Word of the Day : September 23, 2024 Rue What It Means To rue something is to feel penitence, remorse, or regret for it. Rue is often used in the phrase "rue the day." // I rue the day I signed that infernal contract. See the entry > RUE In Context "The hope is that new AI laws would … Continue reading Word of the Day : Rue
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Word of the Day – Winnow
Word of the Day : September 20, 2024 Winnow verb WIN-oh What It Means In general contexts, winnowing is about removing what is not wanted. One can winnow items, or one can winnow something that has items: you winnow less important or less desirable items by removing them from a group, list, etc.; and you winnow … Continue reading Word of the Day – Winnow
Word of the Day – Approbation
Word of the Day : September 19, 2024 Approbation noun ap-ruh-BAY-shun What It Means Approbation is a formal word that refers to praise or approval. // Their plan to rewild portions of the city’s parks has won the approbation of the mayor. See the entry > APPROBATION In Context “That’s not to say that all slang terms end up on the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Approbation
Word of the Day – By and Large
Word of the Day : September 18, 2024 By and Large adverb BYE-und-LAHRJ What It Means By and large is another way of saying "in general" or "on the whole." // By and large, I like the way things have gone. See the entry > BY AND LARGE In Context "… HBO’s Insecure, created, written, and produced by … Continue reading Word of the Day – By and Large
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