":"Noun",
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"Middle English, from Old English s\u00e6p ; akin to Old High German saf sap":"Noun",
|
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"Middle French sapper , from Old Italian zappare , from zappa hoe":"Verb"
|
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"\u02c8sap"
|
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],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for sap Verb (2) weaken , enfeeble , debilitate , undermine , sap , cripple , disable mean to lose or cause to lose strength or vigor. weaken may imply loss of physical strength, health, soundness, or stability or of quality, intensity, or effective power. a disease that weakens the body's defenses enfeeble implies a condition of marked weakness and helplessness. enfeebled by starvation debilitate suggests a less marked or more temporary impairment of strength or vitality. the debilitating effects of surgery undermine and sap suggest a weakening by something working surreptitiously and insidiously. a poor diet undermines your health drugs had sapped his ability to think cripple implies causing a serious loss of functioning power through damaging or removing an essential part or element. crippled by arthritis disable suggests bringing about impairment or limitation in a physical or mental ability. disabled by an injury sustained at work",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-004444",
|
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"type":[
|
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"adjective",
|
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"noun",
|
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"verb"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"sap cavity":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": vacuole":[]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"sap entry 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-023838",
|
|
"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
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]
|
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},
|
|
"sap chafer":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": any of various sap-feeding flower beetles especially of the family Cetoniidae":[]
|
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},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-105430",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sap pine":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a pitch pine ( Pinus rigida )":[],
|
|
": loblolly":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-053557",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sapa":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": grape juice evaporated to a syrupy consistency or to the consistency of honey and used especially in the 16th century as a cough cure : must":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Latin; akin to Latin sapere to taste, have good taste":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0101p\u0259"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-221505",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sapajou":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": capuchin sense 3b":[],
|
|
": spider monkey":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"French, from Tupi":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sap\u0259\u02ccj\u00fc"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-060942",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sapan":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": the heartwood of sappanwood formerly used as an astringent":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Malay sapang":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sa\u02ccpan",
|
|
"s\u0259\u02c8pan"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-034459",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sapanwood":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":[
|
|
"Definition of sapanwood variant spelling of sappanwood"
|
|
],
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":[],
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-113603",
|
|
"type":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"saphead":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"brain",
|
|
"genius"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a weak-minded stupid person : sap":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"an important diplomatic post that is no place for a saphead"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1691, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sap-\u02cched"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"airhead",
|
|
"birdbrain",
|
|
"blockhead",
|
|
"bonehead",
|
|
"bubblehead",
|
|
"chowderhead",
|
|
"chucklehead",
|
|
"clodpoll",
|
|
"clodpole",
|
|
"clot",
|
|
"cluck",
|
|
"clunk",
|
|
"cretin",
|
|
"cuddy",
|
|
"cuddie",
|
|
"deadhead",
|
|
"dim bulb",
|
|
"dimwit",
|
|
"dip",
|
|
"dodo",
|
|
"dolt",
|
|
"donkey",
|
|
"doofus",
|
|
"dope",
|
|
"dork",
|
|
"dullard",
|
|
"dum-dum",
|
|
"dumbbell",
|
|
"dumbhead",
|
|
"dummkopf",
|
|
"dummy",
|
|
"dunce",
|
|
"dunderhead",
|
|
"fathead",
|
|
"gander",
|
|
"golem",
|
|
"goof",
|
|
"goon",
|
|
"half-wit",
|
|
"hammerhead",
|
|
"hardhead",
|
|
"idiot",
|
|
"ignoramus",
|
|
"imbecile",
|
|
"jackass",
|
|
"know-nothing",
|
|
"knucklehead",
|
|
"lamebrain",
|
|
"loggerhead",
|
|
"loon",
|
|
"lump",
|
|
"lunkhead",
|
|
"meathead",
|
|
"mome",
|
|
"moron",
|
|
"mug",
|
|
"mutt",
|
|
"natural",
|
|
"nimrod",
|
|
"nincompoop",
|
|
"ninny",
|
|
"ninnyhammer",
|
|
"nit",
|
|
"nitwit",
|
|
"noddy",
|
|
"noodle",
|
|
"numskull",
|
|
"numbskull",
|
|
"oaf",
|
|
"pinhead",
|
|
"prat",
|
|
"ratbag",
|
|
"schlub",
|
|
"shlub",
|
|
"schnook",
|
|
"simpleton",
|
|
"stock",
|
|
"stupe",
|
|
"stupid",
|
|
"thickhead",
|
|
"turkey",
|
|
"woodenhead",
|
|
"yahoo",
|
|
"yo-yo"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-220701",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"saphie":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a West African talisman, amulet, or charm":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Mandingo safaye":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-125907",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"saphir d'eau":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": water sapphire":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"French":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"sa\u02c8fi(\u0259)r\u02c8d\u014d"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-184425",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sapiao":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a round haul net of the Philippines made of cotton twine and used for catching small pelagic fishes":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"native name in the Philippines":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02ccs\u00e4p\u0113\u02c8au\u0307"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-214657",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sapid":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": agreeable to the mind":[],
|
|
": having flavor : flavorful":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Latin sapidus tasty, from sapere to taste \u2014 more at sage":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sa-p\u0259d",
|
|
"\u02c8sap-\u0259d"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-235937",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"noun,"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sapience":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": wisdom , sagacity":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"the kind of sapience that comes from a lifetime of experience as an educator",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"This seeming truth is said with a kind of sleepy sapience , as though only the na\u00efve or the self-deluded would imagine anything otherwise. \u2014 Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker , 27 Nov. 2019"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"14th century, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin sapientia , from sapient-, sapiens , present participle":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sa-",
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0101-p\u0113-\u0259n(t)s"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"discernment",
|
|
"insight",
|
|
"perception",
|
|
"perceptiveness",
|
|
"perceptivity",
|
|
"sagaciousness",
|
|
"sagacity",
|
|
"sageness",
|
|
"wisdom"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-034134",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sapient":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"unperceptive",
|
|
"unwise"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": possessing or expressing great sagacity":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"an uncle who is always good for valuable insights and some sapient advice",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"The reason for this is that a focus on just four creature types (Party only cares about wizards, rogues, warriors and clerics) would have limited the design opportunities for the rest of the set, which includes plenty of non- sapient creatures. \u2014 Joe Parlock, Forbes , 24 June 2021",
|
|
"Many wise and sapient social historians have written on the American cult, and invention, of the weekend. \u2014 Adam Gopnik, Town & Country , 29 May 2020"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"15th century, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin sapient-, sapiens , from present participle of sapere to taste, be wise \u2014 more at sage":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sa-",
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0101-p\u0113-\u0259nt"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for sapient wise , sage , sapient , judicious , prudent , sensible , sane mean having or showing sound judgment. wise suggests great understanding of people and of situations and unusual discernment and judgment in dealing with them. wise beyond his tender years sage suggests wide experience, great learning, and wisdom. the sage advice of my father sapient suggests great sagacity and discernment. the sapient musings of an old philosopher judicious stresses a capacity for reaching wise decisions or just conclusions. judicious parents using kindness and discipline in equal measure prudent suggests the exercise of restraint guided by sound practical wisdom and discretion. a prudent decision to wait out the storm sensible applies to action guided and restrained by good sense and rationality. a sensible woman who was not fooled by flattery sane stresses mental soundness, rationality, and levelheadedness. remained sane even in times of crises",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"discerning",
|
|
"insightful",
|
|
"perceptive",
|
|
"prudent",
|
|
"sagacious",
|
|
"sage",
|
|
"wise"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-231701",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"adverb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sapless":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a body fluid (such as blood) essential to life, health, or vigor":[],
|
|
": a foolish gullible person":[],
|
|
": blackjack , bludgeon":[],
|
|
": bodily health and vigor":[],
|
|
": the extension of a trench to a point beneath an enemy's fortifications":[],
|
|
": to drain or deprive of sap":[],
|
|
": to gradually diminish the supply or intensity of":[
|
|
"sapped her strength"
|
|
],
|
|
": to knock out with a sap":[],
|
|
": to operate against or pierce by a sap":[],
|
|
": to proceed by digging a sap":[],
|
|
": to subvert by digging or eroding the substratum or foundation : undermine":[],
|
|
": to weaken or exhaust the energy or vitality of":[
|
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"the illness sapped him of his stamina"
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]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1598, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense":"Verb",
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"1642, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
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"1725, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb",
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun"
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"French sape , from saper":"Noun",
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"Middle English, from Old English s\u00e6p ; akin to Old High German saf sap":"Noun",
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"Middle French sapper , from Old Italian zappare , from zappa hoe":"Verb"
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8sap"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for sap Verb (2) weaken , enfeeble , debilitate , undermine , sap , cripple , disable mean to lose or cause to lose strength or vigor. weaken may imply loss of physical strength, health, soundness, or stability or of quality, intensity, or effective power. a disease that weakens the body's defenses enfeeble implies a condition of marked weakness and helplessness. enfeebled by starvation debilitate suggests a less marked or more temporary impairment of strength or vitality. the debilitating effects of surgery undermine and sap suggest a weakening by something working surreptitiously and insidiously. a poor diet undermines your health drugs had sapped his ability to think cripple implies causing a serious loss of functioning power through damaging or removing an essential part or element. crippled by arthritis disable suggests bringing about impairment or limitation in a physical or mental ability. disabled by an injury sustained at work",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-110128",
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"type":[
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"adjective",
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"noun",
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"verb"
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]
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},
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"sapped":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": a body fluid (such as blood) essential to life, health, or vigor":[],
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": a foolish gullible person":[],
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": blackjack , bludgeon":[],
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": bodily health and vigor":[],
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": the extension of a trench to a point beneath an enemy's fortifications":[],
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": to drain or deprive of sap":[],
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": to gradually diminish the supply or intensity of":[
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"sapped her strength"
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],
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": to knock out with a sap":[],
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": to operate against or pierce by a sap":[],
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": to proceed by digging a sap":[],
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": to subvert by digging or eroding the substratum or foundation : undermine":[],
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": to weaken or exhaust the energy or vitality of":[
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"the illness sapped him of his stamina"
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]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1598, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense":"Verb",
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"1642, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
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"1725, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb",
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun"
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"French sape , from saper":"Noun",
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"Middle English, from Old English s\u00e6p ; akin to Old High German saf sap":"Noun",
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"Middle French sapper , from Old Italian zappare , from zappa hoe":"Verb"
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8sap"
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],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for sap Verb (2) weaken , enfeeble , debilitate , undermine , sap , cripple , disable mean to lose or cause to lose strength or vigor. weaken may imply loss of physical strength, health, soundness, or stability or of quality, intensity, or effective power. a disease that weakens the body's defenses enfeeble implies a condition of marked weakness and helplessness. enfeebled by starvation debilitate suggests a less marked or more temporary impairment of strength or vitality. the debilitating effects of surgery undermine and sap suggest a weakening by something working surreptitiously and insidiously. a poor diet undermines your health drugs had sapped his ability to think cripple implies causing a serious loss of functioning power through damaging or removing an essential part or element. crippled by arthritis disable suggests bringing about impairment or limitation in a physical or mental ability. disabled by an injury sustained at work",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-023327",
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"type":[
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"adjective",
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"noun",
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"verb"
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]
|
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},
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"sapphirine":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": made of sapphire":[],
|
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": resembling sapphire especially in color":[]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"sa-\u02c8f\u012b-r\u0259n",
|
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"\u02c8sa-\u02ccf\u012br-\u02cc\u0113n",
|
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"\u02c8sa-f\u0259-\u02ccr\u012bn"
|
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],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-134729",
|
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"type":[
|
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"adjective"
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]
|
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},
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"sapphirine gurnard":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": a European gurnard ( Trigla hirundo ) having the pectoral fins much blotched with a rich blue":[]
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},
|
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"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
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"pronounciation":[],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-190829",
|
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"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sapphism":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": lesbianism":[]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
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"Most of the women who come for an evening of unabashed sapphism with Skirt Club identify as straight, says LeJeune, a former Bloomberg journalist currently married to a man. \u2014 Wednesday Martin, The Hollywood Reporter , 9 June 2017"
|
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],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"circa 1890, in the meaning defined above":""
|
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"Sappho + -ism ; from the belief that Sappho was sexually attracted to other women":""
|
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},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sa-\u02ccfi-z\u0259m",
|
|
"\u02c8saf-\u02cciz-\u0259m"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-082816",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sappiness":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": the quality or state of being sappy : foolishness":[],
|
|
": the state of being full of or smelling of sap":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"the over-the-top sappiness of the verse on the Valentine's Day card",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"But if sappiness or shyness aren\u2019t really the show\u2019s thing, sensitivity is. \u2014 Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter , 8 June 2022",
|
|
"That means giving the star a chance to be heroic and funny, while adding a dollop of heart that borders a bit too much on sappiness . \u2014 Brian Lowry, CNN , 10 Mar. 2022",
|
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"Those early moments of violence are actually some of the only ones in a movie that\u2019s fairly light on the gore and heavy on the sappiness , as if Argento\u2019s knives had been dulled by age. \u2014 Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter , 11 Feb. 2022",
|
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"The script, by Micah Fitzerman-Blue and Noah Harpster, is lovely but modest\u2014a tale of Vogel\u2019s personal redemption and self-improvement that could easily come off with the sappiness of a Hallmark special. \u2014 David Sims, The Atlantic , 21 Nov. 2019",
|
|
"As spoken by one character, that line sounds like del Toro\u2019s credited allies the Coen Brothers, which exposes the snark at the base of del Toro\u2019s left-wing sappiness . \u2014 Armond White, National Review , 15 Dec. 2017",
|
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"The elasticity of language, the silliness and sappiness , felt very much like the expression of the twins. \u2014 Parul Seghal, The Atlantic , 17 June 2017",
|
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"Mara\u2019s up for it all, but the nudge toward sappiness over messiness feels like the slightest step backward. \u2014 Robert Abele, latimes.com , 8 June 2017"
|
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],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sa-p\u0113-n\u0259s"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"bathos",
|
|
"gooeyness",
|
|
"lovey-doveyness",
|
|
"mawkishness",
|
|
"mush",
|
|
"mushiness",
|
|
"saccharinity",
|
|
"sentimentalism",
|
|
"sentimentality",
|
|
"sloppiness",
|
|
"soppiness",
|
|
"syrup",
|
|
"sirup"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-071502",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sapples":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": suds":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"probably diminutive (plural) of English dialect (Scots) saip soap, from Old English s\u0101pe":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sap\u0259lz"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-030057",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"plural noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sappy":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"unsentimental"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": abounding with sap":[],
|
|
": lacking in good sense : silly":[],
|
|
": overly sweet or sentimental":[],
|
|
": resembling or consisting largely of sapwood":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"She gets all sappy when she is around babies.",
|
|
"a sappy letter filled with silly romantic clich\u00e9s",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Pundits taunted Drake for subscribing to this nonlinear narrative of sappy love songs or braggadocious rap records. \u2014 Billboard Staff, Billboard , 28 June 2022",
|
|
"Romance served as the impetus behind the brand\u2019s Young Rose, but the scent isn\u2019t a sappy tale. \u2014 Janelle Okwodu, Vogue , 19 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Using bold accent colors prevents pastel palettes from looking too sappy . \u2014 Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens , 30 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"The resulting book is beautiful and wise without ever being sappy or manipulative. \u2014 Steve Donoghue, The Christian Science Monitor , 1 Sep. 2021",
|
|
"Our sappy human brains and their tendency to anthropomorphize inanimate objects kicked in. \u2014 Marina Koren, The Atlantic , 27 Aug. 2021",
|
|
"Rather than having to carry on awkward pleasantry conversations with a driver, the passenger can just go for a ride and not need to engage in sappy dialogue. \u2014 Lance Eliot, Forbes , 15 May 2021",
|
|
"Still, the show managed to put on a great Hanukkah episode that features some equally sappy and funny flashbacks, plus a very special performance by Ray Charles. \u2014 Rebecca Caplan, Vulture , 23 Apr. 2021",
|
|
"Being a parent is full of so many incredibly sappy moments. \u2014 Kelly Corbett, House Beautiful , 19 Mar. 2021"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sa-p\u0113"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"chocolate-box",
|
|
"cloying",
|
|
"corny",
|
|
"drippy",
|
|
"fruity",
|
|
"gooey",
|
|
"lovey-dovey",
|
|
"maudlin",
|
|
"mawkish",
|
|
"mushy",
|
|
"novelettish",
|
|
"saccharine",
|
|
"schmaltzy",
|
|
"sentimental",
|
|
"sloppy",
|
|
"slushy",
|
|
"soppy",
|
|
"soupy",
|
|
"spoony",
|
|
"spooney",
|
|
"sticky",
|
|
"sugarcoated",
|
|
"sugary",
|
|
"wet"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-220000",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sarcasm":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a mode of satirical wit depending for its effect on bitter, caustic , and often ironic language that is usually directed against an individual":[],
|
|
": a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain":[],
|
|
": the use or language of sarcasm":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"\"That was my favorite show yet this tour,\" Banks says. \"I love audiences that are ambivalent.\" For a second, I think he's laying on the sarcasm , until he continues. \"I really like the chance to win people over.\" \u2014 David Peisner , Spin , August 2007",
|
|
"\"The best part of being single,\" Bryce Donovan jokes, \"is being able to choose any woman I want to shoot me down.\" Such self-deprecating sarcasm is the trademark of this newsman's four-year-old weekly column \"It Beats Working\" in the Charleston Post and Courier . \u2014 People , 26 June 2006",
|
|
"\"But see,\" I say \u2026 \"in my line of work I'm supposed to dress in a way that makes clients feel sorry for me, or better yet superior to me. I think I accomplish that pretty well.\" Paul looks over at me again with a distasteful look that might be ready to slide into sarcasm , only he doesn't know if I'm making fun of him. He says nothing. \u2014 Richard Ford , Independence Day , (1995) 1996",
|
|
"a voice full of sarcasm",
|
|
"I know you're not happy, but there's no need to resort to petty sarcasms to make your point.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Cannon then instructs viewers on the right way to make the semi-sweet drink \u2014 using just a touch of sarcasm . \u2014 Hannah Dailey, Billboard , 9 June 2022",
|
|
"Under all the witty sarcasm , is a relatable message of self-love and acceptance. \u2014 Christine Jean-baptiste, refinery29.com , 20 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"To my ears, the second movement Andante presages the mature Mozart\u2019s biting sarcasm , its dotted martial theme as tragicomic as a toy soldier; winking courtly flourishes in the MOB winds only drove the impression home. \u2014 Hannah Edgar, chicagotribune.com , 30 Mar. 2021",
|
|
"The topics, language and sarcasm in the podcast will be tailored to adult audiences. \u2014 Todd Spangler, Variety , 11 May 2022",
|
|
"Local leaders have urged workers to return, sometimes with notes of irritation and sarcasm . \u2014 Alexander Thompson, The Christian Science Monitor , 2 May 2022",
|
|
"These perturbations of gloomy sarcasm were expertly conveyed by the Kenneh-Masons. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 25 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"In such cases, rudeness, sarcasm or refusal do not work. \u2014 WSJ , 9 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"The report shows that satire and sarcasm are common in much of the misinformation circulating about vaccines, but how would a social-media company\u2019s algorithm understand the nuances of humor in Spanish? \u2014 Graciela Mochkofsky, The New Yorker , 14 Jan. 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1619, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"earlier sarcasmus, borrowed from Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French sarcasme, borrowed from Late Latin sarcasmos \"mockery,\" borrowed from Late Greek sarkasm\u00f3s, from Greek sark\u00e1 zein \"to jeer at while biting the lips\" (in galen ; perhaps, if the original sense was \"to bite or strip off flesh,\" derivative of sark-, s\u00e1rx \"flesh\") + -smos, suffix of verbal action \u2014 more at sarco-":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u00e4r-\u02ccka-z\u0259m"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for sarcasm wit , humor , irony , sarcasm , satire , repartee mean a mode of expression intended to arouse amusement. wit suggests the power to evoke laughter by remarks showing verbal felicity or ingenuity and swift perception especially of the incongruous. a playful wit humor implies an ability to perceive the ludicrous, the comical, and the absurd in human life and to express these usually without bitterness. a sense of humor irony applies to a manner of expression in which the intended meaning is the opposite of what is seemingly expressed. the irony of the title sarcasm applies to expression frequently in the form of irony that is intended to cut or wound. given to heartless sarcasm satire applies to writing that exposes or ridicules conduct, doctrines, or institutions either by direct criticism or more often through irony, parody, or caricature. a satire on the Congress repartee implies the power of answering quickly, pointedly, or wittily. a dinner guest noted for repartee",
|
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"synonyms":[
|
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"affront",
|
|
"barb",
|
|
"brickbat",
|
|
"cut",
|
|
"dart",
|
|
"dig",
|
|
"dis",
|
|
"diss",
|
|
"epithet",
|
|
"gird",
|
|
"indignity",
|
|
"insult",
|
|
"name",
|
|
"offense",
|
|
"offence",
|
|
"outrage",
|
|
"personality",
|
|
"poke",
|
|
"put-down",
|
|
"slap",
|
|
"slight",
|
|
"slur"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-042425",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sarcast":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": an adept in sarcasm : a sarcastic person":[
|
|
"This was not meant to be a serious invention. But the smiley and its cousins succeeded where generations of misunderstood sarcasts had failed.",
|
|
"\u2014 Megan Garber , Atlantic , 24 Apr. 2013"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"probably back-formation from sarcastical":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"-kast"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-130339",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sarcastic":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": given to the use of sarcasm : caustic":[
|
|
"a sarcastic critic"
|
|
],
|
|
": having the character of sarcasm":[
|
|
"sarcastic criticism"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"DeWitt is everything Shea is not. And Shea quickly felt DeWitt's contempt. \"Lincoln is loud,\" Jim says. \"He makes sarcastic comments because he has to call attention to himself all the time. Some people are insecure because they haven't established themselves yet.\" \u2014 Anne Marie Cruz , ESPN , 18 Feb. 2002",
|
|
"Close on the heels of \"Millionaire\" came \"The Weakest Link,\" which added a new wrinkle (subsequently picked up by \"American Idol\"): Its British host, Anne Robinson, was presented not as a genteel, erudite tutor but rather as a rude, sarcastic jerk. \u2014 Andrew Sullivan , New Republic , 4 Nov. 2002",
|
|
"Frank evokes the eccentric Hamilton family and their feisty Gullah housekeeper with originality and conviction; Susan herself\u2014smart, sarcastic , funny and endearingly flawed\u2014makes a lively and memorable narrator. \u2014 Publishers Weekly , 24 Jan. 2000",
|
|
"her sarcastic comments that my singing reminded her of the time her dog was sick",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"The play has its dark and sad moments in the second act, but Madden\u2019s saucy and sarcastic sense of humor lifts many of the scenes between Tom and Izzy. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 21 June 2022",
|
|
"While supporting their close friend, the lovingly sarcastic , always stylish duo dressed to impress in fashionable summery date night looks. \u2014 Emma Becker, PEOPLE.com , 13 June 2022",
|
|
"Noah is smart and opinionated, with a sarcastic sense of humor and occasional bursts of childlike enthusiasm. \u2014 Emily Mcclanathan, chicagotribune.com , 17 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"The soldiers made a sarcastic comment about Ukrainian fascists, testing his loyalty. \u2014 New York Times , 11 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"All this to say, the pale pastel looks great on brunette Middleton, which might be why the shade is also a favorite of the most sarcastic Bridgerton daughter. \u2014 Elizabeth Logan, Glamour , 25 May 2022",
|
|
"The moment has likewise tilted his way, at a time when there can seem to be less cultural currency in sarcastic detachment. \u2014 New York Times , 23 May 2022",
|
|
"And Henry Jones makes much more of his role of a nastily sarcastic coroner. \u2014 Jack Moffitt, The Hollywood Reporter , 13 May 2022",
|
|
"The Panthers were outshot nine to three through the game\u2019s opening 16 minutes \u2014 their third shot from near mid-ice even drawing some sarcastic cheers from fans. \u2014 Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel , 6 May 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1695, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"sarc(asm) + -astic, by analogy with other Greek-derived words where the suffixes -asm and -astic imply one another (as enthusiasm , enthusiastic )":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"s\u00e4r-\u02c8ka-stik"
|
|
],
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for sarcastic sarcastic , satiric , ironic , sardonic mean marked by bitterness and a power or will to cut or sting. sarcastic implies an intentional inflicting of pain by deriding, taunting, or ridiculing. a critic known for his sarcastic remarks satiric implies that the intent of the ridiculing is censure and reprobation. a satiric look at contemporary society ironic implies an attempt to be amusing or provocative by saying usually the opposite of what is meant. made the ironic observation that the government could always be trusted sardonic implies scorn, mockery, or derision that is manifested by either verbal or facial expression. surveyed the scene with a sardonic smile",
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"synonyms":[
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"acerb",
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"acerbic",
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"acid",
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"acidic",
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"acidulous",
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"acrid",
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"barbed",
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"biting",
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"caustic",
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"corrosive",
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"cutting",
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"mordant",
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"pungent",
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"sardonic",
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"satiric",
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"satirical",
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"scalding",
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"scathing",
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"sharp",
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"smart-aleck",
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"smart-alecky",
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"smart-mouthed",
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"snarky",
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"tart"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-180821",
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"type":[
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"adjective",
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"adverb"
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]
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},
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"sarcasticness":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": the quality or state of being sarcastic":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"sarcasticness from sarcastic + -ness; sarcasticalness from sarcastical + -ness":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-164455",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"sarcel":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": a pinion feather of a hawk's wing":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English sercell , from Middle French cercel , from Latin circellus small ring, diminutive of circus ring":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8s\u00e4rs\u0259l"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-075024",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"sarcelle":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": teal":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English sarcell, cercelle , from Middle French cercelle , from (assumed) Vulgar Latin cercedula , from Latin querquedula , a duck probably teal, probably modification of Greek kerkithalis heron; akin to Sanskrit k\u1e5bkara partridge, Greek korak-, korax raven":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"(\u02c8)s\u00e4r\u00a6sel"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-114510",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"sarcophagus":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{},
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"examples":[
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"the crypt under the abbey church contains the sarcophagus of the monastery's founding abbot",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"The nearly naked man encased in the large, mechanized sarcophagus is Saul Tenser (Viggo Mortensen), who has willingly turned his body into a living, breathing, lightly bleeding fresco. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 23 May 2022",
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"The much younger Elizabeth died in 1942 and was placed next to her husband in a matching solid bronze coffin and marble sarcophagus . \u2014 oregonlive , 27 May 2022",
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"Over the last six episodes, the series slowly revealed clues hinting at Jake's eventual appearance, from that mysterious third sarcophagus in episode 4 to the violent and unexplained blackouts Marc and Steven both experienced. \u2014 Devan Coggan, EW.com , 5 May 2022",
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"The plant\u2019s four reactors have been shut down ever since, and an encasement called a sarcophagus covers the location of the original explosion and fire. \u2014 Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics , 3 May 2022",
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"In 2019, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York returned an ancient golden Egyptian sarcophagus to Egypt after it was found to have been stolen during the Arab Spring uprisings. \u2014 Carlie Porterfield, Forbes , 26 May 2022",
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"The dorade is freed from its sarcophagus at the table, filleted and served with confit peewee potatoes and artichokes. \u2014 Washington Post , 18 May 2022",
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"Marc had just discovered Steven in his own sarcophagus . \u2014 Josh St. Clair, Men's Health , 4 May 2022",
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"The second sarcophagus seems to be yet another clue that there is an additional identity that has yet to be introduced. \u2014 Tracy Brownstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 20 Apr. 2022"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1619, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"borrowed from Latin, after lapis sarcophagus \"kind of stone with caustic properties used for coffins,\" partial translation of Greek l\u00edthos sark\u00f3phagos, literally, \"flesh-eating stone\"; sark\u00f3phagos from sarko- sarco- + -phagos -phagous":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"s\u00e4r-\u02c8k\u00e4-f\u0259-g\u0259s"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"bier",
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"box",
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"casket",
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"coffin",
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"pall"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-023142",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"sardonic":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": disdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking":[
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"a sardonic comment"
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]
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},
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"examples":[
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"\"The Great War,\" used interchangeably with \"the First World War\" (so named in 1918 by a sardonic English journalist, who knew it would not be the last such conflict) \u2026 \u2014 Benjamin Schwarz , Atlantic , May 1999",
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"They have that brand of sardonic humor special to people up against it: black and wry and shocking \u2026 \u2014 Doris Lessing , New Yorker , 16 Mar. 1987",
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"In a story by Flaubert, this spreading of cloths to save the carpet would be observed with a sardonic eye; in Lawrence it is bleakly practical. \u2014 Hugh Kenner , A Sinking Island , 1987",
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"The movie is a sardonic look at modern life.",
