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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
Ben Croll, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
The jukebox musical, created in collaboration with Diamond, features Diamond’s songs with a book by Anthony McCarten.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 11 Oct. 2025
Michael Walker, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Jail records did not show her having been booked into the jail.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Tran’s success and notoriety — with nearly six million YouTube subscribers and more than one million books sold — paved the way for initial commissions from Canal Plus in France and RTBF in Belgium.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
The jukebox musical, created in collaboration with Diamond, features Diamond’s songs with a book by Anthony McCarten.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
Never booked or sent off, physically imposing yet beautifully balanced, Charles attained legend status in Turin — Il Gigante Buono.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Jail records did not show her having been booked into the jail.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for book
Noun
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When Catalina goes into the kitchen to refill her calabash, Frances grabs the box of Thompson paperbacks and makes a run for Ray at the restaurant.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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Next to a wooden model of an ibis and a Brazil shirt signed by 1994 World Cup winner Ricardo Rocha is a small newspaper clipping.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Indian newspaper The Tribune said that Ghuman ruptured a muscle in his chest, which led to his hospitalization at Fortis Hospital in Amritsar.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Each scoop delivers 75 vitamins, minerals, probiotics, and adaptogens sourced from greens like alfalfa, spirulina, and artichoke.—
Olivia Tarantino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Stride Flex Tank features a scoop neckline and racerback straps and is created in a moisture wicking and odor-resistant blend of 66 percent polyester, 30 percent lyocell and 4 percent spandex.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Stir in lemon zest and juice, honey, 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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That intensity wasn’t reserved for game day, either.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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With that goal, Messi moved into first place in the Golden Boot race, one goal ahead of Denis Bouanga of Los Angeles FC, who is away on national team duty with Gabon.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The hardcover edition, priced at $100, is now available at stores.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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There will be books of all kinds, hardcover, paperback, fiction and non-fiction.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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The museum's collection comprises more than 2,000 historic journals and memorabilia from the Western Frontier, the Civil Rights era, the Oklahoma City bombing, along with badges and guns used by the Marshals Service throughout the years, according to the museum's website.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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The study has been published in the journal Ancient Mesopotamia.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Book.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/book. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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