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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
However, Kasim and Sulaiman said their cards have expired and not been renewed – a claim the ministry did not address. — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026 Engaging lectures are also on the cards, with dedicated Egyptologists on every sailing. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026 Every week, someone had to physically retrieve the cards, download the images, and sift through them by hand — a process that could take weeks or even months. — Laurie Mermet, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026 Thirteen cards with new art will also be featured in the deck. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026 Customers who merely months ago shopped with confidence, knowing that their Link or EBT cards held enough money, now count cents. — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 One of Chase's best rewards cards, Sapphire Reserve comes with an annual $300 travel credit and robust point-earning opportunities on travel and dining. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 4 Aug. 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
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
  • There’s also a restaurant with outdoor terrace seating that offers seasonal, daily shifting menus of bistro-style cuisine for lunch and more gastronomic fare for dinner.
    — Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The menus will bring together the elegance of French cuisine with the flavors of California and will be priced at $695 per person, with optional wine pairings.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of menus
Noun
  • Kansas City artists, comedians, entrepreneurs and other figures from the city’s nightlife scene filtered through the business, including people who had shared stages, studios and social spaces with McGee.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026
  • From Mike Birbiglia as a farcical cop to a bouncer at a Greenpoint club played by Ziwe, New York comedians abound.
    — Alex Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of comedians
Verb
  • Graham is the unabashed matriarch of the flock, who every year chooses the destination, books the hut, plans the menu, does meal prep, and designs the commemorative T-shirts.
    — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 30 July 2026
  • The Scorecard comes before the job description, before sourcing, and long before anyone books an interview.
    — Lisa Curtis, Forbes.com, 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
  • Consistency turns individual relationships into a community that exchanges honest advice, surfaces opportunities and helps its members navigate growth.
    — C200, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The Nike main app then automatically surfaces shoe recommendations tailored for higher-mileage runners.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Definition of surfaces

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“Cards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cards. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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