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"a sardonic little jab that made her visitor quiet and subdued for the rest of the night",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"The apprentices are all gathered at the base of the beam, making sardonic jokes and spitting chewing tobacco. \u2014 Bill Donahue, Washington Post , 20 June 2022",
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"Finally, January Jones remained characteristically sardonic during her recent knee surgery, turning the camera on her masked, bespectacled, and hair-netted visage. \u2014 Calin Van Paris, Vogue , 19 June 2022",
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"By splitting the difference between formulaic Disney journeys and sardonic Lonely Island satires, and getting more comedic voices in on the gags, Chip 'N Dale delivers something for everyone. \u2014 Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica , 20 May 2022",
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"These 10 artists released statements that have helped define the year thus far, whether because of their genre-melding approach to making music, their introspective lyrics, their sardonic humor, or their dancefloor-ready beats. \u2014 Maura Johnston, Time , 3 June 2022",
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"The scene is at once comical, deeply sardonic and, most of all, intensely theatrical. \u2014 Keith Christiansen, WSJ , 4 June 2022",
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"Outside the consulting room, Guralnik can have a sardonic edge, a matter-of-fact briskness. \u2014 Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker , 16 May 2022",
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"James is dashing and a little sardonic as Henry, whose lifelong experiences with time travel have left him with the prickly shell of a survivor, while Leslie throws herself wholeheartedly into Clare\u2019s emotional highs and lows. \u2014 Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter , 14 May 2022",
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"Back at the barbecue joint, Sheriff Herman Hickey (Ron Perlman), a gruff longtime lawman with a sardonic sense of humanity, is investigating signs that a bloody slaughter recently occurred on the premises. \u2014 Joe Leydon, Variety , 12 May 2022"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1638, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"re-formation, with the suffix -ic entry 1 , of earlier sardonian, from Greek sard\u00f3nios, alteration (after Sard\u00f3nios \"Sardinian\") of earlier sard\u00e1nios \"(of laughter or smiling) bitter, scornful\" (of obscure origin) + -an entry 2":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"s\u00e4r-\u02c8d\u00e4-nik"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for sardonic sarcastic , satiric , ironic , sardonic mean marked by bitterness and a power or will to cut or sting. sarcastic implies an intentional inflicting of pain by deriding, taunting, or ridiculing. a critic known for his sarcastic remarks satiric implies that the intent of the ridiculing is censure and reprobation. a satiric look at contemporary society ironic implies an attempt to be amusing or provocative by saying usually the opposite of what is meant. made the ironic observation that the government could always be trusted sardonic implies scorn, mockery, or derision that is manifested by either verbal or facial expression. surveyed the scene with a sardonic smile",
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"synonyms":[
|
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"acerb",
|
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"acerbic",
|
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"acid",
|
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"acidic",
|
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"acidulous",
|
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"acrid",
|
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"barbed",
|
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"biting",
|
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"caustic",
|
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"corrosive",
|
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"cutting",
|
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"mordant",
|
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"pungent",
|
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"sarcastic",
|
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"satiric",
|
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"satirical",
|
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"scalding",
|
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"scathing",
|
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"sharp",
|
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"smart-aleck",
|
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"smart-alecky",
|
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"smart-mouthed",
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"snarky",
|
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"tart"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-201750",
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"type":[
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"adjective",
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"adverb"
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]
|
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},
|
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"sash":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": a band worn about the waist or over one shoulder and used as a dress accessory or the emblem of an honorary or military order":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1681, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
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"circa 1678, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"Arabic sh\u0101sh muslin":"Noun",
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"probably modification of French ch\u00e2ssis chassis (taken as plural)":"Noun"
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"\u02c8sash"
|
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],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-064828",
|
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"type":[
|
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"adjective",
|
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"noun"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"sashay":{
|
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"antonyms":[
|
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"excursion",
|
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"jaunt",
|
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"junket",
|
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"outing",
|
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"ramble",
|
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"sally",
|
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"sortie",
|
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"spin"
|
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],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": a square-dance figure in which partners sidestep in a circle around each other with the man moving behind the woman":[],
|
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": chass\u00e9":[],
|
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": to make a chass\u00e9":[],
|
|
": to proceed or move in a diagonal or sideways manner":[
|
|
"The hook dangling from the airplane's tail is supposed to clear the ramp by at least 10 feet; but the ramp itself, in heavy seas, may be rising and falling 15 feet and sashaying side to side in a figure-eight as well.",
|
|
"\u2014 Peter Garrison"
|
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],
|
|
": to strut or move about in an ostentatious or conspicuous manner":[
|
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"The model sashayed down the runway.",
|
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"Rinna is sashaying down a street in one of Sutton's designer gowns for some reason!",
|
|
"\u2014 Jodi Walker",
|
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"Her friends had long whispered to her about Lute's sleek good looks, and the way he sashayed about the island as if he owned it.",
|
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"\u2014 Dorothy West"
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],
|
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": trip , excursion":[],
|
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": walk , glide , go":[
|
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"Fans should enjoy Mexico goalie Jorge Campos, with his pink-and-lime-green outfits and the way he sashays upfield, far from his goal, when the spirit moves him.",
|
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"\u2014 The New York Times",
|
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"With his cowboy wisdom and irreverent wit, he sashayed into America's heart early this century and has remained there ever since.",
|
|
"\u2014 People Weekly"
|
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]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
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"Verb",
|
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"The model sashayed down the runway.",
|
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"She sashayed into the room.",
|
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"Noun",
|
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"just a little weekend sashay we took to get away from it all",
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
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"Unlike other games in the genre where enemies would simply walk on screen or sometimes step out of doorways, the Turtles arcade game felt like a Broadway musical in how villains would sashay in with comedic timing. \u2014 Gene Park, Washington Post , 16 June 2022",
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"Who will sashay away and who will live to slay another day? \u2014 oregonlive , 15 Apr. 2022",
|
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"Who will sashay away and who will live to slay another day? \u2014 oregonlive , 15 Apr. 2022",
|
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"Who will sashay away and who will live to slay another day? \u2014 oregonlive , 8 Apr. 2022",
|
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"Who will sashay away and who will live to slay another day? \u2014 oregonlive , 25 Mar. 2022",
|
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"So, who will sashay away and who will live to slay another day? \u2014 oregonlive , 4 Mar. 2022",
|
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"So, who will sashay away and who will live to slay another day? \u2014 oregonlive , 4 Mar. 2022",
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"So, who will sashay away and who will live to slay another day? \u2014 oregonlive , 4 Feb. 2022",
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
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"Platforms, knee-high boots, booties and daunting stilettos sashay across a scuffed floor. \u2014 Daniela Franco Brown, The Indianapolis Star , 24 June 2022",
|
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"Platforms, knee-high boots, booties and daunting stilettos sashay across a scuffed floor. \u2014 Rachel Fradette, The Indianapolis Star , 21 Feb. 2022",
|
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"Marine biologist Jacinta Shackleton caught its elegant sashay in action. \u2014 Maureen O'hare, CNN , 22 Jan. 2022",
|
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"For those who missed Claire sashay away with her repeat Best in Show victory, the 2021 National Dog Show is now streaming on Peacock. \u2014 Joey Nolfi, EW.com , 25 Nov. 2021",
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"That\u2019s the playground in which Kate and Marine sashay and pirouette around one another, while navigating their budding sexualities, fleeting romantic interests and respective desires to whisk away the grand prize. \u2014 Tomris Laffly, Variety , 23 Sep. 2021",
|
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"Designers have long counted on Campbell to bring their creations to life, her inimitable sashay adding a special touch to countless collections. \u2014 Janelle Okwodu, Vogue , 19 Oct. 2020",
|
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"Selena Gomez coos about self-care over music that inspires only slight sashays . \u2014 Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic , 19 Mar. 2020",
|
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"There are more than enough nods (and even a sashay ) to its predecessor in the sequel that matured fans will love and appreciate \u2014 but where does that leave children like mine? \u2014 Lacey Vorrasi-banis, EW.com , 20 Nov. 2019"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"1836, in the meaning defined at sense 2":"Verb",
|
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"1900, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
|
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"alteration of chass\u00e9":"Verb"
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"sa-\u02c8sh\u0101",
|
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"also s\u012b-"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[
|
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"prance",
|
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"stalk",
|
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"strut",
|
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"swagger"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-192349",
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"type":[
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"noun",
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"verb"
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]
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},
|
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"sass":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
|
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": an appealingly exciting, lively, or spirited quality":[
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"\u2026 Mick Jagger's recent solo may be high on style and sass , but it's tough to beat Talk Is Cheap for real primitive cool.",
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"\u2014 David Fricke",
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"As they have for a decade, the international wealthy favor New York City for its comparative safety and social sass .",
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"\u2014 J. D. Reed",
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"Like a vintage jazz tune, fine Scotch delivers smooth flavor and sass .",
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"\u2014 Audarshia Townsend"
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],
|
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": bold rudeness or impertinence especially when considered playful, appealing, or courageous":[
|
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"It is all dished out by combat-ready waitresses whose borscht belt sass lends extra spice to the meal.",
|
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"\u2014 Jane and Michael Stern",
|
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"\u2026 Ferraro showed off her sass . She critiqued President Reagan by name with a series of crowd pleasing one-liners.",
|
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"\u2014 Kathy Kiely"
|
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],
|
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": impudent speech : back talk":[
|
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"She takes no sass from her students."
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],
|
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": to talk impudently or disrespectfully to":[]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[
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"Noun",
|
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"an old-fashioned diner where getting sass from the waitstaff is part of the experience",
|
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"Verb",
|
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"He got drunk and sassed a cop.",
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
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"Is Leia\u2019s brand of sass a pleasure to write as well? \u2014 Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter , 7 June 2022",
|
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"The waitresses, which, as all over town, included several from eastern Europe, were fleet-footed and had just the right amount of sass . \u2014 John Mariani, Forbes , 6 June 2022",
|
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"Princess Estelle seems to have been born with a little bit of sass . \u2014 Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country , 6 June 2022",
|
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"The laughter and sass , their love of drawing, their accumulation of dollar bills for a trip to Disney World. \u2014 Ian Shapira, Washington Post , 25 May 2022",
|
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"Martha\u2019s brighter moments give Roberts the chance to exude the charisma and sass that lit up her earlier, lighter movies. \u2014 David Marchese, New York Times , 15 Apr. 2022",
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"Armed with equal amounts of science and sass , Dr. Gunter writes about menopause unapologetically \u2014 as a natural phase in women\u2019s lives that should be free from shame and silence. \u2014 Stephanie Witmer, Good Housekeeping , 30 Apr. 2022",
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"With shade and sass like that, is this a show worth checking out? \u2014 Andy Meek, BGR , 22 Mar. 2022",
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"My favorite scene, which may be a spoiler so feel free to skip ahead two paragraphs, is when Ming, furious over her daughter\u2019s disobedience and sass , unleashes her own red panda. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 11 Mar. 2022",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
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"With her awe- and fear-inspiring attitude, the comedian-singer-postmodern diva is often recommended for anyone who loves onstage chaos and sass a la Pink Martini, Liza Minnelli or Bette Midler. \u2014 Donna Freedman, Anchorage Daily News , 2 Jan. 2020",
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"No stranger to reality TV, Delano got her start by sassing Simon Cowell on American Idol season 7 (as Danny Norriega) but was eliminated after making the Top 16. \u2014 Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com , 25 Nov. 2019",
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"That's right: Now there's a robot who can sass you as well as any teenager. \u2014 Daisy Hernandez, Popular Mechanics , 13 June 2019",
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"Here, Prince Harry was captured sassing photographers while getting out of a car to visit the hospital after his cousin, Princess Beatrice of York, was born in 1988. \u2014 Lyndsey Matthews, Town & Country , 19 May 2018",
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"Although Archie\u2019s a little shaking at the start of this number (think Zac Efron at the beginning of High School Musical), Betty takes over and uses it as an opportunity to apologize to Veronica after publicly sassing her a few minutes prior. \u2014 Gianluca Russo, Teen Vogue , 19 Apr. 2018",
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"An entertaining Twitter account, in which Daniels often and humorously sassed back at the name callers, recently went private. \u2014 Jean Marbella, baltimoresun.com , 19 Apr. 2018",
|
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"Lewis also sassed and snarled at critics and interviewers who displeased him. \u2014 Lindsey Bahr, Esquire , 20 Aug. 2017",
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"Things like negging bosses, sassing bartenders, writing off-the-rails emotional emails to men who didn\u2019t care about me\u2014these used to be core parts of my personality. \u2014 Meaghan O'connell, Longreads , 20 July 2017"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
|
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"1856, in the meaning defined above":"Verb"
|
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"alteration of sauce entry 1":"Noun"
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"\u02c8sas"
|
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],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[
|
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"back talk",
|
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"backchat",
|
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"cheek",
|
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"impertinence",
|
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"impudence",
|
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"insolence",
|
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"mouth",
|
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"sauce"
|
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],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-070316",
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"type":[
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"verb"
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]
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},
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"sassy":{
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"antonyms":[
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"meek",
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"mousy",
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"mousey",
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"retiring",
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"shy",
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"timid"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": distinctively smart and stylish":[],
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": impudent sense 1":[],
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": vigorous , lively":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Director J. J. Abrams has put the pop back in summer popcorn movies. His Star Trek, an exciting and sassy revamp of the classic sci-fi TV show and film series, is a blast in every sense of the word. \u2014 Leah Rozen , People , 18 May 2009",
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"Tamara, a youngish assistant district attorney who was wearing heels, Levi's, and a sassy blazer, was placing a tablecloth and vase with pink flowers on a table bearing a pink Sweet Sixteen banner and three pink-frosted Sams Club birthday cakes inscribed with \"bring,\" \"them,\" and \"home\" in black cursive icing. \u2014 Samantha M. Shapiro , Mother Jones , March/April 2007",
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"You might be in London, but the scene\u2014from the counter stools and padded booths to the sassy waitresses and overhead TVs\u2014is pure southern honky-tonk. \u2014 Gourmet , March 2005",
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"She bought some sassy high heels.",
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"sassy kids shouting, \u201cOut of our way, you old geezer!\u201d",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"Priah Ferguson, who plays the sassy Erica Sinclair, said that the horror elements that make Vecna so terrifying go beyond the typical jumpscare clich\u00e9. \u2014 Antonio Ferme, Variety , 15 May 2022",
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"The Puerto Rican singer is portrayed as a sassy Mexican who loves tacos, burritos, and Ben Affleck. \u2014 Jason Lipshutz, Billboard , 2 Feb. 2022",
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"Leading the cast as the Witch, whose spell impacts all of the other characters, is New Village\u2019s new managing director Rae Henderson-Gray, who gives a very funny and gender-fluid twist to the role that\u2019s fun, sassy and entertaining. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 28 Mar. 2022",
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"Doja has nailed not only the authenticity in a digital space, but also music that feels as fun and sassy as today\u2019s music listeners are. \u2014 Billboard Staff, Billboard , 8 Feb. 2022",
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"Created by British bartender Ryan Chetiyawardana, the cocktail program is a sassy take on classics: Manhattans, Sazeracs and even a Jell-O Fruit Basket of shooters. \u2014 Andrew Nelson, WSJ , 8 Mar. 2022",
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"The Vegas Vixens were standouts, and the Observer bestowed a Mellow MoonPie Award upon the sassy sisters of New York, each dressed as the Statue of Liberty and carrying a torch. \u2014 The Masked Observer, al , 2 Mar. 2022",
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"Along the way, she's shared her sassy sense of humor \u2014 something on display in I Am Here, which hits theaters on March 11. \u2014 Nick Maslow, PEOPLE.com , 27 Jan. 2022",
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"Albertson writes a sweet and sassy tale of young lovers caught between their wants and their obligationsm which results in a page-turning tale that will surely touch the reader's heart. \u2014 Usa Today Staff, USA TODAY , 29 Jan. 2022"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"alteration of saucy":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8sa-s\u0113"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"arch",
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"audacious",
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"bold",
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"bold-faced",
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"brash",
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"brassbound",
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"brassy",
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"brazen",
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"brazen-faced",
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"cheeky",
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"cocksure",
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"cocky",
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"fresh",
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"impertinent",
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"impudent",
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"insolent",
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"nervy",
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"saucy",
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"wise"
|
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-185441",
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"type":[
|
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"adjective"
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]
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},
|
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"satang":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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"a monetary subunit of the baht \u2014 see baht at Money Table":[]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"1909, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"Thai sata\u014b":""
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"s\u0259-\u02c8t\u00e4\u014b"
|
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],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-072500",
|
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"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"satanic":{
|
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"antonyms":[
|
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"angelic",
|
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"angelical"
|
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],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": characterized by extreme cruelty or viciousness":[],
|
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": of, relating to, or characteristic of Satan or satanism":[
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"satanic pride",
|
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"satanic rites"
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]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[
|
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"the cat's eyes reflected a satanic red in the dark",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"There have been a number of other terrorism prosecutions and convictions in Great Britain linked by law enforcement to the Order of Nine Angles, and Parliament has been lobbied to ban the satanic cult as a domestic terror group. \u2014 Ali Winston, Rolling Stone , 5 June 2022",
|
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"Police blamed a satanic cult and its leader, Carl Drew, was captured and sent to prison for life without parole. \u2014 Wilson Chapman, Variety , 30 Apr. 2022",
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"Manson rose to fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s with provocative music, a ghoulish appearance and twisted iconography: Hollywood glam meets Nazi symbolism meets satanic ritual. \u2014 Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times , 15 Mar. 2022",
|
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"Vandals desecrated the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver, Colorado, on Sunday with satanic messages shortly before the morning Mass. \u2014 Jon Brown, Fox News , 10 Oct. 2021",
|
|
"Acquaintances unfriend adherents on Facebook, and in real life, after seeing one too many posts calling NASA a satanic psyop. \u2014 Kelly Weill, The Atlantic , 27 Feb. 2022",
|
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"Other cases had no discernible partisan leanings or were driven by delusion or wild conspiracy theories, such as the belief embraced by QAnon that Democrats are part of a satanic cult. \u2014 New York Times , 9 Feb. 2022",
|
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"Thoughtless by nature, barbarians think that universal health insurance is a satanic plot. \u2014 Harper\u2019s Magazine , 7 Feb. 2022",
|
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"The murder of the building\u2019s owner and an aspiring real estate mogul decades earlier was attributed, at the time, to a cabal of teens enacting a satanic ritual. \u2014 Robert Rubsam, The New Republic , 24 Feb. 2022"
|
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],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"1544, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
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"s\u0101-",
|
|
"s\u0259-\u02c8ta-nik"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[
|
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"cacodemonic",
|
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"demoniac",
|
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"demoniacal",
|
|
"demonian",
|
|
"demonic",
|
|
"demonical",
|
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"devilish",
|
|
"diabolical",
|
|
"diabolic",
|
|
"fiendish",
|
|
"Luciferian"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-022218",
|
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"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"adverb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"satanical":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": satanic":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"satan + -ical":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"-n\u0259\u0307k\u0259l",
|
|
"-n\u0113k-"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-035001",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"satanism":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": innate wickedness":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Melzer is not the first American soldier charged with plotting crimes inspired by satanism . \u2014 Ali Winston, Rolling Stone , 5 June 2022",
|
|
"In the daily diet of propaganda that Russia feeds its citizens, Ukrainians are Nazis, Russian soldiers are liberators, Americans are schemers and Ukrainian forces are practitioners of satanism . \u2014 Michael Collins, USA TODAY , 8 May 2022",
|
|
"Tweets mentioning satanism more than tripled from Nov. 7 through Nov. 9 compared with the prior three-day period, according to the Storyful analysis. \u2014 Neil Shah, WSJ , 9 Dec. 2021",
|
|
"At first Day plays up the satanism angle and his interviews with several of the detectives who were on the case nudge the viewer in that direction. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 13 May 2021",
|
|
"Some consumers mistook the collaboration as Nike\u2019s endorsement of satanism , the Monday lawsuit said, and boycotted the company as a result. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 2 Apr. 2021",
|
|
"The model determines the main layers of the narrative \u2013 in the case of Pizzagate, Democratic politics, the Podesta brothers, casual dining, satanism and WikiLeaks \u2013 and how the layers come together to form the narrative as a whole. \u2014 Timothy R. Tangherlini, The Conversation , 13 Nov. 2020",
|
|
"The slogan is not specific to Gaga, who only joined in campaign efforts on Nov. 2, and cannot prove that the star is a involved with satanism . \u2014 Devon Link, USA TODAY , 4 Nov. 2020",
|
|
"Trump on Wednesday praised a conspiracy-theory group that believes the president's political opponents support satanism and pedophilia. \u2014 Steve Peoples, Anchorage Daily News , 21 Aug. 2020"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1565, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0101-t\u0259-\u02ccni-z\u0259m"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-202139",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun",
|
|
"noun,"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"satanity":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": satanism":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"satan + -ity":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"s\u0101\u02c8tan\u0259t\u0113"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-185209",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"satanize":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to make satanic":[
|
|
"a thirst for blood is the characteristic of \u2026 satanized man",
|
|
"\u2014 Dublin Review"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"satan + -ize":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0101t\u1d4an\u02cc\u012bz",
|
|
"-t\u0259\u02ccn\u012bz"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-114246",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"transitive verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"satchel":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a small bag often with a shoulder strap":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Around his black satchel , the father carries a wreath of yellow and blue flowers, believed to bring safety. \u2014 Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor , 28 June 2022",
|
|
"Hadid paired her khaki stretch pants with chunky snakeskin heels, a muscle tank, a leather satchel , and tons of vintage-looking rings. \u2014 Ana Escalante, Glamour , 7 June 2022",
|
|
"Blackwell reached into his satchel , took out a metal bottle and removed the cap during the exchange. \u2014 Bruce Vielmetti, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 18 May 2022",
|
|
"Blackwell reached into his satchel , took out an aluminum bottle and removed the cap during the exchange. \u2014 Bruce Vielmetti, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 28 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"But the house specialty is Spaghetti in a Bag: pasta tossed in a sauce (pick among pesto, cacio e pepe and others) and served piping hot in an oversized parchment satchel . \u2014 New York Times , 24 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"In 1939, when the Polish radio advised all men and able-bodied women to run from the Nazis, cross the Praga Bridge, and walk to the section of Poland that belonged to Soviet Russia, Shosha packed a satchel and took the road toward Bialystok. \u2014 The New Yorker , 22 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Think a skort that looks like a skirt or a convertible bag that can be worn as a backpack or a satchel . \u2014 Claire Harmeyer, PEOPLE.com , 17 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Video from the scene shows another man coming outside holding a baby and a satchel . \u2014 Jacques Billeaud And Terry Tang, Anchorage Daily News , 11 Feb. 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"14th century, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English sachel , from Anglo-French sachel, sacel , from Late Latin saccellum , diminutive of Latin sacculus , diminutive of saccus bag \u2014 more at sack":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sa-ch\u0259l"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-174806",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"satchel charge":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": several blocks of explosive usually taped to a board fitted with a rope or wire loop for use as a handle":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
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"pronounciation":[],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-081712",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"satchel?pronunciation&lang=en_us&dir=s&file=satche02":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a small bag often with a shoulder strap":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Around his black satchel , the father carries a wreath of yellow and blue flowers, believed to bring safety. \u2014 Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor , 28 June 2022",
|
|
"Hadid paired her khaki stretch pants with chunky snakeskin heels, a muscle tank, a leather satchel , and tons of vintage-looking rings. \u2014 Ana Escalante, Glamour , 7 June 2022",
|
|
"Blackwell reached into his satchel , took out a metal bottle and removed the cap during the exchange. \u2014 Bruce Vielmetti, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 18 May 2022",
|
|
"Blackwell reached into his satchel , took out an aluminum bottle and removed the cap during the exchange. \u2014 Bruce Vielmetti, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 28 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"But the house specialty is Spaghetti in a Bag: pasta tossed in a sauce (pick among pesto, cacio e pepe and others) and served piping hot in an oversized parchment satchel . \u2014 New York Times , 24 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"In 1939, when the Polish radio advised all men and able-bodied women to run from the Nazis, cross the Praga Bridge, and walk to the section of Poland that belonged to Soviet Russia, Shosha packed a satchel and took the road toward Bialystok. \u2014 The New Yorker , 22 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Think a skort that looks like a skirt or a convertible bag that can be worn as a backpack or a satchel . \u2014 Claire Harmeyer, PEOPLE.com , 17 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Video from the scene shows another man coming outside holding a baby and a satchel . \u2014 Jacques Billeaud And Terry Tang, Anchorage Daily News , 11 Feb. 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"14th century, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English sachel , from Anglo-French sachel, sacel , from Late Latin saccellum , diminutive of Latin sacculus , diminutive of saccus bag \u2014 more at sack":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sa-ch\u0259l"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-180515",
|
|
"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"satd":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
"saturated":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
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"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-013134",
|
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"type":[
|
|
"abbreviation"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sate":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to appease by indulging to the full":[
|
|
"sate one's thirst"
|
|
],
|
|
": to cloy with overabundance : glut":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Verb",
|
|
"The meal was more than enough to sate his hunger.",
|
|
"The information sated their curiosity.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
|
"Vendors hawking chicken on a stick and other San Antonio delicacies were on hand to sate appetites of those who couldn\u2019t wait until they were admitted to the park. \u2014 Caroline Tien, San Antonio Express-News , 25 June 2022",
|
|
"The good news is that the restaurants and bars on site are happy to seat you and sate you until a bay opens up. \u2014 Michael Mcknight, Los Angeles Times , 21 June 2022",
|
|
"And for those of you who love berries but not the idea of stirring them in pots with cups of sugar, here are a few other ideas to sate your appetite for the best fruits of late spring and early summer. \u2014 Ben Mimscooking Columnist, Los Angeles Times , 19 June 2022",
|
|
"On the other end of the spectrum, some experiences sate our thirst and give us permission to cross similar journeys off our lists. \u2014 Jenny Earnest, Outside Online , 2 May 2020",
|
|
"Twitter feed have been able to sate themselves on Truth Social, a platform launched in February by one of Trump\u2019s companies. \u2014 Steve Coll, The New Yorker , 5 June 2022",
|
|
"Wine and food enthusiasts sate themselves with an agenda visiting dedicated makers and creatives who apply the honed skills of their respective crafts to elevating local and seasonal ingredients. \u2014 Jessica Ritz, Travel + Leisure , 6 May 2022",
|
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"These titles will sate you until it\u2019s safe to travel again. \u2014 Heather Greenwood Davis, Outside Online , 15 Dec. 2020",
|
|
"That, coupled with rising output in countries including Canada and Brazil, should sate demand for oil, said Edward Morse, head of commodities research at Citigroup. \u2014 Joe Wallace, WSJ , 31 Dec. 2021"
|
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],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"1534, in the meaning defined at sense 2":"Verb"
|
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"probably by shortening & alteration from satiate":"Verb"
|
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"\u02c8sat",
|
