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TermTypeDefinitionClassificationsUpdated
silt upverbMWEbecome chocked with siltUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
silververbcoat with a layer of silver or a silver amalgamUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
silverplateverbplate with silverApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
simmerverbboil slowly at low temperatureApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
simmer downverbMWEbecome quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitationUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
simoniseverbpolish with waxApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
simonizeverbpolish with waxApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
simperverbsmile affectedly or derisivelyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
simple-mindedverbsomeone with mental impairmentsUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
simplifyverbmake something less complex or easier to understandApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
simulateverbimitate or model the operation of a real-world process or systemAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sinverbUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
singverbdivulge confidential information or secretsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sing alongverbMWEsing with a choir or an orchestraApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
singeverbburn superficially or lightlyRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
singleverbhit a singleUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
single crochetverbMWEmake by single stitchingApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
single outverbMWEtreat differently on the basis of sex or raceAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
single stitchverbMWEmake by single stitchingApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
single-footverbgo at a rackUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
singsongverbspeak, chant, or declaim in a singsongUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
singulariseverbdistinguish as singularApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
singularizeverbdistinguish as singularApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sinkverbdescend into or as if into some soft substance or placeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sink inverbMWEbecome clear or enter one's consciousness or emotionsUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sinterverbcause (ores or powdery metals) to become a coherent mass by heating without meltingApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sipverbUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
siphonverbmove a liquid from one container into another by means of a siphon or a siphoning actionApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
siphon offverbMWEconvey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphonApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sireverbmake childrenUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sissverbmake a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapprovalUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sitverbsit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motionsUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sit aroundverbMWEbe around, often idly or without specific purposeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sit backverbMWEbe inactive or indifferent while something is happeningUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sit byverbMWEbe inactive or indifferent while something is happeningUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sit downverbMWEshow to a seatRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sit inverbMWEparticipate in an act of civil disobedienceApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sit outverbMWEnot participate in (an activity, such as a dance or a sports event)ApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sit tightverbMWEUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sit upverbMWEchange to an upright sitting positionApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
siteverbassign a location toApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
situateverbdetermine or indicate the place, site, or limits of, as if by an instrument or by a surveyUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sizeverbdetermine or classify the dimensions, magnitude, or extent of somethingUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
size upverbMWEto look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detailAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sizzverbmake a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapprovalUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sizzleverbseethe with deep anger or resentmentUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
skankverbdance the skankUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
skateverbmove along on skatesApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
skate oververbMWEtreat hurriedly or avoid dealing with properlyUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
skateboardverbride on a flat board with rollers attached to the bottomApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
skedaddleverbrun away, as if in a panicRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sketchverbcreate a quick, rough drawing or outline of an idea or conceptCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
skewverbturn or place at an angleApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
skewerverbdrive a skewer throughEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
skiverbmove along on skisApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
ski jumpverbMWEjump on skisApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
skidverbmove obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled mannerApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
skimverbmove or pass swiftly and lightly over the surface ofUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
skim offverbMWEremove from the surfaceApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
skim oververbMWEmove or pass swiftly and lightly over the surface ofUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
skimcoatverbcoat with a mixture of gypsum and spackleApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
skimpverbsupply sparingly and with restricted quantitiesApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
skimp oververbMWEtreat hurriedly or avoid dealing with properlyUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
skinverbbruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface ofApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
skin oververbMWEUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
skin popverbMWEinject (drugs) into the skinUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
skin-diveverbswim underwater with no breathing apparatus other than a snorkelApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
skinny-dipverbbathe in the nudeRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
skipverbbound off one point after anotherUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
skip oververbMWEbypassUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
skip townverbMWEdisappear without notifying anyone (idiom)UnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
skip-bombverbattack with delayed release bombsUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
skipperverbwork as the skipper on a vesselUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
skirlverbmake a shrill, wailing soundUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
skirmishverbUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
skirtverbavoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)UnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
skitterverbtwitch the hook of a fishing line through or along the surface of waterUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
skittleverbplay skittlesUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
skiveverbremove the surface ofUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
skreakverbmake a high-pitched, screeching noiseUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
skreighverbutter a harsh abrupt screamUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
skulkverblie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive mannerUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
skunkverbdefeat by a lurchUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
skyverbthrow or toss with a light motionUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sky diveverbMWEjump from an airplane and perform various maneuvers before opening one's parachuteApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
skyjackverbto subject an aircraft to air piracyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
skylarkverbplay boisterouslyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
skyrocketverbshoot up abruptly, like a rocketUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
slabberverbUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
slackverbcause to heat and crumble by treatment with waterUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
slack offverbMWEbecome less in amount or intensityUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
slack upverbMWEmake less active or fastApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
slackenverbto make slack as by lessening tension or firmnessApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
slacken offverbMWEUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
slagverbconvert into slagUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
slakeverbUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
slalomverbrace on skis around obstaclesApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
slamverbdance the slam danceUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
slam danceverbMWEUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
slam onverbMWEapply carelesslyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026