caprioling

present participle of capriole

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caprioling
Verb
  • Contreras tagged Randy Rodriguez’s hanging slider in the bottom of the ninth, cavorting around the bases while his teammates spilled out of the home dugout.
    Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Europe claimed a 14-1 victory for their fourth straight win in Boston, while Team World returned the favour two years later in Vancouver, romping to a 13-2 win.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • But, new research reveals that — despite their vast difference in size — these marine mammals often enjoy playful interactions, much like a Great Dane romping with a Chihuahua.
    Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Looking to spend an upcoming weekend frolicking in a pumpkin patch, enjoying a hayride or gobbling up some homemade treats?
    Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Sep. 2025
  • On the screen were images of rolling hills, deer frolicking in the forest, and waves crashing on the shore.
    Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The team has started the 2025/26 season in a less than free-flowing fashion and has struggled to put up the attacking numbers that might be expected of a defending champion.
    James Nalton, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Atalanta comes in with resilience and attacking threats, particularly in transition, but their back line has looked shaky at times this year.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Almost skipping back towards the drumkit, Townshend came racing back to the mic ahead of a bluesy late interlude on stage in the Windy City, the home of the electrified artform.
    Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Consider skipping the drive-thru and, instead, grab the items to make on your own pumpkin spice cold foam.
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Almost 10 feet tall and wide, Saint George and the Dragon features a Black man in shorts and a tank top astride a bucking white horse that is set against a floral background.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Here's which Wisconsin municipalities have seen the largest population drops since 2020, as well as which ones are bucking expectations and growing.
    Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Caprioling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caprioling. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.

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