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Merriam-Webster says ‘kraken’ fifth-most searched word of 2020

The past year was terrible (thanks COVID-19) but 2020 did have some redeeming qualities. Well, if you look deep under the surface.

For instance, the NHL’s 32nd franchise, the Seattle Kraken, announced its awesome team name in July and released its logo, jersey, and merch designs. The team name generated so much interest nationwide that the word kraken was the fifth-most searched term of 2020 according to Merriam-Webster.

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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Merriam-Webster’s word of the day was ‘gritty’. Gritty, the Flyers mascot, was very excited.

Merriam-Webster’s word of the day on June 25, 2019 was the adjective “gritty,” which it defined as “showing courage and determination.”

The Philadelphia Flyers’ mascot–the proper noun Gritty–was on hand to make its presence felt.

Gritty and the Dictionary isn’t the celebrity couple we expected to fall in love with, but nevertheless, that’s where we are and where we’re happy to stay.

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By Brennin Weiswerda 4 years ago

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