phrases

NOUN

group of words; way of speaking

Synonyms

STRONGEST

expression idiom motto phrasing remark saying slogan terminology utterance wording

STRONG

byword catchphrase catchword diction locution maxim parlance phraseology shibboleth styling tag verbalism verbiage watchword

WEAK

wordage

Antonyms

STRONGEST

silence

VERB

express in words carefully

Synonyms

STRONG

couch formulate frame present put say term utter voice word

WEAK

put into words

Antonyms

STRONG

take

Example Sentences

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Phrases such as "AI needs large amounts of data" or "AI needs some human assistance" are similar to how people describe non-human systems like cars or recipes.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

Phrases like “reducing bureaucracy” and “removing layers” appeared in a memo to employees, so it is not difficult to guess which kinds of roles are likely to be eliminated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

Phrases and single words still under debate are marked with brackets.

From Salon • Aug. 6, 2025

Phrases like “I’d like to buy a vowel” or “I’d like to solve” are synonymous with the show, as is Sajak’s style of an occasional quip to elicit laughs from the audience in between segments.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2024

Phrases jumped out at him: hasn’t been seen in public since November. . . house appears deserted.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling