Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for platters
Noun
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The weathering of silicate rocks at the surface converts atmospheric CO2 into carbonate that ends up on the seafloor, where it can be subducted into the mantle with tectonic plates.—
Scott K. Johnson,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026 -
Everyone eats the same meal, including the teachers, and the guests, who may be surprised that the children have cleared their plates of these vegetables.—
Adam Yamaguchi,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Noun
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The durable pot, bowls, and mugs are perfect for backpackers who still want a proper hot meal.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Dec. 2025
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That would be the equivalent of two more bowls losing relevant participants, as the impact would trickle down to every bowl on the schedule.—
Chase Goodbread,
The Tuscaloosa News,
11 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Combine 2 cups of water, 1 teaspoon of liquid soap, 10 drops of peppermint oil, and 10 drops of garlic extract in a spray bottle and shake well.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
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Add 3 cups salted pita chips and mix gently to incorporate.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 June 2026
Noun
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While the world has stopped for some passionate soccer fans — who’ve likely ditched business meetings to board planes and cheer on their team — servers and cooks plod on at restaurants in the surrounding area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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The refresh and repair processes are relatively straightforward on Earth, where workers can physically remove and replace servers.—
Sven Bilén,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Above the minibar are Kemp’s pretty teacups and saucers designed for Wedgewood.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Add saucers under containers to catch water to prevent staining the balcony surface and reduce the amount of water dripping on the downstairs neighbors.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
Noun
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It’s called the Zeigarnik effect, first studied by the Soviet psychologist Bluma Zeigarnik in 1927, after her professor observed that waiters remembered the details of unpaid orders but forgot orders whose bills had been settled.—
Patricia Marx,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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When dinner was done, the waiters would turn into drag queens and perform cabaret on a stage built over the swimming pool.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
7 June 2026
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“Platters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/platters. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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