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4551 lines
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"Sur, Point":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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"promontory in California on the Pacific south-southwest of Monterey \u2014 see big sur":[]
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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\u0259r"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-194221",
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"type":[
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"geographical name"
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]
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},
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"surcease":{
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"antonyms":[
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"continuance",
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"continuation"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": to put an end to : discontinue":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Noun",
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"hoping the new medicine would bring surcease to his pain",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"Terrible transgressions lead to worse ones, with no prospect of surcease , let alone moral regeneration. \u2014 WSJ , 14 Feb. 2019",
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"Anyone seeking temporary surcease from the rigors of the present moment will find it in abundance here. \u2014 Terry Teachout, WSJ , 20 July 2017"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1586, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense":"Verb"
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English sursesen, surcesen , from Anglo-French surceser , alteration of surseer, surseoir , from Latin supersed\u0113re \u2014 more at supersede":"Verb"
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"(\u02cc)s\u0259r-\u02c8s\u0113s",
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"\u02c8s\u0259r-\u02ccs\u0113s"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"arrest",
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"arrestment",
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"cease",
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"cessation",
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"check",
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"close",
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"closedown",
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"closure",
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"conclusion",
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"cutoff",
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"discontinuance",
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"discontinuation",
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"end",
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"ending",
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"expiration",
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"finish",
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"halt",
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"lapse",
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"offset",
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"shutdown",
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"shutoff",
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"stay",
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"stop",
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"stoppage",
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"termination"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-210657",
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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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"surcharge":{
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"antonyms":[
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"undercharge"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": a stamp bearing such an overprint":[],
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": an additional tax, cost, or impost":[],
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": an excessive load or burden":[],
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": an extra fare":[
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"a sleeping car surcharge"
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],
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": an instance of surcharging an account":[],
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": an overprint on a currency note":[],
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": overcharge":[],
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": overprint":[
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"surcharge a banknote"
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],
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": overstock":[],
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": the action of surcharging : the state of being surcharged":[],
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": to charge an extra fee":[],
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": to fill or load to excess":[
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"the atmosphere \u2026 was surcharged with war hysteria",
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"\u2014 H. A. Chippendale"
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],
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": to mark a surcharge on (a stamp)":[],
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": to show an omission in (an account) for which credit ought to have been given":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Verb",
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"contends that with the present tax structure, the state's lower-income residents are being surcharged and the wealthiest residents are getting off too lightly",
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"Noun",
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"The airline has added a $20 fuel surcharge on all international flights.",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
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"Josephson\u2019s bill would increase that surcharge slightly. \u2014 James Brooks, Anchorage Daily News , 12 Mar. 2022",
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"In addition to sales tax, the governor\u2019s budget language would let New York City collect a $1.50-per-room nightly surcharge on hotel stays. \u2014 Jimmy Vielkind, WSJ , 25 Jan. 2021",
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"The Osceola County Clerk of Court will be waiving a 40% collections surcharge during its Operation Green Light from Monday through Nov. 20. \u2014 Monivette Cordeiro, orlandosentinel.com , 6 Nov. 2020",
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"The county had a fund balance of $6.6 million in school facilities surcharge revenues at the end of fiscal 2018. \u2014 Erin B. Logan, baltimoresun.com , 23 Aug. 2019",
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"The Affordable Care Act, passed in 2010 without a single Republican vote, protects Americans from being refused or surcharged for insurance because of their medical history. \u2014 Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times , 29 July 2019",
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"Soil surcharging work done ... Over the last two years, the SpaceX site was essentially leveled, loaded with hundreds of tons of soil, plumbed with drainage pipes, and then left alone to have gravity do the rest of the work. \u2014 Eric Berger, Ars Technica , 28 Sep. 2018",
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"Cracks and joint separations are allowing stormwater to infiltrate and surcharge the lines, causing them to overflow from manholes. \u2014 Lawrence Specker, AL.com , 23 June 2017",
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"The House bill allows states to obtain waivers allowing insurers to reject applicants with medical conditions or surcharge them heavily under certain circumstances. \u2014 Michael Hiltzik, chicagotribune.com , 9 June 2017",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"Delta has imposed a $200 monthly surcharge for unvaccinated workers and has also said that most of its workforce is vaccinated. \u2014 Alison Sider, WSJ , 24 Dec. 2021",
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"Additionally, the company will reportedly impose a $50 monthly surcharge on health plans for unvaccinated nonunion workers. \u2014 Brendan Morrow, The Week , 14 Dec. 2021",
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"Canadian exhibitor Cineplex has joined its U.S. peers in introducing a surcharge for the convenience of booking movies online. \u2014 Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter , 22 June 2022",
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"Trucking companies cope with pricier diesel by calculating the basic cost of hauling a load, then adding a separate fuel surcharge that varies with the price of diesel. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 26 May 2022",
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"That brings the price down to $106.50 \u2014 there\u2019s a $5 fuel surcharge . \u2014 Scott Mcmurren, Anchorage Daily News , 30 Apr. 2022",
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"But now the carrier is adjusting its fuel surcharge mechanism to take into account diesel prices far outside the scale that was set several years ago. \u2014 Lydia O\u2019neal, WSJ , 25 Mar. 2022",
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"Like Uber drivers in New York, cabdrivers in New York would not be eligible for the fuel surcharge and would instead be paid according to New York City\u2019s guidelines for for-hire vehicles. \u2014 Washington Post , 24 Mar. 2022",
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"Lyft\u2019s competitor, Uber, last Friday announced a temporary fuel surcharge that will begin Wednesday. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 14 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 1a":"Noun"
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English, from Anglo-French surcharger , from sur- + charger to load, charge \u2014 more at charge entry 1":"Verb"
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8s\u0259r-\u02ccch\u00e4rj"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"gouge",
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"overcharge",
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"soak",
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"sting"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-112835",
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"type":[
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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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"sure":{
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"antonyms":[
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"all right",
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"alright",
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"assuredly",
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"certainly",
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"clearly",
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"definitely",
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"doubtless",
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"easily",
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"forsooth",
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"hands down",
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"inarguably",
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"incontestably",
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"incontrovertibly",
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"indeed",
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"indisputably",
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"plainly",
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"really",
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"so",
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"surely",
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"truly",
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"unarguably",
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"undeniably",
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"undoubtedly",
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"unquestionably"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": admitting of no doubt : indisputable":[
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"spoke from sure knowledge"
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],
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": bound , destined":[
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"is sure to win"
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],
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": bound to happen : inevitable":[
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"sure disaster"
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],
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": careful to remember, attend to, or find out something":[
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"be sure to lock the door"
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],
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": characterized by a lack of wavering or hesitation":[
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"sure brush strokes",
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"a sure hand"
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],
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": firmly established : steadfast":[
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"a sure hold"
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],
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": it must be acknowledged : admittedly":[],
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": marked by or given to feelings of confident certainty":[
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"I'm sure I'm right"
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],
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": reliable , trustworthy":[
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"a sure friend"
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],
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": safe from danger or harm":[],
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": surely":[],
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": without doubt or question : certainly":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Adjective",
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"She's not sure who will be there.",
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"Are you sure you want to go",
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"Are you sure about that",
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"She'll be there, I'm sure of it.",
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"Are you sure of the results",
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"The return of the robins is a sure sign of spring.",
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"The letter is a sure indication that she cares.",
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"Pizza is a sure crowd pleaser.",
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"The surest way to lose weight is with diet and exercise.",
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"One sure way to improve your health is to stop smoking.",
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"Adverb",
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"we sure could use your help here",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
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"Make sure yards are secure to keep a pet contained if fireworks are set off at an unexpected time. \u2014 Cliff Pinckard, cleveland , 30 June 2022",
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"But Jobs, an exceptional communicator, also knew that breaking a pattern is a sure attention-getter. \u2014 Carmine Gallo, Forbes , 30 June 2022",
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"The conversations Abloh started seem sure to continue. \u2014 Nicole Phelps, Vogue , 29 June 2022",
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"In addition to honoring the world\u2019s greatest performers, the museum offers exhibits and music memorabilia sure to light the fire of rock and roll fans. \u2014 Fox News , 29 June 2022",
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"Pull out your trusty slow cooker for this hands-off barbecue pulled chicken that\u2019s sure to impress. \u2014 Jess Eng, Washington Post , 29 June 2022",
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"If there\u2019s no room for Dave Mastio \u2014 decent, measured, judicious, professional \u2014 there sure as hell is no room for mouthy, mercurial me. \u2014 Jay Nordlinger, National Review , 29 June 2022",
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"Iommi has been around Freddie for nearly her entire life without any indication of a bond before, so keepers aren't exactly sure why these two decided to pair up. \u2014 Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com , 28 June 2022",
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"Although there haven\u2019t been any issues with CRISPR\u2019s safety in humans yet, scientists will need to watch patients who get the therapies to make sure unintended consequences don\u2019t arise in the future. \u2014 Ryan Cross, BostonGlobe.com , 28 June 2022",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb",
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"Took me a minute, but my perceptions about you sure did come clear at last, the lady said. \u2014 Lauren Groff, The New Yorker , 27 June 2022",
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"For Scott McCartney, that sure would have made the job simpler. \u2014 Mike Finger, San Antonio Express-News , 25 June 2022",
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"For a Texas Longhorns program that\u2019s been waiting for something big to happen since the fifth play of the 2009 national championship game, Thursday sure felt earth-shattering. \u2014 Brian Davis, USA TODAY , 24 June 2022",
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"Much has changed, but their chemistry sure hasn't as the two come face-to-face with their many differences on the road to reconciliation. \u2014 Angela Andaloro, EW.com , 23 June 2022",
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"These guys will sure nip at your heels (or, in this segment's case, spit up grenades). \u2014 Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica , 15 June 2022",
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"Solid and sure -footed, the 2022 model is distinguished by a more aggressive stance and more sculpted panels than the previous version introduced in 2017. \u2014 Robert Ross, Robb Report , 1 June 2022",
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"But while her entrance to these countries may not raise questions, her behaviour and actions sure warrant them. \u2014 Harika Manne, refinery29.com , 22 May 2022",
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"D\u2019Amelio is making sure the collective is NCAA compliant throughout the entire process. \u2014 Shreyas Laddha, Hartford Courant , 13 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 7":"Adjective",
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"14th century, in the meaning defined above":"Adverb"
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English seur, sure , from Anglo-French seur , from Latin securus secure":"Adjective"
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8sh\u0259r",
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"especially Southern \u02c8sh\u022fr",
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"\u02c8shu\u0307r"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for sure Adjective sure , certain , positive , cocksure mean having no doubt or uncertainty. sure usually stresses the subjective or intuitive feeling of assurance. felt sure that I had forgotten something certain may apply to a basing of a conclusion or conviction on definite grounds or indubitable evidence. police are certain about the cause of the fire positive intensifies sureness or certainty and may imply opinionated conviction or forceful expression of it. I'm positive that's the person I saw cocksure implies presumptuous or careless positiveness. you're always so cocksure about everything",
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"synonyms":[
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"assured",
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"certain",
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"clear",
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"cocksure",
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"confident",
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"doubtless",
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"implicit",
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"positive",
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"sanguine"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-100048",
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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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"sure thing":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": one that is certain to succeed : a sure bet":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"he's a sure thing for the promotion: he's the most qualified candidate by far",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"But even with the support of the bipartisan delegation, the medal award is no sure thing . \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 17 June 2022",
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"But Dawson and Reed had cautioned that sending Rich Strike to Baltimore was no sure thing . \u2014 New York Times , 12 May 2022",
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"Moreover, Biden\u2019s ability to rally his party on the issue ahead of the midterms is no sure thing . \u2014 Eli Stokols, Los Angeles Times , 3 May 2022",
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"For pitchers, the 300-win plateau feels like a pipe dream these days, and even strikeout milestones are no sure thing , since the top starters don\u2019t throw as many innings as in the past. \u2014 oregonlive , 25 Apr. 2022",
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"But oil executives say the pipeline needs to be accompanied by a broader policy mix that helps rather than hinders drillers, something that, if Argentine history is any guide, is no sure thing . \u2014 Jonathan Gilbert, Bloomberg.com , 28 Mar. 2022",
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"American foray is no sure thing , but the prize is too big to overlook. \u2014 Rochelle Toplensky, WSJ , 1 Feb. 2022",
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"Marvin Lee Aday, better known as Meat Loaf, was no sure thing . \u2014 cleveland , 24 Jan. 2022",
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"Barra's remarks at CES seemed to acknowledge that the path ahead for its self-driving vehicles is no sure thing . \u2014 Matt Mcfarland, CNN , 5 Jan. 2022"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1767, 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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"cinch",
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"lock",
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"shoo-in",
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"slam dunk"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-082556",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"sure-enough":{
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"antonyms":[
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"bogus",
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"counterfeit",
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"fake",
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"false",
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"mock",
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"phony",
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"phoney",
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"pseudo",
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"sham",
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"spurious",
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"suppositious",
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"supposititious",
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"unauthentic",
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"unreal"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": actual , genuine , real":[],
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": as one might expect : certainly":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb",
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"And sure enough , there was interest from residents. \u2014 Addison Lathers, Journal Sentinel , 25 June 2022",
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"And, sure enough , this year, Amazon announced a bunch of TVs will be available up to half off. \u2014 David Goldman, CNN , 16 June 2022",
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"And sure enough , Kim gave me a hard time and was very upset with me. \u2014 Cathy Applefeld Olson, Billboard , 16 June 2022",
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"Clever mystery chasers headed to Gordon\u2019s Wharf on the Miramichi River, where sure enough , the day\u2019s cash was found. \u2014 Amanda Coletta, Washington Post , 12 May 2022",
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"And sure enough , asset is the right answer for the win! \u2014 Erik Kain, Forbes , 25 May 2022",
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"A day after Diamondbacks closer Mark Melancon couldn't keep the score tied in the ninth inning for the second time in his last four outings, sure enough , the Diamondbacks entered the ninth all even with the Chicago Cubs Sunday at Chase Field. \u2014 Jos\u00e9 M. Romero, The Arizona Republic , 15 May 2022",
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"But sure enough , the Dodgers are expected to employ him as the starter or bulk reliever in the series finale with the Phillies. \u2014 Steve Hensonassistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times , 14 May 2022",
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"And sure enough , Franco will be there, too; he\u2019s Washington\u2019s everyday third baseman this season. \u2014 Patrick Stevens, Chron , 13 May 2022"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"circa 1545, in the meaning defined above":"Adverb",
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"circa 1846, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective"
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8shu\u0307r-\u0259-\u02c8n\u0259f",
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"\u02c8sh\u0259r-"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"authentic",
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"bona fide",
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"certifiable",
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"certified",
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"dinkum",
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"echt",
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"genuine",
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"honest",
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"pukka",
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"pucka",
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"real",
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"right",
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"true"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-183145",
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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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"sure-handed":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": proficient and confident in performance especially using the hands":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1930, 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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"\u02c8sh\u0259r-",
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"\u02c8shu\u0307r-\u02c8han-d\u0259d"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-005916",
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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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"surely":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": in a sure manner:":[],
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": indeed , really":[
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"\u2014 often used as an intensive you surely don't believe that"
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],
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": with assurance : confidently":[
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"answered quickly and surely"
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],
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": without danger or risk of injury or loss : safely":[],
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": without doubt : certainly":[
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"they will surely be heard from in the future",
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"\u2014 R. J. Lifton"
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]
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},
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"examples":[
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"She answered quickly and surely .",
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"He will surely be missed.",
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"This is surely the best dessert you have ever made.",
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"Surely you must admit that it was a good decision.",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"But the Saudi takeaways from the meeting will surely be that oil and influence have prevailed; that the rehab of MBS is nearly complete and that in dodging any accounting or accountability for Khashoggi, the Saudis got away with murder. \u2014 Aaron David Miller, CNN , 23 June 2022",
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"But if merely shipping Polish MiGs was too provocative, in the U.S. government\u2019s assessment, then donating whole F-15s surely would be a non-starter. \u2014 David Axe, Forbes , 22 June 2022",
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"Charles Petrescu, the star of Focus Features\u2019 Brit mockumentary Brian and Charles, released in the U.S. today, is surely among the most peculiar on-screen protagonists. \u2014 Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter , 17 June 2022",
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"There are, surely , many perks of being the mother of the future queen consort of England, Kate Middleton. \u2014 Sam Reed, Glamour , 15 June 2022",
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"Walden\u2019s ascent at Disney is not a surprise, but the sudden departure of her predecessor and longtime boss, Peter Rice, surely was when the news surfaced on June 9 that Disney CEO Bob Chapek had fired him. \u2014 Michael Schneider, Variety , 15 June 2022",
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"In any case, as for so many of her compatriots in the city, a party that had already peaked by 2014 is surely now over. \u2014 Simon Usborne, Town & Country , 15 June 2022",
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"That\u2019s a harm in itself, and avoiding it is surely worth the proceeds you\u2019d forfeit. \u2014 New York Times , 14 June 2022",
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"Can the hunger of winning a first Cup for this group of Colorado Avalanche players outweigh the playoff experience that surely will be a factor for the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning"
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"hands down",
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"incontestably",
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"indeed",
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"indisputably",
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"spoke from sure knowledge"
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": bound , destined":[
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"is sure to win"
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": bound to happen : inevitable":[
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"sure disaster"
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],
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": careful to remember, attend to, or find out something":[
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"be sure to lock the door"
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],
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": characterized by a lack of wavering or hesitation":[
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"sure brush strokes",
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"a sure hand"
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],
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": firmly established : steadfast":[
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"a sure hold"
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],
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": it must be acknowledged : admittedly":[],
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": marked by or given to feelings of confident certainty":[
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"I'm sure I'm right"
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],
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": reliable , trustworthy":[
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"a sure friend"
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],
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": safe from danger or harm":[],
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": surely":[],
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": without doubt or question : certainly":[]
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"examples":[
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"Adjective",
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"She's not sure who will be there.",
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"Are you sure you want to go",
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"Are you sure about that",
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"She'll be there, I'm sure of it.",
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"Are you sure of the results",
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"The return of the robins is a sure sign of spring.",
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"The letter is a sure indication that she cares.",
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"Pizza is a sure crowd pleaser.",
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"The surest way to lose weight is with diet and exercise.",
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"One sure way to improve your health is to stop smoking.",
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"Adverb",
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"we sure could use your help here",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
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"Make sure yards are secure to keep a pet contained if fireworks are set off at an unexpected time. \u2014 Cliff Pinckard, cleveland , 30 June 2022",
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"But Jobs, an exceptional communicator, also knew that breaking a pattern is a sure attention-getter. \u2014 Carmine Gallo, Forbes , 30 June 2022",
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"The conversations Abloh started seem sure to continue. \u2014 Nicole Phelps, Vogue , 29 June 2022",
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"In addition to honoring the world\u2019s greatest performers, the museum offers exhibits and music memorabilia sure to light the fire of rock and roll fans. \u2014 Fox News , 29 June 2022",
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"Pull out your trusty slow cooker for this hands-off barbecue pulled chicken that\u2019s sure to impress. \u2014 Jess Eng, Washington Post , 29 June 2022",
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"If there\u2019s no room for Dave Mastio \u2014 decent, measured, judicious, professional \u2014 there sure as hell is no room for mouthy, mercurial me. \u2014 Jay Nordlinger, National Review , 29 June 2022",
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"Iommi has been around Freddie for nearly her entire life without any indication of a bond before, so keepers aren't exactly sure why these two decided to pair up. \u2014 Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com , 28 June 2022",
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"Although there haven\u2019t been any issues with CRISPR\u2019s safety in humans yet, scientists will need to watch patients who get the therapies to make sure unintended consequences don\u2019t arise in the future. \u2014 Ryan Cross, BostonGlobe.com , 28 June 2022",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb",
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"Took me a minute, but my perceptions about you sure did come clear at last, the lady said. \u2014 Lauren Groff, The New Yorker , 27 June 2022",
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"For Scott McCartney, that sure would have made the job simpler. \u2014 Mike Finger, San Antonio Express-News , 25 June 2022",
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"For a Texas Longhorns program that\u2019s been waiting for something big to happen since the fifth play of the 2009 national championship game, Thursday sure felt earth-shattering. \u2014 Brian Davis, USA TODAY , 24 June 2022",
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"Much has changed, but their chemistry sure hasn't as the two come face-to-face with their many differences on the road to reconciliation. \u2014 Angela Andaloro, EW.com , 23 June 2022",
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"These guys will sure nip at your heels (or, in this segment's case, spit up grenades). \u2014 Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica , 15 June 2022",
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"Solid and sure -footed, the 2022 model is distinguished by a more aggressive stance and more sculpted panels than the previous version introduced in 2017. \u2014 Robert Ross, Robb Report , 1 June 2022",
