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[dik-shuh-ner-ee] / ˈdɪk ʃəˌnɛr i /


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On that view, the statute’s design reveals Congress’ objective every bit as clearly as any dictionary definition.

From Slate Jun. 26, 2026

“And I’ve always said the most important word in any dictionary around the world is the word ‘freedom.’”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 12, 2026

McMahon relied on dictionary definitions, one of which describes DEI as “the idea that people have equal rights and treatment and be welcomed and included.”

From Slate May 14, 2026

I know, I know, the only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.

From Salon Apr. 13, 2026

I reached in my purse and pulled out the dictionary, flipping through the pages to find the English word for “help.”

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez

These contemporaneous dictionaries and historical cases did not materialize for the first time in the court’s opinion.

From Slate Jun. 3, 2026

Middle age enrichment included income level at age 40, access to resources such as magazine subscriptions, dictionaries, and library cards, and how often participants visited places like museums or libraries.

From Science Daily Apr. 15, 2026

Simply by dint of their tablet-like heft, dictionaries make a claim for longevity and authority.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 19, 2025

From 6-7 to skibidi and delulu, 2025 was the year when Generation Alpha slang entered everyday language and dictionaries with a vengeance.

From Barron's Nov. 26, 2025

The walls are bookcases to the ceiling, boxes of pamphlets and separates, books of all kinds, dictionaries, encyclopedias, poetry, plays.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck




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