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as in paperbacks
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 periodicals
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 moves
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 books
Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
Why ban books, Postman asked, if no one bothers to read them?
—Time, 10 Sep. 2025
What Mattered Most is out March 31, 2026, and available for pre-order now wherever books are sold.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
In 2022, more Colleen Hoover books were sold than copies of the Bible.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025
The compilations of earlier adventures are some of my favorite books in the Fifth Edition line.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
In recent years, Clinton – once an NBC correspondent in the same vein as fellow former first kid Jenna Bush Hager – has instead focused on global health advocacy and authoring books, with and without her mom.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The other benefits included in the new program include; access to exclusive Prime events and deals; Prime Video (with ads); Prime Reading; access to third-party benefits; digital content such as audio books, eBooks, games and more.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
And while there are other Bluey books out there, this one will be the first-ever graphic novel for the series and the first Bluey book geared toward slightly older kids (the official suggested age range is 7-10 years).
—De Elizabeth, Parents, 3 Sep. 2025
Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The ski resort also books local DJs to play at restaurants on the mountain, because dancing is the best way to stay warm – trust us.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025
In an effort to bond with Hank, Bobby books tickets to a football camp at AT&T Stadium.
—Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2025
Ian obliges and books the band.
—Rob Reiner, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2025
Reserve a cabin ahead of time, as Chinati Hot Springs does not have day passes and books up quickly.
—Eva Frederick, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
The money will help fund events such as children’s storytimes, books discussions and hands-on learning.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
These two energies seduced me to find womxn who, through their artistic work, were open to rebellious acts such as publishing art books on essential topics.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
Why ban books, Postman asked, if no one bothers to read them?
—Time, 10 Sep. 2025
What Mattered Most is out March 31, 2026, and available for pre-order now wherever books are sold.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
In 2022, more Colleen Hoover books were sold than copies of the Bible.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025
The compilations of earlier adventures are some of my favorite books in the Fifth Edition line.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
In recent years, Clinton – once an NBC correspondent in the same vein as fellow former first kid Jenna Bush Hager – has instead focused on global health advocacy and authoring books, with and without her mom.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The other benefits included in the new program include; access to exclusive Prime events and deals; Prime Video (with ads); Prime Reading; access to third-party benefits; digital content such as audio books, eBooks, games and more.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
And while there are other Bluey books out there, this one will be the first-ever graphic novel for the series and the first Bluey book geared toward slightly older kids (the official suggested age range is 7-10 years).
—De Elizabeth, Parents, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
Erika Doss/Prime After Belly and Jere call off the wedding, Belly goes to the airport and books a flight to Paris.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The ski resort also books local DJs to play at restaurants on the mountain, because dancing is the best way to stay warm – trust us.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025
In an effort to bond with Hank, Bobby books tickets to a football camp at AT&T Stadium.
—Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2025
Ian obliges and books the band.
—Rob Reiner, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2025
Reserve a cabin ahead of time, as Chinati Hot Springs does not have day passes and books up quickly.
—Eva Frederick, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
The money will help fund events such as children’s storytimes, books discussions and hands-on learning.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for books
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The bar is stocked with wine and coffee, the walls are lined with books and the air is filled with the aroma of fresh paperbacks.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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Honey is a recognizable archetype, the sort of pulp-fiction staple honed over decades of vintage publications, dog-eared paperbacks and B-movie double features.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Unlike Samsung, which reserves its anti-reflective display for the $1,000+ Galaxy S25 Ultra, Apple is offering its latest screen advancements on its most affordable model.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The proposal reserves the right to force a divestiture of the rest of DFP if necessary to open this market.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray has confirmed plans to pursue the death penalty, meaning Robinson will remain in custody without bail as the case moves toward trial.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Conventional engines burn fuel in a steady process, where the flame front (the area at which combustion occurs) moves smoothly through a propellant mixture to produce continuous thrust.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Overall, search volumes appear to be up, which is one reason why Google revenues have continued to climb.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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Small and large transactions, such as making a purchase at a coffee shop with a digital wallet or moving large volumes of digital assets, can open users up to serious privacy risks.—
Josh Hawkins,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Her academic credentials include published research in journals such as Nature Cell Biology and FASEB Journal, with extensive work on aging, nutrition, and disease prevention.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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Parker’s attempts to publish in academic journals have regularly been rebuffed.—
Tom Bartlett,
The Atlantic,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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BlueCrew hires warehouse workers in about two dozen cities, primarily located in California, Texas, Utah, Florida, Texas and Illinois.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
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One of the people who hires Arj off the app is Jeff, a rich and stereotypical tech bro, played by Seth Rogen.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Michael Douglas is pictured with his lookalike son, Cameron Douglas, as the pair exits The Drew Barrymore Show in New York City.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Planned exits from low-margin businesses and a temporary plant closure also impacted sales.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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My articles have been quoted in numerous newspapers and on CNN, ABC's Good Morning America, NBC's Today Show, Oprah and other TV and radio shows.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The team analyzed data collected from 2003 to 2023 from more than 236,000 Americans as part of the American Time Use Survey; the data included how often participants read physical books, magazines, newspapers, or listened to audio and electronic books on an average day.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Books.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/books. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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