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as in prank
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke
we indulgently listened to the senior citizens share memories of long-ago frolics
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as in spree
a time or instance of carefree fun
took the long weekend as a three-day frolic and spent it at the beach
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as in relaxation
activity engaged in to amuse oneself
firmly believes that childhood should be a time of carefree frolic
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as in joyful
joyously unrestrained
the frolic atmosphere that envelops New Orleans during Mardi Gras
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as in to cavort
to play and run about happily
scores of swimmers were frolicking in the ocean surf along the beach
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as in to play
to engage in activity for amusement
he would rather frolic than do yard work any day of the week
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Recent Examples of frolic
Christopher Robbins, Curbed, 15 Aug. 2024
Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort Savusavu, Fiji Immersed in lush tropical foliage and surrounded by unspoiled reefs where a spectacular assortment of colorful fish frolic, Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort in Fiji is a South Pacific paradise.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2024
Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2024
Parent heaven: a place to hang out under shade trees while the little ones frolic.
—Sarah Shemkus, BostonGlobe.com, 21 June 2023
Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2024
After spending their summers in Alaska, humpbacks trek down to Mexico and Hawaii to give birth in subtropical waters, passing by gray whales who frolic off the California coast.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 25 Nov. 2024
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Noun
All those dogs with no sanctioned place to bark and hump and frolic and fight.
—Christopher Robbins, Curbed, 15 Aug. 2024
Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort Savusavu, Fiji Immersed in lush tropical foliage and surrounded by unspoiled reefs where a spectacular assortment of colorful fish frolic, Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort in Fiji is a South Pacific paradise.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2024
Adjective
Pods of porpoises frolic, and a playful minke whale shimmers in the afternoon sun.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2024
Parent heaven: a place to hang out under shade trees while the little ones frolic.
—Sarah Shemkus, BostonGlobe.com, 21 June 2023
Verb
On my most recent trip, I was enchanted by the sight of elephants bathing and frolicking in the river.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2024
After spending their summers in Alaska, humpbacks trek down to Mexico and Hawaii to give birth in subtropical waters, passing by gray whales who frolic off the California coast.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frolic
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But before either set of students could be comfortable enough to start pulling any pranks, there was a significant adjustment period for both sides.Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 14 Dec. 2024
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With Linwood Boomer and the creative team at the helm, these new episodes will have all the laughs, pranks, and mayhem fans loved — along with a few surprises that remind us why this show is so timeless.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Taylor Swift has long been known for surprising her fans with presents, whether going on a holiday gift-buying spree back in 2015, or donating funds to their GoFundMe campaigns over the years.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
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Three men from Europe were arrested in Wethersfield on Friday in connection with an ATM skimming spree in Hartford County, state police said.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 23 Dec. 2024
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Low magnesium levels can disrupt the energy production necessary for muscle relaxation, causing muscle fibers to remain contracted.Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
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The heated outdoor Cistern pool is an ideal oasis for relaxation with spectacular views of the Keliki Valley.Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a happy New Year!Elpida Kokkota, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Toy trends:For some toy sellers, packing shelves with nostalgia pays off A 'joyful, sweet' job Alphie the robot.Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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For a year or two along the way, Dan's wife, Marilyn, wore a cub costume and also cavorted on the sideline.Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
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Some 500 of them cavorted at Frank Buck’s Jungle Camp on a humanmade structure called Monkey Mountain.Greg Daugherty, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
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After Iowa State, UConn will play its last game before the holiday break against No. 7 USC at the XL Center on Saturday (8 p.m., FOX).Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 16 Dec. 2024
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Jamaal Jarrett, 6-5 and 350 pounds, played in 11 games this as a true sophomore for Georgia this season and recorded 3 tackles.Richard Davenport, arkansasonline.com, 16 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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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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Check out the full doc, time stamped to the aftermath of the romp, below.Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The 45-19 romp on Saturday over the Cyclones awards the Sun Devils their first Big 12 title and sends them into the College Football Playoff.Rebecca 'Becca' Dyer, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Frolic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frolic. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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