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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
In a new interview with 60 Minutes, released Sunday, March 23, the actor, 63, joked about where his wife Amal Clooney will sit during his upcoming Broadway debut in Good Night, and Good Luck, the stage adaptation based on his 2005 movie of the same name.
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Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Krasinski, 45, joked with the outlet.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
In the same post following the incident, Googe joked about finally becoming a firefighter.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
In the comment section of the funny video, fans joked that Blanco — known for his wild curly hairstyle and unibrow — might be the only one who couldn't tell the difference.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
During her testimony in 2019, Wendi acknowledged that Charlie gifted her a television and joked that buying a TV was cheaper than hiring a hitman, according to the Tallahassee Democrat.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Payne, who finished with seven assists, joked that Bridges only missed shots when the passes came from him, not from rookie Tyler Kolek.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2025
Over time, fatherhood made Murphy a little bossier than normal, the sanctuary joked in 2023.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Carpenter joked she hadn't been born at that point — neither were her parents.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Krasinski, 45, joked with the outlet.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
In the same post following the incident, Googe joked about finally becoming a firefighter.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
In the comment section of the funny video, fans joked that Blanco — known for his wild curly hairstyle and unibrow — might be the only one who couldn't tell the difference.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
During her testimony in 2019, Wendi acknowledged that Charlie gifted her a television and joked that buying a TV was cheaper than hiring a hitman, according to the Tallahassee Democrat.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Payne, who finished with seven assists, joked that Bridges only missed shots when the passes came from him, not from rookie Tyler Kolek.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2025
Over time, fatherhood made Murphy a little bossier than normal, the sanctuary joked in 2023.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Carpenter joked she hadn't been born at that point — neither were her parents.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joked
Verb
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While Beyoncé has remained tight-lipped about what to expect from the show, Netflix has teased that some collaborators on the album will join the Grammy winner on stage.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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So much so that Emerson teased her about it.—
Stacy Lambe,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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The singer quipped freely in her annual video with Vanity Fair.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them,
19 Dec. 2024
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Holland quipped when asked about being Zendaya’s co-star.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
18 Dec. 2024
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But everyone seemed amused by the goal.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Panamanians are not amused by such reports.—
Whitney Eulich,
Christian Science Monitor,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Veteran hands such as James Carville and David Axelrod have been widely mocked for their less-than-accurate takes.—
Hanna Trudo,
The Hill,
7 Mar. 2025
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After posting it to social media, she was roundly mocked by online commenters.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Joked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joked. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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