as in dancing
to play and run about happily
we would rather lark about in the summer than get part-time jobs
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During their first night out together, the couple ducks into a Spanish nightclub, drinking under a smear of colored lights and then dancing.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025 -
As a guy who is simply not built for summer (sweaty, burns easily, refuses to wear shorts), the turning of the calendar to September adds a little lead to my tread, with visions of cider and sweaters dancing in my head.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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Hollywood stars like Olivia Munn, Reese Witherspoon, and Drew Barrymore have all been spotted in flare jeans this year — and Cindy Crawford is hopping on the trend, too.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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One of the most unique experiences in Allegany County is hopping aboard the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 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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Cameras captured a heartwarming scene of a father and son leaping into the air, screaming and hugging each other in disbelief and joy, as McIlroy's ball dropped into the cup.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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The fugitive runs for it, crashing through clotheslines made of jump ropes, crashing on the floor several times, climbing the bike racks and leaping over the wall to his secret sanctuary.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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But, new research reveals that — despite their vast difference in size — these marine mammals often enjoy playful interactions, much like a Great Dane romping with a Chihuahua.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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On Thursday, the 40-year-old pop star was spotted taking a dip in the ocean and frolicking on the beach in Miami, Florida.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Suicune and several other Pokémon frolicking in a picturesque stream in key artwork for Pokémon TCG Pocket's Secluded Springs expansion.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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Could routinely skipping breakfast or eating a late dinner actually affect your bones?—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
3 Sep. 2025
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Dietitians recommend skipping apricot seeds and choosing safer super-seeds like chia or flax.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
2 Sep. 2025
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Or the opposite, suddenly words are tumbling onto a page as if someone else is conducting.—
Beverly Gologorsky
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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Renee Parenteau To say that Shannon Miller knows about tumbling in gymnastics would be an understatement.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Larking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/larking. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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