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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
Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 18 Feb. 2025
Is the mixture of frolic and earnestness wholly successful?
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
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
Susan Koch, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2025
In an April 27 photo carousel, Meghan, 43, shared adorable snaps of Lilibet, 3, and Archie, 5, frolicking in a garden area.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The young lead has a wonderfully magnetic presence, veering between youthful frolic and pensive gloom, even though the film rarely creates circumstances where the latter makes sense.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 18 Feb. 2025
Is the mixture of frolic and earnestness wholly successful?
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
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
Nearly a hundred shiny black calves are frolicking in the pastures, including twin bulls (birthweight of 72 pounds each) whose mother is completely unruffled by this unusual occurrence and its maternal responsibilities.
—Susan Koch, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2025
In an April 27 photo carousel, Meghan, 43, shared adorable snaps of Lilibet, 3, and Archie, 5, frolicking in a garden area.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frolic
Noun
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During their chat, the conversation turned to some of their less savory SNL jokes, including pranks behind the scenes.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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Spring break is around the corner, and every parent knows the challenge of keeping kids entertained without resorting to handing over their smartphone for an endless scroll of prank videos.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
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That’s after the European Central Bank confirmed the yellow metal had overtaken the euro on the back of feverish buying sprees that have pushed its price to record highs over the last 12 months.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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So too did Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Caroline Fraser, just 7 years old and mere miles away during Bundy’s 1974 summer murder spree.—
Time,
Time,
10 June 2025
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The Spa will feature eight treatment rooms, dry saunas, two relaxation lounges with a double-sided fireplace overlooking the orchard, an additional 1,500 square-foot terrace with a year-round outdoor heated mineral spa, a meditation garden, and a dedicated spa fire pit.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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An English cocker spaniel named Mango, from the United Kingdom, was just enjoying a moment of relaxation with his mom when things took a bizarre turn, leaving internet users in stitches.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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Here are even more opportunities to honor Stonewall’s legacy while pushing for a more just and joyful future.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2025
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One Cut of the Dead is a joyful, exuberant (and fittingly scrappy) celebration of zombie movie-makers.—
James Grebey,
Time,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Masked protesters, dancing and cavorting around burning American flags.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2025
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Studying dust devils is about more than the wow factor of these wild whirlwinds cavorting across the landscape.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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His input on the pitch isn’t only limited to the left wing, as, unlike Williams, Rashford can play all three positions across the front line while providing a good alternative to the aging Robert Lewandowski.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Checking these crooked politicians who ain’t playing fair/ Shut up!—
Anna Chan,
Billboard,
20 June 2025
Noun
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The original 2010 adventure is a spectacular tale of Viking teen Hiccup and his best dragon friend Toothless.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Strolling through farmers’ markets, exploring new cities, and more summer adventures call for supportive footwear. Luckily, Amazon just dropped the price of the SDolphin Running Shoes to as little as $42.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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An over-the-top romp with horror, sci-fi, and comedy elements, Wild Zero stars the Japanese rock trio Guitar Wolf as themselves, heroically leaping into action to help a fan when the dead start attacking.—
James Grebey,
Time,
20 June 2025
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Reuters reported that the incidents happened in the hours after Florida’s Game 6 romp over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday to secure its second straight Stanley Cup.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
19 June 2025
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“Frolic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frolic. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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