The word was frequently used by the media this year, Merriam-Webster noted, and was repeated on networks like MSNBC and Fox News — particularly when describing politics and the presidential ...

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The R-slur has made a comeback thanks to the MAGA movement and Elon Musk, who use it to dehumanize their political opponents. R-Word Comeback Is Grim Sign of Our Political Moment ...

Words related to education, child care, the economy and health care were among those used most frequently in Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds' Condition of the State address Tuesday night.

Destabilizing the politics of words is a great way to replace thinking with sloganeering. People who are caught up in the language wars usually aren’t trying to give offense.

If you’ve been looking up the definition of “polarization” to help explain politics in the U.S. and abroad, you’re far from alone.. Merriam-Webster on Monday named its 2024 Word of the ...

Here are the other words that rounded out the top 10 for 2024. Merriam-Webster's 2024 word of the year is 'polarization' | National Politics | news8000.com Skip to main content ...