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Bryant Sullivan
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Brian Berns
9
May 14
Random words query
It seems that parts of speech are still not working when fetching a random word. Is there any chance
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Random words query
It seems that parts of speech are still not working when fetching a random word. Is there any chance
May 14
Jordan Berkebile
May 1
Free API Request Received by Wordnik?
Hello Wordnik Team, I submitted a request for a free API today, which I plan on using on my Magic
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Free API Request Received by Wordnik?
Hello Wordnik Team, I submitted a request for a free API today, which I plan on using on my Magic
May 1
Paul Hauchon
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Erin McKean
2
Jan 15
API KEY
Hi Paul! I've replied to you privately about your key, please check your spam folder if you haven
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API KEY
Hi Paul! I've replied to you privately about your key, please check your spam folder if you haven
Jan 15
Felix Jung
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Erin McKean
2
Jan 8
Random Words: is there a maximum for the limit param?
Hi Felix! I'm so sorry to take so long to answer this! The answer is, as seems to be usual with
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Random Words: is there a maximum for the limit param?
Hi Felix! I'm so sorry to take so long to answer this! The answer is, as seems to be usual with
Jan 8
Nox
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Erin McKean
2
12/27/22
404 error when fetching synonyms
Hi Nox! I am so sorry to take so long to reply to this! So it sounds like there are two problems. One
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404 error when fetching synonyms
Hi Nox! I am so sorry to take so long to reply to this! So it sounds like there are two problems. One
12/27/22
Simon Butler
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Erin McKean
2
7/12/22
Return a list of suggested words for a word that doesn't exist?
Hi Simon! I am so sorry to take so long to reply to this! We don't currently have this API method
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Return a list of suggested words for a word that doesn't exist?
Hi Simon! I am so sorry to take so long to reply to this! We don't currently have this API method
7/12/22
Gus
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Erin McKean
3
5/18/22
can you get random words with a specific number of syllables?
Thanks Erin! I'm not sure if the API is open sourced but I'd love to help out somehow if
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can you get random words with a specific number of syllables?
Thanks Erin! I'm not sure if the API is open sourced but I'd love to help out somehow if
5/18/22
Jodi Schneider
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Erin McKean
5
11/14/20
Is there a new way to authenticate in order to use the API? (v4 endpoint deprecated
Thanks Jodi! This is definitely on our roadmap -- I wish I had a release date, but I can tell you
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Is there a new way to authenticate in order to use the API? (v4 endpoint deprecated
Thanks Jodi! This is definitely on our roadmap -- I wish I had a release date, but I can tell you
11/14/20
Dustin Driver
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Erin McKean
2
2/22/20
Planning yet another Twitter writing bot, asking for advice
Hi Dustin! I am so sorry to take so long to reply to this! I think that the Mad Libs idea is probably
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Planning yet another Twitter writing bot, asking for advice
Hi Dustin! I am so sorry to take so long to reply to this! I think that the Mad Libs idea is probably
2/22/20
Valerijs Boguckis
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Erin McKean
3
11/20/19
randomWords API
Thank you for a quick response. For now will use another data set for random english words. With
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randomWords API
Thank you for a quick response. For now will use another data set for random english words. With
11/20/19
Brian Stephens
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Erin McKean
2
7/1/19
randomWord returns 500 error when using "noun-posessive" part of speech
Hi Brian! I'm so sorry, this is a bug and we're actively working on a fix. I'll post
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randomWord returns 500 error when using "noun-posessive" part of speech
Hi Brian! I'm so sorry, this is a bug and we're actively working on a fix. I'll post
7/1/19
Jodi Schneider
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Venky
2
4/12/19
How do I authenticate AccountAPI using wordnik-python3?
Hi I am not very familiar with python. Quick question; is the 503 error in the Wordnik response? The
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How do I authenticate AccountAPI using wordnik-python3?
Hi I am not very familiar with python. Quick question; is the 503 error in the Wordnik response? The
4/12/19
Venky
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Erin McKean
3
4/12/19
question: how often does data change?
Hi Erin Mental note for myself to always check the terms of use for anything and everything in future
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question: how often does data change?
