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as in counter
a leg-mounted piece of furniture with a broad flat top designed for the serving of food
we sat at the kitchen table, playing cards for hours on end
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as in meal
food eaten or prepared for eating at one time
always offers a well-prepared table for his guests
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as in list
a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system
the periodic table of chemical elements
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as in food
substances intended to be eaten
the table that the innkeeper set out each morning made for a bountiful breakfast indeed
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as in to shelve
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Recent Examples of table
Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
The table — which can seat up 25 people — has also resulted in a number of strong friendships.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2025
Since the commission did not table a motion to rezone the properties, the Fort Worth City Council will vote on the zoning March 25.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Parking spots out front will be converted into a patio for outdoor eating, with 40 tables.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
The table — which can seat up 25 people — has also resulted in a number of strong friendships.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
The boards of both companies are meeting soon to table the termination of the merger, Asahi Shimbun reported, citing sources.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2025
Since the commission did not table a motion to rezone the properties, the Fort Worth City Council will vote on the zoning March 25.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for table
Noun
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Democrats can't seem to agree on how to combat the president or come up with a clear counter message to combat the MAGA populism dominating Washington.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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Hand-cleaning edges under counters and by baseboards in bathrooms is a good idea, too.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For a slightly more casual meal, guests can stop by Le Bellevue, a chic brasserie offering more traditional French fare.—
Meredith Lepore,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Mar. 2025
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The most forward-looking properties use technology to achieve a tight integration between meals, spa treatments and activities.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This wave of change for SVOD led to a plateau in the growth of subscription numbers, and a plateauing in the number of subscriptions averaged globally.—
Helen Rees,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2025
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The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) reported that absenteeism rates have doubled—rising from around 15% in 2018 to nearly 30% in 2021, and maintaining a plateau through 2023.—
Elizabeth Austin,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Last month, the city published a list of reductions strategies that include more than 100 potential layoffs including positions from the Fire Department, park maintenance division and Police Department’s communication center.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The list of celebrity guests included Drew Barrymore, Jessica Chastain, Lily Collins, Lizzo, Gwyneth Paltrow, Zoe Saldaña and more.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Breakfast burritos, yogurt parfaits, smoothies, and egg dishes are all opportunities to work in these food groups.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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The limited food menu planned includes basics like hot dogs and sandwiches alongside some more modern touches like wonton churros and potato chips with caviar.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Voting occurs in rounds through a secret online ballot tabulated by an independent accounting firm hired by the Academy.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
2 Mar. 2025
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The new 2025 Wells Fargo Money Study, based on surveys of nearly 4,000 Americans, tabulated several pieces of shopworn advice that consumers have grown to hate.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Though redeveloping Villa Park’s North Stand was shelved in late 2023, Villa have not shirked infrastructure investment under Sawiris and Edens.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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But if the Speaker were to blink, there are very good odds that his team would shelve their red MAGA hats briefly enough to rollback Trump’s tariffs.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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The flight had 131 passengers, two pilots, and three flight attendants on board at the time, a Delta spokesperson confirmed to CBS News.—
Jared Ochacher,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2025
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An appeals court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump can fire two board members of independent agencies handling labor issues from their respective posts in the federal government.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Table.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/table. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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