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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
As a result, Chicago fans on social media joked the move was a franchise tradition.
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Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
26 June 2026
During a May appearance on Late Night with Stephen Colbert, Plaza joked that even going into labor wouldn't keep her from fulfilling her obligation to the host.
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Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Earlier this year, Hinch often joked that Trei walked and talked just like José Jr.
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Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Kirsten Dunst joked in the press about wanting to make a movie that didn't lose money.
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Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 June 2026
Nelson joked about his uncertainty around the correct pronunciation of Cannes.
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Max Tani,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
In 2015, the actress joked to People that her husband had more cachet with their daughter’s peers than her when Charlotte was in elementary school.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
Some nations support Costa’s backchannel proposal As European leaders left overnight after the summit wrapped up, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever joked that Costa would be the envoy to Moscow.
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Sam McNeil,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
In fact, Eitan joked that one of the biggest challenges was learning how to relieve himself on the side of a mountain.
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Amber Harding Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
26 June 2026
During a May appearance on Late Night with Stephen Colbert, Plaza joked that even going into labor wouldn't keep her from fulfilling her obligation to the host.
—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Earlier this year, Hinch often joked that Trei walked and talked just like José Jr.
—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Kirsten Dunst joked in the press about wanting to make a movie that didn't lose money.
—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 June 2026
Nelson joked about his uncertainty around the correct pronunciation of Cannes.
—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
In 2015, the actress joked to People that her husband had more cachet with their daughter’s peers than her when Charlotte was in elementary school.
—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
Some nations support Costa’s backchannel proposal As European leaders left overnight after the summit wrapped up, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever joked that Costa would be the envoy to Moscow.
—
Sam McNeil,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
In fact, Eitan joked that one of the biggest challenges was learning how to relieve himself on the side of a mountain.
—
Amber Harding Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joked
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Naturally, Kelly gets kidded about that as well.
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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.
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As the episode teased, 12 new boys are set to make their Love Island USA debut on Monday, June 22, continuing the high-stakes week full of fresh connections, messy romances and shocking twists.
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This was first teased during an animation segment at CinemaCon, then apparently teased again at Annecy today in the Warner reel.
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Senior shortstop Lexi Iwema, an Indiana recruit who moved from center field earlier in the season, quipped that she and Beals joke about each other’s driving skills.
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Meyers quipped during Wednesday night's episode of Late Night With Seth Meyers.
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“Joked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joked. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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