as in trick
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke
as a prank, several students managed to change all the classroom clocks to different times
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Recent Examples of prank
Other malls in the south suburbs have implemented similar protocols, such as Chicago Ridge Mall’s youth supervision policy, which was extended in December 2024 when a prank noise that sounded like gunfire led to a mall evacuation.
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Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
Here are eight pranks to avoid on April Fools' Day 2025, and every other day on the calendar.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The marijuana photos that appeared this weekend when people googled Taylor Police Department were likely a prank that, for a moment, had some in the community snickering, including the deputy chief.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 14 July 2025
What starts as a simple favor to keep her great-niece turns into a wild Halloween night filled with jump scares and pranks — but as usual, nothing frightens her more than bad manners and disrespect.
Boo 2!
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 13 July 2025
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Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
Here are eight pranks to avoid on April Fools' Day 2025, and every other day on the calendar.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The marijuana photos that appeared this weekend when people googled Taylor Police Department were likely a prank that, for a moment, had some in the community snickering, including the deputy chief.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 14 July 2025
What starts as a simple favor to keep her great-niece turns into a wild Halloween night filled with jump scares and pranks — but as usual, nothing frightens her more than bad manners and disrespect.
Boo 2!
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prank
Noun
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Clean sheets appeared on the bed as if by magic, a trick many high-end hotels have forgotten.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The brand recommends laying the topper flat to expand for several hours after removing it from the packaging, but shoppers note that fluffing it in the dryer before use also does the trick.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The family adventure pic has just had its world premiere at Switzerland’s Locarno Film Festival on Aug. 14 where The Yellow Affair kicked off sales to Komander’s debut feature.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
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Torrid Pocket Bike Shorts Ready for outdoor adventures this summer?—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Aug. 2025
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Both fragrances are companions for discovery, adapting to the diverse rhythms of a European city-hopping escapade.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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American Dad! is back on FOX and heading into their 20th season of outlandish plots, covert ops and alien escapades.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
8 July 2025
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Created and executive produced by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Tim Minear, 9-1-1 explores the high-pressure experiences of first responders — including police officers, firefighters and dispatchers — who are thrust into the most frightening and shocking conditions.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
13 Aug. 2025
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The winner will have the ability to choose from several Disney experiences including; Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Aulani, or a Disney Cruise Line vacation.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
13 Aug. 2025
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Another running gag is Noem’s face repeatedly melting, only to be patched up by a beautician support team.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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So much meaning communicated in one small visual gag.—
Genevieve Koski,
Vulture,
5 Aug. 2025
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Based on Johnson’s cult Viceland series, this hysterical, death-defying time-travel caper earned a standing ovation and a coveted Midnighter Audience Award at this past spring’s SXSW.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
24 July 2025
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Make the tapenade: Put the olives, capers, anchovy fillets, garlic, lemon zest and juice, cayenne and olive oil in the bowl of a food processor.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
22 July 2025
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“Prank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prank. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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