Viral '6-7' tops 2025 list of overused words and phrases

Viral '6-7' tops list of overused words and phrases

Respondents to an annual Michigan college survey of overused and misused words and phrases say " 6-7 ” is “cooked” and should come to a massive full-stop heading into the new year.

Lake Superior State University releases annual 'banished words' list for 2026

Lake Superior State University has released its annual list of banished words, celebrating the 50th anniversary in 2026.According to the university in Sault Ste. Marie, this year's list features 10 different words.It all started in 1976 when former public relations director W.T. (Bill) Rabe showcased the first words because of misuse, maluse, overuse or general uselessness.This year's words are below. 6-7 Demure Cooked Massive Incentivize Full s…

Lake State just released its annual list of banished words

Lake Superior State University reveals 50th anniversary edition of its popular 'Banished Words List' — and yes, '6-7' is at the top (even though it's not technically a word)

'Cooked,' '6-7' and 'Demure' top Michigan university's 50th annual Banished Words List

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — New Year's Day 2026 marks the release of Lake Superior State University's (LSSU) 50th annual Banished Words List, a tradition based on national, and even global, complaints of words that are misused or overused.

'6-7' is 'cooked': 10 words and phrases a Michigan university wants banned

This year, Lake Superior State University compiled its 50th annual Banished Words List.

Viral '6-7' tops 2025 list of overused words and phrases

Respondents to an annual Michigan college survey of overused and misused words and phrases say “6-7” is “cooked” and should come to a “massive” and “full stop” heading into the new year.