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to play and run about happily
the kids romped on the lawn until dinner was ready
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Recent Examples of romping
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
Like a romping rhino, the Supersports skirted the limits of decent behavior with an urge to charge every now and again.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
Like a romping rhino, the Supersports skirted the limits of decent behavior with an urge to charge every now and again.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for romping
Adjective
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As a row of kids delighted in mixing cotton candy and frozen lemonade into an only-at-the-ballpark dessert, the usher alerted the parents that a mass of boisterous and predominantly shirtless men soon would be assembling in a nearby section.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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The legendary band played a short but boisterous set after with The Roots drummer joining.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
Verb
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In doing so dancing, much like writing, becomes an act of generational integration and re-membering.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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The video went viral of us just dancing and having fun with the song.—
Lucas Villa,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Normally, in an arena, that would include sizzle reels, hype videos and raucous music.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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After concluding his speech to raucous applause, Lahn went around the room to speak with supporters, take photos, and give autographs.—
Cooper Worth,
Des Moines Register,
2 June 2026
Verb
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For travelers looking for a beach vacation, Abrams recommends hopping off The Palmetto in Charleston, South Carolina, and heading to one of the nearby barrier islands.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2026
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Shuttle services also solve the parking and timing problems that come with hopping between distilleries on a tight schedule.—
Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Mexican authorities have previously expressed fears they could be used as weapons by rowdy fans.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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The Knicks defeated the Spurs, 105-104, in dramatic fashion to take a commanding 2-0 series lead in the 2026 NBA Finals — and the next two games are back at home, in front of the rowdiest, most passionate fan base in all of professional sports.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2026
Noun
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In tom thit heo, from southern Vietnam, shrimp and thin slices of pork shoulder frolic in a stir-fry heady with lemongrass and black pepper.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
14 Apr. 2026
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And Ben Ahlers, who plays the adult Happy, comes with that actor’s famously warm smile and chirpy demeanor, slowly worn down here before your eyes, as the permissible frolics of youth turn into the stasis of one going nowhere.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Max Schuemann made his first career start in right field Thursday and made a diving catch on Steven Kwan in the second along with a leaping catch on Brayan Rocchio in the seventh.—
Larry Fleisher,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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Rookie left fielder Sterlin Thompson made a leaping catch against the wall in the fifth to rob Mike Trout of a home run.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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The Colts’ offense is absolutely humming.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Romping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/romping. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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