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
Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 17 Feb. 2025
Universal Pictures did, and the party is nice, the party is pumpin’ for the studio, as the DreamWorks Animation caper earned $10.8 million across Friday and preview screenings.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 1 Feb. 2025
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
Stir wine, cream, mustard, and capers in a small saucepan and bring to a boil on medium-high heat, then lower heat and gently simmer until sauce is reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 17 Feb. 2025
Universal Pictures did, and the party is nice, the party is pumpin’ for the studio, as the DreamWorks Animation caper earned $10.8 million across Friday and preview screenings.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 1 Feb. 2025
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
Noun
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But one celebrity sneakily knows the details of every prank and is faking their reactions.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2025
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The actor added that Steven Spielberg — who directed Temple of Doom and served as a writer and an executive producer on The Goonies — set up an elaborate prank in anticipation of Ford's visit.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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He was even booed — briefly, and by a minority of fans — after a giveaway led to Vancouver’s only goal in a 6-1 Jets romp last week.—
Murat Ates,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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While most of the experience was easy and pleasant, spent romping through the park in summer weather, providing the fantasy involved more effort on some days.—
Allison P. Davis,
Vulture,
6 Feb. 2025
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And our favorite trick is shopping the Better Homes & Gardens Juliet bedroom furniture line at Walmart.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Feb. 2025
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The trick is finding the place that aligns with your style.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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Brazilian Carnival is around the corner (beginning on February 28), a time when locals flock to the streets to dance, imbibe and connect with their heritage.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Not far away, three boys dance in front of a phone placed on the ground, and angled up.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
20 Feb. 2025
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Written alongside Daniel Lenihan, the swashbuckling adventure marked the beginning of Hackman's literary career.—
Megan Cartwright,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Guests using Universal Play will also be able to earn points for their Hogwarts house and tackle exclusive adventures with the new wands.—
Eve Chen,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The escapade was rumored to have inspired the film Weekend at Bernie’s (1989).—
Nicole Briese,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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The comic escapades are bolstered by Jean-Michel Bernard’s delectable score, plus ace selections by music supervisor Frédéric Junqua, lending a retro tinge of ’50s-’60s buoyancy and playful suspense.—
Sheri Linden,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The United States pulled it off in the Second Industrial Revolution, in the nineteenth century, and again in the twentieth, leaping ahead of Japan in the information revolution.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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With under 30 seconds to play in overtime and the Wolves down 128-127, Reid came barreling down the lane and leaped toward the rim.—
Jon Krawczynski,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Other objectives including testing a a Nokia LTE 4G communications system and deploying a propulsive drone capable of hopping across the lunar surface.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Shopping bots are becoming available that are capable of hopping between online retailers and searching for the best prices, deals and promotions for their users.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Caper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caper. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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