as in boisterous
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as in rollicking
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as in dancing
to play and run about happily
the kids romped on the lawn until dinner was ready
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Adjective
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While the personalities of Marchand and Tarasenko are different — Marchand more boisterous, Tarasenko more stoic — the impact each provides is similar.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025 -
In some cases, locations are banning unaccompanied minors and large groups of teen boys in an attempt to curb any boisterous stunts.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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After a two-year hiatus, South Park is gearing up for a raucous return, with the season 27 trailer indicating that things are about to get even crazier.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Fans seemed ready to make Sutter Health Park a raucous home atmosphere.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This time of year, Dee’s massive herding dogs have their work cut out for them: The spring kids have grown into rowdy teenagers.—
Scott Clark as told to Betsy Andrews,
Saveur,
3 Apr. 2025
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The Kittredge house seems to have been a rowdy place.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
2 Apr. 2025
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
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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
Adjective
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Tinnitus is when someone hears ringing in the ears—or a buzzing or roaring sound.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
20 Oct. 2024
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On her first day of filming, Ronan was thrown into a lively quickstep number in a roaring dance hall.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
3 Oct. 2024
Noun
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The bulk of Everybody’s Live is clearly designed for the comedian’s amusement.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
7 Apr. 2025
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Joan's immediate reaction was one of understandable amusement.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The ergonomic, curved frame provides extra comfort, while the drink holder and arm rests are ideal for relaxation.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Ancient Chinese healers prescribed it for pain relief, while Indian Ayurvedic medicine valued it for relaxation and digestion.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Romping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/romping. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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