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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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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
Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
That might be because teams are using the breaks to deliver instructions, with several managers pulling out tactic boards to help coach their players midway through each half.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
However, its advanced computer boards and electronic parts can be costlier to fix, so if something does go wrong, expect a higher bill for the repair.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 18 June 2026
The plan comes at a time when schools are closing due to low enrollment in multiple North Texas school districts where boards are consolidating schools, including GCISD, which recently closed Dove and Bransford elementary schools.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
Golden State had a whopping nine offensive rebounds while limiting Dallas to two offensive boards all night.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Kaour's neighbor one floor above, Samih Haidar, had also just returned and found his door bolted by wooden boards.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
At issue is whether powers that Levine argues belong to university presidents and full boards of trustees have been improperly delegated to Hosseini.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Per findings in Administrative Science Quarterly, women on boards face greater scrutiny and informal obligations than their male counterparts, and the psychological weight of those pressures may shape their willingness to pursue additional appointments.
—Liz Elting, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Iván de los Ángeles Arias, a 44-year-old boat pilot, often boards the boat for a five-minute ride across the Bay of Havana, keeping his car at home for emergency use only.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
The pre-vetting process, in practice, looks like virtual previews, FaceTime walkthroughs, and detailed property packages sent before a client ever boards a plane to visit the home, Julian said.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
Dearica Hamby was limited to 12 points and nine rebounds, while Nneka Ogwumike added 10 points and eight boards.
—Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
That might be because teams are using the breaks to deliver instructions, with several managers pulling out tactic boards to help coach their players midway through each half.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
However, its advanced computer boards and electronic parts can be costlier to fix, so if something does go wrong, expect a higher bill for the repair.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 18 June 2026
The plan comes at a time when schools are closing due to low enrollment in multiple North Texas school districts where boards are consolidating schools, including GCISD, which recently closed Dove and Bransford elementary schools.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
Golden State had a whopping nine offensive rebounds while limiting Dallas to two offensive boards all night.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Kaour's neighbor one floor above, Samih Haidar, had also just returned and found his door bolted by wooden boards.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
At issue is whether powers that Levine argues belong to university presidents and full boards of trustees have been improperly delegated to Hosseini.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Per findings in Administrative Science Quarterly, women on boards face greater scrutiny and informal obligations than their male counterparts, and the psychological weight of those pressures may shape their willingness to pursue additional appointments.
—Liz Elting, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Verb
Continue reading … ‘ZERO TOLERANCE’ — CBP boards eight cruise ships, arrests 28 in child exploitation ring case that included Disney.
—FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Iván de los Ángeles Arias, a 44-year-old boat pilot, often boards the boat for a five-minute ride across the Bay of Havana, keeping his car at home for emergency use only.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
The pre-vetting process, in practice, looks like virtual previews, FaceTime walkthroughs, and detailed property packages sent before a client ever boards a plane to visit the home, Julian said.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boards
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The Eastern Pacific remains a key corridor for narcotics trafficking, with criminal organizations frequently using small vessels to move drugs toward North America.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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In May, drinks giants Carlsberg and Diageo were among 40 organizations that signed a declaration of intent to scale regenerative agriculture across their supply chains, through a program developed by the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative platform.—
Jasmin Sykes,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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The restaurant, from hospitality veteran Ilyas Ortatepe and chef Halit Avuka, has transformed the property into an atmospheric garden, with outdoor dining (and several tables indoors with a sprawling bar as well).—
Connie Ogle
June 19,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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School nurses need adequate funding, appropriate staffing, meaningful professional development and a seat at decision-making tables.—
Jordan Schriver,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
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This feeds directly into a retraining loop, continuously improving outputs.—
Anshul Gupta,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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From the textures of Old San Juan’s architecture to the rhythm of everyday life in its streets, the city constantly feeds my imagination.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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The campus houses the towering Obama Presidential Museum, community and civic space The Forum, the Home Court NBA regulation-sized basketball court and athletic facility, and a brand new branch of the Chicago Public Library.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The Lyric Theater, which primarily served as a community hub for speakers, meetings, vaudeville shows and movies, received a facelift in 2014 and now houses the Black Archives.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
Noun
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The leadership of our scientific and university institutions must speak out more forcefully to the nation in defense of science.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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The law only applies to some public institutions such as welfare offices, while schools and hospitals are exempted.—
Claudia Ciobanu,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Verb
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For example, the female carpenter bee provisions her nest with nectar and pollen, lays the eggs, and then the eggs hatch in late summer to fall.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 Dec. 2025
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Inside, the wasp provisions its offspring with paralyzed spiders or insects.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Davis rooms with his childhood friends Kel (Nicholas Duvernay), who quits medical school in the premiere to pursue his dream of acting, and Josh (Jack Martin), a journalist whose idealism and sense of ethics do not extend to using his media CEO dad to land a gig as a PA on a news show.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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The side rooms off the main gallery contain playful areas that everyone from kids to grown adults will enjoy.—
Jenny Hughes,
The Spruce,
9 Apr. 2026
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In Africa, the associations are reliant on the government and treasury.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Politicians and nursing associations have warned that federal borrowing loan caps will force students into private loans, which typically have higher interest rates, leaving students with more debt over time.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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“Boards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boards. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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