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Merriam-Webster Expands Lexicon With 1,400 Fresh Entries

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Source: The New York Times
Merriam-Webster Expands Lexicon With 1,400 Fresh Entries
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Merriam-Webster added 1,400 new definitions to its online dictionary (with about 1,395 more slated for online and print editions). Among the new terms are cuffing season, shishito, glow-up, chili crisp, and shapewear, underscoring the dictionary’s role as a living reflection of how people actually use language.

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