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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
Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Shapiro, who is Jewish, earlier in the evening posted a picture of his family's Seder table and wished everyone a happy Passover.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 21 Mar. 2025
Democrats tried to table it Wednesday, but that effort failed on a party-line vote.
—Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Later, Casten said Republicans had used culture war issues, such as transgender rights, to provoke rural voters and that in areas where Democrats are outnumbered, such as the 12th Congressional District, the megaphone to focus on kitchen table issues had shrunk.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Shapiro, who is Jewish, earlier in the evening posted a picture of his family's Seder table and wished everyone a happy Passover.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
If someone takes that route, Johnson would likely move to refer the resolution to the Judiciary Committee — which oversees impeachment — or move to table the measure, effectively killing it.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 21 Mar. 2025
Democrats tried to table it Wednesday, but that effort failed on a party-line vote.
—Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2025
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When Garza went inside the store and took at least one lighter from the counter, the clerk came outside armed with a handgun to confront Garza, who crouched by the puddle of kerosene and either threatened to light it or attempted to light it, Hodges said.—
Grant Lancaster,
Arkansas Online,
22 Apr. 2025
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Pharmacy counters will be closed at Rite Aid on Easter but the retail portion of their stores will be open regular hours, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Hours before the announcement, the International Dairy Foods Association said its members would voluntarily eliminate artificial colors in milk, cheese and yogurt products sold to U.S. school meal programs by July 2026.—
Matthew Perrone,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2025
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In honor of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs, the restaurant is offering a BOGO meal deal on entree items to jersey-wearing customers who dine-in through the end of the business day.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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In eight of his 12 games, Johnson eclipsed the 100-yard plateau, including a 206-yard outburst against Minnesota.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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The left image features the expansive Tharsis plateau and its chain of dormant volcanoes, including the colossal Olympus Mons, which can be seen towering above the Martian clouds.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The analyst also has Flutter on the firm’s 25 stocks for 2025 list top ideas list.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2025
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The site also compiled a list of the best places to live in Texas, broken down from its country-wide list.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Apr. 2025
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The legislation mandates regular background checks for drivers, requires all rides to be recorded, and bans the exchange of food and drinks between riders and drivers, among other measures.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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As proud children of the Caribbean, this legacy project is Vanessa and Marcos’ unique way of highlighting the diverse Caribbean diaspora and its many touch points including travel, music, food, and live culinary experiences.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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New Zealand economist Bill Phillips supported Keynes’ prescription by tabulating data on inflation and unemployment rates.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2025
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The Hill: Democratic attorneys general from 19 states joined the legal fight over Trump’s executive order that aims to strengthen proof of citizenship requirements in voting and prevent states from tabulating mail-in ballots received after Election Day.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
4 Apr. 2025
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Then, the show quickly shelves the cinematic celebrity angle.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Photo: Paul Sarkis/Hulu One of the only two Marvel properties to have an MCU movie announced and then shelved (hello, Inhumans), Runaways has the distinction of being the one with both a writer and director attached.—
Nola Pfau,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2025
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Cliffhanger is one of several rides and other activities on board the cruise line’s newest U.S. flagship, which set sail on its maiden voyage from Miami on April 12.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Trump administration is simultaneously planning another meeting between Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and Russia to get Moscow on board with the framework, the source said.—
Ross Adkin,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Table.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/table. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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