Every year, Lake Superior State University releases their Banished Words List, a tradition that dates back to 1976, highlighting words and terms that are overused, misused or simply unnecessary.

The first banished words list was released in 1976 by LSSU, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, “as a safeguard against misuse, overuse, and uselessness of the English language.” ...

The northern Michigan university publishes the list of "banished words" every year, including words often misused or overused, especially those with useless and/or unnecessary meaning.

Last week, we published an article about the new list of “banished words” from Michigan’s Lake Superior State University highlighting words and phrases that are misused, overused, or totally ...

2024 Banished Words List: At the end of the day, ... It has transcended its original meaning and infiltrated situations where its usage no longer aligns with its intended significance.

LSSU has been compiling a list of banished words every year since 1976. "This tradition highlights certain words that are often misused, overused, or have lost their meaning over the past year.

Cringe is No. 1 on the list of banished words for 2024. The word has "overstayed its welcome," LSSU said. No. 2 is game ...

SAULT STE. MARIE, MI – The annual tongue-in-cheek Banished Words List by Lake Superior State University is poised for a new iteration on Dec. 31 – and there’s still time to submit your entries.

Lake Superior State is ringing in the new year by once again releasing its Banished Words list, a tradition that dates back to 1976. According to the university, the tradition highlights certain ...

"Iconic" was also on the 2009 Banished Words list. "Perhaps it’s time for another attempt to point out (the word's) overuse and lack of meaning in most situations," the university said in a ...

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. -- Ready to start the New Year with a leaner, cleaner vocabulary? Lake Superior State University has released the 2024 edition of its lively annual “Banished Words List ...