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‘Polarization’ is Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year
The results of the 2024 U.S. presidential election rattled the country and sent shockwaves across the world — or were cause for celebration, depending on who you ask. Is it any surprise then that the ...
Demure to Brat: Here are top 10 trending words of 2024 and their meanings
Several words and phrases gained prominence in 2024, reflecting cultural trends and online phenomena. "Brain rot" highlights ...
How to prevent brain rot
It’s the word of the year but keep brain rot away by putting your phone down and spending time in the real world ...
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Word of the year: 2024 youth resurrect 1854 term 'brain rot'
The words we choose often reflect the world we’re living in, and as 2024 draws to a close, the Oxford English Dictionary has ...
Oxford University Press's 2024 Word of the Year: which words did not make the cut?
The Oxford Word of the Year has previously included culturally significant terms such as ‘chav’, ‘selfie’ and ‘sudoku’ ...
‘Brain rot’ is the Oxford University Press word of the year. What, exactly, does that mean for grownups?
The Oxford University Press writeup explains, “‘Brain rot’ is defined as ‘the supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or ...
Hundreds of bookstore staffers — including one in Colorado — get holiday bonuses from author James Patterson
Recipients also include Kirstin Kraig of Whale’s Tale Books in Lakewood, Colorado. Patterson chose the winners from thousands ...
'Brain Rot,' 'Demure' and 'Polarization' – What the Top Words of 2024 Say About Life in the Digital Age
Words that reflect the zeitgeist: 2024 was very online. Ever since the American Dialect Society first selected a Word of the ...