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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
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
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
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
Verb
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
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
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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Well up for the fight in front of their boisterous fans at the Estadio da Luz, however, Benfica went ahead 3-1 before half time and secured a heroic 4-2 win, plus qualification to the knockout phase playoff on goal difference, thanks to goalkeeper Anatoli Trubin’s 98th minute header.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce could get an up-close look at the boisterous behavior next week.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Widening his friend circle and going out dancing.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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Hundreds of Senegalese gathered for a public viewing in the area historically called Little Senegal in Harlem, then spilled into the streets waving flags, singing and dancing in an informal parade late into the night.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Anderson faced criticism online after his raucous menswear collection, shown during the men’s shows in Paris earlier this month, divided audiences.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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What Don’t Be Dumb does effectively, however, is reestablish Rocky’s auteur-ish tendencies for 2020s hip-hop, drawing throughline between his mixtape days and the raucous, rage-minded sounds that course through much of contemporary rap.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Neither is having your kids hopping about from school to school like free agents on 1-year contracts.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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Travelers are chasing big moments and unforgettable experiences—think the Winter Olympics, the World Cup, or cultural festivals—rather than hopping from place to place.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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One of them is the restless, rowdy, often crude and chaotic but ultimately irresistible force that Alexis de Tocqueville called democracy.—
Walter Russell Mead,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2026
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Simmons was among many rowdy UM fans tailgating.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But images of those youthful frolics amid chirping children quickly slips behind me, muted by my puffing, labored breaths and the blanket of snow.—
Thomas Cangelosi,
Hartford Courant,
4 Jan. 2026
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The festive frolic at The Colony Animal Care Services looked fit for a four-legged king.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
18 Dec. 2025
Verb
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At the time of the attack, the children were leaping into the water off a 20-foot rock in the eastern Sydney suburb of Vaucluse.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Ambitious Mars is leaping into your 11th House of Groups, urging you to immerse yourself in friendly groups.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 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 31 Jan. 2026.
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