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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
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2025
The trio has year in, year out All-Star potential should the Angels play their cards right.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2025
Scottie Scheffler birdied two of his last three holes to card a round of 69.
—Justin Ray, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Noun
Previously valued at mere cents, the card's price surged, with some listings reaching hundreds of dollars.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2025
The trio has year in, year out All-Star potential should the Angels play their cards right.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
Verb
DeChambeau was kicked in the teeth by the Green Mile, bogeying No. 16 and dunking his tee shot on 17 before carding double bogey.
—Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2025
Scottie Scheffler birdied two of his last three holes to card a round of 69.
—Justin Ray, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for card
Noun
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Think $2 pizza slices on Tuesdays, happy hour menus with food items, or restaurants where kids eat free with an adult meal.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
27 May 2025
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At Desa Potato Head, included breakfast buffets shifted to à la carte menus.—
Jen Rose Smith,
AFAR Media,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Shortly after Reubens’ death, former costars and fellow comedians shared their condolences and memories of the star.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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The task of the comedian is to turn that pain into laughter.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
23 May 2025
Verb
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In a campaign finance report for last quarter filed in April, Riddle reported raising $30,302.02 in contributions and spending $4,321.01, leaving a balance of $25,981.01 as of March 31.—
Michael R. Wickline,
Arkansas Online,
20 May 2025
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And in 2018, the chain also filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection but came out of it the next year.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Those waterfowl sure can rake … putting 13 runs on upstart Liberty to get back to the World Series stage.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Last year the Village Board voted to require Oak Park homeowners residents to bag their leaves instead of just raking their leaves into the street as they had been accustomed to doing.—
Bob Skolnik,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
Verb
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The train departs from Blue Ridge, one of the best mountain towns in the South, and passengers have the option to book either the 2-hour express tour or the 4-hour extended tour, which allows time to explore McCaysville and Copperhill during a 2-hour layover.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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While medical treatment within the United States is more expensive than overseas, the transportation costs can be lower when driving or booking affordable flights.—
Geoff Whitmore,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Investigators continue to comb through previous jail phone recordings and believe that other incarcerated inmates or employees at the jail could face additional charges for their role assisting in theMay 16 escape and initial cover-up in the hours following the jailbreak, according to the source.—
Ryan Young,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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Authorities are still combing through digital evidence to determine the relationship between the shooter and victim, with Smith telling reporters the deceased did have a criminal history.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Because that threshold wasn't indexed to inflation, the number of older Americans who are required to pay income taxes on their benefits has steadily risen.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
15 May 2025
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After 2028, the credit’s highest value would revert to $2,000, and be indexed for inflation.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Frazier has previously cataloged famous middles-of-nowhere, including Siberia and the Great Plains.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2025
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This involves cataloging assets, securing proper storage, and planning strategic exits through auctions or private sales.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Card.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/card. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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