tenure
Definitions
Noun
- The term during which some position is held
- The right to hold property; part of an ancient hierarchical system of holding lands
Verb
- Give life-time employment to
Fragment
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As a Fragment
Words that contain the term "tenure".
Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "tenure".
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Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "tenure".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | venture | 2 | 19 |
| 2 | texture | 2 | 15 |
| 3 | endured | 2 | 11 |
| 4 | ensure | 2 | 8 |
| 5 | endure | 2 | 8 |
| 6 | censure | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | endures | 2 | 2 |
| 8 | ensures | 2 | 1 |
| 9 | tenures | 2 | 0 |
| 10 | tenured | 2 | 0 |
| 11 | tenore | 2 | 0 |
| 12 | ture | 1 | 0 |
| 13 | eure | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | theurer | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | tenrecs | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | steurer | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | ensured | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | enquire | 3 | 0 |
| 19 | denture | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | bendure | 3 | 0 |
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "tenure" in a sentence.
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Words That Precede
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Results:
Term
Definitions: 3
Fragments: 3
Sound Alikes: 0
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 4
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
📰 This Word in the News:
Trustees approve promotions, tenure, emeriti status and sabbaticals for 2026-27
Apr 24, 2026 Mercer University
Apr 24, 2026 Mercer University
Board of Visitors approves 2026 promotions, tenure, and continued appointments
Jun 2, 2026 Virginia Tech News
Jun 2, 2026 Virginia Tech News
Denied tenure and alleging discrimination, Northwestern University professor sues school and government officials
Jul 20, 2026 Chicago Tribune
Jul 20, 2026 Chicago Tribune
Great Falls business owner raises funds to back police donation during tenure
Jul 24, 2026 Fairfield Sun Times
Jul 24, 2026 Fairfield Sun Times
OPINION: Tenure is under attack nationwide, threatening academic freedom and sending chills to faculty
Apr 15, 2026 The Hechinger Report
Apr 15, 2026 The Hechinger Report