as in prank
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke
their escapades at the prep school became the stuff of boarding-school legend
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Recent Examples of escapade
The now 27-year-old was paid nearly $20,000 to travel across Europe to produce a web series called Hostels Around The World about his backpacking escapades.
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Alexandra York, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Indeed, during the 48 hours since our party of six had arrived, our lives had become a toggle between indoor comfort and outdoor escapades.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 11 Apr. 2025
Summer promises more educational escapades, with stops in Scandinavia and then north into the Arctic, exploring Spitsbergen, Iceland, and Greenland, before Maverick heads south along the East Coast of the U.S. to the Bahamas for the winter.
—Katia Damborsky, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2025
Whereas other música Mexicana acts have built massive audiences by singing about their more bellicose escapades, Cornejo has made a name for himself by focusing on matters of the heart.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025
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Alexandra York, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Indeed, during the 48 hours since our party of six had arrived, our lives had become a toggle between indoor comfort and outdoor escapades.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 11 Apr. 2025
Summer promises more educational escapades, with stops in Scandinavia and then north into the Arctic, exploring Spitsbergen, Iceland, and Greenland, before Maverick heads south along the East Coast of the U.S. to the Bahamas for the winter.
—Katia Damborsky, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2025
Whereas other música Mexicana acts have built massive audiences by singing about their more bellicose escapades, Cornejo has made a name for himself by focusing on matters of the heart.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for escapade
Noun
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The abysmal prank — which ran over several toe-curling episodes — became emblematic of a season that couldn’t get off the ground.—
Louis Staples,
Rolling Stone,
13 May 2025
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According to Gothamist, which spoke with a Collegiate faculty member who wished to remain anonymous, this year's senior prank — a tradition at the Upper West Side school in Manhattan — mimicked a border patrol checkpoint, offending several students, teachers and administrators.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
6 May 2025
Noun
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Travel, adventure, unique experiences found in only one place on earth—those are the usual suspects.—
Maya Chawla,
Architectural Digest,
9 May 2025
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Lauren discovered that beneath Eric’s imposing exterior was a thoughtful and caring individual who shared her passion for adventure.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Rea allowed one run over 5 1/3 innings, improving to 4-0 with another no-flash performance that did the trick.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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Label tricks, regional cues and color considerations for better picking at the wine shop.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Also, experiences as gifts remain popular in the post-pandemic era, with 36% of men planning to give experiences this year, a rise from 29% in 2019.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The bright citrus perfectly complements the bergamot and apple in Madison Ave, creating a juicier, more vibrant experience that’s perfect for daytime wear.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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“Escapade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escapade. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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