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noun

ˈtərm How to pronounce term (audio)
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as in tenure
a fixed period of time during which a person holds a job or position elected for a two-year term as mayor

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a pronounceable series of letters having a distinct meaning especially in a particular field what's the term for the odd feeling that you've experienced an event before?

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verb

as in to name
to give a name to the armed forces began a rescue mission termed Operation In and Out

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Noun
On July 23, 2025, Hippler sentenced him to four consecutive terms of life in prison without the possibility of parole, plus another 10 years, as part of a plea deal in which Kohberger avoided the death penalty. — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026 When Wyandotte County made that decision, commissioners voted that distribution of future local sales tax dollars would be contingent on several terms that were intended to give the community a seat at the table in ongoing negotiations. — Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026
Verb
Fruen is seeking re-election, and Vice Mayor Liang Chao is termed out. — Sanestina Hunter, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2026 Escalona was elected District 3 commissioner in December after Joe Carollo termed out. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for term
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  1. tenure
  2. word
  3. name
  4. stint
  5. phrase
  6. call
  7. expression
  8. title
Noun
  • Raki made waves by publicly endorsing CMS candidates before his tenure was up, including two who were running for Nunn’s and Easley’s seats.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Both his mom and high school coach attest to his work ethic, which has been on full display during his early tenure with the Hurricanes.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
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  • Stamos had posted a 400-word statement on Instagram Sunday, which Variety reprinted in a previous story.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Every week brings word of a new grift, a new meme coin, a Melania doc, a pay-for-access club, or fresh funds from Gulf grandees looking for leverage.
    — David Remnick, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2026
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  • The festival has kept inviting Kore-eda back since his debut, and the opening ceremony even featured a piece of music named after him.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
  • This time last year, India‘s Abundantia Entertainment launched an AI production division named Abundantia AiOn.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of name
Noun
  • Michael is open about his own stint in rehab, his battle with cancer, and his many, many affairs.
    — Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Stubblefield has spent two stints as an assistant to Altman at Oregon.
    — Anne M. Peterson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of stint
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  • The pair used that phrase as an image of Bass appeared on the video.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The phrase, which started in aviation but bled its way into automobiles, is a reminder to look under the hood and poke around before purchasing a car.
    — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
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  • It was put on by a company called Candle House, which, though little-known as of yet in the theatrical mainstream, has enough of a cult national reputation that nearly all of the 76 shows sold out pretty much just on word of mouth, at $247 a pop.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The pop-up, called Sheep, debuted on July 8 in the rooftop restaurant space at the hotel, offering a $95 per person four-course tasting menu focused on open-fire cooking.
    — The Know, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of call
Noun
  • The institute is designed to bring public officials, scholars and other leaders to campus while expanding the college’s work around civic engagement, public policy, free expression and leadership.
    — Nora O’Neill October 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Companies, too, found ways to sell all natural products, flexibility and individual expression.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of expression
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  • The Rolling Stones’ Aftermath gets a clear-vinyl edition with additional package extras, while George Harrison’s 33 1/3 and self-titled album arrive as new zoetrope editions.
    — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The project, titled 215, is the first in a partnership between Westbrook and private equity firm The Malar Group that will have the two companies developing a slate of films and TV series together.
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
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