(US) A federal government agency dedicated to scientifically studying the oceans and atmosphere. The NOAA is a part of the United States Department of Commerce.

(idiomatic) Mistreated; not properly cared for. / (colloquial, potentially offensive) Presumed to have had a significant number of lovers and showing the signs of overuse. (Typically said of women.)

A problem with an easy solution.

plural of cock-and-bull story

plural of trial and error

For a very long or seemingly endless time.

(Incoterm) A scheme whereby the seller pays for transportation to the port of loading, cost and freight, and the buyer pays for the insurance and the rest of the transportation

(Incoterm) Goods, transportation to the port of destination, and marine insurance (as paid for by a seller).

Food and entertainment provided by the state, particularly if intended to placate the people. / (by extension) Grand spectacles staged or statements made to distract and pacify people.

(idiomatic) The same person or thing. Used to emphasize the identity or equivalence of two things.