joked

past tense of joke

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of joked Most of the time, though, as joked by Kang and Kodos themselves, they are written into the show as background cameos or to simply narrate their observations from their spaceship, laughing at us, maniacally. Grace Dean, Space.com, 25 Oct. 2025 Dreyer joked at the end of her post. Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025 Wilson joked in an Instagram post. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025 Before Wednesday’s game, Schneider joked that the Canucks eventually just named him the starter in road games versus the Wild. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 23 Oct. 2025 Despite the blowback to the decision (which Bad Bunny himself joked about when hosting Saturday Night Live earlier this month), Goodell said that the artist knows the importance of the halftime show platform to the league and to popular culture. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025 Stafford quipped when a local reporter joked he might get knighted after the performance. Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 19 Oct. 2025 Heat coach Erik Spoelstra joked. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025 During his brief time, the self-deprecating Brennan joked about his Midwestern roots, being one of eight kids and his recent adjustment to New York City. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joked
Verb
  • The season 3 trailer teased no shortage of moments where Elsbeth must use her unique experience and intuition to resolve even the most dangerous cases — including a hostage incident at a toy store.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The 2x Golden Globe nominee teased the upcoming revival with a set photo of himself with Christopher Masterson and Justin Berfield, who reprise their roles as Malcolm’s brothers Francis and Reese.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • As a colleague quipped, there should be multiple statues, to depict the many ways that bodies can change after having a baby.
    Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Guthrie quipped, showing off her pants.
    Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Jean insisted on driving, and the other two bantered the whole way.
    David Wright Faladé, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Her husband seemed amused by her confusion.
    Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The October 19 post has received numerous comments, with viewers amused by the golden retriever’s dramatic response.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Following the no-contest between Aspinall and Ciryl Gane, Jones mocked the injured champion with a silent but hilarious move on social media that quickly garnered attention.
    MSNBC Newsweek, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Italy’s performance at World Cup 1978 and Euro 1980 on home soil was decent enough, but their sluggish form going into the tournament meant he was mercilessly mocked in the Italian press.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025

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