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as in kidded
to make jokes
he was known for his ability to joke about his lack of anything resembling a social life
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as in teased
to make fun of in a good-natured way
oh, don't get offended, I was just joking you
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Recent Examples of joked
Wightman, who did not defend his world title in 2023 and missed the last summer’s Olympics because of injury, has joked that middle and long-distance running could be considered Scotland’s national sport.
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Liam Tharme, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Coon joked to Rolling Stone in 2018 about the connection between her childhood and parenting.
—Avalon Hester, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
On March 16, Bukele joked about order and flights on social media.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
The show host joked that instead of leading to his exit, the rumors have only fueled the opposite.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
A couple renovating a 130-year-old home was delighted to discover a music box in the attic, although numerous commenters—drawing from various horror movies—joked that the couple was about to have bigger problems.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
McDaniel has said that Waller will be able to contribute during Sunday’s game and joked that he will only be used as a blocker.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Compton and Lewan joked that Jason was giving a hint of his potential best man speech for Travis and Swift's upcoming nuptials.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Responses that joked about and minimized the posters’ experiences, or were unsupportive in other ways, were comparatively rare.
—Laura Schwab Reese, The Conversation, 2 Sep. 2025
Liam Tharme, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Coon joked to Rolling Stone in 2018 about the connection between her childhood and parenting.
—Avalon Hester, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
On March 16, Bukele joked about order and flights on social media.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
The show host joked that instead of leading to his exit, the rumors have only fueled the opposite.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
A couple renovating a 130-year-old home was delighted to discover a music box in the attic, although numerous commenters—drawing from various horror movies—joked that the couple was about to have bigger problems.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
McDaniel has said that Waller will be able to contribute during Sunday’s game and joked that he will only be used as a blocker.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Compton and Lewan joked that Jason was giving a hint of his potential best man speech for Travis and Swift's upcoming nuptials.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Responses that joked about and minimized the posters’ experiences, or were unsupportive in other ways, were comparatively rare.
—Laura Schwab Reese, The Conversation, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joked
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The announcement was made during a special episode of Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy podcast, which previously teased the shakeup in an Instagram post the night prior.—
Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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Of all the elements of their final fight teased in the show’s opening sequence, only the pool and the bloodied heel are of consequence.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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And the feeling was mutual, Meyers quipped on Tuesday.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Marc Andreessen once quipped that the future of business is just bundling and unbundling in cycles.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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TikTok users were quick to react to the unexpected footage, with many amused by the cat's calm and independent demeanor.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Garfield was visibly amused and turned in his seat, physically and metaphorically giving his costars the floor to answer, while Roberts and Edebiri gave Polidoro confused glances.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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Former Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole liked an Instagram post that mocked current Warrior Draymond Green's basketball skills.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Comedians mercilessly mocked their audiences, and audiences liked to punch back.—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Joked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joked. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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