TRICKS Synonyms: 247 Similar and Opposite Words

tricks 1 of 2

noun

plural of trick

as in ruses

a clever often underhanded means to achieve an end her husband used every trick in the book to get out of appearing in his parish's fashion show

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as in pranks

a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke thought that gluing the silver dollar to the floor and watching him struggle to pick it up would be a good trick

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as in rituals

a usual manner of behaving or doing that deadbeat is up to his usual tricks: once again he's claiming the check is in the mail

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as in feats

an act of notable skill, strength, or cleverness it'd be quite a trick to hit that target from here

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as in traits

an odd or peculiar habit a dog with the trick of eating cabbage

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conformities

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verb

present tense third-person singular of trick

as in fools

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 tricks

Noun

Yamal’s flicks and tricks in his 45-minute appearance were almost enough to make memories for life, while Oyarzabal should have completed his hat-trick (both players would be substituted at the break). —

Ben Church, CNN Money, 22 June 2026 Vinícius Júnior’s extensive and varied skill set includes blinding speed, dazzling dribbling tricks, and the ability to effortlessly slip past defenders. —

Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 June 2026 Well, there were some tricks done as well. —

Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026 These are garden designer tricks for elevating your experience immeasurably. —

Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026 Even old dogs learn new tricks. —

Mia Gitto, The Spruce, 20 June 2026 One of my nerdiest hip-hop fan instincts is trying to catch the subtle ways production tricks and flows migrate from one city to the next, like an invasive species. —

Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026 One of his greatest joys was performing magic tricks alongside his granddaughter. —

Melina Khan, USA Today, 16 June 2026 New Shoes’s philosophy centers around pairing an old-school treat with some new-school tricks, so the toppings and dips are a little untraditional and a lot of fun. —

Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 June 2026

Verb

Removing fading flowers and their seed pods tricks the plant to redirect its energy from producing seeds to producing more scapes and flower buds, as well as putting energy into root development and storing energy for the next growing season. —

Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 June 2026 Well, at least Cindy's been fighting the good fight, which Brenda tricks her into waging alone every time. —

Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026 One possible danger is a rogue network that tricks people into joining. —

ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026 San Diego startup Neomorph on Monday announced a new $100 million investment for its molecular glue that tricks cancer cells into self-destructing. —

Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026 During the final moments of the finale, Jimmy is seen sitting down for breakfast with Sofi after Paul (Harrison Ford) tricks him into meeting one last time. —

Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026 The Pitt sometimes tricks us about a character by giving us one perspective on them for a long time before revealing something totally different. —

Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026 Oppo has some additional fun software tricks up its sleeve. —

Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026 Specific to the Celimax formula, the Vita A Retinal Shot contains matrixyl 3000, an anti-aging peptide, that tricks your skin to produce more collagen, leading to firmer, tighter looking skin. —

Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tricks

Noun

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
Kids will quickly see through her ruses.

— Elise Broach, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026