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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
David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
The bench seating and table are connected for easy setup, and each piece is both UV- and weather-resistant for all-season use.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 20 May 2025
Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
While Littleton has tabled its rezoning ordinance indefinitely, that doesn’t mean residents are a hard no for any type of effort to bolster density in the city.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
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Noun
But to be fair and realistic, Trump hit pause to give trading partners time to come to the table and companies time to reshore their manufacturing.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
The bench seating and table are connected for easy setup, and each piece is both UV- and weather-resistant for all-season use.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 20 May 2025
Verb
Several said they were still left with lingering concerns before voting to table the ordinance.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
While Littleton has tabled its rezoning ordinance indefinitely, that doesn’t mean residents are a hard no for any type of effort to bolster density in the city.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for table
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Blue Stone counters and Thermador appliances trail the space with Sailor Blue cabinetry, too, ahead of an area that seats four by coastline views.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
18 May 2025
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Separate each type of flower and greenery into small vases or jars with water, then line them on the counter to create your floral bar.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2025
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Scorpios' restaurant welcomes diners for long meals, alfresco.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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In the summer, the library offers supplements to the school lunch program with meals, plus an activity.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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By that point our physical appearance seems to have settled into an evolutionary plateau, with only minor differences among human populations around the globe.—
Kermit Pattison,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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Staying Motivated During Setbacks Even the most talented swimmers face periods of plateau or disappointment.—
Casey Murphy,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Read on for the full list of winners at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
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Saturday, Andrew Abbott went 5 2/3 innings and Friday, in his first game off the injured list, Hunter Greene lasted just four innings.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
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The analysis considered the costs of six months of housing, utilities, food, medical care and car payments for a household of at least two people.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Flossing is the only way to remove food particles lodged between teeth, which can lead to plaque and tartar buildup and cavities.2 Fluoride Toothpaste Fluoride is a mineral that strengthens teeth and prevents cavities by adding mineral content to the enamel.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
19 May 2025
Verb
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For one, her customs broker is still poring through the hundreds and thousands of tariff codes to tabulate the exact import duty Purryfuls will have to pay.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
19 May 2025
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There have been no widespread cases of votes being improperly tabulated.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2025
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The sheer complexity of a deal, which will take years to complete and require multiagency input, forced Trump’s first treasury secretary to shelve their sale, and experts believe the same hurdles pose significant challenges this time around, too.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2025
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DeSantis shelved the proposal in August amid the backlash.—
Max Chesnes,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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Our semiconductor degrees program has an industry leadership advisory board.—
Mung Chiang,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Hastings was appointed to Anthropic’s board by its Long Term Benefit Trust.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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“Table.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/table. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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