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2671 lines
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{
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"Folkestone":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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"seaport and summer resort on the Strait of Dover in Kent, southeastern England population 43,742":[]
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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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"\u02c8f\u014dk-st\u0259n",
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"US also -\u02ccst\u014dn"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-113940",
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"type":[
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"geographical name"
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]
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},
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"Folsom":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": of, relating to, or characteristic of a prehistoric culture of North America on the east side of the Rocky Mountains that is characterized by flint projectile points having a concave base with side projections and a longitudinal groove on each face":[],
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"city in California northeast of Sacramento population 72,203":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1928, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Folsom , town in New Mexico":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8f\u014dl-s\u0259m"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-112555",
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"type":[
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"adjective",
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"geographical name"
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]
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},
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"Folsomoid":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": resembling a Folsom projectile point":[]
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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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"-s\u0259\u02ccm\u022fid"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-195047",
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"type":[
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"adjective"
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]
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},
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"fold":{
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"antonyms":[
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"double"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": a bend or flexure produced in rock by forces operative after the depositing or consolidation of the rock":[],
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": a crease made by folding something (such as a newspaper)":[],
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": a flock of sheep":[],
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": a group of people or institutions that share a common faith, belief, activity, or enthusiasm":[
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"His former colleagues would be glad to welcome him back into the fold ."
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],
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": a margin apparently formed by the doubling upon itself of a flat anatomical structure (such as a membrane)":[],
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": a part doubled or laid over another part : pleat":[],
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": an enclosure for sheep":[],
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": an undulation in the landscape":[],
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": having (so many) parts":[
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"three fold aspect of the problem"
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],
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": multiplied by (a specified number) : times":[
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"\u2014 in adjectives a six fold increase and adverbs repay you ten fold"
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],
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": something that is folded together or that enfolds":[],
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": to become doubled or pleated":[],
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": to bend (something, such as a layer of rock) into folds":[],
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": to bring to an end":[],
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": to clasp or enwrap closely : embrace":[],
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": to clasp together : entwine":[
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"fold the hands"
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],
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": to concede defeat by withdrawing (one's cards) from play (as in poker)":[],
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": to fold one's cards (as in poker)":[],
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": to incorporate (a food ingredient) into a mixture by repeated gentle overturnings without stirring or beating":[],
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": to incorporate closely":[],
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": to lay one part over another part of":[
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"fold a letter"
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],
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": to pen up or confine (sheep) in a fold":[],
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": to reduce the length or bulk of by doubling over":[
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"fold a tent"
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]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Suffix",
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"It will repay you ten fold ."
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above":"Verb",
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2":"Noun",
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb"
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English, from Old English -feald ; akin to Old High German -falt -fold, Latin -plex, -plus , Old English fealdan":"Suffix",
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"Middle English, from Old English falod ; akin to Old Saxon faled enclosure":"Noun and Verb",
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"Middle English, from Old English fealdan ; akin to Old High German faldan to fold, Greek di plasios twofold":"Verb"
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8f\u014dld",
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"\u02ccf\u014dld"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"body",
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"bunch",
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"circle",
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"clan",
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"clique",
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"community",
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"coterie",
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"coven",
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"crowd",
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"gal\u00e8re",
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"gang",
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"klatch",
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"klatsch",
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"lot",
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"network",
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"pack",
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"ring",
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"set"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-234744",
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"type":[
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"adjective",
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"intransitive verb",
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"noun",
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"suffix",
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"verb"
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]
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},
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"foldcourse":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": land to which foldage is incident":[],
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": sheepwalk":[],
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": the right of foldage":[]
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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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"fold entry 1 + course":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-111850",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"folded dipole":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": an antenna in the form of an elongated horizontal loop resembling a dipole in appearance with connections at the middle of one or both of the two parallel sides":[]
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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":"20220707-010040",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"folden":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":[
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"Definition of folden archaic past participle of fold"
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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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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220703-193333",
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"type":[]
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},
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"folder":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": a folded cover or large envelope for holding or filing loose papers":[],
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": a folded printed circular":[],
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": an organizational element of a computer operating system used to group files or other folders together":[],
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": one that folds":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"a folder offering tips for heating one's home efficiently",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"At the meeting, a man stands in the back of the room holding a large gray file folder by the handle. \u2014 AZCentral.com , 22 June 2022",
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"Once that\u2019s done, iOS will move the images to a Hidden folder under Utilities. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 7 June 2022",
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"In the novel\u2019s prologue, Andrew attends a lacrosse reception at the Thatch home and discovers a disturbing collection of crime scene photos in a manila folder . \u2014 New York Times , 4 June 2022",
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"Another file has been added to Bam Adebayo\u2019s motivation folder . \u2014 Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel , 21 May 2022",
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"If you\u2019re getting attacked via email, use filters to reroute harassing messages to a separate folder , Glaser suggests. \u2014 Washington Post , 25 Apr. 2022",
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"If you\u2019re getting attacked via email, use email filters to reroute harassing messages to a separate folder , Glaser suggests. \u2014 Danielle Abril And Hannah Good, Anchorage Daily News , 26 Mar. 2022",
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"And bank on this: Sankey will never have to go hunting for that pesky folder . \u2014 Chase Goodbread, USA TODAY , 7 June 2022",
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"Many moms go home from the hospital with little more than a folder full of pamphlets; others rely on Facebook groups for even serious challenges. \u2014 New York Times , 1 June 2022"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8f\u014dl-d\u0259r"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"booklet",
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"brochure",
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"circular",
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"flyer",
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"flier",
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"leaflet",
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"pamphlet"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-030922",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"folderol":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": a useless ornament or accessory : trifle":[],
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": nonsense":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"I wish we could just discuss these questions without having to go through all the folderol of a formal meeting.",
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"wanted a dignified, simple wedding and not the folderol that the wedding planner was trying to foist on them",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"For instance, designer David Zinn has built the show a lovely Buckingham Palace, repeating the gilt folderol of the Longacre Theatre\u2019s proscenium on the columns and gates that enclose the stage. \u2014 Helen Shaw, Vulture , 17 Nov. 2021",
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"Firefox and Safari had already deprecated third-party cookies some time ago, without much digital ad industry folderol and no industry input. \u2014 David Doty, Forbes , 25 May 2021",
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"But then there\u2019s some folderol with magic puppets \u2014 in comic books, puppets are always magic, so never take your eyes off the little buggers \u2014 resulting in Wanda getting possessed by an ancient Elder God named Chthon. \u2014 Tribune News Service, cleveland , 23 Jan. 2021",
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"As this folderol was brewing, Matt started the rose ceremony. \u2014 oregonlive , 12 Jan. 2021",
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"But even without the virus crisis, Philip would have sought to downplay public folderol about his birthday, in keeping with his non-nonsense personality. \u2014 Maria Puente, USA TODAY , 11 June 2020",
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"There\u2019s no folderol , just the facts lined up as if in composition class, the fish cooked slowly in a low oven so that the fat eases out of the flesh to combine with the tart brightness of the lemon juice. \u2014 Sam Sifton, New York Times , 26 Feb. 2020",
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"Kelley seems a little too wised-up for this folderol , and Peter seemed to be urging her to rise to the occasion a bit more. \u2014 oregonlive , 5 Feb. 2020",
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"Her face is part of the dance: The open-hearted eagerness of her expression suits her character perfectly\u2014all that digital-fur-technology folderol melts away in the context of her realness. \u2014 Stephanie Zacharek, Time , 20 Dec. 2019"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"circa 1820, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"fol-de-rol , a nonsense refrain in songs":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8f\u00e4l-d\u0259-\u02ccr\u00e4l"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"applesauce",
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"balderdash",
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"baloney",
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"boloney",
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"beans",
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"bilge",
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"blah",
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"blah-blah",
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"blarney",
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"blather",
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"blatherskite",
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"blither",
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"bosh",
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"bull",
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"bunk",
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"bunkum",
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"buncombe",
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"claptrap",
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"codswallop",
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"crapola",
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"crock",
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"drivel",
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"drool",
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"fiddle",
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"fiddle-faddle",
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"fiddlesticks",
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"flannel",
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"flapdoodle",
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"folly",
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"foolishness",
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"fudge",
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"garbage",
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"guff",
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"hogwash",
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"hokeypokey",
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"hokum",
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"hoodoo",
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"hooey",
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"horsefeathers",
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"humbug",
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"humbuggery",
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"jazz",
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"malarkey",
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"malarky",
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"moonshine",
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"muck",
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"nerts",
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"nonsense",
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"nuts",
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"piffle",
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"poppycock",
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"punk",
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"rot",
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"rubbish",
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"senselessness",
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"silliness",
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"slush",
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"stupidity",
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"taradiddle",
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"tarradiddle",
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"tommyrot",
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"tosh",
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"trash",
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"trumpery",
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"twaddle"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-213639",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"foliage":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": a cluster of leaves, flowers, and branches":[
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"A wreath of foliage adorned her front door."
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],
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": a representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation":[
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"The doorframe was decorated with beautifully carved foliage ."
