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Grab Bag - Bag 13 - July 31, 2024

#1 Post by Vandal » Tue Jul 30, 2024 8:57 pm

Grab Bag - Bag 13

July 31, 2024

Welcome to "Syn" City!


All the following definitions are for words that start with "syn". Provide the correct word for each definition.

You already know how to format your answers.

Three points each.

1- Combined action or functioning

2- To cause to go on, move, operate, work at the same rate or speed or exactly together

3- The study of the patterns of formation of sentences and phrases from words in a language

4- A Jewish house of worship, often having facilities for religious instruction or serving as a community center

5- The combining of the basic elements of separate materials, things, ideas, or other components into a single or unified thing

6- A region where nerve impulses are transmitted across a small gap from the end of one nerve cell to another nerve cell

7- Expressing or implying the same idea.

8- A group of individuals or organizations that combine or cooperate in order to engage in business transactions or negotiations or some other undertaking

9- A titanium-ceramic substance that can incorporate nuclear waste in its crystals

10- A brief statement giving a general view of some longer subject, or a summary of the plot of a novel, play

11- A group of symptoms that together are signs of a certain specific disorder or disease

Five points
Bonus: Which rock band released the album Synchronicity in 1983?

Total points: 38
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Re: Grab Bag - Bag 13 - July 31, 2024

#2 Post by franktangredi » Tue Jul 30, 2024 10:17 pm

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1- Combined action or functioning
SYNERGY

2- To cause to go on, move, operate, work at the same rate or speed or exactly together
SYNCHRONIZE

3- The study of the patterns of formation of sentences and phrases from words in a language
SYNTAX

4- A Jewish house of worship, often having facilities for religious instruction or serving as a community center
SYNAGOGUE

5- The combining of the basic elements of separate materials, things, ideas, or other components into a single or unified thing
SYNTHESIZE

6- A region where nerve impulses are transmitted across a small gap from the end of one nerve cell to another nerve cell
SYNAPSE

7- Expressing or implying the same idea.
SYNONYMOUS

8- A group of individuals or organizations that combine or cooperate in order to engage in business transactions or negotiations or some other undertaking
SYNDICATE

9- A titanium-ceramic substance that can incorporate nuclear waste in its crystals
??????????

10- A brief statement giving a general view of some longer subject, or a summary of the plot of a novel, play
SYNOPSIS

11- A group of symptoms that together are signs of a certain specific disorder or disease
SYNDROME

Bonus: Which rock band released the album Synchronicity in 1983?
THE POLICE

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Re: Grab Bag - Bag 13 - July 31, 2024

#3 Post by kroxquo » Wed Jul 31, 2024 5:50 am

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Three points each.

1- Combined action or functioning Synchronization

2- To cause to go on, move, operate, work at the same rate or speed or exactly together Synergy

3- The study of the patterns of formation of sentences and phrases from words in a language Syntax

4- A Jewish house of worship, often having facilities for religious instruction or serving as a community center Synagogue

5- The combining of the basic elements of separate materials, things, ideas, or other components into a single or unified thing Synchronicity

6- A region where nerve impulses are transmitted across a small gap from the end of one nerve cell to another nerve cell Synapse

7- Expressing or implying the same idea. Synonomous

8- A group of individuals or organizations that combine or cooperate in order to engage in business transactions or negotiations or some other undertaking Syndicate

9- A titanium-ceramic substance that can incorporate nuclear waste in its crystals

10- A brief statement giving a general view of some longer subject, or a summary of the plot of a novel, play Synthesis

11- A group of symptoms that together are signs of a certain specific disorder or disease Syndrome

Five points
Bonus: Which rock band released the album Synchronicity in 1983? The Police

Total points: 38
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Re: Grab Bag - Bag 13 - July 31, 2024

#4 Post by BackInTex » Wed Jul 31, 2024 7:18 am

Will this be judged like final J! where spelling doesn't necessarily matter?

1- Combined action or functioning - synthesis

2- To cause to go on, move, operate, work at the same rate or speed or exactly together - synchronize

3- The study of the patterns of formation of sentences and phrases from words in a language - syntaxology

4- A Jewish house of worship, often having facilities for religious instruction or serving as a community center - synagogue

5- The combining of the basic elements of separate materials, things, ideas, or other components into a single or unified thing - synthesis

6- A region where nerve impulses are transmitted across a small gap from the end of one nerve cell to another nerve cell - synapse

7- Expressing or implying the same idea. - synchronicity

8- A group of individuals or organizations that combine or cooperate in order to engage in business transactions or negotiations or some other undertaking - syndicate

9- A titanium-ceramic substance that can incorporate nuclear waste in its crystals -

10- A brief statement giving a general view of some longer subject, or a summary of the plot of a novel, play - synopsis

11- A group of symptoms that together are signs of a certain specific disorder or disease - syntheses

Five points
Bonus: Which rock band released the album Synchronicity in 1983? The Police
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Re: Grab Bag - Bag 13 - July 31, 2024

#5 Post by PanicinDetroit » Wed Jul 31, 2024 9:26 am

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1- Combined action or functioning - SYNERGY

