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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
Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2026
But while writer-directors Aks (who also stars) and Steve Pinder never quite find a second level to the film’s central joke, the snappy execution makes up for what might otherwise feel tossed off.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026
Claire Heddles, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Always entertaining and joking with those around him, the outspoken American has taken on a showman personality at the Games.
—Tales Azzoni, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Musk recently embraced the phrase with a meme of eyes reddened from the intoxicating exhaustion of situation monitoring—a recreation more stimulating, the joke goes, than any chemical substance.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2026
But while writer-directors Aks (who also stars) and Steve Pinder never quite find a second level to the film’s central joke, the snappy execution makes up for what might otherwise feel tossed off.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
Group chat logs obtained by the Miami New Times in 2018 showed TPUSA chapter members joking about rape.
—Claire Heddles, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Always entertaining and joking with those around him, the outspoken American has taken on a showman personality at the Games.
—Tales Azzoni, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joke
Noun
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But all is not lost for those needing a laugh at Noem’s expense, or at the expense of the department, for that matter.—
Lorraine Ali
News,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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In the background of one verse, Yebba lets out a bellowing laugh.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2026
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Countless memes and parodies have circulated online.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Hollywood parody has one-liners and sight gags for days with every bit zanier and more elaborate than the one before.—
Rachel Simon,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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K’Lavon Chaisson is available, too, but paying players after a breakout season is generally a fool’s errand.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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And only a fool cannot see that the vast majority of Iranians wanted this regime to be removed from their lives.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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This extension is a credit to Davis, who teased with talent during his first three seasons before becoming a consistent force in 2025.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The footage teases high-octane action, sharp dialogue, and moments designed to ignite audience reactions.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2026
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Lindsay says that Jesse was serious about asking, but that the make-out would be a joking make-out.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2026
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The women’s team declined their joking invitation and had to explain comments directed at them.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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But the show, created by Jonathan Glatzer, also captures something about the people that goes beyond caricature and that resonates at this particular moment.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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The ants that animators once morphed into googly-eyed caricatures in films such as A Bug’s Life and Antz just received a meticulously precise anatomical reboot.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Mar. 2026
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Dubai International Airport, the busiest airport in the world, was one of the targets.—
Robert Stewart,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
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In military parlance, this usually translates to one attack on a specific target that might involve multiple weapons.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Download a map and a donut passport or contact the donut concierge—I’m not kidding—who can customize your itinerary.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Can't kid yourselves about what's right and wrong.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Joke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joke. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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