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as in laugh
something said or done to cause laughter
he was known for his hilarious jokes
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as in parody
a poor, insincere, or insulting imitation of something
her rendition of the national anthem is a joke
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as in fool
a person or thing that is made fun of
having lost his looks and his voice years ago, these days he's just a show business joke and fodder for late-night comedy
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as in to fun
to make jokes
he was known for his ability to joke about his lack of anything resembling a social life
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Recent Examples of joke
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Behind the viral jokes is a genuine travel reminder.
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Bailey Berg,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
In 2015, the actress joked to People that her husband had more cachet with their daughter’s peers than her when Charlotte was in elementary school.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
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The Lindbergh Baby joke wasn’t working.
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Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Behind the viral jokes is a genuine travel reminder.
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Bailey Berg,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Verb
Nelson joked about his uncertainty around the correct pronunciation of Cannes.
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Max Tani,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
In 2015, the actress joked to People that her husband had more cachet with their daughter’s peers than her when Charlotte was in elementary school.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
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Steele’s portrayal of imperious, glamorous Tanya provides some of the show’s biggest laughs.
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What makes this such an exhilarating watch is how the performers navigate every passive-aggressive aside, every catty comment, every choice bit of annoying behavior played for laughs, pathos, or both at once.
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Their outmoded style, with its seriousness and corniness, its big acting choices and low budgets, is basically impossible to recreate without falling into parody.
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Frankie stars in the musical comedy, a parody of the 1997 blockbuster Titanic set to a score of songs by Céline Dion.
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Don’t let the cream’s $8 price tag fool you; the anti-aging find tackles fine lines, wrinkles, and clogged pores, all while being gentle enough for all skin types.
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This is an ignoble war making monsters and fools out of its participants, and against the uncontrollable weapons that are dragons, everyone’s resolve is crumbling.
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Just kidding, but seeing Angela’s team sweep Shamea’s at the Bailey Bowl basketball tournament was almost as satisfying as knowing Charles got to witness his former team’s historic win in person.
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Idaho law mandates that kids age 14 or younger wear a life jacket on the water, according to the city.
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Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google, took over as chief executive of Relativity a little more than a year ago, teasing new areas of focus such as orbital data centers, philanthropic space science ventures, and national security missions.
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The singer has been teasing the song on tour this summer.
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Oh, but the Padres manager was ready with the joking last night.
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Still, Yoon’s joking somehow lightens the mood.
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And the thing about caricatures?
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Too often, caricatures are deployed to justify unfair and unjust treatment.
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The $160 billion global functional drinks market has become an increasingly lucrative category, encompassing multipurpose drinks that claim to promise taste and enjoyment alongside wellness benefits, as consumers look for convenient ways to meet their health targets.
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Tel Aviv — The small drones cruise – undetected – over the skies of southern Lebanon and northern Israel, searching for targets.
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“Joke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joke. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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