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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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Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Stewart built her brand through best-selling books, television shows, home goods lines and her magazine Martha Stewart Living.
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Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Other artists booked for other nights, including Morris Day, Martina McBride and Bret Michaels, canceled their plans amid the initial firestorm over whether Freedom 250 is a nonpartisan or MAGA-affiliated organization.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
27 June 2026
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The film is part of WBPA’s new slate of original animation features, which include the upcoming original musical Bad Fairies, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ncuti Gatwa; and The Lunar Chronicles, an adaptation of Marissa Meyer’s best-selling book series.
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Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Stewart built her brand through best-selling books, television shows, home goods lines and her magazine Martha Stewart Living.
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Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
Verb
Below is a look at the teams that have booked their spot in the Round of 32 and have reached the knockout rounds of the 2026 men’s World Cup.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Other artists booked for other nights, including Morris Day, Martina McBride and Bret Michaels, canceled their plans amid the initial firestorm over whether Freedom 250 is a nonpartisan or MAGA-affiliated organization.
—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for book
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Her novel Forgotten On Sunday (Europa, 2024) won the Booksellers Choice Award in France and the paperback edition has been a long-selling best-seller since publication.
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Indeed, when people began to travel by train in the 19th century, publishers began selling romance and thriller paperbacks across London’s railway stations.
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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.
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One fan told Rife to carry salt, a lighter, a Bible and a crucifix at all times.
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Soldiers were deployed outside the Kampala offices of the Daily Monitor newspaper early Sunday.
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The Southern California Journalism Awards span print newspapers and magazines, TV, radio and digital news outlets as well as radio, podcasting and social media.
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It’s truly best served warm with a fat scoop of vanilla ice cream melting over the top.
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Democrats are asking The fallout from STAT reporter Lizzy Lawrence’s scoop continues.
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The apartments will be reserved for households earning between 30% and 70% of the area’s median income, providing affordable housing options for low- and moderate-income residents.
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But Miami could be reserving this exception for veteran free agents as a team in win-now mode following the acquisition of Antetokounmpo.
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This pair is made from organic cotton and spandex, creating a comfortable material that moves with you.
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Gregory said that approach helped convince her to move forward with the project.
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Also included is a 120-page hardcover book containing photographs by Cognito documenting the creation and promotion of the original album, along with lyric excerpts and handwritten notes from bey himself.
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The Games Resemble Collector’s Books Similar to Hasbro's recent Monopoly Fourth Wing release, both editions of the game are packaged like hardcover novels with designs that mimic the book jackets of A Court of Thorns and Roses and A Court of Mist and Fury.
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The findings were published on Monday in the journal Acta Palaeontologica Polonica.
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The cockroaches were first reported in the United States in 1978 with infestations at military bases in Lathrop, California, and El Paso, Texas, the journal said.
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“Book.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/book. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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