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The internet and social media have significantly accelerated the pace at which new words enter our vocabulary. Before digital communication, language evolution was slower, often spreading through spoken word or traditional media. Now, a term like 'maxxing' can go from niche online forums to widespread digital media in months, as its 19-fold increase shows.
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