pratfalls

noun

plural of pratfall
as in spills

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  1. spills
  2. falls
  3. missteps
  4. trips
  5. stumbles
  6. headers
  7. slips
Noun
  • From automotive grease stains to juice spills on the carpet, makeup stains, pet stains, or even as a laundry pre-spotter, Stingray Spot Remover gets the job done.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Fussy fabrics and finishes have no place in a room with the potential for spills and splatters at any time.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of spills
Noun
  • Moore said older patients can become disoriented and delirious after long periods in the ER, raising the risk of falls.
    — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
  • For the next eight years, Holmes lay dead at the bottom of the Swiss falls while Doyle branched out into historical fiction, science fiction, horror tales, and medical stories.
    — Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of falls
Noun
  • Dermatologists say the hours between washing your face and falling asleep are when skin repairs itself, and small missteps at night can quietly cause the breakouts, dryness and irritation people spend the day trying to fix.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Warren pushed back on the idea the Bears have had missteps over the last four years or so.
    — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of missteps
Noun
  • Even the base Luxury King and Luxury Two Queen weigh in at around 650 square feet, with a step-down living area that makes work trips feel less like working out of your bedroom.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • There will then be trips to Lincoln City and Swansea City before hosting familiar opposition in fellow former Premier League side Southampton.
    — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of trips
Noun
  • Compounding those stumbles have been frequent defensive breakdowns.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • In the June 27 debate, put on by CNN, the then-president delivered a halting performance with a raspy voice, struggling with multiple stumbles and lost trains of thought.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of stumbles
Noun
  • Both Jesus and Wood benefited from outstanding deliveries from the Wales international without being able to get their headers on target.
    — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Zidane scored a brace of bullet headers in the 3-0 win against Brazil, earning France its inaugural star above the badge.
    — Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Definition of headers
Noun
  • Crisp poplin picks aren’t the only nighties worth noting—longline maxis have endless versatility throughout the season, as do slinky black slips.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Guests explored the garden grounds, seeing energetic performances by Fushu Daiko taiko drummers, and write tribute messages on paper slips at the altar of museum founder George Morikami.
    — Mike Stocker, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of slips
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