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as in newspaper
a publication that appears at regular intervals
we get the paper every morning
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as in article
a short piece of writing done as a school exercise
write a paper about your favorite author
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as in essay
a short piece of writing typically expressing a point of view
the papers written by the Founding Fathers urging adoption of the federal constitution
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as in titular
being something in name or form only
there's a paper boycott of that company's products that nobody seems to be honoring
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Recent Examples of paper
Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 15 Nov. 2024
Now, people can comb through the National Archives database from their kitchen table instead of sifting through paper records or microfiche at local libraries or courthouses.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 15 Nov. 2024
Shirley MacFarland, cleveland, 26 Aug. 2022
Some theater owners have told customers that certain sizes are available only in those non-paper options.
—Erich Schwartzel, WSJ, 31 May 2022
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Noun
They’re wrapped up in a brown paper bag in my basement.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 15 Nov. 2024
Now, people can comb through the National Archives database from their kitchen table instead of sifting through paper records or microfiche at local libraries or courthouses.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 15 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Staples, clips and other non-paper materials must be removed.
—Shirley MacFarland, cleveland, 26 Aug. 2022
Some theater owners have told customers that certain sizes are available only in those non-paper options.
—Erich Schwartzel, WSJ, 31 May 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paper
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According to court documents, some Union voters were disenfranchised while other voters in the unincorporated parts of the county may have incorrectly voted in the city election.Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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Outside, there is a basketball court, and toddlers will be able to play with tricycles and balls, according to the documents.Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
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In an interview with U.K. newspaper The Independent, the actress, 34, discussed her firing from the upcoming Scream VII back in November due to her social media posts about the Israel-Hamas war.Becca Longmire, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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Related article Ukraine is relying on drones to hold back Russian advances.Svitlana Vlasova, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
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Information for this article was contributed by Alon Berstein, Leo Correa, Lujain Jo and Josef Federman of The Associated Press.BASSEM MROUE, arkansasonline.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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The essay explicitly said tech companies working on defense were working in support of America’s national interest.BYKali Hays, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
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The book, Legacy of Lies, El Salvador 1981-1984, illustrates with black-and-white photographs and descriptive personal essays how U.S. foreign policy played out and fueled a violent 13-year civil war in El Salvador.Robert Nickelsberg, NPR, 24 Nov. 2024
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The layers of contrivance necessary to get the titular mole agent and various cameras into the senior home left me constantly aware of the artificiality of moments that were meant to be real.Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
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Vampire Therapist features the titular figure helping his patients improve their immortal lives through cognitive-behavioral therapy.Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2024
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Steen suffered from Duchenne’s disease, a form of muscular dystrophy that gets progressively worse over time.Cameron Koch, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
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Companies that import products pay the taxes and typically pass the extra cost on to customers in the form of higher prices.Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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The results were published this week in the journal Nature.Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
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Maintaining a success journal can be powerful in achieving long-term growth and success.David Nour, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Mainardi is known for her clean and contemporary compositions with a strong focus on textural, ultra-luxe materials sourced primarily in Italy, and her goal was to bring in elements from previous projects but combine them with distinctive elements of a classic Swiss chalet.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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Instead, Virgin advocates for tools like DEXA scans, which provide a comprehensive look at body composition, including muscle mass, visceral fat and bone density.Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paper. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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