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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
Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
There was this amazing one-off 2000 AD book called War Machine.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
Trains are best booked directly through Amtrak’s website, and SunRail tickets can be purchased at kiosks upon arrival at the station.
—Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Top 5 Can’t Miss For an artful stay, book a room at Atelier Inès Art & Suites.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
There was this amazing one-off 2000 AD book called War Machine.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
In some cases, booking a separate short flight or train to a hub will unlock a cheaper long-haul airfare — think Milwaukee versus Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
Trains are best booked directly through Amtrak’s website, and SunRail tickets can be purchased at kiosks upon arrival at the station.
—Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for book
Noun
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Inside are a paperback, a phone charger and a bottle of store-brand ibuprofen.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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This straw tote is roomy enough to pack your daily essentials, like a paperback book and a Turkish towel for an afternoon at the beach.—
Caitlin Palumbo,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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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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Similar allegations against Roberts-Smith were found credible in a civil court case in 2023 when a judge rejected his claims that newspaper articles defamed him.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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City News Café only coincidentally happens to share the name of the City News Bureau, the legendary Chicago wire service that provided Chicago newspapers and later TV and radio stations with police and fire, courtroom, and local government news dispatches.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Serve it as is or with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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Light, flavorful and thoughtfully made, Artisen proves that great gelato does not need dairy to deliver a memorable scoop.—
Tristan Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Riders will use their Uber app to reserve a seat on the shuttle.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Unlike the mesh bin, which sometimes ended up rolling around the street or repurposed to reserve a parking place, the whole thing is built on a concrete base that stays put.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2026
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The draft pick was top-10 protected in 2026, and with the Panthers owning the eighth-worst record in the NHL this season, the worst that pick can be after the draft lottery is 10th, as a maximum of two teams can potentially move up past the Panthers in that lottery.—
Steve Svekis,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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Homeowner Maha Amin moved three dozen sandbags from the trunk of her car to her driveway Thursday, bracing for more flooding in Des Plaines.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Originally published in hardcover in Great Britain by Hutchinson Heinemann, an imprint of Penguin Random House UK, in 2025.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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The novel became a smash hit, staying on The New York Times' bestseller list for more than 64 weeks and remaining in hardcover for three years.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
6 Apr. 2026
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Its design was first published in the Chinese-language journal Mechanical Engineer in 2025 and attributed to researchers at the China Ship Scientific Research Center and the State Key Laboratory of Deep-sea Manned Vehicles.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
16 Apr. 2026
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Right after waking up, the leader meditates, journals, and zeroes in on the most critical task of the day.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Book.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/book. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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