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as in archives
a place where books, periodicals, and records are kept for use but not for sale
I went to the library to do some research for my report
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as in collections
an organized group of objects acquired and maintained for study, exhibition, or personal pleasure
a confirmed cineast with an impressive library of classic movies on DVD
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Recent Examples of libraries
Early American coffeehouses would commonly have city business directories, libraries of newspapers and currency exchange information.
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James Doubek,
NPR,
3 July 2026
Most public libraries in California will be open as normal Friday, July 3, and closed Saturday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday.
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Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Taxing jurisdictions like school districts and libraries are imploring the county to not deal such a dramatic blow to their operating budgets, while homeowners want the county to grant them relief from their high bills.
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Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
Sony previously pulled StudioCanal content from customers’ PlayStation libraries in Germany and Australia.
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Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
1 July 2026
Resource libraries and networking events are designed less as introductions and more as sustained relationship-building spaces.
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Desjah Altvater,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Movie theaters, malls and public libraries all run their AC through the summer.
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Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
Congratulations to Julie Walker, Georgia’s State Librarian and Vice Chancellor for Libraries and Archives, who is retiring Wednesday after 35 years in Georgia’s libraries.
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Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
Cooling centers will be available throughout the week at community service centers, libraries, Chicago Park District fieldhouses, City College of Chicago facilities, and police stations during their hours of operation.
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Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
James Doubek,
NPR,
3 July 2026
Most public libraries in California will be open as normal Friday, July 3, and closed Saturday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday.
—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Taxing jurisdictions like school districts and libraries are imploring the county to not deal such a dramatic blow to their operating budgets, while homeowners want the county to grant them relief from their high bills.
—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
Sony previously pulled StudioCanal content from customers’ PlayStation libraries in Germany and Australia.
—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
1 July 2026
Resource libraries and networking events are designed less as introductions and more as sustained relationship-building spaces.
—
Desjah Altvater,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Movie theaters, malls and public libraries all run their AC through the summer.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
Congratulations to Julie Walker, Georgia’s State Librarian and Vice Chancellor for Libraries and Archives, who is retiring Wednesday after 35 years in Georgia’s libraries.
—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
Cooling centers will be available throughout the week at community service centers, libraries, Chicago Park District fieldhouses, City College of Chicago facilities, and police stations during their hours of operation.
—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for libraries
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Waters gained access to Oliver’s personal archives to make the film.
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The section presents world premiere screenings of restorations completed over the past year by film archives, cultural institutions and production companies from around the world.
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Designers are curating dedicated accessory collections or reimagining signature styles in PVC and glossy finishes, from Chloé and Tory Burch to Diesel.
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While once exclusive to skateboarders for their ease of movement, thanks to a crop of particular designers’ spring/summer 2026 collections—from Dries Van Noten, to Khaite and TWP—they’ve caught the eye of the fashion set, too.
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“Libraries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/libraries. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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