jokers

plural of joker
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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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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
  • Outside of the top four guys, Tuttle took a pay cut to stick around, and Crumedy, last year’s sixth-round pick, is continuing to develop.
    Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Those guys are going to be great players.
    Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Notable modern-day gentlemen attendees included Joe Burrow, Reggie Bush and reality stars Joey Graziadei, Blake Horstmann, and Jason Tartick.
    Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 10 Feb. 2025
  • The Weeknd nearly ruins the weekend Ladies and gentlemen, the… weakest link of the night?
    Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • For example, prenatal supplements provide a lot more iron than males would typically need.
    Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2025
  • In 2021, 12 pairs of burrowing owls — 12 males and 12 females — were introduced to the grasslands.
    Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
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
Noun
  • By recognizing and addressing these common pitfalls, job seekers can approach their next interview with greater confidence and a clearer strategy for success.
    Michael Guan, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • But embracing these technologies successfully requires awareness of both the potential and the pitfalls.
    Matthew Putman, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Jokers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jokers. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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