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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
Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
The Fulcrum pendant by Materia Gallery hangs above a custom dining table.
—Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
Max Blau, ProPublica, 14 Nov. 2024
With Republicans controlling the House, GOP lawmakers have the power to table the resolution — if Johnson can keep his slim majority together.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 20 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The wedding party and parents sat in the ceremony chairs on either side of the couple on the dance floor and everyone else stayed at their table.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
The Fulcrum pendant by Materia Gallery hangs above a custom dining table.
—Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
After clearing the state Assembly this past winter, his bill, along with several others that address mental health issues, was suddenly tabled this summer.
—Max Blau, ProPublica, 14 Nov. 2024
With Republicans controlling the House, GOP lawmakers have the power to table the resolution — if Johnson can keep his slim majority together.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for table
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Because fresh popcorn breaks apart more easily than stale popcorn, leave the popcorn in a bowl on the counter for a day or two.Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
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Find Out Who Took Home the Season 33 Mirrorball Trophy The video then transitioned to a shot of the couple standing over their kitchen counter and sharing their first meal in their new apartment.Esther Kang, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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The blue trimmings on this design will add a frosty aesthetic to your meal for a wonderful winter tablescape.Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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The full meal is $85, but dishes can also be ordered a la carte.Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Dec. 2024
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For many people, weight loss seems to plateau at a certain point, often after about six months to a year of trying.Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024
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But within three or four years, when such tricks stop working, results tend to plateau and their necks go on the chopping block.Peter Georgescu, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Mistake: Planning Too Much Solution: Use a Travel Advisor Stuffing your vacation full of to-do lists can quickly turn your precious PTO into a long list of chores.Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
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Here's a list of several XO Cognacs, typically priced under $200 on average, consistently earning top ratings in major international spirit competitions.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Legends Hospitality will be the exclusive provider of food, beverages and merchandise during Rays games, in collaboration with Levy Restaurants, the Rays’ official vendor.Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Cook foods to proper temperatures by using a cooking thermometer, especially when cooking meats.Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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Results will not be tabulated unless the entire phone survey is completed.Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024
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Ballots were tabulated by the accounting firm of Lutz and Carr CPA.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2024
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Productions include Nicolas Cage comedy The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, Dora and the Lost City of Gold, and Batgirl, which Warner Bros wound up shelving, controversially.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Kraven: The Hunter looks to be another eventual failure for the attempted — and now apparently shelved — Sony Spider-Man Universe.Mark Hughes, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Whatever else can be said, Cavill’s Superman felt grounded by WB and was never fully brought back on board after Man of Steel.Mark Hughes, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The implosion of the Titan made headlines around the world, which included accounts of the five people who died on board.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Table.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/table. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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