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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
Insider tip If you’re booked in the MGM Tower at the Borgata, use the dedicated MGM Tower check-in desk instead of the main lobby reception.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 May 2026
Another traveler mentioned already booked flights after securing what the person believed was a legitimate deal.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Providence, even at 21 years old, is still regularly booked.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Garcia costarred in Rob Zombie’s The Munsters (2022) and booked another main role in the comedy series Bookie.
—Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
Samantha Josephine Watson, 41, of Eastvale, was booked at the Robert Presley Jail on Friday on suspicion of sending harmful material to a juvenile, oral copulation and digital penetration, according to a news release from the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 22 May 2026
The second night screenings have booked Club Rats, by AFI graduate Grace Godvin; Aayat, from USC graduating director Sonia Bhatia; AFI graduate Alex Bush’s Beware The Wolves; Norheimsund, from NYU graduate Ana Alpizar; and Kumquat, from FSU graduate director Lex Lee Morales.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Guests had already booked flights and accommodations, and Martin says the biggest uncertainty became whether they would be forced to cancel altogether, depending on the outcome of Kade’s surgery.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
This is where the call gets booked.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 May 2026
Another traveler mentioned already booked flights after securing what the person believed was a legitimate deal.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Providence, even at 21 years old, is still regularly booked.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Garcia costarred in Rob Zombie’s The Munsters (2022) and booked another main role in the comedy series Bookie.
—Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
Samantha Josephine Watson, 41, of Eastvale, was booked at the Robert Presley Jail on Friday on suspicion of sending harmful material to a juvenile, oral copulation and digital penetration, according to a news release from the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 22 May 2026
The second night screenings have booked Club Rats, by AFI graduate Grace Godvin; Aayat, from USC graduating director Sonia Bhatia; AFI graduate Alex Bush’s Beware The Wolves; Norheimsund, from NYU graduate Ana Alpizar; and Kumquat, from FSU graduate director Lex Lee Morales.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Guests had already booked flights and accommodations, and Martin says the biggest uncertainty became whether they would be forced to cancel altogether, depending on the outcome of Kade’s surgery.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
This is where the call gets booked.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for booked
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Dynasty teams or even top athletes such as Tom Brady, LeBron James, Jeff Gordon or Jimmie Johnson have all experienced — and embraced — the boos reserved for only the best of the best.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The stoop is a specialized hunting maneuver, and it’s generally reserved for aerial attacks in open environments where speed and surprise matter most.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Seventeen states in total are challenging companies with prediction markets — like Kalshi, Polymarket, Coinbase and Robinhood — and one has moved to ban them entirely.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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Chevron and the state have been in a tense relationship for years; Chevron moved its headquarters out of California in 2024 after complaining about state and local regulations, and is currently buying oil shipped through an offshore pipeline that California has attempted to keep shut down.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Perry’s mother Suzanne Morrison wrote that her son and the family had known Iwamasa for decades, and that relatives were relieved when Perry, who’d had recurring struggles with addiction throughout his life, hired the assistant in 2022.—
Andrew Dalton,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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Netflix has hired a Fremantle strategy chief as content strategy lead in Spain, France and Italy.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Schanuel exited after his hit with left calf tightness.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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Cole exited in line for the win but settled for a no-decision after the Yankees’ bullpen surrendered four runs in the eighth.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Trump and Dart then shook hands on the stage before the 23-year-old departed.—
Ryan Canfield OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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The project takes its title and central conceit from the biology of the stickleback fish, a species in which the male stands guard over the eggs alone once the female has departed.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 May 2026
Verb
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But the fairy godmother’s spell wore off early in Game 6, which was just 62 seconds old when Vegas went ahead to stay.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Heartland recruit Sammy Atkinson went 3-for-4 with three runs and two triples, including a leadoff triple that sparked a three-run seventh as the Celtics (16-14) came back from a 5-3 deficit.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
Verb
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But this drone was designed to fly in the open air, and never got a chance to venture into the lava tubes before ultimately meeting its demise in 2024.—
Tom Brown,
Space.com,
25 May 2026
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Oregon closer Devin Bell got Cashel Dugger and Espinoza to strike out swinging.—
Los Angeles Times Staff,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
Verb
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This March, Honda bailed on the idea entirely, killing its 0 Series vehicles and the upcoming Acura RSX electric SUV, which was going to share the platform.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
14 May 2026
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The four occupants bailed from the car and ran, but officers eventually caught them.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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“Booked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/booked. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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