as in waiter
a person who serves food or drink
we had barely finished ordering when the server brought our salads
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Recent Examples of server
Data on the cloud doesn’t disappear The policy also makes clear that footage can stay on cloud servers for varying amounts of time, but also gives users the right to view and delete video at their discretion.
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Safiyah Riddle, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The policy also makes clear that footage can stay on cloud servers for varying amounts of time, but also gives users the right to view and delete video at their discretion.
—Safiyah Riddle, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
And don’t hesitate to ask your server or sushi chef for recommendations; that’s the best way to discover the highest‑quality fish available that day.
—Shindy Chen
february 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
In context, containerizing data centers means placing servers and computing equipment in standard shipping containers.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
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Safiyah Riddle, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The policy also makes clear that footage can stay on cloud servers for varying amounts of time, but also gives users the right to view and delete video at their discretion.
—Safiyah Riddle, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
And don’t hesitate to ask your server or sushi chef for recommendations; that’s the best way to discover the highest‑quality fish available that day.
—Shindy Chen
february 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
In context, containerizing data centers means placing servers and computing equipment in standard shipping containers.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for server
Noun
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All the fresh ingredients, inventive recipes, meticulous plating and glorious design means nothing if my food is served by a grumpy waiter or if my water glass is dirty.—
Lynne Sullivan,
The Providence Journal,
15 Feb. 2026
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The waiters are knowledgeable and make excellent recommendations.—
Harriet Compston,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Samina Compton, 26, a cocktail waitress renting a high-rise apartment in Hallandale Beach, said her connection to the region feels just as strong.—
Genesis Lisboa,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
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The waitress, who works at the TGI Fridays, immediately comforted Beckham in the now-viral video on Instagram.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Server.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/server. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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