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
The escapade was rumored to have inspired the film Weekend at Bernie’s (1989).
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Nicole Briese, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
The comic escapades are bolstered by Jean-Michel Bernard’s delectable score, plus ace selections by music supervisor Frédéric Junqua, lending a retro tinge of ’50s-’60s buoyancy and playful suspense.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2025
Following this escapade, Morris shared a video of them carrying the mantel home on TikTok (@maddieemorris).
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
The Mission series later called back to Ethan's rock-climbing escapades at the climax of Fallout, where Cruise's character is forced to scale a cliffside after his enemy plunges to his death in a helicopter crash.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 13 Feb. 2025
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Nicole Briese, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
The comic escapades are bolstered by Jean-Michel Bernard’s delectable score, plus ace selections by music supervisor Frédéric Junqua, lending a retro tinge of ’50s-’60s buoyancy and playful suspense.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2025
Following this escapade, Morris shared a video of them carrying the mantel home on TikTok (@maddieemorris).
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
The Mission series later called back to Ethan's rock-climbing escapades at the climax of Fallout, where Cruise's character is forced to scale a cliffside after his enemy plunges to his death in a helicopter crash.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for escapade
Noun
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While a looming hurricane spells doom for a sleepy Florida town, citizens carry on: two friends pull pranks and ponder life; another pair captures terrifying footage of the storm; a young woman harbors a deep crush.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2025
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Tom Green, a Y2K-era phenomenon most famous for his MTV prank show and surreal brand of comedy, is returning to the spotlight with a flurry of new projects for Amazon Prime Video.—
Jason Zinoman,
New York Times,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Written alongside Daniel Lenihan, the swashbuckling adventure marked the beginning of Hackman's literary career.—
Megan Cartwright,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Guests using Universal Play will also be able to earn points for their Hogwarts house and tackle exclusive adventures with the new wands.—
Eve Chen,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Attendees will learn tricks of baiting and setting humane traps, which are on loan with a fully refundable deposit if they are returned in good condition, as well as how to transport cats safely.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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Luckily, there’s one easy trick that the most trustworthy, relatable and likable people use.—
Ellen Hendriksen, Contributor,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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To use the newest experience of Facebook, switch to a supported browser.—
facebook.com,
facebook.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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Add in Unai Emery’s experience in Europe, and Villa will fancy their chances against most teams, including likely quarter-final opponents Liverpool (who could only draw 2-2 at Villa Park last month).—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Escapade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escapade. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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