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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
Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
But that schedule was tabled when Carter heard from his sons (one of whom was Sweet’s road manager, another in his band) that Sweet was headed for an ICU in Toronto.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 7 June 2025
Escher Walcott, People.com, 8 July 2025
The wood-like finish on the table provides a natural aesthetic.
—Christopher Murray
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Noun
But another project — a device aimed at delivering painless shocks to defibrillate the heart — is being tabled.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
But that schedule was tabled when Carter heard from his sons (one of whom was Sweet’s road manager, another in his band) that Sweet was headed for an ICU in Toronto.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 7 June 2025
Verb
Tarek posted a photo on Instagram at the time of the foursome smiling at the table together over a meal of wine, sushi and french fries.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 8 July 2025
The wood-like finish on the table provides a natural aesthetic.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for table
Noun
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Boxes of 45s, some with protective sleeves and many without, line the floor near the counter where Doug Snyder sits on the left side of the store.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
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Trowbridge's is a charming blast from the past, from the vinyl counter seats to the old-fashioned milkshakes, to the homemade chili and chicken and dumplings.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Skipping meals, especially breakfast, may negatively impact blood sugar control.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
1 July 2025
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Incorporate it as a savory drink as part of a meal.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
Noun
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As subscriber levels plateau, especially in North America, Netflix has been turning to advertising as a key new revenue source.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
26 June 2025
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The tide had gone out, and she was stood on the edge of a large plateau of rock covered in seaweed—a desolate black field.—
James Rebanks
June 26,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
Noun
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On May 23, in a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park the 31-year-old two-time All-Star suffered a strained right quadriceps muscle, and has been on the injured list ever since.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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Interestingly, two of the books on this list take place in the (semi) recent past, albeit alternate timelines: 2018 and 1998.—
Natalie Zutter
June 30,
Literary Hub,
30 June 2025
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The event will feature food and drinks for sale, open art galleries that audience members can visit during intermission and more.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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That’s on top of massive cuts in food assistance since the Trump regime returned to power — at a time when food insecurity has risen in all 50 states since 2021.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
6 July 2025
Verb
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The professional services organization, Deloitte, tabulates all balloting.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Along with Equifax and Experian, TransUnion is one of the three leading credit reporting agency that collects information about consumers’ financial behavior to tabulate credit scores used by lenders, businesses and other entities.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
16 June 2025
Verb
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Reps aren’t as overworked and can focus on more meaningful tasks; clients aren’t getting stuck in endless loops and ultimately shelving a product instead of using it.—
Rachel Lyubovitzky,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Their record label, Slash Records, shelved the album’s release indefinitely amid an effort to sell itself.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2025
Noun
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For quick bites, the Lido Market is a buffet-style line-up with a carvery, bread board, salad bar, global cuisine, and (of course) dessert.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
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Those on board were offered 15,000 yen ($93) in transportation compensation and provided one night of accommodation, AP reported, citing passengers.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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“Table.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/table. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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