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Hypernym of ‘deposit’ and ‘withdraw’ (the synonym which can be used in other forms).
I am looking for a hypernym to deposit and withdraw money to and from a bank account. I thought about …
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SkyDan Asked on March 8, 2021 in Single word requests.
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A word for a wild, uneducated, random guess that turns out to be correct.
Sometimes I think an outsider in a conversation who knows not much about the subject makes a random guess about …
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cabellwg Asked on March 7, 2021 in Single word requests.
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What is the wrong word for dismissing contrary opinions as irrational?
I’m looking for a phrase or (ideally) a single word to describe someone who dismisses any opposing opinion as being …
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user184993 Asked on March 7, 2021 in Single word requests.
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What is the name of a pick-up stick pile in a truck?
Is there a specific name (a single word or phrase) for the pile, heap, nest, clump, cluster, configuration, stack, or …
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James Waldby - jwpat7 Asked on March 7, 2021 in Single word requests.
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What does it mean if we work long hours and go home?
What id or phrase should signify that my work day has ended? What is the best way to learn to …
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libralyt Asked on March 7, 2021 in Single word requests.
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What is it called when something is proven to be false but it is wrongfully stated?
Sometimes one intends to lie and she says something that she thinks it is false. What does she think, and …
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user233847 Asked on March 7, 2021 in Single word requests.
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Word that refers to objects found in kitchens.
What are the common kitchen tools? For example utensils, plates, bowls, cups, cutting boards etc. At first I thought “kitchen …
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Celeritas Asked on March 7, 2021 in Single word requests.
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What is ‘over asking’?
The kid wants a stuffed toy but it’s been refused in the past. How does this work? He asks for …
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insanity Asked on March 7, 2021 in Single word requests.
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How do I know if my voice is louder, vibrating more, and becomes unclear at high volumes?
How do you describe a voice that gets louder, starts vibrating more, and becomes unclear at high volumes; some people …
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Manu Asked on March 7, 2021 in Word choice.
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What is a word or phrase that means: similar in scenario but opposite in reason or reason?
For example, a friend and I are playing a game and we both stuck at a certain point in the …
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RareRush Asked on March 6, 2021 in Single word requests.
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