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
This isn’t a prank — there are real freebies and food deals to grab on April Fools’ Day.
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
Of course, the pranks are all in good fun, with owners keeping things safe and playful.
—Kendall Malinchock, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Officials revealed the prank in a fictional landing page added to the Zoo's website.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Apr. 2026
Not everyone considers April 1 to be a sacred day of comedy and pranks, but there is plenty of comedy to be found on Connecticut stages this week.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 Mar. 2026
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
Of course, the pranks are all in good fun, with owners keeping things safe and playful.
—Kendall Malinchock, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Officials revealed the prank in a fictional landing page added to the Zoo's website.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Apr. 2026
Not everyone considers April 1 to be a sacred day of comedy and pranks, but there is plenty of comedy to be found on Connecticut stages this week.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prank
Noun
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With a little encouragement, and after a bit of sake, Isa Briones will pull out her party trick at karaoke.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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The trick is to hydrate earlier in the day and cut fluids at least an hour before bed, to make sure you’re not woken up by multiple trips to the bathroom.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2026
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There was none of the usual laughing and joking.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Lindsay says that Jesse was serious about asking, but that the make-out would be a joking make-out.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Thank you for showing us planet Earth again, and thank you for contributing to the greatest adventure in human history.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Faye Travel Insurance Learn More Policy highlights Faye has one single-trip plan with optional add-ons for pet care, adventure sports and damage to vacation rentals.—
Liz Knueven,Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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New escapades come and go, but the structure of their life stays the same — the two of them, moving together.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Litles detailed in the complaint and in an interview with the Tribune how their frisky escapades, appearance and young children seemed to increasingly agitate residents and staff.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Fudd also has experience on the international level with USA Basketball, winning a gold medal at the 2021 FIBA U19 World Cup, 2018 FIBA U17 World Cup and 2017 FIBA Americas U16 Championship.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The new design will give travelers more leg and knee room, said Mauricio Parise, Delta's vice president of brand experience.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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Even when one gag flies past, three more follow immediately that do.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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With charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent — to borrow RuPaul’s mantra (the lipsynch-for-your-lifeboats number is a highlight) — the comic ensemble makes the gags work by sheer will.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2026
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After baking petite red potatoes, the interior is scooped out to create the filling, mixed with capers, fresh herbs, mustard, and sour cream.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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The real heist of The Christophers is that Soderbergh snuck such a bittersweet tale into cinemas, dressed up as a silly caper.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Prank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prank. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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