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News from August 30–September 5, 2025

We’ve Crowned The Dictionary.com Slang Word Champion!

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“Antibiotic” vs. “Abiotic” vs. “Antibody”: What Is The Difference?

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Slang Final Four Voting Is Open: Will “Karen” Win?

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“OK Boomer” & “Karen” Survive: Vote On Round 4 Of...

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Why Do We Say “Rabbit Rabbit” Each New Month?

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Is The Coronavirus A Plague?

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Emoji With Good Origin Stories (And The People Who Created...

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Vote For The Best Slang Word In English: March Madness...

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Vote For The Best Slang Word In English: Round Two...

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Ways To Rephrase The Most Insulting Ways To Say “Goodbye”

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South African English Words We Don’t Have In The US

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It’s March Madness: Pick The Best Slang Word In English

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English Words That Came From The Philippines

Many words from Tagalog and other languages from the Philippines have found their way into English. How many have you encountered in your vocabulary.

Explore these words here.

Should We Use BCE Instead Of BC?

If you have wondered why we have two systems to attribute years—AD/BC and CE/BCE—you aren't alone. Which system of dating is more appropriate to use now?

Find out the facts here.

Is That Food Really “Porn” (And Should You Even Say That)?

So many things excite us—from food to luxurious homes—that we call them "porn." Is it suitable to label everything this way?

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