Thesaurus results for ANTICS

antics

noun

plural of antic

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 While the prerequisite Miami bachelor party antics — party buses, yacht parties, and accidentally stealing 30 kilos of cocaine from a cartel boss — all occur, the film tries to root itself in some real pathos about the nature of male friendships. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 24 July 2026 But there are also several reasons to suggest he simply couldn’t be trusted to lead the red-ball side — from his off-field antics in New Zealand last winter, to his penchant for daft dismissals at crucial moments in games. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 24 July 2026 Given all of his rule-breaking antics, the Guardians of the Universe are concerned about what Hal may or may not have inherited from Sinestro. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 23 July 2026 Before her antics with Sheinelle, Leslie explained that the new series was filmed very much in the moment. — Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026 Later, another nerdy boy will fall prey to their antics, yet there’s no gruesome violence on sight, only a melancholic and ethereal exorcizing of the demons that plague Emily’s heart. — Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 20 July 2026 Sadoski plays Chef Luca, a brilliant but self-destructive superstar chef whose personal entanglements and rock-star antics threaten to derail his high-end restaurant residency at The Roman. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 July 2026 The frantic antics and manic-yet-precise playing at times jaw-dropping. — Steve Hochman, SPIN, 15 July 2026 Their early live shows were marked by ominous guitar riffs, blast beats, and gruesome antics onstage, feeding into the early signs of a new heavy metal subgenre that would become death metal. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 14 July 2026

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Business Insider also found videos of creators using the glasses to film offensive pranks or asking women out at gyms.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026
However, officers warned the trend could spread and encouraged residents to remain vigilant as similar pranks become more common during the summer months.

— Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

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The stage can accommodate all types of productions, from film and television to commercials, music videos, livestreams and immersive experiences, among others.

— Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
Disability spans every age, race, culture and socioeconomic background, and investment in accessibility and inclusive programming tends to ripple outward, improving experiences for older adults, veterans, families and caregivers along the way.

— Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026