capers 1 of 2

noun

plural of caper
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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verb

present tense third-person singular of caper
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
Noun
In a food processor or blender, combine garlic, shallots, olive oil, parsley, dill, capers, basil, lemon zest and juice. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 The tartness of capers, lemon juice, and pickles balances the rich flavors. — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 Tonnato being the absurdly delicious — and absurdly simple — sauce of tuna, mayonnaise, capers and anchovies. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 29 June 2026 The fish simmers in a saucy saute of bell peppers and tomatoes, flavored with garlic, olives, capers and thyme. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2026 Remove the pan from the heat and add lemon juice, capers, and remaining 2 tablespoons butter. — Martha Stewart, 21 June 2026 In place of this slice of Americana is the cartoony Mickey Avenue which is themed to classic capers featuring Disney's mascot. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 Those up for a bit of on-board capers may enjoy the Murder Mystery Dinner Train on select Saturday nights this summer. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026 In a bowl, stir together the anchovies, olives, capers, parsley, and remaining oil. — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capers
  1. pranks
  2. hops
  3. adventures
  4. dances
  5. tricks
  6. leaps
  7. skips
  8. sports
Noun
  • Police used the incident to warn the public that pranks involving Orbeez guns, airsoft guns, or other toy firearms can provoke dangerous reactions and lead to criminal charges.
    — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 26 June 2026
  • In the special, Arcuri tackles topics like marital pranks and urinal mind games while contending, on the more serious side, with his wife Katie Thurston’s cancer journey.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 June 2026
Definition of pranks
Verb
  • As President Whitmore, Bill Pullman gives an all-timer inspirational speech, hops in a fighter jet, and destroys invading aliens.
    — Maggie Fremont, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026
  • Playing bass in his place is Rob Jost, while harpist Mikaela Davis hops on a few tracks for levity, too.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026
Definition of hops
Noun
  • The camping tents below are tested and approved for outdoor adventures.
    — Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026
  • To add onto your adventures, visit Smith Mountain Lake which is under an hour away or plan a visit to Go Fest in the fall to really capture the region’s outdoor spirit.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
Definition of adventures
Verb
  • This book about a couple in complex crisis creates a sense of political alienation that The Drama frankly dances around.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 2 July 2026
  • Listen to the supple bass line, which dances throughout the song as its own character.
    — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Definition of dances
Noun
  • Lennox and Kember are so good at playing these meta-textual tricks.
    — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 14 July 2026
  • To that point, experts in neuroscience and AI think that the difficulty of old dogs learning new tricks is significantly underappreciated.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 July 2026
Definition of tricks
Verb
  • Following the officer’s voice, the cat leaps up to a higher ledge, then up again to the railing near the roadway.
    — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
  • Normally invisible to us, the corona suddenly leaps into view the moment the moon blocks the sun’s brilliant face.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 10 July 2026
Definition of leaps
Verb
  • Jeff Johnson, a pastor and podcaster, shared the budget-friendly order in a social media video, saying his family skips individual meals and orders a 30-count nugget tray and a few buttered buns instead.
    — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • With time skips and eerie supernatural occurrences, this show continues to be a fan favorite for a reason.
    — Taylor Grothe, Parents, 4 July 2026
Definition of skips
Verb
  • Thankfully, Hutton Brickyards sports a main pavilion that is fully covered, allowing the crowd to wait out the water without getting soaked.
    — Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 5 July 2026
  • Super Heavy sports 33 Raptor engines at its business end, which produce nearly 20 million pounds of thrust at liftoff.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of sports

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