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adjective

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of frolic
Noun
There’s no shortage of fun things to do outside in Chicago during the chilly months, however there’s one activity that will prove to be super exciting for a date night, family adventure, or a friends’ frolic in the city. Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024 Never too busy to ride rollercoasters and frolic with school kids, the prince of Pyongyang also found time to take on a wife, Ri Sol-Ju, whom the New York Times compared to the British Duchess Kate Middleton. Victor Cha, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2012
Adjective
Pods of porpoises frolic, and a playful minke whale shimmers in the afternoon sun. Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2024 Parent heaven: a place to hang out under shade trees while the little ones frolic. Sarah Shemkus, BostonGlobe.com, 21 June 2023
Verb
Later, the video shifts to moments of the pair frolicking outdoors, cuddling on the grass, and even swimming side by side in the sea. Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025 Wolves rub up against it and frolic in the vicinity. Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for frolic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frolic
Noun
  • While a looming hurricane spells doom for a sleepy Florida town, citizens carry on: two friends pull pranks and ponder life; another pair captures terrifying footage of the storm; a young woman harbors a deep crush.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Tom Green, a Y2K-era phenomenon most famous for his MTV prank show and surreal brand of comedy, is returning to the spotlight with a flurry of new projects for Amazon Prime Video.
    Jason Zinoman, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • But until the rules change, the team is entitled to continue its spending spree.
    Russell Leung, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky went on an online thanking spree after dozens of world leaders voiced support for him in the aftermath of his contentious Oval Office meeting with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
    Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Taking a birthing class, aromatherapy and relaxation breathing have all been touted to help women prepare for birth, and evidence suggests that exercising during pregnancy can also make for an easier delivery.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
  • The Sonoran Epicurean Escape is a three-night getaway that blends serious relaxation with some seriously good food.
    Lanee Lee, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Tennessee is a beautiful state, especially in the fall, when tulip poplars, sugar maples and hickory trees turn bright red, gold and copper, making the drive as joyful as the destination.
    Colleen Creamer, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Now, the parents are reflecting on the joyful day — and baby Cora’s unusual birth story.
    Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Or just pay close attention to the time-lapse footage of emerging cicadas or the cavorting manatees or the Darwin’s rhea, a South American ostrich that happens to be from one of the few species in the documentary that let males raise their kids.
    Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Feb. 2025
  • The Recruit Netflix Ripley Years: 2024 Length: 1 season, 8 episodes Creator: Steven Zaillian The first adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s infamous novel since Matt Damon and Jude Law cavorted around Italy stars the phenomenal Andrew Scott as the title character, Tom Ripley.
    Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Also, Foley dealt with concussion symptoms and never played in the NHL.
    Jeremy Rutherford, The Athletic, 5 Mar. 2025
  • The Chargers star is among the best in NFL history, with nine Pro Bowl appearances, four first-team All-Pro selections and an NFL Defensive Player of the Year award while playing for the Raiders in 2016.
    Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The Aries solar eclipse on March 29th lights up your adventure sector.
    Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Guests using Universal Play will also be able to earn points for their Hogwarts house and tackle exclusive adventures with the new wands.
    Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Lewa White, Sacred Heart Prep soccer: The junior scored a goal and dished out three assists in SHP’s 7-0 romp over North Monterey County in the CCS D-V title game.
    Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
  • The next four opponents are all in the mix for European qualification with Brighton, who are ninth in the table following Saturday’s 4-0 romp at Southampton.
    Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025

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“Frolic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frolic. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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