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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
Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Immigrants who will remain eligible for SNAP are certain green-card holders, Cuban and Haitian entrants and those residing under the Compact of Free Association, among other categories of lawfully permanent residents.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The transition to card payment systems may not be easy for everyone.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2026
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Noun
In addition to a slip pocket on the back and a zippered pouch pocket at the front, this bag features three card holders inside, plus an additional pocket designed to hold your phone upright.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Immigrants who will remain eligible for SNAP are certain green-card holders, Cuban and Haitian entrants and those residing under the Compact of Free Association, among other categories of lawfully permanent residents.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
Google DeepMind extended Gemini into robotics with capabilities ranging from folding origami to card manipulation.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The transition to card payment systems may not be easy for everyone.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for card
Noun
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This curry queso found its way to the menu after Wen, Ho and Samia created it for a Fourth of July hot dog special.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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The changing menu offers a creative, local spin on California coastal cuisine, complete with innovative cocktails and an impressive wine list.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Candidates including a political dynasty heiress and a comedian are proposing hard-line security measures including mega-prisons and death penalty reinstatement to address voter concerns.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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By contrast, Lillian’s counterpart and best friend is cast member and former standup comedian Gina Ross, a sarcastic, iconoclastic, in-your-face performer.—
Lee Kelly,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Because the goal of the conspiracy was to file lawsuits, Garrison could not be named as the driver in too many accidents—that could expose the whole scheme.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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According to Ahlquist, the developers’ next step is to meet with the city ahead of filing an application.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Simply scatter the tiny seeds on the soil surface and gently rake them around.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
7 Apr. 2026
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Drake continued to rake and Chris continued to set sail as the Braves eased past the visiting Athletics 5-1 on Wednesday at Truist Park.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Merritt was charged with disorderly conduct and booked into the Broward County Jail.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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Tom and Hussein were then arrested and booked into jail for negligent discharge, police said.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Authorities mounted a wide-ranging search after Lynette Hooker was reported missing early last Sunday near Elbow Cay, with the Royal Bahamas Police Force, the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, and Hope Town Volunteer Fire and Rescue combing both sea and shoreline.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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After the wakeup call, the crew has some time to get ready (think brushing their teeth and combing their hair).—
Tariq Malik,
Space.com,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Last summer, for example, internet sleuths on Google discovered private ChatGPT conversations that had been indexed on a public website without the users realizing it.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Instead of the open web, the platform indexes a library of about 500 million documents, including premium business content such as SEC filings, earnings transcripts, and expert research.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Now, the company is partnering with Waze to offer a new service to help city officials make roads better — cataloguing potholes.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Scientists sequenced the genomes of organisms to catalog all of their DNA, learning how genes encode the proteins that carry out life’s functions.—
Stephen D. Turner,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Card.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/card. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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