1
as in bills
a record of goods sold or services performed together with the costs due
I don't have any cash on me, so can you put this on my tab?
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as in expenses
the amount owed at a bar or restaurant or the slip of paper stating the amount
asked the server to put our dinners on separate tabs so we could each pay for our own meal
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Recent Examples of tabs
Todd Spangler, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
The frame is made of metal and has built-in tabs which help keep it in place on the plate.
—Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
The comforter is also outfitted with convenient corner tabs that keep the duvet securely in place, which is especially handy for people who toss and turn in their sleep.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
For indecisive planners—or anyone comparing destinations or property options while waiting for PTO approval—this means fewer open browser tabs and more organized decision-making.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 23 Sep. 2025
But the father of four keeps close tabs on the state of youth sports, while the NFL considers launching its own men’s and women’s flag football leagues.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Users will be able to ask Gemini for help understanding the contents of a particular webpage, work across tabs, or do more within a single tab, such as schedule a meeting or search for a YouTube video.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
Makary added that the agency is sending enforcement action letters to roughly 100 drug companies, and that thousands more will be put on alert that the agency is keeping close tabs on their practices.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2025
At the bottom are translucent tabs for Library and Collections, plus a Search icon.
—ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
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There are also tabs for Disney+, Hulu and ESPN, depending on each user’s subscription.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
The frame is made of metal and has built-in tabs which help keep it in place on the plate.
—Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
The comforter is also outfitted with convenient corner tabs that keep the duvet securely in place, which is especially handy for people who toss and turn in their sleep.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
For indecisive planners—or anyone comparing destinations or property options while waiting for PTO approval—this means fewer open browser tabs and more organized decision-making.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 23 Sep. 2025
But the father of four keeps close tabs on the state of youth sports, while the NFL considers launching its own men’s and women’s flag football leagues.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Users will be able to ask Gemini for help understanding the contents of a particular webpage, work across tabs, or do more within a single tab, such as schedule a meeting or search for a YouTube video.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
Makary added that the agency is sending enforcement action letters to roughly 100 drug companies, and that thousands more will be put on alert that the agency is keeping close tabs on their practices.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2025
At the bottom are translucent tabs for Library and Collections, plus a Search icon.
—ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tabs
Noun
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During the second trial in 2025, Thompson’s attorney, David Hayakawa, revealed to the court that $3,900 in large bills had been found next to Tokuhara's body.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Since none of the 12 appropriations bills have been approved, this shutdown is more extensive than the partial shutdown that started in December 2018, when Congress had enacted five of the 12 appropriations bills, said the nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank Committee for a Responsible Budget.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Thomas Tuchel names his next England squad on Friday as the countdown to next summer’s World Cup finals continues.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The suit names Family Dollar Stores of Missouri LLC; the parent company, Family Dollar Inc; and the property owner, Arthur Fels Company, as defendants.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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During that first year, the siblings each built their own accounts, contributing regularly to portfolios tailored to their individual risk tolerance.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Today, Narrow Way remains closed, and the café's social media accounts have been inactive since the 2022 announcement.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That was just in time for the first of three Super Bowl titles the Chiefs won between that year and 2023-24.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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The Dragons didn’t play in 2024 after winning Manzanita League titles the previous two seasons.—
Rick Hoff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Check your habits Start by looking at your last month or two of bank and credit card statements.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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To qualify as defamation, Ray J’s statements would have to go beyond merely hostile opinions and instead assert a provably false statement.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Tube styles The single tube is a style that connects a tube to the diaphragm and splits into two before reaching the headset.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 Sep. 2025
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For instance, Jean styles a head scarf impeccably well.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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An adult man allegedly used falsified documents to enroll in a Minnesota high school and reportedly played on the football team.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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In additional court documents viewed by VIBE, the prosecutors have asked the Judge that Combs be sentenced to no less than 135 months’ imprisonment, or about 11 years and 3 months behind bars.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the middle of 25th St, a man opens a red stanchion and ushers us toward a guard who stamps invisible ink on our wrists.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
24 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Tabs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tabs. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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