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as in wicked
tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness
the children had been so mischievous that we had to pay the babysitter extra and then clean up the mess
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as in naughty
engaging in or marked by childish misbehavior
punished for their mischievous tricks on the neighbors
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as in dangerous
causing or capable of causing harm
mischievous gossip that ruined a good teacher's reputation
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Recent Examples of mischievous
Pudi, as usual, is as mischievous as ever in his relentless pursuit of climbing the corporate ladder, outsmarting his bosses—and perhaps even himself.
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Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
Similarly, Charlie’s growing collection of toy cars stolen from gas stations along the way both note his mischievous spirit and mark the miles traveled across vast landscapes.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
Michelle Obama couldn’t make it, but part-time-painter George W. Bush had space in his diary (like all mischievous elves straight after Christmas), and the poor woman behind BFG Barron missed the whole event.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
Bathed in a pink-pop glow, its pastiche of romance and horror collide in a viciously mischievous parable of technology and control that speaks to these most anxious times.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 22 Jan. 2025
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Are people born wicked, or is wickedness thrust upon them?—
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Cancer had snatched his leg with a wicked arm tackle.—
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So Robert here, sitting in broad daylight smack bang in downtown Portland with four fentanyl pills on open display beside him, is now being slightly legally naughtier than during decriminalization.—
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The effect, as customer Dave Harwood of Orlando noted on his way out the door, was not particularly naughty.—
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Schools districts throughout Kentucky closed on Monday, citing flooded streets, dangerous travel conditions and power outages that impacted some 15,000 homes and businesses.—
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Hamilton said that wind shear combined with an icy runway would make dangerous conditions for a flip.—
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This neon green swimsuit is the epitome of all of these elements, with a playful cutout across the torso and a high-cut waist to flash some skin.—
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As innocent and playful as most of the interactions between the fans were, Goggin felt the wider implications that the game carried seemed somewhat lost on his American counterparts.—
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The weather was bad enough that MassDOT dropped the speed limit on the pike and forbid tandem trucks from the road.—
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Hudl clips are cut from the previous training session, with three good things and three bad things presented.—
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Organic farms use natural farming methods to keep the soil, water, and environment free from potentially harmful chemicals.7 Similarities Grass-fed and organic foods share a commitment to natural farming.—
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Studies have shown that testers can harbor harmful bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus (a common cause of styes and other infections), E. coli, yeast, and mold.—
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Her glamorous sound, fiery technique and sharp musicality, served up with impish charm and slinky couture, reliably cause runs on the box office.—
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But Nathalie would never let this drop and would bring it up again years later with that wink in her eye and her impish smile.—
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Sitting for too long can lead to a host of adverse health effects, but taking short movement breaks throughout the day can offset these risks.—
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Some such adverse impacts include difficulty driving or with close-up activities like reading, writing, cooking, sewing or fixing things around the house.—
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“Mischievous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mischievous. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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