Thesaurus results for TABS

tabs 1 of 2

noun

plural of tab

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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Relevance

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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tabs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of tab

as in names

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Recent Examples of tabs

Noun

Comparing answers from different AI chatbots usually means opening several browser tabs and running the same prompt in each one. — New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026 The women’s collection spans low-rise jeans, high-rise bootcut jeans and baggy jeans with side waist tabs to adjust rise and eliminate waist gapping. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026 Turn off notifications, close the extra tabs, and resist the urge to multitask. — Eman Bare, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Almeida’s San Francisco home did contain thousands of tabs of both drugs, though, prosecutors say. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026 Both brands have features like wetness indicators, tabs, stretchy material and are paraben-free. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Hang the wire over the tabs at the bottom, then use the push pin to mark the hole right at the center every time. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026 However, the situation is changing, as the latest Firefox update brings a new type of Smart Window browser tabs, AI-powered tab grouping, and visual previews of your browsing history. — Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026 For students juggling multiple classes, Jessilyn Slagle, a general music teacher and choir director at Sullivan Central Middle School in Tennessee, recommends investing in a binder with tabs and pockets. — Adrienne Farr, Parents, 15 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tabs

Noun

Therefore, how much of the impact caused by El Niño will ultimately translate into the bills handed to consumers remains to be seen.

— , CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
While the girl returned to her family in the fall, Maloney and her husband are still behind on bills.

— Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of bills

Noun

Kavanagh also alleges that Sky imposed changes on Love’s annual accounts to create a flattering financial picture by booking margin on incomplete projects early.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2026
Rashidian also described accounts of arrests, executions and broader security crackdowns – claims CNN cannot independently verify.

— Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of accounts

Verb

Sinner, the 2024 Miami Open champion, became the first man since Roger Federer in 2017 to complete the Sunshine Double — winning Indian Wells and Miami titles back-to-back — and the first in history to win the double without losing a set.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Let people follow problems across functions, not titles up a ladder.

— May Habib, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026

Definition of titles

Noun

Davis’ defense attorney, Michael Sanft, challenged jurors to identify evidence outside Davis’ own statements that placed him in Las Vegas or inside the Cadillac on the night Shakur was shot.

— Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
The letter from Blumenthal and an accompanying summary of the whistleblower’s statements says the Postal Service began work on the portal on June 15 and stopped on June 25 after Talwani’s initial order.

— Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of statements

Verb

Patti Wilson, who styles Cher, is here with an assistant who is taking notes; there is Roth’s own personal assistant, whose last job was at Beyoncé’s company, Parkwood; and there’s Roth’s social media manager, who has been filming the whole thing.

— Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026
My mom styles her maxi dresses with sneakers like white Vejas or sandals like this Sorel pair (which carried her through Italy pain-free), depending on the day’s activities.

— Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026

Definition of styles

Noun

Before Saylor Hayes’ parents were arrested in connection with the 5-year-old girl’s death this week, the couple had been charged with child abuse and had a history of drug use, court documents show.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
Johnson had also issued an arrest warrant against him in March, ruling him in contempt of court at that time over failing to turn over the financial documents, including state and federal tax returns along with bank statements and other filings.

— Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of documents

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