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plural of print
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as in impressions
a perceptible trace left by pressure one telltale sign that I had been napping was the print left by the chenille bedspread on my cheek

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as in photos
a picture created from an image recorded on a light-sensitive surface by a camera we now get our prints developed online

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prints

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verb

present tense third-person singular of print
as in publishes
to produce and release for distribution in printed form the newspaper's motto remains "All the News That's Fit to Print"

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Recent Examples of prints
Noun
Some cards are original, one-of-a-kind artworks and others are limited-edition prints. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026 The design is made up of classic patterns and prints, including diamond shapes, medallions, abstract geometric motifs, and vertical columns to give it a structured look. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 June 2026 The gift from Kelly and Shear consists of fifty-one works by Winters that represent almost three-quarters of all prints made by the artist in the 1980s. News Desk, Artforum, 29 June 2026 There's a full rainbow of primal prints to explore, like this flowing calf-print caftan from Moroccan designer Fadila El Gadi. Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 2 July 2026 Beyond the expressive prints seen at Dries Van Noten, fluidity was also reflected through lace, fringe and the natural drape of silk across many collections. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 29 June 2026 The bundle also includes an Arctic White Pocket Printer, which produces premium, waterproof, dye-sublimation prints with optional vintage effects. Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 One of the first significant artists of the Revolutionary War era was the wood engraver Amos Doolittle, a Cheshire resident who did early prints of drawings of the battles of Lexington and Concord. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2026 That’s fine for short PLA prints, but materials like nylon, TPU, PETG, ABS, and support filaments can absorb moisture quickly depending on your environment. Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 28 June 2026
Verb
The new channel, the clever funnel, the ad that prints money. Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 His paternal grandma prints the flyers and helps get the word out, while his mom’s mom makes the costumes. Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 22 Oct. 2025 This is a company that prints more revenue every time the tape gets chaotic, and 2026 has given it plenty of chaos to work with. Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 11 May 2026 Instead of invasive surgeries, patients might someday swallow a capsule that travels to the injury site and prints new tissue directly on it. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025 The chances of winning the top prizes are astronomically low because the company prints billions of game pieces but only releases a handful of key winning ones. Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 28 Oct. 2025 Specifically, the surprise that comes with developing every roll of film is one of the biggest perks of the process, according to Quigley, who prints her photos regularly at her local camera store. Liz Regalia, Parents, 20 Oct. 2025 Few places symbolize the move from print to digital more than Akalla, a district of Stockholm where the ST01 data center sits at a site once occupied by the factory that prints Sweden main newspaper, Kaun says. Michael Weissenstein, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2025 London’s Victoria and Albert Museum ceded to censorship requests issued by the Chinese firm that prints the institution’s exhibition catalogues, according to a new report from The Guardian, who unearthed the information via FOIA requests. News Desk, Artforum, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prints
Noun
  • That roundup includes the Radio Songs chart, which details the tracks that rack up the largest total number of audience impressions across all radio formats throughout the United States.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Those accounts generated more than 55 million impressions over a 14-day period starting on June 1.
    Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Lock Down Your Phone in 30 Minutes Your phone holds your email, passwords, photos, banking apps and personal data.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • On Thursday, photos released by state broadcaster IRIB showed the commander sitting next to Khamenei’s casket during a farewell ceremony in Tehran.
    Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • Every top consulting firm publishes some version of an article identifying this.
    Caitlin Hewes, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Twice a day, Hoeflich's office publishes rip current forecasts, which help inform local beaches.
    Ash-har Quraishi, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Inspired by the Hollywood Walk Of Fame, the plaques feature imprints of the hands of the recipients.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 June 2026
  • At the label’s center is cofounder and marketing director Lorna Chase—a loyal, hard‑working, and ambitious brand builder with a track record in growing British food-and-drink imprints on the global stage.
    Lewis Chester, Robb Report, 27 June 2026
Noun
  • As this July Fourth approached, FOUND on the Guadalupe River still had about 1,800 items awaiting reunification, about half of them photographs.
    Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • For those who cannot visit in person, the virtual tour has the same information with photographs.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • Each piece is unique, made with tools such as vintage letterpress stamps, Japanese glass seed beads, and the maker’s personal collection of precious and semiprecious stones.
    RS Editors, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2026
  • With no federal regulations dictating what information labels should include, the stamps have led to consumer confusion — and nearly 20% of the nation’s food waste, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
    Olga R. Rodriguez, Fortune, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • This story is part of a series of monthly snapshots from the Washington Examiner, titled Midterm Countdown, gauging the state of the 2026 election cycle.
    David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2026
  • Departing from King Street Station, the train glides past industrial waterfronts and railyards, offering snapshots of the Puget Sound.
    Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • Alongside Stalter in the pics is fellow cast member Barrett Foa.
    Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • New Custom Framing Options Are Now at Michaels To make your favorite beach pics even more personal, Michaels also added over 15 brand-new custom mat templates in its stores.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2026

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“Prints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prints. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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