as in handbook
a book used for instruction in a subject
an owner's manual comes with the camera
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Recent Examples of manual
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Ogamba said authorities would investigate whether the school's fire safety manual had been adhered to.
—CBS News, 28 May 2026
Manish Goyal, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Most of these prisoners had committed relatively minor offenses like petty theft, but because of prison overcrowding in Great Britain, they were transferred to Australia to do manual labor like building roads, farming, construction, etc.
—AFAR Media, 30 May 2026
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Noun
Machado then veered off into what sounded like an excerpt from a manual written by Souza.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Ogamba said authorities would investigate whether the school's fire safety manual had been adhered to.
—CBS News, 28 May 2026
Adjective
Many organizations are investing in agentic AI capabilities while still relying on workflows built around manual oversight, layered approvals and process dependency.
—Manish Goyal, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Most of these prisoners had committed relatively minor offenses like petty theft, but because of prison overcrowding in Great Britain, they were transferred to Australia to do manual labor like building roads, farming, construction, etc.
—AFAR Media, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manual
Noun
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This is a handbook on igniting public joy.—
Holly Corbett,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Despite allegations of differential treatment, Tolcher said punishments were issued according to the discipline policies and procedures in the school’s parent and student handbook.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Try using a homemade degreaser or a gentle kitchen cleaner for stuck-on grease.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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Breakfasts are leisurely continental affairs, with homemade medialunas and fantastic cut fruit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Performing the text transformed poetry for me from expression to event.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 May 2026
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“Manual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manual. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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