as in pranks
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke
some shavie he is alleged to have been involved in while a student at Saint Andrews
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Years of insults and diss tracks and pranks and social media posts have followed, with small islands of peace floating by from time to time.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026 -
Reba McEntire is a survivor — of six years of pranks!—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Jan. 2026
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One of the most formative experiences in my career has been handling family and domestic violence matters, where the legal issues are complex and the human stakes are very real.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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His experiences now aid him in helping leaders overcome their own mental barriers and achieve exceptional performance without overwhelm.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Instead, here's how to make your house smell good with these tricks to tackle smelly odors in your home and promote pleasant scents.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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When later asked about the keys to forcing timing turnovers, Harmon said there are techniques and tricks of the trade that the Longhorns practice.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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With over 300 episodes to shoot, there was time for some practical jokes.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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Palazzolo doesn’t mean to recreate the capriccios herself.—
Mario Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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The book’s obsessed with money and all the new ways that people can suddenly lose it (gambling) or make it (mysterious adventures afar).—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2026
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The puppeteers, who are often front and center, set the pace for the entire show and create some of the most arresting visual effects, centering their work around the voyages and adventures of two main actors.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Shavies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shavies. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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