as in handbooks
a book used for instruction in a subject
the school's science curriculum suffers from a serious lack of up-to-date texts
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Recent Examples of texts
But for those interested in fashion history, these red carpet looks are key texts just asking to be pored over.
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Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Authorities claim the texts were traced to an email account belonging to Callella, and IP address records showed they were sent from his house.
—Louis Casiano , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The man, who was not connected to the ransom letter received by media outlets, is accused of sending texts to Guthrie family members about a bitcoin ransom demand.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
For centuries, scientists have tried using different chemicals and lighting techniques to bring back these ancient texts.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
Be wary of misbehaving devices — in-person chats are more reliable than texts or emails.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
In the 24-hours before Election Day, volunteers made thousands of calls and texts targeted at high propensity voters.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Feb. 2026
Melvin Williams, a professor of communication and media studies at Pace University, says the spiteful nature of Swift and Lively's texts doesn't reflect well on either woman − and both have probably lost some fans as a result.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
The records themselves are not easy to use; manuscripts are shelved around the world, and the texts, written in four different European languages, still have not been fully brought together in modern translations and analysis.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Authorities claim the texts were traced to an email account belonging to Callella, and IP address records showed they were sent from his house.
—Louis Casiano , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The man, who was not connected to the ransom letter received by media outlets, is accused of sending texts to Guthrie family members about a bitcoin ransom demand.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
For centuries, scientists have tried using different chemicals and lighting techniques to bring back these ancient texts.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
Be wary of misbehaving devices — in-person chats are more reliable than texts or emails.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
In the 24-hours before Election Day, volunteers made thousands of calls and texts targeted at high propensity voters.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Feb. 2026
Melvin Williams, a professor of communication and media studies at Pace University, says the spiteful nature of Swift and Lively's texts doesn't reflect well on either woman − and both have probably lost some fans as a result.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
The records themselves are not easy to use; manuscripts are shelved around the world, and the texts, written in four different European languages, still have not been fully brought together in modern translations and analysis.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for texts
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Student handbooks, which govern the relationship between students and their schools, and student-athlete handbooks, which address issues within athletic programs, don’t contemplate monetary fines for athletes, either.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Many states simply advise districts to update student handbooks, offering little guidance on policy language or instructional changes that could mitigate misuse.—
Ulrich Boser,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Much of the research guiding treatments, dosages and even medical textbooks continues to be grounded in male physiology.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Feb. 2026
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Academic standards and textbooks for each school subject are updated every six years.—
Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
9 Feb. 2026
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And, many brands now make manuals available for download.—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 2026
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While Illumina has the lion’s share of studying and manufacturing these manuals, SomaLogic is a major player in proteomics.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Christmas hams, party cocktails, elegant layer cakes, and cookout classics fill the dictionaries of Southern family recipes, but one of my favorites is a simple vinaigrette from my grandmother.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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For many decades, dictionaries were bestsellers and seen as the authority on the English language.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
26 Dec. 2025
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“Texts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/texts. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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