2- To cause to go on, move, operate, work at the same rate or speed or exactly together - SYNCHRONIZE

3- The study of the patterns of formation of sentences and phrases from words in a language - SYNTAX

4- A Jewish house of worship, often having facilities for religious instruction or serving as a community center - SYNAGOGUE

5- The combining of the basic elements of separate materials, things, ideas, or other components into a single or unified thing - SYNTHESIS

6- A region where nerve impulses are transmitted across a small gap from the end of one nerve cell to another nerve cell - SYNAPSE

7- Expressing or implying the same idea. - SYNONYMOUS

8- A group of individuals or organizations that combine or cooperate in order to engage in business transactions or negotiations or some other undertaking - SYNDICATE

9- A titanium-ceramic substance that can incorporate nuclear waste in its crystals - SYNCLEANER

10- A brief statement giving a general view of some longer subject, or a summary of the plot of a novel, play - SYNOPSIS

11- A group of symptoms that together are signs of a certain specific disorder or disease - SYNDROME

Five points
Bonus: Which rock band released the album Synchronicity in 1983? - THE POLICE

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Re: Grab Bag - Bag 13 - July 31, 2024

#6 Post by jarnon » Wed Jul 31, 2024 10:36 am

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1- Combined action or functioning synergy

2- To cause to go on, move, operate, work at the same rate or speed or exactly together synchronize

3- The study of the patterns of formation of sentences and phrases from words in a language syntax

4- A Jewish house of worship, often having facilities for religious instruction or serving as a community center synagogue

5- The combining of the basic elements of separate materials, things, ideas, or other components into a single or unified thing synthesis

6- A region where nerve impulses are transmitted across a small gap from the end of one nerve cell to another nerve cell synapse

7- Expressing or implying the same idea synonymous

8- A group of individuals or organizations that combine or cooperate in order to engage in business transactions or negotiations or some other undertaking syndicate

10- A brief statement giving a general view of some longer subject, or a summary of the plot of a novel, play synopsis

11- A group of symptoms that together are signs of a certain specific disorder or disease syndrome
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Re: Grab Bag - Bag 13 - July 31, 2024

#7 Post by littlebeast13 » Wed Jul 31, 2024 11:52 am

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Welcome to "Syn" City!

All the following definitions are for words that start with "syn". Provide the correct word for each definition.

You already know how to format your answers.

Three points each.

1- Combined action or functioning - Synergy

2- To cause to go on, move, operate, work at the same rate or speed or exactly together - Synchronize

3- The study of the patterns of formation of sentences and phrases from words in a language - Syntax

4- A Jewish house of worship, often having facilities for religious instruction or serving as a community center - Synogogue

5- The combining of the basic elements of separate materials, things, ideas, or other components into a single or unified thing - synthesize

6- A region where nerve impulses are transmitted across a small gap from the end of one nerve cell to another nerve cell - synapse

7- Expressing or implying the same idea.

8- A group of individuals or organizations that combine or cooperate in order to engage in business transactions or negotiations or some other undertaking

9- A titanium-ceramic substance that can incorporate nuclear waste in its crystals

10- A brief statement giving a general view of some longer subject, or a summary of the plot of a novel, play - synopsis

11- A group of symptoms that together are signs of a certain specific disorder or disease

Five points
Bonus: Which rock band released the album Synchronicity in 1983? - The Police


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Re: Grab Bag - Bag 13 - July 31, 2024

#8 Post by Beebs52 » Wed Jul 31, 2024 2:13 pm

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- Combined action or functioning synergy

2- To cause to go on, move, operate, work at the same rate or speed or exactly together synchronize

3- The study of the patterns of formation of sentences and phrases from words in a language syntax

4- A Jewish house of worship, often having facilities for religious instruction or serving as a community center synagogue

5- The combining of the basic elements of separate materials, things, ideas, or other components into a single or unified thing synthesize

6- A region where nerve impulses are transmitted across a small gap from the end of one nerve cell to another nerve cell syncope

7- Expressing or implying the same idea. syncopation

8- A group of individuals or organizations that combine or cooperate in order to engage in business transactions or negotiations or some other undertaking syndicate

9- A titanium-ceramic substance that can incorporate nuclear waste in its crystals syngahhhhh

10- A brief statement giving a general view of some longer subject, or a summary of the plot of a novel, play synopsis

11- A group of symptoms that together are signs of a certain specific disorder or disease syndrome

Five points
Bonus: Which rock band released the album Synchronicity in 1983 the one with Sting....

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Re: Grab Bag - Bag 13 - July 31, 2024

#9 Post by mellytu74 » Wed Jul 31, 2024 8:14 pm

Grab Bag - Bag 13

July 31, 2024

Welcome to "Syn" City!
Spoiler
1- Combined action or functioning

Synergy

2- To cause to go on, move, operate, work at the same rate or speed or exactly together

Synchronized

3- The study of the patterns of formation of sentences and phrases from words in a language

Syntax

4- A Jewish house of worship, often having facilities for religious instruction or serving as a community center

Synagogue

5- The combining of the basic elements of separate materials, things, ideas, or other components into a single or unified thing

Synthesis

6- A region where nerve impulses are transmitted across a small gap from the end of one nerve cell to another nerve cell

Synapse

7- Expressing or implying the same idea.

