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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
Rock previously joked about being lonely in his 50s during an episode of Kevin Hart's Peacock series Hart to Heart, which aired in July 2022.
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Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
The site joked that Tom Hiddleston would play the franchise’s first Bond boy and Gillian Anderson would be the new M in the Amazon film directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight — the last two of whom are genuinely attached to the 26th Bond movie.
—Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Apr. 2026
Stewart went on to reveal that the injury took a full year to heal — and even joked about its legacy.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Some TikTok contributors joked about the long-term implications of the mystery figure.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
William joked about the difficulty of navigating the vast spaces of Lambeth Palace, while Kate spoke about the gardens, emphasizing their role as spaces of reflection and tranquility for clergy and visitors.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026
Perhaps the best burn came from Weird Al Yankovic, who joked that the hair piece’s curl pattern looked eerily similar to his own.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
The Allens, parents of five, had long joked about starting a taco joint called Holy Tacos.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Users joked about saying the phrase during real-life conversations.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
The site joked that Tom Hiddleston would play the franchise’s first Bond boy and Gillian Anderson would be the new M in the Amazon film directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight — the last two of whom are genuinely attached to the 26th Bond movie.
—Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Apr. 2026
Stewart went on to reveal that the injury took a full year to heal — and even joked about its legacy.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Some TikTok contributors joked about the long-term implications of the mystery figure.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
William joked about the difficulty of navigating the vast spaces of Lambeth Palace, while Kate spoke about the gardens, emphasizing their role as spaces of reflection and tranquility for clergy and visitors.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026
Perhaps the best burn came from Weird Al Yankovic, who joked that the hair piece’s curl pattern looked eerily similar to his own.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
The Allens, parents of five, had long joked about starting a taco joint called Holy Tacos.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Users joked about saying the phrase during real-life conversations.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 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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His next fight hasn’t been officially announced, but Royval teased an upcoming bout on his Instagram last week.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
31 Mar. 2026
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The cover art for a Confessions of a Showgirl podcast Wade teased last summer also made use of a mint-green color scheme reminiscent of Swift’s album art.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
30 Mar. 2026
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One Ojos volunteer quipped that the agents worked banker’s hours.—
Daniel Brook,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Painter quipped that Henderson could also play football for the Hurricanes.—
Jeff Latzke,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Joked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joked. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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