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as in archive
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 collection
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 library
The San Diego Public Library is looking for collectors who want to participate in the library’s collectors’ showcase.
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
To that end, Textile Exchange created an open source library of the Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) data.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 15 Aug. 2025
The sale will be held inside the Book Nook bookstore, as well as inside the library community room.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
While this only affects NSO subscribers who use the GameCube library, the freedom to choose which GameCube games get installed would be a huge help.
—Matt Kamen, Wired News, 3 Aug. 2025
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
To that end, Textile Exchange created an open source library of the Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) data.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 15 Aug. 2025
The sale will be held inside the Book Nook bookstore, as well as inside the library community room.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
While this only affects NSO subscribers who use the GameCube library, the freedom to choose which GameCube games get installed would be a huge help.
—Matt Kamen, Wired News, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for library
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Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 19 according to the Tribune’s archives.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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The exhibit is a new collection of photographs from the artist’s archive, taken mostly in Los Angeles in the 1970s.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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Bossa’s Future Relics collection blends blend nostalgia, innovation and sustainability.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Aug. 2025
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When the astrology collection debuts on individual homepages this weekend, users will have the option to explore and experience recommendations for each star sign.—
Megan Thomas,
CNN Money,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Library.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/library. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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