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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
Kim Willis, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
The two women deserve happiness, but is that in the cards?
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 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
Meanwhile, Prince William, Harry’s older brother, and his wife, Princess Kate, marked the day of love with an outtake from their photo shoot with Josh Shinner for the royal couple’s 2025 Christmas card.
—Kim Willis, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
The two women deserve happiness, but is that in the cards?
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 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
Noun
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Guests can enjoy a delightful complimentary breakfast (yogurt and granola, juices, coffee, and baked goods) or order from the full-service menu for an additional fee.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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The menu features a range of options, including chicken, beef, sausage and shrimp, along with vegetarian and vegan choices such as mushrooms and tofu.—
Susan Soldavin,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Cummings, a comedian and actress, has been on the show several times over the years.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Actor-comedian Anthony Anderson coached the losing team, led by former 7-foot-6 NBA player Tacko Fall with 20 points.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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It was eventually consolidated with similar cases filed by 12 states and Learning Resources, an educational supply company.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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This latest news comes just a few weeks after Mayweather filed a lawsuit against Showtime Networks and the former president of Showtime Sports, accusing the company of helping facilitate a fraud scheme that deprived him of roughly $340 million in earnings.—
Matt Schubert,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Then, rake the ground level to prepare it for planting.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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This was a much better advert for the use of VAR, as was a late, raking challenge by Lucas Digne on Jacob Murphy shortly before half-time, which only brought a yellow card rather than a red.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The credits apply to hotel bookings of two nights or more booked through Bilt Travel.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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The hotel’s outdoor lawn and event space has quickly become a hot wedding venue—nearly every weekend in the summer and fall was booked up.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Investigators are combing through tens of thousands of tips and poring over evidence, including analyzing DNA on a glove found near Guthrie’s home and investigating a backpack seen in a video of the suspect.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Loro Piana’s artisans comb and spin the materials then twist two strands of yarn together in a measured manner, which enhances the innate qualities of each fiber.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The amount that can be contributed is capped at $5,000; after 2027, that amount will be indexed for inflation.—
Virginia Hammerle,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
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The annual limits are indexed to inflation and will rise over time.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Wiseman positioned his cameras in the midst of institutions, as unobtrusively as possible, to catalogue the routines of daily life.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
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Harvey swears by her collection of Sears catalogs for dating specific props.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Card.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/card. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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