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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
Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
His latest comment about AIPAC, which came in an interview with YouTuber Adam Mockler on Newsom’s book tour, did not halt left-wing criticism of Newsom’s Israel-Palestine views.
—Joseph Strauss, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Guests of Sea Island can inquire about the Rainbow Island horseback tours, but the trail rides booked directly with the Stables at Frederica are open to the public.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Hite remained hopeful about social transformations that would improve intimate life, but this is a sad book, full of women who felt that their partners neither listened to them nor spoke openly about their own feelings.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
His latest comment about AIPAC, which came in an interview with YouTuber Adam Mockler on Newsom’s book tour, did not halt left-wing criticism of Newsom’s Israel-Palestine views.
—Joseph Strauss, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
As part of its culinary relationship with La Jolla Playhouse, the nearby Dora Ristorante is serving a three-course pre-theater dinner menu that playhouse ticket-holders can book before an evening show.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Guests of Sea Island can inquire about the Rainbow Island horseback tours, but the trail rides booked directly with the Stables at Frederica are open to the public.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for book
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The text of the article is a reasonable summation of her career, beginning with the present (Wifey is a smash, in its third printing, paperback rights sold for $350,000) and looking back at her beginnings (the NYU writing class, early rejection letters).—
Mark Oppenheimer,
Vulture,
25 Feb. 2026
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For years, mass-market paperbacks have been credited with making books more accessible and affordable.—
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
23 Feb. 2026
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 founder of the now-shuttered pro-democracy Apple Daily newspaper, Lai, 78, was one of the most outspoken critics of the ruling Chinese Communist Party.—
Reuters 8 hr ago,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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However, the country is understood to have large stockpiles and may be capable of producing hundreds more each week, military experts reportedly told The National newspaper.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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No excuse is even needed for a scoop.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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Sometimes nothing hits the spot quite like a scoop (or two or three) of refreshing ice cream.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2026
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Artificial intelligence systems do not possess human intelligence and therefore should not be granted rights or protections reserved for people, as evidenced by the Supreme Court’s refusal to hear a case challenging the requirement that copyrightable works must have human authorship.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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High occupancy vehicle lanes (HOV lanes) are reserved for vehicles occupied by two or more passengers.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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This led investigators to determine that Michael’s body was once buried in the backyard, but moved before the excavation.—
Alex Brizee
March 5,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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With this framework in place, the robots can move with human-like agility, run, jump, and climb over obstacles in urban or natural environments.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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In August of 2024, when the hardcover Book 1 came out, suddenly people were walking into stores and buying it and then posting about it on TikTok.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2026
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That's lighter than a typical hardcover book, which is a startling thing to consider given the dollar figure attached to it.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The study was published in the journal Nature Sensors on March 6.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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One Spanish study published in the journal Epidemiology found a startling 30% increase in fatal car accidents from 1990 to 2014 on the day clocks sprang forward.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Book.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/book. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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