as in pranks
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 hops
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 capers
Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Trattoria ZaZa specializes in Roman-style pizza al taglio, hearty rectangles accented by everything from bacon to capers.
—Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Instead, consider leaning into the bagels and lox concept and topping each egg with a few capers or a pinch of everything bagel seasoning.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
When the oil is shimmering, add the garlic and capers and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 30 seconds.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Each is topped with tartar sauce featuring olives, capers and sweet relish, plus lettuce.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
Eggplant appears with linguine, tomato and almond pesto, or nestled with capers and golden raisins between ribbons of mafaldine.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 11 Feb. 2026
The menu also includes the option of local fish of the day prepared a la meunière, with lemons, capers and potatoes.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Scott Caan, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Carla Gugino, and Holt McCallany round out the supporting cast in a movie full of capers and criminals.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
One of Banchetti’s latest favorites is sole with lemon butter and capers.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Trattoria ZaZa specializes in Roman-style pizza al taglio, hearty rectangles accented by everything from bacon to capers.
—Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Instead, consider leaning into the bagels and lox concept and topping each egg with a few capers or a pinch of everything bagel seasoning.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
When the oil is shimmering, add the garlic and capers and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 30 seconds.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Each is topped with tartar sauce featuring olives, capers and sweet relish, plus lettuce.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
Eggplant appears with linguine, tomato and almond pesto, or nestled with capers and golden raisins between ribbons of mafaldine.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 11 Feb. 2026
The menu also includes the option of local fish of the day prepared a la meunière, with lemons, capers and potatoes.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Scott Caan, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Carla Gugino, and Holt McCallany round out the supporting cast in a movie full of capers and criminals.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capers
Noun
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Folks would dip dresses and suits in glowing, phosphorescent paint and wear them around town performing various pranks or artistic displays.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
25 Mar. 2026
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Some in the art world speculate Banksy orchestrated the unmasking himself as a publicity stunt, consistent with his history of subversive pranks and satire.—
Laurie Kellman,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Matt Sorgenfrei hops on Caltrain at the San Francisco station two to three times a week.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Even better, the bunny can transform into two other animals once the holiday buzz hops away.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The most memorable Irish adventures don’t always begin at a castle or end in a pub.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Read on for permit-free swaps for some of the most coveted, reservation-only outdoor adventures.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Guided by the imperious voiceover of family matriarch Ann (Francis Annis), Soames chases after the lovely Irene (Millie Gibson), who scandalously dances ballet and wants to go to Paris.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2026
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Then Nelson dances a guy in the neutral zone and gets tripped … like, that’s what the penalties are for.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Ball, who has been on a heater of late, set the tone early by showing off his full bag of tricks — shooting 3s off one foot, throwing no-look dimes and outleaping opponents for rebounds, seemingly toying with the Kings at times.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Through that rigorous daily routine, Chaser didn’t just learn tricks.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As the three months are counted down in a clockwork way (at one point, the film simply leaps from the 12-week mark to the six-week mark), there’s little detailed feeling for how the designs evolve, for what’s at stake, or for the personalities of Jacobs’ associates.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
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Lancaster guard Journee Hampton (12), left, leaps to take possession of a loose ball during first half action against Austin Westlake.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The show starts with Lauren and Heidi enrolling at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, and Heidi skips class on her first day.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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Jenner regularly skips red carpets, quietly attending award show in support of her man.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The third floor is home to three guest bedrooms, a floating lounge area, and a wraparound terrace, while the fourth floor sports a gym and the entrance to the slide.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2026
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In the Margaret Thatcher biopic, Streep sports a stiff upper lip and no patience for snobby misogyny as England's first female prime minister.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Capers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capers. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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