A cheesy champion, giant dinos for sale, and the passing of a beloved conservationist

Catch up on this week in words.

Dictionary.com News from October 4–October 10, 2025 Stories about a cheesy champion, giant dinos for sale, and the passing of a beloved conservationist 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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