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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
Philipp Schloter,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Some cards are original, one-of-a-kind artworks and others are limited-edition prints.
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Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
The first tarot cards, from fifteenth-century Italy, were, essentially, playing cards.
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Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
26 June 2026
The facility lacked records of food handler cards for all the food workers.
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
june 26,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
To better prepare, Yaghi recommends purchasing a travel wallet to keep everything organized, from passports and IDs to forms and cards, all in one place.
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Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
Many couples might expect beautiful cards filled with cash or checks at their wedding, gifts from friends and family hoping to help the newlyweds get a great start to their lives.
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Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
The hidden pocket certainly comes in handy for keys and cards when on the move.
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Sarah Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
With regards to the baseball cards, Smith has pled guilty to one count of retail theft, downgraded from a felony to a summary offense, and has paid a $201 fine.
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Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
Finance platforms have followed a similar path by combining corporate cards, payments, expense reporting and analytics.
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Philipp Schloter,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Some cards are original, one-of-a-kind artworks and others are limited-edition prints.
—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
The first tarot cards, from fifteenth-century Italy, were, essentially, playing cards.
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Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
26 June 2026
The facility lacked records of food handler cards for all the food workers.
—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
june 26,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
To better prepare, Yaghi recommends purchasing a travel wallet to keep everything organized, from passports and IDs to forms and cards, all in one place.
—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
Many couples might expect beautiful cards filled with cash or checks at their wedding, gifts from friends and family hoping to help the newlyweds get a great start to their lives.
—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
The hidden pocket certainly comes in handy for keys and cards when on the move.
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Sarah Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
With regards to the baseball cards, Smith has pled guilty to one count of retail theft, downgraded from a felony to a summary offense, and has paid a $201 fine.
—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Verb
Collectors view 1st Bowman cards as particularly valuable, often more so than a player’s rookie card.
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Larry Holder,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cards
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Even the sweet-and-spicy combinations showing up on menus this summer usually start with a base of garlic or ginger.
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Some options can be applied direct from the menu bar and the effects seen immediately, but others will bring up larger menus that partially hide a section of the main picture.
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Instead, the comedians have to develop their impromptu sets based on prompts given to them and audience interactions.
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The event will feature Jordanian musicians, comedians, dance and food as well as a watch party for Monday’s match.
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With SummerSlam looming, how WWE books the finish will shape both challengers' momentum heading into August.
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Katie Wright, who books sports events for Anaheim’s tourism bureau, said there would be a market if her city built a sports park.
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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.
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Participants are encouraged to bring their own shovel, gloves, and rakes as limited tools will be provided at the event.
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When a citizen files a police report and shares it with Gabriel, the company hands the victim relevant footage with faces blurred.
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Lawmakers zero in on a billionaire Wall Street player as the Epstein files hearings continue.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Who in their right mind schedules Super Bowl-sized events in the heart of downtown Atlanta at noon on a workday?
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Within seconds, the model surfaces health summaries, usage patterns, renewal risks and recommended next steps.
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No, not anymore than any artist who surfaces.
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“Cards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cards. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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