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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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
Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2025
But the official placard does not allow Common Council members to ignore other restrictions, such as tow-away zones or disabled parking signs.
—Daniel Bice, jsonline.com, 23 July 2025
Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2024
Also, all trucks must be placarded and labeled following USDOT regulations.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Residents need to submit documentation to obtain a handicap placard for their cars, starting with an application for a disabled person placard.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2025
But the official placard does not allow Common Council members to ignore other restrictions, such as tow-away zones or disabled parking signs.
—Daniel Bice, jsonline.com, 23 July 2025
Verb
Also, all trucks must be placarded and labeled following USDOT regulations.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2024
Also, all trucks must be placarded and labeled following USDOT regulations.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for placard
Noun
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Some posters, including Hamilton College sociology professor Daniel Chambliss, responded to DHS stating the images the department posted are paintings, not photographs, suggesting the paintings may not be completely accurate depictions of the buildings.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The super deluxe edition is accompanied by a 204-page book, newsprint poster, postcards, stickers and other replica ephemera from the era.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The actor, who portrayed Lovell in the Ron Howard film, posted a statement on Instagram.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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The Quick Reaction Force — a joint effort between Southern Cal Edison, the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the Ventura County Fire Department and the Orange County Fire Authority — posted aerial video this evening of the fire.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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While Ragnow announced his retirement this offseason, that offensive line should still be able to create plenty of holes for Gibbs and Montgomery.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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The saga began on Jan. 26 when Rev. John Melnick, vicar for clergy of the Archdiocese, announced the allegations and Jacobs’ removal from the Holy Trinity altar during Sunday Mass, which was also broadcast on YouTube.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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The same goes for the homebuilders Lennar and DR Horton , as well as billboard operator Lamar Advertising .—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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Following the album announcement, multiple billboards were unveiled in Nashville and New York City, promoting The Life of a Showgirl.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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According to new research published in the E-Journal of the Excavations of Pompeii, a handful of survivors, destitute wanderers, and treasure hunters continued to call the ruins home for decades.—
Andrew Paul Aug 7,
Popular Science,
7 Aug. 2025
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The War of the Worlds was first published in 1898, shortly after Wells' The Time Machine, The Island of Doctor Moreau, and The Invisible Man.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Vince proclaimed his love for Jess (Jurnee Smollett).—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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On the penultimate day of her trial, Mejia again took the stand and repeatedly proclaimed her innocence.—
Bianca Moreno-Paz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The eatery was missing handwashing signs at all hand sinks.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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His humanitarian activism through board positions at Ronald McDonald House Charities and Rady Children's Hospital Foundation is further fueled by her entire recovery and the absence of any signs of the illness.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Netflix star was declared cancer-free in November 2022 and underwent breast reconstruction surgery two years later.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Crow underwent a lumpectomy and seven weeks of radiation therapy and was declared cancer-free.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Placard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placard. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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