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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
Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
The receipts did not include other personal information, such as the middle digits of the users’ cards, the cards’ expiration dates, or the users’ addresses.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Why gift cards are a major warning sign Gift cards are one of the biggest red flags in scams.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
In the package was a grab bag of small pleasures to ease the difficulty of a lengthy deployment – Kind bars, candy, homemade fudge, Girl Scout cookies, puzzle books, pencils, pens, decks of cards and other games.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
In a 2019 complaint obtained by PEOPLE, Brian Keim alleged in a class action lawsuit that Trader Joe's violated the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) amendment to the Fair Credit Reporting Act by printing 10 digits of customers' cards on transaction receipts.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Our study finds that many prime borrowers who use their cards responsibly would see their lines of credit cut under a 10% cap.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
While this welcome bonus isn't as large as the best credit card sign-up bonuses on the market, most of those cards have annual fees and much larger minimum spending requirements.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Spending more than $100 on sweatpants just isn’t always in the cards, or at least not more than once.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Larry Holder, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
In the final days of the war, the Nazis sought to destroy the party’s vast collection of membership cards but they were saved at the last minute and later handed to the Americans.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
The receipts did not include other personal information, such as the middle digits of the users’ cards, the cards’ expiration dates, or the users’ addresses.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Why gift cards are a major warning sign Gift cards are one of the biggest red flags in scams.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
In the package was a grab bag of small pleasures to ease the difficulty of a lengthy deployment – Kind bars, candy, homemade fudge, Girl Scout cookies, puzzle books, pencils, pens, decks of cards and other games.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
In a 2019 complaint obtained by PEOPLE, Brian Keim alleged in a class action lawsuit that Trader Joe's violated the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) amendment to the Fair Credit Reporting Act by printing 10 digits of customers' cards on transaction receipts.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Our study finds that many prime borrowers who use their cards responsibly would see their lines of credit cut under a 10% cap.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
While this welcome bonus isn't as large as the best credit card sign-up bonuses on the market, most of those cards have annual fees and much larger minimum spending requirements.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Spending more than $100 on sweatpants just isn’t always in the cards, or at least not more than once.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 16 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 new offerings will appear on menus starting in May, while the fast-food giant will also introduce energy drinks later this year, a spokesperson told CBS News.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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While some restaurants have brought back paper menus for accessibility many have stuck with QR systems, often expanding them into full ordering and payment platforms.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Indian satirists, cartoonists and comedians flocked to X, Instagram and Facebook to mock Modi.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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One of the top female comedians in the country holds forth at The Bushnell’s Belding Theater.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
11 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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As part of the initiative, NIVA will choose someone who books the acts for these indie venues to work with Spotify’s editorial team and create a playlist featuring artists.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
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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After the play, Jules approaches Rue as the audience files out, following Jules' role in Rue's intervention.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
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The first bill presented on Wednesday, SF 4706, would make mental health providers who perform conversion therapy on minors liable for damages if the child or a parent files a civil complaint against the provider.—
Dené K. Dryden,
Twin Cities,
8 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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Knowles keeps the atmosphere leaden when the story surfaces in the present, in which Willy is 63, fraying with disappointment and banged up from several car crashes out on his long runs — events that his family is starting to fear aren’t accidents.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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In the later drafts, the psychological consequences were what felt important—each fantasy surfaces another warped representation of her grief.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Cards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cards. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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