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"But while her entrance to these countries may not raise questions, her behaviour and actions sure warrant them. \u2014 Harika Manne, refinery29.com , 22 May 2022",
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"D\u2019Amelio is making sure the collective is NCAA compliant throughout the entire process. \u2014 Shreyas Laddha, Hartford Courant , 13 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 7":"Adjective",
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"14th century, in the meaning defined above":"Adverb"
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English seur, sure , from Anglo-French seur , from Latin securus secure":"Adjective"
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8sh\u0259r",
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"especially Southern \u02c8sh\u022fr",
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"\u02c8shu\u0307r"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for sure Adjective sure , certain , positive , cocksure mean having no doubt or uncertainty. sure usually stresses the subjective or intuitive feeling of assurance. felt sure that I had forgotten something certain may apply to a basing of a conclusion or conviction on definite grounds or indubitable evidence. police are certain about the cause of the fire positive intensifies sureness or certainty and may imply opinionated conviction or forceful expression of it. I'm positive that's the person I saw cocksure implies presumptuous or careless positiveness. you're always so cocksure about everything",
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"certain",
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"clear",
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"cocksure",
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"confident",
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"doubtless",
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"implicit",
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"positive",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-111451",
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": one who has become legally liable for the debt, default, or failure in duty of another":[]
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8shu\u0307r(-\u0259)-t\u0113",
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"\u02c8sh\u0259r-",
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"\u02c8shu\u0307r-\u0259-t\u0113"
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"bond",
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"contract",
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"covenant",
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"deal",
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"guarantee",
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"warranty"
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[
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"As sureties , they will be liable in his place.",
|
|
"gave his surety that he would pay back the loan if his sister was unable to for any reason",
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"The era resists surety : During that time in Europe\u2014and these references are almost always made to Europe\u2014the majority of people, including virtually all peasants, were illiterate. \u2014 Amanda Mull, The Atlantic , 6 May 2022",
|
|
"The owners of Coal Hollow Mine near Alton must provide the Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining with a $13.4 million surety by March 10, or begin reclaiming the mine\u2019s permit area, according to the cessation order. \u2014 Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune , 11 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"Slowly but with increasing surety , Trump has become a larger focus of the January 6 committee\u2019s efforts. \u2014 Alex Shephard, The New Republic , 29 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Ben Catterlin, Russell's attorney, asked the judge to set bond at $100,000 cash or corporate surety . \u2014 Tracy Neal, Arkansas Online , 11 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Richland County Judge Alison Lee granted Fleming a $100,000 surety with a 10% cash option, according to local news reports. \u2014 Danielle Wallace, Fox News , 17 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Black settlers are required to find two people willing to post a $500 surety guaranteeing their good behavior. \u2014 cincinnati.com , 24 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"The Scottsdale Unified school board members do not have surety bonds, and they are not required to do so under Arizona law. \u2014 NBC News , 21 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"The New York Times in 1975 wrote of the legendary Alabama speed trap town of Fruithurst as if aggressive policing was a Southern surety . \u2014 John Archibald | Jarchibald@al.com, al , 9 Feb. 2022"
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"Middle English seurte , from Anglo-French seurt\u00e9 , from Latin securitat-, securitas security, from securus":""
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-142717"
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"surf":{
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": the foam, splash, and sound of breaking waves":[],
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": the swell of the sea that breaks upon the shore":[],
|
|
": to ride the surf (as on a surfboard )":[],
|
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": to scan a wide range of offerings for something of interest":[],
|
|
": to scan the offerings of (such as television or the Internet) for something of interest":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Noun",
|
|
"We could hear the roar of the surf .",
|
|
"beachgoers romping in the swirling surf",
|
|
"Verb",
|
|
"He learned to surf when he was living in California.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"Between Pacifica and Montara on the western flank of the continent, Devil\u2019s Slide is archetypal California, a beautiful stretch of coastline with stark, rocky cliffs descending into deep blue surf . \u2014 Vanessa Arredondo, San Francisco Chronicle , 30 June 2022",
|
|
"The surf is expected to be in the 1-foot to 3-foot range for most of the county into the holiday weekend. \u2014 Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune , 28 June 2022",
|
|
"Relatively warm waters and light surf make this location ideal for swimming. \u2014 Brittany Bowker, BostonGlobe.com , 23 June 2022",
|
|
"In reality, a rip current often appears darker than the surrounding surf in a U-shape, including at Pensacola. \u2014 Chloe Williams, The Atlantic , 20 June 2022",
|
|
"Visitors to Nayarit going the resort route will be hard-pressed to find accommodations that capture the region\u2019s bohemian art and surf culture better than the W Punta de Mita. \u2014 J.d. Simkins, Sunset Magazine , 20 June 2022",
|
|
"To reserve the private ride and surf experience, contact the Montage Los Cabos concierge at mlc-compasscenter@montage.com or dial +52 624 163 2000 Ext. \u2014 Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure , 16 June 2022",
|
|
"Luckily, Make or Break isn\u2019t the only surf filmmaking out there that\u2019s finally exhibiting some journalistic rigor. \u2014 Andrew S. Lewis, Outside Online , 10 June 2022",
|
|
"The wave maker would use the same technology that all-time surfing great Kelly Slater designed to bring perfect surf to farm country in the Central Valley community of Lemoore, according to the Palm Springs Desert Sun. \u2014 James Raineystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 10 June 2022",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
|
"Pecknold, who grew up exploring the mountains of the Pacific Northwest, finally had time to learn to surf , embark on solo backpacking trips, and even visit Everest Base Camp in Nepal. \u2014 Luke Whelan, Outside Online , 15 June 2017",
|
|
"My nephews are learning to surf and can swim for hours just minutes from the house. \u2014 Fox News , 11 June 2022",
|
|
"Santa Teresa is the perfect place to surf , do yoga, and relax. \u2014 Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure , 1 June 2022",
|
|
"Paniccia used to surf for a living, one of the few female pro surfers back in the 1970s when the surfing world was mostly a boys' club. \u2014 CBS News , 22 May 2022",
|
|
"But many die-hard surfers want to surf , not train, and that entails more than just standing on top of a wave. \u2014 Spenser Mestel, The Atlantic , 21 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Unlike Maverick\u2019s or the waves near Santa Cruz, Ocean Beach lacks deep-water channels, so there\u2019s no way to paddle from sand to surf without a beatdown. \u2014 Daniel Duane, Outside Online , 18 June 2021",
|
|
"Jonah Raisner learned how to surf after his father's death in 2009 because his father loved surfing. \u2014 Jennifer Mcdermott, BostonGlobe.com , 27 May 2022",
|
|
"On the fabled North Shore of Oahu, Kelea pioneered the women-only surf -and-yoga retreat some 15 years ago. \u2014 Ann Abel, Outside Online , 19 May 2015"
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|
],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1685, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
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"1917, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1":"Verb"
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"origin unknown":"Noun"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"foam",
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"froth",
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"head",
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"lather",
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"spume",
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"suds"
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],
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},
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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"noun"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"surface":{
|
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"antonyms":[
|
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"skin-deep",
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"superficial"
|
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],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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"surface of a sphere"
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],
|
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": an external part or layer":[
|
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"sanded the rough surfaces"
|
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],
|
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": appearing to be such on the surface only : superficial":[
|
|
"surface friendships"
|
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],
|
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": of, located on, or designed for use at the surface of something":[],
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": situated, transported, or employed on the surface of the earth":[
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"surface mail",
|
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"surface vehicles"
|
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],
|
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": the exterior or upper boundary of an object or body":[
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"on the surface of the water",
|
|
"the earth's surface"
|
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],
|
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": the external or superficial aspect of something":[
|
|
"trouble lurks below the surface"
|
|
],
|
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": to all outward appearances":[],
|
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": to apply the surface layer to":[
|
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"surface a highway"
|
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],
|
|
": to bring to the surface":[
|
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"surface a sunken ship"
|
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],
|
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": to come into public view : show up":[
|
|
"letters that have recently surfaced"
|
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],
|
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": to come to the surface":[],
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": to give a surface to: such as":[],
|
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": to plane or make smooth":[],
|
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": to work on or at the surface":[]
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"examples":[
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"Noun",
|
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"The painting's surface is covered with fine cracks.",
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"The bowl has a shiny surface .",
|
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"The surface of wood was rough.",
|
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"Be careful of icy surfaces on the roads.",
|
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"Adjective",
|
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"Despite the surface differences between the two candidates, they are very similar in most ways.",
|
|
"a surface stain on the wood that can easily be removed with a mild detergent",
|
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"Verb",
|
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"The whale surfaced and then dove back down.",
|
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"The information surfaced many years later.",
|
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"After several years, the actress surfaced in a comedy.",
|
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"The road needs to be surfaced again.",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"Lunar fans young and old will appreciate this lamp, which comes 3D printed to look like the surface of the moon. \u2014 Shanon Maglente, Good Housekeeping , 1 July 2022",
|
|
"There is a closure eastbound on Interstate 440 near Little Rock, in which the inside and middle lanes are closed for nearly 2 miles as crews place a protective sealant on the surface of the highway. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 1 July 2022",
|
|
"Prior to China's success with Tianwen-1, only the United States and the former Soviet Union had landed a spacecraft on the surface of Mars -- but India, the ESA, and the United Arab Emirates have sent spacecraft to enter the planet's orbit. \u2014 Jessie Yeung, CNN , 30 June 2022",
|
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"The drivers are also carefully angled inside each earcup to ensure a consistent distance relative to the listener\u2019s ear from every point across the surface of each driver for a more natural and immersive soundstage. \u2014 Mark Sparrow, Forbes , 29 June 2022",
|
|
"Brake dust lying on the surface of a wheel looks awful, but plenty of folks don't care about that kind of thing. \u2014 Duncan Brady, Car and Driver , 28 June 2022",
|
|
"This showcased how radiation from space is likely to kill off any amino acids near the surface of the planet. \u2014 Joshua Hawkins, BGR , 28 June 2022",
|
|
"The ultimate goal is to land two astronauts on the surface of the Moon by 2026. \u2014 Tim Fernholz, Quartz , 28 June 2022",
|
|
"Ingenuity has been a spectacular success on the surface of Mars, scouting ahead for the Mars Perseverance rover. \u2014 Eric Berger, Ars Technica , 27 June 2022",
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
|
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"Some products in their line include natural dish soap, heavy duty concentrated safe degreaser, and a gentle lavender multi- surface cleaner. \u2014 Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence , 16 June 2022",
|
|
"Harrell confirmed the helicopter involved was an MH-60S Seahawk, a type of chopper primarily used for anti- surface warfare, combat support and humanitarian disaster relief, according to the Naval Air Systems Command. \u2014 Christopher Damien, USA TODAY , 10 June 2022",
|
|
"Using a multi- surface cleaning solution, which is sold separately, the FloorMate washes floors and simultaneously sucks up extra water. \u2014 Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com , 12 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"After 15 years, only the anti- surface module is fully deployable, with the anti-submarine and mine-hunting modules still not ready for prime time. \u2014 Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics , 13 May 2022",
|
|
"The upright device is designed with a multi- surface brush roll that deep cleans carpets and gently rolls over hard floors without damaging the wood, picking up everything from crumbs to dust. \u2014 Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com , 10 Apr. 2022",
|
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"This shoe is pegged to be a rugged neutral runner that also includes gel cushioning and multi- surface traction \u2014 for runners who change their trails frequently. \u2014 Ni'kesia Pannell, Woman's Day , 6 May 2022",
|
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"The beloved device is designed with a three-stage cleaning system, where two multi- surface brushes work in tandem to lift and grab dirt and debris from both carpets and hard floors. \u2014 Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com , 4 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"James McCawley, for example, argued that major simplifications result from having verbs in the initial position in the pre- surface layers. \u2014 Geoffrey K. Pullum, National Review , 17 Feb. 2022",
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
|
"Occasionally, a mismatch can be productive, enabling alternative world views and priorities to surface and be considered. \u2014 Jodie Cook, Forbes , 13 June 2022",
|
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"Eddie Vedder recently wrapped his first solo tour with side project the Earthlings, and Pearl Jam are due to begin a European run on June 18th, but those May U.S. dates have yet to surface . \u2014 Andy Greene, Rolling Stone , 8 Mar. 2022",
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"As copycat videos began to surface and profits slowed, Ingley was forced to sell his studio and cease shipments of the tape. \u2014 Josh St. Clair, Men's Health , 11 Feb. 2022",
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"Further information on that show has yet to surface . \u2014 Tyler Aquilina, EW.com , 20 Jan. 2022",
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"All roads point to a likely ballot measure in 2022 to prop up Muni operations, but details on a measure have yet to surface . \u2014 Ricardo Cano, San Francisco Chronicle , 1 Oct. 2021",
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"Leveraging a platform like Arize, teams can automatically surface the cohorts where performance impact or drift impact are highest and adjust accordingly. \u2014 Aparna Dhinakaran, Forbes , 6 June 2022",
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"To stay hidden, the submarine will surface very rarely -- if at all -- during what could be a months-long patrol underwater. \u2014 Luis Martinez, ABC News , 19 May 2022",
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"Lamar idealizes family as a sanctuary from a judgmental outside world, but his memories also surface the strife that festered in his childhood home. \u2014 Sheldon Pearce, The New Yorker , 16 May 2022"
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"1642, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Adjective",
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"1778, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb",
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"circa 1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"French, from Middle French, from sur- + face face, from Old French \u2014 more at face":"Noun"
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8s\u0259r-f\u0259s"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"exterior",
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"face",
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"outside",
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"shell",
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"skin",
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"veneer"
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],
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"adjective",
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"surfeit":{
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"antonyms":[
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"cram",
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"glut",
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"gorge",
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"sate",
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"stuff"
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},
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"examples":[
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"Noun",
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"ended up with a surfeit of volunteers who simply got in each other's way",
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"Verb",
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"having surfeited ourselves on raw oysters, we had to decline the rest of the restaurant's offerings",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"These shows join a surfeit of existing Star Wars TV. \u2014 Grace Segers, The New Republic , 14 June 2022",
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"Despite this surfeit of imagination, there are no three-legged animals alive today, and nor have any such fossils ever been unearthed. \u2014 Grrlscientist, Forbes , 18 May 2022",
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"The big question hanging over this auction season is whether \u2014 with a surfeit of blue-chip art coming up for sale and a limited pool of very rich buyers \u2014 the current market can absorb so much big-ticket material. \u2014 New York Times , 9 May 2022",
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"Some of the biggest causes of today\u2019s inflation do not seem related to the sudden surfeit of dollars. \u2014 Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic , 2 Feb. 2022",
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"There\u2019s a surfeit of acting talent in them, and a dearth of uplift. \u2014 Michael Ordo\u00f1a, Los Angeles Times , 15 Mar. 2022",
|
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"Economy Candy's Skye Greenfield Cohen points out the surfeit of sweets to correspondent Martha Teichner. \u2014 CBS News , 13 Feb. 2022",
|
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"Their vehicular exegeses tend to unfurl against drearily anonymous exurban backdrops textured with McDonalds and McMansions, a surfeit of big-box stores and a dearth of sidewalks. \u2014 Colin Marshall, The New Yorker , 11 Feb. 2022",
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"The lack of sun and cloudy weather throughout 2021 meant the farming beds, mostly on the west coast, had struggled to produce the normal surfeit of shuckable molluscs. \u2014 Mark Ellwood, Robb Report , 9 Feb. 2022"
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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 transitive sense":"Verb"
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"Middle English surfet , from Anglo-French, from surfaire to overdo, from sur- + faire to do, from Latin facere \u2014 more at do":"Noun"
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},
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"\u02c8s\u0259r-f\u0259t"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for surfeit 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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"bellyful",
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"excess",
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"fat",
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"overabundance",
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"overage",
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"overflow",
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"overkill",
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"overmuch",
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"overplus",
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"oversupply",
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"plethora",
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"plus",
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"redundancy",
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"superabundance",
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"superfluity",
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"surplus",
|
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"surplusage"
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],
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"verb"
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"antonyms":[
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"cram",
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"glut",
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"gorge",
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"sate",
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"stuff"
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|
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": disgust caused by excess":[],
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": to feed, supply, or give to surfeit":[],
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": to indulge to satiety in a gratification (such as indulgence of the appetite or senses)":[]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[
|
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"Noun",
|
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"ended up with a surfeit of volunteers who simply got in each other's way",
|
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"Verb",
|
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"having surfeited ourselves on raw oysters, we had to decline the rest of the restaurant's offerings",
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
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"These shows join a surfeit of existing Star Wars TV. \u2014 Grace Segers, The New Republic , 14 June 2022",
|
|
"Despite this surfeit of imagination, there are no three-legged animals alive today, and nor have any such fossils ever been unearthed. \u2014 Grrlscientist, Forbes , 18 May 2022",
|
|
"The big question hanging over this auction season is whether \u2014 with a surfeit of blue-chip art coming up for sale and a limited pool of very rich buyers \u2014 the current market can absorb so much big-ticket material. \u2014 New York Times , 9 May 2022",
|
|
"Some of the biggest causes of today\u2019s inflation do not seem related to the sudden surfeit of dollars. \u2014 Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic , 2 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"There\u2019s a surfeit of acting talent in them, and a dearth of uplift. \u2014 Michael Ordo\u00f1a, Los Angeles Times , 15 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Economy Candy's Skye Greenfield Cohen points out the surfeit of sweets to correspondent Martha Teichner. \u2014 CBS News , 13 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"Their vehicular exegeses tend to unfurl against drearily anonymous exurban backdrops textured with McDonalds and McMansions, a surfeit of big-box stores and a dearth of sidewalks. \u2014 Colin Marshall, The New Yorker , 11 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"The lack of sun and cloudy weather throughout 2021 meant the farming beds, mostly on the west coast, had struggled to produce the normal surfeit of shuckable molluscs. \u2014 Mark Ellwood, Robb Report , 9 Feb. 2022"
|
|
],
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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 transitive sense":"Verb"
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|
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English surfet , from Anglo-French, from surfaire to overdo, from sur- + faire to do, from Latin facere \u2014 more at do":"Noun"
|
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},
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|
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"\u02c8s\u0259r-f\u0259t"
|
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for surfeit 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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"bellyful",
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"excess",
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"fat",
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"overage",
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"overflow",
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"overkill",
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"overmuch",
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"overplus",
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"oversupply",
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"plethora",
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"plus",
|
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"redundancy",
|
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"superabundance",
|
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"superfluity",
|
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"surplus",
|
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"surplusage"
|
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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 surfy shore"
|
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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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"\u02c8s\u0259rf\u0113"
|
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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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|
|
": a movement (such as a slipping or slackening) of a rope or cable":[],
|
|
": a series of such swells or billows":[],
|
|
": a sudden jerk or strain caused by such a movement":[],
|
|
": a swelling, rolling, or sweeping forward like that of a wave or series of waves":[
|
|
"a surge of interest"
|
|
],
|
|
": a transient sudden rise of current or voltage in an electrical circuit":[],
|
|
": the resulting elevation of water level":[],
|
|
": to let go or slacken gradually":[
|
|
"surge a rope"
|
|
],
|
|
": to move with a surge or in surges":[
|
|
"felt the blood surging into his face",
|
|
"\u2014 Harry Hervey",
|
|
"she surged past the other runners"
|
|
],
|
|
": to rise and fall actively : toss":[
|
|
"a ship surging in heavy seas"
|
|
],
|
|
": to rise and move in waves or billows : swell":[
|
|
"the sea was surging"
|
|
],
|
|
": to rise suddenly to an excessive or abnormal value":[
|
|
"the stock market surged to a record high"
|
|
],
|
|
": to slip around a windlass, capstan, or bitts":[
|
|
"\u2014 used especially of a rope"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Verb",
|
|
"We all surged toward the door.",
|
|
"She surged past the other runners.",
|
|
"Thoughts of what could happen were surging through his mind.",
|
|
"Housing prices have surged in recent months.",
|
|
"Interest in the sport has been surging .",
|
|
"Noun",
|
|
"The sport is enjoying a surge in popularity.",
|
|
"a surge of support for the candidate",
|
|
"There was a sudden surge toward the door.",
|
|
"There has been a surge of immigrants into the city.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
|
"Progressive Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon defended his record against critics who have accused him of being soft on crime as violence in the city continues to surge . \u2014 Andrew Mark Miller, Fox News , 26 June 2022",
|
|
"If the offense continues to surge , St. X could be hanging another championship banner. \u2014 Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal , 5 June 2022",
|
|
"As legal sports betting continues to surge and become more widely available in the U.S., interest in NFL news and pro football betting remains a leader among sports. \u2014 Jay Ginsbach, Forbes , 13 May 2022",
|
|
"But even without an announcement, insiders don\u2019t expect drastic changes to the latest version of the nearly two-year-old health and safety agreement as COVID spread remains in flux and local production continues to surge . \u2014 Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter , 30 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"The Consumer Price index jumped 8.5% in March compared to 12 months earlier, as inflation continues to surge at its fastest pace in more than 40 years. \u2014 Tristan Bove, Fortune , 28 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Demand continues to surge , even as the war in Ukraine \u2013 which shares a border with Hungary \u2013 has cast a pall over Europe and the rest of the world. \u2014 Christopher Vourlias, Variety , 30 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Gas prices may be on the rise again Wednesday, as the cost of fuel continues to surge with no signs of slowing down, according to the American Automobile Association. \u2014 Editors, USA TODAY , 9 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"Ortiz placed Mo Donegal in mid-pack down the backstretch before swinging wide at the top of the stretch to surge to the front. \u2014 Jim Chairusmi, WSJ , 11 June 2022",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"That has led to a surge in prices for those commodities, putting them out of reach for many lower-income countries. \u2014 Shannon Pettypiece, NBC News , 28 June 2022",
|
|
"Cyber insurance: Cyber insurance premiums continue to rise while coverage limits decrease in a market that has been hardening since 2019 in response to a surge of ransomware incidents and other cyber threats. \u2014 Jim Deloach, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
|
|
"But the shipping lines and terminal operators are all making huge profits thanks to a surge in cargo and very high rates. \u2014 Chris Isidore, CNN , 20 June 2022",
|
|
"Coaches and officials point to a confluence of factors contributing to the surge . \u2014 Tim Bielik, cleveland , 17 June 2022",
|
|
"All that e-commerce demand led to a surge in demand for fulfillment workers: Amazon\u2019s global workforce grew almost 75% during the pandemic. \u2014 Scott Nover, Quartz , 17 June 2022",
|
|
"Officials have projected that crossings will continue to rise through the summer, with warmer weather, and political instability and economic hardship across parts of Latin America, contributing to the surge . \u2014 Alicia A. Caldwell, WSJ , 16 June 2022",
|
|
"The Biden administration\u2019s decision to drop the requirement for a negative coronavirus test before flying to the United States may only add to the surge in demand. \u2014 New York Times , 14 June 2022",
|
|
"Contributing to that surge were much higher prices for everything from airline tickets to restaurant meals to new and used cars. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 11 June 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
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"1511, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1":"Verb",
|
|
"1520, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"earlier, to ride (at anchor) probably in part from Middle French sourgir to cast anchor, land, from Catalan surgir to heave, cast anchor, from Latin surgere to rise, spring up; from sub- up + regere to lead straight; in part from Latin surgere \u2014 more at sub- , right":"Verb"
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0259rj"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"billow",
|
|
"swell",
|
|
"wave"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-105028",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun",
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"surge chamber":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": surge tank":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
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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"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"surge gap":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a spark gap (as in an arrester) for the discharge of surges due to lightning":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
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|
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|
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|
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|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"surge protector":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a device that prevents an electrical surge from damaging electronic equipment":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
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|
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"pronounciation":[],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-111857",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"surgeless":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": free from surges":[
|
|
"surgeless seas"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"-jl\u0259\u0307s"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-081617",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"surgency":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a personality factor characterized by quickness and cleverness":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"surge entry 2 + -ency":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"-j\u0259ns\u0113"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-115151",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"surgery":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a branch of medicine concerned with diseases and conditions requiring or amenable to operative or manual procedures":[],
|
|
": a physician's or dentist's office":[],
|
|
": a room or area where surgery is performed":[],
|
|
": alterations made as if by surgery":[
|
|
"literary surgery"
|
|
],
|
|
": operation":[],
|
|
": the work done by a surgeon":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"He's a specialist in brain surgery .",
|
|
"The doctor has recommended surgery .",
|
|
"He has recently undergone surgery on his shoulder.",
|
|
"a doctor who has performed many surgeries",
|
|
"The patient was taken directly to surgery .",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Johnson suffered facial fractures and cuts that required surgery . \u2014 John Lynch, Arkansas Online , 18 June 2022",
|
|
