pranks

Example Sentences

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In fact, if we were on the eve of April Fools’ Day, not the Fourth of July, I’d guess that the few news stories about the order were pranks.

From Slate • Jul. 1, 2026

But Riley has put in so much work of his own wowing us with pointed pranks that he’s earned the right to deliver an earnest plea.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

The coveted Oscars trophy has a long and rich history of going missing, for reasons ranging from burglary and ransom to simple misplacement - even pranks.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

The catty media site Gawker noted that corners of the internet like 4Chan could be expected to respond with heinous pranks, without realizing how vile the rhetoric of regular people was about to get.

From Salon • Feb. 16, 2026

I’ve always been pretty popular—I guess because I’ve got attitude and I’m good at sports and pulling pranks.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman