Merriam-Webster defines polarization as “division into two sharply distinct opposites; especially, a state in which the opinions, beliefs, or interests of a group of a group or society no longer ...

With less than a month left until January, Merriam-Webster has chosen its 2024 Word of the Year, one that has often defined the political landscape of the United States and its candidates.

Merriam Webster had some fun with the Mavericks trading away Luka Doncic on their personal X page on Thursday.