POPS Synonyms: 115 Similar and Opposite Words

pops 1 of 3

noun (1)

plural of pop

as in claps

a loud explosive sound the soda can opened with a sharp pop

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pops

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noun (2)

plural of pop

as in dads

a male human parent ask your pop if he knows where the keys to the shed are

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pops

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verb

present tense third-person singular of pop

as in explodes

to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure a balloon popped suddenly and startled us all

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as in snaps

to break suddenly with an explosive sound the last strand popped, causing the chandelier to drop to the floor with a great crash

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as in shatters

to cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive popping popcorn over a campfire

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as in shoots

to strike with a missile from a gun went into the woods hoping to pop the rabbit that was eating our vegetables

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Recent Examples of pops

Noun

Today, Nami Sushi is known for its menu of food trends, from sushi push-pops to sushi burritos. — Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Animal print is coming back stronger than ever, joined by pops of red and rich suede textures, while mint green is making an unexpected debut. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2026 Moments after the front tires hit the ground, there are three loud pops and flashes of light from the area around them, followed by flames. — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 Try adding pops of colors like hot pink, soft yellow, or rich purple. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2026 Brisk autumn air and pops of color in the surrounding hills make the scene even more endearing. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026 The lobby makes a bold first impression with double-height ceilings, pops of pink and green, statement-making couches, and the sounds of Cuban and Spanish music setting the tone. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026 For some, fall fashion starts with color, working in warm browns and flashes of crimson red or shaking typical neutrals up with pops of cobalt blue. — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026 The creamy consistency gives the pie a dreamy texture, with little pops of crunch from the passionfruit seeds flecked throughout the custard. — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026

Verb

Between driving, walking while listening to podcasts, and firing off every random question that pops into my head, these might actually stick around. — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Toward the southern end of the park, the LeFrak Center offers ice skating in winter and roller skating in summer, and Smorgasburg, a Sunday local food fair, pops up from April to October. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026 The Jaws reference pops up again during one of Tom’s town hall staff meetings. — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026 Dark circles happen, acne pops up, and dark spots can even appear despite diligent sunscreen use. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026 Dickens pops up in the minds of various characters; while describing his work and the festival, Scott telegraphs her warm feelings about literature. — Keziah Weir, Vanity Fair, 13 Aug. 2026 Phia’s browser extension has a box that automatically pops up on retailers’ websites during the online checkout process to offer discount coupons. — Bloomberg, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026 The case pops right open when dropped, and the buds launch out. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026 This type of edible mushroom often pops up at the base or on the trunk of oak trees. — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pops

Noun

The entire gymnasium roared with claps and cheers, the loudest and most fervent applause of the evening.

— Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
The Golf Channel would always be playing in the background; the soft claps were the soundtrack to our slow Saturdays.

— Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of claps

Noun

Even today, dads of minors are overrepresented, while moms of minors are dramatically underrepresented in Congress, according to Vote Mama Foundation, which provides research and analysis on the political participation of mothers.

— Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
This translated directly onto the grounds, which were swarmed by 45,000 attendees, comprising teenage girls, moms, dads and everyone in between.

— Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of dads

Verb

The accusation rumbles, then explodes locally, drawing in authorities and prompting an investigation.

— Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Most is in the form of subatomic particles called neutrinos, which carry little energy individually but are generated in vast numbers when a star explodes.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of explodes

Verb

Later, the dual protagonist perspectives come into play during a police chase when Lucia takes the wheel while Jason shoots out the window.

— Angela Yang, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
Even during the rut, Infalt shoots most of his mature bucks in the thick stuff near where deer sleep.

— Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of shoots

Noun

Kidman styled her waist-length blonde hair in soft waves and framed her features with long front bangs that grazed her cheekbones.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
Examples of these kinds of weapons are drones, rifles and ammunition, tear gas, flash bangs and a 40 mm launcher.

— Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of bangs

Noun

In Brothers, both McConaughey and Harrelson’s characters look back at their fathers’ legacies while also navigating being good fathers themselves.

— Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 24 Aug. 2026
Other people are rarely the focus of blame in cases where fathers kill their children.

— Dr. Susan Hatters Friedman, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026