"After working their way through the play-in games during the 2020-21 season, the Wizards finished last season at 35-47 after Bradley Beal missed 42 games with a wrist injury that required surgery . \u2014 cleveland , 15 June 2022",
|
|
"The Celtics listed center Robert Williams III as questionable on Thursday with the left knee injury that required late-season surgery and kept him out for seven of the team\u2019s first 14 playoff games. \u2014 Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al , 10 June 2022",
|
|
"O'Neal, the son of Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, played at UCLA his freshman season after redshirting in 2019-19 due to a heart condition which required surgery . \u2014 Nick Gray, USA TODAY , 7 June 2022",
|
|
"The injury required surgery and all but forced him to attend college. \u2014 New York Times , 31 May 2022",
|
|
"Jarrod Harrington has yet to play this season after suffering a knee injury that required surgery in the Indoor Football League semifinals. \u2014 Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic , 28 May 2022",
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"The baby was reportedly experiencing intestinal complications and Perri revealed that the infant would have required surgery after birth. \u2014 Rania Aniftos, Billboard , 23 May 2022",
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"The second pick in the 2017 amateur draft, Greene suffered an injury in 2018 that required Tommy John surgery in 2019. \u2014 Alan Saunders, Chicago Tribune , 15 May 2022"
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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 surgerie , from Anglo-French cirurgerie, surgerie , from Latin chirurgia , from Greek cheirourgia , from cheirourgos surgeon, from cheirourgos doing by hand, from cheir hand + ergon work \u2014 more at chir- , work":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8s\u0259rj-r\u0113",
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"\u02c8s\u0259r-j\u0259-",
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"\u02c8s\u0259rj-(\u0259-)r\u0113",
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"\u02c8s\u0259r-j\u0259-r\u0113"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-124716",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"surliness":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": arrogant , imperious":[],
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": irritably sullen and churlish in mood or manner : crabbed":[],
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": menacing or threatening in appearance":[
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"surly weather"
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]
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},
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"examples":[
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"went about his chores in a surly huff, totally annoyed that he was stuck at home on this beautiful Saturday",
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"the surly receptionist told us we'd have to wait outside in the rain",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"Montana, The Power of the Dog details the tensions and secrets that emerge when a wealthy rancher (Jesse Plemons) brings his new wife (Kirsten Dunst) and her son (Kodi Smit-McPhee) to live with his surly cowboy brother (Benedict Cumberbatch). \u2014 Marley Marius, Vogue , 4 June 2022",
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"Wednesday afternoon, Clive slipped the surly bonds of Earth's atmosphere and experienced space for himself. \u2014 Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press , 26 May 2022",
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"The show chronicles the life of Beth Harmon, who loses her mother at a young age and is sent to live in an orphanage, where learning to play chess from the surly janitor in the basement is the only bright spot in her life. \u2014 The Editors, Outside Online , 7 Dec. 2020",
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"For 24-year-old Daniele \u2014 a surly , taciturn wastrel who serves as the film\u2019s human focal point \u2014 life is only worth living on the water, ideally at great speed. \u2014 Guy Lodge, Variety , 10 Apr. 2022",
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"However, Eve soon learns that her ragtag staffers each have their strengths, most notably the surly and skittish Fred. \u2014 Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times , 30 Mar. 2022",
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"There were also Hall of Famers on the coaching staff, including pitching coach Red Ruffing and hitting coach Rogers Hornsby, one of the greatest hitters and notoriously surly players of the century. \u2014 Dom Amore, courant.com , 15 Feb. 2022",
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"Merrick was a residential assistant at the Grateful Life Center in Erlanger when Pfefferman was a surly client there. \u2014 Terry Demio, The Enquirer , 11 Feb. 2022",
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"Journalists are known to be a surly lot, with high-pressure jobs and, sometimes, quick-trigger tempers that accompany them. \u2014 Brian Steinberg, Variety , 3 Feb. 2022"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1523, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"alteration of Middle English serreli lordly, imperious, probably from sire, ser sire":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8s\u0259r-l\u0113"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for surly 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",
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"synonyms":[
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"glum",
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"mopey",
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"pouting",
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"pouty",
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"sulky",
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"sullen"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-115334",
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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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"surly":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": arrogant , imperious":[],
|
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": irritably sullen and churlish in mood or manner : crabbed":[],
|
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": menacing or threatening in appearance":[
|
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"surly weather"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[
|
|
"went about his chores in a surly huff, totally annoyed that he was stuck at home on this beautiful Saturday",
|
|
"the surly receptionist told us we'd have to wait outside in the rain",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Montana, The Power of the Dog details the tensions and secrets that emerge when a wealthy rancher (Jesse Plemons) brings his new wife (Kirsten Dunst) and her son (Kodi Smit-McPhee) to live with his surly cowboy brother (Benedict Cumberbatch). \u2014 Marley Marius, Vogue , 4 June 2022",
|
|
"Wednesday afternoon, Clive slipped the surly bonds of Earth's atmosphere and experienced space for himself. \u2014 Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press , 26 May 2022",
|
|
"The show chronicles the life of Beth Harmon, who loses her mother at a young age and is sent to live in an orphanage, where learning to play chess from the surly janitor in the basement is the only bright spot in her life. \u2014 The Editors, Outside Online , 7 Dec. 2020",
|
|
"For 24-year-old Daniele \u2014 a surly , taciturn wastrel who serves as the film\u2019s human focal point \u2014 life is only worth living on the water, ideally at great speed. \u2014 Guy Lodge, Variety , 10 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"However, Eve soon learns that her ragtag staffers each have their strengths, most notably the surly and skittish Fred. \u2014 Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times , 30 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"There were also Hall of Famers on the coaching staff, including pitching coach Red Ruffing and hitting coach Rogers Hornsby, one of the greatest hitters and notoriously surly players of the century. \u2014 Dom Amore, courant.com , 15 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"Merrick was a residential assistant at the Grateful Life Center in Erlanger when Pfefferman was a surly client there. \u2014 Terry Demio, The Enquirer , 11 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"Journalists are known to be a surly lot, with high-pressure jobs and, sometimes, quick-trigger tempers that accompany them. \u2014 Brian Steinberg, Variety , 3 Feb. 2022"
|
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],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"1523, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"alteration of Middle English serreli lordly, imperious, probably from sire, ser sire":""
|
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"\u02c8s\u0259r-l\u0113"
|
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],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for surly 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",
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"synonyms":[
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"glum",
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"mopey",
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"pouting",
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"pouty",
|
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"sulky",
|
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"sullen"
|
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],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-201955",
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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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"surmise":{
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"antonyms":[
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"assume",
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"conjecture",
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"daresay",
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"guess",
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"imagine",
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"presume",
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"speculate",
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"suppose",
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"suspect",
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"suspicion"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": a thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture":[],
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": to form a notion of from scanty evidence : imagine , infer":[]
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},
|
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"examples":[
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"Noun",
|
|
"my surmise is that the couple's \u201cgood news\u201d is the announcement that they are going to have a baby",
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"Verb",
|
|
"We can only surmise what happened.",
|
|
"He must have surmised that I was not interested.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"More plausible, Bierson and his team surmise , is a scenario in which Pluto formed over a mere 30,000 years as rocks, just a few inches wide and drawn in towards the planet by its own gravity, pelted the nascent world\u2019s surface. \u2014 Popular Science , 29 June 2020",
|
|
"Scientists cite several layers of evidence to support their surmises . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 9 May 2020",
|
|
"To make sense of a correspondence, however complete or incomplete, is to constellate fragmentary evidence, and make surmises about what is missing (including what may not have been apparent to the letter-writers themselves). \u2014 Langdon Hammer, The New York Review of Books , 25 Feb. 2020",
|
|
"Entertaining those that remained into Monday morning, of course, with enough crazy choreography to make any festival-goer surmise that those hand-out sandwiches may well have been dosed. \u2014 Gary Graff, Billboard , 14 Aug. 2019",
|
|
"The wild surmise of his design sketches beguiled virtually all who saw them. \u2014 Bill Wyman, New York Times , 6 Mar. 2020",
|
|
"His surmise that official Washington is less enamored of his border wall than are the participants at his campaign rallies is correct. \u2014 James Freeman, WSJ , 29 Jan. 2020",
|
|
"Though there\u2019s no micro-level evidence on savings rates to check this against, cautions Schmelzing, this surmise is consistent with narrative accounts and research on longer-term wealth evolution. \u2014 Gwynn Guilford, Quartz , 19 Jan. 2020",
|
|
"My surmise is that the statement is not logical but political: its officials harbor the fear that the Holocaust will become little more than a polemical weapon in ideological contests between left and right. \u2014 Peter E. Gordon, The New York Review of Books , 7 Jan. 2020",
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
|
"But recent downturns in the crypto markets have mimicked those in the traditional financial markets, leading many analysts to surmise that corporate and institutional investment in crypto has linked the two markets. \u2014 Scott Nover, Quartz , 31 May 2022",
|
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"The researchers surmise that U.S. incineration capacity hasn\u2019t increased and its recycling capacity has ticked up only marginally in the last three years. \u2014 Emily Barone, Time , 19 May 2022",
|
|
"The environment in which these variants are forming, researchers surmise , is likely one that allows the virus to live longer and thereby make more copies of itself, increasing the prospect of new mutations. \u2014 Ariana Eunjung Cha, Washington Post , 20 May 2022",
|
|
"The play still has much to offer a 21st century audience that has just lived through a staggering pandemic, but Flockhart won\u2019t attempt to surmise what messages today\u2019s viewers might uncover. \u2014 Jessica Geltstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 21 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Here\u2019s what some Beltway Republicans surmise : Ted Cruz is angling to be Trump\u2019s VP selection. \u2014 Gilbert Garcia, San Antonio Express-News , 10 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"The authors surmise that the user could have sat directly on the pot, or the pot could have been placed under a wickerwork or timber chair. \u2014 Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica , 11 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"Although experts surmise that the fire was started by a white supremacist group, the culprits remain unknown. \u2014 NBC News , 4 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"Quite the contrary: Anybody in the audience would surmise that her character is far more grounded and giving than Anna. \u2014 Tim Grierson, Vulture , 29 Dec. 2021"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1569, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
|
|
"1647, in the meaning defined above":"Verb"
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English, allegation, charge, from Anglo-French, from feminine of surmis , past participle of surmettre to place on, suppose, accuse, from Medieval Latin supermittere , from Late Latin, to place on, from Latin super- + mittere to let go, send":"Noun",
|
|
"Middle English, to allege, from surmise , noun":"Verb"
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0259r-\u02ccm\u012bz",
|
|
"s\u0259r-\u02c8m\u012bz"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"conjecture",
|
|
"guess",
|
|
"shot",
|
|
"supposition"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-085706",
|
|
"type":[
|
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"noun",
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"surmount":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"lose (to)"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to get to the top of : climb":[],
|
|
": to prevail over : overcome":[
|
|
"surmount an obstacle"
|
|
],
|
|
": to stand or lie at the top of":[],
|
|
": to surpass in quality or attainment : excel":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"an Olympic swimmer who surmounted endless obstacles to achieve her goals",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"In these films, when there are romantic obstacles, the characters aren't guaranteed to surmount them \u2014 and the cathartic cry at the end is an essential part of the whole experience. \u2014 Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping , 6 June 2022",
|
|
"That Republicans are overwhelmingly conservative makes their messaging challenges much easier to surmount . \u2014 Michael Tomasky, The New Republic , 6 June 2022",
|
|
"To pass the legislation, supporters would need 60 votes to surmount a filibuster. \u2014 Scott Macfarlane, CBS News , 4 May 2022",
|
|
"The option is designed to help surmount a fundamental hurdle for private commercial developers. \u2014 Jeffrey Steele, Forbes , 25 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Marx undermined this interiority of man that had shaped the Western mind, even the mind of the German philosopher Hegel, who is the cornerstone of Marx\u2019s philosophical endeavor but one that Marx strived to surmount . \u2014 Richard M. Reinsch Ii, National Review , 17 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"The job gradually gave him stability, and enabled him to surmount the trauma of Estonian independence. \u2014 Isabelle De Pommereau, The Christian Science Monitor , 22 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Although her arrival breaks one of the remaining racial barriers in American democracy, many Black Americans still struggle to surmount systemic blocks. \u2014 Aaron Morrison, ajc , 9 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Fellowes to some degree borrows from himself in Gosford Park by mixing film folk with upper-crust locals to observe the class divide and then erase it as masters and servants pitch in together to surmount all obstacles. \u2014 David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter , 25 Apr. 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English, from Anglo-French surmunter , from sur- + munter to mount":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"s\u0259r-\u02c8mau\u0307nt"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"beat",
|
|
"best",
|
|
"conquer",
|
|
"defeat",
|
|
"dispatch",
|
|
"do down",
|
|
"get",
|
|
"get around",
|
|
"lick",
|
|
"master",
|
|
"overbear",
|
|
"overcome",
|
|
"overmatch",
|
|
"prevail (over)",
|
|
"skunk",
|
|
"stop",
|
|
"subdue",
|
|
"take",
|
|
"trim",
|
|
"triumph (over)",
|
|
"upend",
|
|
"win (against)",
|
|
"worst"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-022625",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"surmountable":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"lose (to)"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to get to the top of : climb":[],
|
|
": to prevail over : overcome":[
|
|
"surmount an obstacle"
|
|
],
|
|
": to stand or lie at the top of":[],
|
|
": to surpass in quality or attainment : excel":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"an Olympic swimmer who surmounted endless obstacles to achieve her goals",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"In these films, when there are romantic obstacles, the characters aren't guaranteed to surmount them \u2014 and the cathartic cry at the end is an essential part of the whole experience. \u2014 Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping , 6 June 2022",
|
|
"That Republicans are overwhelmingly conservative makes their messaging challenges much easier to surmount . \u2014 Michael Tomasky, The New Republic , 6 June 2022",
|
|
"To pass the legislation, supporters would need 60 votes to surmount a filibuster. \u2014 Scott Macfarlane, CBS News , 4 May 2022",
|
|
"The option is designed to help surmount a fundamental hurdle for private commercial developers. \u2014 Jeffrey Steele, Forbes , 25 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Marx undermined this interiority of man that had shaped the Western mind, even the mind of the German philosopher Hegel, who is the cornerstone of Marx\u2019s philosophical endeavor but one that Marx strived to surmount . \u2014 Richard M. Reinsch Ii, National Review , 17 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"The job gradually gave him stability, and enabled him to surmount the trauma of Estonian independence. \u2014 Isabelle De Pommereau, The Christian Science Monitor , 22 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Although her arrival breaks one of the remaining racial barriers in American democracy, many Black Americans still struggle to surmount systemic blocks. \u2014 Aaron Morrison, ajc , 9 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Fellowes to some degree borrows from himself in Gosford Park by mixing film folk with upper-crust locals to observe the class divide and then erase it as masters and servants pitch in together to surmount all obstacles. \u2014 David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter , 25 Apr. 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English, from Anglo-French surmunter , from sur- + munter to mount":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"s\u0259r-\u02c8mau\u0307nt"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"beat",
|
|
"best",
|
|
"conquer",
|
|
"defeat",
|
|
"dispatch",
|
|
"do down",
|
|
"get",
|
|
"get around",
|
|
"lick",
|
|
"master",
|
|
"overbear",
|
|
"overcome",
|
|
"overmatch",
|
|
"prevail (over)",
|
|
"skunk",
|
|
"stop",
|
|
"subdue",
|
|
"take",
|
|
"trim",
|
|
"triumph (over)",
|
|
"upend",
|
|
"win (against)",
|
|
"worst"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-080137",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"surname":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": an added name derived from occupation or other circumstance : nickname sense 1":[],
|
|
": the name borne in common by members of a family":[],
|
|
": to give a surname to":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Noun",
|
|
"judging from your surname , I'd guess that your family is Italian",
|
|
"\u201cda Vinci\u201d was Leonardo's surname but not his family name, Vinci being the town near Florence where the great artist was born",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"Alibaba Group shares crashed in early trading on Tuesday after China\u2019s state broadcaster announced the arrest of someone sharing the surname as the e-commerce company\u2019s founder. \u2014 Nicholas Gordon, Fortune , 3 May 2022",
|
|
"The Italian Constitutional Court in Rome said that automatically assigning a child just the surname of their father was constitutionally illegitimate. \u2014 Washington Post , 28 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Her father changed the family surname to Small after Geraldine faced antisemitism in school. \u2014 New York Times , 26 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"An earlier version of this article misspelled Ren\u00e9e Onque\u2019s surname as Onoque. \u2014 Denise Roland, WSJ , 20 May 2022",
|
|
"Myles was born to Shaunie in 1997 \u2014 and later took on O'Neal's surname . \u2014 Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE.com , 26 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Behr Manischewitz was born with the surname Abramson around 1857 in Lithuania, then part of the Russian empire. \u2014 Jeff Suess, The Enquirer , 15 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Yem won by 69 votes, defeating David Ouellette, whose French Canadian surname is known by everyone crossing the Ouellette Bridge. \u2014 Don Leestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 20 May 2022",
|
|
"Another man, who gave just his surname , Ding, said his sister-in-law had been on the plane. \u2014 Ng Han Guan And Ken Moritsugu, USA TODAY , 23 Mar. 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
|
|
"15th century, in the meaning defined above":"Verb"
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0259r-\u02ccn\u0101m"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"family name",
|
|
"last name"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-163440",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun",
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"verb"
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]
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},
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"surpass":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": to become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed":[
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"surpassed her rivals",
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"surpassed all expectations"
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],
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": to go beyond : overstep":[],
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": to transcend the reach, capacity, or powers of":[
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"a beauty that surpasses description"
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]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Attendance is expected to surpass last year's record.",
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"Last quarter, sales surpassed two million.",
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"His work regularly surpasses all expectations.",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports only 25% of small businesses will surpass operating for more than ten years. \u2014 Cami Powell, Forbes , 29 June 2022",
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"Excluding electronics, the discounts on many items don\u2019t surpass those on other days at Amazon, data show. \u2014 Sebastian Herrera, WSJ , 26 June 2022",
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"Khabane's stare of disapproval and trademark hand gestures say it all, and the creator's funny videos have resonated with fans who were quick to flood his comments with live updates on when his follower count would surpass Charli D'Amelio's. \u2014 Seventeen , 24 June 2022",
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"Senior Manhattan Institute fellow and researcher Rafael Mangual said on the podcast that fears were not overblown as crime had risen in 30 cities in America to get close to or surpass 1990s levels. \u2014 Fox News , 22 June 2022",
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"Should investors still allocate funds to equities, KKR sees opportunities in sectors like hospitality, events, financial services, wellness, and beauty due to the possibility that services inflation could surpass goods inflation. \u2014 Ali Fazal, Fortune , 18 June 2022",
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"So far this fiscal year, the agency has conducted 10,588 rescue missions, on pace to surpass the record 12,833 launched last year. \u2014 Rick Jervis, USA TODAY , 16 June 2022",
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"The incident is the 254th mass shooting this year, as the country is on pace to match or surpass last year's total, according to the Gun Violence Archive. \u2014 Alexandra Meeks, CNN , 10 June 2022",
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"There\u2019s a very real belief among collectors that the hammer price could surpass the current record of $6.6 million. \u2014 Bryan Hood, Robb Report , 7 June 2022"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle French surpasser , from sur- + passer to pass":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"s\u0259r-\u02c8pas"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for surpass exceed , surpass , transcend , excel , outdo , outstrip mean to go or be beyond a stated or implied limit, measure, or degree. exceed implies going beyond a limit set by authority or established by custom or by prior achievement. exceed the speed limit surpass suggests superiority in quality, merit, or skill. the book surpassed our expectations transcend implies a rising or extending notably above or beyond ordinary limits. transcended the values of their culture excel implies preeminence in achievement or quality and may suggest superiority to all others. excels in mathematics outdo applies to a bettering or exceeding what has been done before. outdid herself this time outstrip suggests surpassing in a race or competition. outstripped other firms in sales",
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"synonyms":[
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"beat",
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"better",
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"eclipse",
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"exceed",
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"excel",
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"outclass",
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"outdistance",
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"outdo",
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"outgun",
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"outmatch",
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"outshine",
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"outstrip",
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"overtop",
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"top",
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"tower (over)",
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"transcend"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-112801",
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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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"surpassingly":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": greatly exceeding others : of a very high degree":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"a woman of surpassing grace and beauty"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1566, 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\u0259r-\u02c8pa-si\u014b"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-082341",
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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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"surplus":{
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"antonyms":[
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"excess",
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"extra",
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"redundant",
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"spare",
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"supererogatory",
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"superfluous",
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"supernumerary"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": an excess of receipts over disbursements":[],
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": more than the amount that is needed : constituting a surplus":[
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"surplus food/clothing/equipment",
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"When the sea captains returned, they would sell their surplus wares on the wharves.",
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"\u2014 Carol Vogel",
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"Long before the comparable worth battles of today, the economic value of women's work was evident to farm women who set prices for the surplus butter, candles, soap, honey, preserves, chickens, and eggs they raised or manufactured.",
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"\u2014 Mary Kay Blakely"
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],
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": the amount that remains when use or need is satisfied":[],
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": the excess of a corporation's net worth over the par or stated value of its stock":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Noun",
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"If there is any surplus , it will be divided equally.",
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"There is a surplus of workers and not enough jobs.",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"That means the agency sees a 400,000 barrel-a-day surplus in the oil market this year. \u2014 Will Horner, WSJ , 15 June 2022",
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"Five governors, hundreds of legislators and ballot measures and a state budget that\u2019s gone from a $40-billion deficit to a $97-billion surplus . \u2014 John Myers, Los Angeles Times , 10 June 2022",
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"Ukraine\u2019s trade with the United States is well balanced between exports and imports, with the United States generally running a slight trade surplus . \u2014 Ken Roberts, Forbes , 8 June 2022",
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"When the Ravens made moves earlier in the offseason to sign or draft this surplus , there were quite a few eyebrows raised about the moves. \u2014 Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun , 7 June 2022",
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"The money is coming from a sales tax surplus that was originally intended as an increase to the residents\u2019 popular tax rebate program, which returns the Crestwood portion of tax bills to the residents. \u2014 Hannah Kohut, Chicago Tribune , 7 June 2022",
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"The North Carolina measure, the Gas Tax Rebate Act of 2022, would be funded by spending $1.3 billion of the roughly $4.241 billion in surplus revenue collected by the state. \u2014 Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al , 2 June 2022",
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"Saudi oil export revenues are climbing and could set a record this year, according to Middle East Petroleum and Economic Publications, which tracks the industry, pushing the kingdom\u2019s trade surplus to more than $250 billion. \u2014 New York Times , 1 June 2022",
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"Last week, Indonesia, which arguably kicked off the trend this year, reversed its ban on palm oil exports after pushback from local producers and a domestic supply surplus caused the price of the commodity to drop precipitously. \u2014 Tristan Bove, Fortune , 28 May 2022",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
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"Investing one's surplus money to beat inflation and preserve purchasing power has become a full-time job in 2022. \u2014 Rufas Kamau, Forbes , 20 June 2022",
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"In addition, the order is designed to restrict the flow of surplus military equipment to local police. \u2014 Time , 26 May 2022",
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"In addition, the order is designed to restrict the flow of surplus military equipment to local police. \u2014 Josh Boak And Chris Megerian, Anchorage Daily News , 25 May 2022",
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"Woodall, in recent weeks, is alleging that the PSC is diverting surplus state utility tax money to the General Fund instead of rebating it back to utility customers. \u2014 al , 21 May 2022",
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"Government officials have said one beneficiary of surplus funds could be the powerful Public Investment Fund, which is chaired by Prince Mohammed and the owner of Neom. \u2014 Vivian Nereim, BostonGlobe.com , 31 May 2022",
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"With many states still having surplus funds from COVID-19 federal aid packages to spend, at least a dozen, led by both Democrats and Republicans governors, have announced measures for mitigating some of the effects of inflation on their residents. \u2014 Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune , 25 Mar. 2022",
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"In California, for example, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed using billions in surplus state funds to dole out $400 debit cards and free public transit for 3 months to help Californians offset the high cost of gas. \u2014 Eva Mckend, CNN , 24 Mar. 2022",
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"The Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association, a fund controlled by the insurance industry, transferred of $3 billion in surplus funds to Michigan\u2019s auto insurers earlier this month. \u2014 Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press , 22 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 1a":"Noun",
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"1589, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective"
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin superplus , from Latin super- + plus more \u2014 more at plus":"Noun"
|
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"\u02c8s\u0259r-(\u02cc)pl\u0259s",
|
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"\u02c8s\u0259r-\u02ccpl\u0259s",
|
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"\u02c8s\u0259r-pl\u0259s"
|
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],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[
|
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"bellyful",
|
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"excess",
|
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"fat",
|
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"overabundance",
|
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"overage",
|
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"overflow",
|
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"overkill",
|
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"overmuch",
|
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"overplus",
|
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"oversupply",
|
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"plethora",
|
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"plus",
|
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"redundancy",
|
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"superabundance",
|
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"superfluity",
|
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"surfeit",
|
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"surplusage"
|
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],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-061324",
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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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"surplus to requirements":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": no longer needed":[
|
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"His services had become surplus to requirements ."
