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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In addition to a vast array of teen-and-older titles, expect a solid assortment of kids’ games, Miller says.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Sep. 2025 -
Job-hopping was once the ticket to success, with workers bouncing from role to role to secure pay gains and bigger titles.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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People who attended waved Palestinian flags and banners.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Falcons have six state championship banners hanging in the gym.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Guide words.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guide%20words. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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