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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

To consider the word, I looked up its definition in Salon’s dictionary of choice.

From Salon Jun. 3, 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 waited for a response while I fumbled again with the dictionary, searching for any word that might make a difference.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez

The briefs walked through the same FAA-era dictionaries the court ultimately relied on.

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

The four books, which were immediately withdrawn from sale, are subject to a recall procedure and will be destroyed, Hachette said, promising a "thorough review of its textbooks, educational materials and dictionaries".

From Barron's Jan. 16, 2026

Its editor at large Peter Sokolowski points out in an interview that the company sold 1.5 million physical dictionaries last year.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 19, 2025

At first, all they found inside were textbooks, dictionaries, and old encyclopedias.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson




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