as in fraudulent
given to or marked by cheating and deception
a rogue administrator who took bribes to falsify paperwork
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as in villain
a mean, evil, or unprincipled person
a rogue who had nothing but contempt for people who made their living honestly
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as in monkey
an appealingly mischievous person
the little rogue always seems to end up being forgiven for his pranks
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Recent Examples of rogue
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2026
From hallucinations to rogue agents, there are some very clear risks that come with using AI.
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Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
Advertisement Even rogue actors ultimately respected institutional boundaries and were constrained by the system; for example, Richard Nixon resigned when confronted with the likelihood of impeachment by the Senate.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
9 June 2026
Spielberg’s latest foray into alien matters stars Josh O’Connor as a rogue military security expert uncovering intel about the government’s suppression of alien interactions with Earth.
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Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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That’s due in no small part to the venue’s lack of windows, which means no rogue photography from paparazzi or drones.
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Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2026
From hallucinations to rogue agents, there are some very clear risks that come with using AI.
—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
Advertisement Even rogue actors ultimately respected institutional boundaries and were constrained by the system; for example, Richard Nixon resigned when confronted with the likelihood of impeachment by the Senate.
—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
9 June 2026
Spielberg’s latest foray into alien matters stars Josh O’Connor as a rogue military security expert uncovering intel about the government’s suppression of alien interactions with Earth.
—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rogue
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Representing Daniell, attorney Chris Timmons said the lawsuit centers on what his client alleges was a fraudulent transfer of the property's ownership.
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Thomas and Ballard showed authorities fraudulent credentials to an unrelated sporting event, the affidavit said.
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The immigrant-threat frame offers a quicker villain and a simpler solution to persistent social problems such as violent crime.
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The new production will follow Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo from their comic book origins to becoming global pop culture icons, battling familiar villains along the way.
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And while the kids enjoy monkey spotting and fun activities, adults can indulge in fine dining, a spa treatment, and cultural experiences, all supported by personal ambassadors for a seamless stay.
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The location provides easy access to some of the most biodiverse locations in Costa Rica around the Osa Peninsula for those who want to get up close and personal with birds, monkeys, or sloths.
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Despite criticism over opaque and deceptive practices, prediction markets’ election favorites won most of the time, a Washington Post analysis found; more liquid in betting markets improves their accuracy, economists told CNN, but could carry negative social costs.
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This is the essence of GPS spoofing, in which an attacker floods a GPS receiver with deceptive signals.
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Shinnecock was still a brute of a test, but the red numbers on the white scoreboard were an unfamiliar site for this course.
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These brutes commonly exceed 50 pounds.
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But there are lots of potential devils in the details (otherwise there’d be little need for experimental reactors).
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The two vivid soloists were tenor Anthony León as the cocky troubadour and baritone Eleomar Cuello as the cocky devil.
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Warnock writes that his belief that the crooked places in America will be made straight keeps him motivated even on tough days at the Capitol.
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And ‘Meet the Press’ is crooked.
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Then, one weekend about three years ago, Meledandri called with an idea — a Minion who sets out to make a monster movie.
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The women’s Cloudmonster Shoe fittingly packs a monster-sized amount of cushioning.
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“Rogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rogue. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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