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   📘 Blue Book emoji

   The blue book emoji ain't extra, that's for sure: It's just a blue book, and people use it in all sorts of contexts related to reading and academics. Sometimes it specifically references blue books used for…
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   Last Word: Misused Terms From Trump’s Twitter

   Presidential word mangling When it comes to Twitter accounts, there are few that are as closely watched around the world as that of President Donald Trump. With the advent of Twitter, and in particular our current president’s voracious appetite for sharing his every thought, there has come an ability for the world to evaluate something rarely put on display by politicians: their spelling. Trump’s grammar gaffes …

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   BIPOC

   BIPOC is an acronym that stands for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Black can refer to dark-skinned peoples of Africa, Oceania, and Australia or their descendants without regard for the lightness or darkness of…
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   From “Generation A” To “Zeitgeisty”: Over 200 New Words And Definitions Added To Dictionary.com

   by Nick Norlen, Research Editor, and Heather Bonikowski, Lexicographer The latest update to Dictionary.com reflects our mission to help make sense of the world through words. Of the hundreds of newly added terms, some define our times, notably those related to the ongoing COVID pandemic and climate emergency. Other updates cover important changes in how we talk about a vast range of topics, including disability, …

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   The Evolution of Skyscrapers

   Skyscrapers, towering symbols of human ingenuity and ambition, are more than just buildings — they are monuments to technological progress, urbanization, and architectural innovation. The history of skyscrapers is a tale of pushing boundaries, both literally and figuratively, as architects, engineers, and city planners have strived to build higher with greater efficiency and aesthetic appeal. This article delves into the history of skyscrapers, explores the …

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   14 Words Our Favorite TV Characters Got Very, Very Wrong

   When a TV character says something so wildly outlandish that you’re hustling for your Dictionary.com app to see if that’s really a word, let’s just say we’re solid fans of the act. It turns out we’re not exactly alone. Some of television’s most lovable characters (and a few unlovable ones too) are known to trip over their tongues. Sometimes, it’s an accident. Other times, well, …

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   “Cite” vs. “Site” vs. “Sight”: How To Spot The Difference

   Cite, site, and sight are classic homophones: they sound the same, but differ in meaning (and spelling). Cite is most commonly used as a verb in the context of facts, sources, and academic papers. Site is most commonly used as a noun in the context of locations and places. And sight is used in the context of seeing and things that are seen. Sounds straightforward, …

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   ded

   Ded is a humorous, often ironic, deliberate misspelling of dead. It can be used when something finds something so funny, overwhelming, or outrageous that they are metaphorically "dead." It can also used in the internet…
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   subreddit

   A subreddit is a specific online community, and the posts associated with it, on the social media website Reddit. Subreddits are dedicated to a particular topic that people write about, and they're denoted by /r/, followed…
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    A Parade Of Colors: Pride Flags’ Names, Meanings, And Emoji

    A flag is a sign of community and belonging, and no flags are as eye-catching as the rainbow of banners representing Pride and all of its aspects and identities. The classic ROYGBV flag may be the most well-known, but it is not the only one that represents members of the LGBTQIA+ community. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the most prominent Pride flags, their …

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    “Mistress” And Other Words That Only Apply To Women

    It takes two people to have an affair. Despite this fact, there is a clear disparity in the way the public generally discusses extramarital relationships. Heterosexual men who have affairs are just heterosexual men who had affairs. But, the women with whom they have those affairs quickly get labeled with another term, one for which there is no effective male equivalent in English: mistress. As …

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    dipped

    Dipped literally refers to something dunked in some kind of substance. But as a slang term, dipped means "to leave" or "to be well-dressed." On a slightly more violent note, it can also refer to…