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
Because of her alleged escapades, locals have compared Flynn to Brady, the former New England Patriots quarterback who is widely considered the greatest football player ever.
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Louis Casiano, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
Most of the arcades are open late into the evening as well, making for a quite fun after-dinner, slightly tipsy escapade.
—Reece Rogers, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2024
Here’s a roundup of the best adventure travel gifts to supercharge any thrill seeker’s next escapade, from the warmest gloves for ski trips to a compact, waterproof camera to capture every moment.
—Joni Sweet, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
The wedding crashers, now minor TikTok celebrities themselves, didn't shy away from recounting their escapade.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Louis Casiano, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
Most of the arcades are open late into the evening as well, making for a quite fun after-dinner, slightly tipsy escapade.
—Reece Rogers, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2024
Here’s a roundup of the best adventure travel gifts to supercharge any thrill seeker’s next escapade, from the warmest gloves for ski trips to a compact, waterproof camera to capture every moment.
—Joni Sweet, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
The wedding crashers, now minor TikTok celebrities themselves, didn't shy away from recounting their escapade.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for escapade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for escapade
Noun
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The commercial centered on forgetfulness — like the husband-wife duo calling the Spice Girls the cinnamon sisters and the singer thinking that his face tattoos are a scribbled prank.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Before the episode ends, reunion host Maria Menounos plays an incredible prank on Bananas by pretending to give him the floor to make a toast... and then cutting him off for time.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Explore Volusia outings: Volusia County’s Environmental Management Division sponsors free outdoor adventures to acquaint residents with the county’s diverse natural habitats and land management practices.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2025
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Thanks for tagging along with me on this five-month adventure.—
Stewart Mandel,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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It’s never been easier to learn grooming tips and tricks.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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The trick for both actors was playing the multiple levels without getting too technical and playing things dishonestly as a result.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2025
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Source: Glyn Evans Sometimes, trips come with sensory experiences that other travelers don’t normally have.—
MaryLou Costa, contributor,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2025
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Window Tiling Play/Pause Button Pause Video: Apple Those who always keep a ton of browser windows open simultaneously will appreciate the new Window Tiling feature that helps organize them for a better viewing experience.—
Brenda Stolyar,
WIRED,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Escapade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escapade. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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