as in pranks
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke
those adolescent rogueries that seemed funny at the time—but only stupid when considered in hindsight
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Videos have gone viral on TikTok and social media showing people spraying the foul odor in their cars, homes and elevators as pranks.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
23 Sep. 2025 -
The team performed several stunts and pranks on air, with one resulting in an $8,000 loss in advertising.—
Sophie Hanson,
StyleCaster,
18 Sep. 2025
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The festival featured 185 films from 66 countries this year, drawing 208,111 attendees across online screenings and in-person cinema experiences in Jakarta.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Oct. 2025
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While Method acting has performers immerse themselves in a role by drawing from their own experiences and emotions for a more authentic portrayal, some even stay in character off-set.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
5 Oct. 2025
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Whether kids are learning tricks, competing with friends, or just marveling at the floating string, ZipString delivers the perfect mix of science, wonder and fun.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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For more tips, tricks and the latest updates, make sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter.—
Janet W. Lee,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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Directors are already circling the chronicle of the adventures of Ken Kesey after the release of his first novel, One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest, which became a Best Picture winning classic film released 50 years ago.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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Captains and crew from across the Below Deck franchise share behind-the-scenes stories, compare adventures and reflect on their seasons at sea.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
30 Sep. 2025
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With over 300 episodes to shoot, there was time for some practical jokes.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Rogueries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rogueries. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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