‘Rizz,’ ‘dad bod’ and ‘ghost kitchen’ — Merriam-Webster adds 5,000 new words to new dictionary

The 12th edition of the Merriam-Webster “Collegiate” dictionary, which will be released on Nov. 18, introduces 5,000 new ...

Merriam-Webster publishes a new dictionary. It’s a jab to AI and a reminder of actual intelligence.

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10 Facts About Webster’s Dictionary

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‘Beast mode’ to ‘teraflop': 10 words from the Merriam-Webster dictionary update

NEW YORK (AP) — Merriam-Webster on Thursday announced a major overhaul of its popular “Collegiate” dictionary. The company has added more than 5,000 terms. Here’s a few of them with definitions — and ...

‘Dad bod’ and ‘rizz’ among new additions to Merriam-Webster dictionary

Merriam-Webster will add more than 5,000 new words and 1,000 new phrases when it releases its first new edition in more than 20 years.

‘Unabridged’ Review: In Defense of the Dictionary

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"Dumbphone," "ghost kitchen" among over 5,000 words added to Merriam-Webster dictionary in rare update

Merriam-Webster announced Thursday it has taken the rare step of fully revising and reimagining one of its most popular dictionaries with a fresh edition that adds over 5,000 new words, including ...

Merriam-Webster Freaks People Out Over Dictionary Update — But There’s A Very Funny Twist

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“Top tier jester”: Merriam-Webster trolls social media with “AI rollout”

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Merriam-Webster Dictionary Changes Definition of 'Nude' to Be More Inclusive

Although most people would define ‘nude’ as a color that matches a person’s skin tone, about a month ago, Merriam-Webster would beg to differ. Instead, America’s leading and most-trusted dictionary of ...
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Merriam-Webster Is Changing The Definition Of Racism To Reflect Systemic Oppression

The current versions of the definition of racism do not tell the full story and this may muddy the waters and limit people’s understanding of what racism is and how it can manifest in our systems and ...
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From ‘rizz’ to ‘dad bod’: Merriam-Webster adds 5,000 new words to dictionary

Merriam-Webster has unveiled a significant update to one of its most popular dictionaries, introducing more than 5,000 new words in its first hard-copy revision in over two decades. The 12th edition ...