- present tense form of tab (3rd person singular).
tabs
Example Sentences
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Back then it seemed reasonable for bosses to keep tabs on employees they couldn’t see.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
Within the restrictions of his suspension, Chelsea kept tabs on him physically and mentally, while several team-mates have stayed in touch and offered encouragement.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
On the MarketWatch quote page, there are many tabs with additional information, including the Analyst Estimates tab, which provides a deeper breakdown of estimates and targets.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
He always kept tabs on what was happening in music.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
He kept tabs on the latest book reviews, the American League standings, and what the South Side aldermen were up to.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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