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as in comedian
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 card
Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 8 Apr. 2025
Before this is possible, Toronto's existing Presto card system would require significant upgrades to seamlessly integrate metro scheduling, payments, and, potentially, ride-share bookings.
—Ankit Mishra, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Jack Bantock, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
In Lincoln’s time, people in the town would shear their sheep, wash the fleece and card the wool using the mill.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Turkish manufacturers have long been eyeing the U.S. market, and the consideration for a negotiation is in the cards, with plans for further discussion in May, when Bolat plans to attend the Turkish-American Conference in Washington.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 8 Apr. 2025
Before this is possible, Toronto's existing Presto card system would require significant upgrades to seamlessly integrate metro scheduling, payments, and, potentially, ride-share bookings.
—Ankit Mishra, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
Bhatia and Lee, aged just 23 and 26 respectively, have matched each other stride for stride around TPC Sawgrass, each carding 67 and 66 to leapfrog first round co-leader J.J. Spaun by a single stroke.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
In Lincoln’s time, people in the town would shear their sheep, wash the fleece and card the wool using the mill.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for card
Noun
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And for purists, there’s a separate all vegan menu.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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These factors, combined with better menu quality, has led to the success of these brands, according to RJ Hottovy, an analyst at Placer.ai.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Kathy Griffin says man is 'harassing' her with questions about Trump Kathy Griffin says ex Jack Black told her to dry off with bath mat towel This isn't the first health scare the comedian has faced in recent years.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The 31-year-old comedian has been linked to model Elsie Hewitt since last month when they were seen packing on the PDA on the beach during a getaway to Palm Beach.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Bove argued that the case had national security implications by restricting Adams’s ability to cooperate with the feds on immigration matters, interfered with the mayor’s ability to govern, and was improperly filed within nine months of the mayoral primary.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Barba was released following the arrest on condition of home detention, an order filed Tuesday in a New Jersey district court revealed.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Grab your heavy-duty broom or rake and sweep debris manually wherever tidying up is needed.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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Ready for weeding, raking, or the occasional non-gardening task, put these gloves to the test.—
Nora Taylor,
Architectural Digest,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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With the transfer portal already open and players from its 2024-25 team booking tickets out of College Park, Maryland could not dilly-dally in hiring a replacement for Kevin Willard.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Apr. 2025
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Now, more travelers are booking winter trips to Japan, as the country’s reputation as a world-class skiing destination continues to lure visitors from Asia-Pacific and beyond.—
Monica Pitrelli,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Nearly a week after the quake, searchers in neighbouring Thailand hunting for survivors combed a mountain of debris left after a skyscraper in the capital, Bangkok, collapsed while under construction.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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Tasking Leave-in Hair Treatment and combed through her entire head for an even application.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Wages aren’t indexed for inflation in the maintenance budgets, Horman said.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2025
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Sergey Brin and Larry Page, who were then busy indexing the web for what would eventually become Google.—
Sheon Han,
Wired News,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Data Rescue Project, which launched in February, is cataloging preservation efforts and backed up government data sets.—
Tiffany Hsu,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Following this, the U.S. Space Force cataloged a new object in orbit, which was possibly released by Kosmos 2581 on March 18. Russia has provided no details about the satellites and their mission.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Card.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/card. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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