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as in archives
a place where books, periodicals, and records are kept for use but not for sale
I went to the library to do some research for my report
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as in collections
an organized group of objects acquired and maintained for study, exhibition, or personal pleasure
a confirmed cineast with an impressive library of classic movies on DVD
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Recent Examples of libraries
The company partners with local schools, libraries and community organizations to host single and multi-day classes, summer camps and birthday parties.
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Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Following El Capitan, which ranks second on the Top500 list, are two other American machines in national libraries in Tennessee and Illinois, as well as one in Germany.
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John Liu,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Many cities now host beginner-friendly nights at libraries, community centers, Asian American cultural organizations and neighborhood bars, the kind of gatherings fueling that 179% jump on Eventbrite.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Reveal Digital works with libraries, archives, and communities to digitize and share primary sources, making underrepresented histories freely accessible on JSTOR.
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Emilie Hardman,
JSTOR Daily,
24 June 2026
In addition to reinforcing graphic-design tropes, Claude Design tends to direct all of its users toward the same libraries of open-source code, the tools behind user-interface design.
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Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
24 June 2026
Baltimore County plans to provide free meals to kids throughout the summer, available at local libraries.
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Cbs Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Choi notably collaborated with the institution’s Learning and Engagement department on its Find Art Here program, which brought reproductions of works held in the museum’s collection to schools and libraries throughout Harlem.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
23 June 2026
The bundle pools two complementary libraries under a single subscription.
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Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Following El Capitan, which ranks second on the Top500 list, are two other American machines in national libraries in Tennessee and Illinois, as well as one in Germany.
—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Many cities now host beginner-friendly nights at libraries, community centers, Asian American cultural organizations and neighborhood bars, the kind of gatherings fueling that 179% jump on Eventbrite.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Reveal Digital works with libraries, archives, and communities to digitize and share primary sources, making underrepresented histories freely accessible on JSTOR.
—
Emilie Hardman,
JSTOR Daily,
24 June 2026
In addition to reinforcing graphic-design tropes, Claude Design tends to direct all of its users toward the same libraries of open-source code, the tools behind user-interface design.
—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
24 June 2026
Baltimore County plans to provide free meals to kids throughout the summer, available at local libraries.
—
Cbs Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Choi notably collaborated with the institution’s Learning and Engagement department on its Find Art Here program, which brought reproductions of works held in the museum’s collection to schools and libraries throughout Harlem.
—
News Desk,
Artforum,
23 June 2026
The bundle pools two complementary libraries under a single subscription.
—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for libraries
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Facing sparse archives, filmmakers employed AI to animate oil portraits, granting visual agency and expression to these figures.
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The Baltimore Sun goes back into the archives on the Fourth of July in 1970 as part of America’s 250th birthday celebration.
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Rich reds, electric greens, and tropical blues appear in many of our summer collections and are taking over city streets from Paris to New York, lending everything a sporty, high-energy joie de vivre.
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This marks the third release between Nahmias and Puma since the relationship was first revealed by FN in June 2025 during Paris men’s collections.
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“Libraries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/libraries. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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