Current Events
Current events in the US and the world include pretty specific language about what is going on. Learn more about that nuanced language in these articles!
A Brief History of Word Games
How ’90s Fashion Left Its Mark on Our Vocabulary
What Is Pickleball? All About the Kitchen and Other Pickleball Terms
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News from March 29–April 4, 2025
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News from March 23–March 28, 2025
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News from March 16–March 22, 2025
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Go for the Gold: The Strange History of Olympic Medals
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What’s a Bastille?
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What Is Pickleball? All About the Kitchen and Other Pickleball Terms
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What Is “AGI”? Learn This Term and More Before You File Your Taxes
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How Did April 1 Become “April Fools’ Day”?
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Your Guide to Basketball Words: Moves, Rules, and Slang Terms
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From Suffrage to Sisterhood: What Is Feminism and What Does It Mean?
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Why Do We Have Leap Year?
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A Linguistic Spotlight On Black Language Scholars
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28 Football Terms to Make You Sound Like a Pro
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Understanding Black History: 10 Terms That Illuminate the Black Experience in the US
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“Equinox” vs. “Solstice”: What’s the Difference?
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Do You Know the History Behind Black Friday?
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Hispanic And Latino Heritage And History: 8 Key Terms
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The Best Words To Start Wordle
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Canadian Slang: A Guide To Bunny Hugs, Loonies, And More
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Demigender, Maverique, And Gender Terms You May Not Know
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The New Covid Variant Name (And A List Of Other Variant Names)
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The Meaning Of “Spare” As The Title Of Prince Harry’s Memoir
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Absentee Ballot vs. Mail-In Ballot: Know The Difference
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12 Banned Books Speak For Themselves
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16 Words That Explain British Royal Family Traditions
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How Disease Names Like Monkeypox Can Mislead And Stigmatize
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Systematic vs. Systemic: There’s A System To The Difference
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Gender-Neutral Alternatives For “Sir,” “Madam,” And “Ma’am”
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The Mandela Effect, Streisand Effect, and Other “Effects”
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How To Refer To Little People: The Terms To Know
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Decode SCOTUS Cases With This Plain Language Legal Glossary
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Doxing, Sealioning, and Rage Farming: The Language of Online Harassment and Disinformation
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40+ Hockey Terms: Slang, Positions, And Rules On The Ice
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Are You Hurt Or Traumatized? The Spread of “Trauma Talk”
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Wrap Your Mind Around 10 Terms About The Multiverse
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18 Words That Get To The Heart Of Today’s Work Culture
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Pack Your Bags! 6 Current Travel Slang Terms To Take On Your Next Trip
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Pronoun Explainer: What Do Ella, Él, And Elle Mean In Pronoun Sets?
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Prepare For The Lavish World Of Bridgerton With 16 Regency Period Words
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10 Women Around The World And The Words That Empower Them
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The Cold Hard Facts About 12 Winter Sports Terms
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Meet Krampus, Saint Nick’s Not-So-Jolly Sidekick
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“Conservatorship” vs. “Guardianship”: Learn The Difference
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Understanding Native American Heritage: The Tribes, Languages, And Culture
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Let These 7 Perfectly Placed Words Be Your Muse For NaNoWriMo
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“Teacher” vs. “Tutor”: Why Most Kids Need Both
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The Language Legacy Of 9/11: How A Single Day Changed Our Language
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What’s So “Sinister” About The Left Hand?
