Merriam-Webster names ‘slop’ the word of the year

AI-generated content has dominated the internet over the past year, and America’s dictionary took note.

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Dec 15, 2025 0

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Merriam-Webster names ‘slop’ the word of the year

AI-generated content has dominated the internet over the past year, and America’s dictionary took note.

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