Brazen burglars, gargantuan gourds, and a rigorous regimen

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Dictionary.com News from October 18–24, 2025 Stories about brazen burglars, gargantuan gourds, and a rigorous regimen all contributed to the vocabulary from this week's news. Each week, we scan the latest headlines to spot words in action. From major news stories to pop culture buzz, this feature highlights language as it's unfolding. See this week's words!

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