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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
Strautmanis responded to those who say the ticket prices are high compared to other presidential libraries.
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Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 6 May 2026
The party was woven into daily life in these hilltop communities, as Welsh as the mines and ironworks, the chapels and libraries, the male-voice choirs and rugby.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 6 May 2026
Across the country, hundreds of streets, schools, libraries and parks were named for Chavez.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 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, 6 May 2026
Tales of creative talent clashing with the suits crowd business-school libraries the world over.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 6 May 2026
Our public spaces — sidewalks near schools, parks, libraries and other sensitive locations — must remain safe and accessible for all residents, and the ordinance provides a lawful, structured framework for addressing encampments that interfere with public safety and access.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
So, why not take a look through the libraries of Paramount Plus, Disney, Netflix, and Amazon Prime in search of your next watch, using this list of the best sci-fi thriller movies for guidance?
—Grace Dean, Space.com, 2 May 2026
Universities, libraries, and professional guilds played that role for generations.
—Bruce Broussard, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 6 May 2026
The party was woven into daily life in these hilltop communities, as Welsh as the mines and ironworks, the chapels and libraries, the male-voice choirs and rugby.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 6 May 2026
Across the country, hundreds of streets, schools, libraries and parks were named for Chavez.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 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, 6 May 2026
Tales of creative talent clashing with the suits crowd business-school libraries the world over.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 6 May 2026
Our public spaces — sidewalks near schools, parks, libraries and other sensitive locations — must remain safe and accessible for all residents, and the ordinance provides a lawful, structured framework for addressing encampments that interfere with public safety and access.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
So, why not take a look through the libraries of Paramount Plus, Disney, Netflix, and Amazon Prime in search of your next watch, using this list of the best sci-fi thriller movies for guidance?
—Grace Dean, Space.com, 2 May 2026
Universities, libraries, and professional guilds played that role for generations.
—Bruce Broussard, Fortune, 29 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 9, according to the Tribune’s archives.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Officials said additional files will continue appearing online in the coming weeks as agencies review and declassify more material from government archives.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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The designer regularly curates new collections and fresh apparel and is widely known for her signature splits at the end of her runway shows.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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That said, debt settlement can be a legitimate option, particularly for those who are already in severe financial distress, have accounts that have already gone to collections or are weighing bankruptcy as the alternative.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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“Libraries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/libraries. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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