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
Semi-professional streamers encouraged antics for cameras suspended on gimbals, which attracted the surrounding crowd to pull out their personal devices, only for the commotion to inspire attention from legacy news crews.
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Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
The pair got…more than a little unstable by the end of season 2, their antics dealt with by family fixer Harry Da Souza, played by Hardy, who effectively leads the series.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
George and Louis also had plenty of fun that year with some antics during the ceremonial carriage ride.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Constantino’s antics have not earned him fans among local party officials, who overwhelmingly support his opponent, state Assembly Member Robert Smullen, in the 21st Congressional District race.
—Michael Hill, Fortune, 12 June 2026
More antics were expected on Saturday, said officials.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
For Jenny Voisard, watching the daily antics of a bald eagle family perched above the shimmering waters of Big Bear Lake in Southern California is about togetherness as much as birdwatching.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 June 2026
Through all the antics and all that stuff that people see, 50 is smart.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 June 2026
After five seasons of antics, laughs, and tears, Hacks has arrived at its bittersweet end.
—Alexandra Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
The pair got…more than a little unstable by the end of season 2, their antics dealt with by family fixer Harry Da Souza, played by Hardy, who effectively leads the series.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
George and Louis also had plenty of fun that year with some antics during the ceremonial carriage ride.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Constantino’s antics have not earned him fans among local party officials, who overwhelmingly support his opponent, state Assembly Member Robert Smullen, in the 21st Congressional District race.
—Michael Hill, Fortune, 12 June 2026
More antics were expected on Saturday, said officials.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
For Jenny Voisard, watching the daily antics of a bald eagle family perched above the shimmering waters of Big Bear Lake in Southern California is about togetherness as much as birdwatching.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 June 2026
Through all the antics and all that stuff that people see, 50 is smart.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 June 2026
After five seasons of antics, laughs, and tears, Hacks has arrived at its bittersweet end.
—Alexandra Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antics
Noun
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Senior pranks Senior pranks had long been a rite of passage at Newark, Leggett said.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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In Lebanon, a look-alike delivery driver posts satirical videos and pranks unsuspecting residents, showing the fear Adraee inspires.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Noun
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The 2026 contestants' Instagram and TikTok profiles are frozen in time, showcasing their final adventures and accomplishments (like Kenzie Annis graduating from nursing school) before they were sequestered in May, prior to their debuts in the Fijian villa.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The wear and tear of his adventures left him with a bald spot under his cowboy hat.—
Marc Malkin,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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To safeguard the protection of visitors, visitor experiences, and park resources, many demonstrations require a permit.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Internal prototypes accidentally go live because there's no review process, leading to customer confusion or poor AI experiences.—
Bernard Aceituno,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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“Antics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antics. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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