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Recent Examples of tray
The batch of cookies are on a tray, left, including one with a paw print from Luna, right.
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Breakfast here is not to be missed—expect baskets of golden croissants, counters filled with mountains of fruit, cold meats, and cheeses; a ‘make-your-own’ pancake area, and silver trays stacked with sizzling sausages and gorgeously crisp bacon.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
At Andros Taverna, this looks like flying in fresh fish from markets in Athens and Barcelona, and baking their spanakopita to order rather than in large tray bakes that were more popular in the Greek diner generation of Psaltis’ grandfather.
—Charlie Kolodziej, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
The staff also did not have a spare tracheostomy tray on hand, as required, the state investigation found.
—Scott Schwebke, Oc Register, 12 July 2025
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Breakfast here is not to be missed—expect baskets of golden croissants, counters filled with mountains of fruit, cold meats, and cheeses; a ‘make-your-own’ pancake area, and silver trays stacked with sizzling sausages and gorgeously crisp bacon.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
At Andros Taverna, this looks like flying in fresh fish from markets in Athens and Barcelona, and baking their spanakopita to order rather than in large tray bakes that were more popular in the Greek diner generation of Psaltis’ grandfather.
—Charlie Kolodziej, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
The staff also did not have a spare tracheostomy tray on hand, as required, the state investigation found.
—Scott Schwebke, Oc Register, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tray
Noun
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And in order to maintain a nutritious balance to each of these meals, consider adding cut up vegetables (like celery or carrots) or fruit (strawberries or blueberries are easy options) to the plate.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
15 July 2025
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Whether lighting up music festivals, hitting haute couture shows, or stepping up to the plate for celebrity softball, the A-list energy was in full effect.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
14 July 2025
Noun
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While pasta is cooking, stir together cream cheese and cream in a medium bowl until smooth.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
22 July 2025
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Remove trash, cover items not in use, replace water in pet bowls daily and flush birdbaths at least once a week.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
22 July 2025
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Tea is served from vintage cups and saucers; some came from owner Heather Hawthorne’s aunt and others have been donated from family collections.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
25 July 2025
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Moose Tracks ice cream borrows name from miniature golf Created in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, known for its moose population, in the 1990s, the iconic flavor Moose Tracks, has a base of vanilla ice cream with fudge swirl and peanut butter cups.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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The soft-opening menu spans platters of baby back ribs ($25 half-slab, $38 full), pulled pork ($18) and chicken ($12 half, $19 whole).—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
14 July 2025
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Sizzling octopus, spiced lamb chops, and mezze platters are served alongside cocktails infused with ingredients like rosemary, fig, or pomegranate.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Order liberally—pan con tomate, pulpo a la plancha, bone marrow sprinkled with everything bagel spice, patatas bravas, confit goat—and drink whatever Spanish white your knowledgeable server recommends.—
Ellen Carpenter,
AFAR Media,
17 July 2025
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The country also plans to invest in Oracle and Cisco servers, and replace its Chinese servers.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
17 July 2025
Noun
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There are also several types of stews and casseroles, that originate from Spain.—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Gift it in a foil casserole dish so your new neighbors don’t have a thing to worry about!—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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Imagine discovering a new restaurant where the owner is the chef, the host and even the waiter.—
Dan Teixeira,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Perhaps because of proclamations to the waiter that the meal was a true work of art, Chef Fabio appeared at our table, thanked us, and headed back to the kitchen.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
13 July 2025
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Complete with matching saucers, these teacups are both dishwasher and microwave safe.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
10 July 2025
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Inside a lit paned-glass veranda, an older man in a dark sport coat with white piping and a knotted neck scarf tapped out his pipe on a saucer.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
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“Tray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tray. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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