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],
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": the aggregate of leaves of one or more plants":[
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"trees with colorful autumn foliage"
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]
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},
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"examples":[
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"a tree with pretty foliage",
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"the thick green foliage of the jungle",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"Some, like the Banksia serrata, have large seed pods that open like clamshells in extreme heat, while others sprout new foliage from a scorched base. \u2014 Tanya Ward Goodman, Washington Post , 26 May 2022",
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"Gradually, the inflorescence shatters and the plant produces new foliage . \u2014 Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com , 28 Aug. 2021",
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"New foliage should appear at the top of the stalk or trunk of the palm. \u2014 Janet B. Carson, Arkansas Online , 15 May 2021",
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"And while some trees are doomed if a fire scorches their crowns, redwoods have buds beneath their bark that sprout new foliage after a fire. \u2014 Theresa Machemer, Smithsonian Magazine , 25 Aug. 2020",
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"The flowers are insignificant, but the foliage is a handsome addition to containers of mixed annuals. \u2014 Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful , 26 May 2022",
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"Post up at North Conway Grand Hotel, a White Mountains retreat that shines in the fall when peak foliage is on view. \u2014 Perri Ormont Blumberg, Travel + Leisure , 27 Mar. 2022",
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"The cyclamen foliage has been unaffected by the cold, and even the blooms have escaped damage when they were covered by a layer of N-sulate fabric. \u2014 Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News , 14 Jan. 2022",
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"When fall foliage is in full effect, there are plenty of wonderful photo ops along this stretch of the storied canal. \u2014 Washington Post , 26 Nov. 2021"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle French fuellage , from foille leaf \u2014 more at foil entry 2":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"also -lyij",
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"nonstandard \u02c8f\u022fi-lij",
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"\u02c8f\u014d-l\u0113-ij",
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"nonstandard \u02c8f\u014d-lij"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"flora",
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"green",
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"greenery",
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"herbage",
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"leafage",
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"vegetation",
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"verdure"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-023618",
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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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"folioliferous":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": bearing leaflets":[]
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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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"foliole + -i- + -ferous":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-114322",
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"type":[
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"adjective"
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]
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},
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"foliolose":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": foliolate":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1758, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"foliole + -ose":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-062207",
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"type":[
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"adjective"
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]
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},
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"foliose":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": having a flat, thin, and usually lobed thallus attached to the substratum":[
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"foliose lichens"
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],
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"\u2014 compare crustose , fruticose":[
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"foliose lichens"
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]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1758, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Latin foliosus leafy":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8f\u014d-l\u0113-\u02cc\u014ds"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-192552",
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"type":[
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"adjective"
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]
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},
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"foliot":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": the earliest form of mechanical-clock escapement consisting of a crossbar with adjustable weights for regulating the rate of oscillation of a verge or vertical spindle":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"French, from Middle French, probably from folier to play the fool, from fol foolish, mad":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8f\u014dl\u0113\u0259t"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-024828",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"folk":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": a certain kind, class, or group of people":[
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"old folks",
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"just plain folk",
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"country folk",
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"media folk"
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],
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"Noun",
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"Folks say that house is haunted.",
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"Some folks think the law should be changed.",
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"a home for old folks",
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"the distinctive speech of folks from the South",
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"I'll be spending the holidays with my folks .",
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"His folks gave him everything a kid could want.",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"Here are our patriotic picks, ranging from pop, rock and soul to indie- folk and country tunes. \u2014 Amanda Horowitz Usatoday, The Enquirer , 1 July 2022",
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"His repertoire also includes songs from anime and video games, and pop and folk songs from several countries. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 30 June 2022",
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"Celtic, folk , and improv into an exciting, inclusive performance. \u2014 Hartford Courant , 29 June 2022",
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"More than 60 acts will perform a range of music that includes Americana, country, blues, zydeco, rockabilly, folk , soul, and more over the weekend. \u2014 Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune , 21 June 2022",
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"Bush had already been an unusual star, famous in the U.K. for her sweeping, symphonic piano rock that entwined her interests in glam, folk , new wave, classical and prog. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 21 June 2022",
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"On one of the two stages, three bands planned to play every night, providing Beatles, Latin, country and folk music. \u2014 Alixel Cabrera, The Salt Lake Tribune , 17 June 2022",
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"The North Park store\u2019s vast, ever-changing collection of vinyl offers everything from jazz, soul and soundtracks to blues, folk , rock, electronica and world music. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 27 May 2022",
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"Men\u2019s long windup is eerie, a careful ratcheting of tension with suggestions of folk -horror grotesqueries to come. \u2014 Taylor Antrim, Vogue , 18 May 2022",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
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"Merrifield sought instead to explore folk magic through the material objects that the practitioners themselves had left behind. \u2014 Geoff Manaugh, The New Yorker , 31 Oct. 2019",
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"This year, the event will feature more folk dancing groups, Plevrakis said, and guests can enjoy a DJ on Friday and Sunday, plus a live band on Saturday. \u2014 Christine Condon, baltimoresun.com , 13 June 2019",
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"After Carly and Martina, indie band Half-Alive and folk musician Liza Anne finished off the series for the day. \u2014 Elena Weissmann, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 3 July 2018",
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"Programs such as soccer matches, a live animal show, free kids' activities, a book fair, folk art, and crafts, souvenirs and novelty items for sale will round out the festivities. \u2014 Mark Holan/special To Cleveland.com, cleveland.com , 26 Aug. 2017",
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"Classical musicians usually refer to their instrument as a violin, and most folk players call it a fiddle. \u2014 Michael Austin, chicagotribune.com , 20 June 2017"
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": the traditional decorative or utilitarian art of the people that is often an expression of community life and is distinguished from academic or self-conscious or cosmopolitan expression":[
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"Along with exhibits showcasing such folk art as quilts, jewelry and toys, visitors learn about the influence of folk art on contemporary art through tours, programs, symposia and art workshops.",
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"\u2014 Shawn Sell"
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"examples":[
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"They are inspired by Chinese and East/Southeast Asian folk art , such as traditional woodcut prints, mystical animals, and folk deities. \u2014 Angela Qian, Vogue , 27 May 2022",
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"Yet he was fascinated by the city\u2019s roadways and their relentless procession of billboards, L.A.\u2019s indigenous folk art . \u2014 Mark Rozzo, The New Yorker , 12 May 2022",
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"The 2022 collection draws inspiration from Slovenian folk art and characters from the stories are in the prints. \u2014 Joanne Shurvell, Forbes , 25 Apr. 2022",
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"Accommodations include treehouse rooms and beachfront rooms and suites, decorated with folk art and hardwood furniture. \u2014 Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure , 15 Mar. 2022",
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"The atmosphere, like the food Greg and Lindsey serve, is more fun than fancy, with folk art and vintage photos on the walls and a chalkboard menu displaying the daily specials. \u2014 Bob Carlton | Bcarlton@al.com, al , 10 Feb. 2022",
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"By the 1950s in Cleveland, Lichtenstein was painting in a faux-na\u00efve style that blended influences from outsider, or folk art , as well as highfalutin sources such as European modernist painting. \u2014 Steven Litt, cleveland , 10 Apr. 2022",
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"Los Angeles, known for its rich fine and folk art scenes, is a fitting backdrop for the various paintings \u2014 vivid and mystical \u2014 supplemented by drawings and photographs of Kahlo\u2019s family. \u2014 Evan Nicole Brown, The Hollywood Reporter , 5 Apr. 2022",
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"Instead of souvenir shops, there are stores devoted to traditional crafts and folk art . \u2014 Sara Clemence, WSJ , 24 Mar. 2022"
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": a dance that originates as ritual among and is characteristic of the common people of a country and that is transmitted from generation to generation with increasing secularization":[
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"\u2014 distinguished from court dance"
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"folk medicine":{
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": traditional medicine as practiced nonprofessionally especially by people isolated from modern medical services and usually involving the use of plant-derived remedies on an empirical basis":[]
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"examples":[
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
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"It has been used in Ukrainian folk medicine for ailments, and is said to represent the beauty of women and the family home. \u2014 Liana Satenstein, Vogue , 20 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Holy basil is used widely in Ayurvedic and folk medicine , often in the form of herbal tea, and is considered sacred in Hinduism. \u2014 Kate Kassin, Bon App\u00e9tit , 10 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"Born in Milwaukee and raised by Slovenian parents, Rachel Budde grew up around folk medicine . \u2014 New York Times , 31 Dec. 2020",
|
|
"After receiving a certification in reiki, Rodriguez later discovered that curanderas and healers ran in her lineage, including her abuelo, who has practiced folk medicine in the Dominican Republic for years. \u2014 Johanna Ferreira, refinery29.com , 29 Dec. 2020",
|
|
"Throughout human history and across cultures, fossils were prized as amulets or used in folk medicine . \u2014 Hans-dieter Sues, Smithsonian Magazine , 16 Jan. 2020",
|
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"The fact-checking website Snopes \u2014 which investigated this claim nearly a decade ago \u2014 found a medical journal in the 1840s that said flour could prevent scarring, but its advice appears to be nothing more than folk medicine . \u2014 Devan Patel, USA TODAY , 1 Apr. 2011",
|
|
"Women who were not physicians, but [practitioners of] folk medicine . \u2014 Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com , 17 Sep. 2020",
|
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"One of the folkloric genres that is especially relevant at this time is folk medicine , which includes folk remedies and cures to combat illnesses, especially when more conventional medicine has been ineffective. \u2014 James Deutsch, Smithsonian Magazine , 14 Apr. 2020"
|
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],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"1878, in the meaning defined above":""
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|
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|
|
"\u02c8f\u014dk-"
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|
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|
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|
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"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"folk remedy":{
|
|
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|
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|
|
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|
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|
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|
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|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"folk's-glove":{
|
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|
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": foxglove sense 1":[]
|
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|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"by folk etymology":""
|
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|
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|
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|
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|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-101351",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"folkcraft":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": artisanship and artistry carried on by the common people":[],
|
|
": the art and tradition of management of public affairs by the common people":[
|
|
"\u2014 distinguished from statecraft"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
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|
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|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
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|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-232849",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"folklike":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": having a folk character":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1939, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8f\u014dk-\u02ccl\u012bk"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-130820",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"folklore":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a branch of knowledge that deals with folklore":[
|
|
"a specialist in folklore"
|
|
],
|
|
": an often unsupported notion, story, or saying that is widely circulated":[
|
|
"the folklore about the health risks of computers"
|
|
],
|
|
": traditional customs, tales, sayings, dances, or art forms preserved among a people":[
|
|
"The coyote appears in much of Native American folklore .",
|
|
"Paul Bunyan is a figure from folklore ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"The coyote appears in a great deal of Native American folklore .",
|
|
"the rich folklore of Louisiana",
|
|
"He can't tell the difference between fact and folklore .",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"According to ancient folklore , those who put at least seven different flowers under their pillows on midsummer would dream of their future partner. \u2014 Annabelle Timsit, Washington Post , 21 June 2022",
|
|
"According to folklore , the 13 bands of the caterpillar correspond to the 13 weeks of winter. \u2014 Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine , 3 June 2022",
|
|
"For centuries, tales of lingering dead spirits have spooked, thrilled and terrorized us \u2014 from your typical ghost story whispered around a campfire to mythical folklore passed down from generation to generation. \u2014 Hannah Jeon, Good Housekeeping , 23 May 2022",
|
|
"In the folklore of Lama\u2019s Buddhist community, the snow leopard is a manifestation of the god of Nepal\u2019s high mountain pastures, who appears on earth only when humans violate the natural order. \u2014 Eloise Barry, Time , 11 May 2022",
|
|
"Who knew Taylor Swift was part of the folklore of Bridgerton",
|
|
"Swift fan and unofficial Queen of Twitter Dionne Warwick has bought into the folklore of it all. \u2014 Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times , 17 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"His father, Ya\u2019akov Yehoshua, a descendant of the Sephardi community of Thessaloniki, Greece, wrote books of folklore that portrayed the lives of Jerusalemites. \u2014 Joseph Berger, BostonGlobe.com , 14 June 2022",
|
|
"Her modern takes on Grace Kelly-esque gowns have become a thing of fashion folklore (that periwinkle Valentino ode to Judy Garland!), and the BAFTAs 2022 were no exception. \u2014 Alice Newbold, Vogue , 13 Mar. 2022"
|
|
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|
|
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|
|
"1846, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
|
},
|
|
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|
|
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|
|
"\u02c8f\u014dk-\u02ccl\u022fr"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"legend",
|
|
"legendry",
|
|
"lore",
|
|
"myth",
|
|
"mythology",
|
|
"mythos",
|
|
"tradition"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-193720",
|
|
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|
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|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
"-\u02ccriz\u0259m"
|
|
],
|
|
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|
|
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|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-134955",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"folkmoot":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a general assembly of the people (as of a shire) in early England":[]
|
|
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|
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|
