as in prank
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke
long-ago college capers that have become more rollicking and daring with each recounting
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as in to romp
to play and run about happily
as summer drew to a close, the children spent their days wistfully capering on the beach
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Recent Examples of caper
Dave Lieber, Dallas Morning News, 1 Jan. 2026
Pre-bud salmonberries are fermented into capers, cedar tree pods are blended with sumac to create a faux lime juice, and haskap berries gave my morning kombucha its vermillion hue.
—Katie Nanton, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
Noel Murray, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
Chapman persuaded Ford Motor Co. to fulfill his V-8 engine requirements and built the first of what were to become revolutionary Lotus-Fords, pencil-thin cars that looked like spiders capering through the turns.
—Mike Kupper, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024
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Noun
Create paranoia First, and most important, how did this caper begin?
—Dave Lieber, Dallas Morning News, 1 Jan. 2026
Pre-bud salmonberries are fermented into capers, cedar tree pods are blended with sumac to create a faux lime juice, and haskap berries gave my morning kombucha its vermillion hue.
—Katie Nanton, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
Verb
While capering around with her boss, Matty keeps looking for a private moment alone with Olympia’s luggage.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
Chapman persuaded Ford Motor Co. to fulfill his V-8 engine requirements and built the first of what were to become revolutionary Lotus-Fords, pencil-thin cars that looked like spiders capering through the turns.
—Mike Kupper, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caper
Noun
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In addition to music, the group launched a prank show called Loiter Squad, produced by the company behind Jackass.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Reba McEntire is a survivor — of six years of pranks!—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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McNeel enters the runoff against Brown with unified GOP backing in a district designed for Republicans to romp.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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With a 56-22 dismantling of Oregon, Indiana has romped through this College Football Playoff like nothing the sport has seen in years, if ever.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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So much grunt routes through a trick all-wheel-drive system that actually uses a two-speed gearbox ahead of the engine between the front wheels, in addition to a more traditional eight-speed dual-clutch transaxle routing power to the rears.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Our mother figures and friends can serve as the best sources of inspiration for beauty tips and tricks, thanks to many years of trial and error.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Pat Patriot danced in one corner.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2026
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The Shakers, a sect of Christianity named for their ecstatic worship dancing, were nonviolent and refused to fight in the Revolutionary War upon settling in Upstate New York.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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Luxury expeditions to the region are now attracting travelers craving new and unusual adventures at sea, all complemented by modern, high-end amenities.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Except, when the rehearsals start in earnest and boys enter the duo’s orbit in after-school adventures, their already off-balance dual existence and sneaky one-upmanship worsens.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And it was discovered by accident, when Delap and a few team-mates were larking about in training.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Before proceedings got under way Fallon was seen larking around at the front of the audience hall, before quickly being told to get to his seat as the pope was about to walk through the door.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN,
14 June 2024
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Forget the red Porsches, promiscuous escapades, and questionable clothing choices.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Swap your shoes for fins and clothes for swim suits, then embark on an aquatic escapade.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Wilde, reflecting on her experience following her Sundance directorial debut, warned against the pressure placed on emerging filmmakers — especially women — to immediately leap into larger studio systems.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2026
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At the last moment, forward Trey Simpson left his man to leap high and deflect Newell’s dunk attempt — a most vivid picture of having his teammates’ back.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Caper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caper. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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