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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
Billy Perrigo, Time, 1 July 2025
The proposal came before the City Council last week but was tabled until August for further discussion.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2025
Take inspiration from around the world in our guide to 24 salads that deserve a place at every table.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 19 July 2025
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Noun
Lawmakers voted 99-1 in an overnight session to remove the provision by adopting an amendment tabled by Marsha Blackburn, Republican of Tennessee, who had earlier broken with her party over the issue.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 1 July 2025
The proposal came before the City Council last week but was tabled until August for further discussion.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
Verb
Fudd sat beside Bueckers at her table when she was selected No. 1 overall by the Dallas Wings in the 2025 WNBA Draft.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2025
Take inspiration from around the world in our guide to 24 salads that deserve a place at every table.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for table
Noun
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The erratic seventh season of Love Island USA, which concludes Sunday, offers a counter (somewhat) to the form.—
Aisha Harris,
NPR,
13 July 2025
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New York — Alpha Oumar Diallo hunches over a kitchen counter at a library café in Brooklyn, his nose hovering above a plastic container of brownie batter.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Here’s what Texas employees need to know about rest periods, meal breaks and your rights on the clock.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
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Fast food is a a type of dining from restaurants selling quick, convenient meals, World Food and Wine says.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, the Energy Institute’s recent Statistical Review of World Energy 2025, a global report that was once compiled by BP until very recently, did not directly predict a peak, but noted that some regions and nations - especially China - are seeing a slowdown or plateau in oil demand.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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The state registered a similar trend — a rough plateau in fatalities until a startling jump during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 July 2025
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Lastly, these are some of the most compact earbuds on our list, weighing less than a quarter-ounce and perfect for stashing in the pocket of a personal item.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
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On that official list of 3,200 children, the names of just under one-third were not recorded by the government or the schools.—
Tanya Talaga
July 24,
Literary Hub,
24 July 2025
Noun
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If crops and fruits are only partially harvested, food prices will go up.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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For Red Circle Inn's general manager, Kyle Johnson, food is only part of the story.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Here’s a look at the top 10 players on the Dolphins roster who are making $2 million or less this season when bonuses and base salaries are tabulated.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2025
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Lander told supporters that, after the ranked choice results were tabulated, Mamdani would be the Democratic nominee.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Among the guests were William Shatner and Florence Henderson; John Belushi filmed a death scene, but when the actor passed away a day after the pilot aired, his appearance was shelved.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
13 July 2025
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The project got shelved until 2023, when its focus changed.—
Aurora Martínez,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 July 2025
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Earlier this year, passengers on board IndiGo Flight 6E-2142 experienced another terrifying mid-air weather attack.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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This comes as Europe’s second-largest airline brings more aircraft on board, with a higher number of seats, and longer flights.—
John Choong,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Table.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/table. Accessed 28 Jul. 2025.
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