tabling

present participle of table

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tabling
Verb
  • Carrying out the 2026 midterm election without mail-in absentee voting or vote tabulating machines would likely extend the time needed to count votes by weeks, said Don Millis, a Republican member of the Wisconsin Elections Commission.
    Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Sharon eventually canceled the farewell tour after repeatedly postponing the dates, and Ozzy continued to steadily deteriorate.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Fry laid down a perfect bunt, adding another run.
    Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 6 Oct. 2025
  • When adding it to a recipe that does not already call for apple butter, think of it like a vanilla or almond extract—a little goes a long way.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Had Darnold not crumbled in the postseason, re-signing him to a multi-year deal and deferring McCarthy to a three-year development plan would have been reasonable.
    Trevor Squire, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Cox also called for unity in hopes of deferring political violence.
    Lee Ann Anderson, The Hill, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The deal, latest in a string of investment commitments, underscores OpenAI and the broader AI industry's voracious appetite for computing power as companies race toward developing AI technology that meets or exceeds human intelligence.
    Max A. Cherney, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Large-cap cult momentum names Tesla and Palantir exerted pressure on the S & P 500, even as micro-caps fly , quantum-computing lottery tickets surge , crypto presses to former highs , and Robinhood shares add 2% today, 22% this month and almost 300% year to date.
    Michael Santoli, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Debt is quietly dictating the choices parents make for their families every day, from skipping meals to shelving college savings plans for their children.
    Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Inspectors found grease and debris buildup below all cooking equipment, on shelving throughout the kitchen and the floor and wall below the warewash and prep sink.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • So far this season, Jones has thrown for at least 275 passing yards in every start, tallying six touchdown passes and just one interception, with wins over the New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals, and now the Rams.
    Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Each count of transportation to engage in prostitution holds a maximum sentence of 10 years, tallying up to a possible 20 years in prison for Combs.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a small bowl; reserving drippings in Dutch oven.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Tabling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tabling. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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