as in manual
a book used for instruction in a subject
a handbook of grammar
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Recent Examples of handbook
That analysis aside, just about all of his plans are straight out of the progressive handbook — which makes the call to Warren a little less weird.
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Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Because that is what is in the handbook.
—CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
The handbook describes the options that engineers can use to reduce risks, such as installing flashing warning lights and barriers across the road.
—Ian Savage, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2026
That challenge stems from a lack of awareness of the condition, which was first added to the DSM — a handbook used by clinicians to diagnose mental health conditions — in 2013.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 14 Jan. 2026
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Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Because that is what is in the handbook.
—CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
The handbook describes the options that engineers can use to reduce risks, such as installing flashing warning lights and barriers across the road.
—Ian Savage, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2026
That challenge stems from a lack of awareness of the condition, which was first added to the DSM — a handbook used by clinicians to diagnose mental health conditions — in 2013.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handbook
Noun
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Read the manufacturer’s manual before purchase to ensure that the vacuum will work for your home.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2026
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And, many brands now make manuals available for download.—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Historically, measles has been an illness doctors only learned about in textbooks.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Perhaps not a textbook close, but satisfying nonetheless, Adebayo said.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Graham Thomas,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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To warn community members when ICE agents are nearby, Sherman Austin, an activist and technician in Long Beach, California, created a national database of license plates connected with immigration operations, and a text alert system to track and broadcast the movements of federal agents.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Nick, first buy a dictionary and then take a few courses in logic and the evils of bigotry.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2026
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The supporting cast, including Teyana Taylor, Steven Yeun, Kyle Chandler, and Catalina Sandino Moreno, all get their own assault rifle and dictionary of cop lingo.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Handbook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handbook. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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