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
Living together at the Carlton Arms Hotel in New York City, the father-daughter duo navigated life, love, and plenty of mischief — with most plots, much like I Love Lucy, centered on Margie’s spirited escapades.
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Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Kevin, 46, shared a carousel of images on Instagram featuring his wife's birthday festivities and their ocean escapades.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
These early deals – these escapades – were few and far between.
—Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025
The new season finds Penny and her loyal crew embarking on international escapades, wild adventures, and fantastical stops packed with discovery.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 7 Aug. 2025
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Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Kevin, 46, shared a carousel of images on Instagram featuring his wife's birthday festivities and their ocean escapades.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
These early deals – these escapades – were few and far between.
—Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025
The new season finds Penny and her loyal crew embarking on international escapades, wild adventures, and fantastical stops packed with discovery.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for escapade
Noun
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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
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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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In the aftermath of the wedding, Belly makes a choice that leads her on a wild adventure and forever alters her future.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Designed for just 20 guests across 12 opulent suites (including two dedicated solo cabins), the vessel offers an unprecedented blend of privacy, comfort and adventure.—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
11 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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In this blog, Everest Group’s Peter Bendor-Samuel and Richard Sear bring together their perspectives from years of experience advising global enterprises and shaping advanced science and technology strategy.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Army soldiers, even those in non-combat jobs or those who lack previous firearms experience, must pass a rifle marksmanship test that includes targets as far as 325 yards away after mere days of training.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Escapade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escapade. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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