as in handbook
a book used for instruction in a subject
an owner's manual comes with the camera
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Recent Examples of manual
Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2025
Yes, sadly the model’s seven-speed manual is now a thing of the past.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
PCMAG, 24 Jan. 2025
His own functional sculptures embrace both sides of that creative conversation, manipulating age-old materials using a combination of manual and digital techniques.
—Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The smoke alarm packs came with lithium-ion batteries, adhesive stickers, screws, mounting plates and an instruction manual.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2025
Yes, sadly the model’s seven-speed manual is now a thing of the past.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Other cards include sleep, sleep debt, manual recovery from stress, HRV, resting HR, and more.
—PCMAG, 24 Jan. 2025
His own functional sculptures embrace both sides of that creative conversation, manipulating age-old materials using a combination of manual and digital techniques.
—Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manual
Noun
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These pies must meet the strict requirements of the Associazione Vera Pizza Napoletana, which issues a handbook of instructions, not unlike the team’s playbook, to certify the pizza is created in classic Neapolitan style.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
2 Jan. 2025
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According to the inmate handbook for FCI Dublin, inmates must wake up by 5 a.m. and be in their housing units for daily counts at 4:30 am.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
5 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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San Marzano tomatoes form the base of this homemade recipe, which is enhanced with a splash of cream and a touch of honey.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2025
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The building manager, who introduces herself as Mrs. Ruse (Elaine Carlson), drops by to welcome the new residents with homemade gingerbread and some magical chocolates that reveal her true identity as a witch — maybe even the one who cursed the Beast.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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Be wary of phishing attempts and have strong antivirus software: Be cautious of unsolicited emails, texts or phone calls asking for your credit card information.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Grede remembers the back-and-forth text chain as being a bit chaotic.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Manual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manual. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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