Merriam Webster

78th Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee To Be Held June 1-2 in ... 26 May 2005
Sugarman Award, which consists of a $100 EE US Savings bond, Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged, on CD-ROM from Merriam-Webster and a $20 ... Yahoo News (press release)

Comfort food with exotic window dressing 26 May 2005
..."A-ha!" he says. "Merriam-Webster defines 'pan' as that sweeping term that includes everything, and Asia is the largest continent on the planet. ... OCRegister (subscription),

Merriam-Webster Announces Top Ten Favorite Words (Not in the ... May 16, 2005
SPRINGFIELD, Mass., May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Are you a "lingweenie?" According to users of the popular language Web site Merriam-Webster OnLine (http://www ... mysan.de (Pressemitteilung),

PC stress busters May 25, 2005
Dictionaries and thesauruses: there are some excellent websites; my favourite is www.thesaurus.com and Merriam-Webster Online (www.mw.com). ... Times Online,

Merriam-Webster Solicits Readers Favorite Words May 17, 2005
The editors of Merriam-Webster dictionaries got more than 3,000 entries when, in a lighthearted moment, they asked visitors to their Web site to submit their ... 7Online.com,

Laurni Caproni May 23, 2005
...water. And people in that civilized society fully understand the necessity of taxes as spelled out in Merriam-Webster's 11th Edition: ... Ledger Independent,

FANS' INSIDER May 19, 2005
...were, it would be "vocabularians"-- and it would mean "persons who make up new words." That's according to the folks who produce the Merriam-Webster dictionary ... Fort Worth Star Telegram,

Brave new words May 21, 2005
The suspicion was confirmed last week when Merriam-Webster, one of the world's leading English-language dictionary publishers, issued its 2005 list of Top 10 ... The Japan Times,

Betty Cuniberti May 21, 2005
I found it on www.merriam-webster.com on a list of people's favorite words that are not in the dictionary, but certainly should be, instead of weird stuff such ... St. Louis Post-Dispatch,

Republican alliance sacrificed the good of the nation – for what ... May 24, 2005
The key term there is "most senators." "Consent" has the same etymology as "consensus," defined by Merriam-Webster as "judgment arrived at by most of those ... Dallas Morning News (subscription),

My Two Shekels May 24, 2005
The Merriam-Webster dictionary specifically defines encouragement as “to inspire with courage, spirit or hope; to spur on; to give help or patronage to ... saWorship.com,

The Psychosis Inherent in Religious Capitalism: Causation in "The ... May 24, 2005
According to Merriam-Webster Online, the term "psy·cho·sis" refers to "a "fundamental mental derangement characterized by defective or lost contact with ... uruknet.info,

'Real soon' is perfectly OK, really May 22, 2005
...(This column was prepared by the editors of Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Tenth Edition. Readers may send questions to ... Barre Montpelier Times Argus,

True faith May 24, 2005
Merriam Webster's dictionary has several definitions for the word "faith," including "belief and trust in and loyalty to God.". I ... Clarksburg Exponent and Telegram,

Motricity's eReader.com Announces Bestselling eBooks for March Apr 29, 2005
...versions to follow. The new eReader Pro also features a built-in copy of the "Merriam Webster Pocket Dictionary.". The "Spring into ... TMCnet (press release)

No lingweenies in this bunch May 18, 2005
The editors of Merriam-Webster dictionaries got more than 3,000 entries when, in a lighthearted moment, they asked visitors to their Web site, www.merriam ... Kansas City Star,

Motricity's eReader.com Announces Bestselling eBooks for April ... May 18, 2005
...most popular eBooks in April. Perennial favorites included the NIV Bible and Merriam Webster's Collegiate Dictionary. The Top 10 Non ... Business Wire (press release),

'Ginormous' Tops List Of Favorite Made-Up Words May 16, 2005
The editors of Merriam-Webster dictionaries received more than 3,000 entries when they asked visitors to their Web site to submit their favorite words that aren ... NBC4.TV,

Marquette nickname options May 23, 2005
After all Merriam-Webster defines "warrior" as being "a man engaged or experienced in warfare," or "a person engaged in some struggle or conflict." I didn't ... FOXSports.com

