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board

[bawrd] / bɔrd /
NOUN
piece of wood
Synonyms
STRONGEST
panel
STRONG
lath plank slat strip timber
Antonyms
WEAK
individual one
NOUN
meal
Synonyms
STRONG
eats fare food keep mess provisions victuals
WEAK
daily bread
NOUN
group of advisers
Synonyms
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cabinet committee jury panel
STRONG
advisers brass conclave council directorate directors execs executives trustees upstairs
WEAK
advisory group executive suite front office
Antonyms
WEAK
individual one
VERB
embark on vehicle
Synonyms
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catch climb on enter get on hop on
STRONG
emplane entrain mount
WEAK
embus
Antonyms
WEAK
disembark get off leave
VERB
provide food and sleeping quarters
Synonyms
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accommodate put up
STRONG
bed canton feed harbor house lodge quarter room
WEAK
care for let crash
Antonyms
STRONGEST
turn away
WEAK
turn out

Example Sentences

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Like a lot of small colleges, St. Michael’s draws most of its revenue from tuition, fees and room and board.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Paramount said its external review into Shell’s conduct, initiated by Paramount’s board of directors, found no violations of securities laws.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Plum speaking engagements and board gigs, magazine covers and massive portraits, accolades and awards – like Father of the Year – followed.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Bokhari came on board in 2023 and was appointed executive chairman last year.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

That night after an early supper, the school board met in an emergency meeting.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck