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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
Freire, now 51, said his sister had been on her way to church to meet other congregation members before boarding a bus to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Tampa.
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Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Just before boarding her flight to Paris, Belly looked over and saw Conrad sitting at the airport, likely waiting for his flight to California.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
And during a 2018 trip when Kim met Chinese leader Xi Jinping, footage by North Korean state media showed Chinese officials boarding the train to greet Kim.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
Before boarding a domestic flight at an airport in El Paso, she was approached by two men in Border Patrol uniforms.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
Guests receive a warm welcome from traditional Peruvian dancers at the station before boarding the train for a scenic three- to four-hour ride through the Andes.
—Nicole Edenedo, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025
However, for anyone craving an oasis before boarding a long-haul flight, HNL’s Cultural Gardens are not unlike pushing through the back of the wardrobe and ending up in Narnia.
—Cemile Kavountzis, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025
Buses usually stop before crossing train tracks or when children are boarding or exiting.
—Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Joiee Thorpe, former ESSENCE Fashion Editor, remembers boarding an international flight with trunks of clothing.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 4 Aug. 2025
Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Just before boarding her flight to Paris, Belly looked over and saw Conrad sitting at the airport, likely waiting for his flight to California.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
And during a 2018 trip when Kim met Chinese leader Xi Jinping, footage by North Korean state media showed Chinese officials boarding the train to greet Kim.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
Before boarding a domestic flight at an airport in El Paso, she was approached by two men in Border Patrol uniforms.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
Guests receive a warm welcome from traditional Peruvian dancers at the station before boarding the train for a scenic three- to four-hour ride through the Andes.
—Nicole Edenedo, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025
However, for anyone craving an oasis before boarding a long-haul flight, HNL’s Cultural Gardens are not unlike pushing through the back of the wardrobe and ending up in Narnia.
—Cemile Kavountzis, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025
Buses usually stop before crossing train tracks or when children are boarding or exiting.
—Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Joiee Thorpe, former ESSENCE Fashion Editor, remembers boarding an international flight with trunks of clothing.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boarding
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In the memoir, Sheen blames this same testosterone cream for feeding his state of mind going into that encounter.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Sep. 2025
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On the other hand, some were disappointed in Williams for seemingly feeding into thinness culture that she is known for pushing back against.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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On one hand, state officials declare housing their top priority.—
Chip Monaco,
Oc Register,
1 Sep. 2025
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Ellis, a security guard for the building housing the obstetrician's office at the time, testified that the confrontation occurred after Cardi B, then pregnant with her first child, stepped out of an elevator on the fifth floor.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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My company is catering lunch today!—
R29 Team,
Refinery29,
29 Aug. 2025
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Local barbecue restaurants Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que (+1000), Q39 (+1100) and Jack Stack (+1500) catering the wedding are less popular bets than Ralph Lauren Hospitailty or private estate luxury catering (+260).—
Joseph Hernandez
August 27,
Kansas City Star,
27 Aug. 2025
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Instead, Salt Typhoon targeted telecom carriers, government systems, transportation hubs, lodging networks and even military infrastructure.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Blood clots that develop can travel through the veins, lodging in the heart or lungs, leading to death.—
Jessica Van Egeren,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Even after the policy change goes into effect, Jenkins said, Southwest will remain the industry leader in accommodating plus-size travelers.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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And because fall is all about staying cozy-slash-comfy while being on your feet all day, the Bae delivers support via its ultra-contoured outsole, accommodating toe box, and collar that, though made of the rubber-adjacent Croslite proprietary material, never rubs at your feet or causes blisters.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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About 440 people sheltering at the Holy Family Church of Gaza City planned to remain there, along with clergy assisting them, although the church has few defenses.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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Even before the hurricane struck, Boutte, her sister, a friend and the woman’s three children had all been sheltering at the property, which included the salon with a house on the top floor and a secondary building.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
29 Aug. 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,
6 Sep. 2025
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The woman had been camping with friends near the cliff edge, in the Forest Lakes area, according to a news bulletin from the Coconino County Sheriff's Office.—
Laura Gersony,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Boarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boarding. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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