Congressman Calls Bill Maher 'Traitor' for Remarks May 24, 2005
Stating the truth is not treason. By definition, treason is, according to dictionary.com and Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law: ... Morons.org

NASCAR drivers drop the gloves for NHL fans May 23, 2005
Terrell Owens and Drew Rosenhaus asking the sports fans of Philadelphia for understanding is Merriam-Webster's definition for the term "spitting into the wind ... St. Louis Post-Dispatch,

Amazon's SIPs let readers search and dip into books May 24, 2005
Endings: The top response to Merriam-Webster's invitation to submit "favorite word that's not in the dictionary" was "ginormous," meaning bigger than gigantic ... Chicago Tribune,

About that `fulsome' praise May 14, 2005
It is a good guess the writers used "fulsome" to mean "abundant," or "copious" or "unstinting." Merriam-Webster's 11th Collegiate (2003) confirms that popular ... Charlotte Observer,

Dictionary publisher gets readers to submit made up new words May 16, 2005
The editors of Merriam-Webster dictionaries got more than 3,000 entries when, in a lighthearted moment, they asked visitors to their Web site to submit their ... Boston Herald,

Dictionary publisher gets readers to submit made up new words May 16, 2005
The editors of the Merriam-Webster dictionaries asked visitors on its Web site to submit their favorite words that aren't in the dictionary. ... WHBF,

Are you a Lingweenie? May 17, 2005
SPRINGFIELD, MA. (AHN) - The editors of Merriam-Webster dictionaries got more than 3,000 entries when they asked visitors to their Web site to submit their ... All Headline News

Reign vs. rein May 17, 2005
According to Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Reign means "to possess or exercise solemn power", while Rein, which I assume you meant to use in your ... Jakarta Post,

'Ginormous' the Top Non-Dictionary Word May 16, 2005
...was so "ginormous" that the lexicographers let out a "whoot.""Confuzzled?" You must be a "lingweenie." The editors of Merriam-Webster dictionaries got more ... WJLA,

Franklin Electronic Publishers Enters Linguistic Technology ... May 20, 2005
...directly or through partners number more than 22,000 in sixteen languages under license from world-class publishers, such as Merriam-Webster and HarperCollins ... RedNova.com,

The History of Blogs May 19, 2005
Hardball, forming their own blogs. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary declared 'blog' as the word of the year in 2004. Blogs were some of ... juiceenewsdaily,

Caviar and the Caspian Sea May 21, 2005
...a word from Russian origins, meaning the roe of a kind of ‘Sagmahi’, that the French call it sturgeon.� (3) Also, the Merriam-Webster Encyclopedia says ... Payvand,

Mitch Vingle May 19, 2005
...rivalry. Just a little ground between the two statements, don’t you think? So I called up the ol’ Merriam-Webster dictionary. Asked ... Charleston Gazette,

In from the fringe May 22, 2005
...and commentary online. In 2004, dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster crowned “blog� the No. 1 word of the year. The Pew Internet ... Rockford Register Star,

THEATER NOTES: JACK TUCKER May 20, 2005
As to "house" for "theater," that use goes back at least to the 1660s, according to the editors of the Merriam-Webster dictionary. ... Berkeley Voice,

Careful writers commit no Class A or Class B offenses May 22, 2005
...exactly what the Orioles envisioned.". The free-thinkers at Merriam-Webster get all huffy-puffy over this one. They are convinced that ... SunHerald.com,

Let's have words May 10, 2005
Let’s start with the Merriam Webster dictionary published in 1994 that is sitting in my office. It defines “cellular� as something consisting of cells. ... The Eureka Reporter,

Jordan should thrive under Turner May 20, 2005
GG: The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines a sleeper as "someone or something unpromising or unnoticed that suddenly attains prominence or value," so a ... CBS SportsLine.com

Could we try this? Is it OK to say 'idiot'? Chillax, you ... May 17, 2005
...be offended. Merriam-Webster asked visitors to merriam-webster.com to submit their favorite words that aren't in the dictionary. 2 ... Pittsburgh Post Gazette,

'Suspects' must be presumed innocent May 14, 2005
Merriam Webster's definition of the word suspect: "To imagine to be guilty without proof." In other words, maybe the person is guilty, maybe they are not. ... York Daily Record,

