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[sim-uh-ler] / ˈsɪm ə lər /


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Similar to buying fire insurance, people complain about a hike in their premiums, but in that case, they hope and pray they won’t ever need to make a claim.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Similar prevention work is taking place at other areas of open water, including nearby Waterswallows Quarry, which also attracted large numbers of people over the weekend, the fire service said.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Similar damage is sometimes seen in people undergoing chemotherapy and is associated with symptoms often described as "chemo brain."

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

Similar programs exist throughout the federal government, and ending them often requires a multi-front fight.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Similar difficulties apply to personal-interview polls and mail polls as well.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos




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