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as in counter
a leg-mounted piece of furniture with a broad flat top designed for the serving of food
we sat at the kitchen table, playing cards for hours on end
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as in meal
food eaten or prepared for eating at one time
always offers a well-prepared table for his guests
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as in list
a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system
the periodic table of chemical elements
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as in food
substances intended to be eaten
the table that the innkeeper set out each morning made for a bountiful breakfast indeed
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as in to shelve
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Recent Examples of table
Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 14 May 2026
The city saw far more outdoor dining during the pandemic, when restaurants could set out tables and chairs in the sidewalks and streets with very minimal regulation.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Without discussion, the 12-member Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians council voted unanimously to table the motion to a future meeting, according to a tribal video of the session.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Then there are the lesser houses, the lower fiefdoms squabbling over the crumbs that fall from the big kids’ table.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 14 May 2026
The city saw far more outdoor dining during the pandemic, when restaurants could set out tables and chairs in the sidewalks and streets with very minimal regulation.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
Verb
These foodie tours dive deeper into the cuisines of each region, with hands-on experiences and a look at the local food culture from sourcing to preparation to table.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Without discussion, the 12-member Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians council voted unanimously to table the motion to a future meeting, according to a tribal video of the session.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for table
Noun
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No exciting passing moves, no good combination play, no great counter-attacks.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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The modern kitchen has butcher-block counters and an arched wood dining nook, and the primary suite includes a three-sided fireplace and oxygenation to counter high altitude.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
25 May 2026
Noun
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Unlike traditional denim that fits one minute and not the next, these jeans have a stretchy elastic waistband with an adjustable drawstring that can easily be loosened after a big meal or tightened to ensure a secure fit.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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The regimentation, the fabulous food, and the social aspect of sharing meals and bits and pieces of the four-hour hike with fellow Ranchers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Additionally, Margolin highlighted that Chevron plans to maintain a 1 million barrels of oil equivalent per day plateau in the Permian Basin, driven by operational efficiencies achieved under its current program.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
24 May 2026
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There is no plateau or grace period.—
Ankur Goyal,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Last week, Off the Wall launched on the Top R&B Albums chart, which is composed in almost exactly the same manner as the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums list, although only R&B music is eligible.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Hospital staff had to tell them those not on the list had perished.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 May 2026
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When visiting Vevey, travelers can discover the town’s art galleries, music festivals, and theaters, as well as Alimentarium, the world’s first museum dedicated to food and nutrition, and Chaplin’s World, a museum honoring Charlie Chaplin housed in his former residence.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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LaTonya, sister Zsa Zsa Floyd, Bianca Williams, and her mother also had planned to go to a local shelter for domestic violence survivors to hand out 100 plates of food.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
Verb
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But voters and residents are not tabulating a national income accounting exercise when a project appears down the road.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The facility is where Georgia's statewide vote totals are received, tabulated, and published.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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GitHub leaders have, on multiple occasions, considered moving heavily to Azure, which has data centers across continents, but those plans were shelved, said one of the sources.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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Achane nursing an undisclosed injury and ideally being shelved until the regular season, the Dolphins must find four tailbacks who can handle the workload for training camp and the preseason.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
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The track’s oversized video board features an in memoriam photo of Busch.—
Steve Reed,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Swap your cutting board for this bamboo cutting board set, which includes a defrosting tray, all for just $14.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2026
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“Table.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/table. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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