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
Joining Kardashian in her legal escapades is an all-star cast that includes Naomi Watts (Feud), Niecy Nash-Betts (Grotesquerie), Teyana Taylor (Hit the Floor), Matthew Noszka (Star), Sarah Paulson (American Horror Story) and Glenn Close (Damages).
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Andy Swift, TVLine, 13 May 2025
Jude, the second youngest and the narrator, recounts everything from childhood escapades to recent disappointments, including her sister Fred’s estrangement from the family.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
The now 27-year-old was paid nearly $20,000 to travel across Europe to produce a web series called Hostels Around The World about his backpacking escapades.
—Alexandra York, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Indeed, during the 48 hours since our party of six had arrived, our lives had become a toggle between indoor comfort and outdoor escapades.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 11 Apr. 2025
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Andy Swift, TVLine, 13 May 2025
Jude, the second youngest and the narrator, recounts everything from childhood escapades to recent disappointments, including her sister Fred’s estrangement from the family.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
The now 27-year-old was paid nearly $20,000 to travel across Europe to produce a web series called Hostels Around The World about his backpacking escapades.
—Alexandra York, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Indeed, during the 48 hours since our party of six had arrived, our lives had become a toggle between indoor comfort and outdoor escapades.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for escapade
Noun
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The couple, who have four kids, loves sharing their love on TikTok, so after the prank, Abbie decided to compile some of the photos together and post them.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Jax dialed the number to prank call Sanders during the draft.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Every adventure, every challenge, has only strengthened our bond, reminding us the best part of this journey is doing it together.—
Shelly Peterson,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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May year 18 bring you blessings, adventures, and glorious peace.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 June 2025
Noun
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The secret trick of reconciliation is that Congress gets a chance to add tweaks to the budget — to reconcile it — twice every federal fiscal year.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
30 May 2025
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The trick was to keep them distant and yet connected, and find ways to not make the audience wait to see their chemistry, because the John Corbett and Sarah Jessica Parker chemistry is undeniable and a gift.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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Some of the most memorable travel experiences happen around the table.—
Sandals Resorts,
AFAR Media,
2 June 2025
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Affected partners are receiving 60 days' notice, Laura Falko, Broadcom’s head of global partner programs, marketing, and experience, told The Register.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2025
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“Escapade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escapade. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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