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as in hijinks
wildly playful or mischievous behavior
hockey players who are known for their monkeyshines on and off the ice
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as in trick
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke
on the alert for paleontological monkeyshines ever since the unmasking of Piltdown man
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Noun
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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 -
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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But through the lens of director Bong’s twisted sense of humor, that buffoonery comes from somewhere dark.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
6 Mar. 2025
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There are no gilded gates here, but there is one heck of a party, complete with serenading busts, ballroom dancers, excitable opera singers, drunken buffoonery and portraits locked in an endless duel.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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This was enough to transform a petty caper into a class-E felony, punishable by up to four years in prison.—
Zach Helfand,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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Mustard, capers, dill, and sour cream make for a flavorful filling. Get the Recipe 16 of 16 Reunion Pea Casserole The reason that this casserole is known for being a go-to for big gatherings such as reunions—hence the name!—and potlucks?—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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In December, when the C.E.O. of UnitedHealthcare was gunned down in midtown Manhattan, an outpouring of online tomfoolery unfolded alongside the news story itself.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
The New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2025
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The tomfoolery that's going on in D.C., that's just regular everyday business to Black folks.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Parachute-skiing isn't the last escapade on the list.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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The general public might lose interest, turning the entire escapade into a fleeting viral curiosity.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The action anime feature for everyone who couldn’t get enough of the horseplay in The Two Towers has finally cantered onto Max.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
1 Mar. 2025
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Key speeches are faithfully delivered to an audience of two, not thousands; a scene of soldiers destructively revelling on a bridge is given a different spirit by ironic, out-of-time horseplay.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2025
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Woll's Karen Page is one of Matt's oldest friends, and her character offers a reprieve from the superhero antics.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Musk’s politics, work and antics outside of Tesla are apparently taking a toll.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
4 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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To use the newest experience of Facebook, switch to a supported browser.—
facebook.com,
facebook.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Monkeyshines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monkeyshines. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
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