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   A Language of Pride: Understand the Terms Around LGBTQ Identity

   by Min Straussman June is Pride Month in the United States and around the world. Pride, formerly known as Gay Pride, is a recognition of LGBTQ identity, affirmation of equal rights, and celebration of visibility, dignity, and diversity in the LGBTQ community. During Pride Month, communities hold marches and other events to raise awareness about LGBTQ issues such as transphobia (anti-transgender) and workplace discrimination. Pride Month …

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   Aid vs. Aide: Helping Explain The Differences

   The words aid and aide are pronounced exactly the same and only have one letter difference between them. However, they are typically used to mean distinct things. In this article, we will help you out by breaking down the difference between aid and aide, explain how they are typically used, and provide examples that show how we commonly use them in sentences.  The word aid …

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   Dictionary.com Dad Joke Contest: Why Did The Dictionary Cross The Road?

   Q: What do you get when you combine Dictionary.com with a Dad Joke Contest?  A: 3,500 submissions and 5,200 votes, apparently!  For our Dad Joke Contest, we gave you a classic setup with a twist—“Why did the dictionary cross the road?”—and asked you to submit the corniest, punniest, dad-jokiest punch line you could muster. Dads and non-dads delivered big time—submitting more than 3,500 entries!  After …

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   Dad Jokes: The Good, The Bad, And The Corny

   Q: Do dads always tell dad jokes? A: You tell me—I didn’t know doodads could tell jokes at all! Sorry. We know you have real questions about dad jokes, including: What is a dad joke? When does a joke become a dad joke? Are dad jokes supposed to be funny? And why are they called dad jokes? We’ll answer these questions and more, and we’ll …

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   Cacao vs. Cocoa: What’s the Difference?

   If you are a chocolate lover, you likely know that chocolate is somehow related to cocoa powder and cacao seeds. But what do the words cacao and cocoa really mean? Are they used to talk about the same things, or are they used differently? In this article, we’ll define what the words cacao and cocoa mean, explain the history of these two related words, and …

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   Take Time To Commemorate Memorial Day And Its Origins

   Memorial Day occurs on the last Monday in May and marks the solemn time when Americans honor the soldiers that died in military service. Why is the holiday called Memorial Day? When the observance was first declared in 1868 by General John Logan, it was called Decoration Day in reference to a tradition of decorating the graves of those whose lives were lost in the Civil …

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   Defence vs. Defense: Which Is The Correct Spelling?

   Depending on where you live, you may see a word spelled as defense or defence. Which of these spellings is correct? Are they both right? In this article, we will explain why the same word can be spelled as either defense or defence, give examples of how we use this word in sentences, and provide examples of other words that follow a similar spelling pattern …

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   Undergraduate vs. Graduate: Educate Yourself On The Difference

   The difference between undergraduate and graduate is a difference of degrees (*throws graduation cap in the air to celebrate the pun*). The level of education that each word involves varies depending on how the word is being used, and there are situations in which both words can be used in the same situation. For example, you can become a graduate student after graduating with an …

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   Old English Words We Can Use Again

   Language is constantly evolving, but is it always a good idea to say “out with the old and in with the new”? These old English words just might prove otherwise.  The phrase “old English”can mean two different things. There’s the official term Old English, which refers specifically to the English spoken between 450 and 1150. But there’s also old English—as in words that are considered …

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    Wander vs. Wonder: How to Use Each Word

    The words wander and wonder look very similar, but they have very different meanings and uses.  In this article, we will define wander and wonder, explain how we use them differently, and provide example sentences that show how we typically use them in sentences.  The word wonder (pronounced [ wuhn-der ]) is used as a verb and a noun. As a verb, it typically means …

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    From Silky Mom to Gentle Parenting: What the Latest Parenting Styles Say About Us

    Every day, it seems, there’s a new parenting buzzword dominating the headlines. One of the first big, viral terms was helicopter parent, used throughout the ’90s and 2000s to describe (and poke a bit of fun at) those parents who seem to hover over their kids and try to protect them from every little thing.  These parenting buzzwords are many things all at once. They’re …

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    Dictionary Week: Highlights From The Word Party

    Dictionary Week was planned as a celebration of Dictionary.com’s 28th birthday—a word party in honor of all the ways words touch our lives. We loved celebrating with you so much that we’ve rounded up some of our favorite moments and highlights. Cheers! We kicked the week off with Wordplay Day by asking you to share some of your favorite puns—some of which even made it …