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

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Recent Examples of clowns
Verb
Strangely, all the clowns with Ukraine flags 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 in their bio are also all silent on this one. Amanda Castro hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025 The sheriff threatens to arrest Morticia on account of aiding and abetting a murderer, but Gomez points out that these clowns (the cops) abandoned Nevermore to protect Normies at Pilgrim World. Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clowns
Noun
  • But times have changed, and this team of buffoons is forced to grapple with changing industry ethics and sensationalist journalism in its transition, all while Ron faces an identity crisis that challenges his bravado, his massive ego.
    Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The mechanism feels smooth and sturdy—no awkward jerks or wobbles.
    Zoë Sessums, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Life is too short to work with jerks.
    Shayne Fitz-Coy, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • In addition to Stewart, episodes are hosted by comedians Ronny Chieng, Josh Johnson, Jordan Klepper, Lydic and Michael Kosta.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Other comedians with specials included former Saturday Night Live star Devon Walker, Chico Bean, and Brandi Denise.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • One of her dogs was killed alongside her, the spokesperson said, while the other ran away.
    Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Both dogs were emaciated, and shelter staff believed Maggie had been used as a breeding dog before being abandoned with her litter.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • These jokers in Indianapolis acting the fool.
    Chris Sims, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The skunk with distemper is stuck in the window well again, chewing incessantly on the garden hose that is coiled up in there.
    Miriam Toews September 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
  • His yard now attracts wildlife, including raccoons, skunks and even the occasional coyote.
    Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Around 75% of Americans are exposed to raccoons, skunks and foxes — the very wildlife that commonly spread the fatal disease to humans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
    Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The skunk with distemper is stuck in the window well again, chewing incessantly on the garden hose that is coiled up in there.
    Miriam Toews September 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In the final seconds of the Sex and the City revival series, Carrie dances down the hallway of her Gramercy Park townhome in a flirty outfit while Barry White plays, embracing her singledom.
    Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025

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“Clowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clowns. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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