TRICKS (OUT) Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

tricks (out)

verb

present tense third-person singular of trick (out)

as in pretties (up)

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Verb

The eye-catching hem instantly dresses up a pair of basic blue jeans, especially when styled with a blouse or sweater.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026
In the dark comedy Bad Santa, Thornton plays Willie, a miserable, heavy-drinking con man who dresses up as Santa with his elf sidekick (Tony Cox) to rob department stores on Christmas Eve.

— Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of dresses up

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Avoid liquid fabric softener and dryer sheets when washing towels, as these products leave a coating that makes towels less absorbent and traps odor-causing bacteria in the fibers.

— Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026
How else would Boyle set up the harrowing — and very clever — sequence in which Airi has to wake herself up before an evil force traps her in the spirit world forever?

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of traps

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Its vessels would be sexy and sleek, cabins outfitted with red hammocks and decks child-free.

— JP Brammer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
The costuming, which decks its cast in traditional Polynesian attire, nails the transition between media, but the real humans of the film clash against the cartoonish designs of Hei Hei or the giant crab Tamatoa (Jemaine Clement).

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 8 July 2026

Definition of decks

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Least Heat-Moon is part-indigenous, and his sensitive awareness of race, class, and historical inequalities enriches his anthropological, but poetic style.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
For some anglers, catching a native trout enriches the experience of angling — especially when the fish are eager to rise to a dry fly as a Gila trout can be.

— Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of enriches

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It’s made from polyester and has a chiffon fabric that drapes beautifully and feels lightweight—a must, especially for fall weddings in the South when weather can be unpredictable.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2026
Erin drapes her white puffy coat over her shoulders, collects the lawyer for Deux Moi who just happens to be her husband, and walks out onto the wet asphalt of Chinatown.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of drapes

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Reflecting on his career as a whole, Domingo says he is often guided by advice from prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage, part of which adorns his left arm as a tattoo.

— Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026
The story of Sue and Ron Wilson's life together, happily spanning 60 years, adorns their apartment.

— Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of adorns

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New asymmetrical Fieg and Asics branding features on the tongue and mustache, the former of which appears in the latter’s signature font, and a special Kith 15th anniversary graphic graces the insole.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
Currently in the midst of an ambitious expansion and licensing operation, the Harrow name graces 18 international schools across seven countries and 14 cities.

— Ashley Baker, Vanity Fair, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of graces

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As strikes hit multiple Ukrainian regions and Russia’s Belgorod, Zelensky disputes claims of an energy-infrastructure truce while Moscow decorates a Baltic Sea ship captain and confirms a general’s death.

— Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
The print decorates a semi-sheer collarless evening jacket, an ideal day-to-night piece, according to Brock.

— Ari Stark, Footwear News, 22 July 2026

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