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
  • The Cortège often feels like a beautiful but diluted version of experiences that Cirque du Soleil and Burning Man execute with more conviction and coherence.
    David Hochman, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • With a mix of humor and introspection, Turturro’s speech reflected on his experiences taking care of his late brother with mental challenges and physical illness.
    Andrew McGowan, Variety, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Dillon took a beat to think about what works for him before sharing his tips and tricks to remaining youthful.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Weaver shares his go-to honey tips, tricks and cocktail recipes.
    Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Of course, the resort is also open during the summer, offering cinematic adventures such as hot-air ballooning, rock climbing and clay pigeon shooting in warmer months.
    Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The project, for Disney+ and Disney Channel, is changing things up from the books, which follow the adventures of Sam Graves, a boy in third grade.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025

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“Practical jokes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practical%20jokes. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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