romps 1 of 2

plural of romp

romps

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of romp

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of romps
Noun
From lush historical tales to rom-com romps, there's something for everyone in our favorite summer 2025 romance novels. EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025 For those seeking out big adventures, zesty romps in nature that will test your mettle, look no further than Eleven’s hut-to-hut multi-day hiking journey. Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for romps
Noun
  • Maybe the economy is just right-sizing, with companies returning to more normal employee head-counts after recent hiring sprees.
    Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
  • James was famous for his bank robbery sprees, including one that led to a $10,000 reward for his capture.
    Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The flame also dances back and forth for an even more convincing look.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
  • For the song’s visuals, the two stand above the empty swimming pool as a woman dances at the center.
    Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • With an almost modern-day Charlie Chaplin-esque physicality, Moss dances, contorts, and frolics amongst the shoes, their boxes, and fixtures in the store for a mesmerizing, can't-look-away effect.
    Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Thanks to the anti-slip bottom, the couch won’t shift around when your rambunctious pet hops into it.
    Christine Persaud, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Using pure well water, wild yeasts (some propagated from its own fruit trees and beehives), local and heirloom grains, hops, and fruits, and house sour cultures, the brewery creates, ages, blends and bottles unique, small-batch beers exhibiting the wildness of Oregon terroir.
    Ben Davidson Correspondent, Oc Register, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • My Lab leaps up onto a grass bench and attempts to climb higher but can’t.
    Ted Katauskas, Outside, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Without hesitation, Nova leaps across as if to check her feline friend is unharmed.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The grand jury indictment means the former fire chief’s criminal case skips the preliminary hearing phase and moves directly to trial.
    Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Rag & Bone Miramar Sweatpant Jeans This Rag & Bone pair skips real zippers and buttons for a pull-on waistband.
    Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Video shows partial collapse of NYC high-rise Videos from the scene show the moment the shaft tumbles down onto the ground, leaving a trail of dust in the air.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Gordon said while the market’s gains can spur consumer spending, the opposite can be true when the market tumbles.
    John Towfighi, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The driver-centric cockpit sports a modest seven-inch touchscreen and features a mix of plastic, carbon fiber, Alcantara, and rich leather.
    Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell sports a rather Irish surname, and his team has won two London games since his arrival in 2022.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025

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“Romps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/romps. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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