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noun

plural of book
1
as in paperbacks
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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2
as in periodicals
a publication that appears at regular intervals older people in these parts still tend to call a magazine a book

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books

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verb

present tense third-person singular of book
1
as in reserves
to arrange to have something (as a hotel room) held for one's future use we booked a conference room for the meeting next week

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2
as in moves
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 books
Noun
My sister, the author Jacqueline Moriarty, works in a particularly beautiful chocolate shop, which is also a café and looks really magical, and her books often do have a magical side to them. — Olivia Squire, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026 As a teenager, Sharma worked at a golf course and sold coupon books to earn money. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026 In Western countries, the past decade has seen a veritable avalanche of essays and books raging at the dying of the light. — Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2026 The company has now been ordered to name executives who authorized decisions to pirate books from shadow libraries like Anna’s Archive and LibGen, TorrentFreak reported. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026 Heffers supplied libraries and established reading clubs, Blackwell’s undertook the difficult and laborious task of sending books to POWs during the Second World War. — Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026 The Irish novelist had pledged to donate royalties from her books to the direct-action protest group, despite the fact that the UK has, controversially, proscribed it as a terrorist organisation. — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 20 Oct. 2026 Grant and Marston speak of being influenced by passionate social media creators who celebrate books, wanting to build a community as much as an event space. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
During peak season, these rules determine whether AI books the right job, creates extra work for dispatch or loses the customer. — Michael Fox, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 This is the person who curates the itineraries, makes the schedules, and books the tickets. — Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026 These days, Anya books two shows a night at Baby’s, which holds about 330 people. — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026 Farm Adventures is based in Iredell County and books events in surrounding communities, and officials say the owner has been cooperating with the investigation. — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026 But the company’s second-quarter earnings reported last month showed that high-performance computing, which is where TSMC books AI chip sales, accounted for 66% of revenue. — Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026 Graham is the unabashed matriarch of the flock, who every year chooses the destination, books the hut, plans the menu, does meal prep, and designs the commemorative T-shirts. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 30 July 2026 The long shots Value bettors can find some very good odds on the clubs that books and markets aren’t loving right now. — Tim Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026 Apple also books occasional concerts and talks with notable guests, though those spots tend to fill fast, so signing up early helps. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for books
  1. paperbacks
  2. periodicals
  3. reserves
  4. moves
  5. volumes
  6. journals
  7. hires
  8. exits
Noun
  • Also on the lobby level, a corner shop sells downloadable newspapers and magazines, snacks, and classic Penguin paperbacks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Adult hardcovers will be $1, paperbacks are two for $1, and youth books are four for $1.
    — Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of paperbacks
Noun
  • When word spread that the Chief Librarian of the Army was paying a visit, soldiers rushed to request their favorite periodicals and book genres.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Operating for nearly a century, Algani began in 1927 as a modest seller of newspapers, periodicals, and postcards before evolving into one of the city’s first international newsstands.
    — Eleonora Giordani, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of periodicals
Verb
  • One common framework is the 50/30/20 budget, which reserves a share of take-home pay for wants after needs, savings and debt repayment.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026
  • SoFi reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time for unenrolled participants.
    — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of reserves
Verb
  • Frequent gusts of 30 to 40 mph are possible once the front moves through the Chesapeake Bay and inland eastern North Carolina.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Other Panthers moves before Eagles Those aren’t the only moves the Panthers made Saturday.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of moves
Noun
  • Unlike its mass-market vehicles, the niche sports car won’t sell in large volumes.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • So far, three volumes have been published — selling millions of copies worldwide.
    — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of volumes
Noun
  • Set against the height of the early 2000s tabloid era, the film chronicles Kapoor’s fight to clear his name as paparazzi descend on his office, police raid his home, private journals are leaked, and every aspect of his personal life becomes public.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The show's storylines were based on interviews with real-life survivors of Easy Company, in addition to letters and journals of real soldiers.
    — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of journals
Verb
  • The facility hires the sorts of people who fix their own motorcycles.
    — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
  • This is what happens when a major conference hires a network suit with a baseball background to run things.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of hires
Verb
  • Afternoon temperatures will tumble from the lower 80s back into the 40s and 50s overnight with breezy winds, as the rain slowly exits during the overnight hours.
    — Cutter Martin, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Another customer who was standing in between the singer and employee at the register during the showdown appears to look around in disbelief at what just happened after the hitmaker exits.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026
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“Books.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/books. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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