1
as in reserving
to arrange to have something (as a hotel room) held for one's future use
we booked a conference room for the meeting next week
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2
as in exiting
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 booking
Standard fare differences will apply when booking future travel.
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Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
There’s nothing like the excitement of booking your next international trip.
—Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
A day after booking Soto and Baz, investigators arrested Gutierrez, who allegedly led the distribution of the cocaine to dealers and users, at his Oxnard home.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Even with a healthy points balance, flexibility often determines whether booking an award flight is possible.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
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Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
There’s nothing like the excitement of booking your next international trip.
—Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
A day after booking Soto and Baz, investigators arrested Gutierrez, who allegedly led the distribution of the cocaine to dealers and users, at his Oxnard home.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Even with a healthy points balance, flexibility often determines whether booking an award flight is possible.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for booking
Verb
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Transfer chicken to a plate, skin sides up, reserving drippings in skillet.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, cut the stems from the fennel, reserving 1 tablespoon of fronds.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Drivers should slow down and use caution when exiting highways, as ramp conditions may vary.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2026
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Christian Vesper is exiting his role as Fremantle‘s CEO of Global Drama and Film.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2026
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John Harbaugh is hiring another familiar face who has coached an MVP quarterback onto the Giants’ offensive staff.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The budget presentation comes weeks after the district implemented a hiring freeze in response to a $53 million budget gap in the current fiscal year.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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The machine was deliberately modified for the task, departing from its standard factory setup.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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Trevor Noah is departing after six years, and Winston is uncertain about the path forward.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
2 Feb. 2026
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The two-day road trip would also mark Guthrie’s first time moving away from home.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Where is Ellen DeGeneres moving now?—
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FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson called Garland one of his favorite players and seemed to take comfort in handing him off to Lue, who is known for getting the most out of his players.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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Otherwise, past travelers note that Anse Source d’Argent can get busy, and your fellow tourists may prevent you from getting that picture-perfect moment.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Both going and staying are restless states.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Eyad Murrar, the co-founder of Coffee for Gaza, along with his cousin, sells a wide variety of coffee beans, with 50% of the profit going directly to humanitarian relief for Gaza.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Where to Shop First at the Thrift Store Both experts recommend starting with the categories that carry higher retail prices when purchased new.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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With Angelichio's hiring, McCarthy's coaching staff is starting to come together just over one week after he was introduced as the new head coach of the Steelers.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Booking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/booking. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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