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as in mischief
usually shenanigans plural
playful, reckless behavior that is not intended to cause serious harm
students engaging in youthful shenanigans on the last day of school
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as in hijinks
usually shenanigans plural
wildly playful or mischievous behavior
an act of vandalism that went way beyond the usual shenanigans at summer camp
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as in ruse
a clever often underhanded means to achieve an end
the street-corner huckster of pirated DVDs had all sorts of shenanigans to keep the cops off of his tail
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Recent Examples of shenanigan
There are even theories of supernatural shenanigans.
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Graham Averill, Outside Online, 18 Oct. 2024
Will the Abbott crew lift the gang up to nobler heights, or will they be dragged into the gutter for some classic Sunny shenanigans?
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2024
After all, the original eight women are all allegedly returning for more shenanigans.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2024
That there’s always time for all the other shenanigans.
—Jim Halterman, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
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Graham Averill, Outside Online, 18 Oct. 2024
Will the Abbott crew lift the gang up to nobler heights, or will they be dragged into the gutter for some classic Sunny shenanigans?
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2024
After all, the original eight women are all allegedly returning for more shenanigans.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2024
That there’s always time for all the other shenanigans.
—Jim Halterman, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shenanigan
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Date: October 25 to 27 Rooms from $713 Photo : Courtesy of the Tampa EDITION The Tampa Edition Head to Club Noir at the Tampa Edition for a night of mischief, mystery, and delicious dining.Meredith Lepore, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024
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Bryan Ferry has been making mischief for more than 50 years, on the margins of the rock world.Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
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But the photos only tell half of the story how White pulled off an elaborate ruse to surprise Dobrev with his proposal.Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
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Though the establishment allegedly tried to lure Edward away from Wallis with fantastical tales about her to smear her reputation, the ruse didn’t work.Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
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The records, including transcripts of interviews with some of Epstein’s victims and old police reports, contained reminders that the millionaire had surrounded himself with famous and powerful figures, including a few who have also been accused of misconduct.Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Apart from that one instance of physical violence, Combs has largely denied all accusations of misconduct.Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
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Pietro La Greca Jr’s memoir Pesos: The Rise and Fall of a Border Family tells the story of an Italian immigrant and con man who ran Mexico’s biggest money laundering scheme during the worst economic period in the country’s history.Peter White, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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In the 2000s, federal agents deduced that the company was a mere front for a complex money laundering scheme.Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 18 Nov. 2024
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But hey, at least her particular brand of right-wing tomfoolery isn’t headed down under.Abby Monteil, Them, 28 Oct. 2024
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As Jackman turned 56 on Saturday, Oct. 12, his longtime friend and Deadpool & Wolverine costar wished him a happy birthday with a sweet tribute — and foreshadowed years of tomfoolery to come.Bailey Richards, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024
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For example, have the dog chase a ball or do a trick and reward the behaviors.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Famously, Tommy Lee Jones could not sanction Jim Carrey’s buffoonery on Batman Forever.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2024
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But conservatism ought not to be equated with populist buffoonery and mendacity.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 14 Oct. 2024
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On my gondola, however, horseplay is not only encouraged, it is required.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 24 Sep. 2024
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Prosecutors allege Alec Baldwin engaged in ‘horseplay’ and acted recklessly on ‘Rust’ set.Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024
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