as in manual
a book used for instruction in a subject
a handbook of grammar
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Recent Examples of handbook
The proposal also provides that certain common business models and practices, such as providing a sample employee handbook or requiring anti-harassment training, don’t by themselves make joint employer status more likely.
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Keith Sonderling, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
The district maintains an anti-bullying policy outlined in its student handbook.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The company, in response to allegations that MrBeast failed to inform her of her rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act, shared a screenshot of her signature confirming receipt of the employee handbook, including FMLA policies, with the outlet.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
The full handbook was also shared in the press release from her legal counsel.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
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Keith Sonderling, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
The district maintains an anti-bullying policy outlined in its student handbook.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The company, in response to allegations that MrBeast failed to inform her of her rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act, shared a screenshot of her signature confirming receipt of the employee handbook, including FMLA policies, with the outlet.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
The full handbook was also shared in the press release from her legal counsel.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handbook
Noun
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The manual also warns Cybertruck drivers that soft or muddy underwater surfaces can cause the vehicle to sink, increasing the water level on it.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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But the company did update the service manual for the MD-11 to include a visual inspection of the spherical bearing that had failed.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The second the fight began, Rousey exploded forward, secured a clinch, executed a textbook judo takedown, and immediately transitioned into her trademark armbar before Carano could settle into the fight.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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Rousey wasted no time shooting a textbook double-leg takedown, taking top position against her fellow MMA icon and locking up an armbar finish in a whopping 17 seconds to close out the first-ever MMA card on Netflix.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Every room comes with a dedicated personal concierge reachable by text.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Do not turn one unclear text into a full investigation.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Virginia’s Supreme Court majority sought an answer in dictionaries, which define the word as the act or process of choosing.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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Oxford University Press added the word to its dictionary in 2015.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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“Handbook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handbook. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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