Current Events
Current events in the US and the world include pretty specific language about what is going on. Learn more about that nuanced language in these articles!
10 Interesting Words from Taylor Swift’s “Showgirl” Album
A Brief History of Word Games
How ’90s Fashion Left Its Mark on Our Vocabulary
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News from April 26–May 2, 2025
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News from April 19–April 25, 2025
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News from April 12–April 18, 2025
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News from April 5–April 11, 2025
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News from March 29–April 4, 2025
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News from March 23–March 28, 2025
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News from March 16–March 22, 2025
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Go for the Gold: The Strange History of Olympic Medals
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What’s a Bastille?
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What Is Pickleball? All About the Kitchen and Other Pickleball Terms
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What Is “AGI”? Learn This Term and More Before You File Your Taxes
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How Did April 1 Become “April Fools’ Day”?
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Your Guide to Basketball Words: Moves, Rules, and Slang Terms
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From Suffrage to Sisterhood: What Is Feminism and What Does It Mean?
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Why Do We Have Leap Year?
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A Linguistic Spotlight On Black Language Scholars
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28 Football Terms to Make You Sound Like a Pro
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Understanding Black History: 10 Terms That Illuminate the Black Experience in the US
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“Equinox” vs. “Solstice”: What’s the Difference?
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Do You Know the History Behind Black Friday?
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Hispanic And Latino Heritage And History: 8 Key Terms
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The Best Words To Start Wordle
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Canadian Slang: A Guide To Bunny Hugs, Loonies, And More
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Demigender, Maverique, And Gender Terms You May Not Know
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The New Covid Variant Name (And A List Of Other Variant Names)
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The Meaning Of “Spare” As The Title Of Prince Harry’s Memoir
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Absentee Ballot vs. Mail-In Ballot: Know The Difference
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12 Banned Books Speak For Themselves
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16 Words That Explain British Royal Family Traditions
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How Disease Names Like Monkeypox Can Mislead And Stigmatize
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Systematic vs. Systemic: There’s A System To The Difference
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Gender-Neutral Alternatives For “Sir,” “Madam,” And “Ma’am”
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The Mandela Effect, Streisand Effect, and Other “Effects”
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How To Refer To Little People: The Terms To Know
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Decode SCOTUS Cases With This Plain Language Legal Glossary
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Doxing, Sealioning, and Rage Farming: The Language of Online Harassment and Disinformation
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40+ Hockey Terms: Slang, Positions, And Rules On The Ice
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Are You Hurt Or Traumatized? The Spread of “Trauma Talk”
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Wrap Your Mind Around 10 Terms About The Multiverse
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18 Words That Get To The Heart Of Today’s Work Culture
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Pack Your Bags! 6 Current Travel Slang Terms To Take On Your Next Trip
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Pronoun Explainer: What Do Ella, Él, And Elle Mean In Pronoun Sets?
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Prepare For The Lavish World Of Bridgerton With 16 Regency Period Words
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10 Women Around The World And The Words That Empower Them
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The Cold Hard Facts About 12 Winter Sports Terms
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Meet Krampus, Saint Nick’s Not-So-Jolly Sidekick
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“Conservatorship” vs. “Guardianship”: Learn The Difference
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Understanding Native American Heritage: The Tribes, Languages, And Culture
