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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
Maggie Penman, Washington Post, 1 May 2026
There are also samples of children’s programs from the 1800s and early 1900s, as well as small leather school attendance books that were handwritten by the founders of the church.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
As Wellman noted, Saphier is also the author of two books about health care.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 30 Apr. 2026
April Showers Another month of books, another month of book covers.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
Pip is back to solve another case in season 2 of the beloved Good Girl's Guide series based on books by Holly Jackson.
—Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Based on the bestselling books by Elle Kennedy, Season 1 follows the romance between quiet songwriter, Hannah (Ella Bright), and Briar University’s all-star hockey athlete, Garrett (Belmont Cameli).
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
There are flower arrangements, papier mache crafts, and coffee table books, adding color to the white terrazzo of the space.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
New series and films based on books coming in 2026 include East of Eden, Pride and Prejudice, Little House on the Prairie, Remarkably Bright Creatures and The Whisper Man.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
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
Wasserman also has a live events unit, a speaker’s bureau that books speakers for corporate events and conferences, and a rights sales business that negotiates and sells sponsorships and media rights, including stadium naming rights.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 25 Feb. 2026
The Torquay United Travel Club, which books coaches for its members, vented on its Facebook page.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
Since May 1996, a group of neighbors has met almost every month to talk about books.
—Maggie Penman, Washington Post, 1 May 2026
There are also samples of children’s programs from the 1800s and early 1900s, as well as small leather school attendance books that were handwritten by the founders of the church.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
As Wellman noted, Saphier is also the author of two books about health care.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 30 Apr. 2026
April Showers Another month of books, another month of book covers.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
Pip is back to solve another case in season 2 of the beloved Good Girl's Guide series based on books by Holly Jackson.
—Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Based on the bestselling books by Elle Kennedy, Season 1 follows the romance between quiet songwriter, Hannah (Ella Bright), and Briar University’s all-star hockey athlete, Garrett (Belmont Cameli).
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
There are flower arrangements, papier mache crafts, and coffee table books, adding color to the white terrazzo of the space.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
New series and films based on books coming in 2026 include East of Eden, Pride and Prejudice, Little House on the Prairie, Remarkably Bright Creatures and The Whisper Man.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
Wasserman also has a live events unit, a speaker’s bureau that books speakers for corporate events and conferences, and a rights sales business that negotiates and sells sponsorships and media rights, including stadium naming rights.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 25 Feb. 2026
The Torquay United Travel Club, which books coaches for its members, vented on its Facebook page.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 23 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
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Amazing was part of a thriving genre of periodicals that included Astounding Stories of Super-Science (later Analog Science Fiction and Fact) and Galaxy Science Fiction.—
Chris Klimek,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2026
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Some work came as news through notices of what was happening in cities and towns through the local press and other coverage came through academic outlets or periodicals.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Roman Catholic Church reserves the priesthood for men.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Antigone’s selection of staff picks and regional favorites include an initiative to support Pima County authors through a consignment program that reserves shelf space for local titles that traditional bookstore purchasing channels often overlook.—
Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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Carr is a natural athlete who moves like a great shortstop, and his ability to find cleaner throwing air out of the pocket — and his ability to make throws from multiple arm slots — is special.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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As the Moon moves through your 9th House of Learning, conversations shape direction.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Palm Jebel Ali ranked second only to Palm Jumeirah in luxury transaction volumes last year.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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In practice, those systems are not ready for the volumes EPR will generate.—
Jessica Binns,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Publications such as National Geographic, first issued in 1888, initially served as research journals but gradually evolved to accommodate readers who sought vicarious travel experiences through reading.—
Suzanne Dundas,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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The judge also raised concerns about the plaintiff’s evidence, finding that some materials — including sonogram images contained in personal journals — had been falsified.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This news soon wings its way to Irv Ravitz (Tibor Feldman), the magazine’s publisher, who hires her to be Runway’s features editor.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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The board also hires the district's superintendent, who reports directly to the board and oversees the district's day-to-day operations.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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African oil producers face a more volatile future after the United Arab Emirates exits OPEC on May 1 — a move that could weaken a cartel many of them rely on to support prices.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Nick Jonas exits his hotel in New York on April 24.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Books.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/books. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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