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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
Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Austin, Texas, and Miami, Florida are on the cards as well.
—New Atlas, 11 Sep. 2025
In fact, Diners Club International®, whose famous cards consumers have been using for 75 years, counts commercial clients as a major part of its business.
—Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Protect your new iPhone 17 Pro Max with this leather case that includes a simple rear pocket for essential cards and is fully MagSafe compatible.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
On a blackjack game, it is triggered when the dealer’s first two cards form a 16.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
The two men shook hands while four umpires examined the lineup cards they were handed.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Fellow church members made phone calls, sent text messages and sent condolence cards to Cartwright during these periods of grieving.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The document stated that essential items include licenses, passports, Social Security cards, immigration papers, birth certificates, non-cosmetic jewelry, computers, computer drives, and family heirlooms such as photo albums, artwork and urns.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
Karwai Tang/WireImage The event came a day after a private tea with Charles at Clarence House ended weeks of speculation about whether a step toward reconciliation between father and son might be on the cards.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Austin, Texas, and Miami, Florida are on the cards as well.
—New Atlas, 11 Sep. 2025
In fact, Diners Club International®, whose famous cards consumers have been using for 75 years, counts commercial clients as a major part of its business.
—Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Protect your new iPhone 17 Pro Max with this leather case that includes a simple rear pocket for essential cards and is fully MagSafe compatible.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
On a blackjack game, it is triggered when the dealer’s first two cards form a 16.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
The two men shook hands while four umpires examined the lineup cards they were handed.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Fellow church members made phone calls, sent text messages and sent condolence cards to Cartwright during these periods of grieving.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The document stated that essential items include licenses, passports, Social Security cards, immigration papers, birth certificates, non-cosmetic jewelry, computers, computer drives, and family heirlooms such as photo albums, artwork and urns.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cards
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Today, numerous kitchen technologies are working to shift that chaos with tools designed specifically to save time, improve efficiency and reduce stress for restaurant workers, such as kiosk menus and self-service ordering and payment systems.—
Jeff Kiesel,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Airport Authority, which has a say in the pricing of concessions, provided some examples from the menus of The Taco Stand menu and the new Tony Hawk restaurant, Novecientos Grados.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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These are great comedians, working up their scenes, as before, from hours of improv.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
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The evening also featured surprise appearances and announcements by comedians Chloe Fineman and Liza Koshy, introducing elements of music, food, and entertainment that mirrored the brand’s approach to multisensory engagement and cultural relevance.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Erika Doss/Prime After Belly and Jere call off the wedding, Belly goes to the airport and books a flight to Paris.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The ski resort also books local DJs to play at restaurants on the mountain, because dancing is the best way to stay warm – trust us.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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Kirk was one of the slate of Republicans who called for more transparency around the Jeffrey Epstein files in a rare moment of discord within the party.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Cole's nonprofit guides people through the PPO process at the Wayne County Circuit Court, and files the orders on their behalf.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Gates schedules a tough non-district slate for a reason.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Sep. 2025
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Fey schedules specific morning time for strategic thinking, understanding that without deliberate structure, urgent tasks will always crowd out important thinking.—
Tarun Galagali,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Hinson’s group empowers women leaders to do this via the Power Archetype Index, a diagnostic framework that surfaces unconscious leadership patterns and provides women with a personal roadmap of the four factors that underpin impact.—
Serenity Gibbons,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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More recently, though, its presence has broadened — the track now surfaces across posts expressing all kinds of emotions and drama.—
Xander Zellner,
Billboard,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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For messing up, Martha clips Gabriel’s wings, forcing him to live life as a human, with a new casual wardrobe to match and a taste for fast food.—
Michael Rechtshaffen,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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The latter happens when a ball clips the net before dropping in play.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
3 Sep. 2019
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“Cards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cards. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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