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Recent Examples of tray
The lot number is printed on the pod tray lid, the bottom of the pod, and on the 5-pack pod box.
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Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Mar. 2026
First, fill a seed tray without drainage holes with potting mix.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
Two more dead roaches lay on a tray under an oven.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Add in a tray for late-night potions—or perhaps just a cozy cup of tea.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
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Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Mar. 2026
First, fill a seed tray without drainage holes with potting mix.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
Two more dead roaches lay on a tray under an oven.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Add in a tray for late-night potions—or perhaps just a cozy cup of tea.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tray
Noun
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In the second game of the series, Emerson, in four plate appearance, had a single, a walk and scored a pair of runs.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
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Crosby’s out-of-control red Hyundai Tucson with South Carolina plates also hit two other cars and a police cruiser during the wild ride.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Mixing never felt like a chore because the beaters glided so easily around the bowl.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, egg yolks and sugar with an electric hand mixer until light yellow.—
Mary Ann Esposito,
Boston Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Texas has tightened up its defense at the rim against a smallish NC State squad that likes to drive to the cup.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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Pour ¾ cup reserved pasta cooking liquid into skillet and bring to a simmer.—
Hana Asbrink,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Transfer broccoli rice to a platter and serve warm or room temperature.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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Opt for a sampling platter of northern Thai appetizers such as sai oua sausage and nam prik chilli relish with local vegetables, and don't miss the coconutty khao soi curry soup.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Most servers currently earn well over the minimum wage — more than double in many cases — after tips.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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In 2021, as part of a wave of attacks on NASA and military bases, a North Korean hacking team infected a Kansas hospital’s computer systems with ransomware, crippling servers and demanding roughly $100,000 in bitcoin to restore their function.—
Lisa Cavazuti,
NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Chili, chicken casserole and community keep fueling Lupie’s Cafe decades later.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2026
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Whip up your favorite casserole recipes, broil fish, marinate meat and more in this durable casserole dish.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The rollerskating waiters and waitresses were all so fun.—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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The overwhelming majority of Venezuelan immigrants are hard-working nannies, gardeners, waiters and professionals who make a significant contribution to the Florida economy.—
Andres Oppenheimer
March 12,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Wiedenfeld says that birdbaths don’t have to be a saucer on a pedestal.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Josh Norris found him with a perfect saucer pass, and Doan converted.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Tray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tray. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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