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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
Sam Mednick and Renata Brito, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Batchelder lists examples, such as exceeding limits on lobbying and board members or executive directors using the charity for their personal gains.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 2 May 2025
Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 1 May 2025
Individuals may still be able to board if all security guidelines are met, but that's no guarantee.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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Noun
When an aid flotilla attempted to break a blockade of Gaza in 2010, Israeli forces stormed a Turkish ship, the Mavi Marmara, killing nine people on board.
—Sam Mednick and Renata Brito, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Batchelder lists examples, such as exceeding limits on lobbying and board members or executive directors using the charity for their personal gains.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 2 May 2025
Verb
Magnify has boarded worldwide sales (excluding Austria) ahead of the Cannes Film Market.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 1 May 2025
Individuals may still be able to board if all security guidelines are met, but that's no guarantee.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for board
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The organization confirmed the false test results through a series of public records requests, which showed positive test results suddenly spiked across California prisons between April and July last year.—
Salvador Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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However, such a move would likely face strong opposition from the NCAA and high school football organizations, which benefit from the current protections.—
Richard Deitsch,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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But although the dishwasher can effectively wash fully stainless steel table knives, those rules don’t apply for premium steak knives.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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The man was dressed in dark clothing and sat down at an empty table next to Noem with his back facing her after surveying the restaurant.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2025
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The price would include moving the military vehicles, equipment, aircraft and troops from across the country to Washington, D.C., and the need to feed and house thousands of service members.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
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This Cinnamon Roll Casserole uses refrigerated dough, ideal for meal prepping, and is an easy way to feed a group.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
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The plant will be able to house up to 28 production lines.—
Amy Neff Roth,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Set in Medieval England in the year 1348, the story alights on Lansley Abbey, a remote stone monastery in Yorkshire, which houses ten monks bound by a life of strict routine and devotion.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
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The Edgar Awards announced the 2025 winners on May 1 The awards honor the best in mystery fiction, nonfiction and television The association also gave out a selection of special awards at the ceremony The winners of the 2025 Edgar Allan Poe Awards are here!—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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In 1955, the San Diego Public Library took over much of the La Jolla collection while leaving the association with its music and arts materials, at which time the association adopted the name Athenaeum Music & Arts Library.—
Michael Williams,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2025
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Goldman Sachs provisioned $287 million primarily for potential credit losses in its credit card portfolio; this provision represents a 10% decline from the same period in 2024.—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Instead of worrying about provisioning resources or troubleshooting the latest server hiccup, you’re freed up to work on the things that really move the needle.—
Kirimgeray Kirimli,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The survey reveals that a large percentage of Gen Z are moving back home with parents or rooming with friends just to manage basic expenses.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
29 Apr. 2025
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Imagine going on the road and not being able to stay in the same place as your co-workers, but being forced to room with someone across town.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2025
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In 1948, Lambert organized the inaugural gala to raise funds for the institute.—
Elizabeth Castaldo Lundén,
The Conversation,
1 May 2025
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The group intimidates victims through swatting, or making fake calls to law enforcement, the institute said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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“Board.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/board. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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