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Say What?! We’ll Help You Pronounce These 14 Words You Learned In Books
Memorable (and Surprisingly Difficult!) Words From Children’s Books
What Is Artificial Intelligence? Learn These 14 Trending ChatGPT Terms
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Trends in Education: From Personalized Learning to Gamification
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Speak of the Devil! 15 Infernal Names for The Evil One
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“Prebiotics” vs. “Probiotics:” What’s the Difference?
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Why Do We Say “Trick or Treat”?
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A Brief History of Word Games
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The Rosetta Stone: Unlocking Ancient Egypt
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The Evolution of Skyscrapers
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Why Is Friday the 13th Unlucky?
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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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Words Popularized by Shakespeare That We Still Use
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The Words You Need to Know to Talk About Climate Change Today
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Where Did the Tradition of Giving Apples to Teachers Come From?
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Say What?! We’ll Help You Pronounce These 14 Words You Learned In Books
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Words All Book Lovers Should Add to Their Lingo Library
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Solar Eclipse 2024: 5 Terms To Know When Experiencing Totality
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20 Fancy Spring Words For Your Budding Vocabulary
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Make Your Vocabulary Skyrocket with These Space Words
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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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The Other Meaning of “Easter Eggs”: Coded Messages and Hidden Treats
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8 Greek Words For Love That Will Make Your Heart Soar
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What Is “Maundy Thursday,” And What Does “Maundy” Mean?
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What Makes Holi the Most Colorful Event of the Year?
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Festive Language Facts for Saint Patrick’s Day
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What Is the Origin of “Beware the Ides of March”?
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What Does “Pi” Mean, and Where Does It Come From?
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The Major Facts About The Month of Ramadan
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“Commonwealth” vs. “State”: Which One Do You Reside In?
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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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The Complexity Of African American Vernacular English
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Is It Called Presidents’ Day or Washington’s Birthday?
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What Do Shrove Tuesday, Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, And Lent Mean?
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Understanding Black History: 10 Terms That Illuminate the Black Experience in the US
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New Year, New Words, New You: Make The Most Of New Vocab!
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9 Powerful Words From Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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The Meaning of Kwanzaa and Its Celebrations
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“Equinox” vs. “Solstice”: What’s the Difference?
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The Stories Behind New Year’s Traditions Around The World
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The History and Traditions That Make Hanukkah Light Up
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Staff Picks! Book Lover Gift Ideas From The Dictionary.com Team
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Do You Know the History Behind Black Friday?
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From Cozy to Cuffing Season: An Official Guide to Unofficial Seasons
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Hallowmas vs. All Saints’ Day: What’s The Day After Halloween Actually Called?
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Dictionary Staff Picks: Our Favorite Scary Book And Stories
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What Does the Word “Halloween” Mean?
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“Autumn” vs. “Fall:” What Was the Season Called First?