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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
Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
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
Vision boards help kids of all ages visualize their goals for the year, and create positive images and stories about Black families that might be lacking in our culture at large.
—Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026
Some track changes might be necessary on the Union Station south concourse, so Metra said riders should check the gate boards at the station before boarding their train.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Executives and boards across industries are voicing the same concern.
—Michael Wystrach, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Pastrnak first danced around Roman Josi just inside the Nashville blue line and then shoveled the puck along the left boards to Geekie.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Nearly all of the local workforce boards in California report incorporating AI in their services to job seekers.
—Michael Bernick, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Volunteers sought for City commissions The City of Vista is accepting applications from Vista residents for several volunteer commissions, boards and committees.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
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
Noun
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
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
Vision boards help kids of all ages visualize their goals for the year, and create positive images and stories about Black families that might be lacking in our culture at large.
—Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026
Some track changes might be necessary on the Union Station south concourse, so Metra said riders should check the gate boards at the station before boarding their train.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Executives and boards across industries are voicing the same concern.
—Michael Wystrach, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Pastrnak first danced around Roman Josi just inside the Nashville blue line and then shoveled the puck along the left boards to Geekie.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Nearly all of the local workforce boards in California report incorporating AI in their services to job seekers.
—Michael Bernick, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Volunteers sought for City commissions The City of Vista is accepting applications from Vista residents for several volunteer commissions, boards and committees.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boards
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The sanctions mean that affected officials and organizations will have their assets frozen, and they will be banned from traveling to Europe, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said.—
SAM McNEIL AND JON GAMBRELL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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After billions invested in artificial intelligence initiatives, many organizations report little measurable return.—
Michael Wystrach,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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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
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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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What's more, the fiber in beans feeds beneficial gut bacteria.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
28 Jan. 2026
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This difference in temperature between the warm air over the water and cold Arctic air over the land is the fuel that feeds nor'easters.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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This slab of a sandwich houses everything good under one bready roof.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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And, for many of us, that's the cabinet that houses our reusable water bottles and mugs.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
26 Jan. 2026
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When institutions operate in a constant state of decay, crisis management replaces strategic planning, and long-term reform becomes impossible.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Negotiations intended to keep alive the M Health Fairview partnership were complex, according to those involved, in part because of the breadth of the three institutions.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
26 Jan. 2026
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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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Oceanview rooms with a terrace are worth the upgrade, with the floor-to-ceiling windows drawing in every shade of Caribbean blue.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Someone affiliated with national and state tax associations – with acronyms like AICPA, NAEA, NATP, NSA or NSTP – is a great sign.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The news was celebrated by hundreds of migrant rights groups and prominent Catholic associations who had campaigned and obtained 700,000 signatures for a similar initiative that was admitted for debate in Congress in 2024 but was unlikely to get enough votes to pass.—
Renata Brito,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Boards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boards. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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