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 Test your knowledge of culinary curveballs, airport antics and a lot more in this week's American Culture Quiz. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 The games also include plenty of antics, including singing, dancing, and bouncing on the pitcher's mound. — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 This episode notably lacked any nod to Trump, though mentions of the president as a whole have been brief compared to the previous season, when the president was the show’s focal point for absurd antics. — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026 For those of a certain age, news about the global antics of eponymous founder John McAfee may have made the name extra memorable. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026 The owl's antics tell young users that Duolingo understands their sense of humor, says Rivera. — Megan Sauer, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026 The face is customizable with various colorways, clock fonts, and photos; there’s also an animated Snoopy, whose antics change with the weather and the holidays. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 13 Oct. 2026 This type of leader isn’t likely to emerge in a political culture that rewards antics and showmanship and punishes seriousness and integrity. — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 12 Oct. 2026 This was in response to the Heat letting loose with a whole lot of abject silliness during Tuesday’s intrasquad scrimmage, which actually is the perfect time for such antics. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for antics

Noun

Surely, Leslie Nielsen was serious about pulling pranks on the set of Airplane!

— Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 2026
The Muskego Police Department is warning Muskego High School students about consequences of pranks causing damage after the department received over 20 complaints in less than two weeks.

— Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of pranks

Noun

The reality star shared photos from her tropical birthday getaway, featuring colorful sunsets, underwater adventures, and what appears to be a stay at the exclusive Amanpulo resort.

— Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2026
In the book of remembrance, all moments, events, adventures, and experiences need to be expressed.

— Jennifer Rich, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of adventures

Noun

Amenities and experiences Dublin’s literary heritage, inspired by the likes of Oscar Wilde, seeps through the walls of The Wilder Townhouse and is reflected in thoughtful details throughout the entire experience.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
One card was from a Syrian woman whose family discouraged her from sitting for an on camera to share her experiences as a refugee – so Sachs settles for filming a tribute to the woman’s cooking skills.

— Will Tizard, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026