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as in newspaper
a publication that appears at regular intervals
we get the paper every morning
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as in article
a short piece of writing done as a school exercise
write a paper about your favorite author
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as in essay
a short piece of writing typically expressing a point of view
the papers written by the Founding Fathers urging adoption of the federal constitution
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as in titular
being something in name or form only
there's a paper boycott of that company's products that nobody seems to be honoring
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Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
25 June 2026
The latter’s are made from paper, glass, cardboard and other materials at his own expense.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
The Salt Lake Tribune,
24 Aug. 2022
Some theater owners have told customers that certain sizes are available only in those non-paper options.
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Erich Schwartzel,
WSJ,
31 May 2022
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Noun
Writers, producers, small deals that didn’t look like much on paper, but taught him how to value opportunities and move through music ecosystems.
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Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
25 June 2026
The latter’s are made from paper, glass, cardboard and other materials at his own expense.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
Adjective
In the financial world, assets can be divided into two types: paper assets, and non-paper assets.
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The Salt Lake Tribune,
24 Aug. 2022
Some theater owners have told customers that certain sizes are available only in those non-paper options.
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Erich Schwartzel,
WSJ,
31 May 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paper
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According to court documents, Zimmerman was playing golf at the hotel's course throughout the day with friends.
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The court document does not contain detailed information about the camp’s finances.
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In print journalism, a newsletter was like a little brother to newspapers.
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In response, letters to the editor of Newsday, the Nassau County newspaper, poured in.
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One 2022 article published in the Expert Review of Anticancer Therapy journal predicted oropharyngeal cancer would be among the most common cancers in men by 2045.
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However, following a series of Miami Herald articles detailing flaws in the investigation, including police not following up with key eyewitnesses, the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office reexamined the case and charged Pino with felony vessel homicide in October 2024.
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Here the essay turns practical, almost tender in its specificity.
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The platform can be used across a variety of content types, including blog posts, website copy, marketing materials, articles, emails, and essays.
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The titular Texas town hangs in the balance as ranching dynasties unravel, hearts switch allegiances and the overall future of small town culture built on ranching and agriculture comes under scrutiny.
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The narrative shifts to a public address in Kashmir before building to the introduction of Devgn’s character, the titular Chauhaan.
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Gray issued a leadoff walk to Jake McCarthy, who delivered the aforementioned Monday gut-punch in the form of an RBI triple, then settled in.
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Fill out the form or email me at the address at the bottom of this page.
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Individuals are writing essays, organizing workshops, and debating in journals, while institutions and community groups are developing guidelines for how AI should be used in research and publication.
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Yet these hallucinations still make it into actual work products, including legal filings and research papers submitted to journals.
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Down the hall, the bedroom’s mostly white design theme returns to a more serene composition, providing a quiet sanctuary.
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The composition reflects Rockwell’s fascination with the dichotomy between what people see and what operates behind the scenes, said Stephanie Plunkett, chief curator at the Norman Rockwell Museum.
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“Paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paper. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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