rollicked

verb

past tense of rollick
1
as in played
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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2
as in danced
to play and run about happily children rollicking during recess

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rollicked
  1. played
  2. danced
  3. frolicked
  4. hopped
  5. leaped
  6. capered
  7. cavorted
  8. romped
Verb
  • The bridge — which connects Detroit and Windsor, Ontario — was named after legendary Canadian hockey player Gordie Howe who played for the Detroit Red Wings, symbolizing the longstanding relationship between the two countries.
    — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
  • Wallack’s critique was echoed by former Beach Commissioner Saul Gross, a real estate investor who has played a significant role in Art Deco district preservation and whose Streamline Properties is on Washington.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of played
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  • In the aftermath, Kerr danced with the crowd, before former world mile record holders, Britons Cram and Sebastian Coe, and the British contingent of athletes shared words of congratulations.
    — George Edwards, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • The effects of this tournament will still be studied and analyzed long after Rodri lifted the trophy and Spain danced on Sunday.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of danced
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  • Meanwhile, Kaia Gerber and Hailey Bieber have frolicked NYC’s streets in Repetto’s slim ballet flats and pumps.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 17 July 2026
  • After training sessions, the dogs frolicked on the sprawling back deck that Annie had transformed into a canine playground, complete with a swimming pool.
    — Anne Kadet, Curbed, 15 May 2026
Definition of frolicked
Verb
  • Charlie and Dolly hopped on board as their dad paddled them along this gorgeous surf.
    — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
  • During his stint at State College of Florida, a stray grounder hopped up and hit him in the face, breaking his jaw.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of hopped
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  • Lundgren got out from the driver’s side of the vehicle, stumbled across the opposing lane of traffic, and leaped over the side of the bridge into Table Rock Lake below, the sheriff said.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 22 July 2026
  • Gavi’s teammates then leapt to the defense of the 21-year-old, per the outlet.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
Definition of leaped
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  • Tiny Guna capered about barefoot, hopping on the balls of his feet.
    — Guy Trebay, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2016
Definition of capered
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  • The sight of Howe leading his players around the ground as Sunderland cavorted in front of their supporters, high in level seven, was excruciating.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2026
  • Andy Samberg cavorted on behalf of Hellmann’s mayonnaise, dressed as some sort of off-kilter Neil Diamond wanna-be.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
Definition of cavorted
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  • Youngsters romped through the crowd, happily indulging in eggthrowing or dunking-machine antics or trying to climb to the pinnacle of a greased pole, where a $20 bill waited.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2026
  • In November, the president was on hand as the NFL’s Washington Commanders hosted the Detroit Lions, and the visitors romped 44-22.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Definition of romped
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“Rollicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rollicked. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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