Thesaurus results for ANTICS

antics

noun

plural of antic

as in pranks

a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke we'll have no more of your antics, so just settle down

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Recent Examples of antics SoloMania roared into WrestleMania as Solo’s antics endeared him to a big crowd in US Bank Stadium of over 35,000. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Rafts of otters entertained me with their antics, while dolphins played in the wake of whale-watching boats. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026 The birders visit Flaco faithfully, delight in antics, but can’t help but worry about what comes next. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 30 July 2026 But Paddy’s isn’t Sudz, and the Gang’s efforts to soft-pedal their antics to be more in line with those mainstream bars devolved into typical Sunny-style hostility and off-putting grossness. — Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026 But there are also several reasons to suggest he simply couldn’t be trusted to lead the red-ball side — from his off-field antics in New Zealand last winter, to his penchant for daft dismissals at crucial moments in games. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 24 July 2026 Before her antics with Sheinelle, Leslie explained that the new series was filmed very much in the moment. — Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026 Later, another nerdy boy will fall prey to their antics, yet there’s no gruesome violence on sight, only a melancholic and ethereal exorcizing of the demons that plague Emily’s heart. — Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 20 July 2026 Sadoski plays Chef Luca, a brilliant but self-destructive superstar chef whose personal entanglements and rock-star antics threaten to derail his high-end restaurant residency at The Roman. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for antics

Noun

Frawley would use his young My Three Sons costars to play pranks on Vance.

— Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 30 July 2026
Business Insider also found videos of creators using the glasses to film offensive pranks or asking women out at gyms.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026

Definition of pranks

Noun

Every camp spot honored offers iconic views and unforgettable adventures for people wanting to spend time with nature, the review site added.

— Michael Guise, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Meanwhile, Bretton Woods, nestled in the White Mountains about three hours from Boston, offers plenty of outdoor adventures, from hiking and mountain biking to rides on the Bretton Woods Skyway Gondola and the Mount Washington Cog Railway.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2026

Definition of adventures

Noun

Cooking classes, yoga lessons, meditation experiences, and live entertainment are also vacation activities that enhance the body and the spirit.

— Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
That means strengthening the connection between our clubs and their communities, creating unforgettable experiences for fans, and making sure the excitement generated this summer becomes lasting momentum for Major League Soccer.

— Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026