as in pranks
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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Many have built followings while making content in a specific area, such as magic, pranks, art, sports, gaming, comedy or reviews.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025 -
As far as college pranks go, the one The Harvard Lampoon orchestrated was pricey.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Be honest and then seek out stretch experiences, reading and other ways to learn to fill those gaps.—
Vicki Salemi,
Boston Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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This is important because everyday classroom experiences with students matter, everyday conversations with parents matter, and everyday collaborations with teachers matter.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The right plants and a few space-expanding tricks can transform your small-but-mighty green space.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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Her father sat across from her, doing card tricks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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With over 300 episodes to shoot, there was time for some practical jokes.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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However, owners should also be cautious of potential dangers and hazards of outdoor adventures, as this pet parent learned from the dog's frightful fall.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Based on all my years of hiking and testing dozens of shoes, here are my top 14 picks for everything from short day hikes to multi-day adventures.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Shavies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shavies. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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