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  • present tense form of book (3rd person singular).

books

NOUN
account
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bill book charge check record report statement
STRONG
IOU balance computation cuff grunt inventory invoice ledger reckoning register score tab tally
WEAK
bad news
NOUN
ledger
Synonyms
STRONG
daybook journal register
WEAK
record book
NOUN
literature
Synonyms
STRONGEST
article biography brochure composition drama essay history information leaflet lore novel pamphlet poetry prose research story
STRONG
abstract belles-lettres classics comment critique discourse discussion disquisition dissertation exposition findings humanities letters lit observation paper report summary theme thesis tract treatise treatment writings
WEAK
literary works précis written work
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance
STRONG
quiet silence
WEAK
speech

Example Sentences

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Staff there were instructed to not highlight events unrelated to day-to-day activities, but the authority said it would not be removing books from shelves.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

It was a boat ride for the history books, with nary a sailor in sight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Finch said a new policy would be developed after receiving "a number" of complaints from residents regarding some children's books.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Order books are expected to close on Wednesday, pricing is expected to be announced on Thursday, and trading is expected on Friday.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

I lifted my arm slightly to show the books.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott

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