as in dancing
to play and run about happily
children cavorting on the first sunny day of spring
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as in frolicking
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Recent Examples of cavorting
Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2025
Noun
Contreras tagged Randy Rodriguez’s hanging slider in the bottom of the ninth, cavorting around the bases while his teammates spilled out of the home dugout.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cavorting
Verb
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That means the boot camp — led by vocal coaches, renowned producers, fitness trainers and star choreographers — will go beyond the fundamental basics of singing and dancing by including mental health care, physical wellness, media training and global studies.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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The video shows Gilbert and his mother Shirley Gilbert, a retired teacher and alumna of the district, dancing at 11 schools across the city as students from James Madison and Riverside high schools drum the catchy rhythm in the background.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Bunny hopping is nothing new for first-person shooters; spamming the jump button to confuse foes is a decades-old tactic.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
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But there is also a far more practical reason for doing something as crazy as bunny hopping up the Eiffel Tower.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Later in the segment, the Las Culturistas host went as far as leaping over the desk so that Dobby could punish himself once again by banging his head against the camera.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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The Norwegian striker first looped the ball over the keeper to give City the lead before later leaping highest to power home for his second after Monaco had equalised through a brilliant Jordan Teze finish.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Europe claimed a 14-1 victory for their fourth straight win in Boston, while Team World returned the favour two years later in Vancouver, romping to a 13-2 win.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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But, new research reveals that — despite their vast difference in size — these marine mammals often enjoy playful interactions, much like a Great Dane romping with a Chihuahua.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The trio lets their imaginations drift, stretching out ideas of structure and frolicking with unexpected arrangements, often midsong.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
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With azure water lapping sandy beaches, lazy days spent frolicking in Lake Maggiore are a huge draw.—
Lisa Kadane,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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She was put in charge of Bay’s sporting operations in September and tasked with finding Montoya’s replacement.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Justin Bieber sits court-side at a sporting event in Los Angeles.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Their everlasting merrymaking might seem warm and fuzzy at first glance, but in truth, there is a gloomy undercurrent to their existence, hiding just beneath the surface.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
25 May 2025
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Alternatively, the Perry Lane Hotel, as well as the brand-new, Ann Savannah, will put you in the heart of the merrymaking.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For the forgiving, these simulcasts have insights and frivolities each Monday.—
Jenny Catlin,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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This May the Eleventh Circuit denied him relief from a $25,000 Tax Court frivolity penalty.—
Peter J Reilly,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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“Cavorting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cavorting. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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