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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
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
David Wilson is National Director of American Family Agency and is board member of the Professional Insurance Agents of Florida.
—David Wilson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
Tragically, 844 of those employees and their family and friends with tickets to board the SS Eastland died before the ship left the dock.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Cleaning professional Robin Murphy, president of Maid Brigade, says vodka is an ideal cleaning agent for sanitizing wooden cutting boards.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
David Wilson is National Director of American Family Agency and is board member of the Professional Insurance Agents of Florida.
—David Wilson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
If you’re gone for only a few days, the cost of airline fees, gear and paperwork might be much higher than boarding your pet or getting a sitter for the weekend.
—Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
Tragically, 844 of those employees and their family and friends with tickets to board the SS Eastland died before the ship left the dock.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for board
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Many have seen the videos of Detroit's teen takeovers, but a local organization is looking to channel that energy into something positive for the youth.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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But the real reason news organizations choose to spend thousands of dollars per journalist, per trip, to be on the papal plane is to be on hand for the pope’s news conferences.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Inside the house, the table was already set; there were bottles of sparkling water and Martinelli’s out, alongside candles made by a pair of local Catholic women.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Sara Doody Mid-Century Lift-Top Coffee Table Apartment dwellers will love this space-saving coffee table with a convenient lift-top that doubles as a kitchen table and work desk.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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The chefs then get three hours, starting now, to put their own spin on that dessert and create 60 portions to feed to Top Chef fans converging to celebrate the series’ 20 years on the air.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
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One visitor was given a citation for feeding a mother bear and her two cubs.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Maplewood building, which is owned by Ramsey County, houses an average of 17 families and has drawn some 494 volunteers this year alone, accounting for nearly 3,000 hours of service, according to Catholic Charities, which began informing longtime volunteers of the situation last week by email.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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Late Friday, a building that formerly housed a Jewish charity was targeted in Hendon, a neighborhood in north London near Harrow.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Article continues below Outside is a beachside terrace, plus access to a pool, playground, sauna, hot tub, an association gym, and a picnic zone.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
20 Apr. 2026
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The actual numbers are likely much higher because many incidents are never reported, the association acknowledges.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The press corps is well provisioned for long negotiations.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Grasslands, especially those in humid areas with good soil, provision their local food webs as richly as do forests.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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Imagine going on the road and not being able to stay in the same place as your co-workers, but being forced to room with someone across town.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Mary and Kerry later roomed together at Brown.—
Jill Smolowe,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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Charles Mitchell is a visiting fellow at the institute.—
Charles Mitchell,
Washington Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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At the institute, McMahon ceded policy to others.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Board.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/board. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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