CAPER Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈkā-pər

Definition of caper

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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verb

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

Noun

Food plays an integral role in Manolito’s draw; small dishes include a classic mustardy Cuban sandwich and ropa vieja with raisins and capers that make each bite dance between sweet and salty. — Kristin Braswell, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026 This seminal caper re-teams Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) costars Robert Redford and Paul Newman in a story of two con men taking revenge on the brutal crime boss (Robert Shaw) who murdered their friend. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026

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 Tiny Guna capered about barefoot, hopping on the balls of his feet. — Guy Trebay, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2016 See All Example Sentences for caper

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Noun

Over at Team Mauve’s house, the prank starts falling into place when Green and his teammates Jodie Sweetin and Beverley Mitchell get a knock on the door regarding a pizza delivery.

— Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026
The Muskego Police Department is warning Muskego High School students about consequences of pranks causing damage after the department received over 20 complaints in less than two weeks.

— Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of prank

Verb

His panel of French critics, restaurateurs, and vintners expected the home team would romp to a win.

— Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Cam Schlittler pitched another playoff gem against the Red Sox, and Ben Rice also burned their hometown team with a late grand slam and six RBIs as the New York Yankees opened this Wild Card Series rematch by romping to a 9-0 victory Tuesday night.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of romp

Noun

Kids can explore an inflatable corn maze, go trick-or-treating, face painting and more.

— John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 8 Oct. 2026
Beamer’s acumen in the game’s third phase comes from father, Hall of Famer Frank Beamer, whose Virginia Tech teams won games by blocking kicks and using trick plays.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of trick

Verb

All of these girls, all of them, so beautiful, dancing to the same song every night, skin against the cold security of the pole, the stage, accepting the proffered bills graciously.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026
The audience cheered for their favorite looks, danced to the soundtrack, and cooed at the cute dogs that appeared on the runway (one in sunglasses).

— Vogue, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of dance

Noun

The single-player sci-fi adventure game is set in the year 2945, as the United Empire of Earth is threatened by outlaws and hostile aliens alike.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
Sentinel 6, an Afro-futurist sci-fi adventure anime, is in development with NBA and NFL Pros Michael Carter-Williams and Jamaal Williams, respectively, boarding as executive producers.

— Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of adventure

Verb

Up on a hill overlooking Sarajevo, Karadžić, the proud champion of his nation, huddles inside a little red pod, formerly part of a cable car, trying to make a phone call to his wife while petting a puppy that larks around at his feet.

— Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
The Reting Rinpoche dispatched a search team of high lamas, who soon heard about a precocious 2-year-old who enjoyed larking inside chicken coops but also frequently spoke yearningly about making a long journey to Lhasa.

— Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026

Definition of lark

Verb

Jordan Davis of the Eagles leaped and blocked the kick, scooped the ball and returned it 61 yards for a touchdown that sent the Rams to a 33-26 defeat.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Williams leaped back inbounds to secure her own miss on a play initially ruled Dallas’ ball, but Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase successfully challenged the call.

— Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

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