tabling

Definition of tablingnext
present participle of table

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tabling
Verb
  • One requires election records to be maintained for 22 months, while the other prohibits procuring, casting or tabulating false, fictitious or fraudulent ballots.
    CBS News, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
  • One requires election records to be maintained for 22 months, while the other prohibits procuring, casting or tabulating false, fictitious or fraudulent ballots.
    ABC News, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Washington’s business-first approach offers material order in exchange for indefinitely postponing democratic aspirations.
    Boris Muñoz, Time, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Exporters said that the decision reflected the gravity of the situation; postponing the events was unavoidable.
    Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Miller admitted the Moore trade certainly helps the Bills and their NFL MVP quarterback, but adding former Indiana standout Omar Cooper in the first round can't hurt.
    Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
  • For example, the Labor Department in May rescinded guidance put in place during the Biden administration that urged employers to be cautious before adding cryptocurrency and related digital assets like bitcoin, nonfungible tokens and meme coins to 401(k) plans.
    Sarah Agostino,Stephanie Dhue,Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Burroughs said implementing an administrative stay and deferring ruling on the postponement gives both sides time to file briefs on the emergency motion.
    Ubah Ali, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Schneider, who also served as a senior adviser to CMS during the Obama administration, said this step could be an early warning signal for deferring or withholding federal Medicaid funding in those states.
    Juliana Kim, NPR, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • With a snazzy woodgrain finish, HP's new line of OmniDesk towers harkens back to an older era of computing on the outside while delivering modern-age components and performance.
    K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Sora used huge amounts of computing power, while the app had seen user numbers plateau and was deeply unprofitable, the Wall Street Journal reported.
    Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • OpenAI has been retreating from some hefty spending plans, shelving certain ambitious projects and accepting its role as a purchaser of massive amounts of cloud capacity rather than as a builder of mammoth data centers.
    Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Use contact paper or shelving liners to prevent crumbs and residue from building up on shelves.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Tatum continued his impressive comeback tour by tallying 23 points on 8-of-16 shooting, 11 rebounds, nine assists and three steals before sitting out the fourth quarter with Boston in control.
    Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The Pacers swept the season series, tallying three of their 18 total wins against the Bulls.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Cook the instant noodles according to package directions and drain, reserving most of the starchy noodle water.
    Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Season ticketholders who have expressed interest in reserving their seats will be the only ones allowed to have specific seats.
    Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Tabling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tabling. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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