as in spree
a time or instance of carefree fun
enjoying a summer rollick before knuckling down in medical school
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as in to play
to engage in activity for amusement
an educator who realized that children need to rollick as well as to study and learn
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as in to romp
to play and run about happily
children rollicking during recess
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Recent Examples of rollick
Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 7 Feb. 2026
The canniest fictional dissection of femininity and the panopticon of social media arrives this spring in Yesteryear (Knopf), a rollicking satirical debut from Caro Claire Burke.
—Chloe Schama, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2026
What began as a pipe dream in 2016’s sports media economy — building a subscription site centered around simply great sports journalism — became a rollicking reality.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
The main festivities kicked off with a rollicking set by Donato, followed by Lenderman and his indie-rock stylings, along with more than a few Haynes cameos.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 15 Dec. 2025
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Verb
Carnival is considerably shorter now, and certainly less extreme, although the calendar includes a mix of festivities that’s part New Year’s Eve, Fourth of July, costume gala and sailing regatta rolled into one rollicking mix, this year scheduled from February 7-17.
—Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 7 Feb. 2026
The canniest fictional dissection of femininity and the panopticon of social media arrives this spring in Yesteryear (Knopf), a rollicking satirical debut from Caro Claire Burke.
—Chloe Schama, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2026
What began as a pipe dream in 2016’s sports media economy — building a subscription site centered around simply great sports journalism — became a rollicking reality.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
The main festivities kicked off with a rollicking set by Donato, followed by Lenderman and his indie-rock stylings, along with more than a few Haynes cameos.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 15 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rollick
Noun
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On top of doggedly tracking a serial killer whose murder spree started decades earlier, our shrewd heroine uncovers a tangled workplace conspiracy that's as sinister as her prime suspect's motives.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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Kenya is in the middle of a $45 billion investment spree on airports, ports, rail, and industrial zones, creating multiyear financing needs and transaction advisory fee opportunities.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
Verb
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But questions remain about whether will decide to play elsewhere or close the chapter on his storied career.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Allen plays Roxie, a dying wife and mother who arrives in the trauma bay during the show’s second season.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Alvarado romped past Fort Worth Carter-Riverside 77-0 in the bi-district round.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Nov. 2025
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The Spurs went on to clinch the series at home in Game 6, and then romped to the title, while the Suns were left to wonder about one of the softest and most impactful suspension rulings in league history.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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His shakshuka takes the tomato-and-pepper mold and spins it into a gambol through fields of celery and coriander seeds, ground chipotles and sweet paprika.—
Scott Hocker,
theweek,
26 Nov. 2024
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Now Fisher-Smith gambols daily around her suburban neighborhood in Ashland, Oregon, planning her walking routes to maximize time among trees, grass, and bushes.—
Katie Arnold,
Outside Online,
15 Mar. 2024
Verb
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Just imagine days spent frolicking at the indoor water park and Great Wolf Lodge's many other family-centric attractions, and then nights cozied up in the comfy suite inspired by the Great Outdoors (without actually having to navigate the Great Outdoors).—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
27 May 2026
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Earlier this week, the actress, 35, broke out yet another pair of the sporty bottoms while frolicking around New York City.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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The Mexican players danced in a circle as the crowd serenaded them with the song El Rey by Vicente Fernández.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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New Balance Fresh Foam Arishi Running Shoes These New Balance sneakers have kept my feet cushioned and supported me through walking 10,000 steps a day, and 12 hours of walking, standing, and dancing at a music festival.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2025
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In the summer, the monsoon rains fatten the grass into a verdant shag, an annual revel for grazers.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The historic Paulaner brewery hosts three weeks of rowdy revels, kicking off on March 6.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Some are seen hopping barefooted over massive puddles.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
11 Dec. 2025
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John Cena, the actor behind the gunslinging multiverse-hopping antihero of both superhero projects, agrees with that statement.—
John Cena December 10,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Rollick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rollick. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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