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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
Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
Suzuki sent him copies of his books and several letters.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Cristian Santana, NBC news, 1 Feb. 2026
The venue had been rented by an outside promoter who booked TwoSet Violin to perform here.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Personally, Angela has been turning to history books, and just finished A Flower Traveled in My Blood, about the Dirty War in Argentina, the children stolen by the state’s paramilitary squads, and the women who fought to find them.
—Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
Suzuki sent him copies of his books and several letters.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
Three members of the fraternity’s executive board were arrested and booked into jail on a charge of hazing, police said.
—Cristian Santana, NBC news, 1 Feb. 2026
The venue had been rented by an outside promoter who booked TwoSet Violin to perform here.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for book
Noun
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The book went into multiple printings and eventually sold over 40,000 copies in its first year, so I was disappointed when the decision was made to repackage it for the paperback edition.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Common items include notebooks or journals, paperback books or magazines, film cameras and crosswords.—
Avery Newmark,
AJC.com,
29 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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The injection allegations were first reported by the German newspaper Bild last month.—
Peter Sblendorio,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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On Wednesday, the Washington Post laid off one-third of its staff, eliminating its sports section, several foreign bureaus and its books coverage in a widespread purge at the storied newspaper owned by billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.—
Matt Ott,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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This will be a way for the Vogue Business community to synthesize and reflect on the latest headlines and get a little inside scoop every Friday.—
Elektra Kotsoni,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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An ice scoop handle was in contact with ice inside the ice machine.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated January 23,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Tokyo — In scenes normally reserved for J-pop stars, thousands of fans huddle against the cold outside a small train station on the outskirts of Tokyo, their phones held high for a glimpse of Japan’s latest obsession.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Whitwam explains that Catalina mule deer hunting was traditionally reserved for island residents and their guests, or hunters who were willing to book with a local guide.—
Kris Millgate,
Outdoor Life,
6 Feb. 2026
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As a politicized national fight over waste, fraud and abuse led by Republicans have targeted California and its Democratic leadership, Bonta and other state officials have moved swiftly to combat the claims.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Moreover, the bottle had only ever moved between Burgundy and Bordeaux, a driving distance of roughly 300 miles.—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Old hardcover books with red covers or gold edges add a festive touch to any vignette.—
Ashley Poskin,
Martha Stewart,
1 Feb. 2026
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Thrift stores and secondhand shops often have various inexpensive hardcover books to choose from, Keyes says.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
29 Jan. 2026
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The findings were published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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The study, which was published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, had several limitations, the researchers acknowledged.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Book.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/book. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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