Word of the Day

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Garage Sale Day

Today’s word is fuel, spelled f-u-e-l.

fuel /ˈfjuːəl/ ●○○ verb

Something that fuels a feeling or a type of behavior increases it or makes it stronger

The criticism she has faced has only fueled her determination to succeed.

The strong economy has fueled the construction of new homes.

The rapid promotion of the director's son has itself fueled resentment within the company.

The president's speech fueled speculation that she is about to resign.

Her ambition was fueled by her older sister's achievements.

Such a policy could fuel resentment among many in the public who already see Olympic officials as entitled, said Phil Sherwood, who was London 2012’s head of volunteering and workforce training.

— Rachel Bachman, WSJ, 20 July 2021

With your word of the day, I’m Mohammad Golpayegani.

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World Elephant Day

Today’s word is to-do.

to-ˈdo list noun [C usually singular]

a list of things to do

Calling the plumber is on my to-do list.

Each day I try to mark off as many items on my to-do list as possible.

Nebraska isn't at the top of most tourists' to-do lists.

These issues may not be at the top of the new president's to-do list.

I make to-do lists and wake up before my kids so I can get a jump on the day.

It's on my to-do list.

On the big day, do a final check of your to-do list and complete any unfinished tasks.

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Son and Daughter Day

Today’s word is essay, spelled e-s-s-a-y.

essay /eˈseɪ/ verb [transitive] formal

to attempt to do something

There is no hint as to which of the approaches essayed in this book will prove most useful.

He had been in gymnastics for some time before he even considered essaying that move.

will essay a dramatic role for the first time

The procedure was first essayed in 1923.

The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps.

As Jacobi, who essayed the part on TV in 1978, put it, "the great dichotomy of playing Richard is that he is always his own audience".

—The Guardian, Jul 2, 2012

The Arabic and Sephardic pieces tended to be more intricately modal and to allow for more extended, virtuosic improvisation, which these players essayed with their characteristic energy and nuance.

—New York Times, Jun 15, 2012

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World Lion Day

Today’s word is draw, spelled d-r-a-w.

draw /drɔː $ drɒː/ ●●● S1 W1 verb (past tense drew /druː/, past participle drawn /drɔːn $ drɒːn/)

draw up phrasal verb

draw something ↔ up to prepare a written document, such as a list or contract

Draw up a list of all the things you want to do.

The lawyers drew up a contract over the weekend.

The contract was drawn up last year.

Scientists are now drawing up plans to clean up the mess.

In 2015, the library hired her to draw up a master plan for a renovation to the central branch, where construction first began in 1912.

— Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 31 May 2021

if a vehicle draws up, it arrives somewhere and stops

Merriam-Webster: to come to a halt

The car drew up at the door

A taxi drew up at the gate.

He drew up his horse outside the tavern.

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You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for August 9.

Book Lovers Day

Today’s word is fashion, spelled f-a-s-h-i-o-n.

fashion /ˈfæʃən/ ●○○ verb [transitive]

to make something using your hands

He fashioned a hat for himself from/out of newspaper.

She fashioned an elaborate sculpture out of newspapers and glue.

He fashioned a box from a few old pieces of wood.

Jamie could take a piece of wood and fashion it into a wonderful work of art.

Students fashioned the clay into small figures.

She used the scraps of fabric to fashion a little doll's dress.

a table fashioned out of an old door

This year, school leaders tried to fashion some sort of celebration that followed state COVID-19 restrictions, which are in place until May 28.

— Erica Pearson, Star Tribune, 14 May 2021

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International Cat Day

Today’s word is ship, spelled s-h-i-p.

ship /ʃɪp/ ●○○ verb (shipped, shipping)

to send goods somewhere by ship, plane, truck etc

A new engine was shipped over from the US.

We ship books out to New York every month.

Your order is expected to ship soon.

Test-by-mail kits require users to purchase a kit, take a sample at home and ship the swab back to a lab.

— New York Times, 26 Feb. 2021

[intransitive, transitive] technical to make a piece of computer equipment or software available for people to buy

The company will ship its new software next month.

The software will ship next month.

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Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day

Today’s word is weather, spelled w-e-a-t-h-e-r.

weather /ˈweðə $ -ər/ verb

[transitive] to come through a very difficult situation safely

She weathered a few professional setbacks this year.

They weathered a terrible storm while at sea.

He has weathered the criticism well.

The company weathered the storm of objections to the scheme.

Northern Ireland weathered the recession better than any other region in the UK.

The police department has weathered the storm of criticism after the incident.

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India Pale Ale Day

Today’s word is muscle, spelled m-u-s-c-l-e.

muscle /ˈmʌsəl/ verb

Merriam-Webster: to move or force by or as if by muscular effort

They muscled him out of the office.

They muscled the heavy boxes onto the truck.

They muscled the furniture up the stairs.

to force your way into a place or situation

Starks muscled his way to the basket.

Amanda muscled in on our meeting.

He muscled through the crowd.

They muscled into line behind us.

Much as before, Biden could try to muscle infrastructure reform through Congress using only Democratic votes.

— BostonGlobe.com, 3 June 2021

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Assistance Dog Day

Today’s word is pool, spelled p-o-o-l.

pool /puːl/ verb [transitive]

to combine your money, ideas, skills etc with those of other people so that you can all use them

The kids pooled their money to buy their parents a wedding anniversary gift.

The students worked together, pooling their knowledge.

Why don't we get together and pool our ideas?

If we all pool our money I'm sure we'll have enough to buy her a present.

Meetings enable people to pool ideas.

More and more firms are pooling their resources and going into joint ventures.

The kids pooled their money to buy their parents plane tickets.

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Watermelon Day

Today’s word is dash, spelled d-a-s-h.

dash /dæʃ/ ●●○ verb

[intransitive always + adverb/preposition] to go or run somewhere very quickly

Olive dashed into the room, grabbed her bag, and ran out again.

She dashed down the hallway to the bathroom.

People were dashing inside to get out of the rain.

dash somebody’s hopes

to disappoint someone by telling them that what they want is not possible

I didn't want to dash your hopes unnecessarily.

Her hopes of winning a medal were dashed after she broke her leg.

Another defeat could dash his hopes to win a high-profile election beyond 2022, when the Senate seat held by Cruz will be up again.

— Dallas News, 17 May 2021

dash ●●○ noun

sports : a short fast race

He won the 100-meter dash.

With your word of the day, I’m Mohammad Golpayegani.

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