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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
The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
The State Board of Elections and GOP State Auditor Dave Boliek flipped partisan control of election boards in 2025 to Republicans for the first time since 2016.
—Mary Ramsey
april 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
Eighty-one percent of executives say their boards or owners have raised expectations for organizational adaptability.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Longtime Silversea devotees will notice subtle changes, such as smaller charcuterie boards and dinner menus at La Terrazza.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Miles Bridges scored 28 points and added nine rebounds, Brandon Miller had 23 points with five assists, and Moussa Diabate grabbed a team-high 14 rebounds, including eight offensive boards.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
If other water management boards similarly followed the state’s instructions, this restriction could affect proposals in other parts of the state.
—Emily L. Mahoney, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
The development of state boards of education began in Massachusetts in 1837 setting a precedent for state-level educational governance.
—Dina Ciotola, Sun Sentinel, 14 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
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
Unlike in the Legislature, county boards tend to operate in a bipartisan manner handling the nuts-and-bolts of managing a large budget.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
The State Board of Elections and GOP State Auditor Dave Boliek flipped partisan control of election boards in 2025 to Republicans for the first time since 2016.
—Mary Ramsey
april 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
Eighty-one percent of executives say their boards or owners have raised expectations for organizational adaptability.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Longtime Silversea devotees will notice subtle changes, such as smaller charcuterie boards and dinner menus at La Terrazza.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Miles Bridges scored 28 points and added nine rebounds, Brandon Miller had 23 points with five assists, and Moussa Diabate grabbed a team-high 14 rebounds, including eight offensive boards.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
If other water management boards similarly followed the state’s instructions, this restriction could affect proposals in other parts of the state.
—Emily L. Mahoney, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
The development of state boards of education began in Massachusetts in 1837 setting a precedent for state-level educational governance.
—Dina Ciotola, Sun Sentinel, 14 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
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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In early April, the Department of Health and Human Services invited nonprofit organizations to apply for Title X grants for fiscal year 2027, which begins in October.—
Dr. Céline Gounder,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Hungarian funding bodies and screen organizations will see senior management changes, and yesterday it was announced government film commissioner Csaba Káel will leave his role at the National Film Institute (NFI).—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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The rooms All 160 rooms and suites are beautifully, classically decorated, with herringbone hardwood floors, polished marble bedside tables, and lots of fresh white linen.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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For Zach Harris, a 26-year-old North Center resident who stopped by vendor tables while biking home from work, the occasion served as an opportunity to engage with like-minded advocates of community solar energy.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Planning feeds buying, buying feeds merchandising, and so on through inventory, logistics, sales and service.—
Anita Beveridge-Raffo,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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But putting all that effort toward something that’s not real weighs on him, and Isaac’s taut encapsulation of misery compliments a series that feeds on tension.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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Morgan Hall houses approximately 1,200 students and serves as a key residential hall for the school.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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The plant houses 14 rumbling pumps in two football-field sized wings and is one of the most powerful water lifting systems in the world.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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That’s a gentle way of saying that those institutions must be prepared, at times, to coerce.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Power increasingly concentrated outside formal institutions Vahidi’s rise comes at a moment when Iran’s formal political institutions appear weaker than ever.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 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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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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During the news conference, Fullen called game rooms a menace to society that contributed to drug crimes, prostitution and violent assaults and robberies in the city.—
John Wayne Ferguson,
Houston Chronicle,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The remaining trustees include the five unchanged ex officio members, a representative of the alumni associations and a faculty trustee selected by the Academic Senate of CSU instead of appointed by the governor.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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There are genetic associations and environmental triggers that are likely involved, but neither Tylenol nor vaccines has been shown to be the cause of autism.—
Youri Benadjaoud,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Boards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boards. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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