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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
Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Prices for Raspberry Pi boards are going up once again, the third hike in four months, following surges in December and February.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Rebecca Lobo scored a game-high 17 points and grabbed 8 rebounds, Jen Rizzotti had 15 points and Jamelle Elliott had 13 and 7 boards.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Gift, prep, serve and decorate with heirloom-quality boards from Maple Leaf at Home.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
The nonprofit also holds a retro surf competition with vintage boards during the festival and other events throughout the year, like a family-friendly fair and parade in May.
—Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
The Grizzlies were outrebounded 49-20 in the game, the 20 boards a franchise low.
—CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
University boards and administrators must take action.
—David Blobaum, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
His remarks mirror December comments from Douglas McMillon at Walmart, suggesting that AI is forcing a generational rethink of leadership itself, with boards and CEOs increasingly viewing the transition as significant enough to warrant new leaders for the next phase.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
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
His next shipment of boards is expected to arrive this week.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Prices for Raspberry Pi boards are going up once again, the third hike in four months, following surges in December and February.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Rebecca Lobo scored a game-high 17 points and grabbed 8 rebounds, Jen Rizzotti had 15 points and Jamelle Elliott had 13 and 7 boards.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Gift, prep, serve and decorate with heirloom-quality boards from Maple Leaf at Home.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
The nonprofit also holds a retro surf competition with vintage boards during the festival and other events throughout the year, like a family-friendly fair and parade in May.
—Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
The Grizzlies were outrebounded 49-20 in the game, the 20 boards a franchise low.
—CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
University boards and administrators must take action.
—David Blobaum, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
His remarks mirror December comments from Douglas McMillon at Walmart, suggesting that AI is forcing a generational rethink of leadership itself, with boards and CEOs increasingly viewing the transition as significant enough to warrant new leaders for the next phase.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
This group typically boards the aircraft last.
—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.
—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
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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Pooling resources after 2018 lessons A variety of Democratic organizations are working together to pool campaign data and other resources.—
Nathalie Marie Palacios,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Porter has also worked as a meteorological technical subject matter expert in for both government and commercial organizations around the world.—
Greg Porter,
San Francisco Chronicle,
2 Apr. 2026
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Sewing machines hummed, scissors snipped, patterns stretched across the tables.—
Itay Hod,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The potluck tables are filled with baked beans, potato salad, bars and brownies.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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The center features a video wall where feeds from license plate readers and pan tilt zoom cameras are monitored.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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This population crisis feeds into a post-imperial syndrome, where the decline of empire and power status invokes a sense of loss of self-importance that gives rise to resentment and an unwavering commitment to retain great power status.—
John Rennie Short,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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The grant builds on the bank’s ongoing community engagement in the city that houses its largest workforce, Wells Fargo said.—
Chase Jordan
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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Some prominent commercial buildings elsewhere in Riyadh — including the Al Faisaliah Tower, which houses JPMorgan and Apple — were also evacuated over the weekend.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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This newsroom-wide project brings fast facts as stories unfold — making sure our local officials and institutions are telling the truth, serving our communities well and following through on their promises.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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New studies by two major La Jolla medical research institutions explore aging and its effects on the brain, albeit with different focuses.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 Dec. 2025
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Inside, the wasp provisions its offspring with paralyzed spiders or insects.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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During the news conference, Fullen called game rooms a menace to society that contributed to drug crimes, prostitution and violent assaults and robberies in the city.—
John Wayne Ferguson,
Houston Chronicle,
20 Feb. 2026
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Oceanview rooms with a terrace are worth the upgrade, with the floor-to-ceiling windows drawing in every shade of Caribbean blue.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Dec. 2025
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For many viewers, the dog’s reaction felt like a reminder that rescue animals arrive with histories—habits, memories, and sensory associations formed long before adoption.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu is convening a conference of condominium associations from around the city for Wednesday evening to share ideas on what — if anything — the city can do to ease the financial pressure.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Boards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boards. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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