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
Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Add the cucumber, green pepper, red onion, and capers.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Add the capers, parsley, and lemon juice just before serving for bright color and flavor.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 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
One of Banchetti’s latest favorites is sole with lemon butter and capers.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 23 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
Noun
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
Add the capers, parsley, and lemon juice just before serving for bright color and flavor.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 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
One of Banchetti’s latest favorites is sole with lemon butter and capers.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 23 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capers
Noun
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Of course, the pranks are all in good fun, with owners keeping things safe and playful.—
Kendall Malinchock,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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According to a 2025 roundup of April Fools’ food promotions by the New York Post, several national brands followed Dunkin’s lead by offering tangible rewards instead of traditional pranks.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As Josh is being arrested, Lindsay hops over the police barrier and passionately kisses him goodbye.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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We first encounter Anna, a bit of a hot mess who hops from one house-sitting gig to the next in New York City.—
Alexandra Jhamb Burns,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This is the place to organize unforgettable outdoor adventures, from fishing trips and private charter boat excursions to guided jaunts on a traditional Hawaiian sailing canoe.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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Catsimatidis has had more than his share of adventures.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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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
Noun
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From fusion tapas restaurants to a minor league baseball team, Dunedin has plenty of delightful tricks up its sleeve.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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On a recent thread on the r/GLP1microdosing subreddit, women shared their tips and tricks for hiding medication from their partners.—
Rebecca Flint Marx,
SELF,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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My particular focus on textbooks and curricular guidelines, though, demonstrates that sometimes, knowledge gaps lead to leaps forward.—
Daniela R. P. Weiner,
The Conversation,
17 Apr. 2026
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Season 3 leaps forward five years, aging its characters out of high school and into a much murkier version of adulthood.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At home, Marino skips the mayo altogether and mixes his tuna with olive oil, fresh tomatoes, and basil.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Apr. 2026
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Sharpen and clean your tools This is the task almost everyone skips — and almost everyone regrets skipping.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Vantage currently sports four exhaust pipes, two on each side, so the pipes in question are the units in the center of the car.—
Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
15 Apr. 2026
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In an age where most electrics are looking towards the future with unheard-of modern tech on board, the C6 sports a WWII-era girder-style front fork and a monoshock with an internal floating piston at the rear.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Capers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capers. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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