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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
One element of the film that stands out is the focus on libraries as a safe home for writing, gathering, researching and record-keeping for Black writers and artists.
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Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
Offsite there are visits to schools, libraries, and community events featuring its animal ambassadors, also known as, creature teachers.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Leather only gets better with age, and leather pieces are in high demand for moody spaces, like home libraries.
—Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026
In recent years, for example, the United States has seen a wave of right-wing political interference in education focused on banning certain concepts, authors, and books from schools’ libraries and curricula.
—Literary Hub, 30 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit challenges Utah's recent package of laws limiting what books student can access in their school libraries.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Jan. 2026
Forms can also be found at Austin-area public libraries and post offices as well as at Texas Department of Public Safety offices and Texas Department of Health and Human Services offices.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Gaps in broadband coverage and lack of public transportation to reach libraries make computer access a problem for poor and rural people.
—Beverly Moran, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
Local libraries are raising money on their own to try to meet the match required.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
Offsite there are visits to schools, libraries, and community events featuring its animal ambassadors, also known as, creature teachers.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Leather only gets better with age, and leather pieces are in high demand for moody spaces, like home libraries.
—Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026
In recent years, for example, the United States has seen a wave of right-wing political interference in education focused on banning certain concepts, authors, and books from schools’ libraries and curricula.
—Literary Hub, 30 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit challenges Utah's recent package of laws limiting what books student can access in their school libraries.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Jan. 2026
Forms can also be found at Austin-area public libraries and post offices as well as at Texas Department of Public Safety offices and Texas Department of Health and Human Services offices.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Gaps in broadband coverage and lack of public transportation to reach libraries make computer access a problem for poor and rural people.
—Beverly Moran, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
Local libraries are raising money on their own to try to meet the match required.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for libraries
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Fred Armisen has been tapped for a new series collaboration between CNN and Universal Music Group, The Hollywood Reporter can exclusively reveal, with the comedian set to give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at UMG’s extensive archives.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Jan. 2026
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All of those items were sent to the archives with the exception of the perishables, which were destroyed.—
MATTHEW LEE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Louis Vuitton and Gucci are set to present their cruise 2027 collections in New York this May, while Dior has opted for Los Angeles.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Vuitton is plotting a full-court press throughout 2026 around the motif’s origins, with special-edition anniversary collections backed by dedicated campaigns, pop-ups and other animations and surprises.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Libraries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/libraries. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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