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as in prank
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke
we indulgently listened to the senior citizens share memories of long-ago frolics
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as in spree
a time or instance of carefree fun
took the long weekend as a three-day frolic and spent it at the beach
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as in relaxation
activity engaged in to amuse oneself
firmly believes that childhood should be a time of carefree frolic
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as in joyful
joyously unrestrained
the frolic atmosphere that envelops New Orleans during Mardi Gras
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as in to cavort
to play and run about happily
scores of swimmers were frolicking in the ocean surf along the beach
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as in to play
to engage in activity for amusement
he would rather frolic than do yard work any day of the week
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Recent Examples of frolic
Derek Scancarelli, EW.com, 27 June 2025
In Barbet Schroeder’s debut film More, German student Stefan (Klaus Grünberg) and his new lover Estelle (Mimsy Farmer) travel to Ibiza to live outside of society and frolic naked on the craggy bluffs for a summer.
—Erik Morse, Vogue, 26 June 2025
Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2024
Parent heaven: a place to hang out under shade trees while the little ones frolic.
—Sarah Shemkus, BostonGlobe.com, 21 June 2023
Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Looking to spend an upcoming weekend frolicking in a pumpkin patch, enjoying a hayride or gobbling up some homemade treats?
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Despite the high stakes and casual violence of the film, Pitt's character remains giddy as he frolics, dances, and snaps.
—Derek Scancarelli, EW.com, 27 June 2025
In Barbet Schroeder’s debut film More, German student Stefan (Klaus Grünberg) and his new lover Estelle (Mimsy Farmer) travel to Ibiza to live outside of society and frolic naked on the craggy bluffs for a summer.
—Erik Morse, Vogue, 26 June 2025
Adjective
Pods of porpoises frolic, and a playful minke whale shimmers in the afternoon sun.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2024
Parent heaven: a place to hang out under shade trees while the little ones frolic.
—Sarah Shemkus, BostonGlobe.com, 21 June 2023
Verb
Here, every September, A-listers frolic during the International Film Festival at the Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido, the event's storied headquarters where directors and stars have toasted premieres for decades.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Looking to spend an upcoming weekend frolicking in a pumpkin patch, enjoying a hayride or gobbling up some homemade treats?
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frolic
Noun
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Anoka, Minnesota, began its Halloween celebrations in 1920 to curb destructive pranks by local youths.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Instead, the suspects resold them both in Spain and abroad, including in Morocco and Romania, turning what might seem like a small-scale prank into a lucrative criminal enterprise.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Stommes’ two older children were unharmed physically in the shooting spree, while Merkel and 10-year-old Harper Moyski were slain.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
23 Oct. 2025
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Meta has for some time been on a spendy AI hiring spree in a bid to grab the best talent on the market and address what CEO Mark Zuckerberg believes are lackluster results.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Pagosa Springs Looking for a destination that combines mountain adventures and deep relaxation?—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
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In a living room, a large tapestry can create a striking focal point, while a bedroom may benefit from softer, muted pieces that complement bedding and promote relaxation.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In addition to delightful dish after delightful dish, tasting menu participants have the joyful experience of choosing their own chopstick holder and steak knife.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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The post has evolved into All the Cool Girls Get Fired, a rollicking, joyful self-help book and how-to guide, that aims to empower and inform women amidst the turbulent job market of the 2020s.—
Hadley Meares,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Monroe, Lemmon and Curtis cavorted there.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
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
Verb
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During his free agency ahead of the 2024 season, Ohtani visited Toronto as one of his finalists but ultimately chose to stay in Southern California and play for the Dodgers.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Despite playing before halftime, Scheierman and Walsh were not put back on the court again until the final seconds.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But if the thought of freezing cold isolation and bunk pods sounds more like punishment than adventure, Mongolia’s Gobi already offers glimpses of the otherworldly in a far more comfortable setting.—
Rosanna Philpott,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Select episodes of award-winning dark fantasy Solo Leveling, fantasy action-adventure Black Clover, rom-com Horimiya, supernatural dramedy Fruits Basket, and the heartwarming My Roommate Is a Cat will be available on more than 165,000 seatback Delta flight screens starting next month.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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From there, this tongue-in-cheek romp takes off on an adventure to Paris, where Anne joins the sprung-to-life Juliet and her best friend, May, a non-binary person.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Broncos are having a jolly old romp in England this week, with Denver making its second visit for a game in the United Kingdom in the last four years.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Frolic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frolic. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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