as in handbook
a book used for instruction in a subject
a primer of human anatomy
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Recent Examples of primer
Here is a primer on the benefits, its evolution, and both sides in the debate.
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Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
Mrie’s memoir is a useful primer, if hardly the last word, on the complexities of the civil war and the shortcomings of the rebel forces.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Here is a primer on privacy concerns with home security camera systems.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
Though a launch date has not yet been revealed, the range includes a facial essence, serum, makeup primer, hand cream and an overnight mask.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 12 Feb. 2026
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Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
Mrie’s memoir is a useful primer, if hardly the last word, on the complexities of the civil war and the shortcomings of the rebel forces.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Here is a primer on privacy concerns with home security camera systems.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
Though a launch date has not yet been revealed, the range includes a facial essence, serum, makeup primer, hand cream and an overnight mask.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 12 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for primer
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That included new language in its sports handbooks, and a more hands-on role in Blue Devils’ NIL opportunities.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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However, students do not have a First Amendment right to participate in a walkout and could be disciplined for missing class or other handbook violations.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
19 Feb. 2026
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In the South, oyster shucking is something rarely learned from a manual.—
Rai Mincey,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Iranian sailors are interpreting operational instructions, manuals and logs for their Sri Lankan counterparts.—
Bharatha Mallawarachi,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Few resources existed for Chinese to study Greek at the time, but a new pair of introductory textbooks had been published recently by Liu Xiaofeng, the prolific translator.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Museum leaders say the exhibit brings together pieces of American history that many people have only read about in textbooks.—
Olivianna Calmes,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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Researchers say a growing number of young people are turning to AI to navigate social situations — drafting rejection texts, decoding mixed signals and scripting difficult conversations.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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The full text for this story was provided via a press release from Cincinnati Shakespeare Company.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Primer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primer. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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