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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leg-pulls
Noun
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As trade envoy, Andrew became known for practical jokes and off-color remarks, which British diplomats had to tolerate because of his titles.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2026 -
With over 300 episodes to shoot, there was time for some practical jokes.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The star attraction is the massive wraparound deck, which boasts an outdoor shower, plunge pool, built-in misting system, and plush seating for watching vervet monkey antics with a drink in hand.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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Squirrels are incredible little athletes, and their antics are fun to watch.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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When the oil is shimmering, add the garlic and capers and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 30 seconds.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Each is topped with tartar sauce featuring olives, capers and sweet relish, plus lettuce.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In the novel, Amanda and Oliver attempt to get Eloise to leave by way of some nasty pranks, but Book Eloise remains undeterred and, in fact, loves the challenge of trying to both one-up and win over the twins.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2026
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Originally from Strasbourg, near the German border, the French creator rose to fame on lip syncs and pranks, hopping from Instagram to YouTube to TikTok.—
Kenneal Patterson,
Vanity Fair,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Two of their younger brothers heard his screams from an adjacent room.—
Dan Sullivan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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Magnano then fires nine shots toward Jones, Jones immediately collapses to the ground as people in the area could be heard letting out horrific screams and cries.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In 1983, riots swept through the state prisons.—
James Verini,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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The site was at the epicenter of the Crown Heights riots in 1991, when Black residents of the neighborhood attacked Jews after a child was killed by a car traveling in Schneerson’s motorcade.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Leg-pulls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leg-pulls. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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