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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
Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
The more diverse a company is, the more perspectives are brought to the table.
—Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Jason Clayworth, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
The motions, which have been tabled by the opposition left-wing bloc and by the far-right National Rally party, will be debated at around 4 p.m., the National Assembly said in a social media post.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The pressure falls squarely on the Bengals to remove any drama since by not signing the two stars earlier, all the leverage has shifted to the other side of the table.
—Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
The more diverse a company is, the more perspectives are brought to the table.
—Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
Last month, Councilperson Josh Mandelbaum, who voted against the bans, urged his colleagues to table them and explore the transitional solutions instead.
—Jason Clayworth, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
The motions, which have been tabled by the opposition left-wing bloc and by the far-right National Rally party, will be debated at around 4 p.m., the National Assembly said in a social media post.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
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The personalized skin analysis takes five minutes at any beauty counter.Sharon Edelson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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The restaurant, Pages, was sort of an upscale diner, with a long counter, a pie case and booths along a picture window at the front.Robin Abcarian, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025
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No stay at a traditional inn would be complete without an indulgent kaiseki meal and Ryokan Kurashiki does it right, with a seasonal menu that highlights the best of local ingredients.Christina Liao, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2025
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How to Cook a Steak in the Air Fryer What to Serve with Garlic Steak Bites These steak bites are delicious on their own as an appetizer, but just as easy to turn into a full meal.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Jan. 2025
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But the development cycle for such innovations usually includes a lengthy period during which progress hits a plateau, and hopes for a quick transition from lab to commercial production are dashed.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Dec. 2024
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The Future: Smarter, More Flexible Systems The HVAC industry is nearing a plateau in squeezing more efficiency from traditional chiller and heat pump equipment.Thomas Grizzetti, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Yelp dropped its list of the Top 100 Pizza Spots in the Midwest for 2024.Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025
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And our Styles desk pulled together its annual list of predictions.Natasha Frost, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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The common signs of vision loss include bumping into objects, difficulty finding food or toys, hesitation with jumping, anxiety, clinginess, or even aggression due to vulnerability.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Tito’s Vodka is versatile for cocktails or sipping neat and pairs well with [specific food or mixers].Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Votes were tabulated by fans who shared a specific hashtag on social media for the 32 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominees.Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
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Once final rounds are finished, ballots are tabulated by independent accounting firm Deloitte & Touche LLP.Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
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But a year later, war broke out, and those plans were shelved.Declan Walsh, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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For every treatment that reaches consumers, many more are shelved due to cost, developmental hurdles, poor results or regulatory challenges.Max Votek, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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As the pair depart, however, there will be a slew of other familiar faces coming on board.Radhika Seth, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2025
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Providing real-time data and predictive insights can help board members understand AI's impact and make informed decisions.Jo Debecker, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Table.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/table. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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