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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
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 June 2026
The art classes involve digital drawing, creating book arts and photography using a smartphone.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
The Missouri native later landed a role on Showtime’s Episodes and booked supporting roles in Bride Wars (2009) and Morning Glory (2010).
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
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Noun
Upcoming, he’ll be seen in Apple’s series Lazarus, based on the bestselling book series by Lars Kepler.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 June 2026
The art classes involve digital drawing, creating book arts and photography using a smartphone.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
Verb
Retirees are booking trips, using hotel Wi-Fi, posting vacation photos and spending more time away from home.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
The Missouri native later landed a role on Showtime’s Episodes and booked supporting roles in Bride Wars (2009) and Morning Glory (2010).
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for book
Noun
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Reid waves a paperback around before tossing it behind his back.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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Besides the contest, Freedom Reads wants to install prison libraries with 500 paperback books each.—
Tony Peterson,
CBS News,
27 May 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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By the time Cantor arrived as a big-bodied midfielder, Petruska was also the sports editor for the high school newspaper, the San Marino Titan Shield.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
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Born into a financially struggling family, Matzner helped support his parents by delivering newspapers and selling dog food door-to-door.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
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The newsroom is soldiering on, landing scoops, asking questions, doing the work.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Shields says a scoop of baking soda can work wonders to neutralize odors if needed.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
8 June 2026
Verb
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As a result, digital literacy and AI literacy have become foundational capabilities rather than specialized competencies reserved for technical professionals.—
Michael Edmondson,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Amazon is looking to capture more businesses that have the flexibility to ship by pallet, choosing LTL to share trailer space for partial loads instead of reserving and paying for a full truckload.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Weather service meteorologist Frank Pereira said the system that produced the storms, including high winds and hail, was moving eastward Thursday, fueled by cool air from Canada clashing with warm, humid air from the South.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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If the caffeine has already moved further along, doctors may use a laxative or a gastric lavage a procedure that uses a tube to wash out the contents of the stomach.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Before the hardcover came out, publishers engaged in a bidding war for paperback rights and Paramount Pictures showed interest in an adaptation.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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But the smaller hardcover has the benefit of fitting into nearly any bag.—
Adam Messinger,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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In a study published in the journal Science, researchers at Stanford tested 11 popular AI systems and found that AI chatbots were prone to flattering and validating the feelings of users, affirming a user’s actions 49% more often than humans did.—
Cathy Bussewitz,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The most powerful factors affecting a child's brain development involve socioeconomic opportunities, according to a study in the journal Science.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
11 June 2026
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“Book.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/book. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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