Today's NYT Strands puzzle might look simple at first glance, but don't be fooled, as it's full of sneaky connections and ...

George Orwell's crusade against the misuse of language resulted in his name becoming an adjective—and his writing becoming ...

Discover the captivating charm of "va-va-voom," an informal English phrase embodying excitement, attraction, and charisma.

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Randy Moss isn't just back; he's making sure he leaves his mark. After winning his battle with cancer, the former Minnesota ...

Many words borrowed from other languages add richness to the English language, as they incorporate distinct concepts from ...

From “rage bait” to “aura-farming,” tracking words on the rise this year reveals how the internet and AI are reshaping ...

If I were Khamenei, I would sleep poorly these days. Not because of guilt – tyranny is rarely burdened by scruples – but because fear, once a visitor, quickly becomes an obsessive, clingy ...

Once again, Manchester United have sacked their manager and there's more talk about DNA than you'd find at your average ...

We typically use OK or okay to express assent, agreement or acceptance. It can also be an adjective or adverb to suggest ...

First books, then the Internet have changed our relationship with adventure. Reinforced by television, then video games, the notion of static adventure has become natural. Adventure has become ...