cards 1 of 2

noun

plural of card
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as in menus
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 comedians
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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cards

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verb

present tense third-person singular of card
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as in books

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as in rakes

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Recent Examples of cards
Noun
The Beatles’ webstore offers D2C editions of the super deluxe set with two exclusive fold-out posters and two exclusive photo art cards not otherwise available at retail. — Chris Willman, Variety, 29 July 2026 Foreign Transaction Fees Credit cards that charge a foreign transaction fee can quietly add a few extra percentage points to every purchase abroad. — Matthew Kayser july 29, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026 Plans compete on supplemental benefits, some genuinely valuable and some shiny objects — cards and allowances designed to win an enrollment season rather than to matter at three in the morning in an emergency department. — Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 But while Matchroom was putting women’s fights on big arena and stadium cards, few other promoters were following suit (at least not in the same volume). — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 28 July 2026 Heirs want to honor their legacy without being buried under boxes of unwanted dishes, figurines, or baseball cards. — Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026 But Cazenave said an evacuation of Bordeaux is not on the cards for now. — Mark Carlson, Fortune, 27 July 2026 These benefits align nicely with the cards' annual travel and hotel credits. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 22 July 2026 Some cards offer the same rewards rate on every purchase, while others offer higher rewards on specific types of purchases, such as dining, groceries, entertainment, gas, or travel. — Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026
Verb
Collectors view 1st Bowman cards as particularly valuable, often more so than a player’s rookie card. — Larry Holder, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cards
  1. menus
  2. comedians
  3. books
  4. rakes
  5. files
  6. combs
  7. schedules
  8. surfaces
Noun
  • As always, menus are subject to change throughout the two months of the promotion.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • The visitor experience includes the immersive visual experience learning the history and interactive exhibitions that showcase precious collections that the family has preserved, such as archives, books and menus involving Château Haut-Brion.
    — Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of menus
Noun
  • His joke hints at the other purpose of the address, which is to examine the health of the ecosystem in which comedians seek their livelihood and hold it to a higher standard.
    — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 30 July 2026
  • The comedians overlapped for four years on SNL — from when Fineman was hired in 2019 to when Strong exited in 2022.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 30 July 2026
Definition of comedians
Verb
  • The Scorecard comes before the job description, before sourcing, and long before anyone books an interview.
    — Lisa Curtis, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • The long shots Value bettors can find some very good odds on the clubs that books and markets aren’t loving right now.
    — Tim Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of books
Verb
  • Then, as the afternoon sunshine rakes across the river valley, the group will return to the Birdwing—where canvas and paints await, according to a news release.
    — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Participants are encouraged to bring their own shovel, gloves, and rakes as limited tools will be provided at the event.
    — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Definition of rakes
Verb
  • If the prosecution files a motion for summary disposition, the presiding judge — Hippler, in Kohberger’s case — will likely schedule a hearing.
    — Alex Brizee July 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
  • The company, which files an annual report in Sweden under the name Eriksson Bros AB, has yet to release its most recent disclosure.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of files
Verb
  • Another founder, Sheridan Clayborne, built an AI agent that combs the internet for the best credit card and banking deals, netting him thousands of dollars.
    — Margaux MacColl, Vanity Fair, 14 July 2026
  • Zayas also combs through the dark web, a criminal haven on the internet where anonymous threat actors try to cause real-world harm.
    — Heather Abbott, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Definition of combs
Verb
  • In reality, remediation still pauses while security teams validate results, IT schedules maintenance windows or multiple stakeholders approve deployment.
    — Deepak Kumar, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Dr Mangla also schedules a Dexa scan, which assesses my bone density, and a CT calcium scan that measures the calcified plaque in my arteries and my risk of heart disease.
    — Susan D'Arcy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026
Definition of schedules
Verb
  • Instead of spending hours combing through data to figure out what needs attention, the right system surfaces important issues automatically.
    — Naeem Bari, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Larcz is a dual-wearable system, with one device worn and one placed in the environment, that surfaces the best times for natural light each morning.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of surfaces

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“Cards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cards. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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