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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
Trump has said the plane would be used solely by the Department of Defense during the transition to a new fleet of presidential aircraft and would later be donated to his presidential library.
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Nik Popli, Time, 12 May 2025
This is the library district’s fourth StoryWalk park project; the others are in Campbell, Morgan Hill and Saratoga.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 11 May 2025
For example, the state library helps with transportation of books throughout the state, Wendorf said, which allows libraries to borrow books from other libraries.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2025
On public libraries, Adams’ plan proposes adding $15.7 million in extra funding for the city’s three systems’ operations.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
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Nik Popli, Time, 12 May 2025
This is the library district’s fourth StoryWalk park project; the others are in Campbell, Morgan Hill and Saratoga.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 11 May 2025
For example, the state library helps with transportation of books throughout the state, Wendorf said, which allows libraries to borrow books from other libraries.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2025
On public libraries, Adams’ plan proposes adding $15.7 million in extra funding for the city’s three systems’ operations.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for library
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Maynard previously inherited the document from the archives of leading 18th century abolitionists, Thomas and John Clarkson.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
15 May 2025
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The organization’s archives include copies not only of every winner but every submission since the beginning.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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Windows users can buy the entire Space Quest collection through Steam or Good Old Games.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
17 May 2025
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Rather, the distillery uses the collection to explore how nuanced cask finishes can deepen complexity without overpowering the bourbon’s core character. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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“Library.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/library. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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