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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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Dyson’s powerful motor sucks up everything from dirt and dust to spills and stains on carpet, tile, and hardwood flooring using a smart sensor to indicate dirt levels.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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Fishermen and anglers are permitted to resume activities in unrestricted areas, as there is no evidence that the fish or shellfish population in those areas were affected by the spill.—
Mathew Schumer,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Evelyn Shores scored in the 53rd minute, thumping home a header from Fuller on a corner kick.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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In the 79th minute, Germán Berterame found space for a header from close range and Kahlina shut him out again.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Nourishment, hydration, definition, slip—these are all factors that come to mind when thinking of the best curly hair products.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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When the surfaces were wet, Rimkus found the ASB glass court’s slip resistance held up better than that of the NBA hardwood floors.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Galaxy, who made the long trip to Jamaica, arrived Tuesday evening.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The long list of Warriors players who did not suit up included superstar guard Stephen Curry and ex-C’s big man Al Horford, who did not join Golden State for its lone trip to Boston this season.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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The airline's current plan is to restore the full schedule this fall, Kirby added.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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Construction is expected to begin in March 2027, with the opening planned for fall 2028, the owner and general contractor told Community Impact.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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In his first inaugural address in 2019, DeSantis touched on voting and elections briefly, referring to missteps by county election supervisors in Broward and Palm Beach.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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And the decision not to show the Jewish settlers, while understandable — Jacir wants to focus on the Arabs’ struggle against the British, who were the prime movers behind the events of 1936 — feels like a misstep.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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But as Blue Owl’s stumble rattles the industry, its standing in Washington is also getting shakier.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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John made a few stumbles after meeting Carolyn that nearly turned her off completely before their relationship had even begun.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In my current lineup, the groovy green point slides.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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It was transformed into a 125-unit luxury condo by 2002, the pinnacle of which is a quadplex with an 80-foot stainless-steel slide, a rock wall, and a rope swing.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Pratfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pratfall. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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