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 privacy concerns with home security camera systems.
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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
Lawfare has an in-depth primer on the legal issues with the administration’s planning.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 11 Feb. 2026
For more on the women’s game Tuesday, check out our primer here.
—Zack Pierce, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
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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
Lawfare has an in-depth primer on the legal issues with the administration’s planning.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 11 Feb. 2026
For more on the women’s game Tuesday, check out our primer here.
—Zack Pierce, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for primer
Noun
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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
Noun
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This amounts to more of a user manual issue than a policy.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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When in doubt, consult your car seat manual (many car seats have a handy pocket for just that reason) or reach out to a local car seat installation expert for help, says Thomas.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The costs are passed on, one way or another, just as the textbooks predict.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
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Growing up in Hawai’i in the eighties and nineties, our textbooks were federally issued.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Gonzales has refused to step down from office after the texts were made public this week, and at least six Republicans have called for his resignation, upending another Texas race with primaries looming.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
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Call 1-877-8-HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY); 1-800-327-5050 (MA); 1-877-MYLIMIT (OR); 1-800-981-0023 (PR); 1-800-GAMBLER (all others).—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Primer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primer. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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