brannigans

noun

plural of brannigan
as in escapades

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brannigans
  1. escapades
  2. capers
  3. souses
  4. benders
  5. pranks
  6. bums
  7. antics
  8. shenanigans
Noun
  • The Last of the Mohicans Set in 1757 during the Seven Years’ War, this historical novel follows the escapades of wayfaring Natty Bumppo and his Mohican companions, Chingachgook and Uncas.
    — Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Outer Banks’ success has always rested on an emotional depth that distracts from nonsense plot points and over-the-top escapades.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of escapades
Noun
  • The Bourne Identity Teens who enjoy action movies and spy capers will be all about the first film in the Bourne movie series, which came out in 2002.
    — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The sauce readers rave about is a blend of shallot, chicken stock, fresh lemon juice, capers, butter, and parsley, a simple combination that packs a flavorful punch.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of capers
Noun
  • Both actors were the sons of souses (Dick Hopkins, on retiring from the baking trade, opened a pub), and the stuff was in their bloodstream.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Definition of souses
Noun
  • Water benders can freeze ice or raise currents at will; earth benders can move rock or even, in some cases, manipulate metal.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 24 July 2026
  • There, he’s attacked by The Denied, a militia group of non-benders who feel like second-class citizens in this world seeking an old totem of a prior Avatar known as Sonam.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 20 July 2026
Definition of benders
Noun
  • And on social media, videos show a range of other unwanted recordings, from relatively inoffensive pranks to more harmful videos featuring bullying or harassment.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Alves, who is known online for her day-in-the-life content as well as making videos documenting humorous pranks, had nearly 60,000 followers on Instagram.
    — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of pranks
Noun
  • For families Apart from the family-sized villa estates and kid-friendly menus, Nihi has a host of activities that will please even the youngest beach bums.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The Coliseum stayed in business for 500 years, bums in seats twice a week, watching people hack each other to death.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Definition of bums
Noun
  • This is a great pick for kids who love the Marvel superhero movies or the ‘80s Batman films, but will also enjoy the silly antics along the way.
    — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026
  • When Pennywise cracks a joke, the contrast of his antics with the scary stuff can be more impactful, have more personality, than just scare after scare.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of antics
Noun
  • Another stunning composite view of last night's lunar shenanigans was taken by Kohinoor Kar, who documented the transformation of the lunar disk from full Sturgeon Moon to an eclipsed near-blood moon from Phoenix, Arizona.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Be sure to watch for Ralphie running across the field (hopefully accompanied by her handlers) and Uga's shenanigans.
    — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of shenanigans
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“Brannigans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brannigans. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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