as in prank
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke
their escapades at the prep school became the stuff of boarding-school legend
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Recent Examples of escapade
Prosecutors said Daniels was paid off — through Trump’s personal attorney at the time, Michael Cohen — as part of a wider effort to keep voters from hearing about Trump’s alleged extramarital escapades.
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Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
Catch a peek of the formidable retired military police officer's escapades alongside pal Frances Neagley (Maria Sten) in the full trailer below.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 8 Jan. 2025
After that, though, the menu of escapades changes completely.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Athena Returns Home After nine terrifying days for Comer, who worried about what her already skittish dog could have encountered on her escapade, the owner got a Ring video notification from her doorbell at 2:30 a.m.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
Catch a peek of the formidable retired military police officer's escapades alongside pal Frances Neagley (Maria Sten) in the full trailer below.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 8 Jan. 2025
After that, though, the menu of escapades changes completely.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Athena Returns Home After nine terrifying days for Comer, who worried about what her already skittish dog could have encountered on her escapade, the owner got a Ring video notification from her doorbell at 2:30 a.m.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for escapade
Noun
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The real owner of Cattelan’s market prank–cum–artwork is Justin Sun, the Chinese crypto-billionaire who bought the work last November at a Sotheby’s auction in New York.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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Eli Manning revealed his longstanding prank on rookies during his NFL tenure.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Brit bear’s latest adventure earned $5.1 million across Friday and previews in 3,890 theaters.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2025
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Grab a coffee before heading out on the day’s adventure, or stay for breakfast sandwiches, eggs benedict, breakfast burritos, and avocado toast.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2025
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Each month Kendra hosts a real-life get-together in her apartment, then passes her expert game plan along to you: the menu, the grocery and prep lists, and all her tips and tricks.—
Kendra Vaculin,
Bon Appétit,
11 Feb. 2025
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If the fashion on the sidelines wasn't enough to hype up attendees, a lively dance performance to kick off the runway show did the trick.—
Anika Reed,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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The 2008 financial crisis prompted Wasmuth to pivot, gaining experience in business consulting and national logistics before founding Priam.—
William Mullane,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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There is love of place, love of the future one envisions, love of the experiences that a person has had.—
Colin Fleming,
New York Daily News,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Escapade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escapade. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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