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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One retail distributor wanted to issue chargebacks because the hangers didn’t meet the specifications in its manual.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
The Japanese public get the option of either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026

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The costs of college textbooks and supplies have remained steady while food and student housing have increased in recent years, according to federal data.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
Promising a thorough search for a top-tier manager and then settling on the guy sitting two doors down in the executive suite is textbook Mets.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of textbook

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According to Merriam-Webster, a word has to be used by many, who all agree on the meaning for it, in order for the word to be considered worth adding to the dictionary.

— Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026
The famed dictionary added 1,400 new words to its dictionary on Wednesday, many focused on internet-first phases and trends.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026

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