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paper

[pey-per] / ˈpeɪ pər /
ADJECTIVE
thin, flimsy
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


NOUN
newspaper
Synonyms




VERB
line with material
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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Despite the decline of the publishing industry, self-publication and handmade "zine" magazines are growing in popularity in Japan, reflecting the country's enduring love of paper in the digital era.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

As the machine printed their work on newsprint paper, five technicians in uniform quickly flipped through the pages to check the quality.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Since the Nutrients paper was published, related human research has continued to examine how omega-3 fatty acids may influence early diabetes risk and metabolic health.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

"Rules are great, but if you can't back them up with hard power, the rules are not worth the paper they are written on," he said.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

The wrapping paper had been torn open and carelessly retied, but even through the disarray I could spot Nollie’s loving touch.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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