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Booyah — Dictionary.com Is 30! A Trip Back to 1995

The Most Epic Words You’re Probably Neglecting

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“Dissent” vs. “Protest”: Why Choosing The Right Word Matters

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“Infamous” vs. “Notorious”: Which One Is Better?

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Idioms That Make Our Skin Crawl

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Funny Words You Probably Don’t Know

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Emotional Support Animal vs. Therapy Animal vs. Service Animal

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“Street Art” vs. “Graffiti”: What’s The Difference?

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The Origin Of The Phrase “Thirty Days Hath September”

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The Holy Reason We Say “Goodbye” And What To Say...

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Asynchronous vs. Synchronous: What’s The Difference?

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What Character Was Removed From The Alphabet?

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“Strike” vs. “Boycott”: What’s The Difference In Their Demands?

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Wow Yourself With 17 Words With “Word” In Them

Word to the wise—this list of words with "word" in them is worth a read. You may know "password" and "buzzword," but what about these other words?

Get the word on this self-referential list!

Portmanteau And Other Cool Words About How We Use Words

You may know oxymorons and euphemisms, but there are numerous fun and fascinating ways words are used. Learn some of the cool words about words here.

Contextualize your lexicon!

11 Word Facts You're Wrong About

Sorry to burst your bubble, but chances are you've been using these words incorrectly all this time. Get the facts on some commonly mistaken words here.

Set the record straight!