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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
Tuccillo joked that there were also cultural barriers between the two countries, and what may be a joke to a Brit may make an American call HR.
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Arushi Jacob, Variety, 8 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
After a security check of the perimeter by some UFC fighters, Williams and Storrie entered the stage side-by-side and joked about their rapid rise in fame.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Albanese, a keen disc jockey who performs at charity events under the stage name DJ Albo, joked about Takaichi’s renowned interest in heavy metal music.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
Similarly, numerous people joked about picking up out-of-service jets at bargain prices.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 4 May 2026
In between Buffett’s thoughts on Berkshire’s operations, the longtime CEO also joked about his junk food-heavy diet and Munger’s obsession with Costco.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 May 2026
Arushi Jacob, Variety, 8 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
After a security check of the perimeter by some UFC fighters, Williams and Storrie entered the stage side-by-side and joked about their rapid rise in fame.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Albanese, a keen disc jockey who performs at charity events under the stage name DJ Albo, joked about Takaichi’s renowned interest in heavy metal music.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
Similarly, numerous people joked about picking up out-of-service jets at bargain prices.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 4 May 2026
In between Buffett’s thoughts on Berkshire’s operations, the longtime CEO also joked about his junk food-heavy diet and Munger’s obsession with Costco.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 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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On Sunday, the 3M Open’s social media accounts teased a big announcement coming Monday morning.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
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As a new filmmaker offering a new take on Leatherface more than 50 years after the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Curry Barker recently teased his plans for the reboot.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
2 May 2026
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After being introduced by Elgin High School Principal Avelira Rodríguez González, Johnson quipped that her comments were the longest any principal had ever spoken about him.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Bush Hager quipped, pretending to lie down at a therapist's office.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Joked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joked. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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