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16 Searches You Can Run on Wolfram Alpha That Don't Work on Google

16 Searches You Can Run on Wolfram Alpha That Don't Work on Google

Education Resources Information Center KnowEm Username Search BananaSlug OneLook Thesaurus and Reverse Dictionary How do I use OneLook's thesaurus / reverse dictionary? OneLook lets you find any kind of word for any kind of writing. Like a traditional thesaurus, you can use it to find synonyms and antonyms, but it's far more flexible. What are some examples? Exploring the results Click on any result to see definitions and usage examples tailored to your search, as well as links to follow-up searches and additional usage information when available. Ordering the results Your results will initially appear with the most closely related word shown first, the second-most closely shown second, and so on. Filtering the results You can refine your search by clicking on the "Advanced filters" button on the results page. I'm only looking for synonyms! For some kinds of searches only the first result or the first few results are truly synonyms or good substitutions for your search word. What are letter patterns? Other ways to access this service: Is this available in any language other than English? How does it work?

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