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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
Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Another outing is about vintage magazines, books and slides — and the reveal of a new take on the French brand’s Ami de Coeur symbol.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Growing up Black in Texas, Allen learned early that history isn’t just written in books.
—Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
Sunrise on the Reaping, which takes place between Ballad and the original Hunger Games books and films.
—Jen Juneau, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Between December 2023 and January 2025 — a timeframe of less than half of the previous — at least 1,389 books were found to have been removed or heavily age-restricted statewide over the past year.
—Laura L. Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025
Based on books by Lauren Brooke, the TV series is executive-produced by Michael Weinberg, Tom Cox, Jordy Randall, and Mark Haroun.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 1 Oct. 2025
In addition to Down by the River, published by Simon & Schuster in 2002, longtime journalist Bowden authored a range of other non-fiction books, including Blood Orchid, Trust Me, Desierto, The Sonoran Desert, Frog Mountain Blues and Killing the Hidden Waters.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
Ladan Anoushfar, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
There was a backlash — even books about how to de-program your Valley Girl.
—Mimi Pond, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
And a space for the message that books and reading can be gateways to something bigger.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Years earlier, Easy made that kind of impression on Al Pacino’s Mickey Albano, a louche local personality who books talent for the Wynn casino.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 13 Sep. 2025
Mickey books him into a residency at the swanky Wynn Casino, passing the whole thing off as part of his newfound interest in giving back to the little people, not his bone-deep interest in looking out for himself.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 12 Sep. 2025
Eric Shanower, author of Marvel Comics Oz books one through six, also is scheduled to address fans of Oz.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Erika Doss/Prime After Belly and Jere call off the wedding, Belly goes to the airport and books a flight to Paris.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The ski resort also books local DJs to play at restaurants on the mountain, because dancing is the best way to stay warm – trust us.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
As the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics approaches, Jefferson-Wooden’s hopes of stamping her name firmly in the history books comes ever closer.
—Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Another outing is about vintage magazines, books and slides — and the reveal of a new take on the French brand’s Ami de Coeur symbol.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Growing up Black in Texas, Allen learned early that history isn’t just written in books.
—Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
Sunrise on the Reaping, which takes place between Ballad and the original Hunger Games books and films.
—Jen Juneau, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Between December 2023 and January 2025 — a timeframe of less than half of the previous — at least 1,389 books were found to have been removed or heavily age-restricted statewide over the past year.
—Laura L. Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025
Based on books by Lauren Brooke, the TV series is executive-produced by Michael Weinberg, Tom Cox, Jordy Randall, and Mark Haroun.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 1 Oct. 2025
In addition to Down by the River, published by Simon & Schuster in 2002, longtime journalist Bowden authored a range of other non-fiction books, including Blood Orchid, Trust Me, Desierto, The Sonoran Desert, Frog Mountain Blues and Killing the Hidden Waters.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
One AmorrAs regular, entrepreneur Dulce Navarro, 41, books the service for monthly long-distance rides to visit her family out of town, and for late-night events like concerts.
—Ladan Anoushfar, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
There was a backlash — even books about how to de-program your Valley Girl.
—Mimi Pond, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
And a space for the message that books and reading can be gateways to something bigger.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Years earlier, Easy made that kind of impression on Al Pacino’s Mickey Albano, a louche local personality who books talent for the Wynn casino.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 13 Sep. 2025
Mickey books him into a residency at the swanky Wynn Casino, passing the whole thing off as part of his newfound interest in giving back to the little people, not his bone-deep interest in looking out for himself.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 12 Sep. 2025
Eric Shanower, author of Marvel Comics Oz books one through six, also is scheduled to address fans of Oz.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Erika Doss/Prime After Belly and Jere call off the wedding, Belly goes to the airport and books a flight to Paris.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The ski resort also books local DJs to play at restaurants on the mountain, because dancing is the best way to stay warm – trust us.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for books
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There are bookshelves teeming with dog-eared paperbacks, imposing hardbacks, critical anthologies, story collections, art books; my writer is also a reader, and a voracious one at that.—
Katie da Cunha Lewin
September 26,
Literary Hub,
26 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
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The coveted award is the property of the Television Academy and the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, which also reserves its rights, according to the show's rulebook.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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Unlike Samsung, which reserves its anti-reflective display for the $1,000+ Galaxy S25 Ultra, Apple is offering its latest screen advancements on its most affordable model.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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White and Clark have a strong foundation underneath them as the team moves into the future.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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This moves the email to your Spam folder and helps train AOL's filters.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The volumes are introduced by Robinson, who reflects on his experiences being homeless and bullied as a child.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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Its technology requires no new machinery or retooling, easily integrating into existing production lines and ready to deploy into high volumes.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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The genre’s growing popularity and availability meant that novels circulated alongside classical literature, travel journals, and military histories.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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The truth is, today’s best nutricosmetics are built on pharma-grade processes and subjected to clinical trials published in high-credibility scientific journals.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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These hires infuse Blue Water with critical know-how to streamline production and operationalize its ASV platforms effectively.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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But given all the blood on his hands from the first movie, a Soviet Red Army leader (Richard Brake) hires the violent officer who killed Aatami’s family (Stephen Lang) to eliminate the patriarch next.—
William Earl,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Summer exits the frame and can be heard running across the apartment.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Audits and exits Brinkley’s time as interim chief will coincide with the beginning of a department audit and inspection ordered by the city and conducted by an unaffiliated third party organization.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Just a few days before, while on a UK state trip, British newspapers reported the President and first lady slept in separate beds at Windsor Castle.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
30 Sep. 2025
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Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ – Test yourself on fizzy favorites and notable newspapers.—
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FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Books.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/books. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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