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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
Jordan Moreau, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
Each book features interactive elements to captivate young readers along with fun holiday themes.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026
Kinsey Gidick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Grant’s many duties at the 5,500-square-foot museum include heading the special exhibitions program, workshops, lectures, fundraising and booking its popular concert series.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
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Noun
However, like all good comic-book characters, these superheroes aren’t gone forever.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
Each book features interactive elements to captivate young readers along with fun holiday themes.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
Before booking a stay, check the resort's website for its most current offers and packages.
—Kinsey Gidick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Grant’s many duties at the 5,500-square-foot museum include heading the special exhibitions program, workshops, lectures, fundraising and booking its popular concert series.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for book
Noun
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Soon after its publication, the novel became available in a cheap paperback and was on sale in the newspaper kiosks that dotted downtown Barcelona.—
Colm Tóibín,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2026
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Between Bosch and Jack Ryan, Prime Video’s strategy of putting airport paperbacks onscreen seems to be working.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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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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Step Back Nation Media Group owns major newspapers across East Africa, including the Daily Nation, Business Daily, and The EastAfrican.—
Vivianne Wandera,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Word of the Seneca Falls convention spread far and fast through the press; even hostile newspapers reprinted Stanton’s Declaration.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Evans opened the second half with 3-point shots by junior Abimael Belleus and sophomore Jakai Hardy, followed by a scoop shot by Belleus that trimmed the deficit to 34-28.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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Top that griddled pork-and-beef frank with your favorite fine-ground beef chili for hot dogs, then layer on a generous scoop of slaw from end to end.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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Every Democrat in the Colorado General Assembly — both in the state senate and the state house — signed a letter to the governor arguing that sentence forgiveness should be reserved for people who take responsibility for their actions.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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For now, Californians can reserve an Afeela 1 for a $200 deposit.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Andrea Riquier Gas prices rose across the country, and the price of oil was moving higher on Thursday.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Lakers moved up to third place in the Western Conference at 41-25 on the season following their seventh win in eight games.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Paperbacks and children’s books will be 25 cents or 5 for $1, with adult hardcover and trade paperbacks 50 cents.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Consider pairing with a stack of hardcover design anthologies, a few playful Cabana magazines, or some dignified paperweights, like this from Abask.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
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One 2024 analysis, published in the journal Nature Biotechnology, estimated that the field could be worth nearly seven billion dollars by 2030.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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The scientists detailed their findings March 12 in two studies in the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics.—
Charles Q. Choi,
Space.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Book.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/book. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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