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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
  • These much larger centers have begun sprouting up across the nation and making headlines for sucking up communities’ water, spiking power bills and causing other environmental issues.
    Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
  • In recent months, members of Congress have been debating more limited bills that would only ban trading by lawmakers, and not the president.
    Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • This metadata names the component and assigns it a generation number that is incremented each time a new security fix ships.
    Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 14 July 2026
  • The suit names OpenAI; OpenAI’s Chang Liu, a former Apple engineer, and OpenAI hardware chief Tang Tan, who previously led iPhone and Apple Watch product design.
    Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 10 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
  • Here, a guest styles a bright blue tank with a brown leather bag, a white midi skirt, and leather mules.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 7 July 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
  • Available documents indicate the warrant was related to the traffic case involving his driver’s license, although the extradition file does not specify its exact origin.
    Susana Erazo, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • The New York Times reported Thursday that the documents released by the White House did not back up his claims.
    Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 17 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 17 Jul. 2026.

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