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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
Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Their essays then competed with entries from the other 10 chapters in the local California DAR District.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
Mark Greif, Harper's Magazine, 26 July 2024
The Wizard of Oz alphabetical cut reorders the scenes
Billie Burke (Glinda the Good Witch of the North)
Billie Burke essayed the role of Glinda the Good Witch of the North, who aids Dorothy and her ragtag companions on their journey to the Emerald City.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Students applying for a VFW scholarship are asked to write a short essay on why they should be selected for a scholarship.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Their essays then competed with entries from the other 10 chapters in the local California DAR District.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
Next Jameson essayed Russian and Central European formalists and linguists and their French descendants, the structuralists.
—Mark Greif, Harper's Magazine, 26 July 2024
The Wizard of Oz alphabetical cut reorders the scenes
Billie Burke (Glinda the Good Witch of the North)
Billie Burke essayed the role of Glinda the Good Witch of the North, who aids Dorothy and her ragtag companions on their journey to the Emerald City.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for essay
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Listen to this article A Black Lives Matter banner marking the Washington D.C. intersection dubbed in 2020 as Black Live Matter Plaza is being removed.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article A former Broward Sheriff’s deputy who lost his job two years ago amid excessive force allegations is now facing criminal charges accusing him of abusing a student at Blanche Ely High School last month.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2025
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The Oklahoma City Thunder clinched a spot in the NBA Playoffs after beating the Boston Celtics 118-112 Wednesday in a thrilling game defined by physicality and Boston’s unrelenting dedication to shooting the 3, setting a franchise record with 63 attempts.—
Jay King,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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The one-time All-Star made three rehab appearances last season in an attempt to return for the postseason.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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The spokesperson also said any plans for a roll-out after the two-week Tampa run would be dependent on how things go during the test launch.—
Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2025
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Diagnostic tests helped identify who was infected with the virus to track its spread in communities and guide treatment decisions.—
Bernadette Boden Albala,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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When Gordon tried to go on the outside, Quansah was able to block his cross.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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The cops then tried to rough up the man in his apartment, but Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) was there to protect him and dole out some brutal, bone-snapping justice.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2025
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This initiative began as a small-scale experiment before evolving into a significant technological transformation.—
Peter High,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Blue Ghost is carrying 10 NASA experiments on board, including a drill to measure lunar heat flow, an instrument to collect rock samples and an X-ray imager to study how Earth's magnetic field is impacted by cosmic forces such as solar wind.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
2 Mar. 2025
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Kyiv has been striving to prove its readiness for peace while stressing that no deal can succeed without American security guarantees to deter repeat Russian aggression.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2025
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Both China and Europe strive to be global leaders in the clean technology sector, for instance, and Chinese overproduction is threatening European industrial champions, particularly in the auto sector.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Essay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/essay. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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