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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
Hunter Ingram, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
As the wintertime nears, there's no better time than now to find the perfect book to cozy up with on cold nights.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 8 Nov. 2025
Buzzard will be booked at a Santa Barbara County jail with bail set at $100,000, officials said.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
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Noun
In Mara’s book, Peter’s death is revealed in a newspaper-clipping coda at the end of the story.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
As the wintertime nears, there's no better time than now to find the perfect book to cozy up with on cold nights.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
Rod Wave was booked into Fulton County Jail following his arrest, Fox 5 Atlanta reported, and as of Saturday morning remained in custody.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 8 Nov. 2025
Buzzard will be booked at a Santa Barbara County jail with bail set at $100,000, officials said.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for book
Noun
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The Portable series itself would eventually branch out from hardcovers and become part of the paperback revolution that put cheap editions of classic literature into the hands of millions.—
Michael Gorra,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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Amazon has become the leading self-publishing platform with Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), software that allows an user to upload their manuscript and create purchasable e-books and paperbacks.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
27 Oct. 2025
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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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Formal inquiries began after complaints that personal information shared only in private realms was routinely exposed on the front pages of national newspapers, causing distress and compromising the safety of those targeted.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Organic mulches include straw, pine needles, wood chips and bark, shredded leaves, and layers of newspaper.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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This self-cleaning litter box automatically scoops, deodorizes and contains mess with crystal litter, disposable tray and health-tracking sensors.—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Subscribe to the Eat Drink Freep newsletter for extras and insider scoops on Detroit-area dining.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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While it's left some passengers making backup plans and reserving rental cars, the flights canceled Friday represented just a small portion of overall flights nationwide.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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Black Friday may still be weeks away, but Amazon already has early deals rolling in, and some of the deepest discounts are reserved for Prime members only.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Then, at the next vehicle entrance, the city is proposing a tunnel so bike traffic can move without interacting with cars.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Unfunny Bunny audiobook edition will debut alongside the hardcover edition in early 2026.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
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Even the hardcover only got advance praise from Kirkus and PW.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
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The details of the team’s research were published in the journal Nature Communications.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Graham is the lead author of a study about the unprecedented phenomenon that published Tuesday in the journal Nature Astronomy.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Book.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/book. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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