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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 Campbell, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Miller writes in her book that dandified Black servants in 18th century England were forced to wear gold, brass and silver collars with padlocks to signify their owners' wealth.
—Renee Anderson, CBS News, 4 May 2025
Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
The entire social impact team was let go in late March, and just this week, an international arm of the programming department was laid off, jeopardizing efforts to get talented artists from outside the United States booked for this season.
—Nick Kurtz, CBS News, 16 May 2025
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Noun
His name was invisible for decades, until the exhaustive research of stadiums expert Simon Inglis brought his body of work to life in his 2007 book Engineering Archie.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Miller writes in her book that dandified Black servants in 18th century England were forced to wear gold, brass and silver collars with padlocks to signify their owners' wealth.
—Renee Anderson, CBS News, 4 May 2025
Verb
Some travelers scrambled to book last-minute airfare and rapidly evaporating accommodations to attend the liturgical service, which is expected to draw a litany of global faith leaders and world dignitaries, including Vice President JD Vance, who is leading an American delegation there.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
The entire social impact team was let go in late March, and just this week, an international arm of the programming department was laid off, jeopardizing efforts to get talented artists from outside the United States booked for this season.
—Nick Kurtz, CBS News, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for book
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During the war, the U.S. military printed more than a million tiny paperback books for men to carry into battle, called Armed Services Editions.—
Martha Hall Kelly,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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For pre-trip reading, Alanen offers a 433-page oversized paperback packed with information about the big lake’s 154-mile coastline between Duluth and the Canadian border via the North Shore Scenic Drive.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
11 May 2025
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According to The Guardian newspaper, QUB estimates that building the branch campus will cost £5 million to £7 million, or approximately $6.25 million to $8.75 million.—
Anna Esaki-Smith,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The National Business Daily, a Chinese state-run newspaper, said the listing would provide a necessary capital boost for CATL’s international expansion as it has been constrained by limited foreign currency reserves and rising geopolitical risks.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
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The stars of The Paper are sharing the inside scoop on what The Office fans can expect from their spinoff.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
12 May 2025
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For more options, check out our main Best TVs and Best Soundbars lists, and hit up our guide on How to Choose the Right TV to get the inside scoop on all your TV questions.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
10 May 2025
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Copyright © 2025, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. All rights reserved.—
Lena Miano,
Arkansas Online,
15 May 2025
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The wall next to the fireplace is filled with rows and rows of books, with space on each shelf reserved for more.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
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Among girls' names, Mia moves into the top 5, knocking out Sophia, which was the No. 1 name for girls from 2011-2013 and had been in the top 5 every year from 2009 except for 2021.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Basketball will move from Crypto.com Arena, home to the Lakers, to the Intuit Dome, the Clippers’ new arena, which is set to open in August.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Both are now listed as co-authors on a new study of the fossils, published in the journal Nature last week.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
19 May 2025
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The perplexing baby-snatchings, reported in the journal Current Biology, suggest that humans aren't the only intelligent species with youngsters that pursue apparently pointless activities that can be destructive to other creatures.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
19 May 2025
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Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm: To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 May 2025
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Say goodbye to moldy cheese with these key storage tips.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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The University of Utah also stated that its police department hired a crime data analyst, Nikol Mitchell, in 2022, who discovered that the school had a cold case that had been lost for almost 20 years.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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The group hired workers with disabilities, including veterans, for specialized janitorial work in a Vacaville prison as part of a contract the California Correctional Health Care Services approved.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2025
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“Book.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/book. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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