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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
Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
In her 2008 book, Real Enemies: Conspiracy Theories and American Democracy, World War 1 to 9/11, the historian Kathryn Olmsted argues that selective opacity is one of the key reasons that Americans distrust their government.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025
The suspect was arrested at his home Wednesday morning and booked into Sacramento County Main Jail, said Folsom police officials.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Richard is the author of several books on startups and entrepreneurship as well as the co-author of Poker for Dummies and a Wall Street Journal-bestselling book on small business.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
In her 2008 book, Real Enemies: Conspiracy Theories and American Democracy, World War 1 to 9/11, the historian Kathryn Olmsted argues that selective opacity is one of the key reasons that Americans distrust their government.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
For a shorter trip, book a dolphin cruise or sunset cruise and learn about the area's wildlife.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025
The suspect was arrested at his home Wednesday morning and booked into Sacramento County Main Jail, said Folsom police officials.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for book
Noun
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Ahead of the release of both the paperback book and movie, take a look at the film actors side-by-side with the people who served as real-life inspiration for the tale.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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This breezy, down-in-one-gulp of a novel—now out in paperback—follows a charismatic family on one of their annual Cape Cod vacations.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
31 July 2025
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Murdoch and the newspaper might win a quick judgment if that were the case, but Maxwell could block that by aiding Trump.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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For decades, print media has been transitioning to digital, with physical magazines, newspapers and newsletters declining in numbers and delivery cadence.—
Daniel Kaplan,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Aug. 2025
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This one has a slim fit and a scoop neck that can be tucked into wide-leg jeans or palazzo pants for an effortlessly stylish vibe.—
Jeaneen Russell,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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What reviewers say: This bodysuit has the perfect neckline—a mix between square and scoop that is super feminine and pretty.—
Dory Zayas,
Glamour,
11 Aug. 2025
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Travelers interested in reserving one of the Pokémon Beach Resort Stays can book directly on the Grand Hyatt Tokyo website.—
Jalyn Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
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All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce, distribute, or transmit in any form or by any means.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Mederos had been more over the top, but the Angels moved his arm down about 10 degrees.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
14 Aug. 2025
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As hundreds of National Guard troops deployed on Tuesday in the nation's capital, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said homeless people in Washington, D.C., who refuse to move into shelters will face prosecution or fines.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
13 Aug. 2025
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In a paper appearing in the journal Annual Reviews of Nuclear and Particle Science, author Brian Fields notes that BBN represents our earliest reliable probe of the cosmos.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Beneath the surface, however, the rig is teeming with life, according to a study published Aug. 4 in the journal Scielo Brazil.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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Tip of the Week So tip of the week, people ask me, when is the best time to water plants?—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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All of the tips had practical concerns behind them — keeping your outer elbow tucked in, for instance, will protect you from getting hit by a pitch.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
13 Aug. 2025
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People discover you, warm up to your content, and hire you—all without leaving the app.—
Renae Gregoire,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Because that is why you were hired—to maximize shareholder returns.—
John Malone,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Book.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/book. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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