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slew
October 1, 2026 · 2 minMerriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 1, 2026 is: slew \SLOO\ noun Slew is an informal word for a large number of people or things. // The pile of junk mail included a slew of catalogs. See the entry >…
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epistemic
September 30, 2026 · 2 minMerriam-Webster's Word of the Day for September 30, 2026 is: epistemic \ep-uh-STEE-mik\ adjective Epistemic means "of or relating to knowledge or knowing." // He's a brilliant teacher who has the epistemic humility to…
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argot
September 29, 2026 · 2 minMerriam-Webster's Word of the Day for September 29, 2026 is: argot \AHR-goh\ noun Argot refers to the language or set of words used by a particular group of people. // The novels were such a success that fans began…
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fungible
September 28, 2026 · 3 minMerriam-Webster's Word of the Day for September 28, 2026 is: fungible \FUN-juh-bul\ adjective Fungible describes things, such as currency, goods, and commodities, that can be exchanged for something else of the same kind…
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bellwether
September 27, 2026 · 2 minMerriam-Webster's Word of the Day for September 27, 2026 is: bellwether \BEL-WEH-ther\ noun Bellwether usually refers to something that serves as an indicator of trends. It can also refer to someone or something that leads…
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confabulate
September 26, 2026 · 2 minMerriam-Webster's Word of the Day for September 26, 2026 is: confabulate \kun-FAB-yuh-layt\ verb Confabulate has two very different meanings. Most of the time, to confabulate is to generate a false memory by filling in…
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tactile
September 25, 2026 · 2 minMerriam-Webster's Word of the Day for September 25, 2026 is: tactile \TAK-tul\ adjective Tactile typically describes something, such as a sensation or experience, relating to the sense of touch. It can also be used…
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pundit
September 24, 2026 · 2 minMerriam-Webster's Word of the Day for September 24, 2026 is: pundit \PUN-dit\ noun A pundit is someone, especially an expert, who presents their opinions and ideas on a particular subject via the media. // Grandpa likes…