variants
or gambolling
as in romping
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variants
or gambolling
as in dancing
to play and run about happily
dog owners chat while their pooches gambol on the park's great lawn
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Verb
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Meanwhile, the hallway bathroom upgrades existing tile with an amber shower curtain and emerald leaping cheetah wallpaper from The House of Scalamandré, which Haller chose as a subtle nod to The Royal Tenenbaums.—
Morgan Goldberg,
Architectural Digest,
26 Dec. 2024 -
Soon, people are leaping forward to yank their bag off the carousel.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The team of researchers released video footage capturing almost a decade of the small white creatures’ arctic frolics, providing a rare look at how polar bear cubs behave when emerging from their dens.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
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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
Noun
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Two upper-class wives, their husbands away for the day, share a few toasts to their pre-marital dalliances—with the same man, who just may be en route from France to visit.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2025
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But this week — after a brief dalliance with a champagne shade two years ago — the Oscars opted for tradition and returned to a carpet in Mr. Olive’s exclusive Academy Red.—
Sarah Bahr,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Her attorneys said the first responders had no legitimate business reason for doing so and instead were violating her privacy rights by using the photos as souvenirs or objects of amusement.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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Lochlan obliged and gave Saxon a peck, before leaning back in and grabbing his brother's neck for a full makeout, much to Chloe and Chelsea’s amusement.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Outside, the terrace stretches toward the sea, offering multiple lounging and dining areas designed for relaxation and entertaining.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
25 Mar. 2025
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Add a pinch of salt for purification, rosemary for protection, rose petals for love and beauty, cinnamon for prosperity and lavender for relaxation and peace.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Gamboling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamboling. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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