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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
Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
The remaining 14 states and Washington, DC, use other methods to verify the identity of voters, such as by signing an affidavit or poll book, or by providing personal information.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 16 Feb. 2026
Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026
Utuado Journey to the mountains for a romantic stay at this lakefront property, which comes with a sundeck, kayaks for rent, and even the option to book a private boat charter.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Their interest has helped some authors who have been around for years suddenly see their books top bestseller lists almost overnight.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
The remaining 14 states and Washington, DC, use other methods to verify the identity of voters, such as by signing an affidavit or poll book, or by providing personal information.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
The man was to be booked into Orange County Jail on suspicion of homicide after he was released from the hospital, Braun said.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026
Utuado Journey to the mountains for a romantic stay at this lakefront property, which comes with a sundeck, kayaks for rent, and even the option to book a private boat charter.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for book
Noun
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Long before streaming services and social media algorithms, American teen culture found its way to me, thousands of miles away, one paperback at a time.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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While sheets of paper, magazines, paperback books, and mail can be recycled, shredded paper is too small for machines to sort.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 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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The show features some of Douglas's most iconic images from the pages of The Black Panther newspaper.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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And after a decade of ups and downs under his ownership, the 148-year-old newspaper recently endured a massive blow, cutting a third of its staff earlier this month.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Perfect for pairing with a trip through their enormous salad bar and a scoop of mashed potatoes and creamed spinach (and timberline chili and mac and cheese), and one of their famous yeasty dinner rolls slathered with honey butter.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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The starter box includes the first two weeks of food, custom instructions for you and your pup to help make the transition smooth, a handy scoop and puptainer to serve and hold your Ollie dog food.—
Trisha Easto,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Those in the historic wing tend to be small and full of character, and those in the modern tower have the best views of Diamond Head, and be sure to reserve your umbrella on the sand at least a day in advance as the beach can get crowded.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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This framework frequently worked to the advantage of white students, because there were relatively fewer white students competing for the number of magnet slots reserved for them.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Montage founder, Alan Fuerstman, personally moves into every new property for its first month of operations to ensure the brand’s signature five-star service is up to snuff.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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The players could feel the former United and Wales winger starting to move up the gears.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Choose from soft and hardcover options in two sizes.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The East Village bookstore and bar has a regular lineup of events, but they’re mostly known as a place for a date with your hardcover.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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The research findings were published in the journal Nature Communications.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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The nearly eight-week study, published in the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology, examined 39 overweight and obese participants between 36 and 75 years old.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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