as in handbook
a book used for instruction in a subject
an owner's manual comes with the camera
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Recent Examples of manual
Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
ProMax straight out of the box without cracking the manual.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 1 Jan. 2026
Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2026
Take tax forms that must be postmarked by a specific date to a post office and ask for a free manual postmark.
—Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
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Noun
There might also be loading instructions in the machine’s manual.
—Adjective
But the program persevered, and though the MkI was given a 289 ci V-8—mated to a five-speed manual transaxle—the GT40 MkII featured a 427 ci V-8 along with a host of other enhancements.
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Noun
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Terminal agitation—a possible symptom of impending death, according to my doula handbook.—
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Lindsay Lohan is taking notes from the Millennial It girl handbook for her latest manicure appointment.—
Adjective
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Inside the manor house, a rustic spread including cornetti, orange cakes, apricot pastries, homemade granola, and local cheese covers an enormous industrial-style table.—
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These are great for prepping smoothies for the week, storing homemade health shots, or bringing a protein shake to the gym in an eco-friendly container.—
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Prosecutors accused Moore of contacting the staffer via phone calls and texts after the breakup, prompting the woman to contact the University of Michigan and cooperate in its investigation.—
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The cyber-pet also features a high-fidelity facial screen capable of thousands of expressions and concise text replies.—
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“Manual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manual. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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