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|
|
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
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|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"alteration of Old English folcm\u014dt, folcgem\u014dt , from folc people + m\u014dt, gem\u014dt meeting \u2014 more at moot entry 3":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8f\u014dk-\u02ccm\u00fct"
|
|
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|
|
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|
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|
|
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|
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"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"folks":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a certain kind, class, or group of people":[
|
|
"old folks",
|
|
"just plain folk",
|
|
"country folk",
|
|
"media folk"
|
|
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|
|
": a group of kindred tribes forming a nation : people":[],
|
|
": folk music":[],
|
|
": of or relating to the common people or to the study of the common people":[
|
|
"folk sociology"
|
|
],
|
|
": originating or traditional with the common people of a country or region and typically reflecting their lifestyle":[
|
|
"folk hero",
|
|
"folk music"
|
|
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|
|
": people generally":[],
|
|
": the great proportion of the members of a people that determines the group character and that tends to preserve its characteristic form of civilization and its customs, arts and crafts, legends, traditions, and superstitions from generation to generation":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Noun",
|
|
"Folks say that house is haunted.",
|
|
"Some folks think the law should be changed.",
|
|
"a home for old folks",
|
|
"the distinctive speech of folks from the South",
|
|
"I'll be spending the holidays with my folks .",
|
|
"His folks gave him everything a kid could want.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"Here are our patriotic picks, ranging from pop, rock and soul to indie- folk and country tunes. \u2014 Amanda Horowitz Usatoday, The Enquirer , 1 July 2022",
|
|
"His repertoire also includes songs from anime and video games, and pop and folk songs from several countries. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 30 June 2022",
|
|
"Celtic, folk , and improv into an exciting, inclusive performance. \u2014 Hartford Courant , 29 June 2022",
|
|
"More than 60 acts will perform a range of music that includes Americana, country, blues, zydeco, rockabilly, folk , soul, and more over the weekend. \u2014 Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune , 21 June 2022",
|
|
"Bush had already been an unusual star, famous in the U.K. for her sweeping, symphonic piano rock that entwined her interests in glam, folk , new wave, classical and prog. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 21 June 2022",
|
|
"On one of the two stages, three bands planned to play every night, providing Beatles, Latin, country and folk music. \u2014 Alixel Cabrera, The Salt Lake Tribune , 17 June 2022",
|
|
"The North Park store\u2019s vast, ever-changing collection of vinyl offers everything from jazz, soul and soundtracks to blues, folk , rock, electronica and world music. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 27 May 2022",
|
|
"Men\u2019s long windup is eerie, a careful ratcheting of tension with suggestions of folk -horror grotesqueries to come. \u2014 Taylor Antrim, Vogue , 18 May 2022",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
|
|
"The Moscow-born and Bronx-raised singer/songwriter/pianist has been performing for 20 years now, starting in the anti- folk scene in New York\u2019s East Village. \u2014 Sean P. Means, The Salt Lake Tribune , 3 July 2022",
|
|
"Merrifield sought instead to explore folk magic through the material objects that the practitioners themselves had left behind. \u2014 Geoff Manaugh, The New Yorker , 31 Oct. 2019",
|
|
"This year, the event will feature more folk dancing groups, Plevrakis said, and guests can enjoy a DJ on Friday and Sunday, plus a live band on Saturday. \u2014 Christine Condon, baltimoresun.com , 13 June 2019",
|
|
"After Carly and Martina, indie band Half-Alive and folk musician Liza Anne finished off the series for the day. \u2014 Elena Weissmann, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 3 July 2018",
|
|
"Programs such as soccer matches, a live animal show, free kids' activities, a book fair, folk art, and crafts, souvenirs and novelty items for sale will round out the festivities. \u2014 Mark Holan/special To Cleveland.com, cleveland.com , 26 Aug. 2017",
|
|
"Classical musicians usually refer to their instrument as a violin, and most folk players call it a fiddle. \u2014 Michael Austin, chicagotribune.com , 20 June 2017"
|
|
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|
|
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|
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective",
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|
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"Middle English, from Old English folc ; akin to Old High German folc people":"Noun"
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"blood",
|
|
"clan",
|
|
"family",
|
|
"house",
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|
"kin",
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|
"kindred",
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|
"kinfolk",
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"kinfolks",
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|
"kinsfolk",
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"line",
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|
"lineage",
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"people",
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|
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|
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": informal, casual, or familiar in manner or style":[
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|
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": sociable , friendly":[]
|
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|
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"examples":[
|
|
"an entertainer with a folksy manner",
|
|
"a folksy manner that gives television viewers the feeling that they're visiting with a friend for an hour",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"Also tiresomely cute, with the wildly overqualified Cranston and Bening in the title roles dialing up the folksy oldsterisms to grating degrees. \u2014 David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter , 15 June 2022",
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"But these touches, not to mention the many needle drops from the era\u2019s perkiest pop and soul, seem hardly necessary when Rylance\u2019s shuffling, quirky brand of distracted optimism is its own engine of folksy positivity. \u2014 Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times , 2 June 2022",
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"Pie Diner, the folksy eatery where much of the show takes place, even before the curtain rises. \u2014 cleveland , 22 May 2022",
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"Closing out the episode was Fritz Hager, who has regularly impressed the judges with his soulful, folksy sound. \u2014 Charles Trepany, USA TODAY , 12 Apr. 2022",
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"Her persona has been folksy rather than mysterious. \u2014 New York Times , 28 Apr. 2022",
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"During American Idol\u2019s first live episode of season 5 (overall 20th season), Leah sang her folksy tune in front of a bigger audience and she was accompanied by a band. \u2014 Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping , 19 Apr. 2022",
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"Alben Barkley, Truman\u2019s VP, was folksy enough to have his own television show. \u2014 Nr Editors, National Review , 31 Mar. 2022",
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"There is nothing folksy , never mind pastoral or genteel, about Crews. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 15 Mar. 2022"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1852, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8f\u014dk-s\u0113"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"cracker-barrel",
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"down-home",
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"homespun"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-111801",
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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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"follow":{
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"antonyms":[
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"antedate",
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"precede",
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"predate"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": as comes next":[
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"\u2014 used impersonally The names of the winners are as follows: Mary, James, and Sylvia."
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],
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": forward spin given to a ball by striking it above center \u2014 compare draw , english":[],
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": the act or process of following":[],
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": to accept as authority : obey":[
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"followed his conscience"
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],
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": to attend closely to : keep abreast of":[
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"followed his career with interest"
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],
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": to be or act in accordance with":[
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"follow directions"
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],
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": to cause to be followed":[
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"followed dinner with a liqueur"
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],
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": to come into existence or take place as a result or consequence of":[
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"disaster followed the blunder"
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],
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": to come or take place after in time, sequence, or order":[
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"A juggling act followed the singer."
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],
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": to copy after : imitate":[
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"the new building follows the facades and roof lines of the original buildings",
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"\u2014 Maxwell Mays"
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],
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": to engage in as a calling or way of life : pursue":[
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"wheat-growing is generally followed here"
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],
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": to follow an example set":[
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"When one airline lowers its fares, the others usually follow suit ."
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],
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": to go in a straight or obvious course":[
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"Just follow your nose until you get there; you can't miss it."
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],
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": to go or come after a person or thing in place, time, or sequence":[
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"If one sheep goes through the gate, the rest will follow ."
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],
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": to go, proceed, or come after":[
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"followed the guide"
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],
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": to keep the mind on":[
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"follow a speech"
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],
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": to play a card of the same suit as the card led":[],
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": to proceed without plan or reflection : obey one's instincts":[
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"You don't need my advice\u2014just follow your nose ."
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],
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": to pursue in an effort to overtake":[
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"Police followed the robbers attempting to escape."
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],
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": to result or occur as a consequence, effect, or inference":[
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"Just because he's done some bad things, does it follow that he is a bad person"
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],
|
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": to seek to attain":[
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"follow knowledge"
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],
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": to subscribe to the feed of (someone or something) especially on social media":[
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"Follow us on Facebook/Twitter."
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],
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": to understand the sense or logic of (something, such as a line of thought)":[
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"I don't quite follow your thinking."
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],
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": to walk or proceed along":[
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"follow a path"
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],
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": to watch steadily":[
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"followed the flight of the ball"
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]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Verb",
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"She followed us into the kitchen.",
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"The dog followed the children home.",
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"The exit is right this way. Just follow me.",
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"The children went home and the dog followed behind.",
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"If one sheep goes through the gate, the rest will follow .",
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"The number 15 follows 14.",
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"Her accident was followed by a long period of recovery.",
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"First came the student speeches, and the presentation of awards followed .",
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"Rioting followed the unjust verdict.",
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"If you work hard, success will surely follow .",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
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"Also, consider follow -on pitching to publications in your industry for additional coverage. \u2014 Roger Boutin, Forbes , 27 June 2022",
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"Other parents criticized her for keeping schools closed longer than some other places during the pandemic, and one sued, claiming Somerville failed to follow special education laws while learning was remote. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 27 June 2022",
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"During the upcoming holiday, Townsend said visitors should be mindful of their neighbors, exercise patience and follow safety regulations. \u2014 Olivia Alexander, Arkansas Online , 27 June 2022",
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"When that happens, Colorado will get the chance to defend its crown and attempt to follow Tampa Bay in sustaining a perennial Cup contender. \u2014 Stephen Whyno, Hartford Courant , 27 June 2022",
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"When that happens, Colorado will get the chance to defend its crown and attempt to follow Tampa Bay in sustaining a perennial Cup contender. \u2014 Stephen Whyno, Anchorage Daily News , 27 June 2022",
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"When that happens, Colorado will get the chance to defend its crown and attempt to follow Tampa Bay in sustaining a perennial Cup contender. \u2014 Stephen Whyno, Baltimore Sun , 27 June 2022",
|
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"Allen admitted to being the mother of the baby boy in a follow -up interview with law enforcement officials. \u2014 Adam Sabes, Fox News , 26 June 2022",
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"At the expense, of course, of posts from individuals that people actually follow . \u2014 Andy Meek, BGR , 26 June 2022",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"Building such a culture requires effort and follow -through. \u2014 Mark C. Perna, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
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"There was little follow -through after deinstitutionalization. \u2014 WSJ , 23 May 2022",
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"Though Depp seemed at times to get the message, Mandel said that ultimately there was little follow -through. \u2014 Gene Maddaus, Variety , 19 May 2022",
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"There was never a lack of chances for the Orioles, just a lack of follow -through. \u2014 Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun , 13 May 2022",
|
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"Last month the Justice Department named Kevin Chambers as its chief prosecutor for pandemic fraud, a follow -through on President Joe Biden's State of the Union promise to pursue criminals who stole billions in COVID-19 relief aid. \u2014 Erin Prater, Fortune , 21 Apr. 2022",
|
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"There are hints that Planet\u2019s call might see some government follow -through. \u2014 Tim Fernholz, Quartz , 14 Apr. 2022",
|
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"The shot shows McDowell in follow -through, with the ball blazing out of his left hand. \u2014 Marc Bona, cleveland , 10 Apr. 2022",
|
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"Our lack of follow -through is a bipartisan problem, as Ukraine can tell you, too. \u2014 Kathryn Jean Lopez, National Review , 21 Mar. 2022"
|
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1661, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
|
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb"
|
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"Middle English folwen , from Old English folgian ; akin to Old High German folg\u0113n to follow":"Verb and Noun"
|
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"\u02c8f\u00e4-l\u014d",
|
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"\u02c8f\u00e4-(\u02cc)l\u014d"
|
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],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for follow Verb follow , succeed , ensue , supervene mean to come after something or someone. follow may apply to a coming after in time, position, or logical sequence. speeches followed the dinner succeed implies a coming after immediately in a sequence determined by natural order, inheritance, election, or laws of rank. she succeeded her father as head of the business ensue commonly suggests a logical consequence or naturally expected development. after the talk a general discussion ensued supervene suggests the following or beginning of something unforeseen or unpredictable. unable to continue because of supervening circumstances synonyms see in addition chase",
|
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"synonyms":[
|
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"postdate",
|
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"succeed",
|
|
"supervene"
|
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],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-042536",
|
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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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"follow through (with)":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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".":[
|
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"You should follow through on your backhand"
|
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],
|
|
": to complete (an activity or process that has been started)":[
|
|
"He doesn't follow through on his good intentions.",
|
|
"We feared they would follow through on/with their threat."
