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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
Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
But Boston sits in the second wild-card playoff spot.
—Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
At long last, American Express now has its own travel mobile app with several key functions that card users and travelers can benefit from.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 23 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Wins Saturday from the Ottawa Senators, the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Washington Capitals mean there are still four teams standing between the Leafs and the final wild-card spot.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
But Boston sits in the second wild-card playoff spot.
—Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
Stein issued a consumer alert, saying more people have been attaching devices to card readers that collect card numbers, PIN numbers, and EBT information.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
At long last, American Express now has its own travel mobile app with several key functions that card users and travelers can benefit from.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for card
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Some chefs dedicate themselves to tasting menus of one-bite intricacies, with every microgreen tweezered into place and every sauce drizzled just so; others master the art of deep-frying turkeys.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Another delightful spot is Mistura Restaurant, which boasts Peruvian cuisine and an excellent cocktail menu.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
1 Feb. 2026
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Alexander has certainly proven his comedic chops already, but his image is not that of a comedian.—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Feb. 2026
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As one of the greatest comedians of all-time, Dick Gregory left a greater impression on the world around him due to his activism.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The eight remaining people injured in the collapse filed the third lawsuit.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Feb. 2026
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In a motion filed Friday, defense attorneys argued that publicity surrounding the case has so permeated Summit County that seating an impartial jury is no longer realistic.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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That’s in contrast to prior generations where players would immediately jump to enter the draft to rake millions if they were given a high draft grade.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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After adding mulch, rake it into an even layer.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2026
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Simply book your villa and let the concierge team handle the rest, from private flights and yacht charters to in-villa wine tastings and celebration-level planning—leaving you free to focus on the important things, like deciding which drink comes first.—
Molly Barstein,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
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Guests can also book personal training sessions.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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Cinematographers and directors thinking about references can effectively comb through their catalogs, while location scouts and casting directors can cast a wide net to track down a specific person or place.—
Caitlin White,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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This story was produced with the help of AI tools, which helped comb the archives for our best 2016 restaurant news.—
Melissa Oyler
January 22,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2026
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Gordon and other experts, however, have noted that this automatic inflation factor is not indexed to actual school district costs and does not keep pace with them.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Interest rates for bank loans and credit lines used in the financing of the company are also indexed to sustainability target.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Suzuki sped through a PowerPoint presentation that catalogued twenty years of reporting.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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There are 32 different kinds of snowflakes Chemist Andy Brunning cataloged at least 30 different kinds of snowflakes and other types of frozen precipitation in several.—
Mariyam Muhammad,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Card.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/card. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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