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
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
However, Tesla's owners manuals specify that drivers should not use FSD (Supervised) features without paying attention to the road.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Don’t worry about choosing between alt-azimuth (Alt-Az) and equatorial (EQ) mounts; since the moon is easy to find and track, the simplest manual mount will work well for eclipse viewing.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Unlike earlier pods that require frequent manual reprogramming to keep up with evolving threats, the Angry Kitten design enables rapid updates.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
However, Tesla's owners manuals specify that drivers should not use FSD (Supervised) features without paying attention to the road.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Systems process information continuously, reducing delays caused by manual review.
—Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Don’t worry about choosing between alt-azimuth (Alt-Az) and equatorial (EQ) mounts; since the moon is easy to find and track, the simplest manual mount will work well for eclipse viewing.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manual
Noun
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That included new language in its sports handbooks, and a more hands-on role in Blue Devils’ NIL opportunities.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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However, students do not have a First Amendment right to participate in a walkout and could be disciplined for missing class or other handbook violations.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Every holiday breadbasket deserves something beautiful and homemade, and these muffins are fit for an Easter brunch celebration.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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June Cleaver is known for always sporting a full face of makeup and a great dress—her day culminated in serving a homemade meal at the dinner table.—
Jillian Pretzel,
Parents,
3 Mar. 2026
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Researchers say a growing number of young people are turning to AI to navigate social situations — drafting rejection texts, decoding mixed signals and scripting difficult conversations.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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The full text for this story was provided via a press release from Cincinnati Shakespeare Company.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Manual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manual. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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