NEW YORK (AP) — Word nerd alert: Merriam-Webster announced Thursday it has taken the rare step of fully revising and reimagining one of its most popular dictionaries with a fresh edition that adds over 5,000 new words, including “petrichor,” “teraflop,” “dumbphone” and “ghost kitchen.” The 12th edition of “Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary” comes 22 years after the book’s last hard-copy update …
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Rookie Drew Gilbert is bringing goofy, collegiate energy — and the Giants love it
DENVER — Casey Schmitt couldn’t find the right words to describe Giants rookie outfielder Drew Gilbert. So he looked to a teammate for help. “He’s just … how would you describe Drew?” said Schmitt, turning to Dom Smith at the next locker. “A lightning bolt?” Smith said. “Like, if you put a lightning bolt in a little ball.” “He’s like …
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