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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
Universities, libraries, and professional guilds played that role for generations.
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Bruce Broussard, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
The growing popularity comes at a time when future funding for public libraries is uncertain.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
That’s complicated by the local tax bases that fund most Idaho libraries, Dorr said, though splitting a library with a different municipal building could keep costs down.
—Mark Dee
april 28, Idaho Statesman, 28 Apr. 2026
The plan calls for defunding the federal agency that supports libraries — the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Reynders and Amy Franco from the Hillside Public Library have been surveying other libraries in recent months and learned several are still waiting for 2024 tax year distributions.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
First, basic core services, which can be life threatening, need to be met, then services like libraries and parks/recreation venues that are used by all income levels need to be funded.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
In Rust, there are already libraries that do Kyber1024.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
Hayden, 73, who headed the Library of Congress from 2016-2025 and worked in libraries for much of her adult life, cited her profession as a vital bridge between writers and the general public.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Bruce Broussard, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
The growing popularity comes at a time when future funding for public libraries is uncertain.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
That’s complicated by the local tax bases that fund most Idaho libraries, Dorr said, though splitting a library with a different municipal building could keep costs down.
—Mark Dee
april 28, Idaho Statesman, 28 Apr. 2026
The plan calls for defunding the federal agency that supports libraries — the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Reynders and Amy Franco from the Hillside Public Library have been surveying other libraries in recent months and learned several are still waiting for 2024 tax year distributions.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
First, basic core services, which can be life threatening, need to be met, then services like libraries and parks/recreation venues that are used by all income levels need to be funded.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
In Rust, there are already libraries that do Kyber1024.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
Hayden, 73, who headed the Library of Congress from 2016-2025 and worked in libraries for much of her adult life, cited her profession as a vital bridge between writers and the general public.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for libraries
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Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 3, according to the Tribune’s archives.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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These families often manage substantial archives through private LLCs, striving to preserve and amplify the artists’ reputations without the institutional backing or capital that buoy larger foundations.—
Angelica Villa,
ARTnews.com,
1 May 2026
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Due to financial straits brought about by the pandemic, industry guidelines surrounding institutional collections were relaxed, paving the way for museums to use money gained from art sales not solely for acquiring more art but rather for care of existing collections.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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His first collections have been flying off the high-fashion shelves as people all over the world demand to wear his designs.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Libraries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/libraries. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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