gamboling 1 of 2

variants or gambolling
present participle of gambol

gamboling

2 of 2

noun

variants or gambolling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gamboling
Verb
  • Because of their tiny size, these monkeys are incredible jumpers, capable of leaping up to 16 feet.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The latter was dismissed by another leaping salmon catch by Glenn Phillips.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • As summer heats up and the desire for outdoor frolic grows, look skyward for relief.
    Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
  • Expect multiple scenes of the characters engaging in psychedelic frolics and freak-outs, some of which illustrate their backstories through sweaty, surreal vignettes.
    Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • Its bops quietly succeeded where Rae’s dalliances in makeup and movies floundered.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 6 June 2025
  • Her co-star was John Gilbert, with whom Garbo had an off-screen dalliance.
    David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
Noun
  • Especially not for a few minutes worth of amusement.
    Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 June 2025
  • The short clip has garnered more than 660,000 views and over 183,000 likes to date, drawing both widespread sympathy and amusement from viewers on TikTok.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
Noun
  • Named one of 2025’s best places to retire, this is a destination that’s all about relaxation—lounging on the beach, golfing, taking a leisurely bike ride, or immersing yourself in the natural beauty of Huntington Beach State Park, which sits directly to the north.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025
  • The lower level is designed for maximum fun: a bespoke (and soundproof!) theater room, fitness area, and flexible bonus space combine to offer a balance of relaxation and recreation.
    Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 27 June 2025
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“Gamboling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamboling. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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