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Modish

conforming to or following current fashion and style; modern and trendy.

Matt Steinglass

@mattsteinglass.bsky.social

The argument is that there is a pervasive sense of uncertainty stemming from lots of things, ie more or less “the polycrisis”, that annoyingly modish term that seems 💯 correct. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/07/opinion/birthrate-kids-parents-demographics-future.html?unlocked_article_code=1.hFA.whUG.yCnN6H9_BuAJ&smid=nytcore-ios-share

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Relegate

to send or put in an inferior position, place or condition; downgrade; lower; put down; move down

@lamajjj.bsky.social

One decision in one game doesn't relegate you or win you a title. You have 38 games to do something and if in 36 games West Ham haven't done enough, that's on them, not on one CORRECT decision. I want them relegated as much as Spurs but I know if they are, media will immediately point to this game

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Sardonic

characterized by bitter, scornful mocking; characterized by extreme and negative sarcasm; grimly mocking or cynical

Aang

@aanglerfish.bsky.social

where the other sardonic sad bitches at

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Pedantic

overly perfectionist; too fussy over minor details

M-Rob

@mirobin.bsky.social

I was thinking too hard when I first saw this and had to stop. Now I've jotted down a list. Still had to be pedantic about the definition of song and exclude all instrumental pieces

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Prevaricate

speak or act in an evasive way (with the intent to deceive); to lie

Lisa Rosman

@rosmantic.bsky.social

Lately the verbal tic that most irks me is “not gonna lie.” It feels queasy in this era of Orwellian bullshit. As in: Unless otherwise alerted, your baseline is 47-level prevarication?

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Restive

unable to stay still or silent and becoming increasingly difficult to control (usually happening because of impatience, boredom or some sort of dissatisfaction) alternative definition exclusively when describing a horse: refusing to advance; stubornly standing still; moving backwards or sideways

Ian Smith

@iankmsmith.ft.com

“Reputation and trust are again being shredded in front of the gilt market," says one CIO

Reeves allies say she could stay in post to settle restive bond market...
www.ft.com/content/dda9...

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Deface

to spoil the surface or appearance of something (usually by drawing, writing, scuffing or breaking)

Eli 🏳️‍⚧️

@eliriots.bsky.social

If we want to continue in the footsteps of the Luddites I think we’re obligated to deface or destroy any pro-AI advertisement or billboard we see

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Vernal

pertaining to spring; appearing in spring; spring-like; youthul; fresh; new

Alerts from NWS Grand Junction CO (UNOFFICIAL)

@gjt.nws-bot.us

VERNAL UT May 12
Climate Report:
High: 89
Low: 47
Precip: 0.0"
Snow: Missing
at Tue, 12 May 2026 23:37:23 +0000 via IEMbot
Additional Details Here.

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Coagulate

to change from a fluid to something thicker

Climate, Ecology, War & More - Dr Glen Barry BigEarthData.ai

@bigearthdata.ai

SIGMADAF demonstrates the technical and economic viability of assisted coagulation-flocculation for PFAS removal in industrial wastewater
->Water News Europe | More on "PFAS removal industrial wastewater treatment" at BigEarthData.ai | #PFAS #Toxic #Wastewater

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Quiescent

being quiet or still; inactive; motionless; at rest; in a state of inactivity or dormancy

Toshi Clark

@shikataganai.bsky.social

I have now mowed the 5% of my lawn that has been thriving and alive throughout not watering it

remainder of 95% is brown and either quiescent or dead. we shall see when I start watering in a week or so, I guess

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