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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
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
25 June 2026
In other states, endorsement recommendations come from executive boards or their political arms known as committees on political education, or COPE.
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Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
Saracho has been tapped showrunner and executive producer, while Palphreyman boards as an executive producer.
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Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
Meanwhile, the proposal to allow the City Council to delegate authority to boards and commissions would let some proposals be approved at that level instead of coming before the City Council.
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Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Beyond his primary role, Virmani serves on several boards and is Trustee of the Infosys Foundation.
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Slma Shelbayah,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Dearica Hamby was limited to 12 points and nine rebounds, while Nneka Ogwumike added 10 points and eight boards.
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Jordan Puente,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
That might be because teams are using the breaks to deliver instructions, with several managers pulling out tactic boards to help coach their players midway through each half.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
The plan comes at a time when schools are closing due to low enrollment in multiple North Texas school districts where boards are consolidating schools, including GCISD, which recently closed Dove and Bransford elementary schools.
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Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
Iván de los Ángeles Arias, a 44-year-old boat pilot, often boards the boat for a five-minute ride across the Bay of Havana, keeping his car at home for emergency use only.
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ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
The pre-vetting process, in practice, looks like virtual previews, FaceTime walkthroughs, and detailed property packages sent before a client ever boards a plane to visit the home, Julian said.
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Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
This group typically boards the aircraft last.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Nov. 2025
Noun
Summer is in session, and Funboy is the place to shop for pool floaties, inflatable paddle boards, and more.
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Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
25 June 2026
In other states, endorsement recommendations come from executive boards or their political arms known as committees on political education, or COPE.
—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
Saracho has been tapped showrunner and executive producer, while Palphreyman boards as an executive producer.
—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
Meanwhile, the proposal to allow the City Council to delegate authority to boards and commissions would let some proposals be approved at that level instead of coming before the City Council.
—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Beyond his primary role, Virmani serves on several boards and is Trustee of the Infosys Foundation.
—
Slma Shelbayah,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Dearica Hamby was limited to 12 points and nine rebounds, while Nneka Ogwumike added 10 points and eight boards.
—
Jordan Puente,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
That might be because teams are using the breaks to deliver instructions, with several managers pulling out tactic boards to help coach their players midway through each half.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
The plan comes at a time when schools are closing due to low enrollment in multiple North Texas school districts where boards are consolidating schools, including GCISD, which recently closed Dove and Bransford elementary schools.
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Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
Verb
Continue reading … ‘ZERO TOLERANCE’ — CBP boards eight cruise ships, arrests 28 in child exploitation ring case that included Disney.
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FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
Iván de los Ángeles Arias, a 44-year-old boat pilot, often boards the boat for a five-minute ride across the Bay of Havana, keeping his car at home for emergency use only.
—
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
The pre-vetting process, in practice, looks like virtual previews, FaceTime walkthroughs, and detailed property packages sent before a client ever boards a plane to visit the home, Julian said.
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Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
This group typically boards the aircraft last.
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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.
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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boards
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Two legal aid organizations filed the lawsuit Thursday, calling for answers from the government over the policies and changes related to DACA renewal requests, including data on current average processing times, renewals and the length of time to process them.
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Various organizations and even civilian volunteers have also joined rescue efforts.
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The restaurant, from hospitality veteran Ilyas Ortatepe and chef Halit Avuka, has transformed the property into an atmospheric garden, with outdoor dining (and several tables indoors with a sprawling bar as well).
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School nurses need adequate funding, appropriate staffing, meaningful professional development and a seat at decision-making tables.
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Prolonged uncertainty feeds conspiracy theories.
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This data feeds directly into asset management systems, allowing agencies to see exactly which roads are in the slurry seal window and which are about to become a liability.
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Unlike other watering systems, the IrriSense 2 houses its controller, sprinkler, electric valve, and nutrient feeder in a single device, controlled via an app on your phone.
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The former seminary's crypt now houses the Wine Grotto.
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But prevention begins much earlier — with whether people feel connected to their communities, invested in civic life and seen by the institutions that serve them.
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Undergraduate tuition and fees at Texas public institutions have remained frozen since 2023.
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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.
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Inside, the wasp provisions its offspring with paralyzed spiders or insects.
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Davis rooms with his childhood friends Kel (Nicholas Duvernay), who quits medical school in the premiere to pursue his dream of acting, and Josh (Jack Martin), a journalist whose idealism and sense of ethics do not extend to using his media CEO dad to land a gig as a PA on a news show.
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The side rooms off the main gallery contain playful areas that everyone from kids to grown adults will enjoy.
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The grapegrower and winemaker associations argue that bulk wine imports have increased in recent years, hurting the local wine industry.
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More than a dozen national and international journalism associations wrote a joint letter calling on the government to withdraw its case after the men's convictions were upheld by a lower court of appeal in March.
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“Boards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boards. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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