as in posters
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 posts
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 announces
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 placards
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
There were also people standing on the east and west sides of Hunt Club with their placards.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
On March 2, The Washington Post published details of a public database containing nearly 900 signs, placards, and publications at NPS sites targeted for removal.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
Sources said unauthorized placards linked to other members of the NYPD were also invalidated.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, 15 eateries received yellow placards for health code violations ranging from dying cockroaches to black debris in an ice machine.
—Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The use of flags or placards as a means of advertising is strictly prohibited.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Allowing disabled placards in every parking spot in the park is a big change.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
The group Avenging The Ancestors led an eight-year effort to include more than a dozen placards about slavery at The President’s House, a site managed by the City of Philadelphia and the National Parks Service.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
On this day, several placards vowed support for Guthrie.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
There were also people standing on the east and west sides of Hunt Club with their placards.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
On March 2, The Washington Post published details of a public database containing nearly 900 signs, placards, and publications at NPS sites targeted for removal.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
Sources said unauthorized placards linked to other members of the NYPD were also invalidated.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, 15 eateries received yellow placards for health code violations ranging from dying cockroaches to black debris in an ice machine.
—Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The use of flags or placards as a means of advertising is strictly prohibited.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Allowing disabled placards in every parking spot in the park is a big change.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
The group Avenging The Ancestors led an eight-year effort to include more than a dozen placards about slavery at The President’s House, a site managed by the City of Philadelphia and the National Parks Service.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for placards
Noun
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While Montana maintained his right of publicity was misappropriated, the court held the posters reflected reporting on newsworthy events.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Theater blogs and Reddit pages have been mulling the sudden appearance this week in the Broadway theater district of two posters bearing a blue star image that resembles the logo used by the Evita London production and on the Evita Instagram page.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Brubaker also posts behind-the-scenes videos of his work as a radio host and videos with Sitar.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Related Stories Buechele, a comedian, writer and composer, posts satirical videos about culture, politics, masculinity and the internet.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Variety announces that after a two-year casting search, Michael’s very own nephew, Jaafar Jackson—the then 26-year-old son of Michael’s brother Jermaine Jackson and his ex-wife Alejandra Oaziaza—has been cast.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Norwegian Aqua is made for families and the ship announces this from afar with its double water slide.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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In February, Palm Beach County officials discussed finding alternate sources of revenue, such as any potential money from digital billboards, school-zone cameras, cellphone towers and naming rights.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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The changing telework fight Last year, unions regularly held large rallies opposing the return-to-office order; an anonymous group of state workers erected billboards along Interstate 80 criticizing the governor.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, the investigative outlet Inkyfada faces a court hearing May 11 as authorities pursue the dissolution of Al Khatt, the association that publishes it.—
Ghaya ben Mbarek,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the investigative outlet Inkyfada faces a court hearing on May 11, as authorities pursue the dissolution of Al Khatt, the association that publishes it.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With most dogs showing signs of dental disease by age three, simple, low-effort solutions are gaining traction among pet owners looking for consistency without adding complexity.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Sources with knowledge of the case previously told Fox News Digital there were no signs of a struggle inside.—
Michael Ruiz , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The interior proclaims the beauty of efficient bureaucracy.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
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The new Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, which Intel proclaims is its best gaming processor ever, is set to launch for just $299.—
Michael Justin Allen Sexton,
PC Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The fiber-optic race is on in Lake County, or so declares at least one internet service provider building in the county, with the region proving a popular market that has seen a growing need for broadband internet.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The judgment declares that the mother is not essential to parenthood.—
Eana Kim,
ARTnews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Placards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placards. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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