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"\u02c8s\u0101t"
|
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],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for sate Verb satiate , sate , surfeit , cloy , pall , glut , gorge mean to fill to repletion. satiate and sate may sometimes imply only complete satisfaction but more often suggest repletion that has destroyed interest or desire. years of globe-trotting had satiated their interest in travel readers were sated with sensationalistic stories surfeit implies a nauseating repletion. surfeited themselves with junk food cloy stresses the disgust or boredom resulting from such surfeiting. sentimental pictures that cloy after a while pall emphasizes the loss of ability to stimulate interest or appetite. a life of leisure eventually begins to pall glut implies excess in feeding or supplying. a market glutted with diet books gorge suggests glutting to the point of bursting or choking. gorged themselves with chocolate",
|
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"synonyms":[
|
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"cram",
|
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"glut",
|
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"gorge",
|
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"stuff",
|
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"surfeit"
|
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],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-171627",
|
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"type":[
|
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"verb"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"sated":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
|
": to appease by indulging to the full":[
|
|
"sate one's thirst"
|
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],
|
|
": to cloy with overabundance : glut":[]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[
|
|
"Verb",
|
|
"The meal was more than enough to sate his hunger.",
|
|
"The information sated their curiosity.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
|
"Vendors hawking chicken on a stick and other San Antonio delicacies were on hand to sate appetites of those who couldn\u2019t wait until they were admitted to the park. \u2014 Caroline Tien, San Antonio Express-News , 25 June 2022",
|
|
"The good news is that the restaurants and bars on site are happy to seat you and sate you until a bay opens up. \u2014 Michael Mcknight, Los Angeles Times , 21 June 2022",
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"And for those of you who love berries but not the idea of stirring them in pots with cups of sugar, here are a few other ideas to sate your appetite for the best fruits of late spring and early summer. \u2014 Ben Mimscooking Columnist, Los Angeles Times , 19 June 2022",
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"On the other end of the spectrum, some experiences sate our thirst and give us permission to cross similar journeys off our lists. \u2014 Jenny Earnest, Outside Online , 2 May 2020",
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"Twitter feed have been able to sate themselves on Truth Social, a platform launched in February by one of Trump\u2019s companies. \u2014 Steve Coll, The New Yorker , 5 June 2022",
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"Wine and food enthusiasts sate themselves with an agenda visiting dedicated makers and creatives who apply the honed skills of their respective crafts to elevating local and seasonal ingredients. \u2014 Jessica Ritz, Travel + Leisure , 6 May 2022",
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"These titles will sate you until it\u2019s safe to travel again. \u2014 Heather Greenwood Davis, Outside Online , 15 Dec. 2020",
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"That, coupled with rising output in countries including Canada and Brazil, should sate demand for oil, said Edward Morse, head of commodities research at Citigroup. \u2014 Joe Wallace, WSJ , 31 Dec. 2021"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1534, in the meaning defined at sense 2":"Verb"
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"probably by shortening & alteration from satiate":"Verb"
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8sat",
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"\u02c8s\u0101t"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for sate Verb satiate , sate , surfeit , cloy , pall , glut , gorge mean to fill to repletion. satiate and sate may sometimes imply only complete satisfaction but more often suggest repletion that has destroyed interest or desire. years of globe-trotting had satiated their interest in travel readers were sated with sensationalistic stories surfeit implies a nauseating repletion. surfeited themselves with junk food cloy stresses the disgust or boredom resulting from such surfeiting. sentimental pictures that cloy after a while pall emphasizes the loss of ability to stimulate interest or appetite. a life of leisure eventually begins to pall glut implies excess in feeding or supplying. a market glutted with diet books gorge suggests glutting to the point of bursting or choking. gorged themselves with chocolate",
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"synonyms":[
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"cram",
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"glut",
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"gorge",
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"stuff",
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"surfeit"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-000855",
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"type":[
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"verb"
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]
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},
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"sateen":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": a smooth durable lustrous fabric usually made of cotton in satin weave":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"Filled with natural latex and organic cotton and surrounded by a cotton sateen cover, this pillow feels extremely plush and cozy to the touch. \u2014 Samantha Jones, Better Homes & Gardens , 31 May 2022",
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"Its outer cover is a cotton sateen with double stitching around the hem to make sure the down doesn't poke through during use. \u2014 Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping , 25 May 2022",
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"And its 100 percent sateen microfiber cover provides a cushy cradle for your head and neck. \u2014 Brittany Vanderbill, PEOPLE.com , 5 May 2022",
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"Choose from linen, sateen , and percale fabrics to upgrade your bedding game. \u2014 Talia Abbas, Glamour , 28 Nov. 2021",
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"Choose from linen, sateen , and percale fabrics to upgrade your bedding game. \u2014 Talia Abbas, Glamour , 28 Nov. 2021",
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"Choose from linen, sateen , and percale fabrics to upgrade your bedding game. \u2014 Talia Abbas, Glamour , 28 Nov. 2021",
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"Choose from linen, sateen , and percale fabrics to upgrade your bedding game. \u2014 Talia Abbas, Glamour , 28 Nov. 2021",
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"Choose from linen, sateen , and percale fabrics to upgrade your bedding game. \u2014 Talia Abbas, Glamour , 28 Nov. 2021"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1815, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"alteration of satin":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"sa-\u02c8t\u0113n",
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"s\u0259-"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-014030",
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"type":[
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"noun"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"sateen weave":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
|
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": satin weave used on cotton fabrics":[]
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},
|
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"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
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"pronounciation":[],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-072528",
|
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"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"sateenwood":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": a yellow satiny wood derived from an Amazonian tree ( Euxylophora paraensis ) of the family Rutaceae and widely used in Brazil in combination with acapu for parquetry":[]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"sateen + wood":""
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-120245",
|
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"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"satiable":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": capable of being appeased or satisfied":[
|
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"satiable curiosity"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"Vladimir Putin does not seem the appeasable or satiable type. \u2014 Jay Nordlinger, National Review , 9 Dec. 2021"
|
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],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"1536, in the meaning defined above":""
|
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},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0101-sh\u0259-b\u0259l"
|
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],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-215337",
|
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"type":[
|
|
"adjective"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"satiate":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"assuage",
|
|
"quench",
|
|
"sate",
|
|
"satisfy",
|
|
"slake"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": filled to satiety":[],
|
|
": to satisfy (a need, a desire, etc.) fully or to excess":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Adjective",
|
|
"a couple of satiate dinner guests had ensconced themselves on the living room sofa",
|
|
"Verb",
|
|
"a long drink of water at last satiated my thirst",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
|
"As numerous breweries in Colorado and throughout the country concentrate on brewing IPAs to satiate hops-mad consumers, Denver\u2019s Seedstock Brewing Company has gone retro. \u2014 Gary Stoller, Forbes , 17 May 2022",
|
|
"Sunny days also send more seafood seekers to the emerging waterfront neighborhoods Harbor East and Harbor Point to satiate crab cake cravings at places like the stylish Blk Swan. \u2014 Shuran Huang, WSJ , 4 May 2022",
|
|
"Exhibitors attempt to satiate that level of excitement by setting aside a majority of screens, which is the kind of saturation that allows a film to hit an opening weekend figure north of $150 million in the first place. \u2014 J. Kim Murphy, Variety , 10 May 2022",
|
|
"There is one option to satiate fans that definitely won\u2019t be explored \u2014 rounding up replacement players, as the owners did back in the spring of 1995 when MLB players were on strike, and getting through the spring with fake teams. \u2014 Paul Sullivan, chicagotribune.com , 17 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"With the Crocker Park location in Westlake, Vergara and Co. will have the West Side covered while Willoughby will satiate food and drink cravings on the East Side. \u2014 Marc Bona, cleveland , 14 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Anyone in the Brooklyn area who is dying for a Galley Boy \u2013 or wants to know what one is \u2013 now can satiate their craving. \u2014 Anne Nickoloff, cleveland , 22 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"There is a silver lining, though: this recent crop of sports cars will at least satiate the desires and wants of performance die-hards and muscle car fans. \u2014 Morgan Korn, ABC News , 13 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"Those looking to satiate their post-sauna hunger can preorder a picnic lunch at the time of booking. \u2014 Julia Eskins, Travel + Leisure , 16 Feb. 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"15th century, in the meaning defined above":"Verb"
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Latin satiatus , past participle of satiare , from satis enough \u2014 more at sad":"Verb"
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0101-sh(\u0113-)\u0259t",
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0101-sh\u0113-\u02cc\u0101t"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for satiate Verb satiate , sate , surfeit , cloy , pall , glut , gorge mean to fill to repletion. satiate and sate may sometimes imply only complete satisfaction but more often suggest repletion that has destroyed interest or desire. years of globe-trotting had satiated their interest in travel readers were sated with sensationalistic stories surfeit implies a nauseating repletion. surfeited themselves with junk food cloy stresses the disgust or boredom resulting from such surfeiting. sentimental pictures that cloy after a while pall emphasizes the loss of ability to stimulate interest or appetite. a life of leisure eventually begins to pall glut implies excess in feeding or supplying. a market glutted with diet books gorge suggests glutting to the point of bursting or choking. gorged themselves with chocolate",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"full",
|
|
"replete",
|
|
"sated",
|
|
"satiated",
|
|
"stuffed",
|
|
"surfeited"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-023214",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"noun",
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"satiated":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"assuage",
|
|
"quench",
|
|
"sate",
|
|
"satisfy",
|
|
"slake"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": filled to satiety":[],
|
|
": to satisfy (a need, a desire, etc.) fully or to excess":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Adjective",
|
|
"a couple of satiate dinner guests had ensconced themselves on the living room sofa",
|
|
"Verb",
|
|
"a long drink of water at last satiated my thirst",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
|
"As numerous breweries in Colorado and throughout the country concentrate on brewing IPAs to satiate hops-mad consumers, Denver\u2019s Seedstock Brewing Company has gone retro. \u2014 Gary Stoller, Forbes , 17 May 2022",
|
|
"Sunny days also send more seafood seekers to the emerging waterfront neighborhoods Harbor East and Harbor Point to satiate crab cake cravings at places like the stylish Blk Swan. \u2014 Shuran Huang, WSJ , 4 May 2022",
|
|
"Exhibitors attempt to satiate that level of excitement by setting aside a majority of screens, which is the kind of saturation that allows a film to hit an opening weekend figure north of $150 million in the first place. \u2014 J. Kim Murphy, Variety , 10 May 2022",
|
|
"There is one option to satiate fans that definitely won\u2019t be explored \u2014 rounding up replacement players, as the owners did back in the spring of 1995 when MLB players were on strike, and getting through the spring with fake teams. \u2014 Paul Sullivan, chicagotribune.com , 17 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"With the Crocker Park location in Westlake, Vergara and Co. will have the West Side covered while Willoughby will satiate food and drink cravings on the East Side. \u2014 Marc Bona, cleveland , 14 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Anyone in the Brooklyn area who is dying for a Galley Boy \u2013 or wants to know what one is \u2013 now can satiate their craving. \u2014 Anne Nickoloff, cleveland , 22 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"There is a silver lining, though: this recent crop of sports cars will at least satiate the desires and wants of performance die-hards and muscle car fans. \u2014 Morgan Korn, ABC News , 13 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"Those looking to satiate their post-sauna hunger can preorder a picnic lunch at the time of booking. \u2014 Julia Eskins, Travel + Leisure , 16 Feb. 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"15th century, in the meaning defined above":"Verb"
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Latin satiatus , past participle of satiare , from satis enough \u2014 more at sad":"Verb"
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0101-sh(\u0113-)\u0259t",
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0101-sh\u0113-\u02cc\u0101t"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for satiate Verb satiate , sate , surfeit , cloy , pall , glut , gorge mean to fill to repletion. satiate and sate may sometimes imply only complete satisfaction but more often suggest repletion that has destroyed interest or desire. years of globe-trotting had satiated their interest in travel readers were sated with sensationalistic stories surfeit implies a nauseating repletion. surfeited themselves with junk food cloy stresses the disgust or boredom resulting from such surfeiting. sentimental pictures that cloy after a while pall emphasizes the loss of ability to stimulate interest or appetite. a life of leisure eventually begins to pall glut implies excess in feeding or supplying. a market glutted with diet books gorge suggests glutting to the point of bursting or choking. gorged themselves with chocolate",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"full",
|
|
"replete",
|
|
"sated",
|
|
"satiated",
|
|
"stuffed",
|
|
"surfeited"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-014333",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"noun",
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"satiety":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": the quality or state of being fed or gratified to or beyond capacity : surfeit , fullness":[],
|
|
": the revulsion or disgust caused by overindulgence or excess":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"eating beyond the point of satiety",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"The service received top scores for portion sizes and satiety of meals too. \u2014 Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Cdn, Nasm-cpt, Good Housekeeping , 16 June 2022",
|
|
"And fat is known to help prolong feelings of long-term satiety , as SELF has reported. \u2014 Marygrace Taylor, SELF , 30 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"If satiety is important to you, Lydon recommends opting for brands and products that are rich in protein and fiber. \u2014 Ali Francis, Bon App\u00e9tit , 19 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Plus, these fiber-rich foods, which are great for satiety , also don\u2019t provide as much easily-accessible energy as quick carbs do, says Dunn. \u2014 SELF , 5 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"One reason is the impact lack of sleep has on two key hormones that control hunger and satiety : ghrelin and leptin. \u2014 Sandee Lamotte, CNN , 7 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"This is partially because protein and fat generate a greater feeling of satiety and reduction in appetite. \u2014 Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic , 7 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"If performing a procedure is more about satiety and not quality. \u2014 Joseph Deacetis, Forbes , 29 Dec. 2021",
|
|
"In addition to packing in muscle-building protein, this nutrient has been found to lower the risk of heart disease and increase satiety . \u2014 Amy Schlinger, Health.com , 10 Jan. 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1528, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle French satiet\u00e9 , from Latin satietat-, satietas , from satis":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"s\u0259-\u02c8t\u012b-\u0259-t\u0113",
|
|
"also \u02c8s\u0101-sh(\u0113-)\u0259-",
|
|
"s\u0259-\u02c8t\u012b-\u0259t-\u0113 also \u02c8s\u0101-sh(\u0113-)\u0259t-"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-121838",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"satin":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"dim",
|
|
"dull",
|
|
"flat",
|
|
"lusterless",
|
|
"matte",
|
|
"mat",
|
|
"matt"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a fabric (as of silk) in satin weave with lustrous face and dull back":[],
|
|
": made of or covered with satin":[],
|
|
": suggestive of satin especially in smooth lustrous appearance or sleekness to touch":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Noun",
|
|
"a dress made of satin",
|
|
"Adjective",
|
|
"the satin petals of a rose",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"Get a satin finish with this rich and creamy formula. \u2014 Daisy Maldonado, SELF , 16 June 2022",
|
|
"The Silk Canvas to weightlessly nourish, blur, protect, and prime\u2014or, the French beauty favorite Embryolisse cream to restore skin moisture and leave a satin finish. \u2014 Kiana Murden, Vogue , 13 June 2022",
|
|
"If the event is a black-tie affair, slip into a black jumpsuit with a satin finish or small accents like ruffles to stay on theme. \u2014 Andrea Navarro, Glamour , 2 June 2022",
|
|
"Constructed of mahogany with a pretty French blue satin finish, the chairs feature high backs, square arms, and angled back legs. \u2014 Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics , 30 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Amp up the glam for prom by opting for a corset with a satin finish. \u2014 Samantha Olson, Seventeen , 11 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"The dial of the Broadsword Jet has the same black satin finish as the case. \u2014 Matthew Catellier, Forbes , 10 Dec. 2021",
|
|
"Find options in whimsical floral prints or in solid shades; styles made from lace and linen to silk and satin . \u2014 Julie Tong, Vogue , 28 May 2022",
|
|
"Lennix also had a pink satin hair bow around her head in all the pictures except the last, which showed off her full head of dark hair. \u2014 Dan Heching, PEOPLE.com , 11 May 2022",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
|
|
"Diana also paired her turquoise gown with matching satin pumps. \u2014 Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour , 23 June 2022",
|
|
"Satin is a weave, so many silk fabrics are also satin . \u2014 Andrea Jordan, Good Housekeeping , 16 June 2022",
|
|
"Right-hand makeup artist, Alexx Mayo, chose to pair her pink lips with a satin -finish nude eye shadow while defining the crease with undertones of purple. \u2014 Chelsea Avila, Allure , 15 June 2022",
|
|
"Leto rocked a white satin suit for the night out, paired with an unbuttoned sheer lavender shirt underneath. \u2014 Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE.com , 31 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"This satin maxi dress will turn heads at an elegant evening affair. \u2014 Raena Loper, Good Housekeeping , 25 May 2022",
|
|
"Kendall was photographed holding hands with the basketball player while wearing a little black strapless dress with a satin bodice and sheer skirt. \u2014 Glamour , 21 May 2022",
|
|
"One of my tricks, at busiest times, is to not completely unpack but to keep my toiletries in clear bags, and some basics (like my performance shoes, jewelry, and a little satin bag of undergarments) sitting in a suitcase on the floor. \u2014 Irene S. Levine, Forbes , 1 May 2022",
|
|
"Available in a variety of colors and patterns, these satin pillowcases are gentle on hair (but tough enough to handle the washing machine) and come in a set of two. \u2014 Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day , 28 Apr. 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"14th century, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
|
|
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective"
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English, from Anglo-French, probably from Arabic zayt\u016bn\u012b , literally, of Zayt\u016bn, seaport in China during the Middle Ages":"Noun"
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sa-t\u1d4an"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"buffed",
|
|
"burnished",
|
|
"glistening",
|
|
"glossy",
|
|
"lustrous",
|
|
"polished",
|
|
"rubbed",
|
|
"satiny",
|
|
"sleek"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-002155",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"satiny":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"dim",
|
|
"dull",
|
|
"flat",
|
|
"lusterless",
|
|
"matte",
|
|
"mat",
|
|
"matt"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": having or resembling the soft usually lustrous smoothness of satin":[
|
|
"a satiny finish"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"There's a satiny feel to the material.",
|
|
"the satiny short coat of an Arabian horse",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"This bottling is a unique single vineyard expression with satiny black cherry fruit, structure and seamless tannins that together deliver purity and complexity. \u2014 Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes , 25 June 2022",
|
|
"Crisp romaine, toasted croutons and a satiny , garlicky dressing are the key elements of a perfect Caesar salad. \u2014 Robin Miller, USA TODAY , 7 June 2022",
|
|
"Reach for Merit\u2019s satiny lipstick for sheer, buildable color no matter the occasion. \u2014 Kiana Murden, Vogue , 13 June 2022",
|
|
"Crisp romaine, toasted croutons and a satiny , garlicky dressing are the key elements of a perfect Caesar salad. \u2014 Robin Miller, USA TODAY , 7 June 2022",
|
|
"Crisp romaine, toasted croutons and a satiny , garlicky dressing are the key elements of a perfect Caesar salad. \u2014 Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic , 27 May 2022",
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"Giorgio Armani's luxurious foundation balm glides over skin to give full satiny coverage that blurs pores, redness, spots and uneven texture. \u2014 April Franzino, Good Housekeeping , 19 May 2022",
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"Sophie wore a green bomber jacket and paired it with a black tee, jeans, and sneakers; Joe has worn this style countless times over the years, including a classic khaki-green style and even a satiny -pink style, too. \u2014 Christian Allaire, Vogue , 9 May 2022",
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"Child used Chocolate ColorStay Lip Liner, a lovely satiny brown. \u2014 Emerald Elitou, Essence , 3 May 2022"
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"1693, in the meaning defined above":""
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8sa-t\u1d4an-\u0113",
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"\u02c8sat-n\u0113"
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"buffed",
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"burnished",
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"glistening",
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"glossy",
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"lustrous",
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"polished",
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"rubbed",
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"satin",
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"sleek"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": a literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn":[],
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": trenchant wit, irony, or sarcasm used to expose and discredit vice or folly":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"By contrast, Martial's friend, Juvenal, learned to transmute Martial's epigrammatic wit into savage satire . Juvenal's fierce, if occasionally obscene, tirades against immorality fit easily into the propaganda of the new era. \u2014 G. W. Bowersock , New York Review of Books , 26 Feb. 2009",
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"Unlike late-night talk shows that traffic in Hollywood interviews and stupid pet tricks, \"The Daily Show\" is a fearless social satire . Not many comedy shows would dare do five minutes on the intricacies of medicare or a relentlessly cheeky piece on President George W. Bush's Thanksgiving trip to Iraq \u2026 \u2014 Marc Peyser , Newsweek , 29 Dec. 2003 - 5 Jan. 2004",
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"Saturday Night Live alum Bill Murray stars in this film about Army basic training, and it features Second City TV veterans John Candy and Harold Ramis. Director Ivan Reitman co-produced Animal House. Do not, however, expect a devastating satire on the military; this film is so innocuous that the Defense Department let Reitman use Fort Knox, Ky. to make it. \u2014 People , 27 July 1981",
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"His movies are known for their use of satire .",
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"The movie is a political satire .",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"There\u2019s no place like home in a second season of this small-town satire starring Ed Helms. \u2014 Tribune News Service, cleveland , 12 June 2022",
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"There\u2019s no place like home in a second season of this small-town satire starring Ed Helms. \u2014 Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times , 10 June 2022",
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"That\u2019s why Hollywood has not produced a media satire that stings. \u2014 Armond White, National Review , 10 June 2022",
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"Long far too nervous in this arena, Second City finally is coming (again) to the realization that satire has to go after cultural power and the left now has plenty of that power, at least in certain institutions and locations. \u2014 Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune , 9 June 2022",
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"Five years after snatching the 2017 Palme d\u2019Or for The Square, Ruben \u00d6stlund is back in Cannes with another biting satire on the human condition. \u2014 Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter , 29 May 2022",
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"Set in the world of fashion, this satire follows a pair of models, Carl and Yaya, as they become stranded on a desert island with a group of billionaires and a cleaning lady. \u2014 Sheena Scott, Forbes , 28 May 2022",
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"The Cannes Film Festival celebrated its 75th anniversary this year and its big prize, the Palme d\u2019Or, was awarded to Ruben Ostlund\u2019s , a satire of modern capitalism. \u2014 Sarah Grant, Rolling Stone , 28 May 2022",
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"After comedian Michelle Wolf\u2019s sharp satire sparked controversy in 2018, the event the following year featured historian Ron Chernow. \u2014 Farnoush Amiri And Will Weissert, USA TODAY , 1 May 2022"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1501, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin satura, satira , perhaps from ( lanx ) satura dish of mixed ingredients, from feminine of satur well-fed; akin to Latin satis enough \u2014 more at sad":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8sa-\u02cct\u012br",
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"\u02c8sa-\u02cct\u012b(-\u0259)r"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for satire wit , humor , irony , sarcasm , satire , repartee mean a mode of expression intended to arouse amusement. wit suggests the power to evoke laughter by remarks showing verbal felicity or ingenuity and swift perception especially of the incongruous. a playful wit humor implies an ability to perceive the ludicrous, the comical, and the absurd in human life and to express these usually without bitterness. a sense of humor irony applies to a manner of expression in which the intended meaning is the opposite of what is seemingly expressed. the irony of the title sarcasm applies to expression frequently in the form of irony that is intended to cut or wound. given to heartless sarcasm satire applies to writing that exposes or ridicules conduct, doctrines, or institutions either by direct criticism or more often through irony, parody, or caricature. a satire on the Congress repartee implies the power of answering quickly, pointedly, or wittily. a dinner guest noted for repartee",
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"synonyms":[
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"lampoon",
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"pasquinade"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-055823",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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},
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"satiric":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": manifesting or given to satire":[],
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": of, relating to, or constituting satire":[
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"satiric writers"
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]
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},
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"examples":[
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"a satiric story about the movie business",
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
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"The musical score by Max Avery Lichtenstein goes into faintly satiric heist-movie mode at some awkward junctures. \u2014 Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune , 8 June 2022",
|
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"The creative team has produced a series that, based on the first seven episodes, begins with almost satiric tones of dark humor and evolves into something darker and more intense. \u2014 oregonlive , 20 Apr. 2022",
|
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"The music is jubilant but the lyrics are satiric poison. \u2014 Charles Mcnultytheater Critic, Los Angeles Times , 26 Apr. 2022",
|
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"His company, Citizen Brick, founded a dozen years ago, makes largely underground, nearly clandestine, often satiric , very limited edition quasi-Lego minifigures and playsets. \u2014 Christopher Borrelli, chicagotribune.com , 25 Mar. 2022",
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"Now, with 13 albums under its belt, Destroyer is a legacy act, and Bejar has largely stuck to his formula of satiric lyrics and new-wave sonics that fans are well familiar with at this point. \u2014 Grant Sharples, SPIN , 22 Mar. 2022",
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"Despite its bawdy- satiric tone\u2014and an outrageous scene in which Tommy has a conversation with his love appendage\u2014the show is firmly on the lovers' side. \u2014 Tom Gliatto, PEOPLE.com , 1 Feb. 2022",
|
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"Fellowes and his collaborators instead seem focused on maintaining a light, satiric touch. \u2014 oregonlive , 22 Jan. 2022",
|
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"This darkly satiric novel examines how a nation exploits its own trauma. \u2014 Washington Post , 7 Sep. 2021"
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],
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"1509, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"pronounciation":[
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"s\u0259-\u02c8tir-ik"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for satiric sarcastic , satiric , ironic , sardonic mean marked by bitterness and a power or will to cut or sting. sarcastic implies an intentional inflicting of pain by deriding, taunting, or ridiculing. a critic known for his sarcastic remarks satiric implies that the intent of the ridiculing is censure and reprobation. a satiric look at contemporary society ironic implies an attempt to be amusing or provocative by saying usually the opposite of what is meant. made the ironic observation that the government could always be trusted sardonic implies scorn, mockery, or derision that is manifested by either verbal or facial expression. surveyed the scene with a sardonic smile",
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"synonyms":[
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"acerb",
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"acerbic",
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"acid",
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"acidic",
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"acidulous",
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"acrid",
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"barbed",
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"biting",
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"caustic",
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"corrosive",
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"cutting",
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"mordant",
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"pungent",
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"sarcastic",
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"sardonic",
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"scalding",
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"scathing",
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"sharp",
|
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"smart-aleck",
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"smart-alecky",
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"smart-mouthed",
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"snarky",
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"tart"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-204530",
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"adjective",
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"adverb"
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},
|
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"satirical":{
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": manifesting or given to satire":[],
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": of, relating to, or constituting satire":[
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"satiric writers"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[
|
|
"a satiric story about the movie business",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"The musical score by Max Avery Lichtenstein goes into faintly satiric heist-movie mode at some awkward junctures. \u2014 Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune , 8 June 2022",
|
|
"The creative team has produced a series that, based on the first seven episodes, begins with almost satiric tones of dark humor and evolves into something darker and more intense. \u2014 oregonlive , 20 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"The music is jubilant but the lyrics are satiric poison. \u2014 Charles Mcnultytheater Critic, Los Angeles Times , 26 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"His company, Citizen Brick, founded a dozen years ago, makes largely underground, nearly clandestine, often satiric , very limited edition quasi-Lego minifigures and playsets. \u2014 Christopher Borrelli, chicagotribune.com , 25 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Now, with 13 albums under its belt, Destroyer is a legacy act, and Bejar has largely stuck to his formula of satiric lyrics and new-wave sonics that fans are well familiar with at this point. \u2014 Grant Sharples, SPIN , 22 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Despite its bawdy- satiric tone\u2014and an outrageous scene in which Tommy has a conversation with his love appendage\u2014the show is firmly on the lovers' side. \u2014 Tom Gliatto, PEOPLE.com , 1 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"Fellowes and his collaborators instead seem focused on maintaining a light, satiric touch. \u2014 oregonlive , 22 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"This darkly satiric novel examines how a nation exploits its own trauma. \u2014 Washington Post , 7 Sep. 2021"
|
|
],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"1509, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"s\u0259-\u02c8tir-ik"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for satiric sarcastic , satiric , ironic , sardonic mean marked by bitterness and a power or will to cut or sting. sarcastic implies an intentional inflicting of pain by deriding, taunting, or ridiculing. a critic known for his sarcastic remarks satiric implies that the intent of the ridiculing is censure and reprobation. a satiric look at contemporary society ironic implies an attempt to be amusing or provocative by saying usually the opposite of what is meant. made the ironic observation that the government could always be trusted sardonic implies scorn, mockery, or derision that is manifested by either verbal or facial expression. surveyed the scene with a sardonic smile",
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"synonyms":[
|
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"acerb",
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"acerbic",
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"acid",
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"acidic",
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"acidulous",
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"acrid",
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"barbed",
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"biting",
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"caustic",
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"corrosive",
|
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"cutting",
|
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"mordant",
|
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"pungent",
|
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"sarcastic",
|
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"sardonic",
|
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"scalding",
|
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"scathing",
|
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"sharp",
|
|
"smart-aleck",
|
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"smart-alecky",
|
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"smart-mouthed",
|
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"snarky",
|
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"tart"
|
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],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-052522",
|
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"type":[
|
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"adjective",
|
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"adverb"
|
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]
|
|
},
|
