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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
Culhane joked, playing Tucker Carlson on Weekend Update.
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Ella Gonzales
may 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Other comics, like Jeff Ross and Katt Williams, joked about Hart once attending a Diddy party.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 13 May 2026
Kevin Sussman, Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn and John Ross Bowie event joked about the show’s title, which was a long time coming.
—Peter White, Deadline, 13 May 2026
During an appearance on Travis' and his brother Jason Kelce's New Heights podcast last August, the couple joked about Swift's love of baking homemade sourdough bread.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
The first walkthrough was in the hotel’s fitness center, where receivers could only run three-yard routes because the room was so small, Klubnik joked to the media.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
Former President Barack Obama joked with Stephen Colbert about the talk show host running for president.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 6 May 2026
In his introductory news conference Wednesday at the Advocate Center, Graham joked that starting out as a top executive is akin to becoming a first-time parent.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
The Blues are ushering in new general manager Alexander Steen, who is Swedish, and reporters have already joked with him about the club adding several of his countrymen to the roster.
—The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Ella Gonzales
may 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Other comics, like Jeff Ross and Katt Williams, joked about Hart once attending a Diddy party.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 13 May 2026
Kevin Sussman, Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn and John Ross Bowie event joked about the show’s title, which was a long time coming.
—Peter White, Deadline, 13 May 2026
During an appearance on Travis' and his brother Jason Kelce's New Heights podcast last August, the couple joked about Swift's love of baking homemade sourdough bread.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
The first walkthrough was in the hotel’s fitness center, where receivers could only run three-yard routes because the room was so small, Klubnik joked to the media.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
Former President Barack Obama joked with Stephen Colbert about the talk show host running for president.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 6 May 2026
In his introductory news conference Wednesday at the Advocate Center, Graham joked that starting out as a top executive is akin to becoming a first-time parent.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
The Blues are ushering in new general manager Alexander Steen, who is Swedish, and reporters have already joked with him about the club adding several of his countrymen to the roster.
—The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joked
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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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Millie Bobby Brown may have subtly teased a personal detail while sharing new beachside photos.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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The same applies to the Kayla Harrison fight Rousey teased in her viral grocery store rant earlier this spring — that one was always more storyline than serious booking, but a retirement announcement closes the door entirely.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Others quipped about the sheer volume of new songs to listen to.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Barten quipped that his size didn’t translate ideally to Division 1 basketball.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
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“Joked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joked. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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