as in handbooks
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 texts
Hernandez, 64, did not respond to multiple emails, texts and phone calls seeking her response to the allegations.
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Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Caller IDs can seem to match government offices, and emails or texts may follow the same format used in official SSA communication.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
In fact, some of Swift’s texts to Lively have even been released as Lively and Baldoni continue fighting each other in court, which has reportedly left Swift feeling like she was used.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 Apr. 2026
Mullins was still receiving congrats via texts and DMs before Thursday’s practice at Lucas Oil Stadium.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Check subscriptions, compare a few price quotes, and choose quality over clutter, especially if your budget talks keep getting delayed or mixed between emails and texts.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
The agency says removing your information from broker databases may reduce unwanted texts, calls and emails because your data is no longer being widely sold for marketing purposes.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
In the texts, the scammer threatens vehicle impoundment, license suspension and a warrant for arrest being issued unless money is sent to them.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Animal husbandry texts in China have described anthrax for millennia.
—Hannah Kinzer, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Caller IDs can seem to match government offices, and emails or texts may follow the same format used in official SSA communication.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
In fact, some of Swift’s texts to Lively have even been released as Lively and Baldoni continue fighting each other in court, which has reportedly left Swift feeling like she was used.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 Apr. 2026
Mullins was still receiving congrats via texts and DMs before Thursday’s practice at Lucas Oil Stadium.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Check subscriptions, compare a few price quotes, and choose quality over clutter, especially if your budget talks keep getting delayed or mixed between emails and texts.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
The agency says removing your information from broker databases may reduce unwanted texts, calls and emails because your data is no longer being widely sold for marketing purposes.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
In the texts, the scammer threatens vehicle impoundment, license suspension and a warrant for arrest being issued unless money is sent to them.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Animal husbandry texts in China have described anthrax for millennia.
—Hannah Kinzer, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for texts
Noun
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That included new language in its sports handbooks, and a more hands-on role in Blue Devils’ NIL opportunities.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Dozens of photos included in the documents released Wednesday are military handbooks, field guides and cultural texts, some dating back to the early 2000s that appeared to belong to Gingles, as well as numerous books from the SANS Institute detailing computer hacker tools.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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White kids were given textbooks, while the Latino kids were given sheets of paper, and there were a lot of racial slurs being used in the school.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Why robot childbirth simulators are becoming essential For decades, midwifery training relied heavily on textbooks, observation and limited hands-on practice.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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His death matched up with what the hospice manuals described.—
Amanda Peet,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Iranian sailors are interpreting operational instructions, manuals and logs for their Sri Lankan counterparts.—
Bharatha Mallawarachi,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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No screens, online dictionaries, spellcheckers or delete keys.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Following a few more years of work, the lexicographer—a studier or compiler of dictionaries—transferred his entire project online for anyone to peruse.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Texts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/texts. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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