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as in paperbacks
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 periodicals
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 moves
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 books
Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
About two years after the launch of audiobooks on Spotify, the company is bringing physical books into the equation.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
Its Farmhouse Museum, located at 1121 Waukegan Road, displays exhibits related to the history of Glenview, and a collection of artifacts, books and other materials can also be found in the neighboring Hibbard Library.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Current state law requires school library books to reflect the community standards for the population the library serves.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 5 Feb. 2026
The trailer goes more into detail, watching Carell, who students call Rooster based on his main character in his best-selling books, visit his daughter to try and help her with her relationship problems.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
Sources say the sweeping layoffs included more than 300 employees in the newsroom and primarily affected the sports, books and podcast units.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
In recent years, for example, the United States has seen a wave of right-wing political interference in education focused on banning certain concepts, authors, and books from schools’ libraries and curricula.
—Literary Hub, 30 Jan. 2026
The modern seating option has hidden storage beneath the cushion for extra room to stow books, blankets, and other items.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
The Conditions of Will by Jessa Hastings When her father dies, Georgia Carter reluctantly books a flight home from London to South Carolina.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Visit Anaheim is a not-for-profit that books the Anaheim Convention Center and markets the city.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
Bowie House Angela gets Ainsley out of her dorm and books her a suite for the week at the upscale Bowie House in Fort Worth.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
Greta agrees to draw up the paperwork, and Angela immediately books Ainsley a room at a nearby luxury hotel for the remainder of cheer camp.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
And instead of dictating from the central office which books to recommend, Barnes & Noble now lets local booksellers suggest books to their customers, giving the stores a more personal touch, Flanigan said.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Kids 14 and under who book a ski lesson get free lift tickets, and kids 12 and under get free rentals when a parent books a three-day rental package.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
Under book and claim, the buyer books a specific quantity of sustainable fuel at the time of purchase and then claims the emissions reduction toward their sustainability targets.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 29 Dec. 2025
Noun
Users will also be able to purchase physical books through the platform.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
About two years after the launch of audiobooks on Spotify, the company is bringing physical books into the equation.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
Its Farmhouse Museum, located at 1121 Waukegan Road, displays exhibits related to the history of Glenview, and a collection of artifacts, books and other materials can also be found in the neighboring Hibbard Library.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Current state law requires school library books to reflect the community standards for the population the library serves.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 5 Feb. 2026
The trailer goes more into detail, watching Carell, who students call Rooster based on his main character in his best-selling books, visit his daughter to try and help her with her relationship problems.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
Sources say the sweeping layoffs included more than 300 employees in the newsroom and primarily affected the sports, books and podcast units.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
In recent years, for example, the United States has seen a wave of right-wing political interference in education focused on banning certain concepts, authors, and books from schools’ libraries and curricula.
—Literary Hub, 30 Jan. 2026
The modern seating option has hidden storage beneath the cushion for extra room to stow books, blankets, and other items.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
Alongside the African Diaspora volume, Duran keeps almost all the Hidden Voices guides in her classroom, and has used or expects to use the Jewish, Muslim, Latinx and Asian Americans books in her lesson plans.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
The Conditions of Will by Jessa Hastings When her father dies, Georgia Carter reluctantly books a flight home from London to South Carolina.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Visit Anaheim is a not-for-profit that books the Anaheim Convention Center and markets the city.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
Bowie House Angela gets Ainsley out of her dorm and books her a suite for the week at the upscale Bowie House in Fort Worth.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
Greta agrees to draw up the paperwork, and Angela immediately books Ainsley a room at a nearby luxury hotel for the remainder of cheer camp.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
And instead of dictating from the central office which books to recommend, Barnes & Noble now lets local booksellers suggest books to their customers, giving the stores a more personal touch, Flanigan said.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Kids 14 and under who book a ski lesson get free lift tickets, and kids 12 and under get free rentals when a parent books a three-day rental package.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
Under book and claim, the buyer books a specific quantity of sustainable fuel at the time of purchase and then claims the emissions reduction toward their sustainability targets.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for books
Noun
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Being able to pass the time reading without dealing with bulky paperbacks is a major improvement.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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Stocking only paperbacks was a radical choice.—
Gioia Woods,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Designate a place near the entryway for all mail, periodicals, and paper forms.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
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His houses were featured in such prominent periodicals as Life magazine in the 1950s and Vogue in 1972.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Promoter reserves the right to verify eligibility and to adjudicate on any dispute at any time.—
Time,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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But this sport reserves its greatest rewards for the exceptional while demanding so much that exceptional seems the only acceptable payoff.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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An annular solar eclipse happens when the moon moves between Earth and the sun, but is too far from Earth to completely cover the sun's disk.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Every year from approximately November 22 to December 21, the sun moves through the ninth sign of the zodiac, Sagittarius, symbolized by the Archer.—
Maressa Brown,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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By leveraging content, bundling offers and limited-time drops, brands have been able to sell massive volumes in record time.—
Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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When crypto is booming, volumes surge, and the stock can gap higher; when crypto cools, the opposite happens.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As The New York Times has reported, the Goddard’s tens of thousands of books, documents, and journals have shaped our sense of the world, from the ocean to the sky.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Unfortunately, these outdated notions remain prevalent in scientific journals and science journalism.—
Kevin Omland,
The Conversation,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Lee said some hires the city made last fall, before Gloria insisted in November on approving any new hires, will be hard to explain to the public when the city faces such large deficits.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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The family hires a talented horse trainer, Tom Booker (Redford), to aid their recovery.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Departures remained elevated, with 262 CFO exits worldwide—2% higher than 2024 and 5% above the seven‑year average—but appointments outpaced exits by 54 roles, the widest gap since Russell Reynolds began tracking CFO turnover in 2019.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The driver exits the SUV, and gunshots are heard roughly two seconds later.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Books.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/books. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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