as in prank
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke
long-ago college capers that have become more rollicking and daring with each recounting
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as in to romp
to play and run about happily
as summer drew to a close, the children spent their days wistfully capering on the beach
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Recent Examples of caper
Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
In a bowl, stir together the anchovies, olives, capers, parsley, and remaining oil.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 8 June 2026
Noel Murray, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
Chapman persuaded Ford Motor Co. to fulfill his V-8 engine requirements and built the first of what were to become revolutionary Lotus-Fords, pencil-thin cars that looked like spiders capering through the turns.
—Mike Kupper, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024
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Noun
Those up for a bit of on-board capers may enjoy the Murder Mystery Dinner Train on select Saturday nights this summer.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
In a bowl, stir together the anchovies, olives, capers, parsley, and remaining oil.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 8 June 2026
Verb
While capering around with her boss, Matty keeps looking for a private moment alone with Olympia’s luggage.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
Chapman persuaded Ford Motor Co. to fulfill his V-8 engine requirements and built the first of what were to become revolutionary Lotus-Fords, pencil-thin cars that looked like spiders capering through the turns.
—Mike Kupper, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caper
Noun
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His daughter just reminded him in a TikTok prank that went viral.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Or pulling pranks on their teammates.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Verb
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In November, the president was on hand as the NFL’s Washington Commanders hosted the Detroit Lions, and the visitors romped 44-22.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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The Knicks had piled up massive scoring margins while romping through the Eastern Conference playoffs, then were just good enough in the two games in San Antonio.—
Brian Mahoney,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Artists and couturiers are fond of the whimsy of trompe l’oeil, the trick of the eye, the illusion of reality.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Cohesion is the trick, and color does most of the work.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Young performers with the Confidence Is Everything cheer group and musicians from the Rex and Margaret Fortune Early College High School led a lineup of 15 contingents dancing, marching and riding along the inner streets of the park while celebrants and passersby cheered them on.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
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Where do dads go to dance on Father's Day?—
Jamie Fischer,
Parents,
20 June 2026
Noun
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It’s been seven years since Toy Story 4, and clearly, there’s still a huge appetite for the adventures of Woody and Buzz, though in 5’s case, mostly Jesse.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Inspired by tennis shoes, the Roger Advantage is the perfect minimalist sneaker for all your on-the-go adventures.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
Verb
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And it was discovered by accident, when Delap and a few team-mates were larking about in training.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Before proceedings got under way Fallon was seen larking around at the front of the audience hall, before quickly being told to get to his seat as the pope was about to walk through the door.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN,
14 June 2024
Noun
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While the two keep drinking and wait for a rare lunar event, old grievances, outrageous escapades, and macho rivalries explode to the surface.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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Originally released across platforms like the original PlayStation, Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance, the titles follow Tommy Pickles and the rest of the gang on adventures ranging from puzzle-solving missions to globe-trotting escapades.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Dial it over to Sport mode, and the VLE is properly perky, leaping forward with just a modest flex of your right ankle.—
Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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Early also stars as Maddie, a plucky dishwasher who leaps to viral superstardom at a trendy food content creation company.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
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“Caper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caper. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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