pratfalls

Definition of pratfallsnext
plural of pratfall

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pratfalls
Noun
  • Rivera recommends wiping it after use if spills occur and deep cleaning every month or two.
    Aliyah Rodriguez, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Tips To Keep Your Stove Grates Clean Longer Clean up spills and messes as soon as the burner and grates have cooled to prevent a buildup of residue.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • So even if the effective tax rate falls, prices aren’t likely to sink for consumers because of the ruling Friday.
    Matt Egan, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Then, make your way over to the Blue Ridge Rapids to float past the artificial falls.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • That polarization leaves little margin for prosecutorial missteps.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 15 Feb. 2026
  • In actuality, such missteps are usually neither obvious nor uncommon.
    Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Book for shoulder season staycations or weekend trips from NYC and Boston.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Passengers will pay a surcharge based on their trips' distance and cabin.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Stoddard credited her team with helping her after the early stumbles.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Around that time, public demonstrations of the humanoids often drew skepticism, such as a robot marathon in April that made headlines for stumbles, crashes and breakdowns.
    Dylan Butts,Matthew Chin, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Double-headers featuring at least one and sometimes three teams of Philly’s best college basketball teams filled the place every night.
    Letters to the Editor, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
  • The copycats in the lower leagues can’t rely on that, and the football has become distinctly more old-school, with many more headers per game than, say, five years ago.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • For easy home upgrades that won’t break the bank, check out this steel hat organizer that makes spring cleaning easier ($8), a luxe fleece blanket that’s perfect for layering ($9), and area rug grippers that help prevent slips and trips ($6).
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Floppy oversized bows on lace slips or sheer blouses?
    José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Pratfalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pratfalls. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.

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