as in relaxation
activity engaged in to amuse oneself
a night of frolicking by three soldiers just before they are sent to the war zone
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as in dancing
to play and run about happily
scores of swimmers were frolicking in the ocean surf along the beach
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as in playing
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 frolicking
Lina Lecaro, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Birds in the steppe fly by, frolicking, and disappear somewhere in the sky, in distant silence.
—Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
The then-Duke and Duchess of Cambridge started the year with a private family ski holiday to the French Alps and delighted royal watchers by sharing adorable photos of a 2-year-old Prince George and a 10-month-old Princess Charlotte frolicking in the snow.
—Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 20 Jan. 2026
Chloe Bailey is pretty good at drinking water, frolicking on a beach, and minding her business.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 6 Jan. 2026
In a recap slide of photos from the holidays, Chamberlain gave a glimpse into her celebration, which showed Chamberlain frolicking through the snow in Rhinebeck, New York and enjoying the cozy warmth of a cabin alongside her friends.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
In photos obtained by Fox News Digital, the 57-year-old actor and the 50-year-old actress were spotted sharing warm embraces and holding hands while frolicking in the waves during their vacation in the Central American country.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
In another session at the Forum, 93-year-old Almut Schultz laughed with delight while viewing a virtual classical music performance at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado and later seemed to want to play with a puppy frolicking around in her VR headset.
—Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 26 Dec. 2025
Though Cholla doesn’t love to sit in the springs himself, frolicking through and tamping down the snow-heavy trails has quickly become his favorite birthday tradition.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 19 Dec. 2025
Verb
Used primarily as an office building, its ornate design, carvings and sculptures — including a ground floor fountain with frolicking bronze youths — hadn’t invited much public attention or appreciation.
—Lina Lecaro, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Birds in the steppe fly by, frolicking, and disappear somewhere in the sky, in distant silence.
—Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
The then-Duke and Duchess of Cambridge started the year with a private family ski holiday to the French Alps and delighted royal watchers by sharing adorable photos of a 2-year-old Prince George and a 10-month-old Princess Charlotte frolicking in the snow.
—Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 20 Jan. 2026
Chloe Bailey is pretty good at drinking water, frolicking on a beach, and minding her business.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 6 Jan. 2026
In a recap slide of photos from the holidays, Chamberlain gave a glimpse into her celebration, which showed Chamberlain frolicking through the snow in Rhinebeck, New York and enjoying the cozy warmth of a cabin alongside her friends.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
In photos obtained by Fox News Digital, the 57-year-old actor and the 50-year-old actress were spotted sharing warm embraces and holding hands while frolicking in the waves during their vacation in the Central American country.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
In another session at the Forum, 93-year-old Almut Schultz laughed with delight while viewing a virtual classical music performance at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado and later seemed to want to play with a puppy frolicking around in her VR headset.
—Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 26 Dec. 2025
Though Cholla doesn’t love to sit in the springs himself, frolicking through and tamping down the snow-heavy trails has quickly become his favorite birthday tradition.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 19 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frolicking
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Practice mindfulness and relaxation techniques, such as meditation, yoga, and deep breathing exercises.—
Laura Dorwart,
Verywell Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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According to Amex, what unites these destinations is a desire for meaningful travel—whether through first-time adventures, cultural immersion, or settings that balance relaxation with a strong sense of place.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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The video appears to show Sohail dancing with Orthodox men inside the headquarters.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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True to the mountain's name, natural light abounds—look for sun spots dancing across the walls as the shadows shift across the canyon.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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While Congress currently appears inclined to reject those reductions, most universities are playing it very cautiously with respect to research and graduate education commitments, given the uncertainty that’s likely to continue at the federal level.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Mesidor lacks ideal length and turns 25 in April after playing six college seasons.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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A lot of adversity, but a lot of fun.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Beginners get to partake in the fun.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
29 Jan. 2026
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Just a few weeks earlier, Miguel Angel Garcia Medina, 31, had been cavorting with his four children at their Arlington, Texas, home, meeting his 8-year-old daughter for lunch at school and giddily planning the arrival of their fifth child.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
22 Nov. 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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The Toros Sport Complex qualifies as an indoor recreation and event space of 5,000 square feet or more.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Both the recreation center and senior center are closed.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Jan. 2026
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At the time of the attack, the children were leaping into the water off a 20-foot rock in the eastern Sydney suburb of Vaucluse.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Ambitious Mars is leaping into your 11th House of Groups, urging you to immerse yourself in friendly groups.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
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Even as his Reddit-haunting admirers still parse his lyrics for hidden meanings, his spirit surely looks down on them with wry amusement at his fans’ unending search for profundity.—
Alexander Larman,
Time,
10 Jan. 2026
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Unidentified plainclothes dudes then dragged her out of the high school auditorium while other Idahoans watched — some in amusement, others not so much.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Frolicking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frolicking. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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