|
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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":"20220706-174750",
|
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"type":[
|
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"idiom"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"surplus value":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": the difference in Marxist theory between the value of work done or of commodities produced by labor and the usually subsistence wages paid by the employer":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
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"Extraordinary surplus value was achieved by both as according to the Associated Press, the average major league salary on Opening Day in 2021 was $4.17 million. \u2014 Wayne G. Mcdonnell, Jr., Forbes , 20 June 2022",
|
|
"That same surplus value disappears at other positions. \u2014 Andrew Beaton, WSJ , 28 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Marx\u2019s theory of surplus value derives from the labor theory of value as articulated by David Ricardo and Adam Smith. \u2014 Timothy Noah, The New Republic , 21 July 2021",
|
|
"The amateur draft and the international market have incredible surplus value . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 3 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"The surplus value created by expos\u00e9s about labor abuses at Amazon enriches the capitalist who committed them. \u2014 Timothy Noah, The New Republic , 21 July 2021",
|
|
"Again, that\u2019s not exactly a ton of surplus value , but Ballard and Co. can still make some hay with those picks. \u2014 Jim Ayello, The Indianapolis Star , 7 Apr. 2021",
|
|
"Coffee had the extraordinary ability to generate surplus value not only in its production but in its consumption as well, as an episode in the history of the coffee break makes clear. \u2014 Michael Pollan, The Atlantic , 6 Apr. 2020",
|
|
"In a capitalist economy, surplus value (profit) is generated from human labor and everything is commodified. \u2014 Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times , 13 Aug. 2019"
|
|
],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1887, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-200055",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"surplusage":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"deficiency",
|
|
"deficit",
|
|
"insufficiency",
|
|
"undersupply"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": excessive or nonessential matter":[],
|
|
": matter introduced in legal pleading which is not necessary or relevant to the case":[],
|
|
": surplus sense 1a":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
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"a mall with a surplusage of stores all selling the same lines of clothing",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"In everyday speech, in legal texts and even in translations of Genesis, one person\u2019s surplusage may be another person\u2019s way of dealing with inevitable trade-offs between clarity and concision. \u2014 Sam Bray, Washington Post , 25 June 2017"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0259r-\u02ccpl\u0259-sij",
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0259r-(\u02cc)pl\u0259-sij"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"bellyful",
|
|
"excess",
|
|
"fat",
|
|
"overabundance",
|
|
"overage",
|
|
"overflow",
|
|
"overkill",
|
|
"overmuch",
|
|
"overplus",
|
|
"oversupply",
|
|
"plethora",
|
|
"plus",
|
|
"redundancy",
|
|
"superabundance",
|
|
"superfluity",
|
|
"surfeit",
|
|
"surplus"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-184311",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"surprint":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": overprint":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1917, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0259r-\u02ccprint"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-225441",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun",
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"surprisable":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": capable of being surprised : liable to surprise":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"R s\u0259(r)\u02c8pr\u012bz\u0259b\u0259l",
|
|
"\u2212 R s\u0259\u02c8-"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-183208",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective"
|
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]
|
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},
|
|
"surprisal":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": the action of surprising : the state of being surprised":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1591, in the meaning defined above":""
|
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},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"s\u0259-",
|
|
"s\u0259r-\u02c8pr\u012b-z\u0259l"
|
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],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-025429",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"surprise":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"geographical name",
|
|
"noun",
|
|
"verb"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": an attack made without warning":[],
|
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": a taking unawares":[],
|
|
": something that surprises":[],
|
|
": the feeling caused by something unexpected or unusual":[],
|
|
"city in south central Arizona west of Phoenix population 117,517":[],
|
|
": to take unawares":[
|
|
"Police surprised the burglars in the store."
|
|
],
|
|
": to detect or elicit by a taking unawares":[
|
|
"\u2026 sometimes surprised a tragic shadow in her eyes.",
|
|
"\u2014 Willa Cather"
|
|
],
|
|
": to strike with wonder or amazement especially because unexpected":[
|
|
"His conduct surprised me."
|
|
],
|
|
": to cause astonishment or surprise":[
|
|
"Her success didn't surprise ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"s\u0259r-\u02c8pr\u012bz",
|
|
"s\u0259-",
|
|
"s\u0259-\u02c8pr\u012bz"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"bombshell",
|
|
"jar",
|
|
"jaw-dropper",
|
|
"jolt",
|
|
"stunner"
|
|
],
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"amaze",
|
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"astonish",
|
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"astound",
|
|
"bowl over",
|
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"dumbfound",
|
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"dumfound",
|
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"flabbergast",
|
|
"floor",
|
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"rock",
|
|
"shock",
|
|
"startle",
|
|
"stun",
|
|
"stupefy",
|
|
"thunderstrike"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for surprise Verb surprise , astonish , astound , amaze , flabbergast mean to impress forcibly through unexpectedness. surprise stresses causing an effect through being unexpected but not necessarily unusual or novel. surprised to find them at home astonish implies surprising so greatly as to seem incredible. a discovery that astonished the world astound stresses the shock of astonishment. too astounded to respond amaze suggests an effect of bewilderment. amazed by the immense size of the place flabbergast may suggest thorough astonishment and bewilderment or dismay. flabbergasted by his angry refusal",
|
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"examples":[
|
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"Noun",
|
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"What a pleasant surprise to see you!",
|
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"It's no surprise that he doesn't want to go.",
|
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"Is it any surprise that she should feel disappointed",
|
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"The teacher sprang a surprise on us and gave a pop quiz.",
|
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"I have a special surprise for the children.",
|
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"The trip was a surprise for her birthday.",
|
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"Is the party a surprise ",
|
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"Imagine our surprise when they sold their house and moved to the Bahamas.",
|
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"He stared at her in surprise .",
|
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"Verb",
|
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"The results will surprise you.",
|
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"Nothing you could say would surprise me.",
|
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"They surprised everyone by moving to the Bahamas.",
|
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"A police officer surprised the burglars.",
|
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"The troops were surprised by an attack from the north.",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
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"Feldstein, who is currently starring at Fanny Brice in Broadway's Funny Girl revival, then revealed the proposal was a total surprise , one planned meticulously by Roberts and her family. \u2014 Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com , 28 June 2022",
|
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"Beware the receding tide: there\u2019s still a surprise or two lurking. \u2014 James Berman, Forbes , 26 June 2022",
|
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"The last-minute surprise made for an entertaining start to a night that saw two lottery picks traded. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 24 June 2022",
|
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"No surprise there with inflation running at 8.6%, and even Powell warning that its move to increase interest rates could plunge the world's biggest economy into recession. \u2014 Bernhard Warner, Fortune , 23 June 2022",
|
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"Some of the nature of the upcoming drop came into focus with Beyonc\u00e9\u2019s second big surprise for her fans: a cover shoot with British Vogue. \u2014 Rivea Ruff, Essence , 16 June 2022",
|
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"As for the move to USB-C, that\u2019s hardly a surprise considering Apple\u2019s iPad lineup. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 15 June 2022",
|
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"In a world where the past exists on an ever-diminishing scale as buildings get put up and knocked down, it\u2019s always a surprise \u2014 and a thrill \u2014 to find a midcentury L.A. bathroom left untouched. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 14 June 2022",
|
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"No surprise \u2014 the jellybeans completely melted down. \u2014 Fox News , 14 June 2022",
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
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"Or a child or pet could run into the room and surprise you. \u2014 Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics , 27 June 2022",
|
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"Could Mimi surprise the crowd by joining Latto on stage",
|
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"That\u2019s why Apple\u2019s absence from the Forum should surprise nobody. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 24 June 2022",
|
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"Approach or surprise a bear, especially one that may be injured. \u2014 Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel , 21 June 2022",
|
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"The breakdown of their respective support doesn\u2019t surprise me: the Anaheimers of my generation are mostly from Jalisco and Zacatecas, hotbeds of the rancho libertarian politics with which I was born and still largely subscribe to. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 29 May 2022",
|
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"The Conners will open the evening, followed by The Goldbergs now at 8:30 p.m., sophomore Abbott Elementary at 9 p.m., and surprise returnee Home Economics at 9:30 p.m. \u2014 Marc Berman, Forbes , 17 May 2022",
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"Their conversation about trying new things prompts Helen to surprise Jessica by kissing her, encouraging her to broaden her horizons. \u2014 Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com , 17 June 2022",
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"Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet and Rookie of the Year Scottie Barnes starred in a solid starting five that could have the talent to surprise again and nab a top-six spot in the East. \u2014 Matt Eppers, USA TODAY , 17 June 2022"
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English suppryse exaction, seizure, from Anglo-French sousprise, supprise , from feminine of supris, surpris, suspris , past participle of surprendre & susprendre to capture, take by surprise, from sur- & sus-, suz under + prendre to take \u2014 more at prize , sous-chef":"Noun"
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},
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"first_known_use":{
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb"
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-211141"
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},
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"surprising":{
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"antonyms":[
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"unsurprising"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": of a nature that excites surprise":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"It's not surprising that he doesn't want to go.",
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"The changes to the campus were surprising .",
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"He shows a surprising lack of concern for others.",
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"A surprising number of people were laid off at the factory.",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"That Apple is adapting to the effects of high inflation isn\u2019t surprising . \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 2 July 2022",
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"Are cats forever pushing things off shelves because the result never fails to be surprising ",
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"But what is surprising is no new concrete initiatives to tame Mr. Putin were announced. \u2014 Harry G. Broadman, Forbes , 1 July 2022",
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"This shouldn\u2019t be surprising , as characters that are explicitly or implied to be on the autism spectrum have been present in popular movies for decades. \u2014 Selome Hailu, Variety , 29 June 2022",
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"The fact that so many financial services companies are silent isn\u2019t surprising . \u2014 New York Times , 29 June 2022",
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"There are some graphic scenes in Orlam of assault and bestiality, which were surprising . \u2014 Kory Grow, Rolling Stone , 28 June 2022",
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"But some residents said weekend\u2019s violence is not surprising , given the city\u2019s challenges. \u2014 Jessica Anderson, Baltimore Sun , 27 June 2022",
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"But this next part is surprising : No songs from Elvis\u2019 33 feature films were nominated for best original song. \u2014 Paul Grein, Billboard , 27 June 2022"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1614, in the meaning defined above":""
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"pronounciation":[
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"s\u0259r-\u02c8pr\u012b-zi\u014b",
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"s\u0259-\u02c8pr\u012b-zi\u014b",
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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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"amazing",
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"astonishing",
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"astounding",
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"blindsiding",
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"dumbfounding",
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"dumfounding",
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"eye-opening",
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"flabbergasting",
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"jarring",
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"jaw-dropping",
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"jolting",
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"shocking",
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"startling",
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"stunning",
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"stupefying"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-002834",
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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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"surprize":{
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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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"definitions":{
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": an attack made without warning":[],
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": a taking unawares":[],
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": something that surprises":[],
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": the feeling caused by something unexpected or unusual":[],
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"city in south central Arizona west of Phoenix population 117,517":[],
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": to take unawares":[
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"Police surprised the burglars in the store."
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],
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": to detect or elicit by a taking unawares":[
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"\u2026 sometimes surprised a tragic shadow in her eyes.",
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"\u2014 Willa Cather"
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],
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": to strike with wonder or amazement especially because unexpected":[
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"His conduct surprised me."
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],
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": to cause astonishment or surprise":[
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"Her success didn't surprise ."
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]
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"s\u0259r-\u02c8pr\u012bz",
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"s\u0259-",
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"s\u0259-\u02c8pr\u012bz"
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],
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"synonyms":[
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"bombshell",
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"jar",
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"jaw-dropper",
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"jolt",
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"stunner"
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],
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"antonyms":[
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"amaze",
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"astonish",
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"astound",
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"bowl over",
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"dumbfound",
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"dumfound",
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"flabbergast",
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"floor",
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"rock",
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"shock",
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"startle",
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"stun",
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"stupefy",
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"thunderstrike"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for surprise Verb surprise , astonish , astound , amaze , flabbergast mean to impress forcibly through unexpectedness. surprise stresses causing an effect through being unexpected but not necessarily unusual or novel. surprised to find them at home astonish implies surprising so greatly as to seem incredible. a discovery that astonished the world astound stresses the shock of astonishment. too astounded to respond amaze suggests an effect of bewilderment. amazed by the immense size of the place flabbergast may suggest thorough astonishment and bewilderment or dismay. flabbergasted by his angry refusal",
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"examples":[
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"Noun",
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"What a pleasant surprise to see you!",
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"It's no surprise that he doesn't want to go.",
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"Is it any surprise that she should feel disappointed",
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"The teacher sprang a surprise on us and gave a pop quiz.",
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"I have a special surprise for the children.",
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"The trip was a surprise for her birthday.",
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"Is the party a surprise ",
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"Imagine our surprise when they sold their house and moved to the Bahamas.",
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"He stared at her in surprise .",
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"Verb",
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"The results will surprise you.",
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"Nothing you could say would surprise me.",
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"They surprised everyone by moving to the Bahamas.",
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"A police officer surprised the burglars.",
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"The troops were surprised by an attack from the north.",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"Feldstein, who is currently starring at Fanny Brice in Broadway's Funny Girl revival, then revealed the proposal was a total surprise , one planned meticulously by Roberts and her family. \u2014 Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com , 28 June 2022",
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"Beware the receding tide: there\u2019s still a surprise or two lurking. \u2014 James Berman, Forbes , 26 June 2022",
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"The last-minute surprise made for an entertaining start to a night that saw two lottery picks traded. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 24 June 2022",
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"No surprise there with inflation running at 8.6%, and even Powell warning that its move to increase interest rates could plunge the world's biggest economy into recession. \u2014 Bernhard Warner, Fortune , 23 June 2022",
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"Some of the nature of the upcoming drop came into focus with Beyonc\u00e9\u2019s second big surprise for her fans: a cover shoot with British Vogue. \u2014 Rivea Ruff, Essence , 16 June 2022",
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"As for the move to USB-C, that\u2019s hardly a surprise considering Apple\u2019s iPad lineup. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 15 June 2022",
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"In a world where the past exists on an ever-diminishing scale as buildings get put up and knocked down, it\u2019s always a surprise \u2014 and a thrill \u2014 to find a midcentury L.A. bathroom left untouched. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 14 June 2022",
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"No surprise \u2014 the jellybeans completely melted down. \u2014 Fox News , 14 June 2022",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
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"Or a child or pet could run into the room and surprise you. \u2014 Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics , 27 June 2022",
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"Could Mimi surprise the crowd by joining Latto on stage",
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"That\u2019s why Apple\u2019s absence from the Forum should surprise nobody. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 24 June 2022",
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"Approach or surprise a bear, especially one that may be injured. \u2014 Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel , 21 June 2022",
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"The breakdown of their respective support doesn\u2019t surprise me: the Anaheimers of my generation are mostly from Jalisco and Zacatecas, hotbeds of the rancho libertarian politics with which I was born and still largely subscribe to. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 29 May 2022",
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"The Conners will open the evening, followed by The Goldbergs now at 8:30 p.m., sophomore Abbott Elementary at 9 p.m., and surprise returnee Home Economics at 9:30 p.m. \u2014 Marc Berman, Forbes , 17 May 2022",
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"Their conversation about trying new things prompts Helen to surprise Jessica by kissing her, encouraging her to broaden her horizons. \u2014 Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com , 17 June 2022",
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"Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet and Rookie of the Year Scottie Barnes starred in a solid starting five that could have the talent to surprise again and nab a top-six spot in the East. \u2014 Matt Eppers, USA TODAY , 17 June 2022"
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],
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English suppryse exaction, seizure, from Anglo-French sousprise, supprise , from feminine of supris, surpris, suspris , past participle of surprendre & susprendre to capture, take by surprise, from sur- & sus-, suz under + prendre to take \u2014 more at prize , sous-chef":"Noun"
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},
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"first_known_use":{
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb"
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-224603"
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},
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"surrender":{
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"antonyms":[
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"capitulating",
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"capitulation",
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"cession",
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"handover",
|
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"relinquishment",
|
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"rendition",
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"submission",
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"submitting"
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],
|
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"definitions":{
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": an instance of surrendering":[],
|
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": the action of yielding one's person or giving up the possession of something especially into the power of another":[],
|
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": the delivery of a fugitive from justice by one government to another":[],
|
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": the delivery of a principal into lawful custody by bail":[],
|
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": the relinquishment by a patentee of rights or claims under a patent":[],
|
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": the voluntary cancellation of the legal liability of an insurance company by the insured and beneficiary for a consideration":[],
|
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": to give (oneself) over to something (such as an influence)":[],
|
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": to give (oneself) up into the power of another especially as a prisoner":[],
|
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": to give oneself up into the power of another : yield":[],
|
|
": to give up completely or agree to forgo especially in favor of another":[],
|
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": to yield to the power, control, or possession of another upon compulsion or demand":[
|
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"surrendered the fort"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[
|
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"Verb",
|
|
"The enemy finally surrendered after three days of fighting.",
|
|
"The gunman surrendered and was taken into custody.",
|
|
"The troops were forced to surrender the fort.",
|
|
"They were required to surrender their passports.",
|
|
"the surrendering of land to the government",
|
|
"He refused to surrender to despair.",
|
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"He refused to surrender himself to despair.",
|
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"Noun",
|
|
"Their surrender was formalized in a treaty.",
|
|
"They demanded an unconditional surrender .",
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
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"Rondo was ordered to stay at least 500 feet away from the family and to surrender any firearms in his possession to the Jefferson County sheriff. \u2014 Brooks Holton, USA TODAY , 24 June 2022",
|
|
"Rondo was ordered to stay at least 500 feet away from the family and to surrender any firearms in his possession to the Jefferson County sheriff. \u2014 Brooks Holton, The Courier-Journal , 23 June 2022",
|
|
"The league also announced then that Snyder would surrender control over the franchise\u2019s daily operations to his wife Tanya, the team\u2019s co-CEO, for an unspecified period. \u2014 Mark Maske, BostonGlobe.com , 22 June 2022",
|
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"The only way to survive is to run away or surrender . \u2014 New York Times , 17 June 2022",
|
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"Thursday\u2019s court date essentially served as a bail hearing, with prosecutor Natalie Dawson arguing that Spacey should surrender his passport and remain in the U.K. to await trial. \u2014 Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone , 16 June 2022",
|
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"Left with orders to destroy Lubang Island\u2019s transportation infrastructure but never to surrender or kill himself, Onoda is reported to have killed up to 30 residents, wounding many more, for which he was later pardoned. \u2014 Kristen Millares Young, Washington Post , 16 June 2022",
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"Ukraine ignored a Russian ultimatum to surrender the eastern city of Sievierodonetsk on Wednesday as NATO defence ministers gathered in Brussels to discuss sending more heavy weapons to replenish Kyiv\u2019s dwindling stocks. \u2014 Reuters, NBC News , 15 June 2022",
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"This is especially true on steep downhill sections where the front contact patches surrender their tenuous grip. \u2014 Mark Takahashi, Car and Driver , 10 June 2022",
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"McClindon said Landry informed him of an arrest warrant for Dean Monday and his client flew from Georgia to self- surrender . \u2014 Amir Vera, Amanda Musa And Paul Murphy, CNN , 23 June 2022",
|
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"Trees bowed their heads and tossed their leafy boughs in what seemed gestures of helpless surrender to the unexpected sunny-day breeziness. \u2014 Martin Weil, Washington Post , 19 June 2022",
|
|
"Capitulation describes the dramatic surge of selling pressure in a declining market or security that marks a mass surrender by investors. \u2014 Andy Edstrom, Fortune , 16 June 2022",
|
|
"After being staked to a 5-0 lead, Lucas Giolito was hit hard during a four-run fourth, a rerun of Dylan Cease\u2019s fifth inning surrender against the Dodgers. \u2014 Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune , 11 June 2022",
|
|
"The 2nd Connecticut went on to fight at Hatcher\u2019s Run in February 1865, in Petersburg from March 25 through April 2 and at Sailor\u2019s Creek in April 1865, just before Gen. Robert E. Lee\u2019s surrender at Appomattox Court House. \u2014 Jesse Leavenworth, Hartford Courant , 30 May 2022",
|
|
"Stoltenberg was also clear that the war is likely to end at the negotiating table and not, as some have hoped, with a kind of Second World War\u2013style unconditional surrender of one side. \u2014 Tom Mctague, The Atlantic , 30 May 2022",
|
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"Staley, an Air Force veteran who served in Iraq as a combat medic, is set to self- surrender to prison at the end of July. \u2014 Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune , 27 May 2022",
|
|
"It is often forgotten , that even after Robert E. Lee\u2019s surrender in Appomattox on April 9, 1865, the fighting continued for more than another week in North Carolina. \u2014 New York Times , 27 May 2022"
|
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],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
|
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a":"Verb"
|
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},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English surrendre , from Anglo-French, from surrendre, susrendre to relinquish, from sur- & sus-, suz under + rendre to give back \u2014 more at render , sous-chef":"Noun",
|
|
"Middle English surrendren , from surrendre , noun":"Verb"
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
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"s\u0259-\u02c8ren-d\u0259r"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for surrender Verb relinquish , yield , resign , surrender , abandon , waive mean to give up completely. relinquish usually does not imply strong feeling but may suggest some regret, reluctance, or weakness. relinquished her crown yield implies concession or compliance or submission to force. the troops yielded ground grudgingly resign emphasizes voluntary relinquishment or sacrifice without struggle. resigned her position surrender implies a giving up after a struggle to retain or resist. surrendered their claims abandon stresses finality and completeness in giving up. abandoned all hope waive implies conceding or forgoing with little or no compulsion. waived the right to a trial by jury",
|
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"synonyms":[
|
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"cede",
