as in handbook
a book used for instruction in a subject
a primer of human anatomy
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Recent Examples of primer
The day comes with a lot of moving parts, so here’s a primer on what to expect:
Security: Several metro stations will be closed from Sunday night through Tuesday morning.
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Cate Martel, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
However, their success proved to be more of a primer than a full-scale takeover.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2025
Rooted by Brea Baker Amazon | Bookshop In some ways, this book is a primer on the history of land theft and its relationship to both Black Americans and Indigenous people.
—The New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2025
After this primer on the anatomy and behavior of cats, the exhibit turns to history, anthropology and popular culture to explore humans’ fascination with these animals through the ages.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
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Cate Martel, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
However, their success proved to be more of a primer than a full-scale takeover.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2025
Rooted by Brea Baker Amazon | Bookshop In some ways, this book is a primer on the history of land theft and its relationship to both Black Americans and Indigenous people.
—The New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2025
After this primer on the anatomy and behavior of cats, the exhibit turns to history, anthropology and popular culture to explore humans’ fascination with these animals through the ages.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for primer
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Project 2025, the political handbook published last year by the conservative policy group Heritage Foundation, called for ending Title I and converting other federal education funding into block grants made to states.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Feb. 2025
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There are a number of optical illusions that pilots have to account for when flying at night, according to the Federal Aviation Administration’s airplane flying handbook.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2025
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There isn’t a manual or a special instructional guide breaking down what being a head coach in the NBA entails, particularly in this day and age.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2025
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Still, Aston had one last trick up its sleeve to keep buyers interested: a manual for the V12 Vantage S, and an unconventional one at that.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2025
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Inclusion: School textbooks and curriculum should include not only accurate information about various educational disciplines but also information that is representative of people from various nations and races who were key contributors.—
Dr. Tony Lux,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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During a visit with primary school students in Malawi’s capital, Lilongwe, Melania Trump also promoted a USAID program that distributed more than 1.4 million textbooks to students.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Jones gave up his cell phone, which had the same number as the calls and texts made to the victim, the complaint said.—
Alex Malm,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Ethan Westerman,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Primer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primer. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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