as in frolicking
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as in dancing
to play and run about happily
children cavorting on the first sunny day of spring
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Recent Examples of cavorting
Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2025
As a member of the gentry, Thomas is crossing class lines by cavorting with the fishermen who work for his father-in-law.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2025
Verb
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
As a member of the gentry, Thomas is crossing class lines by cavorting with the fishermen who work for his father-in-law.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cavorting
Verb
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Everyone was dancing, sweating out their edges, and singing every word.—
Sandy Pierre,
Refinery29,
7 Nov. 2025
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After the announcement, Musk celebrated the vote on a stage at the shareholder meeting, dancing and laughing alongside a pair of robots.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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By the time the time-hopping sci-fi comedy came around in 1985, Fox had already been working steadily as an actor for years.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Nov. 2025
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Matt and Berk, thank you for hopping on.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Polar bears are leaping through their evolution in real time as rising temperatures threaten their habitat.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
6 Jan. 2026
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Luna is leaping into your chatty 3rd house, inviting you to share ideas with humor and rewrite notes before hitting send.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Other current Magenta Status perks include a free DoorDash DashPass membership, plus weekly discounts on movie tickets and concerts, with up to 25% off seats to top shows and sporting events.—
Tim Chan,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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Teti worked with Pereira in Saudi Arabia and joined Wolves in June following the departure of former sporting director Matt Hobbs.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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With a more complete team, the Ravens looked much more like their usual selves, romping to a 30-16 victory in which every facet of the team shone.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Like a romping rhino, the Supersports skirted the limits of decent behavior with an urge to charge every now and again.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
28 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
Verb
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Because of the tides, you’re forced to slow down and savor the waterfalls pouring into the ocean, cliffside beaches, forests, fog, sea lions, elephant seals, and otters frolicking not far off your path.—
Jacqueline Kehoe,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
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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
Noun
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Sending up the no-stakes frivolity of progressive Reform Judaism, characters played by Seth Rogen and Kate Berlant get some insight-free chuckles.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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The protagonist’s diabolical plot is fuelled by an unmanageable tangle of emotions, including raging jealousy, mercenary self-interest, and resentment of Eileen’s professional and intellectual accomplishments, which sparks shame at her own cosseted frivolity.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Cavorting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cavorting. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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