as in relaxation
activity engaged in to amuse oneself
a night of frolicking by three soldiers just before they are sent to the war zone
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as in dancing
to play and run about happily
scores of swimmers were frolicking in the ocean surf along the beach
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as in playing
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 Synonyms for frolicking
Noun
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These 10 items help create a sanctuary that reduces stress and promotes relaxation.—
Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn
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Practicing answers, rehearsing entry and exit routines, and using relaxation techniques can help candidates present calmer faces during interviews.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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Further factions emerge from there, as people start playing the game within the Squid Game, forming pockets of friendships and alliances, real and fake.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
26 Dec. 2024
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Then something strange happened — the Falcons started playing like one of the best defenses in the league.—
Josh Kendall,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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Finding community after tragedy Hot and Holy is yet another group of young adults with a mission of combining tradition and fun, founded by 28-year-olds Nicole Lefkowitz and Sydney Lorch.—
Sophie Liza Cannon,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are back in this follow-up, featuring the whole blended family getting in on the body-swap fun.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
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The rising tide of active Americans is lifting the boats of the recreation sector.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
14 Aug. 2025
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The following recreation sites and Forest Service roads are temporarily closed for fire personnel and public safety.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Because of their tiny size, these monkeys are incredible jumpers, capable of leaping up to 16 feet.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2025
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The latter was dismissed by another leaping salmon catch by Glenn Phillips.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, there are vast numbers of people who would like to put together songs from clips and samples, either for their own amusement or for commercial reasons.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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That element of surprise is inherently missing in the sequel, to its detriment, but screenwriters Derek Kolstad and Aaron Rabin’s simple but ingenious premise provides plenty of amusement.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
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One issue that is rarely mentioned involves the potential harsh blowback that heavy drinkers might experience when suddenly skipping alcohol for a full month.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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The crawl from one to the other matters as much as the enlightenment itself—skipping the charnel grounds isn’t an option.—
Jackson Arn,
The New Yorker,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Frolicking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frolicking. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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