Thesaurus results for PAPERS

papers

noun

plural of paper

as in documents

a piece of paper with information written or to be written on it handed in the correct papers

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as in journals

a publication that appears at regular intervals we get the paper every morning

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as in articles

a short piece of writing done as a school exercise write a paper about your favorite author

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as in essays

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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Recent Examples of papers When in May the government admitted that the exam papers for medical and dental courses had been leaked and that millions would have to re-sit nationwide, long held discontent exploded into widespread anger. — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 July 2026 There are fewer female editors reviewing these papers in high-impact journals. — Literary Hub, 27 July 2026 And things will only get worse as more people use AI to digest, analyze, and make judgments on everything from study papers to legal documents and news reports. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 27 July 2026 Giants manager Tony Vitello went another way, shuffling a few papers before heading up the tunnel to the home clubhouse. — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 27 July 2026 Tim Bakken, speaking to dozens of colleagues at a faculty meeting, argued that none of them should be forced to seek approval before publishing papers or giving speeches, as a policy unveiled that day would require. — Hannah Natanson, Washington Post, 26 July 2026 As of July 24, incumbent Karen Holman, former mayor of Palo Alto, was the only candidate to have filed papers for the Ward 5 seat. — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 26 July 2026 Faced with the strong likelihood that the tapes would be released, the Biden team decided to fold its tent, and turn over the tapes and papers to the Heritage Foundation. — Nina Totenberg, NPR, 25 July 2026 Wind, too, considers a quest for box and papers to be misguided. — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 20 July 2026

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Noun

The project will include 121 boutique homes geared toward older adults, office space, a parking garage and a rooftop restaurant and bar, according to city documents.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
In October 2025, Baumgarten dropped his claims against both Opera Carolina and Williams, court documents show.

— Catherine Muccigrosso July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026

Definition of documents

Noun

Tech companies extract information from books, news articles and Wikipedia pages, which copyright holders said is often done without consent, compensation or control over how it is used.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.

— Abigail Williams, NBC news, 16 July 2026

Definition of articles

Noun

Singleton has published ten collections of stories, two novels, a book of writing advice, and a collection of essays.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026
In reality, admissions officers routinely remember essays that are joyful, funny, intellectually playful, or quietly reflective.

— Dr. Liz Doe Stone, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of essays

Noun

There is no set temperature at which one forms, Giannaros said; what is needed is the kind of atmosphere that breeds dry thunderstorms — very hot, very dry air near the ground, with cooler and moister air above it.

— Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Whether through live showcases, immersive presentations, interactive demonstrations or other forms of audience engagement, creating an emotional connection early can become a meaningful competitive advantage in an increasingly crowded marketplace.

— E'Ian West, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of forms

Noun

The Colorado Rockies’ history books are littered with elite offensive names and gaudy statistics.

— Sam Blum, New York Times, 22 July 2026
The Poet’s Vault adds another layer to the experience, offering customers a selection of new and vintage vinyl records and books.

— Evan Moore July 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026

Definition of books

Noun

Recently, the Montgomery County, Maryland, school district made local headlines after officials required administrators to review student newspapers prior to publication and outright censor certain reports based on vague standards.

— Annabelle Garland, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026
Local newspapers and magazines have been particularly decimated by the cultural shift to online and social platforms.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 23 July 2026

Definition of newspapers

Noun

City law still requires newsstands to sell periodicals, but few bother for obvious reasons.

— Anne Kadet, Curbed, 22 July 2026
The center’s resources—all free—include more than a million books and periodicals, with 400 terminals and 75 staff members available to help dig through them.

— Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026