The words we say can influence how others receive our message and how they perceive us. Author Stefan Fatsis explores the ...

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Merriam-Webster announced Thursday it has taken the rare step of fully revising and reimagining one of its most popular dictionaries with a fresh edition that adds over 5,000 new words, including ...

Merriam-Webster will add more than 5,000 new words and 1,000 new phrases when it releases its first new edition in more than 20 years.

NEW YORK (AP) — Word nerd alert: Merriam-Webster announced Thursday it has taken the rare step of fully revising and reimagining one of its most popular dictionaries with a fresh edition that adds ...

Merriam-Webster announced Thursday it has taken the rare step of fully revising and reimagining one of its most popular dictionaries with a fresh edition that adds over 5,000 new words, including ...

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Some of the 21st century's newest English words, including "rizz," "dad bod," and "photobomb," have been added to the latest edition of a well-known dictionary. Merriam-Webster, a leading American ...

Hard Pass. Cold Brew. Dad Bod. Merriam-Webster Adds Over 5,000 Words to 'Collegiate' Dictionary NEW YORK (AP) — Word nerd alert: Merriam-Webster announced Thursday it has taken the rare step of fully ...