Synonyms of ruses

ruses

noun

plural of ruse

as in deceptions

an act that is used to fool someone

His act was just a clever ruse to get me to go out with him.

Related Words

• deceptions
• pranks
• tricks
• subterfuges
• deceits
• stratagems
• trickeries
• experiences
• wiles
• maneuvers
• frauds
• stunts
• plays
• delusions
• deeds
• gags
• escapades
• antics
• capers
• whims
• practical jokes
• shams
• larks
• rags
• jests
• didoes
• monkeyshines
• adventures
• capriccios
• frolics
• knaveries
• ploys
• rogueries
• hoaxes
• shines
• hanky-pankies
• gambits
• games
• times
• shavies
• feats
• high jinks
• shenanigans
• waggeries
• horseplays
• missions
• tomfooleries
• rowdyisms
• caprices
• vagaries
• conceits
• performances
• whimsies
• fancies

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ruses

There’s a delightful secret history of Hollywood directors whose ruses and stratagems bought them an unusual amount of leeway with their scripts. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2026

Even before pro-party AI ruses were possible, the Chinese government and its supporters flooded social media with pro-China propaganda and vicious attacks on critics. — Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026

Such offenders will use all different ruses to distract the victim, such as claiming to be utility workers, tree trimmers, or handymen working on neighbors' houses. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 30 June 2026

They are accused of using several ruses to force their way into people’s homes, assaulting unsuspecting residents and holding them hostage for their own money, and demanding access to their crypto accounts. — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 14 May 2026

The New York Colored American reported that some offers of short-term work for Black men — moving livestock to or from Kentucky, for example — were ruses that ended with kidnappings. — Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025

Many suspect a spam call and don't pick up the phone, leading foundation staff to sometimes devise ruses. — Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 8 Oct. 2025

Episode 4 finds both Ellen and Julia throwing themselves headlong into plans that require them to keep up major ruses. — Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 22 Aug. 2025