as in prank
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke
their escapades at the prep school became the stuff of boarding-school legend
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Recent Examples of escapade
And the audience was eager to be swept away on another escapade with these stylish and scheming women.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
After their escapades, the bear pair returned to their enclosure with the help of an expert keeper.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 25 June 2025
If your brain needs a fantasy adventure to escape the realities of life, perhaps the escapades of a time-traveling librarian will suit your needs.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
One rider could be seen holding his phone up filming their escapade.
—Elizabeth Pritchett, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
After their escapades, the bear pair returned to their enclosure with the help of an expert keeper.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 25 June 2025
If your brain needs a fantasy adventure to escape the realities of life, perhaps the escapades of a time-traveling librarian will suit your needs.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
One rider could be seen holding his phone up filming their escapade.
—Elizabeth Pritchett, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for escapade
Noun
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The marijuana photos that appeared this weekend when people googled Taylor Police Department were likely a prank that, for a moment, had some in the community snickering, including the deputy chief.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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What starts as a simple favor to keep her great-niece turns into a wild Halloween night filled with jump scares and pranks — but as usual, nothing frightens her more than bad manners and disrespect. Boo 2!—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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As previously reported, the first season followed Wednesday's (Jenna Ortega) adventures as a new student at Nevermore Academy.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 July 2025
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Rather than focusing on arts and crafts or outdoor adventures, students in grades 6-12 will spend two weeks learning the fundamentals of building a digital career.—
Katie Salcius,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The universe is playing tricks on you this week, Scorpio, especially in relation to career matters, your public persona or situations involving authority.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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Kawasaki has stayed true to its past with stand-up models such as the SX-R 160, and upcoming SX-X 160, which allow riders to do tricks or carve tight turns on these small, powerful craft.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
11 July 2025
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Survivors of the flooding in central Texas are beginning to share their harrowing experiences of escaping the deadly waters.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Nearby, counselors track each child’s progress on individualized goals — following directions, taking turns, handling disappointment — skills that will transform their experiences when school begins again.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 July 2025
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“Escapade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escapade. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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