as in pranks
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 jokes
With over 300 episodes to shoot, there was time for some practical jokes.
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Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practical jokes
Noun
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The team performed several stunts and pranks on air, with one resulting in an $8,000 loss in advertising.—
Sophie Hanson,
StyleCaster,
18 Sep. 2025
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The family regularly vlogs, sharing daily life and pranks on Instagram.—
Avalon Hester,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The serene new Ojas Wellness Center offers holistic experiences, hydrotherapy immersions, and treatments using cutting-edge technology.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Other families approached the conversation differently, tailoring explanations to their children’s ages and experiences.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Now streaming on Disney+ RoboGobo saves a scared bat and stops The Slink from haunting MetroPet Island with her tricks.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025
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Buff Lightweight Merino Wool Neck Gaiter Another favorite from my bag of tricks, this Merino wool neck gaiter from Buff can transform, too.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In addition to animal adventures, the Grand Tetons' foliage puts on a show as bright yellow aspens begin to change color in September.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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His adventures give the show a bit of the manic unpredictability that made Rez Dogs so much fun.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Practical jokes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practical%20jokes. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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