as in prank
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke
long-ago college capers that have become more rollicking and daring with each recounting
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as in to romp
to play and run about happily
as summer drew to a close, the children spent their days wistfully capering on the beach
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Recent Examples of caper
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
The fish is seared in the pan, then removed to make way for a saucy saute of onion, garlic, sweet and hot peppers, and tomatoes that is flavored with wine, olives, capers and thyme.
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The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2026
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
12 Dec. 2024
Chapman persuaded Ford Motor Co. to fulfill his V-8 engine requirements and built the first of what were to become revolutionary Lotus-Fords, pencil-thin cars that looked like spiders capering through the turns.
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Mike Kupper,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2024
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Noun
Directed by Harald Zwart (The Karate Kid remake), the caper follows six garage workers who, on learning that their livelihoods are now under threat, decide to pool all their resources together for one last hurrah cheering on their country at the 2006 World Cup.
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Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
The fish is seared in the pan, then removed to make way for a saucy saute of onion, garlic, sweet and hot peppers, and tomatoes that is flavored with wine, olives, capers and thyme.
—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2026
Verb
While capering around with her boss, Matty keeps looking for a private moment alone with Olympia’s luggage.
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Noel Murray,
Vulture,
12 Dec. 2024
Chapman persuaded Ford Motor Co. to fulfill his V-8 engine requirements and built the first of what were to become revolutionary Lotus-Fords, pencil-thin cars that looked like spiders capering through the turns.
—
Mike Kupper,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caper
Noun
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Those ticket sales rank as the worst opening in the prank comedy series that’s all about risking life, limb and dignity.
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Police used the incident to warn the public that pranks involving Orbeez guns, airsoft guns, or other toy firearms can provoke dangerous reactions and lead to criminal charges.
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In November, the president was on hand as the NFL’s Washington Commanders hosted the Detroit Lions, and the visitors romped 44-22.
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The Knicks had piled up massive scoring margins while romping through the Eastern Conference playoffs, then were just good enough in the two games in San Antonio.
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The trick is to widen your view deliberately, one angle at a time, because each new angle surfaces buyers the last one missed.
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Now, as heat waves wash over cities from London to Palm Springs, people are embracing this tried-and-true trick with the Frogg Toggs Chilly Pad.
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As the music builds, entire sections of the crowd rise to their feet, clapping, chanting and dancing together.
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Bryan West July 8, 2023 Kelce danced his way into Arrowhead Stadium attending night two of the Eras Tour.
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Sometimes finding the right trees can be an adventure, hiking into forests and mountains to find the oldest trees, patriarchs that hold centuries of information.
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My husband and daughter were enthusiastic about my applying for this year-long adventure.
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And it was discovered by accident, when Delap and a few team-mates were larking about in training.
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Before proceedings got under way Fallon was seen larking around at the front of the audience hall, before quickly being told to get to his seat as the pope was about to walk through the door.
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Nikolau posted images of the escapade on her social media accounts, including a photo that modeled an engagement-style ring above a bird’s-eye view of Manhattan.
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While the Jeep legacy dates to primarily to off-road military use, the hybrid model is oriented toward on-road escapades.
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But the United States is easily within reach, has the resources and should have the political will to leap into effect here.
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On the ensuing corner kick, Suzuki deflected Alexander Isak's header off the crossbar and into the air, eventually ending the scoring chance with a leaping grab in a crowd of players.
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“Caper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caper. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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