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as in comedians
a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor
he's the joker of the family, always making us laugh
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as in clowns
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
just ignore that joker and his rude comments
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as in risks
a danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized
read the contract carefully before signing to make sure there aren't any jokers
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Recent Examples of jokers
These jokers in Indianapolis acting the fool.
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Chris Sims, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2025
Chris Sims, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jokers
Noun
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The story was about a woman in Tennessee giving birth to a 13-pound baby, and the five comedians buzzed in to toss off rapid-fire punchlines.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
12 Oct. 2025
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Some Russians already have complained about Max’s functionality (and mocked VK’s semi-cheesy, semi-effective enlistment of rappers, comedians, and influencers to promote it).—
Justin Sherman,
The Atlantic,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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More than a decade later, the series continues to reimagine American histories and channel primal fears — from clowns and cults, to witches and ghosts — with each installment cloaked in social commentary and camp.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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But that won't ease the fears of anyone who categorizes clowns as monsters.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The new guys have not been good, and too often Arch has no time to breathe.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Oct. 2025
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What these guys really care about is decoying ducks in and seeing the show.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Biden's Interior Department in 2024 had cited risks to caribou and fish populations that dozens of native communities rely on for subsistence.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Experts and business owners told with regards to the retail sector that raising prices to cope with long-term inflationary trends and recent pressures is a difficult balancing act—that while potentially necessary to protect profitability, risks alienating increasingly budget-conscious consumers.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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Mid-Century Modern follows three gay gentlemen of a certain age (Lane, Bomer, Graham) who, after an unexpected death, decide to spend their golden years living together in Palm Springs, where the wealthiest one lives with his mother (Lavin).—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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The restaurant takes a tongue-in-cheek approach in both its decor—think massive chandeliers, portraits of flamingos dressed as gentlemen and women, and a stylish Art Deco atrium facing Las Vegas Boulevard—and its food and beverage offerings.—
Julie Tremaine,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The two-door, three-person Can-Am Defender Limited and the four-door, six-person Defender Max Limited have 82-horsepower engines, power steering, tow hitches with a 2,500-pound towing capacity, winches, air conditioning and heating, a full hard roof and a three-position tilt-up glass windshield.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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My connection often improved a few minutes later, but those drops could result in stuttering in games, hitches in streaming, and slow file downloads.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Sep. 2025
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The sequel sees Odenkirk’s Hutch Mansell attempt to take a family vacation, only to cross paths with violent jerks played by Colin Hanks and Sharon Stone.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
22 Sep. 2025
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The mechanism feels smooth and sturdy—no awkward jerks or wobbles.—
Zoë Sessums,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Studies have found that, in some instances, background noise can weaken territorial responses in males.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Oct. 2025
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Bieber ties Bruno Mars for the most leaders among solo males over the Pop Airplay chart’s history, which dates to October 1992.—
Gary Trust,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Jokers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jokers. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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