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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
Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
At a time when most papers merely reported events, his papers created them, sending reporters out to perform daring rescues, solve sensational murders, and even meddle in geopolitics.
—Ramtin Arablouei, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 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
District 215 contacted the student’s mother after the student wrote a paper on inappropriate contact between staff and students, prosecutors said.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
At a time when most papers merely reported events, his papers created them, sending reporters out to perform daring rescues, solve sensational murders, and even meddle in geopolitics.
—Ramtin Arablouei, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
In the financial world, assets can be divided into two types: paper assets, and non-paper assets.
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 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
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The positions include 11 elementary school counselors, 17 exceptional service education counselors, 16 social workers, 21 clerical support assistants and 40 district management positions, according to a document provided by the school district.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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After learning of the criminal investigation in 2022, King attempted to obstruct justice by deleting online records, prosecutors alleged in court documents.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Similar allegations against Roberts-Smith were found credible in a civil court case in 2023 when a judge rejected his claims that newspaper articles defamed him.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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City News Café only coincidentally happens to share the name of the City News Bureau, the legendary Chicago wire service that provided Chicago newspapers and later TV and radio stations with police and fire, courtroom, and local government news dispatches.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Also included in the article, alongside a photo of Spiegel, was an image of Peter Somogyi and his brother Thomas.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
13 Apr. 2026
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His then-wife Justin Wilson later penned an essay in Marie Claire describing the incident.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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In these essays, our columnists follow their curiosity, and explore important but not necessarily answerable scientific questions.—
Amanda Gefter,
Quanta Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
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As the titular billionaire, Jordan faces off against former FBI agent Adria Arjona — hunting him heist by heist in search of the truth.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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Benjamin Wainwright is reprising the titular role, with Stefanie Martini returning as Madame Louise Maigret and Kerrie Hayes, Shaniqua Okwok and Reda Elazouar also back as ‘Les Maigrets,’ the sleuth’s loyal team of detectives.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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Polka dots are just about everywhere this spring, and the bold, timeless pattern is also the easiest statement to style—especially in the form of the Cider Polka Dot Midi Skirt.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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All those metrics are quickly met in the Ultra Fit class, but vigorous activity comes in many forms, each pushing the body to its limit in a short span of time.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Its design was first published in the Chinese-language journal Mechanical Engineer in 2025 and attributed to researchers at the China Ship Scientific Research Center and the State Key Laboratory of Deep-sea Manned Vehicles.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
16 Apr. 2026
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Right after waking up, the leader meditates, journals, and zeroes in on the most critical task of the day.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The dominant composition was the intimate duet; often, mandolins were made and sold as twins, to be played together.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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The demo will be presented by award-winning artist Rose Irelan, who will demonstrate her palette, compositions, ocean waves and capturing light.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paper. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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