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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
Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Mezze is a grouping of small hot or cold dishes that are served together at the table.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Morgan Matzen, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5 Mar. 2026
Council members voiced support for the contract but did not approve it Monday and voted to table it for further consideration.
—Nick El Hajj, Des Moines Register, 4 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The directors’ lab will support filmmakers preparing their first features, while the writers’ lab will offer workshops, table reads, peer mentorship and one-on-one consultations to help emerging screenwriters refine their scripts.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Mezze is a grouping of small hot or cold dishes that are served together at the table.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
The motion to table the bill was on a thin margin, with five lawmakers in favor and four against.
—Morgan Matzen, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5 Mar. 2026
Council members voiced support for the contract but did not approve it Monday and voted to table it for further consideration.
—Nick El Hajj, Des Moines Register, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for table
Noun
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Castillo notes that billionaires have already adopted this strategy, spending millions on at least three counter-initiatives.—
Brad Hamilton,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Most everything is accessible for wheelchairs and mobility scooters, both of which are available to borrow or rent at the ticket counter.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That’s one reason many people feel lighter when eating yogurt mid-morning, at lunch, or as part of a daytime meal, rather than late at night.—
Jahnavi Rapaka,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2026
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The treatment was effective in different diabetes models, significantly reducing blood sugar spikes after meals with just one dose per day.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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The property is on the top of a plateau with a fantastic view of the surrounding area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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In the Colorado plateau alone, it’s been estimated to generate more than $2 billion per year.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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DeRozan ranks 18th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list with 26,605 points.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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There’s also a touch of retinol—low on the ingredient list—but since this sleeping mask stays on overnight, sensitive skin types may want to patch-test first.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
26 Mar. 2026
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The study and device are likely to help researchers understand biological systems, such as circadian rhythms, and nonreciprocal processes, such as how the body breaks down food.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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Local 142's donation drive in Honolulu, which accepts blankets, non-perishable food, personal hygiene products, and waterproof clothing.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There, the races not won outright are tabulated to determine a winner.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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There, the races not won outright are tabulated to determine a winner.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Taylor Frankie Paul‘s turn as the star of The Bachelorette has come to a screeching halt after ABC opted to shelve the premiere.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
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However, there are indications that the project of building a Disney theme park and resort on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island is not being shelved, despite the current Middle East conflict.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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This was only the fourth 20-rebound game of his career; the 21 boards tied a career high.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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Isaiah Evans came through for a momentum-swinging slam and scooped five offensive boards from the wing.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Table.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/table. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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