as in prank
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke
their escapades at the prep school became the stuff of boarding-school legend
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Recent Examples of escapade
While the two keep drinking and wait for a rare lunar event, old grievances, outrageous escapades, and macho rivalries explode to the surface.
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Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
The Ghibli movie is faithful to Kiki’s story, but the book contains many more delightful escapades.
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Literary Hub,
15 June 2026
But what the entire multi-month escapade has achieved remains unclear.
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Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2026
If you’re involved in social outings and fun escapades (including sports) be careful of excess or going overboard.
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Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for escapade
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
The Ghibli movie is faithful to Kiki’s story, but the book contains many more delightful escapades.
—
Literary Hub,
15 June 2026
But what the entire multi-month escapade has achieved remains unclear.
—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2026
If you’re involved in social outings and fun escapades (including sports) be careful of excess or going overboard.
—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for escapade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for escapade
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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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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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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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For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.
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The technology still has to prove itself on safety, but the ride experience now counts too.
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“Escapade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escapade. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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