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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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Recent Examples of book
Lee Billings, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2025
Dobson, who hosted a radio show and authored more than 70 books on Christian living, launched Focus on the Family in 1977.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
He was booked into county jail on felony charges including assault with a deadly weapon.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
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Noun
In his first book, , Brannen chronicled Earth’s five major mass extinctions, charting the deep history of our planet’s greatest catastrophes.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2025
Dobson, who hosted a radio show and authored more than 70 books on Christian living, launched Focus on the Family in 1977.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
Private cabanas, booked at concierge huts on event day, are available, starting at $279.99.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
He was booked into county jail on felony charges including assault with a deadly weapon.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for book
Noun
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The star penned Model Behavior, a motivational guide that was released as an e-book in 2012 and in paperback one year later, and launched several online workshops for aspiring models.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The trilogy is being published in paperback original over an 18-month period, with the second installment (The Wolf Wants Answers) having just been published in June, and the final installment coming in the spring of 2026.—
Gracie Wiener,
Air Mail,
16 Aug. 2025
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Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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Horses gallop by sometimes in New Orleans, and no one writes an article about it for the newspaper.—
Jeanie Riess,
New Yorker,
23 Aug. 2025
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Nearly three years after its opening, the people who rallied around her now wait outside the walk-up window to order a scoop of their favorite ice cream.—
Sophia Tiedge,
jsonline.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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And while the cake is divine on its own, a scoop of cold, creamy vanilla ice cream takes it to a whole new level, providing a luscious contrast that's simply irresistible.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
21 Aug. 2025
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Copyright © 2025, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. All rights reserved.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Aug. 2025
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The four first-round byes are no longer reserved for conference champions.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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To move the 250 million gallons of refined fuel the Navy needs to fight, the fleet will require at least 23 tankers.—
Craig Hooper,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Key Facts Scientists at University College London, George Washington University, University of Colorado Boulder and Stockholm Environment Institute examined the health impacts at every stage of the oil and gas supply chain in a study published Friday in the journal Science Advances.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The study was published in the journal Nature Genetics.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Aug. 2025
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Experts recommend key tips to ensure no one gets left behind in a hot vehicle this summer.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm: To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The Tarrant County Commissioners Court on Tuesday will consider hiring a lawyer at the center of a controversy in Keller ISD to represent District Clerk Tom Wilder in a second petition calling for his removal.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Aug. 2025
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He was hired as an internal auditor in 1999 before taking on leadership positions of increasing authority, including budget and research director, deputy city manager and assistant city manager.—
Shawn Raymundo,
AZCentral.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Book.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/book. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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