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as in article
a short piece of writing typically expressing a point of view
school essays on what it means to be a patriot
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as in test
a procedure or operation carried out to resolve an uncertainty
a little homemade essay to determine the easiest way to strip the paint from the bookcase
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as in to attempt
to make an effort to do
he had been in gymnastics for some time before he even considered essaying that move
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Recent Examples of essay
Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 30 June 2025
The study divided 54 subjects into three groups, and asked them to write several essays using OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s search engine, and nothing at all, respectively.
—Time, 27 June 2025
Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Akshay Kumar plays Nair while R Madhavan essays the role of his opposing lawyer in the film.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The shift is visible on the ground; The New York Times produced a photo essay last year that shows Saudis vacationing at newly accessible beach resorts and heritage sites.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 30 June 2025
The study divided 54 subjects into three groups, and asked them to write several essays using OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s search engine, and nothing at all, respectively.
—Time, 27 June 2025
Verb
Kapoor essays the role of a cop who has been trying to catch the thief for a long time.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Akshay Kumar plays Nair while R Madhavan essays the role of his opposing lawyer in the film.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for essay
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This article was originally published in July 2024 and was most recently updated on July 8, 2025 with current information.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
8 July 2025
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The decision from Meuser, who declined to comment for this article, reflects the challenging environment Republicans could face in the upcoming midterms in competitive states such as Pennsylvania and against popular Democrats such as Shapiro.—
Will McDuffie,
ABC News,
8 July 2025
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James buried his first attempt over Flagg, and then hit a 3-pointer after the 6-foot-8 Flagg missed his second attempt to give the Lakers a 5-0 lead.—
Staff,
Oc Register,
11 July 2025
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These attempts challenge long-standing norms of academic freedom—that is, the ability of a teacher or researcher in higher education to investigate and discuss subjects without fear of political interference.—
Matt Motta,
Scientific American,
10 July 2025
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Almost 1,000 Amazon shoppers have put the product to the test, and 74% of them have given it a five-star rating.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
8 July 2025
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Cook Elementary has experienced improved test scores.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Ruby Rodriguez, 62, of California, was charged with trespassing in December after trying to gain access to the club.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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And everyone in the NHL is trying to get bigger and meaner because the Panthers keeping winning.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
10 July 2025
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Part of that baby weight was a collection of student experiments the kids selected the evening before.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Although the group has recorded unit songs and even albums, This Is For provided them with the opportunity to collaborate with different members and experiment with new styles.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Dunham, in turn, strives to find new ways of expressing the emotion, through disarming dialogue and affecting tableaux.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
10 July 2025
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Founded in 886 by King Alfred the Great, The Royal Mint strives to marry its illustrious history with innovations in sustainable sourcing of precious metals.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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“Essay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/essay. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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