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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
Walking today through CalCOFI’s archives in San Diego is like being at a national library, but with shelves and shelves of vials and jars instead of books, and seemingly endless banks of freezers at minus-80 degrees Celsius.
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Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Call the library at 714-765-6444 for more info.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
The principal rooms—including the library, formal dining room, and drawing room—are oriented toward the water, making the most of the dramatic coastal vistas.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
Note that shifting licensing deals make free streaming libraries prone to change at a moment's notice.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
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Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Call the library at 714-765-6444 for more info.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
The principal rooms—including the library, formal dining room, and drawing room—are oriented toward the water, making the most of the dramatic coastal vistas.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
Note that shifting licensing deals make free streaming libraries prone to change at a moment's notice.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for library
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Danny is a whistleblower (not unlike Edward Snowden), who has in his possession the complete archive of America’s footage of alien encounters, going back to the Roswell incident of 1947.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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In another era, both songs might’ve remained forever lost in the digital archives.—
John Kennedy,
VIBE.com,
9 June 2026
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Worked on by architect Julia Morgan for nearly 30 years, the estate, which was never officially finished, includes 165 rooms and 123 acres of gardens, terraces, pools and walkways, where Hearst displayed his impressive art collection.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The dreamlike, disturbing stories in this collection by Egyptian writer Makhzangi take place in settings ranging from Egypt toa India to Vietnam to Iraq, often at moments of violent conflict.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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“Library.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/library. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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