as in posters
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 posts
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 announces
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 placards
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
There were also people standing on the east and west sides of Hunt Club with their placards.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
On March 2, The Washington Post published details of a public database containing nearly 900 signs, placards, and publications at NPS sites targeted for removal.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
Sources said unauthorized placards linked to other members of the NYPD were also invalidated.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, 15 eateries received yellow placards for health code violations ranging from dying cockroaches to black debris in an ice machine.
—Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The use of flags or placards as a means of advertising is strictly prohibited.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Allowing disabled placards in every parking spot in the park is a big change.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
The group Avenging The Ancestors led an eight-year effort to include more than a dozen placards about slavery at The President’s House, a site managed by the City of Philadelphia and the National Parks Service.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
On this day, several placards vowed support for Guthrie.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
There were also people standing on the east and west sides of Hunt Club with their placards.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
On March 2, The Washington Post published details of a public database containing nearly 900 signs, placards, and publications at NPS sites targeted for removal.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
Sources said unauthorized placards linked to other members of the NYPD were also invalidated.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, 15 eateries received yellow placards for health code violations ranging from dying cockroaches to black debris in an ice machine.
—Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The use of flags or placards as a means of advertising is strictly prohibited.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Allowing disabled placards in every parking spot in the park is a big change.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
The group Avenging The Ancestors led an eight-year effort to include more than a dozen placards about slavery at The President’s House, a site managed by the City of Philadelphia and the National Parks Service.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for placards
Noun
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Across the stands at Citi Field on Wednesday night, people held up handmade posters calling Juan Soto a savior and pleading for his help.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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For most of her first two seasons, the league treated her like just another player, sticking her on the back of posters and leaving her out of promos.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The global health insurer posts first-quarter earnings on Thursday, April 30, and has recently seen strong earnings momentum.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Higginson is accounts receivable specialist at Raceline Wheels/Allied Wheel Components and posts family videos on TikTok.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Variety announces that after a two-year casting search, Michael’s very own nephew, Jaafar Jackson—the then 26-year-old son of Michael’s brother Jermaine Jackson and his ex-wife Alejandra Oaziaza—has been cast.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Norwegian Aqua is made for families and the ship announces this from afar with its double water slide.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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In February, Palm Beach County officials discussed finding alternate sources of revenue, such as any potential money from digital billboards, school-zone cameras, cellphone towers and naming rights.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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The changing telework fight Last year, unions regularly held large rallies opposing the return-to-office order; an anonymous group of state workers erected billboards along Interstate 80 criticizing the governor.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the investigative outlet Inkyfada faces a court hearing May 11 as authorities pursue the dissolution of Al Khatt, the association that publishes it.—
Ghaya ben Mbarek,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the investigative outlet Inkyfada faces a court hearing on May 11, as authorities pursue the dissolution of Al Khatt, the association that publishes it.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With most dogs showing signs of dental disease by age three, simple, low-effort solutions are gaining traction among pet owners looking for consistency without adding complexity.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Sources with knowledge of the case previously told Fox News Digital there were no signs of a struggle inside.—
Michael Ruiz , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The interior proclaims the beauty of efficient bureaucracy.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
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The new Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, which Intel proclaims is its best gaming processor ever, is set to launch for just $299.—
Michael Justin Allen Sexton,
PC Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But once that clock runs out, that power is automatically terminated -- unless Congress declares war or passes legislation authorizing the use of military force before the deadline.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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State law allows an exception provided the governor declares a fiscal emergency and the budget is adopted with a 60% majority in both the House and Senate.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Placards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placards. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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