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as in bill
a record of goods sold or services performed together with the costs due
I don't have any cash on me, so can you put this on my tab?
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as in check
the amount owed at a bar or restaurant or the slip of paper stating the amount
asked the server to put our dinners on separate tabs so we could each pay for our own meal
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Recent Examples of tab
Marvin Krislov, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Last year, Levi’s settled a lawsuit accusing the Italian luxury label Brunello Cucinelli of infringing on its trademarked rectangular pocket tab.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Jan. 2025
Tom Layberger, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Blanche and Bove, both of whom Trump has tabbed for high-ranking Justice Department positions, expressed anger at the prosecution's novel suggestion that Merchan borrow from Alabama and other states and treat the case as if Trump had died.
—Michael R. Sisak and Jennifer Peltz The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Take a nap, close the 37 tabs on your browser, and, yes, resist the urge to join that one more club.
—Marvin Krislov, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Last year, Levi’s settled a lawsuit accusing the Italian luxury label Brunello Cucinelli of infringing on its trademarked rectangular pocket tab.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
While Belichick serves as an obvious exception having been born during the Truman administration, FAU tabbed one of the nation’s outstanding young offensive minds in Kittley.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Blanche and Bove, both of whom Trump has tabbed for high-ranking Justice Department positions, expressed anger at the prosecution's novel suggestion that Merchan borrow from Alabama and other states and treat the case as if Trump had died.
—Michael R. Sisak and Jennifer Peltz The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tab
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Avoiding Financial Resentment Financial resentment can be a silent but corrosive force in relationships, according to Tu, and the former Wall Street trader said that splitting bills 50/50 when income disparities are at play is its primary trigger.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Trump has said natural resource production is key to lowering costs for American consumers, both at the pump and in their utility bills.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The report identifies a diversification in the strains of medical cannabis dispensed throughout 2024.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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CEOs, ministers, and heads of international organizations harnessed the power of public-private partnerships and gathered to discuss the barriers to connectivity and identify scalable solutions.—
Hans Vestberg,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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Shields also documented her attendance the the Eras concert in November on her Instagram account.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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Before engaging in a pursuit, cops must take into account the area and determine if the chase will go through a densely populated residential area or pass a school or a playground.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2025
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Angostura, named for the city where it was created (the city is now known as Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela) was created as a health tonic and has been made in Port of Spain, Trinidad since the late 19th century.—
Em Sauter,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Few people questioned Howe naming an unchanged line-up when the team sheet was announced, given the nine-game winning run, but perhaps the short turnaround from Wednesday night’s 3-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers required fresh legs.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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Trace Cyrus has issued an emotional statement in response to his father Billy Ray Cyrus’ widely criticized performance at Donald Trump’s inauguration Liberty Ball on Jan. 20.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
23 Jan. 2025
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In a statement released by her lawyer, Lilia Mhissen, H.W celebrated her legal victory.—
Reuters,
CNN,
23 Jan. 2025
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In his inaugural address, Trump pledged to designate international drug gangs as terrorist groups.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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There are also tennis courts designated for residents within the Snedens Landing Association.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
21 Jan. 2025
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Chinese Hack: One of China’s intelligence agencies hacked the U.S. Treasury Department, gaining access to the workstations of government employees and unclassified documents, the Biden administration said.—
Meaghan Tobin,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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The card tells authorities they were presented with it because its holder wishes to remain silent and wishes not to sign documents, among other things.—
Peter Breen,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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Kunis played a young addict that works through her addiction with her mother's help in the movie, which is based on a book titled How's Amanda?—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The new show, titled Duck Dynasty: The Revival, will once again follow the Robertson family as Willie and Korie Robertson focus on plotting the future for the family’s Duck Commander business and watch their own children deal with the challenges of adulthood.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Tab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tab. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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