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The Coronavirus Slang Words That Are Defining This Outbreak

The coronavirus pandemic has quickly expanded our vocabularies: new terms, new distinctions ... and new slang?

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Dictionary.com Releases Its Biggest Update Ever

The events of 2020 have stoked crucial updates to over 15,000 Dictionary.com entries, because a constantly changing world demands changes to language, too.

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Dictionary.com Adds Coronavirus Words To The Dictionary

We've updated Dictionary.com with some of the new coronavirus words and senses to help you stay informed and safe.

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