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A Word, Please: 5 language resolutions for the new year
1 week ago

A Word, Please: 5 language resolutions for the new year

LA Times  

Even if you know a lot about grammar, there’s always more to learn. The most common modal auxiliary verbs are “must,” “can,” “should,” “would,” “may” and “might.” They’re similar to the two regular auxiliary verbs — “be” and “have” — in that they team up with other verbs. If that’s not advanced enough for you, memorize the past forms of …

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The word-ict is out: Top trending buzzwords of 2024 from demure to brat
1 week ago

The word-ict is out: Top trending buzzwords of 2024 from demure to brat

Hindustan Times  

The year 2024 saw many defining moments, and language stood out as a particularly transformative element. Brat This word gained the title ‘Word of the Year’ by Collins Dictionary and also got a fresh definition, shifting from describing a spoiled child to embodying confidence and a carefree lifestyle. The modern interpretation aligns with a rebellious, bold attitude, cementing its place …

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Former CJI urges Andhra Pradesh govt to withdraw policies discouraging edu in Telugu
1 week, 2 days ago

Former CJI urges Andhra Pradesh govt to withdraw policies discouraging edu in Telugu

New Indian Express  

KADAPA: Former Chief Justice of India NV Ramana appealed to the State government to withdraw policies discouraging education in Telugu. Speaking as chief guest at the ‘Telugu Vaibhavam’ programme held at the CP Brown Library in Kadapa on Saturday, he emphasised the need to preserve Telugu language. Justice Ramana lauded CP Brown, a British official who dedicated his life to …

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'You have to be kidding': MAGA melts down as Spelling Bee accepts new word
1 week, 3 days ago

'You have to be kidding': MAGA melts down as Spelling Bee accepts new word

Raw Story  

The Scripps National Spelling Bee’s annual list of study words for third graders drew the ire of conservatives fuming over its embrace of the feminist variation for “women.” The 2024-25 study list posted on school district websites includes the term “womyn” as an approved option for spelling “women” that third graders who want to compete in the national spelling competition …

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'India in future tense': New dictionary identifies 47 words for 2047
1 week, 5 days ago

'India in future tense': New dictionary identifies 47 words for 2047

Hindustan Times  

'Blue carbon', 'Culturnomics', 'Digital nomad', '15-minute city' and 'Flox' are among the 47 words that made it to a new dictionary, titled "India in Future Tense: 47 Words for 2047". The dictionary identifies the key trends that will be dominant when India turns 100 in 2047. The dictionary, which identifies the key trends that will be dominant when India turns …

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Merriam-Webster reveals its 2024 word of the year
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Merriam-Webster reveals its 2024 word of the year

The Independent  

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Merriam-Webster Sums Up State Of America With 2024 Word Of The Year
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Merriam-Webster Sums Up State Of America With 2024 Word Of The Year

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The results of the 2024 U.S. presidential election rattled the country and sent shockwaves across the world — or were cause for celebration, depending on who you ask. “Polarization means division, but it’s a very specific kind of division,” said Peter Sokolowski, Merriam-Webster’s editor at large, in an exclusive interview with The Associated Press ahead of Monday’s …

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Merriam-Webster's word of the year really sums it all up
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Merriam-Webster's word of the year really sums it all up

Salon  

In 2003, Merriam-Webster kicked off the annual tradition of choosing a "word of the year," based on search volume on the dictionary publisher's website, which serves as an on-the-nose superlative of the current cultural landscape. Related Little dumpster fires everywhere Beating out close contenders like "demure," "fortnight," "pander" and "weird," 2024 saw the widest number of Merriam-Webster.com users interested in …

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Polarisation? Extreme reactions disrupt 'word of the year' vote
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Polarisation? Extreme reactions disrupt 'word of the year' vote

Dutch News  

The Van Dale dictionary company has abandoned this year’s “word of the year” competition because of the reactions to the shortlist on social media and has instead opted for polarisatie. The messaging around these words has turned into a very unpleasant discussion, far removed from the aims of the election.” Every year Van Dale nominates a short-list of 10 words …

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Dutch word for “polarization” named Word of the Year after outcry over two nominees
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Dutch word for “polarization” named Word of the Year after outcry over two nominees

NL Times  

The Dutch translation of the word, polarization, was named the 2024 Word of the Year by Dutch dictionary firm Van Dale. The word was selected after the annual public voting period was cancelled due to angry reactions from people on both ends of the political spectrum regarding two nominated words. “The nominated words offer a look back at the language …

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Home and Away fans petition Seven to bring back one very retro part of the show
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Home and Away fans petition Seven to bring back one very retro part of the show

Daily Mail  

Home and Away fans are clamouring for the long-running soap to bring back a classic bit of Aussie slang that became a fan favourite on the show in the 90s. Some of the shows biggest stars can be seen in the hilarious Instagram post using the term including Kate Ritchie who played Sally Fletcher between 1988 and 2008. Home and …

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Oxford Word Of The Year 2024 Is ‘Brain Rot’ — You Know What It Is If You Are Into Doomscrolling
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Oxford Word Of The Year 2024 Is ‘Brain Rot’ — You Know What It Is If You Are Into Doomscrolling

ABP News  

Oxford Word of the Year 2024: How much time do you spend scrolling YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and Facebook videos? Oxford’s language experts reviewed public input, voting results, and language data to conclude that “brain rot” best encapsulates the collective experience and concerns of the past year. Definition And Origin OUP defines ‘Brain Rot’ as "the supposed deterioration of a …

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‘Brain rot’ becomes the Oxford word of the year for 2024
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‘Brain rot’ becomes the Oxford word of the year for 2024

