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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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Recent Examples of cards
Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
Toy Story 5 comes out on June 19, so an early May announcement could be in the cards.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Gift cards unredeemed five years from their issue date can be forfeited to the state.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Numerous outlets noted that a new set of Pokémon cards were set to launch when the store opened on April 29, with fans camping out overnight to snag their share.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 1 May 2026
The facility’s California Food Handler cards were expired for all the employees.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 1, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Our expert take The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is a premium credit card with a myriad of benefits and a lower annual fee than other high-end cards with similar features.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Longtime San Diegan Andy Strasberg saved his cards.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The space is minimalist in design as well, with a recurring motif of small fish—abundant in the ponds and rivers of the state—that extends from menu cards and napkins to prints on aprons and accents on the walls.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Larry Holder, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
Give her desk a five-star upgrade with a custom set inspired by vintage hotel cards.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
Toy Story 5 comes out on June 19, so an early May announcement could be in the cards.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Gift cards unredeemed five years from their issue date can be forfeited to the state.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Numerous outlets noted that a new set of Pokémon cards were set to launch when the store opened on April 29, with fans camping out overnight to snag their share.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 1 May 2026
The facility’s California Food Handler cards were expired for all the employees.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 1, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Our expert take The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is a premium credit card with a myriad of benefits and a lower annual fee than other high-end cards with similar features.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Longtime San Diegan Andy Strasberg saved his cards.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The space is minimalist in design as well, with a recurring motif of small fish—abundant in the ponds and rivers of the state—that extends from menu cards and napkins to prints on aprons and accents on the walls.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 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
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The hotel can also arrange babysitting services, and kids are catered for in restaurants with special menus.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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Competition demanded eye-catching enticements, even if the menus traded in the sort of sameness that equated to comfort.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Starting April 29, fans can snag $30 tickets to more than 4,000 concerts, including artists Charlie Puth, Empire of the Sun, Evanescence, MGK, Luke Bryan, Zayn, the Pussycat Dolls, Goo Goo Dolls and even comedians, such as John Mulaney.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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The show, which films at Joe Rogan’s Comedy Mothership in Austin, Texas, combines stand-up, improv and the classic comedy roast, with Hinchcliffe and a rotating slate of guest judge comedians roasting wannabe stand-ups seeking a minute to launch their act.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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No one books a 300-room Marriott for personalized service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
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Still, not everyone who books one of these seats actually qualifies.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
Verb
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Tupac’s stepbrother files a wrongful death suit and cites new turns in the 29-year-old murder case.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Taylor Swift files new trademark applications.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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,
2 Mar. 2026
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The panel combs through a variety of influences like film and TV production; art, fashion and design trends; new technologies, materials, textures; and even social media or upcoming sporting events.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
4 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Leafguard schedules your installation date.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Democrats could easily block the measure if Thune simply schedules a vote to end debate, which needs 60 votes to succeed.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
12 Mar. 2026
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As the orchestra swells, a voice slowly surfaces.—
Ben Cardew,
Pitchfork,
2 May 2026
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His inquiry surfaces a history of abuse, homophobia, and despair, and the film uses the tragedy to probe questions of moral accountability and collective indifference in Hong Kong.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Cards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cards. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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