Fan fixation May 19, 2005
Merriam-Webster Online defines a fanatic as someone "marked by excessive enthusiasm and often intense uncritical devotion." In the Information Age, fans have ... The Daily Northwestern

Most Drug Rehabs Missing Vital Ingredient Apr 28, 2005
According to the Merriam-Webster® online dictionary, to detoxify means: to free (as a drug user or an alcoholic) from an intoxicating or an addictive ... Emediawire (press release),

Wikepedia's Popularity and Traffic Soar May 10, 2005
...share. Wordsmith Merriam-Webster Online maintains a steady 1.35 percent and Free Translation hovers at just below one percent. Wikipedia ... ClickZ News,

Eastpointe proclaims May as Mental Health Month Apr 30, 2005
In the Merriam Webster's Collegiate Dictionary (10th Edition, 1996), "stigma" is referred to as "a mark of shame or discredit; stain; scar." When the public is ... Clinton Sampson Independent,

Wikipedia Reaches No. 2 in Hitwise Ranking May 9, 2005
Wikipedia trails Dictionary.com but leads About.com, Answers.com, Encarta, Merriam-Webster Online at mw.com and Free Translation for traffic in the week ended ... DM News,

But don't quote me, if you know what I mean May 6, 2005
My own bedraggled 10th edition of "Merriam Webster's Collegiate Dictionary," copyright 1993, was superceded by the 11th edition a few years ago. ... Connecticut Post,

The religious right: Pushing a deadly addiction May 19, 2005
According to Merriam-Webster, Christian fundamentalism is: "a movement in 20th century Protestantism emphasizing the literally interpreted Bible as fundamental ... Online Journal,

The ACLU: Fundamentally Flawed & Unfair May 16, 2005
...fair", fair meaning "marked by impartiality and honesty, free from self-interest, prejudice and favoritism", according to Merriam Webster's 10th Collegiate ... TheRealityCheck.Org,

FYI: May 18, 2005 May 18, 2005
The editors of Merriam-Webster dictionaries got more than 3,000 entries when they asked visitors to their Web site to submit their favorite words that aren't ... Record-Searchlight (subscription),

The transformation of Malcolm X May 12, 2005
There should be many libra ries named after Malcolm, being that he read the entire Merriam-Webster dictionary while spending six years in prison. ... Workers World

Coming in tomorrow's DNJ May 18, 2005
...future. Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary is a powerful resource for those who aren’t spelling bee-winning material. Scholarships ... Daily News Journal (subscription),

E3Expo 2005 Exhibitor Profiles May 17, 2005
The company's foundation is as an established CD-ROM publisher of fine brands including Merriam-Webster, and is introducing new and exciting releases for DVD ... Business Wire (press release),

Cries of 'intolerance' stifle legitimate religious debate May 4, 2005
...beliefs toes the line of bigotry. Contrast that use of tolerance with the Merriam-Webster definition. The verb "to tolerate" derives ... Daily Texan,

The Religious Righ (2): Pushing A Deadly Addiction May 16, 2005
According to Merriam-Webster, Christian fundamentalism is: 2 : a movement or attitude stressing strict and literal adherence to a set of basic principles.". ... Scoop.co.nz (press release),

A matter of mentality Apr 29, 2005
According to the Merriam Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, corruption means, among other things: a. impairment of integrity, virtue or moral principle, b ... Jakarta Post,

"Nothing is certain but death and taxes" May 3, 2005
...terms. 2a: the instrument evidencing the mortgage." (Merriam-Webster). ... terms. 2a: the instrument evidencing the mortgage." (Merriam-Webster). ... Naples Sun Times,

Hospitality Training Requires More Than Just Communications ... May 17, 2005
For example, Merriam Webster tells us that hospitality means “Treating others with warmth and generosity.� There is only one additional word to add ... Hospitality Net

Galloway's No Maverick May 18, 2005
...description. But, I don't think it should apply to the Right Dishonorable Member. Merriam-Webster defines a "maverick" as: 2 : an ... Red State

The Battle of the Bullshit May 18, 2005
What Battles are trying to operate like is a kind of "phantom," which Merriam-Webster defines as "something (as a specter) apparent to sense but with no ... SF Weekly,

Secularism—a misnomer or a misplaced conception? Apr 28, 2005
On the other hand, the Merriam-Webster Online dictionary defines Secularism as : "indifference to or rejection or exclusion of religion or religious ... The New Nation,

