BOARD(S) Synonyms: 129 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of board

as in organizations

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 tables

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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verb

present tense third-person singular of board

as in feeds

to provide food or meals for housed and boarded many foster children over the years

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as in houses

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 boards

Noun

For associations, unit owners will know what to expect in actions seeking to remove a director, and courts could become more involved in governance disputes involving dysfunctional boards, developer transitions, or allegations of financial mismanagement. —

Evonne Andris, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026 Knowing that any unauthorized demonstrations are harshly suppressed, activists have tried to organize authorized rallies, plastered posters on walls and notice boards, and filed lawsuits. —

ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026 Polyethylene is a common polymer used in the manufacturing of grocery bags, kitchen cutting boards, and other consumer goods. —

Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026 They direct and appoint leaders to the state’s many executive agencies, boards and commissions, which oversee vast portfolios in vital areas, such as the environment, California’s university systems and the state parole board. —

Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026 Their terms will begin later this month after election results are certified by local election boards. —

Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026 Prices for Raspberry Pi boards are going up once again, the third hike in four months, following surges in December and February. —

Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026 Rebecca Lobo scored a game-high 17 points and grabbed 8 rebounds, Jen Rizzotti had 15 points and Jamelle Elliott had 13 and 7 boards. —

Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026 The Grizzlies were outrebounded 49-20 in the game, the 20 boards a franchise low. —

CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026

Verb

This group typically boards the aircraft last. —

Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026 Because if the current streak issues continue, Minnesota could start to run away with second place in the division before anyone even boards a plane to Milan. —

Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 18 Jan. 2026 Unsure of her whereabouts, her father contacted Hussein, who tracked her whereabouts to the Sherburne County Jail, which boards detainees for ICE. —

Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 17 Jan. 2026 The Polar Express On Christmas Eve, a young boy boards a magical train bound for the North Pole, embarking on a journey that challenges his doubts and awakens his belief in the wonder of the season. —

Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 22 Dec. 2025 Towards the beginning of the dystopian thriller, when Glen Powell's character Ben Richards boards a train, the camera pans over some of the other passengers, one of whom is holding none other than Powell's real-life rescue pup, Brisket, in her lap. —

Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Nov. 2025 When Lo boards the yacht, she’s soon met by a murderer’s row of, well, maybe actual murderers! —

Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2025 Meanwhile, the Baroness's remaining lover, Rudy, manages to get the attention of a passing boat, boards a life raft, and leaves the island behind. —

EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025

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The event will also include a kids’ area, as well as local artisans and community organizations.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
From ballpark enhancements and fan experience to large-scale real estate developments like Mission Rock, the panel will examine how long-term, flexible capital is helping organizations build enduring value while maintaining operational control.

— Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2026