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paper

[pey-per] / ˈpeɪ pər /
ADJECTIVE
thin, flimsy
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


NOUN
newspaper
Synonyms




VERB
line with material
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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“Statement of Purpose,” the Federalist Paper, October 1986.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

There are two independent American films in the main competition: "Paper Tiger" by James Gray, starring Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson, as well as "The Man I Love" by Ira Sachs featuring Rami Malek.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

For the second quarter, International Paper targeted adjusted Ebitda—a key measure of profitability—in a range between $520 million and $570 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Paper and paint were scraped from the walls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

“The Paper said the emperor would be immortal.”

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin




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