ROMPS Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

romps 1 of 2

noun

plural of romp

as in sprees

a time or instance of carefree fun one last romp before starting their new life as parents

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romps

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of romp

as in dances

to play and run about happily the kids romped on the lawn until dinner was ready

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Noun

On the west coast, Gros and Petit Piton (Saint Lucia’s iconic volcanoes) rise from beneath the gin-clear sea to shelter the curvaceous coves at Anse Chastanet and Jalousie Beach, which inspire From Here To Eternity-style romps on the shore. — Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026 Spring break isn’t just for partying college kids and family theme-park romps. — Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026 Kelly’s debut romps with the animal, real and imagined, exploring love and wounding through the animal-nature of our feelings, the precarious past and present of our human lives. — Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026 In the film, Sandler compares listening to the bits — an elderly Jew talking about his romps through history — to hearing his own Jewish uncles talk in Florida. — Stephen Silver, Sun Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026 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 Romps are best planned in walkable cities and by giving bars and restaurants a heads up, said Denise Downie Ramirez, 59, of Commerce Township, who planned romps in Wixom and Milford last year. — Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 6 Aug. 2025

Verb

The sequel marked a bit of sunshine amid the dark universes in which Pace often romps. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Indeed, some even view the market downturn as a natural return to a more balanced field following the high-flying peak TV buying sprees of global streamers.

— Ed Meza, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
Others went very practical, like Kelly Rowland’s trip to the supermarket, or embraced their inner child, as Donald Glover and Tiffany Haddish did with their sugar sprees.

— Lydia Price, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of sprees

Noun

The main social space on the ground floor is purposely uncluttered, all the better to shift easily between poolside family frolics, predinner drinks with guests, and ad hoc performances when the muse strikes.

— Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026
Since this World Cup began, Boston was captivated by the Tartan Army, and videos of their frolics have gone viral all over the world.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026

Definition of frolics

Verb

Furious at having been deceived her whole life, Kylie hops on the next plane to the Owens’ ancestral home in England with the intent of breaking the curse once and for all.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel hops on the field at training camp in El Segundo in July.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of hops

Verb

Cornered, Zeka leaps onto a balcony and meets Vlora, a woman from a remote village trying to disappear for reasons of her own in a story described as a redemption tale.

— Callum McLennan, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
Batista leaps and pirouettes through the modern 8,400-square-foot residence, which was designed by Métrica Architects.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of leaps

Verb

Connectivity stretches to a mini-HDMI input and a second USB-C port, with a pair of 1-watt speakers and an audio output rounding things out, while the stand tilts through a 0 to 180-degree range but skips swivel, height, and pivot adjustment.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Sep. 2026
The doc skips in disappointing haste over head-turning early films The Grim Reaper and Before the Revolution, and the potent 1970 telemovie The Spider’s Stratagem.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of skips

Verb

From trashing bedrooms and throwing couches, the pair tumbles down stairs and has a chase across the lawn before ending up in the pool.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
Front load washers are built with a horizontal drum that tumbles the clothes in each cycle.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026

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