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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
ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Players match cards to build bridges while using disruptive WILD power-ups to sabotage opponents, block paths and create chaos.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
The chip shortage has already resulted in price surges for components like rapid access memory (RAM) cards, which are necessary for both consumer electronics and the large data center complexes that AI hyperscalers like Amazon and Meta are rushing to invest in.
—Matthew Chin, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
If a 21-and-over spring break is in the cards for you, consider a trip to Kentucky, specifically for bourbon, horse racing, and a brand-new hotel.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
There are a few base set editions, including first edition cards.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Judging by the smashmouth rhetoric of too many of the Democrats eyeing the presidency, that may not be in the cards.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
In Southern California, the fervor around Pokémon cards has led to strings of break-ins in recent months at trading card stores that have amounted to hundreds of thousands of dollars of losses and even some collectors robbed at gunpoint.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Players match cards to build bridges while using disruptive WILD power-ups to sabotage opponents, block paths and create chaos.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
The chip shortage has already resulted in price surges for components like rapid access memory (RAM) cards, which are necessary for both consumer electronics and the large data center complexes that AI hyperscalers like Amazon and Meta are rushing to invest in.
—Matthew Chin, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
If a 21-and-over spring break is in the cards for you, consider a trip to Kentucky, specifically for bourbon, horse racing, and a brand-new hotel.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
There are a few base set editions, including first edition cards.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Judging by the smashmouth rhetoric of too many of the Democrats eyeing the presidency, that may not be in the cards.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cards
Noun
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The food is incredible, with both continental items and expansive menus for breakfast and lunch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Among so many other highlights, the culinary experience deserves attention, with menus at both restaurants that read like love letters to the island, highlighting ingredients from the oversized hydroponic greenhouse.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, Australian format Class Clowns sees a group of comedians return to the classroom for lessons that test competitive spirit, quick thinking, teamwork, creativity and nerve.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
22 Feb. 2026
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Trump is no fan of Colbert and has targeted comedians before.—
Seth Ashley,
The Conversation,
22 Feb. 2026
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Once selected, the app books the entire multimodal trip, including an Uber Black car to the vertiport, the Joby air taxi flight, and another Uber pickup at the destination.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Wasserman also has a live events unit, a speaker’s bureau that books speakers for corporate events and conferences, and a rights sales business that negotiates and sells sponsorships and media rights, including stadium naming rights.—
Luisa Beltran,
Sportico.com,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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
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Owners often need to brush them weekly, if not daily, during peak shedding seasons, with coat rakes or shedding tools recommended to keep tangles at bay.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The rules get even tougher once a policyholder files a lawsuit, or an insurer reasonably believes a lawsuit could be filed.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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The utility also does not set or raise utility prices on its own, the statement said, and the company files rates with the IURC.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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
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In the doc, Rawson combs through family photos of her, her brother, and her parents at various celebrations and vacations.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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Texas State University, another major driver of regional travel, schedules its break for March 15–21.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026
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Qantas schedules the flight at 17 hours and 40 minutes, and Air New Zealand schedules it at 18 hours and 10 minutes.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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According to Thea Gallagher, clinical psychologist and associate professor at NYU Langone Health, this moment often surfaces realities that were easy to ignore during the parenting years.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
10 Feb. 2026
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The hardships sparked mass emigration and economic collapse, leaving an even deeper mark — one that still surfaces in quiet dinners with strangers like us.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Cards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cards. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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