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{
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"acolyte":{
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"antonyms":[
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"coryphaeus",
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"leader"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": one who assists a member of the clergy in a liturgical service by performing minor duties":[],
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": one who attends or assists a leader : follower":[
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"The mayor dined with a few of his acolytes ."
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]
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},
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"examples":[
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"a popular professor dining with a few of her acolytes",
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"a highly influential economist whose acolytes can be found at many major universities",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"Many eyes will also be fixed on Georgia's GOP secretary of state primary, where Republican Rep. Jody Hice, another Trump acolyte , looks to unseat current Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. \u2014 Editors, USA TODAY , 24 May 2022",
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"Cassidy remains an ardent Sutter acolyte , often crediting him as one of his top mentors and coaching model. \u2014 Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com , 21 May 2022",
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"Hartman was a fellow Dimen acolyte , and Guralnik was thrilled to find someone whose interests rhymed with hers. \u2014 Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker , 16 May 2022",
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"Pete Souza, the former White House photographer-turned-Trump troll, now uses his popular Twitter feed almost exclusively to ridicule Representative Ronny Jackson, the former White House doctor-turned-Trump acolyte . \u2014 New York Times , 18 Mar. 2022",
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"Dylan had been an early acolyte of Guthrie, who was a pioneer of American folk music. \u2014 Annie Gowen, Anchorage Daily News , 6 May 2022",
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"But Brooks has hardly been the only Trump acolyte to lately chafe at the leash. \u2014 Alex Shephard, The New Republic , 25 Mar. 2022",
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"New poll out this week, Governor Kemp is beating the Trump acolyte , David Perdue, by 28 points. \u2014 ABC News , 1 May 2022",
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"Putin, Andropov\u2019s KGB acolyte , built on that foundation in launching the war on Ukraine, creating fake videos of atrocities against Russians, false-flag attacks, phony reports of Ukrainian nukes and bioweapons, and much more. \u2014 Washington Post , 25 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":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English acolite, borrowed from Anglo-French & Medieval Latin; Anglo-French acolit, borrowed from Medieval Latin acol\u016bthus, acolythus, acolitus, going back to Late Latin, \"person assisting the priest,\" borrowed from Middle Greek ak\u00f3louthos, going back to Greek, \"following, (as noun) follower, attendant,\" from a- (variant, before a following aspirate consonant, of ha- \"having one, having the same,\" going back to Indo-European sm\u0325- ) + -kolouthos (ablaut form, in a compound, of k\u00e9leuthos \"path\"); akin to Greek he\u00ees \"one,\" hom\u00f3s \"same\" and perhaps to Greek kele\u00faein \"to direct forward, urge on\" \u2014 more at same entry 1 , hold entry 1":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8a-k\u0259-\u02ccl\u012bt",
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"-k\u014d-"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"adherent",
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"convert",
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"disciple",
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"epigone",
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"follower",
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"liege man",
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"partisan",
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"partizan",
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"pupil",
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"votarist",
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"votary"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-201321",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"acousto-optic":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": of or relating to the use of ultrasound to modulate or change the direction of light in solids":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1961, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"acousto- + optic, optical":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u0259\u00a6k\u00fcst\u014d +"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-202940",
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"type":[
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"adjective"
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]
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},
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"acoustomagnetic":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": of, relating to, or being a magnetic material that produces oscillations in a fashion that resembles acoustic waves":[
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"They report that the newest and fastest-growing version of the technology, known as acoustomagnetic surveillance, temporarily affected the functioning of pacemakers in 48 of 50 subjects tested.",
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"\u2014 P. Weiss , Science News , 7 Nov. 1998"
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]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1965, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"acousto- + magnetic entry 1":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u0259-\u00a6k\u00fc-st\u014d-mag-\u00a6ne-tik"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-114021",
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"type":[
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"adjective"
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]
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},
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"acousmatic":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": one who received the exoteric teachings of the Pythagoreans":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02cca-\u02cck\u00fcz-\u02c8ma-tik"
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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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"Greek kousmatikos , from akousmat-, akousma + -ikos -ic":""
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},
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-205102"
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},
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"acoustic":{
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"type":[
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"adjective",
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"adverb"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": of or relating to the sense or organs of hearing, to sound, or to the science of sounds":[
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"acoustic apparatus of the ear",
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"acoustic energy"
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],
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": such as":[
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"acoustic apparatus of the ear",
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"acoustic energy"
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],
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": deadening or absorbing sound":[
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"acoustic tile"
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],
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": operated by or utilizing sound waves":[],
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": of, relating to, or being a musical instrument whose sound is not electronically modified":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u0259-\u02c8k\u00fc-stik"
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],
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"synonyms":[
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"audial",
