Unabridged reveals one important reason the dictionary might be in danger

On a recent episode of NPR's Book of the Day podcast, Stefan Fastis, author of Unabridged: The Thrill of (and Threat to) the ...

'Unabridged' explores the history of the dictionary – and why it’s in trouble now

Dictionaries were once bestsellers, but between the internet and artificial intelligence, its role in our culture has changed. Stefan Fatsis is out with a new book called Unabridged: The Thrill of ...

7 mysterious languages that have yet to be deciphered

Some ancient writing systems cannot be deciphered. Can artificial intelligence help crack the codes of the past?
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Is the Dictionary Done For?

The print edition of Merriam-Webster was once a touchstone of authority and stability. Then the internet brought about a ...

Buzzwords 2025: All the words and phrases that went viral this year

The Cambridge Dictionary declared 'parasocial' as its Word of the Year in 2025, noting that lookups and public conversation about one-sided emotional bonds surged across news and social platforms. The ...