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 like "AI decided" or "ChatGPT knows" can make systems seem more independent or intelligent than they actually are.

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 such as “Great Resignation,” “quiet quitting” and “coffee badging” have taken the internet by storm.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2024

Phrases like “Chemise to you” would never be bandied between her and Frith for instance.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier