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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
Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2025
Running out of the house before a big meeting, cheeky daytime dates, or weekend frolics are all occasions for this exuberant perfume.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 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
Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2025
This month alone, the Miami resident has repeatedly been spotted frolicking with boyfriend Joaquim Valente out on the water (many times on private boat trips).
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Over and over, between the jokes and the frolics, Jackman demonstrates his unguardedness and ready affection, hugging the occasional person returning from the bathroom, or welling up on camera, with sorrow, or overwhelmed gratitude, or both.
—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2025
Running out of the house before a big meeting, cheeky daytime dates, or weekend frolics are all occasions for this exuberant perfume.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 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
If your cat is an outdoor cat, watch out for them frolicking around these North Texas plants.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2025
This month alone, the Miami resident has repeatedly been spotted frolicking with boyfriend Joaquim Valente out on the water (many times on private boat trips).
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frolic
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Joe Berton, the man whom Sports Illustrated photographed to depict a fictional Mets mega-prospect in an instant-classic April Fools Day story, visited Citi Field on Tuesday in recognition of the prank’s 40th anniversary.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Manager Emma Hayes was, at least in the moment, less impressed with the prank.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2025
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In addition to Sacramento, the group robbed banks and credit unions in Vallejo, Suisun City, Benicia, Concord and Antioch in a spree that began in June of 2023 and continued through September 2024, the agreement shows.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Simone Biles Knows Something About Victory Biles is coming off a record-setting spree in 2024 after winning four Olympic medals at the Paris Games, bringing her total medal count to 11 with seven gold, two silver and two bronze.—
Kasey Nelson,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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There's a mix of on-the-beach relaxation (pet-friendly!) and off-the-beach amusements, such as go-kart tracks, a handful of mini-golf courses, a number of ice cream shops, and good restaurants.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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Each packet of Off Duty contains a gentle dose (5mg THC + 5mg CBD), ensuring a soothing state of calm and relaxation.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The key is turning function into emotion, crafting joyful products and blending technology, creativity and insights to create standout first impressions and unique product experiences that stick.—
Nicki Sprinz,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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But his joyful, freewheeling creativity is thwarted by the head Piglin, Malgosha (voiced by Rachel House), who seeks the two objects in order to control the Overworld; to protect it, Steve enlists Dennis, a wolf he’s encountered and tamed, to carry them back home and hide them under his bed.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2025
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The first adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s infamous novel since Matt Damon and Jude Law cavorted around Italy stars the phenomenal Andrew Scott as the title character, Tom Ripley.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2025
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Relationships will be put to the test as couples cavort with singles in a tropical paradise.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
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The chaotic Cardinals-Pirates play.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Whitaker is played by Gerran Howell, who carried the title role on the CBBC's Young Dracula (2006–2014) before appearing on NBC's Emerald City (2017) and Hulu's adaptation of Joseph Heller's Catch-22 (2019).—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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If you're all set to capture your adventures, the DJI Osmo Action 4 will make sure your footage stands out.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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By combining robotics, AI and clean energy, Kawasaki is imagining a future where adventure meets sustainability.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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In the Cape Ann League, Vinn Winter (six goals) and Finn Wright (five goals, four assists) dominated the play, as Ipswich cruised to a 17-5 romp of Amesbury.—
Kristina Banahan,
Boston Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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The one-night-only reading of the romp, presented as part of Chance Theater’s On The Radar New Works Program, is directed by Sasha Nicolle Smith and stars Tristan Cunningham, Kathleen Littlefield and Josh Schell.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Frolic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frolic. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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