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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
Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Two tables near the center of the ballroom, where all the women seated were wearing bright red, stood out.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2025
Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
At an investor conference at the Phoenician hosted by UBS this week, Sanghi said the company has tabled CHIPS Act negotiations with the government.
—Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
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Noun
On the 16th day of Phase 1, Israeli and Hamas negotiators will return to the table to hammer out the contours of Phase 2, which includes a permanent end to the war, more prisoner and hostage releases, and a full Israeli troop withdrawal from the territory.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Two tables near the center of the ballroom, where all the women seated were wearing bright red, stood out.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
There is speculation that Bayrou will look to parties within the left-wing New Popular Front alliance to prevent another no-confidence motion from being tabled, and to pave the way for an agreement on the 2025 budget.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
At an investor conference at the Phoenician hosted by UBS this week, Sanghi said the company has tabled CHIPS Act negotiations with the government.
—Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
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Noun
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Mind you, his top-corner finish on the counter (below) came seconds after the match officials turned a blind eye to the most blatant foul inside Real’s box (above).—
Phil Hay,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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And there are photos and videos of Piper in the kitchen — sitting on a counter dumping eggs into the bowl of a KitchenAid mixer and bouncing a pan of batter on the counter to knock out the air bubbles.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
16 Jan. 2025
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Dear Margaret Dear Margaret in Lakeview pays homage to family farm meals, seasonal produce and French Canadian fare.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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Leave a comment View Comments Try to avoid screen time around meals to encourage conversation and keep an eye on children’s eating habits.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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Combined with gains in efficiency, a shift towards service industries in advanced economies, and an aging population, these changes could lead to a plateau in emissions growth.—
Aldo Flores-Quiroga,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Wildlife officials said the return of the leopards to the plateau validates conservation efforts made in the region.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
15 Jan. 2025
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More than 100,000 people are on the U.S. transplant list, most who need a kidney, and thousands die waiting.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2025
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Jemima McEvoy is a staff writer who covers billionaires, and works on Forbes’ flagship Forbes 400 and World Billionaires lists.—
Jemima McEvoy,
Forbes,
25 Jan. 2025
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Lastly, rather than meeting people at the bar, go fill up your food plate.—
Jess Cording,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, also known as the World Wine Guys, are wine, spirits, food, and travel writers, educators, and hosts.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Unlike most in-person voting, mail-in ballots have to be removed from envelopes and have voter signatures or other identification information verified, before getting tabulated.—
Ashley Lopez,
NPR,
16 Jan. 2025
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Ivana Saric 2 hours ago - Politics & Policy Trump's victory erases GOP skepticism of election results, poll finds A majority of Republicans now feel confident the 2024 election results were tabulated accurately, according to an AP-NORC poll released Friday.—
Peter Sullivan,
Axios,
2 Jan. 2025
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Feig gave an update on the followup to their 2018 thriller while shutting down rumors of a feud between the two stars allegedly causing the film to be shelved.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
People.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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The request marks Willis’s last chance to retake the reins on the prosecution before Trump returns to the White House and his remaining criminal cases are shelved until the end of his term.—
Ella Lee,
The Hill,
9 Jan. 2025
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Moving more steps of the hiring process online—including interviews, entrance exams, and background checks—is essential to cutting down on delays and bringing new agents on board faster.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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The Uber drivers who make their way to and from Park City during the festival are on board, as Salt Lake City would solve some of the logistical problems of Park City.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Table.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/table. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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