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Recent Examples of pratfall
Ben Stiller choreographed his on-stage pratfall.
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 3 Mar. 2025
Breaking creates the easiest laugh available in comedy this side of a pratfall.
—Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2025
Her legs splay, tilt and leap readily into pratfall action.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Something that tonight’s cold open heated up with, drawing from the actual interview transcript on both the FNC pratfall and Baier’s questioning of Joe Biden’s mental faculties.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 3 Mar. 2025
Breaking creates the easiest laugh available in comedy this side of a pratfall.
—Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2025
Her legs splay, tilt and leap readily into pratfall action.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Something that tonight’s cold open heated up with, drawing from the actual interview transcript on both the FNC pratfall and Baier’s questioning of Joe Biden’s mental faculties.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pratfall
Noun
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For nearly 30 years, the Mission: Impossible franchise has managed to take the bare-bone elements of spy thrillers, summer blockbusters and the classic screen trifecta of thrills, spills and chills, and supersize them for maximum adrenaline fixes.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
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It’s made of recycled polyester and designed to stand up to anything, including spills and heavy foot traffic.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
14 May 2025
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That came 12 minutes after San Diego’s Kennedy Wesley scored on a header that got past a diving Silkowitz for her first goal of the season.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
5 May 2025
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But Inter keeper Yann Sommer saved his header in the fifth minute of injury time.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Take after the actress by pairing it with a leather jacket, or copy reviewers by styling it with slip skirts, leggings, or jeans.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
8 May 2025
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The psychologist also suggests creating a ‘Mom Spa Day Kit’ with cozy socks, a face mask, relaxing tea, playlist and handwritten permission slip to do nothing.—
Anna Haines,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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The decision to travel to the Middle East after last month’s trip to the Vatican for Pope Francis‘s funeral underscores the region’s importance to Trump’s domestic and foreign policy interests, from the economy to national security.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2025
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Most Popular Most Popular Asking Eric: The parents refuse to cut their trip short despite their teen’s crisis Asking Eric: The parents refuse to cut their trip short despite their teen's crisis Dear Abby: Is there a way to tell the crass shirttail relations that they’re not invited?—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
10 May 2025
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The Cowgirls faced the Razorbacks in an Oct. 24 fall exhibition game in Tulsa and won 6-0.—
Ethan Westerman,
Arkansas Online,
12 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the almanac will release its fall outlook later this summer, continuing its role as a traditional guide for seasonal expectations across the country.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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Learning from someone else’s missteps can save you years of trial and error, providing reassurance and peace of mind.—
Hao Lam,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Pritzker’s reckless comments and divisive rhetoric in New Hampshire are a critical misstep in his pursuit of national political ambition.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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What was supposed to be a revenge tour has turned into a stumble out of the gate.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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In a rush to please shareholders, Apple made a rare stumble.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2025
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The water park is known for its body slides, and thrill seekers will want to splash down on Summit Plummet, one of the tallest and fastest free-fall body slides in the world.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
12 May 2025
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Ewers' agent spoke out after the quarterback's draft slide, and the 23-year-old is now breaking his silence.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2025
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“Pratfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pratfall. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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