pranks

Example Sentences

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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

YouTuber Niko Omilana, known for his pranks and efforts to stand in local elections, secured the best media personality prize.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Prime Video’s award-winning series returns with a new unwitting hero, who is hired as a temp at a hot sauce company — gentle, funny pranks ensue.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 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