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plural of print
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as in impressions
a perceptible trace left by pressure one telltale sign that I had been napping was the print left by the chenille bedspread on my cheek

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as in photos
a picture created from an image recorded on a light-sensitive surface by a camera we now get our prints developed online

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verb

present tense third-person singular of print
as in publishes
to produce and release for distribution in printed form the newspaper's motto remains "All the News That's Fit to Print"

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Recent Examples of prints
Noun
The design is made up of classic patterns and prints, including diamond shapes, medallions, abstract geometric motifs, and vertical columns to give it a structured look. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 June 2026 Some cards are original, one-of-a-kind artworks and others are limited-edition prints. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026 Snag it in a range of summery prints and prepare for the compliments to roll in. Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 26 June 2026 Matt Dillon's Pick Designer Diana Mahrach's newest Hampton Collection embraces flowing silhouettes and painterly prints that effortlessly blur the line between beachwear and evening attire. Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 Qualifying works on paper include prints, photography and drawings. News Desk, Artforum, 26 June 2026 His work was later etched into metal plates and used to mass-produce publicity prints. Julius Miller, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026 Investigators found evidence of horse and human prints in the dirt as well as reviews on popular hiking websites showing people did regularly access the area. Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 25 June 2026 Choose from a variety of fun prints. ABC News, 20 June 2026
Verb
The most important machine used to manufacture chips is the lithography machine, which prints a chip’s nanoscale transistor patterns onto silicon. Rob Toews, Forbes.com, 22 June 2026 This is a company that prints more revenue every time the tape gets chaotic, and 2026 has given it plenty of chaos to work with. Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 11 May 2026 London’s Victoria and Albert Museum ceded to censorship requests issued by the Chinese firm that prints the institution’s exhibition catalogues, according to a new report from The Guardian, who unearthed the information via FOIA requests. News Desk, Artforum, 16 Apr. 2026 Few places symbolize the move from print to digital more than Akalla, a district of Stockholm where the ST01 data center sits at a site once occupied by the factory that prints Sweden main newspaper, Kaun says. Michael Weissenstein, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2025 The chances of winning the top prizes are astronomically low because the company prints billions of game pieces but only releases a handful of key winning ones. Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 28 Oct. 2025 His paternal grandma prints the flyers and helps get the word out, while his mom’s mom makes the costumes. Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 22 Oct. 2025 Specifically, the surprise that comes with developing every roll of film is one of the biggest perks of the process, according to Quigley, who prints her photos regularly at her local camera store. Liz Regalia, Parents, 20 Oct. 2025 Instead of invasive surgeries, patients might someday swallow a capsule that travels to the injury site and prints new tissue directly on it. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
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Noun
  • The Sun, planet of self-expression, enters your sign, energizing your 1st House of Identity with vitality that boosts your confidence and creates a glow in first impressions.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026
  • This is where customers formed their impressions.
    Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Noun
  • In May, Meghan and Harry marked their eighth wedding anniversary, with the duchess posting a string of photos to Instagram, providing an intimate look back at their union at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, on May 19, 2018.
    Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 22 June 2026
  • The father of two posted a couple of photos of Flynn getting a drink at a restaurant while dressed in a hoodie and jeans, and the teenager riding a bike at sunset.
    Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • Jimmy Boegle edits and publishes the Reno News & Review and the Coachella Independent in Palm Springs and is a past president of the Association of Alternative Newsmedia.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2026
  • The book, which publishes today, has already generated anxiety inside the White House.
    Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • This mattress is also durable—Dragan noticed that any body imprints pop back quickly, and is hopeful this will hold up for some time.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026
  • The Davis era at Sony moved into eclipse in October 2011, when new chairman-CEO Doug Morris, folded the Arista and J imprints and assigned their artists to flagship label RCA Records.
    Chris Morris, Variety, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • The evidence included surveillance video of Anthony fleeing the bleachers after the stabbing, body camera footage of his confession during arrest and photographs of the knife used.
    Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026
  • The genteel decor takes its cues from the quintas (farms) of local wine grandees, and each room features photographs and accessories contributed by a different Portuguese winemaker.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • In 1969, the United Arab Emirates — then known as the Trucial States — produced a series of stamps, aimed primarily at global collectors, of iconic artists, musicians and athletes, including six Major League Baseball Hall of Famers.
    Tom Reinsfelder, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026
  • The government unleashed special quarters, stamps and license plates.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • Zendaya gave fans a closer look at her ensemble on Instagram, sharing multiple snapshots from the photocall, including a snap of Holland kissing her on the forehead.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 25 June 2026
  • Inspections keep bridges safe, but are snapshots Federal bridge inspections—rooted in National Bridge Inspection Standards mandated by Congress in 1968—exist because past failures showed that small defects can threaten large structures.
    Alex Krasnok, Scientific American, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • All the previous Toy Story pics received A Cinemascores with the exception of Toy Story 2, which was an A+.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 16 June 2026
  • The backstage gathering also included Tony Award winners Shoshana Bean and Ali Louis Bourzgui, with Patric posing for pics with both.
    Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026

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“Prints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prints. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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