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Our blog on everything language related, from usage myths and commonly confused pairs to fascinating word histories and new words on our radar.


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Merriam-Webster editors answer grammar questions, address language disputes, and more!


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Discover all the words first recorded in a given year—check out words from the year you were born, when you graduated, and more!


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