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
Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Toss sardines into this classic Mediterranean dish with olives, tomatoes, and capers.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 1 May 2026
This Italian salsa verde is a traditional herb sauce made with parsley, garlic, and capers.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Anyone returning from a city trip and regretting not having eaten a Käsekrainer at the famous Betzinger sausage stand in front of the Albertina Museum will find a snack in the suite with various cheeses, ham, gherkins, and capers—an accidental direct hit.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Bucatini con le sarde, a classic Sicilian dish with sardines and anchovies, doesn’t suffer from the pivot to going fishless, with capers filling in for the briny element.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Add the cucumber, green pepper, red onion, and capers.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Lemon and capers are another winning combination.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 13 Apr. 2026
These crime capers range from small-town jobs to border-crossing schemes, all with settings that feel as developed as the characters themselves.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
Add lemon juice, capers, and parsley right before serving to preserve color and flavor in this crowd-pleasing dish.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Toss sardines into this classic Mediterranean dish with olives, tomatoes, and capers.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 1 May 2026
This Italian salsa verde is a traditional herb sauce made with parsley, garlic, and capers.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Anyone returning from a city trip and regretting not having eaten a Käsekrainer at the famous Betzinger sausage stand in front of the Albertina Museum will find a snack in the suite with various cheeses, ham, gherkins, and capers—an accidental direct hit.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Bucatini con le sarde, a classic Sicilian dish with sardines and anchovies, doesn’t suffer from the pivot to going fishless, with capers filling in for the briny element.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Add the cucumber, green pepper, red onion, and capers.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Lemon and capers are another winning combination.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 13 Apr. 2026
These crime capers range from small-town jobs to border-crossing schemes, all with settings that feel as developed as the characters themselves.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capers
Noun
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Shortly after midnight on May 25, prosecutors said the same group of teens were driving around San Mateo pulling pranks on classmates from Hillsdale High School.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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This send-off mixes new stunts with archival footage, promising the usual outlandish pranks and blunt-force impacts to sensitive bodily regions.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
Verb
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All German Pilsner malt, super soft water profile like that in a Czech pale lager, and 100% US-grown hops with a touch of flaked corn.—
Blaine Callahan,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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At the finish of the night, once the final notes have faded and the last bits of confetti have dropped, Eilish, now coming off less like a savior blessing her masses than just another young woman at the end of a tough but rewarding workday, hops into a waiting SUV.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Audiences are going to have a lot of fun with the adventures and misadventures of these unusual characters, all brought to life with extraordinary quality.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Some of Scott's adventures included riding the TRON coaster, taking photos with Darth Vader and watching Chewbacca swoop in on Deschanel.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Traditionally in the spring, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance (CPRD) dances a concert based on its legacy.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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The food dances seamlessly between Asian flavors, pulling inspiration from Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, and more, and local ingredients from the Gulf South.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Talent can be seen everywhere, as some students have been able to incorporate back flips and other tricks to elevate their game.—
Marcella Baietto,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Regular Maintenance Is Key Even with helpful tricks and ideal placement, regular cleaning remains the most effective way to keep algae under control.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Consumer spending was surprisingly resilient through 2025 and has been into 2026 so far even as inflation leaps.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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Comedian, writer, and actor John Early’s directorial debut starring himself as Maddie, a plucky dishwasher who leaps to viral superstardom at a trendy food content creation company.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The report included multiple claims from sources of dysfunction in his campaign, including that Schlossberg had high staff turnover, regularly skips strategy meetings and disappears for long periods of time with little explanation.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Anyone who knows how to go directly to Spokeo, Whitepages, or BeenVerified skips Google entirely and finds everything anyway.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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This will be a physical game, as Houston sports one of the best defenses in the NFL.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Joey King sports an adorable pink Miu Miu purse for the Miu Miu Select event in New York City on May 12.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Capers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capers. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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