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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
Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2025
Sink into the plush cushion with a favorite book for a calm summer day—either indoors or outside.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Smith said the moment news broke in April that the state would allow a limited amount of fishing of Chinook salmon in the ocean, his regulars called and his boat was booked up.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
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Noun
The idea for this photo book came from her longtime love of stories.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2025
Sink into the plush cushion with a favorite book for a calm summer day—either indoors or outside.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
Verb
Kara-France was booked to face Manel Kape in September 2023, but a concussion during training camp prevented Kara-France from competing on that card, UFC 293.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Smith said the moment news broke in April that the state would allow a limited amount of fishing of Chinook salmon in the ocean, his regulars called and his boat was booked up.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for book
Noun
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The series, which has a robust social media following, has sold more than three million copies between paperback and audiobooks.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
19 June 2025
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My job was to stock the new paperbacks that came in every week, make deliveries to downtown offices, and take the mail across the street to the little post office inside the Federal Building.—
Richard Selcer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2025
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The Virginian started his career as a newspaper reporter with stops at the Springfield Union, The Washington Post and the New York Herald Tribune.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
24 June 2025
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Brett had rediscovered the old newspaper article while going through some things at home.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
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His ground ball went right to second baseman Tommy Edman, who initiated a game-ending double play that required Freddie Freeman to make a sprawling scoop at first base.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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Front aero dive planes and underbody strakes keep this ‘Vette feeling stable at speeds over 200 mph, and new rear brake scoops help chill massive carbon-ceramic brakes that held up during all-day lapping at COTA, despite sizzling ambient temperatures.—
Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
25 June 2025
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Rio Rockwell is 50 single-family homes and 54 townhomes, including 11 units reserved for low-income residents, in northeastern Oceanside near the San Luis Rey River.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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For decades, plum gigs at the top of corporations were mostly reserved for men with the right pedigrees and connections.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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Wales have done well under Wilkinson to move away from a hardened reputation as being Fishlock’s team and become more of a sum of their parts.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Employees are held to high speed standards, with some scanning up to 1,200 items an hour to keep lines moving.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
26 June 2025
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The study was published in the journal Scientific Reports.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 June 2025
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The findings were published in the journal Stem Cell Research & Therapy.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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This advisory is in effect until Thursday at 7 p.m. Protect yourself during a heat wave with these tips from the NWS Stay hydrated: Remember to drink plenty of fluids.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2025
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For a luxury twist, its Southern Sweets and Good Day Blunts come hand-rolled with glass tips.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Vaughn Hillyard will join MSNBC as senior White House correspondent, as the network has hired a group of journalists for its team in advance of its split from Comcast and sister network NBC News.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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Since incorporating in October, Union has hired a suite of engineers from Tesla, SpaceX and Anduril.—
David Jeans,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Book.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/book. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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