tabs 1 of 2

plural of tab
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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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tabs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of tab

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Recent Examples of tabs
Noun
Although there were no indications of impacts or tampering, the series of maneuvers show how the world’s three leading space powers are committing resources and precious maneuvering fuel to keep close tabs on each other’s orbital assets. Gerry Doyle, Fortune, 13 July 2026 The average person keeps five to 10 browser tabs open at once, a small detail that shows just how fragmented daily attention has become. Allison Palmer july 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026 Upworthy reported that constant multitasking and algorithm-driven content have trained a lot of people’s brains to treat stillness as uncomfortable, pointing out that the average person keeps five to 10 browser tabs open at once. Allison Palmer july 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026 This laptop can absolutely handle a ridiculous number of tabs. Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026 This pair features round toes, convenient heel tabs, and glossy patent-leather uppers. Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 3 July 2026 Instead of researching across multiple tabs, readers ask an AI system to do the work for them. Vincentas Grinius, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Welcome to Open Tab, a weekly roundup of the news, gossip, and stories that have stayed open in my tabs all week. Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 June 2026 Experts also suggested making lists, turning off phone notifications, and minimizing the number of open browser tabs to reduce interruptions. Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tabs
Noun
  • Michelin said defeating the current version of the measure is California Retailers Association’s top priority of all the bills that are still pending in the Legislature.
    Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
  • Those include grocery vouchers, housing vouchers for those who elect to relocate during cleanup, air purifiers, cash assistance and support for utility bills.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • The suit names Yale New Haven Hospital, Midstate Medical Center, and Hartford Healthcare Corporation as defendants.
    Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
  • The alleged use and reproduction of journalists’ work is central to the lawsuit, which also names Microsoft as a defendant.
    Molly Crane Newman, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
Noun
  • In recent years, Kennedy found online fame as fan accounts chronicled his cable news appearances on TikTok.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 11 July 2026
  • Unlike 529 college savings plans and other accounts designed for education or shorter-term expenses, these accounts are geared towards retirement and intended to help build long-term wealth.
    Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 11 July 2026
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
Noun
  • The exact credit score requirements are not publicly disclosed; however, SoFi may ask applicants to provide at least three months’ worth of business bank statements to get a snapshot of your business’ overall health.
    Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 14 July 2026
  • In the meantime, the lack of firsthand video from federal officers – combined with DHS’ recent history of false statements – has deepened skepticism of the government’s narrative in these fatal shootings.
    Holmes Lybrand, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Verb
  • This guest styles her matching tracksuit with pointed pumps, a Lacoste purse, and headband for a sporty-meets-runway look that lands somewhere between sidewalk and catwalk.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 27 June 2026
  • The 11-foot cord is also notably the longest on this list—a practical plus for anyone who styles away from their outlet.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • The documents say the company plans to build seven pump stations, three of them located on federal land managed by the agency.
    Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • The suit, filed in Illinois’ federal district court in May, alleges that Thomas appropriated Karant’s images without attribution or consent, according to court documents obtained by Hyperallergic.
    News Desk, Artforum, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • The Council's 20% test widens that gap and stamps it as compliant.
    Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Where to buy Mister Rogers stamps The Mister Rogers Stamps will be available for purchase at any post office nationwide and on The Postal Store online.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 26 May 2026

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“Tabs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tabs. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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