caprioles 1 of 2

Definition of capriolesnext
plural of capriole

caprioles

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verb

present tense third-person singular of capriole

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for caprioles
Noun
  • 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
  • Each is topped with tartar sauce featuring olives, capers and sweet relish, plus lettuce.
    Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Patients with myositis, an immune disease that attacks muscle, have shown significant improvements in strength.
    Jason Liebowitz, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
  • The Ghostface killer attacks them, leaving two dead, including Lucas, impaled on a sharp beer tap handle.
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Laden with skips, the landing craft goes back and forth to Girvan for several days.
    Matt Slater, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
  • But my Number One choice is mainly because this album deserves no skips.
    Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • There are many reasons why America bucks this global trend, but much of it comes down to an historic reliance on unions to fight for time off and their waning influence today, coupled with a demanding work culture that hasn’t evolved much since the industrial revolution.
    Joe O’Connor, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Chili purists say there’s no place for beans in real chili, but since this recipe already bucks tradition by using turkey instead of ground beef, all bets are off.
    Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Caprioles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caprioles. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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