Hi Erin Mental note for myself to always check the terms of use for anything and everything in future
4/12/19
Venky
4/10/19
Randomly getting connection errors
Hello Randomly getting errors 500 etc. Is this normal? I just started using the APIs today Thanks
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Randomly getting connection errors
Hello Randomly getting errors 500 etc. Is this normal? I just started using the APIs today Thanks
4/10/19
Caleb Martin
7/1/18
Problem with GET /words.json/search/{query}
If I do a simple search with something like https://api.wordnik.com/v4/words.json/search/test?limit=
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Problem with GET /words.json/search/{query}
If I do a simple search with something like https://api.wordnik.com/v4/words.json/search/test?limit=
7/1/18
Andrew Tatham
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Erin McKean
8
6/9/18
I can get my own lists but not other users lists
Topic-based lists are definitely on our roadmap -- sorry I don't have an ETA. When we have
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I can get my own lists but not other users lists
Topic-based lists are definitely on our roadmap -- sorry I don't have an ETA. When we have
6/9/18
Omayeli Arenyeka
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Erin McKean
8
5/23/18
reverseDictionary method not returning all words
yea of course! I'm trying to create a list of all the gender specific words (both official and
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reverseDictionary method not returning all words
yea of course! I'm trying to create a list of all the gender specific words (both official and
5/23/18
lagron1000
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Erin McKean
2
5/22/18
i no longer see the prompt that told me my key should be available in a few days bit nor did i get a key
Hi! I'm so sorry for the hassle. I am emailing you off-list with more information. Thanks! Erin
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i no longer see the prompt that told me my key should be available in a few days bit nor did i get a key
Hi! I'm so sorry for the hassle. I am emailing you off-list with more information. Thanks! Erin
5/22/18
lagron1000
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Erin McKean
2
5/21/18
its been 6 days since i signed up and my key is still unavailable
Hi, yes, this is expected. It can take up to 7 days to receive your API key. Thanks for signing up
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its been 6 days since i signed up and my key is still unavailable
Hi, yes, this is expected. It can take up to 7 days to receive your API key. Thanks for signing up
5/21/18
M Maple
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Erin McKean
3
5/11/18
Is GET /word.json/{word} not supported anymore?
Thank you for your question! Unfortunately, this API endpoint has never really been extremely useful.
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Is GET /word.json/{word} not supported anymore?
Thank you for your question! Unfortunately, this API endpoint has never really been extremely useful.
5/11/18
Deborah Kay
5/2/18
Looking for freelance developer familiar with Wordnik and Chatfuel API
06:58 (1 hour ago) Looking for freelance developers to help me help build a JSON API end point to
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Looking for freelance developer familiar with Wordnik and Chatfuel API
06:58 (1 hour ago) Looking for freelance developers to help me help build a JSON API end point to
5/2/18
xav...@elsanow.io
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Erin McKean
3
4/26/18
API not available for commercial purposes anymore?
I see, thanks a lot for the clarification! On Thu, Apr 26, 2018 at 4:10 PM, Erin McKean <gmail@
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API not available for commercial purposes anymore?
I see, thanks a lot for the clarification! On Thu, Apr 26, 2018 at 4:10 PM, Erin McKean <gmail@
4/26/18
Devendra Khatri
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Vedant Patel
3
4/16/18
API that gives word based on alphabet
thanks , this helped... On Saturday, 14 April 2018 18:59:16 UTC+5:30, Vedant Patel wrote: I don't
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API that gives word based on alphabet
thanks , this helped... On Saturday, 14 April 2018 18:59:16 UTC+5:30, Vedant Patel wrote: I don't
4/16/18
JR Edwards
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Erin McKean
2
3/26/18
How long before I receive an API Key
So sorry for the hassle; our key-sending email is unreliable. You can find your key on your Wordnik
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How long before I receive an API Key
So sorry for the hassle; our key-sending email is unreliable. You can find your key on your Wordnik
3/26/18
Marilyn Roxie
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Erin McKean
9
2/24/18
Ruby/ClientError: user does not have access to word list
Hello Erin, The first method you posted with httparty worked for me! Thanks a bunch! the Wordnik.
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Ruby/ClientError: user does not have access to word list
Hello Erin, The first method you posted with httparty worked for me! Thanks a bunch! the Wordnik.
2/24/18
swift dev
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Erin McKean
2
2/24/18
Implementing the Request URL into a imported cocapod that uses WordNik API 2 posts by 1 author
Hi! I looks as if you found your answer on StackOverflow, I'm adding that link here to help
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Implementing the Request URL into a imported cocapod that uses WordNik API 2 posts by 1 author
Hi! I looks as if you found your answer on StackOverflow, I'm adding that link here to help
2/24/18
Elahd Bar-Shai
2/9/18
Python API Client Double Encoding excludePartOfSpeech Parameter
Hey all, The Wordnik Python API fails when including a comma separated list in the WordsApi.
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Python API Client Double Encoding excludePartOfSpeech Parameter
Hey all, The Wordnik Python API fails when including a comma separated list in the WordsApi.
2/9/18
gma...@gmail.com
2/6/18
How to exclude hyphenated words with get random words?
Hi, I am using the get random words call for a hangman game. I don't want any hyphenated words,
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How to exclude hyphenated words with get random words?
Hi, I am using the get random words call for a hangman game. I don't want any hyphenated words,
2/6/18
Madeleine Smith
2/6/18
/randomWords to return words in a random order?
Hi, Just wondering, is there any way to call the /words.json/randomWords endpoint and have the words
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/randomWords to return words in a random order?
Hi, Just wondering, is there any way to call the /words.json/randomWords endpoint and have the words
2/6/18
to...@bluecanoelearning.com
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Erin McKean
4
1/7/18
Hyphenation errors with inflected word forms
Ah, thanks Tony -- I see the problem now. Unfortunately, we're not able to update the API at this
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Hyphenation errors with inflected word forms
Ah, thanks Tony -- I see the problem now. Unfortunately, we're not able to update the API at this
1/7/18