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
Weir was always eager to share anecdotes about Garcia and their escapades.
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
Forget the red Porsches, promiscuous escapades, and questionable clothing choices.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Swap your shoes for fins and clothes for swim suits, then embark on an aquatic escapade.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 28 Jan. 2026
All Day Tote This roomy tote was made for spontaneous weekend trips and day-long escapades.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
Forget the red Porsches, promiscuous escapades, and questionable clothing choices.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Swap your shoes for fins and clothes for swim suits, then embark on an aquatic escapade.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 28 Jan. 2026
All Day Tote This roomy tote was made for spontaneous weekend trips and day-long escapades.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for escapade
Noun
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The family of a Hall County teacher killed in what investigators say was a prank gone wrong is asking authorities to drop charges against the teens involved.—
Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The longtime teacher knew the teens were coming to pull a prank on him and was waiting to catch them in the act, the family's statement said.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Casani is a legend at JPL and NASA, and his story reads like a combination of a spaceflight adventure, personal memoir, and a pirate's tale.—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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This boy knows how to turn every yard into a playground and every walk into an adventure.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
14 Mar. 2026
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This under-$40 Amazon pick totally does the trick, and even comes with a little matching pouch.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
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The previous reader confirmed that the engine can be remote started with this trick using the key-fob.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026
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The biography examines how Blume’s personal experiences — including her Jewish identity and feminist awakening — directly influenced her beloved young adult novels.—
Whitney Friedlander,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The backstory South Palms is the second property in the Philippines by MGallery Collection, a boutique hotel brand under Accor that aims to provide luxury accommodations with a strong sense of place via immersive experiences and partnership with local communities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Escapade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escapade. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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