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Recent Examples of tray
Melina Kilen, a disarmingly confident research assistant in a blue sweater and long earrings, arrived with a tray of bartending supplies.
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Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Humidity This tree requires high humidity and benefits from the use of a humidity dome or a gravel watering tray, Shea says.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
In Wilson’s own home, a small, 1970s-era tray that used to belong to her grandmother sits on a side table.
—Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Think bath salts, bath bombs, or a soothing bubble bath paired with a loofah or wooden bath tray.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
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Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Humidity This tree requires high humidity and benefits from the use of a humidity dome or a gravel watering tray, Shea says.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
In Wilson’s own home, a small, 1970s-era tray that used to belong to her grandmother sits on a side table.
—Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Think bath salts, bath bombs, or a soothing bubble bath paired with a loofah or wooden bath tray.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tray
Noun
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Minutes later, some drift toward nearby food stalls, where oil sizzles and hot samosas and syrupy jalebis land on paper plates.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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The installation of a steel plate wasn’t mentioned in the invoice.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Remove to plate and allow to cool for 5 minutes, then cut into bite-sized chunks and place in a large bowl.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
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Enjoy Jewish comfort food at its finest—light and fluffy matzo balls floating in a bowl of rich chicken stock and tender vegetables.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Drain and reserve about 1/2 cup cooking water, and drain pasta.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
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Head to Andersonville this weekend for its annual Fika Fest, a celebration of a Swedish custom that encourages people to slow down for a cup of coffee and socialize.—
Jennifer Day,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But the real star of the platter was the ribs.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
8 Feb. 2026
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From fudgy squares that melt in your mouth to cake-like slices perfect for stacking on a platter, and even cookie-style mash-ups, these brownie recipes cover the spectrum.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As messages are sent across the multiple servers on its network, no server ever learns both the destination and the origin of a single message.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
9 Feb. 2026
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Then, in 2012, a process server sued Hadder, claiming he was assaulted and wrongfully arrested while trying to serve a subpoena.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But this casserole strikes that perfect balance of nostalgia and ease—without any weird or wacky ingredients or steps worth taking to the internet about.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2026
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There are so many flavors in this casserole (thanks to the cheese, relish, ketchup, and more) but the sweet buttery rolls on the top are the perfect finishing touch.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The waiters are knowledgeable and make excellent recommendations.—
Harriet Compston,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Through high school and college, the CEO worked as a waiter and in food service.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Pour out the excess water from the saucer and don’t water the plant again until the top inch or so of soil is dry again.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
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Make sure to empty any excess water that drains into the saucer to keep the roots from getting soggy.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Tray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tray. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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