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
Simbi Khali played Nina Campbell, the sharp-witted assistant who often reacted to the Solomons’ antics with amused disbelief.
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Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Her presence changes the dynamics of his antics, always for the better.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Nary one of us has the bandwidth for her attention-seeking antics.
—Bridgette Bartlett Royall, Essence, 30 Jan. 2026
Heading into season 3, Wallace hasn’t said much about where the story will go, beyond that viewers can expect the same antics.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2026
Philippa returns in seasons 4 and 3 to continue Featherington family antics and is played by Harriet Cains, who is 31.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Not that Johnson is able to disarm everybody with his antics.
—Matthew Stolle, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2026
Indeed, the full account of his background and antics, as related in Prospect by Alan Rusbridger, the former editor of the Guardian, offers a disturbing glimpse of the rapid Trumpification of British political and journalistic culture.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The trailer promises traditional silly antics, like Gonzo’s daring stunts and Beaker’s dysfunctional science experiments, and musical performances.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026
Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Her presence changes the dynamics of his antics, always for the better.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Nary one of us has the bandwidth for her attention-seeking antics.
—Bridgette Bartlett Royall, Essence, 30 Jan. 2026
Heading into season 3, Wallace hasn’t said much about where the story will go, beyond that viewers can expect the same antics.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2026
Philippa returns in seasons 4 and 3 to continue Featherington family antics and is played by Harriet Cains, who is 31.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Not that Johnson is able to disarm everybody with his antics.
—Matthew Stolle, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2026
Indeed, the full account of his background and antics, as related in Prospect by Alan Rusbridger, the former editor of the Guardian, offers a disturbing glimpse of the rapid Trumpification of British political and journalistic culture.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The trailer promises traditional silly antics, like Gonzo’s daring stunts and Beaker’s dysfunctional science experiments, and musical performances.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antics
Noun
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Reba McEntire is a survivor — of six years of pranks!—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Jan. 2026
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This is an utterly throwaway slice of college comedy, rather more concerned with sports, pranks, and teen/20-something romance than getting lost on the final frontier.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Here's everything to know about Perseverance, and the latest significant finding from the rover's adventures.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Salish and Jordan Matter, the father-daughter duo known for posting videos of their weekly adventures on YouTube, have entered an exclusive deal with Netflix.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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On the domestic front, Vance is deeply affected by his experiences growing up in a small town in middle America, a town that had seen better days.—
Frank DeVito,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
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The show can be a gentle tool for families to introduce conversations about diverse experiences and voices, helping children see that history is made up of many stories, not just one.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Antics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antics. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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