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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
H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 7 May 2026
In…early books, Strout seemed confident that good would eventually prevail, or at least persist.
—Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
Dessen’s books sat between children’s board books.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Those paper losses show up on the companies' books right away.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 7 May 2026
Long enough to realize he’ll be disgraced in the history books, forevermore.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 May 2026
For one of those holidays, her uncle bought her a collection of Jane Austen books.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 7 May 2026
Since May 1996, a group of neighbors has met almost every month to talk about books.
—Maggie Penman, Washington Post, 1 May 2026
Best tech gifts for graduates Book lovers will appreciate this lightweight e-reader’s convenient design and capacity to store up to 6,000 books.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
No one books a 300-room Marriott for personalized service.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
Still, not everyone who books one of these seats actually qualifies.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
As part of the initiative, NIVA will choose someone who books the acts for these indie venues to work with Spotify’s editorial team and create a playlist featuring artists.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
That’s because concerts at Red Rocks and other venues sell out so quickly that promoter AEG Presents, which books the majority of large Denver concerts, can sell additional venues and multiply the value for artists of visiting our relatively isolated tour-routing hub, promoters have said.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
If a customer books you, the site will collect and remit payment to you when the job is done, minus a 20% fee, just like Fiverr.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
This brunch usually books up, so call soon.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
Once selected, the app books the entire multimodal trip, including an Uber Black car to the vertiport, the Joby air taxi flight, and another Uber pickup at the destination.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
The children’s books, which largely attribute poverty in Vietnam to its communist government, also simplify history to play up communist aggression in the civil war—while omitting the extensive role that the United States military played in the conflict.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 7 May 2026
In…early books, Strout seemed confident that good would eventually prevail, or at least persist.
—Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
Dessen’s books sat between children’s board books.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Those paper losses show up on the companies' books right away.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 7 May 2026
Long enough to realize he’ll be disgraced in the history books, forevermore.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 May 2026
For one of those holidays, her uncle bought her a collection of Jane Austen books.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 7 May 2026
Since May 1996, a group of neighbors has met almost every month to talk about books.
—Maggie Penman, Washington Post, 1 May 2026
Best tech gifts for graduates Book lovers will appreciate this lightweight e-reader’s convenient design and capacity to store up to 6,000 books.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
The two discussed going on vacation to Puerto Rico, even talking with Hill’s sister, who books flights for him.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
No one books a 300-room Marriott for personalized service.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
Still, not everyone who books one of these seats actually qualifies.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
As part of the initiative, NIVA will choose someone who books the acts for these indie venues to work with Spotify’s editorial team and create a playlist featuring artists.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
That’s because concerts at Red Rocks and other venues sell out so quickly that promoter AEG Presents, which books the majority of large Denver concerts, can sell additional venues and multiply the value for artists of visiting our relatively isolated tour-routing hub, promoters have said.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
If a customer books you, the site will collect and remit payment to you when the job is done, minus a 20% fee, just like Fiverr.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
This brunch usually books up, so call soon.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
Once selected, the app books the entire multimodal trip, including an Uber Black car to the vertiport, the Joby air taxi flight, and another Uber pickup at the destination.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for books
Noun
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Being able to pass the time reading without dealing with bulky paperbacks is a major improvement.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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This is not to say that all trade paperbacks are unserious or undeserving of coverage.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The gala’s funds support acquisitions of garments and accessories, but also the institute’s reference library, which holds over 800 periodicals and 1,500 designer files pertaining to the history of fashion and clothing, dating back to the sixteenth century.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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In Near, the Court considered the constitutionality of a Minnesota public nuisance statute that allowed authorities to shut down scandalous and defamatory periodicals.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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SurveyRewards reserves the right to deduct or cancel your pending rewards at any time at the site’s sole discretion.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
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His attorney, Tezira Abe, said the decision was temporary and that Allen reserves the right to revisit the issue later.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Light-diffusing pigments blur the look of dark circles, blemishes, and uneven skin tone with a soft-focus effect, while the proprietary Flex Form Matrix technology creates a breathable layer that moves with the skin throughout the day—without settling into fine lines or creasing.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
10 May 2026
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 May 2026
Noun
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To sustain her ruse, Suzanne discovers volumes of diaries written by the painter’s late wife.—
Ben Croll,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
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Naked dresses remain banned, as do dresses with imposing volumes and long trains.—
Blanche Marcel,
Vanity Fair,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Scientific journals are flooded with low-quality submissions.—
Jamil Zaki,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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Potter pushed away people over and over again, and The Dark Wizard uses archival footage, various interviews, and Potter’s journals to try to understand why.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Both hires require formal approval from their respective school boards, which are expected to vote in May.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Her duties include recruiting, a new hires diversity panel and a fentanyl awareness campaign.—
Jon Regardie,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Verb
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MrBeast exits the arena, off to another afternoon shoot.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
6 May 2026
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Authorities said in March of 2025, a hunter found part of a human skull in Plymouth, near the breakdown lane of Route 3 North between exits 13 and 14.—
Brandon Truitt,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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“Books.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/books. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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