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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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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
Digital paper tablets have been steadily carving out a niche for people who want a distraction-free device for writing, reading, and sketching.
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New Atlas, 13 May 2026
While the tablets themselves are provided at no cost to the inmates, usage fees apply; messages cost 5 cents per text and video calls cost 16 cents per minute, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
PepsiCo has also introduced single-serve packets and tablets under its Gatorade and Propel brands.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Texas Roadhouse table service technology Morgan has reportedly said that Texas Roadhouse may start using handheld tablets at tables to help diners order faster, according to several news outlets, including Newsweek.
—Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 12 May 2026
The design mirrors the compact architecture found in smartphones and tablets.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
The service’s app also allows subscribers to watch TV on multiple devices such as smartphones and tablets.
—Brooks Decillia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 May 2026
Laundry detergent without microplastics include powder detergent in cardboard boxes, refill stations, compostable tablets and solid detergent bars.
—Ryan Brennan
may 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026
In general, capsule, tablets and gummies are best for beginners, while tinctures, extracts and powders make easy drink additives.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
New Atlas, 13 May 2026
While the tablets themselves are provided at no cost to the inmates, usage fees apply; messages cost 5 cents per text and video calls cost 16 cents per minute, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
PepsiCo has also introduced single-serve packets and tablets under its Gatorade and Propel brands.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Texas Roadhouse table service technology Morgan has reportedly said that Texas Roadhouse may start using handheld tablets at tables to help diners order faster, according to several news outlets, including Newsweek.
—Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 12 May 2026
The design mirrors the compact architecture found in smartphones and tablets.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
The service’s app also allows subscribers to watch TV on multiple devices such as smartphones and tablets.
—Brooks Decillia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 May 2026
Laundry detergent without microplastics include powder detergent in cardboard boxes, refill stations, compostable tablets and solid detergent bars.
—Ryan Brennan
may 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026
In general, capsule, tablets and gummies are best for beginners, while tinctures, extracts and powders make easy drink additives.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tablets
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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
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Lunch boxes, markers, notebooks and notebook filler paper.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
6 Aug. 2025
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Two hydrocodone pills were found in Woods' pants pocket, the probable cause affidavit said.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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Hers weight loss pills, including Wegovy and Foundayo, can work for some people.—
Nicole Hernandez,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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The pads typically have 15 vans loading up packages every 20 minutes, though the number more than doubles around the holiday season.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
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Hayley Scamurra sent a wraparound shot off the pads of goaltender Maddie Rooney and Murphy knocked in the rebound.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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Ashwagandha comes in a variety of formulations and dosage forms such as capsules, powders, and liquid.—
T'Keyah Bazin,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
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Standing nearly 27 feet tall and about 13 feet wide, Dragon capsules can carry up to seven astronauts into orbit, though most of SpaceX's Crew missions, which are contracted with NASA, feature a contingent of four.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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“Tablets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tablets. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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