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This tag is for questions seeking a single word that fits a meaning. To ensure that your question is not closed as off-topic, please be specific about the intended use of the word.  INCLUDE A SAMPLE SENTENCE demonstrating how the word would be used.  Click on "Info", or "View Tag" and "Learn more..." for more information. Please use the [phrase-requests] tag if you seek a phrase and the [terminology] tag if you seek a term in a specialized subject also.

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Equivalent of “collocate” but for time rather than space

Coexist (from Merriam-Webster): to exist together or at the same time Coincide to occupy the same place in space or time Example: My meetings coincide with each other.
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Antonym of petitioner or "target of a request"

Petitionee a person cited to answer or defend against a petition Server the main computer in a network which provides files and services that are used by the other computers Requestee (not …
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Word for mental exertion

One definition of sport is: an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment. Is there a word for: an act …
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Is there a word for an individual spark in a firework?

Trail to grow to such length as to droop over toward the ground to move, flow, or extend slowly in thin streams Tail something that in shape, appearance, or position is like an animal's tail Examp …
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What's the word for "doing something because you have to?"

If you are looking for words meaning HAVE to: necessary (or requisite) absolutely needed inevitable incapable of being avoided or evaded essential of the utmost importance see also inescapable a …
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Medieval synonym for outgun

outgun: to surpass in firepower Is there a similar word that could be applied in a story that avoids association with postmedieval weapons? A phrase would be acceptable but a single word would be pre …
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