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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
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
Besides politics, Lasher admits falling hard for magic tricks as a young person and even wrote a popular book about doing tricks.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 13 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
People desperately need reassurances that elections are decided honestly, without tricks or deception to favor a candidate or a party.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 13 June 2026
No barrel tricks, no exotic additions — just botanicals, balance, and technical skill.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Many kites come with detailed instructions and a booklet of tips and tricks for beginners.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
Pink started things literally inverted, with one of her famous aerial tricks to begin her opening number.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
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
Noun
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
Besides politics, Lasher admits falling hard for magic tricks as a young person and even wrote a popular book about doing tricks.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 13 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
People desperately need reassurances that elections are decided honestly, without tricks or deception to favor a candidate or a party.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 13 June 2026
No barrel tricks, no exotic additions — just botanicals, balance, and technical skill.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Many kites come with detailed instructions and a booklet of tips and tricks for beginners.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
Pink started things literally inverted, with one of her famous aerial tricks to begin her opening number.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 8 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
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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
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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
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In the hours leading up to her murder, Moxley was hanging out with friends on Mischief Night, known as the evening before Halloween when teenagers partake in pranks throughout their neighborhood.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
23 Nov. 2025
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Across 22 minutes, Kimmel told hilarious tales of youthful pranks, parties, bad advice, and much more, the lived stuff that occurs only when two people live out of each other’s pockets.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
12 Nov. 2025
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Its beauty lies in repetition, in comfort and in the quiet rituals of everyday life.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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If anything, today encourages you to experiment with your schedule, work habits, wellness rituals or daily responsibilities in a way that actually supports and inspires you.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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The company added that Atlas’s athletic feats, including handstands and backflips, serve a practical purpose by helping develop balance, agility, slip recovery, and endurance needed for real-world industrial environments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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Antar gained fame on social media in the region for his feats, amassing almost 60,000 followers on Instagram after posting videos of himself climbing some of Yemen's rugged landscapes.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Although no other mosasaur teeth have been found there from the same time period, older examples excavated from other parts of the Western Interior Seaway also featured isotopic traits consistent with freshwater.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
12 Dec. 2025
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The silicone material itself is bioinert and non-cytotoxic—two traits essential for future clinical use.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Runway, Pika, and a dozen others can produce footage that fools the eye on first watch.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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What fools these non-OpenAI mortals must be.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Spending on mental wellness has accelerated faster than the evidence base, encompassing everything from spa retreats to brain supplements, smartphone apps, and at-home devices.—
Melinda Fulmer,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
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Check out these helpful tips to make the most of your devices' benefits.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Advertisement DiCaprio told Scorsese that their experiences together have carried into his work with other filmmakers, including most recently Paul Thomas Anderson.—
Charlotte Hu,
Time,
11 Dec. 2025
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Reinhart joins a list of celebrities who have talked openly about their experiences with endometriosis.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Tricks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tricks. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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