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
Koziner added that the company is booking more into 2030 and even 2031.
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Seema Mody,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
Daniel Glazer, a clinical psychologist, said making travel arrangements during a time of emotional hardship is a classic rage-booking symptom.
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Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
While refunds were offered, many were left scrambling after booking travel.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
For festival organizers, the decision to bring Common to Kansas City was about more than booking a recognizable name.
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J.m. Banks
june 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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Seema Mody,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
Daniel Glazer, a clinical psychologist, said making travel arrangements during a time of emotional hardship is a classic rage-booking symptom.
—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
While refunds were offered, many were left scrambling after booking travel.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
For festival organizers, the decision to bring Common to Kansas City was about more than booking a recognizable name.
—
J.m. Banks
june 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for booking
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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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Finally, set clear guidelines for fund usage, reserving it for true emergencies and planning its replenishment.
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An Uber driver taking fans to Kansas City’s first World Cup match was injured, as was a woman who was exiting Interstate 70 on her way to pick up her brother.
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The ships included eight tankers and two cargo ships exiting the Persian Gulf and eight tankers and six cargo ships entering it.
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Twice last month, people in South Korea taking an exam to assess their English language skills - the results of which are often used to make hiring decisions - were caught using smart glasses.
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He is accused of not checking work authorizations before hiring laborers, according to the Post.
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Geoff was concerned about his children departing for college, leaving him and his wife as empty nesters.
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Also departing was Celebrity Autobiography, the specialty show with a rotating cast of stars reading the memoirs of other celebrities to comic effect.
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Ashton's journey from moving bins to cleaning them demonstrates that a complete roadmap isn't necessary; curiosity and taking the next step are crucial.
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These wearable devices are rapidly moving away from novelty into the mainstream.
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Both teams are dangerous and could make runs, but getting past their first opponents in the next stage will be a daunting task.
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To avoid rage-booking, experts suggest pausing before purchasing, getting a second opinion, and planning travel in advance.
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Both political factions’ cronies continually flatter and lie to them about how things are going.
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Syd was always going places, but Richie and Tina — and, of course, the fabulous Fak brothers, Neil (Matty Matheson) and Ted (Ricky Staffieri) — were the miracles of the piece.
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Now, Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton present a stark choice to voters in the race to be the next governor at a moment when public support for the state’s generous safety net is starting to fray.
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In the last 20 minutes before kick, droves of fans have made their way into the stadium and the energy is starting to pick up.
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“Booking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/booking. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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