PLACARD Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈpla-kərd

Definition of placard

as in poster

a sheet bearing an announcement for posting in a public place a placard announcing a campaign rally at the downtown plaza

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verb

ˈpla-ˌkärd

as in to post

to affix (as a notice) to or on a suitable place placarded the poster about the upcoming play to the bulletin board

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as in to announce

to make known openly or publicly placarded the news about the planned construction project all over the neighborhood

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Recent Examples of placard

Noun

Those protests stretched into their fifth consecutive day on Monday, with demonstrators holding placards and waving flags as part of a push for Zelenskyy to reinstate Fedorov and dismiss Syrskyi. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 22 July 2026 At Ole Miss, the school rolled out its Heisman campaign featuring Chambliss and Kewan Lacey on mock-ups of political placards around town. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Verb

Also, all trucks must be placarded and labeled following USDOT regulations. — Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2024 The city’s Department of Transportation will have a 10-person team to target areas of the city prone to placard abuse, including lower Manhattan and downtown Brooklyn, the mayor said. — Katie Honan, WSJ, 21 Feb. 2019 See All Example Sentences for placard

Recent Examples of Synonyms for placard

Noun

But in this age of instant social media images swirling across the globe, the red carpet — and the images generated from it — has become as vital a part of a movie’s marketing campaign as any film poster or preview.

— Alex Badia, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
Let’s face it ownership isn’t exactly on the NFL’s marketing poster.

— Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of poster

Verb

Jordan Dwyer will be leaned on to replace Eric McAlister as the go-to option after posting 730 yards and seven touchdowns in his debut season.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
Protesters covered events in real time, filming Instagram reels, sharing videos and memes – often laced with dark humor and jibes at Modi – and posting updates from the protest site.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 July 2026

Definition of post

Verb

In March, dozens of countries around the world announced a release of 400 million barrels of oil into the global market in order to keep a lid on prices.

— Christine Romans, NBC news, 25 July 2026
San Jose recorded 1 million total downtown visits during the six-week FIFA World Cup, officials announced Friday — a final count over 2 ½ times initial projections — driven by energetic watch parties and strong fan culture in the city.

— Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 25 July 2026

Definition of announce

Noun

State workers used the forum to raise $9,000 in under three weeks for an Interstate 80 billboard protesting the RTO order.

— Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
Because buildings have become burdened with billboards and air conditioners, even those considered safe could collapse as a result of the additional weight.

— Andrei Popoviciu, The Dial, 21 July 2026

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Verb

Tim Bakken, speaking to dozens of colleagues at a faculty meeting, argued that none of them should be forced to seek approval before publishing papers or giving speeches, as a policy unveiled that day would require.

— Hannah Natanson, Washington Post, 26 July 2026
In May, a juvenile court in Berlin convicted Ballout of preparing a serious act of violence endangering the state, as well as publishing Islamic State propaganda on his Instagram account and other charges, prosecutors said.

— Geir Moulson, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

Definition of publish

Verb

Carlson, who had just released a documentary called The End of Men, devoted hours of airtime to proclaiming Tate’s innocence; so did the right-wing podcaster Candace Owens.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
The authors aimed to save college sports by (restricting the transfer portal) and (hard-capping NIL) but also (kneecapping the Big Ten and SEC) and proclaiming (schools can’t change conferences).

— Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of proclaim

Noun

In the absence of the guy who, for better or worse, has been the main character for the last four episodes, the action shows no signs of slowing down.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 July 2026
Some associations maintain little more than an entrance sign, while others oversee roads, pools, stormwater systems and other shared infrastructure.

— Nora O'Neill July 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2026

Definition of sign

Verb

Two people were declared dead at the scene and four others, including a 2-year-old boy, were transported to Harborview Medical Center, the fire department said in a statement.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
Gabriel Edwards was declared to have died July 1 after his helicopter ditched in the Arabian Sea.

— Chris Kenning, USA Today, 26 July 2026

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