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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
Iowa can enforce a law that restricts teachers from talking about LGBTQ+ topics with students in kindergarten through the sixth grade and bans some books in libraries and classrooms, an appellate court said Monday.
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CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
On Monday, District 204’s school board approved a contract with Performance Services for LED lighting replacements at 18 district elementary schools’ libraries, per a memo from the district.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
University libraries, for example, offer similar resources to students, who get access through their tuition.
—Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
To further the goal, the Project released art from its confines in galleries and museums and displayed it on the walls of schools, hospitals, libraries, and prisons.
—John P. Murphy, ARTnews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
University libraries, for example, offer similar resources to students, who get access through their tuition.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Hard copies will be available at local libraries.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
Sacramento County public libraries will be closed on Sunday.
—Don Sweeney
april 1, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Boasting the complete libraries of MCU and Star Wars are undoubted attributes, but continually giving viewers new episodes of both in the same small stretch of time is an undeniable flex.
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
On Monday, District 204’s school board approved a contract with Performance Services for LED lighting replacements at 18 district elementary schools’ libraries, per a memo from the district.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
University libraries, for example, offer similar resources to students, who get access through their tuition.
—Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
To further the goal, the Project released art from its confines in galleries and museums and displayed it on the walls of schools, hospitals, libraries, and prisons.
—John P. Murphy, ARTnews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
University libraries, for example, offer similar resources to students, who get access through their tuition.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Hard copies will be available at local libraries.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
Sacramento County public libraries will be closed on Sunday.
—Don Sweeney
april 1, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Boasting the complete libraries of MCU and Star Wars are undoubted attributes, but continually giving viewers new episodes of both in the same small stretch of time is an undeniable flex.
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for libraries
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In order to end the lockout, the union must accept the latest BP proposal, according to Post-Tribune archives.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Each day between now and the men’s and women’s Final Fours next month, The Courant will look back through our archives and highlight a memorable men’s and/or women’s game that occurred on that date.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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Cities and counties already expect higher debris collections each February and March, as live oaks lining city streets dump leaves and pollen ahead of spring.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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The resolution Alarmed by the cancellation, the thousands of dollars in bills and the threat of collections over 5 cents, Hill researched insurance law and fought back.—
Elisabeth Rosenthal,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Libraries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/libraries. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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