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threescore and ten

/ˌθriːˌskɔːr ən ˈtɛn/ [threescore and ten]

[noun] The number seventy, traditionally used as the typical length of a human lifetime.

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threw

/θruː/ [threw]

[verb] The past tense of throw; propelled something rapidly through the air by a rapid movement of the arm and wrist.

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thrice

/θraɪs/ [thrice]

[adverb] Three times.

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thrifting

/ˈθrɪftɪŋ/ [thrifting]

[noun] The act of shopping at thrift stores, garage sales, or flea markets to find inexpensive secondhand items, vintage clothing, or collectibles.

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thrive

/θraɪv/ [thrive]

[verb] To grow or develop well or vigorously; to prosper or flourish.

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thriving

/ˈθraɪ.vɪŋ/ [thriving]

[adjective] Prospering, flourishing, or growing vigorously and healthily.

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throwing up

/ˈθroʊ.ɪŋ ˈʌp/ [throwing up]

[verb] The act of ejecting stomach contents through the mouth; vomiting.

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thrusting

/ˈθrʌs.tɪŋ/ [thrusting]

[adjective] Pushing or driving forward forcefully; characterized by vigor, ambition, or forward momentum.

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thumb

/θʌm/ [thumb]

[noun] The short, thick first digit of the human hand, set apart from the other four fingers.

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thwarted

/θwɔːrtɪd/ [thwarted]

[adjective] Prevented from accomplishing a purpose or fulfilling a desire; frustrated or checked.

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tidier

/ˈtaɪdi.ər/ [tidier]

[adjective] Comparative form of tidy: more neat, well-arranged, or orderly than something else.

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tidy

/ˈtaɪ.di/ [tidy]

[adjective] Arranged neatly and in good order.

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tin(II) phosphate nomenclature

/tɪn tuː ˈfɒsfeɪt ˈnoʊmənkleɪtʃər/ [tin-too-fos-feyt noh-muhn-kley-cher]

[noun] The systematic method of naming the chemical compound Sn3(PO4)2, which consists of tin cations with a +2 oxidation state and phosphate anions.

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tingle

/ˈtɪŋ.ɡəl/ [tingle]

[verb] To experience a slight prickling or stinging sensation, often caused by excitement, cold, or a physical stimulus.

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tints

/tɪnts/ [tints]

[noun] Shades or variations of a color, typically produced by adding white to the pure hue.

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tipping

/ˈtɪpɪŋ/ [tipping]

[noun] The action of giving a sum of money to someone, such as a waiter or taxi driver, as a reward for their services.

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tired

/ˈtaɪərd/ [tired]

[adjective] In need of sleep or rest; weary or exhausted.

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titans

/ˈtaɪ.tənz/ [titans]

[noun] Persons or things of very great strength, intellect, importance, or influence.

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