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Discover LudwigThe phrase "as jokes" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to something that is intended to be humorous or lighthearted, often in a context where the seriousness of a situation is being downplayed.
Example: "He made several comments during the meeting, but I took them as jokes rather than serious critiques."
Alternatives: "in jest" or "as humor".
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Anti-feminists have always disguised their insults as jokes.
"Often, the best experiments begin as jokes," Ramachandran told me.
As jokes go, it feels uncomfortably near the truth.
As such, I collect viola jokes (as well as jokes about other instruments).
Fontes, the real estate worker, brushed his most notorious remarks off as jokes.
The sensibility of the production accidentally casts complicated problems as jokes.
And, as jokes go, it is the distortions of truth that make them funny.
As jokes go, it was not one of Moss Keane's better ones.
These stories dig up denied promotions, diminished paychecks and sexist comments disguised as jokes.
My friends are texting me saying I dance and twirl well and stuff as jokes.
The mashed potatoes and Le Sueur peas were passed around as jokes were cracked.
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