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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
The snug, with books, board games and curiosities lining its comfortable seating, is the perfect spot for a nightcap or a quiet moment.
—Felicity Capon, TheWeek, 19 Feb. 2026
Extrapolating the data indicated the glass books would remain stable at 290 degrees C for more than 10,000 years—and even longer at room temperature.
—Damien Pine, Scientific American, 19 Feb. 2026
Inspired by the life of Margret Rey, co-creator of the Curious George character and books, Margret and Stevie centers around Rey (MacLaine) later in life as publishers circle to reshape her legacy and rewrite her place in literary history.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
Each of her five books went on to become best-sellers with the author having sold seven million copies in the United States since 2020, according to The New York Times.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
The film shows the captors’ comings and goings, their discussions among themselves, and the captive’s efforts to keep occupied with her few books, with photos, with basic hygiene, and with memory games involving her address book.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2026
Snap on attachments to target furniture, and use the small brush for the tops of books along your shelves.
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
Current state law requires school library books to reflect the community standards for the population the library serves.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 5 Feb. 2026
Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
The Conditions of Will by Jessa Hastings When her father dies, Georgia Carter reluctantly books a flight home from London to South Carolina.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Visit Anaheim is a not-for-profit that books the Anaheim Convention Center and markets the city.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
Bowie House Angela gets Ainsley out of her dorm and books her a suite for the week at the upscale Bowie House in Fort Worth.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
Greta agrees to draw up the paperwork, and Angela immediately books Ainsley a room at a nearby luxury hotel for the remainder of cheer camp.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
And instead of dictating from the central office which books to recommend, Barnes & Noble now lets local booksellers suggest books to their customers, giving the stores a more personal touch, Flanigan said.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Kids 14 and under who book a ski lesson get free lift tickets, and kids 12 and under get free rentals when a parent books a three-day rental package.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
Under book and claim, the buyer books a specific quantity of sustainable fuel at the time of purchase and then claims the emissions reduction toward their sustainability targets.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 29 Dec. 2025
Noun
The rooms are stocked with artwork by some of the area’s most respected artists, books and vintage magazines from local bookstores, and products sourced from nearby shops.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
The snug, with books, board games and curiosities lining its comfortable seating, is the perfect spot for a nightcap or a quiet moment.
—Felicity Capon, TheWeek, 19 Feb. 2026
Extrapolating the data indicated the glass books would remain stable at 290 degrees C for more than 10,000 years—and even longer at room temperature.
—Damien Pine, Scientific American, 19 Feb. 2026
Inspired by the life of Margret Rey, co-creator of the Curious George character and books, Margret and Stevie centers around Rey (MacLaine) later in life as publishers circle to reshape her legacy and rewrite her place in literary history.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
Each of her five books went on to become best-sellers with the author having sold seven million copies in the United States since 2020, according to The New York Times.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
The film shows the captors’ comings and goings, their discussions among themselves, and the captive’s efforts to keep occupied with her few books, with photos, with basic hygiene, and with memory games involving her address book.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2026
Snap on attachments to target furniture, and use the small brush for the tops of books along your shelves.
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
Current state law requires school library books to reflect the community standards for the population the library serves.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
Alongside the African Diaspora volume, Duran keeps almost all the Hidden Voices guides in her classroom, and has used or expects to use the Jewish, Muslim, Latinx and Asian Americans books in her lesson plans.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
The Conditions of Will by Jessa Hastings When her father dies, Georgia Carter reluctantly books a flight home from London to South Carolina.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Visit Anaheim is a not-for-profit that books the Anaheim Convention Center and markets the city.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
Bowie House Angela gets Ainsley out of her dorm and books her a suite for the week at the upscale Bowie House in Fort Worth.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
Greta agrees to draw up the paperwork, and Angela immediately books Ainsley a room at a nearby luxury hotel for the remainder of cheer camp.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
And instead of dictating from the central office which books to recommend, Barnes & Noble now lets local booksellers suggest books to their customers, giving the stores a more personal touch, Flanigan said.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Kids 14 and under who book a ski lesson get free lift tickets, and kids 12 and under get free rentals when a parent books a three-day rental package.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
Under book and claim, the buyer books a specific quantity of sustainable fuel at the time of purchase and then claims the emissions reduction toward their sustainability targets.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 29 Dec. 2025
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,
8 Feb. 2026
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Stocking only paperbacks was a radical choice.—
Gioia Woods,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Designate a place near the entryway for all mail, periodicals, and paper forms.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
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His houses were featured in such prominent periodicals as Life magazine in the 1950s and Vogue in 1972.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Promoter reserves the right to verify eligibility and to adjudicate on any dispute at any time.—
Time,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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But this sport reserves its greatest rewards for the exceptional while demanding so much that exceptional seems the only acceptable payoff.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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An annular solar eclipse happens when the moon moves between Earth and the sun, but is too far from Earth to completely cover the sun's disk.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Every year from approximately November 22 to December 21, the sun moves through the ninth sign of the zodiac, Sagittarius, symbolized by the Archer.—
Maressa Brown,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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By leveraging content, bundling offers and limited-time drops, brands have been able to sell massive volumes in record time.—
Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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When crypto is booming, volumes surge, and the stock can gap higher; when crypto cools, the opposite happens.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As The New York Times has reported, the Goddard’s tens of thousands of books, documents, and journals have shaped our sense of the world, from the ocean to the sky.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Unfortunately, these outdated notions remain prevalent in scientific journals and science journalism.—
Kevin Omland,
The Conversation,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The one-time toothpaste mascot only begins to find his way when an unexpected acting call leads him to start working for a rental family service, which hires him out to play stand-in roles in strangers’ lives.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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To woo her, Almaviva hires Figaro (baritone Dean Murphy), the town’s jack-of-all-trades who (among other tasks) is the doctor’s barber and wig stylist.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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While there are several sports funds, exits are relatively rare.—
Luisa Beltran,
Sportico.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Departures remained elevated, with 262 CFO exits worldwide—2% higher than 2024 and 5% above the seven‑year average—but appointments outpaced exits by 54 roles, the widest gap since Russell Reynolds began tracking CFO turnover in 2019.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Books.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/books. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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