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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
Rachel Raposas, People.com, 15 May 2025
Students rallied against her candidacy on campus Wednesday, while she was interviewed by the school’s board of trustees.
—Kate Payne, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 May 2025
Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2025
Moonrise has boarded global sales and will be introducing the project in Cannes.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 14 May 2025
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Noun
The fiancés held a small ceremony with their friends and family on board, with the ship's captain officiating.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 15 May 2025
Students rallied against her candidacy on campus Wednesday, while she was interviewed by the school’s board of trustees.
—Kate Payne, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 May 2025
Verb
Weeks later, after the borders were closed, Ida Bienstock boarded a train for Holland with his sister.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2025
Moonrise has boarded global sales and will be introducing the project in Cannes.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for board
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This strategy supports organizations in achieving faster innovation cycles and maintaining a competitive edge in their respective industries.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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The organization’s latest initiative, Healing Through Nature, offers outdoor healing experiences for families of children in remission, promoting emotional and physical well-being through connection with nature.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 May 2025
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Seated at a table before the altar, scrutineer 1 opens a ballot, notes the name, and passes it on to scrutineer 2.—
Katie Primm,
NBC news,
9 May 2025
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That includes identifying gaps in business or governance knowledge and building the skills required to earn—not just expect—a seat at the table.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Verb
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That’s different from most other types of maggots that feed on decomposing flesh.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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These interests, the thinking goes, feed into a culture that grinds the spirits of bright young women into pixie dust by insisting that their outward appearance is ultimately more important than their actions.—
Faran Krentcil,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2025
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Built by architect Carlo Marchionni on an expanse of countryside planted with vines and leveled into terraces, the villa was created to house the collection of Cardinal Alessandro Albani, a leading art patron of his day.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
14 May 2025
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He was then taken to the only person in L.A. with the right permits to house an alligator, and that person happened to work in the film industry.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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Expand your personal network by joining trade associations, online communities and forums, or local organizations such as chambers of commerce or volunteer opportunities.—
Todd Villeneuve,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Most Americans still live in places with fluoridated water, but if your child’s water supply is not fluoridated, professional associations of dentists and pediatricians recommend talking with your health care providers about fluoride supplements to help ward off dental decay.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
14 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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That work carried over with Padres hitting coach Victor Rodriguez, who roomed with Larry Sheets in their early days in the Orioles’ system.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 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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The collections hold dozens of cookbooks and recipe lists from Jewish communities around the world, including one that traces back to the institute’s roots: the 1938 Vilna Vegetarian Cookbook by Fania Lewando, who ran a vegetarian restaurant in prewar Vilna.—
James Deutsch,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 May 2025
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The Trump administration’s foreign policy agenda, exemplified by the takeover of institutes like USIP and the US Agency for International Development, signals a sharp turn in US foreign policy from soft to hard power.—
Angela Lederach,
Oc Register,
8 May 2025
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“Board.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/board. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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