as in fooled
to cause to believe what is untrue
you tricked me into thinking my ex wasn't coming to the party tonight
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Recent Examples of tricked
Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
What a treat to be tricked thusly.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
This likely wouldn't be the first time a dog tricked someone into being locked in a kennel, given the sheer number of those who work closely with animals.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Halloween treats are as sweet as ever, but the rising costs of candy may make consumers feel tricked this year.
—Melinda Yao, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
To stop this quarterback, Mizzou can’t get tricked by his illusions.
—Chase Gemes, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
Another legend explains how in the distant past, the nefarious Lake Nyos was formed from the decomposing body of a Kom chief whose people had been tricked and murdered by the Bamessi tribe.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Poor Rosemary is tricked by those closest to her through what is quite literally a hellish pregnancy, culminating in an unforgettable ending and an enduring performance from a wide-eyed Farrow.
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Despite the effort, the hijackers realized that they had been tricked.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
And nobody likes to be tricked.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
What a treat to be tricked thusly.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
This likely wouldn't be the first time a dog tricked someone into being locked in a kennel, given the sheer number of those who work closely with animals.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Halloween treats are as sweet as ever, but the rising costs of candy may make consumers feel tricked this year.
—Melinda Yao, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
To stop this quarterback, Mizzou can’t get tricked by his illusions.
—Chase Gemes, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
Another legend explains how in the distant past, the nefarious Lake Nyos was formed from the decomposing body of a Kom chief whose people had been tricked and murdered by the Bamessi tribe.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Poor Rosemary is tricked by those closest to her through what is quite literally a hellish pregnancy, culminating in an unforgettable ending and an enduring performance from a wide-eyed Farrow.
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Despite the effort, the hijackers realized that they had been tricked.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tricked
Verb
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The throw is crafted with acrylic, but don’t be fooled by its price; the intricate, woven yarn resembles that of chenille, with a buttery-smooth texture that feels luxuriously soft to the touch.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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Either way, somebody’s getting fooled.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The opening and final sequences of the film’s frame story are some of the most oft referenced in movie history, while the dark, labyrinthine interiors of Desmond’s mansion perfectly reflect the mind of the deluded diva whose success and celebrity are completely behind her.—
Erik Morse,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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My homies then were deluded, too.—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In fact, the term itself was an epithet throughout the founding era, a way to describe ignorant and easily deceived popular majorities, perpetually vulnerable to demagogues.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Of course someone like Denji would fall for it, and in a way, the desire to be deceived is actually an important aspect of romantic feelings.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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So that's completely erroneous.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Nov. 2025
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Grokipedia also contains some erroneous statements.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Tricked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tricked. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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