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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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
Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 2 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
In a small bowl, stir together the garlic, capers, parsley and oregano; spoon the mixture atop the feta.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, in a small bowl mix together the cream cheese, chives and capers.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 28 Dec. 2025
While a growing flock of more than 280,000 Instagram followers appreciate posts showing the sisters' high jinks and capers — such as Sister Rita's boxing sessions — the provost's spokesperson, Harald Schiffl, is less enthusiastic.
—Esme Nicholson, NPR, 18 Dec. 2025
The Caviar Tater Tot ($125) consists of one ounce of Osetra caviar, four EsterEv tots, crème fraîche, chives, capers and egg salad.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Preconfigured toppings include the Gold Standard (smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, lemon), the Summer Girl (burrata, grated tomato) and the Brusco (Calabrian cream cheese, pistachio mortadella, honey).
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
For martini lovers, there’s the choice between the $24 Dirtier Martini, made with Tito’s vodka and the bar’s signature dirty mix, garnished with olives and capers, or $35 Ben’s Martini, with Monkey 47 gin, Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth and lemon oil, served with a side of chips.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
Add a handful of olives or capers for extra briny punch, or stir in a splash of cream at the end for a richer sauce.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 2 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
In a small bowl, stir together the garlic, capers, parsley and oregano; spoon the mixture atop the feta.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, in a small bowl mix together the cream cheese, chives and capers.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 28 Dec. 2025
While a growing flock of more than 280,000 Instagram followers appreciate posts showing the sisters' high jinks and capers — such as Sister Rita's boxing sessions — the provost's spokesperson, Harald Schiffl, is less enthusiastic.
—Esme Nicholson, NPR, 18 Dec. 2025
The Caviar Tater Tot ($125) consists of one ounce of Osetra caviar, four EsterEv tots, crème fraîche, chives, capers and egg salad.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Preconfigured toppings include the Gold Standard (smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, lemon), the Summer Girl (burrata, grated tomato) and the Brusco (Calabrian cream cheese, pistachio mortadella, honey).
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
For martini lovers, there’s the choice between the $24 Dirtier Martini, made with Tito’s vodka and the bar’s signature dirty mix, garnished with olives and capers, or $35 Ben’s Martini, with Monkey 47 gin, Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth and lemon oil, served with a side of chips.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capers
Noun
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CrowdStrike senior vice president of counter adversary Adam Meyers told Fortune these techniques have been honed after years of escalating pranks in video game spaces.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
1 Jan. 2026
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Tucker, Connor and Carson began rising to TikTok fame in 2019 with their viral videos featuring lifestyle content, family pranks, comedy skits and food and sports challenges.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
16 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Re hops on a beam of light and flies into space in search of a cozy lunar nook.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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On a crisp fall day, sun bathes the stones in light and a cat — one of a handful that roam the property — hops leisurely upon one.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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And every season delivers fresh adventures set against a backdrop of epic scenery.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
7 Jan. 2026
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Follow her adventures at @ashleahalpern.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The people yearn for a man who dances (or endurance runs) through life.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
4 Nov. 2025
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It is aimed at combining the cultural influence of its host city with the daring fashion that dances across the pages of the magazine.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cherki is visibly excited by his spectators, eager to show off his tricks, until a coach comes into frame on the YouTube video and tells them their fun is over.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Cheo was a jokester and would play tricks on her, like pretending to be asleep, to lighten the mood.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Creative play brightens, and feelings gently soften as the Moon leaps into your 5th House of Affection.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2026
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The heart leaps every now and then to hear some hot rod out there, or some motorcycle roaring late at night in glorious, mortal disregard.—
David Searcy,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
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But the show skips straight to dessert without building any connective tissue in the form of character depth or believable tension.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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Berkshire has never had public or investor relations departments, and the company skips the quarterly investor calls that nearly every public company holds.—
Josh Funk,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In the photo, Aniston sports a warm, purse-lipped smile and wraps her arms around Curtis, who cheeses and looks to the right of the camera while resting his hands on his new love's.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Nov. 2025
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All’s Fair certainly sports a star-studded slate, with Kim Kardashian, Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash-Betts, Teyana Taylor, Matthew Noszka, Sarah Paulson and Glenn Close making up the cast.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Capers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capers. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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