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Recent Examples of prank The White House played an April Fools’ Day prank on journalists inside the press room Tuesday. Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2025 But before the suspense could escalate further, Shepherd broke out of character, unable to maintain the prank any longer. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 2 Apr. 2025 The son quickly called his mom, who confirmed the ticket wasn’t a prank. Sam Gillette, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025 Jokes that didn’t land with the squad The kids in Bad Influence say the pranks were the most cruel. Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for prank
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Noun
  • Special content, tips, and tricks: Free digital access to the vast recipe archives of Bon Appétit and Epicurious, plus an in-depth video filmed in the test kitchen of one recipe from each box.
    The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Other styling tricks included whimsical touches on simplified outfits such as oversized scarves, bag charms, layered belts, fur accessories and extravagant strands of pearls.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The club outing was just one of many adventures on their respective trips.
    Kaitlin Menza, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
  • What follows in the eight-part series is equal parts humor and heartbreak, as Molly pursues comical dating adventures while grappling with her declining health.
    Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The United States was entangled in foreign wars, and the CIA became a major facilitator of America’s global escapades, with covert operations in nearly every corner of the world.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Writer-director Dean Imperial loses on such a gamble with his tedious feature debut, which tracks an unhinged night of escapades between a bunch of poker buddies.
    J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • With annual trading volumes now reportedly exceeding $3 trillion, Xia sees AI integration as the next frontier for cryptocurrency exchanges in 2025, potentially redefining trading experiences for both newcomers and experienced traders.
    Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • The friends bring serious on-screen experience to the table.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Barkley’s running gag about the women of San Antonio has remained a staple of his on-air personality, though it’s drawn increasing criticism over the years.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Here are Corman’s stories that include a Charlie Chaplin-esque skit by Kilmer and a running gag in each of the actor’s voicemails.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The Dover sole, a pricey fish that seems to be experiencing a renaissance in New York’s more high-end dining rooms, arrives traditionally dressed in capers and béarnaise, the body de-finned and de-tailed, but otherwise intact.
    Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2025
  • This dish is served with a tangy, punchy relish made from pickles, capers, and red chiles.
    Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025

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“Prank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prank. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.

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