as in sprees
a time or instance of carefree fun
the kids will have a grand lark at the carnival
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as in dances
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 larks
Kevin Dickinson, Big Think, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
No live organism can continue for long to exist sanely under conditions of absolute reality; even larks and katydids are supposed, by some, to dream.
—Kevin Dickinson, Big Think, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for larks
Noun
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Maybe the economy is just right-sizing, with companies returning to more normal employee head-counts after recent hiring sprees.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
20 Sep. 2025
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James was famous for his bank robbery sprees, including one that led to a $10,000 reward for his capture.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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The flame also dances back and forth for an even more convincing look.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Sep. 2025
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For the song’s visuals, the two stand above the empty swimming pool as a woman dances at the center.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
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Thanks to the anti-slip bottom, the couch won’t shift around when your rambunctious pet hops into it.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Using pure well water, wild yeasts (some propagated from its own fruit trees and beehives), local and heirloom grains, hops, and fruits, and house sour cultures, the brewery creates, ages, blends and bottles unique, small-batch beers exhibiting the wildness of Oregon terroir.—
Ben Davidson Correspondent,
Oc Register,
24 Sep. 2025
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My Lab leaps up onto a grass bench and attempts to climb higher but can’t.—
Ted Katauskas,
Outside,
23 Sep. 2025
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Without hesitation, Nova leaps across as if to check her feline friend is unharmed.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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The grand jury indictment means the former fire chief’s criminal case skips the preliminary hearing phase and moves directly to trial.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Rag & Bone Miramar Sweatpant Jeans This Rag & Bone pair skips real zippers and buttons for a pull-on waistband.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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The driver-centric cockpit sports a modest seven-inch touchscreen and features a mix of plastic, carbon fiber, Alcantara, and rich leather.—
Peter Nelson,
Robb Report,
1 Oct. 2025
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Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell sports a rather Irish surname, and his team has won two London games since his arrival in 2022.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Video shows partial collapse of NYC high-rise Videos from the scene show the moment the shaft tumbles down onto the ground, leaving a trail of dust in the air.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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Gordon said while the market’s gains can spur consumer spending, the opposite can be true when the market tumbles.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Larks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/larks. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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