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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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Recent Examples of card
Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
MacIntyre made bogies on the first, third and fifth holes to card a sloppy 38 on his front nine.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 17 Aug. 2025
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
The restaurant’s food safety manager certificate was not available at the time of the inspection, and employee food handler cards are not available for review.
—Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Nash inherited the clothing as a teenager and soon discovered that liquor store clerks never carded a nun in nun’s clothing.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
MacIntyre made bogies on the first, third and fifth holes to card a sloppy 38 on his front nine.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 17 Aug. 2025
Verb
Your collection of baseball cards, Birkin handbags or aging Bordeaux may deliver hours of pleasure.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
The restaurant’s food safety manager certificate was not available at the time of the inspection, and employee food handler cards are not available for review.
—Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for card
Noun
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At American Revelry, a Burleson restaurant with a varied menu, flatiron steak platters are about $25-$55.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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Their five-course tasting menu changes daily, but their creativity and warmth are always consistent.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Stand-up comedian Ken Flores died in January at the age of 28 as a result of cocaine toxicity.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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All were gathered for comedian and actor Mike Epps' second annual free community concert at Washington Park — an event focused on supporting the positive impacts of art and culture on mental health and well-being, especially in the Black community.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The update comes more than two months after Phypers filed for divorce from the actress on July 7.—
Stephanie Wenger,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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For applicants, this begins with ensuring current compliance by filing all required returns, paying any outstanding liabilities, and meeting foreign asset and accounts information reporting obligations.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Leave this mulch layer in place through winter to insulate your garlic from the cold, and then rake it away and compost the mulch in spring when your garlic starts to produce fresh leafy growth.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Sep. 2025
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Fall color doesn't have to mean a bunch of blowing and raking.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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From fragrant soul food platters off Jefferson Street homes to chic seafood towers in the Gulch, Nashville’s brunch scene makes a compelling case for booking a trip just to eat your way through a late morning.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The loan signing from Manchester City contributed assists for both goals in Brighton’s 2-0 defeat, and Wieffer was also booked in the first half for a foul on him.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Victor Campos gently combed away sawdust clinging to Oden’s hide as an auctioneer’s voice echoed Saturday through the Gold Country Fair.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The explosion of attention was traumatizing — death threats slipped under her dorm room door, paparazzi combed through her trash, and she was forced off campus with round-the-clock security.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Note that these numbers are the same as 2025—they are not indexed for inflation.—
KELLY PHILLIPS ERB,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The aperture ring is properly indexed, and each click makes a one-third stop change.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The last significant legislation on the issue was the 2012 passage of the STOCK Act, which required lawmakers to catalog trades over $1,000 in public reports within 45 days or face a $200 fine.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Library cataloging and checkout systems also have been restored, though as of Thursday, public internet terminals were still offline.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Card.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/card. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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