as in prank
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke
some shavie he is alleged to have been involved in while a student at Saint Andrews
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Mollie Auchmuty, 34, from rural Ohio, was one of the masterminds behind a coordinated prank that unfolded aboard the Disney Wish cruise ship.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025 -
Wood fostered a creative and fun-loving environment at WEBN, encouraging innovative ideas and pranks.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
The Enquirer,
3 Aug. 2025
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Clean sheets appeared on the bed as if by magic, a trick many high-end hotels have forgotten.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The brand recommends laying the topper flat to expand for several hours after removing it from the packaging, but shoppers note that fluffing it in the dryer before use also does the trick.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Frightening as these prank calls are, their recipients refuse to take the message seriously, because surely the whole thing is just a macabre practical joke.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
10 Aug. 2025
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Over the last year, Beckinsale has continued sharing moments with her mom on social media — from playing practical jokes on Loe to celebrating her 78th birthday in the hospital singing a song during treatments.—
Sara Vallone,
Miami Herald,
18 July 2025
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Teaching them were a crew of MLB umpiring officials with more than 300 years of professional experience between them, including 16 World Series.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
13 Aug. 2025
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What separates me from my opponent is experience, independence, and perspective.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Shavie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shavie. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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