The morning Odds & Ends May 17, 2005
The editors of Merriam-Webster dictionaries got more than 3,000 entries when, in a lighthearted moment, they asked visitors to their website to submit their ... Summit Daily News,

The Merc's Bad Example May 9, 2005
The Merc figures he has "no material relationship" with it. Why take such liberties with common sense and Merriam-Webster? Because ... BusinessWeek

State can't curb rates on plastic May 4, 2005
California has relatively strict laws against usury, which the Merriam- Webster dictionary defines as "the lending of money at exorbitant interest rates.". ... San Francisco Chronicle,

Clean sweep: Staying power of 'go to' underestimated May 7, 2005
...an athletic team who is relied upon to make important plays, especially in clutch situations: 'the team's go-to receiver.' " Merriam-Webster's 11th Collegiate ... Houston Chronicle,

Fathers-4-Justice: Would Ayn Rand approve? May 9, 2005
...that when men abandon reason, they open the door to physical force as the only alternative and the inevitable consequence.� Merriam-Webster defines reason as ... Men's News Daily,

Bull's Eye: Targeted by the Christian Right May 4, 2005
In the eleventh edition of Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, "progressive" is defined as "of, relating to, or characterized by progress; making use of ... CounterBias.com

Computer Security 101 (tm) May 9, 2005
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines a protocol as “a set of conventions governing the treatment and especially the formatting of data in an electronic ... netsecurity.about.com

Men Seek A Chest to Treasure May 3, 2005
Not surprisingly, there's a medical term for the large breast affliction: gynecomastia, defined by Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary as excessive ... The Ledger,

Reverse Mortgages Apr 30, 2005
...welcome back to the show good to be with you less a fine actors jolly first the pilot got reverse mortgage symposia was in my Merriam-Webster dictionary about ... NPR (audio),

Sunday Puzzle: Pluto in the Planets, Etc. May 1, 2005
Think you for playing our puzzle today you get a weekend edition lapel ten in the eleventh edition of Merriam-Webster''s Collegiate dictionary and to Sarris. ... NPR (audio),

Sunday Puzzle: Hidden Artists' Names May 8, 2005
...you know the I needed yours too well for playing our puzzle today to get a weekend edition the PALCA in the eleventh edition of Merriam-Webster''s Collegiate ... NPR (audio),

Native women have scrappy crusader May 5, 2005
...skills.". According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, "squaw" is derived from the Massachuset word "ussqua," meaning woman. Stanley ... Edmonton Sun,

GM Sends Cease and Desist Message to Bricklins Chinese Upstart ... May 7, 2005
Subaru, for instance, uses the name Charade for one of its cars, a word described by the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary as "an empty or deceptive act or ... Automobile.com

Looking at language May 6, 2005
..."Verbing?" Is that a actual word? Not according to the online Merriam Webster dictionary site. But the idea is an interesting one. ... Beaver Dam Daily Citizen,

Black Saturday Apr 28, 2005
...artistic action is architecture.". Bauhaus, in fact, means "architecture house," according to Merriam-Webster. To some, however, the ... Ventura County Star (subscription),

Open-Source Wikipedia Zooms Ahead of Other Reference Web Sites May 10, 2005
Following in the category are commercial sites such as About.com, Answers.com, Encarta (www.encarta.com), Merriam-Webster OnLine (www.mw.com) and Free ... Government Technology,

Letter: Reader corrects errors May 5, 2005
...shudders. The writer recommends either Samuel Johnson's Dictionary of the English Language or Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary. Danvers Herald,

Plagiarism Used To Vilify Simmons Apr 29, 2005
The Merriam-Webster Online dictionary defines the word “plagiarize� as “to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own: use ... TheDay (subscription),

Beaufort's grand scale withstands winds, test of time May 1, 2005
...abandoned not only to an obsession with words, but with 110 specific words: the definition of the Beaufort Scale in the "Merriam Webster Collegiate Dictionary ... Portland Press Herald,

Language: To get it done, use the go-to phrase May 8, 2005
...an athletic team who is relied upon to make important plays, especially in clutch situations: 'the team's go-to receiver."' Merriam-Webster's 11th Collegiate ... International Herald Tribune,

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