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Recent Examples of pratfall
Tampa Bay had cemented itself as the league’s most entertaining programming, but the recent pratfall knocked its NFC Championship odds down to +1200, sandwiched between San Francisco and Seattle.
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J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Cooper gets considerable humorous mileage out of his goofy stoner role, starting with a guffaw-inducing pratfall entrance involving an exploding carton of oat milk.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
Again, Gardner ports a movie type onto the sketch-comedy stage and turns up the volume just enough for the character to seem hilariously damaged, culminating in a Melissa McCarthy–worthy pratfall.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
The pratfall was, in one producer’s memory, a small eureka moment.
—Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
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J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Cooper gets considerable humorous mileage out of his goofy stoner role, starting with a guffaw-inducing pratfall entrance involving an exploding carton of oat milk.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
Again, Gardner ports a movie type onto the sketch-comedy stage and turns up the volume just enough for the character to seem hilariously damaged, culminating in a Melissa McCarthy–worthy pratfall.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
The pratfall was, in one producer’s memory, a small eureka moment.
—Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pratfall
Noun
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This pick in particular has four flexible, food-grade silicone compartments, each with a one-cup capacity and a lid to protect against spills and freezer burn.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Clean up any spills as soon as your oven is cool enough to do so to reduce buildup.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Jan. 2026
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Some might have expected Declan Rice alone to win those headers or harass the opposition in that manner, but the partnership between these two is about more than just Zubimendi allowing the England midfielder to burst into goalscoring areas.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Glow-in-the-dark outsoles represent glowing engine headers, and the shoe’s color-shifting eggplant purple upper takes a page from custom car wraps.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The latex footbed is cushioned to mold to your feet, and the rubber sole is slip-resistant.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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This Lucky Step pair features a genuine suede-and-leather upper, a cushy insole, and a gum sole for no-slip grip.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
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Plus, the lightweight fabric adds structure without bulk, creating a system that works trip after trip.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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The Kraken have two games left on a trip that opened with a loss at Carolina and a victory over the New York Rangers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The sateen weave strikes the perfect balance for fall—breathable enough to release pesky heat and moisture, yet cozy and smooth enough to snuggle into on cooler nights.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2026
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The House spent weeks this fall reviewing the problems and discussing the need for solutions, such as more accurate tracking of voucher recipients.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Moore publicly acknowledged the edits last week at a Fire Commission meeting, saying leadership missteps were identified during the department’s internal review.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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However, his success didn't come without a couple of near missteps.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Elon Musk’s up-and-down year wrapped with one final stumble.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
5 Jan. 2026
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Despite the stumbles, xAI has continued to land partnerships and deals.—
Samantha Subin,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
2 Jan. 2026
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The final slide of her carousel featured a video of her trying her hand at Muay Thai, a form of Thai boxing.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Ice Castles in Silverton and Cripple Creek are a beloved stop for Coloradans and visitors to celebrate winter with slides, towers, tunnels and caverns.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Pratfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pratfall. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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