as in spree
a time or instance of carefree fun
the kids will have a grand lark at the carnival
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as in to dance
to play and run about happily
we would rather lark about in the summer than get part-time jobs
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Recent Examples of lark
Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
In February 2026, two French birders photographed a rusty bush lark in Chad.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Nick Miller, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Before proceedings got under way Fallon was seen larking around at the front of the audience hall, before quickly being told to get to his seat as the pope was about to walk through the door.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN, 14 June 2024
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Noun
And in February 2026, two French birders photographed a rusty bush lark in Chad — a species that hadn’t been documented for 94 years.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
In February 2026, two French birders photographed a rusty bush lark in Chad.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
And it was discovered by accident, when Delap and a few team-mates were larking about in training.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Before proceedings got under way Fallon was seen larking around at the front of the audience hall, before quickly being told to get to his seat as the pope was about to walk through the door.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN, 14 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lark
Noun
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Under the cover of darkness, the Traitors murder the Faithful one by one in a treacherous spree while the Faithful try to uncover the Traitors and banish them from the game.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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The killings were part of a two-night spree ordered by Manson that left seven people dead and stunned the nation.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Bar staff are dancing atop a column attempting to pour champagne down a woman’s throat.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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Memorable concerts have included a 2019 interdisciplinary arts program featuring everything from music for two pianos to dance and children’s favorites, as well as a 2020 performance celebrating the installation of the bells.—
Susan Soldavin,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Comedian, writer, and actor John Early’s directorial debut starring himself as Maddie, a plucky dishwasher who leaps to viral superstardom at a trendy food content creation company.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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Still, Boeing’s suddenly gone from a standstill to possibly leaping ahead of its European competitor in the what will be the world’s fastest growing market.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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While capering around with her boss, Matty keeps looking for a private moment alone with Olympia’s luggage.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
12 Dec. 2024
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Chapman persuaded Ford Motor Co. to fulfill his V-8 engine requirements and built the first of what were to become revolutionary Lotus-Fords, pencil-thin cars that looked like spiders capering through the turns.—
Mike Kupper,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2024
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There is no hockey equivalent of the six-year quarterback, no portal-hopping 25-year-old gaming an extra NIL season.—
Daryl G. Jones,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
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Think jumping in place, hopping side to side, or moving through squats with a slow descent and a fast burst back up.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Bayern hosts Barcelona on Saturday in the first leg of their semifinal and will hope to make amends after the Catalan club romped to a 7-1 win in their last meeting in the league phase.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The classic blue-and-white design isn’t too precious; it’s designed to resist stains so kids and pets can romp freely.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Okay, so the cow immediately finds its baby, and then there is a BABY COW gamboling in a field.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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Know Them By Their Fruits, for example, shows people and animals gamboling among fruit trees, and The Bermuda Triangle of Nacogdoches shows planes crashing into the ocean, in front of a plat of the landlocked town.—
Benjamin Lima
Special Contributor,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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But Attenborough has had to accept the accolades this week as scientists, politicians and conservationists celebrated the man who has brought frolicking gorillas, breaching whales and tiny poisonous frogs into living rooms around the world for more than 70 years.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Whales, dolphins, sea lions and sea otters frolic in the waters around the park, while the islands provide a terrestrial habitat for super-rare flora and fauna species like the Torrey Pine and Island Fox.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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“Lark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lark. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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