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
The White House played an April Fools’ Day prank on journalists inside the press room Tuesday.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prank
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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
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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
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The club outing was just one of many adventures on their respective trips.—
Kaitlin Menza,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The friends bring serious on-screen experience to the table.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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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