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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
Adam Iscoe, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
Rodriguez was booked at the Burbank jail for possession of narcotics and released with a citation to appear in court next month, Turner said.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 30 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
Most couples reach out once, then never again; booking a single wedding might require as much as nine hundred dollars in ad spend.
—Adam Iscoe, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
Rodriguez was booked at the Burbank jail for possession of narcotics and released with a citation to appear in court next month, Turner said.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 30 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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From traditional newspapers to blogs, the rule is the same: If there is a qualified expert who can deliver a newsworthy opinion, it will be given strong consideration.—
Nancy Marshall,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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More than 2,600 bears in Florida were killed by car strikes between 2014 and 2023, per the newspaper.—
Martin Vassolo,
Axios,
1 Apr. 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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Eventually any discourse about his low batting average and moving him in the lineup evaporated as Judge finished with a .322 average, 58 homers and 144 RBIS, barely missing out on matching Mickey Mantle in the Triple Crown department.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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She was again moved at 4 a.m. on March 26 to Burlington, Vermont, before she was finally transferred to the ICE detention center in Basile.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2025
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The findings of the double-blind, randomized study were published in the journal JAMA.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Track emotional highs and lows in a journal, identifying patterns that lead to drama-seeking behaviors.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Here are a few tips for managing your old accounts after consolidating your debt.—
Christina Majaski,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Bunk Room Ideas Everyone Will Love Three more interior designers share their tips to make bed nooks feel bespoke with clever customizations.—
Laura Fenton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 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 7 Apr. 2025.
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