A quicksand alert, sleep deprivation, and that familiar squeak on the basketball court

Catch up on this week in words.

Dictionary.com News from March 7–March 13, 2026 Stories about a quicksand alert, sleep deprivation, and that familiar squeak on the basketball court 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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