|
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"cough up",
|
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"deliver",
|
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"give up",
|
|
"hand over",
|
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"lay down",
|
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"relinquish",
|
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"render",
|
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"turn in",
|
|
"turn over",
|
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"yield"
|
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],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-075336",
|
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"type":[
|
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"noun",
|
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"transitive verb",
|
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"verb"
|
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]
|
|
},
|
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"surrender (to)":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":[
|
|
"as in submit (to) , defer (to)"
|
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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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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-105656",
|
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"type":[
|
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"verb"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"surrenderor":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": one that makes a surrender (as of an estate)":[]
|
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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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"surrender entry 1 + -or":""
|
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},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"s\u0259\u02c8rend\u0259r\u0259(r)",
|
|
"s\u0259\u00a6rend\u0259\u00a6r\u022f(\u0259)r"
|
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],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-131650",
|
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"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"surrendry":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": surrender":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"surrender entry 1 + -ry":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"s\u0259\u02c8rendr\u0113"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-082521",
|
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"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"surreptitious":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
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"open",
|
|
"overt",
|
|
"public"
|
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],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": acting or doing something clandestinely : stealthy":[
|
|
"a surreptitious glance"
|
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],
|
|
": done, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine":[]
|
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},
|
|
"examples":[
|
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"The letter didn't offer up the jewels, only shadowy suggestions about their disappearance, claiming that [heiress, Carolyn] Skelly, in a surreptitious trading of parcels with \"a man in an ankle-length tweed overcoat,\" had left a bag full of jewelry on the floor at J.F.K. \u2014 Mark Seal , Vanity Fair , December 2001",
|
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"In the early evening as we gathered in the lobby beneath mounted elk heads and bear skins, the lights of the chandelier flickered mysteriously. But the teacher and I both spied the surreptitious action of the desk clerk, whose sheepish smile acknowledged that one brief hotel mystery had been solved. Other signs of pranking there included a \"ghost\" photo (displayed in a lobby album) that the clerk confided to me was staged, and some pennies, placed on the back of a men's room toilet, that from time to time would secretly become rearranged to form messages\u2014like the word \"why",
|
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"The next week offered [FBI agent] Wiser the opportunity he had been waiting for. Ames was leaving the country, going to Ankara for a weeklong international conference on drugs. Wiser went to Bryant for permission to run a \u2026 surreptitious search of Ames' garbage. But the chief was dead set against it. \u2014 Tim Weiner et al. , Rolling Stone , 29 June 1995",
|
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"She had a surreptitious relationship with her employee.",
|
|
"a private investigator adept at taking surreptitious pictures of adulterous couples",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"While these concerns may seem relatively new, pop star celebrity Madonna has been raising alarm bells about the potential for nonconsensual, surreptitious collection and testing of DNA for over a decade. \u2014 Liza Vertinsky, The Conversation , 3 June 2022",
|
|
"The surreptitious surgeries began occurring at plastic surgery clinics in South Korea in the 2010s, after the government started promoting medical tourism as an economic driver, according to legal experts. \u2014 John Yoon, New York Times , 13 May 2022",
|
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"Deep in the center of the rosebush and hidden from plain view, pests and disease can get a surreptitious foothold that can end up being very challenging to your entire rose garden. \u2014 Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune , 7 May 2022",
|
|
"The New York Times reported that the detection system was installed Wednesday, and violators may be asked to leave the theater or delete any surreptitious footage. \u2014 Janine Henni, PEOPLE.com , 12 May 2022",
|
|
"In October 2020, the Sussexes sued and forced another paparazzi agency to confess and apologize for taking surreptitious photos, allegedly by drones, of their son Archie in their Los Angeles rental backyard. \u2014 Maria Puente, USA TODAY , 24 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"Some suggest that the U.S. move MiG fighters (and presumably other equipment) near the Polish\u2014Ukrainian border for surreptitious pickup by Ukrainian pilots. \u2014 John Yoo, National Review , 19 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Nevertheless, Val forms a bond with the 9-year-old girl, known as Sigrid, and conducts a surreptitious and increasingly dangerous investigation into Andy\u2019s death. \u2014 Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times , 9 Mar. 2022",
|
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"There is good reason to believe that Nelly became pregnant; that Dickens sequestered her in France, making frequent surreptitious visits to her; and that a child was born there who either died in infancy or was put up for adoption. \u2014 The New Yorker , 28 Feb. 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":{
|
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"Middle English, from Latin surrepticius , from surreptus , past participle of surripere to snatch secretly, from sub- + rapere to seize \u2014 more at rapid":""
|
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"s\u0259-\u02ccrep-",
|
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"\u02ccs\u0259r-\u0259p-\u02c8ti-sh\u0259s",
|
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"\u02ccs\u0259-r\u0259p-"
|
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for surreptitious secret , covert , stealthy , furtive , clandestine , surreptitious , underhanded mean done without attracting observation. secret implies concealment on any grounds for any motive. met at a secret location covert stresses the fact of not being open or declared. covert intelligence operations stealthy suggests taking pains to avoid being seen or heard especially in some misdoing. the stealthy step of a burglar furtive implies a sly or cautious stealthiness. lovers exchanging furtive glances clandestine implies secrecy usually for an evil, illicit, or unauthorized purpose and often emphasizes the fear of being discovered. a clandestine meeting of conspirators surreptitious applies to action or behavior done secretly often with skillful avoidance of detection and in violation of custom, law, or authority. the surreptitious stockpiling of weapons underhanded stresses fraud or deception. an underhanded trick",
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"synonyms":[
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"backstairs",
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"behind-the-scenes",
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"clandestine",
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"covert",
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"furtive",
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"hole-and-corner",
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"hugger-mugger",
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"hush-hush",
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"private",
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"privy",
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"secret",
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"sneak",
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"sneaking",
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"sneaky",
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"stealth",
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"stealthy",
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"undercover",
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"underground",
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"underhand",
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"underhanded"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-173359",
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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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"surreverence":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":[
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"Definition of surreverence obsolete variant of sir-reverence"
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],
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"examples":[],
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"history_and_etymology":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220701-195253",
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"type":[]
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"surrey":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": a four-wheel two-seated horse-drawn pleasure carriage":[],
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"Earl of \u2014 see Henry howard":[],
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"city southeast of Vancouver in southern British Columbia, Canada population 468,251":[],
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"county of southeastern England south of London; capital Kingston upon Thames area 662 square miles (1714 square kilometers), population 1,132,000":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"Karen delighted in a ride on a surrey cycle pedaled by Erik and his girlfriend, Renee Aguilar. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 20 Sep. 2021",
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"Only instead of a surrey with a fringe on the top, there\u2019s an ice cream stand and a small store that sells fresh produce and a restaurant that serves the freshest foods. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 2 Sep. 2021",
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"The actual surrey with the fringe on top shown in the movie is on display at Jerome State Historic Park. \u2014 Roger Naylor, azcentral , 12 Dec. 2019",
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"Bici Pincio rentals, just inside the park entrance, offered the ideal solution for a family of five: the surrey -style Risci\u00f2 Max ($22 first hour, other bikes from $4.50). \u2014 Shelly Rivoli, latimes.com , 11 July 2019",
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"Old-time Pearlanders wrote of Zychlinski, rumored to be a Polish nobleman, traveling the dirt streets of Pearland in a fancy surrey pulled by a pair of shiny black, high stepping horses. \u2014 Jaimy Jones, Houston Chronicle , 19 June 2018",
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"Bike rentals: cruisers, tandems, choppers, quad sports, deuce coupes, four-wheel surrey bikes. \u2014 The Courier-Journal , 26 July 2017",
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"Bike rentals: cruisers, tandems, choppers, quad sports, deuce coupes, four-wheel surrey bikes. \u2014 The Courier-Journal , 19 July 2017",
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"Bike rentals: cruisers, tandems, choppers, quad sports, deuce coupes, four-wheel surrey bikes. \u2014 The Courier-Journal , 19 July 2017"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"circa 1891, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Surrey , England":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8s\u0259r-\u0113",
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"\u02c8s\u0259-r\u0113"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-043316",
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"type":[
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"biographical name",
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"geographical name",
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"surround":{
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"antonyms":[
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"ambient",
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"atmosphere",
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"climate",
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"clime",
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"context",
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"contexture",
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"environment",
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"environs",
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"medium",
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"milieu",
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"mise-en-sc\u00e8ne",
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"setting",
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"surroundings",
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"terrain"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": something (such as a border or ambient environment) that surrounds":[
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"from urban centre to rural surround",
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"\u2014 Emrys Jones"
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],
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": to cause to be surrounded by something":[
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"surrounded himself with friends"
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],
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": to constitute part of the environment of":[
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"surrounded by poverty"
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],
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": to enclose on all sides : envelop":[
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"the crowd surrounded her"
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],
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": to enclose so as to cut off communication or retreat : invest entry 2":[],
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": to extend around the margin or edge of : encircle":[
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"a wall surrounds the old city"
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],
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": to form or be a member of the entourage of":[
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"flatterers who surround the king"
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]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Verb",
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"A wall surrounds the old city.",
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"They had the suspect surrounded .",
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"She was suddenly surrounded by a crowd of excited fans.",
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"There's a lot of uncertainty surrounding the decision.",
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"His departure was surrounded by secrecy.",
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"Noun",
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"the vast, featureless surround of the desert was strangely appealing to him",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
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"In Lysychansk, Ukrainian personnel said Thursday that the Russian army had made gains along the Seversky Donets River with apparent aims to surround Lysychansk from the north and the south. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 23 June 2022",
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"Choral harmonies surround the pair\u2019s breakthroughs throughout the song, like a step-by-step guide to escapism. \u2014 Larisha Paul, Billboard , 21 June 2022",
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"In its latest intelligence update, the ministry said Russia was concentrating its effort to surround the forces directly facing the two regions by advancing from Kharkiv in the north and Mariupol in the south. \u2014 NBC News , 27 Mar. 2022",
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"The Ukrainian nationalist Symon Petliura\u2019s troops appear, surround Kyiv, take it, and are gone again. \u2014 Marci Shore, The Atlantic , 11 Mar. 2022",
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"And Ukrainian shellfire stopped a Russian convoy that had been seen 13 miles north of the city, says the officer, in an apparent bid to surround Mykolaiv, according to open-source geolocation data that was posted on social media. \u2014 Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor , 11 Mar. 2022",
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"The stalling of the 40-mile Russian convoy of tanks of military vehicles in their effort to surround Kyiv has allowed this essential corridor to fortify and remain open at least for the moment. \u2014 Washington Post , 3 Mar. 2022",
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"Morgan's designers have chosen a much squarer design to surround the bulkier new powerplant. \u2014 Mike Duff, Car and Driver , 24 Feb. 2022",
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"Officers used the opportunity to surround the Camaro. \u2014 Fox News , 18 Oct. 2021",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"Its visual highlights include a propane-burning fireplace with a marble surround and hearth, and two alcoves set off by columns. \u2014 James Alexander, Hartford Courant , 19 June 2022",
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"Spicer-Warin\u2019s carved moonstone cameo depicting Zeus, King of the Gods of Mount Olympus with his wife Hera with an old mine cut diamond surround . \u2014 Beth Bernstein, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
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"Nearby, find two bedrooms and a new bath with glass tile tub surround and double vanity. \u2014 Jon Gorey, BostonGlobe.com , 20 May 2022",
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"To the other side, a tub with a wood surround from a second bathroom off the bedroom juts into a study with armoires, bookshelves and windows overlooking the property. \u2014 New York Times , 26 Jan. 2022",
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"The space for showers and lockers is now a kitchen with custom cabinets and a Sub-Zero refrigerator with an ice-box surround . \u2014 oregonlive , 18 Jan. 2022",
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"The family room has a 60-inch linear fireplace with a slate surround that goes from floor to ceiling. \u2014 Lia Picard, WSJ , 15 Dec. 2021",
|
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"There is also a central vacuum, a security system and wiring for surround -sound. \u2014 Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant , 5 June 2022",
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"The pool surround and patio are of Kota stone, and the topiaries are boxwood. \u2014 Kelsey Mulvey, ELLE Decor , 10 May 2022"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1893, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
|
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"circa 1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)":"Verb"
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"Middle English, to flood, inundate, from Anglo-French surunder , from Late Latin superundare , to overflow, from Latin super- + unda wave; influenced in meaning by round entry 5 \u2014 more at water":"Verb"
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},
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"s\u0259-\u02c8rau\u0307nd"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"circle",
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"compass",
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"embrace",
|
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"encircle",
|
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"enclose",
|
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"inclose",
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"encompass",
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"environ",
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"gird",
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"girdle",
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"ring",
|
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"wreathe"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-163022",
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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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"surroundings":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
|
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": the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded : environment":[]
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},
|
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"examples":[
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"The main filming locations in Lithuania are Vilnius and its surroundings , as well as Trakai, Kernav\u0117 and Roki\u0161kis. \u2014 Neringa Ka\u017eukauskaite, Variety , 17 June 2022",
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"Shy and curious, Marco sets out to experience all that his enchanting new surroundings , so far removed from his native London and gloomy Scottish boarding school, have to offer. \u2014 Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter , 24 May 2022",
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"That update also rejiggered the layout of the central touchscreen, giving more real estate to the area that depicts the car's surroundings , which will likely become more important when hands are no longer on the wheel. \u2014 Dave Vanderwerp, Car and Driver , 28 Apr. 2022",
|
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"There\u2019s a level of disconnect in people that allows us as a society to not take care of our surroundings , our environment. \u2014 Washington Post , 21 Apr. 2022",
|
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"Such surroundings , noted county Supervisor Jim Desmond, would not be out of place for a business meeting. \u2014 Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune , 18 Apr. 2022",
|
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"Kyiv and its surroundings , which had echoed with artillery booms and gunfire for weeks, had gone quiet. \u2014 New York Times , 2 Apr. 2022",
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"For the idea to work, the logical operations must happen much faster than the time taken for the bit to come into thermal equilibrium with its surroundings , which will randomize the bit\u2019s motion and scramble the information. \u2014 Philip Ball, Scientific American , 29 Mar. 2022",
|
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"Appropriately, the song\u2019s new video finds the three performers in colorful, retro-futuristic surroundings . \u2014 Jon Freeman, Rolling Stone , 17 Mar. 2022"
|
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],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"1841, in the meaning defined above":""
|
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
|
"s\u0259-\u02c8rau\u0307n-di\u014bz"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[
|
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"ambient",
|
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"atmosphere",
|
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"climate",
|
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"clime",
|
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"context",
|
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"contexture",
|
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"environment",
|
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"environs",
|
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"medium",
|
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"milieu",
|
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"mise-en-sc\u00e8ne",
|
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"setting",
|
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"surround",
|
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"terrain"
|
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],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-174227",
|
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"type":[
|
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"noun plural",
|
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"plural noun"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"surveillance":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{},
|
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"examples":[
|
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"government surveillance of suspected terrorists",
|
|
"The bank robbery was recorded by surveillance video cameras.",
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
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"Guity-Beckels was linked to the shooting through surveillance video. \u2014 Fox News , 1 July 2022",
|
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"The sources had told CBS New York that detectives had obtained surveillance video of Johnson meeting with the child's father at some point prior to the shooting. \u2014 Faris Tanyos, CBS News , 1 July 2022",
|
|
"Vasquez and her daughter said they were punched, bitten, kicked and had their hair pulled during the altercation, which was captured on surveillance video and drew national attention. \u2014 Anjali Huynh, BostonGlobe.com , 30 June 2022",
|
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"Investigators on Thursday released surveillance video of Plott and two women outside the property. \u2014 Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al , 30 June 2022",
|
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"According to the affidavit, Armstrong\u2019s SUV was seen on surveillance video outside the home where Wilson was found shot to death. \u2014 Ken Miller, ajc , 30 June 2022",
|
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"Prosecutors said surveillance video showed Zamorano driving the tractor-trailer through an immigration checkpoint near the Texas border city of Laredo earlier Monday. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 29 June 2022",
|
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"Officers were canvassing the area looking for witnesses and surveillance video from nearby businesses Tuesday evening. \u2014 Jake Allen, The Indianapolis Star , 29 June 2022",
|
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"It was learned through surveillance video that the bag belonged to a 48-year-old Mayfield Heights man. \u2014 cleveland , 27 June 2022"
|
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],
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"1802, in the meaning defined above":""
|
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"French, from surveiller to watch over, from sur- + veiller to watch, from Old French veillier , from Latin vigilare , from vigil watchful \u2014 more at vigil":""
|
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"s\u0259r-\u02c8v\u0101-l\u0259n(t)s also -\u02c8v\u0101l-y\u0259n(t)s or -\u02c8v\u0101-\u0259n(t)s",
|
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"or -\u02c8v\u0101-\u0259n(t)s",
|
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"also -\u02c8v\u0101l-y\u0259n(t)s",
|
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"s\u0259r-\u02c8v\u0101-l\u0259n(t)s"
|
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],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[
|
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"care",
|
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"charge",
|
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"guidance",
|
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"headship",
|
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"oversight",
|
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"regulation",
|
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"stewardship",
|
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"superintendence",
|
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"superintendency",
|
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"supervision"
|
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],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-011252",
|
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"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"survey":{
|
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"antonyms":[
|
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"audit",
|
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"check",
|
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"checkup",
|
|
"examination",
|
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"going-over",
|
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"inspection",
|
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"look-see",
|
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"review",
|
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"scan",
|
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"scrutiny",
|
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"view"
|
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],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": a broad treatment of a subject":[],
|
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": inspect , scrutinize":[
|
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"he surveyed us in a lordly way",
|
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"\u2014 Alan Harrington"
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],
|
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": poll sense 5a":[],
|
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": something that is surveyed":[],
|
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": the act or an instance of surveying : such as":[],
|
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": to determine and delineate the form, extent, and position of (such as a tract of land) by taking linear and angular measurements and by applying the principles of geometry and trigonometry":[],
|
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": to examine as to condition, situation, or value : appraise":[],
|
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": to make a survey":[],
|
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": to query (someone) in order to collect data for the analysis of some aspect of a group or area":[],
|
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": to view or consider comprehensively":[]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[
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"Verb",
|
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"A total of 250 city residents were surveyed about the project.",
|
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"64 percent of the people surveyed said that the economy was doing well.",
|
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"The teacher surveyed the room.",
|
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"People were surveying the damage after the storm.",
|
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"Engineers surveyed the property to see what could be built on it.",
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"Noun",
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"The survey found some surprising tendencies among the population.",
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"We conducted an opinion survey on the issue and found that most people agree.",
|
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"a survey on American drinking habits",
|
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"Surveys of each department were conducted earlier this year.",
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"A survey of recent corporate layoffs reveals a new trend in business management.",
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"A new land survey changed the borders of their property.",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
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"The song also likely rings true globally: One in five workers around the world are likely to seek new jobs in the next year, according to PwC\u2019s Global Workforce Hopes and Fears survey . \u2014 Fortune , 21 June 2022",
|
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"Perhaps even more concerning are the strategies survey respondents reported using to stretch out their insulin. \u2014 Deb Gordon, Forbes , 20 June 2022",
|
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"What does the crypto/digital assets survey say about the market",
|
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"Take a moment to look for current solutions gaps that are hindering the best customer and employee experiences\u2014and survey your customers and employees on them. \u2014 Amrit Chaudhuri, Forbes , 7 June 2022",
|
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"Creepy, nightmarish-looking dolls sometimes covered in barnacles that grow out of the eyes are washing up along Texas shores, according to researchers who survey the area for sea life. \u2014 Fox News , 7 May 2022",
|
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"The number could go up as meteorologists go out and site survey the damage. \u2014 Jennifer Gray, CNN , 7 Mar. 2022",
|
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"Last year, Energage, based in Pennsylvania, partnered with media in 60 markets and administered the 24-question Top Workplaces survey to more than 2 million employees at more than 8,000 organizations. \u2014 oregonlive , 12 Mar. 2022",
|
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"The Labor Department conducts its monthly jobs survey right around the 12th of every month. \u2014 David Harrison, WSJ , 3 Feb. 2022",
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
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"The restoration project began after the foundation completed a ground-penetrating radar survey of the area, which contained more than 800 unmarked graves. \u2014 Wilborn Nobles, ajc , 11 June 2022",