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"satiricalness":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
|
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": the quality or state of being satirical":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-181859",
|
|
"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
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]
|
|
},
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":[
|
|
"Definition of satirise British spelling of satirize"
|
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],
|
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"examples":[],
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"history_and_etymology":[],
|
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|
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220702-150416",
|
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"type":[]
|
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},
|
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"satirism":{
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": expression of satire":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"satire + -ism":""
|
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-142413",
|
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|
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"noun"
|
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]
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},
|
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"satirist":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{},
|
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"examples":[
|
|
"social satirists of the American Dream",
|
|
"the great British satirist , Jonathan Swift",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Harrison hitches his bespoke wagon to that star, and the resulting scandal shows how deftly Korelitz moves as a satirist , feinting in one direction and then delivering a knockout blow in the other. \u2014 Ron Charles, Washington Post , 31 May 2022",
|
|
"The Square won the Palme d\u2019Or, the Swedish satirist is back with an ambitious dramedy skewering the world of high fashion and global capitalism. \u2014 Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter , 11 May 2022",
|
|
"The sharp-toothed satirist \u2019s conservatism wasn\u2019t doctrinaire, our critic writes. \u2014 New York Times , 16 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"Because her humor has plenty of bite to it, Lebowitz is often compared to Dorothy Parker, the early 20th Century satirist and a founding member of the Algonquin Round Table. \u2014 David Lyman, The Enquirer , 7 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Robinson was an only-in-San-Francisco character who made a pile by being the first man to harvest eggs on the Farallon Islands, then became the town\u2019s first theater impresario and its first topical satirist . \u2014 Gary Kamiya, San Francisco Chronicle , 4 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"The conservative satirist kept his sharp wit at the ready to puncture political folly\u2014but his generous vision of his fellow Americans betrayed a big heart. \u2014 Dave Shiflett, WSJ , 19 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"Well, Ishmael, in making that statement, fulfills his obligation as a satirist , as a gadfly, as the court jester. \u2014 David Remnick, The New Yorker , 19 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"Saul, an architect and after-hours satirist , was pragmatic and wisecracking about the whole thing. \u2014 Washington Post , 10 Jan. 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
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"1566, in the meaning defined above":""
|
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},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sa-t\u0259-rist"
|
|
],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-105810",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"satirize":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to censure or ridicule by means of satire":[],
|
|
": to utter or write satire":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"The book satirizes contemporary life.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Jodie will satirize workplace culture, social media, the difficulties that members of Generation Z face on a constant basis, and so much more. \u2014 Okla Jones, Essence , 16 May 2022",
|
|
"More often than not, the show strives to satirize several different marks rather than home in on a single point. \u2014 Amanda Wicks, The Atlantic , 8 May 2022",
|
|
"The movie is one big homage to Cage in which the actor somehow manages to both satirize perceptions of himself and act out those personas sincerely. \u2014 cleveland , 22 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"As long as the next Twitter can mercilessly satirize twits and embolden subcultures, Musk can\u2019t kill it. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 27 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Mainstream Hollywood still can\u2019t satirize Obama, so Joel Coen goes against his own artistic instincts. \u2014 Armond White, National Review , 25 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Called Dogecoin, it was intended to satirize the cryptocurrency market. \u2014 Washington Post , 6 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"If the idea is to satirize Guy-Claude\u2019s interest in Aline, the movie is onto something \u2014 maybe. \u2014 K. Austin Collins, Rolling Stone , 6 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Here Duncan summarizes several literary skirmishes that took place in the late 1600s and early 1700s in which a writer created an index to a rival\u2019s work in order to satirize or ridicule it. \u2014 Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor , 10 Mar. 2022"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1616, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense":""
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"\u02c8sa-t\u0259-\u02ccr\u012bz"
|
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],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-224850",
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"type":[
|
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"adjective",
|
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"verb"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"satirizer":{
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": one that satirizes":[]
|
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},
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"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"satirize + -er":""
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-181000",
|
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"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"satisdation":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
|
": the giving of security especially by a guarantor on behalf of a debtor sometimes in form of a cautio":[]
|
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},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Latin satisdation-, satisdatio , from satisdatus , past participle of satisdare to give security, give enough, from satis enough + dare to give":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02ccsat\u0259\u0307s\u02c8d\u0101sh\u0259n"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-081848",
|
|
"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"satisfaction":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"discontent",
|
|
"discontentedness",
|
|
"discontentment",
|
|
"displeasure",
|
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"dissatisfaction",
|
|
"unhappiness"
|
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],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a source or means of enjoyment : gratification":[],
|
|
": compensation for a loss or injury : atonement , restitution":[],
|
|
": convinced assurance or certainty":[
|
|
"proved to the satisfaction of the court"
|
|
],
|
|
": fulfillment of a need or want":[],
|
|
": reparation for sin that meets the demands of divine justice":[],
|
|
": the discharge of a legal obligation or claim":[],
|
|
": the payment through penance of the temporal punishment incurred by a sin":[],
|
|
": the quality or state of being satisfied : contentment":[],
|
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": vindication":[]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[
|
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"He gets great satisfaction from volunteering.",
|
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"the satisfaction of a job well done",
|
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"There is some satisfaction in knowing I was right.",
|
|
"She finds a certain satisfaction in helping others.",
|
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"the satisfaction of his deep craving for love",
|
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"I complained to the manager about the poor service but did not get any satisfaction .",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
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"HBO Max leads in satisfaction for the quality of original content and variety of original content. \u2014 Todd Spangler, Variety , 28 June 2022",
|
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"That often translates into decreases in patient satisfaction and clinical outcome metrics. \u2014 Jacob Kupietzky, Forbes , 24 June 2022",
|
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"Unemployment during the pandemic is associated with a 12% decline in life satisfaction and a 9% increase in negative effect globally. \u2014 Faustine Ngila, Quartz , 31 May 2022",
|
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"Metro\u2019s reduced service levels have led to decreases in customer satisfaction , according to the agency\u2019s latest performance report released this week. \u2014 Justin George, Washington Post , 12 May 2022",
|
|
"But this year, every category in the index saw a decrease in satisfaction , with eight of the nine categories reaching all-time lows. \u2014 Christian Martinezstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 22 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Barbra Rabson, president of Massachusetts Health Quality Partners, a nonprofit that conducts the annual survey, said the increase in satisfaction was remarkable for a year when the pandemic disrupted lives and hampered access to health care. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 3 Mar. 2022",
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"The ranking, developed by the Drucker Institute, measures corporate effectiveness by examining performance in customer satisfaction , employee engagement and development, innovation, social responsibility and financial strength. \u2014 WSJ , 15 Feb. 2022",
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"Park district officials said a focus on competitive compensation and providing staff with the resources needed to assist residents and patrons has play a big role in employee satisfaction , the release said. \u2014 Michelle Mullins, chicagotribune.com , 3 Feb. 2022"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"Non-mask wearers can book specific times, but that isn\u2019t satisfactory to some. \u2014 Julia O'malley, Anchorage Daily News , 17 June 2022",
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"How will all this lead to an end-state that is satisfactory to both sides? \u2014 Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor , 13 June 2022",
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"Investors are nervous about whether the rate curve will be satisfactory . \u2014 John Dorfman, Forbes , 25 Apr. 2022",
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"That would be considered satisfactory condition on the National Bridge Inventory\u2019s rating scale. \u2014 Scott Calvert, WSJ , 17 June 2021",
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"San Diego is launching a $10 million effort to complete risk assessments of all nine of the city\u2019s aging dams \u2014 only three of which are considered in satisfactory condition. \u2014 David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune , 29 May 2021",
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"Explanations of the discrepancy are varied, but none is very satisfactory . \u2014 Mark Fischetti, Scientific American , 14 May 2022",
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"But compromises can be less satisfactory than more consistent alternatives. \u2014 Samuel Goldman, The Week , 9 Nov. 2021",
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"Bridges considered in what the federal program deems fair or satisfactory condition \u2014 some signs of deterioration or minor loss or cracking \u2014 are rated 5 or 6. \u2014 Claudia Lauer, Anchorage Daily News , 29 Jan. 2022"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"Non-mask wearers can book specific times, but that isn\u2019t satisfactory to some. \u2014 Julia O'malley, Anchorage Daily News , 17 June 2022",
|
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"How will all this lead to an end-state that is satisfactory to both sides? \u2014 Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor , 13 June 2022",
|
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"Investors are nervous about whether the rate curve will be satisfactory . \u2014 John Dorfman, Forbes , 25 Apr. 2022",
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"That would be considered satisfactory condition on the National Bridge Inventory\u2019s rating scale. \u2014 Scott Calvert, WSJ , 17 June 2021",
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"San Diego is launching a $10 million effort to complete risk assessments of all nine of the city\u2019s aging dams \u2014 only three of which are considered in satisfactory condition. \u2014 David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune , 29 May 2021",
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"Explanations of the discrepancy are varied, but none is very satisfactory . \u2014 Mark Fischetti, Scientific American , 14 May 2022",
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"But compromises can be less satisfactory than more consistent alternatives. \u2014 Samuel Goldman, The Week , 9 Nov. 2021",
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"Bridges considered in what the federal program deems fair or satisfactory condition \u2014 some signs of deterioration or minor loss or cracking \u2014 are rated 5 or 6. \u2014 Claudia Lauer, Anchorage Daily News , 29 Jan. 2022"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
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"Non-mask wearers can book specific times, but that isn\u2019t satisfactory to some. \u2014 Julia O'malley, Anchorage Daily News , 17 June 2022",
|
|
"How will all this lead to an end-state that is satisfactory to both sides? \u2014 Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor , 13 June 2022",
|
|
"Investors are nervous about whether the rate curve will be satisfactory . \u2014 John Dorfman, Forbes , 25 Apr. 2022",
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"That would be considered satisfactory condition on the National Bridge Inventory\u2019s rating scale. \u2014 Scott Calvert, WSJ , 17 June 2021",
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"San Diego is launching a $10 million effort to complete risk assessments of all nine of the city\u2019s aging dams \u2014 only three of which are considered in satisfactory condition. \u2014 David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune , 29 May 2021",
|
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"Explanations of the discrepancy are varied, but none is very satisfactory . \u2014 Mark Fischetti, Scientific American , 14 May 2022",
|
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"But compromises can be less satisfactory than more consistent alternatives. \u2014 Samuel Goldman, The Week , 9 Nov. 2021",
|
|
"Bridges considered in what the federal program deems fair or satisfactory condition \u2014 some signs of deterioration or minor loss or cracking \u2014 are rated 5 or 6. \u2014 Claudia Lauer, Anchorage Daily News , 29 Jan. 2022"
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|
|
"The movie's ending failed to satisfy audiences.",
|
|
"His curiosity was satisfied by their explanation.",
|
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"They have satisfied themselves that the story is only a rumor.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Then the number of CFP teams will remain at four, jump to 12, or CFP officials could satisfy the eternal wishes of Mississippi State Mike Leach by exploding the field t0 64. \u2014 Terence Moore, Forbes , 1 July 2022",
|
|
"Here are a handful of road trip and vacation ideas in Kentucky that won't break the bank but will still satisfy a bit of your summer wanderlust. \u2014 Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal , 23 June 2022",
|
|
"Interviewed by National Defense magazine in an article published Wednesday, Sharapov said no single supplier could satisfy Ukraine\u2019s needs alone. \u2014 Andrea Rosa And Jamey Keaten, Anchorage Daily News , 21 June 2022",
|
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"From the outdoorsman to the man who works in the office, there is a cologne that will satisfy your favorite guy\u2019s scent palette. \u2014 Emerald Elitou, Essence , 15 June 2022",
|
|
"But as employers like Apple, Tesla, and Google push for more in-person office days\u2014as the letter suggests\u2014there\u2019s a compromise that could satisfy both groups. \u2014 Sarah Todd, Quartz , 9 June 2022",
|
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"But Novavax, which has never brought a vaccine through the licensure process before and which didn\u2019t own a production plant when the pandemic began, has struggled mightily to manufacture its product with a consistency that would satisfy the FDA. \u2014 Helen Branswell, STAT , 8 June 2022",
|
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"Coach, Gucci, Jimmy Choo and Rolex stores are among the highlights, while restaurants like Nobu and Ocean 44 satisfy fine diners. \u2014 Sofia Krusmark, The Arizona Republic , 6 June 2022",
|
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"Play and social connection are universal needs which video games satisfy in unique ways. \u2014 Gustaf Lundberg Toresson, Forbes , 1 June 2022"
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"\u2014 E. B. White"
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"Their new products are saturating the market.",
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"Adjective",
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"the test will only work if the sample cloth is saturate with solution",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
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"For many, the emotional and financial stress grew exponentially as their ability to buffer dropped, enabling stressors to saturate their babies\u2019 spongey brains. \u2014 USA Today , 9 June 2022",
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"Just saturate your hair, leave it in for three minutes, and discover your new \u2019do. \u2014 ELLE , 17 May 2022",
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"This simple formula mixes bergamot, avocado oil, grapeseed oil, fatty acids, and vitamin B5 to saturate the skin and draw in moisture. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 24 May 2022",
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"The current Russian army is a replica of Joseph Stalin\u2019s Red Army, designed to saturate minefields with bodies. \u2014 Yulia Latynina, WSJ , 1 May 2022",
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"Leftover explosives still saturate the Lao countryside, posing a threat to farmers and children. \u2014 Saqib Rahim, NBC News , 16 May 2022",
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"That this therapeutic relationship\u2014so awesomely abnormal, as Malcolm put it\u2014has become relatively common speaks to how deeply Sigmund Freud\u2019s ideas about analyzing the psyche saturate our world. \u2014 Ana Cecilia Alvarez, The Atlantic , 1 May 2022",
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"Easter weekend will get off to a wet and soggy start with cloudy skies and spot showers expected to saturate the metro area over the next three days. \u2014 Matt Bruce, ajc , 16 Apr. 2022",
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"Those actions saturate the moral bones of that society. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 19 Apr. 2022"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb",
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"1782, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective"
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Latin saturatus , past participle of saturare , from satur well-fed \u2014 more at satire":"Verb"
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"-r\u0259t",
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"\u02c8sa-ch\u0259-\u02ccr\u0101t",
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"\u02c8sach-r\u0259t",
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"\u02c8sach-\u0259-\u02ccr\u0101t",
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"\u02c8sa-ch\u0259-"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for saturate Verb soak , saturate , drench , steep , impregnate mean to permeate or be permeated with a liquid. soak implies usually prolonged immersion as for softening or cleansing. soak the garment in soapy water saturate implies a resulting effect of complete absorption until no more liquid can be held. a saturated sponge drench implies a thorough wetting by something that pours down or is poured. clothes drenched by a cloudburst steep suggests either the extraction of an essence (as of tea leaves) by the liquid or the imparting of a quality (such as a color) to the thing immersed. steep the tea for five minutes impregnate implies a thorough interpenetration of one thing by another. a cake strongly impregnated with brandy",
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"synonyms":[
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"drench",
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"drown",
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"impregnate",
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"macerate",
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"soak",
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"sodden",
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"sop",
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"souse",
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"steep"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-024914",
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"type":[
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"adjective",
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"noun",
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"transitive verb",
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"verb"
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]
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},
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"saturated":{
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"antonyms":[
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"arid",
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"dry",
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"unwatered",
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"waterless"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": being a solution that is unable to absorb or dissolve any more of a solute at a given temperature and pressure":[],
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": being an organic compound having no double or triple bonds between carbon atoms":[
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"saturated fats"
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],
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": full of moisture : made thoroughly wet":[],
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": having high saturation : pure":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"His shirt was saturated with sweat.",
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"the area's already saturated freeways",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"According to Yeti\u2019s website, Nordic Purple is described to be deep and rich, while still saturated and vibrant. \u2014 al , 29 June 2022",
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"Here, designer Andy Beers of Ore Studios used less saturated versions of the colors used in the common rooms for a calming but continuous design in the primary bedroom. \u2014 Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful , 23 June 2022",
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"Across town at Alcova, designer Leo Rydell Jost unveiled similarly exuberant carpets in super- saturated swirls of gold, violet, and crimson. \u2014 Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor , 14 June 2022",
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"While avocados were found to be a healthier substitute for margarine, butter and other foods with more saturated fat, they were not found to provide an associated health benefit when subbing in for olive oil, nuts or other plant oils. \u2014 Mike Snider, USA TODAY , 30 Mar. 2022",
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"In a saturated and turbulent music industry, what the modern artist goes through to reach relevant, convertible listeners is beyond the difficulty of an uphill battle. \u2014 Anto Dotcom, Forbes , 13 June 2022",
|
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"Hart and cinematographer Bryce Fortner complement our heroine\u2019s innate vibrancy with a fresh, saturated palette, while handheld shots aid the immediacy and intimacy of introspective moments. \u2014 Courtney Howard, Variety , 1 June 2022",
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"Contrasting the coral with blue Orange Grove wallpaper from Anthropologie makes each color look more saturated . \u2014 Mallory Abreu, Better Homes & Gardens , 17 May 2022",
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"It\u2019s saturated and rich color without being energetic or pushy. \u2014 Joanne Kempinger Demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 26 May 2022"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1741, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"\u02c8sa-ch\u0259-\u02ccr\u0101-t\u0259d",
|
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"\u02c8sach-\u0259-\u02ccr\u0101t-\u0259d"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"awash",
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"bathed",
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"bedraggled",
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"doused",
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"dowsed",
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"drenched",
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"dripping",
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"logged",
|
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"saturate",
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"soaked",
|
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"soaking",
|
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"sodden",
|
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"soggy",
|
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"sopping",
|
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"soppy",
|
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"soused",
|
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"washed",
|
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"water-soaked",
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"watered",
|
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"waterlogged",
|
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"watery",
|
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"wet"
|
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],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-181320",
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"type":[
|
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"adjective"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"saturating":{
|
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"antonyms":[
|
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"awash",
|
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"bathed",
|
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"bedraggled",
|
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"doused",
|
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"dowsed",
|
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"drenched",
|
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"dripping",
|
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"logged",
|
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"saturated",
|
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"soaked",
|
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"soaking",
|
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"sodden",
|
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"soggy",
|
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"sopping",
|
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"soppy",
|
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"soused",
|
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"washed",
|
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"water-soaked",
|
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"watered",
|
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"waterlogged",
|
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"watery",
|
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"wet"
|
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],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": saturated":[],
|
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": to cause to combine until there is no further tendency to combine":[],
|
|
": to fill completely with something that permeates or pervades":[
|
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"book is saturated with Hollywood",
|
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"\u2014 Newgate Callendar"
|
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],
|
|
": to load to capacity":[],
|
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": to satisfy fully : satiate":[],
|
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": to treat, furnish, or charge with something to the point where no more can be absorbed, dissolved, or retained":[
|
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"water saturated with salt"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[
|
|
"Verb",
|
|
"Saturate the sponge with water.",
|
|
"Images of the war saturated the news.",
|
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"Their new products are saturating the market.",
|
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"Adjective",
|
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"the test will only work if the sample cloth is saturate with solution",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
|
"For many, the emotional and financial stress grew exponentially as their ability to buffer dropped, enabling stressors to saturate their babies\u2019 spongey brains. \u2014 USA Today , 9 June 2022",
|
|
"Just saturate your hair, leave it in for three minutes, and discover your new \u2019do. \u2014 ELLE , 17 May 2022",
|
|
"This simple formula mixes bergamot, avocado oil, grapeseed oil, fatty acids, and vitamin B5 to saturate the skin and draw in moisture. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 24 May 2022",
|
|
"The current Russian army is a replica of Joseph Stalin\u2019s Red Army, designed to saturate minefields with bodies. \u2014 Yulia Latynina, WSJ , 1 May 2022",
|
|
"Leftover explosives still saturate the Lao countryside, posing a threat to farmers and children. \u2014 Saqib Rahim, NBC News , 16 May 2022",
|
|
"That this therapeutic relationship\u2014so awesomely abnormal, as Malcolm put it\u2014has become relatively common speaks to how deeply Sigmund Freud\u2019s ideas about analyzing the psyche saturate our world. \u2014 Ana Cecilia Alvarez, The Atlantic , 1 May 2022",
|
|
"Easter weekend will get off to a wet and soggy start with cloudy skies and spot showers expected to saturate the metro area over the next three days. \u2014 Matt Bruce, ajc , 16 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Those actions saturate the moral bones of that society. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 19 Apr. 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
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"1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb",
|
|
"1782, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective"
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Latin saturatus , past participle of saturare , from satur well-fed \u2014 more at satire":"Verb"
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sa-ch\u0259-\u02ccr\u0101t",
|
|
"-r\u0259t",
|
|
"\u02c8sach-r\u0259t",
|
|
"\u02c8sach-\u0259-\u02ccr\u0101t",
|
|
"\u02c8sa-ch\u0259-"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for saturate Verb soak , saturate , drench , steep , impregnate mean to permeate or be permeated with a liquid. soak implies usually prolonged immersion as for softening or cleansing. soak the garment in soapy water saturate implies a resulting effect of complete absorption until no more liquid can be held. a saturated sponge drench implies a thorough wetting by something that pours down or is poured. clothes drenched by a cloudburst steep suggests either the extraction of an essence (as of tea leaves) by the liquid or the imparting of a quality (such as a color) to the thing immersed. steep the tea for five minutes impregnate implies a thorough interpenetration of one thing by another. a cake strongly impregnated with brandy",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"drench",
|
|
"drown",
|
|
"impregnate",
|
|
"macerate",
|
|
"soak",
|
|
"sodden",
|
|
"sop",
|
|
"souse",
|
|
"steep"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-123914",
|
|
"type":[
|
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"adjective",
|
|
"noun",
|
|
"transitive verb",
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"saturating felt":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a felt paper for impregnation with asphalt or other waterproofing compound":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-115401",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"saturation":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a state of maximum impregnation: such as":[],
|
|
": an overwhelming concentration of military forces or firepower":[],
|
|
": chromatic purity : freedom from dilution with white":[],
|
|
": complete infiltration : permeation":[],
|
|
": conversion of an unsaturated to a saturated chemical compound (as by hydrogenation)":[],
|
|
": degree of difference from the achromatic light-source color of the same brightness":[
|
|
"\u2014 used of a light-source color"
|
|
],
|
|
": degree of difference from the gray having the same lightness":[
|
|
"\u2014 used of an object color"
|
|
],
|
|
": magnetization to the point beyond which a further increase in the intensity of the magnetizing force will produce no further magnetization":[],
|
|
": satiety , surfeit":[],
|
|
": the act of saturating : the state of being saturated":[],
|
|
": the presence in air of the most water possible under existent pressure and temperature":[],
|
|
": the supplying of a market with as much of a product as it will absorb":[],
|
|
"\u2014 compare hue sense 2c":[
|
|
"\u2014 used of a light-source color"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Heavy rains resulted in the saturation of the soil.",
|
|
"the saturation of advertising on television",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Vince McMahon \u2014 competition for ratings, global dominance, social media saturation , prestige, alpha-male pride and the adoration of millions. \u2014 Kenny Herzog, Los Angeles Times , 17 June 2022",
|
|
"Nor is there the rare colored stone saturation or specificity of 2019\u2019s Treasure of Rubies or 2016\u2019s ode to emeralds. \u2014 Stellene Volandes, Town & Country , 15 June 2022",
|
|
"It can be used for monitoring weight, lung capacity, pulse, oxygen saturation in blood, blood pressure, blood glucose, temperature, blood test, pain management, pill tracker, mental health and so much more. \u2014 Prabhat Sharma, Forbes , 2 June 2022",
|
|
"If topicality isn\u2019t a draw for you, P-Valley continues to boast a soundtrack of wall-to-wall bangers and an atmosphere of sweltering saturation so pervasive the show could premiere in December and make air-conditioning necessary. \u2014 Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter , 1 June 2022",
|
|
"While Netflix struggles with questions about market saturation , several streaming competitors with lower monthly fees continue to add subscribers. \u2014 Jacob Carpenter, Fortune , 5 May 2022",
|
|
"There's also a healing time of 10 to 14 days in between each one to prevent ink migration and over saturation , says Jara. \u2014 Fiona Embleton, Allure , 30 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"And the password crackdown led some analysts to wonder whether Netflix has already reached market saturation in the United States. \u2014 New York Times , 20 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Despite a prolific output, Houston\u2019s fruited sour scene shows little sign of reaching market saturation , and demand appears to be going strong. \u2014 Ruvani De Silva, Chron , 19 Apr. 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"circa 1554, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02ccsa-ch\u0259-\u02c8r\u0101-sh\u0259n",
|
|
"\u02ccsach-\u0259-\u02c8r\u0101-sh\u0259n"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-105400",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"saturation bombing":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": bombing in which a very large number of bombs are dropped to cover an entire area instead of being aimed at a specific target":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-112916",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"saturation point":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": the point at which there are so many of a thing that no more can be added successfully":[
|
|
"The number of game shows on TV may have reached the saturation point ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-120851",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"saturnine":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"bright",
|
|
"cheerful",
|
|
"cheering",
|
|
"cheery",
|
|
"comforting",
|
|
"cordial",
|
|
"festive",
|
|
"friendly",
|
|
"gay",
|
|
"heartwarming",
|
|
"sunshiny"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": born under or influenced astrologically by the planet Saturn":[],
|
|
": cold and steady in mood : slow to act or change":[],
|
|
": having a sardonic aspect":[
|
|
"a saturnine smile"
|
|
],
|
|
": of a gloomy or surly disposition":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"He is saturnine in temperament.",
|
|
"the men awaiting interrogation by the police shared a saturnine silence",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"The mood is too saturnine , the occasional nods to social criticism too stilted. \u2014 Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic , 27 Jan. 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2b":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sa-t\u0259r-\u02ccn\u012bn",
|
|
"\u02c8sat-\u0259r-\u02ccn\u012bn"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for saturnine sullen , glum , morose , surly , sulky , crabbed , saturnine , gloomy mean showing a forbidding or disagreeable mood. sullen implies a silent ill humor and a refusal to be sociable. remained sullen amid the festivities glum suggests a silent dispiritedness. a glum candidate left to ponder a stunning defeat morose adds to glum an element of bitterness or misanthropy. morose job seekers who are inured to rejection surly implies gruffness and sullenness of speech or manner. a typical surly teenager sulky suggests childish resentment expressed in peevish sullenness. grew sulky after every spat crabbed applies to a forbidding morose harshness of manner. the school's notoriously crabbed headmaster saturnine describes a heavy forbidding aspect or suggests a bitter disposition. a saturnine cynic always finding fault gloomy implies a depression in mood making for seeming sullenness or glumness. a gloomy mood ushered in by bad news",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"black",
|
|
"bleak",
|
|
"cheerless",
|
|
"chill",
|
|
"Cimmerian",
|
|
"cloudy",
|
|
"cold",
|
|
"comfortless",
|
|
"dark",
|
|
"darkening",
|
|
"depressing",
|
|
"depressive",
|
|
"desolate",
|
|
"dire",
|
|
"disconsolate",
|
|
"dismal",
|
|
"drear",
|
|
"dreary",
|
|
"dreich",
|
|
"elegiac",
|
|
"elegiacal",
|
|
"forlorn",
|
|
"funereal",
|
|
"gloomy",
|
|
"glum",
|
|
"godforsaken",
|
|
"gray",
|
|
"grey",
|
|
"lonely",
|
|
"lonesome",
|
|
"lugubrious",
|
|
"miserable",
|
|
"morbid",
|
|
"morose",
|
|
"murky",
|
|
"plutonian",
|
|
"sepulchral",
|
|
"solemn",
|
|
"somber",
|
|
"sombre",
|
|
"sullen",
|
|
"sunless",
|
|
"tenebrific",
|
|
"tenebrous",
|
|
"wretched"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-022216",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"satyr":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a lecherous man":[],
|
|
": a sylvan deity in Greek mythology having certain characteristics of a horse or goat and fond of Dionysian revelry":[],
|
|
": any of various satyrid butterflies":[],
|
|
": one having satyriasis":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"the legendary conquests of a suburban satyr",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"The Disney+ series will feature Walker Scobell in the title role of 12-year-old Percy, a teen demigod; Aryan Simhadri as Grover, a satyr who is half-boy and half-goat; and Jeffries as Annabeth, a daughter of the goddess Athena. \u2014 Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press , 13 May 2022",
|
|
"Grover is a cautious satyr who embarks on daring mythological journeys alongside Percy and Annabeth. \u2014 Christi Carrasstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 11 May 2022",
|
|
"He is also remembered, among Brits with a taste for evergreen gossip, as perhaps the most erotically adventurous man of his generation, the satyr of the socialists. \u2014 Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker , 15 Nov. 2021",
|
|
"Depending on the mythology, a satyr can be a man with a horse\u2019s ears and tail, or a being with a boat\u2019s ears, horns, tail and legs. \u2014 Kris Holt, Forbes , 12 Oct. 2021",