|
|
],
|
|
": to complete a stroke or swing":[
|
|
"You should follow through on your backhand"
|
|
]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-230627",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"follower":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"coryphaeus",
|
|
"leader"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a machine part that receives motion from another part":[],
|
|
": a sheet added to the first sheet of an indenture or other deed":[],
|
|
": a spring-loaded plate at the bottom of a firearm's magazine that angles cartridges for proper insertion into the chamber":[],
|
|
": fan , devotee":[],
|
|
": one in the service of another : retainer":[],
|
|
": one that chases":[],
|
|
": one that follows the opinions or teachings of another":[],
|
|
": one that imitates another":[],
|
|
": one who subscribes to a feed especially on social media":[
|
|
"His account has thousands of followers ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"The party drew most of its followers from among young people.",
|
|
"The band has a large group of followers .",
|
|
"He had a reputation of being a follower , not a leader.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Gabrielle Union, actor and apparent rule- follower , stepped out in Milan on Sunday, June 19, wearing a white crochet bra top and a belted khaki micro-miniskirt. \u2014 Sam Reed, Glamour , 21 June 2022",
|
|
"Guard 1, played by Richard P. Trujillo, is a rigid rule- follower , but Guard 2, played by Jada Alston Owens, bends the rules to both befriend and taunt Fay. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 13 June 2022",
|
|
"The oldest of Boles' sons, Daly was sweet, a bit insecure, soft-hearted, a rule follower and did great in school. \u2014 Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star , 26 May 2022",
|
|
"Nadal\u2019s follower count across Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, the best figure in tennis, ahead of Federer (40.1 million), Williams (32.9 million) and Djokovic (29.8 million). \u2014 Brett Knight, Forbes , 4 June 2022",
|
|
"Yang\u2019s original thread, despite his relatively low follower count on Twitter, were quickly noticed, for example. \u2014 Timothy Mclaughlin, The Atlantic , 21 May 2022",
|
|
"That said, the room-spanning picture window practically turns Smith\u2019s treatment room into a lightbox just begging for a post-facial selfie, so there\u2019s a chance those follower numbers may be poised to turn a corner. \u2014 Katie Becker, Vogue , 6 June 2022",
|
|
"There has been a 25% increase in total current followers across all platforms compared to March 2020, and a net follower increase of 1.43 million since 2020, according to NASCAR. \u2014 Sheryl Estrada, Fortune , 4 June 2022",
|
|
"Among those in the prime spots closest to the action was Mary-Jane Willows, 69, from Cornwall and fellow royal follower Donna Werner, 70, who traveled all the way from Connecticut to celebrate the Queen\u2019s legacy. \u2014 NBC News , 2 June 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8f\u00e4-l\u0259-w\u0259r"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for follower follower , adherent , disciple , partisan mean one who gives full loyalty and support to another. follower may apply to people who attach themselves either to the person or beliefs of another. an evangelist and his followers adherent suggests a close and persistent attachment. adherents to Marxism disciple implies a devoted allegiance to the teachings of one chosen as a master. disciples of Gandhi partisan suggests a zealous often prejudiced attachment. partisans of the President",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"acolyte",
|
|
"adherent",
|
|
"convert",
|
|
"disciple",
|
|
"epigone",
|
|
"liege man",
|
|
"partisan",
|
|
"partizan",
|
|
"pupil",
|
|
"votarist",
|
|
"votary"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-120021",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"follower rest":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": follow rest":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-110519",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"followership":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": following":[],
|
|
": the capacity or willingness to follow a leader":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"the televangelist has a substantial followership in the rural South",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Influencers with sizable active followership can make a substantial full-time income from their social media activities and marketing partnerships with luxury brands. \u2014 Josh Wilson, Forbes , 16 May 2022",
|
|
"The Nigerian-American couple leveraged their massive online followership to build a physical business that has already begun thriving in just a month. \u2014 Josh Wilson, Forbes , 16 May 2022",
|
|
"Effective leaders create followership by connecting with heart and convincing with intellect. \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 15 Nov. 2021",
|
|
"Inclusiveness has gained ground as criteria for acceptance, respect, support, and followership . \u2014 Ritu Anand, Forbes , 25 Oct. 2021",
|
|
"Great leaders inspire membership, not followership . \u2014 Dr. Richard Osibanjo, Forbes , 24 June 2021",
|
|
"Social media is like: Look outside yourself for validation; look to likes and followership . \u2014 Rachel Epstein, Marie Claire , 22 June 2021",
|
|
"In the context of followership , my own definition of reasoning is the reflective application of the right assumptions, rooted in historical context and enhanced by grace and understanding. \u2014 Thomas Bradley Cox, Forbes , 11 May 2021",
|
|
"That\u2019s why credibility matters so much: If the U.S. is to re-establish leadership on climate change, its efforts are only as good as followership by the rest of the world. \u2014 David Victor, The Conversation , 22 Apr. 2021"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1867, in the meaning defined at sense 2":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8f\u00e4-l\u0259-w\u0259r-\u02ccship"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"audience",
|
|
"cult",
|
|
"following"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-102704",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"following":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"cortege",
|
|
"cort\u00e8ge",
|
|
"entourage",
|
|
"posse",
|
|
"retinue",
|
|
"suite",
|
|
"tail",
|
|
"train"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a group of followers , adherents, or partisans":[],
|
|
": being next in order or time":[
|
|
"the following day"
|
|
],
|
|
": listed or shown next":[
|
|
"trains will leave at the following times"
|
|
],
|
|
": subsequent to":[
|
|
"following the lecture tea was served"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Adjective",
|
|
"She found a good job, and moved into a new house the following year.",
|
|
"We met again the following day.",
|
|
"Trains will leave at the following times: 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 8 p.m.",
|
|
"If you have questions or comments, please write to us at the following address: P.O. Box 234,\u2026.",
|
|
"Noun",
|
|
"The band has a large and devoted following in Japan.",
|
|
"The movement quickly gained a following among young people.",
|
|
"Preposition",
|
|
"Following the lecture, refreshments were served.",
|
|
"We were tired for a few days following our trip.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
|
|
"Bradford was spotted in Cullman the following day of his escape with a female when he was believed to have stolen a 2004 Silver GMC Envoy from the Walmart on Olive Street. \u2014 Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al , 28 June 2022",
|
|
"The trio allegedly returned the following day around 2:30 p.m. \u2014 Jaclyn Peiser, Washington Post , 20 June 2022",
|
|
"On the afternoon of June 16, Drake blindsided fans by declaring via Instagram that a new project was arriving at midnight the following day, the obliquely titled Honestly, Nevermind. \u2014 Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone , 17 June 2022",
|
|
"The following interview was edited for length and clarity. \u2014 Kristin Scharkey, Sunset Magazine , 30 May 2022",
|
|
"Traditionally, the winner of the previous Eurovison event hosts the following year\u2019s event. \u2014 Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter , 17 June 2022",
|
|
"Inspired by that poignant moment, Munch painted The Scream the following year. \u2014 Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine , 10 June 2022",
|
|
"But an outpouring of grief from New Yorkers\u2014a testament to the store\u2019s cultural significance\u2014inspired them to reopen in Chinatown the following year, this time under the leadership of daughter-in-law Joanne Kwong. \u2014 Anna Haines, Forbes , 26 May 2022",
|
|
"The state took control of the Lawrence system in 2011, Holyoke in 2015, and Southbridge the following year. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 18 May 2022",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"Certainly, the first bet insurance will be the most popular user perk following deposit, but bettors can also take advantage of a separate UFC 276 parlay insurance that will refund losing wagers in the event one leg fails to hit. \u2014 Xl Media, cleveland , 1 July 2022",
|
|
"Under Silbermann\u2019s watch, Pinterest accumulated a devoted following with enormous money-making potential. \u2014 Jacob Carpenter, Fortune , 29 June 2022",
|
|
"Kennedy had originally been put on leave in 2015 for reciting prayers at midfield following games. \u2014 Fox News , 28 June 2022",
|
|
"Radenso, a relative newcomer, has garnered a strong following with its top model, the $450 Pro M. \u2014 K.c. Colwell, Car and Driver , 22 June 2022",
|
|
"Three Pfizer shots, each one-tenth the dose given to adults, are needed \u2014 with the initial two given three weeks apart and the third following at least eight weeks after. \u2014 Luke Money, Los Angeles Times , 21 June 2022",
|
|
"But television numbers suggest that there is clearly a ceiling for the number of fans willing to invest in a crossover show designed for a niche audience, even among AEW\u2019s own fanbase which skews toward a male hardcore following . \u2014 Alfred Konuwa, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
|
|
"The new album, Tastes Like Gold, brings the old-school pop-punk party that\u2019s gained these guys a fanatical following for over three decades. \u2014 Liza Lentini, SPIN , 15 June 2022",
|
|
"Moon Rabbit is quickly garnering a following in the neighborhood despite still being in its soft opening phase. \u2014 Megha Mcswain, Chron , 10 June 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
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"15th century, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
|
|
"1841, in the meaning defined above":"Preposition",
|
|
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective"
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8f\u00e4-l\u0259-wi\u014b"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"coming",
|
|
"ensuing",
|
|
"next",
|
|
"succeeding"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-221016",
|
|
"type":[
|
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"adjective",
|
|
"noun",
|
|
"preposition"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"folly":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a foolish act or idea":[
|
|
"The prank was a youthful folly ."
