Thesaurus results for PRANKS

pranks

noun

plural of prank

as in tricks

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 pranks However, officers warned the trend could spread and encouraged residents to remain vigilant as similar pranks become more common during the summer months. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 Police used the incident to warn the public that pranks involving Orbeez guns, airsoft guns, or other toy firearms can provoke dangerous reactions and lead to criminal charges. — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 26 June 2026 In the special, Arcuri tackles topics like marital pranks and urinal mind games while contending, on the more serious side, with his wife Katie Thurston’s cancer journey. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 June 2026 These are the kinds of hijinks fans came to expect, evoking all the feelings of a fun day at summer camp… with maybe a slightly higher volume of pranks. — Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 20 June 2026 Or pulling pranks on their teammates. — Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 16 June 2026 Senior pranks Senior pranks had long been a rite of passage at Newark, Leggett said. — Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026 In Lebanon, a look-alike delivery driver posts satirical videos and pranks unsuspecting residents, showing the fear Adraee inspires. — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 9 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

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Noun

After appearing on the spring-summer 2026 runways at Khaite, Tory Burch, and Altuzarra, this season’s reboot is all about modern silhouettes and fresh styling tricks that make the print feel exciting again.

— Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 21 July 2026
That doesn’t just mean placing an emphasis on storytelling — there are only so many tricks in the world, so most magicians figure out fast that the narrative is what matters — but as a two-way exploration of empathy.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Definition of tricks

Noun

The stage can accommodate all types of productions, from film and television to commercials, music videos, livestreams and immersive experiences, among others.

— Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
Disability spans every age, race, culture and socioeconomic background, and investment in accessibility and inclusive programming tends to ripple outward, improving experiences for older adults, veterans, families and caregivers along the way.

— Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of experiences

Noun

The camping tents below are tested and approved for outdoor adventures.

— Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026
To add onto your adventures, visit Smith Mountain Lake which is under an hour away or plan a visit to Go Fest in the fall to really capture the region’s outdoor spirit.

— Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 July 2026

Definition of adventures

Noun

Sadoski plays Chef Luca, a brilliant but self-destructive superstar chef whose personal entanglements and rock-star antics threaten to derail his high-end restaurant residency at The Roman.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 July 2026
No 1 Emiliano Martinez’s antics — a few of the goalkeepers have shown their dark, disruptive and manipulative side.

— Geir Jordet, New York Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of antics

Noun

Who could’ve guessed that a modest, half-hour drama filled with poop gags and 10 inches of prosthetic man meat would be the show to revitalize the fandom’s faith in Game of Thrones?

— Samantha Highfill, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026
The gags are both belabored and feeble.

— Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 26 June 2026

Definition of gags

Noun

Monday’s victory for the Braves was just their second in the last 11 games against the Padres and the first of this season after being swept in San Diego in June.

— Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
Thanks to a down year filled with injuries, Peter appeared in 38 NBA games and logged nearly 500 minutes as a rookie.

— Tony East, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of games

Noun

The green is a salsa verde, chunky and bright with capers and parsley, egg whites and breadcrumbs.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
The capers and sauce made for a delicately delicious fish dish served with a side of artichoke hearts and fingerling potatoes.

— Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 July 2026