Synonyms of pops

pops 1 of 3

noun (1)

plural of pop

as in claps

a loud explosive sound

the soda can opened with a sharp pop

Synonyms & Similar Words

• claps
• bangs
• booms
• blasts
• crashes
• slams
• cracks
• roars
• thwacks
• snaps
• whacks
• thunderclaps
• knocks
• reports
• smashes
• taps
• whomps
• whumps
• clangs
• thunks
• clashes
• clanks
• howls
• whams
• blares
• raps
• clamors
• outcries
• clangors
• uproars
• tumults
• hue and cries
• hubbubs
• hullabaloos

pops

2 of 3

noun (2)

plural of pop

as in dads

a male human parent

ask your pop if he knows where the keys to the shed are

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dads
• fathers
• daddies
• pas
• papas
• paters
• old men
• sires
• patriarchs
• patresfamilias
• father figures
• stepfathers
• father images

pops

3 of 3

verb

present tense third-person singular of pop

1

as in explodes

to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure

a balloon popped suddenly and startled us all

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explodes
• detonates
• blows
• bursts
• goes off
• crumps
• blows up
• shatters
• smashes
• fragments
• fires
• mushrooms
• splinters
• shoots
• discharges
• balloons
• burgeons

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• collapses
• implodes
• fizzles

2

as in snaps

to break suddenly with an explosive sound

the last strand popped, causing the chandelier to drop to the floor with a great crash

Synonyms & Similar Words

• snaps
• explodes
• crackles
• cracks
• bursts
• splits
• shatters
• clicks
• hisses
• rends
• sputters
• sizzles
• clatters
• rives
• clacks

3

as in shatters

to cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive

popping popcorn over a campfire

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shatters
• smashes
• demolishes
• blows
• explodes
• bursts
• destroys
• blasts
• detonates
• blows up
• annihilates
• decimates
• wrecks
• dynamites
• ruins
• fragments
• discharges
• splinters

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• collapses
• implodes

4

as in shoots

to strike with a missile from a gun

went into the woods hoping to pop the rabbit that was eating our vegetables

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shoots
• drills
• drops
• guns
• plugs
• kills
• destroys
• slays
• slaughters
• blows away
• picks off
• brings down
• peppers
• blazes
• fires (at)
• blasts (at)
• shoots down
• pistols
• dispatches
• decimates
• tommy-guns
• annihilates
• croaks
• wipes out
• butchers
• shotguns
• machine-guns
• snipes (at)
• massacres
• fells
• blots out
• ices
• does in
• potshots

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pops

Noun

Rooms Perhaps the very definition of beach chic, the 53 guest rooms are joyful and bright, with natural textures, pops of color, local art, and plenty of windows. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026

From unexpected combinations to pops of saturated accessories, this season is all about self-expression and letting color lead the way. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026

The yellow and red trim pops perfectly from the dark blue background, and there’s a pleasing colour consistency with the Adidas trefoil, the Arsenal badge and the sponsor. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

The coolers hold a few treats, like the viral peach and mango fruit pops. — Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026

Like the older Hagen’s, it has been decorated in pops of orange. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026

The color selection’s also great, with many soft neutrals and pops of color. — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026

They’re designed with an eye-catching harvest pattern filled with soft yellow blooms, leaves, and pops of deep red and forest green. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2026

Top of the pops is my pledge that 99 Flake ice creams [a British tradition for generations] should be price-capped at 99p. — Richard Hall, Time, 12 Aug. 2026

Verb

The Jaws reference pops up again during one of Tom’s town hall staff meetings. — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026

Dark circles happen, acne pops up, and dark spots can even appear despite diligent sunscreen use. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026

Dickens pops up in the minds of various characters; while describing his work and the festival, Scott telegraphs her warm feelings about literature. — Keziah Weir, Vanity Fair, 13 Aug. 2026

Phia’s browser extension has a box that automatically pops up on retailers’ websites during the online checkout process to offer discount coupons. — Bloomberg, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026

The case pops right open when dropped, and the buds launch out. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026

This type of edible mushroom often pops up at the base or on the trunk of oak trees. — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026

The truth is that restarting Chrome has not interrupted tab usage for the longest time now, and your open tabs will simply reappear after the security patch has been applied and the browser pops back into action. — Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Keep all dishes, placemats, and napkins neutral so the houseplant pops. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026