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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
Matt Donnelly, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
Some might crack jokes, while others make profound statements.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 21 Jan. 2026
Peter White, Deadline, 18 Jan. 2026
For many years, Dimon would joke that his retirement was five years away.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Every word of the script, every joke, and every beat of the stage direction came directly from me.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
Some might crack jokes, while others make profound statements.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
Meanwhile, Cami, played by Demi Moore, who joked to Deadline that the first season felt like Where’s Waldo?
—Peter White, Deadline, 18 Jan. 2026
For many years, Dimon would joke that his retirement was five years away.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joke
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Rocky’s reply sent cohost Queenz Flip into stitches, which led to everyone sharing an infectious laugh in the room.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
23 Jan. 2026
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Jones is more outgoing, has a silly laugh and is a former first-round pick who wears garish suits on game day.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The three-year Off-Broadway hit is a parody of the classic film Titanic, imagining the story as if Celine Dion were narrating it.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
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Maduro played the song at so many events that Chavistas (or Maduro supporters) began to claim it as pro-Maduro, even though Santana made it as a parody of the president.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2026
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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.—
Isabel Bekele,
InStyle,
16 Jan. 2026
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Don’t let the small exterior fool you.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2026
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In August 2025, the company announced plans to enter the automotive sector and teased two concept cars that drew heavy comparisons to the Bugatti Chiron and Rolls-Royce Cullinan.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Also at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, Cyrus teased a potential return to the beloved, wig-wearing character.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Cole follows up with a joking request to appear on an interlude on the forthcoming project, then asks whether West could send him a care package of clothes — which West agrees to — before exiting the stage.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
28 Dec. 2025
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Our poll’s options include a joking reference to Dan Marino.—
Greg Cote
December 20,
Miami Herald,
20 Dec. 2025
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Some of the Catholic and Jewish characters are caricatures, too, but this anonymous ideologue is a bit too understated for someone wanting to conscript another into deadly service and could benefit from the absurdist flair Cash deploys elsewhere.—
Niela Orr,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2026
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In less careful hands, the role could have collapsed into caricature.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
12 Jan. 2026
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Two younger craters have since formed within Cassini's expanse, the basins of which are drenched in darkness around the time of the first quarter moon, making for a visually spectacular telescopic target.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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After Sutton, Denver has wide receiver Troy Franklin, tight end Even Enrgam, Harvey and wideout Marvin Mims rounding out its top targets.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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When Curt Cignetti was hired just more than two years ago, it was considered a smart move by the athletic department, but no one kidded themselves that Indiana was some sort of raucous fan sleeper cell just waiting to be activated.—
Will Leitch,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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There’s an adults-only section and a large, warm pool that kids love.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
12 Dec. 2025
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“Joke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joke. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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