Merriam-Webster@merriam-webster.com1 JanTake a screenshot of this GIF, and whichever new word you land on is YOUR word for 2026. Let's. Go.1.8K8985K
Stephen Monteith, Author of "The Trials of Seffin Phel"@stephens.websiteOpulent? Only if I get better job, so, let's go!1/1/26, 3:23 pm·0 reposts·2 likes
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