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 Mel might be a disaster with her loud mouth and impolite antics, but her over-the-top meddling does her buddies some good. — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026 The film follows the madcap antics of a group of sports-car fans racing coast-to-coast from New York to California. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2026 His antics have entertained aquarium visitors and drawn attention online, where videos have documented just how creative Momota can get with the cones. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026 Filled with cats doing everything from clever tricks to delightfully goofy antics, the festival — which is actually just one screening of a 70-minute collection of videos — promises to deliver nonstop laughter and feel-good entertainment. — Denis Akbari, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026 Minor league baseball is known for its theme nights, promotional giveaways, and on-field antics that keep the fans entertained all game long. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026 Warriors fans might just have to stomach a few shameless foul-baiting antics in a late back-to-back in Oklahoma City. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026 Frankie dropped out of an engineering program at Stanford years before, and Molly could be a professional baker if her talents weren’t always diverted toward party antics. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026 Pitcher Johnny Cueto made just 17 starts for the Royals during the 2015 season, but he will long be remembered in Kansas City for his success and occasional antics on the mound. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026

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Noun

And on social media, videos show a range of other unwanted recordings, from relatively inoffensive pranks to more harmful videos featuring bullying or harassment.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026
Alves, who is known online for her day-in-the-life content as well as making videos documenting humorous pranks, had nearly 60,000 followers on Instagram.

— Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of pranks

Noun

They’re transported to fantastical lands, rekindling their family bond through adventures.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026
The swift rebound when a nation switches from a wobbling to hard currency is a scenario Hanke has witnessed many times before in his adventures as the Money Doctor.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of adventures

Noun

Naturally, their experiences heavily shaped the hotel’s aesthetic, bringing layers of Tibetan, Persian, Indian, and Uzbek influences into the centuries-old adobe buildings.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
The company has more than 60 original IPs in development across film, animation, games, consumer products and immersive experiences.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026