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as in wicked
tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness
the children had been so mischievous that we had to pay the babysitter extra and then clean up the mess
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as in naughty
engaging in or marked by childish misbehavior
punished for their mischievous tricks on the neighbors
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as in dangerous
causing or capable of causing harm
mischievous gossip that ruined a good teacher's reputation
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Recent Examples of mischievous
Escaping a sudden, massive flood, a smart, mischievous black cat clambers aboard a boat shared by a dog, a capybara, and a lemur, as well as a long-legged secretary bird.
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Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 2 Mar. 2025
Michelle Trachtenberg's fans are remembering her in one of her most mischievous roles.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Addressing his health issues and impact of his Parkinson’s diagnosis, the film showcases the central role music continues to play in Ozzy’s life, also proving his mischievous sense of humor remains resolutely intact, despite it all.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2025
Portly monks, mischievous monkeys, witches and angels.
—Corina Knoll, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
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Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 2 Mar. 2025
Michelle Trachtenberg's fans are remembering her in one of her most mischievous roles.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Addressing his health issues and impact of his Parkinson’s diagnosis, the film showcases the central role music continues to play in Ozzy’s life, also proving his mischievous sense of humor remains resolutely intact, despite it all.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2025
Portly monks, mischievous monkeys, witches and angels.
—Corina Knoll, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mischievous
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The two swap places to reunite their divorced parents while also attempting to derail Annie’s dad's engagement to his soon-to-be wicked fiancee, Meredith.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
12 Mar. 2025
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Linebacker Dre Greenlaw, formerly of San Francisco, is one of those wicked sideline-to-sideline hammers with coverage skills, assuming his Achilles is right.—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2025
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Believe it or not, between sipping delicious eggnog and hot cocoa and enjoying the joy of Yuletide with family and friends, there are still naughty killjoys afoot during Christmastime — the worst of which appear in some of the best holiday films.—
Mike Miller,
People.com,
19 Dec. 2024
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Here’s a look at the box without the lighting effects: The sarcophagus marks the latest viral popcorn collectible that theater chains have created to help boost revenue, with the infamous Dune popcorn bucket being the most famous and the Deadpool & Wolverine bucket being the most naughty.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Nov. 2024
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Paved highways meant dangerous going for horse and rider, and her only mishap of the trip would come at Portland, when Goldie slipped on rain-slick pavement and fell on his rider and broke her leg, resulting in a delay of several weeks.—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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Part of this season’s focus has been on building his partnership with Murphy, whose primary attacking role is to find Isak in dangerous areas, and encouraging his team-mates to involve the striker whenever possible.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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This album embodies the playful, confident and bold nature of this Fire sign, with Gaga bringing out her inner theatre kid.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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With playful prints, fun embroideries, and the softest material, Stripe & Stare has something for everyone—even every astrological sign.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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Jayson Tatum kept the Celtics in the game most of the night with 33 points, eight assists and eight rebounds, but Brown had one of his worst games of the year with just 10 points.—
Jay King,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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However, most heating processes will do this to some extent, and there is no substantial evidence to suggest microwaving is worse than any other, unless heating at a particularly high temperature.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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Scientists have found bits of plastic in the ocean that are coated in communities of microorganisms, including harmful bacteria.5 Jayakrishnan said the microplastics in the body may play a similar role, offering a medium for cancer-causing bacteria to grow and disrupt the gut microbiome.—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
7 Mar. 2025
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Insecticides have been identified as leading causes of butterfly decline, which can be tackled with policy intervention such as restricting harmful insecticides, promoting integrated pest management and encouraging diversified cropping, according to the study.—
Sarah Metz,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Based on David Benedictus’s book, the film tracks closely with the impish spirit of those early De Palmas or a low-budget American variation on the hipster comedy of The Knack … and How to Get It.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
27 Sep. 2024
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Her glamorous sound, fiery technique and sharp musicality, served up with impish charm and slinky couture, reliably cause runs on the box office.—
Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Environmental groups have long opposed the new reservoir and objected to a shorter judicial review, saying the project will release unacceptable amounts of methane, a greenhouse gas, into the air in addition to other adverse impacts.—
Ari Plachta,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Feb. 2025
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The advertisements also are subject to content restrictions, including no profanity, violence, firearms or material adverse to the city’s commercial interests.—
Devan Patel,
The Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Mischievous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mischievous. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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