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as in feeding
to provide food or meals for
housed and boarded many foster children over the years
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as in housing
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 boarding
Tens of thousands of patients are boarding planes each year for stem cell treatment that no major medical body has cleared as safe or effective for what’s being sold.
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
Jafet Jemmott Federico Jemmot The family said surveillance video later showed Jafet boarding a Q52 bus and getting off near Beach 95th Street, but the trail ended after that.
—Naomi Ruchim, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Argentine officials suggested the hantavirus outbreak could have originated from a bird-watching outing that took the deceased Dutch couple to a landfill, where they may have been exposed to rodents carrying the virus before boarding the ship, the Associated Press reported.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Prosecutors also said the captain received radio calls from cartel members attempting to communicate with the Aquatravesia before boarding or seizing the vessel.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
When the villain takes refuge inside the AT-AT, a chase ensues with Din Jarin boarding the AT-AT and attempting to capture said villain.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 22 May 2026
Elsewhere in the interview, William accidentally confirmed that his eldest son, Prince George, is boarding at least one night a week at Lambrook—a major update about the heir to the throne.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 22 May 2026
The Dutch couple who presented the first two cases had traveled through Argentina, Chile and Uruguay before boarding the ship, the WHO said.
—Mike Corder, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
The footage then captures the moment passengers begin boarding a bus to Tenerife South Airport.
—Vasco Cotovio, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
Jafet Jemmott Federico Jemmot The family said surveillance video later showed Jafet boarding a Q52 bus and getting off near Beach 95th Street, but the trail ended after that.
—Naomi Ruchim, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Argentine officials suggested the hantavirus outbreak could have originated from a bird-watching outing that took the deceased Dutch couple to a landfill, where they may have been exposed to rodents carrying the virus before boarding the ship, the Associated Press reported.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Prosecutors also said the captain received radio calls from cartel members attempting to communicate with the Aquatravesia before boarding or seizing the vessel.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
When the villain takes refuge inside the AT-AT, a chase ensues with Din Jarin boarding the AT-AT and attempting to capture said villain.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 22 May 2026
Elsewhere in the interview, William accidentally confirmed that his eldest son, Prince George, is boarding at least one night a week at Lambrook—a major update about the heir to the throne.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 22 May 2026
The Dutch couple who presented the first two cases had traveled through Argentina, Chile and Uruguay before boarding the ship, the WHO said.
—Mike Corder, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
The footage then captures the moment passengers begin boarding a bus to Tenerife South Airport.
—Vasco Cotovio, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boarding
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Mosquitoes – most often Culex species – pick up the virus after feeding on infected birds.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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Its cumulative perpetual volume runs into the trillions of dollars, and the fees feeding the Assistance Fund are real fees from real trading.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Neighbor Ed McCormick cited eight buildings housing up to 15 businesses having been approved for a separate nearby project.—
Joe Marusak
May 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
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The massive data centers, warehouse-like buildings housing the computer servers and other infrastructure used to power AI, are at the center of steadily growing complaints from communities about energy bills, noise and environmental impacts.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Finally, the commercial wildlife trade, catering to growing demand for exciting foods and exotic pets, has been known to export dangerous pathogens around the world and, often, into urban centers.—
Neil Vora,
Time,
22 May 2026
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Their offerings often focus on high-quality ingredients and a refined aesthetic, catering to a clientele that appreciates premium cosmetics.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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The hoteliers also groused that New Jersey and Philadelphia had proposed raising sales or lodging taxes in order to squeeze visitors.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Genevieve have plenty of lodging options from which to choose.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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The outdoor living areas are just as accommodating, with a roomy sectional, pool loungers, and lots of bar seating to make the patio a place to gather and enjoy a full meal or quick drink.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2026
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Teachers took on a hybrid role, instructing in their classrooms while also accommodating the online learners.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Emergency sheltering responsibility would transfer from FEMA to states and territories, with counties expected to play a significant execution role.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The procedural step unlocks additional authority to address emergencies, such as state resources for sheltering locations.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
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The couple takes in a boarder, Herald Loomis, whose search for his missing wife draws the house into a reckoning with forces — both human and supernatural — that haunt everyone who is rooming there.—
Zak Cheney-Rice,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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The dispute — fueled by Fleming’s claims about Slusser’s health and academics and Slusser’s allegations about playing and rooming with a biological male — has triggered lawsuits and intense national scrutiny on the program.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
17 Dec. 2025
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
25 May 2026
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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“Boarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boarding. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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