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to leave a place often for another
I'm running late, so I've got to book
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Recent Examples of booked
Travelers who booked through a travel agency need to request a refund from the agency.
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Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 2 May 2026
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that travelers booked on Spirit flights could access special prices on a group of other airlines for a limited time, and said other carriers would help Spirit pilots and flight attendants return to their home cities.
—Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Customers who booked flights using any other method, including a voucher, credit or Free Spirit points, may be out of luck.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Spirit said that travelers who booked their tickets with a credit or debit card will be automatically refunded.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 2 May 2026
The suspect was booked into the Sacramento County Jail, where he was released Friday.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 2 May 2026
People who booked with a third party, like a travel agent, should contact their point of purchase, Duffy said.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 2 May 2026
He had been booked into the jail in late November on a probation violation warrant.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Insider tip When it’s not booked for a private event, the 17th floor has a quiet terrace for sightseeing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 2 May 2026
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that travelers booked on Spirit flights could access special prices on a group of other airlines for a limited time, and said other carriers would help Spirit pilots and flight attendants return to their home cities.
—Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Customers who booked flights using any other method, including a voucher, credit or Free Spirit points, may be out of luck.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Spirit said that travelers who booked their tickets with a credit or debit card will be automatically refunded.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 2 May 2026
The suspect was booked into the Sacramento County Jail, where he was released Friday.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 2 May 2026
People who booked with a third party, like a travel agent, should contact their point of purchase, Duffy said.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 2 May 2026
He had been booked into the jail in late November on a probation violation warrant.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Insider tip When it’s not booked for a private event, the 17th floor has a quiet terrace for sightseeing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for booked
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Overcoming the decades-long generational belief that certain colors, prints, and fabrics are reserved for specific seasons and occasions—or worse, outright forbidden—has been one of today's greatest stylistic triumphs; if only for the sheer liberation of finally letting go of what others think.—
Lucía Tejo,
Glamour,
26 Apr. 2026
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Two weeks later, his streams are still spiking, with record-smashing numbers typically reserved for Super Bowl halftime headliners.—
Andrea Domanick,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Dillon Gabriel moved to a backup role as Deshaun Watson remained on the physically unable to perform list, even after the team opened his 21-day practice window in December.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2026
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Meet, also, a discreet, briefcase-toting ball-bearings salesman from Chicago, recently moved here with his wife, now that the kids are grown.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Monken, who was hired in January, is expected to introduce a new offensive system in Cleveland.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2026
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The Phillies hired former Dodgers manager Don Mattingly on an interim basis and likely will circle back to Cora after the season.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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In addition, overall passenger numbers decreased 20% after Spirit exited a route, which indicates that rival airlines did not immediately step forward to fill the void.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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In November, George Condo exited the gallery and joined Skarstedt and Sprüth Magers.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
1 May 2026
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The plane had departed from Amarillo, Texas, roughly two hours before the crash and was headed to New Braunfels National Airport, according to flight data cited by The Associated Press.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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Villanova lost four of its top five scorers as double-double machine Duke Brennan and veteran sixth-man Devin Askew saw their eligibility expire, and both Bryce Lindsay (Indiana) and Acaden Lewis (Miami) departed through the portal.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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Maya Melendez, a ninth grader, went 3-for-4 with a home run, double and 7 RBI for the Patriots.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The fans went home happy after an apparent makeup call wiped out a Saints go-ahead field goal, and the Packers avoided a 1-3 start by escaping with a 28-27 victory.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Luke Kornet got the Game 3 start against the Trail Blazers in Wembanyama’s absence, finishing with 14 points and 10 rebounds.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Onyemata was one of the free-agent signings the Jets got the most praise for — a rock-solid veteran defensive tackle who can help in both the run and pass game.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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And then, at the very end of the 2025 season, after months of speculation in national sports media, Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin bailed for bitter rival LSU and a $91 million contract.—
Bomani Jones,
Vanity Fair,
29 Apr. 2026
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But that side of things bailed KC out Sunday.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Booked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/booked. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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