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as in paperback
a set of printed sheets of paper bound together between covers and forming a work of fiction or nonfiction
I bought another new book yesterday, and I can't wait to read it
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as in newspaper
a publication that appears at regular intervals
older people in these parts still tend to call a magazine a book
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as in scoop
information not generally available to the public
what's the book on the new company president?
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as in to move
slang
to leave a place often for another
I'm running late, so I've got to book
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as in paperbacks
a set of printed sheets of paper bound together between covers and forming a work of fiction or nonfiction
I bought another new book yesterday, and I can't wait to read it
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as in periodicals
a publication that appears at regular intervals
older people in these parts still tend to call a magazine a book
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as in moves
slang
to leave a place often for another
I'm running late, so I've got to book
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Recent Examples of book
Literary Hub, 30 Mar. 2026
But at that point, Cindy was very new in development, and she was used to reading books.
—Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Months before the conflict in Iran, Henderson had booked an Etihad Airways ticket to Johannesburg using points, plus paying $84 in fuel surcharges.
—Andrea Sachs The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 26 Mar. 2026
Even within faiths, the interpretation of the sacred books can vary.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
The site books students in exchange for a portion of your revenue.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The Anthropic settlement, authorial clout, and the psychological consequences of publishing a book.
—Literary Hub, 30 Mar. 2026
But at that point, Cindy was very new in development, and she was used to reading books.
—Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
Woods was released from jail late Friday night after being booked in Martin County on the DUI charge.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Months before the conflict in Iran, Henderson had booked an Etihad Airways ticket to Johannesburg using points, plus paying $84 in fuel surcharges.
—Andrea Sachs The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
Reading is often a cherished solo activity but attending a literary festival can be a great way to connect with other bookworms, meet your favourite authors and discover new books.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 26 Mar. 2026
Even within faiths, the interpretation of the sacred books can vary.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Torquay United Travel Club, which books coaches for its members, vented on its Facebook page.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
The site books students in exchange for a portion of your revenue.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Book.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/book. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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