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as in organization
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 table
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 to feed
to provide food or meals for
housed and boarded many foster children over the years
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as in to house
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 board
Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
Changes were also made to ensure the establishment of independent advocates to support people with learning disabilities, autism or mental health conditions and the creation of a disability advisory board.
—Arkansas Online, 21 June 2025
Olivia Petty, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 June 2025
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on June 24, 2025.
—Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
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Noun
Social media posts from customers on board reported that the pair were a father and his young daughter.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
Changes were also made to ensure the establishment of independent advocates to support people with learning disabilities, autism or mental health conditions and the creation of a disability advisory board.
—Arkansas Online, 21 June 2025
Verb
When a gaggle of women wearing identical purple bob-cut wigs boarded the eastbound Green Line trolley, there was really only one place they could be headed.
—Olivia Petty, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 June 2025
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on June 24, 2025.
—Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for board
Noun
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The organization’s musical repertoires have grown exponentially over the years to include tens of millions of works, giving music users more music and more choice, the spokesperson said.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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Many of the local organizations Best Friends Animal Society is working with on the ground are operating based on donations and there are wish lists available online for anyone interested in purchasing specific things needed by shelters on the ground.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 July 2025
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The wood-like finish on the table provides a natural aesthetic.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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Tarek posted a photo on Instagram at the time of the foursome smiling at the table together over a meal of wine, sushi and french fries.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
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For developers, that means skipping file browsers in favor of instant API calls that feed data directly into live models.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Results revealed that insects that fed on isoprene leaves showed stunted growth, likely stemming from digestive problems triggered by exposure to the chemical, unlike those that munched on the normal leaves.—
Jay Kakade
June 30,
New Atlas,
30 June 2025
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It’s ethically made with organic oils and housed in paper, plastic-free packaging.—
Kristen Philipkoski,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The space will also house two private suites, while a permanent Dior Lady Art installation will open later this year, showcasing contemporary creatives’ takes on the Lady Dior bags.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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In town halls and in conversations with community associations across Maryland over the past two years, citizens have expressed concern with the state of our juvenile justice system.—
Ivan J. Bates,
Baltimore Sun,
30 June 2025
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Shelton was honored at the association's convention which ran from June 23 through June 25 and featured a slew of keynote speakers, a ball and more at the Hot Springs Convention Center.—
Lena Miano,
Arkansas Online,
30 June 2025
Verb
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On iOS, attackers deliver the malware through fake software frameworks or enterprise provisioning profiles, often disguised as legitimate components.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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The culprit could be that the laptop hasn’t been fully provisioned, the external hardware hasn’t been approved by IT or both.—
Daniel Root,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Fisher is rooming with junior Ashlynn Shade and senior Caroline Ducharme.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2025
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My mom and their daughter Mira Nair roomed together in school.—
Romen Borsellino,
New York Daily News,
24 June 2025
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Since then, the institute has branched out to study other occupations including military members and laborers.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
30 June 2025
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Headed by the charismatic and talented Jaroslav Romanchuk, the institute struggled to navigate the complex waters of this Russian puppet state.—
Alejandro Antonio Chafuen,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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“Board.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/board. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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