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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
Separately from the public market concept, the city, in partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository, recently opened a food pantry in a library in West Garfield Park.
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Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The library will host special events throughout the year, such as Ladies Tea, Bikers With Boxes and Christmas at the Library.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
For Jeff Mueller, a Republican precinct chair who was also at the Fort Worth library on Election Day, said Wambsganss’ affiliation with Patriot Mobile wasn’t a concern to him but has been for other voters.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Several speakers talked about how some schools do not have the physical space for a library or a public library is already located within a school building and asked for lawmakers to provide guidance or funding in the absence of these partnerships.
—Marissa Payne, Des Moines Register, 5 Feb. 2026
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Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The library will host special events throughout the year, such as Ladies Tea, Bikers With Boxes and Christmas at the Library.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
For Jeff Mueller, a Republican precinct chair who was also at the Fort Worth library on Election Day, said Wambsganss’ affiliation with Patriot Mobile wasn’t a concern to him but has been for other voters.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Several speakers talked about how some schools do not have the physical space for a library or a public library is already located within a school building and asked for lawmakers to provide guidance or funding in the absence of these partnerships.
—Marissa Payne, Des Moines Register, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for library
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Isidora grew up in Hackney and has been volunteering with Hackney Society in their archives since graduating university a year ago.—
Imogen West-Knights,
The Dial,
10 Feb. 2026
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Opening Putman’s Designs to a Wider Public Laure said the collection of reedits took about a year to fine-tune and involved delving into Putman’s vast archives of drawings of bespoke projects and pieces.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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These latest photos were shared two months after the duo became Instagram official in December, when Perry posted a collection of photos and videos from her time in Tokyo, which included quality time with her beau.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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In addition to all the vases and tissue boxes Stephan recommends, make sure your book collection is punctuated with decorative bookends.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Library.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/library. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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