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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
Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
The place is perpetually packed, with just a few tables on the sidewalk and inside.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
By the end of the week, most of the flowers filling the coolers and design tables are expected to be gone.
—J.m. Banks
may 9, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2026
Set just off the main strip, the almost-entirely al fresco restaurant is all twinkling candlelight and old school vibes, with tables set beneath the open sky with the mountains hovering in the distance.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 8 May 2026
An employee beverage without a lid was stored on the prep tables.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 8, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
During a span of 18 months, Thoreau carried out nearly 50 discrete research tasks to create dozens of tables of numerical data and a detailed compilation map of the Concord River Valley that’s over 7 feet long.
—Robert M. Thorson, The Conversation, 8 May 2026
Tuna noodle casserole has been gracing Southern tables for decades.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Players are responsible for organizing tables and groups; the Senior Center cannot arrange seating or table assignments.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Noun
True to her intention, Kouzeh has no tables as of yet, only the counter full of her masterworks, now numbering around 25, with a short menu of coffee and aromatic teas.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
The place is perpetually packed, with just a few tables on the sidewalk and inside.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
By the end of the week, most of the flowers filling the coolers and design tables are expected to be gone.
—J.m. Banks
may 9, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2026
Set just off the main strip, the almost-entirely al fresco restaurant is all twinkling candlelight and old school vibes, with tables set beneath the open sky with the mountains hovering in the distance.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 8 May 2026
An employee beverage without a lid was stored on the prep tables.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 8, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
During a span of 18 months, Thoreau carried out nearly 50 discrete research tasks to create dozens of tables of numerical data and a detailed compilation map of the Concord River Valley that’s over 7 feet long.
—Robert M. Thorson, The Conversation, 8 May 2026
Tuna noodle casserole has been gracing Southern tables for decades.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Players are responsible for organizing tables and groups; the Senior Center cannot arrange seating or table assignments.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tables
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Firefighters see blocked entry and exit points, counters piled high and no clear routes to leave the home in an emergency.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
7 May 2026
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Hydration support has moved well beyond plain water, and electrolyte powders have become a regular part of workout bags, desk drawers and kitchen counters.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
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The best meals at Hawkers Asian Street Food are enjoyed with friends at a full table, with copious plates–among the options are pork belly baos, roti canai, chili crisp wontons, and chicken dumplings–to share.—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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Enjoy three meals a day at the lodge, including candlelight dinners, and a pianist in the cozy dining room.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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Travelers get packing lists and clues beforehand but open envelopes at the airport to find their connecting flight and final destination.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
10 May 2026
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At the No Doubt Experience in Las Vegas, an immersive pop-up staged by Vibee, a tattered itinerary from the band’s first tour lists a show at the Shark Club in February 1992.—
Leena Tailor,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
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King figures to get ample opportunity to show off his dual-threat skills during the Hall of Fame preseason game in Canton, Ohio.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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Butler, hiring alum Ronald Nored after Thad Matta’s retirement, figures to have some tough sledding ahead after losing stars Finley Bizjack to West Virginia and Michael Ajayi to the NBA Draft and could see another year in the basement as the rest of the league rises.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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Clean the wood cabinet doors monthly and the interior shelves every three to six months.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
4 Mar. 2026
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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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Recent charter school law has clarified the role county boards have in providing oversight to charter schools that are authorized by the county office, or in considering factors on whether the appeal of charter schools authorized by local school districts is upheld or denied.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Under one provision of Senate Bill 37, the faculty senate's control was transferred to the discretion of the university's governing boards and presidents.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Luckily, there are plenty of options to enjoy with the mother figure in your life, from elaborate buffets to playful afternoon teas to family-friendly celebrations where the little ones have their own menus.—
Samantha Nelson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Mother’s Day falls on May 10 this year, and restaurants across Houston are getting ready with brunch, prix fixe menus and deals for moms.—
Ana Khan,
Houston Chronicle,
3 May 2026
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Take in jaw-dropping views of the Painted Desert, a colorful expanse of hills, buttes, and mesas.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2026
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Tectonic movement has shaped San Diego County into a rough collection of valleys, foothills, urban canyons and mesas.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Tables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tables. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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