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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
For Zach Harris, a 26-year-old North Center resident who stopped by vendor tables while biking home from work, the occasion served as an opportunity to engage with like-minded advocates of community solar energy.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Sit at the tables of dialogue and mediation, not at the tables where rearmament is planned and death is deliberated!
—Mark Osborne, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Hang Your Lighting Limited square footage in the bedroom often means compromising with smaller bedside tables.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
The space will offer a stylish retreat with lounge seating, dining tables, a bespoke bar and a custom DJ booth.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
The moment when a grownup Biff nearly raises a hand to his father is meant to play like a shocking turn of the tables, but there’s scant evidence of Willy ruling his family with a firm hand.
—Naveen Kumar, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
Before rushing the product tables at Avon Gardens for your favorite peonies and annuals, take a test stroll.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Players are responsible for organizing tables and groups; the Senior Center cannot arrange seating or table assignments.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
The rooms All 160 rooms and suites are beautifully, classically decorated, with herringbone hardwood floors, polished marble bedside tables, and lots of fresh white linen.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
For Zach Harris, a 26-year-old North Center resident who stopped by vendor tables while biking home from work, the occasion served as an opportunity to engage with like-minded advocates of community solar energy.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Sit at the tables of dialogue and mediation, not at the tables where rearmament is planned and death is deliberated!
—Mark Osborne, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Hang Your Lighting Limited square footage in the bedroom often means compromising with smaller bedside tables.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
The space will offer a stylish retreat with lounge seating, dining tables, a bespoke bar and a custom DJ booth.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
The moment when a grownup Biff nearly raises a hand to his father is meant to play like a shocking turn of the tables, but there’s scant evidence of Willy ruling his family with a firm hand.
—Naveen Kumar, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
Before rushing the product tables at Avon Gardens for your favorite peonies and annuals, take a test stroll.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Players are responsible for organizing tables and groups; the Senior Center cannot arrange seating or table assignments.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tables
Noun
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Explosive get-off and a deep bag of moves/counters fuel his pocket disruption.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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Perfect peppers, minus the frustration of messy counters.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Transform everyday meals into flavorful creations with Gustus Vitae seasoning sets.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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In the kitchen, as well as using vegetables grown in the garden or nearby, the hotel has adopted Meat Free Monday to encourage guests to order vegetarian meals at least once a week.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Sync calendars from Apple, Google, and Outlook into a unified view, and personalize your home screen with shortcuts, lists, time and weather.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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That forced him to adjust his shooting process, relying on longer takes and shorter shot lists to maximize everyone’s time to experiment.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Boswell figures to join a backcourt anchored by redshirt freshman shooting guard Andre Mills.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Apr. 2026
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Lutz Kilian, director of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas’ Center for Energy and the Economy, figures that 5 million daily barrels can either be rerouted from the Persian Gulf to the Red Sea or continue to transit through the Strait of Hormuz.—
Paul Wiseman,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 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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Unlike in the Legislature, county boards tend to operate in a bipartisan manner handling the nuts-and-bolts of managing a large budget.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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The State Board of Elections and GOP State Auditor Dave Boliek flipped partisan control of election boards in 2025 to Republicans for the first time since 2016.—
Mary Ramsey
April 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2026
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The new offerings will appear on menus starting in May, while the fast-food giant will also introduce energy drinks later this year, a spokesperson told CBS News.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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While some restaurants have brought back paper menus for accessibility many have stuck with QR systems, often expanding them into full ordering and payment platforms.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
13 Apr. 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 21 Apr. 2026.
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