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The gist
Dictionary.com added about 5,900 words and Merriam-Webster added 1,400 in September 2026.
The updates show how fast everyday English, especially online language, keeps changing.
How it unfolded
- Sep 12, 2026Dictionary.com announced its latest word update, adding about 5,900 words and phrases and updating more than 1,200 existing entries.
- Sep 15, 2026Dictionary.com's 2026 Summer Word Drop was announced by IXL Learning, described as capturing the language of life online.
- Sep 16, 2026Merriam-Webster announced on its website the addition of 1,400 words and definitions.