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as in bill
a record of goods sold or services performed together with the costs due
I don't have any cash on me, so can you put this on my tab?
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as in check
the amount owed at a bar or restaurant or the slip of paper stating the amount
asked the server to put our dinners on separate tabs so we could each pay for our own meal
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Recent Examples of tab
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Mitchell, Robinson tabbed as team captains Mizzou returners Mark Mitchell and Anthony Robinson II were named team captains for the 2025-26 season, the program announced Thursday.
—Andy Theobald, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2025
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
GoPro supplies a pair of lens caps for the Max 2 that fit snuggly over each lens and have a small tab on them to make removing them easier.
—Craig Wilson, PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The end of last week’s heat wave brought daily warnings of poor air quality, with Chicago tabbed Thursday as having the worst air quality in the entire world.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Mitchell, Robinson tabbed as team captains Mizzou returners Mark Mitchell and Anthony Robinson II were named team captains for the 2025-26 season, the program announced Thursday.
—Andy Theobald, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2025
Verb
Go to the promotions tab on BetMGM to find a parlay boost.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
GoPro supplies a pair of lens caps for the Max 2 that fit snuggly over each lens and have a small tab on them to make removing them easier.
—Craig Wilson, PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tab
Noun
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The federal government is set to run out of money at midnight on Oct 1, the end of the fiscal year, unless members of Congress overcome partisan differences to strike a deal to pass a funding bill.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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During a shutdown, other bills can be brought up for a vote, but all energy would likely be focused on bringing a CR to the floor.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Authorities identified the shooter as Thomas Jacob Sanford, 40, of the neighboring small town of Burton.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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During the investigation, detectives identified and contacted a witness in Phoenix, prompting a joint investigation between the Sheriff's Office and the Phoenix Police Department, Nanos said.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Here’s a good serving of specials for National Coffee Day, but remember to check the social media account of your favorite local coffee shop for more deals, too.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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Today, Narrow Way remains closed, and the café's social media accounts have been inactive since the 2022 announcement.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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An earlier news release on September 23 had named 31 states.—
Matt Cannon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) has named multidisciplinary artist Nilbar Güreş, known for her humorous, poetic, yet critical works commenting on social topics, as Turkey’s representative to the Sixty-First Venice Biennale, set to take place May 9–November 22, 2026.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Engelbert took plenty of heat on social media for her comments, prompting her to release a statement addressing Collier’s scathing remarks.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Check your habits Start by looking at your last month or two of bank and credit card statements.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In addition to arresting musicians, Russian authorities have designated many of them as foreign agents, including Noize MC, who left Russia soon after the war broke out.—
Anna Nemtsova,
The Atlantic,
30 Sep. 2025
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Presidents have the authority to designate which federal employees are essential and must remain on duty, and which are non-essential and subject to furlough, experts said.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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However, along with the official documents, Israel uncovered images of the activist with Birawi.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The following day, Kidman filed for divorce from her husband of 19 years, according to court documents.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sony Pictures has made Aaron Sorkin‘s The Social Network follow-up official, titling it The Social Reckoning and setting a fall theatrical release of October 9, 2026.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
26 Sep. 2025
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His album, titled El Rey de Habana, signifies his shift away from what’s typically recognized as reparto, fusing R&B, Brazilian funk, Jersey club, Afrobeats, and reggaeton.—
Ana González Vilá,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Tab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tab. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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