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2026-09-17 22:48
Merriam-Webster gives its dictionary a ‘glow-up’ with 1,400 new words and definitions
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We’re vocab-maxxing! Merriam-Webster adds whopping 1,400 new words to the dictionary
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- ABC NewsLean left
Merriam-Webster announced this week that it has added 1,400 new words and definitions to its online dictionary, with everything from internet slang and dating terminology to artificial intelligence terminology and food making the cut.
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Merriam-Webster is giving its dictionary another “glow-up,” adding 1,400 words and definitions.
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Merriam-Webster.com has added 1,400 new words and definitions to its dictionary, including looksmaxxing, parasocial, and rickroll.
Read at thehill.com → - New York PostLean right
The Merriam-Webster dictionary is vocab-maxing with new words to help you crush your Scrabble opponents.
Read at nypost.com →
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‘Glow-up,’ ‘cuffing season’ among 1,400 new words added to Merriam-Webster dictionary
Watch at youtube.com →The HillCenter
'Rickroll' and 'looksmaxxing' are official: Merriam-Webster adds 1,400 new words to dictionary website
Read at thehill.com →New York PostLean right
We’re vocab-maxxing! Merriam-Webster adds whopping 1,400 new words to the dictionary
Read at nypost.com →NBC NewsLean left
Merriam-Webster gives its dictionary a ‘glow-up’ with 1,400 new words and definitions
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