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as in archive
a place where books, periodicals, and records are kept for use but not for sale
I went to the library to do some research for my report
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as in collection
an organized group of objects acquired and maintained for study, exhibition, or personal pleasure
a confirmed cineast with an impressive library of classic movies on DVD
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Recent Examples of library
Things turned sour despite reassurances that the data center would generate $5 million in annual revenue to support park maintenance, libraries and repairs without raising residential taxes.
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Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The free event will feature coffee, conchas (a traditional Mexican sweet bread) and a bilingual discussion, according to the library’s website.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
As such, Alcon is handling a larger volume of library titles and switching from a focus on individual productions to stewardship and monetization of the catalog.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Of the hundreds of titles in the PS5's library, only 50+ releases benefit from the extra power.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The free event will feature coffee, conchas (a traditional Mexican sweet bread) and a bilingual discussion, according to the library’s website.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
As such, Alcon is handling a larger volume of library titles and switching from a focus on individual productions to stewardship and monetization of the catalog.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Of the hundreds of titles in the PS5's library, only 50+ releases benefit from the extra power.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for library
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Find some of the latest obituaries below or access the complete archive here.—
Jordan Kellogg,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
31 Mar. 2026
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Each day between now and the men’s and women’s Final Fours next month, The Courant will look back through our archives and highlight a memorable men’s and/or women’s game that occurred on that date.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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The museum’s director, Pierre-Olivier Costa, met me in the entry hall and led me through the galleries housing Mucem’s permanent exhibition of items from its collection of folk arts and popular traditions.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Agencies would have to revisit investigative protocols, evidence collection procedures and interagency coordination, among other things, the governor said.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Library.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/library. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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