Questions tagged [single-word-requests]
This tag is for questions seeking a single word that fits a meaning. To ensure that your question is not closed as off-topic, please be specific about the intended use of the word. INCLUDE A SAMPLE SENTENCE demonstrating how the word would be used. Click on "Info", or "View Tag" and "Learn more..." for more information. Please use the [phrase-requests] tag if you seek a phrase and the [terminology] tag if you seek a term in a specialized subject also.
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how to wording the sentence? [closed]
I want to describe a rotation, A is static, and B is rotating.
Should I say " B is rotating relative to A"
when A and B both rotating, and they are static relative to each other, what is a ...
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What do you call the male equivalent to Cougar (woman)?
What is the male equivalent to the term "cougar"?
Clarifying ... The term "cougar" describes an older woman seeking younger men. So a male equivalent would be an older man seeking ...
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I'm looking for a word for doing something because you know it is the better choice even though you don't want to
In my head, I associate the word with reluctantly and being the bigger person.
An example where the word would be appropriate to use is: I let the little kid play with my phone even though I saw him ...
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What is the one word used to describe: "asking for something that is not supposed to be given freely"? [closed]
What is the one word used to describe: "asking for something that is not supposed to be given freely"?
For example: A customer asks for a special or paid service for free, which can't be ...
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What's a word for a book that is read again and again like a bible?
I am looking for a word that describes a book that is read again and again like a bible. A book that is often gone to, not for reference but for reminders[1]. Like a book of maxims, manifesto, or ...
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A word that is NOT provoke, but means to more or less elicit a reaction
So there is a term or phrase I'm looking to use. I need assistance in finding it.
The definition I would have in mind, would be: someone who will do, word, or say things, or behave in a certain way to ...
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I need a single word for expenses and income other than accounts [closed]
Company daily expenses and income
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In need of the word or phrase describing studying or educating in a non-formal way or as a hobby
So when I was 14 years old I started an interest in psychology. I've been studying it (legitimate medical research articles, textbooks, clinical guides, etc vs googling) for almost 13 years at this ...
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What do you call the front end of a pioneer’s wagon?
The part where the driver, holding the reins would sit, with another person by his side.
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When a word fits the description but someone says it's not that word? [duplicate]
That is to say, if someone were to say "It's not grey, it's dark white." or "It's not racist, it's just a racially specific insult"
What term would one use to describe that? I'm ...
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What is a word to describe someone that always questions if something is real. Like a moment captured saying it's photoshopped [duplicate]
Is there a word for someone that is constantly trying to make it irrelevant, or to down a person's photographs, saying they aren't real or they are photoshopped? You know how they do on social media. ...
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Word for the act of liking something due to its familiarity
I was drafting an essay and going down the rabbit hole of pressing words on thesaurus.com until the right word I was looking for came up, and I came across this word and used it. Then, my computer ...
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A term for a person who sees a message then reply for some other matter instead of addressing what was needed to be addressed? [duplicate]
For a video I sent to a group.
My sister replied by tagging the video and said something about my profile picture which I found rude instead of addressing the video and saying something genuine about ...
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Correct term for the question as many possible answers
I'm trying to think of a word. So my brother does things without thinking and I try to think of everything that could happen as a result of that decision. Almost a chain effect result. But I can't ...
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"Stop __________ and hurry up!" [migrated]
I'm looking for a verb or phrasal verb to fill in the blank in the situation below:
So me and my friend have planned a trip this Saturday and we agreed I would come pick her up at 8 a.m. Saturday ...
