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Recent Examples of tray
Maggie looked to the left of the platform where the Artist’s assistant sat at a small table, each remaining fruit sweating on a silver supply tray before her.
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Literary Hub, 8 May 2026
The surface offers plenty of space for everyday essentials like magazines, a candle, or a tray for drinks.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Of the three roach corpses in the kitchen, one roach died on top of a metal tray inside the three-compartment sink.
—David J. Neal
may 8, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
One tray of raw chicken was stored above ready to eat food items.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 8, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
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Literary Hub, 8 May 2026
The surface offers plenty of space for everyday essentials like magazines, a candle, or a tray for drinks.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Of the three roach corpses in the kitchen, one roach died on top of a metal tray inside the three-compartment sink.
—David J. Neal
may 8, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
One tray of raw chicken was stored above ready to eat food items.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 8, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tray
Noun
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Koss, getting just his 14th plate appearance of the season, was drilled in the left shoulder area in the bottom of the ninth by Pittsburgh’s Cam Sanders and removed from the ballgame.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
10 May 2026
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That brought Shaurya Bhosale to the plate.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
Noun
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In a large bowl whisk the eggs, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2026
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In the kitchen alone, there were hundreds of plates, cups, bowls, platters, glasses, pitchers, vases, and cutlery, impressively organized by type and boxed up in sets, with prices neatly marked on matching labels.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Beyond frozen treats, the new shop also serves strawberry cups, chamoy apples and mangonada.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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According to court filings, Testerman struck Oliver more than 40 times, including with a metal cup, and stomped on her about a dozen times.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Salumeria 104 Come for Mediterranean vibes in a sidewalk cafe setting across from the sand at this Atlantic Beach restaurant—the inclination to sip an Aperol Spritz and share a charcuterie platter is strong.—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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Transfer roast to a cutting board or platter; shred using 2 forks, removing any large pieces of fat.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The food remains rigorously composed but more attuned to our moment, and the servers, a number of whom have worked for Daniel Boulud for decades, prize warmth as much as decorum.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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African American men often labored in these environments— as servers or cooks—but African American passengers like ML were not welcome.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Try a make-ahead breakfast casserole or a large-format blueberry pancake.—
Hannah Lee Leidy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 May 2026
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Creamy and delicious, Boursin cheese transforms an ordinary casserole into a dish fit for company.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Our waiter was attentive, and my Ruby & Rosemary cocktail was excellent, but what stood out was the focus on sustainability.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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Soon the waiter arrived, flicked a button on a remote control, and what had appeared to be a fancy mirror on the wall behind Lynch slid down and morphed into an enormous screen.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This means emptying out saucers, watering cans, and baby pools.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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The witnesses said the saucer covered the 25 miles from Koshkonong to Elkhorn in 15 seconds.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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“Tray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tray. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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