1
as in horses around
to engage in attention-getting playful or boisterous behavior
couldn't resist the temptation to skylark as commencement ceremonies came to a close
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2
as in plays
to engage in activity for amusement
he spends his time joking and skylarking, but his brother is serious and industrious
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“Skylarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skylarks. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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