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• plural of author.
• present tense form of author (3rd person singular).

authors

American  

[aw-therz] / ˈɔ θərz /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. a card game for two or more persons that is played with a 52-card pack, the object being to take the largest number of tricks consisting of four cards of the same denomination.

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Etymology

Origin of authors

1865–70, plural of author

Example Sentences

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authors

“I am disappointed we could not deliver these reforms today,” said Democratic state Sen. Josh Becker, one of the bill’s authors, in an emailed statement.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

The authors enthused that the partnership "showcased how innovative approaches, even involving unconventional collaborators, can revolutionize oceanographic research."

From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026

The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health or other funders.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026

Given the phrase’s innate poeticism, it’s often used by scholars, authors, casanovas and perhaps overly didactic filmmakers to convey the fleeting intensity of life’s most burning joys.

From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026

The article provoked vigorous reaction, not all of the sort that its authors wished.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann