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as in bills
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 expenses
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 tabs
ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
Anna Molinari, a 27-year-old designer based in New York City, makes skirts from plastic bags and decorative chain mail from soda can tabs.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 15 Sep. 2025
Her earrings look a little like soda can tabs, how fun!
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2025
Plus, that side’s vented lower portion is removable, with sliding tabs along its length and a screw at the back.
—PC Magazine, 14 Sep. 2025
Initiatives like these allow health systems to keep closer tabs on patients throughout their care journeys, rather than only intervening in episodic visits a few times a year, according to Chris Waugh, chief innovation officer at Sutter Health.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The app has tabs for stats, for key plays, for betting and for commerce.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
The Dia browser, a simpler option that allows people to chat with an AI assistant about multiple browser tabs at once, became available in beta in June.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
The topline numbers may suggest stability, but the cross-tabs tell a more complicated story.
—Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
At the bottom are translucent tabs for Library and Collections, plus a Search icon.
—ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
Anna Molinari, a 27-year-old designer based in New York City, makes skirts from plastic bags and decorative chain mail from soda can tabs.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 15 Sep. 2025
Her earrings look a little like soda can tabs, how fun!
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2025
Plus, that side’s vented lower portion is removable, with sliding tabs along its length and a screw at the back.
—PC Magazine, 14 Sep. 2025
Initiatives like these allow health systems to keep closer tabs on patients throughout their care journeys, rather than only intervening in episodic visits a few times a year, according to Chris Waugh, chief innovation officer at Sutter Health.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The app has tabs for stats, for key plays, for betting and for commerce.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
The Dia browser, a simpler option that allows people to chat with an AI assistant about multiple browser tabs at once, became available in beta in June.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
The topline numbers may suggest stability, but the cross-tabs tell a more complicated story.
—Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tabs
Noun
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When renting, Tang said their winter gas bills hovered around $120.—
Lizzie Kane,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
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Rebecca White, who works at a bank in Cincinnati, says her paycheck has not kept pace with her rising grocery bills.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The lawsuit also names publisher Penguin Random House and four Times reporters as defendants.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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According to a Manhattan Supreme Court foreclosure suit filed in December that names both Bill and Camille, the pair stopped making payments on the loans in June 2024 in addition to failing to pay over $300,000 in property taxes.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But West Germany were closer to the Netherlands than many contemporary accounts would suggest, both in style and and ability.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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In the days since his death, Kirk’s accounts across the internet have gained millions of followers, according to data compiled by CNN.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That was just in time for the first of three Super Bowl titles the Chiefs won between that year and 2023-24.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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The Dragons didn’t play in 2024 after winning Manzanita League titles the previous two seasons.—
Rick Hoff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Last year, Ben & Jerry’s filed a lawsuit against Unilever, accusing the parent company of censoring its public statements to support Palestinian refugees and resolutions to end military aid to Israel.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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However, administration officials have repeatedly made sweeping statements about the need for broader investigations and punishments related to Kirk’s death.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Tube styles The single tube is a style that connects a tube to the diaphragm and splits into two before reaching the headset.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 Sep. 2025
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For instance, Jean styles a head scarf impeccably well.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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If tax records and documents do not add up, employers and employees may be arrested and detained as investigators sort out who is illegally present in the United States or illegally employing workers.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Scott Olson/Getty Chinese President Xi Jinping and Tunisian President Kais Saied witness the signing of multiple bilateral cooperation documents in various fields including green and low-carbon development and investment after their talks in Beijing, capital of China, May 31, 2024.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In addition to higher rates and fewer terms, Rocket also charges closing costs, which Third Federal does not.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Crypto markets failed to rally on Wednesday, September 17 after Federal Reserve policymakers cut benchmark rates for the first time since December.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Tabs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tabs. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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