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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
David Chiu, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
In fact, there was some controversy over the first attempts to do so, with an early paper having been retracted after a reanalysis of its data showed that the evidence was weaker than had initially been presented.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 19 Feb. 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
However, his parents claim in court papers, Chase had shown no obvious depression and, while using TikTok, had searched for uplifting or more traditional teenage content.
—David Chiu, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
In fact, there was some controversy over the first attempts to do so, with an early paper having been retracted after a reanalysis of its data showed that the evidence was weaker than had initially been presented.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 19 Feb. 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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Customs and Border Protection officials would be charged with enforcing the CDC's order and directed to expeditiously expel migrants to Mexico, their home country or third nations willing to accept them, the documents show.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2025
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A day earlier, the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee released minutes from the Jan. 28-29 meeting, with a dozen references to the uncertain climate in the document.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2025
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Rebecca also contributes regularly to the i newspaper, Euronews and Fortune.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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The financial crisis affecting local news means that most local newspapers can no longer support reporters in Washington.—
Sara Fischer,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Listen to this article GLENDALE, Ariz. — Noah Schultz made the journey from the bullpen to the mound for the top of the fifth inning Wednesday against the San Diego Padres.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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This article discusses the mechanics, benefits, and limitations of tax-loss harvesting.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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In a 2022 essay for Proceedings, the professional journal of the U.S. Navy, analyst Mark Schneider concluded Russian missiles are often a tenth as accurate as their makers claim.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Selection criteria include academic performance, school or community involvement, a letter of recommendation and an essay submission.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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Griffith played the titular character with a strong moral compass while Knotts portrayed the bumbling, often over-eager deputy Barney Fife.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2025
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OnePlus Watch 3 Keeps Time For Longer OnePlus launched the titular OnePlus Watch 3 this week, with new health an fitness capabilities.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Co-owner and chef John Cleveland says the restaurant will continue in some form, whether as a pop-up or at a new location.—
Danielle Dorsey,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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This form must be filed within nine months of the date of death unless an extension is granted (however, as previously mentioned, the estate may make the election up to five years after the death of the spouse if the sole purpose of filing is to make the election).—
Ashley Case,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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That comforting hot cup of tea—or refreshing glass of iced tea on a hot summer day—could help reduce the amount of toxic metals in drinking water, according to a new paper published in the journal ACS Food & Science Technology.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
25 Feb. 2025
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That was best highlighted in a 2023 study published in the journal Evolution, Medicine and Public Health, which sought to identify the key facets of a long and happy life for our canine companions.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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After voters passed Prop 47 in 2014, reclassifying a number of drug and property offenses from felonies to misdemeanors, arrests for these types of offenses dropped notably and changed the composition of arrest offenses.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
23 Feb. 2025
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Music: Assistance with composition and sound creation.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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