|
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"Just look at President Joe Biden\u2019s plummeting approval rating and steady declines in the University of Michigan consumer confidence survey , which reflects increasing public concern. \u2014 Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune , 11 June 2022",
|
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"The findings are from a Journal survey conducted with NORC at the University of Chicago, a nonpartisan research organization that measures social attitudes. \u2014 Janet Adamy, WSJ , 6 June 2022",
|
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"What\u2019s more exciting is that according to one survey , women, and no doubt many moms looking to provide for their families, led the way. \u2014 Carolina Martinez, Forbes , 6 June 2022",
|
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"NBC News survey , which was conducted May 5-7, 9-10, and which have a margin of error of plus-minus 4.38 percentage points. \u2014 Mark Murray, NBC News , 6 June 2022",
|
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"The survey , conducted by pollster James Johnson, showed Labour holding a lead of 20 percentage points over the Conservatives. \u2014 Mark Landler, BostonGlobe.com , 5 June 2022",
|
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"The survey , conducted by the pollster James Johnson, showed Labour holding a lead of 20 percentage points over the Conservatives. \u2014 Mark Landler, New York Times , 5 June 2022",
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"That\u2019s according to a new survey from Zillow, (which, of course, has a vested interest in offering to demystify the journey to home ownership). \u2014 Kira Bindrim, Quartz , 3 June 2022"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a":"Verb"
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"Middle English, from Anglo-French surveer , to look over, from sur- + veer to see \u2014 more at view":"Verb"
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"s\u0259r-\u02c8v\u0101",
|
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"\u02c8s\u0259r-\u02ccv\u0101"
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],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
|
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"canvass",
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"canvas",
|
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"interview",
|
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"poll",
|
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"solicit"
|
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-220432",
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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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"survival mechanism":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": a way of protecting oneself from being hurt by other people":[]
|
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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":"20220707-193209",
|
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"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"survive":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": to continue to exist or live after":[
|
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"survived the earthquake"
|
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],
|
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": to continue to function or prosper":[],
|
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": to continue to function or prosper despite : withstand":[
|
|
"they survived many hardships"
|
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],
|
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": to remain alive after the death of":[
|
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"he is survived by his wife"
|
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],
|
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": to remain alive or in existence : live on":[]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[
|
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"I don't see how any creature can survive under those conditions.",
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"bacteria that survive in extreme temperatures",
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"Only a few written records survive from those times.",
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"These ancient practices still survive in some regions.",
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"Some of the original bridges survive .",
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"Many businesses are struggling to survive in today's economy.",
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"Only his son survived him.",
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"She survived her husband by only a few years.",
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"He survived a political scandal and was elected to the state legislature.",
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"The company survived the recession.",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"People survive by growing their own crops like corn, beans and wheat. \u2014 Laura Hancock, cleveland , 1 July 2022",
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"Taylor County Sheriff Wayne Padgett told CBS affiliate WCTV that the girl had surgery and lost her leg, but is expected to survive . \u2014 Stephen Smith, CBS News , 1 July 2022",
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"Smith's brother, 18, was also shot but is expected to survive , according to police. \u2014 Kc Baker, PEOPLE.com , 1 July 2022",
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"Power did not release the victim\u2019s name or age, but said he was expected to survive . \u2014 Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune , 1 July 2022",
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"Taylor County Sheriff Wayne Padgett told CBS affiliate WCTV that the girl had surgery and lost her leg, but was expected to survive . \u2014 Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al , 1 July 2022",
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"Taylor County Sheriff Wayne Padgett told WCTV the teen would lose her leg but was expected to survive . \u2014 Fox News , 1 July 2022",
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"Previte had the idea for this venture during the early weeks of the covid pandemic, when restaurants were shut down and scrambling to survive by selling off their wine inventories at deep discounts. \u2014 Dave Mcintyre, Washington Post , 30 June 2022",
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"In 2016, both Haier\u2019s CEO and Chairman, Zhang Ruimin, and GEA\u2019s soon-to-be CEO, Kevin Nolan, had felt the need to survive by changing the way the firm operates. \u2014 Bill Fischer, Forbes , 29 June 2022"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English, to outlive, from Anglo-French survivre , from Latin supervivere , from super- + vivere to live \u2014 more at quick entry 1":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"s\u0259r-\u02c8v\u012bv"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"ride (out)",
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"weather"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-230203",
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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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"surcharging":{
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"type":[
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"noun",
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"transitive verb",
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"verb"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": overcharge":[],
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": to charge an extra fee":[],
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": to show an omission in (an account) for which credit ought to have been given":[],
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": overstock":[],
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": to fill or load to excess":[
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"the atmosphere \u2026 was surcharged with war hysteria",
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"\u2014 H. A. Chippendale"
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],
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": to mark a surcharge on (a stamp)":[],
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": overprint":[
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"surcharge a banknote"
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],
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": an additional tax, cost, or impost":[],
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": an extra fare":[
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"a sleeping car surcharge"
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],
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": an instance of surcharging an account":[],
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": an excessive load or burden":[],
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": the action of surcharging : the state of being surcharged":[],
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": a stamp bearing such an overprint":[],
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": an overprint on a currency note":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"\u02c8s\u0259r-\u02ccch\u00e4rj"
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],
|
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"synonyms":[
|
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"gouge",
|
|
"overcharge",
|
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"soak",
|
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"sting"
|
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],
|
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"antonyms":[
|
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"undercharge"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"examples":[
|
|
"Verb",
|
|
"contends that with the present tax structure, the state's lower-income residents are being surcharged and the wealthiest residents are getting off too lightly",
|
|
"Noun",
|
|
"The airline has added a $20 fuel surcharge on all international flights.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
|
"Josephson\u2019s bill would increase that surcharge slightly. \u2014 James Brooks, Anchorage Daily News , 12 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"In addition to sales tax, the governor\u2019s budget language would let New York City collect a $1.50-per-room nightly surcharge on hotel stays. \u2014 Jimmy Vielkind, WSJ , 25 Jan. 2021",
|
|
"The Osceola County Clerk of Court will be waiving a 40% collections surcharge during its Operation Green Light from Monday through Nov. 20. \u2014 Monivette Cordeiro, orlandosentinel.com , 6 Nov. 2020",
|
|
"The county had a fund balance of $6.6 million in school facilities surcharge revenues at the end of fiscal 2018. \u2014 Erin B. Logan, baltimoresun.com , 23 Aug. 2019",
|
|
"The Affordable Care Act, passed in 2010 without a single Republican vote, protects Americans from being refused or surcharged for insurance because of their medical history. \u2014 Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times , 29 July 2019",
|
|
"Soil surcharging work done ... Over the last two years, the SpaceX site was essentially leveled, loaded with hundreds of tons of soil, plumbed with drainage pipes, and then left alone to have gravity do the rest of the work. \u2014 Eric Berger, Ars Technica , 28 Sep. 2018",
|
|
"Cracks and joint separations are allowing stormwater to infiltrate and surcharge the lines, causing them to overflow from manholes. \u2014 Lawrence Specker, AL.com , 23 June 2017",
|
|
"The House bill allows states to obtain waivers allowing insurers to reject applicants with medical conditions or surcharge them heavily under certain circumstances. \u2014 Michael Hiltzik, chicagotribune.com , 9 June 2017",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"Delta has imposed a $200 monthly surcharge for unvaccinated workers and has also said that most of its workforce is vaccinated. \u2014 Alison Sider, WSJ , 24 Dec. 2021",
|
|
"Additionally, the company will reportedly impose a $50 monthly surcharge on health plans for unvaccinated nonunion workers. \u2014 Brendan Morrow, The Week , 14 Dec. 2021",
|
|
"Canadian exhibitor Cineplex has joined its U.S. peers in introducing a surcharge for the convenience of booking movies online. \u2014 Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter , 22 June 2022",
|
|
"Trucking companies cope with pricier diesel by calculating the basic cost of hauling a load, then adding a separate fuel surcharge that varies with the price of diesel. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 26 May 2022",
|
|
"That brings the price down to $106.50 \u2014 there\u2019s a $5 fuel surcharge . \u2014 Scott Mcmurren, Anchorage Daily News , 30 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"But now the carrier is adjusting its fuel surcharge mechanism to take into account diesel prices far outside the scale that was set several years ago. \u2014 Lydia O\u2019neal, WSJ , 25 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Like Uber drivers in New York, cabdrivers in New York would not be eligible for the fuel surcharge and would instead be paid according to New York City\u2019s guidelines for for-hire vehicles. \u2014 Washington Post , 24 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Lyft\u2019s competitor, Uber, last Friday announced a temporary fuel surcharge that will begin Wednesday. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 14 Mar. 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English, from Anglo-French surcharger , from sur- + charger to load, charge \u2014 more at charge entry 1":"Verb"
|
|
},
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun"
|
|
},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-142429"
|
|
},
|
|
"surpasser":{
|
|
"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": one that surpasses":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"-s\u0259(r)"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
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|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-151422"
|
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},
|
|
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|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun",
|
|
"transitive verb",
|
|
"verb"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
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|
|
": to charge an extra fee":[],
|
|
": to show an omission in (an account) for which credit ought to have been given":[],
|
|
": overstock":[],
|
|
": to fill or load to excess":[
|
|
"the atmosphere \u2026 was surcharged with war hysteria",
|
|
"\u2014 H. A. Chippendale"
|
|
],
|
|
": to mark a surcharge on (a stamp)":[],
|
|
": overprint":[
|
|
"surcharge a banknote"
|
|
],
|
|
": an additional tax, cost, or impost":[],
|
|
": an extra fare":[
|
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"a sleeping car surcharge"
|
|
],
|
|
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|
|
": an excessive load or burden":[],
|
|
": the action of surcharging : the state of being surcharged":[],
|
|
": a stamp bearing such an overprint":[],
|
|
": an overprint on a currency note":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0259r-\u02ccch\u00e4rj"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"gouge",
|
|
"overcharge",
|
|
"soak",
|
|
"sting"
|
|
],
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"undercharge"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Verb",
|
|
"contends that with the present tax structure, the state's lower-income residents are being surcharged and the wealthiest residents are getting off too lightly",
|
|
"Noun",
|
|
"The airline has added a $20 fuel surcharge on all international flights.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
|
"Josephson\u2019s bill would increase that surcharge slightly. \u2014 James Brooks, Anchorage Daily News , 12 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"In addition to sales tax, the governor\u2019s budget language would let New York City collect a $1.50-per-room nightly surcharge on hotel stays. \u2014 Jimmy Vielkind, WSJ , 25 Jan. 2021",
|
|
"The Osceola County Clerk of Court will be waiving a 40% collections surcharge during its Operation Green Light from Monday through Nov. 20. \u2014 Monivette Cordeiro, orlandosentinel.com , 6 Nov. 2020",
|
|
"The county had a fund balance of $6.6 million in school facilities surcharge revenues at the end of fiscal 2018. \u2014 Erin B. Logan, baltimoresun.com , 23 Aug. 2019",
|
|
"The Affordable Care Act, passed in 2010 without a single Republican vote, protects Americans from being refused or surcharged for insurance because of their medical history. \u2014 Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times , 29 July 2019",
|
|
"Soil surcharging work done ... Over the last two years, the SpaceX site was essentially leveled, loaded with hundreds of tons of soil, plumbed with drainage pipes, and then left alone to have gravity do the rest of the work. \u2014 Eric Berger, Ars Technica , 28 Sep. 2018",
|
|
"Cracks and joint separations are allowing stormwater to infiltrate and surcharge the lines, causing them to overflow from manholes. \u2014 Lawrence Specker, AL.com , 23 June 2017",
|
|
"The House bill allows states to obtain waivers allowing insurers to reject applicants with medical conditions or surcharge them heavily under certain circumstances. \u2014 Michael Hiltzik, chicagotribune.com , 9 June 2017",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"Delta has imposed a $200 monthly surcharge for unvaccinated workers and has also said that most of its workforce is vaccinated. \u2014 Alison Sider, WSJ , 24 Dec. 2021",
|
|
"Additionally, the company will reportedly impose a $50 monthly surcharge on health plans for unvaccinated nonunion workers. \u2014 Brendan Morrow, The Week , 14 Dec. 2021",
|
|
"Canadian exhibitor Cineplex has joined its U.S. peers in introducing a surcharge for the convenience of booking movies online. \u2014 Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter , 22 June 2022",
|
|
"Trucking companies cope with pricier diesel by calculating the basic cost of hauling a load, then adding a separate fuel surcharge that varies with the price of diesel. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 26 May 2022",
|
|
"That brings the price down to $106.50 \u2014 there\u2019s a $5 fuel surcharge . \u2014 Scott Mcmurren, Anchorage Daily News , 30 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"But now the carrier is adjusting its fuel surcharge mechanism to take into account diesel prices far outside the scale that was set several years ago. \u2014 Lydia O\u2019neal, WSJ , 25 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Like Uber drivers in New York, cabdrivers in New York would not be eligible for the fuel surcharge and would instead be paid according to New York City\u2019s guidelines for for-hire vehicles. \u2014 Washington Post , 24 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Lyft\u2019s competitor, Uber, last Friday announced a temporary fuel surcharge that will begin Wednesday. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 14 Mar. 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English, from Anglo-French surcharger , from sur- + charger to load, charge \u2014 more at charge entry 1":"Verb"
|
|
},
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun"
|
|
},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-153304"
|
|
},
|
|
"surgeon":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a medical specialist who practices surgery":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0259r-j\u0259n"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"The confluence occurred after Harold accepted an offer last year to join the staff of Washington University's heart and vascular program at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, following 30 years as a cardiac surgeon in Florida and West Virginia. \u2014 Jeff Truesdell, PEOPLE.com , 21 June 2022",
|
|
"For me, my work as a hand surgeon has put me in contact with people from all walks of life. \u2014 Dr. Eric George, Forbes , 15 June 2022",
|
|
"Born in 1882, Gillies lived a comfortable life as a London surgeon with a focus on issues of the ear, nose and throat. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 8 June 2022",
|
|
"Seydoux is sensational, an intensely sensual presence who has turned her past profession as a trauma surgeon into a passionate art form. \u2014 David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter , 23 May 2022",
|
|
"Wil is busy with her career as a surgeon and balancing the expectations of her traditionalist Chinese mother, which don't include her dancer girlfriend Vivian. \u2014 Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping , 23 May 2022",
|
|
"After her father died in 2017, Koulabdara found photos from his childhood, old journals and notes from his career as a surgeon in Laos. \u2014 Saqib Rahim, NBC News , 16 May 2022",
|
|
"Although not certified as a surgeon , Freeman barnstormed the country, lobotomizing patient after patient, sometimes as many as 20 in a row, including very young children. \u2014 Richard J. Mcnally, WSJ , 13 May 2022",
|
|
"As Catherine picks her jaw up off the floor, Bailey corners Jo (Camilla Luddington) and begs her to come back as a general surgeon attending. \u2014 Lincee Ray, EW.com , 6 May 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English surgien , from Anglo-French, alteration of cirurgien , from cirurgerie surgery":""
|
|
},
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"14th century, in the meaning defined above":""
|
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},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-153618"
|
|
},
|
|
"surgent":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": rising in a surge : swelling in surges or waves":[
|
|
"surgent seas"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0259rj\u0259nt"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Latin surgent-, surgens , present participle of surgere to rise":""
|
|
},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-154907"
|
|
},
|
|
"surnominal":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": of or relating to a surname":[
|
|
"surnominal forms",
|
|
"surnominal characteristics"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u00a6s\u0259r+"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"sur- + nominal":""
|
|
},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-155058"
|
|
},
|
|
"surcoat":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0259r-\u02cck\u014dt"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"greatcoat",
|
|
"overcoat",
|
|
"topcoat"
|
|
],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"a knight in a fur-lined and hooded surcoat over a long tunic stood in the forest clearing"
|
|
],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English surcote , from Anglo-French, from sur- + cote coat":""
|
|
},
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"13th century, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-174601"
|
|
},
|
|
"surette":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a tropical American tree ( Byrsonima crassifolia ) having hard dark-colored wood and edible yellow acid berries":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"s\u00fc\u02c8ret"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"French, sourish, diminutive of sur sour, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German s\u016br sour":""
|
|
},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-180428"
|
|
},
|
|
"surface mail":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": mail that is carried on land rather than by air or by sea":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"examples":[],
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-181521"
|
|
},
|
|
"surcingle":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a belt, band, or girth passing around the body of a horse to bind a saddle or pack fast to the horse's back":[],
|
|
": the cincture of a cassock":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0259r-\u02ccsi\u014b-g\u0259l"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"That came to light when a lowbrau burst into the ball pasture with several slugs of something under his surcingle slightly stronger than Hyson. \u2014 Johnny Miller, San Francisco Chronicle , 28 Mar. 2018"
|
|
],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English sursengle , from Anglo-French surcengle , from sur- + cengle girdle, from Latin cingulum \u2014 more at cingulum":""
|
|
},
|
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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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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-184331"
|
|
},
|
|
"surpassing":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"adverb"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": greatly exceeding others : of a very high degree":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"s\u0259r-\u02c8pa-si\u014b"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"a woman of surpassing grace and beauty"
|
|
],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1566, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-185431"
|
|
},
|
|
"surgeon's agaric":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a preparation in the form of a powder or thick feltlike sheets of an agaric ( Fomes fomentarius ) formerly used as a hemostatic":[]
|
|
},
|
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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":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-191353"
|
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},
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"surgeon's knot":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": a reef knot in which the first knot has two turns \u2014 see knot illustration":[]
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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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"1733, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-195027"
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},
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"surgeon major":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": the ranking surgeon of a regiment in the British Army":[]
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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":"20220708-202248"
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},
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"surpasses":{
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"type":[
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"adjective",
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"verb"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": to become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed":[
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"surpassed her rivals",
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"surpassed all expectations"
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],
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": to go beyond : overstep":[],
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": to transcend the reach, capacity, or powers of":[
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"a beauty that surpasses description"
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]
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"s\u0259r-\u02c8pas"
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],
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"synonyms":[
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"beat",
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"better",
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"eclipse",
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"exceed",
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"excel",
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"outclass",
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"outdistance",
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"outdo",
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"outgun",
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"outmatch",
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"outshine",
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"outstrip",
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"overtop",
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"top",
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"tower (over)",
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"transcend"
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],
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"antonyms":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for surpass exceed , surpass , transcend , excel , outdo , outstrip mean to go or be beyond a stated or implied limit, measure, or degree. exceed implies going beyond a limit set by authority or established by custom or by prior achievement. exceed the speed limit surpass suggests superiority in quality, merit, or skill. the book surpassed our expectations transcend implies a rising or extending notably above or beyond ordinary limits. transcended the values of their culture excel implies preeminence in achievement or quality and may suggest superiority to all others. excels in mathematics outdo applies to a bettering or exceeding what has been done before. outdid herself this time outstrip suggests surpassing in a race or competition. outstripped other firms in sales",
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"examples":[
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"Attendance is expected to surpass last year's record.",
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"Last quarter, sales surpassed two million.",
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"His work regularly surpasses all expectations.",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports only 25% of small businesses will surpass operating for more than ten years. \u2014 Cami Powell, Forbes , 29 June 2022",
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"Excluding electronics, the discounts on many items don\u2019t surpass those on other days at Amazon, data show. \u2014 Sebastian Herrera, WSJ , 26 June 2022",
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"Khabane's stare of disapproval and trademark hand gestures say it all, and the creator's funny videos have resonated with fans who were quick to flood his comments with live updates on when his follower count would surpass Charli D'Amelio's. \u2014 Seventeen , 24 June 2022",
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"Senior Manhattan Institute fellow and researcher Rafael Mangual said on the podcast that fears were not overblown as crime had risen in 30 cities in America to get close to or surpass 1990s levels. \u2014 Fox News , 22 June 2022",
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"Should investors still allocate funds to equities, KKR sees opportunities in sectors like hospitality, events, financial services, wellness, and beauty due to the possibility that services inflation could surpass goods inflation. \u2014 Ali Fazal, Fortune , 18 June 2022",
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"So far this fiscal year, the agency has conducted 10,588 rescue missions, on pace to surpass the record 12,833 launched last year. \u2014 Rick Jervis, USA TODAY , 16 June 2022",
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"The incident is the 254th mass shooting this year, as the country is on pace to match or surpass last year's total, according to the Gun Violence Archive. \u2014 Alexandra Meeks, CNN , 10 June 2022",
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"There\u2019s a very real belief among collectors that the hammer price could surpass the current record of $6.6 million. \u2014 Bryan Hood, Robb Report , 7 June 2022"
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],
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle French surpasser , from sur- + passer to pass":""
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},
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"first_known_use":{
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"1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-203657"
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},
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"surgeonfish":{
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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 family (Acanthuridae) of tropical bony fishes that have a laterally compressed body and typically a movable spine on each side of the body near the base of the tail capable of inflicting a painful wound":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8s\u0259r-j\u0259n-\u02ccfish"
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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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"Like schools of surgeonfish that unite in the face of an imminent threat, the global community must come together in vision, voice and action to combat the alarming realities of the climate crisis. \u2014 Time , 6 Jan. 2022",
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"Sail a traditional dhow boat a half hour to the reef and discover a variety of corals and marine species\u2014from frogfish and sea turtles to shrimp and surgeonfish . \u2014 National Geographic , 12 June 2019",
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"Meanwhile, a group of scientists perusing a market in the Philippines stumbled upon a completely new species of surgeonfish . \u2014 Danielle Hall, Smithsonian , 16 Dec. 2017"
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],
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"first_known_use":{
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"1871, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-221905"
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},
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"surgeon dentist":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": an oral surgeon":[]
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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":"20220708-222204"
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},
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"surgeoncy":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": the office or position of a surgeon":[
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"a vacant surgeoncy"
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]
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},
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"-ns\u0113"
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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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"surgeon + -cy":""
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},
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-222607"
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},
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"surprise party":{
|
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"type":[
|
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": a secretly planned party for someone who is not told about it until he or she arrives":[
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"We threw him a surprise party ."
