as in prank
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke
friends had left the risqué message on his voice mail as a practical joke
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Recent Examples of practical joke
They got engaged on April Fool’s Day Matheson and Spencer got engaged on April 1, with a proposal that doubled as a practical joke.
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Avalon Hester, People.com, 26 June 2025
Kind, 68, reflected on one of his friend’s practical jokes on the June 9 episode of the Still Here Hollywood Podcast with Steve Kmetko.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 10 June 2025
Suffice to say, not since Squidward Tentacles celebrated April Fool’s Day has a practical joke gone so outrageously far.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
The doctors, nurses, administrators and soldiers found a way to invoke humor through practical jokes to make their mission abroad bearable.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 10 May 2025
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Avalon Hester, People.com, 26 June 2025
Kind, 68, reflected on one of his friend’s practical jokes on the June 9 episode of the Still Here Hollywood Podcast with Steve Kmetko.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 10 June 2025
Suffice to say, not since Squidward Tentacles celebrated April Fool’s Day has a practical joke gone so outrageously far.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
The doctors, nurses, administrators and soldiers found a way to invoke humor through practical jokes to make their mission abroad bearable.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for practical joke
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Mollie Auchmuty, 34, from rural Ohio, was one of the masterminds behind a coordinated prank that unfolded aboard the Disney Wish cruise ship.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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Wood fostered a creative and fun-loving environment at WEBN, encouraging innovative ideas and pranks.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
The Enquirer,
3 Aug. 2025
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Clean sheets appeared on the bed as if by magic, a trick many high-end hotels have forgotten.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The brand recommends laying the topper flat to expand for several hours after removing it from the packaging, but shoppers note that fluffing it in the dryer before use also does the trick.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Created and executive produced by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Tim Minear, 9-1-1 explores the high-pressure experiences of first responders — including police officers, firefighters and dispatchers — who are thrust into the most frightening and shocking conditions.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
13 Aug. 2025
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The winner will have the ability to choose from several Disney experiences including; Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Aulani, or a Disney Cruise Line vacation.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
13 Aug. 2025
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The family adventure pic has just had its world premiere at Switzerland’s Locarno Film Festival on Aug. 14 where The Yellow Affair kicked off sales to Komander’s debut feature.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
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Explore Volusia outings: Volusia County’s Environmental Management Division sponsors free outdoor adventures to acquaint residents with the county’s diverse natural habitats and land management practices.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Practical joke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practical%20joke. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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