|
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],
|
|
": an excessively costly or unprofitable undertaking":[
|
|
"Paying so much for that land was folly , since it was all rocks and scrub trees."
|
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],
|
|
": an often extravagant picturesque building erected to suit a fanciful taste":[],
|
|
": criminally or tragically foolish actions or conduct":[],
|
|
": lack of good sense or normal prudence and foresight":[
|
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"his folly in thinking he could not be caught"
|
|
]
|
|
},
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"the folly of driving fast on steep, winding roads",
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"the follies of the modern world",
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"the famous Ziegfeld Follies of the 1920s",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"The results from anti-entrepreneur economic policies, exemplified in states like California, demonstrate the folly of President Biden\u2019s approach. \u2014 Wayne Winegarden, Forbes , 2 June 2022",
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"If anything, the people who touted and supported this great folly still possess more political capital than those who got it right. \u2014 Marisa Kabas, The New Republic , 20 May 2022",
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"The idea of mounting a show on Donatello (c. 1386-1466) seems like pure folly , and there is a reason why this is the first of its kind in Florence in almost 40 years. \u2014 Cammy Brothers, WSJ , 7 May 2022",
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"But this is also a story of political folly \u2014of Democrats once again snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. \u2014 Jason Linkins, The New Republic , 7 May 2022",
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"Their purported habits are used as proof of recent folly , but also of future possibility. \u2014 Amanda Mull, The Atlantic , 6 May 2022",
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"Too late for its energy security and, more obviously, too late for the Ukrainians, the Germans have realized the folly of energy alignment with a geopolitical foe. \u2014 Jordan Mcgillis, National Review , 10 Mar. 2022",
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"Breakout seasons from other Day 1 picks in Jameson Williams, Quay Walker and Jermaine Johnson II, among others, further highlighted the folly of trying to forecast one draft right as another ends. \u2014 Michael Middlehurst-schwartz, USA TODAY , 1 May 2022",
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"Experts are also publicizing the folly of using plexiglass dividers to shield people from one another's breath. \u2014 The Week Staff, The Week , 24 Apr. 2022"
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"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"imbecility",
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": folks":[
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"\u2014 used especially to explicitly signal the inclusion of groups commonly marginalized Having women teach other women matters. Women of color. Transgender women. Disabled women. Gender-nonconforming folx . It matters because in a sea of educators who look alike, students who stand out can find themselves adrift. \u2014 Amma Marfo Disabled folx expend a lot of labor just living and surviving. For multiply-marginalized disabled folx of color, there are major expenditures in time, energy and money involved in attending a con . \u2014 Alice Wong"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-085552",
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"definitions":{
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": a circular wooden block used in spinning sheet metal on a lathe":[],
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": an adjustable block or plate used in a card file to keep the cards in upright position":[]
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-144845"
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"folk mass":{
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"type":[
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"definitions":{
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": a mass in which traditional liturgical music is replaced by folk music":[]
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"examples":[
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"These were nuns who strummed their guitars at folk mass , their billowy black garments swinging in tune, who played basketball with us, switching out their dainty oxfords for Chuck Taylors. \u2014 Stephanie Zacharek, Time , 2 Sep. 2021"
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"first_known_use":{
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"1966, in the meaning defined above":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-152043"
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"definitions":{
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": a hormone produced by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland that stimulates the growth of the ovum-containing follicles in the ovary and activates sperm-forming cells":[
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"\u2014 abbreviation FSH"
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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",
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"Progesterone\u2019s main mechanism of action is to prevent ovulation by inhibiting the secretion of follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone in your blood. \u2014 Anuradha Varanasi, Forbes , 8 June 2022",
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"The Genetics Home Reference also says genetic variants that interfere with follicle-stimulating hormone , energy production, inflammation, and insulin production and regulation, may also contribute to PCOS. \u2014 Emilia Benton, Health.com , 14 Oct. 2021",
|
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"Here\u2019s how that might work: The pituitary gland regulates levels of luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which then prepare ovarian follicles for maturation. \u2014 Mary Claire Lagroue, SELF , 12 Sep. 2019",
|
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"Insulin resistance may also affect how the pituitary gland regulates your levels of luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), both of which prepare those ovarian follicles for maturation. \u2014 Mary Claire Lagroue, SELF , 23 Apr. 2019",
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"This effectively tells your brain to decrease its production of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which is responsible for developing a follicle to release an egg in ovulation. \u2014 Natasha Lavender, SELF , 1 Apr. 2019",
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"That often includes injectable medication containing a follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), a luteinizing hormone (LH), or a combination of both to stimulate more than one egg to develop at a time, the organization says. \u2014 Korin Miller, SELF , 3 Aug. 2018",
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"The rise in multiple birth rates, according to the organization, is associated with expanded use of fertility therapies and older maternal ages at childbearing because of elevated follicle-stimulating hormone levels. \u2014 Barry Adams, The Seattle Times , 10 Jan. 2018",
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"That meant injections of follicle-stimulating hormones , an egg-retrieval process that left her feeling miserable, and a series of shrinking numbers: from 23 eggs to just two genetically intact, fertilized embryos. \u2014 Anndee Hochman, Philly.com , 29 Nov. 2017"
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"1931, in the meaning defined above":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-161705"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-165018"
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"follicular mange":{
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"type":[
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-165509"
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"folk psychology":{
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"type":[
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],
|
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"definitions":{
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": the mental traits common to or characteristic of a people":[]
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"translation of German v\u00f6lkerpsychologie":""
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-172023"
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"folate":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": folic acid":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8f\u014d-\u02ccl\u0101t"
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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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"Beans of any kind \u2014 black, red, garbanzo or pinto \u2014 are packed with a unique mix of critical vitamins and minerals, including folate , iron, potassium and magnesium. \u2014 Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press , 21 Nov. 2021",
|
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"Other forms of anemia are connected with deficiencies in folate and vitamin B-12, which are necessary for producing red blood cells. \u2014 Mathew Devine, SELF , 23 May 2022",
|
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"My doctor told me to stop taking my multivitamin that has high levels of folate . \u2014 Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive , 22 Mar. 2022",
|
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"Legumes are also full of fiber and nutrients like folate , zinc, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus and iron. \u2014 Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press , 26 Feb. 2022",
|
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"Salad greens contain an array of healthy nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C, folate and fiber. \u2014 Daniel Funke, USA TODAY , 5 Nov. 2021",
|
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"Leafy greens like fresh kale, Swiss chard, and spinach contain folate , a vitamin that helps produce the feel-good chemicals dopamine and serotonin. \u2014 Wellory, Forbes , 28 Sep. 2021",
|
|
"Plus, it's loaded with vital nutrients like protein, heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, magnesium, folate and fiber. \u2014 Noma Nazish, Forbes , 28 Aug. 2021",
|
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"Support a healthy heart: Broccoli is a source of several nutrients like folate , potassium and iron, all of which are vital in supporting a healthy heart. \u2014 Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Cdn, Nasm-cpt, Good Housekeeping , 10 Aug. 2021"
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"first_known_use":{
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"1944, in the meaning defined above":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-172803"
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"follicle mite":{
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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 several minute mites (genus Demodex ) parasitic in hair follicles":[]
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"1925, in the meaning defined above":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-173922"
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},
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"folacin":{
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"type":[
|
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": folic acid":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8f\u014d-l\u0259-s\u0259n"
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],
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"synonyms":[],
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"fol ic ac id + -in":""
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},
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"first_known_use":{
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"1949, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-180449"
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},
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"folk nation":{
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"definitions":{
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": a political unity of related tribes":[
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"the Iroquois Confederacy was a folk nation"
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]
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-181232"
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],
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"definitions":{
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02ccf\u014dk\u02ccl\u022fr\u02c8istiks"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-182045"
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},
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"folliculate":{
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"type":[
|
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"adjective"
|
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],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": having or consisting of follicles":[]
|
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},
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"f\u0259\u02c8liky\u0259l\u0259\u0307t",
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"-\u02ccl\u0101t",
|
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"(\u02c8)f\u00e4\u00a6l-"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-183436"
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"examples":[
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"It is based on a Swedish folk song and has rap influences. \u2014 Serena Puang, BostonGlobe.com , 17 June 2022",
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"My task was to write a Colombian folk song that feels like it\u2019s always existed. \u2014 Paul Grein, Billboard , 6 Jan. 2022",
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"My task was to write a Colombian folk song that feels like it\u2019s always existed. \u2014 Paul Grein, Billboard , 6 Jan. 2022",
|
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"Spotify Singles cover version of the folk song \u2014 complete with guitars, drums and horns, frontwoman Michelle Zauner shines throughout this gorgeous rendition. \u2014 Stephen Daw, Billboard , 1 Apr. 2022",
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"Tough call between Eilish\u2019s Bond theme and Miranda\u2019s sweet folk song . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 25 Mar. 2022",
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"His cover of a Ukrainian folk song has recently gone viral. \u2014 Katya Soldak, Forbes , 27 Mar. 2022",
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"This classic American folk song was inspired by Guthrie's travels across the U.S., hitchhiking and hopping trains. \u2014 Jennifer Aldrich, Country Living , 23 Mar. 2022",
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"Based on a traditional springtime folk song and reminiscent of the wailing sirens of the Chernobyl disaster, the song became a Ukrainian favorite and a popular sound bite on TikTok. \u2014 Jane Recker, Smithsonian Magazine , 3 Mar. 2022"
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|
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": a small anatomical cavity or deep narrow-mouthed depression":[],
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": a small lymph node":[],
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": a dry dehiscent one-celled many-seeded fruit (as of the milkweed) that has a single carpel and opens along one suture":[]
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"\u02c8f\u00e4-li-k\u0259l",
|
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"\u02c8f\u00e4l-i-k\u0259l"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"Once they are grown to their full size, the follicle ruptures and releases a mature egg for fertilization. \u2014 Breanna Bell, PEOPLE.com , 28 June 2022",
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"Virtue's thickening shampoo does more than just deeply cleanse and remove debris from the follicle . \u2014 Sophie Dweck, Town & Country , 6 June 2022",
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"This Curl & Shine Conditioner softens the hair from the follicle to the ends of your hair and locks in moisture to ensure snag-free curls. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 26 May 2022",
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"Existing birth control pills \u2014 based on the hormones estrogen and progesterone \u2014 prevent ovulation, the final stage in a follicle \u2019s life cycle where an egg is released from the ovary to potentially become fertilized. \u2014 Ryan Cross, BostonGlobe.com , 19 May 2022",
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"Scalp psoriasis can also be itchy, and scratching and picking the scalp can exacerbate follicle damage and increase hair loss. \u2014 Melanie Rud, SELF , 26 May 2022",
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"Prior to the follicle confusion, Kardashian thanked Ripley's for loaning her the dress in the first place. \u2014 Glenn Garner, PEOPLE.com , 9 May 2022",
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"An ovarian follicle that doesn\u2019t release an egg may develop a cyst on the ovary, but the exact cause of ovarian cysts is difficult to define. \u2014 Serena Coady, SELF , 25 Feb. 2022",
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"If a follicle is attached or a nearby scat pile identified, Halfpenny said, researchers might have valuable DNA information to submit to Yellowstone Wolf Project, which collects data on wolves and other rare mammals. \u2014 Tim Fitzsimons, NBC News , 12 Mar. 2022"
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"New Latin folliculus , from Latin, diminutive of follis bag \u2014 more at fool":""
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"first_known_use":{
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"1715, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-192412"
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"folic acid":{
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"type":[
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|
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"definitions":{
|
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": a crystalline vitamin C 19 H 19 N 7 O 6 of the B complex that is required for normal production of red blood cells, is used especially in the treatment of nutritional anemias, and occurs chiefly in green leafy vegetables, liver, kidneys, dried beans, and mushrooms":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8f\u014d-lik-",
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"\u02ccf\u014d-lik-"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"And certain supplements, including folic acid and iron, are recommended to those who are or may soon be pregnant. \u2014 Alexa Mikhail, Fortune , 23 June 2022",
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"Vitamins and supplements examined included vitamins A, B, C, D and E, as well as calcium, magnesium, beta carotene, folic acid , selenium, zinc and other multivitamins. \u2014 Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY , 22 June 2022",
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"Pregnant women should take a daily supplement containing 0.4 to 0.8 milligrams (400 to 800 micrograms) of folic acid to prevent neural tube birth defects, according to a separate recommendation from the task force. \u2014 Sandee Lamotte, CNN , 21 June 2022",
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"According to Men's Health, there is some evidence that combining supplements like zinc, folic acid , selenium, and Vitamin C can increase sperm count. \u2014 Sophie Saint Thomas, Forbes , 6 June 2022",
|
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"However, people who are pregnant or planning to be pregnant, should take a daily supplement containing 0.4 to 0.8 mg of folic acid , the task force suggests. \u2014 Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY , 22 June 2022",
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"These vegan vitamins are fortified with vitamin D, vitamin B12, iodine, folic acid , and biotin, so your strands will be hydrated and nourished for improved health. \u2014 ELLE , 30 Apr. 2022",
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"Plant proteins like kidney beans, black beans and chickpeas are high in folic acid and make great add-ins. \u2014 Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press , 23 Apr. 2022",
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"This supplement is packed with all the essentials\u2014biotin, keratin, and folic acid \u2014but gets bonus points for the hint of strawberry flavor and scent. \u2014 ELLE , 30 Apr. 2022"
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Latin folium":""
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"1941, in the meaning defined above":""
