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as in counters
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 meals
food eaten or prepared for eating at one time
always offers a well-prepared table for his guests
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as in lists
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 figures
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as in shelves
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Recent Examples of tables
Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
Last night, attendees were encouraged to scan QR codes on their tables to donate or participate in a live auction, where bidders spent tens of thousands of dollars on front-row seats at this Sunday’s Grammy Awards or a trip to Abu Dhabi to meet with Carey.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Sprawling, high ceilings, huge windows, lots of nooks for sitting and tables for working.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
In the summertime, the bar's back patio can feel like a secret French cafe, while in the winter, the stone and brick barroom takes on the cozy vibes of a New England lodge with its roaring fireplace, Tiffany chandeliers and candlelit tables.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Jan. 2026
At The Ben West Palm, sculptural tables serve as functional design and command attention in a similar way.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Reservations are recommended, and often fill up quickly, since this is the one evening of the year Waffle House operates reservation-only dining for select booths and tables at participating locations.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Drew McIntyre ultimately wiped them both out with a low blow and powerbombs through production tables, leading officials to rule a no contest.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Theo could slide from being engaged in an activity to overwhelmed in an instant — sweeping crayons off tables or having severe tantrums that sometimes required teachers to guide classmates out of the room.
—Mayo Clinic News Network, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
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Restaurant tables sat empty, business windows went dark and students’ desks were abandoned in several cities across the country Friday amid a nationwide strike in protest of the federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
Last night, attendees were encouraged to scan QR codes on their tables to donate or participate in a live auction, where bidders spent tens of thousands of dollars on front-row seats at this Sunday’s Grammy Awards or a trip to Abu Dhabi to meet with Carey.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Sprawling, high ceilings, huge windows, lots of nooks for sitting and tables for working.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
In the summertime, the bar's back patio can feel like a secret French cafe, while in the winter, the stone and brick barroom takes on the cozy vibes of a New England lodge with its roaring fireplace, Tiffany chandeliers and candlelit tables.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Jan. 2026
At The Ben West Palm, sculptural tables serve as functional design and command attention in a similar way.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Reservations are recommended, and often fill up quickly, since this is the one evening of the year Waffle House operates reservation-only dining for select booths and tables at participating locations.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Drew McIntyre ultimately wiped them both out with a low blow and powerbombs through production tables, leading officials to rule a no contest.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Theo could slide from being engaged in an activity to overwhelmed in an instant — sweeping crayons off tables or having severe tantrums that sometimes required teachers to guide classmates out of the room.
—Mayo Clinic News Network, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tables
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But searing also often results in oil that splatters all over the stovetop (and sometimes the surrounding counters, floor, appliances…and the cook).—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
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Without concerted effort, areas like kitchen counters and bathroom sinks can easily turn into landing strips for everything from setting spray to immersion blenders, Bergman explains.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
29 Jan. 2026
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That reliability meant families across Connecticut were able to go about their daily lives – reading with their kids, cooking meals in their kitchens and staying warm inside – even as severe weather raged outside.—
Steve Sullivan,
Hartford Courant,
31 Jan. 2026
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Kelly’s lackeys dropped off meals, often delivered with a specific code knock on the door.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2026
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SiriusXM is set to pay millions to settle a lawsuit claiming the company repeatedly called people who were on do-not-call lists.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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Or contact your local university coop extension service (find yours here), which typically has lists of invasive plants that are specific to your area, says Bennett.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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The lawyer figures Autos of Dallas sells 250 cars a month.—
Dave Lieber,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Kansas basketball coach Bill Self figures to forever remember the night freshman sensation Darryn Peterson sank back-to-back 3-pointers in a span of 36 seconds to beat a talented Texas Tech team on the road.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2026
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The result was a fun cameo arc that ends on the image of Scorsese breaking down in tears after Matt shelves the iconic director’s dream project to save his own job — a turn that earned Scorsese his first acting nomination.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
16 Aug. 2025
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During the event, boards will be available for purchase — to be picked up at the end of the exhibition on March 8.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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The chain will reset its menu boards and app to promote the new selections during the afternoon, hopefully luring morning customers back to cafés.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
29 Jan. 2026
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Fast-food chains like Shake Shack and Chipotle are among those that have rolled out high-protein, lower-carb menus, as Fox News Digital previously reported.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The hotel makes the most of its Northern California location by regularly pairing Napa Valley’s top wine producers with seasonal four-course menus at signature eatery, Quattro.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Think again, as the California Zephyr, the longest route in America crosses through seven states, carving up Colorado’s canyons, then passing into Utah where the sun ignites mesas into flaming towers of rock.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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Beyond cost, Purple Line development will face a high degree of difficulty because of the topography of mesas and valleys.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Dec. 2025
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“Tables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tables. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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