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]
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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":"20220708-224001"
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},
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"Surprise":{
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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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"definitions":{
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": an attack made without warning":[],
|
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": a taking unawares":[],
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": something that surprises":[],
|
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": the feeling caused by something unexpected or unusual":[],
|
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"city in south central Arizona west of Phoenix population 117,517":[],
|
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": to take unawares":[
|
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"Police surprised the burglars in the store."
|
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],
|
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": to detect or elicit by a taking unawares":[
|
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"\u2026 sometimes surprised a tragic shadow in her eyes.",
|
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"\u2014 Willa Cather"
|
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],
|
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": to strike with wonder or amazement especially because unexpected":[
|
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"His conduct surprised me."
|
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],
|
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": to cause astonishment or surprise":[
|
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"Her success didn't surprise ."
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"s\u0259r-\u02c8pr\u012bz",
|
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"s\u0259-",
|
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"s\u0259-\u02c8pr\u012bz"
|
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],
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
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"bombshell",
|
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"jar",
|
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"jaw-dropper",
|
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"jolt",
|
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"stunner"
|
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],
|
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"antonyms":[
|
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"amaze",
|
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"astonish",
|
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"astound",
|
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"bowl over",
|
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"dumbfound",
|
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"dumfound",
|
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"flabbergast",
|
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"floor",
|
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"rock",
|
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"shock",
|
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"startle",
|
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"stun",
|
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"stupefy",
|
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"thunderstrike"
|
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],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for surprise Verb surprise , astonish , astound , amaze , flabbergast mean to impress forcibly through unexpectedness. surprise stresses causing an effect through being unexpected but not necessarily unusual or novel. surprised to find them at home astonish implies surprising so greatly as to seem incredible. a discovery that astonished the world astound stresses the shock of astonishment. too astounded to respond amaze suggests an effect of bewilderment. amazed by the immense size of the place flabbergast may suggest thorough astonishment and bewilderment or dismay. flabbergasted by his angry refusal",
|
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"examples":[
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"Noun",
|
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"What a pleasant surprise to see you!",
|
|
"It's no surprise that he doesn't want to go.",
|
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"Is it any surprise that she should feel disappointed",
|
|
"The teacher sprang a surprise on us and gave a pop quiz.",
|
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"I have a special surprise for the children.",
|
|
"The trip was a surprise for her birthday.",
|
|
"Is the party a surprise ",
|
|
"Imagine our surprise when they sold their house and moved to the Bahamas.",
|
|
"He stared at her in surprise .",
|
|
"Verb",
|
|
"The results will surprise you.",
|
|
"Nothing you could say would surprise me.",
|
|
"They surprised everyone by moving to the Bahamas.",
|
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"A police officer surprised the burglars.",
|
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"The troops were surprised by an attack from the north.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
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"Feldstein, who is currently starring at Fanny Brice in Broadway's Funny Girl revival, then revealed the proposal was a total surprise , one planned meticulously by Roberts and her family. \u2014 Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com , 28 June 2022",
|
|
"Beware the receding tide: there\u2019s still a surprise or two lurking. \u2014 James Berman, Forbes , 26 June 2022",
|
|
"The last-minute surprise made for an entertaining start to a night that saw two lottery picks traded. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 24 June 2022",
|
|
"No surprise there with inflation running at 8.6%, and even Powell warning that its move to increase interest rates could plunge the world's biggest economy into recession. \u2014 Bernhard Warner, Fortune , 23 June 2022",
|
|
"Some of the nature of the upcoming drop came into focus with Beyonc\u00e9\u2019s second big surprise for her fans: a cover shoot with British Vogue. \u2014 Rivea Ruff, Essence , 16 June 2022",
|
|
"As for the move to USB-C, that\u2019s hardly a surprise considering Apple\u2019s iPad lineup. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 15 June 2022",
|
|
"In a world where the past exists on an ever-diminishing scale as buildings get put up and knocked down, it\u2019s always a surprise \u2014 and a thrill \u2014 to find a midcentury L.A. bathroom left untouched. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 14 June 2022",
|
|
"No surprise \u2014 the jellybeans completely melted down. \u2014 Fox News , 14 June 2022",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
|
"Or a child or pet could run into the room and surprise you. \u2014 Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics , 27 June 2022",
|
|
"Could Mimi surprise the crowd by joining Latto on stage",
|
|
"That\u2019s why Apple\u2019s absence from the Forum should surprise nobody. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 24 June 2022",
|
|
"Approach or surprise a bear, especially one that may be injured. \u2014 Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel , 21 June 2022",
|
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"The breakdown of their respective support doesn\u2019t surprise me: the Anaheimers of my generation are mostly from Jalisco and Zacatecas, hotbeds of the rancho libertarian politics with which I was born and still largely subscribe to. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 29 May 2022",
|
|
"The Conners will open the evening, followed by The Goldbergs now at 8:30 p.m., sophomore Abbott Elementary at 9 p.m., and surprise returnee Home Economics at 9:30 p.m. \u2014 Marc Berman, Forbes , 17 May 2022",
|
|
"Their conversation about trying new things prompts Helen to surprise Jessica by kissing her, encouraging her to broaden her horizons. \u2014 Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com , 17 June 2022",
|
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"Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet and Rookie of the Year Scottie Barnes starred in a solid starting five that could have the talent to surprise again and nab a top-six spot in the East. \u2014 Matt Eppers, USA TODAY , 17 June 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English suppryse exaction, seizure, from Anglo-French sousprise, supprise , from feminine of supris, surpris, suspris , past participle of surprendre & susprendre to capture, take by surprise, from sur- & sus-, suz under + prendre to take \u2014 more at prize , sous-chef":"Noun"
|
|
},
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
|
|
"15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb"
|
|
},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-230019"
|
|
},
|
|
"sur place":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"French phrase"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": in place : on the spot":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"s\u1d6br-pl\u00e4s"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-230924"
|
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},
|
|
"surgeon apothecary":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a surgeon who is also an apothecary : a general practitioner":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-000849"
|
|
},
|
|
"surprisedly":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adverb"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": in the manner of one surprised":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"-zd-",
|
|
"-li",
|
|
"-z\u0259\u0307dl\u0113"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-001205"
|
|
},
|
|
"surfacely":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adverb"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": on the surface : superficially":[
|
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"aspects of life as surfacely lived",
|
|
"\u2014 Sheldon Cheney"
|
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]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-001227"
|
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},
|
|
"surges":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun",
|
|
"verb"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to rise and fall actively : toss":[
|
|
"a ship surging in heavy seas"
|
|
],
|
|
": to rise and move in waves or billows : swell":[
|
|
"the sea was surging"
|
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],
|
|
": to slip around a windlass, capstan, or bitts":[
|
|
"\u2014 used especially of a rope"
|
|
],
|
|
": to rise suddenly to an excessive or abnormal value":[
|
|
"the stock market surged to a record high"
|
|
],
|
|
": to move with a surge or in surges":[
|
|
"felt the blood surging into his face",
|
|
"\u2014 Harry Hervey",
|
|
"she surged past the other runners"
|
|
],
|
|
": to let go or slacken gradually":[
|
|
"surge a rope"
|
|
],
|
|
": a swelling, rolling, or sweeping forward like that of a wave or series of waves":[
|
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"a surge of interest"
|
|
],
|
|
": a large wave or billow : swell":[],
|
|
": a series of such swells or billows":[],
|
|
": the resulting elevation of water level":[],
|
|
": a movement (such as a slipping or slackening) of a rope or cable":[],
|
|
": a sudden jerk or strain caused by such a movement":[],
|
|
": a transient sudden rise of current or voltage in an electrical circuit":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8s\u0259rj"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"billow",
|
|
"swell",
|
|
"wave"
|
|
],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"examples":[
|
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"Verb",
|
|
"We all surged toward the door.",
|
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"She surged past the other runners.",
|
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"Thoughts of what could happen were surging through his mind.",
|
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"Housing prices have surged in recent months.",
|
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"Interest in the sport has been surging .",
|
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"Noun",
|
|
"The sport is enjoying a surge in popularity.",
|
|
"a surge of support for the candidate",
|
|
"There was a sudden surge toward the door.",
|
|
"There has been a surge of immigrants into the city.",
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
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"Progressive Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon defended his record against critics who have accused him of being soft on crime as violence in the city continues to surge . \u2014 Andrew Mark Miller, Fox News , 26 June 2022",
|
|
"If the offense continues to surge , St. X could be hanging another championship banner. \u2014 Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal , 5 June 2022",
|
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"As legal sports betting continues to surge and become more widely available in the U.S., interest in NFL news and pro football betting remains a leader among sports. \u2014 Jay Ginsbach, Forbes , 13 May 2022",
|
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"But even without an announcement, insiders don\u2019t expect drastic changes to the latest version of the nearly two-year-old health and safety agreement as COVID spread remains in flux and local production continues to surge . \u2014 Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter , 30 Apr. 2022",
|
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"The Consumer Price index jumped 8.5% in March compared to 12 months earlier, as inflation continues to surge at its fastest pace in more than 40 years. \u2014 Tristan Bove, Fortune , 28 Apr. 2022",
|
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"Demand continues to surge , even as the war in Ukraine \u2013 which shares a border with Hungary \u2013 has cast a pall over Europe and the rest of the world. \u2014 Christopher Vourlias, Variety , 30 Mar. 2022",
|
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"Gas prices may be on the rise again Wednesday, as the cost of fuel continues to surge with no signs of slowing down, according to the American Automobile Association. \u2014 Editors, USA TODAY , 9 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"Ortiz placed Mo Donegal in mid-pack down the backstretch before swinging wide at the top of the stretch to surge to the front. \u2014 Jim Chairusmi, WSJ , 11 June 2022",
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"That has led to a surge in prices for those commodities, putting them out of reach for many lower-income countries. \u2014 Shannon Pettypiece, NBC News , 28 June 2022",
|
|
"Cyber insurance: Cyber insurance premiums continue to rise while coverage limits decrease in a market that has been hardening since 2019 in response to a surge of ransomware incidents and other cyber threats. \u2014 Jim Deloach, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
|
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"But the shipping lines and terminal operators are all making huge profits thanks to a surge in cargo and very high rates. \u2014 Chris Isidore, CNN , 20 June 2022",
|
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"Coaches and officials point to a confluence of factors contributing to the surge . \u2014 Tim Bielik, cleveland , 17 June 2022",
|
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"All that e-commerce demand led to a surge in demand for fulfillment workers: Amazon\u2019s global workforce grew almost 75% during the pandemic. \u2014 Scott Nover, Quartz , 17 June 2022",
|
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"Officials have projected that crossings will continue to rise through the summer, with warmer weather, and political instability and economic hardship across parts of Latin America, contributing to the surge . \u2014 Alicia A. Caldwell, WSJ , 16 June 2022",
|
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"The Biden administration\u2019s decision to drop the requirement for a negative coronavirus test before flying to the United States may only add to the surge in demand. \u2014 New York Times , 14 June 2022",
|
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"Contributing to that surge were much higher prices for everything from airline tickets to restaurant meals to new and used cars. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 11 June 2022"
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],
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"earlier, to ride (at anchor) probably in part from Middle French sourgir to cast anchor, land, from Catalan surgir to heave, cast anchor, from Latin surgere to rise, spring up; from sub- up + regere to lead straight; in part from Latin surgere \u2014 more at sub- , right":"Verb"
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"1511, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1":"Verb",
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"soaps and wetting agents are typical surface-active substances"
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"adjective"
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": feeling or showing surprise because of something unexpected":[
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"was very surprised to see her there",
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"was too surprised to speak",
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"a surprised expression"
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"s\u0259r-\u02c8pr\u012bzd",
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"s\u0259-"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"Olopade said later she was shaken but not that surprised . \u2014 Angus Chen, STAT , 30 June 2022",
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"The announce team was pleasantly surprised every time Danhausen executed any offensive maneuver. \u2014 Alfred Konuwa, Forbes , 29 June 2022",
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"Paul McCartney also headlined on Saturday and surprised festivalgoers by bringing out fellow music icons Bruce Springsteen and the Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl for performances. \u2014 Sophie Dweck, Town & Country , 28 June 2022",
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"People were kind of surprised because they're pretty hyped. \u2014 Nikhilesh De, Fortune , 28 June 2022",
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"Perhaps the person most surprised by the royal romance was Princess Mary herself. \u2014 Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com , 28 June 2022",
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"Barrett was undoubtedly as surprised as everyone else to find that her professional conclusion about the 1973 precedent just happened to match her personal one. \u2014 Matt Ford, The New Republic , 28 June 2022",
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"Garner's announcement at that time surprised senators, including members of the Senate Ethics Committee. \u2014 Michael R. Wickline, Arkansas Online , 28 June 2022",
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"No one should be surprised that the secondary-mortgage giant Fannie Mae has announced an explicitly race-conscious approach to its business. \u2014 Howard Husock, National Review , 27 June 2022"
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"surplice":{
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"type":[
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"adjective",
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"noun"
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": a loose white outer ecclesiastical vestment usually of knee length with large open sleeves":[],
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": having a diagonally overlapping neckline or closing":[
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"a surplice collar",
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"surplice sweaters"
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"\u02c8s\u0259r-pl\u0259s"
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"This sleeveless maxi dress offers a figure-flattering silhouette with a surplice neckline and defined waistline; and features that unmistakable retro print that's reminiscent of Klum's look. \u2014 Jennifer Chan, PEOPLE.com , 12 Apr. 2022",
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"Flattering details like its surplice neckline, subtle front slit, and fluttery sleeves and hemline elevate its simple style, meaning it can be worn for casual day trips and dressed up for a dinner show. \u2014 Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure , 15 Mar. 2022",
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"The size-inclusive, curve-friendly stunner features spandex to hug your curves comfortably, along with beautiful ruching details, a surplice neckline, and elegant long sleeves for extra warmth for chilly evenings. \u2014 Jennifer Chan, PEOPLE.com , 26 Oct. 2021",
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"Why does the judge don his robe, the priest his surplice , the scholar his gown, the barrister his wig, the queen her crown",
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"Camar\u00f3n, in his day, had a similarly surplice -shredding effect. \u2014 James Parker, The Atlantic , 21 Dec. 2019",
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"At the sound of a tap, dozens of young men clad in black cassocks and white surplices rise from kneeling positions to watch two of their brother priests begin a chant. \u2014 Julia Shumway, The Seattle Times , 24 May 2017"
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"Middle English surplis , from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin superpellicium , from super- + pellicium coat of skins, from Latin, neuter of pellicius made of skins, from pellis skin \u2014 more at fell":"Noun"
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"first_known_use":{
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"13th century, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
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"circa 1897, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective"
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-013139"
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"surnay":{
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": zurna":[]
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Persian surn\u0101\u012b":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-021410"
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"surgeon commander":{
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"noun"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-023742"
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"surface layer":{
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-024915"
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"type":[
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"definitions":{
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": a common American scoter ( Melanitta perspicillata ) of which the adult male has conspicuous white markings on the head and neck with otherwise black plumage and the female and young are grayish brown":[]
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-044321"
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"definitions":{
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": a substance useful for its cleansing, wetting, dispersing, or similar powers":[
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"surface-active agents \u2026 in dilute aqueous solution",
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"\u2014 Donald Price",
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"\u2014 see detergent sense c",
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"\u2014 compare wetting agent"
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-044526"
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"idiom"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-044622"
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},
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"surgeon general":{
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|
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},
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"As with other healthcare initiatives in Florida, this one bears the signature of Joseph Ladapo, the state\u2019s surgeon general . \u2014 Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times , 6 June 2022",
|
|
"The Florida state Senate confirmed Ladapo as surgeon general this year despite criticism that his virus health policy is too aligned with the politics of DeSantis. \u2014 Anthony Izaguirre, ajc , 8 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Last month, DeSantis also appointed Dr. Joseph Ladapo as new surgeon general and secretary of the state's health department. \u2014 Judy Stone, Forbes , 20 Oct. 2021",
|
|
"These are the sort of intertwined pressures Mr. Brown hopes the Children\u2019s Trust might start to address \u2013 and the type that were the focus of a U.S. surgeon general \u2019s warning about children\u2019s mental health, released late last year. \u2014 Stephanie Hanes, The Christian Science Monitor , 8 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"The hearing before the Senate Health, Education Labor and Pensions Committee is also considering the nomination of Dr. Vivek Murthy to serve as US surgeon general , a role Murthy held under the Obama administration. \u2014 CNN , 11 Aug. 2021",
|
|
"The Florida state Senate confirmed Ladapo as surgeon general this year despite criticism that his virus health policy is too aligned with the politics of DeSantis. \u2014 Anthony Izaguirre, ajc , 8 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"The Florida state Senate confirmed Ladapo as surgeon general this year despite criticism that his virus health policy is too aligned with the politics of DeSantis. \u2014 CBS News , 8 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"The Florida state Senate confirmed Ladapo as surgeon general this year despite criticism that his virus health policy is too aligned with the politics of DeSantis. \u2014 Anthony Izaguirre, BostonGlobe.com , 7 Mar. 2022"
|
|
],
|
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|
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|
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"1706, in the meaning defined above":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-060558"
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|
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"surpliced":{
|
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"type":[
|
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"adjective"
|
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],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": wearing a surplice":[
|
|
"surpliced priests"
|
|
],
|
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": having a surplice collar or neckline":[]
|
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"-st"
|
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"examples":[],
|
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|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-062252"
|
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},
|
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"surface area":{
|
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"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
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],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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|
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"The lake has roughly the same surface area as 10 football fields."
|
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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":"20220709-064153"
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},
|
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"surprises":{
|
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"type":[
|
|
"geographical name",
|
|
"noun",
|
|
"verb"
|
|
],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": an attack made without warning":[],
|
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": a taking unawares":[],
|
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": something that surprises":[],
|
|
": the feeling caused by something unexpected or unusual":[],
|
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"city in south central Arizona west of Phoenix population 117,517":[],
|
|
": to take unawares":[
|
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"Police surprised the burglars in the store."
|
|
],
|
|
": to detect or elicit by a taking unawares":[
|
|
"\u2026 sometimes surprised a tragic shadow in her eyes.",
|
|
"\u2014 Willa Cather"
|
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],
|
|
": to strike with wonder or amazement especially because unexpected":[
|
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"His conduct surprised me."
