Thesaurus results for ESCAPADE

escapade

noun

ˈe-skə-ˌpād

Definition of escapade

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 As is customary on Grylls’ shows, guests dine on animals found during their escapades – each far less appetizing than loaves of bread or fish. — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026 Enter Arjona, 34, as the investigator hot on Thomas’s trail, and amid the escapades and adventure, a certain affection between the two seems to form. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026 Meanwhile, Melissa Sondhi as her maid Lisette and Alex Taite as the poet Prunier have a little romantic escapade of their own going on. — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 16 July 2026 One of the most famous escapades at Church Street took place in 1997. — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for escapade

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Noun

Jons, as demonstrated by her number of followers, has enjoyed success through her prank videos, and has also appeared on TV and attended various fashion shows.

— Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
This has led to fans of the show to ruminate on how the team will set up another elaborate prank.

— Peter White, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of prank

Noun

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is about to launch on an incredible adventure to help scientists explore the great mysteries of the universe.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2026
An Icelandic adventure requires a high degree of flexibility, not just from the guides, but from travelers as well.

— Gwen Nicol, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of adventure

Noun

Treister had a smart sense of humor, often performing magic tricks for anyone who would come over to his home, his family said.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
Layered background sighs, a resonant lead vocal, autumnal acoustic guitar flickers, synths both eerie and trippy—James has all his tricks on tap.

— Ryan Leas, Pitchfork, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of trick

Noun

In a Facebook post with nearly 500 likes and 40 comments as of Friday afternoon, the Gagnons spoke about their experience establishing the brewery and its part in the local community.

— John Magsam, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026
Prospective candidates can apply through Deel's website, where they'll be asked to provide personal information, social media handles, and details about their ice cream experience.

— Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

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