Synonymous

8- A group of individuals or organizations that combine or cooperate in order to engage in business transactions or negotiations or some other undertaking

Syndicate

9- A titanium-ceramic substance that can incorporate nuclear waste in its crystals

Synroc

10- A brief statement giving a general view of some longer subject, or a summary of the plot of a novel, play

Synopsis

11- A group of symptoms that together are signs of a certain specific disorder or disease

Syndrome

Five points

Bonus: Which rock band released the album Synchronicity in 1983?
The Police
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Re: Grab Bag - Bag 13 - July 31, 2024

#10 Post by SportsFan68 » Wed Jul 31, 2024 9:23 pm

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Vandal wrote:
Tue Jul 30, 2024 8:57 pm
Grab Bag - Bag 13

July 31, 2024

Welcome to "Syn" City!


All the following definitions are for words that start with "syn." Provide the correct word for each definition.

You already know how to format your answers.

Three points each.

1- Combined action or functioning. Synergy

2- To cause to go on, move, operate, work at the same rate or speed or exactly together. Synchronize

3- The study of the patterns of formation of sentences and phrases from words in a language. Syntax.

4- A Jewish house of worship, often having facilities for religious instruction or serving as a community center. Synagogue.

5- The combining of the basic elements of separate materials, things, ideas, or other components into a single or unified thing. Synthesis.

6- A region where nerve impulses are transmitted across a small gap from the end of one nerve cell to another nerve cell. Synapse.

7- Expressing or implying the same idea. Synonym.

8- A group of individuals or organizations that combine or cooperate in order to engage in business transactions or negotiations or some other undertaking. Syndicate.

9- A titanium-ceramic substance that can incorporate nuclear waste in its crystals. Oh, man, I thought I was gonna get 'em all! Assuming I got the other ones right, of course.

10- A brief statement giving a general view of some longer subject, or a summary of the plot of a novel, play. Synopsis.

11- A group of symptoms that together are signs of a certain specific disorder or disease. Syndrome.

Five points
Bonus: Which rock band released the album Synchronicity in 1983? The Police.

Total points: 38
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#11 Post by Hotseat Or Bust! » Thu Aug 01, 2024 7:19 pm

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2.) synchronize, 3.) syntax, 4.) synagogue, 7.) synonymous, 8.) syndicate, 10.) synopsis, 11.) syndrome. Bonus: The Police.

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Re: Grab Bag - Bag 13 - July 31, 2024

#12 Post by Earl the Squirrel » Fri Aug 02, 2024 3:38 pm

Vandal wrote:
Tue Jul 30, 2024 8:57 pm
Grab Bag - Bag 13

July 31, 2024

Welcome to "Syn" City!


All the following definitions are for words that start with "syn". Provide the correct word for each definition.

You already know how to format your answers.

Three points each.

1- Combined action or functioning

synergy

2- To cause to go on, move, operate, work at the same rate or speed or exactly together

synchronize

3- The study of the patterns of formation of sentences and phrases from words in a language

syntax

4- A Jewish house of worship, often having facilities for religious instruction or serving as a community center

synagogue

5- The combining of the basic elements of separate materials, things, ideas, or other components into a single or unified thing

synergy

one of these has to be right.....right?

6- A region where nerve impulses are transmitted across a small gap from the end of one nerve cell to another nerve cell

synapses

7- Expressing or implying the same idea.

synonymous

8- A group of individuals or organizations that combine or cooperate in order to engage in business transactions or negotiations or some other undertaking

syndicate

9- A titanium-ceramic substance that can incorporate nuclear waste in its crystals

synthetic

10- A brief statement giving a general view of some longer subject, or a summary of the plot of a novel, play

synopsis

11- A group of symptoms that together are signs of a certain specific disorder or disease

syndrome

Five points
Bonus: Which rock band released the album Synchronicity in 1983?

The Police

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Total points: 38

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Re: Grab Bag - Bag 13 - July 31, 2024

#13 Post by Vandal » Fri Aug 02, 2024 8:55 pm

Answers/points:

1 synergy - Combined action or functioning

2 synchronize - To cause to go on, move, operate, work at the same rate or speed or exactly together

3 syntax - The study of the patterns of formation of sentences and phrases from words in a language

4 synagogue - A Jewish house of worship, often having facilities for religious instruction or serving as a community center

5 synthesis - The combining of the basic elements of separate materials, things, ideas, or other components into a single or unified thing

6 synapse - A region where nerve impulses are transmitted across a small gap from the end of one nerve cell to another nerve cell

7 synonymous - Expressing or implying the same idea.

8 syndicate - A group of individuals or organizations that combine or cooperate in order to engage in business transactions or negotiations or some other undertaking

9 synroc - A titanium-ceramic substance that can incorporate nuclear waste in its crystals

10 synopsis - A brief statement giving a general view of some longer subject, or a summary of the plot of a novel, play

11 syndrome - A group of symptoms that together are signs of a certain specific disorder or disease

Five points
Bonus: Which rock band released the album Synchronicity in 1983?
The Police

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