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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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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
Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
For more tips, tricks and the latest updates, make sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter.
—Janet W. Lee, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
But this is the first time the beloved format has gotten a spooky twist — complete with costumes, tricks and plenty of sweet treats.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
If wrinkles are your packing nemesis, Jones has a few tricks.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
Now streaming on Disney+ RoboGobo saves a scared bat and stops The Slink from haunting MetroPet Island with her tricks.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
Buff Lightweight Merino Wool Neck Gaiter Another favorite from my bag of tricks, this Merino wool neck gaiter from Buff can transform, too.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
Use some creative tricks to beef up your oatmeal.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 25 Sep. 2025
Russia up to old tricks Pistorius singled out Russia as a particular concern for Germany.
—Benj Edwards, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
Raquel Reichard, Refinery29, 1 Oct. 2025
The interference has included both jamming—overpowering communications with strong radio signals—and spoofing, which tricks receivers into misreading their location or even the time.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Although they are born fairly helpless, infants have a few survival tricks up their swaddles.
—Elissa Strauss, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2025
Something about them tricks your brain into thinking that the only way to live is with Feel Free and feeling that euphoria.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Filming Viral Invasions The wily tricks viruses use to infect human cells and reproduce are also under investigation.
—Katarina Zimmer, JSTOR Daily, 14 Aug. 2025
The way the lighting hits surfaces paired with the vibrant colors tricks the eye into thinking these scenes are real.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 8 Aug. 2025
This tricks our brains into perceiving the moon as bigger when near the horizon rather than high overhead — however, the moon of course exhibits the same angular size in both locations.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2025
One notable funny scene is one in which Anna tricks Jamie into performing karaoke.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
Whether kids are learning tricks, competing with friends, or just marveling at the floating string, ZipString delivers the perfect mix of science, wonder and fun.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
For more tips, tricks and the latest updates, make sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter.
—Janet W. Lee, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
But this is the first time the beloved format has gotten a spooky twist — complete with costumes, tricks and plenty of sweet treats.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
If wrinkles are your packing nemesis, Jones has a few tricks.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
Now streaming on Disney+ RoboGobo saves a scared bat and stops The Slink from haunting MetroPet Island with her tricks.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
Buff Lightweight Merino Wool Neck Gaiter Another favorite from my bag of tricks, this Merino wool neck gaiter from Buff can transform, too.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
Use some creative tricks to beef up your oatmeal.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 25 Sep. 2025
Russia up to old tricks Pistorius singled out Russia as a particular concern for Germany.
—Benj Edwards, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
Still, nothing tricks us into the spirit of autumn quite like scent.
—Raquel Reichard, Refinery29, 1 Oct. 2025
The interference has included both jamming—overpowering communications with strong radio signals—and spoofing, which tricks receivers into misreading their location or even the time.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Although they are born fairly helpless, infants have a few survival tricks up their swaddles.
—Elissa Strauss, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2025
Something about them tricks your brain into thinking that the only way to live is with Feel Free and feeling that euphoria.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Filming Viral Invasions The wily tricks viruses use to infect human cells and reproduce are also under investigation.
—Katarina Zimmer, JSTOR Daily, 14 Aug. 2025
The way the lighting hits surfaces paired with the vibrant colors tricks the eye into thinking these scenes are real.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 8 Aug. 2025
This tricks our brains into perceiving the moon as bigger when near the horizon rather than high overhead — however, the moon of course exhibits the same angular size in both locations.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2025
One notable funny scene is one in which Anna tricks Jamie into performing karaoke.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tricks
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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
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Videos have gone viral on TikTok and social media showing people spraying the foul odor in their cars, homes and elevators as pranks.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
23 Sep. 2025
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The team performed several stunts and pranks on air, with one resulting in an $8,000 loss in advertising.—
Sophie Hanson,
StyleCaster,
18 Sep. 2025
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Living Well, Personified THE WELL Coconut Grove encourages slower transitions, moments of pause, and daily rituals that nourish residents holistically.—
The Well Coconut Grove,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Instead, the emphasis was placed on its lore and rituals as well as the Sphinx-like decision making of the show’s creator, showrunner, and executive producer, Lorne Michaels.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
1 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ – Test yourself on farmers' feats and brilliant baseball.—
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Fast forward to today, and bridges have become some of the most complex feats of engineering on Earth, spanning miles of open water, carrying high-speed rail, and withstanding extreme weather and constant use.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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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.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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The lab tech was talking about thinking, feeling creatures with human-like traits.—
Ron Arias,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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As such, more will be required than a World Cup ticket, particularly because physical tickets are vulnerable to counterfeiting, while electronic devices, which may ordinarily be a way to show authentic tickets, are usually forbidden in consular buildings where interviews take place.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Nielsen’s streaming ratings cover viewing on TV sets only and don’t include minutes watched on computers or mobile devices.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
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The festival featured 185 films from 66 countries this year, drawing 208,111 attendees across online screenings and in-person cinema experiences in Jakarta.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Oct. 2025
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While Method acting has performers immerse themselves in a role by drawing from their own experiences and emotions for a more authentic portrayal, some even stay in character off-set.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
5 Oct. 2025
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Tipping habits and even allowances are also feeling the brunt of rising prices.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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And even as people's viewing habits aren't the same as in 2000, there's still so much interest in these shows online.—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Tricks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tricks. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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