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as in newspaper
a publication that appears at regular intervals
we get the paper every morning
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as in article
a short piece of writing done as a school exercise
write a paper about your favorite author
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as in essay
a short piece of writing typically expressing a point of view
the papers written by the Founding Fathers urging adoption of the federal constitution
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as in titular
being something in name or form only
there's a paper boycott of that company's products that nobody seems to be honoring
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Recent Examples of paper
Alex Harris
july 25, Miami Herald, 25 July 2025
One local paper, The National, ran a front page story on July 25 that was a pointed announcement of Trump's arrival.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 25 July 2025
Shirley MacFarland, cleveland, 26 Aug. 2022
Some theater owners have told customers that certain sizes are available only in those non-paper options.
—Erich Schwartzel, WSJ, 31 May 2022
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Noun
In a paper published in April, Strona and his team argued that restoration only works under narrow circumstances.
—Alex Harris
july 25, Miami Herald, 25 July 2025
One local paper, The National, ran a front page story on July 25 that was a pointed announcement of Trump's arrival.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 25 July 2025
Adjective
Staples, clips and other non-paper materials must be removed.
—Shirley MacFarland, cleveland, 26 Aug. 2022
Some theater owners have told customers that certain sizes are available only in those non-paper options.
—Erich Schwartzel, WSJ, 31 May 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paper
Noun
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The fences will be used on East Sixth Street Corridor as well as for Austin Water and Austin Energy emergencies and some other city public events, according to city documents.—
Ella McCarthy,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The center, which will be able to serve as an emergency shelter for up to 32 individuals, will be equipped with bathrooms, showers, a laundry facility, a commercial kitchen and dining space, staff and medical offices and training space, according to board documents.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Daniel also has and continues to be involved in podcasting at the newspaper.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
1 Aug. 2025
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Pitched as a family-friendly technology, newspapers described how users could browse recipes while watching cooking shows or to learn about regional salmon while watching a fishing program.—
Time,
Time,
31 July 2025
Noun
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In addition, as of October 31, 2024, companies that distribute articles containing PIP (3:1) must maintain business records related to the distribution of these articles, including a statement that the articles are in compliance with the 2024 Rule.—
Meaghan Colligan Hembree,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Aug. 2025
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Keep a distance from water, wet articles, and metal objects.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Trump referenced the essay in his executive order, and RFK Jr. talked about it at the signing ceremony.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
1 Aug. 2025
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Editors’ note: This essay was adapted from The Gods of New York: Egoists, Idealists, Opportunists, and the Birth of the Modern City: 1986-1990, by Jonathan Mahler, which will be published on August 12 by Random House.—
Jonathan Mahler,
Curbed,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Along with the news, the streamer shared the first photo of lead actor Dominic McLaughlin in costume as the titular character.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Lintz of course co-starred opposite Titus Welliver on Prime Video’s Bosch and then its spinoff Bosch: Legacy, playing the titular LAPD detective turned P.I.’s daughter, Maddie, who over the course of 10 total seasons went from tragedy- and crisis-prone teen to a patrolman for the LAPD.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The game will raise money for the nonprofit Carver Center for Families, which provides counseling and other forms of support for families.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The form stated Carlos was able to stay in the U.S. for six months, which would have expired on August 15.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 July 2025
Noun
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The findings are detailed in a study published July 31 in the journal Cell.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
31 July 2025
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From identifying anomalies in journal entries to generating variance commentary and forecasting payment risk, AI is accelerating finance transformation with speed and scale.—
Sumit Johar,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Patterned pencil cases, colorful folders and pencil-top erasers, and composition notebooks and planners that students can decorate themselves with drawings or stickers, can all signify your child’s personality and style.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
29 July 2025
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Its discotheque-ready adult contemporary vibes are the result of composition work by award-winning songwriter Jesse Frasure and musician Jenee Fleenor.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
27 July 2025
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“Paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paper. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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