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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
Arkansas Online, 19 Aug. 2025
Gray, along with 127 other Democrats, voted to table, or kill, the impeachment effort.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Janet, Shannon and Heather were in the kitchen, and Janet was pinning the collar onto Heather's confirmation robe when a ceiling light, which was affixed to the ceiling with two chains and several eye hooks into a beam, crashed down onto the kitchen table without warning.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The library board began discussing the possibility of bringing the bees back in October, but decided to table the issue, expressing trepidation about bringing the bees back and the possibility of another incident.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Aug. 2025
Gray, along with 127 other Democrats, voted to table, or kill, the impeachment effort.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Janet, Shannon and Heather were in the kitchen, and Janet was pinning the collar onto Heather's confirmation robe when a ceiling light, which was affixed to the ceiling with two chains and several eye hooks into a beam, crashed down onto the kitchen table without warning.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for table
Noun
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In the short film, Pitt walks into his picturesque kitchen and heads for the coffeemaker on his counter.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Local hotels offer features like roll-in showers, lower counters, and braille signage to accommodate guests with various disabilities.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Here, Southern tradition collides with global polish, turning the midmorning meal into something far more dynamic than basic bacon and eggs.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Either way, the butter dish adds a sense of thoughtfulness and tradition to everyday meals.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Research on corporate lifecycles shows that organizations clinging to founder-centric decision-making often plateau or decline after year 15, regardless of industry.—
Ken Polk,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Rising out of the frozen plateau is the South Pole Telescope, a key tool for radio astronomy.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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To view the list of past winners,visit the Mega Millions website.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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In a letter to Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox, Jackson demanded that the department place Dever on its Brady list, which tracks officers whose credibility has been hit due to alleged misconduct.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Take four categories — food at home, housing, utilities and healthcare.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, concern is growing about how certain food additives and preservatives may disrupt the gut’s delicate balance.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In essence, the money that players make for playing basketball is tabulated - by team - and restricted by a series of complex rules.—
Jesse Silvertown,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The average retiree faces a $115,000 shortfall The new report, published by the senior living platform Seniorly, tabulates projected retirement income and expenses in every state, starting at age 65.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Already, there is harrowing déjà vu, with offensive mainstay Christian McCaffrey suddenly dealing with a calf injury, a year after Achilles tendinitis shelved him for eight games.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
6 Sep. 2025
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Hiring efforts, already stymied in part by still-high interest rates, have been largely shelved due to the unknowns.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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John Nance, an aviation analyst for ABC News, said the technology played a crucial role in saving the aircraft and the four people on board.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Art Bar, one of several on board, became our preferred gathering place, framed by striking sculptures, each carved from a different Italian stone, where meaningful conversations—about books, about travel—flowed naturally.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Table.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/table. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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