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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
The Bourne Identity Teens who enjoy action movies and spy capers will be all about the first film in the Bourne movie series, which came out in 2002. — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026 The sauce readers rave about is a blend of shallot, chicken stock, fresh lemon juice, capers, butter, and parsley, a simple combination that packs a flavorful punch. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026 Add the olive oil, capers, salt, and garlic and blend until smooth. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026 Comedy capers like this usually deflate in the third act when their pleasures get punctured by unfunny gunfire. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2026 The island has an impressive food culture built around an extraordinary range of ingredients grown on its own land—from artichokes and capers to figs, honey, and an abundance of wild herbs. — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026 Elegant slices of beef get tarted up with capers, arugula, garlic confit and aioli for a refreshing carpaccio. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 Our shortcut version also ditches the eggs for mayonnaise and adds in capers for extra briny punch. — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 July 2026 Chickpeas, green beans, onions, capers, and a simple homemade vinaigrette come together in a side dish that’s both fresh and filling. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capers
  1. pranks
  2. hops
  3. adventures
  4. dances
  5. tricks
  6. leaps
  7. skips
  8. sports
Noun
  • Before class started, and the teacher had not yet arrived, students may have been clowning around in the room, making jokes, playing pranks, or talking loudly and inappropriately.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Koko loves the pranks too, but is serious about what this tech can do.
    — Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of pranks
Verb
  • His Samoyed hops up and finds a spot between the athlete’s legs and the sofa’s back pillows.
    — Nick Remsen, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Bavik keeps things classic, brewing with 100% malt and aroma hops, then letting the beer chill out for an extended cold maturation.
    — Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of hops
Noun
  • Tucked away near Lucille Ball’s former dressing room, nestled between soundstages on the Paramount lot is the office where John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein cook up many of their big-screen adventures.
    — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026
  • From hiking adventures to international trips, these women are embracing independent travel and finding unexpected freedom along the way.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of adventures
Verb
  • Noa dances viciously, slamming her body raw in front of the stage.
    — Robert Rubsam, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Jennifer Corey dances the Viennese Waltz with student Michael Moore Thursday, March 12, 2015, at the Denver Turnverein in Denver, Colorado.
    — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of dances
Noun
  • Some of his bar inventions, for instance, were less grand thematic ideas and simply tricks to keep patrons indoors and ordering.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Treister had a smart sense of humor, often performing magic tricks for anyone who would come over to his home, his family said.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of tricks
Verb
  • This week the madness leaps from the stage to the screen as Stamptown premieres its first Netflix special Tuesday.
    — Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Lexus isn’t a name that leaps to mind when most auto enthusiasts think about performance, but the Japanese luxury marque is responsible for one of the best sports cars of the century.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of leaps
Verb
  • The package skips any form of standard or optional kitchen unit but does include a full set of blackout blinds and ventilation grilles for the front windows meant to increase airflow and cut out condensation when sleeping inside.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Consuming raw foods skips the cooking step that often reduces harmful bacteria, so knowing your source and paying attention to freshness, cleanliness, and proper handling becomes even more important, Morris adds.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of skips
Verb
  • In a new campaign, Travis Kelce sports the latest in Tommy Hilfiger fall fashion.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • One of the best-performing stocks of the AI bull market also sports the third-lowest multiple in the S & P 500, with only Charter Communications, a struggling cable and broadband company, and General Motors, a cyclical automaker, cheaper.
    — Isabella Gao, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of sports

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“Capers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capers. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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