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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
PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
Initiatives like these allow health systems to keep closer tabs on patients throughout their care journeys, rather than only intervening in episodic visits a few times a year, according to Chris Waugh, chief innovation officer at Sutter Health.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The app has tabs for stats, for key plays, for betting and for commerce.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
The Dia browser, a simpler option that allows people to chat with an AI assistant about multiple browser tabs at once, became available in beta in June.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
Gillum keeps close tabs on those friends, who deal with the pressure mostly by focusing on studies and avoiding controversy.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
The topline numbers may suggest stability, but the cross-tabs tell a more complicated story.
—Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Austin explained that this controls the tabs, but the most important one is at center.
—New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2025
In this sense, tariffs are no different than the German VAT that marks up tabs at the supermarket chain Edeka in Munich or the Minnesota state sales tax that gets added to Walmart price tags in Minneapolis.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
For example, tabs aren't across the top of the window, and the startup view shows a non-traditional layout of favorites and suggestions.
—PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
Initiatives like these allow health systems to keep closer tabs on patients throughout their care journeys, rather than only intervening in episodic visits a few times a year, according to Chris Waugh, chief innovation officer at Sutter Health.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The app has tabs for stats, for key plays, for betting and for commerce.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
The Dia browser, a simpler option that allows people to chat with an AI assistant about multiple browser tabs at once, became available in beta in June.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
Gillum keeps close tabs on those friends, who deal with the pressure mostly by focusing on studies and avoiding controversy.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
The topline numbers may suggest stability, but the cross-tabs tell a more complicated story.
—Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Austin explained that this controls the tabs, but the most important one is at center.
—New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2025
In this sense, tariffs are no different than the German VAT that marks up tabs at the supermarket chain Edeka in Munich or the Minnesota state sales tax that gets added to Walmart price tags in Minneapolis.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tabs
Noun
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Without health insurance, the bills piled up, roughly $24,000.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
13 Sep. 2025
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The tax break allows qualified taxpayers to deduct up to $25,000 in tips a year from their tax bills.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The declaration also names the FBI, the DOJ, and the Executive Office of the President as defendants.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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In addition to Patel, the lawsuit names Attorney General Pam Bondi, the FBI, the Department of Justice, and the executive office of the President as defendants.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But West Germany were closer to the Netherlands than many contemporary accounts would suggest, both in style and and ability.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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In the days since his death, Kirk’s accounts across the internet have gained millions of followers, according to data compiled by CNN.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
14 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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New record highs reached for average 401(k) balances On average, many savers didn't need to dread taking a peek at their 401(k) statements as of late June.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Soliman’s legal team filed statements from all three balking at how DHS had cherry-picked their research.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 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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To verify the details of their story, Eldeib examined thousands of pages of medical records, billing statements, state agency reports and insurance documents.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Foreign workers can also easily produce high-quality fake documents.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In response to the flagging labor market, the Fed is expected to cut interest rates when policymakers meet next week.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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That could accelerate inflation and could also push up longer-term interest rates, such as those on mortgages and car loans.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Tabs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tabs. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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