as in pranks
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke
we'll have no more of your antics, so just settle down
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Recent Examples of antics
Some of her adolescent outbursts and antics (that were so delicious to play).
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Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
The antics of the online influencer known as Clavicular have once again earned him attention from law enforcement authorities.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
But that success also led to the sci-fi woodland antics of The Wild Robot; the Oscar-winning, postapocalyptic vision of feline collaboration in Flow; and the paean to basketball teamwork that was this year’s Goat.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
The family is now left with memories of Barbara's smile and her famous tamales, and Aron's playful antics and artwork.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
The three titular Debras (Sandy Honig, Mitra Jouhari, and Alyssa Stonoha) live in the fake town of Lemoncurd, where their antics are absorbed into a larger background of silly madness.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
In the years following, Cyrus made more headlines for harmless teenage antics.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Throughout the documentary, which features talking head commentary, copious archival footage (even as kids, Mayeri and Hall adored recording their antics on home video), and new interviews, the X-Cetra gals speak openly and honestly about their friendships and the early years that fostered them.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
Here, however, his anti-authoritarian antics perfectly light up one of cinema's great masterpieces.
—Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
The antics of the online influencer known as Clavicular have once again earned him attention from law enforcement authorities.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
But that success also led to the sci-fi woodland antics of The Wild Robot; the Oscar-winning, postapocalyptic vision of feline collaboration in Flow; and the paean to basketball teamwork that was this year’s Goat.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
The family is now left with memories of Barbara's smile and her famous tamales, and Aron's playful antics and artwork.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
The three titular Debras (Sandy Honig, Mitra Jouhari, and Alyssa Stonoha) live in the fake town of Lemoncurd, where their antics are absorbed into a larger background of silly madness.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
In the years following, Cyrus made more headlines for harmless teenage antics.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Throughout the documentary, which features talking head commentary, copious archival footage (even as kids, Mayeri and Hall adored recording their antics on home video), and new interviews, the X-Cetra gals speak openly and honestly about their friendships and the early years that fostered them.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
Here, however, his anti-authoritarian antics perfectly light up one of cinema's great masterpieces.
—Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antics
Noun
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Of course, the pranks are all in good fun, with owners keeping things safe and playful.—
Kendall Malinchock,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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According to a 2025 roundup of April Fools’ food promotions by the New York Post, several national brands followed Dunkin’s lead by offering tangible rewards instead of traditional pranks.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Johnston had been posting photos to Facebook of their adventures, camping and traversing snowy mountain peaks.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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Kathryn Romeyn is a freelance travel, design, and wellness journalist living in Los Angeles and Bali whose curiosity about the world leads her on frequent beautiful adventures.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Breakfast Ride and Cowboy Cookout are two unique dining experiences the whole family will love, and adult guests will appreciate the new spa planned for late 2027.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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More than 200 auction items donated by foundation members, local businesses and artists include antiques, artwork, garden supplies and experiences, the release said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Antics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antics. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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