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"audile",
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"auditory",
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"aural",
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"auricular"
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],
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"antonyms":[
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"nonauditory"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[
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"the acoustic properties of a room",
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"She loves listening to acoustic folk music.",
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"an acoustic performance of a rock-and-roll song",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"Show planners didn't waste the downtime needed to reset the main stage between the star turns, employing a satellite stage at the back of the stadium to showcase a variety of strong acts in acoustic performances. \u2014 Nancy Kruh, PEOPLE.com , 14 June 2022",
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"There may have been a tear or two shed over Ed Sheeran\u2019s acoustic performances. \u2014 Jill Cassidy, The Arizona Republic , 23 Nov. 2021",
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"Quarantining was not about to cause a second cancellation; the Opry carried on as lockdown kicked in by broadcasting acoustic performances with stars placed apart on stools, no live audience and skeleton crews, so the circle could remain unbroken. \u2014 Chris Willman, Variety , 28 Oct. 2021",
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"On a day when the Chargers rocked SoFi Stadium, Ekeler\u2019s encore was understandably acoustic . \u2014 Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times , 10 Oct. 2021",
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"The majority of dates will feature acoustic performances while his shows in Washington DC, New York, and Boston will include backing by a full band. \u2014 Dave Brooks, Billboard , 28 Sep. 2021",
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"Finally, Sweet Surrender is an acoustic duo consisting of husband and wife team, Lynn and Efrain Aguero. \u2014 Melanie Savage, courant.com , 16 Aug. 2021",
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"Though Brooks\u2019s quintet is strictly acoustic , the turbulent rhythms that Brooks lays down, joined by McBee\u2019s sharply etched pulsations and Mabern\u2019s harmonically rich interjections, burst to the fore. \u2014 Richard Brod, The New Yorker , 26 July 2021",
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"Her fiance, Jody Page, performs at the brewery as part of an acoustic duo. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 17 June 2021"
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],
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"acoustic borrowed from Medieval Latin acousticus, ac\u016bsticus, borrowed from Greek akoustik\u00f3s, from akoust\u00f3s \"heard, audible\" (verbal adjective of ako\u00faein \"to hear,\" going back to Indo-European h 2 kous- ) + -ikos -ic entry 1 ; acoustical from acoustic + -al entry 1 \u2014 more at hear":""
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},
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"first_known_use":{
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"1635, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-011646"
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},
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"acoustical feedback":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": a rumbling, whining, or whistling sound resulting especially from excessive leakage of sound from the output of an electroacoustical system to the input":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[],
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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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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-040006"
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},
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"acoustical":{
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"type":[
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"adjective",
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"adverb"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": of or relating to the sense or organs of hearing, to sound, or to the science of sounds":[
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"acoustic apparatus of the ear",
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"acoustic energy"
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],
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": such as":[
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"acoustic apparatus of the ear",
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"acoustic energy"
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],
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": deadening or absorbing sound":[
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"acoustic tile"
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],
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": operated by or utilizing sound waves":[],
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": of, relating to, or being a musical instrument whose sound is not electronically modified":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u0259-\u02c8k\u00fc-stik"
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],
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"synonyms":[
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"audial",
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"audile",
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"auditory",
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"aural",
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"auricular"
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],
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"antonyms":[
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"nonauditory"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[
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"the acoustic properties of a room",
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"She loves listening to acoustic folk music.",
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"an acoustic performance of a rock-and-roll song",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"Show planners didn't waste the downtime needed to reset the main stage between the star turns, employing a satellite stage at the back of the stadium to showcase a variety of strong acts in acoustic performances. \u2014 Nancy Kruh, PEOPLE.com , 14 June 2022",
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"There may have been a tear or two shed over Ed Sheeran\u2019s acoustic performances. \u2014 Jill Cassidy, The Arizona Republic , 23 Nov. 2021",
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"Quarantining was not about to cause a second cancellation; the Opry carried on as lockdown kicked in by broadcasting acoustic performances with stars placed apart on stools, no live audience and skeleton crews, so the circle could remain unbroken. \u2014 Chris Willman, Variety , 28 Oct. 2021",
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"On a day when the Chargers rocked SoFi Stadium, Ekeler\u2019s encore was understandably acoustic . \u2014 Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times , 10 Oct. 2021",
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"The majority of dates will feature acoustic performances while his shows in Washington DC, New York, and Boston will include backing by a full band. \u2014 Dave Brooks, Billboard , 28 Sep. 2021",
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"Finally, Sweet Surrender is an acoustic duo consisting of husband and wife team, Lynn and Efrain Aguero. \u2014 Melanie Savage, courant.com , 16 Aug. 2021",
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"Though Brooks\u2019s quintet is strictly acoustic , the turbulent rhythms that Brooks lays down, joined by McBee\u2019s sharply etched pulsations and Mabern\u2019s harmonically rich interjections, burst to the fore. \u2014 Richard Brod, The New Yorker , 26 July 2021",
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"Her fiance, Jody Page, performs at the brewery as part of an acoustic duo. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 17 June 2021"
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],
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"acoustic borrowed from Medieval Latin acousticus, ac\u016bsticus, borrowed from Greek akoustik\u00f3s, from akoust\u00f3s \"heard, audible\" (verbal adjective of ako\u00faein \"to hear,\" going back to Indo-European h 2 kous- ) + -ikos -ic entry 1 ; acoustical from acoustic + -al entry 1 \u2014 more at hear":""
