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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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
The Pitt star Katherine LaNasa reflects on almost quitting acting after battling cancer and not booking work.
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Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
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
Inspiration happens on social platforms, validation on Google, comparison across aggregators, and booking wherever friction is lowest.
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Teresa MacKintosh,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
Jewelry obsessives should start booking travel immediately to see this wildly impressive array detailing the house’s incredible 120-year history.
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Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
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
Inspiration happens on social platforms, validation on Google, comparison across aggregators, and booking wherever friction is lowest.
—
Teresa MacKintosh,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
Jewelry obsessives should start booking travel immediately to see this wildly impressive array detailing the house’s incredible 120-year history.
—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for booking
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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The Phillies duo followed up their historic night on Saturday in which Schwarber hit three home runs and Harper hit for the cycle, by both going deep against the Mets again.
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Costa did not resurface after going underwater, and officials from the Massachusetts State Police Underwater Recovery Team and Marine Unit and the Milton Fire Department, as well as other local crews, eventually located the teen before transporting him to a Boston hospital.
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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 27 Jun. 2026.
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