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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These special relationships can be filled with everything from fun and joy to cruel pranks and teasing.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
9 Oct. 2025
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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
Noun
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But even outside of his own experiences, Sparks has been a longtime scare junky.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
12 Oct. 2025
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Eight Arizona hotels received Michelin Key recognition for their outstanding experiences.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The right plants and a few space-expanding tricks can transform your small-but-mighty green space.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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Her father sat across from her, doing card tricks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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However, owners should also be cautious of potential dangers and hazards of outdoor adventures, as this pet parent learned from the dog's frightful fall.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Based on all my years of hiking and testing dozens of shoes, here are my top 14 picks for everything from short day hikes to multi-day adventures.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Practical jokes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practical%20jokes. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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