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the kids romped on the lawn until dinner was ready
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Recent Examples of romping
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
Fuel up in the morning with a traditional Scottish breakfast, then sip whiskey on the chesterfield sofas next to the fire after a day romping around Edinburgh.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
Świątek beat Kenin in the women’s final, romping to victory with 14 consecutive sets across her seven matches, and Rafael Nadal won his 13th French Open and his 20th Grand Slam title, by battering Novak Djokovic 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 under the new roof and floodlights on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Europe claimed a 14-1 victory for their fourth straight win in Boston, while Team World returned the favour two years later in Vancouver, romping to a 13-2 win.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
But, new research reveals that — despite their vast difference in size — these marine mammals often enjoy playful interactions, much like a Great Dane romping with a Chihuahua.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
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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
Fuel up in the morning with a traditional Scottish breakfast, then sip whiskey on the chesterfield sofas next to the fire after a day romping around Edinburgh.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
Świątek beat Kenin in the women’s final, romping to victory with 14 consecutive sets across her seven matches, and Rafael Nadal won his 13th French Open and his 20th Grand Slam title, by battering Novak Djokovic 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 under the new roof and floodlights on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Europe claimed a 14-1 victory for their fourth straight win in Boston, while Team World returned the favour two years later in Vancouver, romping to a 13-2 win.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
But, new research reveals that — despite their vast difference in size — these marine mammals often enjoy playful interactions, much like a Great Dane romping with a Chihuahua.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for romping
Adjective
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Yamamoto froze outfielder Nathan Lukes with another fastball to leave the crowd, so boisterous only 24 hours earlier, searching for words.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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The project crystallized after Durst took a picture of a boisterous group of second graders singing.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There will be live entertainment and, we are assured, even dancing, if the spicy margaritas hit just right.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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Hemsworth gets one big monologue, describing a nightmare in which Ciri is happily dancing with Death, and does a fine job with it.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Superstar Shohei Ohtani launched a two-run shot to cut the lead down to 11-4, but the momentum still appeared to be on the Blue Jays' side in a raucous Rogers Centre.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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And that all came into play in Game 1, as the Jays thrashed the Los Angeles Dodgers, 11-4, at a raucous Rogers Centre on Friday night.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But what about potential customers who may be leery about hopping into a vehicle without a human doing the steering?—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The pair found a construction cone nearby and lowered it into the water, hopping the raccoon could cling to it.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Instead, the pilgrims became rowdy at their feast and began shooting into the air.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Eventually, Ginger's playful touches turn to rowdy smacks on Jesse's behind.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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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Rojas’ play in the ninth was fantastic, but then Andy Pages one-upped him with a leaping catch on Ernie Clement’s long drive to left-center while colliding with Kiké Hernández.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Unfortunately, to save time, someone who is always in a hurry with limited time for exercise except weekends may be in the habit of leaping into vigorous exercise without warming up properly.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
30 Oct. 2025
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 5 Nov. 2025.
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