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as in counters
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 meals
food eaten or prepared for eating at one time
always offers a well-prepared table for his guests
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as in lists
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 figures
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as in shelves
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Recent Examples of tables
Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
As a general rule, Humbert thinks devices don’t belong on restaurant tables, with exceptions for business meetings and solo meals.
—Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
The trailer sees the initially mild-mannered Linda turn the tables on an injured Bradley, asserting dominance over him as the person with real survival skills.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Which organizations will have resource tables at Spooktacular Day?
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Can Williams and his team turn the tables this time around?
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Although visitation to the area was slightly higher than last year, travelers may have been more keen to catch a basketball game or a concert than play the baccarat tables.
—Alex Harring,sarah Min, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2025
In an intimate atmosphere, seated at long, communal tables, nestled tightly with industry professionals, guests were treated to a dinner that was melt-in-your-mouth good.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 8 Oct. 2025
Songwriters play the Bluebird in the round, literally seated in the middle of the room, surrounded on all sides by tables and the clank of bottles or silverware.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
After losing a tables match to The Hardys, Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley left their boots in the ring, signifying the end of their careers.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
As a general rule, Humbert thinks devices don’t belong on restaurant tables, with exceptions for business meetings and solo meals.
—Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
The trailer sees the initially mild-mannered Linda turn the tables on an injured Bradley, asserting dominance over him as the person with real survival skills.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Which organizations will have resource tables at Spooktacular Day?
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Can Williams and his team turn the tables this time around?
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Although visitation to the area was slightly higher than last year, travelers may have been more keen to catch a basketball game or a concert than play the baccarat tables.
—Alex Harring,sarah Min, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2025
In an intimate atmosphere, seated at long, communal tables, nestled tightly with industry professionals, guests were treated to a dinner that was melt-in-your-mouth good.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 8 Oct. 2025
Songwriters play the Bluebird in the round, literally seated in the middle of the room, surrounded on all sides by tables and the clank of bottles or silverware.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tables
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Responding authorities found the residence in disarray, with blood splattered on the furniture, walls, floor and counters, the DA's office said.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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The city has a strong reputation for dive bars, sandwich counters, and an abundance of pierogie spots—there’s no shortage of places to explore.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Oct. 2025
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The meals generally are fairly balanced with a protein, a carb, and either vegetables, a salad, or a fruit.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
13 Oct. 2025
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The chef’s kitchen and butler’s pantry are done up in a creamy eggshell hue, and there’s a breakfast room for light meals.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
13 Oct. 2025
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In June, the Department of Justice sued California for not repealing a decade-old anti-discrimination law protecting transgender students and subpoenaed medical providers for lists of youth patients receiving gender affirming care.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Many of us barely have time to complete our to-do lists or find a spare moment for stretching, let alone contemplate the best time to stretch.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
14 Oct. 2025
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What figures such as Tate, Caz, Maalouf, and others are doing is exploiting civil instability and installing themselves as truth-tellers in a society where experts can’t be trusted.—
T. M. Brown,
New Yorker,
15 Oct. 2025
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Ben Rice figures to take over at first base next season, but Bellinger can also man that position.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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The result was a fun cameo arc that ends on the image of Scorsese breaking down in tears after Matt shelves the iconic director’s dream project to save his own job — a turn that earned Scorsese his first acting nomination.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
16 Aug. 2025
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What sets me apart is my real experience in planning, years of service on town boards and focus on balanced, intentional growth.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
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Marginson says that while many students and faculty have opposed the compact, university presidents and boards may be more inclined to accept.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Taco Bell’s new Frank’s RedHot Diablo Sauce is a perfect complement to the fan-favorite Crispy Chicken, which is returning to menus as Crispy Chicken Burritos, Soft Tacos, Strips, and new Nacho Fries.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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Here's where Five new value items will be added to Taco Bell menus for fans to test and try out.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Oct. 2025
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Instead, tribal members have relied on a single power line that runs roughly 30 miles east and west across high desert punctuated by three distinctive mesas, home to 12 distinct villages, including some of the oldest inhabited communities in the United States.—
Nate Perez,
NPR,
7 Oct. 2025
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Some via ferratas cling to red rock mesas in the middle of the desert; others hug ledges overlooking alpine forests.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Tables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tables. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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