as in titles
either one of the words that are at the top of a page in a dictionary or similar book and that show the first and last words on the page
It is easiest to use the guide words to find the page for the word you are looking up.
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Noun
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The theatrical push, set to begin in September, will see 10–12 titles debut in Indian cinemas before arriving on the platform.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026 -
And efforts to have titles removed have never been more coordinated or politicized.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The singular accomplishment of doubling up the number of Nuggets’ banners will cut Jokic in front of Steph Curry, Hakeem Olajuwon, Jerry West, Kevin Durant and Oscar Robertson.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
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As the Sabres opened practice Thursday, Buffalo city workers began hanging playoff banners on lamp posts lining Washington Street leading to the team’s arena entrance.—
John Wawrow,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Guide words.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guide%20words. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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