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
New York Jets rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq thought one of the most important calls of his life was a prank call.
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Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
And compared to some of Fleury’s past pranks on teammates, a few misplaced letters on a nameplate would be relatively light.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026
Does a prank involve planning and misdirect?
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
This isn’t a prank — there are real freebies and food deals to grab on April Fools’ Day.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
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Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
And compared to some of Fleury’s past pranks on teammates, a few misplaced letters on a nameplate would be relatively light.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026
Does a prank involve planning and misdirect?
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
This isn’t a prank — there are real freebies and food deals to grab on April Fools’ Day.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prank
Noun
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This and other videos like it have been making the rounds lately, using tricks for clicks.—
Lisa de los Reyes,
HollywoodReporter,
1 May 2026
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But Ohm has picked up some tricks from his time in the room.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The president has long bristled at the otherwise customary joking at his expense by celebrity comedians.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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Here opposites — classy and brassy — are distractions, with odd-couple joking substituting for something more substantial.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With so much water to explore in the Florida Keys, there are kayak and paddleboard outfitters that allow canine companions to join the adventure.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Each class is a one-hour adventure of hearing and speaking another language.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
Noun
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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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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
Noun
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The couple co-founded The Gap after a frustrating shopping experience when Don Fisher couldn’t find a pair of jeans that fit, according to the retailer.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 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,
4 May 2026
Noun
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The dagger comes to an insufferable point in a final post-credits gag that directs viewers to a pay-it-forward initiative via a literal QR code.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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One running gag involves the hotel’s irritation at the nearby goats who trample on the hoods of parked cars.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Toss sardines into this classic Mediterranean dish with olives, tomatoes, and capers.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
1 May 2026
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The pulp is mixed with sour cream, capers, mustard and a few other key ingredients that will not leave guests missing a traditional potato salad.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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“Prank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prank. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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