as in prank
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke
their escapades at the prep school became the stuff of boarding-school legend
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Recent Examples of escapade
Because of her alleged escapades, locals have compared Flynn to Brady, the former New England Patriots quarterback who is widely considered the greatest football player ever.
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Louis Casiano, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
Most of the arcades are open late into the evening as well, making for a quite fun after-dinner, slightly tipsy escapade.
—Reece Rogers, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2024
Here’s a roundup of the best adventure travel gifts to supercharge any thrill seeker’s next escapade, from the warmest gloves for ski trips to a compact, waterproof camera to capture every moment.
—Joni Sweet, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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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Louis Casiano, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
Most of the arcades are open late into the evening as well, making for a quite fun after-dinner, slightly tipsy escapade.
—Reece Rogers, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2024
Here’s a roundup of the best adventure travel gifts to supercharge any thrill seeker’s next escapade, from the warmest gloves for ski trips to a compact, waterproof camera to capture every moment.
—Joni Sweet, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for escapade
Noun
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Some prank culture now is short-attention-span theater.—
Andrew R. Chow,
TIME,
16 Jan. 2025
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Dylan's vision was a kind of variety show gone wild, packing the evening with songs, costumes, poetry, and pranks, much of it caught on film.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
EW.com,
11 Jan. 2025
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Explore Volusia outings: Volusia County’s Environmental Management Division sponsors free outdoor adventures to acquaint residents with the county’s diverse natural habitats and land management practices.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2025
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Thanks for tagging along with me on this five-month adventure.—
Stewart Mandel,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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When working with one or a few rats, snacks like nuts, seeds, and fruit often do the trick.—
Laura Bradley,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2025
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Magness recommended a trick backed by psychology: Use second- and third-person pronouns when talking to yourself, instead of first-person pronouns.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
17 Jan. 2025
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Source: Glyn Evans Sometimes, trips come with sensory experiences that other travelers don’t normally have.—
MaryLou Costa, contributor,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2025
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As a coach who works with thousands of Gen Z (and Gen Alpha) folks each year, my experience of these generations defies derogatory stereotypes that many believe.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Escapade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escapade. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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