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as in comedians
a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor
a well-known TV comic
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as in cartoons
a series of drawings that tell a story or part of a story
posted an especially funny comic by the watercooler
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Noun
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Gillis and other comedians also used the opportunity to call out Hart's father, Henry Witherspoon, who struggled with drug addiction and spent time in and out of jail while raising his kids.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026 -
Katt Williams was a surprise guest at Netflix’s roast of Kevin Hart, and the two comedians ended their years-long public feud — after Williams launched several jokes at Hart’s expense.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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Hank Kennedy chronicles the Nazi war on cartoons.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 May 2026
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The New Yorker started putting Target’s red bull’s-eye on its cartoons, a Target runway show was staged at New York’s Rockefeller Center, and a Target pop-up shop was installed on a ferry to the city.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
Noun
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To gently keep birds out of your planters, check them often and use subtle deterrents like peppermint cotton balls or shiny hanging strips.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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The pursuit ended through the use of spike strips to stop the vehicle at the intersection of Broadway and Hazel Avenue in Aurora, the release said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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“Comics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comics. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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