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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 work leverages machine learning and large libraries of DNA designs to make better predictions about what sequences make cells behave as scientists want.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
The Little Free Library organization works with schools, public libraries, civic groups, business and others to bring more Little Free Libraries to their communities.
—Staff Report, Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
Reading events Santa Clara County libraries are hosting over 200 free events as part of their 2026 season of Silicon Valley Reads.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Kerkorian came to discover that content libraries, no matter how storied, function as a depreciating asset.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
While libraries offer programming for children and seniors, Fabry noticed a gap in literary events for people ages 20 to 50 and sought to fill it.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
If voters approve a bond proposition on the ballot, the city can sell bonds to finance projects such as roads, sidewalks, parks, libraries and affordable housing — spreading the cost over many years.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
The drive is available in capacities up to 2TB, giving gamers faster load times, more room for large libraries and smoother performance on the go.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
His love for libraries also led to new opportunities beyond the stacks.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
The Little Free Library organization works with schools, public libraries, civic groups, business and others to bring more Little Free Libraries to their communities.
—Staff Report, Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
Reading events Santa Clara County libraries are hosting over 200 free events as part of their 2026 season of Silicon Valley Reads.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Kerkorian came to discover that content libraries, no matter how storied, function as a depreciating asset.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
While libraries offer programming for children and seniors, Fabry noticed a gap in literary events for people ages 20 to 50 and sought to fill it.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
If voters approve a bond proposition on the ballot, the city can sell bonds to finance projects such as roads, sidewalks, parks, libraries and affordable housing — spreading the cost over many years.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
The drive is available in capacities up to 2TB, giving gamers faster load times, more room for large libraries and smoother performance on the go.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
His love for libraries also led to new opportunities beyond the stacks.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for libraries
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Historical researcher Segtnan came across the 1948 murder of a 9-year-old girl, Birgitta Sivander, while combing newspaper archives.—
Rebecca Hannigan,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Rhode founder and her stylist Dani Michele delivered a show-stopping moment on the red carpet, pulling a shimmering 2009 Armani Privé gown from the archives.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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The new boutique, designed to present a comprehensive statement of the house’s universe, holds the brand’s iconic trunks, the women’s and men’s ready-to-wear clothing designed by Nicolas Ghesquière and Pharrell Williams, and even the home décor from its annual Objets Nomades collections.—
Laurie Brookins,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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Coach, Gabriela Hearst, and Ralph Lauren featured white jeans in their 2026 collections.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Libraries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/libraries. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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