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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
Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
The Ioncell method can also be used for other recyclable materials like paper, cardboard, textile waste and straw for fiber production.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 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
After enrolling at Yale, Violet furthered her public health education and published an academic research paper in the school's Global Health Review in May 2025.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
The Ioncell method can also be used for other recyclable materials like paper, cardboard, textile waste and straw for fiber production.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Adjective
In the financial world, assets can be divided into two types: paper assets, and non-paper assets.
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 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
Noun
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Rush was honorably discharged a decade earlier, in February 2015, as a lieutenant (O-3), according to court documents.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
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Joe Biden sued the Justice Department on Tuesday in an effort to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts of the former president’s interview with a ghostwriter that were obtained by the special counsel who investigated his handling of classified documents.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
Noun
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In 1971, Yoko Ono placed ads in local newspapers announcing a one-woman exhibition at New York’s Museum of Modern Art.—
Ariana Marsh,
Vogue,
28 May 2026
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An article published by the newspaper that honored her has been pulled down.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Every personal finance article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of financial products.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.—
Deidre Johnson,
Denver Post,
25 May 2026
Noun
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What’s more, over the next few months, the ChatGPT users got lazier with each essay, ultimately resorting to copy-and-paste by the end of the study.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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In a new First Opinion essay, dietitian Cole Hanson offers a breakdown of the actual evidence.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Berry took on the titular role in the 2004 film shortly after becoming the first Black woman to win an Oscar for Best Actress for Monster's Ball at the 74th Academy Awards in 2002.—
Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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The series was an anthology hosted by the titular Frankelda, the ghost of an aspiring horror writer, who told stories about children encountering the paranormal.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Expectations were raised by their early-season form and there was a tangible sense of momentum after the win against Chelsea.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Such preparation will have to come in many forms.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Each volume’s series editor selects notable work from hundreds of magazines, journals, and websites, and a special guest editor, a leading writer in the field, then makes the final selection for the anthology.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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Scientists have previously wondered whether immune cells could be involved in magnetic sensing, but the new study published Thursday in the journal Science is the first to present a full-fledged theory.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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The composition of this fingerprint is different from the mixture of chemicals someone was initially exposed to, as some PFAS accumulate in blood to a greater extent than others.—
Carrie McDonough,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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From 1976 through 2008, the GPI was low and stable, averaging 13, but the composition shifted markedly over time.—
Bruce Sibley,
Time,
29 May 2026
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“Paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paper. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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