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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
Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
Jayce was working on getting his numbers and ABC’s down pat, learning to tie his shoes, reading books at the library with his aunties and cousins.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Oct. 2025
For an extra touch of exclusivity, guests can book private outings on the resort’s 34-foot Hinckley Picnic Boat — ideal for sunset cruises or a leisurely day on the water.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
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Noun
So many bands of their stature or of lesser stature have books.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
Jayce was working on getting his numbers and ABC’s down pat, learning to tie his shoes, reading books at the library with his aunties and cousins.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
What To Know Xavier Donaldson, defense attorney for Combs, addressed reports that his client had booked speaking appearances in Miami for next week, seemingly in anticipation of a light sentence.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Oct. 2025
For an extra touch of exclusivity, guests can book private outings on the resort’s 34-foot Hinckley Picnic Boat — ideal for sunset cruises or a leisurely day on the water.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for book
Noun
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When Catalina goes into the kitchen to refill her calabash, Frances grabs the box of Thompson paperbacks and makes a run for Ray at the restaurant.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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There are bookshelves teeming with dog-eared paperbacks, imposing hardbacks, critical anthologies, story collections, art books; my writer is also a reader, and a voracious one at that.—
Katie da Cunha Lewin
September 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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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Girone battled bladder cancer and died Friday at his home in Monte Carlo, the newspaper La Repubblica reported.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Oct. 2025
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Sitting just across the road from the factory, his is the closest spot for plant workers to get snacks, drinks, newspapers or cigarettes.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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Of course, no apple dessert is complete without a scoop of vanilla ice cream.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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The gown also featured an elegant scoop neckline and a long skirt that nearly touched the floor.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Therapy should be generally reserved for men who have symptoms of hypogonadism, a condition where the body does not produce enough testosterone, according to the Endocrine Society.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Mortgage Matchup Center reserves the right to amend the above list without notice.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In a positive sign, Nunoo was moving his hands and fingers, according to Sutton.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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That includes other immigrants who continue to buy homes to move into or to invest in, even some without legal immigration status.—
Juan Cordoba,
Arkansas Online,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There will be books of all kinds, hardcover, paperback, fiction and non-fiction.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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The new hardcover coffee table book features 304 pages of iconic fashion photography, ranging from elaborate studio setups and lush location shoots to more intimate moments between only Demarchelier and his subjects.—
Tim Chan,
Footwear News,
21 Sep. 2025
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The findings were reported in the journal iScience on October 3.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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Our new paper in the journal Nature Human Behaviour describes how young children are capable of finding systematic solutions to complex problems without any instruction.—
Celeste Kidd,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Book.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/book. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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