as in trick
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke
as a prank, several students managed to change all the classroom clocks to different times
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Recent Examples of prank
Vincent took this opportunity to play a bit of a prank.
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Ellise Shafer, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
After the clip went viral, many Instagram users lauded the creativity of the prank, leading to more than 100 comments so far.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
One of the rare sequels that does the original justice, Home Alone 2 raises the stakes with more pranks, more laughs, and a more classic Christmas setting.
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Her first prank ended up in a hot tub fight with Ubah.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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Ellise Shafer, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
After the clip went viral, many Instagram users lauded the creativity of the prank, leading to more than 100 comments so far.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
One of the rare sequels that does the original justice, Home Alone 2 raises the stakes with more pranks, more laughs, and a more classic Christmas setting.
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Her first prank ended up in a hot tub fight with Ubah.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for prank
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prank
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There’s also Image Wand which does similar pic-making tricks in the Notes app and Genmoji, the custom emoji characters which are also based on prompts from you.David Phelan, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Our fee-avoidance is more than a few money-saving tricks.Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Located on the picturesque shores of Leesville Lake in Carrollton, the camp has become synonymous with fun, adventure, and the development of lifelong skills.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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But the area prides itself on its thirst for adventure and outdoor action, and the area surrounding Lake Annecy is an active traveler’s heaven.Michael Venutolo-Mantovani, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Dec. 2024
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The new series continues to follow the escapades of The Nublar Six who are now young adults having escaped the confines of Isla Nublar where the prehistoric beasts roam.Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Qurbani’s favorite story followed the escapades of a space cowboy, who could fly anywhere in the universe and go on adventures in vast uncharted galaxies.Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 10 Oct. 2024
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Egypt's extended experience in peacekeeping missions in Africa and elsewhere provides crucial support to the counterterrorism capabilities of the Somali armed forces and the concerted efforts of the Somali government and people to rebuild their country.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Its range includes perfumes, body care, skin care, home fragrance and spa experiences.Jennifer Weil, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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Were these unidentifiable plates an eat-the-rich gag?Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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In the eyes of its purists, relying on props and gags feels like taking the easy way out.Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 29 Nov. 2024
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Here's the technique that makes pasta puttanesca so delicious 02:15 - Source: CNN Italian grandma demonstrates how to make the best pasta puttanesca Olives, capers, anchovies.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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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
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“Prank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prank. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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