clowns 1 of 2

plural of clown
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clowns

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verb

present tense third-person singular of clown

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clowns
Noun
  • The streaming service has planned a full day of programming, beginning with a pregame show that will include guest commentary from comedians Bert Kreischer and Nate Bargatze, before a performance from Mariah Carey, and later Beyoncé.
    Conor Murray, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • When comedians play Everymen, their inner clowns often feel barely concealed.
    Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • That’s a sure way to invite not only raccoons but other unwanted guests such as mice, opossums, and skunks.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 7 May 2025
  • While pesticides sprayed on crops and the Varroa mite both pose major risks for honey bees, bears and skunks can also be destructive predators to colonies, according to Hesbach.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2025
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“Clowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clowns. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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