as in relaxation
activity engaged in to amuse oneself
a night of frolicking by three soldiers just before they are sent to the war zone
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as in dancing
to play and run about happily
scores of swimmers were frolicking in the ocean surf along the beach
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as in playing
to engage in activity for amusement
he would rather frolic than do yard work any day of the week
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Recent Examples of frolicking
Chris Lee, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
Grogu adorably taps Pascal’s helmet amid a tense battle moment, and later the little guy has other cute moments like sneezing and frolicking down a flight of stairs.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
This tray has a pattern of frolicking orange bunnies, interspersed with blooming pink flowers and soft green leaves.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
When not frolicking in the pool (there’s one for families and a winding, riverlike infinity pool exclusively for adults), children can take advantage of the endless activities, including charades and limbo challenges, at the exceptional Cambi Kids Club.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
That means frolicking, after a quick blanching, in a butter bath loaded with chives and mint.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 26 Mar. 2026
Families frolicking in this Holidome surely had no idea about the mission of these nine tall gentlemen who trouped in and out.
—Bill Hancock, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
Its alabaster beaches are perfect for shelling, sunset strolls, or spotting dolphins frolicking in the surf, while nearby mangroves and estuaries teem with even more wildlife.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
Spring feels like a great time to refresh your wardrobe with lightweight options (hello, TRF Low Rise Bootcut Jeans) to wear while frolicking in the city or elevated options like these Pleated Wide Leg Pants for heading straight to date-night from the office.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
And while there are multiple sequences showcasing Michael (played by his real-life nephew Jaafar Jackson) frolicking with his beloved chimpanzee Bubbles, the allegations of pedophilia against MJ are never once mentioned.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
Grogu adorably taps Pascal’s helmet amid a tense battle moment, and later the little guy has other cute moments like sneezing and frolicking down a flight of stairs.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
This tray has a pattern of frolicking orange bunnies, interspersed with blooming pink flowers and soft green leaves.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
When not frolicking in the pool (there’s one for families and a winding, riverlike infinity pool exclusively for adults), children can take advantage of the endless activities, including charades and limbo challenges, at the exceptional Cambi Kids Club.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
That means frolicking, after a quick blanching, in a butter bath loaded with chives and mint.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 26 Mar. 2026
Families frolicking in this Holidome surely had no idea about the mission of these nine tall gentlemen who trouped in and out.
—Bill Hancock, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
Its alabaster beaches are perfect for shelling, sunset strolls, or spotting dolphins frolicking in the surf, while nearby mangroves and estuaries teem with even more wildlife.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
Spring feels like a great time to refresh your wardrobe with lightweight options (hello, TRF Low Rise Bootcut Jeans) to wear while frolicking in the city or elevated options like these Pleated Wide Leg Pants for heading straight to date-night from the office.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frolicking
Noun
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And one of the best places to find this level of relaxation is on the beach.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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The bright space includes two treatment rooms, a steam room, sauna, salt relaxation room, sensorial shower, and a Sisley retail shop.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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But what’s equally important to him is seeing non-Iranians dancing to Iranian music.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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In a video shared on Instagram by Elite Event Robotics, a business that rents human-like robots for events, a child-sized robot could be seen dancing at a Southwest Airlines gate.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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As the Ado Annie-like Betsy, a horny teen-ager whose father owns a shotgun, Kurtz is playing a character who should be, and kind of is, a one-joke punch line.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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Twin sisters Jordan and Jaedyn Gomez, playing for Boone, lost their second round individual bracket doubles match 6-0, 6-0 against Doral Academy’s top seeded duo of Payton Seidle-Lubowitz and Stefany Zamora.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Break out your 10-gallon hat and boots and get ready for great country music, line dancing, great food and loads of down-home fun.—
Terri Daxon,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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Add on even more fun with a bottle of Summer House Rosé to go.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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All along the far side of the canyon, a cluster of dots began to wink on, like fireflies cavorting in a field.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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Just a few weeks earlier, Miguel Angel Garcia Medina, 31, had been cavorting with his four children at their Arlington, Texas, home, meeting his 8-year-old daughter for lunch at school and giddily planning the arrival of their fifth child.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
22 Nov. 2025
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What to see today The park features a variety of outdoor recreation, from boating and diving opportunities on Summersville Lake to hiking and biking trails.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Participatory forms of recreation, the kind that got families out of the house and into the car, had held steady or grown.—
Roland Betancourt,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Coast Guard shared video of Air Force pararescuemen leaping from a C-130 Hercules airplane to meet the crew of a Coast Guard cutter on Sunday.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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For the plant-based, seaweed forward food; for the sauna in a wartime electricity station on the edge of the land; for leaping straight out of the whimsical, high-design boat house into the North Sea.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Laid-back Orange Beach offers the same unbeatable sugar-soft shoreline, plus family-friendly amusement and water parks, dolphin cruises, nature trails, championship golf, fishing excursions, and free concerts.—
Anne Olivia Bauso,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
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As their story spread, millions of viewers reacted with a mix of shock and amusement at the dramatic itinerary switch.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Frolicking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frolicking. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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