as in handbook
a book used for instruction in a subject
the school's science curriculum suffers from a serious lack of up-to-date texts
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Recent Examples of text
But working in a single text chat was more efficient, fun, and intellectually stimulating.
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Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2025
Additionally, Tudor Watches—the new Pelagos that goes to 1,000 meters with just that little detail of turquoise text on the dial is just amazing.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2025
Universities have reported some students being forced to leave immediately, in many cases after discovering their visas were cancelled in the federal Student Exchange and Visitor Information System, or via an unexpected text or email.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
But its overall effect was to make the series’ subtext into text.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025
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Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2025
Additionally, Tudor Watches—the new Pelagos that goes to 1,000 meters with just that little detail of turquoise text on the dial is just amazing.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2025
Universities have reported some students being forced to leave immediately, in many cases after discovering their visas were cancelled in the federal Student Exchange and Visitor Information System, or via an unexpected text or email.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
But its overall effect was to make the series’ subtext into text.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for text
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In most organizations, new employees will be provided with a copy of the employee handbook, which typically includes pages upon pages of policies they are expected to adhere to during their tenure.—
Marie Unger,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The pilot handbook also indicates an air speed of 95 knots must be maintained to fly in icing conditions if de-icing equipment is fully functional.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In this respect, keep in mind that according to textbook theory, returns and risk should be positively correlated, not the reverse.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The textbook first thing that businesses do in response to economic uncertainty is to protect their balance sheet to hold onto as much money as possible for a rainy day down the road.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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The physical edition even includes a full-color manual like the good old days, which is a nice touch.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Now, McCloud and Telgemeier have teamed up to publish a new how-to manual for younger kids.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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Founded in 1635, the elite club is charged with safeguarding the French language, which includes updating a dictionary and advising on usage.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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After all, plausible cause isn’t even an entry in my favorite dictionary (Merriam-Webster).—
Kevin Eikenberry,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Text.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/text. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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