tabs 1 of 2

noun

plural of tab
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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2
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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tabs

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of tab
as in names

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Recent Examples of tabs
Noun
Comparing answers from different AI chatbots usually means opening several browser tabs and running the same prompt in each one. — New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026 The women’s collection spans low-rise jeans, high-rise bootcut jeans and baggy jeans with side waist tabs to adjust rise and eliminate waist gapping. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026 Turn off notifications, close the extra tabs, and resist the urge to multitask. — Eman Bare, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Almeida’s San Francisco home did contain thousands of tabs of both drugs, though, prosecutors say. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026 Both brands have features like wetness indicators, tabs, stretchy material and are paraben-free. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Hang the wire over the tabs at the bottom, then use the push pin to mark the hole right at the center every time. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026 However, the situation is changing, as the latest Firefox update brings a new type of Smart Window browser tabs, AI-powered tab grouping, and visual previews of your browsing history. — Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026 For students juggling multiple classes, Jessilyn Slagle, a general music teacher and choir director at Sullivan Central Middle School in Tennessee, recommends investing in a binder with tabs and pockets. — Adrienne Farr, Parents, 15 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tabs
  1. bills
  2. names
  3. accounts
  4. titles
  5. statements
  6. styles
  7. documents
  8. stamps
Noun
  • That evolution is particularly relevant in the utility industry, where electricity demand is growing, grids need modernization and companies face mounting pressure to invest while keeping customer bills affordable.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Johannesburg’s finances are collapsing under the weight of unpaid bills, leaving South Africa’s economic hub cash-starved and politically rudderless, according to a new report.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of bills
Verb
  • The International Hydrographic Organization — of which both the United States and Canada are members — works to ensure that the world’s seas, oceans and navigable waters are surveyed and charted uniformly, and also names some of them.
    — Bill Barrow, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • In addition to Ceja, the suit names two minors as plaintiffs.
    — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of names
Noun
  • Kavanagh also alleges that Sky imposed changes on Love’s annual accounts to create a flattering financial picture by booking margin on incomplete projects early.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Rashidian also described accounts of arrests, executions and broader security crackdowns – claims CNN cannot independently verify.
    — Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of accounts
Verb
  • Sinner, the 2024 Miami Open champion, became the first man since Roger Federer in 2017 to complete the Sunshine Double — winning Indian Wells and Miami titles back-to-back — and the first in history to win the double without losing a set.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Let people follow problems across functions, not titles up a ladder.
    — May Habib, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
Definition of titles
Noun
  • Davis’ defense attorney, Michael Sanft, challenged jurors to identify evidence outside Davis’ own statements that placed him in Las Vegas or inside the Cadillac on the night Shakur was shot.
    — Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The letter from Blumenthal and an accompanying summary of the whistleblower’s statements says the Postal Service began work on the portal on June 15 and stopped on June 25 after Talwani’s initial order.
    — Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of statements
Verb
  • Patti Wilson, who styles Cher, is here with an assistant who is taking notes; there is Roth’s own personal assistant, whose last job was at Beyoncé’s company, Parkwood; and there’s Roth’s social media manager, who has been filming the whole thing.
    — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026
  • My mom styles her maxi dresses with sneakers like white Vejas or sandals like this Sorel pair (which carried her through Italy pain-free), depending on the day’s activities.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
Definition of styles
Noun
  • The Sun conjoins Mercury in Virgo and your 8th House of Shared Resources, Trust, Intimacy, and Mutual Support, bringing clarity to money, documents, access, care, or emotional expectations.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
  • In 1968 Britain considered evicting the family by force, with declassified documents showing a plan to raze the fort.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of documents
Verb
  • The guard stamps my name before shoving a copy of the week’s pamphlet in my hand.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
  • For generations, athletes have been treated as if motherhood stamps their athletic identities with an expiration date.
    — Lynda Lin Grigsby, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of stamps

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“Tabs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tabs. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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