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as in paperback
a set of printed sheets of paper bound together between covers and forming a work of fiction or nonfiction
I bought another new book yesterday, and I can't wait to read it
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as in newspaper
a publication that appears at regular intervals
older people in these parts still tend to call a magazine a book
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as in scoop
information not generally available to the public
what's the book on the new company president?
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as in to move
slang
to leave a place often for another
I'm running late, so I've got to book
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Recent Examples of book
Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
Her first book, Little Lola Frenchie Loves Bathtime, introduced young readers to Lola’s bubbly world.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 May 2025
Nick Romano, EW.com, 30 May 2025
Some of the biggest U.S. airlines are quietly charging solo travelers more than passengers who book as a pair, according to recent travel industry findings.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
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Noun
Barry Diller’s colorful, candid new memoir Who Knew is a book that can’t help but read a bit like a bookend.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
Her first book, Little Lola Frenchie Loves Bathtime, introduced young readers to Lola’s bubbly world.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 May 2025
Verb
After her standout performance as Glinda in last year's Wicked, which earned her an Oscar nomination, the chart-topping artist is now booked and busy on her next gig, which will be the new sequel to Meet the Parents, a rep for Universal Pictures confirms to Entertainment Weekly.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 30 May 2025
Some of the biggest U.S. airlines are quietly charging solo travelers more than passengers who book as a pair, according to recent travel industry findings.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for book
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Best E-reader Amazon Kindle (2024) $110 at Amazon Nothing is more decadent for a beach day than a good book, but packing paperbacks or hardbacks just isn’t practical for me.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
28 May 2025
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Her journey with the genre started, like many others, with Harlequin trade paperbacks.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Abe, a writer for Japan’s Chunichi Sports newspaper, was followed into the concourse of Dodger Stadium’s suite level by four other reporters from his country.—
Dylan Hernández,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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As for her Hugo Boss floral dress, Queen Letizia previously stepped out in the frock to meet with representatives from the newspaper La Razón at Zarzuela Palace.—
FN Staff,
Footwear News,
1 June 2025
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Served with a cold scoop of ice cream, the 10-minute dessert is perfect for effortless summer entertaining, or a quick-fix summer treat to beat the heat.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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Gather the ingredients for this favorite dish, and enjoy a generous scoop of this delicious and easy casserole.—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2025
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Copyright © 2025, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. All rights reserved.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
28 May 2025
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Unlike last season, when the top-four seeds and first-round byes were reserved for conference champions, the top seeds will match the selection committee’s final rankings, with no regard to league affiliation.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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If the execution moves forward this time, Smith will be the first inmate executed in Tennessee since 2020 and the 19th in the U.S. this year.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2025
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The findings were published Wednesday, May 28, in the journal Nature.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
31 May 2025
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No one knows exactly how much is left, but the study, published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters, shows an alarming rate of withdrawal of a vital water source for a region that could also see its supply of Colorado River water shrink.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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Trump’s legislation, at more than 1,100 pages, would permanently extend his 2017 tax cuts set to expire at the end of this year while introducing new policies like tax exemptions for tips and overtime wages.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
22 May 2025
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Waiters and those who get tips Tips would not be taxed if the bill passes.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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These reductions have allowed businesses to create new jobs and hire more team members to the benefit of all Floridians.—
Scott Shalley,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent maker Cameron Pictures has hired Karen Tsang as Vice President of Creative Affairs.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
26 May 2025
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“Book.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/book. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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