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as in menus
a list of foods served at or available for a meal
the diners asked if there were any specials on the card for the evening
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as in comedians
a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor
you're really a card, but save the jokes for after class
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Recent Examples of cards
Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
From a rewards earning standpoint, this makes the Amex Platinum even less valuable than common cash-back cards with no annual fee, like the Capital One Quicksilver or the Wells Fargo Active Cash card.
—Katherine Fan, AFAR Media, 18 Sep. 2025
Student IDs and library cards are not acceptable forms of identification.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Sep. 2025
The company has been a top IPO candidate for years now, which Ghodsi said is still in the cards.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Credit cards Since most credit cards have a variable rate, there's a direct connection to the Fed's benchmark.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
For easy place cards, write the names of guests on clear ornaments and fill them with extra berries.
—Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Austin, Texas, and Miami, Florida are on the cards as well.
—New Atlas, 11 Sep. 2025
Protect your new iPhone 17 Pro Max with this leather case that includes a simple rear pocket for essential cards and is fully MagSafe compatible.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Funds are added to electronic benefit transfer cards, which can be used at participating grocery stores and select online retailers.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
From a rewards earning standpoint, this makes the Amex Platinum even less valuable than common cash-back cards with no annual fee, like the Capital One Quicksilver or the Wells Fargo Active Cash card.
—Katherine Fan, AFAR Media, 18 Sep. 2025
Student IDs and library cards are not acceptable forms of identification.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Sep. 2025
The company has been a top IPO candidate for years now, which Ghodsi said is still in the cards.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Credit cards Since most credit cards have a variable rate, there's a direct connection to the Fed's benchmark.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
For easy place cards, write the names of guests on clear ornaments and fill them with extra berries.
—Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Austin, Texas, and Miami, Florida are on the cards as well.
—New Atlas, 11 Sep. 2025
Protect your new iPhone 17 Pro Max with this leather case that includes a simple rear pocket for essential cards and is fully MagSafe compatible.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cards
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Scott Olson/Getty Images What To Know The steakhouse chain is introducing a cocktail and a mocktail to its menus for a limited time.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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This means more of the screen is used for displaying imagery rather than menus and buttons, but users may need to explore the interface to locate certain familiar functions.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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All of this points toward a dystopian future where late-night comedians are banned because no one is allowed to poke fun at the president, regardless of who is in office.—
Jesse Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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Trump hates being laughed at, and comedians who once enjoyed the armor of celebrity are finding that their corporate employers would rather sacrifice the First Amendment than risk retaliation.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
20 Sep. 2025
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There was a backlash — even books about how to de-program your Valley Girl.—
Mimi Pond,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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And a space for the message that books and reading can be gateways to something bigger.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Owners often need to brush them weekly, if not daily, during peak shedding seasons, with coat rakes or shedding tools recommended to keep tangles at bay.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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Not to mention the Epstein files nonsense.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Once a task is completed, our brain files it away.—
Luciana Paulise,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Treseder said the agency has markedly improved its communication with Irvine officials since last year, and now schedules weekly meetings with the city manager.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
15 Sep. 2025
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Gates schedules a tough non-district slate for a reason.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Sep. 2025
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Hinson’s group empowers women leaders to do this via the Power Archetype Index, a diagnostic framework that surfaces unconscious leadership patterns and provides women with a personal roadmap of the four factors that underpin impact.—
Serenity Gibbons,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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More recently, though, its presence has broadened — the track now surfaces across posts expressing all kinds of emotions and drama.—
Xander Zellner,
Billboard,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The carry handles each have a magnetic piece that then clips together to form a single bar to grasp.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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For messing up, Martha clips Gabriel’s wings, forcing him to live life as a human, with a new casual wardrobe to match and a taste for fast food.—
Michael Rechtshaffen,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Cards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cards. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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