TICS Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

tics

noun

plural of tic

as in tricks

an odd or peculiar habit constantly playing with her hair is one of her more annoying tics

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Recent Examples of tics After surgery, that device is programmed to send mild electrical impulses that block abnormal nerve signals and dramatically reduce tics. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 3 July 2026 There are linguistic tics and habits that give away formerly Amish people immediately. — Eythana Miller, The Dial, 23 June 2026 Physical tics can be as subtle as eye blinking, or involve jerking the arms, or stretching the neck. — Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026 Services are available that humanize AI tics. — Walt Hunter, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026 Nadal, with a wink, recites the various physical tics involved in his serving routine. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 29 May 2026 Here, the British actor appears to take on Hansen’s vocal patterns and tics with an eerie, off-kilter precision, as those familiar with the infamous true-crime host can attest. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026 Some patients on chlorpromazine developed mild tremors or tics. — Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026 The movie depicts Davidson in clinical trials in 2022 at the University of Nottingham, which is developing an MNS (median nerve stimulator) that can be worn as a bracelet to reduce tics. — Barry Levitt, Time, 28 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tics

Noun

Here, two interior design experts share their go-to tricks for elevating your bathroom without overspending.

— Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 July 2026
Connections often features red herrings and other tricks like wordplay.

— Kris Holt, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of tricks

Noun

While Minetree delivers a charming performance, capturing Elle's bubbly optimism and mannerisms, the show largely fails to add meaningful depth and truly enrich one of pop culture's most enduring heroines.

— Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Instead, Nowell roots the band’s sound in the mid-’90s and keeps his vocal mannerisms as close to Bradley’s as possible.

— Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 15 June 2026

Definition of mannerisms

Noun

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Despite numerous myths, a cat's fur color does not impact its personality traits.

— Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 July 2026

Definition of traits

Noun

The growth in private credit AUM has attracted capital from a broader range of investors who may not fully appreciate the distinctive risk characteristics of the asset class.

— Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Doubling Atlanta for Savannah was the primary challenge for production designer Jamie Walker McCall, who quickly realized the two cities were very different in their physical characteristics.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 10 July 2026

Definition of characteristics

Noun

Saving journalism — not newspapers The challenge only grew during his years leading The Charlotte Observer, where Thames helped steer the newsroom through an era of shrinking staffs, a changing business model and rapidly changing reader habits.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
The research angle is what separates lasting habits from short-term aesthetics.

— Allison Palmer July 9, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

Definition of habits

Noun

The stylistic eccentricities have been dialed back, including the use of old Hollywood film clips to reflect the action and possibly the thoughts of its main character, a cinephile from space, who is both practicing and enacting the work of a private detective.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Designers embraced audacious concepts, leading to iconic cars like the Corvette and Thunderbird, alongside numerous eccentricities.

— Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

Definition of eccentricities

Noun

Anta Claus is spilling over with character flaws, idiosyncrasies, jealousy and frustration.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 16 June 2026
There’s an intrinsic pleasure in seeing filmmakers grow both older and weirder, yielding to their personal idiosyncrasies and obsessions, taking wild chances in pursuit of their passions.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 16 June 2026