Catch up on this week in words.
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| | |  | | 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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March 14, 2026  juvenescent [joo-vuh-nes-uhnt] adjective: being or becoming youthful | Juvenescent describes something that feels young and fresh, like discovering your own personal fountain of youth. Whether it's a burst of energy, a new idea, or that feeling of renewal after a relaxing trip, this word is all about that youthful spark. | Example: The seasoned professor felt juvenescent when he started teaching the freshman class again. | |
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