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as in bill
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 check
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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Recent Examples of tab
PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
The promotions tab has an MLB Live Boost Pack, which includes two boosts for the day.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
Those strong runs elevated the New Zealander’s stock, and he was tabbed to fill in the seat vacated by Sergio Perez.
—Joseph Wolkin, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Noun
For easy navigation, there’s a Library and Home tab.
—PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
The promotions tab has an MLB Live Boost Pack, which includes two boosts for the day.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
The Associated Press tabbed Clayton first-team All-American, the first player to receive the honor for the Florida Gators.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
Those strong runs elevated the New Zealander’s stock, and he was tabbed to fill in the seat vacated by Sergio Perez.
—Joseph Wolkin, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tab
Noun
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Just last week, the Florida House overwhelmingly approved a bill that would limit the governor’s role in university governance, including a provision barring him and members of his administration from discussing job vacancies.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2025
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More: Could a GOP bill prevent some married women from voting?—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Exposure is believed to be limited, and known contacts have been identified and contacted.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025
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Investigators say the gunman killed two people, neither of them students, and injured six others who have yet to be identified.—
Faith Abubey,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Others realize there is a cost to companies that do not take climate change into account.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Select independent organizations can verify accounts directly.—
Bluesky Social,
Bluesky Social,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Leah contacted the puppy's family and learned that Milkshake's pup is a 3-year-old girl named Sage.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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According to the news station, the other driver was a 32-year-old man named Christopher Luke who was taken to a hospital and is expected to survive.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Superintendent Karen Molinar and Mohammed Choudhury, deputy superintendent of Leading and Learning, have worked with other district leaders to support Clifford Davis with its improvement plan for the upcoming school year, Fort Worth ISD officials said in a statement.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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This article has been updated with a statement from Luma Energy.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Mets can designate Ureña to get another starter like Justin Hagenman without having to option Max Kranick or Huascar Brazobán, both of whom have been extremely effective in long relief outings.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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The closed section of PCH is expected to reopen at 6 a.m. Sunday to residents with burn scar passes, contractors, emergency responders and designated Metro and school buses, according to Caltrans.—
Daniel Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The music mogul's legal team has responded to the prosecutors' requests about which evidence should be included – or excluded – in court documents filed in the Southern District of New York April 22.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Federal prosecutors have declared intent to seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, according to a court document filed on Thursday evening.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Red Bull hosted a special experience titled Red Bull Mirage at Coachella Weekend 1.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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True to their history, the album isn’t being titled or packaged like a conventional best-of.—
Brett Milano,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Tab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tab. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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