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the kids romped on the lawn until dinner was ready
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Recent Examples of romping
Brian Mahoney, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
The outcome was one few anticipated, with Gray Davis romping to victory in the Democratic primary, then winning the governorship in a landslide.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
The outcome was one few anticipated, with Gray Davis romping to victory in the Democratic primary, then winning the governorship in a landslide.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Trump and Republicans last year aggressively ramped up policies favorable to fossil fuels after romping to an electoral victory in 2024 on a promise to lower the cost of living, including by quelling gas prices.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Yes, the interstellar comet that made plenty of headlines in 2025 is still romping through our solar system.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 26 Feb. 2026
This was an indulgent gift after a busy day romping through the busy streets of London.
—Sacbee.com, 3 Dec. 2025
The Buckeyes are romping through everyone, and that counts for something.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
With a more complete team, the Ravens looked much more like their usual selves, romping to a 30-16 victory in which every facet of the team shone.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Knicks had piled up massive scoring margins while romping through the Eastern Conference playoffs, then were just good enough in the two games in San Antonio.
—Brian Mahoney, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
The outcome was one few anticipated, with Gray Davis romping to victory in the Democratic primary, then winning the governorship in a landslide.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
The outcome was one few anticipated, with Gray Davis romping to victory in the Democratic primary, then winning the governorship in a landslide.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Trump and Republicans last year aggressively ramped up policies favorable to fossil fuels after romping to an electoral victory in 2024 on a promise to lower the cost of living, including by quelling gas prices.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Yes, the interstellar comet that made plenty of headlines in 2025 is still romping through our solar system.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 26 Feb. 2026
This was an indulgent gift after a busy day romping through the busy streets of London.
—Sacbee.com, 3 Dec. 2025
The Buckeyes are romping through everyone, and that counts for something.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
With a more complete team, the Ravens looked much more like their usual selves, romping to a 30-16 victory in which every facet of the team shone.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for romping
Adjective
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The production generates periodic boisterous fun along the way through brisk staging, galvanizing projections and splashy costuming, plus a few entertaining performances rippling out of the cast in bigger and smaller roles.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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King’s voice and boisterous energy were an essential element of the television experience for Bulls fans over the last two decades.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Those three became pivotal pieces in what became the Ducks’ rollicking, magical run to Game 7 of the 2003 Stanley Cup Final.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Everyone stood quiet for a moment, until the dogs — Dottie and Otis — resumed their rollicking in the snow and soon everyone was talking, the kids putting it all together.—
Greg Borowski,
jsonline.com,
18 Dec. 2025
Verb
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There’s also a quintet of dancing poodles named Lollipups.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Dec. 2025
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In the sporty video, McRae is seen dancing in a hockey rink, doing splits at the front desk and riding around on a Zamboni.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
11 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Twenty-five hours after that, a raucous crowd at Blue FCU Arena was left silent.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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The film, which hits theaters June 19, screened at Lincoln Center to raucous reception a few days before our park conversation.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
11 June 2026
Noun
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The group watches as a sock puppet opens up a lemonade stand for business and frolics around a lemon farm before Tomlinson dives into a swimming pool.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
13 Oct. 2025
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Tim Plough’s day started next to the Pacific Ocean, watching young sons Jackson, Camden and Bodie frolic in the sand and surf at Pismo Beach.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Taylor Swift was hopping up and down courtside.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
11 June 2026
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Also, while New Orleans is arguably best explored on foot, consider hopping aboard one of the city’s historic streetcars for a breezy ride between neighborhoods without having to walk in the heat.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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In one defining moment, Stephanie Mayo said a rowdy fan at a high school basketball game shouted inappropriate names at one of the players.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Dec. 2025
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The final blow came in Raleigh, where the Wolfpack and coach Dave Doeren were all too eager to stick it to the Tar Heels for a fifth straight year in front of a typically rowdy home crowd.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But her gamboling merrymakers, hammy showgirls, and blithe flaneurs insist otherwise.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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“Romping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/romping. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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