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
In Lebanon, a look-alike delivery driver posts satirical videos and pranks unsuspecting residents, showing the fear Adraee inspires.
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Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Ellen DeGeneres brought back the famous scare prank from her daytime talk show over the weekend.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
In Lebanon, a look-alike delivery driver posts satirical videos and pranks unsuspecting residents, showing the fear Adraee inspires.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
Ulbrich’s adult son, Jax Ulbrich, obtained Shedeur Sanders’ cell phone number through the iPad and then prank-called Sanders during the 2025 NFL draft.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 June 2026
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Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Ellen DeGeneres brought back the famous scare prank from her daytime talk show over the weekend.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
In Lebanon, a look-alike delivery driver posts satirical videos and pranks unsuspecting residents, showing the fear Adraee inspires.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
Ulbrich’s adult son, Jax Ulbrich, obtained Shedeur Sanders’ cell phone number through the iPad and then prank-called Sanders during the 2025 NFL draft.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prank
Noun
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Artists and couturiers are fond of the whimsy of trompe l’oeil, the trick of the eye, the illusion of reality.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Cohesion is the trick, and color does most of the work.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Oh, but the Padres manager was ready with the joking last night.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2026
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Still, Yoon’s joking somehow lightens the mood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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It’s been seven years since Toy Story 4, and clearly, there’s still a huge appetite for the adventures of Woody and Buzz, though in 5’s case, mostly Jesse.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Inspired by tennis shoes, the Roger Advantage is the perfect minimalist sneaker for all your on-the-go adventures.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
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While the two keep drinking and wait for a rare lunar event, old grievances, outrageous escapades, and macho rivalries explode to the surface.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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Originally released across platforms like the original PlayStation, Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance, the titles follow Tommy Pickles and the rest of the gang on adventures ranging from puzzle-solving missions to globe-trotting escapades.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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With an experience like that under her belt, would an Oscar really be that big of a deal?—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
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Even Stevens was never afraid to go all out for its constant string of gags and jokes, led by Shia LaBeouf as the immature prankster Louis Stevens.—
Christian Holub,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 June 2026
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While other studios seemed to dazzle children with bright colors and goofy gags, Pixar took kids seriously and appealed to the child in every adult.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
19 June 2026
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Summer peppers team up with goat cheese and capers in this crowd-pleasing appetizer.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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Miss Lambert Steps Aboard Danger—a spy caper set in the 1930s—will be published by Knopf (US, Canada) and Faber (UK) on March 9, 2027.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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“Prank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prank. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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