as in relaxation
activity engaged in to amuse oneself
a night of frolicking by three soldiers just before they are sent to the war zone
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1
as in dancing
to play and run about happily
scores of swimmers were frolicking in the ocean surf along the beach
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as in playing
to engage in activity for amusement
he would rather frolic than do yard work any day of the week
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frolicking
Noun
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Engaging in calming activities, such as reading a book or listening to soft music before bed, can help children transition from the busyness of the day to a state of relaxation, optimizing the brain’s nightly cleanup work.—
Lia Miller,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2025 -
This particular form of magnesium has calming effects on the nervous system, promoting relaxation, reducing anxiety and stress, enhancing sleep quality, and more.—
Health Editorial Team,
Health,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Deion Sanders began his NFL career with the Falcons in 1989, also playing baseball for the New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves well into the 1990s.—
Dan Pompei,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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Then something strange happened — the Falcons started playing like one of the best defenses in the league.—
Josh Kendall,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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This little mishap not only added some fun to their exchange but also reminded all of us about the importance of double-checking details.—
Nataliia Onyshkevych,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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What is known is that Henry has inherited some of his father’s quirks, making the duo fun to watch together.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2025
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From April 12, 2024 – May 20, 2024 the air conditioning system failed across the entire Beaumont camp, affecting all housing units, education buildings, chow hall, recreation, and administration offices.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The launchable model is a detailed recreation of the Falcon 9 and retails for $149.99.—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Soon, people are leaping forward to yank their bag off the carousel.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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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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While getting a little too liberal with his wife's lorazepam prescription, Timothy Ratliff, the secret-keeping patriarch on this season of the White Lotus, groggily joins his family while wearing just a robe — then accidentally flashes them all to their amusement and/or horror.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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The hour unfolds through a big location, features dozens of extras, and its focus keeps shifting between the cops, the teachers, and various groups of students who are having wildly disparate responses to the murder, from overwhelming grief to juvenile amusement.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
11 Mar. 2025
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One issue that is rarely mentioned involves the potential harsh blowback that heavy drinkers might experience when suddenly skipping alcohol for a full month.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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The crawl from one to the other matters as much as the enlightenment itself—skipping the charnel grounds isn’t an option.—
Jackson Arn,
The New Yorker,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Frolicking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frolicking. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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