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as in paperback
a set of printed sheets of paper bound together between covers and forming a work of fiction or nonfiction
I bought another new book yesterday, and I can't wait to read it
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as in newspaper
a publication that appears at regular intervals
older people in these parts still tend to call a magazine a book
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as in scoop
information not generally available to the public
what's the book on the new company president?
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as in to move
slang
to leave a place often for another
I'm running late, so I've got to book
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Recent Examples of book
Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Some coaches have been open about the potentially difficult relationship between gambling and the NBA, which has formally partnered with sports books since 2018.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Tesla says the repair should take roughly one hour to perform, and owners can book an appointment via the Tesla app.
—PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025
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Noun
John Ruskin, the greatest of architectural critics, observed that a nation writes its history in many books, but that the book of its buildings is the most enduring.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Some coaches have been open about the potentially difficult relationship between gambling and the NBA, which has formally partnered with sports books since 2018.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
Jen Zak, a spokesperson for the Phoenix Police Department, said Torres was released from a hospital and booked into the Maricopa County Jail nearly two months after the shooting, which occurred near 17th Avenue and Tonto Street.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Tesla says the repair should take roughly one hour to perform, and owners can book an appointment via the Tesla app.
—PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for book
Noun
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In recent years, the expansion of the format, and the plot freedom that followed, have led to a wider diversity of stories for readers who might want something other than the typical supermarket paperback offerings.—
Karen Ostergren,
The Atlantic,
13 Oct. 2025
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When Catalina goes into the kitchen to refill her calabash, Frances grabs the box of Thompson paperbacks and makes a run for Ray at the restaurant.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After earning his undergraduate degree from Moody Bible Institute, Ben began working as an elder at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, Ark.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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One fan told Rife to carry salt, a lighter, a Bible and a crucifix at all times.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
5 Aug. 2025
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The comments were picked up by South Korea’s Chosun Ilbo newspaper, and CNN asked the two former US Navy officers to review that report and the video.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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The chairman claimed his words had been taken out of context, but his comments were splashed across the back of the newspapers and caused a storm of controversy.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Subscribe to the Eat Drink Freep newsletter for insider scoops on food and dining in metro Detroit.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Per Deadline’s scoop nearly a year ago, Netflix has confirmed limited series Weather Girl is in development at A24.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There was some time, too, reserved for her Netflix series.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Forty minutes will be allocated to the solicitor general, 20 minutes reserved for a representative speaking on behalf of private parties (American small business plaintiffs), and 20 minutes reserved for the dozen states that sued the administration over the tariffs.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The buttery-soft fabric is lightweight and stretchy enough to move with you while still retaining its shape over time.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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On top of that responsibility and stress, he was frustrated with the Blazers’ losing and his role moving forward.—
Jason Quick,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Even the hardcover only got advance praise from Kirkus and PW.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
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Soft dust jackets and hardcover photo books are available in almost every colorway.—
Architectural Digest,
Architectural Digest,
10 Oct. 2025
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To avoid any issues but keep the memories, place any souvenir stamps in a travel journal.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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The details of the team’s research were published in the journal Nano Energy.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Book.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/book. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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