|
|
"Like the decking of the satyr \u2019s ship, the wool then rotted away, leaving a cast of its fibres on the coin. \u2014 The Economist , 4 July 2019",
|
|
"Once the plot requires Percy to go on a picaresque quest to retrieve the titular lightning bolt, with Annabeth and a satyr named Grover (Jorrel Javier) in tow, the storytelling and songwriting become hectic and monotonous. \u2014 Jesse Green, New York Times , 16 Oct. 2019",
|
|
"The painting, completed in the 1960s, is of a long-necked satyr -like woman, with spiral breasts and an aristocratic arm draped elegantly on a ledge, her fingers long and slim, like those of Carrington herself. \u2014 The Economist , 18 Dec. 2019",
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"Made of amethyst, bone, faience, glass, turquoise, and umber, and including phallic amulets, scarabs, a woman, a dancing satyr , and a head of Dionysus, they are thought to be the treasure box of a sorceress. \u2014 Rafil Kroll-zaidi, Harper's magazine , 28 Oct. 2019"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English, from Latin satyrus , from Greek satyros":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"chiefly British \u02c8sa-",
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"\u02c8s\u0101-t\u0259r"
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],
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"synonyms":[
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"Casanova",
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"Don Juan",
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"lecher",
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"lothario",
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"lounge lizard",
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"masher",
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"philanderer",
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"wolf",
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"womanizer"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-185058",
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"type":[
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"adjective",
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"satyric":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": a lecherous man":[],
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": a sylvan deity in Greek mythology having certain characteristics of a horse or goat and fond of Dionysian revelry":[],
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": any of various satyrid butterflies":[],
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": one having satyriasis":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"the legendary conquests of a suburban satyr",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"The Disney+ series will feature Walker Scobell in the title role of 12-year-old Percy, a teen demigod; Aryan Simhadri as Grover, a satyr who is half-boy and half-goat; and Jeffries as Annabeth, a daughter of the goddess Athena. \u2014 Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press , 13 May 2022",
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"Grover is a cautious satyr who embarks on daring mythological journeys alongside Percy and Annabeth. \u2014 Christi Carrasstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 11 May 2022",
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"He is also remembered, among Brits with a taste for evergreen gossip, as perhaps the most erotically adventurous man of his generation, the satyr of the socialists. \u2014 Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker , 15 Nov. 2021",
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"Depending on the mythology, a satyr can be a man with a horse\u2019s ears and tail, or a being with a boat\u2019s ears, horns, tail and legs. \u2014 Kris Holt, Forbes , 12 Oct. 2021",
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"Like the decking of the satyr \u2019s ship, the wool then rotted away, leaving a cast of its fibres on the coin. \u2014 The Economist , 4 July 2019",
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"Once the plot requires Percy to go on a picaresque quest to retrieve the titular lightning bolt, with Annabeth and a satyr named Grover (Jorrel Javier) in tow, the storytelling and songwriting become hectic and monotonous. \u2014 Jesse Green, New York Times , 16 Oct. 2019",
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"The painting, completed in the 1960s, is of a long-necked satyr -like woman, with spiral breasts and an aristocratic arm draped elegantly on a ledge, her fingers long and slim, like those of Carrington herself. \u2014 The Economist , 18 Dec. 2019",
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"Made of amethyst, bone, faience, glass, turquoise, and umber, and including phallic amulets, scarabs, a woman, a dancing satyr , and a head of Dionysus, they are thought to be the treasure box of a sorceress. \u2014 Rafil Kroll-zaidi, Harper's magazine , 28 Oct. 2019"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English, from Latin satyrus , from Greek satyros":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"chiefly British \u02c8sa-",
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"\u02c8s\u0101-t\u0259r"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"Casanova",
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"Don Juan",
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"lecher",
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"lothario",
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"lounge lizard",
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"masher",
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"philanderer",
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"wolf",
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"womanizer"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-233002",
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"type":[
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"adjective",
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"sauce":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": liquor":[
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"\u2014 used with the"
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],
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": pert or impudent language or actions":[],
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": something that adds zest or piquancy":[],
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": stewed fruit eaten with other food or as a dessert":[],
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": to be rude or impudent to":[],
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": to cover or serve with a sauce":[],
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": to dress with relish or seasoning":[],
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": to give zest or piquancy to":[],
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": to modify the harsh or unpleasant characteristics of":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Noun",
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"She tried several sauces before she found one she liked.",
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"chicken in a cream sauce",
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"Cover the strawberries with the chocolate sauce .",
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"This pizza needs more sauce .",
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"I've had enough of your sauce !",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"That pizza, which debuted last winter, is made with a ricotta white cream sauce , pepperoni, chile flakes, parsley, grana cheese and green goddess dressing. \u2014 Elgin Nelson, San Francisco Chronicle , 29 June 2022",
|
|
"Turkey with cranberry sauce , roasted sweet potatoes with rosemary, prunes, and pumpkin pie. \u2014 Felipe Schrieberg, Forbes , 29 June 2022",
|
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"This Chinese dish combines boneless pork shoulder, a vegetable medley, and pineapple chunks with soy sauce , dark brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar for a delicious crockpot dinner ready in under three hours. \u2014 Courtney Campbell And Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day , 24 June 2022",
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"At barbecue competitions across the country, Cookston and her team have taken top prizes for ribs, sauce , whole hog and overall grand champion. \u2014 Todd A. Price, USA TODAY , 22 June 2022",
|
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"The maker of the iconic sauce , Huy Fong Foods Inc., has been forced to suspend production due to a lack of chili peppers. \u2014 Fortune , 19 June 2022",
|
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"On the menu, the Detroit Burger is a favorite, featuring roasted wild mushrooms, zip sauce, gruy\u00e8re cheese, lettuce and bistro sauce on brioche. \u2014 Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press , 19 June 2022",
|
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"Three of these 12-inch pies have tomato sauce : a margherita, a marinara and the beloved Sonny Boy with fresh mozzarella, salami and olives. \u2014 Andy Wang, Robb Report , 16 June 2022",
|
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"In small bowl, stir together soy sauce , vinegar and sugar. \u2014 Tribune News Service, cleveland , 13 June 2022",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
|
"Skeens won best spaghetti sauce , best applesauce and best sauerkraut. \u2014 Sydney Page, Washington Post , 30 June 2022",
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"Make a long process shorter by layering zucchini, summer squash, Italian sausage, lasagna noodles, and marina sauce in a skillet rather than a baking dish. \u2014 Katelyn Lunders, Woman's Day , 24 June 2022",
|
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"To serve, spoon shrimp and sauce over grits, and top with reserved crispy bacon. \u2014 Tribune News Service, cleveland , 21 June 2022",
|
|
"Walk away and live your life, then come back to sauce them, which takes only a few, short, relaxing movements. \u2014 New York Times , 13 June 2022",
|
|
"There were potatoes to mash; stuffing to prepare; bread to slice; sauce to stir; and turkey to arrange \u2014 with just an hour to go before the first performance. \u2014 New York Times , 18 May 2022",
|
|
"Add chipotle chile and sauce and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. \u2014 Tribune News Service, cleveland , 2 May 2022",
|
|
"The pizza\u2019s layering is the key: crust, meat, cheese then sauce on top. \u2014 oregonlive , 22 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Wolfgang\u2019s mouth is red at the corners, sauce on his bare chest; his little face blurs, turns to blocks, stops, then refocuses itself on the screen. \u2014 New York Times , 29 Mar. 2022"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Verb"
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin salsa , feminine of salsus salted, from past participle of sallere to salt, from sal salt \u2014 more at salt":"Noun"
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},
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"usually \u02c8sas for sense 3",
|
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"usually \u02c8sas for sense 4",
|
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"\u02c8s\u022fs"
|
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],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
|
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"dressing",
|
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"gravy"
|
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],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-193513",
|
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"type":[
|
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"noun",
|
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"verb"
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]
|
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},
|
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"sauciness":{
|
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"antonyms":[
|
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"meek",
|
|
"mousy",
|
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"mousey",
|
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"retiring",
|
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"shy",
|
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"timid"
|
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],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": amusingly forward and flippant : irrepressible":[],
|
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": impertinently bold and impudent":[],
|
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": served with or having the consistency of sauce":[],
|
|
": smart , trim":[
|
|
"a saucy little hat"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
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"examples":[
|
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"irritated his fellow travelers with saucy questions and comments",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"This gift set comes with four squeezy bottles for plenty of saucy BBQs. \u2014 Lauren Joseph, Bon App\u00e9tit , 22 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Shortly after the saucy post, Jenner's big sister Kim Kardashian came and picked up her and bestie Hailey Bieber. \u2014 Breanna Bell, PEOPLE.com , 15 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Have a wonderful day, and please keep us in mind when something saucy or surprising develops. \u2014 Ed Silverman, STAT , 24 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"While this might sound like a saucy kvetch mid strenuous workout, for many in his audience the reference was unmissable. \u2014 Callahan Tormey, Town & Country , 8 May 2022",
|
|
"The saucy reggaeton single debuted at No. 31 on Hot Latin Songs last week, and also entered the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. \u2014 Billboard Staff, Billboard , 28 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"As everyone\u2019s checking their Instagram feeds, waiting for the last few hours of the work week to slip by, Kendall Jenner posted a saucy Instagram of herself hinting at an upcoming Kendall X Kylie collaboration. \u2014 Sarah Spellings, Vogue , 26 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Add the crushed tomatoes and about 3 tablespoons of their juices, or just enough to make sure the mixture looks more saucy than dry. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 23 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Produced by Daramola and Jota Rosa, the collaboration is a saucy mid-tempo reggaet\u00f3n jam laced with rhythmic tropical flavors that backs the two artist\u2019s vocal chemistry and flirtatious lyrics. \u2014 Billboard Staff, Billboard , 18 Mar. 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1508, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sa-",
|
|
"\u02c8s\u022f-s\u0113"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"arch",
|
|
"audacious",
|
|
"bold",
|
|
"bold-faced",
|
|
"brash",
|
|
"brassbound",
|
|
"brassy",
|
|
"brazen",
|
|
"brazen-faced",
|
|
"cheeky",
|
|
"cocksure",
|
|
"cocky",
|
|
"fresh",
|
|
"impertinent",
|
|
"impudent",
|
|
"insolent",
|
|
"nervy",
|
|
"sassy",
|
|
"wise"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-165659",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"adverb",
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"saucy":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"meek",
|
|
"mousy",
|
|
"mousey",
|
|
"retiring",
|
|
"shy",
|
|
"timid"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": amusingly forward and flippant : irrepressible":[],
|
|
": impertinently bold and impudent":[],
|
|
": served with or having the consistency of sauce":[],
|
|
": smart , trim":[
|
|
"a saucy little hat"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"irritated his fellow travelers with saucy questions and comments",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"This gift set comes with four squeezy bottles for plenty of saucy BBQs. \u2014 Lauren Joseph, Bon App\u00e9tit , 22 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Shortly after the saucy post, Jenner's big sister Kim Kardashian came and picked up her and bestie Hailey Bieber. \u2014 Breanna Bell, PEOPLE.com , 15 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Have a wonderful day, and please keep us in mind when something saucy or surprising develops. \u2014 Ed Silverman, STAT , 24 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"While this might sound like a saucy kvetch mid strenuous workout, for many in his audience the reference was unmissable. \u2014 Callahan Tormey, Town & Country , 8 May 2022",
|
|
"The saucy reggaeton single debuted at No. 31 on Hot Latin Songs last week, and also entered the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. \u2014 Billboard Staff, Billboard , 28 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"As everyone\u2019s checking their Instagram feeds, waiting for the last few hours of the work week to slip by, Kendall Jenner posted a saucy Instagram of herself hinting at an upcoming Kendall X Kylie collaboration. \u2014 Sarah Spellings, Vogue , 26 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Add the crushed tomatoes and about 3 tablespoons of their juices, or just enough to make sure the mixture looks more saucy than dry. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 23 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Produced by Daramola and Jota Rosa, the collaboration is a saucy mid-tempo reggaet\u00f3n jam laced with rhythmic tropical flavors that backs the two artist\u2019s vocal chemistry and flirtatious lyrics. \u2014 Billboard Staff, Billboard , 18 Mar. 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1508, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sa-",
|
|
"\u02c8s\u022f-s\u0113"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"arch",
|
|
"audacious",
|
|
"bold",
|
|
"bold-faced",
|
|
"brash",
|
|
"brassbound",
|
|
"brassy",
|
|
"brazen",
|
|
"brazen-faced",
|
|
"cheeky",
|
|
"cocksure",
|
|
"cocky",
|
|
"fresh",
|
|
"impertinent",
|
|
"impudent",
|
|
"insolent",
|
|
"nervy",
|
|
"sassy",
|
|
"wise"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-080300",
|
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"type":[
|
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"adjective",
|
|
"adverb",
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sauna":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"The health club has a pool and a sauna .",
|
|
"He talked about the benefits of taking a sauna regularly.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"The retreat sits on the rocky shore of Lake Superior, where steady waves provide a soothing soundtrack for on-site activities like yoga and meditation in the Peace Pod or detoxification in the sauna . \u2014 Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure , 10 June 2022",
|
|
"The answer may surprise you:Can spending more time in the sauna save your life? \u2014 Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY , 25 May 2022",
|
|
"In the same visit, the Bros try their hand at some of the strongman exercises which sit well and truly in Bjornsson's wheelhouse, including Atlas stones and frame carries, followed by 20 minutes in a sauna , and finally, five minute in an ice bath. \u2014 Philip Ellis, Men's Health , 18 May 2022",
|
|
"In season 3 of the Netflix docuseries, Drive to Survive, Bottas allowed filmmakers to record him and a friend chatting naked in a sauna . \u2014 Jason Duaine Hahn, PEOPLE.com , 11 May 2022",
|
|
"The team helps a social media influencer who has an accident in a sauna . \u2014 Washington Post , 25 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"To warm up, go soak in a hot tub or sweat in a sauna with views of the city at CopenHot, a collection of floating and stationary tubs in the harbor of northern Copenhagen. \u2014 Megan Michelson, Outside Online , 1 Oct. 2021",
|
|
"Instead, the sauna -like steam bath is about to reign once again. \u2014 Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post , 17 June 2022",
|
|
"The sauna and steam room share a Turkish hammam vibe with beautiful mosaic tiles, while a waterfall brings the sound of running water. \u2014 Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report , 10 June 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1881, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Finnish":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u022f-n\u0259",
|
|
"\u02c8sau\u0307-n\u0259"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-073811",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"saunderswood":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": sandalwood":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"obsolete English saunders sandalwood (from Middle French sandre , alteration of sandal ) + wood":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u00e4n-"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-215609",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"saunter":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll":[
|
|
"sauntered slowly down the street"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"They sauntered slowly down the street.",
|
|
"He sauntered into the store.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"At night, guests sit around the fire with local Masai guides -- and more often than not a giant eland antelope with tusks that could kill will saunter up to Cottar and start drinking red wine from his glass. \u2014 Melissa Twigg, CNN , 20 May 2022",
|
|
"The Crue drummer would saunter into the studio during the Classless Act sessions, sip espressos, listen to the mixes and hang. \u2014 Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al , 31 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"The bear, now less than 100 feet away, glanced over at us and began to saunter left, his cadence nauseatingly cool. \u2014 Emily Pennington, Outside Online , 24 Feb. 2021",
|
|
"The OTR Kennel Club is sponsoring this fun event that will saunter around OTR and Washington Park and then wind down back at QCR where there will be food, drinks and fun. \u2014 Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer , 10 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"Any person can saunter into any shop without a mask; work-from-home guidance has been scrapped; and all needs for a vaccine passport have been squashed. \u2014 Grace Browne, Wired , 28 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"Check out the views on the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway at Franconia Notch State Park, saunter up the Appalachian Trail, and be sure to pull over at the viewpoints for waterfalls like Flume and Silver Cascades. \u2014 Emily Pennington, Outside Online , 26 Aug. 2021",
|
|
"The interconnected trio allows for someone to saunter from one to another with a drink and not violate open-container laws. \u2014 Marc Bona, cleveland , 8 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"Miami went up 14-0 on its first two possession and appeared ready to saunter through a bad Georgia Tech team. \u2014 Dave Hyde, sun-sentinel.com , 6 Nov. 2021"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"circa 1667, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"probably from Middle English santren to muse":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u00e4n-",
|
|
"\u02c8s\u022fn-t\u0259r"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"amble",
|
|
"hike",
|
|
"perambulate",
|
|
"ramble",
|
|
"stroll",
|
|
"tramp",
|
|
"tromp"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-181329",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun",
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"saunteringly":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": in a sauntering manner":[]
|
|
},
|
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"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
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"pronounciation":[],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-234339",
|
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"type":[
|
|
"adverb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"saur-":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": lizard":[]
|
|
},
|
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"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
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": but , except":[
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"\u2014 used before a word often taken to be the subject of a clause no one knows about it save she"
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": except for the fact that : only":[
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"\u2014 used with that of his earlier years little is known, save that he studied violin \u2014 J. N. Burk"
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": maintain , preserve":[
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"save appearances"
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": other than : but , except":[
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"no hope save one"
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": to avoid unnecessary waste or expense : economize":[],
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": to deliver from sin":[],
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": to keep from being lost to an opponent":[],
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": to make a save":[],
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": to make unnecessary : avoid":[
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"it saves an hour's driving"
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],
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": to preserve or guard from injury, destruction, or loss":[],
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": to prevent an opponent from scoring or winning":[],
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": to put aside as a store or reserve : accumulate":[
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"saving money for emergencies"
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],
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": to put aside money":[],
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": to rescue or deliver from danger or harm":[],
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": to rescue or deliver someone":[],
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": to spend less by":[
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"save 25 percent"
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],
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": to spend less money":[],
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": to store (data) in a computer or on a storage device (such as a CD or flash drive )":[
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"save a file",
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"Remember to save your work frequently."
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"examples":[
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"Verb",
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"He is trying to save his marriage by going to counseling for his drug addiction.",
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"She saved a tense situation by staying calm.",
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"Thinner computer monitors save space.",
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"She would rather save than spend.",
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"Save a little money for later.",
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"She saves part of her pay every week.",
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"I saved $20,000 for a down payment on the house.",
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"She saved $15 at the grocery store by using coupons.",
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"Noun",
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"The goalie made a spectacular save .",
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"He leads the league in saves .",
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"Preposition",
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"We had no hope save one.",
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"everyone save me is going to the party",
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"Conjunction",
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"Little is known about his early years save that he left home when he was very young.",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
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"Spend a little less, save a little more and do it regularly. \u2014 New York Times , 24 June 2022",
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"So there's a big tonal gearshift between some of the darker scenes in the show and then scenes like when the Deep's trying to save a dolphin from Oceanland and accidentally ejects it through the windshield of his car. \u2014 Nojan Aminosharei, Men's Health , 24 June 2022",
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"Government officials have been given every Friday off for three months to save on fuel and grow their own fruits and vegetables. \u2014 Krishan Francis, ajc , 22 June 2022",
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"The game's default modes save progress between levels, and the optional infinite-lives option is certainly appreciated. \u2014 Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica , 21 June 2022",
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"Forthcoming Energy Innovation modeling finds that extending the tax credit cap and increasing the tax credit would save consumers an average of $15.3 billion per year between 2023 and 2030, and total $122.3 billion over that period. \u2014 Energy Innovation: Policy And Technology, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
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"The projects are estimated to save more than $700,000 in the first year and nearly $36 million over the 20-year contract. \u2014 Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune , 19 June 2022",
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"Ahead save some time (and some cash) and shop our 14 favorite early Prime Day beauty deals. \u2014 ELLE , 17 June 2022",
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"Two pharmaceutical breakthroughs were announced only last week that could save tens of thousands of lives each year and redefine cancer care. \u2014 Allysia Finley, WSJ , 15 June 2022",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"Emmanuel Clase pitched the 10th for his 12th save in 14 chances. \u2014 Paul Hoynes, cleveland , 14 June 2022",
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"The run proved meaningless, as Auburn closer Blake Burkhalter worked around two hits to earn his 14th save , shutting the door on Sheehan\u2019s second win of the season. \u2014 Joe Freeman, oregonlive , 12 June 2022",
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"Gavin Hollowell pitched two scoreless innings for his sixth save . \u2014 Hartford Courant , 10 June 2022",
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"Cole Sulser allowed one hit in 1 2/3 scoreless innings and Tanner Scott pitched a perfect ninth for his fourth save . \u2014 Kristie Rieken, Sun Sentinel , 10 June 2022",
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"Gregory Soto needed just eight pitches to work a 1-2-3 ninth inning for his 11th save of the season. \u2014 Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press , 8 June 2022",
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"Liam Hendriks retired the side in order in the ninth for his 15th save . \u2014 Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune , 5 June 2022",
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"Hillier recorded his 16th save , extending his single-season school record. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 4 June 2022",
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"The two runs off Akin drew the score closer, but L\u00f3pez completed his seventh save of the season. \u2014 Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun , 4 June 2022",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Preposition",
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"Particularly this year, with COVID-19, there are no gatherings to attend save a bonfire or a socially distant hike now and then. \u2014 Alli Harvey, Anchorage Daily News , 11 Oct. 2020",
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"As of Sunday, all other airlines have already ended their flights to mainland China from SFO, which normally has more departures to China than any other U.S. airport save Los Angeles International. \u2014 Mallory Moench, SFChronicle.com , 12 Feb. 2020",
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"But all the candidates save Sanders were in Selma on Thursday to mark the 55th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. \u2014 Howard Koplowitz | Hkoplowitz@al.com, al , 4 Mar. 2020",
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"Rask\u2019s career road save percentage of .936 in the postseason is the best since 1955-56, when shots on goal became an official NHL statistic. . \u2014 Scott Thurston, BostonGlobe.com , 9 June 2019",
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"In the hallway, shelves under the ceiling save space, and there are hooks on the wall for hanging skateboards. \u2014 Ilya Khrennikov, Bloomberg.com , 24 Mar. 2020",
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"No part of the offense, save perhaps the running game in the second half, deserved praise following the Colts\u2019 ugly 20-17 loss in Houston. \u2014 Jim Ayello, Indianapolis Star , 24 Nov. 2019",
|
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"Currently in his 11th NHL season with a career save percentage of .915 over 481 starts. \u2014 Kyle Fredrickson, The Denver Post , 8 Dec. 2019",
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"For 39 days, three players will have been locked into a game that has no pause button or reset button \u2014 no save points or checkpoints. \u2014 Dalton Ross, EW.com , 20 Nov. 2019"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a":"Verb",
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"14th century, in the meaning defined above":"Preposition",
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Conjunction",
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"1883, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English sauf , from Anglo-French sauve , from sauf , adjective, safe \u2014 more at safe":"Preposition",
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"Middle English, from Anglo-French salver , from Late Latin salvare , from Latin salvus safe \u2014 more at safe":"Verb"
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8s\u0101v"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for save Verb rescue , deliver , redeem , ransom , reclaim , save mean to set free from confinement or danger. rescue implies freeing from imminent danger by prompt or vigorous action. rescued the crew of a sinking ship deliver implies release usually of a person from confinement, temptation, slavery, or suffering. delivered his people from bondage redeem implies releasing from bondage or penalties by giving what is demanded or necessary. job training designed to redeem school dropouts from chronic unemployment ransom specifically applies to buying out of captivity. tried to ransom the kidnap victim reclaim suggests a bringing back to a former state or condition of someone or something abandoned or debased. reclaimed long-abandoned farms save may replace any of the foregoing terms; it may further imply a preserving or maintaining for usefulness or continued existence. an operation that saved my life",
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"synonyms":[
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"deliver",
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"redeem"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-233242",
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"type":[
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"adjective",
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"conjunction",
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"noun",
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"preposition",
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"verb"
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]
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},
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"savage":{
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"antonyms":[
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"baddie",
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"baddy",
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"beast",
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"brute",
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"caitiff",
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"devil",
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"evildoer",
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"fiend",
|
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"heavy",
|
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"hound",
|
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"knave",
|
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"meanie",
|
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"meany",
|
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"miscreant",
|
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"monster",
|
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"nazi",
|
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"no-good",
|
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"rapscallion",
|
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"rascal",
|
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"reprobate",
|
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"rogue",
|
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"scalawag",
|
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"scallywag",
|
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"scamp",
|
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"scapegrace",
|
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"scoundrel",
|
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"varlet",
|
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"villain",
|
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"wretch"
|
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],
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"definitions":{
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|
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": a person belonging to a primitive society":[],
|
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": a rude or unmannerly person":[],
|
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": boorish , rude":[
|
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"the savage bad manners of most motorists",
|
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"\u2014 M. P. O'Connor"
|
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],
|
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": lacking complex or advanced culture : uncivilized":[],
|
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": lacking the restraints normal to civilized human beings : fierce , ferocious":[
|
|
"a savage criminal"
|
|
],
|
|
": malicious":[],
|
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": not domesticated or under human control : untamed":[
|
|
"savage beasts"
|
|
],
|
|
": to attack or treat brutally":[],
|
|
": wild , uncultivated":[
|
|
"seldom have I seen such savage scenery",
|
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"\u2014 Douglas Carruthers"
|
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],
|
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"Michael Joseph 1872\u20131940 prime minister of New Zealand (1935\u201340)":[]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[
|
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"Adjective",
|
|
"He was the victim of a savage attack.",
|
|
"The coast was lashed by savage storms.",
|
|
"He wrote savage satires about people he didn't like.",
|
|
"Noun",
|
|
"What kind of savage could have committed such a terrible crime?",
|
|
"what kind of savage would hurt a baby?",
|
|
"Verb",
|
|
"He looked like he'd been savaged by a wild animal.",
|
|
"A hurricane savaged the city.",
|
|
"The newspapers savaged his reputation.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
|
|
"Indonesia\u2019s second president, Suharto, had ruled the country since Sukarno was ousted in 1967, overseeing not only a savage repression of the left but also a financial meltdown in the 1990s. \u2014 New York Times , 9 June 2022",
|
|
"Russia\u2019s indiscriminate shelling of civilians, to say nothing of the heinous treatment of Ukrainians in places like Bucha, shows how savage wars for land can be. \u2014 Leif Wenar, WSJ , 2 May 2022",
|
|
"And then there was Megan Thee Stallion, who lit up an unnamed nemesis with a savage new diss track. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 19 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"On one hand, Russia's brutal and savage campaign against civilians offers a rare example of moral clarity -- good vs. evil, right vs. wrong. \u2014 Aaron David Miller, CNN , 19 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"At its heart is a savage question: When drought is coming for everyone, who owns the flood? \u2014 Susie Cagle, Wired , 12 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Putin came to power in 1999 largely by waging a savage war against separatists in Russia\u2019s mostly Muslim republic of Chechnya. \u2014 Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times , 7 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"The Russian language has a word for bears that become extremely savage and ruthless: shatoon. \u2014 A. Craig Copetas, Quartz , 4 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Plenty of savage things happen in Xinjiang, but as far as the CCP is concerned, the repression there is a practical response to a practical problem. \u2014 Jim Talent, National Review , 9 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"One as a powerful Royal, the other a half-vampire Guardian trained to protect against the savage \u2018Strigoi\u2019 who threaten to tear their society apart. \u2014 Sasha Urban, Variety , 29 June 2022",
|
|
"One character is a powerful Royal while the other is a half-vampire Guardian trained to protect against the savage 'Strigoi' who threaten to tear their society apart. \u2014 Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com , 29 June 2022",
