CAVORTS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

cavorts

verb

present tense third-person singular of cavort

as in dances

to play and run about happily children cavorting on the first sunny day of spring

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This book about a couple in complex crisis creates a sense of political alienation that The Drama frankly dances around.

— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 2 July 2026
Listen to the supple bass line, which dances throughout the song as its own character.

— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 18 June 2026

Definition of dances

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As President Whitmore, Bill Pullman gives an all-timer inspirational speech, hops in a fighter jet, and destroys invading aliens.

— Maggie Fremont, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026
Playing bass in his place is Rob Jost, while harpist Mikaela Davis hops on a few tracks for levity, too.

— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026

Definition of hops

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Following the officer’s voice, the cat leaps up to a higher ledge, then up again to the railing near the roadway.

— Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Normally invisible to us, the corona suddenly leaps into view the moment the moon blocks the sun’s brilliant face.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 10 July 2026

Definition of leaps

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Amarildo instantly controls a quick throw-in, skips away from one Czech defender, hoodwinks another with a hip-swerve and, spotting keeper Schrojf off his line, fires the ball in at the near post.

— Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026
The researchers also note that heavier diving species likely rely on their legs to launch, something this robot skips entirely.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 July 2026

Definition of skips

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The glowing ribbon of the Milky Way tumbles directly through this cosmic triangle before arcing towards the southern horizon, though its diffuse light will be hidden behind a veil of moonlight on the night of the full moon.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 2 July 2026
Then the wisdom tumbles like Milk Duds fresh from the concessionaire.

— Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026

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