booking

Definition of bookingnext
present participle of book

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of booking Many bucket list adventures for 2026 require advance planning, with some trips booking months ahead. Ashley Lynch july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 Some industry folks are already booking hotels and Airbnbs, while some talent may prefer to stay in Denver, only a half-hour drive away, which hosts fancier hotels like the Four Seasons and a massive international airport hub. Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 29 July 2026 Pick a process your customers use all the time, whether that's booking an appointment, filing a claim, or checking out. Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Always double-check the flight costs for yourself before booking. Eva Flowe july 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026 After booking about €200 million ($228 million) in sales last year, Sansoni said ChapsVision expects a 50% jump in sales this year and aims to top €1 billion by 2030. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 July 2026 Some airlines reserve off-peak pricing for economy awards, so review the fine print before booking. Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 27 July 2026 There are few travel wins quite as satisfying as booking a flight for less than dinner out—and Frontier has built a loyal following around exactly that. Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2026 For permit details and booking windows, see the Inca Trail planning guide. Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for booking
Verb
  • Drain pasta, reserving ½ cup pasta cooking liquid, and rinse.
    Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 July 2026
  • Cook until al dente according to the package directions, reserving 3/4 cup of the pasta water before draining.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Verb
  • Schepman said that though officers had tried to turn and stop the car earlier in the pursuit, the crash occurred because the suspect lost control after exiting I-25.
    Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 31 July 2026
  • Garth, Spelling, Green and Ian Ziering are the only 90210 stars who appeared on every season of the series, with Jason Priestley returning as a guest star in season 10 after exiting in season nine.
    Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • That puts additional weight on the value of the face-to-face interview — one of the last remaining stages of the hiring process that can’t be automated.
    Cami Fateh, Vogue, 22 July 2026
  • The casting was just as important as hiring our cinematographer or our production designer.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • Flights over the Nazca Lines departing from the nearby Maria Reiche Airport had been suspended on Friday due to winds exceeding 25 mph, which kicked up dust ⁠and ​reduced visibility.
    Joe Kottke, NBC news, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Miles & More members can also earn up to 25% cashback on intercontinental award travel bookings departing from the US, or up to 15% cashback on general intercontinental itineraries.
    Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • That includes the recent NXT call-up of Ricky Saints as well as Raw stars Finn Balor and Gunther moving over to Friday nights.
    Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The Fairview Fire was estimated at about 979 acres and remains a fast-moving threat, according to firefighters.
    Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired the biggest prize on the trade deadline market, getting two-time reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • That being said, SPORT explains that Real Madrid are optimistic about getting a deal over the line after agreeing personal terms with the player.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • To keep the business going, the family has increasingly turned to restoring old bells, often with the help of modern technologies.
    Philipp Jenne, Fortune, 30 July 2026
  • The plush foam footbed and deep heel cup feel even better than going barefoot, cradling my feet with every step.
    Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • Beijing in recent years has rapidly expanded mandates for schools in ethnic minority regions to adopt primarily Chinese-language education, starting from kindergarten.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Whisk in pudding mix until starting to thicken, 1 to 2 minutes.
    Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026

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“Booking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/booking. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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