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 It is filled with off-putting, perhaps even disconcerting antics, and teams don't want to add that to their locker room. — Armando Salguero, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026 However, he has been known to steal the show on a number of occasions with his cheeky antics, from dancing to the band’s music to dramatically covering his ears during a noisy flypast. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026 SoloMania roared into WrestleMania as Solo’s antics endeared him to a big crowd in US Bank Stadium of over 35,000. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Louis, known for his adorable, camera-attracting antics, was absent from this family affair. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026 Rafts of otters entertained me with their antics, while dolphins played in the wake of whale-watching boats. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026 The birders visit Flaco faithfully, delight in antics, but can’t help but worry about what comes next. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 30 July 2026 But Paddy’s isn’t Sudz, and the Gang’s efforts to soft-pedal their antics to be more in line with those mainstream bars devolved into typical Sunny-style hostility and off-putting grossness. — Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 28 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for antics

Noun

Frawley would use his young My Three Sons costars to play pranks on Vance.

— Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 30 July 2026
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

Definition of pranks

Noun

At 80, Smyrna resident Kay Braswell is still lacing up her hiking boots and setting out on adventures around the world.

— Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Unlike many of the finest automakers that are waiting to reveal their latest adventures in engineering and design during Northern California’s Monterey Car Week, Bugatti has not left us in suspense.

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of adventures

Noun

Cooking classes, yoga lessons, meditation experiences, and live entertainment are also vacation activities that enhance the body and the spirit.

— Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
That means strengthening the connection between our clubs and their communities, creating unforgettable experiences for fans, and making sure the excitement generated this summer becomes lasting momentum for Major League Soccer.

— Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026