tabling

verb

Definition of tablingnext
present participle of table
1
as in tabulating

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
2
as in postponing

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tabling
  1. postponing
  2. adding
  3. deferring
  4. computing
  5. reserving
  6. interrupting
  7. ending
  8. calculating
Verb
  • Donald Glover has made the decision to cancel the rest of his Childish Gambino tour dates in North America and the United Kingdom, after postponing them last month.
    Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
  • After a three-month period of postponing public-facing duties, the King resumed forward-facing work on April 30 and has been busy ever since.
    Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of postponing
Verb
  • Steps could include adding a warning label or changing drinking water standards, said Cooper.
    Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Bluerock Homes Trust completed the acquisition of Villas at Huffmeister and Avenue at Timberlin Park, adding 494 units to its portfolio.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of adding
Verb
  • But deferring difficult foreign policy choices leaves the United States with worse options later on.
    Christopher S. Chivvis, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2024
  • Spirit has been working toward improving its financial position this year, executing a restructuring plan that involves changing routes, deferring new aircraft deliveries, cutting 32 routes, and adding new premium tiers for passenger service and experience.
    Megan Poinski, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Definition of deferring
Verb
  • Prior to joining Moth Quantum, Ferdi worked at quantum computing company Quantinuum, which formed in 2021 when Cambridge Quantum and Honeywell Quantum Solutions merged.
    Leslie Katz, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The amount of computing power behind quantum machines is growing rapidly.
    Jason McNutt, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of computing
Verb
  • By reserving time for same-day or next-day appointments, doctors can build trust, eliminate treatment delays and minimize disease complications.
    Robert Pearl, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
  • Under these conditions, CBS News is reserving the right to mute either candidates' microphones but otherwise each and every word between the two will be heard by the viewing audience.
    Phillip M. Bailey, The Enquirer, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of reserving
Verb
  • Baier was portrayed as combative toward the Democratic presidential nominee, interrupting her throughout the conversation and cornering her with unfair questions.
    Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Active listening—where employees fully focus on the customer without interrupting—is key.
    Bryant Richardson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of interrupting
Verb
  • Rich, velvety and savory palate, waxy notes, and oak tannins ending on a finish that lasts forever.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Hitting into a season-ending double play or otherwise being retired wouldn’t have undone all of Alonso’s achievements with the Mets.
    Jerry Beach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of ending
Verb
  • Also, calculating the correct payment amount can be difficult when income fluctuates during the year and from year to year.
    Bob Carlson, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Mapping assets and services as well as creating threat models are key to understanding interconnections and calculating supply chain implications.
    Chris Dimitriadis, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of calculating
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