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TermTypeDefinitionClassificationsUpdated
squashverbto compress with violence, out of natural shape or conditionUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
squatverbbe close to the earth, or be disproportionately wideApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
squawkverbutter a harsh abrupt screamUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
squeakverbmake a high-pitched, screeching noiseUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
squeak byverbMWEmanage one's existence barelyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
squeak throughverbMWEescapeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
squealverbconfess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressureUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
squeegeeverbwipe with a squeegeeApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
squeezeverbto cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual meansApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
squeeze byverbMWEmanage one's existence barelyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
squeeze forverbMWEsqueeze someone for money, information, etc.ApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
squeeze outverbMWEform or shape by forcing through an openingApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
squelchverbto compress with violence, out of natural shape or conditionApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
squinchverbcross one's eyes as if in strabismusUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
squintverbpartly close one's eyes, as when hit by direct blinding lightUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
squireverbattend upon as a squireUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
squirmverbto move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)UnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
squirrel awayverbMWEsave up as for future useApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
squirtverbto cause liquid to come out in a thin, fast streamRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
squishverbput (a liquid) into a container or another place by means of a squirting actionUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stabverbUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stabiliseverbsupport or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a braceApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stabilizeverbsupport or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a braceApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stableverbshelter in a stableUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stackverbarrange the order of so as to increase one's winning chancesApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stack awayverbMWEkeep or lay aside for future useApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stack upverbMWEarrange into piles or stacksUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
staffverbserve on the staff ofApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stagverbattend a dance or a party without a female companionUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stageverbto intern at a restaurant, usually as a chef, to learn new techniquesCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stage directverbMWEdirect for the stageApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
staggerverbwalk as if unable to control one's movementsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stagnateverbcause to stagnateUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stainverbmake dirty or spotty, as by exposure to airApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stakeverbkill by piercing with a spear or sharp poleUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
staleverburinate, of cattle and horsesUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stalemateverbsubject to a stalemateAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
staliniseverbtransform in accordance with Stalin's policiesApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stalinizeverbtransform in accordance with Stalin's policiesApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stalkverbfollow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously toApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stallverbTo put (an animal, etc.) in a stall.UnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stammerverbspeak haltinglyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stampverbdestroy or extinguish as if by stamping with the footApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stamp downverbMWEto put down by force or authorityApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stamp outverbMWEend or extinguish by forceful meansApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stampedeverbTo run away in a panic; said of cattle, horses, etc., also of armies.ApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stanchverbstop the flow of a liquidApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
standverbUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stand backverbMWEstand away from an object or personUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stand byverbMWEbe available or ready for a certain function or serviceApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stand fastverbMWErefuse to abandon one's opinion or beliefApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stand firmverbMWEstand up or offer resistance to somebody or somethingUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stand forverbMWEtake the place of or be parallel or equivalent toUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stand guardverbMWEwatch over so as to protectApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stand inverbMWEbe a substituteApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stand outverbMWEbe stubborn in resolution or resistanceAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stand patverbMWErefuse to abandon one's opinion or beliefEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stand sentinelverbMWEwatch over so as to protectApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stand stillverbMWEremain in placeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stand upverbMWEresist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.ApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stand watchverbMWEto watch over so as to protectApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
standardiseverbevaluate by comparing with a standardApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
standardizeverbestablish uniform criteria, procedures, or specificationsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stapleverbsecure or fasten with a staple or staplesApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
starverbbe the star in a performanceUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
starboardverbturn to the right, of helms or ruddersUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
starchverbstiffen with starchApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stareverbUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stare downverbMWEovercome or cause to waver or submit by (or as if by) staringUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stargazeverbobserve the starsUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
startverbbegin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct objectApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
start outverbMWEtake the first step or steps in carrying out an actionApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
start upverbMWEget going or set in motionApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
startleverbUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
starveverbhave a craving, appetite, or great desire forUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stashverbsave up as for future useApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stash awayverbMWEkeep or lay aside for future useApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stateverbexpress something clearly and definitively in wordsUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stationverbassign to a stationApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
staunchverbstop the flow of a liquidUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
staveverbburst or force (a hole) into somethingApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stave inverbMWEburst or force (a hole) into somethingApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stave offverbMWEprevent the occurrence ofApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stayverbUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stay atverbMWEreside temporarilyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stay awayverbMWEstay clear of, avoidUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stay freshverbMWEfail to spoil or rotUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stay in placeverbMWEbe stationaryUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stay offverbMWErefrain from entering or walking ontoApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stay onverbMWEcontinue in a place, position, or situationUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stay oververbMWEstay overnightRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stay putverbMWEstay put (in a certain place)RememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stay togetherverbMWEbe loyal to one another, especially in times of troubleUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stay upverbMWEnot go to bedUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
steadyverbsupport or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a braceApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
steady downverbMWEbecome settled or established and stable in one's residence or life styleApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
stealverbRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
steal awayverbMWEleave furtively and stealthilyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
steamverbcook something by letting steam pass over itApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
steam cleanverbMWEclean by means of steamingApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026