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
Joining Kardashian in her legal escapades is an all-star cast that includes Naomi Watts (Feud), Niecy Nash-Betts (Grotesquerie), Teyana Taylor (Hit the Floor), Matthew Noszka (Star), Sarah Paulson (American Horror Story) and Glenn Close (Damages).
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Andy Swift, TVLine, 13 May 2025
Jude, the second youngest and the narrator, recounts everything from childhood escapades to recent disappointments, including her sister Fred’s estrangement from the family.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
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.
—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
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Andy Swift, TVLine, 13 May 2025
Jude, the second youngest and the narrator, recounts everything from childhood escapades to recent disappointments, including her sister Fred’s estrangement from the family.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for escapade
Noun
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The digital prank consists of a bait-and-switch maneuver in which someone opens a disguised hyperlink containing the music video to Astley's song.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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Green Goblin Pumpkin pranks are this mischievous supervillain’s signature move.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
30 May 2025
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Every adventure, every challenge, has only strengthened our bond, reminding us the best part of this journey is doing it together.—
Shelly Peterson,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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Australia was ranked as the fifth-best country in the world in 2024, according to U.S. News, primarily due to its high scores across various matrices, including quality of life, social purpose, and adventure.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Noun
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The secret trick of reconciliation is that Congress gets a chance to add tweaks to the budget — to reconcile it — twice every federal fiscal year.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
30 May 2025
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Turn Strong Articles Into How-To Or Best-Practice Guides One of my favorite tricks is transforming strong articles into resources that stay relevant long-term, like how-to guides or best practices.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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One celebrity or influencer’s experience is not a blueprint for your own life.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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To have experiences with other people that were one of a kind and completely exciting and unique and engaging and revealing.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
2 June 2025
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“Escapade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escapade. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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