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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
Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Miller writes in her book that dandified Black servants in 18th century England were forced to wear gold, brass and silver collars with padlocks to signify their owners' wealth.
—Renee Anderson, CBS News, 4 May 2025
Samantha Subin, CNBC, 1 May 2025
Who bought popcorn and a drink, booked a sitter and carpooled, and stood in the lobby afterwards and talked and made a friend.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 1 May 2025
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Noun
His name was invisible for decades, until the exhaustive research of stadiums expert Simon Inglis brought his body of work to life in his 2007 book Engineering Archie.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Miller writes in her book that dandified Black servants in 18th century England were forced to wear gold, brass and silver collars with padlocks to signify their owners' wealth.
—Renee Anderson, CBS News, 4 May 2025
Verb
Most nights booked in the U.S. stemmed from domestic travel, Airbnb said.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 1 May 2025
Who bought popcorn and a drink, booked a sitter and carpooled, and stood in the lobby afterwards and talked and made a friend.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for book
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During the war, the U.S. military printed more than a million tiny paperback books for men to carry into battle, called Armed Services Editions.—
Martha Hall Kelly,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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For pre-trip reading, Alanen offers a 433-page oversized paperback packed with information about the big lake’s 154-mile coastline between Duluth and the Canadian border via the North Shore Scenic Drive.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
11 May 2025
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Lai, 77, founded the pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, which was forced to shut down in 2021.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 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,
8 May 2025
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The stars of The Paper are sharing the inside scoop on what The Office fans can expect from their spinoff.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
12 May 2025
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For more options, check out our main Best TVs and Best Soundbars lists, and hit up our guide on How to Choose the Right TV to get the inside scoop on all your TV questions.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
10 May 2025
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Copyright © 2025, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. All rights reserved.—
Lena Miano,
Arkansas Online,
15 May 2025
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The wall next to the fireplace is filled with rows and rows of books, with space on each shelf reserved for more.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
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Among girls' names, Mia moves into the top 5, knocking out Sophia, which was the No. 1 name for girls from 2011-2013 and had been in the top 5 every year from 2009 except for 2021.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Henry moved up two spots from 2023, while Mateo and Elijah moved down.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
9 May 2025
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According to the study, published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, these per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were present in beers produced in areas already known to have contaminated water supplies.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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The research is detailed in a study published May 8 in the journal Science.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
8 May 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 May 2025
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Say goodbye to moldy cheese with these key storage tips.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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Offseason moves: Chicago’s biggest move was hiring former Detroit offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, known as one of the brightest young offensive minds in the game.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Veteran journalist and programmer Fionnuala Halligan has been hired as the Red Sea Film Festival’s Director of International Programmes.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
14 May 2025
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“Book.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/book. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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