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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
© Adri Montes, Hazlitt, 11 Jan. 2026
Following the hit Crave/HBO Max series adaptation of Rachel Reid‘s Game Changer novels, the author is releasing the seventh book in her hockey romance, Unrivaled, on September 29 of this year.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 11 Jan. 2026
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 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
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Noun
Her debut poetry collection is forthcoming with House of Anansi in April 2027 and her book of co-translated poems JAWS by Xitlalitl Rodríguez Mendoza is forthcoming with Cardboard House Press in April 2026.
—© Adri Montes, Hazlitt, 11 Jan. 2026
Following the hit Crave/HBO Max series adaptation of Rachel Reid‘s Game Changer novels, the author is releasing the seventh book in her hockey romance, Unrivaled, on September 29 of this year.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
The best—and arguably most fun—way to support them is by booking a seat on a vintage stainless steel passenger car for one of their many excursions now boarding in Nashville.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for book
Noun
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Both books were instant New York Times bestsellers; the latter is set to make its paperback debut on June 30, 2026.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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At under seven ounces and smaller than a paperback book, portability is another strong suit.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
1 Jan. 2026
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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
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That’s when a staff member at the Examiner suggested that authorities send the fingerprints using the newspaper’s new Soundphoto machine — an early version of a fax machine.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Bertetto said Wednesday that the Tribune-Review is committed to ensuring that Pittsburgh has a newspaper of record and shares in the loss of a historic pillar in the Post-Gazette.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The jumpsuit has a scoop neck and a criss-cross back with adjustable straps to naturally lift.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The tea jar and scoop are cleaned and presented for close viewing.—
The Conversation,
The Conversation,
7 Jan. 2026
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Together, the buildings will have 370 studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments and six live-work condominiums, with 10% of the apartments reserved as affordable housing for qualified tenants.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
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As best practice, these features should be reserved for larger spaces, like a big entrance hall or an expansive living room.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
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In each case, agents shot at drivers or into moving cars – a practice that has largely been discouraged by law enforcement because of risks to public safety.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
16 Jan. 2026
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After Strome’s goal, Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky tweaked two of his forward lines, dropping Igor Chernyshov to the third line with Michael Misa and Adam Gaudette and moving Regenda to the top line with Celebrini and Graf.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2026
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Best of all, the vegan-leather hardcover is spill-resistant, keeping your notes safe.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2026
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Inside its hardcover, though, it's smartly designed for modern planning.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
5 Jan. 2026
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The details of the team’s research were published in the journal Science Robotics.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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Keep your favorite books, journals, and crafts close by in your office, or add this wood display shelf to show off your book collection in your living room or bedroom.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Book.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/book. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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