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as in pranks
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 sprees
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 dances
to play and run about happily
scores of swimmers were frolicking in the ocean surf along the beach
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as in plays
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 frolics
Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
With an almost modern-day Charlie Chaplin-esque physicality, Moss dances, contorts, and frolics amongst the shoes, their boxes, and fixtures in the store for a mesmerizing, can't-look-away effect.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frolics
Noun
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Like trick-or-treating, ding-dong-ditch pranks can escalate, with some versions targeting the same homeowner repeatedly or battering on a door in a threatening manner.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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And speaking of calming mechanisms, good pranks, and #goals, Oliver Scialdone would like you to click on this link—but you aren’t allowed to ask any further questions.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Similar compound-building sprees are playing out in Aspen, the Hamptons, and Los Angeles, where Saghian and other moguls have pieced together trophy properties into massive private domains.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
4 Sep. 2025
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Boyajian and Pedranti became fixtures on the Resorts World trips, with Boyajian receiving the wires from Ohtani’s account via Mizuhara and then forwarding the funds directly to the casino in preparation for their gambling sprees.—
DAVID AMSDEN,
Rolling Stone,
29 Aug. 2025
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In the final seconds of the Sex and the City revival series, Carrie dances down the hallway of her Gramercy Park townhome in a flirty outfit while Barry White plays, embracing her singledom.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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One possible explanation involves the body’s circadian rhythm (or 24-hour clock), which plays a role in bone health, Lane said.—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
3 Sep. 2025
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In his newest film, political thriller The Wizard of the Kremlin, Law plays Russian President Vladimir Putin.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Idaho is known for its mountains, rivers and outdoor adventures, but reliable and affordable internet is also widely available across the state.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The non-dialog animation targets 2-8s and their families and seeks to deliver soft education values through humorous adventures, which involve the titular Booba.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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From lush historical tales to rom-com romps, there's something for everyone in our favorite summer 2025 romance novels.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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For those seeking out big adventures, zesty romps in nature that will test your mettle, look no further than Eleven’s hut-to-hut multi-day hiking journey.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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On TikTok, the actor, who also appeared in the 2007 and 2008 sequels, often recreates some of the dances from the films.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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This Lego Marvel Infinity Gauntlet set faithfully recreates one of the most iconic and devastating weapons in the Marvel universe.—
Paul Brett,
Space.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Andrew Ackley, assistant chief of the agency's Uniform Division, said those experiences underscored how much tactics must change as threats evolve.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
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That’s because people expect good experiences.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Frolics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frolics. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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