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
  • Videos have gone viral on TikTok and social media showing people spraying the foul odor in their cars, homes and elevators as pranks.
    Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 23 Sep. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • The festival featured 185 films from 66 countries this year, drawing 208,111 attendees across online screenings and in-person cinema experiences in Jakarta.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Oct. 2025
  • While Method acting has performers immerse themselves in a role by drawing from their own experiences and emotions for a more authentic portrayal, some even stay in character off-set.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Whether kids are learning tricks, competing with friends, or just marveling at the floating string, ZipString delivers the perfect mix of science, wonder and fun.
    Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
  • For more tips, tricks and the latest updates, make sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter.
    Janet W. Lee, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Directors are already circling the chronicle of the adventures of Ken Kesey after the release of his first novel, One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest, which became a Best Picture winning classic film released 50 years ago.
    Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Captains and crew from across the Below Deck franchise share behind-the-scenes stories, compare adventures and reflect on their seasons at sea.
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 30 Sep. 2025

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“Practical jokes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practical%20jokes. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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