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Recent Examples of pratfall
Wilson exercises a newfound, assured confidence and muscular drive, punching and kicking baddies — a welcome change from the sort of cheap pratfalls she’s been subjected to in the past.
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Courtney Howard, Variety, 16 June 2025
What follows is a melee of pratfalls and freak-outs, a guffaw-worthy display by such a fine group of actors.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 21 May 2025
Matt is out of his league and his next pratfall is always just around the corner.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
An early pratfall involving a faulty dishwasher proves a red herring; the director Lawrence Lamont and the screenwriter Syreeta Singleton find their best humor on the character level, in clever dialogue and sharp line deliveries from the entire ensemble.
—Natalia Winkelman, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Courtney Howard, Variety, 16 June 2025
What follows is a melee of pratfalls and freak-outs, a guffaw-worthy display by such a fine group of actors.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 21 May 2025
Matt is out of his league and his next pratfall is always just around the corner.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
An early pratfall involving a faulty dishwasher proves a red herring; the director Lawrence Lamont and the screenwriter Syreeta Singleton find their best humor on the character level, in clever dialogue and sharp line deliveries from the entire ensemble.
—Natalia Winkelman, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pratfall
Noun
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This double-wide camp chair is quilted and comfortable, with durable 600D polyester fabric that holds up to weather, spills, and even a slobbery dog (or two) climbing aboard.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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The drink was kept as far away from her as possible to prevent spills.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Gabby Provenzano rose at the near post and powered home a header from point-blank range in the 81st minute, assisted by Sabrina McNeill’s cross off a corner.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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But on Sunday, Depay took all of 11 minutes to set a new record and then won the game for the Dutch with a powerful header after Lithuania had fought back from two down to be 2-2 with 30 minutes to play.—
Mark Gleeson,
Reuters,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The back interior pocket is a zip pocket for safekeeping lipsticks or ID cards, and the two front pockets are slip pockets ideal for a cell phone or keys.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
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Stepping out in the city for the EE72 Magazine launch party at The Cut restaurant, Sánchez-Bezos wore a silvery mini slip dress, with a chocolate brown leather jacket with wide lapels and black buttons floating loosely around her shoulders.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Skyridge will send you its tattered battle plans during its long trip back to Utah.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
13 Sep. 2025
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King Charles and Prince Harry seem to be on the road to reconciliation, with the two recently meeting for tea during Harry’s latest trip to the UK.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Seiler added that areas rich in tree diversity and elevation are great for seeing fall colors.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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This fall, Johansson is back in the State of Hockey on a one-year deal with a cap hit of $800,000.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, the digital age ensures that nearly every action, rumor, tweet, or misstep can be broadcast globally in an instant.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Avoid these missteps and your floors will be shining like new in no time.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Head coach Éric Chelle, tasked with steadying the ship after recent stumbles, kept his cards close.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Page and her cameraman stumble onto the Kiritsis story very early on, and refuse to give it up once the higher-ups in the newsroom start paying attention as well.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
2 Sep. 2025
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The slide below summarizes their claims for ROI improvements using Kove.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The decline of people moving this decade has been part of a continuous slide as home prices have skyrocketed in some metros and interest rates have gone up.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Pratfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pratfall. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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