as in pranks
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke
we'll have no more of your antics, so just settle down
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Recent Examples of antics
The more masochistic or sporting among the fanbase can watch the European antics of others, from Crystal Palace fans fighting each other in Strasbourg to Newcastle United quietly going about their business in Marseille.
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Andy Mitten, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Black bears are one of Carr's favorite animals, as their playful antics and uncanny idiosyncrasies reveal an intelligent soul behind beady eyes.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Set in 1962, the plotless piece explores the antics imposed on men and women in pursuit of one another.
—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
LaBeouf’s behavior on The Rooster Prince and antics in New Orleans has the local Oklahoma film scene slightly on edge.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 18 Feb. 2026
And many of them are now getting tired of antics that, in their minds, take the focus away from the economy.
—Sarah Longwell, The Atlantic, 16 Feb. 2026
The play follows the antics of the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society, whose members are trying to stage a production of a 1920s murder mystery while props go missing, actors forget lines and the cast starts to crack under the pressure.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2026
Unfolding in 1870s Oxford and venturing abroad, the series will expose the early antics of the anarchic adolescent who is yet to evolve into Baker Street’s most renowned resident.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Worth Watching Known for his wild antics, backflips in the endzone and aggressive playing style, Skattebo became a bit of an online sensation after being drafted.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Andy Mitten, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Black bears are one of Carr's favorite animals, as their playful antics and uncanny idiosyncrasies reveal an intelligent soul behind beady eyes.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Set in 1962, the plotless piece explores the antics imposed on men and women in pursuit of one another.
—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
LaBeouf’s behavior on The Rooster Prince and antics in New Orleans has the local Oklahoma film scene slightly on edge.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 18 Feb. 2026
And many of them are now getting tired of antics that, in their minds, take the focus away from the economy.
—Sarah Longwell, The Atlantic, 16 Feb. 2026
The play follows the antics of the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society, whose members are trying to stage a production of a 1920s murder mystery while props go missing, actors forget lines and the cast starts to crack under the pressure.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2026
Unfolding in 1870s Oxford and venturing abroad, the series will expose the early antics of the anarchic adolescent who is yet to evolve into Baker Street’s most renowned resident.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Worth Watching Known for his wild antics, backflips in the endzone and aggressive playing style, Skattebo became a bit of an online sensation after being drafted.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antics
Noun
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Originally from Strasbourg, near the German border, the French creator rose to fame on lip syncs and pranks, hopping from Instagram to YouTube to TikTok.—
Kenneal Patterson,
Vanity Fair,
19 Feb. 2026
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Like anything, our pranks revolved around the zeitgeist of the time.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This is a year of new beginnings, adventures and major changes.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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And some are just his adventures.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Eating on the London Underground is usually frowned upon, but one of the city’s most unusual dining experiences lies at the northern end of the Victoria tube line inside a decommissioned train carriage.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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These projects highlight the strength of our franchises and our ambition to expand Ubisoft stories across multiple platforms, giving fans and broader audiences amazing immersive experiences.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Antics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antics. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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