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
Oli Gamp, New York Times, 19 June 2025
The chemistry is palpable in this sweet and steamy romp.
—Tarah Dewitt, People.com, 9 June 2025
Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 18 June 2025
Fans of the Brazilian soccer team Palmeiras were seen romping and raving all over Time Square on Saturday night, overtaking the streets and sidewalks in viral footage.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2025
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Noun
There was only one change from their 5-0 Champions League final romp over Inter Milan.
—Oli Gamp, New York Times, 19 June 2025
The chemistry is palpable in this sweet and steamy romp.
—Tarah Dewitt, People.com, 9 June 2025
Verb
Lots of foam blocks mean safe, soft landings from those sky jumps, swings and romping around.
—Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 18 June 2025
Fans of the Brazilian soccer team Palmeiras were seen romping and raving all over Time Square on Saturday night, overtaking the streets and sidewalks in viral footage.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for romp
Noun
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In 2014, Rodger killed six people in a stabbing and shooting spree in Isla Vista, California, before turning the gun on himself.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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Just before that occurrence, a 14-year-old, wearing an ankle monitor due to his arrest for a prior crime, went on a 24-hour crime spree.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Alcaraz hit a deep defensive shot and recovered quickly, dancing across the court with fleet little steps, and ran around his backhand to hit a forehand down the line.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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The soccer is the show, and fans provide music with their vocal cords and dancing with their hips.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 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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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
Verb
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After exchanging glances, the deer starts chasing Kodak, and the two can be seen frolicking in the grass.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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According to the radio, there is much frolicking in the big city.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 July 2025
Verb
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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
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Inevitably, the moment that Margarita spies a hobby horsing class cavorting around a room in the local middle school will likely have a profound effect on the film’s audience.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
10 June 2025
Verb
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Let your personality shine across topics Don’t worry about hopping the boundaries of your niche.—
Renae Gregoire,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Great for exploring city streets or hopping between museums, this one brings polish to any travel itinerary.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
Verb
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The frog leaped to national fame with Mark Twain's short story The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, which helped launch his writing career.—
Nathan Rott,
NPR,
19 July 2025
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Alice in Seoul was the highest climber of all, leaping 33 spots from last year to no.13 on the list.—
Kevin Gray,
Forbes.com,
16 July 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 24 Jul. 2025.
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