as in pranks
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke
long-ago college capers that have become more rollicking and daring with each recounting
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as in hops
to play and run about happily
as summer drew to a close, the children spent their days wistfully capering on the beach
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Recent Examples of capers
Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
One of Banchetti’s latest favorites is sole with lemon butter and capers.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Trattoria ZaZa specializes in Roman-style pizza al taglio, hearty rectangles accented by everything from bacon to capers.
—Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Instead, consider leaning into the bagels and lox concept and topping each egg with a few capers or a pinch of everything bagel seasoning.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
When the oil is shimmering, add the garlic and capers and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 30 seconds.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Each is topped with tartar sauce featuring olives, capers and sweet relish, plus lettuce.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
Eggplant appears with linguine, tomato and almond pesto, or nestled with capers and golden raisins between ribbons of mafaldine.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 11 Feb. 2026
The menu also includes the option of local fish of the day prepared a la meunière, with lemons, capers and potatoes.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
These crime capers range from small-town jobs to border-crossing schemes, all with settings that feel as developed as the characters themselves.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
One of Banchetti’s latest favorites is sole with lemon butter and capers.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Trattoria ZaZa specializes in Roman-style pizza al taglio, hearty rectangles accented by everything from bacon to capers.
—Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Instead, consider leaning into the bagels and lox concept and topping each egg with a few capers or a pinch of everything bagel seasoning.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
When the oil is shimmering, add the garlic and capers and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 30 seconds.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Each is topped with tartar sauce featuring olives, capers and sweet relish, plus lettuce.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
Eggplant appears with linguine, tomato and almond pesto, or nestled with capers and golden raisins between ribbons of mafaldine.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 11 Feb. 2026
The menu also includes the option of local fish of the day prepared a la meunière, with lemons, capers and potatoes.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capers
Noun
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Folks would dip dresses and suits in glowing, phosphorescent paint and wear them around town performing various pranks or artistic displays.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
25 Mar. 2026
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Some in the art world speculate Banksy orchestrated the unmasking himself as a publicity stunt, consistent with his history of subversive pranks and satire.—
Laurie Kellman,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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As spring continues to make its attempt at remaining in the Sioux Falls area, Easter hops up with local egg hunts, basket giveaways, Easter candy and goodies and of course, the long-eared, fluffy holiday icon of the hour, the Easter Bunny.—
Vanessa Carlson Bender,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
27 Mar. 2026
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The 24-year-old had hops to put the finishing touches on the Lakers’ successful six-game trip.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Johnston had been posting photos to Facebook of their adventures, camping and traversing snowy mountain peaks.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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Kathryn Romeyn is a freelance travel, design, and wellness journalist living in Los Angeles and Bali whose curiosity about the world leads her on frequent beautiful adventures.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Guided by the imperious voiceover of family matriarch Ann (Francis Annis), Soames chases after the lovely Irene (Millie Gibson), who scandalously dances ballet and wants to go to Paris.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2026
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Then Nelson dances a guy in the neutral zone and gets tripped … like, that’s what the penalties are for.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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Tiffany has a few tricks up its sleeve that aren’t jewelry or limited-edition chronograph, one of which is this shapely teapot.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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Maybe the tricks learned during this trial can help drivers form some better, cheaper habits to continue when gas prices inevitably decrease again.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Another young girl, Maria Antonia’s best friend, leaps out of her desk to wrap her arms around her.—
Mica Rosenberg,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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As the three months are counted down in a clockwork way (at one point, the film simply leaps from the 12-week mark to the six-week mark), there’s little detailed feeling for how the designs evolve, for what’s at stake, or for the personalities of Jacobs’ associates.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The show starts with Lauren and Heidi enrolling at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, and Heidi skips class on her first day.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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Jenner regularly skips red carpets, quietly attending award show in support of her man.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The backdrop is hazmat yellow, and in a touch that’s as subtle as a propaganda poster, one wrist sports a smartwatch displaying the rainbow flag.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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Friocenter Pescados spokesman Danillo Souza Alves was quick to point out that tambaqui sports a far higher meat-to-bone ratio on its ribs than pork.—
J.m. Hirsch,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Capers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capers. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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