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  1. 8 hours ago

    Sightings of this extraterrestrial emoji have increased in 2021—is the truth finally out there?

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  2. 11 hours ago

    Even if you've never smoked a day in your life, you've almost definitely heard the phrase "close, but no cigar." Where did this come from, and what does it mean? (via )

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  3. 14 hours ago

    Make your best effort count by learning the difference between "upmost" and "utmost." You'll also discover which one is much more common than the other.

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  4. 17 hours ago

    What part of speech is the word in all capital letters? It is a BEAUTIFUL day outside.

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  5. 20 hours ago

    Pièce de résistance is the , but we like all of our words equally. Want more?

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    May 28

    Present perfect continuous tense is for actions that began in the past and continue into the present without stopping. Learn when to use the present perfect continuous verb tense.

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  7. May 28

    Skylark is a verb that means "to frolic" or "to sport."

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  8. May 28

    What do you call the "digital generation"?

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  9. May 28

    Awesome. Splendiferous. Amazing. They're all words to describe the newest version of our Word Puzzle! Don't have the app yet? What are you waiting for? Download today, and start playing!

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  10. May 28

    Does the emoji on your phone match the way you'd make a burger?

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    May 26

    You may only know the ampersand from business names these days, but did you know the & was once the last letter of the English alphabet? (via )

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  12. May 28

    ACROSS 1. Emcees' needs 5. Restaurant founder, often DOWN 1. Upset with 2. Winner's boast

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  13. May 28

    Skylark is a verb. It's also the . Learn more:

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    May 27

    Future perfect verb tense refers to an action that will be completed before another action begins in the future. Learn when to use future perfect tense.

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  15. May 27

    Bovarism is "an exaggerated, especially glamorized, estimate of oneself" or "conceit." The word is a common noun derived from the name of a fictional or literary character—in this case, Emma Bovary, the protagonist of Gustave Flaubert’s 1857 novel, "Madame Bovary."

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  16. May 27

    We can help remove the stigma around mental health by advancing our language around it. Use this glossary as a guide to respectfully discuss mental health.

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  17. May 27

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    When elected Governor of California, I will CANCEL, cancel culture and wake up the woke.
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  18. May 27

    Grammar Coach Premium is the perfect gift for the student or writer in your life. Send a gift card to inspire them with a year of elevated writing today! Learn more:

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  19. May 27

    If you want to be an ophiologist, you better get used to them.

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  20. May 27

    Friends made an impact on our language, and we don't just mean Joey's catchphrase, How you doin'? Here are some of the other most memorable and popular words and phrases from Friends.

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