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  • past tense form of caper.
  • past participle of caper.

capered



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"We don't have the means to pay for her studies," she explained from their home's back courtyard, where young children capered about and two rams watched from an enclosure.

From Barron's Feb. 6, 2026

Her two dogs, Emma and Bubba, capered into Speier’s sunny living and dining room, lightening the mood.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 2, 2023

Ornamental young debutantes capered about in Christian Lacroix pouf dresses.

From New York Times Mar. 3, 2022

Elvis impersonators capered all over the Nicolas Cage comedy “Honeymoon in Vegas,” part of a running shtick.

From Washington Post Aug. 15, 2017

Oh, how they capered and hollered, shouted and hopped!

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead



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