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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
CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
And the vessel comes equipped with a dive center and a fleet of kayaks, foil boards, and paddleboards.
—Gisela Williams, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
While every risk of course matters to shareholders, boards should focus on why to do the best deal, not why not to.
—Mark Desjardine, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Haack, 42, and the other guests showed off their vision boards in another slide, though Heather's wasn't as filled out.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
The president has also moved to fill both advisory boards supervising the ballroom project with his own aides and appointees.
—ABC News, 8 Jan. 2026
Some of the finalists’ designs were showcased on poster boards at the Nike Trestles Pro so attendees could give feedback on their favorite designs.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Democrats' larger numbers mean Republicans will require their help to approve the governor's nominees to state agencies, boards and commissions.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Benson also has a history of intense civic involvement throughout Johnson County, serving on boards including the Overland Park Chamber of Commerce and earning endorsements from Stand Up Blue Valley and Moms Demand Action.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Oct. 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
Ivica Zubac had 22 points and 11 rebounds for the Clippers, and John Collins added 18 points and four boards.
—CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
And the vessel comes equipped with a dive center and a fleet of kayaks, foil boards, and paddleboards.
—Gisela Williams, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
While every risk of course matters to shareholders, boards should focus on why to do the best deal, not why not to.
—Mark Desjardine, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Haack, 42, and the other guests showed off their vision boards in another slide, though Heather's wasn't as filled out.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
The president has also moved to fill both advisory boards supervising the ballroom project with his own aides and appointees.
—ABC News, 8 Jan. 2026
Some of the finalists’ designs were showcased on poster boards at the Nike Trestles Pro so attendees could give feedback on their favorite designs.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Democrats' larger numbers mean Republicans will require their help to approve the governor's nominees to state agencies, boards and commissions.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Benson also has a history of intense civic involvement throughout Johnson County, serving on boards including the Overland Park Chamber of Commerce and earning endorsements from Stand Up Blue Valley and Moms Demand Action.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
Once Lo boards the boat, though, things get weird fast.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Oct. 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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Because of the skills that neurodiverse individuals can bring to the workplace — hyperfocus, creativity, empathy and niche expertise, just to name a few — some research suggests that organizations prioritizing inclusivity in this space generate nearly one-fifth higher revenue.—
Rachel Curry,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Roughly one-third of that came from online donations –- made either on a third-party online fundraising platform or through nonprofit organizations’ websites, which themselves may be powered by a third-party platform’s fundraising software.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Festive Accents Holiday accents and decor, such as bowls, extra candles, and sculptural objects, can pile up on entryway tables and dining consoles during the holidays.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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During live demonstrations, the robot performed everyday household tasks such as picking up laundry, opening appliances, and clearing tables.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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While the cast was working on the historical drama overseas, major political headlines dominated feeds back in the States.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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My custom system [feeds into] a centralized place to organize everything.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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His garage, otherwise known as the Emirates National Auto Museum, houses about 3,000 cars in total.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
8 Jan. 2026
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The building currently houses the Child Support Enforcement Division, which will be moved, Campo said.—
Emma Murphy,
Oklahoma Voice,
8 Jan. 2026
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Western counterparts often acknowledge them privately, even as public backlash from some European institutions and media figures ensued against Rubio’s candor.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The oil downturn and currency devaluation of the early 1980s shook Venezuelan society deeply, hollowing out the middle class and undermining trust in political institutions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Inside, the wasp provisions its offspring with paralyzed spiders or insects.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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This can be achieved through financial collaborations and the formation of merchants associations, Brady said.—
Jennifer Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Brands cross borders more freely than political iconography, and arrive with preloaded emotional associations.—
Debbie Millman,
Time,
7 Jan. 2026
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In addition, through diplomatic channels in both Beijing and Tokyo, Japan lodges strong representations and protests, stating that maritime and scientific surveys conducted in our EEZ without Japan's consent are unacceptable and must be immediately stopped.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Their moves come against the backdrop of a competitive primary fight for the Senate in 2026, as Paxton lodges a conservative challenge against the incumbent.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Boards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boards. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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