as in prank
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke
known for cutting didoes at the holiday party held each year at the office
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Brown was charged with misdemeanor misusing 911 — a charge one expert said is typically brought against prank callers, not those in a mental crisis.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Sep. 2025 -
Still, Shannon promised, no pranks this time, because the movie at hand is too important.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
12 Sep. 2025
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So the real trick was creating a hue with blendability that people were willing to reapply.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Luray Caverns feel almost magical—complete with musical instruments built into the walls, mirror-like lakes that play tricks on your eyes, and even a wishing well tucked into the underground pathways.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Ok so these capriccio bubblies taste like a fruit punch four loko.—
Zoe Szathmary,
Fox News,
17 May 2018
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The latter’s peculiar, angular graphite works appear lightweight next to Ms. Bontecou’s intense capriccios.—
JASON FARAGO and MARTHA SCHWENDENER,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2017
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“Dido.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dido. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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