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 only thing Trump's administration did with this escapade was to tarnish our image abroad and at home.
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Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
These final years are sometimes treated as a lost period, because Twain’s writing grew bitter and cynical and unpalatable to those more interested in pleasing escapades.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 9 May 2025
On the other hand, the political escapades on Tesla's CEO are only half of the equation.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 7 May 2025
After the cold open served as yet another opportunity for James Austin Johnson to do his weekly check-in on all of Trump’s latest escapades, viewers were treated to yet another bit centered around our ignoramus-in-chief.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 13 Apr. 2025
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Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
These final years are sometimes treated as a lost period, because Twain’s writing grew bitter and cynical and unpalatable to those more interested in pleasing escapades.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 9 May 2025
On the other hand, the political escapades on Tesla's CEO are only half of the equation.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 7 May 2025
After the cold open served as yet another opportunity for James Austin Johnson to do his weekly check-in on all of Trump’s latest escapades, viewers were treated to yet another bit centered around our ignoramus-in-chief.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for escapade
Noun
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During their chat, the conversation turned to some of their less savory SNL jokes, including pranks behind the scenes.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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Spring break is around the corner, and every parent knows the challenge of keeping kids entertained without resorting to handing over their smartphone for an endless scroll of prank videos.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
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Sea to Summit Alto 1-Person Tent for $375 ($125 off) Sea to Summit Sea to Summit's ultralight Alto (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is designed to keep weight down on your solo adventures.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
27 June 2025
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This comprehensive set includes three versatile skillets with lids, three essential pots with lids, a 12-inch wok perfect for stir-frying, a convenient griddle, a handy mixing bowl set and a professional-grade chef's knife, ensuring you are fully equipped for any culinary adventure.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
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This isn't the first time the former Sports Illustrated model has shared parenting tips and tricks.—
Clare Fisher,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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The magic trick is that Sunny gradually learned how to distinguish its POV from the characters’, showing empathy not only for the Gang’s victims, but also the Gang itself.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2025
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Recent California legislation provides health insurance for all undocumented individuals to receive primary care, though in my experience follow-ups for specialized care has been lacking.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
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According to two professional stylists with over a decade of experience, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but there are some key guidelines worth following.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
26 June 2025
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“Escapade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escapade. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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