Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Not all phrases will make their way into the new year unscathed. Lake Superior State University releases its list of ...

Lake Superior State University (LSSU) unveils its 2025 edition of the Banished Words List, a quirky tradition that has delighted word enthusiasts since 1976. Each year, this lighthearted list shines a ...

SAULT ST. MARIE, Mich. (WGN) — Every year in January, Lake Superior State University releases a list of their top 10 banished words and 2025 is no disappointment. A new year brings the promise of ...

The marking of a new year not only inspires us to look ahead but to reflect on the past and consider what can be done to make things better including our cringe worthy use of the English language.

If you’re ready to make 2025 a game changer by retiring stale words that are just so cringe, Lake Superior State University can get behind that 100%. And IYKYK. And ...