as in spree
a time or instance of carefree fun
one last romp before starting their new life as parents
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as in to dance
to play and run about happily
the kids romped on the lawn until dinner was ready
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Recent Examples of romp
Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
For starters, the decision to set this inaugural FF romp in a 1960s straight outta the panels of the original Kirby-Lee run is inspired for a variety of reasons.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2025
Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
For most pet parents, design choices meant to accommodate their furry (or feathered, or scaled) friends are relatively simple ones: choosing performance materials that can withstand chewing, clawing and general-purpose romping, and color palettes that camouflage fur.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2025
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Noun
Winner of the Tony for Best Musical among a raft of prestigious awards, the diabolically funny romp is based on a novel by Roy Horniman.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
For starters, the decision to set this inaugural FF romp in a 1960s straight outta the panels of the original Kirby-Lee run is inspired for a variety of reasons.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2025
Verb
Strasburg won a franchise-record 14 straight decisions and is the first NL starter to begin a season 11-0 since San Diego’s Andy Hawkins in 1985.
2016 — Wilmer Flores went 6 for 6 with two of New York’s five home runs, and the Mets romped to a 14-3 win and a four-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
For most pet parents, design choices meant to accommodate their furry (or feathered, or scaled) friends are relatively simple ones: choosing performance materials that can withstand chewing, clawing and general-purpose romping, and color palettes that camouflage fur.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for romp
Noun
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Nevertheless, Henley would end up entangled in the spree of crimes that Corll was secretly committing.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Artificial intelligence startups have minted dozens of new billionaires this year, adding to an AI boom that’s quickly becoming the largest wealth creation spree in recent history.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
10 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The stunning display is caused by solar particles interacting with Earth’s magnetic field, and tonight's conditions are just right for the colors to be seen dancing across the sky — weather permitting.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Mary Shelley’s creature didn’t dance in tux and tails.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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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In the winning first moments of the show, Mills gambols on as the Narrator, wielding a paint palette and, instead of a brush, a tuft of rainbow-colored gauze.—
Celia Wren,
Washington Post,
12 Dec. 2023
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Assateague’s famed wild horses frolic along the shore and through the wetlands.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 Aug. 2025
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Now, all the animals frolic in the outdoor Kids Adventure Outpost — except the pigeons, which need to remain indoors for security reasons.—
Calista Oetama,
Sacbee.com,
16 July 2025
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To match its maritime origins, it was incised with designs of cavorting Tritons and surmounted with a silver Neptune riding a hippocampus—a lot of gaudy ornament around a big brown husk.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
26 June 2025
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As a member of the gentry, Thomas is crossing class lines by cavorting with the fishermen who work for his father-in-law.—
B. Pietras
June 10,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2025
Verb
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Rather than forcing customers to sign up for a regular Sling subscription, which starts at $45.99 a month (with half off upon sign-up), the company is offering a way to hop on and off for big games, tournaments or series.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
12 Aug. 2025
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TVLine hopped on a Zoom with Sweeney to discuss how LEGO Masters Jr. builds major drama, her most recent Days of Our Lives encore, and what’s ahead for the busy-busy actress at Hallmark Channel.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Young also made an excellent rainbow-arched toss over a leaping defender to wideout Tetairoa McMillan to the right sideline.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Aug. 2025
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Island Packers runs daily ferries from Ventura Harbor on the mainland, one-hour voyages in which there’s always a chance to spot migrating humpback whales and leaping dolphin pods.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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While capering around with her boss, Matty keeps looking for a private moment alone with Olympia’s luggage.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
12 Dec. 2024
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While capering around with her boss, Matty keeps looking for a private moment alone with Olympia’s luggage.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
12 Dec. 2024
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“Romp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/romp. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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