as in prank
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke
long-ago college capers that have become more rollicking and daring with each recounting
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as in to romp
to play and run about happily
as summer drew to a close, the children spent their days wistfully capering on the beach
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Recent Examples of caper
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2025
Salty and tangy on the palate, it’s meant to complement seafood with lots of lemon and capers.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
Noel Murray, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
While capering around with her boss, Matty keeps looking for a private moment alone with Olympia’s luggage.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The eight projects range from a supernatural thriller about a vlogger investigating a disappearance in the mountains of Oman; a sci-fi horror about a woman who resurrects a dead twin through an AI self-care App, and a digital scam caper set against the world of Dubai’s high society.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2025
Salty and tangy on the palate, it’s meant to complement seafood with lots of lemon and capers.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
Verb
While capering around with her boss, Matty keeps looking for a private moment alone with Olympia’s luggage.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
While capering around with her boss, Matty keeps looking for a private moment alone with Olympia’s luggage.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caper
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
Verb
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UConn most recently played in Boston during its 2024 national championship run, romping San Diego State and Illinois in the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight rounds to punch its ticket to Phoenix.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2025
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Yet despite the lopsided scoreline – Nadal romped to a 6-1, 6-2 victory on the Madrid clay – Moyá was also impressed by the young Spaniard on the other side of the net.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Rea allowed one run over 5 1/3 innings, improving to 4-0 with another no-flash performance that did the trick.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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Label tricks, regional cues and color considerations for better picking at the wine shop.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
Verb
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Steamy kisses and a Billie Eilish sweep The American Music Awards had it all: dancing, kissing, and even a family surprise.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Created by Simon Cowell, the show features performers from across the country and around the world auditioning for the judges to showcase a variety of talents, from singing and dancing to magic and stunts.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Super Nintendo World - Brings guests into the fan-favorite video game franchise for adventures with Mario, Princess Peach, and more, like at Universal Studios Hollywood.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Related Stories Inside One Woman's 1,000-Year-Old French Water Mill Home (Exclusive) 139-Year-Old House Was Placed on Wheels and Moved Through San Francisco's Streets The nights are their own adventure.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Jimmy Kimmel isn't fond of the Manning brothers' musical escapades.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
14 May 2025
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In recent years, her globe-trotting escapades had taken her to Los Angeles, Chicago, Paris, Amsterdam and beyond.—
Victor Luckerson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 May 2025
Verb
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On a roll, Brother Rice maintains grip on top spot, while Lockport leaps into the rankings.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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To test explosive power, the researchers used a countermovement jump (CMJ), which simply involves squatting down then leaping as high as possible in a single motion.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside Online,
19 May 2025
Verb
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But how? How carbon offsets and ecotourism can save New Zealand Steele hops into an ATV, ostensibly to check on his cattle along the Retaruke River.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Now, fans are hopping on the Julius Randle bandwagon with the Timberwolves headed back to the Western Conference Finals.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
15 May 2025
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“Caper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caper. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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