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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
Joan Murray, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
The Pokémon Company continues to release new sets of cards every few months, with hype being driven this year by special 30th anniversary products.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 22 May 2026
California food handler cards were not available for review.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 22, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
None of the official cards give a hard clock for the main-event walk.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
So suiting up for the Greensboro Swarm for more than a few games would surely be in the cards for anyone not selected with the Hornets’ initial pick in the first round.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
Admission to KidSTREAM is $16 for adults and children over the age of 1, $13 for seniors and military, and $3 for families with EBT, SNAP or WIC cards.
—Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
But with Niño based in Santa Monica and Timothy operating between Sierra Leone and London, face-to-face collaboration was never in the cards—that is, until one especially soggy London afternoon last November, when Niño took advantage of a day off tour and made his way to Timothy’s studio.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026
At some point, registration will also need to transition to electronic registration cards through the Department of Health, but the timeline for this change is not clearly stated in the bill.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Larry Holder, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
Look for discounts online directly from the drug manufacturer and prescription cards.
—Joan Murray, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
The Pokémon Company continues to release new sets of cards every few months, with hype being driven this year by special 30th anniversary products.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 22 May 2026
California food handler cards were not available for review.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 22, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
None of the official cards give a hard clock for the main-event walk.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
So suiting up for the Greensboro Swarm for more than a few games would surely be in the cards for anyone not selected with the Hornets’ initial pick in the first round.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
Admission to KidSTREAM is $16 for adults and children over the age of 1, $13 for seniors and military, and $3 for families with EBT, SNAP or WIC cards.
—Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
But with Niño based in Santa Monica and Timothy operating between Sierra Leone and London, face-to-face collaboration was never in the cards—that is, until one especially soggy London afternoon last November, when Niño took advantage of a day off tour and made his way to Timothy’s studio.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026
At some point, registration will also need to transition to electronic registration cards through the Department of Health, but the timeline for this change is not clearly stated in the bill.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 15 May 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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All restaurants listed on the Texas Monthly ranking had to have opened, reopened or expanded their menus between August 2024 and March 2026 to qualify.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2026
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But here are some of the ways restaurants describe their fees on websites or menus.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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Suffice to say, the comedians are soon way over their head and find themselves in the middle of a war between rival gangs.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Instead, the show features Allen and a rotating panel of comedians who tell jokes and riff on more universal topics.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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The tour is so popular—and it’s included in the all-inclusive rate—that each tour books up quickly and there is often a wait list.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Both books feature protagonists who are out of their elements but also possess unique attributes that first get them into trouble before becoming their one slim hope to escape.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 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
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Florida often files such complaints when another state sanctions a nurse licensed here.—
Annie Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
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SpaceX files financial document ahead of IPO.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2026
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After his teenage son goes missing, Daniel combs the depths of the Vistula River day and night, caught in a grueling, endless routine and torn between the dread of a fatal leap and the fragile hope that his son may still be alive.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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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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And a reminder of why Leavitt schedules her briefings for days when the president has no public events.—
Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
19 May 2026
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Vaccine schedules Earlier this year, the California Department of Public Health rejected new recommendations from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to scale back routine childhood vaccines.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
18 May 2026
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When the ruler surfaces a number worth acting on, Leneker pushes against the instinct most leaders have.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Okoumé and smoked oak dominate the space, and meets cooler, smoother surfaces Vitoria Regia quartzite, Wachenzeller limestone, stainless steel, and colored glass.—
Katharina Schwarze,
Architectural Digest,
23 May 2026
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“Cards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cards. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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