as in handbook
a book used for instruction in a subject
a primer of human anatomy
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Recent Examples of primer
The directors might examine AOL-Time Warner as a primer on how what looks like a fabulous markup is really a poison chalice.
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Shawn Tully, Fortune, 9 May 2026
First, since many of us are still feeling the pain from the April 15 tax deadline, here’s a primer on marginal tax rates as a thing.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
That jolt is part of why many people use a morning plunge as a substitute for a second cup of coffee or as a pre-workout primer.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
And many primers are unnecessarily facile.
—Mac Barnett, Longreads, 5 May 2026
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Shawn Tully, Fortune, 9 May 2026
First, since many of us are still feeling the pain from the April 15 tax deadline, here’s a primer on marginal tax rates as a thing.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
That jolt is part of why many people use a morning plunge as a substitute for a second cup of coffee or as a pre-workout primer.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
And many primers are unnecessarily facile.
—Mac Barnett, Longreads, 5 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for primer
Noun
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Despite allegations of differential treatment, Tolcher said punishments were issued according to the discipline policies and procedures in the school’s parent and student handbook.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
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According to a handbook from the Texas Attorney General's Office, a capital conviction is typically appealed to both the state court and federal court.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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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
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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
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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
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“Primer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primer. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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