|
|
"The book has become a classic in the Netherlands, despite (or perhaps partly because of) its savage portrayal of the warriors whom the Dutch idealized for their efforts to liberate the country. \u2014 Francine Prose, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 22 June 2022",
|
|
"Now marking 90 years, Conan remains Howard\u2019s most popular and enduring creation, a giant savage warrior making his way in a fantastical time known as the Hyborean Age. \u2014 Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter , 21 June 2022",
|
|
"Belgium\u2019s control of the vast region from 1885 to 1960 was marked by savage violence, during which millions of people were turned into a slave labor force, with mutilations commonplace and the nation\u2019s natural resources plundered. \u2014 Helena Skinner, NBC News , 20 June 2022",
|
|
"Based on the Naver webtoon of the same name by Kim Carnby and Hwang Young-chan, the show\u2019s premise is set in a fantastical world where humans turn into savage monsters and wreak terror. \u2014 Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter , 14 June 2022",
|
|
"Things are about to get savage at the Pynk! Megan Thee Stallion is coming to P-Valley season 2, and EW has an exclusive first look below. \u2014 Alamin Yohannes, EW.com , 13 June 2022",
|
|
"Drew also put his savage moves to good use during shooting. \u2014 Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY , 9 June 2022",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
|
"Aircraft armed with Quicksinks could savage more heavily defended convoys, particularly those ferrying amphibious marines, if another asset such as a submarine or B-1B bomber disabled or sank the convoy\u2019s escorts. \u2014 Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics , 10 May 2022",
|
|
"This same ecosystem treats any and all mainstream coverage of Democrats that doesn't savage them as infected by hypocrisy and double standards. \u2014 Damon Linker, The Week , 8 Dec. 2021",
|
|
"Every issue in our society seems to have a political angle that someone can savage for news cycle advantage. \u2014 Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes , 9 Dec. 2021",
|
|
"Meanwhile, Beijing\u2019s recent crackdown on its domestic tech giants demonstrates the government\u2019s willingness to savage the market cap of private industry. \u2014 Eamon Barrett, Fortune , 16 Sep. 2021",
|
|
"On Twitter, the outgoing president frequently leveraged his more than 88 million followers to savage his rivals, boost allies, and sometimes spread falsehoods on a viral scale. \u2014 Author: Tony Romm, Josh Dawsey, Anchorage Daily News , 10 Jan. 2021",
|
|
"In the months after the pandemic started to savage the economy in March, consumer bankruptcy filings in South Florida trailed the numbers filed in 2019. \u2014 David Lyons, sun-sentinel.com , 21 Dec. 2020",
|
|
"At Maryland, punter Wade Lees watched Knight savage his teammates and realized upon transferring to UCLA a few years later that the Bruins could use that sort of ferociousness. \u2014 Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times , 19 Nov. 2020",
|
|
"The sometimes savage themes of her paintings have been interpreted as expressions of wrathful catharsis. \u2014 Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker , 28 Sep. 2020"
|
|
],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Adjective",
|
|
"1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
|
|
"1880, in the meaning defined above":"Verb"
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English, from Anglo-French salvage, savage , from Late Latin salvaticus , alteration of Latin silvaticus of the woods, wild, from silva wood, forest":"Adjective"
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sa-vij"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for savage Adjective fierce , ferocious , barbarous , savage , cruel mean showing fury or malignity in looks or actions. fierce applies to humans and animals that inspire terror because of their wild and menacing aspect or fury in attack. fierce warriors ferocious implies extreme fierceness and unrestrained violence and brutality. a ferocious dog barbarous implies a ferocity or mercilessness regarded as unworthy of civilized people. barbarous treatment of prisoners savage implies the absence of inhibitions restraining civilized people filled with rage, lust, or other violent passion. a savage criminal cruel implies indifference to suffering and even positive pleasure in inflicting it. the cruel jokes of schoolboys",
|
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"synonyms":[
|
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"barbarian",
|
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"barbaric",
|
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"barbarous",
|
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"heathen",
|
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"heathenish",
|
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"natural",
|
|
"Neanderthal",
|
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"Neandertal",
|
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"rude",
|
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"uncivil",
|
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"uncivilized",
|
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"uncultivated",
|
|
"wild"
|
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],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-224214",
|
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|
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"adjective",
|
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"adverb",
|
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"biographical name",
|
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"noun",
|
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"verb"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"savagedom":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": savagery":[]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"savage entry 1 + -dom":""
|
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
|
"-d\u0259m"
|
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],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-162519",
|
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"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"savageness":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"baddie",
|
|
"baddy",
|
|
"beast",
|
|
"brute",
|
|
"caitiff",
|
|
"devil",
|
|
"evildoer",
|
|
"fiend",
|
|
"heavy",
|
|
"hound",
|
|
"knave",
|
|
"meanie",
|
|
"meany",
|
|
"miscreant",
|
|
"monster",
|
|
"nazi",
|
|
"no-good",
|
|
"rapscallion",
|
|
"rascal",
|
|
"reprobate",
|
|
"rogue",
|
|
"scalawag",
|
|
"scallywag",
|
|
"scamp",
|
|
"scapegrace",
|
|
"scoundrel",
|
|
"varlet",
|
|
"villain",
|
|
"wretch"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a brutal person":[],
|
|
": a person belonging to a primitive society":[],
|
|
": a rude or unmannerly person":[],
|
|
": boorish , rude":[
|
|
"the savage bad manners of most motorists",
|
|
"\u2014 M. P. O'Connor"
|
|
],
|
|
": lacking complex or advanced culture : uncivilized":[],
|
|
": lacking the restraints normal to civilized human beings : fierce , ferocious":[
|
|
"a savage criminal"
|
|
],
|
|
": malicious":[],
|
|
": not domesticated or under human control : untamed":[
|
|
"savage beasts"
|
|
],
|
|
": to attack or treat brutally":[],
|
|
": wild , uncultivated":[
|
|
"seldom have I seen such savage scenery",
|
|
"\u2014 Douglas Carruthers"
|
|
],
|
|
"Michael Joseph 1872\u20131940 prime minister of New Zealand (1935\u201340)":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Adjective",
|
|
"He was the victim of a savage attack.",
|
|
"The coast was lashed by savage storms.",
|
|
"He wrote savage satires about people he didn't like.",
|
|
"Noun",
|
|
"What kind of savage could have committed such a terrible crime?",
|
|
"what kind of savage would hurt a baby?",
|
|
"Verb",
|
|
"He looked like he'd been savaged by a wild animal.",
|
|
"A hurricane savaged the city.",
|
|
"The newspapers savaged his reputation.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
|
|
"Indonesia\u2019s second president, Suharto, had ruled the country since Sukarno was ousted in 1967, overseeing not only a savage repression of the left but also a financial meltdown in the 1990s. \u2014 New York Times , 9 June 2022",
|
|
"Russia\u2019s indiscriminate shelling of civilians, to say nothing of the heinous treatment of Ukrainians in places like Bucha, shows how savage wars for land can be. \u2014 Leif Wenar, WSJ , 2 May 2022",
|
|
"And then there was Megan Thee Stallion, who lit up an unnamed nemesis with a savage new diss track. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 19 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"On one hand, Russia's brutal and savage campaign against civilians offers a rare example of moral clarity -- good vs. evil, right vs. wrong. \u2014 Aaron David Miller, CNN , 19 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"At its heart is a savage question: When drought is coming for everyone, who owns the flood? \u2014 Susie Cagle, Wired , 12 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Putin came to power in 1999 largely by waging a savage war against separatists in Russia\u2019s mostly Muslim republic of Chechnya. \u2014 Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times , 7 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"The Russian language has a word for bears that become extremely savage and ruthless: shatoon. \u2014 A. Craig Copetas, Quartz , 4 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Plenty of savage things happen in Xinjiang, but as far as the CCP is concerned, the repression there is a practical response to a practical problem. \u2014 Jim Talent, National Review , 9 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"One as a powerful Royal, the other a half-vampire Guardian trained to protect against the savage \u2018Strigoi\u2019 who threaten to tear their society apart. \u2014 Sasha Urban, Variety , 29 June 2022",
|
|
"One character is a powerful Royal while the other is a half-vampire Guardian trained to protect against the savage 'Strigoi' who threaten to tear their society apart. \u2014 Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com , 29 June 2022",
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"The book has become a classic in the Netherlands, despite (or perhaps partly because of) its savage portrayal of the warriors whom the Dutch idealized for their efforts to liberate the country. \u2014 Francine Prose, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 22 June 2022",
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"Now marking 90 years, Conan remains Howard\u2019s most popular and enduring creation, a giant savage warrior making his way in a fantastical time known as the Hyborean Age. \u2014 Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter , 21 June 2022",
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"Belgium\u2019s control of the vast region from 1885 to 1960 was marked by savage violence, during which millions of people were turned into a slave labor force, with mutilations commonplace and the nation\u2019s natural resources plundered. \u2014 Helena Skinner, NBC News , 20 June 2022",
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"Based on the Naver webtoon of the same name by Kim Carnby and Hwang Young-chan, the show\u2019s premise is set in a fantastical world where humans turn into savage monsters and wreak terror. \u2014 Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter , 14 June 2022",
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"Things are about to get savage at the Pynk! Megan Thee Stallion is coming to P-Valley season 2, and EW has an exclusive first look below. \u2014 Alamin Yohannes, EW.com , 13 June 2022",
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"Drew also put his savage moves to good use during shooting. \u2014 Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY , 9 June 2022",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
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"Aircraft armed with Quicksinks could savage more heavily defended convoys, particularly those ferrying amphibious marines, if another asset such as a submarine or B-1B bomber disabled or sank the convoy\u2019s escorts. \u2014 Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics , 10 May 2022",
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"This same ecosystem treats any and all mainstream coverage of Democrats that doesn't savage them as infected by hypocrisy and double standards. \u2014 Damon Linker, The Week , 8 Dec. 2021",
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"Every issue in our society seems to have a political angle that someone can savage for news cycle advantage. \u2014 Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes , 9 Dec. 2021",
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"Meanwhile, Beijing\u2019s recent crackdown on its domestic tech giants demonstrates the government\u2019s willingness to savage the market cap of private industry. \u2014 Eamon Barrett, Fortune , 16 Sep. 2021",
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"On Twitter, the outgoing president frequently leveraged his more than 88 million followers to savage his rivals, boost allies, and sometimes spread falsehoods on a viral scale. \u2014 Author: Tony Romm, Josh Dawsey, Anchorage Daily News , 10 Jan. 2021",
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"In the months after the pandemic started to savage the economy in March, consumer bankruptcy filings in South Florida trailed the numbers filed in 2019. \u2014 David Lyons, sun-sentinel.com , 21 Dec. 2020",
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"At Maryland, punter Wade Lees watched Knight savage his teammates and realized upon transferring to UCLA a few years later that the Bruins could use that sort of ferociousness. \u2014 Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times , 19 Nov. 2020",
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"The sometimes savage themes of her paintings have been interpreted as expressions of wrathful catharsis. \u2014 Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker , 28 Sep. 2020"
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],
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"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Adjective",
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"1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
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"1880, in the meaning defined above":"Verb"
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English, from Anglo-French salvage, savage , from Late Latin salvaticus , alteration of Latin silvaticus of the woods, wild, from silva wood, forest":"Adjective"
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8sa-vij"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for savage Adjective fierce , ferocious , barbarous , savage , cruel mean showing fury or malignity in looks or actions. fierce applies to humans and animals that inspire terror because of their wild and menacing aspect or fury in attack. fierce warriors ferocious implies extreme fierceness and unrestrained violence and brutality. a ferocious dog barbarous implies a ferocity or mercilessness regarded as unworthy of civilized people. barbarous treatment of prisoners savage implies the absence of inhibitions restraining civilized people filled with rage, lust, or other violent passion. a savage criminal cruel implies indifference to suffering and even positive pleasure in inflicting it. the cruel jokes of schoolboys",
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"synonyms":[
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"barbarian",
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"barbaric",
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"barbarous",
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"heathen",
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"heathenish",
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"natural",
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"Neanderthal",
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"Neandertal",
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"rude",
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"uncivil",
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"uncivilized",
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"uncultivated",
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"wild"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-075950",
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"type":[
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"adjective",
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"adverb",
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"biographical name",
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"noun",
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"verb"
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]
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},
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"savagerous":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": barbarously savage":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"savager y + -ous":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8savij(\u0259)r\u0259s",
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"-v\u0113j-"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-112624",
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"type":[
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"adjective"
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]
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},
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"savagery":{
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"antonyms":[
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"benignity",
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"compassion",
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"good-heartedness",
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"humaneness",
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"humanity",
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"kindheartedness",
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"kindness",
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"sympathy",
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"tenderheartedness"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": an act of cruelty or violence":[],
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": an uncivilized state":[],
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": the quality of being savage":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"The savagery of the attack was horrifying.",
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"an act of pure savagery",
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"the savageries committed by the soldiers",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"In the Buffalo grocery store, where four employees were shot, the savagery and planning were evident: Mr. Gendron was armed with an assault weapon and wore body armor, the police said. \u2014 New York Times , 15 May 2022",
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"In the Buffalo grocery store, where four employees were shot, the savagery and planning were evident: Mr. Gendron was armed with an assault weapon and wore body armor, the police said. \u2014 New York Times , 15 May 2022",
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"Embedded in these brutal games is the childish logic \u2014 perfectly rational in their circumstances \u2014 that savagery is a prerequisite for love. \u2014 Hillary Kelly, Los Angeles Times , 31 Mar. 2022",
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"Part of it was the savagery of the attack at Torrey Pines State Beach. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 6 Feb. 2022",
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"In the Buffalo grocery store, where four employees were shot, the savagery and planning were evident: Mr. Gendron was armed with an assault weapon and wore body armor, the police said. \u2014 New York Times , 15 May 2022",
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"But the riot during Quer\u00e9taro\u2019s match with Atlas of Guadalajara stood out for its savagery and the fact its horrific results were captured and shared on social media. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 21 Mar. 2022",
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"The book stresses Cromwell\u2019s worst qualities, particularly his savagery toward his royalist countrymen. \u2014 Barton Swaim, WSJ , 27 Dec. 2021",
|
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"In the Buffalo grocery store, where four employees were shot, the savagery and planning were evident: Mr. Gendron was armed with an assault weapon and wore body armor, the police said. \u2014 New York Times , 14 May 2022"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"circa 1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"-vi-j\u0259-",
|
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"\u02c8sa-vij-r\u0113"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"atrociousness",
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"atrocity",
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"barbarity",
|
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"barbarousness",
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"brutality",
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"cruelness",
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"cruelty",
|
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"fiendishness",
|
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"heartlessness",
|
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"inhumanity",
|
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"inhumanness",
|
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"sadism",
|
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"savageness",
|
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"truculence",
|
|
"viciousness",
|
|
"wantonness"
|
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],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-112037",
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"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
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]
|
|
},
|
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"savagism":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": savagery":[]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"1665, in the meaning defined above":""
|
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},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sa-vi-\u02ccji-z\u0259m"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-083939",
|
|
"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"savan":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": savant":[]
|
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},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"modification of obsolete French savans , plural of French savant":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"(\u02c8)sa\u00a6v\u00e4\u207f",
|
|
"(\u02c8)s\u00e4\u00a6v-",
|
|
"s\u0259\u02c8v-",
|
|
"(\u02c8)s\u0227\u00a6v-"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-120047",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"savanna":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a temperate grassland with scattered trees (such as oaks)":[],
|
|
": a treeless plain especially in Florida":[],
|
|
": a tropical or subtropical grassland (as of eastern Africa or northern South America) containing scattered trees and drought-resistant undergrowth":[]
|
|
},
|
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"examples":[
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
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"The settlements are believed to have been built by the Casarabe culture, people who occupied the Amazonian lowlands\u2014a mixture of savanna and scattered forests\u2014in present-day Bolivia between about 600 and 1,500 years ago. \u2014 Aylin Woodward, WSJ , 25 May 2022",
|
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"The Chatsworth Nature Preserve is a remarkable site with seasonal wetlands and vernal pools, grasslands, oak woodlands and savanna , and riparian areas. \u2014 Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times , 14 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Bracketing for a moment the question of whether a life of being hand-fed by screaming children in an enclosure on the juniper savanna is a good and humane one for a giraffe, the next 60 seconds were an ear-splitting assault of juvenile joy. \u2014 Rowan Moore Gerety, The Atlantic , 18 May 2022",
|
|
"Msituni has done so well that her wildlife care team recently introduced her to the rest of the giraffe herd in the safari park's East Africa savanna habitat. \u2014 Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com , 13 May 2022",
|
|
"For those interested in helping plant 50 trees in Peck Farm Park\u2019s oak savanna at part of the celebration of Earth Day, advance registration is required through the Geneva Park District. \u2014 Beacon-news Staff, chicagotribune.com , 8 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"In Kenya and Brazil, rows of eucalyptus grow on land that was once ecologically rich forest and savanna . \u2014 New York Times , 14 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Satellites spot troubling signals that may portend a transformation from rainforest to savanna , with profound implications for the planet. \u2014 Matt Simon, Wired , 7 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"The dark, dense, damp tropical rainforest will give way to a more open savanna . \u2014 Washington Post , 24 Jan. 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
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"1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Spanish zavana , from Taino zabana":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"s\u0259-\u02c8va-n\u0259"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"campo",
|
|
"champaign",
|
|
"down(s)",
|
|
"grassland",
|
|
"heath",
|
|
"lea",
|
|
"ley",
|
|
"llano",
|
|
"moor",
|
|
"pampa",
|
|
"plain",
|
|
"prairie",
|
|
"steppe",
|
|
"tundra",
|
|
"veld",
|
|
"veldt"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-204437",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"savannah":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
"city and port in eastern Georgia at the mouth of the Savannah River population 136,286":[],
|
|
"river 314 miles (505 kilometers) long in eastern Georgia flowing southeast to the Atlantic and forming the Georgia-South Carolina boundary":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"s\u0259-\u02c8va-n\u0259"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-035614",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"geographical name"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"savant":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"a savant in the field of medical ethics",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"The prolific singer, songwriter, arranger and composer was a musical savant that played several instruments. \u2014 Essence , 19 May 2022",
|
|
"Mark Riddell, a standardized test-taking savant , was paid to either ace SATs and ACTs in students' place, or correct the students' answers before they were handed in, prosecutors said. \u2014 Jason Hanna, CNN , 8 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Beating the Hawks starts with containing two-time All-Star point guard Trae Young -- a pick-and-roll savant who ranked sixth in scoring and third in assists this season. \u2014 Chris Fedor, cleveland , 14 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"The test-taking savant who helped rich kids cheat their way into elite colleges was sentenced Friday. \u2014 Zachary B. Wolf, CNN , 9 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"The Dallas Mavericks\u2019 young savant shredded the Cavaliers\u2019 undermanned defense, leading the Mavericks to a 120-112 win in the finale of Cleveland\u2019s three-game homestand. \u2014 Chris Fedor, cleveland , 30 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"An artistic savant of wide erudition, Terry had written reviews and other pieces for our books and arts pages as long ago as 1987. \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 13 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"In Into the Abyss, the director Tommy Oliver splices together a bounty of tour and studio footage showing the rapper born Jarad Anthony Higgins as a bright-eyed savant who was more or less constantly rapping. \u2014 Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic , 20 Dec. 2021",
|
|
"Jacob Barnes is 11-for-14 on field-goal attempts this season, including a long of 47 yards, and Cesar Barajas is a field-possession savant . \u2014 Evan Dudley, al , 4 Nov. 2021"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1719, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"French, from Middle French, from present participle of savoir to know, from Latin sapere to be wise \u2014 more at sage":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"sa-\u02c8v\u00e4nt, s\u0259-, -\u02c8vant",
|
|
"sa-\u02c8v\u00e4nt",
|
|
"\u02c8sa-v\u0259nt",
|
|
"s\u0259-\u02c8vant",
|
|
"-\u02c8v\u00e4\u207f",
|
|
"s\u0259-"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"pundit",
|
|
"sage",
|
|
"scholar"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-190138",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"savate":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a form of boxing in which blows are delivered with either the hands or the feet":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1843, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"French, literally, old shoe":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"s\u0259-\u02c8v\u00e4t",
|
|
"sa-",
|
|
"-\u02c8vat"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-135210",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"savation":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": an act of saving":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"save entry 1 + -ation":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"s\u0101\u02c8v\u0101sh\u0259n"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-112726",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"save":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"apart from",
|
|
"aside from",
|
|
"bar",
|
|
"barring",
|
|
"beside",
|
|
"besides",
|
|
"but",
|
|
"except",
|
|
"excepting",
|
|
"except for",
|
|
"excluding",
|
|
"exclusive of",
|
|
"other than",
|
|
"outside",
|
|
"outside of",
|
|
"saving"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a play that prevents an opponent from scoring or winning":[],
|
|
": but , except":[
|
|
"\u2014 used before a word often taken to be the subject of a clause no one knows about it save she"
|
|
],
|
|
": except for the fact that : only":[
|
|
"\u2014 used with that of his earlier years little is known, save that he studied violin \u2014 J. N. Burk"
|
|
],
|
|
": maintain , preserve":[
|
|
"save appearances"
|
|
],
|
|
": other than : but , except":[
|
|
"no hope save one"
|
|
],
|
|
": to avoid unnecessary waste or expense : economize":[],
|
|
": to deliver from sin":[],
|
|
": to keep from being lost to an opponent":[],
|
|
": to make a save":[],
|
|
": to make unnecessary : avoid":[
|
|
"it saves an hour's driving"
|
|
],
|
|
": to preserve or guard from injury, destruction, or loss":[],
|
|
": to prevent an opponent from scoring or winning":[],
|
|
": to put aside as a store or reserve : accumulate":[
|
|
"saving money for emergencies"
|
|
],
|
|
": to put aside money":[],
|
|
": to rescue or deliver from danger or harm":[],
|
|
": to rescue or deliver someone":[],
|
|
": to spend less by":[
|
|
"save 25 percent"
|
|
],
|
|
": to spend less money":[],
|
|
": to store (data) in a computer or on a storage device (such as a CD or flash drive )":[
|
|
"save a file",
|
|
"Remember to save your work frequently."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
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"Verb",
|
|
"He is trying to save his marriage by going to counseling for his drug addiction.",
|
|
"She saved a tense situation by staying calm.",
|
|
"Thinner computer monitors save space.",
|
|
"She would rather save than spend.",
|
|
"Save a little money for later.",
|
|
"She saves part of her pay every week.",
|
|
"I saved $20,000 for a down payment on the house.",
|
|
"She saved $15 at the grocery store by using coupons.",
|
|
"Noun",
|
|
"The goalie made a spectacular save .",
|
|
"He leads the league in saves .",
|
|
"Preposition",
|
|
"We had no hope save one.",
|
|
"everyone save me is going to the party",
|
|
"Conjunction",
|
|
"Little is known about his early years save that he left home when he was very young.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
|
"Spend a little less, save a little more and do it regularly. \u2014 New York Times , 24 June 2022",
|
|
"So there's a big tonal gearshift between some of the darker scenes in the show and then scenes like when the Deep's trying to save a dolphin from Oceanland and accidentally ejects it through the windshield of his car. \u2014 Nojan Aminosharei, Men's Health , 24 June 2022",
|
|
"Government officials have been given every Friday off for three months to save on fuel and grow their own fruits and vegetables. \u2014 Krishan Francis, ajc , 22 June 2022",
|
|
"The game's default modes save progress between levels, and the optional infinite-lives option is certainly appreciated. \u2014 Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica , 21 June 2022",
|
|
"Forthcoming Energy Innovation modeling finds that extending the tax credit cap and increasing the tax credit would save consumers an average of $15.3 billion per year between 2023 and 2030, and total $122.3 billion over that period. \u2014 Energy Innovation: Policy And Technology, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
|
|
"The projects are estimated to save more than $700,000 in the first year and nearly $36 million over the 20-year contract. \u2014 Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune , 19 June 2022",
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"Ahead save some time (and some cash) and shop our 14 favorite early Prime Day beauty deals. \u2014 ELLE , 17 June 2022",
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"Two pharmaceutical breakthroughs were announced only last week that could save tens of thousands of lives each year and redefine cancer care. \u2014 Allysia Finley, WSJ , 15 June 2022",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"Emmanuel Clase pitched the 10th for his 12th save in 14 chances. \u2014 Paul Hoynes, cleveland , 14 June 2022",
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"The run proved meaningless, as Auburn closer Blake Burkhalter worked around two hits to earn his 14th save , shutting the door on Sheehan\u2019s second win of the season. \u2014 Joe Freeman, oregonlive , 12 June 2022",
|
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"Gavin Hollowell pitched two scoreless innings for his sixth save . \u2014 Hartford Courant , 10 June 2022",
|
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"Cole Sulser allowed one hit in 1 2/3 scoreless innings and Tanner Scott pitched a perfect ninth for his fourth save . \u2014 Kristie Rieken, Sun Sentinel , 10 June 2022",
|
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"Gregory Soto needed just eight pitches to work a 1-2-3 ninth inning for his 11th save of the season. \u2014 Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press , 8 June 2022",
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"Liam Hendriks retired the side in order in the ninth for his 15th save . \u2014 Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune , 5 June 2022",
|
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"Hillier recorded his 16th save , extending his single-season school record. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 4 June 2022",
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"The two runs off Akin drew the score closer, but L\u00f3pez completed his seventh save of the season. \u2014 Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun , 4 June 2022",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Preposition",
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"Particularly this year, with COVID-19, there are no gatherings to attend save a bonfire or a socially distant hike now and then. \u2014 Alli Harvey, Anchorage Daily News , 11 Oct. 2020",
|
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"As of Sunday, all other airlines have already ended their flights to mainland China from SFO, which normally has more departures to China than any other U.S. airport save Los Angeles International. \u2014 Mallory Moench, SFChronicle.com , 12 Feb. 2020",
|
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"But all the candidates save Sanders were in Selma on Thursday to mark the 55th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. \u2014 Howard Koplowitz | Hkoplowitz@al.com, al , 4 Mar. 2020",
|
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"Rask\u2019s career road save percentage of .936 in the postseason is the best since 1955-56, when shots on goal became an official NHL statistic. . \u2014 Scott Thurston, BostonGlobe.com , 9 June 2019",
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"In the hallway, shelves under the ceiling save space, and there are hooks on the wall for hanging skateboards. \u2014 Ilya Khrennikov, Bloomberg.com , 24 Mar. 2020",
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"No part of the offense, save perhaps the running game in the second half, deserved praise following the Colts\u2019 ugly 20-17 loss in Houston. \u2014 Jim Ayello, Indianapolis Star , 24 Nov. 2019",
|
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"Currently in his 11th NHL season with a career save percentage of .915 over 481 starts. \u2014 Kyle Fredrickson, The Denver Post , 8 Dec. 2019",
|
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"For 39 days, three players will have been locked into a game that has no pause button or reset button \u2014 no save points or checkpoints. \u2014 Dalton Ross, EW.com , 20 Nov. 2019"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a":"Verb",
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"14th century, in the meaning defined above":"Preposition",
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Conjunction",
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"1883, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English sauf , from Anglo-French sauve , from sauf , adjective, safe \u2014 more at safe":"Preposition",
|
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"Middle English, from Anglo-French salver , from Late Latin salvare , from Latin salvus safe \u2014 more at safe":"Verb"
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8s\u0101v"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for save Verb rescue , deliver , redeem , ransom , reclaim , save mean to set free from confinement or danger. rescue implies freeing from imminent danger by prompt or vigorous action. rescued the crew of a sinking ship deliver implies release usually of a person from confinement, temptation, slavery, or suffering. delivered his people from bondage redeem implies releasing from bondage or penalties by giving what is demanded or necessary. job training designed to redeem school dropouts from chronic unemployment ransom specifically applies to buying out of captivity. tried to ransom the kidnap victim reclaim suggests a bringing back to a former state or condition of someone or something abandoned or debased. reclaimed long-abandoned farms save may replace any of the foregoing terms; it may further imply a preserving or maintaining for usefulness or continued existence. an operation that saved my life",
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"synonyms":[
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"deliver",
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"redeem"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-215029",
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"type":[
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"adjective",
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"conjunction",
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"noun",
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"preposition",
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"verb"
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]
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},
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"save a life":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": to stop someone from dying or being killed":[
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"If you donate blood, you might save a life ."
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]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-191452",
|
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"type":[
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"idiom"
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]
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},
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"save face":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": to avoid having other people lose respect for oneself":[
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"He tried to save face by working overtime."
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]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-022901",
|
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"type":[
|
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"idiom"
|
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]
|
|
},
|
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"save for":{
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|
"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
|
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": not including (someone or something) : except for (someone or something)":[
|
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"The park was deserted save for a few joggers."
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
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"pronounciation":[],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-174051",
|
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"type":[
|
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"idiom"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"save lives":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": to stop people from dying or being killed":[
|
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"If you donate blood, you might save a life .",
|
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"The use of seat belts can save lives ."
