did you know that [Did you know that?] “Rage bait” chosen as 2025’s Word of the Year — a warning about how we consume media

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“Rage bait” chosen as 2025’s Word of the Year — a warning about how we consume media

Oxford Languages named “rage bait” as its Word of the Year for 2025. The term refers to content crafted to provoke anger or outrage — often to drive clicks or engagement rather than to inform. The Washington Post+1
It reflects a broader shift in digital media: sensational, emotionally charged content tends to spread faster than nuanced or factual news.

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