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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
Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
The group watches as a sock puppet opens up a lemonade stand for business and frolics around a lemon farm before Tomlinson dives into a swimming pool.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025
Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 26 June 2025
Pods of porpoises frolic, and a playful minke whale shimmers in the afternoon sun.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2024
Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
Their day also included laughing, frolicking and square dancing, as documented in her caption as well as within the content of her Instagram carousel.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
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Noun
The festive frolic at The Colony Animal Care Services looked fit for a four-legged king.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
The group watches as a sock puppet opens up a lemonade stand for business and frolics around a lemon farm before Tomlinson dives into a swimming pool.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Go ahead, frolic outdoors, but be alert to the seasonal hazards!
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 26 June 2025
Pods of porpoises frolic, and a playful minke whale shimmers in the afternoon sun.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2024
Verb
Past the frolicking waters of the outdoor fountain that anchors Lincoln Center, beyond the twin Chagall murals hanging 30-feet tall in the Metropolitan Opera House lobby, and behind the stage of one of the nation’s most glittering cultural centers sits a warren of rooms in a concrete labyrinth.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
Their day also included laughing, frolicking and square dancing, as documented in her caption as well as within the content of her Instagram carousel.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frolic
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The Timberwolves were up 2-1 against their bitter rivals, and there was DiVincenzo, playing pranks and laughing devilishly.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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And Taco Bell is rethinking a 500-plus location rollout after customer complaints went viral (including a prank order for 18,000 cups of water).—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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Buying sprees of outlets led to owners who became highly leveraged and less able to invest in programming, which put the squeeze on suppliers such as CBS News Radio.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Apple has been on a spree of rolling out crucial health features to more people around the world.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Some owners choose to rent out their properties, while others prefer to keep their space all to themselves, returning frequently for a bit of rest and relaxation.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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The economic reality is that, despite Putin’s tough guy bluster and despite higher oil and gas prices as well as the unwise relaxation of energy sanctions on Russia, Putin’s house of cards is still more vulnerable than many realize.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
23 May 2026
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Herje has witnessed joyful reunions between young friends who hadn't seen each other in person for months.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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As a result, what should be one of the most joyful moments can instead become one marked by fear, confusion, and surveillance — all stemming from a nonconsensual test.—
Dr. Mattie Renn,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2026
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The sight of Howe leading his players around the ground as Sunderland cavorted in front of their supporters, high in level seven, was excruciating.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
22 Mar. 2026
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From Babygirl to Vladimir to Bridget Jones 4, women cavorting with much younger men are all over our screens.—
Meg Walters,
Glamour,
12 Mar. 2026
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There’s even a kids play room on the ground floor with a beautiful, handmade rocking horse and a big toy kitchen.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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In particular, James thrived while playing as a nickel back in defensive coordinator Jesse Minter’s scheme the past two seasons.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 A simple plan with someone close could feel more meaningful than another big adventure.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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November 22 – December 21 A simple plan with someone close could feel more meaningful than another big adventure.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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The European romp does, after all, happen for a reason that is impossible to accept—for viewers as well as for Ava.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Thus Director Park will likely be mulling over the sprawling monster sci-fi Hope, by his countryman Na Hong-Jin, and possibly Léa Mysius’s thriller-romp The Birthday Party, which contains a lot of Park’s trademark black humor.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
23 May 2026
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