|
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]
|
|
},
|
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"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
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"pronounciation":[],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-174441",
|
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"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"save one's/someone's ass":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
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": to help oneself/someone else in an important way":[
|
|
"She saved my ass when she spoke up and said I was not to blame."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-200012",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"save-all":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": something that prevents waste, loss, or damage (such as a receptacle for catching waste products for further use)":[]
|
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},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"circa 1655, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0101-\u02ccv\u022fl"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-215920",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"saveable":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"apart from",
|
|
"aside from",
|
|
"bar",
|
|
"barring",
|
|
"beside",
|
|
"besides",
|
|
"but",
|
|
"except",
|
|
"excepting",
|
|
"except for",
|
|
"excluding",
|
|
"exclusive of",
|
|
"other than",
|
|
"outside",
|
|
"outside of",
|
|
"saving"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a play that prevents an opponent from scoring or winning":[],
|
|
": but , except":[
|
|
"\u2014 used before a word often taken to be the subject of a clause no one knows about it save she"
|
|
],
|
|
": except for the fact that : only":[
|
|
"\u2014 used with that of his earlier years little is known, save that he studied violin \u2014 J. N. Burk"
|
|
],
|
|
": maintain , preserve":[
|
|
"save appearances"
|
|
],
|
|
": other than : but , except":[
|
|
"no hope save one"
|
|
],
|
|
": to avoid unnecessary waste or expense : economize":[],
|
|
": to deliver from sin":[],
|
|
": to keep from being lost to an opponent":[],
|
|
": to make a save":[],
|
|
": to make unnecessary : avoid":[
|
|
"it saves an hour's driving"
|
|
],
|
|
": to preserve or guard from injury, destruction, or loss":[],
|
|
": to prevent an opponent from scoring or winning":[],
|
|
": to put aside as a store or reserve : accumulate":[
|
|
"saving money for emergencies"
|
|
],
|
|
": to put aside money":[],
|
|
": to rescue or deliver from danger or harm":[],
|
|
": to rescue or deliver someone":[],
|
|
": to spend less by":[
|
|
"save 25 percent"
|
|
],
|
|
": to spend less money":[],
|
|
": to store (data) in a computer or on a storage device (such as a CD or flash drive )":[
|
|
"save a file",
|
|
"Remember to save your work frequently."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Verb",
|
|
"He is trying to save his marriage by going to counseling for his drug addiction.",
|
|
"She saved a tense situation by staying calm.",
|
|
"Thinner computer monitors save space.",
|
|
"She would rather save than spend.",
|
|
"Save a little money for later.",
|
|
"She saves part of her pay every week.",
|
|
"I saved $20,000 for a down payment on the house.",
|
|
"She saved $15 at the grocery store by using coupons.",
|
|
"Noun",
|
|
"The goalie made a spectacular save .",
|
|
"He leads the league in saves .",
|
|
"Preposition",
|
|
"We had no hope save one.",
|
|
"everyone save me is going to the party",
|
|
"Conjunction",
|
|
"Little is known about his early years save that he left home when he was very young.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
|
"Spend a little less, save a little more and do it regularly. \u2014 New York Times , 24 June 2022",
|
|
"So there's a big tonal gearshift between some of the darker scenes in the show and then scenes like when the Deep's trying to save a dolphin from Oceanland and accidentally ejects it through the windshield of his car. \u2014 Nojan Aminosharei, Men's Health , 24 June 2022",
|
|
"Government officials have been given every Friday off for three months to save on fuel and grow their own fruits and vegetables. \u2014 Krishan Francis, ajc , 22 June 2022",
|
|
"The game's default modes save progress between levels, and the optional infinite-lives option is certainly appreciated. \u2014 Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica , 21 June 2022",
|
|
"Forthcoming Energy Innovation modeling finds that extending the tax credit cap and increasing the tax credit would save consumers an average of $15.3 billion per year between 2023 and 2030, and total $122.3 billion over that period. \u2014 Energy Innovation: Policy And Technology, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
|
|
"The projects are estimated to save more than $700,000 in the first year and nearly $36 million over the 20-year contract. \u2014 Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune , 19 June 2022",
|
|
"Ahead save some time (and some cash) and shop our 14 favorite early Prime Day beauty deals. \u2014 ELLE , 17 June 2022",
|
|
"Two pharmaceutical breakthroughs were announced only last week that could save tens of thousands of lives each year and redefine cancer care. \u2014 Allysia Finley, WSJ , 15 June 2022",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"Emmanuel Clase pitched the 10th for his 12th save in 14 chances. \u2014 Paul Hoynes, cleveland , 14 June 2022",
|
|
"The run proved meaningless, as Auburn closer Blake Burkhalter worked around two hits to earn his 14th save , shutting the door on Sheehan\u2019s second win of the season. \u2014 Joe Freeman, oregonlive , 12 June 2022",
|
|
"Gavin Hollowell pitched two scoreless innings for his sixth save . \u2014 Hartford Courant , 10 June 2022",
|
|
"Cole Sulser allowed one hit in 1 2/3 scoreless innings and Tanner Scott pitched a perfect ninth for his fourth save . \u2014 Kristie Rieken, Sun Sentinel , 10 June 2022",
|
|
"Gregory Soto needed just eight pitches to work a 1-2-3 ninth inning for his 11th save of the season. \u2014 Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press , 8 June 2022",
|
|
"Liam Hendriks retired the side in order in the ninth for his 15th save . \u2014 Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune , 5 June 2022",
|
|
"Hillier recorded his 16th save , extending his single-season school record. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 4 June 2022",
|
|
"The two runs off Akin drew the score closer, but L\u00f3pez completed his seventh save of the season. \u2014 Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun , 4 June 2022",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Preposition",
|
|
"Particularly this year, with COVID-19, there are no gatherings to attend save a bonfire or a socially distant hike now and then. \u2014 Alli Harvey, Anchorage Daily News , 11 Oct. 2020",
|
|
"As of Sunday, all other airlines have already ended their flights to mainland China from SFO, which normally has more departures to China than any other U.S. airport save Los Angeles International. \u2014 Mallory Moench, SFChronicle.com , 12 Feb. 2020",
|
|
"But all the candidates save Sanders were in Selma on Thursday to mark the 55th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. \u2014 Howard Koplowitz | Hkoplowitz@al.com, al , 4 Mar. 2020",
|
|
"Rask\u2019s career road save percentage of .936 in the postseason is the best since 1955-56, when shots on goal became an official NHL statistic. . \u2014 Scott Thurston, BostonGlobe.com , 9 June 2019",
|
|
"In the hallway, shelves under the ceiling save space, and there are hooks on the wall for hanging skateboards. \u2014 Ilya Khrennikov, Bloomberg.com , 24 Mar. 2020",
|
|
"No part of the offense, save perhaps the running game in the second half, deserved praise following the Colts\u2019 ugly 20-17 loss in Houston. \u2014 Jim Ayello, Indianapolis Star , 24 Nov. 2019",
|
|
"Currently in his 11th NHL season with a career save percentage of .915 over 481 starts. \u2014 Kyle Fredrickson, The Denver Post , 8 Dec. 2019",
|
|
"For 39 days, three players will have been locked into a game that has no pause button or reset button \u2014 no save points or checkpoints. \u2014 Dalton Ross, EW.com , 20 Nov. 2019"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a":"Verb",
|
|
"14th century, in the meaning defined above":"Preposition",
|
|
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Conjunction",
|
|
"1883, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English sauf , from Anglo-French sauve , from sauf , adjective, safe \u2014 more at safe":"Preposition",
|
|
"Middle English, from Anglo-French salver , from Late Latin salvare , from Latin salvus safe \u2014 more at safe":"Verb"
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0101v"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for save Verb rescue , deliver , redeem , ransom , reclaim , save mean to set free from confinement or danger. rescue implies freeing from imminent danger by prompt or vigorous action. rescued the crew of a sinking ship deliver implies release usually of a person from confinement, temptation, slavery, or suffering. delivered his people from bondage redeem implies releasing from bondage or penalties by giving what is demanded or necessary. job training designed to redeem school dropouts from chronic unemployment ransom specifically applies to buying out of captivity. tried to ransom the kidnap victim reclaim suggests a bringing back to a former state or condition of someone or something abandoned or debased. reclaimed long-abandoned farms save may replace any of the foregoing terms; it may further imply a preserving or maintaining for usefulness or continued existence. an operation that saved my life",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"deliver",
|
|
"redeem"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-015150",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"conjunction",
|
|
"noun",
|
|
"preposition",
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"saved":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": delivered from sin and from spiritual death : rescued from eternal punishment":[
|
|
"a saved soul"
|
|
],
|
|
": set aside, stored, or preserved for later use":[
|
|
"saved money",
|
|
"Most of the time what I write that later might seem to be a \"character\" is only an on-going assemblage of sentences\u2014lines of made-up or saved dialogue, bits of personally interesting description \u2026",
|
|
"\u2014 Richard Ford"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0101vd"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-225114",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"savelha":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a fish ( Brevoortia pectinata ) of the south Atlantic closely related to the menhaden":[],
|
|
": menhaden":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Portuguese, diminutive of savel shad, probably of Celtic origin; akin to Old Irish sam, samrad summer":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"s\u0259\u02c8vely\u0259"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-173828",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"saveloy":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a highly seasoned dry sausage":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1784, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"modification of French cervelas , from Middle French, from Old Italian cervellata , literally, pig's brains, from cervello brain, from Latin cerebellum \u2014 more at cerebellum":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sa-v\u0259-\u02ccl\u022fi"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-190111",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"saving":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"but",
|
|
"except",
|
|
"excepting",
|
|
"only",
|
|
"yet"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a usually specified lower cost":[
|
|
"\u2014 often used in plural a savings of 50 percent"
|
|
],
|
|
": except , save":[],
|
|
": money put by":[],
|
|
": preservation from danger or destruction : deliverance":[],
|
|
": the act or an instance of economizing":[],
|
|
": the excess of income over consumption expenditures":[
|
|
"\u2014 often used in plural"
|
|
],
|
|
": without disrespect to":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Noun",
|
|
"The new system will provide a saving in labor.",
|
|
"How much money do you have in savings ?",
|
|
"She has her savings in stocks.",
|
|
"They were able to retire on their savings .",
|
|
"Preposition",
|
|
"saving three members, the club is now fully committed to the fund-raising project",
|
|
"Conjunction",
|
|
"I would be ready, saving the fact that I can't find my missing shoe.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"Nashville struck first in the 19th minute on a beauty from Sean Davis from outside the box that Bingham had no chance at saving . \u2014 oregonlive , 3 July 2022",
|
|
"Nordstrom has handbags discounted right now as an Early Anniversary sale saving . \u2014 cleveland , 2 July 2022",
|
|
"This smart gas dryer from GE is both high-efficiency and energy- saving . \u2014 Gabrielle Hondorp, Popular Mechanics , 2 July 2022",
|
|
"There will always be more reasons to put off saving , Assaf says. \u2014 Jane Thier, Fortune , 1 July 2022",
|
|
"Nikon touts an optical design that limits oversized lens elements to the front for the weight- saving \u2014this lens does not use exotic Phase Fresnel optics like some of Nikon's other ultra-light telephotos, like the AF-S 300mm F4E PF ED VR for SLRs. \u2014 Jim Fisher, PCMAG , 29 June 2022",
|
|
"Peralta also made a potential run- saving play in the eighth. \u2014 Jos\u00e9 M. Romero, The Arizona Republic , 29 June 2022",
|
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"Purchase $12 fair tickets, a saving of $5 on adult admission price, through June 30 at the State Fair ticket office and at WiStateFair.com. \u2014 Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel , 27 June 2022",
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"When living expenses go up, the minimization of waste becomes a huge factor in saving . \u2014 Dominic Dinardo, Forbes , 21 June 2022"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Preposition",
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"1535, in the meaning defined above":"Conjunction"
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English, from gerund of saven to save":"Noun",
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"Middle English, from present participle of saven":"Preposition"
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8s\u0101-vi\u014b"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"apart from",
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"aside from",
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"bar",
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"barring",
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"beside",
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"besides",
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"but",
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"except",
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"excepting",
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"except for",
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"excluding",
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"exclusive of",
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"other than",
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"outside",
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"outside of",
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"save"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-055403",
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"type":[
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"conjunction",
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"noun",
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"preposition"
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]
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},
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"saving arch":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": safety arch":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-113348",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"saving grace":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": a redeeming quality or factor":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"It's expensive, but the machine's saving grace is its ease of operation.",
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"One of her saving graces is a good sense of humor.",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"There\u2019s also a robot cat named Sox, who serves as Buzz\u2019s purring, all-purpose watchdog/companion/walking-and-talking hard drive, but whose actual purpose is to be the movie\u2019s one-stop saving grace . \u2014 David Fear, Rolling Stone , 13 June 2022",
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"But singing is her saving grace , which leads her to a new community of friends, including Joel, played by Jeff Hiller. \u2014 Michael Schneider, Variety , 31 May 2022",
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"Trump could be the saving grace for McCarthy's aspirations. \u2014 Nicholas Reimann, Forbes , 23 Apr. 2022",
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"The Marchpower Cooling Blanket might be my saving grace during this Midwestern heat wave. \u2014 Carly Kulzer, PEOPLE.com , 16 June 2022",
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"For all those who opt for non-dairy treats, this dessert maker is your saving grace . \u2014 Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics , 3 June 2022",
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"Vos said her saving grace has been her mother-in-law, Tracy Cheatham, who has been sending her formula for the twins through the mail from Central Florida. \u2014 Fox News , 18 May 2022",
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"If your in-laws argue over movie night picks, then this movie poster will be their saving grace . \u2014 Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day , 27 Apr. 2022",
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"To keep a blowout or new hairstyle its freshest, or avoid getting your hair wet mid-shower outside of wash day, wearing a well-fitting shower cap can be a saving grace . \u2014 Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR , 13 May 2022"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1798, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-112123",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"savoir faire":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{},
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"examples":[
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"I admire her sophistication and savoir faire .",
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"He handled the problem with his usual savoir faire .",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"The unique set, made of wool silk, was produced by hand crochet and knitting savoir faire , and took approximately 180 hours to finish. \u2014 Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR , 15 June 2022",
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"Suddenly, the singular know-how and savoir faire of the Prada Group is merely a phone call away. \u2014 Jeremy Lewis, Vogue , 7 Apr. 2022",
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"With this extraordinary plane, Air France accumulated an unbelievable savoir faire . \u2014 C\u00e9cilia Pelloux, Forbes , 13 Oct. 2021",
|
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"Both manufactures have plenty to work with in terms of innovations, history and savoir faire , but have failed to gain the kind of traction that Kering\u2019s ultra-successful revamps of Balenciaga and Gucci have seen. \u2014 Paige Reddinger, Robb Report , 24 Jan. 2022",
|
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"The products blend ancestral savoir faire with modern improvements in beautiful packaging that looks plucked from its original era. \u2014 Paige Reddinger, Robb Report , 28 Dec. 2021",
|
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"The development of this savoir faire is what made France a nation of cheese eaters in the first place. \u2014 Joshua Levine, Smithsonian Magazine , 20 Nov. 2021",
|
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"At the end, Ch\u00e2teau Rauzan-S\u00e9gla wines express the perfect blend between heritage and savoir faire . \u2014 C\u00e9cilia Pelloux, Forbes , 25 Oct. 2021",
|
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"These experiences are linked by the extraordinary savoir faire of the mythical fashion house. \u2014 C\u00e9cilia Pelloux, Forbes , 25 Oct. 2021"
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],
|
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"first_known_use":{
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"1788, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"French savoir-faire , literally, knowing how to do":""
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"\u02ccsav-\u02ccw\u00e4r-\u02c8fer"
|
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],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for savoir faire tact , address , poise , savoir faire mean skill and grace in dealing with others. tact implies delicate and considerate perception of what is appropriate. questions showing a lack of tact address stresses dexterity and grace in dealing with new and trying situations and may imply success in attaining one's ends. brought it off with remarkable address poise may imply both tact and address but stresses self-possession and ease in meeting difficult situations. answered the accusations with unruffled poise savoir faire is likely to stress worldly experience and a sure awareness of what is proper or expedient. the savoir faire of a seasoned traveler",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-115837",
|
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"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"savoir vivre":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": ability to live elegantly : observance of the usages of fashionable society":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1745, in the meaning defined above":""
|
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},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"French savoir-vivre , literally, knowing how to live":""
|
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},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"-\u00a6v\u0113vr(\u1d4a)",
|
|
"-v(r\u0259)"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-051410",
|
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"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
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]
|
|
},
|
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"savor":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"flavor",
|
|
"lace",
|
|
"season",
|
|
"spice"
|
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],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a distinctive quality":[],
|
|
": a particular flavor or smell":[],
|
|
": the taste or smell of something":[],
|
|
": to delight in : enjoy":[
|
|
"savoring the moment"
|
|
],
|
|
": to give flavor to : season":[],
|
|
": to have a specified smell or quality : smack":[],
|
|
": to have experience of : taste":[],
|
|
": to taste or smell with pleasure : relish":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Noun",
|
|
"Without her love, life has lost its savor for me.",
|
|
"a gourmet who can identify the ingredients in any dish solely by their savor",
|
|
"Verb",
|
|
"He savored the aroma of the baking pies.",
|
|
"They savored every last morsel of food.",
|
|
"She was just savoring the moment.",
|
|
"The team is still savoring its victory.",
|
|
"He savored the memories of his vacation.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"The chicken piccata is chicken piccata, but the hormone-free meat is more tender than usual, and the sauce fortified with fresh stock is lighter, but still full of flavor, with a lemony, lingering savor . \u2014 Craig Laban, Philly.com , 29 June 2018",
|
|
"The tri-tip was unfortunately dry and might have been better sliced rather than cubed, but the onion rings on top added savor . \u2014 Kate Washington, sacbee , 9 Mar. 2018",
|
|
"Shrimp on sugarcane \u2013 a paste that\u2019s a little sweet, with a briny savor \u2013 was a great counterpoint to small nibbles of those wildly hot chile peppers. \u2014 Kate Washington, sacbee , 9 Feb. 2018",
|
|
"Food at Pujol is prepared in a kitchen with no burners or saute\u0301 pans, most dishes seared on a wood grill and finished in an oven to preserve the familiarly Mexican savor of smoke. \u2014 Guy Trebay, Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler , 20 Dec. 2017",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
|
"At this latest establishment, diners will have the opportunity to savor the chef\u2019s interpretations of Japanese cuisine, including sushi, tempura, soba, and an exclusive omakase experience with just 10 seats. \u2014 Christina Liao, Forbes , 16 May 2022",
|
|
"So the Huskies have a right to savor their 69-38 victory over Marquette at the XL Center on Wednesday night, clinching the top spot in the Big East standings, and with it the No.1 seed for the tournament at Mohegan Sun next week. \u2014 Dom Amore, courant.com , 23 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"This Mother\u2019s Day, let\u2019s all savor the time together and celebrate the dedication and love of our moms. \u2014 Dan Doonan, Forbes , 6 May 2022",
|
|
"In the master closet, a vanity area and racks for shoe and handbag organization allow Dawn to savor a few moments of luxury each morning. \u2014 Sally Finder Weepie, Better Homes & Gardens , 21 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"Don\u2019t sweat the ERA, savor the way the slider so easily explodes from his hand. \u2014 Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer , 2 June 2022",
|
|
"Diners savor nigiri, sashimi, and crudo made by a Japanese chef using only the freshest, locally caught fish. \u2014 Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure , 1 June 2022",
|
|
"The oldest player \u2014 by six years \u2014 on the Boston Celtics' roster will savor this trip to the NBA Finals in ways that his teammates simply cannot. \u2014 Tim Reynolds, ajc , 30 May 2022",
|
|
"Or maybe just savor the moment with her teammates before heading off to college. \u2014 Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune , 28 Apr. 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"13th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense":"Verb",
|
|
"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English, from Anglo-French savur , from Latin sapor , from sapere to taste \u2014 more at sage":"Noun"
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0101-v\u0259r"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"flavor",
|
|
"taste"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-032944",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"noun",
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"savor of":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to seem to suggest or involve (something unpleasant)":[
|
|
"That suggestion savors of hypocrisy."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-004736",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"phrasal verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"savoringly":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": in a relishing manner":[
|
|
"get slowly savoringly mellow drunk",
|
|
"\u2014 James Jones"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-185955",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adverb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"savorless":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"flavor",
|
|
"lace",
|
|
"season",
|
|
"spice"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a distinctive quality":[],
|
|
": a particular flavor or smell":[],
|
|
": the taste or smell of something":[],
|
|
": to delight in : enjoy":[
|
|
"savoring the moment"
|
|
],
|
|
": to give flavor to : season":[],
|
|
": to have a specified smell or quality : smack":[],
|
|
": to have experience of : taste":[],
|
|
": to taste or smell with pleasure : relish":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Noun",
|
|
"Without her love, life has lost its savor for me.",
|
|
"a gourmet who can identify the ingredients in any dish solely by their savor",
|
|
"Verb",
|
|
"He savored the aroma of the baking pies.",
|
|
"They savored every last morsel of food.",
|
|
"She was just savoring the moment.",
|
|
"The team is still savoring its victory.",
|
|
"He savored the memories of his vacation.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"The chicken piccata is chicken piccata, but the hormone-free meat is more tender than usual, and the sauce fortified with fresh stock is lighter, but still full of flavor, with a lemony, lingering savor . \u2014 Craig Laban, Philly.com , 29 June 2018",
|
|
"The tri-tip was unfortunately dry and might have been better sliced rather than cubed, but the onion rings on top added savor . \u2014 Kate Washington, sacbee , 9 Mar. 2018",
|
|
"Shrimp on sugarcane \u2013 a paste that\u2019s a little sweet, with a briny savor \u2013 was a great counterpoint to small nibbles of those wildly hot chile peppers. \u2014 Kate Washington, sacbee , 9 Feb. 2018",
|
|
"Food at Pujol is prepared in a kitchen with no burners or saute\u0301 pans, most dishes seared on a wood grill and finished in an oven to preserve the familiarly Mexican savor of smoke. \u2014 Guy Trebay, Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler , 20 Dec. 2017",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
|
"At this latest establishment, diners will have the opportunity to savor the chef\u2019s interpretations of Japanese cuisine, including sushi, tempura, soba, and an exclusive omakase experience with just 10 seats. \u2014 Christina Liao, Forbes , 16 May 2022",
|
|
"So the Huskies have a right to savor their 69-38 victory over Marquette at the XL Center on Wednesday night, clinching the top spot in the Big East standings, and with it the No.1 seed for the tournament at Mohegan Sun next week. \u2014 Dom Amore, courant.com , 23 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"This Mother\u2019s Day, let\u2019s all savor the time together and celebrate the dedication and love of our moms. \u2014 Dan Doonan, Forbes , 6 May 2022",
|
|
"In the master closet, a vanity area and racks for shoe and handbag organization allow Dawn to savor a few moments of luxury each morning. \u2014 Sally Finder Weepie, Better Homes & Gardens , 21 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"Don\u2019t sweat the ERA, savor the way the slider so easily explodes from his hand. \u2014 Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer , 2 June 2022",
|
|
"Diners savor nigiri, sashimi, and crudo made by a Japanese chef using only the freshest, locally caught fish. \u2014 Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure , 1 June 2022",
|
|
"The oldest player \u2014 by six years \u2014 on the Boston Celtics' roster will savor this trip to the NBA Finals in ways that his teammates simply cannot. \u2014 Tim Reynolds, ajc , 30 May 2022",
|
|
"Or maybe just savor the moment with her teammates before heading off to college. \u2014 Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune , 28 Apr. 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"13th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense":"Verb",
|
|
"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English, from Anglo-French savur , from Latin sapor , from sapere to taste \u2014 more at sage":"Noun"
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0101-v\u0259r"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"flavor",
|
|
"taste"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-044100",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"noun",
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"savorly":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": with keen relish, feeling, or understanding":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English saverly , from saver savor + -ly":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-063732",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adverb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"savorsome":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": flavorsome":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"-v\u0259(r)s\u0259m"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-133011",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"savory":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"fetid",
|
|
"foul",
|
|
"malodorous",
|
|
"noisome",
|
|
"putrid",
|
|
"rancid",
|
|
"rank",
|
|
"reeking",
|
|
"reeky",
|
|
"skunky",
|
|
"smelly",
|
|
"stenchful",
|
|
"stenchy",
|
|
"stinking",
|
|
"stinky",
|
|
"strong"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a small serving of food that is spicy or salty but not sweet":[
|
|
"Those tempted toward savories can nibble on smoked-salmon or lobster-r\u00e9moulade tea sandwiches.",
|
|
"\u2014 Andy Birsh"
|
|
],
|
|
": being, inducing, or marked by the rich or meaty taste sensation of umami":[
|
|
"savory flavors"
|
|
],
|
|
": either of two aromatic mints:":[],
|
|
": having a spicy or salty quality without sweetness":[
|
|
"an assortment of both sweet and savory appetizers"
|
|
],
|
|
": having savor : such as":[],
|
|
": morally exemplary : edifying":[
|
|
"\u2026 scandals don't make very savory reading.",
|
|
"\u2014 Green Peyton"
|
|
],
|
|
": piquantly pleasant to the mind":[
|
|
"a savory triumph"
|
|
],
|
|
": pleasing to the sense of taste or smell especially by reason of effective seasoning":[
|
|
"a savory dinner",
|
|
"the savory smells wafting from the kitchen"
|
|
],
|
|
": summer savory":[],
|
|
": the taste sensation that is produced by several amino acids and nucleotides (such as glutamate and aspartate) and has a rich or meaty flavor characteristic of cheese, cooked meat, mushrooms, soy, and ripe tomatoes : umami":[],
|
|
": winter savory":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Adjective",
|
|
"They prepared an assortment of both sweet and savory foods.",
|
|
"cedar is one of the most savory of all woods"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"13th century, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective",
|
|
"14th century, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
|
|
"1661, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English saverey":"Noun"
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0101v-r\u0113",
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0101-v\u0259-r\u0113"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for savory Adjective palatable , appetizing , savory , tasty , toothsome mean agreeable or pleasant especially to the sense of taste. palatable often applies to something that is found to be merely agreeable. butterflies that birds find palatable appetizing suggests a whetting of the appetite and applies to aroma and appearance as well as taste. appetizing hors d'oeuvres savory applies to both taste and aroma and suggests piquancy and often spiciness. dumplings with savory fillings tasty implies a pronounced taste. a tart and tasty pie toothsome stresses the notion of agreeableness and sometimes implies tenderness or daintiness. an enticing array of toothsome desserts",
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"synonyms":[
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"ambrosial",
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"aromatic",
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"fragrant",
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"perfumed",
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"redolent",
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"scented",
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"sweet"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-074007",
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"type":[
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"adjective",
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"adverb",
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"savour":{
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"antonyms":[
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"flavor",
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"lace",
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"season",
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"spice"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": a distinctive quality":[],
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": a particular flavor or smell":[],
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": the taste or smell of something":[],
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": to delight in : enjoy":[
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"savoring the moment"
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],
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": to give flavor to : season":[],
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": to have a specified smell or quality : smack":[],
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": to have experience of : taste":[],
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": to taste or smell with pleasure : relish":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Noun",
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"Without her love, life has lost its savor for me.",
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"a gourmet who can identify the ingredients in any dish solely by their savor",
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"Verb",
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"He savored the aroma of the baking pies.",
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"They savored every last morsel of food.",
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"She was just savoring the moment.",
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"The team is still savoring its victory.",
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"He savored the memories of his vacation.",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"The chicken piccata is chicken piccata, but the hormone-free meat is more tender than usual, and the sauce fortified with fresh stock is lighter, but still full of flavor, with a lemony, lingering savor . \u2014 Craig Laban, Philly.com , 29 June 2018",
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"The tri-tip was unfortunately dry and might have been better sliced rather than cubed, but the onion rings on top added savor . \u2014 Kate Washington, sacbee , 9 Mar. 2018",
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"Shrimp on sugarcane \u2013 a paste that\u2019s a little sweet, with a briny savor \u2013 was a great counterpoint to small nibbles of those wildly hot chile peppers. \u2014 Kate Washington, sacbee , 9 Feb. 2018",
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"Food at Pujol is prepared in a kitchen with no burners or saute\u0301 pans, most dishes seared on a wood grill and finished in an oven to preserve the familiarly Mexican savor of smoke. \u2014 Guy Trebay, Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler , 20 Dec. 2017",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
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"At this latest establishment, diners will have the opportunity to savor the chef\u2019s interpretations of Japanese cuisine, including sushi, tempura, soba, and an exclusive omakase experience with just 10 seats. \u2014 Christina Liao, Forbes , 16 May 2022",
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"So the Huskies have a right to savor their 69-38 victory over Marquette at the XL Center on Wednesday night, clinching the top spot in the Big East standings, and with it the No.1 seed for the tournament at Mohegan Sun next week. \u2014 Dom Amore, courant.com , 23 Feb. 2022",
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"This Mother\u2019s Day, let\u2019s all savor the time together and celebrate the dedication and love of our moms. \u2014 Dan Doonan, Forbes , 6 May 2022",
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"In the master closet, a vanity area and racks for shoe and handbag organization allow Dawn to savor a few moments of luxury each morning. \u2014 Sally Finder Weepie, Better Homes & Gardens , 21 Jan. 2022",
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"Don\u2019t sweat the ERA, savor the way the slider so easily explodes from his hand. \u2014 Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer , 2 June 2022",
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"Diners savor nigiri, sashimi, and crudo made by a Japanese chef using only the freshest, locally caught fish. \u2014 Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure , 1 June 2022",
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"The oldest player \u2014 by six years \u2014 on the Boston Celtics' roster will savor this trip to the NBA Finals in ways that his teammates simply cannot. \u2014 Tim Reynolds, ajc , 30 May 2022",
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"Or maybe just savor the moment with her teammates before heading off to college. \u2014 Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune , 28 Apr. 2022"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"13th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense":"Verb",
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"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English, from Anglo-French savur , from Latin sapor , from sapere to taste \u2014 more at sage":"Noun"
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8s\u0101-v\u0259r"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"flavor",
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"taste"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-005539",
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"type":[
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"adjective",
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"noun",
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"verb"
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]
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},
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"savoury":{
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"antonyms":[
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"fetid",
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"foul",
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"malodorous",
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"noisome",
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"putrid",
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"rancid",
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"rank",
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"reeking",
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"reeky",
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"skunky",
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"smelly",
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"stenchful",
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"stenchy",
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"stinking",
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"stinky",
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"strong"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": a small serving of food that is spicy or salty but not sweet":[
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"Those tempted toward savories can nibble on smoked-salmon or lobster-r\u00e9moulade tea sandwiches.",
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"\u2014 Andy Birsh"
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],
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": being, inducing, or marked by the rich or meaty taste sensation of umami":[
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"savory flavors"
|
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],
|
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": either of two aromatic mints:":[],
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": having a spicy or salty quality without sweetness":[
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"an assortment of both sweet and savory appetizers"
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],
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": having savor : such as":[],
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": morally exemplary : edifying":[
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"\u2026 scandals don't make very savory reading.",
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"\u2014 Green Peyton"
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],
|
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": piquantly pleasant to the mind":[
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"a savory triumph"
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],
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": pleasing to the sense of taste or smell especially by reason of effective seasoning":[
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"a savory dinner",
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"the savory smells wafting from the kitchen"
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],
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": summer savory":[],
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": the taste sensation that is produced by several amino acids and nucleotides (such as glutamate and aspartate) and has a rich or meaty flavor characteristic of cheese, cooked meat, mushrooms, soy, and ripe tomatoes : umami":[],
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": winter savory":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Adjective",
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"They prepared an assortment of both sweet and savory foods.",
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"cedar is one of the most savory of all woods"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"13th century, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective",
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"14th century, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
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"1661, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"Middle English saverey":"Noun"
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8s\u0101-v\u0259-r\u0113",
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"\u02c8s\u0101v-r\u0113"
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],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for savory Adjective palatable , appetizing , savory , tasty , toothsome mean agreeable or pleasant especially to the sense of taste. palatable often applies to something that is found to be merely agreeable. butterflies that birds find palatable appetizing suggests a whetting of the appetite and applies to aroma and appearance as well as taste. appetizing hors d'oeuvres savory applies to both taste and aroma and suggests piquancy and often spiciness. dumplings with savory fillings tasty implies a pronounced taste. a tart and tasty pie toothsome stresses the notion of agreeableness and sometimes implies tenderness or daintiness. an enticing array of toothsome desserts",
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"synonyms":[
|
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"ambrosial",
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"aromatic",
|
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"fragrant",
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"perfumed",
|
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"redolent",
|
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"scented",
|
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"sweet"
|
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-223850",
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"type":[
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"adjective",
|
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"adverb",
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"noun"
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]
|
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},
|
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"savvy":{
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"antonyms":[
|
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"chops",
|
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"experience",
|
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"expertise",
|
|
"know-how",
|
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"moxie",
|
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"proficiency",
|
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"skills"
|
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],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": having or showing perception, comprehension, or shrewdness especially in practical matters":[],
|
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": practical know-how":[
|
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"political savvy"
|
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],
|
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": understand":[]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[
|
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"Adjective",
|
|
"She's a very savvy investor.",
|
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"He is savvy about computers.",
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"Noun",
|
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"she's an excellent scholar of political science, but lacks the kind of savvy needed to run for public office",
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"Verb",
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"the man growled, \u201cDon't ever date my daughter again\u2014you savvy ?\u201d",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
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"Culture changes slowly if at all, and consumers today are savvy and sophisticated, quick to dismiss anything with a whiff of hype or inauthenticity. \u2014 Neil Bedwell, Forbes , 7 June 2022",
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"If the current trajectory continues, Biden could end up ushering in a new era marked by the radicalized Republican Party, headed by Trump or a more polished -- and politically savvy -- version in the form of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. \u2014 Julian Zelizer, CNN , 3 June 2022",
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"While run from London, HBC on the ground depended on the knowledge, savvy , and goodwill of the Indigenous inhabitants. \u2014 Sara Miller Llana, The Christian Science Monitor , 2 June 2022",
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"Digitally savvy , trying to turn around his finances and, most important, short on cash. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 18 May 2022",
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"Meanwhile, savvy shoppers keen on collecting unique mementos won't want to miss Sonya's, home of the original St. Croix hook bracelet. \u2014 Travel + Leisure , 12 May 2022",
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"There are still a few more weeks before the long weekend arrives, but some savvy shoppers are already getting a head start on discounts before the best Memorial Day sales begin. \u2014 Bianca Rodriguez, Men's Health , 6 May 2022",
|
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"The sheer volume of technical specifications can overwhelm even tech- savvy shoppers. \u2014 Harry Rabinowitz, Popular Mechanics , 27 Apr. 2022",
|
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"For months, one of those staffers, communications director Lauren Bianchi, had promoted Cruz to the press as a smart and savvy constitutionalist. \u2014 Michael Kranish, Anchorage Daily News , 28 Mar. 2022",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"For athletes with relatively modest social media followings, NIL opportunities require them to flex their business savvy . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 21 June 2022",
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"Naturally, Bullock's savvy , plucky upstart turns the tables on them instead. \u2014 Gwen Ihnat, EW.com , 13 June 2022",
|
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"In that case, deciding to be quiet and just be scarce when John\u2019s around would demonstrate a certain spousal savvy . \u2014 Washington Post , 5 May 2022",
|
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"Back to Middleton, Brown indicates that there\u2019s a savvy to her that\u2019s perhaps not immediately apparent? \u2014 John Tamny, Forbes , 5 May 2022",
|
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"Corporate Rock Sucks is forensic in tracking how SST brought new business savvy to punk. \u2014 Michael Friedrich, The New Republic , 3 May 2022",
|
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"Because of the way the acquisition is structured, a downturn in Twitter\u2019s fortunes could stretch even Mr. Musk\u2019s considerable financial resources \u2014 and challenge his reputation for business savvy . \u2014 New York Times , 30 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"To those in her circle, Stephens is known as much for her sarcasm, wit and humor as her tennis savvy . \u2014 Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune , 5 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Mayor Gil Ruiz said many townsfolk believed that federal and state security forces were corrupt or didn\u2019t have the savvy or will to fight criminal groups effectively. \u2014 Washington Post , 11 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
|
"The more data- savvy the rest of the company is, the more time full-time data team members can focus on specific problems or skill sets. \u2014 Derek Steer, Forbes , 17 Mar. 2021",
|
|
"Often, those people are young and tenacious, rather than savvy at climbing the corporate ladder. \u2014 Washington Post , 28 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"However, the Ukrainian president is showing how a modern leader can rally others to his side through a simple message of humanity and shared mission\u2013 and savvy in communicating that to the world. \u2014 Alen Bubich, Fortune , 19 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Humans aren\u2019t the only animals savvy enough to use tools. \u2014 Daisy Hernandez, Popular Mechanics , 14 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Entering Sei Less feels like a reflection of Mirjahangiry\u2019s diverse and multicultural upbringing as well as his business savvy . \u2014 Nishat Baig, Billboard , 18 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"How can savvy concertgoers find value for their entertainment budgets? \u2014 Rick Henderson, The Week , 29 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Sagive Greenspan, a market- savvy IT, and tech industry veteran. \u2014 Sagive Greenspan, Forbes , 20 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"His resourcefulness, toughness and savvy on the floor have been significant factors for Benet (22-5, 9-0) during an undefeated run through the East Suburban Catholic Conference. \u2014 Patrick Z. Mcgavin, chicagotribune.com , 10 Feb. 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1686, in the meaning defined above":"Verb",
|
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"1826, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective",
|
|
"circa 1785, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"alteration of sabi know (in English-based creoles and pidgins), from Portuguese sabe he knows, from saber to know, from Latin sapere to be wise \u2014 more at sage":"Verb"
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sa-v\u0113"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"astute",
|
|
"canny",
|
|
"clear-eyed",
|
|
"clear-sighted",
|
|
"hard-boiled",
|
|
"hardheaded",
|
|
"heady",
|
|
"knowing",
|
|
"sharp",
|
|
"sharp-witted",
|
|
"shrewd",
|
|
"smart"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-223828",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"adverb",
|
|
"noun",
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"saw":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a hand or power tool or a machine used to cut hard material (such as wood, metal, or bone) and equipped usually with a toothed blade or disk":[],
|
|
": maxim , proverb":[],
|
|
": to cut with a saw":[],
|
|
": to cut with or as if with a saw":[],
|
|
": to make motions as though using a saw":[
|
|
"sawed at the reins"
|
|
],
|
|
": to produce or form by cutting with a saw":[],
|
|
": to slash as though with a saw":[],
|
|
": to undergo cutting with a saw":[],
|
|
": to use a saw":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Verb",
|
|
"He sawed the boards in half.",
|
|
"This blade is too dull for sawing ."