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"type":[
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"noun"
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"definitions":{
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": follicle":[]
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},
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"\u02c8f\u00e4l\u0259\u0307\u02ccky\u00fcl"
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],
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"synonyms":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[],
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"New Latin folliculus":""
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},
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-202647"
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},
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"folletto":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{},
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"pronounciation":[
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"f\u0259\u02c8let(\u02cc)\u014d"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[],
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Italian, from Old Italian, from Old French folet fool, goblin, from fol foolish, mad":""
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},
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-212854"
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},
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"follow rest":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": a tool rest that travels with the slide rest of a lathe":[],
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": a rest that is fixed as to position relative to a grinding wheel and used for supporting cylindrical work":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[],
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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":"20220708-220336"
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},
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"follow around":{
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"type":[
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"idiom"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": to go wherever (someone) goes":[
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"The little boy followed his mother around all day."
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]
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},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-225008"
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},
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"folie \u00e0 deux":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": the presence of the same or similar delusional ideas in two persons closely associated with one another":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"-(\u02cc)\u00e4-\u02c8d\u0153\u0305, -\u02c8d\u0259",
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"f\u022f-l\u0113-\u00e4-\u02c8d\u0153",
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"-\u02c8d\u0259",
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"\u02ccf\u00e4-l\u0113-\u02cc\u00e4-\u02c8d\u0259r"
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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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"There's a moment late in the play when Hinkypunk's Solange gets a glimpse beyond her folie a deux , recognizes the inevitability of what's to come next for her and her little sister, and gives in to it. \u2014 Tony Adler, Chicago Reader , 27 June 2018",
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"The term folie a deux refers to two individuals who plan and commit crimes that neither would concoct on their own \u2014 the basis for (fact-based) movies like Hitchcock\u2019s Rope, or Peter Jackson\u2019s Heavenly Creatures. \u2014 Gary Thompson, Philly.com , 7 Mar. 2018"
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],
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"French, literally, double madness":""
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},
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"first_known_use":{
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"circa 1892, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-231247"
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},
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"folk state":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": a state embracing a racially homogeneous population : a state having ethnic unity":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[],
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"translation of German volksstaat":""
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},
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-232522"
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},
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"follow about":{
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"type":[
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"phrasal verb"
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],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": to go wherever (someone) goes":[
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"The little boy followed his mother about all day."
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]
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},
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"pronounciation":[],
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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":"20220708-234145"
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},
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"folkright":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": the right of the people under the customary laws and usages especially in early England":[]
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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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"translation of Old English folcriht":""
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},
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-001755"
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},
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"follow through":{
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"type":[
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"noun",
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"verb"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": the part of the stroke following the striking of a ball":[],
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": the act or an instance of following through":[],
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": to continue a stroke or motion to the end of its arc":[],
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": to press on in an activity or process especially to a conclusion":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8f\u00e4-l\u014d-\u02ccthr\u00fc",
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"\u02ccf\u00e4-l\u014d-\u02c8thr\u00fc",
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"-l\u0259-"
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],
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"synonyms":[
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"accomplish",
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"achieve",
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"bring off",
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"carry off",
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"carry out",
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"commit",
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"compass",
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"do",
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|
"execute",
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"fulfill",
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|
"fulfil",
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"make",
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"negotiate",
|
|
"perform",
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|
"perpetrate",
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"prosecute",
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"pull off",
|
|
"put through"
|
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],
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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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"1891, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb"
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},
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-014138"
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},
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"follow shot":{
|
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": a shot in billiards or pool made by striking the cue ball above its center to cause it to continue forward after striking the object ball":[],
|
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": a shot made immediately (as by a teammate) after recovering a missed shot":[
|
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"All-America forward Aliyah Boston grabbed the rebound, but her short follow shot also was off the mark\u2014and Stanford earned its fifth appearance in a national title game.",
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"\u2014 Steve Kroner"
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],
|
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": a camera shot in which the camera follows the movement of the subject":[]
|
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},
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"pronounciation":[],
|
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"synonyms":[],
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"But Marcus Smart scored on a follow shot , made a jumper in transition before Brown got a steal and dunk to make it 81-72 going to the fourth. Brown kept the Nets at bay from there, repeatedly finding a 1-on-1 matchup and driving to the basket. \u2014 Brian Mahoney, Hartford Courant , 23 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Seconds later, Bacot tipped in a follow shot that barely crept over the rim, and that was that. \u2014 Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times , 25 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"When Vrankic converted a nifty follow shot with a little more than five minutes left, the Broncos had cut their deficit to 67-62. \u2014 Steve Kroner, San Francisco Chronicle , 7 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"His follow shot was wild but Arms caught it and was fouled. \u2014 Jay Posner, San Diego Union-Tribune , 20 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Durant missed a series of jumpers afterward, and his only basket OT was a follow shot . \u2014 Brian Mahoney, courant.com , 9 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"But people are still talking about his spectacular follow shot at the buzzer, giving the Cougars a heart-stopping 56-54 win over Lincoln-Stockton at Venture-Stockton. \u2014 Mitch Stephens, San Francisco Chronicle , 7 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"With the Knicks leading 58-51, Robinson dunked home an offensive rebound and then scored on another follow shot . \u2014 Brian Mahoney, ajc , 13 Jan. 2022",
|
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"Brennan scored on a follow shot with 1:46 left to give Hillcrest a 64-61 lead after PHH Prep had scored seven straight points to come within a point. \u2014 Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic , 9 Jan. 2022"
|
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],
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"1866, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
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},
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-020122"
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},
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"Folliculina":{
|
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"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a genus (the type of the family Folliculinidae) of spirotrichous trumpet-shaped tube-dwelling chiefly marine ciliates related to Stentor":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
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"-\u02c8l\u0113n\u0259"
|
|
],
|
|
"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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"New Latin, from Latin folliculus + New Latin -ina":""
|
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},
|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-020515"
|
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},
|
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"folk society":{
|
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"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a usually small isolated illiterate society characterized as homogeneous in cultural tradition, as having a sacred rather than secular orientation, and as possessing a high degree of internal integration and group solidarity":[
|
|
"\u2014 contrasted with urban society"
|
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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":"20220709-053644"
|
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},
|
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"foliage plant":{
|
|
"type":[
|
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"noun"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a plant grown primarily for its decorative foliage":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"examples":[
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Mainly a foliage plant , Hostas are perfect for shade gardens with moist soil. \u2014 Lauren Smith Mcdonough, House Beautiful , 25 May 2022",
|
|
"This lush foliage plant is another easy-to-care-for option. \u2014 Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens , 16 Nov. 2021",
|
|
"Perhaps the best remedy is to apply a liquid foliage plant fertilizer that contains all the nutrients every other week for two or three applications. \u2014 Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com , 2 Oct. 2021",
|
|
"Once grown as a foliage plant with small, light green leaves and somewhat succulent stems, the artillery fern has escaped and shows up in flower beds and container gardens. \u2014 Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com , 11 Sep. 2021",
|
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"It\u2019s actually not a bamboo at all but rather cane cuttings of Dracaena sanderiana, a foliage plant that\u2019s native to tropical Africa. \u2014 Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living , 20 Apr. 2021",
|
|
"Caladium and coleus are colorful foliage plants that are good sources of color for the summer shade garden. \u2014 Calvin Finch, ExpressNews.com , 16 Apr. 2020",
|
|
"Amid the array of flowers are 4,000 pots of foliage plants , including 95 kentia palms, native to Australia. \u2014 Joshua Miller, BostonGlobe.com , 18 Aug. 2019",
|
|
"Athena head planter: Mount this piece on any vertical surface and then fill it with trailing or upright foliage plants to mimic hair for an elegant or whimsical look. \u2014 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 3 July 2019"
|
|
],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1862, in the meaning defined above":""
|
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},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-080620"
|
|
},
|
|
"folie de grandeur":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"French noun phrase"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": delusion of greatness : megalomania":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"f\u022f-l\u0113-d\u0259-gr\u00e4\u207f-d\u0153r"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"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":"20220709-094606"
|
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},
|
|
"follow someone's lead":{
|
|
"type":[
|
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"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to do the same thing that someone else has done":[
|
|
"He followed her lead and voted in favor of the proposal."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
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"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":"20220709-113437"
|
|
},
|
|
"follow-through":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun",
|
|
"verb"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": the part of the stroke following the striking of a ball":[],
|
|
": the act or an instance of following through":[],
|
|
": to continue a stroke or motion to the end of its arc":[],
|
|
": to press on in an activity or process especially to a conclusion":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8f\u00e4-l\u014d-\u02ccthr\u00fc",
|
|
"\u02ccf\u00e4-l\u014d-\u02c8thr\u00fc",
|
|
"-l\u0259-"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
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"accomplish",
|
|
"achieve",
|
|
"bring off",
|
|
"carry off",
|
|
"carry out",
|
|
"commit",
|
|
"compass",
|
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"do",
|
|
"execute",
|
|
"fulfill",
|
|
"fulfil",
|
|
"make",
|
|
"negotiate",
|
|
"perform",
|
|
"perpetrate",
|
|
"prosecute",
|
|
"pull off",
|
|
"put through"
|
|
],
|
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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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"1891, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb"
|
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},
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-114155"
|
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},
|
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"follow out":{
|
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"type":[
|
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"verb"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to follow to the end or to a conclusion":[],
|
|
": carry out , execute":[
|
|
"followed out their orders"
|
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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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"1662, in the meaning defined at sense 2":""
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},
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-133719"
|
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},
|
|
"folk-rock":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"noun"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": folk songs sung to a rock'n'roll background":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"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":"20220709-143559"
|
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},
|
|
"folial":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": foliar":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8f\u014dl\u0113\u0259l"
|
|
],
|
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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 foli um leaf + -al":""
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},
|
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-161135"
|
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},
|
|
"foliation":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": the process of forming into a leaf":[],
|
|
": the state of being in leaf":[],
|
|
": vernation":[],
|
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": the numbering of the leaves of a manuscript or early printed book":[],
|
|
": ornamentation with foliage":[],
|
|
": a decoration resembling a leaf":[],
|
|
": the enrichment of an opening by foils":[],
|
|
": foliated texture":[]
|
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"\u02ccf\u014d-l\u0113-\u02c8\u0101-sh\u0259n"
|
|
],
|
|
"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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"But because according to general relativity spacetime is curved, there is no standard way to extend a local foliation to the entire universe. \u2014 The Editors, Scientific American , 1 Oct. 2010"
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],
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"circa 1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
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},
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-161446"
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},
|
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"follow-the-leader":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a children's game in which everyone follows and does what the child who is chosen to be the leader does":[]
|
|
},
|
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"pronounciation":[],
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
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": to do whatever most other people are doing":[
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"He was never one to follow the crowd , so we weren't surprised when he dropped out of college to start his own business."
