Thesaurus results for ROGUERIES

rogueries

noun

plural of roguery

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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Noun

Surely, Leslie Nielsen was serious about pulling pranks on the set of Airplane!

— Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 2026
The Muskego Police Department is warning Muskego High School students about consequences of pranks causing damage after the department received over 20 complaints in less than two weeks.

— Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of pranks

Noun

Howard County Police Department Colonel Terrence Benn said task force members brought clinical and practical expertise, as well as personal experiences, to the discussions.

— CBS Baltimore, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
The Sagittarius Moon encourages play, creativity, and experiences that hold your attention for their own sake.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of experiences

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As a mother of three with expertise in affordable luxury and family-friendly adventures, Zoë believes that the simplest moments—like a pasty on a Cornish beach—often make the most unforgettable travel memories.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
Some of those adventures are documented in the behind-the-scenes film by Mathieu Spadaro that closes the exhibition.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of adventures

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To make their mission abroad bearable, the doctors, nurses, administrators and soldiers of the Korean War turned to humor, especially practical jokes.

— Rachel Flynn, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
In order to make their kissing scenes even more awkward, the late Larry Hagman would play practical jokes on his Dallas costar Linda Gray.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of practical jokes

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