International cooperation, creative landscaping, and rule-breaking robotaxis

Catch up on this week in words.

Dictionary.com News from September 27–October 3, 2025 Stories about international cooperation, creative landscaping, and rule-breaking robotaxis 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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