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},
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"first_known_use":{
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"1635, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-040015"
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},
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"acorn woodpecker":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": a woodpecker ( Melanerpes formicivorus ) found from the U.S. Pacific coast south to Colombia that stores acorns in small holes which it digs especially in the bark of trees":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[],
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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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"About the only bird with red around here is the acorn woodpecker , but that\u2019s just a small cap on top of their heads. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 26 Dec. 2020",
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"But one tenacious and outspoken bird \u2014 the acorn woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) \u2014 presents a unique problem. \u2014 Sara Cardine, La Ca\u00f1ada Valley Sun , 17 July 2019",
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"They are known as granary trees and represent a unique characteristic of acorn woodpeckers . \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 19 Oct. 2019",
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"Woodpeckers, especially acorn woodpeckers , are highly social birds that often work together for a common good. \u2014 Ernie Cowan Outdoors, sandiegouniontribune.com , 7 Apr. 2018"
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],
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"first_known_use":{
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"1903, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-061827"
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},
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"acoustics":{
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"type":[
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"noun plural",
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"noun, plural in form but singular in construction",
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"plural noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": a science that deals with the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound":[],
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": the qualities that determine the ability of an enclosure (such as an auditorium) to reflect sound waves in such a way as to produce distinct hearing":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u0259-\u02c8k\u00fc-stiks"
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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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"On Thursday, Weilerstein and the Phoenix players triumphed over echoey acoustics and served up a highly persuasive, atmospheric performance of these two inventive movements from around 1900. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 22 May 2022",
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"Our performance venues offer pristine acoustics courtesy of Meyer Sound. \u2014 Hunter Boyce, ajc , 12 May 2022",
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"To boot, studies have shown that wooden materials can boost the quality of an indoor environment in many ways, from improving acoustics and moisture buffering to hampering certain bacteria. \u2014 Kristin Tablang, House Beautiful , 7 June 2022",
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"As far as sound, expect the same audio quality that Sonos is known for: think crisp acoustics and vocals to room-filling music. \u2014 Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter , 2 May 2022",
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"The downstairs concert area will be updated to a state-of-the art music space, featuring modern soundproofing, a larger stage, superior acoustics and sound equipment and a cutting-edge recording studio. \u2014 Dan Heching, PEOPLE.com , 2 Mar. 2022",
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"The rawness of lyrics spills brilliantly over simple acoustics and percussions in this concluding song inspired by Dolly Parton\u2019s bluegrass ballads. \u2014 Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard , 28 Feb. 2022",
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"The excellent acoustics and panoramic bayside views at The Shell, a monumental effort spearheaded by Martha Gilmer, will be enjoyed for years to come. \u2014 Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune , 26 Dec. 2021",
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"For example, Education Through Music incorporates lessons about acoustics and sound waves that tie into their third grade students\u2019 science and math curriculum. \u2014 Kat Mckim, Fortune , 1 Dec. 2021"
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],
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"acoust(ic) + -ics":""
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},
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"first_known_use":{
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"1683, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-101939"
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},
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"acoustic resistance":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": the real component of acoustic impedance measured in acoustic ohms and involving dissipation of energy through internal friction of a medium transmitting sound and differing one-quarter cycle in phase from acoustic reactance : the analogue of resistance in alternating-current circuits":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[],
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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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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-131017"
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},
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"acorn worm":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": any of a class (Enteropneusta) of burrowing wormlike marine animals having an acorn-shaped proboscis and classified with the hemichordates":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[],
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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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"first_known_use":{
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"circa 1889, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-155132"
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},
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"acoustical holography":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": a method of creating a three-dimensional image of an object by using sound waves":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[],
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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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"first_known_use":{
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"1967, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-213711"
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},
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"acoustic shadow":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": an area where sounds from a nearby source that should normally be audible cannot be heard because of an unusual combination of factors (such as topography and wind)":[
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"During the American Civil War, observers noted a curious fact: the sounds of a battle, clearly distinguishable at ten miles, could be utterly inaudible at two. These weird wrinkles in the landscape were called \" acoustic shadows .\"",
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"\u2014 Mark Slouka , Harper's , June 2000"
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]
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"pronounciation":[],
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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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"first_known_use":{
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"1830, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-024255"
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}
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} |