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-171025"
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"type":[
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": to do what everyone else does":[
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"She's not content to simply follow the pack ."
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-173850"
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"folk singer":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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"definitions":{
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": one who sings folk songs or sings in a style associated with folk songs":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8f\u014dk-\u02ccsi\u014b-\u0259r"
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"Down to Kiva Studio, Kinney met a young folk singer named Todd Snider. \u2014 Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al , 16 June 2022",
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"Heather McLarney, indie- folk singer -guitarist. June 3: Riley Cotton, singer-guitarist performing Americana songs. \u2014 Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant , 20 May 2022",
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"The indie- folk singer -songwriter has used places as a leitmotif throughout his music, and his fascination with them is evident. \u2014 Grant Sharples, SPIN , 9 May 2022",
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"Pop powerhouse, folk singer -songwriter, former country phenom. \u2014 Mary Colurso | Mcolurso@al.com, al , 11 June 2022",
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"Rock band, Brian DeStoop and The Old Haunts, sang about struggling to transition from adolescence to adulthood, for instance, and folk singer -songwriter Rob Siegel sang about math, physics, love, and religion. \u2014 Antonia Quinn, BostonGlobe.com , 8 June 2022",
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"Bob Neuwirth, the folk singer -songwriter known for his long and influential association with Bob Dylan, has died at the age of 82. \u2014 Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone , 19 May 2022",
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"The director/actor noted that, in addition to being a professor, Bernard is a folk singer . \u2014 Myrna Petlicki, chicagotribune.com , 28 Mar. 2022",
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"Jewel has sold nearly 20 million albums, been nominated for four Grammy Awards and maintains her standing as the most successful folk singer exported from Alaska. \u2014 Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY , 15 Apr. 2022"
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"first_known_use":{
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"1884, in the meaning defined above":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-193906"
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},
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"folk story":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": folktale":[]
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-202356"
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},
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"folktale":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": a characteristically anonymous, timeless, and placeless tale circulated orally among a people":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8f\u014dk-\u02cct\u0101l"
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],
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"synonyms":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[
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"West African folktales that continue to be passed from generation to generation through storytelling.",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"The Night Gardener is described as a gritty neo-noir folktale centered on a young man in rural Missouri fighting to keep his family together in the wake of a tragedy. \u2014 Carolyn Giardina, The Hollywood Reporter , 27 Apr. 2022",
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"The Indian folktale , with a few modern elements thrown in, was one of many stories told for the annual World Storytelling Day event. \u2014 Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune , 19 Mar. 2022",
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"It\u2019s a Vietnamese folktale about how the tiger got its stripes...from a little popular collection of stories that use the zodiac \u2013 The Asian Animal Zodiac by Ruth Q. Sun. \u2014 Dodie Kazanjian, Vogue , 10 Mar. 2022",
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"In one activity, a mentor tells an African folktale to a student. \u2014 Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor , 23 Feb. 2022",
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"Still, the folktale remained part of European culture, coming in and out of the zeitgeist. \u2014 Roy Schwartz, CNN , 21 Dec. 2021",
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"Based on an old French folktale , it has been passed down in several versions, but the idea is always the same: A lone traveler, or three soldiers or perhaps three monks come to a village, where no one wants to feed them. \u2014 Tribune News Service, cleveland , 24 Jan. 2022",
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"Nicolas Cage\u2019s artisan-avenger makes Michael Sarnoski\u2019s folktale a fable about personal conviction, but Will Smith misses the point in his latest egotistical biopic. \u2014 Armond White, National Review , 7 Jan. 2022",
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"The folktale itself likely originates in Germany or Poland. \u2014 Roy Schwartz, CNN , 21 Dec. 2021"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1850, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-211212"
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},
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"follow spot":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-221440"
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},
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"foliferous":{
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"type":[
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"adjective"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": producing leaves":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"f\u014d\u02c8lif(\u0259)r\u0259s"
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],
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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 folium leaf + English -ferous":""
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-222839"
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"follows":{
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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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"followed the guide"
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],
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": to engage in as a calling or way of life : pursue":[
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"wheat-growing is generally followed here"
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],
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": to walk or proceed along":[
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"follow a path"
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],
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": to be or act in accordance with":[
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"follow directions"
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": to accept as authority : obey":[
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"followed his conscience"
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],
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": to pursue in an effort to overtake":[
|
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"Police followed the robbers attempting to escape."
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],
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": to seek to attain":[
|
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"follow knowledge"
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],
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": to come into existence or take place as a result or consequence of":[
|
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"disaster followed the blunder"
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": to come or take place after in time, sequence, or order":[
|
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"A juggling act followed the singer."
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],
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": to cause to be followed":[
|
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"followed dinner with a liqueur"
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],
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": to copy after : imitate":[
|
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"the new building follows the facades and roof lines of the original buildings",
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"\u2014 Maxwell Mays"
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],
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": to watch steadily":[
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"followed the flight of the ball"
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],
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": to keep the mind on":[
|
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"follow a speech"
|
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],
|
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": to attend closely to : keep abreast of":[
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"followed his career with interest"
|
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],
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": to understand the sense or logic of (something, such as a line of thought)":[
|
|
"I don't quite follow your thinking."
|
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],
|
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": to subscribe to the feed of (someone or something) especially on social media":[
|
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"Follow us on Facebook/Twitter."
|
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],
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": to go or come after a person or thing in place, time, or sequence":[
|
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"If one sheep goes through the gate, the rest will follow ."
|
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],
|
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": to result or occur as a consequence, effect, or inference":[
|
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"Just because he's done some bad things, does it follow that he is a bad person"
|
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],
|
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": as comes next":[
|
|
"\u2014 used impersonally The names of the winners are as follows: Mary, James, and Sylvia."
|
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],
|
|
": to go in a straight or obvious course":[
|
|
"Just follow your nose until you get there; you can't miss it."
|
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],
|
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": to proceed without plan or reflection : obey one's instincts":[
|
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"You don't need my advice\u2014just follow your nose ."
|
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],
|
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": to play a card of the same suit as the card led":[],
|
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": to follow an example set":[
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"When one airline lowers its fares, the others usually follow suit ."
