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Recent Examples of tray
In demonstrations using the BusyBox benchmark, operators issued commands such as asking the robot to place a tray in a toolbox and close the lid.
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Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The police had argued that the driver’s nervousness and possession of a rolling tray was sufficient to search the car, an argument the court rejected.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
This pint-sized Funto mini watercolor set can bust boredom without permanently turning your tray table into a piece of modern art.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
Set the pot or seed-starting tray in a shallow tray of water for 30 minutes or so.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
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Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The police had argued that the driver’s nervousness and possession of a rolling tray was sufficient to search the car, an argument the court rejected.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
This pint-sized Funto mini watercolor set can bust boredom without permanently turning your tray table into a piece of modern art.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
Set the pot or seed-starting tray in a shallow tray of water for 30 minutes or so.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tray
Noun
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Minutes later, some drift toward nearby food stalls, where oil sizzles and hot samosas and syrupy jalebis land on paper plates.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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The installation of a steel plate wasn’t mentioned in the invoice.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Consuming a free Chipotle bowl during the upcoming Super Bowl may be in the cards for some lucky and hungry fans.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Canvas shopping bags, felted trivets and bowls from Tibet, African baskets in many sizes and colors, candles, diffusers and scents are new.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Drain and reserve about 1/2 cup cooking water, and drain pasta.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
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Head to Andersonville this weekend for its annual Fika Fest, a celebration of a Swedish custom that encourages people to slow down for a cup of coffee and socialize.—
Jennifer Day,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But the real star of the platter was the ribs.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
8 Feb. 2026
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From fudgy squares that melt in your mouth to cake-like slices perfect for stacking on a platter, and even cookie-style mash-ups, these brownie recipes cover the spectrum.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As messages are sent across the multiple servers on its network, no server ever learns both the destination and the origin of a single message.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
9 Feb. 2026
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Then, in 2012, a process server sued Hadder, claiming he was assaulted and wrongfully arrested while trying to serve a subpoena.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But this casserole strikes that perfect balance of nostalgia and ease—without any weird or wacky ingredients or steps worth taking to the internet about.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2026
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There are so many flavors in this casserole (thanks to the cheese, relish, ketchup, and more) but the sweet buttery rolls on the top are the perfect finishing touch.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The waiters are knowledgeable and make excellent recommendations.—
Harriet Compston,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Through high school and college, the CEO worked as a waiter and in food service.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Pour out the excess water from the saucer and don’t water the plant again until the top inch or so of soil is dry again.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
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Make sure to empty any excess water that drains into the saucer to keep the roots from getting soggy.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Tray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tray. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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