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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 bundle pools two complementary libraries under a single subscription.
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Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 17 June 2026
AgeOptions, a nonprofit organization based in Oak Park, has led such information sessions at libraries and community centers throughout Cook County to tell seniors what to watch out for when their Medicare benefits are targeted.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
At both meetups, there was a preponderance of tidying—children’s rooms, offices, spare rooms, digital photo libraries, inboxes.
—Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
That would save homeowners thousands on their annual tax bills, but also greatly reduce the pool of funding cities and counties use to fund core services like police and fire protection, parks, trails and libraries.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2026
Government offices — Los Angeles city and county, national and state offices — and superior courts, libraries and schools — are normally closed for a federal holiday such as Juneteenth.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 15 June 2026
One of the largest shares of the city’s overall spending is directed toward public safety across various departments, with other significant funding directed toward neighborhood services — which includes housing, libraries, parks, recreation, and planning.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Weeks of debate and negotiation culminated Tuesday with the San Diego City Council adopting a compromise budget that includes last-minute moves to boost flood prevention and partially restore hours at libraries and rec centers.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
For libraries that last year went ten months without property tax revenue, this chapter of county government is a story still being written.
—Chris Tye, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 17 June 2026
AgeOptions, a nonprofit organization based in Oak Park, has led such information sessions at libraries and community centers throughout Cook County to tell seniors what to watch out for when their Medicare benefits are targeted.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
At both meetups, there was a preponderance of tidying—children’s rooms, offices, spare rooms, digital photo libraries, inboxes.
—Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
That would save homeowners thousands on their annual tax bills, but also greatly reduce the pool of funding cities and counties use to fund core services like police and fire protection, parks, trails and libraries.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2026
Government offices — Los Angeles city and county, national and state offices — and superior courts, libraries and schools — are normally closed for a federal holiday such as Juneteenth.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 15 June 2026
One of the largest shares of the city’s overall spending is directed toward public safety across various departments, with other significant funding directed toward neighborhood services — which includes housing, libraries, parks, recreation, and planning.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Weeks of debate and negotiation culminated Tuesday with the San Diego City Council adopting a compromise budget that includes last-minute moves to boost flood prevention and partially restore hours at libraries and rec centers.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
For libraries that last year went ten months without property tax revenue, this chapter of county government is a story still being written.
—Chris Tye, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for libraries
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Parsi photographer and filmmaker Sooni Taraporevala has spent years amassing what may be one of the community’s most intimate archives of everyday life, shaped by her access to the spaces that outsiders rarely see.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 20, according to the Tribune’s archives.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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Designers regularly visit the store to educate sales teams about their collections and creative philosophies.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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Falling property values are not only a worry for property owners but for towns and cities that base local tax collections on those values.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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“Libraries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/libraries. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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