The adjective frenetic describes something that is wildly energetic, fast-paced, and chaotic. It conveys not just rapid movement but also an intense, almost overwhelming mental or emotional energy. A ...

The original definition of the word “bias,” when it entered the English language in the 16th century, was a diagonal line, and specifically one that cut across the warp or weft of a woven fabric. It ...

The governor, state Legislature interpreted COVID-era windfall as a permanent revenue increase — and spent, accordingly.

A single English verb carries more definitions than any other in the language. Lexicographers have confirmed that the word ...

Given how weird they've gotten, why are language experts picking internet-based fads as the words of the year? What arcane process leads to words of the year that vacillate from the brain-numbing to ...

Arabic is spoken by more than 400 million people. Can you recognise these Arabic words that made their way into English?

"Usikimye." Do not be silent. The Swahili word has become a rallying cry among survivors in Kenya, who are tired of bearing shame that is not theirs.

With 'ragebait' the Oxford English Dictionary word of the year, here's a look at what footballing equivalents might have been ...

When Gov. Gavin Newsom unveils his first draft of the state’s 2026-27 budget next month, he’ll reveal whether he intends to deal squarely with its chronic, multi-billion-dollar deficit or punt the ...

Better ways to measure cognitive exhaustion could point to treatments for long COVID and other debilitating disorders.

Some of Europe’s mainstream parties are taking a harder line on migration and using divisive language about race ...

The targets of both racist tirades are Somali immigrants, though there is no evidence that either Wilsey and Hendrix was ...