tablets

noun

plural of tablet
1
as in notebooks
a number of sheets of writing paper glued together at one edge you'll need to use your writing tablet to record all the information that the real estate agent is likely to reel off

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2
as in pills
a small mass containing medicine to be taken orally take two tablets of the medication every eight hours

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Recent Examples of tablets This refers to the gap between students and families who had their own tablets, computers and high-speed internet, and those who did not. — Janice Mak, The Conversation, 30 July 2026 MatePad Air with case Minor gripes include the keyboard missing a trackpad, which makes navigating not as seamless as Huawei’s higher-tier tablets. — Ben Sin, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 This year 18 states (and Puerto Rico) are participating, and nine of them will pause sales tax on tech purchases, including laptops, personal computers, and tablets. — Courtney Johnston, PC Magazine, 29 July 2026 Today, they are sold in colorfully catchy packaging in forms of powder, tablets, liquid shots, gummies, and even vapes. — David Manheim, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2026 Electrolytes are naturally found in foods like bananas, spinach and avocados and are also available in drink mixes and tablets. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026 Compatible devices for cloud gaming include Xbox consoles (Xbox One and newer), supported TVs (newer Samsungs/LGs), VR headsets, Windows PCs, tablets and mobile devices. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026 Confirmation of every device regularly used to access your account, including mobile phones, tablets, laptops and desktop computers. — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 22 July 2026 Hold your phone up rather than looking down, and use a case with a stand for tablets so the screen sits upright. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tablets
  1. notebooks
  2. pills
  3. pads
  4. capsules
Noun
  • The best smart notebooks This smart notebook fits in a pocket, has 48 reusable pages and comes with the Pilot Frixion pen required for note-taking.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Lunch boxes, markers, notebooks and notebook filler paper.
    — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
Definition of notebooks
Noun
  • With that out of the way, suck down some anti-nausea pills, put on a pair of shades, and prepare to be dazzled in all the wrong ways.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The mother of four struggled with obesity and had to take insulin pills and shots daily.
    — Andrew Jones, NPR, 30 July 2026
Definition of pills
Noun
  • But even in the passing portion of camp, before the pads come on, the Chiefs lined up under center.
    — Sam McDowell July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • With the pads not coming on until next week, the early practice sessions put more focus on technique and conditioning before the physicality ramps up on Monday.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
Definition of pads
Noun
  • It is limited to oral use, such as oils, tinctures or capsules, depending on what a physician prescribes.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 31 July 2026
  • The choice of a supplement may depend on personal preferences such as flavor, dosage form (tablets, capsules, chewables, or liquid), and budget.
    — Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 31 July 2026
Definition of capsules

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