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as in notebooks
a number of sheets of writing paper glued together at one edge
you'll need to use your writing tablet to record all the information that the real estate agent is likely to reel off
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as in pills
a small mass containing medicine to be taken orally
take two tablets of the medication every eight hours
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Recent Examples of tablets
Later that month, Tarrant County deputies searched Laura's home and seized her cell phone, two tablets, two laptops, and medical supplies and medications prescribed to her son.
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Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
On the other end of the spectrum, tablets for the worksite have become popular options in the last decade or so.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
But in states that haven’t banned kratom, it’s sold at gas stations, smoke shops and convenience, grocery and health food stores in various forms, including powders, loose-leaf teas, capsules, tablets and concentrates.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Executives at the time said customers would likely use their own mobile phones, tablets or laptops to stream entertainment.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
The Kansas branch of the National Education Association opposed legislation prohibiting elementary students from using computers or tablets at all.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Fortunately, there are chewable tablets that melt or dissolve in your mouth without water.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Their chocolate tablets incorporate ingredients worldwide, creating a playful and adventurous tasting experience.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
The regulation covers devices like phones, tablets, cameras, headphones, earbuds, portable speakers, gaming consoles, e-readers, keyboards, mice, and navigation systems that use wired charging and support up to 100W power delivery.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 28 Dec. 2024
Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
On the other end of the spectrum, tablets for the worksite have become popular options in the last decade or so.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
But in states that haven’t banned kratom, it’s sold at gas stations, smoke shops and convenience, grocery and health food stores in various forms, including powders, loose-leaf teas, capsules, tablets and concentrates.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Executives at the time said customers would likely use their own mobile phones, tablets or laptops to stream entertainment.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
The Kansas branch of the National Education Association opposed legislation prohibiting elementary students from using computers or tablets at all.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Fortunately, there are chewable tablets that melt or dissolve in your mouth without water.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Their chocolate tablets incorporate ingredients worldwide, creating a playful and adventurous tasting experience.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
The regulation covers devices like phones, tablets, cameras, headphones, earbuds, portable speakers, gaming consoles, e-readers, keyboards, mice, and navigation systems that use wired charging and support up to 100W power delivery.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 28 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tablets
Noun
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The best smart notebooks This smart notebook fits in a pocket, has 48 reusable pages and comes with the Pilot Frixion pen required for note-taking.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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Lunch boxes, markers, notebooks and notebook filler paper.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
6 Aug. 2025
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In a March 31 probable-cause affidavit obtained by People, police reveal Woods had two hydrocodone pills in his pocket following his arrest for driving under the influence.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
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According to the arrest affidavit, the pills were later identified as hydrocodone, a prescription opioid for pain relief.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The first week of spring practice has come and gone for coach Tim Albin and the Charlotte 49ers, who put on pads for the first time Saturday morning.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Sleeping bags were permitted, but not pillows or pads.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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To date, the company has launched six of its W-Series capsules aboard SpaceX missions.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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The heat shield is being retooled for future capsules but remains the original design for Artemis II.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Tablets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tablets. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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