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wordbook

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ˈwərd-ˌbu̇k

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a reference book giving information about the meanings, pronunciations, uses, and origins of words listed in alphabetical order a wordbook of nautical slang

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According to Merriam-Webster, a word has to be used by many, who all agree on the meaning for it, in order for the word to be considered worth adding to the dictionary.

— Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026
The famed dictionary added 1,400 new words to its dictionary on Wednesday, many focused on internet-first phases and trends.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026

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This framing of prenup-as-financial-premarital-therapy is mirrored in how young couples speak about the process itself, often directly borrowing from the lexicon of therapy.

— Grace Kelleher, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
In the official lexicon of the state, political prisoners do not exist.

— Abdelrahman ElGendy, Time, 6 Oct. 2026

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