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Recent Examples of tray
Set up a drop station by putting a tray or basket in a less public area of the house.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
But this can be prevented by adding a humidifier or a pebble tray beneath your plant.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026
That's why Frances Largeman-Roth, RDN, nutrition expert and author of Everyday Snack Tray, recommends offering food in small bowls on a tray or board.
—Karen Cicero, Parents, 21 Dec. 2025
Glue small magnets to puzzle piece and have kids put the puzzle together on a metal tray.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 21 Dec. 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
But this can be prevented by adding a humidifier or a pebble tray beneath your plant.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026
That's why Frances Largeman-Roth, RDN, nutrition expert and author of Everyday Snack Tray, recommends offering food in small bowls on a tray or board.
—Karen Cicero, Parents, 21 Dec. 2025
Glue small magnets to puzzle piece and have kids put the puzzle together on a metal tray.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 21 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tray
Noun
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When the doors pop open, expect a menu that includes Florida stone crab and oyster shooters, along with caviar service, hot and chilled small plates and handhelds.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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With sturdy construction, ample shelf space, and glass doors, china cabinets are excellent for storing and displaying delicate china sets, trinkets, decorative plates, heirloom decor, and more.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The all-day cafe offers loaded toasts, smoothie bowls and an espresso bar.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Simply choose the right size for your meal, place the glass bowl in the air fryer, and start cooking with the push of a button.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Monograms also look beautiful engraved on silverware or printed on ceramic cups and plates.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Mix 1/2 cup of baking soda with one to two tablespoons of water to create a paste before applying it to the grout lines.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The platter also includes a breakfast side and breakfast meat.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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For dinner, the appetizer and desert options remain the same for each course, but the entrées ranging from a chicken tender platter, to a Hawaiian rib eye.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Costs were lower overall and performance was faster since Intel’s chips don’t have to connect to cloud servers to process requests, according to Intel spokesperson Nina Mehlhaf.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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But should any table be celebrating a special event, the music suddenly goes to 11, and servers come out brandishing sparklers.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Midwest meets Italy in this perennial favorite casserole that's loaded with ground beef, Italian sausage, veggies, and two kinds of cheese.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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Any plates, cups, mugs, silverware, or casserole dishes must be cleaned before food touches the surface.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Think of a waiter or bartender as a salesperson earning a base salary plus commission — but legally guaranteed the minimum wage, with the opportunity to earn much more in practice from tips.—
Andrew Rigie,
New York Daily News,
2 Jan. 2026
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There were no waiters with tiny hors d’oeuvres.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Choose blooming shrubs and understory trees like saucer magnolia and serviceberry.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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And about that flyin’ saucer Billy Schweitzer drew.—
David Searcy,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Tray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tray. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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