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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
Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Rates and fees The Citi / AAdvantage Globe Mastercard comes with an annual fee of $350, putting it in the middle range for travel cards.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Zella’s Move In Pocket Joggers feature a side-zip security pocket to keep small items like cards and keys safe, and they’re currently marked down to just $30.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
The facility’s California food handler cards were not available for review.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
However, a future in the NFL wasn't in the cards for Belton.
—Krystle Rich, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Hunt is said to be considering the BBC role, but is keeping her cards close to her chest in conversations with industry colleagues.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
Two guys sat on New York public transit, talking into little mics attached to their Metro cards.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
The Tangem Wallet allows users to add extra cards as hardware backups, so the user’s private key is redundantly stored across identical secure elements with no mnemonic to hide, copy, or accidentally leak.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
The secret Traitor selected four players to put on a short list, which were represented on tarot cards hidden behind a portrait in the kitchen.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Rates and fees The Citi / AAdvantage Globe Mastercard comes with an annual fee of $350, putting it in the middle range for travel cards.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Zella’s Move In Pocket Joggers feature a side-zip security pocket to keep small items like cards and keys safe, and they’re currently marked down to just $30.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
The facility’s California food handler cards were not available for review.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
However, a future in the NFL wasn't in the cards for Belton.
—Krystle Rich, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Hunt is said to be considering the BBC role, but is keeping her cards close to her chest in conversations with industry colleagues.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
Two guys sat on New York public transit, talking into little mics attached to their Metro cards.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
The Tangem Wallet allows users to add extra cards as hardware backups, so the user’s private key is redundantly stored across identical secure elements with no mnemonic to hide, copy, or accidentally leak.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cards
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The Des Moines metro’s best dining is defined by places that feel personal — rooms with character, menus with point of view, and teams that show up nightly with consistency and care.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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The two will continue to evolve their menus together, focusing on seasonality and new inspirations.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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As the podcast continued to gain popularity, clips of the episodes began going viral on social media, and Rapaport began inviting celebrity guests, including actors, NBA players and comedians.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Gethard’s argument contrasted the current moment to where comedy was 15 to even five years ago, a period generally considered the Second Comedy Boom in which the internet offered many comedians opportunities to get noticed, build active fan bases, get jobs, and make money.—
Chris Gethard,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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And instead of dictating from the central office which books to recommend, Barnes & Noble now lets local booksellers suggest books to their customers, giving the stores a more personal touch, Flanigan said.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Kids 14 and under who book a ski lesson get free lift tickets, and kids 12 and under get free rentals when a parent books a three-day rental package.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Dec. 2025
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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
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The District Attorney’s Office routinely files pretrial detention motions in cases involving these types of charges.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Disney Legend Bob MatheisonDisneyland files permits to begin construction on new parking garage recalled the construction of an Adventureland stage that featured a waterfall, according to the D23 Disney Legends website.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 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
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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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Disneyland typically schedules major ride refurbishments during the winter months, so some of your favorite rides may not be available.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
1 Jan. 2026
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The Patriots have not played in the league’s annual preseason opener since 2000, and some years the league schedules the former teams of its newest inductees to play outside Canton during Hall of Fame weekend.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
7 Dec. 2025
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Orchestrator then surfaces its insights to Joule, so the human operator can make decisions on issues in natural language.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Dec. 2025
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Populism in all its guises surfaces problems but rarely solves them.—
Stephen Kotkin,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2025
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“Cards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cards. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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