as in waiters
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 servers
Turns out it’s finished ahead of schedule and already shipping the servers, which will support Apple Intelligence services on consumer devices like iPhones, according to a new Fox Business report.
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Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
The best servers can anticipate needs without rushing the table.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Really, really basic, quick tests on medical and financial websites show that more information is being sent to OpenAI's servers than many users would probably be comfortable with.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Startup success can sometimes depend on infrastructure, whether that’s poles in the ground, servers in the cloud, or strong local network of investors and fellow founders who can help capitalize and guide startups.
—Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
That includes everything from storage to virtual servers that companies can use to develop and deploy apps without investing in their own hardware.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
The company makes an effort to remove underage accounts when discovered and limit access to adult-only servers (for those 18 years and older), but experts note that these protections are not foolproof.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 21 Oct. 2025
Restaurant servers, drivers for ride-hailing services, barbers and other tipped workers making less than $150,000 a year could deduct up to $25,000 in tips from their federal income taxes starting this tax year and through 2028.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
Each course was small, delicate, presented with a variety of ingredients, which the servers dutifully explained.
—Wayne Chan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
The best servers can anticipate needs without rushing the table.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Really, really basic, quick tests on medical and financial websites show that more information is being sent to OpenAI's servers than many users would probably be comfortable with.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Startup success can sometimes depend on infrastructure, whether that’s poles in the ground, servers in the cloud, or strong local network of investors and fellow founders who can help capitalize and guide startups.
—Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
That includes everything from storage to virtual servers that companies can use to develop and deploy apps without investing in their own hardware.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
The company makes an effort to remove underage accounts when discovered and limit access to adult-only servers (for those 18 years and older), but experts note that these protections are not foolproof.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 21 Oct. 2025
Restaurant servers, drivers for ride-hailing services, barbers and other tipped workers making less than $150,000 a year could deduct up to $25,000 in tips from their federal income taxes starting this tax year and through 2028.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
Each course was small, delicate, presented with a variety of ingredients, which the servers dutifully explained.
—Wayne Chan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for servers
waiters
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For those hoping for something more British, waiters at the Golden Lion Pub on Deck 3 were whizzing by with plates.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Chanel piece made its debut at the Grand Palais, which Lagerfeld had transformed into a Parisian brasserie complete with waiters, red leather banquettes and a sweeping bar.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Servers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/servers. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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