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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
Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Another outing is about vintage magazines, books and slides — and the reveal of a new take on the French brand’s Ami de Coeur symbol.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Growing up Black in Texas, Allen learned early that history isn’t just written in books.
—Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
Sunrise on the Reaping, which takes place between Ballad and the original Hunger Games books and films.
—Jen Juneau, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Between December 2023 and January 2025 — a timeframe of less than half of the previous — at least 1,389 books were found to have been removed or heavily age-restricted statewide over the past year.
—Laura L. Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025
Based on books by Lauren Brooke, the TV series is executive-produced by Michael Weinberg, Tom Cox, Jordy Randall, and Mark Haroun.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 1 Oct. 2025
In addition to Down by the River, published by Simon & Schuster in 2002, longtime journalist Bowden authored a range of other non-fiction books, including Blood Orchid, Trust Me, Desierto, The Sonoran Desert, Frog Mountain Blues and Killing the Hidden Waters.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
One AmorrAs regular, entrepreneur Dulce Navarro, 41, books the service for monthly long-distance rides to visit her family out of town, and for late-night events like concerts.
—Ladan Anoushfar, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
There was a backlash — even books about how to de-program your Valley Girl.
—Mimi Pond, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
And a space for the message that books and reading can be gateways to something bigger.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Years earlier, Easy made that kind of impression on Al Pacino’s Mickey Albano, a louche local personality who books talent for the Wynn casino.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 13 Sep. 2025
Mickey books him into a residency at the swanky Wynn Casino, passing the whole thing off as part of his newfound interest in giving back to the little people, not his bone-deep interest in looking out for himself.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 12 Sep. 2025
Eric Shanower, author of Marvel Comics Oz books one through six, also is scheduled to address fans of Oz.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
As the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics approaches, Jefferson-Wooden’s hopes of stamping her name firmly in the history books comes ever closer.
—Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Another outing is about vintage magazines, books and slides — and the reveal of a new take on the French brand’s Ami de Coeur symbol.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Growing up Black in Texas, Allen learned early that history isn’t just written in books.
—Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
Sunrise on the Reaping, which takes place between Ballad and the original Hunger Games books and films.
—Jen Juneau, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Between December 2023 and January 2025 — a timeframe of less than half of the previous — at least 1,389 books were found to have been removed or heavily age-restricted statewide over the past year.
—Laura L. Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025
Based on books by Lauren Brooke, the TV series is executive-produced by Michael Weinberg, Tom Cox, Jordy Randall, and Mark Haroun.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 1 Oct. 2025
In addition to Down by the River, published by Simon & Schuster in 2002, longtime journalist Bowden authored a range of other non-fiction books, including Blood Orchid, Trust Me, Desierto, The Sonoran Desert, Frog Mountain Blues and Killing the Hidden Waters.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
Anyone who books a service is welcome to enter Pure Elevations for free, though the spa also sells day passes for $20 for folks who just want to chill on the consumption patio.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
One AmorrAs regular, entrepreneur Dulce Navarro, 41, books the service for monthly long-distance rides to visit her family out of town, and for late-night events like concerts.
—Ladan Anoushfar, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
There was a backlash — even books about how to de-program your Valley Girl.
—Mimi Pond, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
And a space for the message that books and reading can be gateways to something bigger.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Years earlier, Easy made that kind of impression on Al Pacino’s Mickey Albano, a louche local personality who books talent for the Wynn casino.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 13 Sep. 2025
Mickey books him into a residency at the swanky Wynn Casino, passing the whole thing off as part of his newfound interest in giving back to the little people, not his bone-deep interest in looking out for himself.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 12 Sep. 2025
Eric Shanower, author of Marvel Comics Oz books one through six, also is scheduled to address fans of Oz.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for books
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When Catalina goes into the kitchen to refill her calabash, Frances grabs the box of Thompson paperbacks and makes a run for Ray at the restaurant.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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There are bookshelves teeming with dog-eared paperbacks, imposing hardbacks, critical anthologies, story collections, art books; my writer is also a reader, and a voracious one at that.—
Katie da Cunha Lewin
September 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Mortgage Matchup Center reserves the right to amend the above list without notice.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Promoter reserves the right to verify eligibility and to adjudicate on any dispute at any time.—
Time,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The platform has been heavily criticized over the last year by users who’ve said their smart home gadgets have been left to wither as Google moves away from Assistant and focuses on Gemini.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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As the seasons shift, the divide between tropical Gulf air and cooler Canadian air usually moves farther south across the United States, the weather service said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cramer also cited a report from Oppenheimer that said 40 to 50% of Kalshi's volumes come from Robinhood, which indicates that much of their user base is new to sports betting.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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Low volumes of trading has been a common bugbear for foreign investors looking at investing in Tadawul.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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By 1945, there were 86 scholarly journals in the field of history alone, and by 1948 there were 35 university presses (compared to just three in 1900).—
Time,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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Today, Chinese scientists are publishing more research in high-quality natural and health sciences journals than their US peers, according to the Nature Index, while Chinese universities have climbed into the rankings of the top 50 in the world.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The only hires from the Muschamp (2010-11) and McElwain (2014-15) cycles to win power conference titles were Stanford promotion David Shaw, Michigan man Jim Harbaugh and Pitt’s Pat Narduzzi.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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These hires infuse Blue Water with critical know-how to streamline production and operationalize its ASV platforms effectively.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Both of the Bills’ AFC title game exits have come at Arrowhead Stadium.—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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And the race could tighten further if Sliwa exits the race.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This, too, is why local newspapers were once society’s glue.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Water is boiling Fatih Altaylı has worked as a journalist in Turkey for more than 40 years, hosting news shows, writing columns, editing newspapers, and running television networks.—
Afşin Yurdakul,
Time,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Books.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/books. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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