as in bastard
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
he's the type of cad who readily bad-mouths every woman who's ever dumped him
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Meanwhile, the audience will learn more about cad-ish hearthrob Rupert Campbell-Black’s (Alex Hassell) backstory, with the entrance of two starry new characters, his ex-wife Helen, played by Hayley Atwell, and her new husband Malise, played by Rupert Everett.
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Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
Ever the cad, Bednar still wouldn’t commit to saying Wedgewood when asked if 41 would be his starter for Game 2 on Tuesday night.
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Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
Tracy Letts is one such person, but his Chicago anecdote paints Colbert as a cad.
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Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
Ever the cad, Bednar still wouldn’t commit to saying Wedgewood when asked if 41 would be his starter for Game 2 on Tuesday night.
—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
Tracy Letts is one such person, but his Chicago anecdote paints Colbert as a cad.
—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cad
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For instance, there are glazed pork belly chunks served on crispy tostones, tuna tataki with a jerk-spice rub, and a bright, citrusy conch salad.
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Learn how to cook lionfish ceviche, jerk chicken, and more with a group of like-minded people from all over the world, concluding with an alfresco feast—a true one-of-a-kind connection between strangers.
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This cot-style find is made of breathable mesh fabric to keep your dog cool, and the steel frame features skid-resistant feet.
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Their dog was found alive, which gave the younger Eliezer Alfonzo hope.
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The group demonstrated near the Washington Monument and was met by a few counter protestors, one of which played clown music throughout the majority of the demonstration.
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But many did not, as the 1981 episodes tell the grim tale of a young girl named Sylvia (Barash), who is raped by a stranger wearing a horrifying clown mask.
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Clooney might be known as the joker of the two.
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Like any public hearing, there were a few jokers who had some strange outbursts, but the majority of the over a dozen speakers weren’t satisfied with Gower’s presentation and used their times to ask questions of the owners as to what has taken so long with this project.
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Rabies is often found in bats, raccoons, skunks, and foxes, but any mammal can be infected.
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Hence, bright lights and sprays of water will make skunks want to flee your yard.
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His first option was to LaMelo Ball, who was assigned to run past a flare screen away from the in-bounder.
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Plus, Texas doesn't have someone guarding the in-bounder so another body is ready to help corral those in play.
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“Cad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cad. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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