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as in pranks
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 sprees
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 dances
to play and run about happily
scores of swimmers were frolicking in the ocean surf along the beach
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as in plays
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 frolics
Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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With an almost modern-day Charlie Chaplin-esque physicality, Moss dances, contorts, and frolics amongst the shoes, their boxes, and fixtures in the store for a mesmerizing, can't-look-away effect.
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The team performed several stunts and pranks on air, with one resulting in an $8,000 loss in advertising.—
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The family regularly vlogs, sharing daily life and pranks on Instagram.—
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Maybe the economy is just right-sizing, with companies returning to more normal employee head-counts after recent hiring sprees.—
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James was famous for his bank robbery sprees, including one that led to a $10,000 reward for his capture.—
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The flame also dances back and forth for an even more convincing look.—
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For the song’s visuals, the two stand above the empty swimming pool as a woman dances at the center.—
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This creates a pocket of space, into which Wharton plays the ball perfectly.—
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When properly taken care of, your gut plays an important role in reducing your risk of colorectal cancer.—
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In addition to animal adventures, the Grand Tetons' foliage puts on a show as bright yellow aspens begin to change color in September.—
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His adventures give the show a bit of the manic unpredictability that made Rez Dogs so much fun.—
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From lush historical tales to rom-com romps, there's something for everyone in our favorite summer 2025 romance novels.—
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For those seeking out big adventures, zesty romps in nature that will test your mettle, look no further than Eleven’s hut-to-hut multi-day hiking journey.—
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Wezel’s project Sleepwalking recreates the state of daydreaming through surreal imagery.—
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Behind the figure stretches another sky chart, which recreates the night above Geneva on September 17, 1755—the date Vacheron Constantin was founded.—
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Baswel said she was compelled to tell the story after connecting her own experiences in the precarious labor force with the workers who lost their lives during construction of the center.—
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Hughes has been documenting her experiences of singledom on social media (@mainelyemma on TikTok and Instagram) as a way to share her vulnerability and to connect with others.—
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“Frolics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frolics. Accessed 28 Sep. 2025.
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