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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
Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
The idea of green sickness comes out of Renaissance medicine, which in turn took a page from Hippocrates’s rediscovered book On the Disease of Virgins.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 27 Sep. 2025
Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Evans was succeeded by Joel Peresman, who had cut his teeth in the mailroom at William Morris and later booked acts like David Bowie, Genesis, and Pink Floyd.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Deilus has found that many of her customers like to style vintage books on shelves or coffee tables and will keep her eyes peeled for interesting titles while thrifting.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
The idea of green sickness comes out of Renaissance medicine, which in turn took a page from Hippocrates’s rediscovered book On the Disease of Virgins.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
Each Residence has abundant outdoor lounge spaces and a large swimming pool, and can be booked in its entirety for a group retreat or a multigenerational family escape.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Evans was succeeded by Joel Peresman, who had cut his teeth in the mailroom at William Morris and later booked acts like David Bowie, Genesis, and Pink Floyd.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for book
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 note mentions that more details about Dale’s death are tucked inside more paperbacks on his shelves, thereby connecting Lee’s twin obsessions — musty old books and the mythic quest to shine light in Tulsa’s dark corners.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
24 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
Noun
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Detroit Free Press Detroit Free Press The Detroit Free Press, founded in 1831, is a daily newspaper and media organization based in Detroit.—
Detroit Free Press,
Freep.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Speaking to Variety in Helsinki, Nordenswan recalled coming across an article about the quirky mother-daughter duo in the late-2010s, when a Finnish newspaper profiled the women and their unconventional family arrangement.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sizes range from mini (one scoop for $6), petite (two scoops for $8), moyen (three scoops for $9), or grand cru (five scoops for $15).—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
24 Sep. 2025
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Then, on October 16 — a week ahead of the Vikings’ showdown with the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football — star wide receiver Jefferson goes undercover as a nature photographer to get the inside scoop on the fast-growing sport of flag football.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Factory at Franklin's parking has significantly shrunk, with a section being reserved for employees.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
Nashville Tennessean,
27 Sep. 2025
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Add rind pieces to the blender with the oil mixture (reserve the flesh for garnish or dessert).—
Laura Mclively,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The traffic itself generally keeps moving rather than fully stopping.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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Univisión moved the Premios Juventud to Panama and the Latin Grammys to Las Vegas, after hosting the 2024 event here.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 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
Noun
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If confirmed, the findings, which were published in the journal Science, could radically alter our understanding of human evolution by showing that modern humans, Neanderthals, and related species co-existed across Asia for hundreds of thousands of years.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
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The findings, published this month in the British journal Age and Ageing, are a substudy of the Cocoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study, or COSMOS.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Book.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/book. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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