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as in counter
a leg-mounted piece of furniture with a broad flat top designed for the serving of food
we sat at the kitchen table, playing cards for hours on end
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as in meal
food eaten or prepared for eating at one time
always offers a well-prepared table for his guests
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as in list
a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system
the periodic table of chemical elements
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as in food
substances intended to be eaten
the table that the innkeeper set out each morning made for a bountiful breakfast indeed
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as in to shelve
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Recent Examples of table
Billy Perrigo, Time, 1 July 2025
The proposal came before the City Council last week but was tabled until August for further discussion.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2025
Take inspiration from around the world in our guide to 24 salads that deserve a place at every table.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 19 July 2025
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Noun
Lawmakers voted 99-1 in an overnight session to remove the provision by adopting an amendment tabled by Marsha Blackburn, Republican of Tennessee, who had earlier broken with her party over the issue.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 1 July 2025
The proposal came before the City Council last week but was tabled until August for further discussion.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
Verb
Fudd sat beside Bueckers at her table when she was selected No. 1 overall by the Dallas Wings in the 2025 WNBA Draft.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2025
Take inspiration from around the world in our guide to 24 salads that deserve a place at every table.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for table
Noun
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Examples of these newer antihistamines include: Oral decongestants, such as pseudoephedrine, which is typically found behind the counter.—
Karen Berger,
Verywell Health,
29 July 2025
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Last fall, continuous glucose monitors became available over the counter.—
Jia Jung,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 July 2025
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The stunning architecture, great meals and sultry tango make this city a divine place to visit throughout the year.—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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There are dozens of places to find authentic Vietnamese cuisine here, so having at least one meal (plus some bubble tea and maybe a snack) is a prerequisite.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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Located on the highest plateau in the Blue Ridge, Cashiers (elevation 3,487 feet) isn’t exactly the easiest destination to reach.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
28 July 2025
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The species was discovered on the Jawahar plateau in India’s Maharashtra state, about an 85-mile drive northeast from Mumbai.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
28 July 2025
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Tattoos inspired by the Virgo star sign, watercolor cheetah print, obscure song lyrics, and the classic moustache also made the list, as did geometric-style tattoos of an owl.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Brewer, who did not open camp on the physically-unable-to-perform list, has now missed the first two camp sessions for unknown reasons.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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Ginsberg has captured the adults attempting to feed the goose frogs, but the little herbivore rejected those attempts, and the cranes have seemingly adjusted to providing food the gosling would eat.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
31 July 2025
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There really is something special about eating food fresh out of your own garden.—
Caleb Harris,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
Verb
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Here’s a look at the top 10 players on the Dolphins roster who are making $2 million or less this season when bonuses and base salaries are tabulated.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2025
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Lander told supporters that, after the ranked choice results were tabulated, Mamdani would be the Democratic nominee.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
24 June 2025
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In some videos, users have shared other funny fiascos, like dropping a phone on the ledge of a balcony just out of reach or spotting a pair of mice rummaging through a shelving unit.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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But Microsoft has reportedly shelved Project Natick.—
You Xiaoying,
Scientific American,
16 July 2025
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Earlier this year, passengers on board IndiGo Flight 6E-2142 experienced another terrifying mid-air weather attack.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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This comes as Europe’s second-largest airline brings more aircraft on board, with a higher number of seats, and longer flights.—
John Choong,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Table.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/table. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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