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Merriam-Webster has added 370 words to the dictionary, but it’s not enough to keep up with the changing pace of language on the internet, especially as we increasingly communicate with imagery and in-jokes that transcend single word definitions. Plus, why more and more fast food chains are ditching dining areas, and what that means for our options for communal gathering. Sponsors: Indeed, Get a free $75 credit PLUS earn up to $500 extra in sponsored job credits with Indeed’s Virtual Interviews at Indeed.com/goodnews I Am Bio, Subscribe at bio.org/podcast Links: We Added 370 New Words to the Dictionary for September 2022 (Merriam-Webster) Cringe: Merriam-Webster Added a Bunch of Internet Slang to the Dictionary (Gizmodo) The real meaning behind the crab emoji is darker than you think (Mashable) Tumblr had a real big day yesterday (Garbage Day) Fast-food chains like Taco Bell, Dunkin’, and Panera are ditching dining areas for drive-thrus and mobile ordering. (Slate) Taco Bell Defy tests the future of fast food with 'tacos from the sky' (Washington Post) Tue. 06/14 - The Once and Future Mall (Cool Stuff Ride Home) Jackson Bird on Twitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices