as in hopping
to play and run about happily
carefree kids laughing and frisking about in their backyard
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frisking
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But Peacemaker himself hopping to a different dimension has thrown a wrench into things.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025 -
Late last month, users on X were hopping between Streameast sites hosted in different regions, though often finding little success.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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During their first night out together, the couple ducks into a Spanish nightclub, drinking under a smear of colored lights and then dancing.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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As a guy who is simply not built for summer (sweaty, burns easily, refuses to wear shorts), the turning of the calendar to September adds a little lead to my tread, with visions of cider and sweaters dancing in my head.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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Cameras captured a heartwarming scene of a father and son leaping into the air, screaming and hugging each other in disbelief and joy, as McIlroy's ball dropped into the cup.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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The fugitive runs for it, crashing through clotheslines made of jump ropes, crashing on the floor several times, climbing the bike racks and leaping over the wall to his secret sanctuary.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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That means skipping the laundry list of tasks and emphasizing outcomes.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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In addition to conventional risk factors, like lower body mass index and older age, skipping breakfast and eating dinner late are independently associated with osteoporosis, according to a new study.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Contreras tagged Randy Rodriguez’s hanging slider in the bottom of the ninth, cavorting around the bases while his teammates spilled out of the home dugout.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
23 Aug. 2025
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But, new research reveals that — despite their vast difference in size — these marine mammals often enjoy playful interactions, much like a Great Dane romping with a Chihuahua.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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On Thursday, the 40-year-old pop star was spotted taking a dip in the ocean and frolicking on the beach in Miami, Florida.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Suicune and several other Pokémon frolicking in a picturesque stream in key artwork for Pokémon TCG Pocket's Secluded Springs expansion.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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It’s made with a soft cotton-blend material, sporting a classic gingham pattern, four buttons down the front, and a slim fit that cinches in your waist for a flattering silhouette.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Joined by cohost Craig Melvin, the 53-year-old anchor was innocently interacting with fans at New York City's Rockefeller Plaza on Wednesday when Melvin spotted a woman holding up a poster of Guthrie sporting her '90s-era black bob.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Frisking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frisking. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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