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 Business Insider also found videos of creators using the glasses to film offensive pranks or asking women out at gyms. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026 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 Watch Poehler and Damon recount their own experience with Clooney’s pranks above. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026 From the camp games and pranks to the unsupervised ear-piercing with the needle and ice cube, this movie’s first half feels like a love letter to summer camp adventures. — Sarah Scott, Parents, 14 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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pranks

Noun

These tricks will set the foundation for a happy bond for years to come.

— Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 29 July 2026
All that said, visual tricks alone don’t sell nearly half a million concert tickets.

— Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 28 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

While the prerequisite Miami bachelor party antics — party buses, yacht parties, and accidentally stealing 30 kilos of cocaine from a cartel boss — all occur, the film tries to root itself in some real pathos about the nature of male friendships.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 24 July 2026
But there are also several reasons to suggest he simply couldn’t be trusted to lead the red-ball side — from his off-field antics in New Zealand last winter, to his penchant for daft dismissals at crucial moments in games.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of antics

Noun

The show’s comedy only made its bleakest moments more upsetting and dramatic in contrast, while the drama made the visual gags and slapstick more charming.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 20 July 2026
We're just relieved the tone on display is respectful and serious and not choked with jokes and gags as in the most recent MCU outings.

— Jeff Spry, Space.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of gags

Noun

Traffic and transit Developers for the project told the audience that parking and transportation to games would have little impact on the surrounding area.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Powers, who had previously started every game for the Broncos at left guard in 2023 and 2024, played through the broken foot for four remaining regular-season and playoff games in 2025.

— Luca Evans, Denver Post, 28 July 2026

Definition of games

Noun

Chickpeas, green beans, onions, capers, and a simple homemade vinaigrette come together in a side dish that’s both fresh and filling.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026
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