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as in newspaper
a publication that appears at regular intervals
we get the paper every morning
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as in article
a short piece of writing done as a school exercise
write a paper about your favorite author
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as in essay
a short piece of writing typically expressing a point of view
the papers written by the Founding Fathers urging adoption of the federal constitution
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as in titular
being something in name or form only
there's a paper boycott of that company's products that nobody seems to be honoring
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Recent Examples of paper
Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Eads’ adult daughter told deputies that the mom of four filed to divorce Bryant, but Bryant refused to sign the papers, according to an affidavit from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and reporting from WESH.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
Shirley MacFarland, cleveland, 26 Aug. 2022
Some theater owners have told customers that certain sizes are available only in those non-paper options.
—Erich Schwartzel, WSJ, 31 May 2022
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Noun
According to the court records, the plaintiff's lawyers still have to serve legal papers on Donald Trump's parent company, the Trump Organization.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Eads’ adult daughter told deputies that the mom of four filed to divorce Bryant, but Bryant refused to sign the papers, according to an affidavit from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and reporting from WESH.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Staples, clips and other non-paper materials must be removed.
—Shirley MacFarland, cleveland, 26 Aug. 2022
Some theater owners have told customers that certain sizes are available only in those non-paper options.
—Erich Schwartzel, WSJ, 31 May 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paper
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Several documents from the case were unsealed last year, after a multi-year fight by the Miami Herald to make the public.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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The Kremlin said Monday that no documents have been signed yet, but there is interest in cooperation.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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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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There were more than 100 magazines and newspapers devoted to the sport.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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Related article How to build supertall: Designers of the world’s tallest towers share their secrets Steinway Tower, or 111 West 57th Street, was completed in 2022 on the site once occupied by the historic Steinway & Sons piano company.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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By a vote of 51-48, the #Senate passed S. J. Res. 37, a joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Canada. GOP Senators Collins, McConnell, Murkowski, and Paul voted in favor.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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This requires accelerating the entire application timeline—finalizing college lists by spring of junior year, completing main essays over the summer, and preparing application materials for early deadlines.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Ozturk, a Turkish Ph.D. student, co-authored an opinion essay in 2024 criticizing Tufts University's ties to companies linked to Israel.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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The weekslong Swiss music celebration, Montreux Jazz Festival, revealed a typically diverse lineup of artists on Thursday for its 59th annual gathering, which will take place from July 4 – 19 in the titular city.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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Luna reprises his titular role as Cassian Andor in Season 2 of the Disney+ series, the first three episodes premiering April 22 on the streaming platform.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While Margie’s face has appeared on some editions sold exclusively at the distillery, the largest large scale release the brand has done with a female form is a collaboration with Gayle Kabaker which buyers can personalize with the names of women in their lives who have inspired them.—
Gina Pace,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Computer vision is better described as a form of information management and prediction, as configurations of data with which probabilistic applications have been made, based on human instructions of varying degrees of clarity or specificity.—
Sonja Drimmer,
Artforum,
1 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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The study was published Wednesday in the journal PLOS One.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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The ratio of member composition of the acts entered in MAJ is highest for groups (37%), followed by bands (27%) and solo artists (26%).—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
31 Mar. 2025
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The use of ostrich and alligator leather straps in muted grey tones helps ground the otherwise eye-catching compositions.—
Matthew Catellier,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paper. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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