The Independent  

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Has 2024 been brat? Maybe it was more demure, or did your brain rot? Here are all the 'words of the year'
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Has 2024 been brat? Maybe it was more demure, or did your brain rot? Here are all the 'words of the year'

ABC  

From demure to manifest and plenty of enshittification, 2024 had it all, it seems. 'Brat' Let's start with "brat" — the Collins Dictionary Word of the Year for 2024. 'Enshittification' Moving away from brat and straight over to "enshittification", which was Macquarie Dictionary's 2024 Word of the Year. Macquarie Dictionary names 'enshittification' its 2024 Word of the Year Photo shows …

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A dating dictionary with 10 trending terms to help you survive modern love
3 weeks, 3 days ago

A dating dictionary with 10 trending terms to help you survive modern love

India Today  

Navigating the world of online dating in 2024 is like stepping into a linguistic labyrinth. The digital-first ‘relationship’ often leaves one person emotionally hooked and the other completely detached. This is when someone cuts off direct contact but continues to linger on your social media, liking your posts or viewing your stories without actually engaging. Watching and engaging with someone’s …

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This new word of the year 2024 will change the way you see every online service – And it’s ...
3 weeks, 3 days ago

This new word of the year 2024 will change the way you see every online service – And it’s ...

Live Mint  

The word “enshittification” has been crowned Macquarie Dictionary’s word of the year. The dictionary defined the word: “The gradual deterioration of a service or product brought about by a reduction in the quality of service provided, especially of an online platform, and as a consequence of profit-seeking.” The dictionary’s committee described enshittification as 'A very basic Anglo-Saxon term wrapped in …

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Macquarie Dictionary names 'enshittification' as 2024 Word of the Year. But what does it mean?
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4 weeks ago

Macquarie Dictionary names 'enshittification' as 2024 Word of the Year. But what does it mean?

ABC  

"Enshittification" — the gradual deterioration of a service of product — has been named the 2024 Word of the Year by Macquarie Dictionary. Last year, "cozzie livs" — a light-hearted play on the term "cost of living" — was named the Word of the Year by Macquarie Dictionary. The Australian National Dictionary Centre, based at the Australian National University, picked …

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Australia’s Macquarie Dictionary picks ‘enshittification’ as word of 2024
4 weeks ago

Australia’s Macquarie Dictionary picks ‘enshittification’ as word of 2024

Al Jazeera  

Australia’s oldest dictionary of Australian English has chosen “enshittification” – a slang term referring to the deterioration of products and services online – as the word of 2024. “This word captures what many of us feel is happening to the world and to so many aspects of our lives at the moment,” the dictionary’s judging committee said in a statement …

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Forget demure, we're back to manifesting: Cambridge Dictionary approves this message with Word of the Year announcement
1 month ago

Forget demure, we're back to manifesting: Cambridge Dictionary approves this message with Word of the Year announcement

Hindustan Times  

The Cambridge Dictionary is already manifesting a better new year with its official pick for this year’s Word of the Year. TikTok’s recently surging love for being “Demure” still had nothing against the word ‘Manifest,’ when it came down to the Cambridge Dictionary checking off its three mandatory considerations: user data, zeitgeist and language. The Cambridge Dictionary describes the verb: …

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Why ‘manifest’ is Cambridge Dictionary’s word of the year for 2024
1 month ago

Why ‘manifest’ is Cambridge Dictionary’s word of the year for 2024

Live Mint  

The Cambridge Dictionary has named “manifest” as its Word of the Year for 2024, citing a remarkable surge in lookups and its widespread use across various contexts. Publishing Manager Wendalyn Nichols explained the decision, stating, “When we choose a Cambridge Dictionary Word of the Year, we have three considerations: user data, zeitgeist, and language. Manifest won this year because it …

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Unusual Baby Names Parents Chose In 2023
1 month, 1 week ago

Unusual Baby Names Parents Chose In 2023

Huff Post  

Goodboy Picture Company via Getty Images Year after year, certain baby names emerge as the top choices for American parents. As the Social Security Administration’s latest data shows, the most popular picks for 2023 were Olivia for girls for the fifth year in a row and Liam for boys for the seventh consecutive year. From dictionary words to travel destinations, …

A Word, Please: Delete the S? The dictionary suggests yes
1 month, 1 week ago

A Word, Please: Delete the S? The dictionary suggests yes

LA Times  

Head coach Jim Harbaugh points toward the field as Justin Herbert of the Los Angeles Chargers jogs past before a game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on Oct. 13, 2024. Merriam’s dictionary doesn’t have an entry for “towards,” but it lists it under its entry for “toward” as a “variant.” This tells us two things: …

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Justice D Y Chandrachud: A revolutionary yet contested legacy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Justice D Y Chandrachud: A revolutionary yet contested legacy

New Indian Express  

It’s said if one wants to be remembered, one must either write something worth reading or do something worth writing about. Over the last decade, I have appeared before several chief justices of the Supreme Court, yet Justice Chandrachud’s legacy is worth writing about. He led probably the biggest revolution in the Indian judiciary post-independence—the e-courts system that has expanded …

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IND vs SA 1st T20I Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for South Africa vs India match in Durban
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IND vs SA 1st T20I Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for South Africa vs India match in Durban

India TV News  

The young Indian T20 team will be in action once again in less than a month. Hence, these four matches won't be a cakewalk that the Bangladesh series ended up being and Suryakumar Yadav and Co will be tested against the Proteas outfit which has the likes of Heinrich Klaasen, Marco Jansen and David Miller returning to the fold. South …

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