as in poster
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 to post
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 to announce
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 placard
Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
His firm, Globe Poster Printing, produced the placards for generations of R&B artists.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 19 Mar. 2025
Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2024
The city’s Department of Transportation will have a 10-person team to target areas of the city prone to placard abuse, including lower Manhattan and downtown Brooklyn, the mayor said.
—Katie Honan, WSJ, 21 Feb. 2019
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Noun
The chain convenience store received a yellow placard due to numerous food safety violations.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
His firm, Globe Poster Printing, produced the placards for generations of R&B artists.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
Also, all trucks must be placarded and labeled following USDOT regulations.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2024
The city’s Department of Transportation will have a 10-person team to target areas of the city prone to placard abuse, including lower Manhattan and downtown Brooklyn, the mayor said.
—Katie Honan, WSJ, 21 Feb. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for placard
Noun
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An anonymous poster is looking for advice via Reddit after they were put in a tough situation regarding a group gift for a friend.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Those who couldn’t fit in the library space stood in support outside with posters and signs of support for the LGBTQ+ community.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The singer-songwriter first announced the single in January 2024 with an audio excerpt posted on Instagram.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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But yes, based on the hundreds of hauls enthusiastically posted on TikTok and Instagram, yes, some DHGate sellers are safe and legit.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Just last month, Krispy Kreme also announced another collection of limited-time treats as a part of its annual Chocomania celebrations.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Last week, President Trump, against the advice of almost every professional economist, announced substantial tariffs on almost every country in the world, thereby launching an economic war--a global trade war.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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So no billboards, endorsements name-image-likeness opportunities yet for Kaitlyn Breslin, huh?—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2025
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On a visit to China, where one city put his picture on billboards, McComb taught a model lesson on poetry.—
Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Shortly after the news published, Deadline reported that the core group of Huvane, Baum, Halls and Gelb have formed a new firm called Apex Public Relations.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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This story was originally published April 9, 2025 at 8:48 PM.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Intrigue in Read's case has only grown since the mistrial, as she's continued to share her story and proclaim her innocence.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2025
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Elk are being depleted by wolves, proclaim the Sportsmen’s Alliance, Safari Club International and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, all of which sued to block ESA protections.—
Ted Williams,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In addition to taking medical history, your healthcare provider may perform the following exams: Physical exam: The provider will assess your hips, legs, and feet for signs of tightness or injury and measure your legs' range of motion.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
5 Apr. 2025
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The peaceful protesters waved signs targeting Trump and Musk.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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South Africa, positioned in East Africa, is one of the world’s poorest and newest countries in the world, having declared independence in July 2011.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
6 Apr. 2025
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What was a eulogy if not a last chance to declare thoughts and feelings that have been withheld?—
David Bezmozgis,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Placard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placard. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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