as in sprees
a time or instance of carefree fun
enjoying a summer rollick before knuckling down in medical school
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1
as in plays
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 dances
to play and run about happily
children rollicking during recess
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rollicks
Noun
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Maybe the economy is just right-sizing, with companies returning to more normal employee head-counts after recent hiring sprees.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
20 Sep. 2025 -
James was famous for his bank robbery sprees, including one that led to a $10,000 reward for his capture.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the show, Addison Rae plays one of Gein's victims — Evelyn Hartley, a bright, small-town babysitter whose mysterious disappearance becomes a key thread in the series.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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The designer has made the space feel like home down to the finishing touches such as the custom doorbell that plays a message from Beckham.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The flame also dances back and forth for an even more convincing look.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Sep. 2025
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For the song’s visuals, the two stand above the empty swimming pool as a woman dances at the center.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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From lush historical tales to rom-com romps, there's something for everyone in our favorite summer 2025 romance novels.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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For those seeking out big adventures, zesty romps in nature that will test your mettle, look no further than Eleven’s hut-to-hut multi-day hiking journey.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In a bold and humorous nod to one of the most famous moments of his career, the NBA icon has announced his decision to partner with Hennessy as his go-to spirits brand, unveiling the partnership in a commercial that playfully recreates the tone and style of his 2010 ESPN special, The Decision.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Woody Belt authentically recreates Woody’s iconic buckle in leather with gold-brass studding and laser-etched Saddleman pose.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Thanks to the anti-slip bottom, the couch won’t shift around when your rambunctious pet hops into it.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Using pure well water, wild yeasts (some propagated from its own fruit trees and beehives), local and heirloom grains, hops, and fruits, and house sour cultures, the brewery creates, ages, blends and bottles unique, small-batch beers exhibiting the wildness of Oregon terroir.—
Ben Davidson Correspondent,
Oc Register,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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My Lab leaps up onto a grass bench and attempts to climb higher but can’t.—
Ted Katauskas,
Outside,
23 Sep. 2025
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Without hesitation, Nova leaps across as if to check her feline friend is unharmed.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The event is one of several festivities scheduled across the nation leading up to America's official quarter-millennial on July 4, 2026.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Oct. 2025
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On September 27, the Goop founder got all dressed up for her birthday festivities in Portofino, Italy.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Rollicks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rollicks. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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