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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
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Stewart built her brand through best-selling books, television shows, home goods lines and her magazine Martha Stewart Living.
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Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
There has been very limited demand to book tankers to load oil from ports in the Persian Gulf, a step that would need to happen for shipments from the export installations to happen, shipbrokers and tanker owners said Friday.
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Alex Longley,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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Noun
The film is part of WBPA’s new slate of original animation features, which include the upcoming original musical Bad Fairies, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ncuti Gatwa; and The Lunar Chronicles, an adaptation of Marissa Meyer’s best-selling book series.
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Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Stewart built her brand through best-selling books, television shows, home goods lines and her magazine Martha Stewart Living.
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Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
Verb
Set a clear cap before booking so plans stay wise.
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Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
There has been very limited demand to book tankers to load oil from ports in the Persian Gulf, a step that would need to happen for shipments from the export installations to happen, shipbrokers and tanker owners said Friday.
—
Alex Longley,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for book
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Whitehead fought Clarke for the paperback novelizations of their favorites, and began his study of narrative in the pages of Fangoria.
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Pair the apps with a paperback field guide, which offers a broader picture than apps that tend to funnel you toward just one or two likely matches.
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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.
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One fan told Rife to carry salt, a lighter, a Bible and a crucifix at all times.
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In print journalism, a newsletter was like a little brother to newspapers.
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In response, letters to the editor of Newsday, the Nassau County newspaper, poured in.
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The column-style featured a low-cut scoop neckline and a strappy back with a side boob-baring cutout.
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This will be a way for the Vogue Business community to synthesize and reflect on the latest headlines and get a little inside scoop every Friday.
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The apartments will be reserved for households earning between 30% and 70% of the area’s median income, providing affordable housing options for low- and moderate-income residents.
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But Miami could be reserving this exception for veteran free agents as a team in win-now mode following the acquisition of Antetokounmpo.
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This pair is made from organic cotton and spandex, creating a comfortable material that moves with you.
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Gregory said that approach helped convince her to move forward with the project.
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Also included is a 120-page hardcover book containing photographs by Cognito documenting the creation and promotion of the original album, along with lyric excerpts and handwritten notes from bey himself.
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The Games Resemble Collector’s Books Similar to Hasbro's recent Monopoly Fourth Wing release, both editions of the game are packaged like hardcover novels with designs that mimic the book jackets of A Court of Thorns and Roses and A Court of Mist and Fury.
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Individuals are writing essays, organizing workshops, and debating in journals, while institutions and community groups are developing guidelines for how AI should be used in research and publication.
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Yet these hallucinations still make it into actual work products, including legal filings and research papers submitted to journals.
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“Book.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/book. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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