|
|
],
|
|
": to cause astonishment or surprise":[
|
|
"Her success didn't surprise ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
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"s\u0259r-\u02c8pr\u012bz",
|
|
"s\u0259-",
|
|
"s\u0259-\u02c8pr\u012bz"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
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"bombshell",
|
|
"jar",
|
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"jaw-dropper",
|
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"jolt",
|
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"stunner"
|
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],
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"amaze",
|
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"astonish",
|
|
"astound",
|
|
"bowl over",
|
|
"dumbfound",
|
|
"dumfound",
|
|
"flabbergast",
|
|
"floor",
|
|
"rock",
|
|
"shock",
|
|
"startle",
|
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"stun",
|
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"stupefy",
|
|
"thunderstrike"
|
|
],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for surprise Verb surprise , astonish , astound , amaze , flabbergast mean to impress forcibly through unexpectedness. surprise stresses causing an effect through being unexpected but not necessarily unusual or novel. surprised to find them at home astonish implies surprising so greatly as to seem incredible. a discovery that astonished the world astound stresses the shock of astonishment. too astounded to respond amaze suggests an effect of bewilderment. amazed by the immense size of the place flabbergast may suggest thorough astonishment and bewilderment or dismay. flabbergasted by his angry refusal",
|
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"examples":[
|
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"Noun",
|
|
"What a pleasant surprise to see you!",
|
|
"It's no surprise that he doesn't want to go.",
|
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"Is it any surprise that she should feel disappointed",
|
|
"The teacher sprang a surprise on us and gave a pop quiz.",
|
|
"I have a special surprise for the children.",
|
|
"The trip was a surprise for her birthday.",
|
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"Is the party a surprise ",
|
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"Imagine our surprise when they sold their house and moved to the Bahamas.",
|
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"He stared at her in surprise .",
|
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"Verb",
|
|
"The results will surprise you.",
|
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"Nothing you could say would surprise me.",
|
|
"They surprised everyone by moving to the Bahamas.",
|
|
"A police officer surprised the burglars.",
|
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"The troops were surprised by an attack from the north.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"Feldstein, who is currently starring at Fanny Brice in Broadway's Funny Girl revival, then revealed the proposal was a total surprise , one planned meticulously by Roberts and her family. \u2014 Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com , 28 June 2022",
|
|
"Beware the receding tide: there\u2019s still a surprise or two lurking. \u2014 James Berman, Forbes , 26 June 2022",
|
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"The last-minute surprise made for an entertaining start to a night that saw two lottery picks traded. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 24 June 2022",
|
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"No surprise there with inflation running at 8.6%, and even Powell warning that its move to increase interest rates could plunge the world's biggest economy into recession. \u2014 Bernhard Warner, Fortune , 23 June 2022",
|
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"Some of the nature of the upcoming drop came into focus with Beyonc\u00e9\u2019s second big surprise for her fans: a cover shoot with British Vogue. \u2014 Rivea Ruff, Essence , 16 June 2022",
|
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"As for the move to USB-C, that\u2019s hardly a surprise considering Apple\u2019s iPad lineup. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 15 June 2022",
|
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"In a world where the past exists on an ever-diminishing scale as buildings get put up and knocked down, it\u2019s always a surprise \u2014 and a thrill \u2014 to find a midcentury L.A. bathroom left untouched. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 14 June 2022",
|
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"No surprise \u2014 the jellybeans completely melted down. \u2014 Fox News , 14 June 2022",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
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"Or a child or pet could run into the room and surprise you. \u2014 Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics , 27 June 2022",
|
|
"Could Mimi surprise the crowd by joining Latto on stage",
|
|
"That\u2019s why Apple\u2019s absence from the Forum should surprise nobody. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 24 June 2022",
|
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"Approach or surprise a bear, especially one that may be injured. \u2014 Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel , 21 June 2022",
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"The breakdown of their respective support doesn\u2019t surprise me: the Anaheimers of my generation are mostly from Jalisco and Zacatecas, hotbeds of the rancho libertarian politics with which I was born and still largely subscribe to. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 29 May 2022",
|
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"The Conners will open the evening, followed by The Goldbergs now at 8:30 p.m., sophomore Abbott Elementary at 9 p.m., and surprise returnee Home Economics at 9:30 p.m. \u2014 Marc Berman, Forbes , 17 May 2022",
|
|
"Their conversation about trying new things prompts Helen to surprise Jessica by kissing her, encouraging her to broaden her horizons. \u2014 Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com , 17 June 2022",
|
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"Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet and Rookie of the Year Scottie Barnes starred in a solid starting five that could have the talent to surprise again and nab a top-six spot in the East. \u2014 Matt Eppers, USA TODAY , 17 June 2022"
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"Middle English suppryse exaction, seizure, from Anglo-French sousprise, supprise , from feminine of supris, surpris, suspris , past participle of surprendre & susprendre to capture, take by surprise, from sur- & sus-, suz under + prendre to take \u2014 more at prize , sous-chef":"Noun"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-070200"
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": bent so as to be not straight in the vertical plane":[
|
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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 repairer of road surfaces":[]
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|
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|
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"type":[
|
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"adjective"
|
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],
|
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|
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": having numerous branches arising from near the base":[
|
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"a surculose coral"
|
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],
|
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": producing suckers":[
|
|
"a surculose coral"
|
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|
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|
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"\u02c8s\u0259rky\u0259\u02ccl\u014ds"
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"examples":[],
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Latin surculosus , from surculus sucker + -osus -ose":""
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-134603"
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},
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"surface integral":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": the limit of the sum of products formed by multiplying the area of a portion of a surface by the value of a function at any point in this area, the summation covering the entire surface and the area of the largest portion approaching zero":[]
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-154141"
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},
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"surf smelt":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": a pale greenish smelt ( Hypomesus pretiosus ) of the coast of California and northward that spawns in the surf":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonyms":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-161120"
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"surfboard":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": a long narrow buoyant board (as of lightweight wood or fiberglass-covered foam) used in the sport of surfing":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8s\u0259rf-\u02ccb\u022frd"
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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 jersey also includes a surfboard atop the tag, at the bottom. \u2014 Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times , 6 June 2022",
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"An etched wooden surfboard from Hawaii \u2014 a souvenir from her son in the Navy. \u2014 Washington Post , 5 Apr. 2022",
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"In that vein, humorous pieces like Chanel's Double Plate Clutch from 2015's Brasserie collection, a surfboard , and Rugby ball are also going on the block and will catch collectors' eyes. \u2014 Olivia Hosken, Town & Country , 10 Mar. 2022",
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"Those who have always dreamed of owning a Chanel surfboard (2019), a mini Duma quilted backpack (1994), a logo crop top (1995), or a version of a tweed jacket (1997) worn by Princess Diana to Prince William\u2019s confirmation, are in luck. \u2014 Laird Borrelli-persson, Vogue , 8 Mar. 2022",
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"This underwater surfboard is made from durable foam that will withstand rough play. \u2014 Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics , 26 May 2022",
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"My body somersaulted like it\u2019d been thrown in the washing machine, along with my massive foam surfboard . \u2014 Grace Perry, Outside Online , 5 May 2021",
|
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"To work on a high-performance custom surfboard with celebrity shaping artist Tim Bessell. \u2014 Diane Bell Columnist, San Diego Union-Tribune , 28 Jan. 2022",
|
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"But Larson only added another famed surfboard trophy to his 2017 award after clinging to the lead through an exciting finish in the first race for NASCAR's Next Gen car on an intermediate track. \u2014 Fox News , 28 Feb. 2022"
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],
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"first_known_use":{
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"circa 1826, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-164852"
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},
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"surculus":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
|
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"definitions":{
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": sucker sense 3a":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8s\u0259rky\u0259l\u0259s"
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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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"Latin, diminutive of surus branch, stake; akin to Old English sw\u0113r, sw\u0113or pillar, column, Middle High German swir stake, pole, Greek herma prop, support, Sanskrit svaru stake":""
|
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},
|
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-172851"
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},
|
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"surd":{
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"type":[
|
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"adjective",
|
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"noun"
|
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],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": lacking sense : irrational":[
|
|
"surd conceits of scripture's sense",
|
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"\u2014 Thomas Jackson"
|
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],
|
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": voiceless":[
|
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"\u2014 used of speech sounds"
|
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],
|
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": an irrational root (such as \u221a3)":[],
|
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": irrational number":[],
|
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": a surd speech sound":[]
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"\u02c8s\u0259rd"
|
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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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"Latin surdus deaf, silent, stupid":"Adjective"
|
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},
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"1610, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective",
|
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"1557, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun"
|
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},
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-183714"
|
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},
|
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"surface car":{
|
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"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
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],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": a car (such as a streetcar) for transportation on land as opposed to a subway or elevated car":[]
|
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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":"20220709-190410"
|
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},
|
|
"surrounding":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun",
|
|
"verb"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to enclose on all sides : envelop":[
|
|
"the crowd surrounded her"
|
|
],
|
|
": to enclose so as to cut off communication or retreat : invest entry 2":[],
|
|
": to form or be a member of the entourage of":[
|
|
"flatterers who surround the king"
|
|
],
|
|
": to constitute part of the environment of":[
|
|
"surrounded by poverty"
|
|
],
|
|
": to extend around the margin or edge of : encircle":[
|
|
"a wall surrounds the old city"
|
|
],
|
|
": to cause to be surrounded by something":[
|
|
"surrounded himself with friends"
|
|
],
|
|
": something (such as a border or ambient environment) that surrounds":[
|
|
"from urban centre to rural surround",
|
|
"\u2014 Emrys Jones"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"s\u0259-\u02c8rau\u0307nd"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"circle",
|
|
"compass",
|
|
"embrace",
|
|
"encircle",
|
|
"enclose",
|
|
"inclose",
|
|
"encompass",
|
|
"environ",
|
|
"gird",
|
|
"girdle",
|
|
"ring",
|
|
"wreathe"
|
|
],
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"ambient",
|
|
"atmosphere",
|
|
"climate",
|
|
"clime",
|
|
"context",
|
|
"contexture",
|
|
"environment",
|
|
"environs",
|
|
"medium",
|
|
"milieu",
|
|
"mise-en-sc\u00e8ne",
|
|
"setting",
|
|
"surroundings",
|
|
"terrain"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"examples":[
|
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"Verb",
|
|
"A wall surrounds the old city.",
|
|
"They had the suspect surrounded .",
|
|
"She was suddenly surrounded by a crowd of excited fans.",
|
|
"There's a lot of uncertainty surrounding the decision.",
|
|
"His departure was surrounded by secrecy.",
|
|
"Noun",
|
|
"the vast, featureless surround of the desert was strangely appealing to him",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
|
"In Lysychansk, Ukrainian personnel said Thursday that the Russian army had made gains along the Seversky Donets River with apparent aims to surround Lysychansk from the north and the south. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 23 June 2022",
|
|
"Choral harmonies surround the pair\u2019s breakthroughs throughout the song, like a step-by-step guide to escapism. \u2014 Larisha Paul, Billboard , 21 June 2022",
|
|
"In its latest intelligence update, the ministry said Russia was concentrating its effort to surround the forces directly facing the two regions by advancing from Kharkiv in the north and Mariupol in the south. \u2014 NBC News , 27 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"The Ukrainian nationalist Symon Petliura\u2019s troops appear, surround Kyiv, take it, and are gone again. \u2014 Marci Shore, The Atlantic , 11 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"And Ukrainian shellfire stopped a Russian convoy that had been seen 13 miles north of the city, says the officer, in an apparent bid to surround Mykolaiv, according to open-source geolocation data that was posted on social media. \u2014 Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor , 11 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"The stalling of the 40-mile Russian convoy of tanks of military vehicles in their effort to surround Kyiv has allowed this essential corridor to fortify and remain open at least for the moment. \u2014 Washington Post , 3 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Morgan's designers have chosen a much squarer design to surround the bulkier new powerplant. \u2014 Mike Duff, Car and Driver , 24 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"Officers used the opportunity to surround the Camaro. \u2014 Fox News , 18 Oct. 2021",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"Its visual highlights include a propane-burning fireplace with a marble surround and hearth, and two alcoves set off by columns. \u2014 James Alexander, Hartford Courant , 19 June 2022",
|
|
"Spicer-Warin\u2019s carved moonstone cameo depicting Zeus, King of the Gods of Mount Olympus with his wife Hera with an old mine cut diamond surround . \u2014 Beth Bernstein, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
|
|
"Nearby, find two bedrooms and a new bath with glass tile tub surround and double vanity. \u2014 Jon Gorey, BostonGlobe.com , 20 May 2022",
|
|
"To the other side, a tub with a wood surround from a second bathroom off the bedroom juts into a study with armoires, bookshelves and windows overlooking the property. \u2014 New York Times , 26 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"The space for showers and lockers is now a kitchen with custom cabinets and a Sub-Zero refrigerator with an ice-box surround . \u2014 oregonlive , 18 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"The family room has a 60-inch linear fireplace with a slate surround that goes from floor to ceiling. \u2014 Lia Picard, WSJ , 15 Dec. 2021",
|
|
"There is also a central vacuum, a security system and wiring for surround -sound. \u2014 Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant , 5 June 2022",
|
|
"The pool surround and patio are of Kota stone, and the topiaries are boxwood. \u2014 Kelsey Mulvey, ELLE Decor , 10 May 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English, to flood, inundate, from Anglo-French surunder , from Late Latin superundare , to overflow, from Latin super- + unda wave; influenced in meaning by round entry 5 \u2014 more at water":"Verb"
|
|
},
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"circa 1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)":"Verb",
|
|
"1893, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
|
|
},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-195809"
|
|
},
|
|
"surefire":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": certain to get successful or expected results":[
|
|
"a surefire recipe"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8sh\u0259r-",
|
|
"\u02c8shu\u0307r-\u02c8f\u012b(-\u0259)r"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"can't-miss",
|
|
"certain",
|
|
"fail-safe",
|
|
"infallible",
|
|
"sure",
|
|
"unfailing"
|
|
],
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"fallible"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"The movie is a surefire hit with teenagers.",
|
|
"There is no surefire way to predict the outcome.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Budget-busting burgers are a surefire way to remind people how far the inflation problem has spread. \u2014 Fox News Staff, Fox News , 2 July 2022",
|
|
"City creates a plethora of chances every single game; adding Haaland is a surefire way to ensure more of them are turned into goals. \u2014 New York Times , 17 June 2022",
|
|
"The most surefire way to flawless, long-lasting makeup wear",
|
|
"Reading is the most surefire way there is to expand your rusty vocabulary. \u2014 Erik Kain, Forbes , 25 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"Using the Settings app is a surefire way of uninstalling apps on your Android device. \u2014 Toby Grey, BGR , 24 May 2022",
|
|
"Giving back to the community as a group and posting volunteer pictures on social media is a surefire way to build a company centered on goodwill, kindness and the pursuit of happiness. \u2014 Lisa Caprelli, Forbes , 18 May 2022",
|
|
"Green is also mercifully easy to match with your existing finishes and fixtures, and a verdant coat on your cabinets is a surefire way to create a look that\u2019s both trend-forward and classic. \u2014 Monique Valeris, ELLE Decor , 6 May 2022",
|
|
"Thanks to the rise of e-commerce, placing your product on online marketplaces is a surefire way to meet the needs of buyers. \u2014 Anton Lucanus, Forbes , 5 May 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1846, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-201625"
|
|
},
|
|
"surround sound":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": sound reproduction that often uses three or more transmission channels to enhance the illusion of a live hearing":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"The Super Bowl Theater offers an immersive experience for fans, featuring a 40-plus-foot screen and 15-channel surround sound . \u2014 Marc Bona, cleveland , 19 June 2022",
|
|
"Unlike the Beam and Arc, the Sonos Ray doesn't support Dolby Atmos virtual surround sound . \u2014 Jeff Dunn, Ars Technica , 11 May 2022",
|
|
"All the music was remixed for the documentary and is given Dolby Atmos surround sound treatment. \u2014 Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY , 5 May 2022",
|
|
"The V7050i has speakers built right into it, which includes two 5-watt virtual surround sound speakers. \u2014 Christian De Looper, BGR , 2 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"By using front speakers only, Sony\u2019s digital sound field processing technology virtually reproduces the surround sound field. \u2014 Mark Sparrow, Forbes , 26 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"So much so, that the Arc is perfect for audiophiles or home theater enthusiasts who don\u2019t have the space or the money for an actual surround sound system. \u2014 Christian De Looper, BGR , 7 June 2022",
|
|
"This package includes the 18-speaker Harman Kardon surround sound system, a HUD and enhanced navigation, a three-dimensional 360-degree camera, front massaging seats, and a Wi-Fi hotspot. \u2014 Car and Driver , 28 May 2022",
|
|
"For instance, the Cinema Suite has one king bedroom, but theater style seating around the giant screen for eight in recliners, with surround sound and unlimited movies, plus a pool table and six seat bar, along with steam shower. \u2014 Larry Olmsted, Forbes , 18 Apr. 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1954, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-222054"
|
|
},
|
|
"surrounded":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun",
|
|
"verb"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to enclose on all sides : envelop":[
|
|
"the crowd surrounded her"
|
|
],
|
|
": to enclose so as to cut off communication or retreat : invest entry 2":[],
|
|
": to form or be a member of the entourage of":[
|
|
"flatterers who surround the king"
|
|
],
|
|
": to constitute part of the environment of":[
|
|
"surrounded by poverty"
|
|
],
|
|
": to extend around the margin or edge of : encircle":[
|
|
"a wall surrounds the old city"
|
|
],
|
|
": to cause to be surrounded by something":[
|
|
"surrounded himself with friends"
|
|
],
|
|
": something (such as a border or ambient environment) that surrounds":[
|
|
"from urban centre to rural surround",
|
|
"\u2014 Emrys Jones"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"s\u0259-\u02c8rau\u0307nd"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"circle",
|
|
"compass",
|
|
"embrace",
|
|
"encircle",
|
|
"enclose",
|
|
"inclose",
|
|
"encompass",
|
|
"environ",
|
|
"gird",
|
|
"girdle",
|
|
"ring",
|
|
"wreathe"
|
|
],
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"ambient",
|
|
"atmosphere",
|
|
"climate",
|
|
"clime",
|
|
"context",
|
|
"contexture",
|
|
"environment",
|
|
"environs",
|
|
"medium",
|
|
"milieu",
|
|
"mise-en-sc\u00e8ne",
|
|
"setting",
|
|
"surroundings",
|
|
"terrain"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Verb",
|
|
"A wall surrounds the old city.",
|
|
"They had the suspect surrounded .",
|
|
"She was suddenly surrounded by a crowd of excited fans.",
|
|
"There's a lot of uncertainty surrounding the decision.",
|
|
"His departure was surrounded by secrecy.",
|
|
"Noun",
|
|
"the vast, featureless surround of the desert was strangely appealing to him",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
|
"In Lysychansk, Ukrainian personnel said Thursday that the Russian army had made gains along the Seversky Donets River with apparent aims to surround Lysychansk from the north and the south. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 23 June 2022",
|
|
"Choral harmonies surround the pair\u2019s breakthroughs throughout the song, like a step-by-step guide to escapism. \u2014 Larisha Paul, Billboard , 21 June 2022",
|
|
"In its latest intelligence update, the ministry said Russia was concentrating its effort to surround the forces directly facing the two regions by advancing from Kharkiv in the north and Mariupol in the south. \u2014 NBC News , 27 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"The Ukrainian nationalist Symon Petliura\u2019s troops appear, surround Kyiv, take it, and are gone again. \u2014 Marci Shore, The Atlantic , 11 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"And Ukrainian shellfire stopped a Russian convoy that had been seen 13 miles north of the city, says the officer, in an apparent bid to surround Mykolaiv, according to open-source geolocation data that was posted on social media. \u2014 Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor , 11 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"The stalling of the 40-mile Russian convoy of tanks of military vehicles in their effort to surround Kyiv has allowed this essential corridor to fortify and remain open at least for the moment. \u2014 Washington Post , 3 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Morgan's designers have chosen a much squarer design to surround the bulkier new powerplant. \u2014 Mike Duff, Car and Driver , 24 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"Officers used the opportunity to surround the Camaro. \u2014 Fox News , 18 Oct. 2021",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"Its visual highlights include a propane-burning fireplace with a marble surround and hearth, and two alcoves set off by columns. \u2014 James Alexander, Hartford Courant , 19 June 2022",
|
|
"Spicer-Warin\u2019s carved moonstone cameo depicting Zeus, King of the Gods of Mount Olympus with his wife Hera with an old mine cut diamond surround . \u2014 Beth Bernstein, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
|
|
"Nearby, find two bedrooms and a new bath with glass tile tub surround and double vanity. \u2014 Jon Gorey, BostonGlobe.com , 20 May 2022",
|
|
"To the other side, a tub with a wood surround from a second bathroom off the bedroom juts into a study with armoires, bookshelves and windows overlooking the property. \u2014 New York Times , 26 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"The space for showers and lockers is now a kitchen with custom cabinets and a Sub-Zero refrigerator with an ice-box surround . \u2014 oregonlive , 18 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"The family room has a 60-inch linear fireplace with a slate surround that goes from floor to ceiling. \u2014 Lia Picard, WSJ , 15 Dec. 2021",
|
|
"There is also a central vacuum, a security system and wiring for surround -sound. \u2014 Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant , 5 June 2022",
|
|
"The pool surround and patio are of Kota stone, and the topiaries are boxwood. \u2014 Kelsey Mulvey, ELLE Decor , 10 May 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English, to flood, inundate, from Anglo-French surunder , from Late Latin superundare , to overflow, from Latin super- + unda wave; influenced in meaning by round entry 5 \u2014 more at water":"Verb"
|
|
},
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"circa 1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)":"Verb",
|
|
"1893, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
|
|
},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-223756"
|
|
},
|
|
"surf-riding":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
],
|
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": the sport of riding the surf especially on a surfboard":[]
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},
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-231333"
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},
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"surfbird":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": a shorebird ( Aphriza virgata ) of the sandpiper family that occurs along the Pacific coasts of America and has a black-tipped white tail":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8s\u0259rf-\u02ccb\u0259rd"
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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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"first_known_use":{
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"1839, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-233204"
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},
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"surf and turf":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": seafood and steak served as a single course":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[
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"We both ordered the surf and turf .",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"British Sandwich Week starting on the 22 May, and everyone\u2019s favorite sarnie maker, Max Halley of Max's Sandwich Shop has teamed up with surf and turf specialists, Burger & Lobster. \u2014 Felicity Carter, Forbes , 2 May 2022",
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"The other large-format dishes celebrate surf and turf . \u2014 Washington Post , 6 Oct. 2021",
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"Entree choices include braised short ribs, surf and turf and Icelandic cod. \u2014 Susan Dunne, courant.com , 8 Feb. 2022",
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"Options include an oyster sampler, jumbo lump crab cake, surf and turf entree, 1-1/2 pound wild North American hard-shell lobster, Snake River Farms 12-ounce American Wagyu rib eye and chocolate espresso cake. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 3 Feb. 2022",
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"The menu features such high-roller entrees as the $188 surf and turf (a 32-ounce tomahawk steak with lobster). \u2014 Rand Richards Cooper, courant.com , 11 Feb. 2022",
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"On the menu, by chef Tom Whitaker, were a play on a surf and turf and an absolutely delightful chocolate mousse. \u2014 Vogue , 1 Mar. 2022",
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"Lunch will consist of surf and turf , with a vegetarian option also available. \u2014 Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune , 18 Feb. 2022",
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"Selections include red snapper crudo, A5 Wagyu surf and turf , cured and roasted wild king salmon and chocolate lava marshmallow cake. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 3 Feb. 2022"
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],
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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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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"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-000931"
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},
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"surfacy":{
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"type":[
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"adjective"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": characterized by surface rather than depth : superficial":[
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"his music has a surfacy brilliance",
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"\u2014 Irving Lowens"
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]
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8s\u0259rf\u0259\u0307s\u0113"
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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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"surface entry 1 + -y":""
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},
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-004128"
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},
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"surf reel":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": a free spool multiplying fishing reel used in surf-fishing":[]
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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":"20220710-005913"
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},
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"surround oneself with (someone or something)":{
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"type":[
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"idiom"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": to have (certain types of people or things) near one":[
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"He surrounds himself with very talented people.",
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"They surround themselves with luxuries."
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]
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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":"20220710-012102"
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},
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"surge tank":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": a standpipe or storage reservoir at the downstream end of a closed aqueduct or feeder pipe (as for a water wheel) to absorb sudden rises of pressure and to furnish water quickly during a drop in pressure":[]
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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":"20220710-012704"
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},
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"surnape":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": a cloth resembling a napkin used in medieval times for washing at meals":[]
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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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"Middle English, from Middle French sournappe , from sour- sur- + nappe tablecloth":""
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},
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-021956"
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},
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"surf plant":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": a plant (such as a kelp) growing where it is exposed to tidal action : cumatophyte":[]
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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":"20220710-023222"
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}
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} |