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Recent Examples of tray
Cucumber Diced in 5-lb plastic trays under the First Quality Produce brand.
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John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
What does all this have to do with life today, when big cats are headed toward extinction and meat comes on Styrofoam trays?
—Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
The Evenflo Pivot Xplore Stroller Wagon can fit two children and includes a removable snack tray and cupholder, two independent sunshades, and tons of storage.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 10 Jan. 2025
The claim: Image shows racist object in Tim Walz's kitchen
A Dec. 22, 2024, Instagram post (direct link, archive link) shows Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz smiling over a tray of food in a kitchen.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
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John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
What does all this have to do with life today, when big cats are headed toward extinction and meat comes on Styrofoam trays?
—Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
The Evenflo Pivot Xplore Stroller Wagon can fit two children and includes a removable snack tray and cupholder, two independent sunshades, and tons of storage.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 10 Jan. 2025
The claim: Image shows racist object in Tim Walz's kitchen
A Dec. 22, 2024, Instagram post (direct link, archive link) shows Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz smiling over a tray of food in a kitchen.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tray
Noun
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Note: If the mess is semisolid, use something like a sturdy piece of cardboard or paper plate to scoop up and dispose of the matter, then use paper towels to absorb any remaining liquid mess.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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This might include a one-bite treat like caviar, or a plant-forward small plate.—
Sadiba Hasan,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Put on your rubber gloves, grab a scrubby sponge, a small bowl and baking soda.—
Cody Godwin,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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Transfer ¼ cup of the onion to a small bowl and set aside.—
Joe Yonan,
Saveur,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This recipe brings the warmth and decadence of a cup of hot cocoa into grab-and-go treats that have a brownie-like texture that can’t be topped.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
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Hawley actually raised his fist in support of the rioters and printed the image on a cup for sale on his website.—
Aquilino Gonell,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Michelle was met with a table set with food, candles, and a cloche that, when lifted, revealed Rick’s grinning head on a platter.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Divide the mixture into 4 patties about 1-inch thick and put on a platter or rimmed baking sheet.—
Cathy Thomas,
Orange County Register,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Among them: Oracle, which hosts much of TikTok's data on its servers and reviews the app's source code and delivers the app to the app stores.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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Oracle, which counts TikTok as one of its largest cloud computing customers, reportedly began telling staff to shut down servers that host US TikTok data on Saturday, according to The Information.—
Louise Matsakis,
WIRED,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But Eby says for a lot of casual meals like stews or casseroles, there's no need to stress about hitting the exact right line on your measuring cup.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
18 Jan. 2025
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Tuna casserole seemed like an easy enough dish to tackle.—
Kim Severson,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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As a boy, Ben Shapiro spent week nights at Miceli’s, an Italian joint near Universal Studios famous for its greasy pizzas and singing waiters.—
Seth Abramovitch,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Jan. 2025
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Here are a few common items that brides might not consider ahead of time: beauty treatments, bachelorette party, night-before hotel room, vendor meals (food for your waiters, your planner, et cetera), and overtime costs.—
Virginia Van Zanten,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2025
Noun
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If the pot is in a saucer to catch excess water, make sure to empty it out to help keep your plant's roots healthy.—
Lauren David,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2025
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Another perfect suburban facade, another saucer full of secrets being messily slurped in the shadows.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Tray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tray. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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