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nerd

[nurd] / nɜrd /
NOUN
geek
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“I’ve been a sci-fi nerd and space fan my whole life,” Keeton told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Something you should know about me: I am, deeply and sincerely, a sketch comedy nerd.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Alex Campbell, a 30-year-old operator in this system and professional drone-racing competitor, describes himself as more of a nerd than a soldier.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Textualism is the guiding light of the conservative college debate nerd after law school.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

Doesn’t she know by now that I’m just a nerd who edits the school literary magazine?

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King




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