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
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"13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb",
|
|
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
|
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},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English sagh, sawe, going back to Old English sagu (strong feminine noun), going back to Germanic *sag\u014d (whence also Middle Dutch sage \"saw,\" Old High German saga, Old Icelandic s\u01ebg ) beside *seg\u014d (whence Middle Dutch sege \"saw,\" Old High German sega ), noun derivatives from a dialectal Indo-European verbal base *sek- \"cut,\" whence also Middle Irish tescaid \"(s/he) cuts, severs\" (regularized from a presumed verb do\u02d1esc, perhaps from *to-eks-sk- ), Latin sec\u014d, sec\u0101re \"to cut, sever, make an incision,\" Old Church Slavic s\u011bk\u01eb, s\u011b\u0161ti \"to cut down, fell, hew,\" Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian sij\u00e8\u010d\u0113m, sj\u0205\u0107i \"to cut, chop, hew\"":"Noun",
|
|
"Middle English sawe , from Old English sagu discourse; akin to Old High German & Old Norse saga tale, Old English secgan to say \u2014 more at say entry 1":"Noun",
|
|
"Middle English sawen, derivative of sawe saw entry 2":"Verb"
|
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},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u022f"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-181914",
|
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"type":[
|
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"adjective",
|
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"noun",
|
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"verb"
|
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]
|
|
},
|
|
"sawbones":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"nondoctor",
|
|
"nonphysician"
|
|
],
|
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"definitions":{
|
|
": physician , surgeon":[]
|
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},
|
|
"examples":[
|
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"a real old-timer who remembers when you could expect a sawbones to make a house call",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
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"Under the Knife 2 continues the story of Dr. Derek Stiles, the brilliant young sawbones from the original game. \u2014 Earnest Cavalli, WIRED , 1 July 2008"
|
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],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"1837, in the meaning defined above":""
|
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},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u022f-\u02ccb\u014dnz"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"croaker",
|
|
"doc",
|
|
"doctor",
|
|
"medic",
|
|
"medico",
|
|
"physician"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-175840",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sawed-off":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"altitudinous",
|
|
"high",
|
|
"lofty",
|
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"tall",
|
|
"towering"
|
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],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": having an end sawed off":[
|
|
"a sawed-off shotgun"
|
|
],
|
|
": of less than average height":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"1869, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u022fd-\u02cc\u022ff"
|
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],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
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"little",
|
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"low",
|
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"low-lying",
|
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"low-slung",
|
|
"short"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-174308",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"sawn-off shotgun":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
|
": a shotgun that has a shorter barrel than a regular shotgun":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
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"pronounciation":[],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-122708",
|
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"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
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]
|
|
},
|
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"say":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"say-so",
|
|
"voice",
|
|
"vote"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": about , approximately":[
|
|
"the property is worth, say , four million dollars"
|
|
],
|
|
": an expression of opinion":[
|
|
"had my say"
|
|
],
|
|
": for example : as":[
|
|
"if we compress any gas, say oxygen"
|
|
],
|
|
": in other words : in effect":[],
|
|
": indicate , show":[
|
|
"the clock says five minutes after twelve"
|
|
],
|
|
": not to mention : and notably in addition":[
|
|
"will need more time, to say nothing of money"
|
|
],
|
|
": recite , repeat":[
|
|
"say your prayers"
|
|
],
|
|
": something that is said : statement":[],
|
|
": suppose , assume":[
|
|
"let's say you're right"
|
|
],
|
|
": to admit defeat":[],
|
|
": to express in words : state":[],
|
|
": to express oneself : speak":[],
|
|
": to give expression to : communicate":[
|
|
"a glance that said all that was necessary"
|
|
],
|
|
": to state as opinion or belief : declare":[],
|
|
": utter , pronounce":[]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[
|
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"Verb",
|
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"\u201cIs anybody there?\u201d he said .",
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"\u201cGood morning,\u201d said the woman behind the counter.",
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"I said three words before he interrupted me again.",
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"I just stopped by to say hello.",
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"He left without saying goodbye.",
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"I wanted to say thank you for all you've done for me.",
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"She said something about going to the store after work.",
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"He said something in French.",
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"Anything you say to the police can be used as evidence against you.",
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"Don't believe a word he says .",
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"Noun",
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"Everybody had a say at the meeting.",
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"We won't make a decision until all members have had their say .",
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"The judge will have the final say on the divorce settlement.",
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"He had no say in the matter.",
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"Adverb",
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"a person consumes, say , 2000 calories a day",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
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"To those who say that number sounds small, Swanson likened the situation to a doctor treating a patient with a terminal illness. \u2014 Sheryl Gay Stolberg, BostonGlobe.com , 26 June 2022",
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"Kennedy pointed to the September slaying in Loudoun of Regina Redman-Lollobrigido, who authorities say was beaten to death with a hammer by her husband, Peter Lollobrigido, two months after he\u2019d been arrested and then released for choking his wife. \u2014 Tom Jackman, Washington Post , 26 June 2022",
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"Ukraine now has electricity to spare after millions of people fled, and officials say the country could earn billions of dollars from selling it, helping fund the fight on the battlefield. \u2014 Joe Wallace, WSJ , 26 June 2022",
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"Gascon is facing a recall effort in response to rising crime in the city that organizers say has reached the necessary amount of signatures to be on the ballot in November. \u2014 Andrew Mark Miller, Fox News , 26 June 2022",
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"When a complaint is first filed, Friedman said, defendants who say they are being falsely accused often vow to fight and want to go to trial. \u2014 Cory Shaffer, cleveland , 25 June 2022",
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"In video and written testimonies, the young advocates' message to their peers also comes at a crucial moment for LGBTQ youth as states like Florida and Texas are adopting legislation or policies that critics say marginalize them. \u2014 Luis Andres Henao, Chron , 25 June 2022",
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"Let the church say amen to this tender pop-rock jam from Fletcher. \u2014 Stephen Daw, Billboard , 24 June 2022",
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"West also poked fun at his interpretation of how locals say the Baltimore baseball team\u2019s name. \u2014 Micha Green, Baltimore Sun , 24 June 2022",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"To cap that public focus, MonteCarlo will unveil the Betaseries Public Prize, in order to give local attendees a say in the competition. \u2014 Ben Croll, Variety , 17 June 2022",
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"Now the county is starting work on a new structure that will eventually give communities a say in the oversight of police. \u2014 Darcy Costello, Baltimore Sun , 25 Apr. 2022",
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"His sudden departure followed reports that his fianc\u00e9e Cylvia Hayes was paid by groups seeking to influence state environmental policies and that Kitzhaber instructed his staff to give Hayes a say in those policies. \u2014 oregonlive , 26 Mar. 2022",
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"Launched last May, Sonderwunsch is an in-house division that attempts to give customers a direct say creating the Porsche of their dreams. \u2014 Bryan Hood, Robb Report , 22 Mar. 2022",
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"These transitions will give European allies a say in how these secondary sanctions are implemented. \u2014 Pat Toomey, WSJ , 21 Mar. 2022",
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"The plan requires school boards to post those materials online, have a process for approval and removal, and give parents a bigger say in what is kept and what removed. \u2014 orlandosentinel.com , 25 Feb. 2022",
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"Senate Bill 943 would give a legislative committee a greater say in the guidance the Elections Commission gives to local officials. \u2014 Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 22 Feb. 2022",
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"In the spring of 1967, the city granted the community control over schools in their district as part of an experiment to decentralize the schools and give parents a greater say in their children\u2019s education. \u2014 New York Times , 11 Feb. 2022"
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"1571, in the meaning defined at sense 3":"Noun",
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a":"Verb",
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"circa 1596, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adverb"
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English, from Old English secgan ; akin to Old High German sag\u0113n to say, Lithuanian sakyti , Greek en nepein to speak, tell":"Verb",
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"from imperative of say entry 1":"Adverb"
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},
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"\u02c8s\u0101",
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"Southern also \u02c8se"
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],
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"articulate",
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"bring out",
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"enunciate",
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"pass",
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"speak",
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"state",
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"tell",
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"utter",
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"vocalize"
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"adverb",
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"I've been asked to say a few words about the new play."
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"type":[
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},
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"say one's piece":{
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"You will all be given a chance to say your piece at the meeting tonight."
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-184930",
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"type":[
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"idiom"
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},
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"definitions":{
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": a right of final decision : say":[
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"has the ultimate say-so on what will be taught"
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],
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": an authoritative pronouncement":[
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"left the hospital on the say-so of his doctor"
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],
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": one's unsupported assertion or assurance":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1637, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8s\u0101-(\u02cc)s\u014d",
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"\u02c8se-"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"say",
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"voice",
|
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"vote"
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],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-022723",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"sayable":{
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"definitions":{
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": capable of being said":[],
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": capable of being spoken effectively or easily":[
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"readings in sayable Chinese",
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"\u2014 Linguistic Reporter"
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]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"With seemingly the entire state on high alert, literally waiting to see which way the wind would blow, the idea of the California Dream felt utterly exhausted, ironic, sayable only between air quotes. \u2014 Dana Goodyear, The New Yorker , 11 Nov. 2019",
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"Kadare is still mapping out the boundaries of Albanian, a relatively recent literary language, where everything is new and newly sayable . \u2014 Cynthia Haven, New York Times , 23 Feb. 2018"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1856, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8se-",
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"\u02c8s\u0101-\u0259-b\u0259l"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-130950",
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"type":[
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"adjective"
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},
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"saying":{
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"definitions":{},
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"examples":[
|
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"there's an old saying that you should let sleeping dogs lie",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"But as the old saying goes, better late than never. \u2014 Emily Sweeney, BostonGlobe.com , 19 May 2022",
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"As the saying goes, star kids grow up at a faster rate than any other child. \u2014 Rayna Reid, Essence , 15 June 2022",
|
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"There is even a saying to describe what the top four hitters must do. \u2014 Terry Monahan, San Diego Union-Tribune , 31 May 2022",
|
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"There is a saying among market analysts that the Fed tends to tighten policy until something breaks, and many analysts believe that this downturn will continue on until the Fed finishes its current round of interest rate hikes. \u2014 Nicole Goodkind, CNN , 20 May 2022",
|
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"There is another semi-popular saying that goes along with this tendency. \u2014 Lance Eliot, Forbes , 21 Apr. 2022",
|
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"In the adventure world, there has long been a saying that there are three types of fun (maybe explained best in this piece by Kelly Cordes). \u2014 Brendan Leonard, Outside Online , 13 Mar. 2022",
|
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"There is a saying in the business: Leave them wanting more. \u2014 Susan Johnston, Rolling Stone , 19 Jan. 2022",
|
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"Among the Afghan security forces, there had been a popular saying in Farsi that Hussein would have been familiar with: ya watan, ya kafan. \u2014 New York Times , 27 Aug. 2021"
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],
|
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"first_known_use":{
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"14th century, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"\u02c8s\u0101-i\u014b"
|
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],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[
|
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"adage",
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"aphorism",
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"apothegm",
|
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"byword",
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"epigram",
|
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"maxim",
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"proverb",
|
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"saw",
|
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"sententia",
|
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"word"
|
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],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-192154",
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"type":[
|
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"noun"
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]
|
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},
|
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"Satilla":{
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"type":[
|
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"geographical name"
|
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],
|
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"definitions":{
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"river 220 miles (354 kilometers) long in southeastern Georgia flowing east into the Atlantic Ocean":[]
|
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"s\u0259-\u02c8ti-l\u0259"
|
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],
|
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|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-142715"
|
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},
|
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"Saldidae":{
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"type":[
|
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"plural noun"
|
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],
|
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"definitions":{
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": a widely distributed family of predacious aquatic bugs":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"-ld\u0259\u02ccd\u0113"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[],
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"New Latin, from Salda , type genus + -idae":""
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-143307"
|
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},
|
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"saturation pressure":{
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|
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"noun"
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],
|
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|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-145049"
|
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},
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"safety bicycle":{
|
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"type":[
|
|
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|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
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": a bicycle made with equal or nearly equal wheels usually 28 inches in diameter and driven by pedals connected to the rear wheel by a multiplying gear":[]
|
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},
|
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|
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|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"1876, in the meaning defined above":""
|
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},
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-145220"
|
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},
|
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"salient":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"adverb",
|
|
"noun"
|
|
],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": moving by leaps or springs : jumping":[],
|
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": jetting upward":[
|
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"a salient fountain"
|
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],
|
|
": projecting beyond a line, surface, or level":[]
|
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"\u02c8s\u0101-ly\u0259nt",
|
|
"-l\u0113-\u0259nt"
|
|
],
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for salient Adjective noticeable , remarkable , prominent , outstanding , conspicuous , salient , striking mean attracting notice or attention. noticeable applies to something unlikely to escape observation. a piano recital with no noticeable errors remarkable applies to something so extraordinary or exceptional as to invite comment. a film of remarkable intelligence and wit prominent applies to something commanding notice by standing out from its surroundings or background. a doctor who occupies a prominent position in the town outstanding applies to something that rises above and excels others of the same kind. honored for her outstanding contributions to science conspicuous applies to something that is obvious and unavoidable to the sight or mind. conspicuous bureaucratic waste salient applies to something of significance that merits the attention given it. the salient points of the speech striking applies to something that impresses itself powerfully and deeply upon the observer's mind or vision. the region's striking poverty",
|
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"examples":[
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"Adjective",
|
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"Then there were those who doubted the need for radio in the first place, since the telegraph was already ubiquitous. Marconi's salient achievement was to realize that radio waves could be transmitted across vast distances, an incalculable step forward in mass communications. \u2014 Kevin Baker , New York Times Book Review , 5 Nov. 2006",
|
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"A 2002 study conducted at the University of Illinois by Diener and Seligman found that the most salient characteristics shared by the 10% of students with the highest levels of happiness and the fewest signs of depression were their strong ties to friends and family and commitment to spending time with them. \u2014 Claudia Wallis , Time , 17 Jan. 2005",
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"The difference between the people Liebling chose to write about and today's celebrity culture is the difference between the \"profile\" and the \"portrait.\" A profile is an outline, a concise rendering of the most salient facts, though the facts may be inessential and even inaccurate in their generality. \u2026 A portrait, on the other hand, is a revelation, an exposure. \u2014 Lee Siegel , Harper's , December 2004",
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"Kermeen cites \"a book published in 1882\" that says of ghosts at the Myrtles: \"The lights are never extinguished at the plantation. When the lights are all out, something always happens.\" Kermeen does not further identify this book (another source says it was published \"in 1900\"), but the salient point here is that it apparently did not mention the Chloe tale. That suggests it was probably unknown until relatively recently. \u2014 Joe Nickell , Skeptical Inquirer , September/October 2003",
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"Noun",
|
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"The attempts of the Teutonic armies to envelop and destroy some portion of the Russian forces involved the creation of several dangerous salients in the Russian line, followed by an endeavor to close the neck of each salient by attacks from both sides and so to isolate the armies forming its apex. \u2014 Douglas Wilson Johnson , Topography and Strategy in the War , 1917",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
|
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"Monae believes the book and its themes are particularly salient given our current political climate. \u2014 Veronica Wells, Essence , 19 Apr. 2022",
|
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"The salient feature of L.U.C Full Strike Sapphire is its use of crystal gongs that are attached to the sapphire crystal, a trick that causes the sound to resonate on a crystal clear note, like a fork hitting the side of a crystal glass. \u2014 Carol Besler, Robb Report , 8 Apr. 2022",
|
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"This is particularly salient in the age of short attention spans, where the average museum-goer spends less than 30 seconds looking at a work of art. \u2014 Anne Quito, Quartz , 10 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"That advantage is particularly salient in a game dominated by offense. \u2014 Andrew Beaton, WSJ , 24 Jan. 2022",
|
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"Never before has there been a more salient need for clinical collaboration workflow solutions to help reduce potential errors and improve patient outcomes. \u2014 Kelly Feist, Forbes , 19 May 2022",
|
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"That has become an even more salient point as Russia through its invasion has sought falsely to assert that Ukraine\u2019s culture is not unique. \u2014 Colleen Barry And Paolo Santalucia, BostonGlobe.com , 16 May 2022",
|
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"That has become an even more salient point as Russia through its invasion has sought falsely to assert that Ukraine's culture is not unique. \u2014 Fox News , 15 May 2022",
|
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"That has become an even more salient point as Russia through its invasion has sought falsely to assert that Ukraine's culture is not unique. \u2014 Colleen Barry And Paolo Santalucia, USA TODAY , 15 May 2022",
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
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"More salient with regards to the state of fashion today is the designer\u2019s renegade, and highly collaborative, approach to her work. \u2014 Laird Borrelli-persson, Vogue , 1 July 2022",
|
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"Some, mostly on Twitter, have even gone viral\u2014especially if the death in question can be used to make a salient point about politics or public health. \u2014 Chris Wiley, The New Yorker , 4 May 2022",
|
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"One of Omicron\u2019s most salient features is how resistant the variant family is to vaccines and most monoclonal antibodies. \u2014 William A. Haseltine, Forbes , 6 May 2022",
|
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"Without knowing more, there are nonetheless a few salient points to consider. \u2014 Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic , 22 Mar. 2022",
|
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"As a quick explanation for why not, consider these salient points. \u2014 Lance Eliot, Forbes , 17 Mar. 2022",
|
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"Clark\u2019s point is a salient one, with some studies finding that up to 80% of U.S. hospital markets are highly concentrated. \u2014 Seth Joseph, Forbes , 7 Dec. 2021",
|
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"But immigration was locked in as a salient issue the moment Trump entered the race. \u2014 Osita Nwanevu, The New Republic , 28 Oct. 2021",
|
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"Those two ingredients\u2014foam and plate\u2014are also the salient features of the Vaporfly and comparable marathon shoes, but there are some differences. \u2014 Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online , 16 July 2021"
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],
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"Latin salient-, saliens , present participle of salire to leap \u2014 more at sally":"Adjective and Noun"
|
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},
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective",
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"1828, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-145501"
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},
|
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"santol":{
|
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"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
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],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": an Indo-Malayan tree ( Sandoricum indicum or S. koetjape ) of the family Meliaceae that yields a reddish wood and that is sometimes cultivated for its red acid fruits which are used especially in preserves and pickles":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"s\u00e4n\u2027\u02c8t\u014dl"
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],
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"synonyms":[],
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[],
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Tagalog sant\u00f3l":""
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},
|
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-145634"
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},
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"Santiago de Cuba":{
|
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"type":[
|
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"geographical name"
|
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],
|
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"definitions":{
|
|
"city and port on a bay of the Caribbean Sea in southeastern Cuba population 431,000":[]
|
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"t\u035fh\u0101-\u02c8k\u00fc-v\u00e4",
|
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"d\u0259-\u02c8ky\u00fc-b\u0259"
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],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-145718"
|
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},
|
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"sagebrush":{
|
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"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
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],
|
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"definitions":{},
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"\u02c8s\u0101j-\u02ccbr\u0259sh"
|
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],
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"synonyms":[],
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"antonyms":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
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"The property is a rolling mix of bluffs and coulees, sagebrush flats and grasslands. \u2014 Christine Peterson, Outside Online , 15 June 2022",
|
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"The attractions takes about half the land, with the other half a bioreserve of undeveloped acres for coastal sagebrush and other indigenous plants and wildlife in the San Pasqual Valley near Escondido. \u2014 Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune , 16 May 2022",
|
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"Horned lizards shuffled in the sagebrush beneath us, but my horse\u2019s gaze remained locked on his untamed brethren. \u2014 New York Times , 26 July 2021",
|
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"In its middle miles, the gradient backs off a notch and the land alternates between steep walls and softer sagebrush country. \u2014 Christopher Solomon, Travel + Leisure , 20 Mar. 2022",
|
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"Replanting the native sagebrush will keep invasive species from moving in and robbing the sage grouse\u2014a candidate for protection under the Endangered Species Act, according to the U.S. Forest Service\u2014of their food source. \u2014 The Editors, Outside Online , 18 June 2015",
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"Small sagebrush trees by Mike Wood, modeltreestore.com. \u2014 New York Times , 3 Mar. 2022",
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"The hushed green tones of sagebrush leading up to a coniferous forest along the riverbanks make for a striking foreground for anyone looking to snap an unforgettable shot of the Grand. \u2014 Emily Pennington, Outside Online , 10 Jan. 2022",
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"The plains of sagebrush , white clay, and thin grass open to the east. \u2014 John Kissane, Outside Online , 26 Feb. 2021"
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"1850, in the meaning defined above":""
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"safe house":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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"definitions":{
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": a place where one may engage in secret activities or take refuge":[]
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"On November 10th, at a safe house in Kabul, Halima received an encrypted message that instructed her to hand her passport over to the safe-house manager. \u2014 Eliza Griswold, The New Yorker , 25 Apr. 2022",
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"For Daniel Craig\u2019s final outing as James Bond, filming occurred in multiple countries with a range of situations, starting with a flashback of Madeleine Swann (L\u00e9a Seydoux) as a child at a safe house . \u2014 Carolyn Giardina, The Hollywood Reporter , 14 Mar. 2022",
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"Partyka is playing the role of Agnes, a woman who has turned her bed-and-breakfast into a safe house for victims of domestic violence, in the Chicago premiere of Sarah Treem\u2019s drama by AstonRep Theatre Company. \u2014 Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune , 7 May 2022",
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"In February 1947, in a secret safe house on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, the longtime leader of the Malayan Communist Party (MCP) hurriedly filled a suitcase with upward of $1 million in gold and local currencies. \u2014 Richard Collett, Smithsonian Magazine , 28 Mar. 2022",
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"That same afternoon, Albagir and the others made it to a safe house in Warsaw. \u2014 New York Times , 14 Mar. 2022",
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"The organization helped shepherd the famous cat and its owners through Poland to a safe house in France. \u2014 Washington Post , 2 Mar. 2022",
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"Each day before dusk, they are escorted to a safe house and don\u2019t leave except to return the next day to the site. \u2014 Mar\u00cda Verza, ajc , 28 Feb. 2022",
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"When Tsikhanouskaya arrived in Lithuania, she was met by border guards and taken to a safe house in Vilnius. \u2014 Dexter Filkins, The New Yorker , 6 Dec. 2021"
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"1928, in the meaning defined above":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-150453"
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},
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"santolina":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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": any of a genus ( Santolina ) of aromatic Mediterranean composite subshrubs that have dissected evergreen leaves and clustered flower heads lacking ray flowers":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02ccsan-t\u0259-\u02c8l\u0113-n\u0259"
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"examples":[
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"Consider lamb\u2019s ears (Stachys byzantina), catnips (Nepeta), santolina and wormwood (Artemisia). \u2014 Anna Webb, idahostatesman , 10 Mar. 2017"
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],
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"New Latin, alteration of Latin santonica , an herb, feminine of santonicus of the Santoni, from Santoni , a people of Aquitania":""
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},
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"first_known_use":{
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"1578, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-150533"
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},
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"Saint-John's-wort":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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": any of a large genus ( Hypericum of the family Guttiferae, the Saint-John's-wort family) of cosmopolitan herbs and shrubs with showy pentamerous yellow flowers":[],
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": the dried aerial parts of a Saint-John's-wort ( Hypericum perforatum ) that are held to relieve depression and are used in herbal remedies and dietary supplements":[]
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},
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"-\u02ccw\u022frt",
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"\u02c8s\u0101nt-\u02c8j\u00e4nz-\u02ccw\u0259rt"
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],
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"St. John the Baptist":""
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},
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"first_known_use":{
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-152812"
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},
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"sautill\u00e9":{
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"type":[
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"adverb"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": arco saltando":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"s\u014dt\u0113y\u0101"
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],
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"French, past participle of sautiller to hop, skip, from sauter to jump":""
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-152950"
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},
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"saturation current":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": the limiting current through an ionized gas or an electron tube such that further increase of voltage produces no further increase in current":[]
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-153937"
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