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The Dictionary.com Word Of The Year For 2020 Is ...

Can you guess what our 2020 Word of the Year is? Find out which word rose above the rest and had the greatest impact in a year like none other.

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Why "Existential" Was Dictionary.com’s 2019 Word Of The Year

2019's word isn't just high stakes. It's also aspirational, inviting us to ask bigger questions.

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Why "Misinformation" Was Dictionary.com's 2018 Word Of The Year

Learn why "misinformation" was our 2018 Word of the Year—and how to identify and curb its spread.

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