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
Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Though well-regarded for his high-octane stadium romps usually focused on his indefatigable performance style, Chesney has stated that the technological possibilities at the venue intrigued him – and also prompted him to sign on for a residency without having seen a live Sphere show.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
That candidate would romp to a 538-0 victory in the Electoral College, but that election was obviously still very close.
—Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 26 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The 10-episode romp, debuting on the streamer on April 16, stars and is produced by Oyelowo.
—Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Though well-regarded for his high-octane stadium romps usually focused on his indefatigable performance style, Chesney has stated that the technological possibilities at the venue intrigued him – and also prompted him to sign on for a residency without having seen a live Sphere show.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
Eleven 0-0 draws — one every three games, in effect — is another telling statistic, especially remembering how Kompany’s team romped to the Championship title two seasons ago, scoring 87 goals in the process.
—Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
That candidate would romp to a 538-0 victory in the Electoral College, but that election was obviously still very close.
—Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for romp
Noun
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The killing spree occurred as authorities were trying to hunt down William G. Bonin, a former Downey truck driver known as the Freeway Killer.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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Dominguez has pleaded not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity in the 2023 spree.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2025
Verb
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There’s singing, dancing, bubbles and of course the Hot Dog Dance so synonymous with the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The music video is no different, with psychedelic graphics, bright colors and dancing Smurfs galore (with Rihanna, 37, playing Smurfette).—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
16 May 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
Verb
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Nearly a hundred shiny black calves are frolicking in the pastures, including twin bulls (birthweight of 72 pounds each) whose mother is completely unruffled by this unusual occurrence and its maternal responsibilities.—
Susan Koch,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2025
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In an April 27 photo carousel, Meghan, 43, shared adorable snaps of Lilibet, 3, and Archie, 5, frolicking in a garden area.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Barbie dolls cavort in the office and trendy persons fill the motel’s Barbara bar.—
Christopher Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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In their debut Talk to Me, the Philippou brothers viscerally translated the emotional experience of cavorting with the spectral.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
Verb
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But how? How carbon offsets and ecotourism can save New Zealand Steele hops into an ATV, ostensibly to check on his cattle along the Retaruke River.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Now, fans are hopping on the Julius Randle bandwagon with the Timberwolves headed back to the Western Conference Finals.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
15 May 2025
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On a roll, Brother Rice maintains grip on top spot, while Lockport leaps into the rankings.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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In similar circumstances, Andy Pilgrim sued Fire & Blood Productions for £200,000 ($267,000) in 2019, claiming to have suffered a career-limiting ankle break after leaping through a collapsing wall as a zombie warrior on Season 5’s Hardhome.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
19 May 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 25 May. 2025.
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