variants
or gambolling
as in dancing
to play and run about happily
dog owners chat while their pooches gambol on the park's great lawn
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variants
or gambolling
as in romping
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gamboling
Verb
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Because of their tiny size, these monkeys are incredible jumpers, capable of leaping up to 16 feet.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2025 -
The latter was dismissed by another leaping salmon catch by Glenn Phillips.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Despite the high stakes and casual violence of the film, Pitt's character remains giddy as he frolics, dances, and snaps.—
Derek Scancarelli,
EW.com,
27 June 2025
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As summer heats up and the desire for outdoor frolic grows, look skyward for relief.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Selena Gomez has went viral more than once for her hair transformations: A ’90s bob haircut revival that mirrored the look that made model Christy Turlington famous, a brief recent dalliance with a wolf cut and bangs.—
Lorena Meouchi,
Vogue,
17 July 2025
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Right-hander Garrett Whitlock is a full-time reliever again after dalliances in the starting rotation in the past three years.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Things to do: Number of sports teams, number of amusement places and arcades per capita, number of Traveler's Choice attractions per capita.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
22 July 2025
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The amusement company currently operates 42 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada, according to its website.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 July 2025
Noun
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For those seeking relaxation with a partner, the Carillon Miami Wellness Resort offers restorative services lead by cardiologist Dr. Martin G. Bloom.—
Korin Miller,
Flow Space,
24 July 2025
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There are a series of pools in different temperatures, a Finnish sauna, Eucalyptus and essential oil steam rooms and plenty of indoor and outdoor relaxation areas with fireplaces.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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“Gamboling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamboling. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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