1
as in reserving
to arrange to have something (as a hotel room) held for one's future use
we booked a conference room for the meeting next week
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2
as in exiting
slang
to leave a place often for another
I'm running late, so I've got to book
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Recent Examples of booking
In the coming months, users will be able to ask the Gemini agent to do certain tasks, such as booking a haircut or ordering weekly groceries.
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Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
According to booking site Skyscanner, the quickest flight from Shanghai to Buenos Aires, offered by Air France and Lufthansa, takes nearly 31 hours, with a layover either in Paris or Amsterdam.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
That’s the message from senator Sarah Hanson-Young, who has put the boot into the nation’s top football leagues for booking international entertainers to lead their grand final festivities.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
This could mean booking a therapy session, spending the day at a spa or taking more personal days.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
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Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
According to booking site Skyscanner, the quickest flight from Shanghai to Buenos Aires, offered by Air France and Lufthansa, takes nearly 31 hours, with a layover either in Paris or Amsterdam.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
That’s the message from senator Sarah Hanson-Young, who has put the boot into the nation’s top football leagues for booking international entertainers to lead their grand final festivities.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
This could mean booking a therapy session, spending the day at a spa or taking more personal days.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for booking
Verb
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Or, try reserving one of the two rustic Windigo Camper Cabins.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
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Of course, Sullivan recognizes the holes that could leave in other parts of the lineup and is reserving the right to change his mind.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Mark McNamara will continue having to defend himself against the wrongful-shooting claims of K’aun Green, who McNamara shot four times as Green was exiting a downtown taqueria on March 27, 2022 after a brawl inside the eatery.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Paramount executive Marc Weinstock will be exiting his role as president of worldwide marketing and distribution.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Following his arrest, Robinson initially spoke with some law enforcement but quickly went silent Friday morning after hiring a lawyer, sources familiar with the matter previously told CNN.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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Executives and entrepreneurs have been for some time finding that other states offer better opportunities (but government managers in California have been hiring, which does more harm to the private sector more than good).—
Kerry Jackson,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Lock your home before departing.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
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He was then seen departing the residence about 55 minutes later.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Both offenses are moving with little resistance thus far.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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Both injuries have significant implications for fantasy, as Jacory Croskey-Merritt is assured more touches in Washington moving forward; in Green Bay, Matthew Golden will have more chances to show his skills with Reed out in Week 3 and beyond.—
Jess Bryant,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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López departed after four innings and just 61 pitches in the Twins’ 6-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night at Target Field, getting five more outs after the play before leaving with what the Twins called right forearm tightness as a result of the dive.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
20 Sep. 2025
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The Lions outgained the Packers by 100 yards in a Week 1 loss before getting 511 yards total offense against the Bears.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Atlantic basin may have been quiet going into the peak of hurricane season, but a new storm is expected to develop in the region in the coming days.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Untick this box to stop the process going ahead.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At one point, a running number tied to Boys and Girls Clubs of America flashed on the screen, starting at $100,000.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Score the bedding on sale in sizes ranging from twin to California king while it’s restocked, or opt for the set without a flat sheet starting at $70.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Booking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/booking. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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