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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a proposal that is likely to meet with strong opposition from the local board of undertakers
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as in table
a leg-mounted piece of furniture with a broad flat top designed for the serving of food
in preparation for the governor's visit, the taverner arranged an array of fancy dishes and silverware on the inn's finest board
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as in to feed
to provide food or meals for
housed and boarded many foster children over the years
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as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
boarded the stray cat until a permanent home could be found
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Recent Examples of board
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The Pentagon has provided no definitive proof there are drugs on board.
—Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Amanda Rosa
october 23, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Neon boarded North American rights to the film last year and will serve as its distributor.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Multiple sources, including board Trustee Leandra Blades at the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, which houses Valencia High School, confirmed to Fox News Digital that at least one of Valencia's players did not take the court on Wednesday to avoid facing Hernandez.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The Pentagon has provided no definitive proof there are drugs on board.
—Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
Following Taylor’s advice, Rogatinsky treated the house for termites, boarded it up and put a tarp on the roof to prevent further damage.
—Amanda Rosa
october 23, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Neon boarded North American rights to the film last year and will serve as its distributor.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for board
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But last week, the company was declared a transnational criminal organization by United States authorities, and Chen was charged in absentia in New York with money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy, along with several associates.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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The organization provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of falling or disabled military service members and first responders.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Oct. 2025
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Sometimes captains would provide space in their luxurious cabins for the klabautermann to sleep and share food and drink from their table.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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More than 20 televisions will show football and sports with live music, pool tables and a central horseshoe bar.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
27 Oct. 2025
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Eggs from hens fed high-quality feed and given space to roam outdoors tend to have a better flavor and slightly more nutrients.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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Fear, like anxiety, often feeds on isolation, so the stronger your community, the better.—
Sarah Durn,
Popular Science,
23 Oct. 2025
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The site has housed many historical figures over the years, from Queen Margaret to Mary, Queen of Scots.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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The company houses other productions, not least an upcoming reimagination of Dick Van Dyke family classic Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, which is in the works with Amazon MGM Studios.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
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It is not accredited by any major zoo or sanctuary associations, which is voluntary and comes with stricter welfare and conservation standards.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The association hosted its annual media day on Thursday afternoon, where executive director Bob Baldwin and Jim Clark, assistant director of communications, spoke about the state of the association and changes that will be coming for student athletes, coaches and fans in the upcoming seasons.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Every hatch is split into a series of storage cubbies, drawers and slide-outs that give each and every piece of provisioning a dedicated place to call home.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Oct. 2025
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Inside, the wasp provisions its offspring with paralyzed spiders or insects.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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The idea for Off Court started with co-founder and CEO Mac Hunt, a former Vanderbilt basketball player and musician who roomed with Nesmith in college.—
Evan Dammarell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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The story of the two stars rooming together made headlines back in 2013 when the reality star appeared on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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One of the institute's biggest events is its annual North Pole Express weekend trips.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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The institute said Goodall died naturally.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Board.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/board. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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