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
Aqua Expeditions Specializing in lavish small‑ship voyages to some of the planet’s most pristine and remote waters, Aqua Expeditions’ newest vessel, Aqua Lares, is a 77‑meter expedition superyacht designed for adventurous travelers who crave a high dose of comfort with their outdoor escapades.
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Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
The show is also virtually devoid of romantic escapades, a good thing since Dumas’ novel is filled with a lot of sentimental claptrap about fighting for defenseless women’s honor or seducing virtuous maidens or going to war due to the physical beauty of a monarch.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Even if the titular exclamation point wasn’t taken straight from the theater musical, it’d be earned via the film’s consistently entertaining escapades.
—Rachel Simon, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Was his Sam Altman gaming-PC escapade similar?
—Sam Kriss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
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Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
The show is also virtually devoid of romantic escapades, a good thing since Dumas’ novel is filled with a lot of sentimental claptrap about fighting for defenseless women’s honor or seducing virtuous maidens or going to war due to the physical beauty of a monarch.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Even if the titular exclamation point wasn’t taken straight from the theater musical, it’d be earned via the film’s consistently entertaining escapades.
—Rachel Simon, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Was his Sam Altman gaming-PC escapade similar?
—Sam Kriss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for escapade
Noun
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Her prank of lying in wait for each of her housemates, bombarding them with a Super Soaker, and then enlisting them in her eco-army of Seussian extremists was just pure wonderful delight.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
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The cast is collaborating on a prolonged prank but also staying in character for the camera—in the style of The Office—when their mark is not around.—
Dan Zak,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
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With so much water to explore in the Florida Keys, there are kayak and paddleboard outfitters that allow canine companions to join the adventure.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Each class is a one-hour adventure of hearing and speaking another language.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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This and other videos like it have been making the rounds lately, using tricks for clicks.—
Lisa de los Reyes,
HollywoodReporter,
1 May 2026
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But Ohm has picked up some tricks from his time in the room.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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The couple co-founded The Gap after a frustrating shopping experience when Don Fisher couldn’t find a pair of jeans that fit, according to the retailer.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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“Escapade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escapade. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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