|
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],
|
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": the act or process of following":[],
|
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": forward spin given to a ball by striking it above center \u2014 compare draw , english":[]
|
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"\u02c8f\u00e4-l\u014d",
|
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"\u02c8f\u00e4-(\u02cc)l\u014d"
|
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],
|
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"synonyms":[
|
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"postdate",
|
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"succeed",
|
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"supervene"
|
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],
|
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"antonyms":[
|
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"antedate",
|
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"precede",
|
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"predate"
|
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],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for follow Verb follow , succeed , ensue , supervene mean to come after something or someone. follow may apply to a coming after in time, position, or logical sequence. speeches followed the dinner succeed implies a coming after immediately in a sequence determined by natural order, inheritance, election, or laws of rank. she succeeded her father as head of the business ensue commonly suggests a logical consequence or naturally expected development. after the talk a general discussion ensued supervene suggests the following or beginning of something unforeseen or unpredictable. unable to continue because of supervening circumstances synonyms see in addition chase",
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"examples":[
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"Verb",
|
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"She followed us into the kitchen.",
|
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"The dog followed the children home.",
|
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"The exit is right this way. Just follow me.",
|
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"The children went home and the dog followed behind.",
|
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"If one sheep goes through the gate, the rest will follow .",
|
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"The number 15 follows 14.",
|
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"Her accident was followed by a long period of recovery.",
|
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"First came the student speeches, and the presentation of awards followed .",
|
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"Rioting followed the unjust verdict.",
|
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"If you work hard, success will surely follow .",
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
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"Also, consider follow -on pitching to publications in your industry for additional coverage. \u2014 Roger Boutin, Forbes , 27 June 2022",
|
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"Other parents criticized her for keeping schools closed longer than some other places during the pandemic, and one sued, claiming Somerville failed to follow special education laws while learning was remote. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 27 June 2022",
|
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"During the upcoming holiday, Townsend said visitors should be mindful of their neighbors, exercise patience and follow safety regulations. \u2014 Olivia Alexander, Arkansas Online , 27 June 2022",
|
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"When that happens, Colorado will get the chance to defend its crown and attempt to follow Tampa Bay in sustaining a perennial Cup contender. \u2014 Stephen Whyno, Hartford Courant , 27 June 2022",
|
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"When that happens, Colorado will get the chance to defend its crown and attempt to follow Tampa Bay in sustaining a perennial Cup contender. \u2014 Stephen Whyno, Anchorage Daily News , 27 June 2022",
|
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"When that happens, Colorado will get the chance to defend its crown and attempt to follow Tampa Bay in sustaining a perennial Cup contender. \u2014 Stephen Whyno, Baltimore Sun , 27 June 2022",
|
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"Allen admitted to being the mother of the baby boy in a follow -up interview with law enforcement officials. \u2014 Adam Sabes, Fox News , 26 June 2022",
|
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"At the expense, of course, of posts from individuals that people actually follow . \u2014 Andy Meek, BGR , 26 June 2022",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"Building such a culture requires effort and follow -through. \u2014 Mark C. Perna, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
|
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"There was little follow -through after deinstitutionalization. \u2014 WSJ , 23 May 2022",
|
|
"Though Depp seemed at times to get the message, Mandel said that ultimately there was little follow -through. \u2014 Gene Maddaus, Variety , 19 May 2022",
|
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"There was never a lack of chances for the Orioles, just a lack of follow -through. \u2014 Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun , 13 May 2022",
|
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"Last month the Justice Department named Kevin Chambers as its chief prosecutor for pandemic fraud, a follow -through on President Joe Biden's State of the Union promise to pursue criminals who stole billions in COVID-19 relief aid. \u2014 Erin Prater, Fortune , 21 Apr. 2022",
|
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"There are hints that Planet\u2019s call might see some government follow -through. \u2014 Tim Fernholz, Quartz , 14 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"The shot shows McDowell in follow -through, with the ball blazing out of his left hand. \u2014 Marc Bona, cleveland , 10 Apr. 2022",
|
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"Our lack of follow -through is a bipartisan problem, as Ukraine can tell you, too. \u2014 Kathryn Jean Lopez, National Review , 21 Mar. 2022"
|
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],
|
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English folwen , from Old English folgian ; akin to Old High German folg\u0113n to follow":"Verb and Noun"
|
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},
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb",
|
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"1661, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
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},
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-012030"
|
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},
|
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"foliar":{
|
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"type":[
|
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"adjective"
|
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],
|
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": of, relating to, or applied to leaves":[
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"foliar sprays",
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"foliar diseases"
|
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]
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"\u02c8f\u014d-l\u0113-\u0259r"
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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",
|
|
"Use liquid fertilizer as a quick fix foliar spray for plants showing signs of nutrient deficiency. \u2014 Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune , 4 June 2022",
|
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"Sanitation is an effective control for most foliar diseases. \u2014 oregonlive , 28 May 2022",
|
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"There\u2019s more information in the article, but there\u2019s only one chemical treatment available for home use, Organocide Plant Doctor at 2 to 6 teaspoons/gal water as a foliar spray; and it is not labeled as very effective. \u2014 oregonlive , 24 Apr. 2022",
|
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"In February 2022, she was published in the scientific journal Plant Ecology for her research on the Torrey pine needle's foliar water uptake. \u2014 Leah Campano, Seventeen , 22 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"One method of locating the bud eye is to strip the rose bush of foliage two weeks before pruning, and nature will send an urgent message for foliar rejuvenation. \u2014 oregonlive , 8 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"Flower buds are usually larger and fatter than foliar buds. \u2014 Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com , 19 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"It also can be used a foliar spray to feed plants through their leaves. \u2014 Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times , 28 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"Licensed applicators are treating trees where the psyllids have been observed with a combination of the foliar spray Tempo and a root drench of the systemic Merit. \u2014 Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune , 21 Dec. 2021"
|
|
],
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"French foliaire , from Latin folium leaf + French -aire -ar":""
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},
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"circa 1859, in the meaning defined above":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-014235"
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},
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"folk etymology":{
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"type":[
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],
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|
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": the transformation of words so as to give them an apparent relationship to other better-known or better-understood words (as in the change of Spanish cucaracha to English cockroach )":[]
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"1882, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-015004"
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"followed":{
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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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"followed the guide"
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"wheat-growing is generally followed here"
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": to walk or proceed along":[
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"follow a path"
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],
|
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": to be or act in accordance with":[
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"follow directions"
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": to accept as authority : obey":[
|
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"followed his conscience"
|
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|
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": to pursue in an effort to overtake":[
|
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"Police followed the robbers attempting to escape."
|
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|
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": to seek to attain":[
|
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"follow knowledge"
|
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|
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": to come into existence or take place as a result or consequence of":[
|
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"disaster followed the blunder"
|
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|
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": to come or take place after in time, sequence, or order":[
|
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"A juggling act followed the singer."
|
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],
|
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": to cause to be followed":[
|
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"followed dinner with a liqueur"
|
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],
|
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": to copy after : imitate":[
|
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"the new building follows the facades and roof lines of the original buildings",
|
|
"\u2014 Maxwell Mays"
|
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],
|
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": to watch steadily":[
|
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"followed the flight of the ball"
|
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],
|
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": to keep the mind on":[
|
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"follow a speech"
|
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],
|
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": to attend closely to : keep abreast of":[
|
|
"followed his career with interest"
|
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],
|
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": to understand the sense or logic of (something, such as a line of thought)":[
|
|
"I don't quite follow your thinking."
|
|
],
|
|
": to subscribe to the feed of (someone or something) especially on social media":[
|
|
"Follow us on Facebook/Twitter."
|
|
],
|
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": to go or come after a person or thing in place, time, or sequence":[
|
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"If one sheep goes through the gate, the rest will follow ."
|
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],
|
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": to result or occur as a consequence, effect, or inference":[
|
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"Just because he's done some bad things, does it follow that he is a bad person"
|
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],
|
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": as comes next":[
|
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"\u2014 used impersonally The names of the winners are as follows: Mary, James, and Sylvia."
|
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],
|
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": to go in a straight or obvious course":[
|
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"Just follow your nose until you get there; you can't miss it."
|
|
],
|
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": to proceed without plan or reflection : obey one's instincts":[
|
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"You don't need my advice\u2014just follow your nose ."
|
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],
|
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": to play a card of the same suit as the card led":[],
|
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": to follow an example set":[
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"When one airline lowers its fares, the others usually follow suit ."
|
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": the act or process of following":[],
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": forward spin given to a ball by striking it above center \u2014 compare draw , english":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"\u02c8f\u00e4-l\u014d",
|
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"\u02c8f\u00e4-(\u02cc)l\u014d"
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],
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|
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"postdate",
|
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"succeed",
|
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"supervene"
|
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],
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|
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"antedate",
|
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"precede",
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"predate"
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for follow Verb follow , succeed , ensue , supervene mean to come after something or someone. follow may apply to a coming after in time, position, or logical sequence. speeches followed the dinner succeed implies a coming after immediately in a sequence determined by natural order, inheritance, election, or laws of rank. she succeeded her father as head of the business ensue commonly suggests a logical consequence or naturally expected development. after the talk a general discussion ensued supervene suggests the following or beginning of something unforeseen or unpredictable. unable to continue because of supervening circumstances synonyms see in addition chase",
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"examples":[
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"Verb",
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"She followed us into the kitchen.",
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"The dog followed the children home.",
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"The exit is right this way. Just follow me.",
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"The children went home and the dog followed behind.",
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"If one sheep goes through the gate, the rest will follow .",
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"The number 15 follows 14.",
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"Her accident was followed by a long period of recovery.",
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"First came the student speeches, and the presentation of awards followed .",
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"Rioting followed the unjust verdict.",
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"If you work hard, success will surely follow .",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
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"Also, consider follow -on pitching to publications in your industry for additional coverage. \u2014 Roger Boutin, Forbes , 27 June 2022",
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"Other parents criticized her for keeping schools closed longer than some other places during the pandemic, and one sued, claiming Somerville failed to follow special education laws while learning was remote. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 27 June 2022",
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"During the upcoming holiday, Townsend said visitors should be mindful of their neighbors, exercise patience and follow safety regulations. \u2014 Olivia Alexander, Arkansas Online , 27 June 2022",
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"When that happens, Colorado will get the chance to defend its crown and attempt to follow Tampa Bay in sustaining a perennial Cup contender. \u2014 Stephen Whyno, Hartford Courant , 27 June 2022",
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"When that happens, Colorado will get the chance to defend its crown and attempt to follow Tampa Bay in sustaining a perennial Cup contender. \u2014 Stephen Whyno, Anchorage Daily News , 27 June 2022",
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"When that happens, Colorado will get the chance to defend its crown and attempt to follow Tampa Bay in sustaining a perennial Cup contender. \u2014 Stephen Whyno, Baltimore Sun , 27 June 2022",
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"Allen admitted to being the mother of the baby boy in a follow -up interview with law enforcement officials. \u2014 Adam Sabes, Fox News , 26 June 2022",
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"At the expense, of course, of posts from individuals that people actually follow . \u2014 Andy Meek, BGR , 26 June 2022",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"Building such a culture requires effort and follow -through. \u2014 Mark C. Perna, Forbes , 1 June 2022",
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"There was little follow -through after deinstitutionalization. \u2014 WSJ , 23 May 2022",
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"Though Depp seemed at times to get the message, Mandel said that ultimately there was little follow -through. \u2014 Gene Maddaus, Variety , 19 May 2022",
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"There was never a lack of chances for the Orioles, just a lack of follow -through. \u2014 Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun , 13 May 2022",
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"Last month the Justice Department named Kevin Chambers as its chief prosecutor for pandemic fraud, a follow -through on President Joe Biden's State of the Union promise to pursue criminals who stole billions in COVID-19 relief aid. \u2014 Erin Prater, Fortune , 21 Apr. 2022",
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"There are hints that Planet\u2019s call might see some government follow -through. \u2014 Tim Fernholz, Quartz , 14 Apr. 2022",
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"The shot shows McDowell in follow -through, with the ball blazing out of his left hand. \u2014 Marc Bona, cleveland , 10 Apr. 2022",
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"Our lack of follow -through is a bipartisan problem, as Ukraine can tell you, too. \u2014 Kathryn Jean Lopez, National Review , 21 Mar. 2022"
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],
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English folwen , from Old English folgian ; akin to Old High German folg\u0113n to follow":"Verb and Noun"
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},
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"first_known_use":{
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb",
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"1661, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-021036"
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}
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} |