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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
Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
As a result, analysts and investors were keeping close tabs on other indicators of how the economy, and hiring, are faring.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025
That’s a man some organization is going to tab to lead its football team this offseason.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 15 Dec. 2025
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Noun
But attorneys for the states argued that the injuries to New York and New Jersey were separate, as those states would be responsible for picking up the tab to secure the construction sites once GDC’s coffers run dry in the coming weeks.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
As a result, analysts and investors were keeping close tabs on other indicators of how the economy, and hiring, are faring.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
Hufanga went unselected for the 2026 Pro Bowl, as six other Broncos were tabbed Tuesday.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025
That’s a man some organization is going to tab to lead its football team this offseason.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 15 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tab
Noun
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The first major task for Takaichi when the lower house reconvenes in mid-February is to work on a budget bill, delayed by the election, to fund economic measures that address rising costs and sluggish wages.—
MARI YAMAGUCHI,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Michael Hicks weighs in on how a copy‑paste bill has lawmakers going after degrees Indiana doesn’t even offer in his latest op-ed.—
Kurtcia Collazo,
IndyStar,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Models require extensive training to enable them to identify everyday objects to interact with, which means that simple tasks like picking up fruit can be challenging in robotics.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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Only one body was identified by a family, while the others were buried on Friday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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The designer posted behind-the-scenes photos on the brand’s Instagram account.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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Even those who have been Crosby’s teammates for a matter of days are impressed by the team-first philosophy that, by all accounts, is completely authentic and sincere.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Matt Byrne is the Bob Holt Razorback Reporter, named in honor of the longtime reporter who covered University of Arkansas sports.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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The files suggest that the couple and their children visited Epstein's island, and were named in a version of his will released in the Epstein documents.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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The announcement by Mohsin Naqvi came a day after a regional affiliate of the Islamic State group, identifying itself as Islamic State in Pakistan, claimed responsibility in a statement carried by its Amaq News Agency.—
MUNIR AHMED,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Four people, including some children, were hurt when a 49-year-old man drove into the front of the Truckee Safeway on Saturday afternoon, town police said in a statement.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Former President Barack Obama designated the monument in 2016.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Former President Barack Obama designated Christopher Park, which is across the street from the bar, a national monument in 2016.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
10 Feb. 2026
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The documents appear to show that Andrew forwarded Epstein reports about Vietnam, Singapore and other places, which he had been sent in relation to an official trip.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Earlier this week, after lawmakers said the names of several high-profile figures had been concealed in the documents without clear legal reasons, the department also moved to un-redact more than a dozen additional names.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Fresh off a trek with the B-52’s late last year, the band announced a West Coast run aptly titled the Mutate, Don’t Stagnate tour, and has now filled out its 2026 schedule with a batch of June dates in Eastern North America.—
Alex Suskind,
Pitchfork,
10 Feb. 2026
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Censori, the feature reveals, is launching a long-term art project titled BIO POP — a seven-year performance-art project of which the string of nude appearances was merely the first act.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Tab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tab. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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