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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
Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The restaurant's decor includes Japanese menu boards with hidden messages.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
The organizations and boards that engage actively with these design choices will determine the rules of the economy to come.
—Leslie Lee, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Plus, grab other kitchen must-haves, like this knife set, these wood cutting boards, and this darling Le Creuset mini cocotte for single-serve soups, desserts, and more.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
Architectural Details From cornices to skirting boards, architectural features are part of the foundation of English style.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
Bowen took issue with something that was said and was prevented from climbing over the advertising boards by stewards and team-mates Tomas Soucek, Alphonse Areola and Nayef Aguerd.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
This year, the collective will build charcuterie boards and cutting boards for each student involved, among other projects.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
An adequate business connection-building organization customarily structures its groups around confidential discussion boards, consistent conferences or meetings, and like-minded experiences.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The restaurant's decor includes Japanese menu boards with hidden messages.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
The organizations and boards that engage actively with these design choices will determine the rules of the economy to come.
—Leslie Lee, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Plus, grab other kitchen must-haves, like this knife set, these wood cutting boards, and this darling Le Creuset mini cocotte for single-serve soups, desserts, and more.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
Architectural Details From cornices to skirting boards, architectural features are part of the foundation of English style.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
Bowen took issue with something that was said and was prevented from climbing over the advertising boards by stewards and team-mates Tomas Soucek, Alphonse Areola and Nayef Aguerd.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
This year, the collective will build charcuterie boards and cutting boards for each student involved, among other projects.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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Energy Foundation China, the nonprofit group mentioned by Lucci, is one such major funder of domestic environmental nonprofit organizations, disbursing tens of millions of dollars each year to support American activists while operating under the oversight of the CCP.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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Quintana said some organizations and companies backed out of sponsorships or being part of the march this year.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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That said, round tables are often considered more space-efficient and encourage free-flowing conversation.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
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During my visit, staff continuously mopped floors and cleared tables.—
Anna Broughel,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Why are 'Big Brother' live feeds down?—
David Wysong,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Each refusal feeds the dance, giving it a tragic dimension.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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On the design front, the Loop has a soft textile band and a slim buckle that houses the Polar Precision Prime sensor.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Belize Zoo is a unique conservation area that houses over 150 animals, all native to Belize.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Some of the city’s most venerable institutions are celebrating milestones, with the Joffrey Ballet marking its 70th anniversary — and 30 years in Chicago.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Over objections from the ordinance's co-sponsors, however, the committee passed an amendment — floated by Councilman Khalil Batshon — that would retain a licensing requirement for accessory overnight shelters run by religious institutions.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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There’s much, much more to the culture, of course, and there are positive and negative associations with ultras around Germany and beyond, but this was another occasion brightened by their work.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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Taking mind-altering drugs as a teen or young adult is another risk factor, and researchers have increasingly been finding associations between cannabis use and schizophrenia.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Research institutes in Japan, China, and Europe have launched their own greenhouse gas-monitoring satellites.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 Sep. 2025
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Adityanath noted that just four years ago, no universities in the state offered courses in space science, but today over a dozen institutes provide such programs.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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All of these efforts stemmed from the belief that democratic societies based on free markets would create politically stable and prosperous societies.—
Time,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
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While parts of European societies have long nurtured a growing strain of anti-Americanism, Poland is different—few nations show such consistent sympathy for American citizens and ideals.—
Sławomir Cenckiewicz,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Boards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boards. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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