definition
Example Sentences
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Some families have a narrow definition of what it means to be homeless.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
“I don’t even think a passport issued before this ruling would be proof of citizenship anymore, because the definition of citizenship would have shifted,” Lang said.
From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026
But in a report published on Tuesday, the body representing police chiefs will say their use has become disproportionate in recent years, and the definition should be redrawn to reflect the social media age.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
“By definition, if a long-term relationship ends, it’s not a lot of fun,” Semple says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
All of them were, almost by definition, odd.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.