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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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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
That covers my grocery loyalty card, emailed coupons, and app-only prices. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026 At times, Arizona has wavered between the NL’s second and third wild-card spots; however, after going 5-5 over its past 10 games, the team is on the outside looking in, sitting one game back of the San Diego Padres. — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
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 Miller’s 8-under 63 is the first ever carded in a major championship. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 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
  • The spokesperson said Waffle House doesn’t yet have a timeline for deciding if tacos land a spot on the permanent menu.
    — Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Executive chef Joan Bagur’s menu highlights the finest local ingredients.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
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  • The phone-comedy discussion followed a scene in which Julie Kessler and Billy Epstein, the proudly embittered struggling comedians played by Klausner and Eichner, confront an up-and-coming digital creator.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Directed by comedian Jeremiah Watkins, who produced alongside Miles Williams, the special was filmed at The Alex Theater in Assadourian’s hometown of Glendale, CA.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
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  • The prosecution and defense have filed dueling documents focused on whether the crime included aggravating factors that would make Robinson eligible for the death penalty if convicted.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is once again seeking to overturn his state murder conviction in the 2020 killing of George Floyd, according to court documents filed Tuesday.
    — Riley Moser, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of file
Verb
  • Gatwood hoped to put in a new fence and was raking some rocks and dirt to make the yard smoother.
    — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • From mowing at the right time to raking leaves at the right time, the when is as important as the how.
    — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 12 Aug. 2026
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  • For ships that did not book a slot in advance, the Canal Authority typically offers three-to-five daily slots for auction.
    — Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Courtesy of Airbnb / OA (OddAtelier) Entertainment Superstardom at JENNIE’s scale requires a certain distance, but for three nights this September, a lucky handful of travelers can get close by booking an Airbnb.
    — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
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  • For example, during the first quarter, Alkarmi combed through data and worked toward solutions to reduce customer churn.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The videos show search crews combing the Pentagon's charred corridors, and interviews with firefighters working to contain the disaster.
    — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of comb
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  • According to new reporting by Reuters, which indexed data compiled by the research firm Data Center Watch, there are now hundreds of billions of dollars exposed to the growing risk of local opposition.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Think, for example, of Social Security being effectively indexed to growth and not just inflation.
    — Kenneth S. Rogoff, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of index
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  • In Freeport, Allen has built the Bahamas Maritime Museum, where relics are cataloged, conserved, and displayed, creating local jobs and drawing tourists.
    — Brett Berk, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Since its launch, more than 9,000 AI data centers have been cataloged on the website's interactive map, which depicts operational facilities, those under construction and those that have been proposed.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
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