practical jokes

plural of practical joke

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Recent Examples of practical jokes With over 300 episodes to shoot, there was time for some practical jokes. Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practical jokes
Noun
  • Like trick-or-treating, ding-dong-ditch pranks can escalate, with some versions targeting the same homeowner repeatedly or battering on a door in a threatening manner.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
  • And speaking of calming mechanisms, good pranks, and #goals, Oliver Scialdone would like you to click on this link—but you aren’t allowed to ask any further questions.
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Andrew Ackley, assistant chief of the agency's Uniform Division, said those experiences underscored how much tactics must change as threats evolve.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025
  • That’s because people expect good experiences.
    Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • From sleight-of-hand tricks to daring stunts, the afternoon is designed to keep the laughs and gasps coming.
    Tiffani Jackson Skinner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Even if your furry friend has already mastered the obedience basics, try adding some new party tricks to their command repertoire.
    Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Idaho is known for its mountains, rivers and outdoor adventures, but reliable and affordable internet is also widely available across the state.
    Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The non-dialog animation targets 2-8s and their families and seeks to deliver soft education values through humorous adventures, which involve the titular Booba.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025

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“Practical jokes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practical%20jokes. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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