Thesaurus results for HANDBOOK

handbook

noun

ˈhan(d)-ˌbu̇k

Definition of handbook

as in manual

a book used for instruction in a subject a handbook of grammar

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Recent Examples of handbook The company also publishes a garden guide, a kids’ edition, and special handbooks on container gardens, vegetables, and herbs. — HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026 The conference’s athletic trainers also meet annually each May to discuss the handbook and recommendations for both educational purposes and to check for updates, according to Naumovich. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 1 Sep. 2026 The same program also offers free handbooks in English and Spanish. — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 The claims appear to be another old play from the anti-vaccine handbook. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for handbook

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Braun writes that popular volumes included Bibles, farming and health manuals, biographies, and fiction.

— Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 18 Sep. 2026
The manual also notes that social criteria at the farm level are not currently required for natural-fiber standards, though they could be introduced in future revisions.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of manual

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Erivo insists on the three-dimensionality of her character in a way that’s undercut by the text itself.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
Apple's new Siri uses large language models to search through a user's local personal data, including texts, emails, and calendar appointments.

— Kif Leswing, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of text

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From burritos to dictionaries, brands are already comparing a slew of foldable items to the new iPhone Duo.

— Melina Khan, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
That dictionary someone gave Joe for his big day might have gathered dust on his shelves back in Highgate for a week or so.

— Ben Jureidini, Vanity Fair, 15 Aug. 2026

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