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noun

ˈpla-kərd How to pronounce placard (audio)
Definition of placardnext
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 How to pronounce placard (audio)
1
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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2
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
Protesters have carried inflatable flamingos and placards with drawings. — Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026 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
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
  1. poster
  2. post
  3. announce
  4. billboard
  5. publish
  6. proclaim
  7. sign
  8. declare
Noun
  • She was even photographed signing a poster of Paul that a fan held up.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In that thread, the original poster said that the real problem was that tiny details and even major historical insights that can be gleaned from reviewing rare books will be lost to AI greed.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of poster
Verb
  • Lawmakers had, in fact, already drafted and posted a version of the trailer bill that included those two provisions — hoping the administration would take it up.
    — Julie Watts, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • For now, Sandy keeps Nathan posted with updates about how well Joe is doing.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of post
Verb
  • The casting news was announced during the Disney Entertainment Showcase presentation at Disney’s D23 fan event in Anaheim, California on Friday.
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Despite being away, Biya has continued to make key decisions from abroad, including a major military reshuffle announced earlier this month.
    — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of announce
Noun
  • Maas scrubbed her Instagram of all previous posts for the big reveal, and digital billboards in Los Angeles, Denver and New York City also broadcast the book news.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Digital billboards displayed across Los Angeles, Denver and New York City also helped announce the news on Monday.
    — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of billboard
Verb
  • Judge Carli Kierny, presiding over the case, has ruled the jury will be able to hear about the book Davis published and his previous police interviews.
    — Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • An investigative report is expected to be published publicly later this month.
    — Ashley Grams, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of publish
Verb
  • It's been a good six episodes since Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy) at long last seized the Iron Throne and proclaimed herself Queen of the Seven Kingdoms in House of the Dragon Season 3.
    — Megan McCluskey, Time, 10 Aug. 2026
  • On Thursday, LeVota proclaimed his innocence and vowed to stay in office as the case proceeds.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of proclaim
Noun
  • But that agreement, which had already effectively collapsed, officially expired on Monday with no sign of a breakthrough and as tensions have escalated.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
  • On-again, off-again negotiations have shown little sign of a breakthrough, encouraging oil producers and Gulf nations to seek out other trade routes, some of which are already transporting millions of barrels each day.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of sign
Verb
  • The outbreak has gained momentum since it was declared on May 15, as weak health infrastructure, community resistance and instability hinder the effort to identify and respond to cases.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The province's governor declared a 14-day state of emergency on Sunday.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
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