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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
slang
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
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Among his recent books is Scotch Whisky: Its History, Production and Appreciation.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Chris Spargo, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
She was booked into jail on a first-degree murder charge, jail records show.
—Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 19 Mar. 2025
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Noun
This transit could inspire a new creative project, like a book, podcast or blog that channels your deep insights.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Among his recent books is Scotch Whisky: Its History, Production and Appreciation.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Verb
She was booked and then released that same day, according to jail records.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
She was booked into jail on a first-degree murder charge, jail records show.
—Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for book
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That’s almost 2½ inches below normal — about the thickness of a paperback book — putting most of Central Florida into abnormally dry or moderate drought conditions, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Drought Monitor.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2025
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A lot of romance was published purely in mass market paperback, only available in grocery stores, which feels sexist to me.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2025
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Yousef has also publicly criticized Hamas’ decision to attack Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, the newspaper reported.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Its media portfolio comprises newspapers and magazines including Sunset, Defense News, Military Times and broadcaster Cheddar TV.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shops will service up free scoops of ice cream at participating stores on Tuesday, April 8.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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Nearly 40 people turned out to the Lincolnwood Community Center last Thursday in Lincolnwood for rounds of bingo, scoops of ice cream – with all the sweet trimmings – and camaraderie with local police officers.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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The hotels would not confirm the occasion or if large blocks of rooms had been reserved.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Portland and Sacramento have five devices that can be reserved ahead of time or checked out on the concourse, while Phoenix has 10 devices.—
Jason Quick,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The joys of not making an announcement is that Apple has the wiggle room to move things up to and including the release date, so things could change.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The other major addition was a giant digital tapestry that moved slowly up or down the giant canvas behind the Dead, with surreal animation that had more wealth of detail than the naked eye could take in, even over the course of an extended Dead jam.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2025
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The team's research was published in February in the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Scientists used data from planes, satellites, ships, and dog sleds to create the map and then published the results on March 12 in the Scientific Data journal.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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Vogue Daily newsletter Get essential fashion, style, and tips, in your inbox.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2025
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The president’s promise to eliminate taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security will augment that number.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Maryland will hire a new athletic director, and that person will have the chance to decide what kind of department the state’s flagship university should have.—
Childs Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Mar. 2025
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Legendary Entertainment has hired Brian Worsley as Senior Vice President of Marketing & Creative Advertising.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Book.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/book. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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