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noun

Definition of frolickingnext
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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frolicking

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verb

present participle of frolic
1
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 Synonyms for frolicking
  1. relaxation
  2. playing
  3. fun
  4. recreation
  5. leaping
  6. amusement
  7. skipping
Noun
  • And speaking of relaxation, the hotel will boast an impressive 30,000-square-foot spa with a gym and an outdoor lounge terrace.
    Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Advertisement But what if in the midst of this personal chaos there was a pill that provided the benefits of breathing and instant relaxation that could soothe such an attack?
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of relaxation
Verb
  • However, with technology functions playing an increasingly integral role in business growth, other C-level roles have emerged to take on some of the responsibilities.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Sasaki knew that attempting to expedite his dream of playing in the major leagues would cost him an enormous amount of public goodwill.
    Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of playing
Noun
  • The Trump campaign staff members seemed to be having a lot more fun than the Democrats in the room.
    Jess Bidgood, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The movie is both a nifty modern twist on fairy tales and a fun odd couple comedy, anchored by two endearing performances.
    Sezín Devi Koehler, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of fun
Noun
  • After high school, Haley attended the University of Arkansas — like her grandfather — and graduated in 2016 with a degree in recreation and sports management.
    Emy LaCroix, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Some companies will likely be granted exemptions, such as WhatsApp and YouTube, which teenagers may need to use for recreation, school work or other reasons.
    Geoff Colvin, Fortune Asia, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of recreation
Verb
  • Instead of leaping for the sky, focus on the ground beneath your feet.
    Kathy Miller Perkins, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
  • The Bulldogs eventually scored on the drive when quarterback Mikey Keene fired a seven-yard touchdown pass that a leaping Raylen Sharpe grabbed in the back of the end zone.
    Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of leaping
Noun
  • At Tweetsie Railroad, kids of all ages can also experience a live Christmas variety show, amusement rides, meetings with Santa in his Gingerbread House, and more.
    Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
  • So far, the project has been met with both amusement and derision from members of the public.
    Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of amusement
Verb
  • Max Fried and the New York Yankees agreed to a eight-year $218 million contract on Tuesday night, completely skipping the bidding war stage that was expected to take place between the Yankees and the Red Sox over the next few days.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • On the flip side, neglecting physical health—like skipping exercise or eating poorly—can cloud your mind and leave you feeling emotionally drained.
    Cindy Chia, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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