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
Co-created by and starring Dan Levy, the darkly funny series mixes dysfunctional family antics with the drama of being pulled into an organized crime ring.
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Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Just like that, the whole family's back together, and the unruly antics that made Malcolm in the Middle a classic are back in full force.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
The show, now airing its 10th season on Peacock, follows a group of friends and their antics in a vacation home in the Hamptons in New York.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
The outrageous antics revolving around the experiences of fretful teen prodigy Malcolm were always anchored by his family’s tight bond.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Players like Hans came and went, propped up more by the drama surrounding their antics than their game play.
—Ben Mezrich, Vanity Fair, 6 Apr. 2026
OpenAI has previously expressed related concerns about Musk’s antics.
—Ashley Capoot,kate Rooney, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
For all of her eclectic outfits and wild antics, Lady Gaga thinks of herself as a homebody at heart.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
Peep the pricing, and Ye is still getting paid to play his catalog despite his real-world antics.
—Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Just like that, the whole family's back together, and the unruly antics that made Malcolm in the Middle a classic are back in full force.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
The show, now airing its 10th season on Peacock, follows a group of friends and their antics in a vacation home in the Hamptons in New York.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
The outrageous antics revolving around the experiences of fretful teen prodigy Malcolm were always anchored by his family’s tight bond.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Players like Hans came and went, propped up more by the drama surrounding their antics than their game play.
—Ben Mezrich, Vanity Fair, 6 Apr. 2026
OpenAI has previously expressed related concerns about Musk’s antics.
—Ashley Capoot,kate Rooney, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
For all of her eclectic outfits and wild antics, Lady Gaga thinks of herself as a homebody at heart.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
Peep the pricing, and Ye is still getting paid to play his catalog despite his real-world antics.
—Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antics
Noun
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Of course, the pranks are all in good fun, with owners keeping things safe and playful.—
Kendall Malinchock,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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According to a 2025 roundup of April Fools’ food promotions by the New York Post, several national brands followed Dunkin’s lead by offering tangible rewards instead of traditional pranks.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This is a year of new beginnings, adventures and major changes!—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
14 Apr. 2026
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But Rene faced this uphill climb with the same indomitable spirit that defined her, filling her days with smiles, prayers, good deeds and with adventures, especially after tests offered up hope that the disease had been halted.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Attending a joust is one of the quintessential renaissance festival experiences.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Two of the pre-tournament favorites, Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm, would like to hit the reset button on their 2026 Masters experiences.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Antics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antics. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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