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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
Jake and Rebecca were arrested that same day on suspicion of murder and booked into custody.
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Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
The interview took place at a Tarrant County jail where Obiedo had been booked on an offense in another case.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
A student was taken into custody and booked on a count of minor in possession of a firearm, police said.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
He was taken into custody and booked at Leon County Jail, but he has already been released on bond, the Tallahassee Democrat, part of the USA TODAY Network, reported.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Mcintyre was booked into jail and is being held without bail, KSTU reported.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Because the expansion to a nine-game SEC schedule over-booked the Arkansas schedule for 2026, one game had to go away and Yurachek said that looks to be the Hogs' home game with Memphis moving to another year.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2025
He was booked into a Los Angeles County jail later that day and charged with a misdemeanor on an allegation of assaulting a police officer during the incident.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Keep in mind, whoever takes parts like this has their dance card booked for probably the next decade or more.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
The interview took place at a Tarrant County jail where Obiedo had been booked on an offense in another case.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
A student was taken into custody and booked on a count of minor in possession of a firearm, police said.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
He was taken into custody and booked at Leon County Jail, but he has already been released on bond, the Tallahassee Democrat, part of the USA TODAY Network, reported.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Mcintyre was booked into jail and is being held without bail, KSTU reported.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Because the expansion to a nine-game SEC schedule over-booked the Arkansas schedule for 2026, one game had to go away and Yurachek said that looks to be the Hogs' home game with Memphis moving to another year.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2025
He was booked into a Los Angeles County jail later that day and charged with a misdemeanor on an allegation of assaulting a police officer during the incident.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Keep in mind, whoever takes parts like this has their dance card booked for probably the next decade or more.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for booked
Verb
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Gaoloujin had 16 buildings in total, with numbers one through seven reserved for resettled residents, and numbers eight through 16 for tenants from elsewhere.—
Jack Hargreaves,
The Dial,
9 Sep. 2025
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The administration has reserved the right to send in National Guard troops in addition to federal law enforcement officers.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As the two left the stage, Carey and Grande shared another hug and exited together.—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Tight end George Kittle and wide receiver Jauan Jennings both exited Sunday's 17-13 season-opening win over the Seattle Seahawks with hamstring and shoulder injuries, respectively, and both didn't return.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the film — her first since portraying opera diva Maria Callas in last year’s Maria — the Oscar winner, 50, stars as Maxine, an American film director hired to make a video for a Paris fashion event amid being diagnosed with breast cancer and navigating a divorce.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Yet, the defense was a reflection of what new coordinator Al Golden promised and has spoken about at every opportunity possible since he was hired.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Boise Pride moved the route from the heart of downtown to River Street, between South 13th and 9th streets.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Sep. 2025
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Fire crossed Dinkey Creek and moved north toward Oak Flat.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Glenn Martens for Maison Margiela Succeeding John Galliano—who departed the brand after 10 years in December of 2024—Martens is currently the creative director at both Maison Margiela and Diesel, connected through their parent company OTB Group.—
Elizabeth Grace Coyne,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The United dressing room was said to be toxic and fractured when Mourinho departed, with Solskjaer would be the man to repair it.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Police reported the suspect got into an awaiting black SUV driven by a second suspect, and the pair fled the scene.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Boise State football got the train back on the tracks last Friday night, torching Eastern Washington 51-14 in the Broncos’ home opener to get to 1-1 on the season.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That new equalized funding formula went into effect after a three-year transition period in 2024, when 44 groups each got $9,269, according to the three-year awards report.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Following in the menswear trend of the night, Lenny Kravitz went sans shirt at the MTV VMAs.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At an equally certain point, her fans and many of her critic champions bailed, at least for many years.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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He has now been bailed pending further investigation.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Booked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/booked. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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