as in prank
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke
long-ago college capers that have become more rollicking and daring with each recounting
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as in to romp
to play and run about happily
as summer drew to a close, the children spent their days wistfully capering on the beach
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Recent Examples of caper
Gwen Ihnat, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2024
Defying this algorithmic blur, Apple TV still felt its Billie Eilish caper was worth $27 million, and Disney forked out $32 million for Elton John: Never Too Late.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
Noel Murray, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
Chapman persuaded Ford Motor Co. to fulfill his V-8 engine requirements and built the first of what were to become revolutionary Lotus-Fords, pencil-thin cars that looked like spiders capering through the turns.
—Mike Kupper, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024
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Noun
This leads to a series of Ocean's Eleven-worthy capers in a land of woodland creatures, as well as a surprising need for adaptability in an ever-changing landscape.
—Gwen Ihnat, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2024
Defying this algorithmic blur, Apple TV still felt its Billie Eilish caper was worth $27 million, and Disney forked out $32 million for Elton John: Never Too Late.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
While capering around with her boss, Matty keeps looking for a private moment alone with Olympia’s luggage.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
Chapman persuaded Ford Motor Co. to fulfill his V-8 engine requirements and built the first of what were to become revolutionary Lotus-Fords, pencil-thin cars that looked like spiders capering through the turns.
—Mike Kupper, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caper
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Vincent Price’s favorite holiday was Christmas, and the horror icon couldn’t resist pulling a prank on his wife each December, according to his daughter.Brie Stimson, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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The incident could serve as a warning to other creators and young people on TikTok against performing a similar prank.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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England romped home against the Caribbean side and the Sri Lankans this summer at home.Tim Ellis, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Max Verstappen has romped to four consecutive drivers’ titles, his latest confirmed with a fifth-place finish at last week’s race in Las Vegas, while the Dutchman’s Red Bull team has captured the previous two constructors’ titles.Aleks Klosok, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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The gods prove cruel but not omnipotent, and the modern settings exert their own redemptive pull; the final effect is that of a magic trick, in which the characters manage, in each film’s miraculous closing moments, to slip the bonds of tragedy.Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
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As for the pineapple addition to the drink, eating the fruit is another common, nonmedical trick that people suggest for getting labor started (some people also swear by it when trying to conceive).Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
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At the parking lot of a Kroger supermarket, families danced and sang to Syrian music.John Ketchum, NPR, 29 Dec. 2024
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More:The northern lights danced across the US last night.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
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Many state sites include locations, meeting points, and starting times of various hikes and other outdoor adventures, from mountain climbs to cross-country country-skiing.Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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This complete entertainment system is ready for new spaces, ideal for both backyard parties and road trips (like the recent cross-country adventures launched for a unique geo-guessing challenge).Outside Online, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
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The wedding crashers, now minor TikTok celebrities themselves, didn't shy away from recounting their escapade.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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As the sun sets, New York invites spontaneous adventures, from moonlit strolls in Central Park to late-night escapades in chic speakeasies.SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 25 Oct. 2024
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Even better, local (team-specific) sponsorship and advertising revenue leapt 19%, past $900 million, while the league-wide sponsor roster expanded to a record 74 brands.Brett Knight, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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With a win, Washington would leap to the top of the division.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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With this pass, travelers can hop onto any ship, at anytime, from anywhere — for an entire calendar year.Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
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Those lobster shacks and boardwalk restaurants keep lobster harvesters hopping.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Caper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caper. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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