Merriam-Webster Names 2016 Word Of The Year

(CBS) – It’s been an odd year, and the new Merriam-Webster Word of the Year certainly reflects that.
“Surreal” was the winner for this year’s honor. The company said in a statement the word is “often looked up spontaneously in moments of both tragedy and surprise, whether or not it is used in speech or writing.”
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The dictionary company says via CBS News three distinct events led to an uptick in the word’s popularity: T