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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
Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
The table — which can seat up 25 people — has also resulted in a number of strong friendships.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2025
Since the commission did not table a motion to rezone the properties, the Fort Worth City Council will vote on the zoning March 25.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Parking spots out front will be converted into a patio for outdoor eating, with 40 tables.
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The boards of both companies are meeting soon to table the termination of the merger, Asahi Shimbun reported, citing sources.
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And the long stainless steel counter can double as a wipe-clean work bench for wrenching on bike components.—
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These counter measures were imposed on the U.S. by Canada, Cuba, Mexico, France, Italy, Spain, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, and Switzerland.—
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Centrally located in the GA section of Coachella both weekends, the activation will allow festival attendees to lounge while enjoying a meal.—
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In addition, casein is known to promote satiety, thus helping to stave off nighttime hunger and reduce the urge to snack between meals.—
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This wave of change for SVOD led to a plateau in the growth of subscription numbers, and a plateauing in the number of subscriptions averaged globally.—
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The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) reported that absenteeism rates have doubled—rising from around 15% in 2018 to nearly 30% in 2021, and maintaining a plateau through 2023.—
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Every year that passes, the list of Bad Bunny’s accomplishments gets longer.—
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Kansas and Missouri are home to 11 billionaires in 2025, with two living in the Kansas City area, according to Forbes’ latest list.—
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Breakfast burritos, yogurt parfaits, smoothies, and egg dishes are all opportunities to work in these food groups.—
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The ultimate list of new restaurants, bars and cafes coming to Charlotte in 2025.] More about Gibson Mill Market Gibson Mill Market is Concord’s first food hall.—
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Voting occurs in rounds through a secret online ballot tabulated by an independent accounting firm hired by the Academy.—
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The new 2025 Wells Fargo Money Study, based on surveys of nearly 4,000 Americans, tabulated several pieces of shopworn advice that consumers have grown to hate.—
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Though redeveloping Villa Park’s North Stand was shelved in late 2023, Villa have not shirked infrastructure investment under Sawiris and Edens.—
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But if the Speaker were to blink, there are very good odds that his team would shelve their red MAGA hats briefly enough to rollback Trump’s tariffs.—
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The specifics of the award’s presentation — such as whether or not there will be nominees or just a winner announced — will be determined by the Academy’s board of governors and executive leadership at a future date.—
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Wynn-Williams has filed a shareholder resolution asking the company’s board to investigate its activity in China and filed whistleblower complaints with the Securities and Exchange Administration and the Department of Justice.—
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“Table.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/table. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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