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as in archive
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 collection
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 library
The library had the new county death index for the 1960s, so this was a far more efficient path than walking Washington County’s cemeteries again.
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Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
In western Broward County, and South Florida in general, games are offered all over the place — in libraries, doctors’ offices, restaurants and malls.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The Harm Reduction Services RV arrives at the library parking lots for 45 minutes, on set days, every other week.
—Steve Large, CBS News, 14 May 2026
The two libraries will not be closed at the same time, according to the county.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 13 May 2026
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Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
In western Broward County, and South Florida in general, games are offered all over the place — in libraries, doctors’ offices, restaurants and malls.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The Harm Reduction Services RV arrives at the library parking lots for 45 minutes, on set days, every other week.
—Steve Large, CBS News, 14 May 2026
The two libraries will not be closed at the same time, according to the county.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for library
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For this anniversary edition, the design team at Smythson looked at the Beatrix Potter archive for illustrations, sketches and prints, translating them into key pieces include Panama notebooks in blue, green and chalk, gold-stamped with character motifs.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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The inspiration for the Phase Evo came from the Reebok archive.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Instead, hormone signals and the glands that produce them are part of a communication system that organises every cell, turning collections of independently functioning cells, tissues and organs into an interconnected human body.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The interactive museum is finishing up a major expansion, and visitors will soon be able to see even more of its extensive collection up close.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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“Library.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/library. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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