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as in paperback
a set of printed sheets of paper bound together between covers and forming a work of fiction or nonfiction
I bought another new book yesterday, and I can't wait to read it
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as in newspaper
a publication that appears at regular intervals
older people in these parts still tend to call a magazine a book
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as in scoop
information not generally available to the public
what's the book on the new company president?
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as in to move
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to leave a place often for another
I'm running late, so I've got to book
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Recent Examples of book
Rory Smith, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
In all, Hill has written or helped with 14 books on various subjects from basketball to murder, the Belle of Louisville and gardening.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 18 Dec. 2024
David Dodge, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
Your best bet is to book and make reservations now, as restaurants might have limited seating and hours that vary from regular hours.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 19 Dec. 2024
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Noun
As the author Taylor Lorenz noted in her book Extremely Online, many of the billion-dollar start-ups that have come to dominate our lives boast equally unlikely genealogies.
—Rory Smith, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
In all, Hill has written or helped with 14 books on various subjects from basketball to murder, the Belle of Louisville and gardening.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
For the most culturally rich and hassle-free experience, consider booking a tour with companies like Verano Forever Travel or Exeter Latin America.
—David Dodge, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
Your best bet is to book and make reservations now, as restaurants might have limited seating and hours that vary from regular hours.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for book
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Quicksilver will be re-released in paperback on December 3, 2024, and a deluxe hardcover will follow in Summer 2025.Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 3 Dec. 2024
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On October 22, the Duke of Sussex's memoir was released in paperback in the U.S., with the U.K. edition set to follow on October 24.Janine Henni, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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Tice, who has had his work published by The Washington Post, McClatchy newspapers and others, disappeared at a checkpoint in a contested area west of Damascus as the Syrian civil war intensified.ABBY SEWELL AND MATTHEW LEE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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In the 1950s and 1960s, newspapers tried to ignore the new medium.Tim Kiska, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
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Sánchez paired the sleeveless, scoop neckline dress with black boots.Angel Saunders, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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There’s never a dull moment at Downton Abbey, but since Christmas is an especially eventful time for the Crawley family, this feels like the perfect occasion to share a gift — the gift of scoop.Andy Swift, TVLine, 24 Dec. 2024
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What had once only been reserved for large corporations has now become accessible to the millions of small business owners and entrepreneurs out there.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Karen’s kitchen shelves are lined with jars of this bounty, reserved whole in their juice, as sauce or salsa.Anna Noyes, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
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Zack Minasian has been moved up as his general manger–Zack’s older brother Perry is the GM of the Los Angeles Angels.Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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The team conceded two goals in the first five minutes of the game, leading to an early timeout for Craig Berube, but the wake-up call didn’t move the needle much.Nick Ashbourne, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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The journal Citizen Science: Theory and Practice is looking for abstracts for a Special Collection on citizen science in Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums (GLAM).Bob Hirshon, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
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The research team’s findings were published in the journal Device this week.Alex Knapp, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Personal trainers have shared their top tips to help maintain movement during the busiest time of the year.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Part your hair with the bottle tip and apply the product directly to your scalp.Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 22 Dec. 2024
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Daboll’s track record with Allen was a major selling point when he was hired by the Giants in 2022.Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Stay ahead by anticipating the skills your organization will need and aligning hiring practices accordingly.Mo Hamzian, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Book.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/book. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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