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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
Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2025
Along with literary value, purposes instructors noted in choosing specific books included capturing particular moments in history, providing fodder for interesting class discussions and self-exploration, and simply being interesting and entertaining reading for students.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 30 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
The Twilight Saga Deluxe Hardcover Collection features five hardcover books, including the four main entries in the series as well as Midnight Sun, the companion novel published in 2020.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2025
Along with literary value, purposes instructors noted in choosing specific books included capturing particular moments in history, providing fodder for interesting class discussions and self-exploration, and simply being interesting and entertaining reading for students.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 30 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
Noun
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The first 13 volumes of the Apothecary Diaries light novel series are available in English via ebook or paperback.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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In preparation for their 2018 paper, the Microsoft researchers ordered their DNA from a company called Twist, which had developed a silicon chip that has about the same area as a paperback.—
Matthew Hutson,
The New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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This week, Liz Shackleton scored a major scoop after landing an exclusive interview with Toei Company CEO Fumio Yoshimura for our International Disruptors brand, ahead of his trip to L.A. to meet with Hollywood studios (wonder what Trump will make of that…).—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2025
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Customers looking for a punch of protein can add rotisserie-style chicken or steak at no additional cost or can pay extra for a scoop of smashed avocado.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
3 Apr. 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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He was appointed to the position in 2024 after longtime trustee Dan Bobrowski moved from the area and left the board.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
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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In Roman religion, she was symbolically connected to the moon, as its phases were thought to correspond with harvests, which could explain the female statue’s lunula pendant, per the journal.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
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Here are a few tips to support your digestive health:23 Watch your diet: Avoid spicy, high-fat, and acidic foods.—
Elizabeth Barnes,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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Story tips can be sent to [email protected] and on Twitter @asabes10.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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He was hired in 2015 after a 106-game stint with the Sacramento Kings.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Since only 15% of school counselors use employers as a source of information, there is an opportunity to better connect education and workforce development stakeholders to get aligned on current hiring practices and in-demand skills.—
Jean Eddy,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Book.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/book. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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