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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
Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 28 Jan. 2024
In jeans, a denim jacket and white tank top, Bassett frolics through a grassy meadow, lit by the sunset.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 May 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
Angelika Ytuarte, Journal Sentinel, 25 July 2024
Kick it in Oasis Lagoon, the largest freshwater pool in the Caribbean, snorkel at Chill Island, or frolic with your kids on the slides at Splashaway Bay.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 23 July 2024
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Noun
The men, in normal times, would be having their ups and downs against a rugged Big East schedule, but these are the best of times and Sunday was like a frolic through snowy Bushnell Park.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 28 Jan. 2024
In jeans, a denim jacket and white tank top, Bassett frolics through a grassy meadow, lit by the sunset.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 May 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
Videos of the mink playing with a plant and frolicking together were originally posted to the Port Washington Voice Facebook group.
—Angelika Ytuarte, Journal Sentinel, 25 July 2024
Kick it in Oasis Lagoon, the largest freshwater pool in the Caribbean, snorkel at Chill Island, or frolic with your kids on the slides at Splashaway Bay.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 23 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frolic
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Halloween may be a time for ghouls, goblins, and harmless pranks, but in the digital landscape, there’s a new trick with devastating consequences.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Chrissy Teigen was not expecting John Legend's reaction to her Halloween mask prank.Marina Watts, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
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Amid the big selling spree, Berkshire’s cash hoard reached $325.2 billion in the third quarter, an all-time high for the conglomerate.Yun Li, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2024
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In a 4-3 decision issued Friday, the Ohio Supreme Court upheld a 60-year prison sentence for a man who went on a two-month kidnapping and robbery spree in Hamilton County.Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
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Aqua Blue Though blue might be associated with calmness and relaxation, Nashville designer Haley Beckham-Shetty would never paint a room aqua blue—and for good reason.Kelsey Mulvey, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
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However, for those who seek rest and relaxation in Los Angeles, this is certainly a serene spot.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
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The hot priest advises Eddie to earn forgiveness and stop punishing himself and then suggests that Eddie do something joyful after his penance.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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This early engagement with the season reflects the growing role of Christmas as an emotional anchor - an anticipated, joyful moment that punctuates the end of the year.Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Celebrities regularly cavorted in Tramp, the glitzy nightclub that first made a splash in London’s Mayfair in 1969.Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024
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Drummers beat time, firecrackers burst and fizz, and demons cavort and dance.Matt Ralphs, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
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Mack played only a handful of snaps because of a groin injury.Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 10 Nov. 2024
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The graduate student didn’t play in the season opener at Texas, only got in the game late against UNC, and played sparingly against CU before breaking out with a 156-yard, two-touchdown performance against UTEP.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Lacking the self-conscious grimness of Arrow that initially kept it away from four-color adventures, The Flash was immediately liberated to go full comic book, kickstarting the small-screen answer to the MCU.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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What’s the best way to prepare for an adventure race?Outside Online, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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This fun Christmas crashing romp will either end in disaster or two happily-ever-afters!EW.com, EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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More than 20 years after making her screen debut in Camp, a beloved romp about the universal experience of being a theater kid, Anna Kendrick is unpacking the sexism of Hollywood through the true-crime genre with her directorial debut.Glenn Garner, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Frolic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frolic. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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