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as in joke
something said or done to cause laughter
the movie featured a gag involving a chicken driving a car that audiences thought was hysterically funny
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as in prank
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke
played a gag on their teammate by putting shaving cream in his hat
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as in to joke
to make jokes
the actor typically mugs and gags through his movies, but in his latest vehicle he plays it straight
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Recent Examples of gag
Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
The recurring gag in which multiple people hand Jake a condom?
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2025
Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Watch for signs of smoke irritation, such as: Coughing or gagging
Difficulty breathing or increased breathing rate
Eye irritation or excessive watering
Fatigue, disorientation, or loss of appetite
If pets exhibit any of these symptoms, consult a veterinarian immediately.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Noun
And an American comedy institution marked a half-century of sketches, gags and musical guests.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
The recurring gag in which multiple people hand Jake a condom?
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2025
Verb
In one interview, the member of the staff even gags from thinking about eating the raw meat.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Watch for signs of smoke irritation, such as: Coughing or gagging
Difficulty breathing or increased breathing rate
Eye irritation or excessive watering
Fatigue, disorientation, or loss of appetite
If pets exhibit any of these symptoms, consult a veterinarian immediately.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gag
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There’s lots of Easter eggs of all sorts, with dialogue, with jokes, with clothes.—
Mark Peikert,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2025
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His angle: joke about the very specific and very absurd elements of cycling, snowboarding, and getting outdoors.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside Online,
17 Feb. 2025
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But one celebrity sneakily knows the details of every prank and is faking their reactions.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2025
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The actor added that Steven Spielberg — who directed Temple of Doom and served as a writer and an executive producer on The Goonies — set up an elaborate prank in anticipation of Ford's visit.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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Symptoms of poisoning are vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, irregular heartbeat, decreased appetite.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Feb. 2025
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About 10 meters away, a man sitting on his bed vomited loudly.—
ByMartin Enserink,
science.org,
6 Feb. 2025
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Shauna begins choking, blood seeping out from her neck.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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In our solar system, Venus is near the inner edge of the habitable zone, and its surface reaches temperatures of over 800 degrees Fahrenheit (427 degrees Celsius) underneath a thick, choking atmosphere.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Her mother and grandmother ensure her nails are always painted a bright color to match her vibrant personality, smiles, and laughs.—
Elizabeth Broden,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2025
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But at least Kristen Wiig provided reliable laughs as weirdo singing sister Dooneese.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
17 Feb. 2025
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And our favorite trick is shopping the Better Homes & Gardens Juliet bedroom furniture line at Walmart.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Feb. 2025
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Either way, spending at least a few hours by the pool at Marina Inn at Grande Dunes or beachside at Island Vista Resort—two of the best hotels in Myrtle Beach—should do the trick.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Gag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gag. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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