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noun

ˈkärd How to pronounce card (audio)
Definition of cardnext
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as in menu
a list of foods served at or available for a meal the diners asked if there were any specials on the card for the evening

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as in comedian
a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor you're really a card, but save the jokes for after class

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card

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verb

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as in to file

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as in to rake

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Recent Examples of card
Noun
If something looks suspicious, contact the financial institution using the number on its official website, statement or the back of your card. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026 The wild-card series, which are Tuesday-Thursday in both leagues, are a best-of-three format, with the higher seed playing host for the entire series. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
Tyrrell spent his childhood in the Carrizo Mountains, tending the family’s Navajo-Churro sheep, learning to card and spin their wool. — Jeanne Malle, Air Mail, 4 July 2026 One 56-year-old reviewer recalled being carded while buying wine and credited the serum for the mix-up. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for card
Recent Examples of Synonyms for card
  1. menu
  2. comedian
  3. file
  4. rake
  5. book
  6. comb
  7. index
  8. catalog
Noun
  • At Oul, every detail—from the makgeolli kettles repurposed for water to the all-Korean drink menu of beer, soju, and cocktails—celebrates Korea’s vibrant drinking culture.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Matcha is landing on daytime rave menus alongside coffee, and rising interest in how to make iced matcha reflects the drink’s growing role in social settings well beyond the counter.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of menu
Noun
  • Back to basics on The Daily Show Not to wax nostalgic, but back in my day, The Daily Show was mostly a cavalcade of weirdos consenting to be filmed while comedians played right in their face.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Before that, the comedian was campaigning to improve pilots’ mental health in the second season of The Rehearsal.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
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Verb
  • County staff are considering whether to file a lawsuit seeking to block the bill, alleging the legislatures does not actually hold the power to order localities to form a JPA, said Janna Haynes, a county spokesperson.
    — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Over nine months after filing for Chapter 11, Fort Worth home builder Village homes emerged from bankruptcy after a federal court approved its reorganization plan.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of file
Verb
  • Sow the bahia seeds and lightly rake them into the ground or cover with about a half inch of lawn soil.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Story’s unproductive 10 rehab games with Triple-A Worcester, coupled with the rise of top prospect Franklin Arias, a shortstop raking at Triple A, created an echo chamber of angst about Story returning and underperforming.
    — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of rake
Verb
  • After booking your reservation, an on-site concierge will reach out to coordinate classes, excursions, and even expedited VIP airport service.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • They were booked into the Dane County Jail, and appear to have been released on bond.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of book
Verb
  • Imagine sneaking into a math library and combing through every mathematical text ever written.
    — Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Officials are searching the wreckage and combing through maintenance logbooks and security footage.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of comb
Verb
  • Households with the highest incomes would see the greatest benefit from indexing capital gains to inflation.
    — Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Find out which documents require a resident login and whether search engines can index anything posted on the association's website.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of index
Verb
  • It was catalogued decades ago and then more or less forgotten.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Cai’s grandfather was a heritage conservation worker in Wudang, a role focused on preserving and cataloging cultural relics.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
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“Card.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/card. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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